Panasonic BB HNP60 User Manual

Network Camera Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
BB-HNP60  
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future  
reference.  
In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted.  
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System Requirements  
PC (Personal Computer) must meet the following technical specifications to use  
Network Camera Recorder.  
Item  
Description  
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Operating System  
Microsoft Windows 98/SE  
Microsoft Windows 2000  
Microsoft Windows Me  
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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0  
Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition and  
Professional)  
Specification of the PC With 10 Network  
With 4 Network  
Cameras (Minimum  
Requirement)  
(Recommendation)  
Cameras  
(Recommendation)  
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CPU  
Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or  
Celeron 1.3 GHz or  
greater  
greater  
Memory  
256 MB or greater  
128 MB or greater  
10 GB or greater  
Free area of a hard disk 20 GB or greater  
Note  
The above-mentioned conditions vary according to recording situations or system  
configuration.  
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Table of Contents  
2.1 Network Camera Recorder Screen ................................................ 24  
2.1.1 Using Image Page.....................................................................................24  
2.2.1 Configuring a New Network Camera.........................................................33  
2.2.2 Editing the Network Camera .....................................................................36  
2.3.3 Zooming and Focusing..............................................................................43  
2.3.4 Monitoring the Network Camera................................................................44  
2.3.5 Using Camera Bar.....................................................................................45  
2.4 Network Camera Recording ........................................................... 48  
2.4.1 Setting the Hard Disk Capacity .................................................................48  
2.4.2 Backing up the Recorded Image...............................................................49  
2.4.3 Recording the Network Camera................................................................50  
2.4.4 Motion Detection Recording......................................................................52  
2.4.5 Changing Motion Detection Settings.........................................................53  
2.4.6 Timer Recording........................................................................................54  
2.4.7 Playing Back the Recorded Image............................................................56  
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2.4.8 Searching for Recorded Image .................................................................58  
3.4 Enabling or Disabling the Network Camera.................................... 70  
3.6 Renaming and Saving the Image ................................................... 73  
3.7 Copying to the Clipboard................................................................ 74  
3.8 Confirming the Version Information ................................................ 75  
4 Default Setting and Troubleshooting......................... 76  
4.1 Default Setting List ......................................................................... 77  
4.2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 80  
Index................................................................................... 84  
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Section 1  
Product Introduction  
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1.1 Main Features  
Multi-Camera Recording (  
page 67)  
Network Camera Recorder can record the image from a Network Camera via the  
Internet and via a LAN/Intranet connection simultaneously. Multi-Camera  
Recording is also available.  
Motion Detection Recording (  
page 52)  
Recording can begin automatically when motion is detected. This feature offers a  
more efficient means of recording.  
Timer Recording (  
page 54)  
You can specify the day of the week and period of time for recording. Timer  
Recording can be used with Motion Detection Recording. The image in which the  
motion is detected will be recorded in the specified period of time.  
AVI Motion Video File Creation (  
page 71)  
JPEG files can be converted to AVI files. This allows the files to be played back on  
other PCs or send via e-mail.  
Camera Bar (  
page 45)  
The Camera Bar displays images of all active Network Cameras that are  
configured. This feature allows you to view multiple images simultaneously.  
Playback feature (  
page 56)  
Network Camera Recorder can play back JPEG and MJP files of camera images  
controlling the playback speed.  
Recorded-Image Searching (  
page 58)  
Recorded images can be searched for by their recording time.  
Network Camera with preset positioning and zooming supported (  
and page 43)  
page 42  
Preset positioning and zooming features of Panasonic Network Cameras (HCM  
series) are available for use.  
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Setting Hard Disk Capacity for Recording (  
page 48)  
A maximum hard disk capacity for recording can be set.  
Automatic Backup (  
page 49)  
Recorded images can be backed up automatically at a specified time.  
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1.2 Network Camera Recorder Installation  
1.2.1 Looking at Installation Procedure  
You must perform the following steps to use Network Camera Recorder.  
Read the End-User License Agreement. (  
page 2)  
You cannot install Network Camera Recorder if you disagree.  
(The legal agreement is required when installing Network Camera Recorder.)  
Install Network Camera Recorder. (  
page 13)  
Perform the user registration. (  
page 18)  
Without the user registration, the number of Network Cameras that can be  
configured are only four, and Network Camera Recorder cannot be used beyond  
the limitation of 30 minutes. Enter the registration code and the password.  
Select the folder to save images. (  
Configure the Network Camera. (  
Use Network Camera Recorder.  
page 20)  
page 33)  
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1.2.2 Checking Included Accessories  
The following items are provided.  
CD-ROM  
— 1 pc.  
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Registration code stickers*  
— 1 pc.  
— 1 set (3 pc.)  
* User registration requires registration code shown on registration code  
stickers. Affix the stickers to the case, the front or the back of Operating  
Instructions to remember registration code and password.  
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1.2.3 Installing Network Camera Recorder  
1. Insert the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive.  
Installation Selection window automatically appears.  
Notes  
If Installation Selection window does not appear, open "ncr" folder on  
the CD-ROM and double-click "ncrsetup_en.exe" file. Installation  
window appears.  
Clicking [Install Network Camera Viewer] starts installing Network  
Camera Viewer.  
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Adobe Acrobat Reader software allows you to read Operating  
Instructions on a PC. To install it, click [Install Adobe Acrobat  
Reader].  
2. Click [Install Network Camera Recorder].  
Installation window appears.  
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3. Click [Next>].  
License Agreement window appears.  
4. Check [I Agree] and click [Next>].  
Choose Destination Location window appears.  
Click [Browse] to change the destination folder and choose the  
destination.  
Confirm that the hard disk capacity is 600 MB or greater.  
The level of the folder-hierarchy depth must be within six to prevent the  
system from getting unstable.  
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5. Click [Next>].  
Start Installation window appears.  
6. Click [Next>].  
Installation Complete window appears.  
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7. Click [Finish].  
Installation has finished completely.  
Network Camera Recorder Icon appears on the desktop.  
8. Click [Exit] to close Installation Selection window.  
1.2.4 Uninstalling Network Camera Recorder  
If you do not need Network Camera Recorder, uninstall it.  
1. Select [Start]  
[Program]  
Camera Recorder].  
[NCR]  
[Uninstall Panasonic Network  
2. Follow the steps on the windows.  
Note  
When performing version upgrade of Network Camera Recorder, uninstall by  
checking [Automatic] before installing a new version. Camera definitions and  
recorded images will not be deleted.  
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1.3 How to Start and Close Network Camera  
Recorder  
1. Double-click the Network Camera Recorder Icon on the desktop.  
Network Camera Recorder screen appears.  
