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Panasonic BL-C10A Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Network Camera
BL-C10A
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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

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C10A Model No. 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...

  • Page 2: Main Features

    Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information.
  • Page 3 Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your favorite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address. Viewnetcam.com service is the service for Panasonic Network Camera. See Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for more information.
  • Page 4 10/100 Mbps network card installed Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD- ROM) Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest information about web browser. Trademarks • Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Table of Contents Camera Monitoring ............8 Accessing the Camera..............8 Viewing Single Camera page............10 1.2.1 Bringing the Clicked Point to Center (Crick to Center) ......12 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image................13 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ................14 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button ......
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance ..........71 Maintenance page................ 71 3.1.1 Confirming the Status ................72 3.1.2 Restarting the Camera ................72 3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware .............. 73 3.1.4 Creating Configuration File..............76 3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ..........77 3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ..........

  • Page 8: 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. E.g. http://192.168.0.253 (or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com) • When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 30 for details about port number, and page 11 in the Installation/ Troubleshooting.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions Click the following tabs to display each page. Select a language to display. A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 20) C To Buffered Image page (page 22) D To Setup page (page 26) E To Maintenance page (page 71) F To Support page (page 79) G To log in to the camera (page 44)

  • Page 10: Viewing Single Camera Page

    Operating Instructions Viewing Single Camera page Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • When Security Warning window is displayed, see page 11. Capture Image Button Click to Center (see page 13)
  • Page 11 Operating Instructions Security Warning window To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. When trying ® to display a video for the first time, Security Warning window will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as an administrator to install it. If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video in the Internet Explorer •...

  • Page 12: Bringing The Clicked Point To Center (Crick To Center)

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

  • Page 13: Capturing A Still Image

    Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. Click the capture image button. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in another window. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...].

  • Page 14: Using Operation Bar

    Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left and Preset End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display: Display appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears. Pan/Tilt Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( Scan: or vertical (...
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Pan/Tilt Operation Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the Pan/Tilt lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and Scan vertically from -40 ° to +10 ° and return the lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Pan/Tilt Left, and the home position button moves it to the home position.

  • Page 16: Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button

    Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button The home position, sensor position and 8 preset buttons can be registered. Preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 19). •...
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Registering a Preset Button Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan/Tilt Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. Click a preset button (1—8) to register. E.g.: Preset Setting "Middle" for the preset 5. Enter the preset name.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Viewing the Image Click the home position, sensor position or registered preset button. • The camera takes each position, Home and the image is displayed. Position Pan/Tilt Putting the cursor displays the preset UpperLeft name. Sensor Position...
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions Changing or Deleting the Settings Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Home Click [Cancel] to quit without saving Position changes. Pan/Tilt Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. Click the home position, sensor position or a preset button (1—8). Preset Click [Save] after setting the preset name or click [Delete].

  • Page 20: Viewing Multi-Camera Page

    Operating Instructions Viewing Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 49). Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. •...
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions • When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet ® switching hub instead of the repeater hub to prevent degradation in video display. • Due to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh interval may slow down.

  • Page 22: Viewing Buffered Image Page

    Operating Instructions Viewing Buffered Image page To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 51 or page 58). You can view buffered images on this Buffered Image page. Access the camera (see page 8). •...

  • Page 23: Deleting Buffered Images

    Operating Instructions Display images clicking buttons below. Date and time of the day when the images were buffered are displayed. Date, time and frame number are displayed. [Play]: The buffered images are displayed continuously. [<Prev] or [Next>]: The previous or next image is displayed.

  • Page 24: Viewing Still Images On Your Mobile Phone

    Operating Instructions Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a mobile phone and press [OK]. • When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required. E.g.
  • Page 25 E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. "(4)L" disappears. • Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile...

  • Page 26: Various Camera Features

    Operating Instructions Various Camera Features Using Camera Features Access the camera (see page 8). Notes • When [Allowing unregistered users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [login] button and log in as an administrator. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions Basic Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode to connect the camera to the network (see page 28). UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 32). Viewnetcam. Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 33). Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and adjust clock for daylight saving time settings (see page 35).

  • Page 28: Connecting The Camera To Your Network

    Operating Instructions Connecting the Camera to Your Network The Network page offers three options to configure the camera. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. •...
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions DHCP Setup Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is displayed. Note The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 72).
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Setting Description Allow Access from • Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically the Internet configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some (Automatic Setup routers call it "Address Translation", "Static IP Only) Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). To enable Internet access to the camera, check [Yes].
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Setting Description Default Gateway • If you have the assigned Default Gateway address by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field. (Static/DHCP Only) • Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

  • Page 32: Using Upnp (Universal Plug And Play)

    Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/rtr_setup for details and see your router manual for how to enable UPnP. After the UPnP is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.

