Panasonic Network Camera Recorder Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Network Camera Recorder
16 Cameras Version
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
Please note that since this software is a trial version, it has the following restrictions.
ícamera registration is restricted to only 16 cameras
ísupport services are not available
The following features also cannot be performed: converting the recorded images, alarm 
recording, searching the recorded images by specified keyword, and automatically backing 
up recorded images.
Please purchase the BB-HNP11A/CE for sale to remove these restrictions. 
						

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Main Features 
Recording or Playing Images with Audio
This software records or plays images with audio from the camera*1 (see page 59). 
Since you can record images with audio, recorded images become impressive. For 
example, you can use the images with audio for training employee after you record 
your shop scene. This software can also record multiple cameras simultaneously.
Advanced Motion Detection Recording
Motion detection recording is improved from BB-HNP60. You can set a time (1—
60 seconds) to record before or after motion detection (see page 35). You can 
check the detail condition when the motion was detected.
Advanced Timer Recording and Search Ability
You can set a keyword in timer recording (see page 56). You can manage images 
by keyword. 10 settings can be set in timer recording for each camera. Additionally, 
you can search images by time, recording method (such as timer recording and 
motion detection recording), or keyword (see page 63).
Other Features
Layout Feature of Operation Window (see page 39 to page 41)
You can change size or location of camera list or operation bar for the camera, 
or you can display them separately.
Camera List (see page 66)
The registered cameras can be listed, and the camera preview size can be set 
in 6 levels.
Recording Capacity Limit (see page 34)
If you set the maximum value, you can limit the recording capacity.
Automatic Backup (see page 26)
This software starts backing up images at the set time. *1
Audio supported cameras are BB-HCM311A, etc. See Panasonic Network 
Camera support website at 
http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/ 
for details. 
						

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System Requirements for your PC
Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical 
specifications for this software to work properly.
Notes
 The information above is based on 640 x 480 resolution, favor clarity, 
motion detection recording, recording interval: Not Specify, recording 
capacity limited settings to decide your PC specification. The information 
may change depending on the system or composition.
 Change the hard disk capacity considering file size shown on page 23.
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owners.Items Description
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft
® Windows® XP Professional Edition
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later)
Web BrowserInternet Explorer 6.0 or later
File SystemNTFS (NT File System) is recommended.
Audio
*1
*1Using the camera with audio.
Audio output feature (Speaker or Headphones)
Hardware 
SpecificationConnecting 10 Cameras Connecting 4 Cameras
CPU: Pentium
® 4 3 GHz or 
higher, or compatible processor
Memory: 512 MB or higherCPU: Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or 
higher, or compatible processor
Memory: 256 MB or higher 
						

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Table of Contents
1 Product Introduction ..................................................... 6
1.1 Included Accessories ..................................................................... 6
1.2 Important Information..................................................................... 7
1.2.1 Audio and Video Recording Notice ............................................................ 7
1.2.2 Security Cautions ...................................................................................... 7
1.3 End-User License Agreement ........................................................ 8
1.4 Looking at Installation Procedure................................................. 11
1.5 Installing This Software ................................................................ 12
1.5.1 Modifying or Deleting This Software........................................................ 18
1.6 Starting or Closing This Software ................................................ 19
1.6.1 Starting This Software ............................................................................. 19
1.6.2 Closing This Software .............................................................................. 20
1.7 Performing License Registration .................................................. 21
1.7.1 Registering a New License ...................................................................... 21
2 Software Operation ..................................................... 23
2.1 Selecting a Folder to Save Images .............................................. 23
2.2 Automatically Backing up Recorded Images................................ 26
2.3 Using a Proxy Server ................................................................... 28
2.4 Registering the Camera ............................................................... 30
2.4.1 Creating New Camera ............................................................................. 30
2.4.2 Editing Camera Information ..................................................................... 38
2.5 Network Camera Recorder Window ............................................ 39
2.5.1 Monitoring Page....................................................................................... 45
2.5.2 Recorded Image Page ............................................................................. 46
2.5.3 Timer List Page ........................................................................................ 47
2.6 Monitoring the Camera ................................................................ 48
2.6.1 Monitoring the Camera ............................................................................ 48
2.6.2 Using Operation Bar ................................................................................ 49
2.6.3 Using Preset Buttons ............................................................................... 52
2.7 Recording the Image.................................................................... 53
2.7.1 Manually Recording the Image ................................................................ 53
2.7.2 Motion Detection Recording .................................................................... 55
2.7.3 Timer Recording ...................................................................................... 56
2.8 Playing the Recorded Images ...................................................... 59
2.8.1 Playing the Recorded Images.................................................................. 59
2.8.2 Searching the Recorded Images ............................................................. 63 
						

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2.9 Using Camera List........................................................................ 66
2.10 Enabling or Disabling the Cameras.............................................. 68
2.11 Deleting the Registered Cameras ................................................ 69
2.12 Converting the Recorded Images ................................................ 70
2.12.1 Converting the Recorded Images to JPEG files ...................................... 70
2.13 Other Features ............................................................................. 72
2.13.1 Importing the Camera Information........................................................... 72
2.13.2 Exporting the Camera Information .......................................................... 72
2.13.3 Copying the Recorded Images ................................................................ 73
2.13.4 Changing the Keyword of the Recorded Images ..................................... 73
2.13.5 Deleting the Recorded Images ................................................................ 74
2.14 Error Message List ....................................................................... 75
2.15 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 93
2.16 Default Setting List ....................................................................... 96
Index ....................................................................................98 
						

