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Model No. KX-HCM
Operating Instructions
IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Panasonic Network Camera.
Please check the following items when unpacking.
Setup CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Camera Stand
AC adaptor
AC cord
Screws
Washers
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 2 pcs.
— 2 pcs.
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Network Camera Memo
Serial No. (found on the rear side of the unit)
MAC address
Name and address of dealer
Date of purchase
For your future reference
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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, please wipe the Fixed Focus Lens with a lens cleaning paper.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8. Only use attachments/accessories such as stand, tripod, and bracket specified by the manufacturer.
9. Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.
10.Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.
11.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as AC adaptor cord or plug is damaged, the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
1 Product Introduction ..................................................... 71.1 Getting to know the Network Camera............................................... 81.1.1 Main features...............................................................................................81.1.2 System Requirements ...............................................................................101.1.3 Authentication—System Security feature..................................................11
1.2 Included Accessories...................................................................... 12
1.3 Camera Feature Locations ............................................................. 141.3.1 Front View .................................................................................................141.3.2 Rear View..................................................................................................151.3.3 Bottom View ..............................................................................................15
2 Network Camera Setup ............................................... 162.1 Installation Procedure..................................................................... 17
2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type ............................................. 18
2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation............................. 20
2.4 Network Parameters....................................................................... 212.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for the Network Camera....................212.4.2 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............. 343.1 Network Camera flow chart ............................................................ 35
3.2 Single Camera/Multi-Camera selection .......................................... 363.2.1 Viewing the Top View Image screen .........................................................39
3.3 Setup window—General Overview................................................. 473.3.1 Setting up the Network Camera ................................................................51
4 Technical Guides ......................................................... 874.1 Mounting......................................................................................... 88
4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O......................................................... 90
4.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table......................................... 92
4.4 Maintenance................................................................................... 94
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5 Specification and Troubleshooting............................ 955.1 Network Camera reset procedure—default settings....................... 96
5.2 Default settings list ......................................................................... 97
5.3 Specification ................................................................................. 102
5.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................ 104
5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation ................................ 110
Index................................................................................. 113
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Section 1
Product Introduction
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1.1 Getting to know the Network Camera
1.1.1 Main features
Easy installation
Setup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setup CD-ROM and autorun should start the application automatically. This programme automatically finds the Network Camera on the network.
High Speed Motion JPEG
Network Camera has an integrated web server. Motion JPEG displays up to 15 frames per second, if the network provides enough bandwidth. To conserve bandwidth, JPEG - Regularly Refresh can be selected from the Top Page. Image Resolution, Image Quality, Refreshing interval, Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG and On the Air time can be controlled on the Top View Image Setting window.
Remote Pan/Tilt Operation
Pan/Tilt operation can move the lens horizontally 120° and downward 45°. This movable lens allows you to see the situation widely where the object is. Operation Bar has Preset Positioning feature to register the eight fixed positions. Clicking the preset button moves the lens to the preset position. Single Camera screen has Click to Centre feature too. The object on Single Camera screen can be centred by clicking on the screen directly.
Multi-Camera Screen
Using Multi-Camera screen you can simultaneously view up to four Network Cameras at various location. Clicking on each Camera Name switches to the Single Camera screen from the Multi-Camera screen.
Multi Client Access
The Network Camera allows up to 10 users to view Motion JPEG image simultaneously. The users can access the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations. Please note that as the number of users simultaneously connected to the Network Camera increases, the overall motion performance will decrease.
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External I/O (Input/Output)
The external sensors/devices such as a door sensor can connect to External Sensor Input. The external sensors/devices are customer provided. Any required custom interface is the customer's responsibility. The alarm/timer trigger can activate the Image Transfer feature, which can send the images via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer Protocol). External Device Control Output can send a signal to activate the external devices such as a light around the Network Camera.
Update Firmware
If Update Firmware is released, you can download the latest programme from the Network Camera Technical Support Site. Installation is easy and fast. Please refer to Page 83 for details.
Authentication
Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID and password. Password security can prevent the unregistered users from accessing your image from their web browsers. Please refer to Section 1.1.3 Authentication—System Security feature for details.
Multi-Language Display
Top Page, Single Camera screen and Multi-Camera screen can be displayed in English (US), English (UK), French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. All the Setup windows are also changed in selecting English (US), English (UK) and Japanese.
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1.1.2 System Requirements
The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical specifications for the Network Camera to work properly.
*1 The Network Camera image is not displayed correctly on the Netscape® v6.x. Please use Netscape Navigator v4.7.
Item Description
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 95, Microsoft Windows 98/SE
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft Windows XP
Network Protocol
TCP/IP network protocol installed.(HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
• The Network Camera does not support PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet®).
CPU Pentium® II 300 MHz or greater
Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card and category 5 cables for your network connection
Web browser*1 Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Netscape Navigator® 4.7(It is not included in the Setup CD-ROM).
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1.1.3 Authentication—System Security feature
Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID and password for the security. Password security can prevent the unregistered users from accessing your image from their web browsers. Authentication windows are not displayed in the default. Please refer to Page 58 for setting up the Authentication window, the administrator ID and the password. Please refer to Page 60 for setting up the general user ID and the password.
Authentication window
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1.2 Included Accessories
The following items are provided with the Network Camera.
Notes
• If any items are missing, please contact the dealer immediately.
• The order numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
• Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.
AC adaptor — 1 pc.
Order No. PSLP1222YAC cord (Type C-7) — 1 pc.
Order No. PSJA1074Z
Camera Stand — 1 pc.
Order No. PSKLHCM10M
Setup CD-ROM — 1 pc.
Order No. PSQX2871ZCD
Screws — 2 pcs.
Order No. PQHE5004Z
Washers — 2 pcs.
Order No. XWG35FY
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Setup CD-ROM
Setup CD-ROM starts Setup programme automatically. The Setup programme simplifies the Network Camera installation. The main files are located as follows. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM. Adobe Acrobat Reader installer is in the Setup CD-ROM. Please double-click "ar405eng.exe".
Directory tree in the Setup CD-ROM
• When referring to the file structure, please use Explorer.
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.
• Do not leave the Setup CD-ROM in direct sunlight, near a heat source or in a hot automobile. It may transform the surface of the Setup CD-ROM.
• Do not use chemicals or cleanser to clean the Setup CD-ROM. It may transform the surface of the Setup CD-ROM.
ReadmeEng.txt
NetworkcameraAcrobat4.0installer Acrobat Reader 4.0 Installer directory
Readme file (Please read first.)Setup programme
Information file to start Setup.exe
Network Configuration Setup Programme directoryNetwork Configuration Setup Programme
Acrobat Reader 4.0 Installer
Operating Instructions and Getting Started manuals.
ActiveX® Controls Installer directoryActiveX Controls Installer
Manual
AutoRun.inf
OprInstr.pdf
ar405eng.exe
NetcamConfig.exe
OCXActiveXInst.exe
Setup.exe
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1.3 Camera Feature Locations
1.3.1 Front View
Power Indicator
Power Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on Page 81. Power Indicator blinks in the following situation.
• During the lens centre positioning after turning on the power.
• During the Update Firmware.
• During initialising after pushing CLEAR SETTING button.
• During getting the IP address from the DHCP server.
• Because of the internal failure of the Network Camera. Please refer to Section 5.4 Troubleshooting.
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 horizontally 120° and downward 45°. Please refer to Page 41 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. It may leave a fingerprint and can cause the image to be out of focus. This can also take away the protective coating on the Fixed Focus Lens.
Power Indicator(Refer to Page 81 for the Setup.)
Fixed Focus Lens1 m—Infinity
Pan: - 60° to + 60°
Tilt: 0° to - 45°
The vision in Pan/Tilt ranges horizontally about 165° and vertically about 78°.
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1.3.2 Rear View
Ethernet Indicator
Ethernet Indicator turns on when the network is active. It flickers when the Network Camera is sending and receiving the data.
1.3.3 Bottom View
External I/O(Refer to
Page 90.)Ethernet port
(RJ-45)(Refer to
Page 20.)
DC IN jack(Refer to
Page 20.)
EthernetIndicator
CLEAR SETTING button(Refer to Page 96.)
MAC address and Serial Number are indicated on the label.(Refer to Page 29.)
Mounting Hole for Camera Stand Mounting or Wall Mounting.(Refer to Page 88.)
Hook for AC adaptor cord(Refer to Page 20.)
Tripod MountingHole
(Refer to Page 88.)
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Section 2
Network Camera Setup
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2.1 Installation Procedure
Select the Network Camera configuration type. (Page 18—Page 19)
Connect the Network Camera for the installation. (Page 20)
Prepare the network parameters for the Network Camera. (Page 21—Page 22)
Check the proxy server setting. (Page 26—Page 27)
Set up the Network Camera with the Setup CD-ROM. (Page 28—Page 31)
Confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet. (Page 32—Page 33)
Mount the Network Camera. (Page 88—Page 89)
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2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type
The Network Camera can be connected over the LAN/Intranet and the Internet. Please 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 HubNetwork Camera can be installed on the LAN/Intranet.
*1 Network traffic can be smooth by using the Ethernet switching hub.
