Panasonic KXHCM10 Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

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Network Camera

Panasonic Network Camera Site: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Model No.

KX-HCM10

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Network Camera.

Please check the following items when unpacking.

Directory and file structure of the Setup CD-ROM

The directory of the Setup CD-ROM and the main files are located as follows.

Adobe

®

Acrobat

®

Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating

Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM. Adobe Acrobat Reader installer is in the Setup

CD-ROM. Please double-click "ar405eng.exe".

Directory tree in the Setup CD-ROM

• When referring to the file structure, please use Explorer.

Setup CD-ROM

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Camera Stand

AC adapter

Screws and Washers

— 1 pc.

— 2 pcs.

README.TXT

Kxhcm10

Acrobat4.0installer

Acrobat Reader 4.0 Installer directory

Readme file (Please read first.)

Setup program

Information file to start Setup.exe

Network Configuration Setup Program directory

Network Configuration Setup Program

Acrobat Reader 4.0 Installer

Operating Instructions

"kxhcm10.ocx" Installer directory

"kxhcm10.ocx" Installer

Manual

AutoRun.inf

OprInstr.pdf

ar405eng.exe

Netcam

Config.exe

OCX

Reghcm10.exe

Setup.exe

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Before using

Please read Important Safety Instruction on Page 104 before using.

Read and understand all instructions.

For operation assistance:

• Call 1-800-272-7033

• Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera Site

http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

Trademarks

• Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape

Communications Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and ActiveX are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/

or other countries.

• Pentium is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation or

its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the rear side of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

For your future reference

Attach your purchase receipt here.

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Table of Contents

1 Product Introduction ..................................................... 6

1.1 Getting to know the Network Camera............................................... 7

1.1.1 Main features...............................................................................................7

1.1.2 System Requirements.................................................................................9

1.1.3 Authentication – System Security feature..................................................10

1.2 Included Accessories...................................................................... 11

1.3 Camera Feature Locations ............................................................. 12

1.3.1 Front View .................................................................................................12

1.3.2 Rear View..................................................................................................13

1.3.3 Bottom View ..............................................................................................13

1.4 Network Camera connection .......................................................... 14

1.4.1 Selecting the Network Configuration.........................................................14

1.4.2 Mounting the Network Camera..................................................................16

1.4.3 Connecting Network Camera cable...........................................................18

1.4.4 Connecting the Power Suplly ....................................................................19

1.5 Network Configuration .................................................................... 20

1.5.1 Simple Installation using with the Setup CD-ROM ....................................21

1.5.2 Configuring the Proxy Server ....................................................................36

1.5.3 Preliminary Operation – Accessing the Top Page .....................................39

2 Network Camera Screen and Window ....................... 40

2.1 Network Camera flow chart ............................................................ 41

2.2 Single Camera/Multi-Camera selection .......................................... 43

2.2.1 Viewing the Top View Image screen..........................................................45

2.3 Setup window – General Overview................................................. 52

2.3.1 Setting up the Network Camera ................................................................56

3 Network Camera Features .......................................... 87

3.1 Interfacing to the I/O Connector...................................................... 88

3.2 Network Camera reset procedure – default settings ...................... 90

3.3 Default settings list.......................................................................... 91

4 Specification and Troubleshooting............................ 96

4.1 Specification ................................................................................... 97

4.2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 99

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4.3 Maintenance ................................................................................. 103

4.4 Important Safety Instruction ......................................................... 104

4.5 FCC and Other Information .......................................................... 106

Index

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Section 1

Product Introduction

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1.1 Getting to know the Network Camera

1.1.1 Main features

Easy installation

Installation is simplified using the Network Camera integrated web server and the

web browser. No additional software is required.

High Speed Motion JPEG

Using the Network Camera integrated web server, Motion JPEG, up to 15 frames

per second, can be displayed. To conserve bandwidth, JPEG - Regularly Refresh

can be selected from the Top Page. Refreshing interval can be set on the Top View

Image window.

Remote Pan/Tilt Operation

Pan/Tilt operation can move the lens horizontally 120° and downside 45°. This

movable lens allows you to see the situation in the wide room where the object is.

It can adjust the angle easily from the web browser.

Multi-Camera Screen

Using Multi-Camera screen you can simultaneously view up to four cameras at

various location. Clicking on each Camera Name switches to the Single Camera

screen from the Multi-Camera screen.

Multi Client Access

The Network Camera allows the 10 users to view the Motion JPEG image

simultaneously. The users can access the Top View Image screen (Single

Camera/Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations.

I/O (Input/Output) Connector

I/O connector consists of the digital input/output terminal. The external

sensors/devices such as a door sensor can connect to the digital input terminal.