2. Select [File]  
[Exit] on the menu bar.  
Notes  
Several Network Camera Recorders cannot be activated simultaneously.  
You can also start by selecting [Start] [Program] [NCR]  
[Panasonic Network Camera Recorder].  
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1.4 User Registration  
Without the user registration, the number of Network Cameras that can be  
configured are only four, and Network Camera Recorder cannot be used beyond  
the limitation of 30 minutes. Operate the user registration entering the registration  
code and the password.  
1. Start Network Camera Recorder and select [Help]  
How to Register window appears.  
[How to Register...].  
2. Click [Browse to Registration Page].  
User Registration web site appears.  
3. Follow the instructions on the web site, enter each required parameter, and  
click [Register].  
Notes  
If User Registration web site does not appear, access the web site below:  
Registration code is shown on registration code stickers.  
Make a note of the password to the registration code stickers. Password is  
required in Step 4, and is also sent by e-mail.  
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4. Select [Help]  
[Enter Registration Code...].  
Enter Registration Information window appears.  
5. Enter the registration code and the password. Click [OK].  
Information dialog box appears.  
6. Click [OK] and restart Network Camera Recorder.  
Notes  
When the registration code and password are wrong, Error dialog box  
appears. Reenter them correctly.  
[Enter Registration Code] at the [Help] menu turns to [Revert to  
Unregistered] when completing the registration. Select [Revert to  
Unregistered] to revert to the unregistered state.  
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1.5 Folder Selection to Save the Image  
Network Camera Recorder can save images to the hard disk. It can also save  
images to the external memory device specifying the folder. You can configure  
new Network Cameras creating subfolders. (  
page 33)  
Notes  
If the folder is not specified, the folders are made for each Network Camera  
automatically and save images in the specified folder.  
When setting the Automatic Backup ( page 49), it is recommended to select  
a new folder to save images. Because all data in a specified folder is copied.  
Creating a new folder  
1. Start Network Camera Recorder and select [File]  
[Select Camera  
Database] on the menu bar.  
Select camera database folder window appears.  
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2. Select your destination drive and folder and click  
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button creates a subfolder under the selected folder.  
3. Enter a new subfolder name and click [OK].  
A subfolder will be created under the selected folder.  
Once you configured Network  
Camera, check box appears.  
Checking it holds all the camera  
definitions (Camera Name, IP  
address, Camera Type and etc.)  
to the newly created folder.  
4. Click [OK].  
Notes  
When you monitor Network Camera or play back recorded images that is  
specified to the different folder, specify the same folder by selecting  
[Select Camera Database].  
When having created a folder without checking [Copy existing camera  
definitions], Network Camera must be registered newly. Refer to page 33  
and page 34 to configure a Network Camera.  
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Selecting an existing folder  
1. Select your destination drive and folder, and click [OK].  
The selected folder  
2. When selecting the folder that already has a "webcams.def" file with [Copy  
existing camera definitions] checked, the following message appears.  
3. Click [Yes] to overwrite camera definitions.  
Notes  
Select a drive with 600 MB or greater hard disk capacity as your destination  
folder.  
The level of the folder-hierarchy depth must be within six to prevent the  
system from getting unstable.  
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Section 2  
Network Camera Recorder Screen  
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2.1 Network Camera Recorder Screen  
2.1.1 Using Image Page  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
(10)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
(11)  
(12)  
(13) (14)  
(1) Menu bar  
(2) Toolbar buttons (  
page 26)  
(3) [Image]/[Thumbnails]/[Search Results] tab  
[Image] tab: displays Image Page.  
[Thumbnails] tab: displays Thumbnails Page. (  
[Search Results] tab: displays searched images. (  
page 29)  
page 30)  
(4) Window Size buttons (  
page 27)  
page 27)  
(5) Recording buttons (  
(6) Operation Bar (  
(7) The window of a camera image  
(8) Camera Name, the status of the Network Camera, the elapsed time from  
page 41)  
the last recording and the number of JPEG and MJP files. ( page 29)  
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(9)  
When monitoring  
Current date and time are displayed.  
When staying stopped  
Date and time of the last image are displayed.  
When displaying JPEG file  
Recorded date and time, the elapsed time and the number of JPEG  
files are displayed.  
When displaying MJP file  
Recorded date and time and the elapsed time are displayed.  
(10) Camera List (  
page 31)  
(11) Resolution is displayed. The file size is also displayed when viewing a  
JPEG file.  
(12) Playback buttons (  
page 28)  
page 28)  
page 28)  
(13) Connection buttons (  
(14) Motion Detection Meter (  
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Toolbar buttons  
[Prev Cam] displays the  
[Live] displays the still image  
previous Network Camera.  
from Network Cameras.  
[Next Cam] displays the next  
Network Camera.  
[Saved] displays the motion  
image from Network Cameras  
after clicking [Live].  
[New Cam] configures a new  
[Start All] starts monitoring all  
Network Camera. (  
page 33)  
Network Cameras.  
[Edit Cam] changes the setting  
[Stop All] stops monitoring all  
of a Network Camera.  
Network Cameras.  
(
page 36)  
[Top Page] displays Top Page  
[Search] searches for your  
of a Network Camera.  
recorded images. ( page 58)  
[CamBar] activates the Camera  
Bar that allows you to monitor  
Network Camera even though  
Network Camera Recorder is  
minimized. (  
page 45)  
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Window Size buttons  
Window Size Buttons adjusts the window size of Network Camera Recorder  
screen.  
(3)  
(1) (2)  
(4) (5) (6)  
(1) Fits the image to the window size all the time.  
(2) Adjusts the image to the window size.  
If the window size is over actual image size, the image does not expand  
more than 100 %.  
(3) Fits the image to the actual size. (100%)  
(4) Reduces the image for specified resolution. (75, 50 or 25%)  
(5) Expands the image for specified resolution.(150, 200 or 300%)  
(6) The display changes [Percentage], [Fit] or [Stretch] by selecting Window  
Size buttons.  
Recording buttons  
Recording buttons start and stop recording or motion detection recording while  
monitoring.  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(1) Stops recording. (  
(2) Starts recording. (  
page 50)  
page 50)  
(3) Starts Motion Detection Recording. (  
(4) Displays recording file format.  
page 52)  
Note  
Recording buttons are active only when monitoring Network Cameras. Recording  
cannot be operated when monitoring is stopped.  
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Playback buttons  
Playback buttons play back recorded images. (  
page 57)  
(3)  
(1) (2)  
(4)  
(5)  
(1) Displays a first image.  
(2) Displays a previous image.  
(3) Plays back recorded images. Click again to pause.  
