Panasonic Network Camera Recorder With Viewer Software BB-HNP15A Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
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Network Camera Recorder with Viewer  Software
Model No.  BB-HNP15A 
						

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1 Product Introduction  .................................................... 7
1.1 Looking at Installation Procedure .................................................. 7
1.2 Starting or Closing This Software  ................................................. 8
1.2.1 Starting Operation Window  ....................................................................... 8
1.2.2 Closing Operation Window  ....................................................................... 9
1.2.3 Closing This Software  ............................................................................... 9
1.3 Performing License Registration  ................................................. 10
1.3.1 Registering a New License  ..................................................................... 10
1.4 Changing the displayed language  ............................................... 12
1.5 Setting Recording Environment  .................................................. 13
1.5.1 Setting a Folder to Save Recorded Im ages ............................................ 13
1.5.2 Setting a Proxy Server  ............................................................................ 18
2 Software Operation  ... ................................................. 20
2.1 Registering the Camera  .............................................................. 20
2.1.1 Creating New Camera  ............................................................................ 20
2.1.2 Setting Cameras  ..................................................................................... 24
2.2 Network Camera Recorder Window  ........................................... 38
2.2.1 About the Application Windows  ........... ................................................... 38
2.3 Monitoring the Camera  ............................................................... 50
2.3.1 Multi-Monitoring Page  ............................................................................. 50
2.3.2 Using the Camera Operation Bar  ........................................................... 53
2.4 Recording the Image ................................................................... 56
2.4.1 Recording Method  ........... ................................................................. ...... 56
2.4.2 Recording All Images .............................................................................. 57
2.4.3 Motion Detection Recording  ................................................................... 58
2.4.4 Alarm Recording  ..................................................................................... 59
2.4.5 Timer Recording  ..................................................................................... 60
2.5 Playing the Recorded Images  ..................................................... 67
2.5.1 Display the Recorded Images ........... ...................................................... 68
2.5.2 Searching the Recorded Images  ......... ................................................... 70
2.5.3 Confirm the Recorded Image on the Pl ayback Screen ........................... 72
2.5.4 Playback Recorded Images on the  Multi-Playback Page  ....................... 74
2.6 Application Window Operation  .................................................... 77
2.6.1 Selecting Camera  ................................................................................... 77
2.6.2 Multi-Monitoring Page Settings  ............................................................... 78
2.6.3 Setting Playback Volume  ............... ......................................................... 86
2.6.4 Multi-Playback Page Setti ngs ................................................................. 87
2.6.5 Recorded Images Page Settings  ............................................................ 90
2.7 Editing Recorded Images ............................................................ 92 
						

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2.7.1 Converting the Recorded Images  ........................................................... 93
2.7.2 Copying the Recorded Images  ............................................................. 101
2.7.3 Deleting the Recorded Images  .......... ................................................... 103
2.7.4 Changing the Keyword of the Reco rded Images  .................................. 104
2.7.5 Copying Display Screens ...................................................................... 105
2.7.6 Displaying the Recorded Image Inform ation ........................................ 107
2.8 Use Remote Access Functions  ................................................. 108
2.8.1 Configuring the Settings  ....................................................................... 110
2.9 Other Features  .......................................................................... 121
2.9.1 Audio Transmission ............................................................................... 121
2.9.2 Exporting/Importing the Camera In formation ....................................... 122
2.9.3 Copying Camera Images  ...................................................................... 124
2.9.4 Deleting the Registered Cameras from the List .................................... 125
2.9.5 Deleting the Timer Setting  .................................................................... 127
2.9.6 Checking the Recording Capacity  and Remaining Time ...................... 129
2.9.7 Executing Restore Program and Log  Analysis ..................................... 131
2.10 Specifications ............................................................................ 136
2.11 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 139
2.12 Error Message List  .................................................................... 141
2.13 Default Setting List  .................................................................... 160 
						

