Operating Instructions Main Features Various remote monitoring features • Pyroelectric infrared sensor human body or animals. • Detection can let camera transfer images by E-mail or FTP • Color night view mode (auto-adjusted) enables the camera to display images even in 1 lx illuminance Monitoring from PC or mobile phone •...
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Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information. Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your favorite domain name (e.g.
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Operating System Protocol Interface Web Browser Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest information about web browser. Trademarks • Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Operating Instructions Table of Contents Camera Monitoring ...8 Accessing the Camera... 8 Viewing Single Camera page... 10 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) ... 13 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ... 14 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ... 15 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button...
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Camera Maintenance ...74 Maintenance page ... 74 3.1.1 Confirming the Status... 75 3.1.2 Restarting the Camera ... 75 3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware ... 76 3.1.4 Creating Configuration File... 79 3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ... 80 3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ...
Operating Instructions Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera Start up the web browser on your PC. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. E.g. http://192.168.0.253 (or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com) • When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 31 for details about port number, and page 12 in the Installation/ Troubleshooting.
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Click the following tabs to display each page. A To Single Camera page (page 10) C To Buffered Image page (page 23) E To Maintenance page (page 74) G To log in to the camera (page 45) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed.
Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • When Security Warning window is displayed, see page 11. Capture Image Button (see page 14) Operation Bar...
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• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 48). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser. • Refresh interval may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users.
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The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page 48).
Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) When you click a certain point on the camera image, the point is centered on the image. Move the cursor to the desired point. Cursor Click it. • The clicked point is centered. • See page 16 for the pan/tilt operation.
Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. Click the capture image button. • The camera image opens in another window. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. •...
Using Operation Bar End Display and Preset Display: Pan/Tilt Scan: Pan/Tilt/ Home Position: Preset Button: Sensor Position: Brightness: Changes brightness in nine steps including Refresh Interval: Resolution: Selects [640 x 480] or [320 x 240] (default) Image Quality: Note When the camera image is not displayed correctly, click [Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser.
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Operating Instructions Pan/Tilt Operation Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and vertically from -40 ° to +10 ° and return the lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Left, and the home position button moves it to the home position.
Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button The home position, sensor position and 8 preset buttons can be registered. Preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 20). •...
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Operating Instructions Registering a Preset Button Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. Click a preset button (1—8) to register. E.g.: Setting "Middle" for the preset 5. Enter the preset name.
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Click the home position, sensor position or registered preset button. • The camera takes each position, and the image is displayed. Operating Instructions Home Position Pan/Tilt Putting the cursor displays the preset UpperLeft name. Sensor Position...
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Operating Instructions Changing or Deleting the Settings Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. Click the home position, sensor position or a preset button (1—8). Click [Save] after setting the preset name or click [Delete].
To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 51). Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. •...
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Operating Instructions • When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet switching hub instead of the repeater hub to prevent degradation in video display. • Due to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh interval may slow down. •...
To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 53 or page 60). You can view buffered images on this Buffered Image page. Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page.
Operating Instructions Display images clicking buttons below. Notes • Date, Time and frame number are not displayed in play mode. • Maximum number of buffered images change depending on resolution, image quality and what object the camera buffers. At the 320 x 240 pixels resolution and the standard quality, the camera buffers about 250 frames (see page 103).
You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a mobile phone and press [OK]. • When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required. E.g.
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When pan/tilt reaches the end, the keypad number and character disappear. E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. • Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support password authentication.
Various Camera Features Access the camera (see page 8). Notes • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [login] tab and log in as an administrator. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
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Operating Instructions Basic Network UPnP Viewnetcam. Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and Camera Account Administrator General User Advanced Image Display Multi-Camera (10) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or sensor. (see page (11) Operation Time...
The Network page offers three options to configure the camera. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnP to configure your router. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address. •...
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Operating Instructions Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is displayed. Note The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 75).
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Setting Allow Access from • the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Network • Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only) Port Number • (Static/DHCP Only) • • • • IP address • • Subnet Mask • (Static Only) • Host Name • (DHCP Only) •...
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Operating Instructions Setting Default Gateway (Static/DHCP Only) DNS Server Address (Static/DHCP Only) Max. Bandwidth Usage Connection Type If you automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server, you do not need to set it. • If you have the assigned Default Gateway address by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.
In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your router manual for how to enable UPnP set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.
Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewnetcam.com service.
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Notes • When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your Account Link. If the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below. 1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser. 2.