(4) Displays a next image.  
(5) Displays a latest image.  
Connection buttons  
Connection buttons starts and stops monitoring the Network Camera.  
(
page 44)  
(1) Stops monitoring.  
(2) Starts monitoring.  
(1)  
(2)  
Motion Detection Meter  
Motion Detection Meter displays a motion detection level on the Network Camera  
Recorder screen when a motion is detected.  
(1)  
(2)  
(1) Red level: No Recording  
(2) Green level: Starts Motion Detection Recording.  
Click on the Motion Detection Meter to display Motion Detection Settings  
window. ( page 53)  
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2.1.2 Using Thumbnails Page  
(1)  
(2)  
(1) [Refresh] refreshes latest recorded images on Thumbnails Page. The  
thumbnails disappear temporarily by clicking [Refresh].  
[Load Thumbs] loads recorded images and displays them.  
Checking Autoload thumbs check box enables recorded images to be  
loaded automatically.  
(2) A recorded image on display depends on its recording file format (MJP or  
JPG) as shown below.  
MJP file  
Displays date and time.  
(e.g., March 27th 17:00)  
MJP stands for a Motion JPEG file.  
JPEG file  
Displays the image.  
Displays date, time, second and centisecond.  
(e.g., September 2nd 15:33, 39.27 seconds)  
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2.1.3 Using Search Results Page  
Search Results Page displays searched images as a result of searching for  
images. Refer to page 58 for searching for recorded images.  
Displaying search results with their  
filenames  
Displaying search results withtheir  
time  
Displays date and time.  
(e.g., April 8th 13:00)  
Displays time.  
Displays date, time,  
second and centisecond.  
(e.g., April 8th 13:08, 20.69)  
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2.1.4 Using Camera List  
Camera List displays Camera Previews of configured Network Cameras.  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(1) Camera Preview  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
Camera Preview displays the current image in monitoring.  
Camera Preview displays the latest image or recorded image when  
stopping monitoring.  
Notes  
When the [Disable current camera] feature (  
corresponding Camera Preview will darken.  
page 70) is used, the  
page 32)  
Camera Preview size in the Camera List can be changed. (  
(2) Camera Name  
Camera Name changes its color.  
Red Camera Name shows Network Camera is prepared for recording.  
Green Camera Name shows Network Camera is prepared for  
performing Motion Detection Recording.  
Black Camera Name shows Network Camera is not prepared for  
recording.  
(3) Lamp  
Green lamp shows Network Camera is monitoring.  
Dark green lamp shows Network Camera is not monitoring.  
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Changing Camera Preview Size  
Camera Preview size in the Camera List can be changed.  
1. Select [File]  
[Camera Preview Size...] on  
the menu bar.  
2. Click your desired Camera Preview size.  
Camera Preview will be displayed with the  
selected size.  
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2.2 Network Camera Configuration  
2.2.1 Configuring a New Network Camera  
Before you can view or record images, each Network Camera must be configured  
within Network Camera Recorder.  
Specify a folder to save images (  
Camera.  
page 20) before configuring a Network  
Configuring a new Network Camera  
1. Click [New Cam] or select [Edit]  
[Create New Camera] on the menu bar.  
Create New Camera window appears.  
2. Set the parameters and click [OK].  
Camera Preview of Network Camera appear in the Camera List.  
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Instructions for the data fields  
Camera Type  
IP address  
Select the Network Camera type (with Pan/Tilt feature, without Pan/  
Tilt feature or with zooming feature).  
Enter the IP address of Network Camera.  
Enter "IP address (or domain name):Port number".  
(When port number is 80 [default], you do not need to enter port  
number.)  
Enter the alphanumeric characters.  
Camera Name Enter Camera Name.  
Maximum 250 characters including a path name of a folder  
[\], [/], [:], [.], [;], [*], [?], ["], [<],[>] and [|] are not available.  
Description  
Resolution  
Enter the information of Network Camera.  
Maximum 128 characters  
Select 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120.  
Image Quality Select Favor Motion, Standard (default) or Favor Clarity.  
Capture Type  
Select Motion Image or Still Image. Intervals should be set over  
0.5 seconds.  
You may not monitor or record at the specified intervals  
depending on the recording situations.  
Recording File Select a recording file format.  
Format  
JPG creates JPEG files. The number of continuous recorded  
images are limited. MJP is recommended when recording a  
motion image or still images at short intervals.  
MJP creates an MJP file. MJP puts continuous JPEG files  
together every hour.  
Recording  
Select Off, On or Motion Detect.  
Timer  
Operation  
Set the date of recording. Select the date and a day of the week.  
If the setting time passes over midnight, check the day of start time.  
Select [On] or [Motion Detect] for recording type. Images are  
recorded when detecting motions, when selecting [Motion  
Detect].  
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Instructions for the data fields  
Use  
When you set security setting (authentication setting), check the  
Authentication box and enter user name (ID) and password.  
Enter the alphanumeric characters.  
4 to 15 characters  
[Space], ["], [’], [#], [&], [%], [=], [?], [<], [>] and [:] are not  
available.  
Recording  
Capacity  
The maximum value for recording capacity can be set. When the  
disk space used by Network Camera reaches your specified  
maximum value, you can [Overwrite] the recorded images or  
[Stop] Network Camera. When selecting [Overwrite], older  
images will sequentially be deleted.  
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2.2.2 Editing the Network Camera  
1. Select Camera Preview in the Camera List to edit and click [Edit Cam] or  
[Edit]  
[Edit Current Camera] on the menu bar.  
Edit Camera window appears.  
Refer to page 34 for each parameter.  
2. Edit the parameters and click [OK].  
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2.2.3 Changing Default Camera Settings  
Default camera settings can be modified. The settings here will be displayed as  
the default camera settings of newly configured Network Cameras.  
1. Select [File]  
[Default Camera Settings] on the menu bar.  
2. Set each setting and click [OK]. Refer to page 34 for each parameter.  
Note  
Click [Restore Factory Defaults] when restoring factory default settings.  
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2.2.4 Setting the Proxy Server  
You need to set the following settings to monitor Network Camera on the Internet  
when you use a proxy server. (You cannot connect Network Camera without  
setting the proxy server.)  
1. Select [File]  
[Proxy Setup] on the menu bar.  
Proxy Settings window appears.  
2. Check Use a proxy server and set. Click [OK].  
Instructions for the data fields  
Proxy Address Enter IP address of the proxy server and port number. Enter them  
and Port  
after consulting your administrator.  
Enter the alphanumeric characters.  
(Enter the numeric character for port number.)  
