Panasonic BB-HCE481A, BB-HCM381A Main Features

Operating Instructions

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Main Features

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 followi ng 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.

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.

*1 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.

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

*3 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.

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

Contents

Main Main Features IPv6*1 Network Camera PoE (Power over Ethernet) Supported (For Only BB-HCE481A [PoE Type]) Audio 2-way Communication*3 (Walkie-talkie Type) Motion Detection Better Image Quality Remote Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Video Output SD Memory Card*1 Recording Enhanced Multi-Camera Page DynamicDNS Service Support Multi-Language Display Abbreviations Trademarks Tab le of Co nte nt s 1 Camera Monitoring....................................................... 8 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features..........................45 3 Registering Users .......................................................88 4 Buffering or Transferring Images..............................96 5 Using Other Features................................................145 6 Camera Maintenance................................................ 154 7 Other Information .....................................................166 8 Index.......................................................................... 196 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations 1.1.1 Front View Indicator Display 1.1.2 Rear View 1.1.3 Bottom View 1.2 BB-HCE481A Feature Locations 1.2.1 Front View Indicator Display 1.2.2 Rear View 1.2.3 Bottom View 1.3 How to Turn on the Camera BB-HCM381A BB-HCE481A 1.4 Accessing the Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1.4.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6 IPv6 Domain Name Service What is IPv6? Setting up the IPv6 Router, your PC, and the Camera Setting up the IPv6 Router 1. 2. 3. Setting up the Camera Confirming that You Can Access the Camera 1.5 Viewing the Single Camera page 2. 3. Page Security Warning window If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video using the Internet Explorer 1.5.1 Displaying the Banner 1.5.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) 1. 2. 1.5.3 Capturing a Still Image 1.5.4 Using the Operation Bar Page Pan/Tilt Operation Pan Scan/ Tilt Scan Pan/Tilt 1.5.5 Zooming In and Out Using the zoom buttons Clicking the right mouse button (For Only Video) Rotating the mouse wheel (For Only Video) Page 1.5.6 Automatic and Manual Focusing Near button Far button AF (Automatic Focus) button The objects that are difficult to focus on by AF button Page 1.5.7 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Posit ion Registering Home Position/Alarm Position Drop-down List 2. 5. Registering a Preset Position 2. 5. 6. Viewing the Image 1. Changing or Deleting the Settings 2. 5. 6. 1.6 Listening to Camera Audio and Talking through the Camera 2. 3. Talk Button Audio Feature Listen Button Page 1.7 Viewing the Multi-Camera page 2. 3. When an image is not displayed on the Multi-Camera page Using the zoom feature on the Multi-Camera page 1.8 Viewing the Buffered Image page 4. Viewer software window Using the zoom feature on the Buffered Image page 1.8.1 Deleting Buffered Images 1.9 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone Page (10) (13) (11) (12) (10) Alarm2 - 1.9.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on your Cell Phone 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 2.1 Setup Page of the Camera 2. Page Page 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network 1. 2. Most common mode of setup. Uses a static IP address. Uses ISP DHCP server function. 5. Page Page Page 2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network 1. 2. Most common mode of setup. Uses a static IP address. 5. Page Page 2.4 What is IPsec? Camera's IPsec Features IPsec Mode Selection Page 2.5 Encrypting the Camera Image in Transport Mode 1. 2. 5. 6. Page 2.6 Encrypting the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 2.7 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 1. 2. 4. 2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP (IPv4 Only) 3. 2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Does Not Support UPnP (IPv4 Only) 1. 2. Port Forwarding feature*1 (IPv4 Only) Port Forwarding feature Page 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2. 4. 5. Page 2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6) Internet 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2.9 Setting the Date and Time 1. Page Page 2.10 Changing Camera Settings Page Page Page Page 5. 2.11 Adjusting Audio 1. Page 3 Registering Users 3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password IMPORTANT 1. 4. Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 3.2 Logging in to the Camera 3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users 1. 2. Page 5. 4 Buffering or Transferring Images 4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images 4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. Page Page Page Page Page 8. 9. 4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal 2. 3. Page 5. 6. 7. 8. Page Page Page Page Page 9. 10. 11. Page 4.4 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal 2. 3. Page 5. 6. 7. 8. Page Page Page Page Page 9. 10. A Motion Detection signal is detected. Detectable DetectableUndetectable 11. Page 4.5 Transferring Camera Images in Transport Mode 4.6 Transferring Camera Images in Tunnel Mode 4.7 Setting the Motion Detection Threshold The Threshold is displayed. Only motion above the Threshold is detected. Page 4.8 Setting Alarm Log Notification Page Page 4.9 Using the SD Memory Card 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.9.1 Format the SD Memory Card 4.9.2 Start the SD Memory Recording 4.9.3 Stop the SD Memory Recording 2. 3. 4. 5 Using Other Features 5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page 1. Page 4. 5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras 1. 2. Page 5.3 Specifying Operation Time 1. 2. 3. About Operation Time 5.4 Controlling External Output 1. 2. 3. 5.5 Changing the Indicator Display 1. 2. 4. 6 Camera Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance page Maintenance Page 6.1.3 Confirming Alarm Logs 1. 2. 6.1.4 Restarting the Camera 6.1.5 Updating the Camera Firmware 1. 2. 3. Page 6.1.6 Creating the Configuration File 6.1.7 Loading Settings from a Configuration File 6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default 1. 2. 6.2 Support page 6.2.1 The Help page 6.2.2 Product Information 6.2.3 Support Information (1) (2) (3) 6.3 External I/O CAUTION 7 Other Information 7.1 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button BB-HCM381A BB-HCE481A FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button (Press the button with a pointed object) 7.2 Default Setting List Basic Page Page Page Page Account Buffer/Transfer Page Advanced Page Page 7.3 Cleaning 7.4 Setting an IP Address on Your PC 7.5 Using Setup Program Finding the camera 1. 2. Page Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup 1. 2. Page Page Page 7.6 Setting Your PC 7.6.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser How to Set Proxy Server Settings 1. 2. Page Page Page 7.7 ASCII Character Table ASCII Character Table 7.8 File Size and Number of Buffered Images The maximum number of Buffer/Transfer images 7.9 Number of Images on the SD Memory Card Page Page Page Index A B C D T U V Z Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America PQQX15037ZA When you ship the product For product service Copyright: