Panasonic BB-HCE481A, BB-HCM381A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Network Camera

Model No. BB-HCM381A

BB-HCE481A

Indoor Use Only

(AC Adaptor Type)

(PoE Type)

Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Operating Instructions

Main Features

This manual is for both BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type) and BB-HCE481A (PoE Type). Available features and operations are different in part depending on the model. Read this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly.

IPv6*1 Network Camera

Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6). IPv6 was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also supports the currently used IPv4, its "dual stack" design will seamlessly operate while IPv6 is phased in. For more information regarding IPv6, see page 15, or visit http://www.ipv6.org/.

PoE (Power over Ethernet) Supported*2 (For Only BB-HCE481A [PoE Type])

The camera supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), and be powered up by using an Ethernet cable without the AC adaptor.

Audio 2-way Communication*3 (Walkie-talkie Type)

2-way audio communication is now possible between your Network Camera and PC. By connecting a user-supplied microphone and speaker*4 to both the camera

and to the PC, you will be able to speak to and hear anyone within range of the camera.

For example, the camera can be used in the following various locations:

• In the baby's room, to hear if the baby is crying.

• At the front door, to see and hear who is at the door.

• In the children's play room, to see and hear if they are safe.

Note

• PLEASE NOTE that under certain circumstances, audio/video recording may be PROHIBITED by law. This device should be used only in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes.

To connect using IPv6, subscribe to your ISP's "IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack" or "IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling" service. The camera does not function on IPv6-only networks.

BB-HCE481A works with a PoE hub only. No port for AC adaptor.

The audio feature does not work well on cell phones. The Talk button and Listen button cannot be used simultaneously. Depending on the network environment and traffic conditions, the audio may be delayed or may break up.

The speaker connected to the camera requires a built-in amplifier.

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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 Emails 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 video (Motion JPEG) that refreshes its image 30 frames per second.

• Color night view mode allows you to monitor the camera in low illuminance.

Remote Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus

The following features allow you to operate Network Camera from web browser on your PC. High speed Pan/Tilt operation can move the lens horizontally from -175° to +175° and vertically from -120° to 0° in mounting on the table and from 0° to +90° in mounting on the ceiling. This movable lens allows you to view a wide range of perspective from a distant place. Network Camera has a 42x magnifying capacity: a 21x optical zoom and a 2x digital zoom. Automatic and Manual Focusing features provide you with detailed and distinct images. Additionally, the following control features are available to easily and quickly monitor the camera.

Click to Center ........ When you click a certain point on the camera image, the

camera moves to display that point in the center of the image.

Preset Position ........ You can register 20 preset positions. When you select a

preset position, the camera moves to that position.

Output Control ........ You can control external devices (Open or Short to

GND) (E.g., turning a light on or ringing a buzzer).

Video Output

Network Camera has an analog composite output terminal. You can view images from Network Camera on TV and record them on videotapes.

SD Memory Card*1 Recording

The camera has an SD memory card slot. You can record camera images to the SD memory card. If you enable alarm buffer/transfer, you can record the image at the timing of signal detection of door sensor or light. If you enable 1-minute interval timer buffer/transfer to 1 GB SD memory card, you can record about 58,000 images (320 x 240 resolution and standard quality) for about 41 days.

The camera supports 2 GB, 1 GB, 512 MB, 256 MB, 128 MB or 64 MB Panasonic SD memory card (customer-provided).

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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 global IP address.

Multi-Language Display

The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or Japanese. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in Simplified Chinese, English or Japanese.

Abbreviations

• UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play.

• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual.

• "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual.

Trademarks

• Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• SD mark is a trademark of the SD Card Association.

• This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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

Operating Instructions

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...............................................................................................9

1.2 BB-HCE481A Feature Locations..................................................10

1.2.1 Front View.................................................................................................10

1.2.2 Rear View.................................................................................................11

1.2.3 Bottom View.............................................................................................11

1.3 How to Turn on the Camera..........................................................12

1.4 Accessing the Camera .................................................................13

1.4.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6.................................................................15

1.5 Viewing the Single Camera page .................................................17

1.5.1 Displaying the Banner ..............................................................................20

1.5.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)..............................................21

1.5.3 Capturing a Still Image.............................................................................22

1.5.4 Using the Operation Bar...........................................................................23

1.5.5 Zooming In and Out..................................................................................26

1.5.6 Automatic and Manual Focusing ..............................................................28

1.5.7 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Position.............................30

1.6 Listening to Camera Audio and Talking through the Camera .......34

1.7 Viewing the Multi-Camera page....................................................36

1.8 Viewing the Buffered Image page.................................................38

1.8.1 Deleting Buffered Images.........................................................................40

1.9 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone......................................41