[Type 2]—Internet Connection with a Broadband RouterNetwork Camera can be accessed from the Internet. The broadband router needs Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature on Page 32.
LAN/IntranetEthernet switching hub*1
Modem Broadband Router
CATVxDSLOptical cable
Internet WAN LAN
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[Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection with a ModemNetwork Camera can be installed alone without PC on the network. When you set up the Network Camera in [Type 3], please connect the Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
Note
Most of the xDSL services use PPPoE. Network Camera does not support PPPoE. If the Internet connection requires PPPoE, please connect with the broadband router supporting PPPoE like [Type 2].
[Type 4]—Direct Connection with a PCNetwork Camera can be installed with the PC directly.
Note
Please use Category 5 cross cable when connecting directly with the cable to the PC.
Modem
Internet
Category 5 cross cable
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2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation
Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack and Category 5 straight/cross cable to the Ethernet port. Connect the AC plug of the AC adaptor to the power outlet to turn on the Network Camera. Pan/Tilt moves to the centre position.
Notes
• AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the power outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
• Use Only with specified Panasonic AC adaptor PSLP1222 (Order No. PSLP1222Z).
• When you set up the Network Camera in [Type 3], please connect the Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
• Thread the AC adaptor line through the hook upward if it is convenient.
Thread the AC adaptor line through the hook downward.
Connect the category 5 cable to the Ethernet port.
To network
DC plug
Power Outlet
AC adaptorAC cord
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2.4 Network Parameters
2.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for the Network Camera
Before starting to set up the network parameters of Network Camera, please make note of corresponding network parameters.
Network parameters memo for the Network Camera
The devices on the network will not be assigned the same IP address. Each device must have its own IP address. Overlapped IP addresses can cause other network devices to stop working and may result in widespread network problems.
[Type 1] Please ask the network administrator for the network parameters.
[Type 2] Please ask the network administrator for the network parameters.
[Type 3] Please ask the ISP for the network parameters.
[Type 4] Please install the Network Camera in the default condition. Please set the PC "192.168.0.250" (IP address) and "255.255.255.0" (Subnet Mask). Please refer to Page 24.
Default Gateway . . . DNS Server 1 . . .
IP Address . . .
DNS Server 2 . . .
Subnet Mask . . .
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Network Parameters Table
*1 When you use more than one Network Camera with a broadband router, each Network Camera needs its own port no. The broadband router needs the Port Forwarding feature. Refer to Page 32.
*2 Many ISP's intentionally block port no. 80 to guard against certain network viruses. If your ISP blocks port no. 80, please substitute another unused port no.
*3 Refer to the broadband router's manual for the Port Forwarding feature.
*4 When you use Network Camera in DHCP feature, check [DHCP] and enter the Host Name if the ISP requires. If you automatically get the address of Default Gateway and DNS server from DHCP server, you do not need to set up.
It can restrict the transmit bandwidth. Select from 0.1 to Unlimited Mbit/s.
Max. Bandwidth Usage
ParametersNetwork Camera Configuration Type
Port No.*1
IP address
Subnet Mask
DefaultGateway
DNSServer 1, 2
Check [Static], and set the static private IP address.
192.168.0.253 (default)
255.255.255.0 (default)
Check [Static], and set the static global IP address.*4
Check [Static], and set the static private IP address.*3
Set Default Gateway address.
You do not need to set up.
Set DNS server address.
[Type 1] [Type 2] [Type 3] [Type 4]
Set Default Gateway address.*4
Set DNS server address.*4
Set the private IP address of the broadband router (on your network), not of the gateway of the ISP. *3
80 (default)*280 (default) 80 (default)
Set the Subnet Mask fitted to your network.
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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] –> [Run...]. Run window appears. These steps are slightly different depending on the OS.
2. Enter "winipcfg" and click [OK]. IP configuration window appears.
3. Select the proper Ethernet adaptor and click [More Info].
4. Click [OK] to close the IP Configuration window.
• When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP
1. Click [Start] –> [Programme] (–> [Accessories]) –> [MS-DOS® (Command) Prompt]. MS-DOS Prompt window opens. These steps are slightly different depending on the OS.
2. Enter "ipconfig /all" and press [Enter].
3. Enter "exit" and press [Enter] to close the window.
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2.4.2 Setting IP address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type
PC needs to have the static private IP address to access the Network Camera in [Type 4] configuration.
1. Follow the next steps distinguished by the operating system in the next table to open TCP/IP Properties window of the PC.
Note
Log on with the administrator ID when using Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP to access to the TCP/IP Properties window.
TCP/IP Properties Table
Operating System
Steps
Windows 95Windows 98Windows Me
[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use –> [Properties] –> [Specify an IP address]
Windows NT [Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> [Protocols] tab –> [TCP/IP Protocol] –> [Properties] –> Select [Adaptor] in use –> [Specify an IP address]
Windows 2000
[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and Dial-up Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
Windows XP [Start] (–> [Settings]) –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and Internet Connections] –> [Network Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
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2. TCP IP Properties window appears. Please 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 which is not used on the Internet. It is classified into Class A, Class B and Class C shown in the next table. Please set the IP address in the range of the number specified in the class meeting to your local network scale.
Class Subnet MaskPrivate IP address (It can be set freely within
the range in your group.)
Class A 255. 0. 0. 0 10. 0. 0. 1 — 10. 255. 255. 254
Class B 255. 255. 0. 0 172. 16. 0. 1 — 172. 31. 255. 254
Class C 255. 255. 255. 0 192. 168. 0. 1 — 192. 168. 255. 254
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2.5 Proxy Server Setting
The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to the Network Camera in some corporate environments. The web browser can set up the IP address communication without the proxy server. Please discuss the installation with the 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 the Network Camera with the proxy server may cause some problems to the image quality such as taking much time in refreshing interval. Please discuss the ISP or network administrator for details.
1. Start up the Internet Explorer. (The window is Internet Explorer 5.50.)
2. Select [Tools] –> [Internet Options...] –> [Connections] tab and click [LAN Settings]. Please confirm if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not in the next window. When checked, click [Advanced...].
When not checked, click [Cancel]. Your proxy settings are causing no problems.
Confirm if the check box is checked or not.
When checked, click[Advanced...].
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3. Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigned from the ISP or the network administrator into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field.
4. Click [OK] on all of the opening windows.
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2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM
After finishing cabling, please turn on the 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 programme automatically finds the Network Cameras on the network.
1. Turn on the Network Camera.
2. Insert the Setup CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.(If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, please click "setup.exe" in the Setup CD-ROM.)
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3. Click [Network Configuration]. The Network Camera List window appears. The Setup programme finds all the Network Cameras connected on the network. The Network Camera List window lists all of the MAC addresses and IP addresses of the Network Camera on the network. Please record MAC address on the Network Camera Memo on Page 3. It is useful for customer servicing.
Notes
• Setup CD-ROM finds and identifies the Network Camera by listening for data, which the Network Camera sends out for the first 20 minutes after the Network Camera is powered up. If the installation is not completed within 20 minutes, please temporarily disconnect the AC adaptor to restart this operation.
• Network Camera has a unique MAC address labelled on the back. Please refer to Page 15.
• Do not connect the Network Camera over the broadband routers. Setup programme cannot detect the Network Camera.
(A)
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4. Select your target Network Camera from the list as shown on example (A) on the Network Camera List window on Page 29 and click [Select]. The Configuration window appears. Please refer to Page 21 and Page 22 and enter the correct network parameters. Please refer to Page 53 for the detail of each parameter.
5. Click [Save] when finishing. The "Successful!" message box appears.
Notes
• The Network Camera automatically restarts after saving the network configuration.
• Overlapped IP address displays the next box. If you cannot set up, please ask the ISP or the administrator.
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6. Click [OK].
Please refer to Page 52 for Setup Page (Network window).
7. Click [Top Page]. Top Page appears.
Please refer to Page 36 for Top Page.
Notes
• First viewing the image on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG. Please refer to Page 38.
• If you are configuring in [Type 3], Top Page may not appear at this point. After the Network Camera is directly connected with the modem, please check the Network Camera Access from the Internet on Page 32.
Click the language to change the display.
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2.7 Network Camera Access from the Internet
[Type 2] and [Type 3] of the Network Camera configuration type allow the Network Camera to be accessed from the Internet.
Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature
Please set up the Port Forwarding feature to the broadband router if the [Type 2]—Internet Connection with the Broadband Router on Page 18 is configured. Port Forwarding feature translates a global IP address to a private IP address and assign a unique port no. for each Network Camera. Please refer to the broadband router's manual for details.
1. Start up the web browser of the PC on the Internet side.
2. Enter "http://IP address:Port No." in the address field and press [Enter]. Top Page appears.
• When port no. is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port no.
[Type 2] Enter "http://Global IP address of Broadband Router:Port No." in the address field.
[Type 3] Enter "http://Global IP address of Network Camera:Port No." in the address field.
Global IP address of the broadband router
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 192.168.0.253:80vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81 192.168.0.252:81
Port No.Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature
Private IP address
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.252Port No. 81
192.168.0.253Port No. 80
Broadband RouterModem
CATVxDSLOptical cable
Internet
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Top Page
Please refer to Page 36 for the Top Page.
Note
First viewing the image on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG. Please refer to Page 38.
