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Panasonic BL-C1A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic BL-C1A Operating Instructions Manual

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BL-C1A
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Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/

Operating Instructions

Network Camera
BL-C1A
Model No.
BL-C20A
Indoor Use Only
Wired Type
Wireless/Wired Type

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Network Camera Indoor Use Only BL-C1A BL-C1A Wired Type Model No. BL-C20A Wireless/Wired Type BL-C20A Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/...

  • Page 2: Main Features

    Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Wireless installation is playing an ever increasing role in flexible communication. The use of encryption ensures security on this kind of network. Communication via Ethernet cable is also available.
  • Page 3 Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations are different in part depending on the model. Read this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly. (The model no. is indicated on the upper left of the front of the main unit.) The illustrations and images used in this manual are of BL-C20A.

  • Page 4: Camera Feature Locations

    Operating Instructions Camera Feature Locations BL-C1A Front View Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. (See page 96) Lens (Focus: 0.3 m [about 11 13/16 inches]— Unlimited) Indicator Display Not on LAN Orange Orange blinking Power On LAN Orange Orange blinking...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions BL-C1A Rear View Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See Getting Started.) DC IN jack (See Getting Started.) Serial number MAC Address FACTORY DEFAULT (See Getting RESET Button Started.) Ethernet (LAN) port (See Getting Started.) Hook for AC adaptor cord [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions BL-C20A Front View Indicator Antenna The indicator color shows camera status. Lens (0.3 m [about 11 13/16 FACTORY DEFAULT inches]—Unlimited) RESET Button Note See page 4 for the indicator operations. BL-C20A Rear View Serial number Stand/Tripod MAC Address Mounting Hole (See Getting Started.) (See Getting...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Table of Contents Camera Monitoring............10 Accessing the Camera ..............10 Viewing the Single Camera page..........12 1.2.1 Displaying the Banner ................16 1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)..........16 1.2.3 Zooming In and Out................. 17 1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image ................
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal ..70 Setting the Motion Detection............83 Setting Sensor Log Notification............ 86 Using Other Features..........89 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page ..............89 Configuring Multiple Cameras............92 Specifying Operation Time............
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions 7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser ........ 128 7.5.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places..131 7.5.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on the Web Browser..131 ASCII Character Table ............... 132 File Size and Number of Buffered Images .........

  • Page 10: Camera Monitoring

    Operating Instructions Camera Monitoring 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. • When the port number is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address.
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions Click the following tabs to display each page. Select a language. Version Number A To Single Camera page (page 12) B To Multi-Camera page (page 20) C To Buffered Image page (page 22) D To Setup page (page 28) E To Maintenance page (page 98) F To Support page (page 107) G To log in to the camera (page 56)

  • Page 12: Viewing The Single Camera Page

    Operating Instructions Viewing the Single Camera page Access the camera (see page 10). • 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 14). •...
  • Page 13 If ActiveX Controls (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, ® download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/ Error messages and screen color When general or guest users access the Single Camera page outside the Operation Time, or when over 20 (the maximum number) users access the page simultaneously, a gray screen and error messages will be displayed on the page.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Security Warning window When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for ActiveX Controls will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as an administrator to install ActiveX Controls and enable video (Motion JPEG) viewing.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX Control...].

  • Page 16: Displaying The Banner

    Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Displaying the Banner An image and its linked website can be specified for a banner. To display the banner, the Banner Display settings need to be set on the Image Display page (see page 89). Clicking the banner displays the website of the set URL Link. The Banner Display is not enabled as the default.

  • Page 17: Zooming In And Out

    Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Zooming In and Out This Camera has 10× digital zoom feature that uses ActiveX Controls. The digital zoom feature can be used while playing video (Motion JPEG) on the Single Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. The digital zoom feature can be operated by rotating the mouse wheel or clicking the right mouse button.

  • Page 18: Capturing A Still Image

    Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image Still images can be saved on your PC. Select an image resolution to display an image. Click the Capture image button. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in another window. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. •...

