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Panasonic BB-HCM715 BB-HCM735 Setup Guide

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    							1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
    • The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 
    on the CD-ROM.
    2. Click [Search for Cameras].
    • The program searches for cameras connected to your network.
    If [Windows cannot open this file] is displayed after clicking [Manual]
    [Select the program from a list]→[OK]→Check [Always use the selected program to open this 
    kind of file]→[Browse]→Browse to [C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshta.exe]→[Open]→[OK]
    3. When the Windows Security Alert is displayed, click 
    [Unblock].
    • If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step.
    4. Select the camera you want to configure, and click 
    [Access Camera].
    • If you have more than one camera, you can distinguish cameras by model number, 
    printed on the front of the camera, or by MAC address (see “Camera Diagram” on 
    page 2 of the Installation Guide to find your camera’s MAC address label).
    • If more than 20 minutes have passed since the selected camera was turned on, you 
    cannot configure the camera. Turn off the camera, then turn it on again. This restriction 
    does not apply to cameras which have not been configured yet or have been reset to 
    their factory default settings.• If you are using firewall or antivirus software on your PC, the Setup Program may not 
    be able to find any cameras on your network. If you cannot disable your firewall or 
    antivirus software, you can configure the camera by entering its MAC address (see 
    “Camera Diagram” on page 2 of the Installation Guide to find your camera’s MAC 
    address label).
    5. Enter the desired user name and password, then click 
    [Save].
    • Do not forget the user name and password you set here, otherwise you will need to 
    reset the camera and configure it again.
    6. Enter the user name and password, then click [OK].
    7. When [Setup completed] is displayed, click [To Single 
    Camera page].
    • If the following ActiveX® Controls dialog is displayed, click [Install ActiveX Control...].
    • When the following Security Warning is displayed, click [Install].
    • The camera image is displayed.
    • Screen content varies by model number. •[About this program]: Displays the program’s 
    version information.
    •[Search for Cameras]: Displays a list of cameras 
    connected to your network.
    •[Manual]: Allows you to view the included 
    documentation. PDF versions of the printed 
    documentation are included on the CD-ROM; 
    Adobe
    ® Reader® is required to view them.
    •[Update Firmware]: Allows you to use the Setup 
    Program to update the camera’s firmware (built-in 
    software).
    •[Save Settings to PC/Save Settings to Camera]: 
    Allows you to save a backup of all camera settings 
    on your PC, or restore all settings in the camera 
    using a backup file saved on your PC.
    •[Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
    Single Camera Version Installation] / [Network 
    Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version 
    Installation]: Installs the [Network Camera 
    Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera 
    Version] / [Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras 
    Version] software. (See “Installing the Network 
    Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single 
    Camera Version / Network Camera Recorder 16 
    Cameras Version” on page 2.)
    •[Exit]: Closes the screen and exits the Setup 
    Program.
    To assign all network settings to the camera 
    manually, or to assign an IP address using the 
    DHCP feature of your router, click [Network 
    Settings], then select [Specify an IP Address] or 
    [DHCP] and enter the appropriate settings.
    If you are using a French, German, Italian, 
    Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or 
    Japanese language OS, this screen will be 
    displayed in the corresponding language, 
    and all subsequent camera screens will be 
    displayed in that language.
    The camera’s IP address is displayed. This is the 
    IP address you must enter in your web browser to 
    access the camera. Do not forget this address.
    This will install the viewer program (ActiveX 
    Controls) needed to display camera images 
    properly. Viewer programs must be installed to 
    view H.264 images, MPEG-4 images, MJPEG 
    images, and to use audio features. 
    Congratulations! You have successfully set up the 
    camera and can now view camera images.
    Before Reading this Document
    This manual is written for both the BB-HCM715 (Indoor Use Only) and the 
    BB-HCM735 (Outdoor Ready). Available features and operations vary 
    slightly depending on the model. You can confirm the model no. of your 
    camera by checking the model no. printed on the front of the camera.
    Model number suffixes (“A” and “CE”) are omitted from the following model 
    numbers shown in this document, unless necessary.
    BB-HCM715A, BB-HCM715CE, BB-HCM735A, BB-HCM735CE
    Make sure you have read the Important Information document and 
    followed the instructions in the Installation Guide for connecting your 
    camera.
    • Before following the instructions in this document:
    – Confirm that your camera is turned on and connected to your router.
    – Temporarily disable any firewall or antivirus software on your PC.
    – Close your web browser.• Screenshots shown in this document are for reference only and may vary from what is 
    displayed on your PC depending on the camera model, network settings, etc.
    Abbreviations
    • UPnP is the abbreviation for “Universal Plug and Play”.
    • The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.
    • The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as “the CD-ROM” in this document.
    Trademarks
    • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems 
    Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
    • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, ActiveX, and Internet Explorer are 
    either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
    and/or other countries.
    • Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
    • All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
    • This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
    Setup Guide
    Network Camera (PoE Ready)
    Model No.BB-HCM715
    BB-HCM735Indoor Use Only
    Outdoor Ready
    © Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009
    PNQX2128YA   KK0609CM2129
    Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future 
    reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website:
    http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/ 
    						