If the Top Page does not appear
Confirm the network parameters and the connections of the Network Camera through Page 18—Page 32.
Click the language to change the display.
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Section 3
Network Camera Screen and Setup window
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3.1 Network Camera flow chart
Top Page enables you to access to the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen). Authentication window can set password for the link at (A).
Enter "http://IP Address:Port No." on the web browser. When port no. is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port no.
(A) Authentication window
Authentication window can be set up for the security. The password can keep the security of your network. Authentication windows are not displayed in the default. The authentication window can be set on Administrator window. "User Name" and "Password" are case sensitive. Please refer to Page 58 for details.
Top PageSingle Camera screen
Top View Image screen
(A)
Help Page
Multi-Camera screen
Click the language to change the display.
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3.2 Single Camera/Multi-Camera selection
Top Page allows you to select the Single/Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG or JPEG - Regularly Refresh. Motion JPEG enables you to view the image like a motion video, and JPEG - Regularly Refresh can be set the refreshing interval.
Enter "http://IP Address:Port No." on the web browser. When port no. is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port no. Then Top Page appears.
Example
• Accessing Top Page using port no. 80 (default)http://192.168.0.253
• Accessing Top Page using port no. 81http://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:Port No.
Note
The initial language that displayed at the first access can be selected on Top View Image Setting window on Page 62.
Top Page
Top Page title and Network Camera picture can be changed and the link can be set on the picture. Please refer to Page 62.
Click the language to change the display. Top Page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera screens also display the selected language.
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Notes
• If a port no. is specified in the IP address, "http://" must precede the IP address, otherwise the port no. will not be recognised.
• First viewing the image on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG. Please refer to Page 38.
Note
The Network Camera is designed to work with 10 Mbps networks, cable modems or xDSL Internet connections. 56K dial-up connection may prevent the Motion JPEG to view smoothly. On some networks the available bandwidth may be intentionally restricted to lock out streaming video services. JPEG - Regularly Refresh solves the problem in the restricted bandwidth.
Motion JPEG The image refreshes continuously like a motion video.
JPEG - Regularly Refresh
The image refreshes periodically. The refreshing interval can be set up at the Top View Image Setting window on Page 62. JPEG - Regularly Refresh is suggested when using dial up Internet connections or network connections offering limited bandwidth.
Single Camera Selecting this link in either Motion JPEG or JPEG - Regularly Refresh can display images of the individual Network Camera you are currently connecting to. Refer to Page 39.
Multi-Camera Selecting this link in either Motion JPEG or JPEG - Regularly Refresh can display images of four separate Network Cameras if configured. Information on this feature can be found on Page 46 and Page 78.
Help Help page appears.
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ActiveX Controls
First viewing on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG. Please allow the file to be installed. It is required and will not cause any problems with other applications on the PC. If the Security Warning window appears, click [Yes].
If you cannot download ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the image on the Internet Explorer
• 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. (2) Confirm if Internet Explorer is closed. (3) Double-click the "ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" in the Setup CD-ROM.
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3.2.1 Viewing the Top View Image screen
The Top View Image screen consists of Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen.
Single Camera screen has the operation bar on the left. Single Camera screen has an image field. The Operation Bar can control the image resolution, image quality and image size. Multi-Camera screen can display up to four images simultaneously.
Single Camera screenSingle Camera can move the lens by the Pan/Tilt operation, Preset Positioning and Click to Centre. Single Camera screen can be set eight preset positions. Pan/Tilt movement allows you to see the situation widely where the object is. [Viewer] links to the Buffered Image screen.
Image field(Displaying of Single Camera image)
Operation Bar
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Notes
• The Screen Saver can prevent the PC monitor from burning in displaying the same image.
• Selecting a resolution of 640 x 480 will result in a slight loss of speed when viewing Motion JPEG. Selecting 320 x 240 offers the good compromise between speed and resolution.
Click to Centre
When you click the certain point on the Single Camera screen, the point is centred on the screen.
1. Put the cursor on the point which should be centred and click it.
2. The clicked point is centred.
Note
Click to Centre does not move over the end of corner when the Pan/Tilt range reaches the end. The Pan/Tilt operation can be locked by Pan/Tilt control on Page 76.
Cursor
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*1 Pan/Tilt/Preset, Brightness and Preset Programme can be locked on Camera Setup window on Page 76.
*2 Please refer to Page 42 for the Preset Positioning.
*3 Each button changes to [Primary] and [Secondary] button in Image Transfer feature. Please refer to Page 44 for the Buffered Image screen.
Operation Bar Item Description
(1) End, Locked andPreset Name Display*1
(2) Pan/Tilt Scan*1
(3) Pan/Tilt*1
(4) Preset Buttons*1*2
(5) Brightness*1
(a) STD (Standard)(b) –, +
(6) Resolution
(7) Image Quality(a) Favour Clarity(b) Standard(c) Favour Motion
(8) Image Size
(9) Buffered Image*3
(a) Start Capture(b) Viewer
(10) Multi-Camera
Top PageHelp
End display: When Pan/Tilt operation has reached the end of corner, Left End, Right End, Up End or Down End appears.
Locked display: Pan/Tilt/Preset, Brightness Control and Preset programme can be locked. Locked appears when the Operation Bar is clicked.
Preset name display: Preset name appears when clicking Preset Button.
Pan/Tilt Scan button automatically move the lens horizontally 120˚ or vertically 45˚, and the lens returns to the current position.
Those buttons move the lens to the preset position. Totally eight positions are programmable.
Brightness control has 9 steps including [STD] (Standard).(a) The standard brightness (default).(b) Changes the brightness of image.
(a) Starts buffering the image.(b) Jumps to the Buffered Image.
x 1 (default) or x 1.5 (x 1.5 expands only the size. The image resolution does not change.)
The Multi-Camera screen appears.
Top Page appears.Help Page appears.
(a) Optimised for good clarity.(b) The standard performance. (default)(c) Optimised for motion display.
Each arrow and button move the lens Up, Down, Right, Left and Centre Position.
Selects 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120.
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Preset Positioning
Preset positioning allows you to fix the lens in the specific direction. This preset feature can memorise Brightness and White Balance setting.Preset button (1—4) is registered in the factory default. (1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left, 4: Lower Right) All eight preset buttons can be overridden. Lens moves to the preset position when clicking each registered preset buttons. Blue/White buttons mean Registered/Not registered. Camera Setup window on Page 76 can lock the Preset Positioning feature.
Registering or modifying the preset buttons
1) Click [Programme]. Red cancel button appears.
• [Cancel] returns to the Single Camera screen without registering or modifying.
2) Move the lens to a desired position using Pan/Tilt operation.
3) Select the preset number to register or modify.
4) Enter the name of the preset button.
• Max. 15 characters
• Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92.
• Please refer to displayable character set on Page 93.
5) Click [Save].
• [Cancel] returns to the Single Camera screen without saving.
6) Registered preset button turns blue.
• Please go back to step 2) to register or modify other preset buttons.
7) Click [Cancel] when finishing.
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Deleting the preset buttons
1) Click [Programme]. Red cancel button appears.
• [Cancel] links to the Single Camera screen without deleting.
2) Select the preset number to delete.
3) Click [Delete].
• [Cancel] links to the Single Camera screen without deleting.
4) Deleted preset button turns white.
• Please go back to step 2) to delete other preset buttons.
5) Click [Cancel] when finishing.
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Buffered Image screen
Buffered Image screen can be viewed by clicking [Viewer] on the operation bar. Buffered Image is saved in the internal memory of Network Camera by clicking [Start Capture]. Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer on Page 64 can also buffer the image. Buffered Image is erased by power off, restarting, Update Firmware, resetting to Factory Default and when the Image Transfer or Name/Time window is saved and clicking [Start Capture].
Operation Bar of the Single Camera screen changes in the Image Transfer mode. [Start Capture] and [Viewer] are displayed in the Non Transfer mode.[Primary] and [Secondary] are displayed in the Alarm/Timer mode. Please refer to Page 64 about the Image Transfer feature.
Non Transfer mode Alarm/Timer mode
The image number, date and time are displayed.(It shows 12h 0min 0s 000ms on 1st January, 2002)
[Play]The buffered images are displayed continuously.
[<Prev] & [Next>]The previous image or next image is displayed.
[<10] & [10>]The 10th image before or after the image is displayed.
[<100] & [100>]The 100th image before or after the image is displayed.
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Notes
• When more than one clients were viewing, the refreshing interval becomes slower.
• The image resolution, image quality and object situation affect the number of frames in the Buffered Image.
• If an internal memory is filled after clicking [Start Capture], the image buffering will stop automatically.
To save the still image on your PC
The PC can save the still images taken by JPEG - Regularly Refresh and Buffered Image. The refreshing interval of JPEG - Regularly Refresh should be 30 seconds or more in saving the image.
To save the image, place the cursor on the image and click the right button of the mouse. Then select "Save Picture As...". Enter a picture name and save.
Note
The PC cannot save Motion JPEG and [Play] mode images of Buffered Image.
[Start Capture] : [Start Capture] saves the individual images to the internal memory. Network traffic, PC performance, image quality and image resolution influence [Play] mode time and the refreshing interval of the image. The resolution is the same as the current image settings. At a resolution of 320 x 240 in standard mode, the Network Camera stores approximately 80 frames.