  • Page 19: Using The Operation Bar

    Operating Instructions 1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar Brightness: Adjusts image brightness in nine steps including [STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] darkens or brightens the image respectively. Refresh Sets a refresh interval. (Motion—60-second Interval: interval) Resolution: Selects [640 × 480] or [320 × 240] (default) pixels. Image Selects the image quality.

  • Page 20: Viewing The Multi-Camera Page

    Operating Instructions Viewing the 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 92). Access the camera (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page.
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions Note • The digital zoom feature and the Click to Center feature can be used for video (Motion JPEG) only. • When selecting [All] for the View Type, all images are displayed in 160 × 120 pixels resolution. •...

  • Page 22: Viewing The Buffered Image Page

    Operating Instructions Viewing the Buffered Image page To buffer images in the camera's internal memory, you need to set up the image transfer settings (see page 60 or page 70). Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. Access the camera (see page 10).
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Display images by clicking buttons below. The date and time when the images were buffered are displayed. Date, time and frame number are displayed. [Play]: The buffered images are displayed in sequence. [<1] or [1>]: The previous or next image is displayed. [<100], [<10] or [10>], [100>]: The 10th or 100th image before or after the current image appears.

  • Page 24: Deleting Buffered Images

    Operating Instructions 1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images If you intend to delete images for each transfer method, click [Delete Buffered Images] on the Trigger page (see page 60 or page 70). Note • If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images.

  • Page 25: Viewing Still Images On Your Cell Phone

    Operating Instructions Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone Still images can be viewed over the Internet from a compatible cell phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a cell phone and press [OK]. • When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required. E.g.
  • Page 26 2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileX for XHTML. .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX) • Some cell 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 below for a list of cell phones, and their level of compatibility with the Panasonic Network Camera.

  • Page 27: Enabling Or Disabling The Buffer/Transfer On Your Cell Phone

    Operating Instructions 1.5.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your Cell Phone Access camera images from your cell phone, and log in as an administrator (see page 25). Select [Buffer/Transfer]. Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable. Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1).

  • Page 28: Using The Camera's Basic Features

    Operating Instructions Using the Camera's Basic Features Setup Page of the Camera Access the camera (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed. Note • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click the [Login] tab (see page 56) and log in as an administrator.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Basic Network Configures network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 31). [For BL-C20A] Configure a wireless network (see page 36). Wireless UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding and creates a shortcut to the camera (see page 39). DynamicDNS Registers with the DynamicDNS service (see page 42).
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Advanced (12) Image Display Sets the resolution, image quality and refresh interval of the Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, Limit Continuous Motion JPEG setting , language and banner display (see page 89). (13) Multi-Camera Sets the camera IP address or host name, and camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page 92).

  • Page 31: Connecting The Camera To Your Network

    Operating Instructions 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 (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. •...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions DHCP Setup Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Click [Save] when finished. • The 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 99).
  • Page 33 Operating Instructions Note If you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], it can be searched for by using the Setup Program (see page 121). Setting Description Allow Access from • The Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically the Internet configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some (Automatic Setup...
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions Setting Description Host Name • If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISP- (DHCP Only) assigned host name. (The host name may be used as an authentication.) •...
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions Setting Description Connection Type • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. For wireless connection (BL-C20A only), [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. If the camera cannot be accessed, see page 9 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be set.

  • Page 36: For Bl-C20A] Using Wireless Lan

    Take a note of the settings and save them for reference. For more information about wireless settings, please refer to http:// panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page. Set each parameter for Wireless Configuration.
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions Set each parameter for Encryption. Setting Description Cipher • Select to encrypt or not encrypt. • To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting [WEP] is recommended. WEPKey • The checked WEPKey is used as the standard WEPKey. Selection Check the same WEPKey as the one selected for the router.
  • Page 38 Operating Instructions Note • Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit encryption. • The camera supports only 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: Using Upnp™ (Universal Plug And Play)

    , and it must be enabled. UPnP is disabled on most routers by default. See http:// panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/ and your router's manual for details of how to enable UPnP . After UPnP is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Camera To A Router That Supports Upnp

    Enable your router's UPnP feature following the router manual before you set up the camera. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/ for details. • If a maximum idle time is set in PPPoE or PPTP connection with your ISP,...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Camera To A Router That Does Not Support Upnp

    Operating Instructions 2.4.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™ To allow access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnP , follow the procedures below. Select [Static] on the Network page. (1) Access the camera (see page 10). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.

