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Panasonic BL-C1 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic network camera operating instructions model no. bl-c1
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Network Camera
Indoor Use Only
BL-C1
Model No.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Network Camera Indoor Use Only BL-C1 Model No. Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Main Features

    Operating Instructions Main Features Digital zoom feature This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. This feature allows you to increase or decrease the size of objects on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. This makes it easy to view distant objects. A mouse wheel operation or clicking the right mouse button increase or decrease the size of the object.
  • Page 3 • Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions Precaution Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 5 Informations relatives à l’évacuation des déchets, destinées aux utilisateurs d’appareils électriques et électroniques (appareils ménagers domestiques) Lorsque ce symbole figure sur les produits et/ou les documents qui les accompagnent, cela signifie que les appareils électriques et électroniques ne doivent pas être jetés avec les ordures ménagères.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions Benutzerinformationen zur Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten (private Haushalte) Entsprechend der grundlegenden Firmengrundsätzen der Panasonic-Gruppe wurde ihr Produkt aus hochwertigen Materialien und Komponenten entwickelt und hergestellt, die recycelbar und wieder verwendbar sind. Dieses Symbol auf Produkten und/oder begleitenden Dokumenten bedeutet, dass elektrische und elektronische Produkte am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt...
  • Page 7 Informazioni per gli utenti sullo smaltimento di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche obsolete (per i nuclei familiari privati) Questo simbolo sui prodotti e/o sulla documentazione di accompagnamento significa che i prodotti elettrici ed elettronici usati non devono essere mescolati con i rifiuti domestici generici.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Información sobre la eliminación para los usuarios de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos usados (particulares) La aparición de este símbolo en un producto y/o en la documentación adjunta indica que los productos eléctricos y electrónicos usados no deben mezclarse con la basura doméstica general.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 10: Camera Feature Locations

    Operating Instructions Camera Feature Locations Front View Indicator Display Not on LAN Power On LAN Normal Operation* Setting Automatic Setup Finished setting Using Getting IP address* DHCP Got IP address Updating Firmware FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button pressed UPnP Failure Internal Failure The information below varies depending on the indicator settings (see page 97).
  • Page 11 Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See Getting Started) Serial number MAC Address (See Getting Started) Ethernet (LAN) port (See Getting Started) Hook for AC adaptor cord Operating Instructions DC IN jack (See Getting Started) FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Table of Contents Camera Monitoring ...15 Accessing the Camera... 15 Viewing the Single Camera page... 17 1.2.1 Displaying the Banner... 21 1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) ... 21 1.2.3 Zooming In and Out ... 22 1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image ...
  • Page 13 Setting the Motion Detection... 84 Setting Sensor Log Notification... 87 Using Other Features...90 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page... 90 Configuring Multiple Cameras... 93 Specifying Operation Time... 95 Changing the Indicator Display ... 97 Camera Maintenance ...98 Maintenance page ...
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions File Size and Number of Buffered Images ... 132 Specifications... 135 Index...137...

  • Page 15: Camera Monitoring

    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 16 Operating Instructions Click the following tabs to display each page. Version Number A To Single Camera page (page 17) C To Buffered Image page (page 27) E To Maintenance page (page 98) G To log in to the camera (page 57) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.

  • Page 17: Viewing The Single Camera Page

    Viewing the Single Camera page Access the camera (see page 15). • 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 19). •...
  • Page 18 If ActiveX Controls (see page 19 or page 20) cannot be installed, ® download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/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 19 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 20 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 21: Displaying The Banner

    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 90). Clicking the banner displays the website of the set URL Link. The Banner Display is not enabled as the default.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Capturing A Still Image

    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. • The camera image opens in another window. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. •...

  • Page 24: Using The Operation Bar

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

  • Page 25: Viewing The Multi-Camera Page

    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 93). Access the camera (see page 15). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. •...
  • Page 26 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 27: Viewing The Buffered Image Page

    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 61 or page 71). Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. Access the camera (see page 15). •...
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions Display images by clicking buttons below. [Play]: The buffered images are displayed in sequence. [<Prev] or [Next>]: The previous or next image is displayed. [<100], [<10] or [10>], [100>]: The 10th or 100th image before or after the current image appears. Note •...