1.9.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on your Cell Phone..................44

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features.......................... 45

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera...........................................................45

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network .............................48

2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network .............................53

2.4 What is IPsec?..............................................................................57

2.5 Encrypting the Camera Image in Transport Mode........................60

2.6 Encrypting the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode ............................63

™

2.7 Using UPnP

(Universal Plug and Play)......................................67

Operating Instructions

2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP

2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Does Not Support UPnP

™

(IPv4 Only)..................................................................68

™

(IPv4 Only)....................................................68

2.8 Registering with the DynamicDNS Service ................................. 70

2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6)............................................................75

2.9 Setting the Date and Time........................................................... 77

2.10 Changing Camera Settings.......................................................... 80

2.11 Adjusting Audio............................................................................ 86

3 Registering Users .......................................................88

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User

Name and Password.................................................................... 88

3.2 Logging in to the Camera ............................................................ 92

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users........................... 93

4 Buffering or Transferring Images ..............................96

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images.......................... 96

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer................................... 97

4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal ..................... 107

4.4 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal.... 119

4.5 Transferring Camera Images in Transport Mode ....................... 131

4.6 Transferring Camera Images in Tunnel Mode............................ 132

4.7 Setting the Motion Detection ..................................................... 133

4.8 Setting Alarm Log Notification ................................................... 137

4.9 Using the SD Memory Card....................................................... 140

4.9.1 Format the SD Memory Card.................................................................142

4.9.2 Start the SD Memory Recording............................................................143

4.9.3 Stop the SD Memory Recording............................................................144

5 Using Other Features................................................145

5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or

the Multi-Camera page .............................................................. 145

5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras................................................... 148

5.3 Specifying Operation Time ........................................................ 150

5.4 Controlling External Output ....................................................... 152

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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 Confirming Alarm Logs...........................................................................156

6.1.4 Restarting the Camera...........................................................................157

6.1.5 Updating the Camera Firmware.............................................................158

6.1.6 Creating the Configuration File...............................................................160

6.1.7 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ............................................161

6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default...............................................162

6.2 Support page..............................................................................163

6.2.1 The Help page........................................................................................163

6.2.2 Product Information................................................................................163

6.2.3 Support Information................................................................................163

6.3 External I/O.................................................................................164

7 Other Information ..................................................... 166

7.1 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button ..........................................166

7.2 Default Setting List......................................................................167

7.3 Cleaning .....................................................................................178

7.4 Setting an IP Address on Your PC..............................................179

7.5 Using Setup Program .................................................................180

7.6 Setting Your PC..........................................................................186

7.6.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser..................................186

7.6.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places......189

7.6.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on the Web Browser...........189

7.7 ASCII Character Table................................................................190

7.8 File Size and Number of Buffered Images..................................191

7.9 Number of Images on the SD Memory Card..............................192

7.10 Specifications .............................................................................193

8 Index .......................................................................... 196

Operating Instructions

1Table of Contents

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations

1.1.1 Front View

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 when removing the SD Memory Card (see page 140).

Indicator Display

Power on

Normal Operation*

Automatic Setup

Using DHCP

Updating Firmware

FACTORY DEFAULT RESET

*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.

Not on LAN

On LAN

Setting

Finished setting

Getting IP address*

Got IP address

button pressed

Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval)

UPnP

Internal Failure Red blinking*

Orange blinking Green

Orange blinking

Green blinking

Green

Green blinking

Green

Orange blinking

Orange blinking Turning off

(The camera restarts after that.)

Green

1.1.2 Rear View

Operating Instructions

External I/O

(See page 164)

Ethernet (LAN) port

Connects the camera to

your LAN.

Audio/Video terminal

(See Getting Started)

1.1.3 Bottom View

FACTORY DEFAULT

RESET button

Resets settings to default

(see page 166).

Hole for Ceiling Plate A

Used for ceiling

mounting

(See Installation Guide).

DC IN jack

Connects the camera to the AC adaptor.

Hook for AC Adaptor Cord

Used to secure the AC adaptor cord.

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

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 when removing the SD Memory Card (see page 140).

Indicator Display

Power on

Normal Operation

Automatic Setup

Using DHCP

Updating Firmware FACTORY DEFAULT

RESET button pressed

UPnP

Internal Failure

*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.

On LAN

Setting

Finished setting

Getting IP address*

Got IP address

Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval)

Orange blinking Green

Green blinking

Orange blinking Turning off

(The camera restarts after that.)