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Main Features 
Full Screen Display (see page 38)
New full-screen display function. 
You can expand the window to cover the entire desktop.
Display Recorded Images as a Chart (see page 68)
You can view the list of recorded images as a chart.  
The camera name, recording time and recording mode can all be checked from the 
chart.
Simultaneous Playback (see page 74)
On the multi-playback page you can simultaneously play the recorded images from a 
maximum of 4 cameras.
Customize the Camera Screen-layout (see page 81 and 85)
You can register up to 64 cameras. 
You can enlarge a camera display and rearrange the order of camera screens on the 
multi-monitoring page.
Convert in Several Image Formats (see page 93)
You can convert recorded images to several audio and video formats. 
(MPG/JPG/WAV/ASF/AVI)
The converted images can be played back with Windows® Media® Player.
Recording Modes (see page 56)
10 timers can be set for each camera. 
In addition, alarm mode*, which starts reco rding after detecting an action such as 
doors or windows being opened and closed, is available.
Audio Transmission (see page 121)
Using this software, you can transmit audio to a camera that supports transmission.
Remote Access (see page 108)
Using the recording software on a separate PC (Personal Computer), you can view the 
recorded images from a Panasonic Network Camera connected to a PC (remote 
server) registered with the recording software.
Multiple Language Support (see page 12)
The default languages are Japanese and English. (2009/1 present)
* To set alarm recording, an outside sensor need to be attached to the camera.  
See “Operating Instructions” for your camera for details. 
						

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Screen shots in this document
Screen shots in this document were taken running this software on Windows XP.  
The screens displayed when using a different operating system may differ slightly.
Trademarks
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are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
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 Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
 All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective 
owners. 
						

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System Requirements for your PC
The following technical specifications are recommended for this software to work 
properly with your PC and network.
Note
 The recommended number of cameras that you can register, monitor and 
record simultaneously differs depending  on the specifications of your 
computer.
 
See page 136 for details.
 The approximate size of the recor ded image can be calculated from the 
recording method and the number of days to record.
 
Change the hard disk capacity considering [Calculated disk capacity to 
record] (see 
page 25) and file size shown on page 16.
ItemsDescription
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft® Windows Vista®
Microsoft® Windows® XP 
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003
Resolution1280 x 1024 pixel or higher
Web BrowserInternet Explorer 6.0 or later
File SystemNTFS (NT File System)
Audio*1
*1When using a camera that supports audio.
Audio output feature (Speaker or Headphones)
Audio input feature (Microphone) 
						

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1 Product Introduction
1.1 Looking at Installation Procedure
You must perform the following steps to use this software.
Read the End-User License Agreement (see attached leaflet).
You cannot install this software if you disagree.
(The legal agreement is required when installing this software.)
Install this software (see Important Information).
Performing License Registration (see page 10).
To use this software, the license registration is necessary.  
(The attached registration c ode stickers are required.)
Setting Recording Environment (see page 13).
 Setting a folder to save recorded images.
 Setting the proxy server when using one.
Configure the camera (see page 20).
Monitoring the camera (see page 50).
Recording the image (see page 56).
Playing the recorded images (see page 67). 
						

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1.2 Starting or Closing This Software
This software starts automatically when you boot up the PC.
 is displayed in the notification area while this software is running.
Note
To not start this software automatically when booting up the PC, right-click  
and uncheck [Start on bootup] from the menu.
1.2.1 Starting Operation Window
Double-click  on the desktop to start this software.
 Operation window of this software is displayed.
Note
 You can also start the operation window through the following procedures.
 From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] → [Network Camera Recorder 
with Viewer Software] 
→ [Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software].
 From Explorer, double-click [ncr3.exe]  in the location where the software was 
installed.
 These softwares cannot work at the same time. Use only a software.
 To use this software, perform the license registration.
If no license has been registered when the operation window is started, 
[Register the license key] will  be displayed. Follow the steps on 
page 10.
Start
notification area
PC screen
Displayed in the 
notification area.  
						

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1.2.2 Closing Operation Window
Click [File]  [Exit] on the menu bar or select  on the toolbar.
Note
Even when the operation window is closed,  will not be removed from the 
notification area. 
When  is displayed in the notification ar ea, the timer recording function is 
operating.
1.2.3 Closing This Software
1.Right-click  in the notification area and select [Exit].
2.Click [Yes].
Note
 When you exit this software,  will be removed from the notification area.
 When you exit this software, any timers that you have set stop operating.
  
						

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1.3 Performing License Registration
If no license has been registered when the operation window is started, [Register 
the license key] will be displayed. Follow the steps below.
1.3.1 Registering a New License
1.Select [Help]  [License Registration] on the menu bar.
2.Enter the registration code and license key, and click [OK].
3.Click [OK].
Note
 The registration code and license key are shown on the attached registration 
code stickers. Characters are case sensitive, so enter them exactly as 
printed.
 If the registration is complete, [Licens e Registration] on the menu bar is 
grayed out.