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    Network Camera Operating Instructions KX-HCM8 Model No. Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Site: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Network Camera. Check the following items when unpacking. Network Camera Operating Instructions Getting Started AC Adaptor Flexible Stand Screws Setup CD-ROM Rear Mounting Adaptor - 1 pc. - 1 pc. - 1 pc. - 1 pc. - 1 pc. - 3 pcs. - 1 pc
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    Operating Instructions Trademarks Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Ethernet is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Xerox Corporation herein are the property of their respective owners. Network Camera Memo Attach your purchase receipt here. For your future
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    instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. After taking away the dust on the Fixed Focus Lens, wipe the Fixed Focus Lens with lens cleaning paper. 6. Do not install 11.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
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    Parameters for Network Camera 21 2.4.2 Setting IP Address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type 24 2.5 Proxy Server Setting 26 2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM 28 2.7 Network Camera Access from the Internet 32 3 Network Camera Screen and Setup Window 35 3.1 Network Camera Flow
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    14 Update Firmware 82 3.5.15 Reset to Factory Default 85 4 Technical Guides 86 4.1 Mounting 87 4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O 91 4.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table 93 4.4 Maintenance 95 5 Specification and Troubleshooting 96 5.1 Network Camera Reset Procedure-Default Settings 97
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    Section 1 Product Introduction Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 7
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    Operating Instructions 1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera 1.1.1 Main Features Easy installation Setup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setup CD-ROM and autorun program should start the application automatically. This program automatically finds Network Camera on the network. High-Speed
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    Operating Instructions Update Firmware If new firmware is released, you can download the latest program from Network Camera Technical Support Site. Installation is easy and fast. Refer to page 82 for details. Authentication Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user
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    XP Network Protocol TCP/IP network protocol installed. (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet® card for your network connection Web browser*1 Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Netscape Navigator® 4.7x. (Not included on the Setup CD-ROM). *1 Network Camera image
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    Operating Instructions 1.1.3 Authentication-System Security Feature Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID and password for security. Password security can prevent unregistered users/ intruders from accessing your image from their web browsers. Authentication
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    Operating Instructions 1.2 Included Accessories The following items are provided with Network Camera. Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368. AC Adaptor - 1 pc. Order No. PQLV10Y Flexible Stand - 1 pc. Order No. PSKL1020Z Screws - 3 pcs. Setup CD-ROM - 1 pc. Rear Mounting
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    Operating Instructions Setup CD-ROM The setup program simplifies Network Camera installation. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating Instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on the PC, double-click "ar405eng.exe". Refer to "ReadmeEng.
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    Update Firmware. • During initializing after pushing CLEAR SETTING button. • During getting the IP address from the DHCP server. • Because of the internal failure of Network Camera. Refer to page 107. Fixed Focus Lens Network Camera uses Fixed Focus Lens. Minimum distance between Network Camera and
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    CLEAR SETTING button (Refer to page 97.) MAC Address and Serial Number are indicated on the label. Record both of them on Network Camera Memo on page 3. They are indispensable for setting network parameters after mounting Network Camera and for future customer servicing. (Refer to page 29.) Used for
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    Operating Instructions Section 2 Network Camera Setup 16
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    Operating Instructions Select the Network Camera configuration type. (Page 18-Page 19) Connect Network Camera for installation. (Page 20) Prepare the network parameters for Network Camera. (Page 21-Page 22) Check the proxy server setting. (Page 26-Page 27) Set up Network Camera with Setup CD
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    can be installed on the LAN/Intranet. LAN/Intranet Ethernet switching hub*1 *1 Network traffic can be improved by using the Ethernet switching hub. [Type 2]-Internet Connection with a Broadband Router Network Camera can be accessed from the Internet. The broadband router needs Port Forwarding (IP
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    with a Modem Network Camera can be installed alone without PC on the network. When you set up Network Camera in [Type 3], connect Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4]. Internet Modem Note Some xDSL services use PPPoE. Network Camera does not support PPPoE. If the
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    Operating Instructions 2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack and a category 5 straight/ cross cable to the Ethernet port. Connect the AC plug of the AC adaptor to the power outlet to turn on Network Camera. Ethernet Indicator turns
