Panasonic Network Camera BB-HCM381A BB-HCE481A Getting Started Manual

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Motion Detection
The camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as 
people, based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of the camera.
You can buffer the camera images, transfer images to an FTP server or send E-
mails using the Motion Detection function as a trigger.
Better Image Quality
The CCD sensor and the color night view mode provides better image quality and 
low light performance.
 The CCD sensor gives you clear image.
 You can monitor live...

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Enhanced Multi-Camera Page
The Multi-Camera page displays the moving images from up to 4 cameras, while 
supporting audio 2-way communication with each. This camera allows you to 
switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, static images from a maximum 
of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page.
DynamicDNS Service Support
DynamicDNS service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with a 
domain name of your choice (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a...

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
1 Camera Monitoring ....................................................... 8
1.1 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations ...................................................8
1.1.1 Front View...................................................................................................8
1.1.2 Rear View ...................................................................................................9
1.1.3 Bottom View...

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2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that 
Supports UPnP™ (IPv4 Only) .................................................................. 68
2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that 
Does Not Support UPnP
™ (IPv4 Only) .................................................... 68
2.8 Registering with the DynamicDNS Service ................................. 70
2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6)............................................................ 75
2.9 Setting the Date...

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5.5 Changing the Indicator Display ...................................................153
6 Camera Maintenance ................................................ 154
6.1 Maintenance page ......................................................................154
6.1.1 Confirming the Status .............................................................................155
6.1.2 Confirming Session Status .....................................................................155
6.1.3...

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1Table of Con ten ts1 Camera Monitoring
1.1 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations
1.1.1 Front View
Indicator Display
*1 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*2 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*3 See page 3 and 4 the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM for information on indicator error 
codes.
Auto Focus/Zoom Lens
Wide: 5 mm (3/16 inches) —Infinity
Tele: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) —Infinity
Indicator
The indicator color shows...

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1.1.2 Rear View
1.1.3 Bottom View
Ethernet (LAN) port
Connects the camera to
your LAN.
Audio/Video terminal
(See Getting Started)External I/O
(See page 164)
DC IN jack
Connects the camera 
to the AC adaptor.
Hook for AC 
Adaptor Cord
Used to secure the 
AC adaptor cord.
FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
Resets settings to default
(see page 166).
Hole for Ceiling Plate A
Used for ceiling
mounting
(See Installation Guide).MAC Address and 
Serial Number are 
indicated on the label. 

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1.2 BB-HCE481A Feature Locations
1.2.1 Front View
Indicator Display
*1 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*2 See page 5 and 6 the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM for information on indicator error 
codes.
Auto Focus/Zoom Lens
Wide: 5 mm (3/16 inches) —Infinity
Tele: 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) —Infinity
Indicator
The indicator color shows camera status (see 
page 153).
SD Memory Card Cover
Protects the SD Memory Card from dust. Remove 
the cover only...

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1.2.2 Rear View
1.2.3 Bottom View
Audio/Video terminal
(See Getting Started)External I/O
(See page 164)
PoE IN port
Connects the camera 
to your PoE hub.
FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
Resets settings to default
(see page 166).
Hole for Ceiling Plate A
Used for ceiling
mounting.
(See Installation Guide)MAC Address and 
Serial Number are 
indicated on the label. 

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1.3 How to Turn on the Camera
Connecting the AC cord (for BB-HCM381A) or the Ethernet cable (for BB-
HCE481A) turns the camera on, and disconnecting the AC cord (for BB-
HCM381A) or Ethernet cable (for BB-HCE481A) turns the camera off.
BB-HCM381A
 Connecting the plug of the AC cord to the outlet turns the camera on.
 Disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet turns the camera off.
BB-HCE481A*1
 Connecting the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the PoE hub turns...