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Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Model No. BL-C30A
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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Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. ® Communication via Ethernet cable is also available. Encryption establishes the security on the wireless network. Various remote monitoring features *1 � Pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences caused by a human body or animals. *2 � Detection can let camera transfe
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Operating Instructions Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) When connecting the camera with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its network settings. * 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. Support
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Operating Instructions System Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications for the camera to work properly. Item Description ® ® ® ® Operating Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 ® ® ® ® System Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 98SE ® CPU Pentium III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network interface installed Web Browser Int
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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. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including am
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Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Camera Monitoring .......................................................8 1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................... 8 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 10 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)................................................... 13 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ......................................................................
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Operating Instructions 3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................78 3.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 78 3.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 79 3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ............................................................... 79 3.1.3 Restarting the Camera ..................................................................
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Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. Start up the web browser on your PC. 2. 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 32 for details about port number, and page 11 in the Installation/ Troubleshooting. � If the Internet access to the camera is desired, the port
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Operating Instructions 3. Click the following tabs to display each page. A B C D E F G Select a language to display. A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 21) C To Buffered Image page (page 23) D To Setup page (page 27) E To Maintenance page (page 78) F To Support page (page 87) G To log in to the camera (page 49) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, When [Prohibiting u
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Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page 1. Access the camera (see page 8). � The Top page is displayed. 2. 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 14) (see page 13) Operation Bar Camera Image (see page 15) Refresh Interval The banner is (see page 15) displayed. (see page 12) 3. Close the web browser. Notes � While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may
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Operating Instructions � To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 52). � To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser. � Refresh interval may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users. � When viewing a dark image, Color Night View mode automatically starts. The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may slow down and image quality may decre
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Operating Instructions Notes � Video may not be displayed quickly. Wait for a while. � If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 103). � In some corporate network environments a firewall may be used for security purposes. It is possible that this may prevent motion video from being displayed. In this situation we suggest: � Contact your network administrator. � Try using regularly refreshed images. The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet,
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Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) When you click a certain point on the camera image, the point is centered on the image. 1. Move the cursor to the desired point. Cursor 2. Click it. � The clicked point is centered. � See page 16 for the pan/tilt operation. Notes � When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 15). � The clicked position may slightly miss the center depending on the lens directi
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Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. 1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. 2. Click the capture image button. Capture Image Button � The camera image opens in another window. 3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. � Save as dialog box is displayed. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save]. � Camera image is saved at that location. 5. Click [Close]. 14
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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 ( ) range, and returns to the original position. Pan/Tilt/ Controls lens direction. Home Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up, Position: : Down) and Home Position ( : Center) Preset
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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 Left, Pan/Tilt and the home position button moves it to the home position. Pan/Tilt Range Pan: -50 ˚ to +50 ˚ Tilt: -40 ˚ to +10 ˚ Note Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced movement c
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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 20). � Registered buttons are shown in blue. � Unregistered buttons are shown in white. When clicking each button, the image switches to the home/sensor/preset position. When restarted, the camera ta
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Operating Instructions Registering a Preset Button 1. Click [Program]. � [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan/Tilt 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. 3. Click a preset button (1—8) to register. E.g.: Preset Setting "Middle" for the preset 5. 4. Enter the preset name. � Maximum 15 characters. � Enter ASCII characters (see page 107) or characters in each language. But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] Preset and [>] are not available. nu
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Operating Instructions Viewing the Image 1. 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 [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 19
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Operating Instructions Changing or Deleting the Settings 1. Click [Program]. � [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Home Click [Cancel] to quit without saving Position changes. Pan/Tilt 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. 3. Click the home position, sensor position or a preset button (1—8). Preset 4. Click [Save] after setting the preset name or click [Delete]. Sensor � "Success!" is displayed. Position � Clicking [Back] takes you back to the previous page. Preset 5. Click [Back].