The external sensors/devices are customer provided. Any required custom

interface is the customer's responsibility. The alarm/timer trigger can activate the

Image Transfer feature which can send the images via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer

Protocol).

The digital output terminal can send a signal to activate the external devices such

as a light around the Network Camera.

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Update Firmware

If Update Firmware is released, you can download the latest program from the

Network Camera Technical Support Site. Installation is easy and fast. Please refer

to Page 83 for details.

Authentication

Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID

and password. Password security can prevent the unregistered user from

accessing your image from their web browsers. Please refer to Section

1.1.3 Authentication – System Security feature for details.

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1.1.2 System Requirements

The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical

specifications for the Network Camera to work properly.

*

1

The Network Camera image is not displayed correctly on the Netscape

®

v6.x. Please use Netscape v4.7.

Please refer to Panasonic Network Camera Site

http://www.panasonic.com/netcam about the latest information of the web

browser.

Item Description

Operating

System

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

95, Microsoft Windows 98/SE

Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows ME

Microsoft Windows NT

®

4.0, Microsoft Windows XP

Network

Protocol

TCP/IP network protocol installed.

(HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, ARP, ICMP)

• The Network Camera does not support PPPoE (Point-to-

Point Protocol over Ethernet

®

).

CPU Pentium

®

II 300 MHz or greater

Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card and category 5 cables for your

network connection

Web browser*

1

Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Netscape Navigator

®

4.7

Please use Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later.

(It is not included in the Setup CD-ROM).

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1.1.3 Authentication – System Security feature

Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID

and password. Password security can prevent the unregistered user from

accessing your image from their web browsers. Authentication windows are not

displayed in the default. "User Name" and "Password" are case sensitive. Please

refer to Page 60 for setting up Authentication window, administrator ID and

password. Please refer to and Page 62 for setting up the general user ID and

password.

Authentication window

Note

Please refer to Page 61 for the detail password security.

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1.2 Included Accessories

The following items are provided with the Network Camera. Additional pieces can

be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.

Notes

• If any items are missing, please contact the dealer immediately.

• The order numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.

• Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and

transportation of the unit.

• Do not scratch, smudge, write or label either surfaces of the Setup CD-

ROM. Setup CD-ROM may have a scratch on the surface.

• Do not leave the Setup CD-ROM in direct sunlight, near a heat source or

in a hot automobile. It may transform the surface of the Setup CD-ROM.

• Do not use chemicals or cleanser to clean the Setup CD-ROM. It may

transform the surface of the Setup CD-ROM.

AC adapter — 1 pc.

Order No. PQLV10Y

Camera Stand — 1 pc.

Order No. PSKLHCM10M

Screws — 2 pcs.

Order No. PQHE5004Z

Washers — 2 pcs.

Order No. XWG35FY

Setup CD-ROM — 1 pc.

Order No. PSQX2432

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1.3 Camera Feature Locations

1.3.1 Front View

Power LED

During normal operation Power LED will be on in the default.

Blinking will occur during the following situation.

• During the lens center positioning after turning on the power.

• During the Update Firmware.

• During initializing after pushing CLEAR SETTING button.

• During getting the IP address from the DHCP server.

• During a camera malfunction. Please refer to Section

4.2 Troubleshooting.

Fixed Focus Lens and Pan/Tilt operation

Fixed Focus Lens can move in the Pan/Tilt operation. Operation Bar on the Single

Camera screen can operate the Pan/Tilt. The Pan/Tilt moves the lens horizontally

120° and downside 45°. Please refer to Page 47 for the Operation Bar.

Notes

• Do not force to move the lens part around the Fixed Focus Lens.

Compulsive touching may damage the Pan/Tilt motor.

• Do not touch the Fixed Focus Lens. It may leave a finger print and can

cause the image to be out of focus. This can also take away the

protective coating on the Fixed Focus Lens.

Power LED

(Refer to Page 81 for the Setup.)

Fixed Focus Lens

40 inches (1 m) – Infinity

Pan: - 60° to + 60°

Tilt: 0° to - 45°

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1.3.2 Rear View

Ethernet indicator

Ethernet indicator blinks when the network is active. It blinks when the network

tries to find the Network Camera. If it is off, please refer to Section

4.2 Troubleshooting.

1.3.3 Bottom View

I/O Connector

(Refer to

Page 88.)

Ethernet port

(RJ-45)

(Refer to

Page 18.)

DC IN jack

(Refer to

Page 19.)

Ethernet

Indicator

(Refer to

Page 18.)

CLEAR SETTING button

(Refer to Page 90.)

MAC address and serial

number are indicated on

the label.

(Refer to Page 23.)

Used for mounting the

unit on the Camera Stand

or the wall.

(Refer to Page 16.)

Hook for AC adapter cable

(Refer to Page 19.)

