Panasonic

Remote operation function

Some of the functions can be remotely operated by connecting the unit with iPhone/iPad or Android terminal with the HC ROP app installed.

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Step 1: Making network settings to suit the connection method

When using icon_model-x2100, you can use wired LAN and USB tethering.


bullet02Direct connection via wireless LAN ([DIRECT])

bullet02Connection via wireless LAN to a wireless access point ([INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)])

bullet02Wired LAN settings [X2100]

bullet02USB tethering setting [X2100]character_asterisk


  1. Use the network of the connected device (iPhone/iPad/Android). The following menu settings are not required on this unit:

– [WLAN PROPERTY]

– [WLAN IPv4 SETTING]


bullet02(When connecting to a wireless access point to use the HC ROP app)

Connect this unit and the iPhone/iPad or Android device to the same wireless access point.

Refer to the operating instructions for your device for instructions on how to connect the wireless access point and iPhone/iPad or Android device.


Step 2: Setting the user account and password for entry into the HC ROP app.

  1. Select the [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [USER ACCOUNT].

  1. Enter the user account name and select [Enter].

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bullet02Enter the user account name with 31 characters or less.

  1. Enter the password and select [Enter].

bullet02Enter a password between 8 characters and 15 characters.


character_diamondTo enter a character

Operation is the same as entering with a keyboard.

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Description of operation

[A-a]

Switches between upper case and lower case. (Displayed during the text entry mode)

[@-#]

Switches the type of the symbols. (Displayed during the symbol entry mode)

[imageicon_return]

Returns to the previous screen. Entered character is not reflected.

imageicon_rop_insert_number

Switches the character to symbol/number.

imageicon_rop_insert_space

Enters space (blank).

[BS]

Deletes the character. Previous character is deleted when the cursor position is empty.

imageicon_rop_insert_left/imageicon_rop_insert_right

Moves the cursor to right or left.

[Enter]

Completes the character entry.


Step 3: Enabling the IP remote function

  1. Select the [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [ENABLE/DISABLE] character_arrow [ENABLE].


Step 4: Setting the standby port number

Depending on the environment, set the port number for standby if required.

  1. Set the port number in the [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [HC ROP PORT].


bullet02The setting value is not reflected until the [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [ENABLE/DISABLE] is switched to [DISABLE] once, or when the camera is restarted.

bullet02Number 80 and the same value as the port number set for other menu item cannot be specified.

bullet02The TCP port set as the setting value and the UDP port set as the setting value +1 will be used.

bullet02Inquire the administrator of the network or the controller whether change is required.


Step 5: Installing the HC ROP app

For iPhone/iPad

bullet02Download the HC ROP app from the App Store.


For Android terminal

bullet02Download the HC ROP app from the Google Play Store.


bullet02For information such as the supported OS of the HC ROP app, refer to the App Store or the Google Play Store download page.


Step 6: Connecting to the unit using the HC ROP app

  1. Make the Wi-Fi settings on the iPhone/iPad or Android device on which the HC ROP app is installed.

  1. When connected with “Direct connection via wireless LAN [DIRECT]

bullet02In the Wi-Fi settings screen of the iPhone/iPad or Android device, select the SSID for this unit that was set in [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [WLAN PROPERTY] character_arrow [SSID]. (Display example: “HC-X2100”)

bullet02After selecting the SSID, enter the Wi-Fi password that was set in [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [WLAN PROPERTY] character_arrow [ENCRYPT KEY].

  1. When connected with “Connection via wireless LAN to a wireless access point ([INFRA(SELECT)]/[INFRA(MANUAL)])

bullet02In the Wi-Fi settings screen on the iPhone/iPad or Android device, connect to the wireless access point that is connected via a network with this unit.

  1. When connected with “Wired LAN”

bullet02In the Wi-Fi settings screen on the iPhone/iPad or Android device, connect to the wireless access point that is connected via a network through a wired router with this unit.

  1. When connected with “USB tethering”

bullet02Set USB tethering to ON on the iPhone/iPad or Android device.

  1. Open the HC ROP app on the iPhone/iPad or Android device and connect to this unit.

bullet02You will need to enter the IP address, port number, user ID, and password. Refer to Steps 2 to 4.

You can view the IP address in [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [INFORMATION] character_arrow [STATUS].


bullet02Change the connection destination port number in HC ROP app if the standby port number is changed in this unit.

bullet02The unit cannot connect with the HC ROP app while the menu or thumbnail screen is displayed.

bullet02Touch the “?” icon in the upper right corner of the HC ROP app to display the HC ROP app help. Please refer to the help for connection to the camera and app operation.


Operation while the HC ROP app is connected

Operation of the unit that is connected

The <THUMBNAIL> button cannot be used.


Recording and playback operation while connected

bullet02Recording can be operated by either the unit or the HC ROP app.

bullet02Playback operation is not possible.


bullet02The content set with the remote operation using the HC ROP app is reflected to the unit. (Excluding setting by hard switch)


character_diamondTo check or delete a user account

  1. Select the [NETWORK] menu character_arrow [IP REMOTE] character_arrow [ACCOUNT LIST].

The list of registered user accounts is displayed.

bullet02Proceed to Step 4 to only check user accounts.

  1. Select the user account to be deleted.

  1. When the confirmation message is displayed, select [SET].

  1. Select [imageicon_return] and end the operation.