Proxy User  
Name and  
Proxy  
Enter a proxy user name and a proxy password if you need. Enter  
them after consulting your administrator.  
Enter the alphanumeric characters.  
Password  
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2.2.5 Deleting a Configured Network Camera  
There are four kinds of methods to delete the configured Network Cameras.  
(1) Delete the current displayed Network Cameras.  
(2) Delete the selected Network Cameras.  
(3) Delete all disabled Network Cameras.  
(4) Delete all configured Network Cameras.  
1. Select Camera Previews in the Camera List to delete.  
To select several Camera Previews, click Camera Previews while pressing  
[Shift] key or [Ctrl] key.  
2. Click [Edit] on the menu bar.  
3. Select [Delete Current Camera] or [Delete Selected Cameras].  
[Delete Current Camera]  
[Delete Selected Camera]  
Notes  
Select [Delete All Cameras] to delete all configured Network Cameras.  
Select [Delete Disabled Cameras] to delete all disabled Network  
Cameras.  
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4. Click [Yes]. Confirmation dialog box appears.  
5. Click [Yes].  
Network Camera Recorder deletes all recorded images of the selected  
Network Cameras.  
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2.3 Network Camera Monitoring  
2.3.1 Using the Operation Bar  
*1  
Pan/Tilt Scan buttons Pan/Tilt Scan buttons move the lens  
horizontally (left and right) or vertically (up and down) all over and  
the lens returns to the current position.  
Horizontally  
Vertically  
*1  
Pan/Tilt/Home Position buttons (Only the Network Camera  
with Pan/Tilt feature): Operates the direction of Network Camera.  
Pan (  
: Left,  
: Right) Tilt (  
: Up,  
: Down)  
Home Position (  
: Home Position)  
*1  
Preset buttons (  
page 42)  
page 43)  
page 43)  
*1*2  
Zoom buttons  
(
*1*2  
Focus buttons  
(
Brightness: Brightness control has nine levels including  
STD (Standard).  
[-]: Darkens the image. [STD]: Standard. [+]: Brightens the image.  
Resolution: Selects resolution.  
[640 x 480], [320 x 240] (default), [160 x 120]  
Image Quality: Selects image quality.  
[Clarity]: Optimizes the image quality (the motion will slow  
down).  
[Standard]: The standard performance (default).  
[Motion]: Optimizes the motion (The image will be not clear).  
*1  
*2  
Buttons will not be displayed if [Panasonic HCM series without Pan/Tilt] is  
selected for Camera Type on Edit Camera window. They also cannot be controlled  
if [Disable] is selected on Camera Setup window in Network Camera.  
Buttons apply only to Network Camera with zooming and focusing feature. They  
will be displayed when selecting [Panasonic HCM series with Zoom] for Camera  
Type on Edit Camera window. (  
page 36)  
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2.3.2 Using Preset Buttons  
The preset buttons set in Network Camera can be used. Press a preset button on  
the operation bar to view the preset position at the center of the image field. Preset  
buttons allow you to move the lens to the positions set in Network Camera. Right-  
click a preset button and click [refresh] to gain its latest setting.  
Put the cursor on the number for the preset name  
to appear.  
Notes  
A set-up preset button is displayed in blue.  
Gray preset buttons has not been set in Network Camera.  
When a preset or home positioning button is modified in Network Camera  
while Network Camera Recorder is used, the modification will not be reflected  
on it. Right-click a preset button and click [refresh] to gain its latest setting.  
The latest settings will be gained when restarting Network Camera Recorder.  
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2.3.3 Zooming and Focusing  
Zooming in and out (Only for Network Camera  
with zooming and focusing feature)  
Tele  
Zoom buttons increases or decreases the size  
of the object. Tele button zooms in (maximum  
21x), and Wide button zooms out. Clicking the  
buttons allows you to zoom in or out the image  
by 10 steps.  
Wide  
Far  
Near  
Automatic and Manual Focusing  
(Only for Network Camera with zooming and  
focusing feature)  
Focus buttons adjust the focus. Network  
Camera has Automatic and Manual focusing  
features. Automatic focusing automatically  
allows the lens to focus on objects, and Manual  
focusing allows it to focus manually.  
Press the AF (Automatic focus) button when  
using the Automatic focusing feature. The  
Automaticfocusingfeature isrecommended  
to use in most cases. Press AF button to  
switch the Manual focusing to Auto  
focusing.  
Press the Near or Far button to start Manual  
focusing.  
Near button shortens the focal distance.  
Far button lengthens the focal distance.  
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2.3.4 Monitoring the Network Camera  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select a Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected  
Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click  
.
Start monitoring Network Cameras.  
3. Click  
to quit.  
Stop monitoring Network Cameras.  
Notes  
Camera Preview size in the Camera List can be changed. (  
page 32)  
When you select several Network Cameras, click Camera Previews while  
pressing a [Ctrl] key or a [Shift] key.  
When you monitor several Network Cameras, select several Network  
Cameras and select [Control]  
[Start Selected Cameras] on the menu bar.  
When you monitor all Network Cameras, click [Start All] or select [Control]  
[Start All Cameras] on the menu bar.  
When you stop monitoring several Network Cameras, select several Network  
Cameras and select [Control]  
When you stop monitoring all Network Cameras, click [Stop All] or select  
[Control] [Stop All Cameras] on the menu bar.  
[Stop Selected Cameras] on the menu.  
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2.3.5 Using Camera Bar  
The Camera Bar displays images of all active Network Cameras that are  
configured. This feature allows you to view multiple images simultaneously. You  
can monitor Network Camera on the Camera Bar though you minimize Network  
Camera Recorder even if another application is in use.  
Setting Network Camera on the Camera Bar  
1. Click [CamBar].  
Camera Bar appears.  
2. Drag Camera Preview in the Camera List to the Camera Bar.  
Camera Preview in  
the Camera List  
Repeat Step 2 when you set other Network Cameras on the Camera Bar.  
Notes  
The green frame on the Camera Bar means monitoring Network Camera.  
Click the image on the Camera Bar to display the image on the Network  
Camera Recorder screen.  
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Deleting Network Camera on the Camera Bar  
Deleting selected Network Cameras  
1. Right-click the image of Network Camera to delete on the Camera Bar and  
select [Delete from Cambar].  
(1) Right-click the image.  
(2) Select [Delete from Cambar].  
Camera Bar deletes the selected Network Camera.  
Deleting all Network Cameras  
1. Click the Camera Bar Icon on the upper left corner on the Camera Bar.  
(1) Click the Camera Bar Icon.  
(2) Select [Delete All Cameras from Cambar].  
Camera Bar deletes all Network Cameras.  