[Viewer] : [Viewer] enables you to view the image buffered by clicking [Start Capture].
[Primary] : [Primary] enables you to view the image buffered in the primary time in the Alarm/Timer mode.
[Secondary] : [Secondary] enables you to view the image buffered in the secondary time in the Alarm/Timer mode.
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Multi-Camera screenFour separate Network Camera images can be displayed in both Motion JPEG and JPEG - Regularly Refresh. The Pan/Tilt operation cannot be operated on the Multi-Camera screen. You can jump to each individual Network Camera by clicking Camera Name. The Single Camera screen has the Pan/Tilt operation, which can reflect on the Multi-Camera screen.
Please refer to Page 78 for how to configure each Network Camera.
Notes
• On the Multi-Camera screen the maximum image resolution is limited to 320 x 240.
• When refreshing interval is slow, it can be improved by using a Ethernet switching hub instead of the repeater hub or restricting the Max. Bandwidth Usage on Network window on Page 52. Please refer to Page 109 for other solutions.
• Multi-Camera screen can also display the images of Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series).
Link to each SingleCamera when clickingCamera Name.
Image Field(Displaying Multi-Camera Image)
Changes the imagesize.
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3.3 Setup window—General Overview
Setup Page controls all features of the Network Camera. The authentication window can keep the Network Camera security. It enables only administrator to access the Setup Page by entering ID and Password.
Enter "http://IP Address:Port no./config.html" on the web browser and press [Enter]. When port no. is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port no. Then Setup Page appears.
Example
• Accessing Setup Page using port no. 80 (default)http://192.168.0.253/config.html
• Accessing Setup Page using port no. 81http://192.168.0.253:81/config.html
• Accessing Setup Page with Global IP address from outside network in Internet Connection on Page 18.http://Global IP address of Broadband Router:Port No./config.html
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Setup Page
Note
Firmware Version number indicated on the Setup Page is important for your future support of the Network Camera.
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Item Description
(1) Go to Top Page Jumps to the Top Page. The Top Page accesses to Single/Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly Refresh. Refer to Page 51.
(2) Network Configures the network setting (Static/DHCP, Default Gateway, Port No., DNS and Bandwidth). Refer to Page 52.
(3) Name/Time Enters the Camera Name on the Single Camera screen. Date and Time is used in the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature and On the Air time setting on the Top View Image Setting window. NTP automatically adjusts the internal clock of the Network Camera. Refer to Page 56.
(4) Security: Administrator
Sets administrator ID and password for the security. The authentication window can be enabled. Administrator should control the Network Camera. Refer to Page 58.
(5) Security: General User
Sets General User ID and password for the security. General User is the registered user. Refer to Page 60.
(6) Top View Image Sets the initial language, Title, Image URL, Link URL, the image resolution, image quality, refreshing interval and the Limit time of Continuous Motion and On the Air time. Top View Image screen consists of Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen. Refer to Page 62.
(7) Image Transfer Enables the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature. The Network Camera can transfer the image via e-mail or FTP. The alarm/timer trigger can be set on the Image Transfer window. Refer to Page 64.
(8) Camera Setup Sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can lock the Brightness, Pan/Tilt/Preset and Preset Programme Control feature. Refer to Page 76.
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(9) Multi-Camera The Multi-Camera screen needs to set up these parameters. Enter the Network Camera names and IP addresses of each Network Camera. The Multi-Camera can display up to four images in a window. Refer to Page 78.
(10) External Output Control
Sets the External Device Control Output setting to attach the external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to GND) Refer to Page 80 and Page 90.
(11) Indicator Control Sets Power Indicator operation. Indicator will be turned on in the default. Refer to Page 81.
(12) Restart Restarts the Network Camera retaining any settings you entered. If any operational issues are changed, try this option first. Refer to Page 82.
(13) Update Firmware Updates the programme to operate the Network Camera on the latest version of the system. Refer to Page 83.
(14) Reset to Factory Default
Initialises all the parameters to the factory default. Please note that all customer applied settings will be lost, requiring you to reconfigure the entire Network Camera. Refer to Page 86.
(15) Help Provides you with the detail instructions of the terms and functions of the Network Camera.
Item Description
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3.3.1 Setting up the Network Camera
Go to Top PageClicking [Go to Top Page] on the Setup Page. The Top Page accesses the Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG-Regularly Refresh.
Click the language to change the display.
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NetworkNetwork window can set up the each parameters. Please restart the Network Camera when making the parameters effective.
• You can set disable the Configuration window from the Setup CD-ROM for the security by taking the check away.
1. Click [Network] on the Setup Page.
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2. Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the 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 no. of the Network Camera. (Default is 80.)If you use more than one Network Camera with a broadband router on the network, each Network Camera must be assigned its own port no.
• Please refer to Port Forwarding feature on Page 32.
• Many ISP's intentionally block port no. 80 to guard against certain network viruses. If your ISP blocks port no. 80, please substitute another unused port no.
• Enter only the number. (1—65535)
Note
Certain port nos. assigned on the network devices, and the network protocol are not available e.g., FTP: 20, 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, POP3: 110, HTTPS: 443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 6661—6667. The port nos. between 50000 and 59999 are recommended to use. To assign port nos. on a large network, please consult and work with the ISP or administrator.
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Static
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Please check Static, when having specified IP address assigned to the Network Camera from the ISP or administrator. Enter the specified IP address and Subnet Mask.
• If you use the Network Camera on the LAN, please set up in the same class as your PC is in. Please refer to Page 25 for the class.
• Please refer to Page 92 for the IP addressing.
DHCP
• Host Name
• Please check DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), when the ISP uses the DHCP server function which assigns an IP address to the Network Camera automatically. Enter the Host name. Please follow the instructions of the ISP or administrator for the Host name.
• Please refer to unavailable character set 1 in Page 92 for the Host name.
Default Gateway*a • If you have the specified Default Gateway address from ISP or administrator, enter it in this data field.
• Please refer to Page 92 for the IP addressing.
DNS Server*a • Please set DNS server address when you use Host Name to register Network Camera on Multi-Camera window on Page 78.
• If you have the specified DNS server address from ISP or administrator, enter it in this data field. You can set up two DNS server addresses.
• Please refer to Page 92 for the IP addressing.
Max. Bandwidth Usage
• It can restrict the transmit bandwidth.
• Select the max bandwidth usage, 0.1 Mbit/s to Unlimited Mbit/s.
• Please refer to the next File size of the image.
*a If you automatically get the address from DHCP server, you do not need to setup.
Instructions for the data fields
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File size of the image
The internal memory, image resolution, image quality and object situation determine the maximum number of frames. The file size changes by the image quality and object situation. (Brightness, etc.)
For example, the image size per frame in the image resolution is as follows. (When the image quality is Standard)
160 x 120: about 2.7 Kbytes (22 Kbits)
320 x 240: about 10 Kbytes (80 Kbits)
640 x 480: about 18 Kbytes (144 Kbits)
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Name/TimeName/Time window is used to assign a name to each Network Camera. Date and Time entered on the Name/Time window are used for the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature and on the Buffered Image screen. NTP automatically adjusts the internal clock of the Network Camera.
1. Click [Name/Time] on the Setup Page.
2. Enter the Camera Name and Date and Time. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
Instructions for the data fields
Camera Name
The Camera Name appears on the Single Camera screen.
• Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92.
• Please refer to displayable character set on Page 93.
Date and Time
First click [AM/PM] or [24H]. The display changes in each time mode.
NoteThe temperature will affect the time setting. The time setting may lose one minute per month in 25°C condition. It may lose five minutes in a colder or hotter condition. Please use Auto Adjustment feature when Network Camera is installed where the temperature changes hugely in daytime and nighttime.
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Time Zone
GMT-10:00 HawaiiGMT-09:00 Alaska, Hawaii Summer TimeGMT-08:00 Pacific Time, Alaska Summer TimeGMT-07:00 Mountain Time, Pacific Summer TimeGMT-06:00 Central Time, Mountain Summer TimeGMT-05:00 Eastern Time, Central Summer Time GMT-04:00 Eastern Summer TimeGMT 00:00 Western Europe Time (default)GMT+01:00 Central Europe Time, Middle Europe Winter TimeGMT+02:00 Eastern Europe Time, Middle Europe Summer TimeGMT+03:00 BaghdadGMT+08:00 China Time, Western Australia TimeGMT+09:00 Japan TimeGMT+09:30 Central Australia TimeGMT+10:00 Eastern Australia TimeGMT+10:30 Central Australia Summer TimeGMT+11:00 Eastern Australia Summer Time
Instructions for the data fields
Date and Time
• Time stamp on the Buffered Image screen can be changed [AM/PM] or [24H].
• Only 24 h time mode is used in the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature.
Auto Adjustment
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server synchronises the Network Camera internal clock. It adjusts automatically everyday. Please check the box to enable NTP.
• NTP Server Address or Host NamePlease ask the ISP or the network administrator for the NTP Server.
• Select Time Zone fitted to your area.
Note
Summer Time is not set automatically. Please set it manually.
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Security: AdministratorSecurity: Administrator window allows the administrator to limit or exclude the access to selected Network Camera feature. Individual levels of access can be defined for multiple users.