  • Page 33: Registering With The Viewnetcam.com Service

    Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewnetcam.com service.
  • Page 34 Operating Instructions Notes • When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your Account Link. If the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below. 1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser. 2.

  • Page 35: Setting Date And Time

    Operating Instructions Setting Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. Note Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions Setting Description Time Setting • Select date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). These settings are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format. Automatic Time •...

  • Page 37: 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 pan/tilt range. Click [Camera] on the Setup page. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
  • Page 38 Operating Instructions Setting Description Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions Setting Description Tilt Range Select from the following options. • Minimum — Current settings, -40—+10 • Home Position — Current settings, -40—+10 • Maximum — Current settings, -40—+10 • The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum. See page 40 for details about pan/tilt range settings.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Specifying Pan/Tilt Range Access the camera (see page 8), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 37). Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side. Set the pan/tilt range.

  • Page 41: Changing Authentication Setting And Administrator User Name And Password

    Operating Instructions Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, administrator user name and password. The authentication window is displayed, and allows the registered users to access the camera. Notes •...
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Setting Description General Authentication has 2 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 the image without user name and password. Note If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] is displayed at the top of the page.
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions Click [Go to Security: Administrator page]. • The Security: Administrator page is displayed. Notes • When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).

  • Page 44: 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] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page. Click [Login] at the top of the page.

  • Page 45: 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] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions Setting Description User ID List • Up to 50 general users can be registered. • The list is used to modify or delete general user settings. User Name/ • User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name. Password •...

  • Page 47: Changing Initial Settings On The Single Camera Page Or The Multi-Camera Page

    Operating Instructions 2.10 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval.
  • Page 48 Operating Instructions Setting Description Image Resolution • Select the image resolution. 640 x 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page) 320 x 240 pixels (default) 160 x 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page) Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality.

  • Page 49: Configuring Multiple Cameras

    Operating Instructions 2.11 Configuring Multiple Cameras The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the camera IP addresses and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page. Click [Add].
  • Page 50 Operating Instructions Setting Description Display • Check the box to enable the camera. IP Address • Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera. Host Name Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535). Camera Name •...

  • Page 51: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Timer

    Operating Instructions 2.12 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E- mail or FTP. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Timer] for trigger, and click [Next>].
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions 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 35). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 53 Operating Instructions Setting Description Image • Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or Resolution 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer. Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
  • Page 54 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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 28).
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 56 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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 57 Operating Instructions Setting Description Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1- byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text •...

  • Page 58: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Sensor

    Operating Instructions 2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E- mail or FTP. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Sensor] for trigger, and click [Next>].
  • Page 59 Operating Instructions 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 35). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 60 Operating Instructions Setting Description Lens Position • Set [Move to sensor position] to move the lens to the When Triggered sensor position (see page 16) when the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences. Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. •...
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions Set the image buffer frequencies, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Setting Description Enable Pre- • Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or trigger Image transfers the image right before the pyroelectric infrared Buffer...
  • Page 62 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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes. Note If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 28).
  • Page 63 Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 64 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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
  • Page 65 Operating Instructions Setting Description Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1- byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text •...
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page]. • The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed. Notes • If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many E- mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval.

  • Page 67: Specifying Operation Time

    Operating Instructions 2.14 Specifying Operation Time The Operation Time page allows you to limit the operation time. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside the operation time. Click [Operation Time] on the Setup page. Click [No.] to set the operation time. Note If No.
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions Click [Save] when finished. • 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. Therefore, if Monday or Tuesday is disabled in a setting but enabled in other settings, the camera can be operated on both Monday and Tuesday.

  • Page 69: Changing Indicator Display

    Operating Instructions 2.15 Changing Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has three options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • Always off Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page. Select indicator option.

  • Page 70: Enabling Privacy Mode

    Operating Instructions 2.16 Enabling Privacy Mode Pressing the privacy button turns the camera into privacy mode. You can keep your privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image transfer by timer or sensor (see page 51 or page 58) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen.

  • Page 71: Camera Maintenance

    Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance Maintenance page (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) Maintenance (14) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 72). (15) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 72). (16) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 73). (17) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 76).

  • Page 72: 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 Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. 3.1.2 Restarting the Camera The camera restarts by disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet and reconnecting it again.