  • Page 42: Registering With The Dynamicdns Service

    Operating Instructions Registering with the DynamicDNS service DynamicDNS is a service that allows you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for example, similar to your favorite web site. It also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. We recommend registering with a DynamicDNS to access the camera from the Internet.
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions Click [Save]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and the DynamicDNS window is displayed. Setting Description Personal • The camera's personal URL will be displayed after you (Camera) URL register with the Viewnetcam.com service. Your Account •...
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Access your camera with the registered URL from the Internet (see page 10). • When the Top page is displayed, Viewnetcam.com registration is complete. Note • It may take a maximum of 30 minutes for the registered URL to work. •...
  • Page 45 Operating Instructions Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. • DynamicDNS information can be obtained from companies in the DynamicDNS service industry. Setting Description DynamicDNS Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry Server URL company.

  • Page 46: Dynamicdns Service

    Operating Instructions Note • It may take several minutes for the registered URL to connect. • Some DynamicDNS services may not connect. Confirming Internet access Due to the router's specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you access the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, try: •...
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions How the DynamicDNS service works DynamicDNS service server New address registered with Camera reports new address DNS server On-site Network server Camera DNS looks up Internet Global IP address current address changes Camera connection established Off-site PC Your ISP assigns a global IP address to your Internet access account that changes periodically.

  • Page 48: Setting The Date And Time

    Operating Instructions Setting the Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to set and confirm the date and time. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page. Note Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the internal memory.
  • Page 49 Operating Instructions Setting Description Time Setting • Set the date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). The interface and available values depend on the format. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page.

  • Page 50: Changing Camera Settings

    Operating Instructions Changing Camera Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and color night view. Click [Camera] on the Setup page. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting Description Camera Name...
  • Page 51 Operating Instructions Setting Description White Balance Select from the following options. • Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment • Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K) • Fixed Fluorescent — White (3600 K) (White) • Fixed Fluorescent — Daylight (4000 K) (Daylight) •...

  • Page 52: Registering Users

    Operating Instructions Registering Users Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, and the administrator's user name and password. An authentication window allows registered users to access the camera. Note •...
  • Page 53 Operating Instructions Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting Description General Authentication has 3 phases. Authentication • If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera does not display the authentication window in camera access.
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions Setting Description User Name/ • User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name. Password • Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password. Note The password must be different from the user name. • Retype Password: Reenter the password. •...
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users). Items Administrator General Users Guest Users User Name and Required Required Not Required Password Number of Users — Accessible Pages All Pages Pages Except For Pages Except For Setup and Setup and...

  • Page 56: Logging In To The Camera

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

  • Page 57: Creating, Modifying Or Deleting General Users

    Operating Instructions 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] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.
  • Page 58 Operating Instructions Set each parameter. • Settings for general users • Settings for guest users • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Setting Description User ID List • Up to 50 general users can be registered. •...

  • Page 59: Buffering Or Transferring Images

    Operating Instructions Buffering or Transferring Images Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images The procedures from this page to page 70 are described about settings of the image buffer or transfer. See the procedures below to understand the general outline of the settings. Buffer/Transfer by Motion Buffer/Transfer by Timer (Page 60) Detection Signal (Page 70)

