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Panasonic BL-C30 Operating Instructions Manual

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BL-C30
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C30 Model No. Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Main Features

    Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. Communication via Ethernet cable is also available. Encryption establishes the security on the wireless network. Various remote monitoring features •...
  • Page 3 Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information. Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your favorite domain name (e.g.
  • Page 4 Operating System Protocol Interface Web Browser Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest information about web browser. Trademarks • Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Table of Contents Camera Monitoring ...8 Accessing the Camera... 8 Viewing Single Camera page... 10 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) ... 14 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ... 15 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ... 16 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button...
  • Page 7 Camera Maintenance ...82 Maintenance page ... 82 3.1.1 Confirming the Status... 83 3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ... 83 3.1.3 Restarting the Camera ... 84 3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware ... 85 3.1.5 Creating Configuration File... 88 3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ... 89 3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ...

  • Page 8: Camera Monitoring

    Operating Instructions Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera Start up the web browser on your PC. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000 (or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000) • When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 33 for details about port number.
  • Page 9 Click the following tabs to display each page. Version Number A To Single Camera page (page 10) C To Buffered Image page (page 24) E To Maintenance page (page 82) G To log in to the camera (page 52) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed.

  • Page 10: Viewing Single Camera Page

    Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 11). •...
  • Page 11 • To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 55). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser. • Refresh interval may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions Notes • When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar. • Video may not be displayed quickly. Wait for a while. • If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 107).
  • Page 13 When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page 55). Notes •...

  • Page 14: Image Auto Centering (Click To Center)

    Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) When you click a certain point on the camera image, the point is centered on the image. Move the cursor to the desired point. Cursor Click it. • The clicked point is centered. •...

  • Page 15: Capturing A Still Image

    Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. Click the capture image button. • The camera image opens in another window. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. •...

  • Page 16: Using Operation Bar

    Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar Note When the camera image is not displayed correctly, click [Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser. The image will be refreshed. End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left and Preset End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display:...
  • Page 17 Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and vertically from -40 ° to +10 ° and return the lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Left, and the home position button moves it to the home position.

  • Page 18: Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button

    Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button Registering Home Position/Sensor Position A home position or sensor position can be registered. When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set (see page 69), the camera takes a sensor position after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.
  • Page 19 8 preset buttons can be registered. Preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 21). • Registered buttons are shown in blue. • Unregistered buttons are shown in white.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Viewing the Image Click the home position, sensor position or registered preset button. • The camera takes each position, and the image is displayed. Home Position Pan/Tilt Putting the cursor displays the preset UpperLeft name. Sensor Position...
  • Page 21 Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. • When deleting, this step is not necessary. Click the home position, sensor position or a preset button (1—8). Click [Save] after setting the preset name or click [Delete].

  • Page 22: Viewing Multi-Camera Page

    Operating Instructions 1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 58). Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page.
  • Page 23 Notes • When selecting [All] at the View Type, all images are displayed in 160 x 120 pixels resolution. • 640 x 480 pixels image cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page. • When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet switching hub instead of the repeater hub to prevent degradation in video display.

  • Page 24: Viewing Buffered Image Page

    Operating Instructions 1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 60 or page 68). You can view buffered images on this Buffered Image page. Access the camera (see page 8). •...

  • Page 25: Deleting Buffered Images

    Display images clicking buttons below. Notes • Date, Time and frame number are not displayed in play mode. • Maximum number of buffered images change depending on resolution, image quality and what object the camera buffers. At the 320 x 240 pixels resolution and the standard quality, the camera buffers about 250 frames (see page 112).

  • Page 26: Viewing Still Images On Your Mobile Phone

    Operating Instructions 1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a mobile phone and press [OK]. • When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required. E.g.
  • Page 27 E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. • Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile...

  • Page 28: Various Camera Features

    Operating Instructions Various Camera Features 2.1 Using Camera Features Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Notes • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [Login] tab and log in as an administrator. •...
  • Page 29 Basic Network Wireless UPnP Viewnetcam. Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and Camera Account Administrator General User Advanced Image Display (10) Multi-Camera (11) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or sensor. (See page (12) Operation Time...
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions (13) Indicator Control (14) Privacy Mode Sets indicator display (see page 80). Enables privacy mode (see page 81).