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Commands on the Camera Bar  
Commands for selected Network Camera  
Right-click the image of Network Camera.  
Deletes the selected Network  
Camera from Camera Bar.  
Network Camera Recorder  
keeps Network Camera  
information.  
Starts or stops monitoring,  
or edits the parameters on  
Edit Camera window.  
Copies the image of Network  
Camera to the Clipboard.  
Commands for all Network Cameras  
Click the Camera Bar Icon on the upper left corner on the Camera Bar.  
Deletes the selected Network  
Camera on the Camera Bar.  
Network Camera Recorder  
keeps Network Camera  
information.  
Starts or stops monitoring for  
all Network Cameras on  
the Camera Bar.  
Starts or stops monitoring for  
all Network Cameras in the  
Camera List  
Displays Network Camera  
Recorder screen.  
Closes the Camera Bar.  
Closes Network Camera  
Recorder.  
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2.4 Network Camera Recording  
2.4.1 Setting the Hard Disk Capacity  
A maximum hard disk capacity for recording can be set.  
1. Select [File]  
[Preferences] on the menu bar.  
Preferences window appears.  
Puts Network Camera  
Recorder Icon in system  
tray on taskbar.  
Sets hard disk capacity.  
Starts monitoring all  
Network Cameras on  
start-up.  
Explained on the next  
page.  
Controls playback speed.  
2. Set the lowest hard disk capacity to stop Network Camera Recorder.  
We recommend you to set 500 MB or greater to prevent the PC from going  
down.  
Confirm that Stop cameras if disk space low check box is checked.  
3. Click [OK].  
The dialog box appears.  
4. Click [OK] and close the window. Restart Network Camera Recorder.  
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2.4.2 Backing up the Recorded Image  
Recorded images can be backed up automatically at a specified time.  
Notes  
When setting Automatic Backup, it is recommended to select a new folder  
to save recorded images. Because all data in a specified folder is copied.  
When setting Automatic Backup, Network Camera Recorder keeps on  
backing up images beyond the set-up hard disk capacity. Check the  
destination folder periodically. When the hard disk capacity is getting low,  
reduce the images and make room for newly recorded images.  
1. Select [File]  
[Preferences] on the menu bar. Preferences window  
appears.  
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
2. Edit the parameters and click [OK].  
(a) Select your destination folder for backup. The level of the folder-  
hierarchy depth must be within six to prevent the system from getting  
unstable.  
(b) When checked, a subfolder will be created in your backup folder. The  
subfolder is named with the backup date. A series of database will be  
copied to the subfolder. The database includes camera definition files  
and recorded images.  
(c) A "backuplog.txt" file will be created. The file shows a list of start time,  
complete time, source and destination of files for backup.  
(d) The date and time to backup images can be specified.  
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2.4.3 Recording the Network Camera  
Network Camera Recorder records the images of Network Cameras.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click  
to start monitoring Network Cameras.  
3. Click [On] of Recording buttons.  
Camera Name will be red.  
Click [Off] of Recording buttons to quit.  
Notes  
The number of JPEG files saved in a folder should be less than 10,000.  
Network Camera Recorder gets unstable if the number exceeds 10,000. The  
following table shows the amount of disk space consumed when 10,000 JPEG  
files are saved.  
Resolution  
Disk space  
consumed  
File size per image  
640 x 480  
320 x 240  
160 x 120  
About 260 MB  
About 130 MB  
About 40 MB  
About 26 KB  
About 13 KB  
About 4 KB  
* The file size varies depending on the image quality and object situation.  
To record images for a long time, it is recommended to select [MJP] for  
Recording File Format on Edit Camera window (  
page 36).  
Recording is available for use while monitoring. Recording is unavailable for  
use while stopping monitoring.  
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An MJP file size recorded at intervals of 0.5 second for an hour is as follows.  
The image quality is standard.  
Resolution  
640 x 480  
320 x 240  
160 x 120  
File size  
About 140 MB  
About 67 MB  
About 21 MB  
* The file size varies depending on the image quality and object situation.  
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2.4.4 Motion Detection Recording  
Recording can begin automatically when motion is detected. This feature offers a  
more efficient means of recording.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click  
to monitor Network Cameras.  
3. Click [Motion] of Recording buttons.  
Motion Detection Recording starts.  
Camera Name will be green.  
Click [Off] of Recording buttons to quit.  
Notes  
Motion Detection Meter may not work properly depending on resolution,  
image quality and object situation.  
Motion Detection Recording is available for use while monitoring. Motion  
Detection Recording is unavailable for use while stopping monitoring  
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2.4.5 Changing Motion Detection Settings  
Motion Detection Settings has two types; default setting and current camera  
setting.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Select [Tools] [Default Motion Detection Settings...] on the menu bar.  
Motion Detection Settings window is also accessible by clicking Motion  
Detection Meter.  
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
(e)  
3. Drag the slider to adjust and click [OK].  
(a) [Default Setting] is effective to all configured Network Cameras.  
[Current Camera] is effective only to the current displayed Network  
Camera. [Default Setting] does not have effect on Network Cameras  
that have settings on [Current Camera].  
(b) Set the cell size*. Smaller the cell size is, easier the tiny motion is to be  
detected.  
(c) Set the percentage of cells to start recording. This setting determines the  
percentage of the red meter and the green meter of the Motion Detection  
Meter.  
(d) Set the level of the sensitiveness to detect the motion.  
(e) [Restore Factory Defaults] on [Default Setting] window resets the  
settings to the factory default. [Restore Default] on [Current Camera]  
window sets the settings to those on [Default Setting].  
* Percentage of the divided cells activates the Motion Detection Recording.  
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2.4.6 Timer Recording  
You can specify the day of the week and period of time for recording. Timer  
Recording can be used with Motion Detection Recording. The image in which the  
motion is detected will be recorded in the specified period of time.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List and select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click  
to stop monitoring Network Cameras.  
3. Click [Edit Cam].  
You can also select [Edit]  
[Edit Current Camera].  
Edit Camera window appears.  
Refer to page 34 for each parameter.  
4. Edit the parameters and click [OK].  
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5. Select [Control]  
[Automatic Timer Operation].  
Check mark appears when the timer recording becomes effective.  
Network Camera Recorder starts monitoring and recording images  
automatically in the specified time.  
Notes  
Timer Recording for all Network Cameras stops by clearing the check mark  
by the [Automatic Timer Operation].  
Timer Recording of the selected Network Cameras stops by clearing all of  
the day of the week check boxes of Timer Operation on Edit Camera  
window.  
Timer Recording stops by clicking [Off] while performing the Timer  
Recording. Click [On] or [Motion Detect] to perform Timer Recording  
again.  
