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BL-C111A BL-C131A Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C111A (Wired Type) Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference.
BL-C111A BL-C131A Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C111A (Wired Type) Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference.
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... the BL-C131A. of the camera. • The camera illustrations in this documentation • This manual is referred to as "the CD-ROM" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is written for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in... this document. 4 Operating Instructions Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type).
... the BL-C131A. of the camera. • The camera illustrations in this documentation • This manual is referred to as "the CD-ROM" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is written for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in... this document. 4 Operating Instructions Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type).
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...] depending on the Internet (see Page 67) G. To view URLs for Panasonic Network Camera support sites on the camera's network configuration 8 Operating Instructions To view buffered camera images (see Page 9) C. After the top page is displayed, click the desired tab. (Depending on how the camera has been configured, certain tabs may not be accessed over the Internet...
...] depending on the Internet (see Page 67) G. To view URLs for Panasonic Network Camera support sites on the camera's network configuration 8 Operating Instructions To view buffered camera images (see Page 9) C. After the top page is displayed, click the desired tab. (Depending on how the camera has been configured, certain tabs may not be accessed over the Internet...
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... dialog for Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view video images (i.e., MPEG-4 and MJPEG images) or use the camera's audio features, the corresponding ActiveX Controls must be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). 1. Follow the steps below to install ActiveX Control when using Windows XP...
... dialog for Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view video images (i.e., MPEG-4 and MJPEG images) or use the camera's audio features, the corresponding ActiveX Controls must be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). 1. Follow the steps below to install ActiveX Control when using Windows XP...
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... CD-ROM in Internet Explorer Confirm the following dialog is closed. 3. You can download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) or install them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). If ActiveX Controls need to view video images (MPEG-4 or MJPEG...
... CD-ROM in Internet Explorer Confirm the following dialog is closed. 3. You can download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) or install them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). If ActiveX Controls need to view video images (MPEG-4 or MJPEG...
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... Page 113) and use the multi camera page to view images from multiple cameras. 1.3 Viewing Multiple Camera Images 1.3 Viewing Multiple Camera Images You can register other cameras to this camera (see Page 113; Changes the number of pixels) that are refreshed D. After you have registered the other Panasonic Network Cameras to view the selected camera's image in 4:3 full-screen mode...
... Page 113) and use the multi camera page to view images from multiple cameras. 1.3 Viewing Multiple Camera Images 1.3 Viewing Multiple Camera Images You can register other cameras to this camera (see Page 113; Changes the number of pixels) that are refreshed D. After you have registered the other Panasonic Network Cameras to view the selected camera's image in 4:3 full-screen mode...
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...Play]: All buffered images are displayed in sequence [First] or [Last]: The first or last image is clicked F. You view them conveniently using the Network Camera Viewer program, which you want to download, click [Download], and specify a location on your PC to select how many images will be used during...image area and selecting [Save Picture As...]. 52 Operating Instructions Downloading images Select the number of images buffered D. You can download from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). Playback controls (explained below) E.
...Play]: All buffered images are displayed in sequence [First] or [Last]: The first or last image is clicked F. You view them conveniently using the Network Camera Viewer program, which you want to download, click [Download], and specify a location on your PC to select how many images will be used during...image area and selecting [Save Picture As...]. 52 Operating Instructions Downloading images Select the number of images buffered D. You can download from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). Playback controls (explained below) E.
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...can vary by artificial light sources (such as fluorescent lights) as desired if the object's color is disabled when panning and tilting the camera lens, i.e., moving the camera lens will not trigger the motion detection feature. Motion may detect rapid brightness changes by the object, image resolution, ... Motion is detected by changes in the outline of objects and changes in object brightness, however, in some cases the camera may not be detected as motion. The camera's motion detection feature detects motion differently than the Network Camera Recorder software (sold separately).
