Panasonic KX-HCM230 User manual

Operating Instructions
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted.
Network Camera
Model No. KX-HCM230

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Network Camera.
Please check the following items when unpacking.
Setup CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Flexible Stand
AC adaptor
AC cord
Sunshade
Connector Cover
Putties
Self Bonding tape
Rubber Cap
Screws
Screws for Flexible Stand
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 1 set (4 pcs.)
— 1 pc.
— 1 pc.
— 5 pcs.
— 3 pcs.

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All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
Network Camera Memo
Serial No.
(found on the rear side of the unit) MAC address
Name and address of dealer
Date of purchase
For your future reference
Attach your purchase receipt here.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. After taking away the sand or the dust on the Lens Cover, please wipe the
Lens Cover with a dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories such as stand, tripod, and bracket
specified by the manufacturer.
10.Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.
11.Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damagedinany way, such asACadaptorcord orplug
is damaged, the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13.TheattachedACadaptorisintendedforindooruseonly.BothACadaptorand
cord must be waterproofed for outside use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents
1 Product Introduction..................................................... 7
1.1 Getting to know the Network Camera............................................... 8
1.1.1 Main features...............................................................................................8
1.1.2 System Requirements...............................................................................10
1.1.3 Authentication—System Security feature..................................................11
1.2 Included Accessories......................................................................12
1.3 Camera Feature Locations.............................................................14
1.3.1 Front View.................................................................................................14
1.3.2 Rear View..................................................................................................15
1.3.3 Bottom View..............................................................................................15
2 Network Camera Setup ............................................... 16
2.1 Installation Procedure.....................................................................17
2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type............................................. 18
2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation.............................20
2.4 Network Parameters....................................................................... 21
2.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for the Network Camera....................21
2.4.2 Setting IP address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type....................24
2.5 Proxy Server Setting.......................................................................26
2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM.................................28
2.7 Network Camera Access from the Internet.....................................32
3 Network Camera Screen and Setup window............. 34
3.1 Network Camera flow chart............................................................ 35
3.2 Single Camera/Multi-Camera selection..........................................36
3.2.1 Viewing the Top View Image screen.........................................................39
3.3 Setup window—General Overview.................................................47
3.3.1 Setting up the Network Camera................................................................51
4 Technical Guides......................................................... 88
4.1 Network Camera Installation ..........................................................89
4.1.1 Network Camera Cabling..........................................................................90
4.1.2 Network Camera Mounting........................................................................93
4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O.........................................................98
4.3 Maintenance.................................................................................100

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4.4 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table.......................................101
5 Specification and Troubleshooting.......................... 103
5.1 Network Camera reset procedure—default settings.....................104
5.2 Default settings list .......................................................................105
5.3 Specification.................................................................................110
5.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................112
5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation ................................118
Index................................................................................. 121

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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
Splash Resistant body
Network Camera has a splash resistant body. The splash resistant body allows
the Network Camera to be used indoors and outdoors. Note that the attached AC
adaptor is intended for indoor use only. Please refer to Section 4.1 Network
Camera Installation for Outdoor Cabling and Mounting.
Easy installation
Setup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setup CD-ROM and autorun
should start the application automatically. This programme automaticallyfinds the
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 canbeselectedfromtheTopPage.Image
Resolution,ImageQuality,Refreshinginterval,Limit timeof ContinuousMotion
JPEG and On the Air time can be controlled on the Top View Image Setting
window.
Remote Pan/Tilt Operation
Pan/Tilt operation can move the lens horizontally 120°and downward 45°. This
movable lens allows you to see the situation widely where the object is. Operation
Bar has Preset Positioning feature to register the eight fixed positions. Clicking
thepresetbuttonmovesthelenstothepresetposition.SingleCamerascreenhas
Click to Centre feature too. Clicking directly on the screen can put the object in
the centre of the Single Camera screen.
Multi-Camera Screen
Using Multi-Camera screen you can simultaneously view up to four Network
Cameras at various location. Clicking on each Camera Name switches to the
Single Camera screen from the Multi-Camera screen.

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Multi Client Access
The Network Camera allows up to 30 users to view Motion JPEG image
simultaneously. The users can access the Top View Image screen (Single
Camera/Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations. Please note that as the
number of users simultaneously connected to the Network Camera increases, the
overall motion performance will decrease.
External I/O (Input/Output)
The external sensors/devices such as a door sensor can connect to External
Sensor Input.Theexternalsensors/devicesarecustomerprovided.Anyrequired
custom interface is the customer's responsibility. The alarm/timer trigger can
activate the Image Transfer feature, which cansend 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 the Network Camera.
Update Firmware
IfUpdate Firmware isreleased,youcandownloadthelatestprogrammefromthe
NetworkCameraTechnicalSupportSite.Installationiseasyandfast.Pleaserefer
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 users from
accessing your image from their web browsers. Please 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 and Japanese. All
the Setup windows are also changed in selecting English (US), English (UK) and
Japanese.