  • Page 31: Connecting The Camera To Your Network

    The Network page offers three options to configure the camera. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnP to configure your router. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address. •...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions DHCP Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is displayed. Note The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 83).
  • Page 33 Click [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. • If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are deleted. • Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use the Setup Program to access the camera.
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions Setting • IP address • Subnet Mask (Static Only) Host Name (DHCP Only) Default Gateway (Static/DHCP Only) DNS Server Address (Static/DHCP Only) • If your ISP or network administrator specifies the IP address and subnet mask, enter them in each data field. •...
  • Page 35 Setting Max. Bandwidth • Usage • Note Connection Type • If you automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server, you do not need to set it. Description The bandwidth can be restricted. Select the maximum bandwidth usage from [Unlimited] to [0.1 Mbps].

  • Page 36: Using Wireless Lan

    Take a note of the settings and save them for reference. For more information about wireless setting, please refer to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/wireless/cam_set.html Click [Wireless] on the Setup page. Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.
  • Page 37 Set each parameter for the Encryption. Setting Cipher • Select encrypting or not encrypting. • To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting [WEP] is recommended. WEP Selection • Checked WEPKey is used as a standard WEPKey. Check the same number as the router. WEPKey1—4 •...
  • Page 38 Operating Instructions Notes • Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit. • The camera supports only the open system authentication. If the wireless router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or open system.
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions • When you switch wired to wireless or vice versa, restart the camera. Some routers also may need to be restarted after switching.

  • Page 40: Using Upnp™ (Universal Plug And Play)

    In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your router's manual for how to enable UPnP router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.

  • Page 41: Registering With The Viewnetcam.com Service

    Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewnetcam.com service.
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Notes • When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your Account Link. If the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below. 1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser. 2.

  • Page 43: Setting Date And Time

    The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. Note Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Setting Time Setting Automatic Time Adjustment Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Date and Time page]. • The Date and Time page is displayed. Note Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of power-on time or the internal temperature.

  • Page 45: Changing Camera Settings

    The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and pan/tilt range. Click [Camera] on the Setup page. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions Setting Camera Name White Balance AC Power Source Frequency Pan Range • The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see page 111) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character).
  • Page 47 Setting Tilt Range Select from the following options. • Minimum • Home Position • Maximum • The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum. See page 48 for details about pan/tilt range settings. These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 18. Click [Save] when finished.
  • Page 48 Operating Instructions Specifying Pan/Tilt Range Access the camera (see page 8), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 45). Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side. Set the pan/tilt range.

  • Page 49: Changing Authentication Setting And Administrator User Name And Password

    Administrator User Name and Password The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, administrator user name and password. The authentication window is displayed, and allows the registered users to access the camera. Notes • If you access the camera for the first time, the window to set administrator user name and password is displayed.
  • Page 50 Operating Instructions Setting General Authentication User Name/ Password Notes • When setting authentication, set the user name and password, and save them. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. •...
  • Page 51 Click [Go to Security: Administrator page]. • The Security: Administrator page is displayed. Note When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users). Items Administrator User Name and...

  • Page 52: Logging In To The Camera

    Operating Instructions 2.9 Logging in to the Camera If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page. Click [Login] at the top of the page.

  • Page 53: Creating, Modifying Or Deleting General Users

    The General User page allows you to create, modify or delete general users. Up to 50 general users can be registered. The access level is set for each general user. If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions Setting User ID List User Name/ Password Access Level Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to General User page]. • The General User page is displayed. • Up to 50 general users can be registered.

  • Page 55: Changing Initial Settings On The Single Camera Page Or The Multi-Camera Page

    Camera page or the Multi-Camera page The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval. You can display a time stamp on the image. The initial language can be selected from eight languages.
  • Page 56 • When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Checking [Display] for Administrator is particularly recommended. • When checked, the banner is displayed for administrator or general users or both.
  • Page 57 Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Image Display page]. • The Image Display page is displayed. Operating Instructions...

  • Page 58: Configuring Multiple Cameras

    Operating Instructions 2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the camera IP addresses and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can be configured.
  • Page 59 Setting Display • Check the box to enable the camera. IP Address • Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera. Host Name Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535). Camera Name • This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera page.

  • Page 60: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Timer

    Operating Instructions 2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E- mail or FTP. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. Click No. to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Timer] for trigger, and click [Next>].
  • Page 61 Set the time, and click [Next>]. Note The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page 43). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 62 Operating Instructions Setting Image Resolution Image Quality Set the image buffer frequencies, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Image Buffer Frequency •...
  • Page 63 Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 31).
  • Page 64 Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 65 But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. But ["] is not available. When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. •...
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions Setting Login ID Password Reply E-mail Address Destination E- mail Address 1—3 Subject Text But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. But ["] is not available. Confirm the settings, and click [Save]. • New settings are saved. The buffered images are deleted. •...
  • Page 67 Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page]. • The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed. Notes • If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many E- mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval.

