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

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 When you monitor a camera that supports audio, audio may be interrupted due to your PC performance or network environment. In this case, lower the 
maximum bandwidth setting on the network page of the camera.
 If you select [Maintain the aspect ratio] for the image display format in [Preferences] - [Multi-Monitoring], cameras with their resolution set to 
1280x1024 will be displayed differently than at other resolutions.
 Depending on your computer and network environment, the display of the camera’s image may be delayed when compared to the display in the 
monitoring page of the BB-HNP11 software or a browser’s monitoring 
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Click to center
You can center the camera image on a desired point by clicking in the focus 
camera.
Note
 The camera may not be able to center on the clicked point.
 The click to center functions can be stopped when not in use (see page 79).
Expanding the Camera Display
Images can be expanded by up to 10 times (area ratio) with the digital zoom.
The digital zoom can be accessed from the monitoring screen and playback 
screen.
The zoom features can be operated in the follow ways: by accessing the camera 
operation bar, by right clicking on the image and selecting expand from the 
menu, or by using the mouse scroll wheel.
Note
 The image quality of images expanded by the digital zoom is reduced.
cursor
Click the desired point in the focus camera.The camera centers on the point that you 
clicked. 
						

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2.3.2 Using the Camera Operation Bar
You can use the camera operation bar that is displayed on the multi-monitoring 
page to operate the camera.
1.Select [Window]  [Camera Operation] on the menu bar.
Allows you to remotely control external devices that are 
connected to the camera. Set according to the external 
device that is connected.
c.Pan/Tilt 
Scan *1
a.Preset Display
RefreshThe latest registered buttons are displayed (see page 55). b.
Preset 
Button*1(See page 55).e.
Zoom*1(See page 54).f.
Focus*1(See page 54).g.
j.
Output
a
b
c
d
h f
g e
j
k iLeft End
  If a feature is not permitted, the buttons will be disabled.
  The operation bar differs depending on the camera type.
*1 
 If the camera disables their controls, you cannot control their features.
*2  If the camera disables their controls, they may be unable to function. 
Displays resolution/image quality. Change these 
settings on the cameras settings page 
(see page 25).
k.Resolution/
Image Quality
When the lens has reached the end of its pan, tilt 
range, the appropriate message will be displayed here 
([Up End], [Down End], [Right End], [Left End]).  
Additionally, when a preset is selected, the name of 
the preset is displayed here. If a camera has limited 
controls, Locked is displayed.
Moves the lens throughout the horizontal (         ) or 
vertical (         ) range, and returns to the original position.
h.Brightness*2Allow you to change the brightness of the displayed image. 
Click [-] to darken the image, [+] to brighten the image, 
and [STD] to return the image to the standard brightness 
level.
d.Pan/Tilt/Home 
Position
 *1Controls lens direction. Pan (       : Left,       : Right), 
Tilt (      : Up,       : Down) and Home Position (      : Center)
i.White 
Balance
 *2Allows you to select the white balance of the camera ([Auto 
(Default)], [Indoor], [Fluorescent (White)], [Fluorescent 
(Daylight)], [Outdoor], [Hold])
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Zooming in and out  
(Cameras available for the zooming in and out 
function)
Clicking tele button  zooms in (maximum 42x*1), 
clicking wide button  zooms out. The camera 
zooms in or out at a regular rate.
Focusing
(Cameras available for the focusing function)
The camera has automatic or manual focusing 
features.
• Automatic Focus 
Click  button. 
It is recommended to use automatic focus. 
You can return to automatic focus from manual focus 
clicking 
 button.
 Manual Focus 
Clicking  or  sets the camera to manual focus.
  button moves the pint closer to the camera.
  button moves the pint further from the camera.
*1 Optical zoom is 21x and digital zoom is 2x.  
						

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Using Preset Buttons/Preset List
The camera preset buttons/preset list can be used. 
Clicking home position/preset buttons (1-8) or selecting the list changes position to 
registered position.
 Registered buttons are displayed blue. 
 Unregistered buttons are displayed gray.
1.Click the preset number or select the preset list.
 When clicking a preset bu tton, the preset name 
appears.
Note
 If the preset button is changed while  this software is being used, the change 
is not reflected on this software. 
 
Clicking [Refresh] displays the latest preset buttons.
 The preset list may not be displayed depending on the camera.
  
Left End 
						

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2.4 Recording the Image
2.4.1 Recording Method
You can record by using the following 4 methods.
Recording All Images (See page 57)
Select a camera, and start recording with .
Motion Detection Recording (See page 58)
Select a camera and set motion detection recording with . 
When the “Threshold to Start Recording” value is exceeded, motion detection 
recording starts.
Alarm/Sensor Recording (See page 59)
Select a camera and set alarm/sensor recording with .
When the alarm or sensor signal is detec ted, alarm or sensor recording starts.
Timer Recording (See page 60)
Set the timer for individual cameras.  
Recording starts at the specified time for each camera.
During recording, the following icons are displayed on the multi-monitoring page.
Recording all imagesWhile waiting for motion 
detection recording to start.
During motion detection  
recording.
While waiting for alarm/sensor 
recording to start.
During alarm/sensor recording. 
						

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2.4.2 Recording All Images
This software allows you to record all images. 
Recording is operated with the settings that are configured on the image settings 
page (see 
page 24).
1.Select the camera to record from the multi-monitoring page.
 A red frame is displayed around the selected camera.
 To select multiple cameras, click the camera images while holding down the  [Ctrl] key. A blue frame is displayed around the selected cameras.
 
