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Operating Instructions
Network Camera Indoor Use Only
Model No. BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type)
BB-HCE481A (PoE Type)
Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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Operating Instructions Main Features This manual is for both BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type) and BB-HCE481A (PoE Type). Available features and operations are different in part depending on the model. Read this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly. *1 IPv6 Network Camera Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6). IPv6 was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also s
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Operating Instructions Motion Detection The camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as people, based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of the camera. You can buffer the camera images, transfer images to an FTP server or send E- mails using the Motion Detection function as a trigger. Better Image Quality The CCD sensor and the color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance. The CCD sensor gives you clear image. You can monitor l
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Operating Instructions Enhanced Multi-Camera Page The Multi-Camera page displays the moving images from up to 4 cameras, while supporting audio 2-way communication with each. This camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, static images from a maximum of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page. DynamicDNS Service Support DynamicDNS service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with a domain name of your choice (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of
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Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Camera Monitoring ....................................................... 8 1.1 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations ...................................................8 1.1.1 Front View...................................................................................................8 1.1.2 Rear View...................................................................................................9 1.1.3 Bottom View ............................................
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Operating Instructions 2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that ™ Supports UPnP (IPv4 Only) ..................................................................68 2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that ™ Does Not Support UPnP (IPv4 Only) ....................................................68 2.8 Registering with the DynamicDNS Service ................................. 70 2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6)............................................................75 2.9 Setting the D
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Operating Instructions 5.5 Changing the Indicator Display...................................................153 6 Camera Maintenance................................................ 154 6.1 Maintenance page ......................................................................154 6.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................155 6.1.2 Confirming Session Status.....................................................................155 6.1.3 Co
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Operating Instructions 1Table of Contents 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations 1.1.1 Front View Auto Focus/Zoom Lens Wide: 5 mm (3/16 inches) —Infinity Tele: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) —Infinity Indicator The indicator color shows camera status (see page 153). SD Memory Card Cover Protects the SD Memory Card from dust. Remove the cover only when removing the SD Memory Card (see page 140). Indicator Display Not on LAN Power Orange blinking on On LAN Orange blinking Green blinking Gr
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Operating Instructions 1.2 BB-HCE481A Feature Locations 1.2.1 Front View Auto Focus/Zoom Lens Wide: 5 mm (3/16 inches) —Infinity Tele: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) —Infinity Indicator The indicator color shows camera status (see page 153). SD Memory Card Cover Protects the SD Memory Card from dust. Remove the cover only when removing the SD Memory Card (see page 140). Indicator Display Power On LAN Orange blinking Green blinking Green on Normal Operation Green Green blinking Automatic Setting Setup
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Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Rear View External I/O (See page 164) PoE IN port Connects the camera to your PoE hub. Audio/Video terminal (See Getting Started) 1.2.3 Bottom View FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Resets settings to default MAC Address and (see page 166). Serial Number are indicated on the label. Hole for Ceiling Plate A Used for ceiling mounting. (See Installation Guide) 11
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Operating Instructions 1.3 How to Turn on the Camera Connecting the AC cord (for BB-HCM381A) or the Ethernet cable (for BB- HCE481A) turns the camera on, and disconnecting the AC cord (for BB- HCM381A) or Ethernet cable (for BB-HCE481A) turns the camera off. BB-HCM381A Connecting the plug of the AC cord to the outlet turns the camera on. Disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet turns the camera off. *1 BB-HCE481A Connecting the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the PoE hu
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Operating Instructions 1.4 Accessing the Camera 1. Start up the web browser on your PC. 2. Enter "http://IPv4 Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. When the port number is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address. See page 50 for details about the port number. For IPv6 connection, see page 15 and page 16, and confirm that your equipment meets the requirements. Enter "http://(IPv6-registered URL):Port Number" on
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Operating Instructions 4. Click the following tabs to display each page. A B C D E F G Select a language Version Number Displays IPv4, IPv6 or IPsec connection. A To Single Camera page (page 17) B To Multi-Camera page (page 36) C To Buffered Image page (page 38) D To Setup page (page 45) E To Maintenance page (page 154) F To Support page (page 163) G To log in to the camera (page 92) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are
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Operating Instructions 1.4.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6 You need to prepare the following to access the camera in IPv6. • PC Requirements Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later An IPv6 Router An IPv6 Connection Service To connect in IPv6, subscribe to the ISP's "IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack" or "IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling" service. The camera does not function on IPv6-only networks. IPv6 Domain Name Service In Windows XP, you cannot access t
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Operating Instructions Setting up your PC 1. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Accessories] [Command Prompt]. The Command Prompt window is displayed. 2. Enter "ipv6 install". "Succeeded" is displayed. Note If Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later is not installed, "Succeeded" will not be displayed. Install it on your PC. When you use Windows XP Service Pack 2, click [Start] [Control Panel] [Security Center] [Windows Firewall] [Advanced] tab [Settings] button of ICMP in the Windows Firewall w
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Operating Instructions 1.5 Viewing the Single Camera page 1. Access the camera (see page 13). The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 19). ® See page 20 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft ® Windows XP Service Pack 2. Audio Control Bar (Talk Button, Capture Image Listen Button Button and Adjustment (See page 22) Bar) (See page 34) Operation Bar (See page 23) Clic
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Operating Instructions When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 30 simultaneous accesses. The 31st user trying to access will see a gray screen. The Buffered Image page is also limited to a maximum of 30 simultaneous accesses. To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images on the General User page (see page 93). To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser. To view dark ima
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Operating Instructions Security Warning window When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for ® ActiveX Controls will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as an administrator to install ActiveX Controls and enable video viewing. If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video using the Internet Explorer In Internet Explorer, click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click [Custom level]. (1) Check "P
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Operating Instructions Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view a video (Motion JPEG) or to use audio feature, ActiveX Controls must be installed. Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls. 1. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX Control...]. 2. Click [Install]. ******** 1.5.1 Displaying the Banner An image and its linked website can be specified for a banner. To display the banner, the Banner Display settings need
