Preparing for Use with aNetwork CameraYou can connect a network camera (sold separately) tothe same LAN as your computer to create a videoconference.The images from both the other party's and your ownnetwork camera can be displayed on one screen duringthe video conference (see Page 31).Compatible models (Panasonic NetworkCameras)– BB-HCE481 – BB-HCM581– BB-HCM100 – BB-HCM701– BB-HCM110 – BB-HCM705– BB-HCM311 – BB-HCM715– BB-HCM331 – BB-HCM735– BB-HCM371 – BL-C1– BB-HCM381 – BL-C101– BB-HCM403 – BL-C111– BB-HCM511 – BL-C121– BB-HCM515 – BL-C131– BB-HCM527 – BL-C140– BB-HCM531 – BL-C160– BB-HCM547 – BL-C210– BB-HCM580 – BL-C230IMPORTANT• Video conferencing using a network camera isnot available when making a call on a TEL line,PC line, or PS line.• Video conferencing using a network camera isonly available for 2-party calls. For 3-party calls,a video conference can be created between thecall originator (first party) and the firstparticipant (second party). In that situation, youcan have an audio conversation with the thirdparty. You can create a video conference withthe third party once the original call with thesecond party has finished.Connecting a Network CameraEnsure that the network camera is connected to thesame LAN as your computer.LANUSBLANIP Network(Intranet)See your network camera's documentation for moredetails on network camera settings and connections.Registering a Network CameraTo use a network camera in a video conference, it isnecessary to register the network camera in advance,as follows:1. Click .2. Click [Network Camera registration].• The [Network Camera registration] dialoguebox is displayed.3. Enter your network camera's IP address, videocodec, port number, user name, and password.Note• When [MPEG-4] is selected for [VideoCodec], it is necessary to configure thenetwork camera to allow MPEG-4 images tobe viewed.• When [MotionJPEG] is selected for [VideoCodec], you can obtain your networkDocument Version 2010/02 Operating Instructions for Conferencing Phone Manager 51Using with a Network CameraUsing with a Network Camera