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2.4.7 Playing Back the Recorded Image  
Network Camera Recorder can play back JPEG and MJP files of camera images  
controlling the playback speed.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click [Thumbnails] tab  
[Refresh]  
[Load thumbs].  
Displayed thumbnails of JPEG files.  
When you check Autoload thumbs check box, the image will be loaded  
automatically.  
Click [Stop] to quit. ([Load thumbs] changes to [Stop] while loading.)  
MJP file  
JPEG file  
3. Select a recorded image and double-click it.  
When selecting an MJP file  
The MJP file will be played back. Click  
played back from the suspended image by clicking  
Notes  
to stop playing back. The file will be  
again.  
Make sure to click  
when stopping playing back an MJP file.  
Refer to page 60 for how to change the playback speed.  
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When selecting a JPEG file  
Playback buttons can display recorded images.  
displays a first image.  
displays a previous image.  
plays back recorded images.  
Click  
to pause. Click  
again to play back.  
displays a next image. (If there is no next image, the latest image is  
displayed.)  
displays a latest image. (The current image is displayed while  
monitoring.)  
When you play back recorded images, [Live] changes to [Saved] on the  
Toolbar buttons. Click [Saved] to restore to the current image.  
Note  
The right-clicking a recorded image displays the commands. The same  
commands can be selected in the [File] on the menu bar.  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
(1) Displays image information.  
(2) MJP file:  
Displays recorded images in the attached Network Camera Viewer.  
Select [Install Network Camera Viewer] on Installation Selection  
window. (  
page 13)  
JPEG file:  
Displays recorded images in the attached Network Camera Viewer.  
(3) Copies selected files. (  
(4) Deletes selected files. (  
page 68)  
page 61)  
(5) Extracts JPEG files from an MJP file. (  
page 59)  
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2.4.8 Searching for Recorded Image  
Recorded images can be searched for by their recording time.  
1. Click  
appears.  
, or select [Tools]  
[Search] on the menu bar. Search window  
2. Set the parameters (period of time for searching/Image File type/Search  
Results) and click [Search]. A list of searched images appears.  
When checking [Filename] for  
When checking [Time] for Search  
Search Results, recorded images will Results, recorded images will be  
be displayed with their recorded  
filenames.  
displayed with their recorded time.  
Displays date and time.  
(e.g., April 8th 13:00)  
Displays time.  
Displays date, time,  
second and centisecond.  
(e.g., April 8th 13:08, 20.69)  
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2.4.9 Extracting JPEG Files from an MJP File  
JPEG files can be extracted from an MJP file.  
1. Click [Thumbnails] tab. Thumbnail Page appears.  
2. Select an MJP file to extract JPEG files.  
3. Select [Tools]  
[Extract JPG Files from Current MJP File] on the menu  
bar. Extracted images will be displayed on Thumbnail Page.  
Note  
Extracted JPEG filesaredisplayed  
with a filename as shown in the  
right image.  
Date, time and  
frame number  
e.g., March 27th 17:00-00001  
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2.4.10 Controlling Playback Speed  
Network Camera Recorder can control the playback speed. You can also control  
while playing back recorded images.  
1. Right-click  
.
The next window appears.  
2. Drag the slider and control speed.  
3. Click the close button.  
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2.4.11 Deleting the Recorded Image  
Deleting selected images  
The unwanted images can be deleted.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click [Thumbnails] tab.  
Thumbnails Page appears.  
3. Select recorded images to delete.  
The selected images display the filename with outline characters on a  
colored background.  
To select several images, click recorded images while pressing [Shift] key  
or [Ctrl] key.  
Selected images  
4. Select [File]  
[Delete Selected Images] on the menu bar.  
The dialog box appears.  
5. Click [Yes].  
Note  
An MJP file cannot be deleted while playing it back or pausing it. Close  
Network Camera Recorder and restart it to delete the MJP file.  
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Deleting all recorded images  
All recorded images of selected Network Camera can be deleted.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Select [File]  
[Delete All Images for Selected Cameras].  
3. Click [Yes].  
Notes  
An MJP file cannot be deleted while playing it back or pausing it. Close  
Network Camera Recorder and restart it to delete the MJP file.  
No images are displayed when stopping monitoring. Click  
.
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Section 3  
Practical Operation  
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3.1 Printing the Recorded Image  
Network Camera Recorder prints the current displayed image or recorded images.  
Network Camera Recorder prints maximum 36 images per page.  
An MJP file must be converted to JPEG files to print. (  
page 59)  
Print Setup  
Print Setup window sets a printer and the number of images per page.  
1. Select [Print] [Printer Setup] on the menu bar.  
Print Setup window appears.  
2. Set Printer, Paper Size and Orientation. Click [OK].  
3. Select [Print]  
[Page Setup] on the menu bar.  
Page Setup window appears.  
The window shows printing one image per page.  
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4. Set the number of rows and columns to align recorded images per page.  
Click [OK].  
(E.g., Print nine images per page [three rows and three columns].)  
(1) Set rows and columns.  
(2) Click [OK].  
It is possible to set up to six rows and six columns. (Maximum 36 images)  
Note  
The page layout can be checked.  
(1) Select [Print]  
[Print Status].  
(2) Print Status window appears.  
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Printing  
The specified contents on Page Setup window (  
page 64) will be printed.  
1. Select the current displayed image or recorded images to print.  
2. Select [Print]  
[Print Current Image] or [Print Selected Images].  
Print the current displayed image.  
Print selected recorded images.  
(you can select several recorded images.)  
When printing queue images meet the specified numbers per page set on  
Page Setup window, the page will be printed automatically.  
3. Select [Print]  
[Print Status] on the menu bar and confirm the specified  
contents.  
The printing queue images  
will change color.  
(E.g., When performing  
[Page Setup] to print nine  
images per page, specified  
to print three images.)  
When printing queue images do not meet the specified numbers per page  
set on Page Setup window, the images will be queued for printing.  
4. Click [Send to Printer].  
Start printing recorded images.  
Click [Close] to close Print Status window.  
Click [Cancel Printing] to cancel printing queue images.  
Notes  
[Send to Printer] on Print Status window is the same command as [Print]  
[Send Current Page to Printer] on the menu bar.  
[Cancel Printing] on Print Status window is the same command as [Print]  
[Cancel Printing] on the menu bar.  
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3.2 Multi-Camera Recording  
Network Camera Recorder records the several Network Cameras simultaneously.  
1. Select Network Cameras to record and click [On] or [Motion] to make  
recording ready for each Network Camera while stopping monitoring.  
Camera Name will be red (Recording) or green (Motion Detection  
Recording).  
2. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
Note  
When you select several Network Cameras, click Camera Previews while  
pressing a [Ctrl] key or a [Shift] key.  
3. Select [Control]  
[Start Selected Cameras] on the menu bar.  
Network Camera Recorder starts recording the images of the selected  
Network Camera.  
4. Select [Control]  
[Stop Selected Cameras] on the menu bar to stop  
recording.  
Note  
Network Camera Recorder can record all configured Network Cameras  
simultaneously.  
1. Follow Step 1 on this page to make recording ready for all Network  
Cameras. All Camera Names will be red or green.  
2. Click [Start All] or select [Control]  
[Start All Cameras] on the  
menu bar. Network Camera Recorder start recording all images of the  
configured Network Cameras.  
3. Click [Stop All] or select [Control]  
[Stop All Cameras] on the  
menu bar to stop recording all images of the configured Network  
Cameras.  
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3.3 Copying or Moving the Recorded Image  
Network Camera Recorder can copy or move recorded images.  
1. Click Camera Preview of Network Camera in the Camera List to copy or move  
recorded images.  
2. Click [Thumbnails] tab.  
Thumbnails Page appears.  
3. Click recorded images to copy or move.  
The selected images display the filename with outline characters on a  
colored background.  
To select several images, click recorded images while pressing [Shift] key  
or [Ctrl] key.  
Selected images  
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4. Select [File]  
[Copy Selected Images] or [Move Selected Images] on the  
menu bar.  
Select folder window appears.  
5. Specify Folder Name and Drive and click [OK].  
Confirmation dialog box appears if the specified folder does not exist.  
6. Click [Yes].  
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3.4 Enabling or Disabling the Network Camera  
Network Camera Recorder allows you to temporarily enable or disable configured  
Network Cameras. This allows you to conveniently monitor or record Network  
Cameras of your choice.  
1. Select the Network Cameras to enable or disable.  
To select several Network Cameras, click Camera Previews while pressing  
[Shift] key or [Ctrl] key.  
2. Click [Control] on the menu bar.  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(1) Sets the current displayed Network Camera to enable or disable.  
(2) Sets the selected Network Cameras to enable or disable.  
(3) Sets all configured Network Cameras to enable or disable.  
3. Select one of the commands from (1), (2) or (3).  
The connection buttons will be grayed out by disabling Network Camera.  
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3.5 Creating AVI Motion Video Files  
JPEG files can be converted to AVI files. This allows the files to be played back on  
other PCs or send via e-mail.  
1. Click Camera Preview in the Camera List to select Network Camera.  
The frame of the selected Camera Preview turns blue.  
2. Click [Thumbnails] tab.  
Thumbnails Page appears.  
3. Click recorded images to select.  
To select several images, click the JPEG files while pressing [Shift] key or  
[Ctrl] key. Be sure to choose over four JPEG files.  
4. Select [Tools]  
[Save Selected Images as AVI File] on the menu bar.  
Save AVI File window appears.  
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5. Specify [Save in] and [File name] and click [Save].  
Sets the compression program.  
The window may be different  
depending on the operating system.  
Click [About...] to display the version  
number of the compression program.  
The compression program varies depending on the operating system.  
Select a compression program that is installed on the PC.  
Compression quality specifies the compression ratio. (If the compression  
ratio is 100, the file size will be small, but the image quality will be low.  
6. Click [OK].  
If you click [Cancel], the AVI file will be created. The created AVI file is not  
available because it is not compressed correctly.  
Notes  
When you play back the AVI file, you need the same compression  
program. Different compression program does not play back the AVI file.  
The following compression programs or the like are installed in standard  
Windows operating system.  
Cinepak Codec by Radius  
®
®
Intel Indeo Video R3.2  
Microsoft Video1  
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3.6 Renaming and Saving the Image  
Network Camera Recorder can rename and save images.  
1. Select a image to rename and save.  
The image can be one that is already recorded or one that is being  
displayed currently.  
2. Select [File]  
[Save Current Image].  
3. Specify a folder and a filename and click [Save].  
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3.7 Copying to the Clipboard  
Network Camera Recorder copies the image to the Clipboard.  
1. Select a image to copy to the Clipboard.  
The image can be one that is already recorded or one that is being  
displayed currently.  
2. Select [File]  
[Copy Image to Clipboard].  
The current displayed image will be copied to the clipboard. You can use  
this data in another application.  
A filename can also be copied to the clipboard by selecting [Copy Image  
Filename to Clipboard].  
Note  
The Clipboard is the place that keeps the copied or cut data temporarily.  
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3.8 Confirming the Version Information  
Network Camera Recorder shows you the version information.  
1. Select [Help]  
[About].  
2. Click [OK] after confirming the version information.  
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Section 4  
Default Setting and  
Troubleshooting  
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4.1 Default Setting List  
Factory  
Default value is necessary  
When setting  
Items  
Note  
[Select  
Camera  
Database]  
Specified  
Folder  
C:\Program  
Files\NCR  
When setting  
the specified  
folder  
[Create  
New  
Camera]/  
[Edit  
Current  
Camera]  
Camera Type  
IP address  
Panasonic  
HCM series  
with Pan/Tilt  
Depending on  
the Network  
Camera  
[Blank]  
Indispensable IP address consists  
of four decimal  
numbers (0 to 255).  
(E.g.,  
192.168.0.253)  
Camera Name Cam***  
(Network  
Indispensable Camera name is  
maximum 250  
Camera  
Recorder  
assigns a  
number  
charactersincluding  
the path name such  
as "C:\Program  
Files"[13  
automatically  
characters].  
in ***.)  
Camera name is  
attached to the  
folder name.  
Description  
Resolution  
[Blank]  
Maximum 128  
characters  
320 x 240  
Indispensable  
Indispensable  
Image Quality Standard  
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Operating Instructions  
Factory  
Default value is necessary  
When setting  
Items  
Note  
[Create  
New  
Camera]/  
[Edit  
Capture Type  
Motion Image Indispensable Specify the interval  
for still image.  
Default is one  
second.  
Current  
Camera]  
Recording File MJP  
Format  
Indispensable  
Indispensable  
Recording  
Off  
Timer  
Operation  
Start 0 h 0 min  
Stop 23 h 59  
min  
Check [Automatic  
Timer Operation]  
on the menu bar to  
timer-record.  
When using  
Timer  
Recording.  
Day of the  
week  
[No check]  
Recording  
Type  
Motion Detect  
[No check]  
Use  
When using  
authentication  
of Network  
Camera.  
Authentication  
Enter the same user  
ID and password of  
Network Camera.  
