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Network Camera Memo
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Date of purchase
Serial Number
(Found on the rear side of the main unit)
Name and address of dealer
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MAC Address
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Read and understand all instructions.
1.
Keep these instructions.
2.
Heed all warnings.
3.
Follow all instructions.
4.
After taking away th e dust on the Fixed Foc us Lens, wipe the Fixe d Focus Lens
5.
with lens cleaning paper.
Do not install near any he at sources su ch as radiato rs, heat regi sters, st oves,
6.
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
7.
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
Only use attachments/accessories such as stands, tripods, and brackets
8.
specified by the manufacturer.
Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.
9.
Unplug the unit when unused for long periods of time.
10.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
11.
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as AC adaptor cord or plug is
damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Setup CD-ROM simp lifies the i nstall ation. Inser t the Se tup CD-ROM and autorun
program should start the application automatically. This program automatically
finds Network Camera on the network.
High-Speed Motion JPEG
Network Camera has an integrated web server. Motion JPEG displays up to 15
frames per second, if the network provides enough bandwidth. To conserve
bandwidth, JPEG - Regularly Refresh can be selected from Top Page. Image
Resolution, Image Quality, Refresh interval, Limit time of Continuous Motion
JPEG and On the Air time features can control the image field.
Multi-Camera Screen
Using Multi-Camera screen you can simultaneously view up to four Network
Cameras at various locations. Clicking on each Camera Name switches to the
Single Camera screen from the Multi-Camera screen.
Multi-Client Access
Network Camera allows up to 10 users to view Motion JPEG image
simultaneously. Users can access the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/
Multi-Camera screen ) fro m the ir o wn l oc ati ons . N o te that as th e num be r of users
simultaneously connected to Network Camera increases, the overall motion
performance will decrease.
External I/O (Input/Output)
The external sensors/devices such as a door sensor can be connected via the
External Sensor Input. The external sensors/devices are customer provided.
The alarm/timer trigger can activate the Image Transfer feature, which can send
the images via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
External Device Control Output can send a signal to activate the external
devices such as a light around Network Camera.
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Update Firmware
If new firmware is released, you can download the latest program from Network
Camera Technical Suppo rt Site. Inst allation is e asy and fas t. Refer to pag e 82 for
details.
Authentication
Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID
and password. Password sec uri ty c an pre ven t unre gis ter ed us ers /in trude rs fro m
accessing your image from their web browsers. Refer to Section
1.1.3 Authentication—System Security Feature for details.
Multi-Language Display
Top Page, Single Camera screen and Multi-Camera screen can be displayed in
English (US), English (UK), French, German, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. All
Setup windows are also changed when selecting English (US), English (UK) or
Japanese.
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Operating Instructions
1.1.2System Requirements
The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical
specifications for Network Camera to work properly.
ItemDescription
Operating
System
Microsoft
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Netscape Navigator® 4.7x.
(Not included on the Setup CD-ROM).
1
Network Camera image is not displayed correctly in the Netscape® v6.x.
*
Use Netscape Navigator v4.7x.
Refer to Panasonic Network Camera Site
http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for the latest information on web
browsers.
Note
®
Pentium
II 300 MHz or gr eater CPU is recommended to prevent p erformance
degradation.
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1.1.3Authentication—System Security Feature
Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID
and password for security. Password security can prevent unregistered users/
intruders from accessing your image from their web browsers. Authentication
windows are not displayed in the default. Refer to page 56 for setting up
Authentication window, the admi ni stra tor ID and the pass word . Refer to pag e 58
for setting up the general user ID and the password.
Authentication window
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1.2Included Accessories
The following items are p rovide d with Netw ork Came ra. Addit ional p ieces can be
ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor— 1 pc.
Order No. PQLV10Y
Screws
— 3 pcs.
Order No. PQHE5004Z
Notes
•If any items are missing, 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.
Flexible Stand— 1 pc.
Order No. PSKL1020Z
Setup CD-ROM
— 1 pc.
Order No. PSQX2904ZCD
Rear Mounting Adaptor
— 1 pc.
Order No. PSYLHCM8M
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Setup CD-ROM
The setup program simplifies Network Camera installation. Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating Instructions on the Setup
CD-ROM. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on the PC, double-click
"ar405eng.exe". Refer to "ReadmeEng.txt" for the directory and file structure of
the Setup CD-ROM.
Notes
•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 as the Setup CD-ROM may become unreadable.
•Do not use chemicals or clean ser to clean the Setup CD-ROM as the Setu p
CD-ROM may become unreadable.
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Operating Instructions
1.3Camera Feature Locations
1.3.1Front View
Power Indicator
(Refer to page 79 for the setup.)
Fixed Focus Lens
1 m (40 inches) – Infinit y
Attachment Lens (30.5 mm)
(customer provided)
Turn the attachment lens till it stops.
Power Indicator
Power Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on page 79.
Power Indicator blinks in the following situations.
•During the Update Firmware.
•During initializing after pushing CLEAR SETTING button.
•During getting the IP address from the DHCP server.
•Because of the internal failure of Network Camera. Refer to page 107.
Fixed Focus Lens
Network Camera uses Fixed Focus Lens. Minimum distance between Network
Camera and object is 1 meter (40 inches).
Note
Do not touch the Fixed Focus Lens. Touching it may leave a fingerprint and can
cause the image to be out of focus. This can al so remove the protective coating
from the Fixed Focus Lens.
Corresponding to the attachment lens (customer provided)
The Network Camera’s lens is threaded to accept optional diopter le ns (cust omer
provided), similar to those us ed with camc orders. Panaso nic does n ot offer any a t
this time. If the lens you choose is sl ightly larg er than 30.5 mm, adapto r rings can
be purchased from most photographic supply dealers. The adaptor should be
selected to convert 30.5 mm to the diameter of the lens you choose.
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1.3.2Rear View
Operating Instructions
I/O Connector
(Refer to page 91.)
Ethernet port
(RJ-45)
(Refer to page 20.)
DC IN jack
(Refer to page 20.)
Ethernet Indicator
(Refer to page 20.)
Hook for AC
adaptor cable
(Refer to page 20.)
Ethernet Indicator
Ethernet Indicator turns on when the network is active. It flickers when Network
Camera is sending and receiving the data.
CLEAR SETTING button
(Refer to page 97.)
MAC Address and Serial
Number are indicated on
the label. Record both of
them on Network Camera
Memo on page 3. They are
indispensable for setting
network parameters after
mounting Network Camera
and for future customer
servicing.
(Refer to page 29.)
Used for mounting the
unit with Rear Mounting
Adaptor.
(Refer to page 89.)
1.3.3Bottom View
Tripod Mounting
Hole
(Refer to page 87.)
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Section2
Network Camera Setup
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Operating Instructions
2.1Installation Procedure
Select the Network Camera configuration type. (Page 18—Page 19)
Connect Network Camera for installation. (Page 20)
Prepare the network parameters for Network Camera. (Page 21—Page 22)
Check the proxy server setting. (Page 26—Page 27)
Set up Network Camera with Setup CD-ROM. (Page 28—Page 31)
Confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet. (Page 32—Page 33)
Mount Network Camera. (Page 87—Page 90)
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2.2Network Camera Configuration Type
Network Camera can be connec ted over the LAN/Intrane t and the Internet. Select
from the four Network Camera configuration types. Network parameters differ
depending on the Network Camera configuration type.
[Type 1]—LAN/Intranet Connection with an Ethernet
Switching Hub
Network Camera can be installed on the LAN/Intranet.
Ethernet switching hub*
LAN/Intranet
1
Network traffic can be improved by using the Ethernet switching hub.
*
[Type 2]—Internet Connection with a Broadband Router
Network Camera can be acces sed from the Internet. Th e broadband router n eeds
Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature on page 32.
1
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Internet
Modem
CATV
xDSL
Optical cable
Broadband
WANLAN
Router
Operating Instructions
[Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection with a Modem
Network Camera can b e installed a lone without PC on the network. When you set
up Network Camera in [Type 3], connect Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
Modem
Internet
Note
Some xDSL services use PPPoE. Network Camera d oes not supp ort PPPoE.
If the Internet conne ction requir es PPPoE, c onnec t with the b roadba nd rou ter
supporting PPPoE like [Type 2].
[Type 4]—Direct Connection with a PC
Network Camera can be connected to a PC directly.
Category 5 cross cable
Note
Use a category 5 cross cable when connecting directly with the cable to the
PC.
