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Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Model No. BB-HCM311A
BB-HCM311A
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 *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 supports IPv4 that's currently used, it is "dual stack" design will seamlessly operate while IPv6 is phased in. For more information in IPv6 you wish to visit http://www.ipv6.org/. See page 13 for more information. *2 Audio 2
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Operating Instructions Various Camera Control Features The camera pans or tilts fast in maximum 80 ° per second. (The previous model: 21 ° per second) You can control the camera at high speed from your PC or mobile phone. Alarm position feature also allows the camera to automatically turn the lens to the alarm position. Additionally, the following control features are available to easily and quickly monitor the camera. Click to Center ......... When you click a certain point on the camera im
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Operating Instructions How to Use This Documentation The camera includes the following 2 manual types. • Installation/Troubleshooting Installation/Troubleshooting provides explanations for accessories included with the camera, the initial configuration, and troubleshooting tips. The Installation/Troubleshooting helps you to easily configure the camera. • Operating Instructions (This manual) Operating Instructions explains about operations, settings, features and the cleaning method when using
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Operating Instructions System Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications for the camera to work properly. For IPv4 Connection Item Description ® ® ® ® Operating Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 ® ® ® ® System Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 98SE CPU • For viewing single camera ® Pentium III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.) • For viewing multiple cameras Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or greater is recommended.) P
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Operating Instructions For IPv6 Connection Item Description ® ® Operating Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 System CPU • For viewing single camera Pentium III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.) • For viewing multiple cameras Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or greater is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ICMPv6, NDP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network card installed Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD- ROM) Notes • Audio feature works only wit
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Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. After taking away the sand or the dust on the lens cover, wipe the lens cover with a dry cloth. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or oth
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Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Camera Monitoring .....................................................11 1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................. 11 1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6................................................................. 13 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 15 1.2.1 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)............................................. 18 1
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Operating Instructions 2.16 Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 76 2.17 Format the SD memory card........................................................ 78 2.18 Stop the SD Memory Recording .................................................. 79 2.19 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer................................... 80 2.20 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal ....................... 89 2.21 Transfer the Camera Image in Transpor
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Operating Instructions 3.12 Number of Images to Be Able to Record on the SD Memory Card. 138 3.13 Specifications............................................................................. 139 Index..................................................................................143 10
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Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 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 port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 40 for details about port number. • For IPv6 connection, see page 13 and page 14, and prepare the requirements. Enter the "http://(IPv6-registered URL):Port Number" on the address bar. • If the came
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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 to display. Version Number Displays IPv4, IPv6 or IPsec connection. A To Single Camera page (page 15) B To Multi-Camera page (page 28) C To Buffered Image page (page 30) D To Setup page (page 35) E To Maintenance page (page 106) F To Support page (page 114) G To log in to the camera (page 71) Notes • When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] and [Maintenance]
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Operating Instructions 1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6 You need to prepare the followings to access the camera in IPv6. • PC Requirements Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 1 Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later • A 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 work in IPv6-only network. IPv6 Domain Name Service In Windows XP, you cannot access the camera ente
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Operating Instructions Setting up the IPv6 Router, your PC, and the Camera Setting up the IPv6 Router Set up the router as you subscribe to the IPv6 service. If the access from WAN side is disabled on the router, enable the TCP packets from WAN side in the packet filtering. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for information about the recommeded routers. Setting up your PC 1. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Accessories] [Command
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Operating Instructions 1.2Viewing Single Camera page 1. Access the camera (see page 11). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • When Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 16). • When Warning - Security window is displayed, click [Always] (see page 17). Talk Button Listen Button (see page 26) and Capture Image Adjustment Button Bar (see page 19) (see page 26) Operation Bar Click to Center (see page 20) (see page 18 ) Camera Image
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Operating Instructions Security Warning window ® To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. When trying to display a video for the first time, Security Warning window will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as an administrator to install it. If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video in the Internet Explorer • Click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click [Custom level] on the web browser. (1) Check "Prompt
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Operating Instructions Warning - Security window To listen to the audio, you need to download the audio applet. Click [Always] on the following window. Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest information about camera firmware and Java. Java Authentication window Enter user name and password, and click [Yes]. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 17
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Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image. As long as it is within the pan/tilt range of the camera, the image will automatically move to place the selected point in the center of the screen. 1. Move the cursor to the desired point. Cursor 2. Click it. • The clicked point is centered. • See page 21 for the pan/tilt operation. Notes • When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not wor
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Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. 1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. 2. Click the capture image button. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in another window. 3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • Save as dialog box is displayed. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save]. • Camera image is saved at that location. 5. Click [Close]. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]
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Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left End, and Preset Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display Display: appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears. Pan/Tilt Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( ) or Scan: vertical ( ) range, and returns to the original position. Pan/Tilt/ Controls lens direction. Home Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up, Position: : Down) and Home Position ( : Center) Preset