  • Page 60: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Timer

    Operating Instructions Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer The Trigger page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-mail or FTP. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page. Click a No. to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], and select [Timer] for the trigger, and click [Next>].
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions Setting Description Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer images during the specified date and time by timer. • Selecting [Motion Detection] enables the camera to buffer/ transfer images when the motion is detected during the specified date and time.
  • Page 62 Operating Instructions Setting Description Image • Select an image resolution (640 × 480, 320 × 240 (default) Resolution or 160 × 120 pixels) for the buffer/transfer. Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. (default) [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
  • Page 63 Operating Instructions Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note If you transfer images 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 Trigger page without saving changes.
  • Page 65 Operating Instructions Setting Description Server IP • If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 Address or periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and Host Name "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1— 255 characters).
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions 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. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
  • Page 67 Operating Instructions Setting Description SMTP Server IP • If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and Address or Host 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and Name "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—255 characters).
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions Setting Description How to You can select the authentication method: [No authentication], authenticate [POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • No authentication: No authentication when sending an e- mail.
  • Page 69 Operating Instructions Confirm the settings, and click [Save]. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Trigger page]. • The Trigger page is displayed. Note • If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images.

  • Page 70: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Motion Detection Signal

    Operating Instructions Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal The Trigger page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-mail or FTP. Note • The level of motion detection depends on resolution, image quality, and the object being viewed. Check the level by performing motion detection recording.
  • Page 71 Operating Instructions Note • Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete images already buffered. • Click [Save] to save the settings. The buffered images will be deleted. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Setting Description Enable Image •...
  • Page 72 Operating Instructions Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Setting Description Image • Select an image resolution (640 × 480, 320 × 240 (default) Resolution or 160 ×...
  • Page 73 Operating Instructions Set the image buffer frequency and the Motion deactivation time, and click [Next>]. Note Due to the network environment, object and the number of simultaneous accesses, the camera may not record the number of images that you set. In this case, set the image buffer frequency longer.
  • Page 74 Operating Instructions Setting Description Motion • Set the length of time during which the Motion Detection deactivation cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or time transmitting them. This function is recommended to prevent sending too many E-mails to a cell phone. •...
  • Page 75 Operating Instructions Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note If you transfer images by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 31).
  • Page 76 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 Trigger page without saving changes.
  • Page 77 Operating Instructions Setting Description Server IP • If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 Address or periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and Host Name "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1— 255 characters).
  • Page 78 Operating Instructions 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. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
  • Page 79 Operating Instructions Note • The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail" that use a web browser. • The subject name by E-mail transfer uses only 24 h format. The file name is "image.jpg".
  • Page 80 Operating Instructions Setting Description How to You can select the authentication method: [No authentication], authenticate [POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • No authentication: No authentication when sending an e- mail.
  • Page 81 Operating Instructions After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click [Next>]. • If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displayed. Enter the settings referring to page 78 — page 80. Setting Description Disable •...
  • Page 82 Operating Instructions Click [Go to Trigger page]. • The Trigger page is displayed. Note • If you set a short interval when transferring to a cell phone, many E-mails will be sent, which may lead to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval.

  • Page 83: Setting The Motion Detection

    Operating Instructions Setting the Motion Detection The Motion Detection page allows you to adjust the sensitivity of Motion Detection. Threshold: If the threshold is set low, this function detects nearly all movements. Sensitivity: If you set sensitivity high, the amplitude of the motion detection bar gets jumpy.
  • Page 84 Operating Instructions Threshold Note No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to consequences resulting from the use of the Motion Detection feature. The Motion Detection feature is not suitable and not recommended for uses that require a high reliability constantly such as surveillance, etc.
  • Page 85 Operating Instructions What is the sensitivity? The sensitivity is the level of brightness detected as motion by the camera. A high sensitivity setting enables the camera to detect slight brightness changes. Lower the sensitivity to make the camera detect only big brightness changes. Threshold The detection level exceeds the setting is...

  • Page 86: Setting Sensor Log Notification

    Operating Instructions Setting Sensor Log Notification A sensor log sent once a day at a specified time can be checked. To enable Sensor Log, set Motion Detection for Trigger Setting and check [Enable]. Click [Sensor Log] on the Setup page. When enabling the image/buffer transfer setting and selecting Motion Detection in the Trigger page, the Sensor log window is displayed.
  • Page 87 Operating Instructions Setting Description A setup of • Sensor log operation can be set here. operation Time • Set the day of the week and time to send sensor logs via E-mail. SMTP Server IP • If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and Address or Host 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253".
  • Page 88 Operating Instructions Setting Description How to You can select the authentication method: [No authentication], authenticate [POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • No authentication: No authentication when sending an e- mail.