Green blinking

Green

Green blinking

Green

Orange blinking

Orange* Red blinking*

Green

1.2.2 Rear View

Audio/Video terminal

(See Getting Started)

1.2.3 Bottom View

FACTORY DEFAULT

RESET button

Resets settings to default

(see page 166).

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External I/O

(See page 164)

PoE IN port

Connects the camera to your PoE hub.

MAC Address and

Serial Number are

indicated on the label.

Hole for Ceiling Plate A

Used for ceiling

mounting.

(See Installation Guide)

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1.3 How to Turn on the Camera

Connecting the AC cord (for BB-HCM381A) or the Ethernet cable (for BBHCE481A) turns the camera on, and disconnecting the AC cord (for BBHCM381A) 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

• Connecting the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the PoE hub turns the camera on.

• Disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PoE hub turns the camera off.

BB-HCE481A does not support the AC adaptor and needs the PoE hub.

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1.4 Accessing the Camera

1. Start up the web browser on your PC.

2. Enter "http://IPv4 Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and

press [Enter] on the keyboard.

• When the port number is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address. See page 50 for details about the port number.

• For IPv6 connection, see page 15 and page 16, and confirm that your equipment meets the requirements. Enter "http://(IPv6-registered URL):Port Number

• If the camera image is not displayed, see "Camera Image/Page Display Troubleshooting" on page 9 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000 (in IPv4)

http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000 (in IPv6)

3. The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and

password that you set previously, and click [OK].

Note

• When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, the authentication window will not be displayed.

" on the address bar.

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4. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A B C D E F G

Select a language

Version Number

Displays IPv4, IPv6 or IPsec connection.

A To Single Camera page (page 17) B To Multi-Camera page (page 36) C To Buffered Image page (page 38) D To Setup page (page 45) E To Maintenance page (page 154) F To Support page (page 163) G To log in to the camera (page 92)

Note

• When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is set on the Security: Administrator page, the [Login] tab will not be displayed.

• If [View Multi-Camera page] or [View Buffered Image page] is not permitted on the General User page, the [Multi-Camera] and [Buffered Image] tabs will not be displayed.

5. Close the web browser.

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1.4.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6

You need to prepare the following to access the camera in IPv6.

• PC Requirements

Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

• An IPv6 Router

• An IPv6 Connection Service

To connect in IPv6, subscribe to the ISP's "IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack" or "IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling" service. The camera does not function on IPv6-only networks.

IPv6 Domain Name Service

In Windows XP, you cannot access the camera by entering its IP address in the web browser. Enter the IPv6 URL that was registered using the domain name service. We recommend the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 70) as a domain name service. Ask your ISP about other IPv6 domain name services.

What is IPv6?

• IPv6 is short for "Internet Protocol Version 6".

• IPv6 was created to provide the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the Internet continues to expand.

• IPv6 is expected to gradually replace IPv4, with the 2 coexisting for a number of years during a transition period.

• Though most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) do not yet support IPv6, many local networks already use it. When your ISP supports IPv6, your Panasonic Network Camera will be ready!

• For more information, visit http://www.ipv6.org/.

Setting up the IPv6 Router, your PC, and the Camera

Setting up the IPv6 Router

Set up the router as you subscribe to the IPv6 service. If access from the WAN side is disabled on the router, enable the TCP packets from the WAN side using packet filtering. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for information about the recommended routers.

Operating Instructions

Setting up your PC

1. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Accessories] [Command Prompt].

• The Command Prompt window is displayed.

2. Enter "ipv6 install".

• "Succeeded" is displayed.

Note

• If Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later is not installed, "Succeeded" will not be displayed. Install it on your PC.

• When you use Windows XP Service Pack 2, click [Start] [Control Panel] [Security Center] [Windows Firewall] [Advanced] tab [Settings] button of ICMP in the Windows Firewall window, then check [Allow incoming router request] check box in the ICMP Settings window.

3. Enter "ipconfig".

• If the IPv6 address is properly assigned to your PC, IPv6 address will be displayed in the window.

Setting up the Camera

Usually, an IPv6 address is automatically assigned. To assign a static IPv6 address, see page 53. To access the camera in IPv6, you need to subscribe to a domain name service such as Viewnetcam.com, and register the URL.

Confirming that You Can Access the Camera

Confirm that the image is properly displayed (see page 13).

1.5 Viewing the Single Camera page

1. Access the camera (see page 13).

• The Top page is displayed.

2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page.

• When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 19).

• See page 20 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows® XP Service Pack 2.

