Network Camera Recorder
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Model No.
BB-HNP60
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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
1.1 Main Features................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Looking at Installation Procedure..............................................................11
1.2.2 Checking Included Accessories ................................................................12
1.4 User Registration............................................................................ 18
2.1 Network Camera Recorder Screen ................................................ 24
2.1.1 Using Image Page.....................................................................................24
2.1.2 Using Thumbnails Page ............................................................................29
2.1.3 Using Search Results Page ......................................................................30
2.1.4 Using Camera List.....................................................................................31
2.2.1 Configuring a New Network Camera.........................................................33
2.2.2 Editing the Network Camera .....................................................................36
2.2.4 Setting the Proxy Server ...........................................................................38
2.3.1 Using the Operation Bar............................................................................41
2.3.2 Using Preset Buttons.................................................................................42
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
2.4.10 Controlling Playback Speed ....................................................................60
2.4.11 Deleting the Recorded Image..................................................................61
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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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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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.
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
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.
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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.
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Installation Selection window automatically appears.
Notes
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If Installation Selection window does not appear, open "ncr" folder on
the CD-ROM and double-click "ncrsetup_en.exe" file. Installation
window appears.
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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>].
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License Agreement window appears.
4. Check [I Agree] and click [Next>].
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Choose Destination Location window appears.
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Click [Browse] to change the destination folder and choose the
destination.
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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>].
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Start Installation window appears.
6. Click [Next>].
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Installation Complete window appears.
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7. Click [Finish].
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Installation has finished completely.
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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.
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Network Camera Recorder screen appears.
2. Select [File]
[Exit] on the menu bar.
Notes
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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...].
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2. Click [Browse to Registration Page].
User Registration web site appears.
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3. Follow the instructions on the web site, enter each required parameter, and
click [Register].
Notes
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If User Registration web site does not appear, access the web site below:
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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...].
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Enter Registration Information window appears.
5. Enter the registration code and the password. Click [OK].
Information dialog box appears.
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6. Click [OK] and restart Network Camera Recorder.
Notes
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When the registration code and password are wrong, Error dialog box
appears. Reenter them correctly.
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[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
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If the folder is not specified, the folders are made for each Network Camera
automatically and save images in the specified folder.
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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.
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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].
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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
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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].
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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
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Select a drive with 600 MB or greater hard disk capacity as your destination
folder.
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The level of the folder-hierarchy depth must be within six to prevent the
system from getting unstable.
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2.1 Network Camera Recorder Screen
2.1.1 Using Image Page
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(10)
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(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)
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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.
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Displaying search results with their
filenames
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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
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When the [Disable current camera] feature (
corresponding Camera Preview will darken.
page 70) is used, the
page 32)
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Camera Preview size in the Camera List can be changed. (
(2) Camera Name
Camera Name changes its color.
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Red Camera Name shows Network Camera is prepared for recording.
Green Camera Name shows Network Camera is prepared for
performing Motion Detection Recording.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.)
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Enter the alphanumeric characters.
Camera Name Enter Camera Name.
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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.
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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.
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You may not monitor or record at the specified intervals
depending on the recording situations.
Recording File Select a recording file format.
Format
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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2.2.3 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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].
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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
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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
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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.
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[Clarity]: Optimizes the image quality (the motion will slow
down).
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[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
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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.
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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.
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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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2.4.11 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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
A
Adobe Acrobat Reader 13
AVI file 9, 71
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
Playback feature 9, 56
Preset Buttons 42
CPU
5
Proxy Server 38
D
Default Setting List 77
E
End-User License Agreement
2
Recording File Format 34
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 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
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Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.
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