(A red frame is displayed around the focus camera.) 
See page 77 instructions on selecting cameras.
2.Click .
 The focus camera and other selected cameras start recording.
 is displayed in the upper-right porti on of the screen for cameras that are 
record (see page 56).
 To stop recording, select a camera to stop and click .
 You can select [Start Recording] or [Stop Recording] from the [Recording] 
on the menu bar.
Note
 See page 16 for the estimated file sizes of recorded images.
 When you want to stop recording, always click , or select [Recording]-
[Stop Recording]. If you close the operation window, timer recording will not 
stop. 
 
When  is displayed in the notification  area, the recording software is 
running (see page 9).
 If the network is disconnected during recording, timer recording will be 
paused, but the recording icon will still be  displayed. Recording starts again 
when the network is reconnected. 
						

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2.4.3 Motion Detection Recording
Motion detection recording starts when the [Threshold to Start Recording] value is exceeded. 
Set the [Threshold to Start Recording] value for individual cameras (see page 29). 
Motion detection recording only operates when the JPEG format is selected.  
If the MPEG-4 format is selected, change the format to JPEG (see page 25).
1.Select the camera to record motion detection from the multi-monitoring page.
 A red frame is displayed around the selected camera.
 To select multiple cameras, click the camera images while holding down the [Ctrl] key. A blue frame is displayed around the selected cameras.
 
(A red frame is displayed around the focus camera.) 
See page 77 instructions on selecting cameras.
2.Click .
 The focus camera and other selected  cameras are set for motion detection 
recording.
 is displayed in the upper-right portion of the screen for cameras that have motion 
detection recording set (see page 56).
 To stop recording, select a camera to stop and click .
 You can select [Start Motion Detection Recording] or [Stop Recording] from  the [Recording] on the menu bar.
Note
 When you want to stop recording, always click , or select [Recording]-[Stop 
Recording]. If you close the operation window, recording will not stop.  
When  is displayed in the notification area, the recording software is running 
(see page 9).
 You can set the camera to record a certain number of seconds before and after  motion is detected. The motion detection level you have set may not be sufficient 
for motion detection recording depending on the resolution, image quality, the 
recording subject, and network environment. To ensure proper operation, test 
the motion detection recording in the motion detection monitoring window and 
adjust the motion detection level as necessary (see 
page 29).
 On motion detection, the camera can execute the selected commands (see 
page 34).
 Even if you have set a time period before and after detection, and motion is 
detected when you click 
 or , no data will be recorded before you click , 
nor after you click . 
 If after-motion detection recording and before-motion detection recording overlap, a continuous image is recorded.
 
Example: you have set images to be recorded 5 seconds before and after 
motion detection.
5 sec.5 sec.
motion is detected
motion is detected
5 sec.5 sec.
1 image is recorded. 
						

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2.4.4 Alarm Recording
When the signal of an alarm that is attached to the camera is detected, alarm 
recording starts. 
 
Set the alarm detection method for individual cameras (see page 32). 
Alarm recording only operates when the JPEG format is selected. If the MPEG-4 
format is selected, change the format to JPEG (see 
page 25).
1.Select the camera to record from the multi-monitoring page.
 A red frame is displayed around the selected camera.
 To select multiple cameras, click the camera images while holding down the  [Ctrl] key. A blue frame is displayed around the selected cameras.
 
(A red frame is displayed around the focus camera.) 
See page 77 instructions on selecting cameras.
2.Select an alarm type from the menu that is displayed by clicking .
 The focus camera and other selected cameras are set for alarm recording.
 is displayed in the upper-right portion of  the screen for cameras that have alarm 
recording set (see page 56).
 To stop recording, select a camera to stop and click .
 You can select [Alarm/Sensor Recording] → [Start All]/[Start Alarm1/
Sensor]/[Start Alarm2] or [Stop Recording] from the [Recording] on the 
menu bar.
Note
When you want to stop recording, always click , or select [Recording]-[Stop 
Recording]. If you close the operation window, recording will not stop.  
When  is displayed in the notification area, the recording software is running 
(see page 9).
 You can set the camera to record a certain number of seconds before and after an  alarm signal is detected. The detection method that you have set may not be 
sufficient for alarm detection recording depending on the resolution, image quality, 
the recording subject, and network environm ent. To ensure proper operation, test 
the alarm recording.
On alarm detection, the camera can execute the selected commands (see page 
34).
 If after-alarm detection recording and before-alarm detection recording  overlap, a continuous image is recorded.
 
Example: you have set images to be recorded 5 seconds before and after 
alarm detection.
Alarm signal 
is detected
5 sec.5 sec.
Alarm signal is detected
5 sec.5 sec.
1 image is recorded. 
						

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2.4.5 Timer Recording
You can specify the day of the week and period of time for recording. 
10 timers can be set for each camera.
Setting Timer
1.Select [Window]  [Settings] on the menu bar.
2.Select the camera for which to set a timer and click [Add] (Timer).
 [New Timer] is added to the timer list of selected camera.
Note
The default timer name is New Timer, followed by a number.  
The number is generated automatically.  
Default values are used for the other settings.
When you click [Add] (Timer), a [New Timer] item is added.[Add] Button The configuration 
window of the item 
that is selected 
timer on the left is 
displayed.