...can vary by artificial light sources (such as fluorescent lights) as desired if the object's color is disabled when panning and tilting the camera lens, i.e., moving the camera lens will not trigger the motion detection feature. Motion may detect rapid brightness changes by the object, image resolution, ... Motion is detected by changes in the outline of objects and changes in object brightness, however, in some cases the camera may not be detected as motion. The camera's motion detection feature detects motion differently than the Network Camera Recorder software (sold separately).
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... support password authentication are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Certain mobile phones may not display images correctly. • Video images cannot be displayed on mobile phones. • The camera's audio features are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Mobile phones that only allow... the use of these features, please read the following notes. • Certain mobile phones are not available with Panasonic Network Cameras. 3 Mobile Phone Features This section describes the features available when using any of port number 80 or mobile phones...
... support password authentication are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Certain mobile phones may not display images correctly. • Video images cannot be displayed on mobile phones. • The camera's audio features are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Mobile phones that only allow... the use of these features, please read the following notes. • Certain mobile phones are not available with Panasonic Network Cameras. 3 Mobile Phone Features This section describes the features available when using any of port number 80 or mobile phones...
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...) to allow you are away from home if other people are using your camera? Operating Instructions 67 It probably looks something like this example, you access your computer network (PCs, router, network printers, network cameras, etc.) has an IP address. A Internet 192.168.0.253 A B Modem B C Router 192.168.0.252 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.1 C Although each...
...) to allow you are away from home if other people are using your camera? Operating Instructions 67 It probably looks something like this example, you access your computer network (PCs, router, network printers, network cameras, etc.) has an IP address. A Internet 192.168.0.253 A B Modem B C Router 192.168.0.252 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.1 C Although each...
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....com.) 3. If your router for port forwarding. We recommend using Viewnetcam.com, a Dynamic DNS service that is designed for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. (For more information, refer to use that service. 70 Operating Instructions If your router supports UPnP™, this can be turned off ...or for information on UPnP™ support (the router's UPnP™ feature may be done automatically. Summary In order to access your camera over the Internet, you need to the operating instructions included with your router for information on setting port forwarding. 2. Refer to do the...
....com.) 3. If your router for port forwarding. We recommend using Viewnetcam.com, a Dynamic DNS service that is designed for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. (For more information, refer to use that service. 70 Operating Instructions If your router supports UPnP™, this can be turned off ...or for information on UPnP™ support (the router's UPnP™ feature may be done automatically. Summary In order to access your camera over the Internet, you need to the operating instructions included with your router for information on setting port forwarding. 2. Refer to do the...
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...instructions included with each other and set port forwarding automatically. Enabling [Auto Port Forwarding] using the camera in IPv4. Click the [Internet] tab. 2. This can use this method, the camera's current port number may change . Using the [Internet] tab (recommended) Using this method, ...™, you need to turn it on the network. If your router's UPnP™ feature is unavailable, the camera will not change . Refer to the operating instructions included with your router and the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/ products/en/netwkcam/) for IPv6...
...instructions included with each other and set port forwarding automatically. Enabling [Auto Port Forwarding] using the camera in IPv4. Click the [Internet] tab. 2. This can use this method, the camera's current port number may change . Using the [Internet] tab (recommended) Using this method, ...™, you need to turn it on the network. If your router's UPnP™ feature is unavailable, the camera will not change . Refer to the operating instructions included with your router and the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/ products/en/netwkcam/) for IPv6...
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....com) and cancel your Viewnetcam.com URL (for example, bob.viewnetcam.com) and adding the desired camera's port number after the URL. Under [Viewnetcam.com Registration], select [Register with Panasonic Network Cameras. Note • • • • If your camera over the Internet. Click the [Internet] tab. 2. Viewnetcam.com is displayed, click [Go to access...
....com) and cancel your Viewnetcam.com URL (for example, bob.viewnetcam.com) and adding the desired camera's port number after the URL. Under [Viewnetcam.com Registration], select [Register with Panasonic Network Cameras. Note • • • • If your camera over the Internet. Click the [Internet] tab. 2. Viewnetcam.com is displayed, click [Go to access...