  • Page 68: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Sensor

    Operating Instructions 2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E- mail or FTP. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. Click No. to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Sensor] for trigger, and click [Next>].
  • Page 69 Set the time, and click [Next>]. Note The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page 43). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 70 Operating Instructions Setting Lens Position When Triggered Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Image Resolution Image Quality •...
  • Page 71 Set the image buffer frequencies and sensor deactivation time, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Enable Pre- • Check the box to enable the setting.
  • Page 72 Operating Instructions Setting Sensor deactivation time • Set the length of time during which the sensor cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to use not to send too many E-mails to a mobile phone. Note The internal memory cannot buffer images during Sensor deactivation time.
  • Page 73 Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 31).
  • Page 74 Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 75 But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. But ["] is not available. When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. •...
  • Page 76 Operating Instructions Setting Login ID Password Reply E-mail Address Destination E- mail Address 1—3 Subject Text But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. But ["] is not available. After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click [Next>].
  • Page 77 Setting Disable • The camera does not send an E-mail notification when buffering or transferring image. Enable • The camera sends an E-mail notification (up to 3 destinations) when buffering or transferring image. Click [Save] after confirming the settings. • New settings are saved.

  • Page 78: Specifying Operation Time

    Operating Instructions 2.15 Specifying Operation Time The Operation Time page allows you to limit the operation time. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside the operation time. Notes • If you wrongly set the time period, your privacy may be seen. Confirm the time period after the setup.
  • Page 79 Setting Operation Time • Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time period. If you specify the time period, select the time period option and set the time period. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. •...

  • Page 80: Changing Indicator Display

    Operating Instructions 2.16 Changing Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has four options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • Turn the indicator on during sensor reaction. •...

  • Page 81: Enabling Privacy Mode

    Pressing the privacy button turns the camera into privacy mode. You can keep your privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image transfer by timer or sensor (see page 60 or page 68) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen.

  • Page 82: Camera Maintenance

    Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance 3.1 Maintenance page Maintenance Status Wireless Status Restart Update Firmware Save Settings Load Settings Reset to Factory Default Displays the camera settings and status (see page 83). Displays wireless information (see page 83). Restarts the camera (see page 84). Updates the camera firmware (see page 85).

  • Page 83: Confirming The Status

    Clicking [Status] displays the following page. Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. The wireless status information provides support for troubleshooting regarding wireless connection.

  • Page 84: Restarting The Camera

    Operating Instructions 3.1.3 Restarting the Camera The camera restarts by disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet and reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page. Note When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.

  • Page 85: Updating The Camera Firmware

    All buffered images will be deleted after the firmware update. • The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it on your PC.
  • Page 86 Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds. Click [Browse...]. • A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open]. • The firmware file name is displayed. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
  • Page 87 Operating Instructions Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated. Updated version • If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.

  • Page 88: Creating Configuration File

    Operating Instructions 3.1.5 Creating Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 89). Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page. Click [Save].

  • Page 89: Loading Settings From A Configuration File

    Loading Settings from a Configuration File The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file. Notes • The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.

  • Page 90: Resetting The Camera To Factory Default

    Operating Instructions 3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started.) Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.

  • Page 91: Support Page

    Support Help Wireless Help Product Information Support Information Seeing Help page The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. items. Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page. Displays the Help page (see page 91). Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 92).

  • Page 92: Seeing Wireless Help Page

    [Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 3.2.3 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.

  • Page 93: Factory Default Reset Button

    The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the camera. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration.