Notes
• If the Network Camera is to be accessed via the Internet, please use the authentication window for the security. It will prevent any unauthorised person from changing any Network Camera parameters.
• Please refer to Page 59 for the detail authentication security.
1. Click [Security: Administrator] on the Setup Page.
2. Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
• Please restart to make Security: Administrator window settings effective to all Motion JPEG viewers.
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Instructions for the data fields
Authentication Enable
The authentication window can be set in the three patterns.
None: No authentication window appears. Anyone can access all screens (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) and pages (Top Page and Setup Page).
Administrator only: The authentication window appears when accessing the Setup Page. The authentication window does not appear when accessing the Top Page.
Administrator and General User: The authentication window appears when accessing the Setup Page for the administrator and the Top Page for the General User.
Administrator Authentication for Setup Page
ID: Enter the administrator ID.
ID and Password are case sensitive.
Password: Enter the administrator password. The password should be complicated and secret.
Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92.
Note
Please assign the ID and password to meet your specific security requirements. To maximise its effectiveness, please keep the following contents.
• Be sure the ID and password are different.
• Make the ID and password as long and random as possible.
• Periodically change the password.
Retype: Reenter the password to confirm. Do not copy the text.
Top pageAdministrator General User Unregistered User
Setup page: Accessible — : Not accessible
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Top pageAdministrator General User Unregistered User
Setup page: Accessible : Not accessible
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Security: General UserSecurity: 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 59.
1. Click [Security: General User] on the Setup Page.
2. Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
• Please restart to make Security: General User window settings effective to all Motion JPEG viewers.
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Instructions for the data fields
General UserAuthentication
The General User can be up to 30. Each of them can have their own ID and password.
(1) User ID List • User ID List displays the registered user name.
• [Delete] and [Modify] deletes/modifies the General User in the list. Please select the desired user and click [Delete] or [Modify].
(2) New User Enter the General User ID, password and reenter the password to confirm. The password should be complicated and secret. [Save] registers the new user in the User ID List. ID and Password are case sensitive.
Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92.
Note
Please assign the ID and password to meet your specific security requirements. To maximise its effectiveness, please keep the following contents.
• Be sure the ID and password are different.
• Make the ID and password as long and random as possible.
• Periodically change the password.
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Top View ImageTop View Image Setting window can change the settings of Top Page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen such as the initial language, the image resolution, image quality, refreshing interval as the initial setting, Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG and On the Air time.
1. Click [Top View Image] on the Setup Page.
2. Select the each parameter. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
• Please restart to make Limit Time of Continuous Motion JPEG settings effective to all Motion JPEG viewers.
Instructions for the data fields
Language Please select the initial language from the list: English (US), English (UK), French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. The selected language is displayed as the initial language on Top Page, Single Camera screen and Multi-Camera screen. All the Setup windows are also changed in selecting English (US), English (UK) and Japanese. English (UK) is displayed on the Setup windows in selecting French, German, Italian and Spanish.
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Top Page • Top Page title can be changed. Please enter the new title.
• Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92 but [space] is available.
• Please refer to displayable character set on Page 93.
• Network Camera picture on the Top Page can be changed. Please enter the URL (http://) to display the image on the specified web site.
• Only [space] and ["] are unavailable in the ASCII character table on Page 92.
• Network Camera picture on the Top Page can be set the link to the specified web site. Please enter the URL (http://).
• Only [space] and ["] are unavailable in the ASCII character table on Page 92.
Image Resolution
• 640 x 480 (cannot set on the Multi-Camera screen.)
• 320 x 240 (default)
• 160 x 120
Image Quality • Favour Clarity: Image is optimised for good clarity.
• Standard: Image quality is standard. (default)
• Favour Motion: Image is optimised for enhanced motion display.
Refresh Interval
The refreshing interval of JPEG - Regularly Refresh can be selected. Please select the desired interval.
• 10 seconds to 5 minutes
Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG
To make the network traffic smooth, select the duration time to display Motion JPEG. When the timer expires, the screen changes to JPEG - Regularly Refresh.
• 10 seconds to Unlimited
On the Air time Specifies the timetable to allow users to access Top View Image screen. When you access the screen except the specified time, blue screen appears.
• Always: Always allows users to access.
• Operational between:Specifies the date and time to access the image.
Instructions for the data fields
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Image TransferImage Transfer window can set the Image Transfer feature. The Network Camera can buffer images and send the images via e-mail or FTP. The request to send the image is initiated by a contact closure from the external sensors/devices connected to the External I/O using the Alarm mode. The external sensors/devices are customer provided. The images can also be sent in the interval of time using the Timer mode. Please make sure Date and Time has been configured. Please refer to Page 56 about Date and Time.
Note
When you use FTP, e-mail in transferring the image, you need to set Default Gateway and DNS Server address.
Note
The Alarm and Timer mode cannot be set at the same time.
Non Transfer : Image Transfer feature is not in use.
Alarm mode : The alarm trigger activates transferring the image. Please refer to Page 66.
Timer mode : The timer trigger activates transferring the image. Please refer to Page 72.
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Non Transfer modeNon Transfer mode enables [Start Capture] on the operation bar to buffer the image on the Single Camera screen. Please refer to Page 44. Capture Control can lock [Start Capture] on the operation bar to prevent the user from capturing the Buffered Image. Click [Clear Buffered images] to clear the buffered image. [Clear Buffered images] does not save the parameters.
1. Click [Image Transfer] on the Setup Page.
2. Select the each parameter. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
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Transfer in the Alarm ModeThe Alarm mode can transfer the image via e-mail or FTP when the alarm trigger is active. To activate the alarm trigger, the External Sensor Input of the External I/O must be connected with the external sensors/devices. The Alarm mode can send the e-mail without transferring the image. The Alarm mode uses the Network Camera internal clock. Please make sure Date and Time has been configured. Please refer to Page 56 about Date and Time.
1. Click [Alarm] on the Image Transfer window.
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Instructions for the data fields
a. External Sensor Input of External I/O activates the alarm trigger. Please refer to Section 4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O.
b. Active Time of TriggerThe active trigger time can be set in the primary time and the secondary time. The secondary time is the supplement of the primary time.Always: always activates the alarm trigger.Operational between: Sets the starting and stopping time of the primary time. The day of the week can be set by checking. Starting and stopping time is set only in 24 h time mode.Alarm enable condition: Please select the [Rising] (GND to Open High) or [Falling] (Open High to GND) of External Sensor Input of the External I/O.
c. Secondary time is active trigger time except the primary time.Alarm enable condition: Please select the [Rising] (GND to Open High) or [Falling] (Open High to GND) of External Sensor Input of the External I/O.
d. Sets the image resolution and image quality. Image resolution: 640 x 480/320 x 240/160 x 120Image quality: Favour Clarity/Standard/Favour Motion
e. The Pre and/or Post trigger can be set on the Buffered Image. Please check the box.
f. Image Frequency: Sets the interval to send the image. Maximum number of images per each trigger: Selects the number of buffering frames from numbers 1 to 400.
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a. Selects Transfer Method.Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full.Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal memory is full.FTP: Enters the server address*1 or Host Name*2, Port no. (1—65535), Login ID*2 and password*2 to access the FTP server and upload file name*2 including full path. Time in 24 h mode is attached on the upload file name.Over write setting: Selects [Over Write...] to overwrite the transferred image or [Add time...] to save each transferred image.
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Data transfer method: Please use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, please ask ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server. [Passive Mode] or [Active Mode] is available.
b. Mail: Sets the SMTP and POP3 server address*1 or Host Name*2, Login ID*2 and Password*2.From (Reply)*3: Enter the e-mail address of [Reply-to]. [To] can be the same address as From (Reply). To *3: Enter the e-mail address of receiver. Subject & Text *4: Sets the subject and text of the e-mail. Time in 24 h mode is attached on the subject.
Notes• Please set POP3 server address or Host Name, Login ID and
Password if you need POP authentication to send the e-mail. Please ask ISP or administrator.
• The Network Camera will only operate correctly with SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It is not available with the Internet accessed mail server like "Hotmail" or others accessed via the web browser.
c. Selects [No Message] or [Mail]Mail: Only the notification e-mail is sent when the alarm trigger is active. Please refer to b. Mail for each parameter.
*1 Please refer to IP addressing on Page 92.*2 Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92.*3 Please refer to unavailable character set 2 on Page 92.*4 Only ["] is unavailable in the ASCII character table on Page 92
and please refer to displayable character set on Page 93.
2. Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
• Click [Clear Buffered images] to clear the buffered image. [Clear Buffered images] does not save the parameters.
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Setting Example
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Setting explanation
a. The active time of trigger is set between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Monday to Friday. When the alarm occurs in the setting time, the images are transferred to FTP server, and the notification is sent to the specified user via e-mail.The alarm trigger is on when the sensor signal is changed to the [Rising] (GND to Open High) of External Sensor Input of External I/O.
b. The secondary time is set inactive.
c. The transferring image size is 160 x 120, and the image quality is standard.
d. Enables the Pre-alarm and Post-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 — 192.168.0.20Port No. — 21Login ID — Panasonic Password — ******** Upload File name — NetworkCameraFile name and time stamp is named to the file. (Example: Network Camera20020101093000000.jpg)Underlined numbers are "9 h 30 min 00 s 000 ms on January 1, 2002".Data transfer method — Passive Mode
f. SMTP server address — xxx.xxx.comPOP3 server address — xxx.xxx.comLogin ID — PanasonicPassword — ********Mail is sent to "[email protected]" from "[email protected]".Subject is [Mail Transfer].Text is [Alarm was generated].