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    . [Type 2] Refer to the broadband router's manual for the network parameters. [Type 3] Ask your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for the network parameters. [Type 4] Install Network Camera in the default condition. Set the PC "192.168.0.250" (IP address) and "255.255.255.0" (Subnet Mask). Refer
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    Operating Instructions Network Parameters Table Parameters Network Camera Configuration Type [Type 1] [Type 2] [Type 3] [Type 4] Port No. 80 (default) IP address Check [Static], and set the static private IP address. 80 (default)**12 Check [Static], and set the static private IP address.*3
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    Operating Instructions How to refer the network parameters from the PC If you cannot get the network parameters, you can refer to the network parameters except for IP address from the PC on the same network in the following procedure. • When using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me 1. Click [Start
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    Instructions 2.4.2 Setting IP Address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type Your PC needs to have a static private IP address to access Network Camera in [Type 4] configuration. 1. Follow the steps below, appropriate for your operating system to open TCP/IP Properties window on the PC. TCP/IP
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    Operating Instructions 2. TCP IP Properties window appears. Set "192.168.0.250" in the IP address data field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask data field. 3. Click [OK]. Private IP address Private IP address is the network ID that is not used on the Internet. They are classified into Class A,
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    set up the IP address communication without using a proxy server. Consult your ISP or network administrator. Note A proxy server is generally used to maintain security on a network that offers an Internet connection. The network of Network Camera with the proxy server may cause some problems to the
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    Operating Instructions 3. Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigned from your ISP or network administrator into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. 4. Click [OK] on all of the opening windows. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 27
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    Operating Instructions 2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM After finishing cabling, turn on Network Camera and insert the Setup CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Setup CD-ROM should start the application automatically. This program automatically finds Network Cameras on the network.
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    Operating Instructions 3. Click [Network Configuration]. Network Camera List window appears. Setup program finds all Network Cameras connected on your local network. It lists all of MAC addresses and IP addresses of Network Cameras. Network Cameras that are isolated by the use of a home gateway or
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    51 for details of each parameter. 5. Click [Save] when finished. The "Successful!" message box appears. Notes • Network Camera automatically restarts after saving the network configuration. • Overlapped IP address displays the next box. If you cannot set up, ask your ISP or the administrator. 30
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    [OK]. Operating Instructions Refer to page 50 for Setup Page (Network window). 7. Click [Top Page]. Top Page appears. Click the language to change the display. Refer to page 37 for Top Page. Notes • When viewing images for the first time in the Internet Explorer, a pop-up Security Warning window
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    . Port Forwarding feature translates a global IP address to a private IP address and assign a unique port number for each Network Camera. Refer to the broadband router's manual for details. Global IP address of the broadband router Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz
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    Explorer, a pop-up Security Warning window may appear. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG. Refer to page 39. If Top Page does not appear Confirm the network parameters and the connections of Network Camera through page 18-page 32
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    Operating Instructions 34
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    Section 3 Operating Instructions Network Camera Screen and Setup Window [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 35
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    Operating Instructions 3.1 Network Camera Flow Chart Top Page enables you to access Top View Image screen (Single Camera/MultiCamera screen). Authentication window can set password for the link at (A). Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port No." on the web browser. When port number is 80 (default
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    80 (default) http://192.168.0.253 • Accessing Top Page using port number 81 http://192.168.0.253:81 • Accessing Top Page with Global IP address from outside network in Internet Connection on page 18. http://Global IP address of Broadband Router:PortNo. Top Page Top Page title and Network Camera
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    Operating Instructions Notes • If a port number is specified in the IP address, "http://" must precede the IP address, otherwise the port number will not be recognized. • When viewing images for the first time in the Internet Explorer, a popup Security Warning window may appear. The window requests
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    • Click [Tools] -> [Internet Options] -> [Security] tab and click [Custom level] on the window. (1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls". (2) Check "Enable" in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins". • ActiveX Controls can be also installed from the Setup CD-ROM. (1) Restart the PC
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    Operating Instructions 3.3 Single Camera Screen Single Camera screen has an Operation Bar on the left. It can change the image resolution, the image quality and image size. [Viewer] links to the Buffered Image screen. Image field (Displaying of Single Camera image) Operation bar Notes • The Screen
