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Panasonic BL-C1A Operating Instructions Manual

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BL-C1A
BL-C20A
Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

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

    BL-C1A Model No. BL-C20A Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C1A BL-C20A Indoor Use Only Wired Type...

  • 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 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 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 96).
  • Page 5 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 [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions DC IN jack (See Getting Started.) FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button...
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions BL-C20A Front View Antenna FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Note See page 4 for the indicator operations. BL-C20A Rear View Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See Getting Started.) Switch (WIRED or WIRELESS) Ethernet (LAN) port (See Getting Started.) Hook for AC adaptor cord Indicator The indicator color...

  • Page 7: 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 ... 18 1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar ...
  • 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 7.5.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places... 130 7.5.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on the Web Browser... 130 ASCII Character Table ... 131 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ... 132 Specifications... 135 Index...138 [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...

  • 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 Click the following tabs to display each page. Version Number A To Single Camera page (page 12) C To Buffered Image page (page 22) E To Maintenance page (page 97) G To log in to the camera (page 56) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.

  • 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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ 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 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...]. Click [Install]. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...

  • 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

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

  • Page 19: Using The Operation Bar

    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 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. • 640 × 480-pixel images cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page. •...

  • 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 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 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

    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. • 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

    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 Basic Network [For BL-C20A] Wireless UPnP DynamicDNS Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and Camera Account Administrator General User Buffer/Transfer Trigger (10) Motion Detection (11) Sensor Log [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Configures network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 31).
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Advanced (12) Image Display (13) Multi-Camera (14) Operation Time (15) 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 31: Connecting The Camera To Your Network

    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. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions DHCP Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Click [Save] when finished. • 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 98).
  • Page 33 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 34 Operating Instructions Setting Host Name • (DHCP Only) • Default Gateway • (Static/DHCP Only) • DNS Server • Address (Static/DHCP Only) • • Max. Bandwidth • Usage • Note Description If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISP- assigned host name.
  • Page 35 Setting Connection Type • If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be set. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Description Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. For wireless connection (BL-C20A only), [Auto Negotiation] must be selected.

  • 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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page. Set each parameter for Wireless Configuration.
  • Page 37 Set each parameter for Encryption. Setting 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)

    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 40: 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 41: Connecting The Camera To A Router That Does Not Support Upnp

    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 10). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Click [Save]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and the DynamicDNS window is displayed. Setting Personal • The camera's personal URL will be displayed after you (Camera) URL register with the Viewnetcam.com service. Your Account • The URL required to register with the Viewnetcam.com Link service is displayed.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 Setting 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 Camera Name •...
  • Page 51 Setting White Balance Select from the following options. • Auto (default) • Fixed Indoor • Fixed Fluorescent (White) • Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight) • Fixed Outdoor Note The kelvin (symbol: K) is the standard unit for color temperature. AC Power • This setting may correct flickering caused by power line Source frequency.

  • 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 Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting 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. All guest users can view images without a user name and password.
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions Setting User Name/ • Password • Note • • Note • When setting authentication, set the user name and password, and save them. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs will not be displayed. •...
  • Page 55 The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users). Items Administrator User Name and Password Number of Users Accessible Pages Access Level All Operations 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 52) to allow access from guest users.

  • 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

    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 • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Setting User ID List • • User Name/ • Password • Note • • Access Level An access level is set for each general user. •...

  • Page 59: Buffering Or Transferring Images

    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 Timer (Page 60) Time Setting Image Setting...

  • 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 Setting 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. Set the time, and click [Next>].
  • Page 62 Operating Instructions Setting Image • Resolution Image Quality • Note Set the image buffer frequency, 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 63 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 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). Port No.
  • 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 Setting 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). Port No.
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions 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. • • –...
  • Page 69 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 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 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 Image • Resolution Image Quality • Note Description Select an image resolution (640 ×...
  • Page 73 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 Motion • deactivation time • Note Description Set the length of time during which the Motion Detection cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to prevent sending too many E-mails to a cell phone. After detecting motions, the camera does not detect motions during motion deactivation time, so some images may not be captured.
  • Page 75 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 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). Port No.
  • 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 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 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. • • –...
  • Page 81 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 Disable • The camera does not send an E-mail notification when buffering or transferring images.
  • 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

    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 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 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 threshold when motions are displayed.