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Transfer in the Timer ModeThe timer mode can be activated by entering the active time, the image setting, frequency setting and the transfer method on the Image Transfer window. Buffered Image can also be transferred via e-mail or FTP. The timer mode uses the Network Camera internal clock. Please make sure Date and Time has been configured. Please refer to Page 56 about Date and Time.
1. Click [Timer] on the Image Transfer window.
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Instructions for the data fields
a. Buffers or transfers by the timer trigger.
b. Active Time of TriggerAlways: always activates the timer trigger. The timer trigger interval can be set in e. Image Buffer Frequency Setting. Operational between: Sets the starting and stopping time of the primary time. The day of the week can be set by checking. If the setting time passes over midnight, please check the check box of only the day of Starting time.Starting and stopping time is set only in 24 h time mode.
NoteThe first image is buffered or transferred at the starting time. The later images are buffered or transferred at the interval of the e. Image Buffer Frequency Setting.
c. Secondary time is active except the primary time.The timer trigger interval in the secondary time can be set in e. Image Buffer Frequency Setting.
d. Sets the image resolution and image quality. Image resolution: 640 x 480/320 x 240/160 x 120Image quality: Favour Clarity/Standard/Favour Motion
e. Image Frequency: Sets the interval to send the image.
NoteShort interval of Image Buffer Frequency makes Network Camera transfer the older images. Please set the interval long enough to transfer the images. Buffered Image screen enables you to check this setting.
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a. Selects Transfer Method.Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full.Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal memory is full.[Primary] or [Secondary] on the operation bar can be displayed to view the Buffered Image screen in Non Transfer setting. FTP: Enters the server address*1 or Host Name*2, Port no. (1—65535), Login ID*2 and password*2 to access the FTP server and upload file name*2 including full path. Time in 24 h mode is attached on the upload file name.Over write setting: Selects [Over Write...] to overwrite the transferred image or [Add time...] to save each transferred image.
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b.
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Data transfer method: Please use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, please ask ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server. [Passive Mode] or [Active Mode] is available.
b. Mail: Sets the SMTP and POP3 server address*1 or Host Name*2, Login ID*2 and Password*2.From (Reply)*3: Enter the e-mail address of [Reply-to]. [To] can be the same address as From (Reply). To *3: Enter the e-mail address of receiver. Subject & Text *4: Sets the subject and text of the e-mail. Time in 24 h mode is attached on the subject.
Notes• Please set POP3 server address or Host Name, Login ID and
Password if you need POP authentication to send the e-mail. Please ask ISP or administrator.
• The Network Camera will only operate correctly with SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It is not available with the Internet accessed mail server like "Hotmail" or others accessed via the web browser.
*1 Please refer to IP addressing on Page 92.*2 Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92.*3 Please refer to unavailable character set 2 on Page 92.*4 Only ["] is unavailable in the ASCII character table on Page 92
and please refer to displayable character set on Page 93.
2. Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
• Click [Clear Buffered images] to clear the buffered image. [Clear Buffered images] does not save the parameters.
Note
Please refer to Page 44 for the Buffered Image.
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Camera SetupCamera Setup window sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can lock the Brightness, Pan/Tilt/Preset and Preset Programme Control feature.
1. Click [Camera Setup] on the Setup Page.
2. Select the each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
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Instructions for the data fields
White Balance Auto (default) — Auto White Balance
Fixed Indoor — Colour Temperature: 2800K, Electric Bulb
Fixed Fluorescent_1
— Colour Temperature: 3600K, Natural fluorescent light
Fixed Fluorescent_2
— Colour Temperature: 4000K, Cool fluorescent light
Fixed Outdoor — Colour Temperature: 6000K, Solar light
Hold — Holds the current White Balance
Notes
• The wrong White Balance setting will cause the Network Camera display colours improperly. In most cases "Auto" is suggested.
• White Balance is also registered in preset programming.
Power Line Frequency
It can select Flicker Correction by power line frequency.
• 60 Hz • 50 Hz (default)
Note
Please select the correct frequency depending on the area where you use Network Camera.
Brightness Control
Brightness Control can be locked.
Locked appears on the operation bar on Page 41 when clicking.
Pan/Tilt/Preset Control
Pan/Tilt/Preset Control can be locked. Pan/Tilt/Preset Control also disables Click to Centre operation.
Locked appears on the operation bar on Page 41 when clicking.
Preset Programme Control
Preset Programme Control can be locked.
Programme button disappears on the operation bar on Page 41.
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Multi-CameraMulti-Camera window enables the setting of Multi-Camera screen. Camera Name and IP address of each Network Camera must be entered to view the Multi-Camera screen. Registering IP addresses of the other Network Camera enables you to view on the Multi-Camera screen. Clicking Camera Name of Network Camera on the Multi-Camera screen accesses the Single Camera screen to control the image. First Network Camera is named on the Name/Time window on Page 56. 2nd to 4th Network Cameras are named on this Multi-Camera window.
Notes
• When using the Multi-Camera screen, all additional Network Cameras must be defined on each of the Multi-Camera window. This will allow all Network Cameras to be seen and selected from each Network Camera in the entire network.
• Global IP address is required to view the image over the Internet.
1. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup Page.
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2. Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
*1 Please refer to IP addressing on Page 92.
*2 Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92 but [:] is available.
*3 Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 92and please refer to displayable character set on Page 93.
Instructions for the data fields
Enable check box The checked camera image can be seen on the Multi-Camera screen.
IP Address*1 or Host Name*2
Enter the desired IP address of the Network Camera or Host Name and Port no.(You do not need to enter port no. 80 [default].)
Camera Name*3 Enter the desired Camera Name displayed only for the Multi-Camera screen.
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External Output ControlExternal Output Control window enables the External Device Control Output signal to activate the external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to GND) The network administrator should set up this setting.
Note
Please refer to Page 90 for Interfacing to the External I/O.
1. Click [External Output Control] on the Setup Page.
2. Check [Open] means the External Device Control Output becomes high impedance (open collector).Check [Short to GND] means the External Device Control Output becomes low (0V).
3. Click [Save] to send the signal.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
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Indicator ControlIndicator Control window allows you to select Power Indicator operation. Power Indicator operation has three patterns.
• Always on
• Turns on when accessing the Network Camera
• Always off
Notes
• Power Indicator can be controlled in case the administrator does not want to draw attention to the 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 the Setup Page.
2. Select the Power Indicator on/off. Click [Save] when finishing.
• Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters.
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RestartRestart window restarts the Network Camera with the parameters saved. Restarting is required when the Network setting is changed.
1. Click [Restart] on the Setup Page.
2. Click [Restart Now!].
• Click [Cancel] to quit. It returns to the Setup Page.
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Update FirmwareUpdate Firmware window allows the user to install the latest version of the Network Camera internal operating system. In most cases, this will never be necessary. The present firmware has undergone extensive testing and was found to be very reliable. Changes may be necessary to accommodate new operating systems or new web browsers that are not shown on Page 10. In those cases, Update Firmware would be available from Network Camera Technical Support Site at http://www.kmelink.net/ipproducts/ww/. Please check the current firmware version on the Setup Page on Page 48.
Notes
• Do not turn off the power during Update Firmware. If the operation of Update Firmware is stopped, please refer to Section 5.4 Troubleshooting.
• Buffered Images are erased when performing Update Firmware.
1. Download the proper firmware from the Network Camera Technical Support Site mentioned above.
2. If the Network Camera is accessible from the Internet, temporarily disable the access and connect the Network Camera to the PC as the following figure. This will eliminate any interruption during the Update Firmware.
Note
When the Network Camera uses the DHCP function, please change the Internet connection from DHCP to Static in Network window. Please refer to Page 52 for the network parameters.
3. Access the Setup Page by entering "http://IP Address:Port No./config.html" on the web browser and press [Enter].
• When port no. is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port no.
Ethernet hub
(Without Ethernet hub, you should use category 5 cross cable.)
Broadband Router
or
or
(Category 5 straight cable)
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4. Click [Update Firmware] on the Setup Page.
5. Click [Update Firmware].
Please wait about one minute.
Note
If you click [Update Firmware], operation cannot be cancelled. If cancelled, please refer to 5.4 Troubleshooting.
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6. Click [Browse...] to select the software from the file selector.
• The dialogue box appears to choose the file.
7. Select a desired Firmware file (including the path information) and click [Open].
8. Make sure the desired firmware file name is selected correctly, and click [Update Firmware].
Restart screen is displayed, and a Network Camera begins to restart automatically.
Restart operation takes about one minute.Please confirm if the Update Firmware Version number is the latest number on the Setup Page.
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Reset to Factory DefaultReset to Factory Default window initialises all the parameters including the ID, Password, IP address and Subnet Mask except Date and Time setting to the factory default. Please reconfirm before doing the Reset to Factory Default operation.