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1 Product Introduction
1.1 Included Accessories
The following items are provided.
Note
User registration requires registration code shown on registration code 
stickers. Affix the stickers to the case, the front or the back of Operating.
Instructions to remember registration code and license key.
CD-ROM Notice
 Do not scratch, smudge, write or label either CD-ROM surfaces. It may 
become unreadable because of a scratch.
 Do not touch the CD-ROM surface and avoid leaving fingerprints on it. It may 
become unreadable because of dust.
 Do not place the CD-ROM in any place where it will be subjected to direct sun-
light or high temperature such as around a heater. CD-ROM may become 
unreadable because of change in shape.
 Do not throw or bend CD-ROM. CD-ROM may become unreadable because 
of a scratch or change in shape.
 Do not play this CD-ROM in an audio CD player. Ear-splitting volume may 
damage its speakers.  CD-ROM ......................................................
 Operating Instructions (This Manual) ...........
 Registration code stickers .............................1 pc.
1 pc.
1 set (3 pcs.) 
						

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1.2 Important Information
1.2.1 Audio and Video Recording Notice
PLEASE NOTE that under certain circumstances, audio/video recording may be 
PROHIBITED by law. This software should be used only in compliance with all 
applicable federal, state and local statutes.
1.2.2 Security Cautions
When using this software, take appropriate measures to avoid the following 
security breaches.
 Leaks of private information via this software
 Illegal use of this software by a third party
 Interference or suspension of the use of this product by a third party
Take the following measures to avoid security breaches:
 To prevent malicious attack to your PC or recorded images, keep newly 
updating the installed software on your PC such as operating system, web 
browser, antivirus software or Network Camera Recorder. (Perform the 
version update to intensify the security).
 If you receive data from the Internet, perform the scan for malicious 
program or removal of the computer virus.
 You are responsible for this product’s user information such as registered 
camera information and recorded images. This information should not be 
made available to any third parties outside the user group.
Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 
						

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1.3 End-User License Agreement
THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC SYSTEM 
NETWORKS CO., LTD.(PANASONIC) WITH RESPECT TO THE PANASONIC 
NETWORK CAMERA RECORDER 16 CAMERAS VERSION (SOFTWARE).  
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS 
AGREEMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE 
INCLUDES A PROGRAM LICENSED UNDER THE GNU LESSER GENERAL 
PUBLIC LICENSE (LGPL PROGRAM). AS FOR LGPL PROGRAM, GNU 
LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE SET FORTH IN THE FILE COPYING 
UNDER THE DIRECTORY NAMED SOURCE WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THIS 
PROGRAM SHALL BE APPLIED. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES 
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not install the SOFTWARE.
1.COPYRIGHT:
The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international treaty 
provisions, and all other applicable laws.  You acknowledge that you are 
receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related 
documentation, and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other 
rights in or to the SOFTWARE and its related documentation, all of which title 
and rights shall remain with PANASONIC or its licensor.
2.LICENSE:
(1) You may use the SOFTWARE solely for the purpose of recording and 
processing images from the PANASONIC Network Camera (up to 16 
cameras) which is compatible with the SOFTWARE.
(2) You may make a copy of the SOFTWARE for the use defined in 
subparagraph (1) above, or for internal back-up purpose only.
(3) You may transfer your rights under this License Agreement on a 
permanent basis, provided that you transfer this Agreement, all copies 
of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation and your PANASONIC 
Network Camera, and the recipient thereof agrees to the terms of this 
Agreement. 
						

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3.RESTRICTIONS:
You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, 
except as expressly permitted by applicable laws or GNU Lesser General 
Public License.  You may not use, copy, modify, alter, rent, lease or transfer the 
SOFTWARE, its related documentation, or any copies thereof, in whole or in 
part, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.  You may not export the 
SOFTWARE in contravention of any applicable U.S. or foreign export laws and 
regulations.
4.TERM:
This license is effective until terminated.  You may terminate this Agreement at 
any time by destroying the SOFTWARE and related documentation and all 
copies thereof.  This license will be terminated if you fail to comply with any 
term or condition of this Agreement.  Upon such termination, you agree to 
destroy the SOFTWARE, all copies thereof and related documentation.
5.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. 
PANASONIC DOES NOT MAKE OR PASS ON TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD 
PARTY, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT 
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE 
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, PANASONIC MAKES NO WARRANTY 
THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET 
YOUR REQUIREMENTS.  PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
DAMAGES SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, 
EVEN IF PANASONIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF 
SUCH DAMAGES.  NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IF THE 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREOF CONTRADICT THE LAWS OF THE 
JURISDICTION IN WHICH YOU LIVE, THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL 
BE MODIFIED TO THE EXTENT SUCH LAWS REQUIRE. 
						

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6.U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND:
The SOFTWARE and related documentation are commercial item, as that is 
defined at FAR 2.101, consisting of commercial computer software and 
commercial computer software documentation, as such terms are used in FAR 
12.212 and DFARS 227.7202.  Consistent with FAR 12.212 or DFARS 227.7202, 
as applicable, the Software and related documentation are licensed to U.S. 
Government end users as a commercial item, with only those rights as are granted 
to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.