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Network Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-HCM250
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. Flexible Stand —1 pc. Setup CD-ROM —1 pc. Screws for Flexible Stand —3 pcs. For operation assistance: Call 1-800-272-7033 Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera Site http://www.panasonic.com/netcam 2
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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, Hotm
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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 Fixed Focus Lens, wipe the Fixed Focus Lens with lens cleaning paper. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, o
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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 3.5.3 Name/Time................................................................................................62 3.5.4 Security: Administrator ..............................................................................64 3.5.5 Security: General User..............................................................................66 3.5.6 Top View Image.........................................................................................68 3.5.7 Image Transfer ..........
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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 Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. ® Communication via Ethernet (10Base-T) cable is also available. Encryption establish the security on the wireless network. Easy installation Setup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setup CD-ROM and autorun program should start the applicat
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Operating Instructions Multi Client Access NetworkCameraallowsupto30usersto view MotionJPEG 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. External I/O (Input/Output) The external sensors/devices such as a door sensor can be connected via the External Sensor Input. The external sensors
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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) Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b Standard Interface 10/100 Mbp
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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 64 for setting up Authentication window, the administrator ID and the password. Refer to page 66 for setting up the general user ID and the passw
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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. Flexible Stand — 1 pc. Order No. PSLP1233Z Order No. PSKL1020X Setup CD-ROM — 1 pc. Screws for Flexible Stand Order No. PSQX2904ZCD — 3 pcs. Order No. PQHE5004Z Notes If any items are missing, contact the dealer immediately. The order numbers listed above are subject to change without notice. Save the original c
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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. SetupCD-ROMmayhaveascratchonthe surface. Do not l
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Operating Instructions 1.3 Camera Feature Locations 1.3.1 Front View Antenna Indicator (Refer to page 88 for the setup.) Fixed Focus Lens 1m(40inches)—Infinity Pan: - 60° to + 60° Tilt: 0° to - 45° The field of view in Pan/Tilt ranges horizontally about 165° and vertically about 78°. Indicator Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on page 88. Color indications are shown below. 1 Not on the LAN Power Orange Orange blinking* Orange on On the LAN Orange Green blinking Green Normal
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Operating Instructions Fixed Focus Lens and Pan/Tilt operation Fixed Focus Lens can move in the Pan/Tilt operation. Operation Bar on the Single Camera screen can operate the Pan/Tilt. The Pan/Tilt moves the lens 120° horizontally and 45° vertically. Refer to page 46 for the operation bar. Notes Do not force to move the lens part around the Fixed Focus Lens. Compulsive touching may damage the Pan/Tilt motor. Do not touch the Fixed Focus Lens. Touching it may leave a fingerprint and can cause
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Operating Instructions Section 2 NetworkCameraSetup 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) Setting up wireless network parameters. (Page 32 — Page 36) Confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet. (Page 37—Page 38) Mount Network Camera. (Pag
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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* or wireless access point LAN/Intranet 1 * Network traffic can be improved by using the Et
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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 Camera
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Operating Instructions 2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation Network Camera is powered up when connecting AC plug to the power outlet. 1. Connect Category 5 straight/cross cable to the Ethernet port of Network Camera to the hub or PC. Connect Ethernet cable first to make Network Camera recognize the wired communication. 2. Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack and the AC plug of the AC adaptor to the power outlet to turn on Network Camera. Indicator blinks and th