Operating Instructions 2.5 Setting Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. Note Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
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Setting Time Setting • Select date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). These settings are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format. Automatic Time •...
Operating Instructions 2.6 Changing Camera Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and pan/tilt range. Click [Camera] on the Setup page. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
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Setting Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see page 102) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.
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Operating Instructions Setting Tilt Range See page 41 for details about pan/tilt range settings. These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 17. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. If the home position is changed, the camera turns to the home position.
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Access the camera (see page 8), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 38). Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side. Set the pan/tilt range.
Operating Instructions 2.7 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, administrator user name and password. The authentication window is displayed, and allows the registered users to access the camera. Notes •...
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Setting General Authentication has 2 phases. Authentication • If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera does not display the authentication window in camera access. All guest users can view the image without user name and password. Note If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] is displayed at the top of the page.
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Operating Instructions Click [Go to Security: Administrator page]. • The Security: Administrator page is displayed. Notes • When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).
If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page. Click [Login] at the top of the page. Check the login mode, and click [Login].
Operating Instructions 2.9 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users The General User page allows you to create, modify or delete general users. Up to 50 general users can be registered. The access level is set for each general user. If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.
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Setting User ID List • Up to 50 general users can be registered. • The list is used to modify or delete general user settings. User Name/ • User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name. Password • Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.
Operating Instructions 2.10 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval.
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When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Checking [Display] for Administrator is particularly recommended. When checked, the banner is displayed for administrator or general users or both.
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Operating Instructions Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Image Display page]. • The Image Display page is displayed.
The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the camera IP addresses and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras). These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page. Click [Add].
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Operating Instructions Setting Display IP Address Host Name Port No. Camera Name Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 102). But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.
The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E- mail or FTP. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Timer] for trigger, and click [Next>]. • Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete this buffered images. •...
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Operating Instructions Set the time, and click [Next>]. Note The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page 36). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
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Setting Image • Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or Resolution 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer. Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
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Operating Instructions Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 29).
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When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Server IP •...
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Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
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Setting Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 102) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 102) or characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character).
Operating Instructions 2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E- mail or FTP. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Sensor] for trigger, and click [Next>].
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Set the time, and click [Next>]. Note The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page 36). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
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Operating Instructions Setting Lens Position When Triggered Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Image Resolution Image Quality •...
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Set the image buffer frequencies and sensor deactivation time, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Enable Pre- • Check the box to enable the setting.
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Operating Instructions Setting Sensor deactivation time • Set the length of time during which the sensor cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to use not to send too many E-mails to a mobile phone. Note The internal memory cannot buffer images during Sensor deactivation time.
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Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 29).
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Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
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When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server.
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Operating Instructions Setting Subject Text But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click [Next>]. • If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displayed.
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Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page]. • The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed. Notes • If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many E- mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval.
Operating Instructions 2.14 Specifying Operation Time The Operation Time page allows you to limit the operation time. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside the operation time. Click [Operation Time] on the Setup page. Click [No.] to set the operation time. Note If No.
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Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • The Operation Time page is displayed. In the operation time settings, the enabled settings take priority over the disabled settings. Therefore, if Monday or Tuesday is disabled in a setting but enabled in other settings, the camera can be operated on both Monday and Tuesday.
Operating Instructions 2.15 Changing Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has four options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • Turn the indicator on during sensor reaction. If the sensor detects temperature changes, the indicator lights orange despite the image buffer/transfer feature.
Pressing the privacy button turns the camera into privacy mode. You can keep your privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image transfer by timer or sensor (see page 53 or page 60) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen.
Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance page (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) Maintenance (14) Status (15) Restart (16) Update Firmware (17) Save Settings (18) Load Settings (19) Reset to Factory Default Displays the camera settings and status (see page 75). Restarts the camera (see page 75).
Clicking [Status] displays the following page. Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. Restarting the Camera The camera restarts by disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet and reconnecting it again.
All buffered images will be deleted after the firmware update. • The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it on your PC.
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• The Update page is displayed in about 1 minute. Click [Browse...]. • A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open]. • The firmware file name is displayed. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware]. •...
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Operating Instructions Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated. Updated version • If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
Creating Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 80). Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page. Click [Save]. Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box. Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
Operating Instructions 3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file. Notes • The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.
Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. Click [Execute]. • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds. •...
Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page. 3.2.2 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
Operating Instructions 3.2.3 Seeing Support Information You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
Operating Instructions 3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom. Remove the cable cover. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the camera.
