Model No. BB-HCM331A
Network Camera
Outdoor Ready
Operating Instructions
IPv6*1 Network Camera
Main Features
Splash Resistant body for indoor and outdoor use
Audio 2-way Communication*2 Walkie-talkie Type
SD Memory Card*1 Recording
Various Camera Control Features
Supporting Viewnetcam.com service
Enhanced Multi-Camera Page
Trademarks
How to Use This Documentation
Abbreviations
Installation/Troubleshooting
Description
System Requirements for your PC
For IPv4 Connection
Operating
For IPv6 Connection
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
User Name and Password Protection
Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
3 Camera Maintenance
Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places
Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser
File Size and Number of Buffered Images
Specifications
Index
Number of Images on the SD Memory Card
1.1 Accessing the Camera
1 Camera Monitoring
A B C D E F G
Version Number
Select a language to display Displays IPv4, IPv6 or IPsec connection
1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6
IPv6 Domain Name Service
What is IPv6?
Setting up the IPv6 Router
Setting up the IPv6 Router, your PC, and the Camera
Confirming that You Can Access the Camera
Setting up your PC
Talk Button
1.2 Viewing Single Camera page
Listen Button and Adjustment Bar
Capture Image Button see page Operation Bar
Security Warning window
The Banner
1.2.1 Auto Centering the Image Click to Center
Cursor
1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image
1.2.3 Using Operation Bar
Applies the camera direction to a preset position
When the External I/O detects a signal, the camera
Pan/Tilt Operation
Pan/Tilt Scan Pan/Tilt
Pan -60 ˚ to +60 ˚ Tilt -45 ˚ to +20 ˚
1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Button
Registering Home Position/Alarm Position
Registering a Preset Button
Pan/Tilt Preset Preset number Setting a name
The button turns blue
Alarm Position
Viewing the Image
Home Position Pan/Tilt Putting the cursor displays the preset
The camera takes each position, and the image is displayed
Changing or Deleting the Settings
Home Position Pan/Tilt Preset Alarm Position Preset number
Changing the name The deleted button turns white
1.3 Listening to Camera Audio-Talking to the Camera
Audio Feature
Adjustment Bar
Listen Button Talk Button
For Microphone
For Speaker
EXTSP
External Microphone Input Terminal
Resister Capacitor
Camera
33 K
1.4 Viewing Multi-Camera page
Capture Image Button see page
Audio Buttons see page
When the image is not displayed on the Multi-Camera page
1.5 Viewing Buffered Image page
The trigger is displayed see page 83 or page
Prev or Next
Date and time of the day when the images were buffered are displayed
Play
First, 1000, 100, 10 or 10, 100, 1000, Last
1.5.1 Deleting Buffered Images
1.6 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone
If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs
2 Various Camera Features
2.1 Using Camera Features
Enables IPsec Transport or Tunnel mode see page
External
Indicator
Time
Output
2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network
Normally sets Automatic Setup Uses a static IP address
Uses ISP DHCP server function
DHCP Setup
Static Setup
Description
Setting
or network administrator about the accessible port number
case, the camera automatically searches the unused port
Description
Setting
ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data field
standard image quality. File sizes may change depending
2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network
Static Setup
Setting
Description
Setting
Description
2.4 What is IPsec?
Cameras IPsec Feature
IPsec Mode Selection
Transport Mode Encrypted
Not Encrypted
Tunnel Mode
Encrypted
2.5 Encrypt the Camera Image in Transport Mode
access, private information leak or interference. To protect your
Setting
Setting
Description
Page
2.6 Encrypt the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode
Setting
Description
Description
Setting
Settings
IKE Items
IKE Items
Settings
Settings
Items
2.7 Using UPnP Universal Plug and Play
The UPnP page is displayed
3. Click Save when finished New settings are saved
When finished, Success! is displayed 4. Click Go to UPnP page
For assistance, please call
2.8 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service
Setting
Description
1. Wait for a while, and click Refresh on the web browser
2.9 Setting Date and Time
Description
Setting
cameras internal clock. It adjusts automatically every day
are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time
Clicking Cancel cancels your settings without saving changes
2.10 Changing Camera Settings
1. Click Camera on the Setup page 2. Set each parameter
Operating Instructions
Setting
Setting Hold keeps the current
Description
Description
Setting
If you did not set any presets, the camera cannot turn to the
In the color night view mode, the camera image becomes
Max. +60 ˚
Specifying Pan/Tilt Range
Max. +20 ˚
Min. -60 ˚
Clicking Cancel cancels your settings without saving changes
2.11 Adjusting Audio
1. Click Audio on the Setup page 2. Set each parameter