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Operating Instructions
2.3How to turn on Network Camera for
Installation
Connect the DC plug of the AC adapt or to the DC IN ja ck and a categ ory 5 straight/
cross cable to the Ethernet port. Connect the AC plug of the AC adaptor to the
power outlet to turn on Network Camera. Ethernet Indicator turns on when the
network is active.
Thread the AC adaptor
line through the hook
downward.
Power
Outlet
AC adaptor
DC plug
Connect a category 5
cable to the Ethernet port.
Notes
•AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, so ensure that the
power outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily
accessible.
•Use only the specified Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV10 (Order No.
PQLV10Y).
•When you set up Network Camera in [Type 3], connect it temporarily in
[Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
•When the Ethernet Indicator is off, confirm that the Ethernet cable is
properly connected, or PC, Ethernet hub or broadband router is properly
working.
•Thread the AC adaptor line through the hook upward if it is convenient.
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2.4Network Parameters
2.4.1Preparing the Network Parameters for Network
Camera
Before starting to set up the network parameters of Network Camera, make note
of corresponding network parameters.
[Type 1] Ask your network administrato r for the network parameters.
[Type 2] Refer to the broadband router’s manual for the network parameters.
[Type 3] Ask your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for the ne twork paramete rs.
[Type 4] Install Network Camera in the default condition. Set the PC
"192.168.0.250" (IP address) and "255.255.255.0" (Subnet Mask).
Refer to page 24.
Refer to page 22 and page 23 for network parameters.
Network parameters memo for Network Camera
The devices on the network may not be assigned the same IP address. Each
device must have i ts own IP address. Overlap ped IP addr ess es can cause other
network devices to stop work ing and may re sult in wide spread netw ork prob lems.
IP Address . . .
Subnet Mask . . .
Default Gateway
DNS Server 2 . . .
. . .
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DNS Server 1 . . .
Operating Instructions
Network Parameters Table
Parameters
Port No.
IP address
Subnet
Mask
Default
Gateway
[Type 1][Type 2][Type 3][Type 4]
80 (default)80 (default)
Check [Static],
and set the
static private
IP address.
Set the Subnet Mask fitted to your network.
Set Default
Gateway
address.
Network Camera Configuration Type
1
80 (default)
*
2
*
Check [Static],
and set the
static private
IP address.*
3
Set the private
IP address of the
broadband router
80 (default)*
Check [Static],
and set the
static global
IP address.*
Set Default
Gateway
address.*
1
4
4
192.168.0.253
(default)
255.255.255.0
(default)
You do not
need to
set up.
(on your network),
not of the gateway
of your ISP. *
DNS
Set DNS server address.
Server 1, 2
DDNS
You do not
need to set up.
Max.
Bandwidth
Usage
1
Many ISP's intention ally block po rt number 80 to gua rd against netw ork viruses.
*
It can restrict the transmit bandwidth.
Select from 0.1 to Unlimited Mbit/s.
3
Set DNS server
address.*
5
*
4
5
*
You do not
need to set up.
If your ISP blocks port number 80, subs tit ute it to an othe r unus ed port numbe r .
2
When you use more than one Network Camera with a broadband router, each
*
Network Camera needs its own port number. The broadband router needs the
Port Forwarding feature. Refer to page 32.
3
Refer to the broadband router's manual for the Port Forwarding feature.
*
4
When you use Network Camera in DHCP feature, check [DHCP] and enter the
*
Host Name if your ISP requires. If you automatically get the address of Defa ult
Gateway and DNS server from DHCP server, you do not need to set up.
5
Verify that your ISP supports DHCP. If your ISP supports DHCP, or if you assign
*
a domain name to Network Camera, you need to contract and register for DDNS
service. Refer to the included leaflet for DDNS service. If you set static global IP
address to Network Camera and the broadband router, you do not need to
register DDNS service.
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Operating Instructions
How to refer the network parameters from the PC
If you cannot get the ne twork parameters, you can refer to the netwo rk parameters
except for IP addres s from the PC on the same network in the following proc edure.
•When using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me
Click [Start] –> [Run...]. Run window appears.
1.
These steps are slightly different depending on the operating system.
Enter "winipcfg" and click [OK]. IP configuration window appears.
2.
Select the proper Ethernet adaptor and click [More Info].
3.
Click [OK] to close IP Configuration window.
4.
•When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Click [Start] –> [Program] (–> [Accessories]) –> [MS-DOS
1.
