Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm230 Operating Instructions

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Item Description
(1) Go to Top PageLinks to Top Page. You can access Single/Multi-
Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly
Refresh. Refer to page 53.
(2) NetworkConfigures the network setting (Static/DHCP,
Default Gateway, Port Number, DNS, DDNS and
Bandwidth). Refer to page 54.
(3) Name/TimeSetstheCameraNameontheSingleCamera
screen. Date and Time is used in the Alarm/Timer
mode in the Image Transfer feature and On the Air
time setting on Top View Image Setting window.
NTP automatically adjusts the internal clock of
Network Camera. Refer to page 58.
(4) Security:
AdministratorSets administrator ID and password. Authentication
window can be enabled. Administrator should
control Network Camera. Refer to page 60.
(5) Security:
General UserSets general user ID and password. General user is
theregistereduser.Refertopage62.
(6) Top View ImageSets the initial language, Title, Image URL, Link
URL, the image resolution, image quality, refresh
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 64.
(7) Image TransferEnables the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image
Transfer feature. Network Camera can transfer the
image via E-mail or FTP. The alarm/timer trigger can
be set on Image Transfer window. Refer to page 66.
(8) Camera SetupSets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You
can lock the Brightness, Pan/Tilt/Preset and Preset
Program Control features. You can also select Pan
Range and Tilt Range. Refer to page 78.
(9) Multi-CameraThe Multi-Camera screen needs to set up these
parameters. Enter the Camera Names and IP
addresses of each Network Camera. The Multi-
Camera can display up to four images in a window.
Refer to page 81. 
						

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(10) External Output
ControlSets the External Device Control Output setting to
attach external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to
GND) Refer to page 83 and page 101.
(11) Indicator ControlSets Indicator operation. Indicator will be turned on
in the default. Refer to page 84.
(12) StatusDisplays general information of Network Camera.
Refer to page 85.
(13) RestartRestarts the Network Camera retaining any settings
you entered. If any operational issues are changed,
try this option first. Refer to page 86.
(14) Update FirmwareUpdates the program to operate Network Camera
on the latest version of the system. Refer to page 87.
(15) Reset to Factory
DefaultInitializes all the parameters to the factory default.
Note that all customer-applied settings will be lost,
requiring you to reconfigure Network Camera. Refer
to page 90.
(16) HelpProvides you with detailed instructions of the terms
and functions of Network Camera. Item Description 
						

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3.5.1 GotoTopPage
Click[Go to Top Page]on Setup Page. You can access the Single Camera and
Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly Refresh.
Click the language to change the display. 
						

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3.5.2 Network
Network windowconfigures network parameters. Restart Network Camera to
make the parameters effective.
 You can set disable Configuration window from the Setup CD-ROM for the
security by clearing the check.
1.Click[Network]on Setup Page. 
						

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2.Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click[Save]when finished.
 Click[Cancel]to quit the current settings. The window returns to 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 number of 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 number.
 Refer to Port Forwarding feature on page 32.
 Many ISPs intentionally block port number 80 to guard
against certain network viruses. If your ISP blocks port
number 80, substitute another unused port number.
 Enter only the number. (1—65535)
Note
Certain port numbers 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
numbers between 50000 and 59999 are recommended
to use. To assign port numbers on a large network,
consult and work with your ISP or administrator. 
						

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Static
IPAddress
 Subnet Mask Check [Static], when having specified IP address
assigned to Network Camera from your ISP or
administrator. Enter the specified IP address and Subnet
Mask.
 If you use Network Camera on the LAN, set up in the
same class as your PC is in.
Refer to page 25 for the class.
 Refer to page 103 for the IP addressing.
DHCP
 Host Name Check [DHCP] (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol),
when your ISP uses the DHCP server function which
assigns an IP address to Network Camera automatically.
Enter the Host name. Follow the instructions of your ISP
or administrator for the Host name.
 Refer to unavailable character set 1 in page 103 for the
Host name.
Default Gateway*
a If you have the specified Default Gateway address from
your ISP or administrator, enter it in this data field.
 Refer to page 103 for the IP addressing.
DNS Server*
a Set DNS server address when you use Host Name to
register Network Camera on Multi-Camera window on
page 81.
 If you have the specified DNS server address from your
ISP or administrator, enter it in this data field. You can set
up two DNS server addresses.
 Refer to page 103 for the IP addressing.Instructions for the data fields 
						