  • Page 89: Using Other Features

    Operating Instructions Using Other Features Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page The Image Display page allows you to change the initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) for the Single Camera, Multi-Camera, Limit Continuous Motion JPEG, Language and Banner Display.
  • Page 90 Operating Instructions Setting Description Image Resolution • Select the image resolution. 640 × 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page) 320 × 240 pixels (default) 160 × 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page) Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality.
  • Page 91 Operating Instructions Setting Description Banner Display When checked to [Enable], the setting will be enabled. When unchecked, the setting will be disabled. Note • When the Banner Display is enabled, the camera accesses the Image URL every time the Single Camera page is displayed.

  • Page 92: Configuring Multiple Cameras

    Operating Instructions Configuring Multiple Cameras The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure 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 93 Operating Instructions Setting Description Display • Check this box to enable the camera. IP Address • Set an IP address or host name to enable the camera. Host Name Port No. • Set a port number (1—65535). Camera Name • This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera page.

  • Page 94: Specifying Operation Time

    Operating Instructions Specifying Operation Time The Operation Time page allows you to limit the time that the camera is in use. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside operation time. Note • Your privacy may be compromised if the time period is set incorrectly. Confirm the time period after the setup.
  • Page 95 Operating Instructions Setting Description Enable • Check the box to enable the setting. Uncheck the box to disable it. Day of the week • Check the box to enable the day. Uncheck the box to disable it. Operation Time • To set an operation time, check the time option and set a time period.

  • Page 96: Changing The Indicator Display

    Operating Instructions Changing the Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select an operation for the indicator. There are three options. • Turn indicator on when camera is on. • Turn indicator on during camera access. • Never turn indicator on. Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page.

  • Page 97: Cgi Interface

    Operating Instructions 5.5 CGI Interface You can restrict camera settings changes using CGI interface from browsers, external devices, or software applications. CGI interface is an interface that controls the camera through commands without using the [Setup] pages. Click the [Setup] tab. On the left side of the screen under [Account], click [Administrator].

  • Page 98: Camera Maintenance

    Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance Maintenance page Maintenance Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 99). [For BL-C20A] Displays wireless information (see page 99). Wireless Status Session Status Displays information on access to the camera (see page 99). Sensor Log Displays sensor logs (see page 100).

  • Page 99: Confirming The Status

    The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. The status information provides support for troubleshooting. Clicking [Status] displays the following page. Note See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.net/ pcc/support/netwkcam/ for details about status information. 6.1.2 [For BL-C20A] Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the status of the wireless connection.

  • Page 100: Confirming Sensor Logs

    When the camera is restarted, the buffered images and sensor logs will be deleted. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page. Click [Restart]. • Restarting takes about 1 minute for BL-C1A or about 90 seconds for BL- C20A. The Top page is displayed when finished.

  • Page 101: Updating The Camera Firmware

    Click [Update Firmware] on the Maintenance page. Click [Update Firmware]. • The procedure can take up to 7 minutes for BL-C1A or 8 minutes for BL- C20A. • The camera restarts. Restart operation takes up to 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 seconds for BL-C20A.
  • Page 102 The following message is displayed during the update. Wait about 5 minutes for both BL-C1A and BL-C20A. • The camera restarts automatically after the update. • The Top page is displayed after about 1 minute for BL-C1A or about 90 seconds for BL-C20A.
  • Page 103 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. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 104: Creating A Configuration File

    Operating Instructions 6.1.7 Creating a Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 105). Note The saved image has contains private information. It is important to prevent leaks of private information.

  • Page 105: Loading Settings From A Configuration File

    Operating Instructions 6.1.8 Loading Settings from a Configuration File Camera settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load previously used settings from a configuration file. Note • The configuration file also saves network settings. When settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded.

  • Page 106: Resetting The Camera To Factory Default

    Operating Instructions 6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default when the Execute button is clicked. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see Getting Started.) Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.