Prompt]. MS-DOS Prom pt window ope ns. These steps are sl ightly differe nt
depending on the operating system.
Enter "ipconfig /all" and press [Enter].
2.
®
(Command)
Enter "exit" and press [Enter] to close the window.
3.
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2.4.2Setting IP Addres s of the PC in [Type 4]
Configuration Type
Your PC needs to have a static private IP address to access Network Came ra in
[Type 4] configuration.
Follow the steps be low, appropr iate for your op erating syste m to open TCP/IP
1.
Properties window on the PC.
TCP/IP Properties Table
Operating
System
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows NT [Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –>
Windows
2000
Windows XP [Start] (–> [Settings]) –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and
Note
When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log on as an
administrator ID to access TCP/IP Properties window.
[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –>
Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use –> [Properties] –>
[Specify an IP address]
[Protocols] tab –> [TCP/IP Protocol] –> [Properties] –>
Select [Adaptor] in use –> [Specify an IP address]
[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and
Dial-up Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in
use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]
–> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
Internet Connections] –> [Network Connections] –>
[Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –>
Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use
the following IP address]
Steps
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Operating Instructions
2. TCP IP Properties window appears. Set "192.168.0.250" in the IP address
data field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask data field.
Click [OK].
3.
Private IP address
Private IP address is the network ID that is not used on the Internet. They are
classified into Class A, Class B and Class C, as shown in the next table. Set the
IP address in the ra nge of the nu mber specifi ed in the clas s meet ing to your l ocal
network scale.
ClassSubnet Mask
Class A255.0.0.010.0.0.1 — 10. 255. 255. 254
Class B255. 255.0.0 172.16. 0.1 — 172.31. 255. 254
Class C255. 255. 255.0 192. 168.0.1 — 192. 168. 255. 254
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Private IP address (I t can be set free ly within
the range in your group.)
Operating Instructions
2.5Proxy Server Setting
A proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network Camera in
some corporate environments. The web browser can set up the IP address
communication without using a proxy server. Consult your ISP or network
administrator.
Note
A proxy server is generally used to main tai n securi ty on a netw ork t hat off ers
an Internet connection. Th e network of Network Camera with the pro xy server
may cause some problems to the image quality such as taking much time in
refresh interval. Consult your ISP or network administrator for details.
Start up the Internet Explorer. (The window is Internet Explorer 5.50.)
Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not in the
next window. When checked, click [Advanced...].
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See if the check
box is checked or not.
When checked, click
[Advanced...].
When not checked, click [Cancel]. Your proxy settings are causin g no
problems.
Operating Instructions
Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigned from your ISP or network
3.
administrator into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning
with data field.
Click [OK] on all of the opening windows.
4.
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2.6Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM
After finishing cabling, turn on Network Cam era and ins ert the Setu p CD-ROM in
the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Setup CD-ROM should start the application
automatically. Th is program automatic ally finds Network Cameras on the network.
Turn on Network Camera.
1.
Insert the Setup CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
2.
(If Network Camera Setup window does not app ear, click "setup.exe" on the
Setup CD-ROM.)
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Click [Network Configuration].Network Camera List window appears.
3.
Setup program finds a ll Network Came ras connect ed on your loc al network. It
lists all of MAC addresses and IP addresses of Network Cameras. Network
Cameras that are is olated by t he use of a home gat eway or broadb and rou ter
will not be detected . Rec ord MAC address on the Ne tw ork Cam era Me mo on
page 3. It is useful for customer servicing.
(A)
Notes
•The setup program finds and identifies Network Camera by listening for
data, which Network Camera sends out for the first 20 minutes after
powering up. If the installation is not completed within 20 minutes,
disconnect temporarily the AC adaptor to restart this operation.
•Each Network Camera has a unique MAC address labeled on the back.
Refer to page 15.
•Network Cameras that are isolated by the use of a home gateway or
broadband router will not be detected.
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Select your target Network Camera from the list as shown in example (A) on
4.
Network Camera List window on pa ge 29 and clic k [Select]. Configuration
window appears. Refer to pag e 21 and page 22 an d enter the correct n etwork
parameters. Refer to page 51 for details of each parameter.
Click [Save] when finished. The "Successful!" message box appears.
5.
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Notes
•Network Camera automatically restarts after saving the network
configuration.
•Overlapped IP address displays the next box. If yo u cannot set up, ask your
ISP or the administrator.
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