  • Page 29: Deleting Buffered Images

    Deleting Buffered Images If you intend to delete images for each transfer method, click [Delete Buffered Images] on the Trigger page (see page 61 or page 71). Note • If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images.

  • Page 30: Viewing Still Images On Your Mobile Phone

    Operating Instructions Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone Still images can be viewed 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 31 2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileX for XHTML. .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX) • 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 below for a list of mobile phones, and their level of compatibility with the Panasonic Network Camera.

  • Page 32: Enabling Or Disabling The Buffer/Transfer On Your Mobile Phone

    Operating Instructions 1.5.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your Mobile Phone Access camera images from your mobile phone, and log in as an administrator (see page 30). Select [Buffer/Transfer]. Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable. Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1).

  • Page 33: Using The Camera's Basic Features

    Using the Camera's Basic Features Setup Page of the Camera Access the camera (see page 15). • 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 57) and log in as an administrator.
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions Basic Network UPnP DynamicDNS Date and Time Camera Account Administrator General User Buffer/Transfer Trigger Motion Detection (10) Sensor Log Configures network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 36). Enables automatic port forwarding and creates a shortcut to the camera (see page 40).
  • Page 35 Advanced (11) Image Display (12) Multi-Camera (13) Operation Time (14) Indicator Control If you change the [Administrator], [General User], [Multi-Camera] page settings or Limit Continuous Motion JPEG setting, changes will not be applied to video (Motion JPEG) viewers. Restart the camera to apply changes to all video viewers. Sets the resolution, image quality and refresh interval of the Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, Limit Continuous Motion JPEG setting...

  • Page 36: 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 • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address. •...
  • Page 37 DHCP 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 38 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 120). Setting Allow Access from • the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Network •...
  • Page 39 Setting Host Name • (DHCP Only) • Default Gateway • (Static/DHCP Only) • DNS Server • Address (Static/DHCP Only) • • Max. Bandwidth • Usage • Note Connection Type • If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be set.

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

    Internet. In order to use this feature, your router needs to support UPnP must be enabled. UPnP panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual for details of how to enable UPnP for auto port forwarding.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Camera To A Router That Supports Upnp

    Note • On some routers, the UPnP router's UPnP camera. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details. • If a maximum idle time is set in PPPoE or PPTP connection with your ISP, disable it on the router. See the router manual for details.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Camera To A Router That Does Not Support Upnp

    Operating Instructions 2.3.2 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 the procedures below. Select [Static] on the Network page. (1) Access the camera (see page 15). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.

  • Page 43: 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. Panasonic Communications recommends that you register with a DynamicDNS to access the camera from the Internet.
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Click [Save]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and the DynamicDNS window is displayed. Setting Personal • (Camera) URL Your Account • Link Click [OK]. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. • The new settings are saved. Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page].
  • Page 45 Access your camera with the registered URL from the Internet (see page 15). • 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 46 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 DynamicDNS Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry Server URL company. Enter 1—255 characters. The URL must be started with "http://".

  • Page 47: Dynamicdns Service

    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 48 Operating Instructions How the DynamicDNS service works New address registered with DNS server server DNS looks up current address Off-site PC Your ISP assigns a global IP address to your Internet access account that changes periodically. This is the address needed to access the camera over the Internet.

  • Page 49: Setting The Date And Time

    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 50 Operating Instructions Setting Time Setting • Automatic Time • Adjustment • • Note Adjust Clock for • Daylight Saving Time Note Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Date and Time page]. •...

  • Page 51: Changing Camera Settings

    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 Camera Name •...
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions Setting White Balance Select from the following options. • • • • • Note AC Power • Source Frequency Color Night • View • • Note Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Camera page].

  • Page 53: Registering Users

    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 • If you access the camera for the first time, the window for setting the administrator's user name and password is displayed.
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting General Authentication has 3 phases. Authentication • Note • • Description If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera does not display the authentication window in camera access.
  • Page 55 Setting 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 56 Operating Instructions Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users). Items User Name and Password Number of Users Accessible Pages Access Level Note Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 53) to allow access from guest users.