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File sizeoftheimage
The internal memory, image resolution, image quality and object situation
determine the maximum number of frames. File sizes change depending on 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) DDNS
YourE-mail
Address
Personal
(Camera) URL
 Your Account
Link If your ISP specified IP address of Cable/xDSL modem
is not static, you need to contract to DDNS (Dynamic
Domain Name System) service.
Check DDNS Enable, enter Your E-Mail Address and
refer to an attached leaflet for DDNS service.
 By enabling DDNS serviceviewnetcam.com,youcan
create a personalized web address (for example,
bob.viewnetcam.com) at which your cameras live video
can always be found on the Internet. The E-Mail address
you entered will be automatically informed to
viewnetcam.comfor managing and supporting your
account, improving services, and for marketing and
promotional purposes.
 Refer to unavailable character set 2 in page 103 for the
e-mail address.
Max. Bandwidth
Usage It can restrict the transmit bandwidth.
 Select the max bandwidth usage from 0.1 Mbit/s to
Unlimited Mbit/s.
 Refer to the next File size of the image.
*
aIf you automatically get the address from DHCP server, you do not need to set
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3.5.3 Name/Time
Name/Time windowis used to assign a name to each Network Camera. Date
and Time entered on 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 Network Camera.
1.Click[Name/Time]on Setup Page.
2.Enter the Camera Name and Date and Time. Click[Save]when finished.
Click[Cancel]to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup
Page without saving the parameters.
Instructions for the data fields
Camera
NameThe Camera Name appears on the Single Camera screen.
 Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 103.
 Refer to displayable character set on page 104.
Date and
TimeFirst click[AM/PM]or[24H]. The display changes in each time
mode.
Note
Time setting will be affected by the temperature. Time
setting may lose one minute per month in 25 °C (77 °F)
condition. It may lose five minutes in a colder or hotter
condition. UseAuto Adjustmentfeature when Network
Camera is installed where the temperature changes hugely
in daytime and night-time. 
						

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TimeZone
GMT-10:00 Hawaii
GMT-09:00 Alaska, Hawaii Daylight Time
GMT-08:00 Pacific Time, Alaska Daylight Time
GMT-07:00 Mountain Time, Pacific Daylight Time
GMT-06:00 Central Time, Mountain Daylight Time
GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, Central Daylight Time(default)
GMT-04:00 Eastern Daylight Time
GMT 00:00 Western Europe Time
GMT+01:00 Central Europe Time, Middle Europe Time
GMT+02:00 Eastern Europe Time, Middle Europe Daylight Time
GMT+03:00 Baghdad
GMT+08:00 China Time, Western Australia Time
GMT+09:00 Japan Time
GMT+09:30 Central Australia Time
GMT+10:00 Eastern Australia Time
GMT+10:30 Central Australia Daylight Time
GMT+11:00 Eastern Australia Daylight TimeInstructions for the data fields
Date and
Time TimestampontheBufferedImagescreencanbe
changed[AM/PM]or[24H].
 Only 24 h time mode is used in the Alarm/Timer mode
in the Image Transfer feature.
Auto
AdjustmentNTP (Network Time Protocol) Server synchronizes Network
Camera internal clock. It adjusts automatically everyday. Check
the box to enable NTP.
 NTP Server Address or Host Name
Ask your ISP or the network administrator for the NTP
Server.
 Select your Time Zone.
Note
Daylight-saving Time (Daylight Time) is not set
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3.5.4 Security: Administrator
Security: Administrator windowallows the administrator to limit or exclude
access to the selected Network Camera. Individual levels of access can be
defined for multiple users.
Notes
 If Network Camera is to be accessed via the Internet, use
authentication window for security. It will prevent your unauthorized
person from changing any Network Camera parameters.
 Refer to page 61 for details about authentication security.
1.Click[Security: Administrator]on Setup Page.
2.Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click[Save]when finished.
Click[Cancel]to leave the current settings unchanged. The window
returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters.
 Restart to makeSecurity: Administrator windowsettings effective to
all Motion JPEG viewers.