  • Page 107: Support Page

    Operating Instructions Support page Support Help Displays the Help page (see page 107). [For BL-C20A] Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 108). Wireless Help Product Displays the product information website (see page Information 108). Support Displays the support information website (see page Information 108).

  • Page 108: For Bl-C20A] The Wireless Help Page

    [Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 6.2.3 Product Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. 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 109: Factory Default Reset Button

    Operating Instructions FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the side of the camera. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button (Press the button with a pointed object.) Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default.

  • Page 110: Other Information

    Operating Instructions Other Information Default Setting List Basic Items Default Required Note Network Connection Mode Automatic Automatic Setup/ Setup Static/DHCP Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration Enable from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. 20, 21, 25 and 110 (Static/DHCP only) is not available.*2 IP address...
  • Page 111 Operating Instructions Items Default Required Note Wireless Communication mode 802.11b/g [For BL- (Channel) Auto C20A] SSID NetCam**** Up to 32 characters, signs or numbers (Speed) Auto Encryption (WEP) encryption Authentication Open System WEPKey 1—4 ASCII 13 Characters 128 bit [Blank] UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Disable...
  • Page 112 Operating Instructions Items Default Required Note Date and Time Setting AM/PM AM/PM/24 H Time Automatic Time No check When using Adjustment NTP Server Address or [Blank] 1—255 Host Name characters*4 Time Zone GMT -05:00 Adjust Clock for No check Daylight Saving Time Start Day Apr, First Sunday,...
  • Page 113 Operating Instructions Account Items Default Required Note Security: General Do not permit Administrator Authentication access from guest users User Name [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters administrator Password [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters administrator Retype [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters Password administrator CGI interface Only disallow...
  • Page 114 Operating Instructions Buffer/Transfer Items Default Required Note Trigger Status Trigger Timer Timer/Motion Detection Active Time of Trigger Always Image Setting 320 × 240 160 × 120, 320 × (Image Resolution) 240, 640 × 480 Image Quality Standard Favor Clarity, Standard, Favor Motion, Mobile phone Image Buffer...
  • Page 115 Operating Instructions Items Default Required Note Sensor A setup of operation Disable When Disable/ selecting Enable(When Motion there is no new- Detection in arrival sensor Trigger. log:Disable)/ Enable(When there is no new- arrival sensor log:Enable) Active Time Checked Time PM 12 h 0 min AM/PM, 1–12 (h), 0/10/20/30/ 40/50 (min)
  • Page 116 Operating Instructions Advanced Items Default Required Note Image Single Camera Image 320 × 240 320 × 240 or 640 Display Resolution × 480 Single Camera Image Standard Favor Clarity, Quality Standard or Favor Motion Single Camera Motion 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 Refresh Interval (s) or Motion Multi-Camera Image...
  • Page 117 1—255 characters. Port No. When setting 20, 21, 25 and Multi-Camera 110 are not available.*2 Camera Name BL-C1A When setting 1—15 characters (For BL-C1A) Multi-Camera BL-C20A (For BL-C20A) Change Camera From No.1 To No.1—No.12 Order No.1 Operation Operation Time Always...
  • Page 118 Operating Instructions *1 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters (see page 132). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

  • Page 119: Cleaning

    Operating Instructions Cleaning Only clean the camera after it has been turned off by disconnecting the AC adaptor. 7.2.1 Cleaning the Main Unit After taking away the dust on the main unit, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Note •...

  • Page 120: Setting An Ip Address On Your Pc

    Operating Instructions Setting an IP Address on Your PC Your PC's IP address can be assigned by following the procedures below. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. Steps Windows XP [Start] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Network and...