  • Page 57: Logging In To The Camera

    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 58: 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 59 Set each parameter. • Settings for general users • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Setting User ID List • Up to 50 general users can be registered. • The list is used to modify or delete general user settings. User Name/ •...

  • Page 60: Buffering Or Transferring Images

    Operating Instructions Buffering or Transferring Images Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images The procedures from this page to page 83 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 Timer (Page 61) Time Setting Image Setting...

  • Page 61: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Timer

    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 62 Operating Instructions Setting Trigger • • 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 49). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. •...
  • Page 63 Setting 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 64 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 36).
  • Page 65 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. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions Setting 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 67 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. Note •...
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions Setting SMTP Server IP • Address or Host Name Port No. • Reply E-mail • Address Destination E- • mail Address 1—3 Subject • Text • Description If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253".
  • Page 69 Setting 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 70 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 71: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Motion Detection Signal

    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 72 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 Enable Image •...
  • Page 73 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 Image • Select an image resolution (640 × 480, 320 × 240 (default) Resolution or 160 ×...
  • Page 74 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 75 Setting 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 mobile phone. • After detecting motions, the camera does not detect motions during motion deactivation time, so some images may not be captured.
  • Page 76 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 36).
  • Page 77 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. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 78 Operating Instructions Setting 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 79 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. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 80 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 date and time (24-h format) is automatically attached to the subject on the E-mail.
  • Page 81 Setting 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 82 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 79 — page 81. Setting Disable •...
  • Page 83 Click [Go to Trigger page]. • The Trigger page is displayed. Note • If you set a short interval when transferring to a mobile 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 84: 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 85 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. The threshold is the minimum value for the camera to detect motions on the image during the motion detection buffering.
  • Page 86 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 87: Setting Sensor Log Notification

    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 88 Operating Instructions Click [Go to Sensor Log page]. • The Sensor log is displayed. Note New sensor logs are deleted to click [Save]. Setting A setup of • operation Time • SMTP Server IP • Address or Host Name Port No. •...
  • Page 89 Setting 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 90: 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 91 Setting Image Resolution • Image Quality • Refresh Interval • Limit Continuous Motion JPEG • Limit time of • Continuous Motion JPEG • Refresh • Interval Language • Description Select the image resolution. 640 × 480 pixels (only for the Single Camera page) 320 ×...
  • Page 92 Operating Instructions Setting Banner Display • Banner user • Image URL • Link URL Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Image Display page].

  • Page 93: Configuring Multiple Cameras

    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. The Selfcamera is registered at No. 1 by default. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page.
  • Page 94 Operating Instructions Setting Display • IP Address • Host Name Port No. • Camera Name • 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. Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 131). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.

  • Page 95: Specifying Operation Time

    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 96 Operating Instructions Setting Enable • Day of the week • Operation Time • Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • The Operation Time page is displayed. About Operation Time In the operation time settings, the enabled settings take priority over the disabled settings.

  • Page 97: Changing The Indicator Display

    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 98: Camera Maintenance

    Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance Maintenance page Maintenance Status Session Status Sensor Log Restart Update Firmware Save Settings Load Settings Reset to Factory Default Displays the camera settings and status (see page 99). Displays information on access to the camera (see page 99).

  • 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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. Confirming Session Status Displays the information of clients connected to the camera.

  • Page 100: Confirming Sensor Logs

    Operating Instructions 6.1.3 Confirming Sensor Logs Displays up to 50 Sensor Logs in chronological order. Old logs will be overwritten by new ones. Click [Sensor Log] on the Maintenance page. Sensor Logs are displayed. Note If the camera is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted. Item New Sensor Logs •...

  • Page 101: Updating The Camera Firmware

    • The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. Download the new firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it on your PC. Click [Update Firmware] on the Maintenance page.
  • Page 102 Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed after about 1 minute. The firmware update process takes about 6 minutes. Click [Browse...]. • A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open]. •...
  • 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.

  • Page 104: Creating A Configuration File

    Operating Instructions 6.1.6 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

    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 6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default when the Execute button is clicked. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. Click [Execute]. • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds. •...