Tripod Mounting

Hole

(Refer to Page 16.)

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1.4 Network Camera connection

Please review the five types of typical Network Configuration on Page 14 and

Page 15.

1.4.1 Selecting the Network Configuration

Direct Connection to PC (without Ethernet hub)—[Type 1]

LAN Connection with Ethernet Switching Hub—[Type 2]

*

1

Network traffic can be smooth by using the Ethernet switching hub.

AC adapter

Power

outlet

Without Ethernet hub, you should use category 5 cross cable.

AC adapter

Power

outlet

Ethernet

switching hub*

1

Category 5

straight cable

Ethernet

switching hub*

1

LAN

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Internet Connection

The Network Camera can connect over the Internet. The Network Camera has the

HTTP server. Please confirm the ISP (Internet Service Provider) or administrator

permit you to use the HTTP server.

Internet Direct Connection with Cable modem—[Type 3]

• Network Camera does not support PPPoE. With PPPoE, please connect

with the router corresponding with PPPoE in Type 4 and 5.

Internet Connection with Cable/xDSL modem and Router—[Type 4]

*

2

The router can be Panasonic Broadband Networking Gateway

KX-HGW200. The router needs Port Forwarding feature on Page 33.

Internet Connection with Cable/xDSL modem with the router feature

—[Type 5]

*

3

The router needs Port Forwarding feature on Page 33.

Cable line

Cable modem

(1 port)

Single

Network Camera

Internet

Cable/xDSL

line

Cable/xDSL

modem

(1 port)

Router*

2

Internet

Cable/xDSL

line

Cable/xDSL modem with

the router feature*

3

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1.4.2 Mounting the Network Camera

Four mounting methods are shown in the following figures. Please confirm the top

and bottom of the Network Camera when mounting.

b), c): Fix the unit tightly by sliding it.

Camera Stand Mounting

Fix the Network Camera to the Camera

Stand.

Tripod Mounting

Attach the Network Camera to the

tripod by using the tripod bolt.

Wall Mounting

a)

Screw the two screws

(accessories) into the wall. The

distance of two screws should

be 2.75" (70 mm).

b)

Fix Network Camera to the

screws.

Ceiling Mounting

a)

Screw the two screws

(accessories) into the ceiling.

The distance of two screws

should be 2.99" (76 mm).

b)

Fix Network Camera to the

Camera Stand.

c)

Fix Camera Stand to the screws.

bottom

top

2.75" (70 mm)

a)

b)

bottom

top

2.99" (76 mm)

a)

c)

b)

bottom

top

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Note

Make sure the Power LED is always in the upper right corner when you mount.

The upside down mounting may cause the Network Camera to slip off the

Camera Stand and fall down.

CAUTION

Network Camera is intended for indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct

sunlight or halogen light may damage the CMOS sensor.

Power LED

top

bottom

Ceiling Mounting Wall MountingCamera Stand Mounting

top

bottom

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1.4.3 Connecting Network Camera cable

Connection of the Network Camera to the PC or network device is made with

category 5 cable. If the Network Camera is connected directly to the PC, a

category 5 cross cable must be used. Ethernet indicator blinks when the network

is active. Please refer to Page 14 and Page 15.

Ethernet

port

Ethernet inidicator

PC (Rear Side)

Ethernet port

To Network

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1.4.4 Connecting the Power Suplly

1.

Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC IN jack of the Network

Camera and connect the AC plug of the AC adapter to the power outlet to turn

on the Network Camera.

Notes

• Plugging in/off the AC adapter means turning on/off the Network

Camera. The AC adapter should be located near the unit and be easily

accessible.

• Use Only with Panasonic AC adapter (Order No. PQLV10Y).

2.

After the AC adapter is connected to the outlet, the Power LED turns on and

the Pan/Tilt moves to the center position.

AC adapter

(included

accessory)

Power Outlet

(120 V AC, 60 Hz)

DC plug

AC plug

* Thread the AC adapter line

through the hook downward.

* Thread the AC adapter

line through the hook

upward if it is convenient.

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1.5 Network Configuration

The Network Camera parameters are set by the Configuration window. The

main parameters are listed below. When the Network Camera is installed on a

large network, please consult the ISP or the network administrator before

proceeding so that the Network Camera does not conflict with other network

devices.

• Static: IP address/Subnet Mask of the Network Camera

or the Host Name in case of the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol)

• Port no. (In case you can not use port no. 80 depending on the ISP, please

get the available port no. (Default 80) in the global IP address from the ISP

or network administrator.)

• Default Gateway

• DNS Server 1/DNS Server 2 (DNS: Domain Name System)

• DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System): Your e-mail address/Personal

(Camera) URL/Purchase Link

• Max Bandwidth Usage

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