3.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Network Connection Mode Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. (Static/DHCP only) IP address (Static only) Subnet Mask (Static only) Host Name (DHCP only) Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only) DNS Server 1...
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Operating Instructions Items Viewnet Enable cam.com Date and Time Setting Time Automatic Time Adjustment NTP Server Address or Host Name Time Zone Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time Start Day End Day Default Required No check AM/PM No check When using [Blank] When enabling...
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Items Camera Camera Name White Balance AC Power Source Frequency Pan Range (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Tilt Range (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Default Required Network Required Camera Auto 50 Hz -50 degrees 0 degrees +50 degrees -40 degrees 0 degrees +10 degrees Operating Instructions Notes...
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Operating Instructions Account Items Security: General Administrator Authentication User Name Password Retype Password General User User ID List User Name Password Retype Password Access Level Default Required Do not permit access from guest users [Blank] When setting administrator [Blank] When setting administrator [Blank] When setting...
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Advanced Items Image Single Camera Image Display Resolution Single Camera Image Quality Single Camera Refresh Interval Multi-Camera Image Resolution Multi-Camera Image Quality Multi-Camera Refresh Interval Limit Continuous Motion JPEG Still Image Refresh Interval Language Banner Display Administrator Banner Display General User Default Required 320 x 240...
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Operating Instructions Items Multi- Multi-Camera Camera Display IP Address or Host Name Port No. Camera Name Change Camera Order Default Required [Blank] Checked When setting Multi-Camera [Blank] When setting Multi-Camera [Blank] When setting Multi-Camera [Blank] When setting Multi-Camera From No.1 to When No.1 changing...
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Items Buffer/ Status Transfer Trigger Active Time of Trigger Lens Position When Triggered Image Resolution Image Quality Image Buffer Frequency Sensor deactivation time Transfer Method Notify Operation Operation Time Time Indicator Indicator Control Control Privacy Privacy Button Mode Privacy Mode Default Required Timer...
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Operating Instructions Preset Buttons Items Preset Preset 1 Buttons Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 *1 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 102). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.
Clean the camera after the camera is turned off. Cleaning the Main Unit Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth. Notes • Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid pesticide, glass cleaner or hair spray.
Operating Instructions 3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown below. Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me,...
The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes. • Finding the IP address and port number of the camera connected to your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to a Static or a DHCP setting. •...
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Operating Instructions Notes • If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet (LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up. • See page 13 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for the setup from the MAC address.
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Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 95. Click each button to execute the program. Notes • For the first time installation or after pressing the Factory Default Reset button, you must select [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)]. To start the Manual Setup, execute Automatic Setup (Local Access Only) first, and then start the Setup Program to execute the Manual Setup.
Operating Instructions 3.8 Setting Your PC 3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the proxy server, the following settings are required. • A proxy server may prevent access to the camera depending in a corporate environment.
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Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. • If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required. Operating Instructions See if the check box is checked or not.
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Operating Instructions Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. (Example: 192.168.0.253) Click [OK].
Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP the steps below. Windows XP [Start] ( Programs] [Networking Services] [OK] Windows Me [Start] Programs] [Detail]...
The following table shows the relationship between the file size of the image and the maximum number of buffered images. Note The following file sizes were shown at the largest value. Resolution Items File Size About 60 KB 640 x 480 Buffered Images File Size About 30 KB...
Operating Instructions 3.11 Specifications Network Camera Items Pan/Tilt Angle Number of Pixels Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Horizontal Viewing Angle Exposure Other Specifications Items Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image Frame rate Supported Protocols Message Transfer Condition Image Transfer Method The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer.
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Other Specifications Items Interface Sensor Detection Method Sensor Range Indicator Display Dimension (WHD) Weight Power Supply Temperature Humidity Specifications 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor Horizontally About 30 °, Vertically About 85 °, Distance About 5 m (16.4 feet) (When the temperature is 20 °C [68 °F]) Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/ Ethernet link...
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Operating Instructions ActiveX Controls 11 Administrator/General Users/Guest Us- ers 44 ASCII Character Table 102 Buffered Image page 23 Camera Access 8 Camera page 38 Capture Image Button 14 Cleaning 93 Click to Center 13 CPU 4 Date and Time page 36 Default Setting List 85 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button 84 General User page 46...
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Operating Instructions Top page 9 Update Firmware page 76 UPnP page 33 Viewnetcam.com Service 34 Web Browser 4...
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