  • Page 121: Using Setup Program

    Displaying the Setup page. Finding the camera Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. • If the Panasonic Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the CD-ROM. Click [Camera Setup]. Displays version information about this program.
  • Page 122 Operating Instructions • If the following dialog box is displayed, click [Unblock]. • You can find the camera IP address and port number by looking up the MAC address of your camera. Address Port Camera Status Camera Address List window Note •...
  • Page 123 Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 122. Click the corresponding button. Sets up the camera to be viewed on the LAN. Sets up Internet access to the camera.
  • Page 124 Operating Instructions Manual Setup window Set up each parameter referring to 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 125 Operating Instructions Setting up the Camera Using the MAC Address on the Setup Program The Setup Program may not list any cameras due to your firewall or antivirus software settings on your PC. If you cannot disable your firewall or antivirus software, you can set up the camera using the camera MAC address as shown below.
  • Page 126 Operating Instructions Enter the user name and password, and click [Save]. The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and password that you set above, and click [OK]. When the Single Camera page is displayed, the setup is complete. •...
  • Page 127 Operating Instructions Note • See page 12 for the Single Camera page. • If you will enable Internet access to the camera, follow the procedures below. • When you are using a router that supports UPnP™ Enable the Auto Port Forwarding feature on the UPnP™ page (see page 39).

  • Page 128: Setting Your Pc

    Operating Instructions Setting Your PC 7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser If a proxy server is not used, these settings are not required. If you are using a proxy server, perform the proxy server settings below. • To communicate with a camera installed within a LAN, changing the web browser settings is recommended.
  • Page 129 Operating Instructions Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. See if this check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...].
  • Page 130 Operating Instructions Enter the camera's IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. (Example: 192.168.0.253) Click [OK].

  • Page 131: Setting Upnp™ To Display Camera Shortcut In My Network Places

    Operating Instructions 7.5.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, a Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below. Steps Windows XP [Start] (...

  • Page 132: Ascii Character Table

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

  • Page 133: File Size And Number Of Buffered Images

    Operating Instructions 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 are shown at their maximum value. Resolution Items Capture...
  • Page 134 Operating Instructions The number of enabled settings The maximum number of buffered About About About About About images for each setting When [Motion Detection] is set in Trigger, and both [Enable Pre-trigger Image Buffer] and [Enable Post-trigger Image Buffer] are checked in Image Buffer Frequency •...
  • Page 135 Operating Instructions Example The maximum number of buffered images for each setting (A): About 250 images The maximum number of [Enable Pre-trigger Image Buffer] images (B): About 80 images • A specified number of Buffered image [Enable Pre-trigger Image memory (can be Pre-trigger Buffer] images (B: about seen by the user)

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Operating Instructions Specifications Network Camera Items Specifications Zoom 10× digital zoom Image Sensor 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels Illuminance 4—10,000 lx (when color night view mode is enabled) 10—10,000 lx (when color night view mode is disabled) White Balance Auto/Manual Focus Fixed 0.3 m (11 13/16 inches)—Infinity Caliber Ratio (F No.)
  • Page 137 AC adaptor: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz (Cord Length: About 3 m [9 feet 10 inches]) Output 9 V DC, 750 mA Consumption: [For BL-C1A] About 1.7 W [For BL-C20A] About 4.6 W Temperature Operation: +5 °C (+41 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F) Storage: 0 °C (+32 °F) to +50 °C (+122 °F)
  • Page 138 Operating Instructions [For BL-C20A] Wireless Specifications Items Specifications Communication mode IEEE 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11g exclusive (Communication Standard) Data Transfer Mode IEEE 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spectrum Spread (DS-SS) IEEE 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Frequency Range 2.412—2.462 GHz Channel 1—11 Security WEP (64/128/152 bit), SSID...

  • Page 139: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 140 Operating Instructions Indicator Control page 96 Abbreviations 3 ActiveX Controls 14 Load Settings page 105 Administrator/General Users/Guest Login 56 Users 55 ASCII Character Table 132 Maintenance page 98 Motion Detection 70, 83 Buffered Image page 22 Multi-Camera page 20 Multi-Camera Setup page 92 Camera Access 10 Camera page 50 Network page 31...
  • Page 141 Operating Instructions Timer Image Buffer/Transfer 60 Top page 11 Trademarks 3 Update Firmware page 101 UPnP page 39 WEP 37 Wireless Help page 108 Wireless page 36 Wireless Status page 99...
  • Page 142 Symptom Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Corporation of North America listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.

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