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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.
*1The Network Camera image is not displayed correctly on the Netscape®
v6.x. Please use Netscape Navigator v4.7.
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, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, 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*1Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Netscape Navigator®4.7
(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 for the security. Password security can prevent the unregistered
users from accessing your image from their web browsers. Authentication
windows are not displayed in the default. Please refer to Page 58 for setting up
the Authentication window, theadministrator ID and the password. Please refer to
Page 60 for setting up the general user ID and the password.
Authentication window

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1.2 Included Accessories
The following items are provided with the Network Camera.
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.
•Please refer to Section 4.1 Network Camera Installation for Outdoor
Cabling and Mounting.
AC adaptor —1 pc.
Order No. PSLP1238Z Flexible Stand —1 pc. Order No. PSKL1020Y Sunshade —1 pc. Order No.
PSYC1HCM230M
Setup CD-ROM —1 pc.
Order No.
PSQX2871ZCD
Connector Cover
—1 pc.
Order No.
PSYC2HCM230M
Putties —1 set (4 pcs.)
Order No. PSHG1238Z
Self Bonding tape
—1 pc.
Order No. PSHG1235Z
Rubber Cap —1 pc.
Order No. PSHG1236Z
Screws —5 pcs.
Order No. XTW3+12PVW
Screws for Flexible
Stand —3 pcs.
Order No. PQHE5004Z
AC cord —1 pc.
Order No. PSJA1006Z

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Setup CD-ROM
Setup CD-ROM starts Setup programme automatically. The Setup programme
simplifies the Network Camera installation. 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.
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. 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.
ReadmeEng.txt
Networkcamera
Acrobat4.0installer Acrobat Reader 4.0 Installer directory
Readme file (Please read first.)
Setup programme
Information file to start Setup.exe
Network Configuration Setup Programme directory
Network Configuration Setup Programme
Acrobat Reader 4.0 Installer
Operating Instructions and Getting Started manuals.
ActiveX®Controls Installer directory
ActiveX Controls Installer
Manual
AutoRun.inf
OprInstr.pdf
ar405eng.exe
Netcam
Config.exe
OCX
ActiveXInst.exe
Setup.exe

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1.3 Camera Feature Locations
1.3.1 Front View
Indicator
Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on Page 81. Colour
indications are shown below.
*1Orange indicator will continue blinking in the DHCP setting.
*2Please refer to Page 114 for the red blinking.
Fixed Focus Lens and Pan/Tilt operation
Fixed Focus Lens can move in thePan/Tilt operation. Operation Bar on the Single
Camerascreen canoperate the Pan/Tilt. The Pan/Tiltmovesthe lens horizontally
120°and downward 45°. Please refer to Page 41 for the operation bar.
Note
Do not touch the Lens Cover. It may leave a fingerprint and can cause the
image to be out of focus.
Indicator
(Refer to Page 81 for the Setup.)
Fixed Focus Lens
1 metre—Infinity
Pan: - 60°to + 60°
Tilt: 0°to - 45°
The vision in Pan/Tilt ranges
horizontally about 165°and
vertically about 78°.
Lens Cover
Power
on Normal Operation
Updating Firmware
Getting IP address
Finish getting IP address
Not on the LAN Orange OrangeOrange blinking*1
Orange blinking
Pushing CLEAR SETTING button Orange blinking twice
Internal Failure of Network Camera *2 Red blinking
On the LAN
Using
DHCP
Orange Green
Green
Green
Green blinking
Green blinking

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1.3.2 Rear View
Grounding (Earth) Terminal
Lightning may cause serious damage to the Network Camera. It is recommended
to connect the Ground for the protection from the lightning.
1.3.3 Bottom View
External I/O
(Refer to
Page 98.)
DC IN jack
(Refer to
Page 20.)
Ethernet port
(RJ-45)
(Refer to
Page 20.)
Grounding
(Earth)
Terminal
CLEAR SETTING button
(Refer to Page 104.)
Mounting Hole for the
various mounting.
(Refer to Page 95.)
Serial Number and
MAC address
Please record the serial
number and MAC address
on the Network Camera
MemoonPage3.Itisuseful
for customer servicing.
Hook for AC adaptor cord
(Refer to Page 91.)
Tripod Mounting
Hole
(Refer to Page 93.)

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Section 2
Network Camera Setup

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2.1 Installation Procedure
Select the Network Camera configuration type. (Page 18—Page 19)
Connect the Network Camera for the installation. (Page 20)
Prepare the network parameters for the Network Camera.
(Page 21—Page 22)
Check the proxy server setting. (Page 26—Page 27)
Set up the Network Camera with the Setup CD-ROM. (Page 28—Page 31)
Confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet. (Page 32—Page 33)
Install the Network Camera outdoors. (Page 89—Page 97)

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2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type
The Network Camera can be connected over the LAN/Intranet and the Internet.
Please 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.
*1Network traffic can be smooth by using the Ethernet switching hub.
[Type 2]—Internet Connection with a Broadband Router
Network Camera can be accessed fromthe Internet. The broadbandrouter needs
Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature on Page 32.
LAN/Intranet Ethernet switching hub*1
Modem Broadband
Router
CATV
xDSL
Optical cable
Internet WAN LAN

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[Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection with a Modem
Network Camera can be installed alone without PC on the network. When you set
up the Network Camera in [Type 3], please connect the Network Camera
temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
Note
Most of the xDSL services use PPPoE. Network Camera does not support
PPPoE. If the Internet connection requires PPPoE, please connect with the
broadband router supporting PPPoE like [Type 2].
[Type 4]—Direct Connection with a PC
Network Camera can be installed with the PC directly.
Note
Please use Category 5 cross cable when connecting directly with the cable to
the PC.
Modem
Internet
Category 5 cross cable

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2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for
Installation
Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack (1.) and Category 5
straight/cross cable to the Ethernet port(2.). Attach the ACcord to the AC adaptor
(3.). Connect the AC plug to the power outlet (4.).
Notes
•AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the power
outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
•Use Only with specified Panasonic AC adaptor PSLP1238 (Order No.
PSLP1238Z).
•AC Adaptor is for indoor use only.
•After you have finished setting up the Network Camera, please go to
Section 4.1 Network Camera Installation for Outdoor Cabling and
Mounting.
•When you set up the Network Camera in [Type 3], please connect the
Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
AC adaptor
AC cord
DC IN
jack
Power
Outlet
Ethernet
port
DC Plug
(1.)
(3.)
(4.)
Category 5 straight/cross cable
To Network
(2.)