  • 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 Setting 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 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. • • –...

  • Page 89: Using Other Features

    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 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 91 Setting Banner Display When checked to [Enable], the setting will be enabled. When unchecked, the setting will be disabled. Note • Banner user • • Image URL • • Link URL • Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. Click [Save] when finished.

  • 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 Setting 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 Setting 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: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance Maintenance page Maintenance Status [For BL-C20A] Wireless Status Session Status Sensor Log Restart Update Firmware Save Settings Load Settings Reset to Factory Default [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Displays the camera settings and status (see page 98). Displays wireless information (see page 98). Displays information on access to the camera (see page 98).

  • Page 98: 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. 6.1.2...

  • Page 99: Confirming Sensor Logs

    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. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Description Displays the number of new sensor logs.

  • Page 100: 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...
  • Page 101 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. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...
  • Page 102 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 103: Creating A Configuration File

    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 104). Note The saved image has contains private information. It is important to prevent leaks of private information.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Resetting The Camera To Factory Default

    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 106: Support Page

    Operating Instructions Support page Support Help [For BL-C20A] Wireless Help Product Information Support Information 6.2.1 The Help page The Help page displays explanations for each of the following features. Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following page. Displays the Help page (see page 106). Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 107).

  • Page 107: For Bl-C20A] The Wireless Help Page

    Note [Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 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: Factory Default Reset Button

    Operating Instructions 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 109: Other Information

    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) DNS Server 1...
  • Page 110 Operating Instructions Items Wireless Communication mode [For BL- (Channel) C20A] SSID (Speed) Encryption (WEP) Authentication WEPKey 1—4 UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places Dynamic DynamicDNS DynamicDNS Server Updating time User Name Password Default Required 802.11b/g Auto NetCam**** Auto...
  • Page 111 Items 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 Camera Camera Name White Balance AC Power Source Frequency Color Night View [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Default Required AM/PM...
  • Page 112 Operating Instructions Account Items Security: General Administrator Authentication User Name Password Retype Password General User User ID List User Name Password Retype Password Access Level Default Required Do not permit access from guest users [Blank] When setting administrator [Blank] When setting administrator [Blank] When setting...
  • 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 [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Default Required Timer Always 320 × 240 Standard Every 1 s, buffer 1...
  • 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 [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Default...
  • Page 116 No.1 Selfcamera Checked When setting Multi-Camera selfcamera When setting Multi-Camera When setting Multi-Camera BL-C1A When setting (For BL-C1A) Multi-Camera BL-C20A (For BL-C20A) From No.1 To No.1 Always Turn indicator on when camera is on Note IP address*1 Host name*5 is 1—255...
  • 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 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 124: Setting Up The Camera Using The Mac Address On The Setup Program

    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 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 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. (Example: 192.168.0.253) Click [OK]. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 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) " & < > [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 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 [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Specifications 10×...
  • Page 136 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 Operation: +5 °C (+41 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F) Storage: 0 °C (+32 °F) to +50 °C (+122 °F) Operation: 20 %—80 % (No Condensation)
  • Page 137 [For BL-C20A] Wireless Specifications Items Communication mode (Communication Standard) Data Transfer Mode Frequency Range Channel Security [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Specifications IEEE 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11g exclusive IEEE 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spectrum Spread (DS-SS) IEEE 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 2.412—2.462 GHz 1—11 WEP (64/128/152 bit), SSID...

  • Page 138: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 139 Users 55 Button 108 Load Settings page 104 Login 56 Maintenance page 97 Motion Detection 70, 83 Multi-Camera page 20 Multi-Camera Setup page 92 Network page 31 Operation Bar 19 Operation Time page 94 Product Information page 107 Reset to Factory Default page 105 Restart page 99 Save Settings page 103 Security: Administrator page 52...
  • Page 140 Operating Instructions Trademarks 3 Update Firmware page 100 UPnP page 39 WEP 37 Wireless Help page 107 Wireless page 36 Wireless Status page 98...
  • Page 141 Symptom Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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