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    Instructions 3.3.1 Using Operation Bar Operation bar controls the general use of Network Camera. can be locked on Camera Setup window on page 74. (3) (3) Resolution: [640 x 480], [320 x 240] (default) or [160 x to Multi-Camera screen, Top Page and Help Page. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-
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    Image is saved in the internal memory of Network Camera by clicking [Start Capture]. Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer on page 62 can also buffer the image. Buffered Image is erased by power off, restarting, Update Firmware, resetting to Factory Default and when Image Transfer or Name/Time
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    Operating Instructions [Start Capture] : [Start Capture] saves the individual images to the internal memory. Network traffic, PC mode. Notes • The refresh interval becomes longer as more clients access Network Camera. • The image resolution, image quality and object situation affect the number
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    is slow, it can be improved by using an Ethernet switching hub instead of the repeater hub or restricting the Max. Bandwidth Usage on Network window on page 50. Refer to page 110 for other solutions. • Multi-Camera screen can also display the images of Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series). 44
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    Page Operating Instructions Setup Page controls all features of Network Camera. Authentication window protects the Network Camera security. It enables only administrator to access Setup Page by entering ID and Password. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL) :Port No./config.html" on the web browser
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    Operating Instructions Setup Page (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Version number (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Note Firmware Version number indicated on Setup Page is important for your future support of Network Camera. 46
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    Instructions Item (1) Go to Top Page (2) Network (3) Name/Time (4) Security: Administrator (5) Security: General User (6) Top View Image (7) Image Transfer (8) Camera Setup (9) Multi-Camera Camera screen needs to set up these parameters. Enter the Camera Names and IP addresses of each Network Camera
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    to page 82. (15) Reset to Factory Default Initializes all the parameters to the factory default. Note that all customer-applied settings will be lost, requiring you to reconfigure Network Camera. Refer to page 85. (16) Help Provides you with detailed instructions of the terms and functions of
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.1 Go to Top Page Click [Go to Top Page] on Setup Page. You can access the Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly Refresh. Click the language to change the display. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 49
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.2 Network Network window configures network parameters. Restart Network Camera to make the parameters effective. • You can set disable Configuration window from the Setup CD-ROM for the security by clearing the check. 1. Click [Network] on Setup Page. 50
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    the current settings. The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters. 3. Click [Restart Now!] to restart to make the changed parameters effective. Instructions for the data fields Port No. • You can set up the port number of Network Camera. (Default is 80.) If you use more than
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    Check [DHCP] (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), when your ISP uses the DHCP server function which assigns an IP address to Network Camera automatically. Enter the Host name. Follow the instructions of your ISP or administrator for the Host name. • Refer to unavailable character set 1 in page 93
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    Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields DDNS • • Your E-mail Address • Personal (Camera) URL • Your Account • Link • If your ISP specified IP address of Cable/xDSL modem is not static, you need to contract to DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) service. Check DDNS Enable, enter
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    clock of Network Camera. 1. Click [Name/Time] on Setup Page. 2. Enter the Camera Name and Date and Time. Click [Save] when finished. • Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters. Camera Name Date and Time Instructions for the
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    in the Image Transfer feature. Auto NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server synchronizes Network Adjustment Camera internal clock. It adjusts automatically everyday. Check the box to enable NTP. • NTP Server Address or Host Name Ask your ISP or the network administrator for the NTP Server. • Select
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.4 Security: Administrator Security: Administrator window allows the administrator to limit or exclude access to the selected Network Camera. Individual levels of access can be defined for multiple users. Notes • If Network Camera is to be accessed via the Internet, use
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    Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields Authentication Authentication window can be set in the three patterns. Enable None: No authentication window appears. Anyone can access all screens (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) and pages (Top Page and Setup Page). Administrator
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.5 Security: General User Security: General User window allows the administrator to create the general user ID and password for the security level defined as general user. Up to 30 individual user names can be defined. The various security levels are explained on page 57.
