Panasonic KX-HCM8 User Manual

Operating InstructionsPlease read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.Network CameraPanasonic Network Camera Site: http

Operating Instructions101.1.2 System RequirementsThe PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical specifications for Netwo

Operating Instructions100No ItemsFactory DefaultvalueIndispensable setting Note6 1. Alarm 5.Non Transfer without Memory Over WriteNon Transfer with Me

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 101No ItemsFactory DefaultvalueIndispensable setti

Operating Instructions102No ItemsFactory DefaultvalueIndispensable setting Note7 1. White Balance AutoAuto, Fixed (Indoor/Fluorescent_1/Fluorescent_2/

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 1035.3 SpecificationsNetwork Camera Specifications

Operating Instructions104Image Transferring Method SMTP, FTPInterface 10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1External I/O*3External Sensor Input x 1Exte

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 1055.4 TroubleshootingAbout Network Camera SetupPr

Operating Instructions106When Top Page does not appear.• Enter the correct IP address in the web browser.• IP address and Subnet Mask of the PC and th

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 107Power Indicator continues blinking.• Internal F

Operating Instructions108Update Firmware has not finished.When Update Firmware is interrupted by power off, or for network troubles and other problems

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 109About Top View Image screenProblem Cause and Re

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 111.1.3 Authentication—System Security FeatureAuth

Operating Instructions110Refresh interval is longer than the setup.• The traffic of the network, PC performance and the object of the image affect the

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 1115.5 Confirmation of Network Camera OperationThi

Operating Instructions1124.Record the current TCP/IP properties of the PC. They are important in the later procedure to set the TCP/IP properties of t

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 1135.6 FCC and Other InformationThis equipment has

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Operating Instructions115Index

Operating Instructions116AAC adaptor 12, 20, 104ActiveX Controls 39Administrator 56Alarm Mode 64Alarm trigger 64, 65ASCII character table 93Authentica

Operating Instructions117Multi Client Access 8Multi-Camera 44, 76Multi-Language 37, 60NNetscape Navigator 10Network Protocol 10Network window 50Non Tr

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaPrinted in Japan PSQX2679YA KK1101RM10132001 Panasoni

Operating Instructions121.2 Included AccessoriesThe following items are provided with Network Camera. Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-80

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 13Setup CD-ROMThe setup program simplifies Network

Operating Instructions141.3 Camera Feature Locations1.3.1 Front ViewPower IndicatorPower Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on pa

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 151.3.2 Rear ViewEthernet IndicatorEthernet Indica

Operating Instructions16Section 2Network Camera Setup

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 172.1 Installation ProcedureSelect the Network Cam

Operating Instructions182.2 Network Camera Configuration TypeNetwork Camera can be connected over the LAN/Intranet and the Internet. Select from the f

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 19[Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection with a Modem

Operating Instructions2IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Panasonic Network Camera.Check the following items when unpacking.For operation assistan

Operating Instructions202.3 How to turn on Network Camera for InstallationConnect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack and a category 5 str

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 212.4 Network Parameters2.4.1 Preparing the Networ

Operating Instructions22Network Parameters Table*1Many ISP's intentionally block port number 80 to guard against network viruses. If your ISP blo

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 23How to refer the network parameters from the PCI

Operating Instructions242.4.2 Setting IP Address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration TypeYour PC needs to have a static private IP address to access N

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 252. TCP IP Properties window appears. Set "1

Operating Instructions262.5 Proxy Server SettingA proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network Camera in some corporate environmen

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 273.Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigne

Operating Instructions282.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROMAfter finishing cabling, turn on Network Camera and insert the Setup CD-ROM in t

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 293.Click [Network Configuration]. Network Camera

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 3Trademarks• Netscape and Netscape Navigator are e

Operating Instructions304.Select your target Network Camera from the list as shown in example (A) on Network Camera List window on page 29 and click [

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 316.Click [OK].Refer to page 50 for Setup Page (Ne

Operating Instructions322.7 Network Camera Access from the Internet[Type 2] and [Type 3] of the Network Camera configuration type allow Network Camera

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 33Top PageRefer to page 37 for Top Page.NoteWhen v

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Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 35Section 3Network Camera Screen and Setup Window

Operating Instructions363.1 Network Camera Flow ChartTop Page enables you to access Top View Image screen (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen). Authent

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 373.2 Top PageTop Page allows you to select the Si

Operating Instructions38Notes• If a port number is specified in the IP address, "http://" must precede the IP address, otherwise the port nu

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 39ActiveX ControlsWhen viewing images for the firs

Operating Instructions4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fir

Operating Instructions403.3 Single Camera ScreenSingle Camera screen has an Operation Bar on the left. It can change the image resolution, the image q

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 413.3.1 Using Operation BarOperation bar controls

Operating Instructions423.3.2 Viewing Buffered Image ScreenBuffered Image screen can be viewed by clicking [Viewer] on the operation bar. Buffered Ima

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 43Notes• The refresh interval becomes longer as mo

Operating Instructions443.4 Multi-Camera ScreenFour separate Network Camera images can be displayed in both Motion JPEG and JPEG - Regularly Refresh.