1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on Setup Page.
2. Click [Execute].
• Click [Cancel] to quit. It returns to the 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 set newly after Resetting to Factory Default.
• CLEAR SETTING button can also reset the Network Camera to the Factory Default. Please refer to 5.1 Network Camera reset procedure—default settings.
• Internal clock will not be erased, however time mode will return to AM/PM mode and Auto adjustment will be disabled.
• If Reset to Factory Default is used, all user settings will be lost. You will have to reconfigure the entire Network Camera.
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Section 4
Technical Guides
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4.1 Mounting
Four mounting methods are shown in the following figures. Please confirm the top and bottom of the Network Camera when mounting.
b), c): Fix the unit tightly by sliding it.
Camera Stand Mounting
Fix the Network Camera to the Camera Stand.
Tripod Mounting
Attach the Network Camera to the tripod by using the tripod bolt.
Wall Mounting
a) Screw the two screws (accessories) into the wall. The distance of two screws should be 70 mm.
b) Fix Network Camera to the screws.
Ceiling Mounting
a) Screw the two screws (accessories) into the ceiling. The distance of two screws should be 76 mm.
b) Fix Network Camera to the Camera Stand.
c) Fix Camera Stand to the screws.
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Note
• Network Camera is intended for indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the CMOS sensor.
• Make sure the Power Indicator is always in the upper right corner when you mount. The upside down mounting may cause the Network Camera to slip off the Camera Stand and fall down.
CAUTION
Drive mounting screws into the wall. Be careful to avoid touching any metalwork (metal/wire laths etc.), conduits or electrical cables buried in the wall.
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4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O
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 senses physical changes in the area the Network Camera is monitoring. These changes can include motion detection, or a physical change in the monitored area. The external sensor can also be a door switch or an infrared motion detector. These devices are customer provided, and are available from dealers who carry surveillance and security products. Electrically, they must be able to provide a momentary contact closure.
Explanation of External I/O
Pin Function
1 GND
2 DC Power Output Terminal
• 8—12 V DC
• Maximum of 50 mA load drive is possible.
3 External Sensor Input
• External Sensor Input receives the signal produced by the alarm sensors, (e.g., door sensor, infrared ray sensor). Those signals can activate Image Transfer in the Alarm mode feature on Page 66.
• Please use it by opening or GND short-circuit.
4 External Device Control Output
• External Device Control Output sends the electric current to activate the external devices, (e.g., light, buzzer).
• External Output Control window can set the External Device Control Output. Please refer to Page 80.
• It is an open collector circuit, and the maximum drawing-in current is 50 mA. Maximum voltage is +15 V DC.
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Circuit Diagram Example
CAUTION
• THE EXTERNAL I/O IS NOT CAPABLE OF CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO DEVICES THAT REQUIRE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT. IN SOME CASES, A CUSTOM INTERFACE CIRCUIT (CUSTOMER PROVIDED) MAY HAVE TO BE USED. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE NETWORK CAMERA MAY RESULT IF A DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL I/O THAT EXCEEDS ITS ELECTRICAL CAPABILITY.
• THE LOW VOLTAGE/CURRENT CIRCUITS AND HIGH VOLTAGE/CURRENT CIRCUITS ARE IN THE NETWORK CAMERA CIRCUIT. THE QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD DO THE WIRING NOT BY YOURSELF. INCORRECT WIRING COULD DAMAGE THE NETWORK CAMERA. YOU COULD RECEIVE THE FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK.
• External I/O (Input/Output) are independent. Output terminal is controlled only by External Output Control window on Page 80.
Light
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4.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table
The characters in the ASCII character table are available in the parameters on the window.
IP addressing (Assignment of the IP address)
Address consists of one to four numbers (0—255). By far most common form is four decimal numbers, (e.g., 192.168.0.253). ("0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.)
Unavailable character set 1
[Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], [>], [:] are not available.
Unavailable character set 2
[Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], [>], [:] are not available. Character set is like [text] + [@] + [text] + [.] + [text].
(space)!"#$%&'()*+,-./
0123456789:;<=>?
ASCII Character Table@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO
PQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_
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Displayable character set
Network Camera can display ISO-8859-1 character set for West European language and Shift-JIS character set for Japanese. Network Camera screen may display the unreadable characters if the operating system or the entered character set is different from the language selected on the Top View Image Setting window.
¡¢£¤¥¦§¨©ª«¬-®¯
˚±²³´µ¶·¸¹º»¼½¾¿
ISO-8859-1 Character TableÀÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏ
ÐÑÒÓÔÕÖ×ØÙÚÛÜÝÞß
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4.4 Maintenance
To keep the Network Camera in the good condition, maintenance plays an important part. Please keep maintenance when using Network Camera. After taking away the dust on the Fixed Focus Lens, please wipe the Fixed Focus Lens with a lens cleaning paper.
Fixed Focus Lens
• 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. It may leave a fingerprint and can cause the image to be out of focus. This can also take away the protective coating on the Fixed Focus Lens.
• Clean the Fixed Focus Lens with a lens cleaning paper.
Lens cleaning paper
Fixed Focus Lens
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Section 5
Specification and Troubleshooting
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5.1 Network Camera reset procedure—default settings
If the user forgets the settings or passwords, the Network Camera can be easily reset to the default settings. CLEAR SETTING button initialises all the parameters except Date and Time setting.With power on, press the CLEAR SETTING button for about one second.
Note
When pressing the CLEAR SETTING button, all buffered images are cleared.
CLEAR SETTING button(Press the button with a pointed object)
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Operating Instructions
5.3 Specification
Network Camera Specification
Other Specification
Item Description
Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: - 60° to + 60°, Tilt: 0° to - 45°
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—Infinity
Calibre Ratio (F No.) F1.8
Horizontal Angle 45°
Exposure Auto
Item Description
Video Compression JPEG/3 Levels
Video Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default), 160 x 120
Buffered Image*1 About 80 frames (320 x 240) with time display
Magnification 100% or 150%
Frame rate (in 60 Hz)*2 Max. 7.5 frames/second (640 x 480)Max. 15 frames/second (320 x 240)Max. 15 frames/second (160 x 120)
Supported Protocols TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, NTP
Message Transferring Condition When detecting the alarm
Message Transferring Method SMTP
102
Operating Instructions
Image Transferring Condition Timer: Day of the Week/Hour/Minute/SecondAlarm: External Sensor Input
Image Transferring Method SMTP, FTP
Interface 10 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1
External I/O*3 External Sensor Input x 1 External Device Control Output x 1
Power Indicator Display Power/Network Camera operation
Ethernet Indicator Display Network Communication
Dimension (HWD) 116 m x 115 mm x 72 mm
Weight 350 (Only the unit)
Power Supply AC adaptor: Input 100—240 V AC 50/60 HzOutput 9 V DC
Consumption: 8 W
Condition Operation temperature: +5°C to +40°CStorage temperature: 0°C to +50°CHumidity: 20% to 80% (No Condensation)
*1 The maximum number of frames changes with the image quality and the object situation in Buffered Image.
*2 Frame rate changes with the condition of a network, the PC performance, the image quality and the object situation.
*3 A sensor must be attached to the Network Camera in order to perform the alarm trigger.
Item Description
103
Operating Instructions
5.4 Troubleshooting
About Network Camera Setup
Problem Cause and Remedy
When Setup CD-ROM cannot find Network Camera.
• Please reconnect the AC adaptor, if the installation is not completed within 20 minutes.
• Do not connect the Network Camera over the broadband routers. Setup programme cannot detect the Network Camera.
• If IP address is not assigned to the PC, Setup programme cannot find the Network Camera. Please confirm if IP address is assigned to the PC in the way shown on Page 23. IP address of the PC can be assigned on the TCP/IP Properties window able to access through the steps in the TCP/IP Properties Table on Page 24.
• Please confirm if the Network Configuration from Setup programme is enabled on Network window on Page 52.
• Antivirus software on the PC may interfere the Setup programme. Please disable the firewall of the antivirus software only when setting up the Network Camera.
When Setup programme fails to save the network parameters.
• Please reconnect the AC adaptor, if the installation is not completed within 20 minutes.
• Network may have the trouble. Please confirm the parameters and the connections of the Network Camera through Page 18—Page 31.
Top Page does not appear in the Internet Connection.
• Please check Default Gateway address is correct on Network window on Page 52.
• The broadband router needs Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature. Please refer to broadband router's manual for the detail.
• Packet Filtering of the broadband router may prohibit the access from the external network. Please refer to broadband router's manual for the detail.
• Please access Network Camera with the global IP address of the broadband router and port no. of Network Camera from the Internet.
• Some broadband routers reject the global IP address to access the Network Camera on the same LAN. Please access with the private IP address of the Network Camera.
104
Operating Instructions
When the Top Page does not appear.
• Enter the correct IP address on 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 LAN. Please refer to Page 25.
• The network congestion prevents the Top Page from appearing quickly. Please wait for a while.
• The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to the Network Camera, please set up not to use the proxy server. For details please refer to Page 26.
• When Top Page does not appear, port no. 80 might not be available. Please ask ISP the available port no.
• If the Top Page does not appear in the above procedure, please press the CLEAR SETTING button and set up with the Setup CD-ROM again.