  • Page 94: Default Setting List

    Operating Instructions 3.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Network Connection Mode Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. (Static/DHCP only) IP address (Static only) Subnet Mask (Static only) Host Name (DHCP only) Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only)
  • Page 95 Items Wireless Communication mode (Channel) SSID (Speed) Encryption (WEP) Authentication WEPKey 1—4 UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places Viewnet Enable cam.com Date and Time Setting Time Automatic Time Adjustment Time Zone Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time Start Day End Day Default...
  • Page 96 Operating Instructions Items Camera Camera Name White Balance AC Power Source Frequency Pan Range (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Tilt Range (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Default Required Network Required Camera Auto 50 Hz -50 degrees 0 degrees +50 degrees -40 degrees 0 degrees +10 degrees Notes...
  • Page 97 Account Items Security: General Administrator Authentication User Name Password Retype Password General User User ID List User Name Password Retype Password Access Level Default Required Do not permit access from guest users [Blank] When setting administrator [Blank] When setting administrator [Blank] When setting administrator...
  • Page 98 Operating Instructions Advanced Items Image Single Camera Image Display Resolution Single Camera Image Quality Single Camera Refresh Interval Multi-Camera Image Resolution Multi-Camera Image Quality Multi-Camera Refresh Interval Limit Continuous Motion JPEG Still Image Refresh Interval Language Banner Display (Administrator) Banner Display (General User) Default Required...
  • Page 99 Items Multi- Multi-Camera Camera Display IP Address or Host Name Port No. Camera Name Change Camera Order Default Required [Blank] Checked When setting Multi-Camera [Blank] When setting Multi-Camera [Blank] When setting Multi-Camera [Blank] When setting Multi-Camera From No.1 to When No.1 changing camera order...
  • Page 100 Operating Instructions Items Buffer/ Status Transfer Trigger Active Time of Trigger Lens Position When Triggered Image Resolution Image Quality Image Buffer Frequency Sensor deactivation time Transfer Method Notify Operation Operation Time Time Indicator Indicator Control Control Privacy Privacy Button Mode Privacy Mode Default Required...
  • Page 101 Preset Buttons Items Preset Preset 1 Buttons Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 *1 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 111). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

  • Page 102: Cleaning

    Operating Instructions 3.5 Cleaning Clean the camera after the camera is turned off. 3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth. Notes • Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid pesticide, glass cleaner or hair spray.

  • Page 103: Setting An Ip Address On Your Pc

    Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown below. Windows XP [Start] ( Internet Connections] Connection] in use [TCP/IP] Windows 2000 [Start] Connections]...

  • Page 104: Using Setup Program

    Operating Instructions 3.7 Using Setup Program The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes. • Finding the IP address and port number of the camera connected to your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to a Static or a DHCP setting. •...
  • Page 105 • You can find the camera IP address and port number by looking up the MAC address of your camera. Address Address Notes • If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet (LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up. •...
  • Page 106 Operating Instructions Manual Setup window Set up each parameter seeing page 33—page 35. • If more than 20 minutes have passed since the camera was turned on, the camera cannot be set up from the Setup Program. If the camera cannot be set up, restart the camera.

  • Page 107: Setting Your Pc

    Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the proxy server, the following settings are required. • To communicate with a camera installed inside a LAN, changing the web browser settings is recommended.
  • Page 108 Operating Instructions Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. • If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required. See if the check box is checked or not.
  • Page 109 Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. (Example: 192.168.0.253) Click [OK]. Operating Instructions...

  • Page 110: Setting Upnp™ To Display Camera Shortcut In My Network Places

    Operating Instructions 3.8.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP the steps below. Windows XP Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows Me Note This feature is available only when Windows XP or Windows Me is being used.

  • Page 111: Ascii Character Table

    ASCII Character Table (space) " & < > Operating Instructions...

  • Page 112: File Size And Number Of Buffered Images

    Operating Instructions 3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images The following table shows the relationship between the file size of the image and the maximum number of buffered images. Note The following file sizes were shown at the largest value. Resolution File Size About 60 KB 640 x 480...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    3.11 Specifications Network Camera Items Pan/Tilt Angle Number of Pixels Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Horizontal Viewing Angle Exposure Other Specifications Items Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image Frame rate Supported Protocols Message Transfer Condition Image Transfer Method The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer.
  • Page 114 Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Interface Sensor Detection Method Sensor Range Indicator Display Dimension (WHD) Weight Power Supply Temperature Humidity Wireless Specifications Items Communication mode (Communication Standard) Data Transfer Mode Frequency Range Channel Security Specifications Wired: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 Wireless: IEEE 802.11b/g (Embedded) Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor...

  • Page 115: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 116 Operating Instructions ActiveX Controls 11 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 51 ASCII Character Table 111 Buffered Image page 24 Camera Access 8 Camera page 45 Capture Image Button 15 Cleaning 102 Click to Center 14 CPU 4 Date and Time page 43 Default Setting List 94 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button 93 General User page 53...
  • Page 117 Operating Instructions Update Firmware page 85 UPnP page 40 Viewnetcam.com Service 41 Web Browser 4 Wireless 36 Wireless Help page 92...
  • Page 118 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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