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    User Authentication (1) User ID List (2) New User Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields The General User can be up to 30. Each of them can have their own ID and password. • User ID List displays the registered user name. • [Delete] and [Modify] deletes/modifies the general user
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    . Instructions for the data fields Language Select the initial language from the list: English (US), English (UK), French, German, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. The selected language is displayed as the initial language on Top Page, Single Camera screen and Multi-Camera screen. All Setup windows
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    Instructions Instructions for the data fields Top Page • Top Page title can be changed. Enter the new title. • Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 93 but [space] is available. • Refer to displayable character set on page 94. • Network Camera Multi-Camera screen.) • 320 x 240 (default) •
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.7 Image Transfer Image Transfer window can set the Image Transfer feature. Network Camera can buffer you use FTP or e-mail in transferring the image, you need to set Default Gateway and DNS Server address. Non Transfer : Image Transfer feature is not in use. Alarm mode
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    Operating Instructions Non Transfer mode Non Transfer mode enables [Start Capture] on the operation bar to buffer the image on the Single Camera screen. Refer to page 42. Capture Control can lock [Start Capture] on the operation bar to prevent the user from capturing the Buffered Image. Click [Clear
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    Operating Instructions Transfer in the Alarm Mode The Alarm mode can transfer an sensors/devices. The Alarm mode can send the e-mail without transferring the image. The Alarm mode uses the Network Camera internal clock. Make sure Date and Time has been configured. Refer to page 54 about Date and Time
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    Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields a. External Sensor Input of External I/O activates the alarm trigger. Refer to page 91. b. Active Time of Trigger The active trigger time
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    Operating Instructions a. data when the internal memory is full. FTP: Enters the server address*1 or Host Name*2, Port Number (1- 65535), Login ID*2 and [Every Time], Network Camera repeats logging in and out with each transfer of one image. When selecting [One Time], Network Camera stays logged in
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    address or Host Name, Login ID and Password if you need POP authentication to send the e-mail. Ask your ISP or administrator. • Network Camera Mail for each parameter. *1 Refer to IP addressing on page 93. *2 Refer to unavailable settings. The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters
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    Operating Instructions Setting Example a. b. c. d. e. f. 68
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    -alarm Image Buffering: Network Camera will transfer Pre-alarm 10 images by one image per minute and Post-alarm 20 images by one image per second when detecting the alarm trigger. e. Setting of FTP server: IP Address - 192.168.0.20 Port No. - 21 Login ID - Panasonic Password - ******** Login timing
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    Operating Instructions Transfer in the Timer Mode The timer mode can be activated by entering the active time, the image setting, frequency setting and the transfer method on Image Transfer window. Buffered Image can also be transferred via e-mail or FTP. The timer mode uses the Network Camera
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    Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields a. Buffers or transfers by the timer trigger. Sets the interval to send the image. Note Short interval of Image Buffer Frequency makes Network Camera transfer the older images. Set the interval long enough to transfer the images. Buffered Image
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    Instructions the Buffered Image screen in Non Transfer setting. FTP: Enters the server address*1 or Host Name*2, Port Number (1- 65535), Login ID*2 and [Every Time], Network Camera repeats logging in and out with each transfer of one image. When selecting [One Time], Network Camera stays logged in
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    Network Camera will only operate correctly with SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It is not available with the Internet accessed mail servers like "Hotmail" or others accessed via the web browser. *1 Refer to IP addressing . The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.8 Camera Setup Camera Setup window sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can lock the Brightness feature. 1. Click [Camera Setup] on Setup Page. 2. Select the each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finished. • Click [Cancel] to quit the
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    Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields White Balance Auto (default) - Auto White Balance Fixed Indoor - Color current White Balance Notes • The wrong White Balance setting will cause Network Camera to display colors improperly. In most cases Auto is suggested. Power
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.9 Multi-Camera Multi-Camera window enables the setting of Multi-Camera screen. Camera Name and IP address of each Network Camera must be entered to view the MultiCamera screen. Registering IP addresses of the other Network Camera enables you to view on the Multi-Camera
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    . The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters. Instructions for the data fields Enable check box IP Address (or URL)*1 or Host Name*2 Camera Name*3 The checked camera image can be seen on the MultiCamera screen. Enter the desired IP address of Network Camera or Host Name and
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    to activate the external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to GND) The network administrator should set up this setting. Note Refer to page 91 for Interfacing to the External I/O. 1. Click [External Output Control] on Setup Page. 2. Check [Open] means the External Device Control Output becomes high