Capture Image

Button

(See page 22)

Operation Bar

(See page 23)

Operating Instructions

Audio Control Bar (Talk Button, Listen Button and Adjustment Bar)

(See page 34)

Click to Center

(See page 21)

Click the URL in case of no audio.

Displaying to operate with IPv4, IPv6, or IPsec.

Banner (optional)

(See page 20)

3. Close the web browser.

Note

• When the camera image is not displayed immediately or correctly, click [Refresh] on the web browser's tool bar. The image will be refreshed.

• The refresh interval is set to [Motion] by default. The setting can be changed on the operation bar (see page 23).

• The refresh interval may change depending on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. SD memory recording, using IPsec or enabling Motion Detection will also increase the refresh interval.

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• When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 30 simultaneous accesses. The 31st user trying to access will see a gray screen. The Buffered Image page is also limited to a maximum of 30 simultaneous accesses.

• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images on the General User page (see page 93).

• To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser.

• To view dark images, enable color night view mode on the Camera Setup page (see page 80). The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page 80).

• The following error messages can be displayed.

Error Message Cause and Remedy

The operation time has ended.

The maximum number of accesses has been exceeded.

Images cannot be displayed outside the Operation Time (see page 150).

The camera allows a maximum of 30 simultaneous accesses when the Refresh Interval is set to [Motion] and when accessing the Buffered Image page. Users who try to access the camera when the maximum number of access has already be reached will see a gray screen. To view camera images, wait, then click the Refresh button on your browser. If viewing the Single Camera page, you can also switch to still images.

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Security Warning window

When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for ActiveX

If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video using the Internet Explorer

• In Internet Explorer, click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click

• ActiveX Controls can be installed from the CD-ROM.

• ActiveX Controls can be downloaded from the Panasonic Network Camera

Note

• When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar.

• Video may not be displayed or audio may not be heard immediately. Wait for a

• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server

• In some corporate network environments, a firewall may be used for security

Controls will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP,

[Custom level]. (1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls". (2) Check "Enable" in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins".

(1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed. (3) Double-click"ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" on the CD-ROM.

support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/.

moment.

(see page 186).

purposes. This may prevent motion video from being displayed. In this situation we recommend:

– Contacting your network administrator. – Using regularly refreshed images rather than video.

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Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

To view a video (Motion JPEG) or to use audio feature, ActiveX Controls must be installed.

Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls.

1. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX

Control...].

2. Click [Install].

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1.5.1 Displaying the Banner

An image and its linked website can be specified for a banner. To display the banner, the Banner Display settings need to be set on the Image Display page (see page 145). Clicking the banner displays the website of the set URL Link. The Banner Display is not enabled as the default.

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1.5.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)

Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image. As long as it is within the pan/tilt range of the camera, the image will automatically move to place the selected point in the center of the screen.

1. Move the cursor to the desired point.

Cursor

2. Click it.

• The clicked point is centered.

• See page 25 for the pan/tilt operation.

Note

• When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 23).

• The camera may not center exactly on the clicked point depending on the lens direction.

• If Click to Center is not permitted on the General User page (see page 93), the function will not operate.

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1.5.3 Capturing a Still Image

Still images can be saved on your PC.

1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image.

2. Click the capture image button.

Capture Image Button

• The camera image opens in another window.

3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...].

• The Save as dialog box is displayed.

4. Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save].

• The camera image is saved at that location.

5. Click [Close].

1.5.4 Using the Operation Bar

Operating Instructions

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) End Display and Preset Display: When the pan/tilt

has reached the end of its range, the End Display (Left End, Right End, Up End or Down End) appears. When the zoom or focus operation has reached the end, Wide End, Tele End, Near End, or Far End appears. When you select a preset, the preset name appears.

(2) Pan Scan/Tilt Scan: Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( ) or vertical ( ) range, and returns to the

original position. (3) Pan/Tilt/Home Position: Controls lens direction.

Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up, : Down) and Home Position ( : Center [Default])

(4) Zoom Buttons: Zooms in or out on the camera image.

(5) Focus Buttons: Used to adjust the focus. (6) Home Position, Alarm Position, Preset Position:

Applies the camera direction to a preset position. You can preset 20 positions (see page 30—page 33).

When the External I/O detects a signal, the camera can be set up to turn to the position of Alarm 1 or Alarm 2. Only an administrator can operate it (see page 30).

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(7)

(8)

(9)

(7) Brightness: Adjusts image brightness in 9 steps

including [STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] changes the image brightness.

(8) Output Control: Controls the output signals of the External I/O.

(9) Refresh Interval: Sets a refresh interval. (Motion— 60-second interval)

(10) Resolution: Selects [640 x 480] or [320 x 240] (default) pixels.