  • Page 73: Updating The Camera Firmware

    All buffered images will be deleted after the firmware update. • The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it on your PC.
  • Page 74 Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed in about a minute. Click [Browse...]. • A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open]. • The firmware file name is displayed. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
  • Page 75 Operating Instructions Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated. Updated version • If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...

  • Page 76: Creating Configuration File

    Operating Instructions 3.1.4 Creating Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 77). Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page. Click [Save].

  • Page 77: Loading Settings From A Configuration File

    Operating Instructions 3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file. Notes • The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.

  • Page 78: Resetting The Camera To Factory Default

    Operating Instructions 3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after 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 10 seconds. •...

  • Page 79: Support Page

    Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page. 3.2.2 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.

  • Page 80: Seeing Support Information

    Operating Instructions 3.2.3 Seeing Support Information You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. 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 81: Factory Default Reset Button

    Operating Instructions FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the camera.

  • Page 82: Default Setting List

    Operating Instructions Default Setting List Basic Items Default Required Notes Network Connection Mode Automatic Automatic Setup/ Setup Static/DHCP Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration Enable from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. 20, 21, 25 and 110 (Static/DHCP only) is not available.
  • Page 83 Operating Instructions Items Default Required Notes Viewnet Enable No check cam.com Date and Time Setting AM/PM Time Automatic Time No check When using Adjustment Time Zone GMT -05:00 Adjust Clock for No check Daylight Saving Time Start Day Apr, First Sunday, 2 AM End Day Oct,...
  • Page 84 Operating Instructions Account Items Default Required Notes Security: General Do not permit Administrator Authentication access from guest users User Name [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters administrator Password [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters administrator Retype [Blank] When setting 6—15 characters Password administrator General User User ID List...
  • Page 86 Operating Instructions Items Default Required Notes Multi- Multi-Camera [Blank] Camera Display Checked When setting Multi-Camera IP Address or Host [Blank] When setting IP address*1 Name Multi-Camera Host name*5 is 1—255 characters. Port No. [Blank] When setting 20, 21, 25 and Multi-Camera 110 are not available.
  • Page 87 Operating Instructions Preset Buttons Items Default Required Notes Preset Preset 1 UpperLeft Buttons Preset 2 UpperRight Preset 3 LowerLeft Preset 4 LowerRight *1 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535.

  • Page 88: Cleaning

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

  • Page 89: Setting An Ip Address On Your Pc

    Operating Instructions Setting an IP Address on Your PC Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown below. Steps Windows 98SE, [Start] [Settings]...

  • Page 90: Using Setup Program

    Displaying the Setup page. Finding the camera Insert the Setup 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 Setup CD-ROM. Click [Camera Setup]. Displays version information about this program.
  • Page 91 Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 90. Click each button to execute the program. Sets up Local Access. Sets up Internet Access. Starts the Manual Setup. Displays the Setup page (see page 26).

  • Page 92: Setting Your Pc

    Operating Instructions Setting Your PC 3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the proxy server, the following settings are required. • A proxy server may prevent access to the camera depending in a corporate environment.
  • Page 93 Operating Instructions Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. See if the check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. •...
  • Page 94 Operating Instructions Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. Click [OK].

  • Page 95: Setting Upnp To Display Camera Shortcut In My Network Places

    Operating Instructions 3.8.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below. Steps Windows Me [Start] [Settings]...

  • Page 96: Ascii Character Table

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

  • Page 97: File Size And Number Of Buffered Images

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

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Operating Instructions 3.11 Specifications Network Camera Items Specifications Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: -50 ° to +50 °, Tilt: -40 ° to +10 ° Number of Pixels 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels Illuminance 1—10,000 lx White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold Focus Fixed 0.5 m (20 inches)—Infinity Caliber Ratio (F No.) F2.8 Horizontal Viewing Angle...
  • Page 99 Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Specifications Interface 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 Sensor Detection Method Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor Sensor Range Horizontally About 30 °, Vertically About 85 °, Distance About 5 m (16.4 feet) (When the temperature is 20 °C [68 °F]) Indicator Display Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/ Ethernet link...
  • Page 100 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 101: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 102 Operating Instructions ActiveX Controls 11 Maintenance page 71 Administrator/General Users/Guest Us- Mobile Phone 24 ers 43 Multi-Camera page 20 ASCII Character Table 96 Multi-Camera Setup page 49 Buffered Image page 22 Network page 28 Camera Access 8 Operating System 4 Camera page 37 Operation Bar 14 Capture Image Button 13...
  • Page 103 Operating Instructions Top page 9 Update Firmware page 73 UPnP page 32 Viewnetcam.com Service 33 Web Browser 4...
  • Page 104 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. Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

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