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    case the administrator does not want to draw attention to Network Camera. This may be desirable when used for security applications. • Indicator Control window cannot control Ethernet Indicator on page 15. 1. Click [Indicator Control] on Setup Page. 2. Select the Power Indicator on/off. Click [Save
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.12 Status Status displays general information about Network Camera. Note When some trouble occurs, the information is useful. 80
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    Operating Instructions 3.5.13 Restart Restart window restarts Network Camera with the parameters saved. Restarting is required when the network parameters are changed. 1. Click [Restart] on Setup Page. 2. Click [Restart Now!]. • Click [Cancel] to quit. The window returns to Setup Page. [For
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    Instructions 3.5.14 Update Firmware Update Firmware window allows the user to install the latest version of the Network Camera , Update Firmware would be available from the Network Camera Technical Support Site at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/en/. Check the current firmware version on Setup Page on
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    4. Click [Update Firmware] on Setup Page. Operating Instructions 5. Click [Update Firmware]. Wait about one minute. Note If you click [Update Firmware], operation cannot be canceled. If canceled, refer to page 108. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 83
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    file (including the path information) and click [Open]. 8. Make sure the desired firmware file name is selected correctly, and click [Update Firmware]. Restarting window is displayed, and Network Camera restarts automatically. Restart operation takes about one minute. Confirm that the Update
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    operation. 1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on Setup Page. 2. Click [Execute]. • Click [Cancel] to quit. The window returns to Setup Page. Notes • Do not turn off the power during the Reset to Factory Default. It may interrupt the Network Camera operation. • IP address and Subnet Mask should be
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    Operating Instructions Section 4 Technical Guides 86
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    the top and bottom of Network Camera when mounting. Note Mounting and cabling instructions described in this Operating Instructions follow generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations. In some areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state
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    Operating Instructions Wall Mounting 1) Mount the Flexible Stand firmly to the wall or the beam using the three screws. 2) Attach Network Camera by screwing the threaded mount into the tripod mounting hole. 3) Adjust the position of Network Camera and secure the Flexible Stand. Do not over tighten.
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    three screws. 2) Attach the Rear Mounting Adaptor to the rear of Network Camera. 3) Attach Network Camera by screwing the threaded mount into the tripod mounting hole. 4) Adjust the position of Network Camera and secure the Flexible Stand. Do not over tighten. 1) 2) Rear Mounting 3) 4) Adaptor
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    Instructions Notes • Make sure the Power Indicator is always in the upper right corner when you mount. • The upside down mounting may cause Network Camera to fall down. Power Indicator top On the Stand On the wall top bottom On the ceiling bottom top bottom bottom CAUTION Network Camera
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    4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O Operating Instructions The Alarm mode in the Image Transfer feature requires the external sensors/ devices to be connected to the External Sensor Input of the External I/O. Certain features of this Network Camera can be activated by an external sensor that
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    Operating Instructions Circuit Diagram Example Network Camera 4 3 2 8 12 VDC 1 Relay Light Door Sensor CAUTION CUSTOM INTERFACE CIRCUIT (CUSTOMER PROVIDED) MAY HAVE TO BE USED. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO NETWORK CAMERA MAY RESULT IF A DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL I/O THAT EXCEEDS ITS
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    Operating Instructions 4.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table The characters of the ASCII character table are available for use in the various setup windows. IP addressing (Assignment of the IP address) Address consists of one to four numbers (0-255). By far most common form is four decimal
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    Operating Instructions Displayable character set Network Camera can display ISO-8859-1 character set for West European languages and the Shift-JIS character set for Japanese. Network Camera screen may display the unreadable characters if the operating system or the entered character set is
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    4.4 Maintenance Operating Instructions To keep Network Camera functioning in good condition, maintenance plays an important part. Keep maintenance when using Network Camera. After removing dust from the Fixed Focus Lens, wipe the Fixed Focus Lens with lens cleaning paper. Fixed Focus Lens • Do
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    Operating Instructions Section 5 Specification and Troubleshooting 96
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    Operating Instructions 5.1 Network Camera Reset Procedure-Default Settings If the user forgets settings or passwords, Network Camera can be easily reset to the default settings. The CLEAR SETTING button initializes all the parameters except Date and Time setting. With power on, press the CLEAR
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    Operating Instructions 5.2 Default Settings List 98 No 1 Network 2 Name/Time 3 Security: Administrator 4 Security: General User 5 Top View Image Setting Items 1. Network Configuration 2. Port No. Static : IP Address Static : Subnet Mask DHCP : Host Name 3. Default Gateway 4. DNS Server1 & DNS
