This is continued from Part 3. In this installment, I discuss how to configure NTP, recording to a memory card and the status LED indicator control. Network Time Protocol Enter an Network Time Protocol (NTP) server host name or IP address to synchronize the camera’s date and time to within 10 milliseconds of the official [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 25, 2009
This series continued from Part 2. Now it’s time to connect the camera to the network and configure the camera. Camera Documentation and Support The Panasonic Global Support web site has the complete documentation and firmware for all Panasonic network cameras. The Panasonic USA Support web site is also very helpful, but not quite as [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 22, 2009
This is continued from Part 1. Web Browser Remote Access The performance of the Panasonic Network Camera model #BB-HCM531A is quite good in a variety of lighting conditions. The camera is accessed and controlled via a web browser over the home network or Internet. This is an indoor scene as viewed in a web browser [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 21, 2009
This tutorial illustrates how to choose and configure a Panasonic IP Network Camera. The Panasonic IP Network Camera product line packs a lot of features into a small and affordable package. An “IP Network Camera” means the camera is controlled and viewed over the local LAN or Internet connection with any web browser, including an [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 4, 2009
This article describes how to configure a RemoteLinc Insteon wireless remote control using the ISY-99i Home Automation Controller to manage other Insteon devices. I use it to control the lights around my home. More importantly, it’s an easy and convenient way for my family to control the lights. The “All On” button makes for a [...]
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
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