Operating Instructions
Setting
Description
Page
Setting
camera displays authentication window in camera access
Description
Items
Administrator/General Users/Guest Users
Administrator
General Users
2.13 Logging in to the Camera
2.14 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users
When setting Permit access
Settings for guest users
Description
Setting
Access level is set for each general user. Check the feature to
user. Not permitted, Unlimited, 10 seconds-60 minutes
Page
Description
Setting
language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages
German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese
4. Click Go to Image Display page The Image Display page is displayed
Operating Instructions
2.16 Configuring Multiple Cameras
Setting
Description
2.17 Format the SD memory card
2.18 Stop the SD Memory Recording
2.19 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer
Selecting Timer enables the camera to buffer/transfer the
Setting
Setting
Description
Description
Setting
Setting
Description
Setting
Description
camera deletes the old images, and continues to buffer the
Clicking Back takes you back to the previous page
When you set FTP for Transfer Method
Select FTP, and click Next. The following page is displayed
For assistance, please call
Description
Setting
Login Timing
255.255.255.255 are not available. Or set a host name
When you set E-mail for Transfer Method
Setting
Description
8. Confirm the settings, and click Save New settings are saved
2.20 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal
Description
Setting
Setting
Description
Description
Setting
Setting
Description
Setting
Description
Setting
Description
Clicking Back takes you back to the previous page
When you set FTP for Transfer Method
Select FTP, and click Next. The following page is displayed
For assistance, please call
Setting
Description
When you set E-mail for Transfer Method
Setting
Description
Setting
Description
Undetectable
An alarm signal is detected
Detectable
Detectable
2.21 Transfer the Camera Image in Transport Mode
Transport Mode E-mail or FTP Server Encrypted
2.22 Transfer the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode
Supported Feature
2.23 Specifying Operation Time
About Operation Time
Setting
Description
If you check Open, the internal transistor turns off and the
2.24 Controlling External Output Terminal
collector when the camera powers up. If you check Short
operation bar. You can name the button depending on your
2.25 Changing Indicator Display
3 Camera Maintenance
3.1 Maintenance page
3.1.1 Confirming the Status
3.1.2 Restarting the Camera
3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware
The Update page is displayed in about a minute 4. Click Browse
If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete
Updated version
7. Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated
For assistance, please call
3.1.4 Creating Configuration File
3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
3.2 Support page
3.2.1 Seeing Help page
3.2.2 Seeing Product Information
3.2.3 Seeing Support Information
3.3 External I/O
Explanation of the External I/O
Circuit Diagram Example
3.4 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Press the button with a pointed object
Pressing the RESTART button restarts the camera
3.5 RESTART Button
The camera has a RESTART button on the side
After removing the sunshade, press the RESTART button
3.6 Default Setting List
Basic
Default
Items
Required
Default
Items
Required
Default
Account
Default
Items
Default
Items
Required
Items
Advanced
Default
Required
Default
Items
Required
on when
Preset Buttons
Turn indicator
camera is on
3.7 Cleaning
3.7.1 Cleaning the Main Unit
3.8 Setting an IP Address on Your PC
Local IP Address
3.9 Using Setup Program
Finding the camera
IPv6 Information
Automatic Setup Local or Internet Access or Manual Setup
Manual Setup window
3.10 Setting Your PC
3.10.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser
How to Set the Proxy Server Settings
See if the check box is checked or not. If checked click Advanced
3. Click the Connections tab, and click LAN Settings
If not checked, click Cancel. Proxy settings are not required
For assistance, please call
6. Click OK
Operating Instructions
Control Panel
3.10.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places
3.10.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser
Complete
3.11 ASCII Character Table
ASCII Character Table
3.12 File Size and Number of Buffered Images
1 GB
3.13 Number of Images on the SD Memory Card
Resolution
512 MB
Other Specifications
3.14 Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Power/Network Communication/Camera operation
Other Specifications
Specifications
Items
The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer
Operating Instructions
Index
Operating Instructions
Page
Page
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This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America. Sale or use of this product in other countries/areas may violate local laws.
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