User Name (ID) [Blank]  
Password  
[Blank]  
Recording  
Capacity  
[No check]  
When limiting  
the hard disk  
capacity  
When limiting the  
hard disk capacity,  
select[Overwrite] or  
[Stop camera] when  
the capacity  
reaches.  
[Proxy  
Setup]  
Use a proxy  
server  
[No check]  
Proxy address [Blank]  
Port  
8080  
When using a  
proxy server  
Proxy  
[Blank]  
Username  
Proxy  
[Blank]  
password  
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Operating Instructions  
Factory  
Default value is necessary  
When setting  
Items  
Note  
[Preferences] Show Icon [No check]  
When showing  
the icon in  
System Tray  
in System  
Tray  
Stop  
[Checked]  
When limiting  
cameras if Less than 500 hard disk  
disk space MB Free  
capacity  
less than  
Start all  
cameras  
when  
program  
starts  
[No Check]  
When starting  
all cameras  
when program  
starts  
Automatic [No Check]  
Backup  
When backing  
up recorded  
images  
[Search]  
Search for In the last 1  
Images  
day  
When  
Target File JPG and MJP searching  
Format  
are checked recorded  
images  
Search  
Results  
Filename  
[Installation] The  
C:Program  
When installing  
destination Files\NCR  
folder  
Network  
Camera  
Recorder  
[Page Setup] Rows and  
Columns  
One row and When printing  
one column images  
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Operating Instructions  
4.2 Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
Camera images are not  
displayed.  
• Network Camera is not working.  
Try to connect to Network Camera directly using a  
web browser. This will verify if Network Camera is  
working correctly.  
• Network Camera is turned off.  
Turn on Network Camera.  
• The invalid IP address of Network Camera is set.  
Set the available IP address on Edit Camera  
window.  
• The authentication is set for Network Camera.  
Check Use Authentication check box and enter  
User Name (ID) and Password:.  
• The network is going down.  
Confirm the network parameters of the PC.  
• The network congestion is interfering.  
Network Camera Recorder may not display the  
images immediately.  
• The proxy server may prevent you from connecting  
directly to Network Camera.  
Set the proxy settings on Proxy Settings window  
selecting [File]  
[Proxy Setup] on the menu  
bar.  
The images of Network  
Cameras on the Camera  
Bar does not appear.  
• The images of Network Cameras are sticking out of  
the display.  
Broaden the display of the Camera Bar.  
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Operating Instructions  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
Network Camera Recorder • User Registration is required.  
configures only four  
Perform the user registration and enter a  
Network Cameras and  
does not record over 30  
minutes.  
registration code and password. (  
page 18)  
Network Camera Recorder [Timer Operation] is not set.  
does not timer-record the  
images.  
Set [Timer Operation] on Edit Camera window.  
page 54)  
(
[Automatic Timer Operation] is not checked.  
Timer-recording starts after being checked  
[Automatic Timer Operation] in the [Edit] on the  
menu bar. Check [Automatic Timer Operation].  
The taskbar button does  
not appear when  
• The icon is displayed in the System Tray (The status  
area showing time and the like).  
minimizing Network  
Camera Recorder.  
If you check Show Icon in System Tray check box  
on Preferences window selecting [File]  
[Preferences] on the menu bar, the icon will be  
displayed in the System Tray.  
Network Camera Recorder • Network Camera Recorder has already started.  
does not start.  
Confirm the taskbar. The icon may be displayed in  
System Tray (The status area showing time and  
the like).  
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Operating Instructions  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
Pan/Tilt, Preset, Zooming • Network Camera is turned off.  
or Focusing feature do not  
Turn on Network Camera.  
work.  
• Network Camera Recorder is stopping monitoring.  
Start monitoring of Network Camera.  
• Network Camera is without Pan/Tilt, Preset, Zooming  
or Focusing feature.  
Select correct camera type on Edit Camera  
window (  
page 36).  
• Pan/Tilt, Preset, Zooming or Focusing feature is  
locked at Network Camera.  
Enable the Pan/Tilt, Preset, Zooming or Focusing  
feature of Network Camera.  
• Preset buttons of Network Camera are changed while  
operating Network Camera Recorder.  
Right-click a preset button and click [Refresh].  
Zoom and focus buttons do • Selected camera type is wrong.  
not appear.  
Select [Panasonic HCM series with Zoom] on  
Edit Camera window ( page 36).  
Network Camera Recorder • PC does not have enough memory.  
is unstable or down.  
Reduce the numbers of Network Cameras.  
Close other applications.  
• More than 10,000 images are recorded in a folder.  
Delete unnecessary images. (  
page 61)  
The PC does not play back • The PC does not have the same compression  
the AVI file.  
program as you create the AVI file in.  
Create the AVI file with the same compression  
program of the PC on which you play back.  
82  
Operating Instructions  
Problem  
Cause and Remedy  
An MJP file cannot be  
deleted.  
• The MJP file is now playing back or suspending  
temporarily.  
Stop playing back the MJP file. Close Network  
Camera Recorder and restart it to delete the MJP  
file.  
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Operating Instructions  
Index  
84  
 
Operating Instructions  
Multi-Camera Recording 9, 67  
A
Adobe Acrobat Reader 13  
Automatic Backup 10, 49  
AVI file 9, 71  
Network Camera Recorder screen 24  
Network Camera Viewer 13  
C
Camera Bar 9, 45  
Operating System  
5
Camera List 31  
Camera Name 31, 34  
Camera Preview 31  
Camera Type 34  
Capture Type 34  
Connection Buttons 28  
P
Pan/Tilt/Home Position Buttons 41  
Playback feature 9, 56  
Preset Buttons 42  
CPU  
5
Proxy Server 38  
D
Default Setting List 77  
E
End-User License Agreement  
2
F
Focus Buttons 41  
Focusing 43  
S
H
Hard Disk Capacity 48  
Home Position 41  
Search Results Page 30  
System Requirements  
5
I
Image Page 24  
Timer Operation 34  
Timer Recording 9, 54  
Toolbar Buttons 26  
Image Quality 34  
Installation 13  
Installation Procedure 11  
IP Address 34  
U
J
User Registration 18  
JPEG 29, 34, 59  
W
M
Window Size Buttons 27  
Memory  
5
MJP 29, 34, 59  
Motion Detection Meter 28  
Z
Zoom Buttons 41  
Zooming 43  
Motion Detection Recording 9, 52  
85  
Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.  
Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.  
1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan  
Copyright:  
This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. (PCC). Under the  
applicable copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part,  
without the prior written consent of PCC.  
2003 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  
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Printed in Japan  
KK0503RM0 (CE)  

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