  • Page 107: Support Page

    The Help page displays explanations for each of the following features. Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following page. 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 108: Support Information

    Operating Instructions 6.2.3 Support Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. Clicking [Support 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

    FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the side of the camera. 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.

  • Page 110: Other Information

    Operating Instructions Other Information 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 111 Items UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places Dynamic DynamicDNS DynamicDNS Server Updating time User Name Password Date and Time Setting Time Automatic Time Adjustment NTP Server Address or Host Name Time Zone Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time Start Day End Day...
  • Page 112 Operating Instructions Items Camera Camera Name White Balance AC Power Source Frequency Color Night View 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 Network Required Camera...
  • Page 113 Buffer/Transfer Items Trigger Status Trigger Active Time of Trigger Image Setting (Image Resolution) Image Quality Image Buffer Frequency Motion deactivation time Transfer Method Notify Motion Threshold Detection Sensitivity Default Required Timer Always 320 × 240 Standard Every 1 s, buffer 1 image.
  • Page 114 Operating Instructions Items Sensor A setup of operation Active Time Time Notice setup of a sensor log Port No. (SMTP) Port No. (POP) Subject How to authenticate Default Required Disable When selecting Motion Detection in Trigger. Checked PM 12 h 0 min [Blank] Sensor Log authentication...
  • Page 115 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 time of Continuous Motion JPEG Refresh Interval Language Banner Display Banner user Image URL Link URL Default Required...
  • Page 116 Control Default Required No.1 Selfcamera Checked When setting Multi-Camera selfcamera When setting Multi-Camera When setting Multi-Camera BL-C1 When setting Multi-Camera From No.1 To No.1 Always Turn indicator on when camera is on Note IP address*1 Host name*5 is 1—255 characters.
  • Page 117 *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 131). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

  • Page 118: 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 119: Setting An Ip Address On Your Pc

    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. Windows XP [Start] ( Internet Connections] Connection] in use [TCP/IP] Windows 2000 [Start]...

  • Page 120: 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 121 • 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 Address Note • When trying to find multiple cameras, the MAC address on the rear side verifies which camera you are setting up.
  • Page 122 Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 121. Click the corresponding button. Note See Getting Started for local and Internet access setup. Sets up the camera to be viewed on the LAN.
  • Page 123 Manual Setup window Set up each parameter referring to page 38 and page 39. • 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 124 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 125 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 126 Operating Instructions Note • See page 17 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 40).

  • Page 127: Setting Your Pc

    Setting Your PC 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 128 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...]. • If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required. See if this check box is checked or not.
  • Page 129 Enter the camera's IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field (e.g.: 192.168.0.253). Click [OK]. Operating Instructions...

  • Page 130: 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 the steps below. Windows XP [Start] ( Programs] [Networking Services] Interface] Windows XP...

  • Page 131: Ascii Character Table

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

  • Page 132: 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 File Size About 60 KB...
  • Page 133 The number of enabled settings The maximum number of buffered images for each setting • When checking [No Transfer, Memory Overwrite] for the Transfer Method: The number of the pre-triggered images that can be buffered is one third of the maximum number of buffered images for each setting.
  • Page 134 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 [Enable Pre-trigger Image Buffer] images (B: about 80 images) are buffered at specified intervals in the Pre-trigger memory...

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications Network Camera Items Zoom Image Sensor Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Viewing Angle Exposure Other Specifications Items Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image Frame rate Supported Protocols Message Transfer Condition Image Transfer Method Interface Indicator Display Specifications 10×...
  • Page 136 Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Dimension (HWD) Weight Power Supply Temperature Humidity The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and resolution. Frame rate may slow down depending on the network environment, PC performance, image quality or what object you view. POP before SMTP authentication and SMTP authentication (PLAIN and LOGIN) are supported.

  • Page 137: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 138 Operating Instructions Abbreviations 3 ActiveX Controls 19 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 56 ASCII Character Table 131 Buffered Image page 27 Camera Access 15 Camera page 51 Capture Image Button 23 Cleaning 118 Click to Center 21 Date and Time page 49 Default Setting List 110 Digital zoom feature 2 DynamicDNS 43, 47...
  • Page 139 Operating Instructions UPnP page 40...
  • Page 140 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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