    							8. Click the [Setup] tab, click [Date and Time] on the left 
    side of the screen, then set the camera’s date and 
    time. Click [Save] when finished.
    • Screen content varies by model number.
    To configure the camera for access from the Internet or from a mobile 
    phone, continue with the following steps.
    Note:
    • In order to configure the camera for access over the Internet using these instructions, your 
    router must be UPnP™ compatible and must have its UPnP™ feature turned on (it is turned 
    off by default on most routers). For more information, refer to the operating instructions 
    included with your router.
    • To configure the camera for access over the Internet using a router that does not support 
    UPnP
    ™, refer to Section 4 Configuring the Camera for Access from the Internet in the 
    Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for general information, and refer to the operating 
    instructions included with your router.
    • Disable the maximum idle time setting on your router if you have a PPPoE or PPTP 
    connection to your Internet Service Provider. 
    1. Click the [Internet] tab at the top of the camera screen.
    2. Select [Enable] under [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], 
    select [Register with Viewnetcam.com] under 
    [Viewnetcam.com Registration], then click [Save].
    • When the dialog about the camera’s port number changing is displayed, click [OK].
    • The camera and router will begin configuring themselves via UPnP™.
    • If you select to register with Viewnetcam.com, click [Go to Viewnetcam.com 
    Registration page] when it is displayed. The Viewnetcam.com website will open 
    automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to register.
    3. When [Auto Port Forwarding setup is complete.] is 
    displayed, click [To Single Camera page].
    • If you enabled [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], the camera’s port number may have 
    changed. Do not forget the addresses displayed here.
    • To confirm that the camera can be accessed from the Internet using a PC, use a PC 
    not connected to your network and access the camera using the address displayed 
    here.
    • The IP address or URL used to access the camera over the Internet will also be 
    displayed on the [Status] page of the [Maintenance] tab.
    The CD-ROM includes a single camera version of the Panasonic Network 
    Camera Recorder with Viewer Software and a 16 cameras version of the 
    Network Camera Recorder. Click [Manual] on the Network Camera Setup 
    Program window for details about the installation and operation of these 
    software.
    1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
    • The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 
    on the CD-ROM.
    2. Click [Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
    Single Camera Version Installation] / [Network Camera 
    Recorder 16 Cameras Version Installation].
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the 
    software.
    4. When installation is complete, double-click the 
    shortcut icon (shown below) on your desktop to start 
    the software.
    Note:
    • Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera 
    Version is compatible with Microsoft
    ® Windows Vista®, Windows® 
    XP and Windows Server® 2003.
    • Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version is compatible with 
    Microsoft
    ® Windows® XP Professional Edition and Windows 2000 
    (Service Pack 2 or later). 
    •Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera 
    Version: Camera registration is limited to one camera.
    Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version: Camera 
    registration is limited to 16 cameras.
    • Supports are not provided for the single camera version and the 16 
    cameras version of these software.
    • The single camera version and the 16 cameras version software do 
    not support H.264 images and MPEG-4 images.
    For more information, refer to 5.4 Setting the Date 
    and Time in the Operating Instructions on the CD-
    ROM.
    If you do not wish to configure the camera for access from the 
    Internet, you can stop here. Return to the Installation Guide and 
    follow the instructions for mounting the camera.
    Access from Internet Configuration
    If you are interested in accessing your camera over 
    the Internet, we recommend using 
    Viewnetcam.com. Viewnetcam.com is a Dynamic 
    DNS service designed for use with Panasonic 
    Network Cameras, and is provided free of charge. 
    For more information about Viewnetcam.com, 
    refer to the Viewnetcam.com website
    (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for information 
    about this service.
    The camera’s IP addresses for local (LAN) and 
    Internet access are displayed. These are the IP 
    addresses you must enter in your web browser to 
    access the camera over the LAN or from the 
    Internet. Do not forget these addresses.
    Camera setup is now complete. If you have any difficulty 
    accessing the camera or viewing camera images, refer to the 
    Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM, otherwise return to the 
    Installation Guide and follow the instructions for mounting the 
    camera.
    Installing the Network Camera Recorder with Viewer 
    Software Single Camera Version / Network Camera 
    Recorder 16 Cameras Version
    : Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version
    : Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version 
    						
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