(11) Image Quality: Selects the image quality.

• [Favor Clarity] optimizes the image for good clarity.

• [Standard] keeps the standard quality. (default)

• [Favor Motion] optimizes the image for motion display.

(10)

(11)

Pan/Tilt Operation

The pan scan and tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from

-175° to +175° and vertically from -120° to 0° in mounting on the table and from 0° to +90° in mounting on the ceiling, and the lens returns to the current position. Use Click to Center feature to stop scanning. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right, Left, and the home position button moves it to Home Position.

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Pan Scan/ Tilt Scan

Pan/Tilt

Note

• When the power is on, do not manually pan or tilt the camera. Doing so may damage the Pan/Tilt operation, or cause the Preset buttons to pan or tilt the camera to the wrong position. If you accidentally pan or tilt the camera manually, restart the camera.

Operating Instructions

1.5.5 Zooming In and Out

Network Camera has a 42x magnifying capacity: the 21x magnifying capacity of the optical zoom and 2x magnifying capacity of the digital zoom. You can use the zoom buttons in the Operation Bar or your mouse to zoom in or out on increase or decrease the size of the object on the Single Camera screen. The zooming feature has 12 steps (10 steps of Optical Zoom and 2 steps of Digital Zoom).

Using the zoom buttons

Tele button zooms in, and Wide button zooms out.

Wide button

Tele button

Clicking the right mouse button (For Only Video)

Clicking the right mouse button on the upper third of the Single Camera screen zooms in, and clicking on the lower third zooms out. Zooming in and out is also available by moving the mouse up or down while pressing the right mouse button.

Zoom in

Zoom out

Rotating the mouse wheel (For Only Video)

On a screen, rotating the mouse wheel away from you zooms in, and rotating it towards you zooms out.

Operating Instructions

Note

• Zoom control can be enabled or disabled for General Users and Guest Users (see page 93). If disabled, a 10x digital zoom is available.

• The performance of the mouse varies according to your OS.

• The optical zoom automatically switches to the digital zoom.

• The definition in the image may decrease when using the digital zoom.

• The position you click may considerably deviate from the center of the image when using the Click to Center feature on a large zoom scale.

Operating Instructions

1.5.6 Automatic and Manual Focusing

Focus button adjusts the focus. Network Camera has Automatic and Manual Focusing features. AF (Automatic Focus) button automatically allows the lens to focus on objects. Manual focusing starts by pressing Near or Far button. Near button enables the lens to shorten the focal distance, and Far button lengthens it, manually. Manual focusing feature has 40 steps.

Near button Far button

AF (Automatic Focus) button

Note

• Some objects are difficult to focus on by auto focusing. In the objects shown below, it may take a while to focus on, or may not focus on them. Press the AF button and put it into operation again. When the objects are still out of focus, adjust the focus using manual focusing, or change the objects using Pan/Tilt operation or Zooming features. Manual focusing starts by pressing Near or Far button. Press AF button for turning it into Automatic Focusing.

The objects that are difficult to focus on by AF button

Objects without contrast

(e.g., White wall)

Light-dotted object in

the dark (e.g., night view)

Horizontally striped

objects

Objects viewed

through glass

High-luminance objects (e.g., fluorescent lights)

Objects moving fast

• When positioning the camera in front of a window to view images on the other side of the glass, set the Automatic Focus Range setting to "Normal" (page 80).

• When positioning the camera within 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) of the object you wish to view, set the Automatic Focus Range setting to "Macro" (page 80).

Operating Instructions

• Fingerprints, dust, stains, etc. on the lens can degrade the performance of the Automatic Focusing feature. Wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper.

• The image may be out of focus, if it is too near, or depending on the zoom position. Move the object, or adjust the zoom position.

• The access level for the zoom feature can be set (see page 93). If the zoom feature is not permitted, the x10 digital zoom feature is available.

Minimum object distance

During maximum zoom in (Tele) During maximum zoom out (Wide)

5 mm (3/16 inches)1 m (3 feet 3 inches)

Operating Instructions

1.5.7 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Position

Registering Home Position/Alarm Position

A home position or 2 alarm positions can be registered. When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set for buffering images by alarm (see page 107) or by motion detection (see page

119), the camera moves to the alarm position when triggered.

1. Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Zoom to the desired position.

4. Adjust the focusing if necessary.

5. Select the home position or the

alarm position from the drop-down list.

6. Click [Save] to register, or click

[Back] and [Cancel] to cancel.

• If "Success!" is displayed, the position has been registered successfully. Click [Back].

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Zoom

Focus

Program

Home Position, Alarm Position

Drop-down List

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