• The procedure on Page 110 can check if the Network Camera has a defect.
When forgetting the IP address of the Network Camera.
Please check an IP address by using the Setup CD-ROM. Network Camera List window on Page 29 can tell you the IP address of the Network Camera.
When forgetting the password to access the Setup Page.
1. Initialise the Network Camera by pressing the CLEAR SETTING button.
2. Reconfigure the Network Camera.
Power Indicator does not light up.
• Please check if the standard AC adaptor PSLP1222 (Order No. PSLP1222Z) is used.
• Please check if the Indicator Control is disabled. Please refer to Page 81 for the Indicator Control window.
Ethernet Indicator does not light up.
• Ethernet cable is not connected properly.
• Ethernet hub or broadband router is not working.
About Network Camera Setup
Problem Cause and Remedy
105
Operating Instructions
Power Indicator continues blinking.
• Internal Failure of the server or the congestion on the network traffic in using DHCP may prevent the Network Camera from getting the IP address. Please ask the network administrator or ISP.
• Power Indicator blinks when updating firmware on Page 83. When the Update Firmware failed, please refer to Page 107.
• If you cannot access the Network Camera, the Network Camera hardware may be defective. Please ask the authorised Network Camera dealer.
Image Transfer on e-mail or FTP does not work.
• Default Gateway and DNS server address should be set up on Network window on Page 52.
• If FTP does not work properly, please ask ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server. [Passive Mode] or [Active Mode] is available.
Timer mode transfers older images.
Short interval of Image Buffer Frequency makes Network Camera transfer the older images. Please set the interval long enough to transfer the images. Buffered Image screen enables you to check this setting.
About Network Camera Setup
Problem Cause and Remedy
106
Operating Instructions
Update Firmware has not finished.
When the Update Firmware is interrupted by power off, network troubles and other problems, follow the procedure below.
*1 Please refer to Page 83 for the Update Firmware.
About Network Camera Setup
Problem Cause and Remedy
No
Top Page
UpdateFirmwarewindow
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Turn on the Network Camera and the PC.
Enter the IP address on the web browser to access the Network Camera.
Top Page or UpdateFirmware window?
Is the Version wished number?
Access the Setup Page. Please check the Firmware Version No. on SetupPage.
Please performUpdate Firmware*1.
Update Firmware is completed.
107
Operating Instructions
About Top View Image screen
Problem Cause and Remedy
The Top View Image screen (Single Camera/Multi-Camera) does not appear.
• If you are using Internet Explorer the first time the PC connects to the Network Camera, a pop up Security Warning window will appear to download ActiveX Controls. Please refer to Page 38 for ActiveX Controls.
• On the Air time setting on Page 62 may restrict the access to Top View Image screen. Blue screen appears.
• Maximum 10 users can view the Motion JPEG simultaneously on the network. The 11th user views the blue screen on the Network Camera screen. Blue screen appears.
• The network congestion prevents the Top View Image screen from appearing quickly. Please wait for a while.
• The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to the Network Camera, please set up not to use the proxy server. For details please refer to Page 26.
Pan/Tilt does not move. (including Click to Centre and Preset Positioning)
• Click [Refresh] on the web browser when the communication stops with the Network Camera. The image will be refreshing.
• Other clients may be operating Pan/Tilt.
• Pan/Tilt operation has reached the end of corner. Please confirm End display on Operation bar on Page 41.
• Please confirm if the Pan/Tilt is locked. Please refer to Page 76 for the Camera Setup window.
Image is out of focus.
• The lens is dirty or dust is attached.Please clean the lens with a lens cleaner.
• The Network Camera cannot focus the image within 1 m. Please keep the object more than 1 m away from the lens.
The colour of the image is strange.
• Please adjust White Balance by the Camera Setup window. Please refer to Page 76.
• Please check if the colour setting of the PC is 16 bits or more.
108
Operating Instructions
Image is noisy. • If the object is dark, it will have more noise on the image. Please make the condition around the Network Camera brighter.
• Wrong power line frequency makes noise on the screen.Please refer to Page 76.
Refreshing interval is slower than the setup.
• The traffic of the network, PC performance and the object of the image affect the refreshing interval. The network congestion causes refreshing interval slower than the set up.
• When more than one client were viewing, the refreshing interval becomes slower.
• Ethernet switching hub can smooth the refreshing interval especially in viewing on the Multi-Camera screen.
• Please restrict the Max. Bandwidth Usage to improve network traffic in viewing on the Multi-Camera screen.Please refer to Page 54.
Suddenly image changes to JPEG - Regularly Refresh.
The duration time to display Motion JPEG is limited on Top View Image Setting window on Page 62.
Only half of the image is displayed.
If you use Internet Explorer 4.0, please use Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
The unreadable characters are displayed.
• Please use the operating system of the selected language.
• Please set the Encoding or the Character Set of the selected language on the web browser.
About Other Troubles
Problem Cause and Remedy
When you cannot solve your problem
Please ask the authorised Network Camera dealer.
About Top View Image screen
Problem Cause and Remedy
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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 to the Network Camera. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no defect.
1. Push CLEAR SETTING button illustrated on Page 96. All settings on the Network Camera will be set to default.
2. Connect locally between the PC and the Network Camera like [Type 1] or [Type 4] configuration type shown on Page 18 and Page 19.
3. Follow the next steps distinguished by the operating system in the next table to open TCP/IP Properties window.
Note
Log on with the administrator ID when using Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP to access to the TCP/IP Properties window.
TCP/IP Properties Table
Operating System
Steps
Windows 95Windows 98Windows Me
[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use –> [Properties] –> [Specify an IP address]
Windows NT [Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> [Protocols] tab –> [TCP/IP Protocol] –> [Properties] –> Select [Adaptor] in use –> [Specify an IP address]
Windows 2000
[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and Dial-up Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
Windows XP [Start] (–> [Settings]) –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and Internet Connections] –> [Network Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
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4. Record the present TCP/IP properties of the PC. They are important in the later procedure to set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back.
5. Enter "192.168.0.250" in the IP address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask field and click [OK]. (Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me have to restart to activate the entered TCP/IP properties.)
• Please set 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, the Network Camera has no defect.
Note
The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to the Network Camera. Please refer to Page 26.
7. Please set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back in a previous setting recorded in Step 4.
Click the language to change the display.
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Index
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AAC adaptor 12, 20, 103ActiveX Controls 38Administrator 58Alarm Mode 66Alarm trigger 66, 67ASCII character table 92Authentication 11, 35, 59, 61Auto Adjustment 57
BBrightness 41, 77Broadband Router 32Buffered Image 44, 65, 67, 68, 71, 72, 74,
102
CCable/xDSL/Optical cable modem 18Camera Name 56Camera Setup 76Camera Stand 12, 88Category 5 cable 10, 20Circuit diagram 91CLEAR SETTING button 15, 96Click to Centre 40Configuration window 30CPU 10
DDate and Time 56, 57DC IN jack 15, 20DC plug 20Default Gateway 22, 54Default Setting 86, 96, 97DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Pro-
tocol) 54DNS server address 22
EE-mail 69, 71, 75Ethernet 10Ethernet Indicator 15, 20Ethernet port 15, 20Ethernet switching hub 18
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External Device Control Output 80, 90External I/O 15, 90External Output Control 80External sensor 90External Sensor Input 90
FFile size of the image 55Fixed Focus Lens 14FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 68, 71, 74
GGeneral User 60
HHelp 35, 41Host Name 54
IImage Transfer 64Important Safety Instruction 4Indicator Control 81Interface 10Internet Connection 18Internet Direct Connection 19Internet Explorer 10IP (Internet Protocol) address 22, 25, 54,
79ISP (Internet Service Provider) 54
JJPEG - Regularly Refresh 37, 45, 63
LLAN/Intranet 18Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG 63
MMAC address 15, 29Max. Bandwidth Usage 22, 54Motion JPEG 37Mounting 88MS-DOS Prompt 23Multi Client Access 8Multi-Camera 46, 78
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Multi-Language 36, 62
NNetscape Navigator 10Network Protocol 10Network window 52Non Transfer mode 65NTP (Network Time Protocol) 57
OOn the Air time 63Operating System 10Operation Bar 41
PPan/Tilt 14, 41, 77Pan/Tilt Scan 41Password 11, 35, 59, 61Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) 32Port No. 22, 53Power Indicator 14, 81Power Line Frequency 77Power Supply 103PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet) 10, 19Preset Button 41, 42Preset Positioning 42, 77Primary time 67, 71, 73Private IP address 25
RResolution 41, 63Restart 82RJ-45 connector 103
SScrews and Washers 12, 88Secondary time 67, 73Security 11, 35, 58, 60Serial Number 15Setup CD-ROM 12, 13Setup Page 47Single Camera 39Static 22, 54
Subnet Mask 22, 25, 54
TTCP/IP 10TCP/IP Properties window 24, 25, 110Timer Mode 72Timer trigger 73Top Page 31, 33, 35, 36, 41, 51, 111Top View Image 35, 39, 46, 62Tripod Mounting Hole 15, 88
UUpdate Firmware 83
WWeb browser 10White Balance 77, 102Windows 10, 24, 110
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