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Network Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-HCM280
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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Operating Instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Network Camera. Check the following items when unpacking. Network Camera — 1 pc. Operating Instructions — 1 pc. Getting Started — 1 pc. AC Adaptor — 1 pc. AC Cord — 1 pc. Ceiling Mounting Cover — 1 pc. Ceiling Plate A — 1 pc. Ceiling Plate B — 1 pc. Setup CD-ROM — 1 pc. Screws A — 2 pcs. Screws B — 4 pcs. For operation assistance: • Call 1-800-272-7033 Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera Site http://www.panasonic.com/n
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Operating Instructions Trademarks Netscape and Netscape Navigator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Ethernet is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Xerox Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, MS-DOS,
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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 dust on the lens, wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (inclu
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Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Product Introduction......................................................7 1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera .................................................... 8 1.1.1 Main Features............................................................................................. 8 1.1.2 System Requirements .............................................................................. 10 1.1.3 Authentication—System Security Feature........................
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Operating Instructions 3.6.1 Go to Top Page.........................................................................................59 3.6.2 Network .....................................................................................................60 3.6.3 Name/Time................................................................................................64 3.6.4 Security: Administrator ..............................................................................66 3.6.5 Security: Genera
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Operating Instructions Section 1 Product Introduction [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 Motion JPEG Network Camera employs a 380,000 pixel CCD image sensor, and has an integrated web server. Motion JPEG displays up to 30 frames per second, if the network provides enough bandwidth. T
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Operating Instructions Multi-Client Access Network Camera allows up to 30 users to view Motion JPEG image simultaneously. Users can access the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/ Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations. Note that as the number of users simultaneously connected to Network Camera increases, the overall motion performance will decrease. Video Output Network Camera has an analog composite output terminal. You can view images from Network Camera on TV and record them on v
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Operating Instructions 1.1.2 System Requirements The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical specifications for Network Camera to work properly. Item Description ® ® Operating Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98/SE System Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me ® Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows XP Network TCP/IP network protocol installed. Protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) ® Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card for your network
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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 windows are not displayed in the default. Refer to page 66 for setting up Authentication window, the administrator ID and the password. Refer to page 68 for setting up the general user ID and the p
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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. AC Cord—1 pc. Order No. PSLP1242Z Order No. PSJA1069Z Ceiling Mounting Cover—1 pc. Ceiling Plate A—1 pc. Order No. PSKL1023Z Order No. PSZMHCM280M Ceiling Plate B—1 pc. Setup CD-ROM—1 pc. Order No. PSMD1045Z Order No. PSQX2904ZCD Screws A—2 pcs. Screws B—4 pcs. Order No. XYN3+J6FY Order No. XTB4+20AFY Notes If any i
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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.txt" for the directory and file structure of the Setup CD-ROM. Notes Do not scratch, smudge, write or label either surfaces of the Setup CD- ROM. Setup CD-ROM may have a scratch on the surface.
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Operating Instructions 1.3 Camera Feature Locations 1.3.1 Front View Lens (Power Focus/Zoom Lens) Wide: 5 mm (0.2 inches)—Infinity Tele: 1 m (40 inches)—Infinity (Refer to page 45.) Indicator (Refer to page 90 for the setup.) Indicator Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on page 90. Color indications are shown below. 1 Not on the LAN Power Orange Orange blinking* Orange on On the LAN Orange Green blinking Green Normal Operation Green Using Getting IP address Green blinking
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Operating Instructions 1.3.2 Rear View External I/O Ethernet port (I/O) (10/100 Base-TX) (Refer to page 103.) (Refer to page 20.) DC IN jack (Refer to page 20.) Analog Video Output terminal (VIDEO OUT) (Refer to page 54.) Hook for AC Adaptor Cord (Refer to page 20.) 1.3.3 Bottom View FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button MAC Address and Serial (Refer to page 109.) Number are indicated on the label. Record both of them on the Network Camera Memo on page 3. Hole for Ceiling Plate A They are indispens
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Operating Instructions Section 2 Network Camera Setup 16
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Operating Instructions 2.1 Installation Procedure 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-ROM. (Page 28—Page 31) Confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet. (Page 32—Page 33) Mount Network Camera. (Page 98—Page 102) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]
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Operating Instructions 2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type Network Camera can be connected over the LAN/Intranet and the Internet. Select from the four Network Camera configuration types. Network parameters differ depending on the Network Camera configuration type. [Type 1]—LAN/Intranet Connection with an Ethernet Switching Hub Network Camera can be installed on the LAN/Intranet. 1 Ethernet switching hub* LAN/Intranet 1 * Network traffic can be improved by using the Ethernet switching hub.
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Operating Instructions [Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection 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]. Modem Internet Note Some xDSL services use PPPoE. Network Camera does not support PPPoE. If the Internet connection requires PPPoE, connect with the broadband router supporting PPPoE like [Type 2]. [Type 4]—Direct Connection with a PC Network Ca
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Operating Instructions 2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation Network Camera powers up when connecting AC plug to the power outlet. External I/O Ethernet port DC IN jack 1) Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack. 2) Hook the AC adaptor cord to the Hook for AC Adaptor. Hook for AC Adaptor 3) Connect a category 5 Power Outlet straight/cross cable to the Ethernet port. 4) Connect the AC cord 5) Connect the AC plug to the AC adaptor. of the AC cord to the power outle