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    Top View Image Setting Items 3. Single Camera Image Resolution Image Quality Factory Default value 320 x 240 Standard Refresh Interval 4. Multi-Camera Image Resolution Image Quality 30 s 320 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480 Favor Clarity, Standard, Favor Motion - 1-400 - 1-400 Operating Instructions
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    Operating Instructions 100 No 6 1. Alarm Items 5. Non Transfer without Memory Over Write Factory Default value Selected Indispensable setting - Non Transfer with Memory Over Write Not-selected - FTP Server Address or Host Name Port No. (Usually Use 21) Not-selected [Blank] 21 Required when
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    1. Timer Items 2. (1) Always/Operational between Factory Default value Always Indispensable setting - Note - Start time 00 Over Write Not-selected - - FTP Not-selected - - Server Address or Host Name [Blank] Required when using FTP (*1) or (*3) 63 Characters Operating Instructions
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    Operating Instructions 102 No 7 Camera Setup 8 Multi-Camera 9 External Output Control 10 Indicator Control 11 Update Firmware Items 1. White Balance 2. Power Line Frequency 3. Brightness Control 1. 2nd Network Camera IP Address or Host Name Camera Name 2. 3rd Network Camera IP Address or Host
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    5.3 Specifications Operating Instructions Network Camera Specifications Item Description Sensor Type 1/3 inch CMOS Number of Pixels 320,000 pixels (Effective Pixels) Illumination 10-10,000 lx White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold Adjustment Brightness, White balance Focus Fixed 1 m (40
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    Indicator Display Dimension (HWD) Weight Power Supply Condition Description SMTP, FTP 10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 External Sensor Input x 1 External Device Control Output x 1 Power/Network Camera operation Network Communication 116 m (4.57 inches) x 115 mm (4.53 inches) x 57 mm (2.24
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    5.4 Troubleshooting Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy When Setup CD-ROM cannot find Network Camera. • Reconnect the AC adaptor if installation is not completed within 20 minutes. • Do not connect Network Camera over a broadband router. Setup program
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    Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy When Top Page • does not • appear. • • • • • • Enter the correct IP address in the web browser. IP address and Subnet Mask of the PC and the Network Camera must be in the same class of the private IP address on the
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    Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy Power Indicator • continues blinking. • • Internal Failure of the server or the congestion on the network traffic when using DHCP may prevent Network Camera from getting the IP address. Ask the network administrator or
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    Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Update Firmware has not finished. Cause and Remedy When Update Firmware is interrupted by power off, or for network troubles and other problems, follow the procedure below. Turn on Network Camera and the PC. Enter the IP address on the
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    Explorer, the first time the PC connects to Network Camera, a pop-up Security Warning window will appear to download ActiveX Controls. When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log on with an appropriate account that is authorized to install applications. Refer to page 39 for ActiveX
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    Set of the selected language on the web browser. Problem When you cannot solve your problem About Other Troubles Cause and Remedy • Call our customer call center at 1-800-272-7033. • After the limited warranty, call our Continued Services Technical Support Line at 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262
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    Operating Instructions 5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation This procedure checks the Network Camera operation. IP address of the PC has to be on the same network to be able to access Network Camera. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no defect. 1. Push the CLEAR SETTING button as
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    up the unique IP address which does not overlap other IP addresses on the network. Overlapped IP addresses on the network cause the disorder of the network. 6. Start up the web browser. Enter "http://192.168.0.253" in the address field and press [Enter]. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no
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    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Environment: Do not install Network Camera where the temperature is less than +5 °C (+41 from the outlet. If there is any trouble: Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not
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    Operating Instructions 114
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    Index Operating Instructions 115
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    , 72 G General User 58 H Help 36, 41 Host Name 52 I I/O Connector 15 Image Quality 41 Image Size 41 Image Transfer 62 Important Safety Instructions 4 Indicator Control 79 Interface 10 Internet Connection 18 Internet Direct Connection 19 Internet Explorer 10 IP (Internet Protocol) address 22, 25, 52
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    -Point Protocol over Ethernet) 19 Primary time 65, 69, 71 Private IP address 25 R Rear Mounting Adaptor 12, 89 Resolution 41, 61 Restart 81 RJ-45 connector 104 S Screws 12, 88 Secondary time 65, 71 Security 11, 36, 56, 58 Serial Number 15 Setup CD-ROM 12, 13 Setup Page 45 Single Camera 40 Static 22
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    warranty, please contact our Continued Services Technical Support Line at 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262). If you have difficulty reaching this number, it may be blocked by your phone company. Please contact your local phone company to correct this. This Network Camera is designed for use in the
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Operating Instructions
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
Network Camera
Panasonic Network Camera Site: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Model No.
KX-HCM8