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 453.5 Setup PageSetup Page controls all features o

Operating Instructions46Setup PageNoteFirmware Version number indicated on Setup Page is important for your future support of Network Camera.(1)(2)(3)

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 47Item Description(1) Go to Top Page Links to Top

Operating Instructions48(10) External Output ControlSets the External Device Control Output setting to attach external sensors/devices. (Open or Short

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 493.5.1 Go to Top PageClick [Go to Top Page] on Se

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 5Table of Contents1 Product Introduction...

Operating Instructions503.5.2 NetworkNetwork window configures network parameters. Restart Network Camera to make the parameters effective.• You can s

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 512.Enter each parameter in the proper data field.

Operating Instructions52Static• IP Address• Subnet Mask• Check [Static], when having specified IP address assigned to Network Camera from your ISP or

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 53File size of the imageThe internal memory, image

Operating Instructions543.5.3 Name/TimeName/Time window is used to assign a name to each Network Camera. Date and Time entered on Name/Time window are

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 55Time ZoneGMT-10:00 HawaiiGMT-09:00 Alaska, Hawai

Operating Instructions563.5.4 Security: AdministratorSecurity: Administrator window allows the administrator to limit or exclude access to the selecte

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 57Instructions for the data fieldsAuthentication E

Operating Instructions583.5.5 Security: General UserSecurity: General User window allows the administrator to create the general user ID and password

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 59Instructions for the data fieldsGeneral UserAuth

Operating Instructions63.5.6 Top View Image ...603.5.7 Image Tran

Operating Instructions603.5.6 Top View ImageTop View Image Setting window can change settings for Top Page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen such

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 61Instructions for the data fieldsTop Page • Top P

Operating Instructions623.5.7 Image TransferImage Transfer window can set the Image Transfer feature. Network Camera can buffer images and send the im

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 63Non Transfer modeNon Transfer mode enables [Star

Operating Instructions64Transfer in the Alarm ModeThe Alarm mode can transfer an image via e-mail or FTP when the alarm trigger is active. To activate

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 65Instructions for the data fieldsa.External Senso

Operating Instructions66a.Selects Transfer Method.Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full.N

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 67Over write setting: Selects [Over Write...] to o

Operating Instructions68Setting Exampleb.a.c.d.e.f.

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 69Setting explanationa.The active time of trigger

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 7Section 1Product Introduction

Operating Instructions70Transfer in the Timer ModeThe timer mode can be activated by entering the active time, the image setting, frequency setting an

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 71Instructions for the data fieldsa.Buffers or tra

Operating Instructions72a.Selects Transfer Method.Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full.N

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 73Over write setting: Selects [Over Write...] to o

Operating Instructions743.5.8 Camera SetupCamera Setup window sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can lock the Brightness feature.1.Click

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 75Instructions for the data fieldsWhite Balance Au

Operating Instructions763.5.9 Multi-CameraMulti-Camera window enables the setting of Multi-Camera screen. Camera Name and IP address of each Network C

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 772.Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save]

Operating Instructions783.5.10 External Output ControlExternal Output Control window enables the External Device Control Output signal to activate the

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 793.5.11 Indicator ControlIndicator Control window

Operating Instructions81.1 Getting to Know Network Camera1.1.1 Main FeaturesEasy installationSetup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setu

Operating Instructions803.5.12 StatusStatus displays general information about Network Camera.NoteWhen some trouble occurs, the information is useful.

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 813.5.13 RestartRestart window restarts Network Ca

Operating Instructions823.5.14 Update FirmwareUpdate Firmware window allows the user to install the latest version of the Network Camera internal oper

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 834.Click [Update Firmware] on Setup Page.5.Click

Operating Instructions846.Click [Browse...] to select the firmware from the file selector.• A dialog box appears to choose the file.7.Select a desired

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 853.5.15 Reset to Factory DefaultReset to Factory

Operating Instructions86Section 4Technical Guides

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 874.1 MountingFour mounting methods are shown in t

Operating Instructions88Wall MountingNoteRear Mounting Adaptor can be used in wall mounting. Refer to page 89 for Rear Mounting Adaptor.1) Mount the F

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 89Ceiling Mounting1) Mount the Flexible Stand firm

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 9Update FirmwareIf new firmware is released, you c

Operating Instructions90Notes• Make sure the Power Indicator is always in the upper right corner when you mount.• The upside down mounting may cause N

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 914.2 Interfacing to the External I/OThe Alarm mod

Operating Instructions92Circuit Diagram ExampleCAUTION• THE EXTERNAL I/O IS NOT CAPABLE OF CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO DEVICES THAT REQUIRE LARGE AMOUNTS O

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 934.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character TableThe char

Operating Instructions94Displayable character setNetwork Camera can display ISO-8859-1 character set for West European languages and the Shift-JIS cha

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 954.4 MaintenanceTo keep Network Camera functionin

Operating Instructions96Section 5Specification and Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 975.1 Network Camera Reset Procedure—Default Setti

Operating Instructions985.2 Default Settings ListNo ItemsFactory DefaultvalueIndispensable setting Note1 Network 1. Network Configuration Checked - -2

Operating Instructions[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 99No ItemsFactory DefaultvalueIndispensable settin