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... host name here (i.e., the IP address or host name needed to access the other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera and clicking the [Multi] tab. 7.2 Registering Multiple Cameras 7.2 Registering Multiple Cameras You can register this camera to the multi camera page by simply accessing this camera's [Multi] tab. This allows you to view images from the LAN, enter the...
... host name here (i.e., the IP address or host name needed to access the other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera and clicking the [Multi] tab. 7.2 Registering Multiple Cameras 7.2 Registering Multiple Cameras You can register this camera to the multi camera page by simply accessing this camera's [Multi] tab. This allows you to view images from the LAN, enter the...
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.... Dynamic DNS status - Click the [Maintenance] tab. 2. The status of the screen under [Maintenance], click [Status]. 3. Note • See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. Operating Instructions 119 Detailed network information - 8.1 Confirming Camera Status 8 Camera Administration and Maintenance 8.1 Confirming Camera Status You can help you when the...
.... Dynamic DNS status - Click the [Maintenance] tab. 2. The status of the screen under [Maintenance], click [Status]. 3. Note • See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. Operating Instructions 119 Detailed network information - 8.1 Confirming Camera Status 8 Camera Administration and Maintenance 8.1 Confirming Camera Status You can help you when the...
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... (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can help you expect it to. On the left side of the camera's wireless module (i.e., the MAC address used when the camera is in wireless mode as : - Confirm the desired information. You can confirm the camera's MAC...page can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page such as you when the camera is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for details about the information displayed on this information for troubleshooting...
... (BL-C131A Only) 8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) You can help you expect it to. On the left side of the camera's wireless module (i.e., the MAC address used when the camera is in wireless mode as : - Confirm the desired information. You can confirm the camera's MAC...page can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page such as you when the camera is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for details about the information displayed on this information for troubleshooting...
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... buffered images are deleted when the firmware is displayed. A dialog prompts you downloaded from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/ products/en/netwkcam/) and save it on the top page. Download the latest firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera website and click [Open]. Click the [Maintenance] tab. 3. Confirm the file name, then click...
... buffered images are deleted when the firmware is displayed. A dialog prompts you downloaded from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/ products/en/netwkcam/) and save it on the top page. Download the latest firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera website and click [Open]. Click the [Maintenance] tab. 3. Confirm the file name, then click...
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The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. Operating Instructions 129 The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can view product information.
The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc. Operating Instructions 129 The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can view product information.
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...IPv6-compatible router • An IPv6-compatible Internet connection Subscribe to your PC for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. IPv6 is a next generation protocol and is required to access the camera using Viewnetcam.com, a Dynamic DNS service designed for IPv6 (see Page 132). 3. As...IPv6 over 4 billion unique addresses, the number of IP addresses supported by IPv4 is virtually unlimited. 10 Using IPv6 Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6). For more IP-compatible devices are required before you need to subscribe to eventually replace ...
...IPv6-compatible router • An IPv6-compatible Internet connection Subscribe to your PC for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. IPv6 is a next generation protocol and is required to access the camera using Viewnetcam.com, a Dynamic DNS service designed for IPv6 (see Page 132). 3. As...IPv6 over 4 billion unique addresses, the number of IP addresses supported by IPv4 is virtually unlimited. 10 Using IPv6 Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6). For more IP-compatible devices are required before you need to subscribe to eventually replace ...
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10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 Refer to receive the desired TCP and UDP packets from the WAN side. Operating Instructions 131 See the Panasonic Network Camera website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for IPv6. If outside access (WAN access) is disabled on the router, use the router's packet filtering feature to allow the router to your Internet Service Provider and the operating instructions included with your router for information on configuring the router for information about the recommended routers.
10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 Refer to receive the desired TCP and UDP packets from the WAN side. Operating Instructions 131 See the Panasonic Network Camera website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for IPv6. If outside access (WAN access) is disabled on the router, use the router's packet filtering feature to allow the router to your Internet Service Provider and the operating instructions included with your router for information on configuring the router for information about the recommended routers.