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BL-C1A Wired Type BL-C20A BL-C20A Wireless/Wired Type Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Operating Instructions BL-C1A Network Camera Indoor Use Only Model No. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference.
BL-C1A Wired Type BL-C20A BL-C20A Wireless/Wired Type Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Operating Instructions BL-C1A Network Camera Indoor Use Only Model No. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference.
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Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of the object. Color Night View Mode The color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance...the Internet with a wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Also, images of network. Multi-Language Display The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can buffer the camera images, transfer images to switch between 3 sets of the Camera. The use of encryption ensures security on this kind of moving images from a ...
Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of the object. Color Night View Mode The color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance...the Internet with a wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Also, images of network. Multi-Language Display The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can buffer the camera images, transfer images to switch between 3 sets of the Camera. The use of encryption ensures security on this kind of moving images from a ...
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Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Read this manual are of BL-C20A. Trademarks • Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States....) The illustrations and images used in part on the model. Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272...
Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Read this manual are of BL-C20A. Trademarks • Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States....) The illustrations and images used in part on the model. Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272...
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BL-C20A Rear View Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See Getting Started.) Switch (WIRED or WIRELESS) Ethernet (LAN) port (See Getting Started.) Hook for the indicator operations. Operating Instructions BL-C20A Front View Antenna FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. Lens (0.3 m [about 11 13/16 inches]-Unlimited) Note See page 4 for AC adaptor cord Serial number MAC Address (See Getting Started.) DC IN jack (See Getting Started.) 6
BL-C20A Rear View Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See Getting Started.) Switch (WIRED or WIRELESS) Ethernet (LAN) port (See Getting Started.) Hook for the indicator operations. Operating Instructions BL-C20A Front View Antenna FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. Lens (0.3 m [about 11 13/16 inches]-Unlimited) Note See page 4 for AC adaptor cord Serial number MAC Address (See Getting Started.) DC IN jack (See Getting Started.) 6
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... 24 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone 25 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your Cell Phone 27 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 28 2.1 Setup Page of the Camera 28 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network 31 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN 36 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.5 2.5.1 2.6 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play 39 Connecting the...
... 24 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone 25 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your Cell Phone 27 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 28 2.1 Setup Page of the Camera 28 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network 31 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN 36 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.5 2.5.1 2.6 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play 39 Connecting the...
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... 86 5 Using Other Features 89 5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page 89 5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras 92 5.3 Specifying Operation Time 94 5.4 Changing the Indicator Display 96 6 Camera Maintenance 97 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 6.1.6 6.1.7 6.1.8 6.1.9 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.3 Maintenance page 97 Confirming the Status 98 [For BL-C20A] Confirming the Wireless Status 98 Confirming Session Status 98 Confirming Sensor...
... 86 5 Using Other Features 89 5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page 89 5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras 92 5.3 Specifying Operation Time 94 5.4 Changing the Indicator Display 96 6 Camera Maintenance 97 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 6.1.6 6.1.7 6.1.8 6.1.9 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.3 Maintenance page 97 Confirming the Status 98 [For BL-C20A] Confirming the Wireless Status 98 Confirming Session Status 98 Confirming Sensor...
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... is disconnected. • If ActiveX® Controls (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the Camera Setup page. Error Message Cause and Remedy The operation time has ended. on the web browser displays an error message. This... error message will be brighter, but the refresh interval may increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page 50) • [For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless communication may be displayed on the screen.
... is disconnected. • If ActiveX® Controls (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the Camera Setup page. Error Message Cause and Remedy The operation time has ended. on the web browser displays an error message. This... error message will be brighter, but the refresh interval may increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page 50) • [For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless communication may be displayed on the screen.
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... [Login] tab (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed. Note • When [Permit access from guest users] is for only BL-C20A. (1) (2)* (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) 28 Access the camera (see page 56) and log in as an administrator. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the...
... [Login] tab (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed. Note • When [Permit access from guest users] is for only BL-C20A. (1) (2)* (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) 28 Access the camera (see page 56) and log in as an administrator. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the...
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..., white balance, AC power source frequency and color night view (see page 36). Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network Configures network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 31). (2) [For BL-C20A] Configure a wireless network (see page 50). Account (7) Administrator*1 Sets authentication and administrator security (user name and password) (see page 52). (8) General User*1 Sets general...
..., white balance, AC power source frequency and color night view (see page 36). Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network Configures network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 31). (2) [For BL-C20A] Configure a wireless network (see page 50). Account (7) Administrator*1 Sets authentication and administrator security (user name and password) (see page 52). (8) General User*1 Sets general...
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For wireless connection (BL-C20A only), [Auto Negotiation] must be set. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 35 If the camera cannot be accessed, see page 9 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. *1 If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be selected. Operating Instructions Setting Connection Type Description • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally.
For wireless connection (BL-C20A only), [Auto Negotiation] must be set. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 35 If the camera cannot be accessed, see page 9 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. *1 If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be selected. Operating Instructions Setting Connection Type Description • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally.
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...router or wireless LAN uses. Setting SSID • Communication • mode • • Description The SSID must be set to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. It does not support the mixed standard mode of 802.11b/g, so it is likely that is ...note of the settings and save them for Wireless Configuration. The SSID is limited to those of the wireless router. Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive...
...router or wireless LAN uses. Setting SSID • Communication • mode • • Description The SSID must be set to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. It does not support the mixed standard mode of 802.11b/g, so it is likely that is ...note of the settings and save them for Wireless Configuration. The SSID is limited to those of the wireless router. Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive...
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... (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Operating Instructions Maintenance (1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 98). (2) [For BL-C20A] Displays wireless information (see page 105). Wireless Status (3) Session Status Displays information on access to the camera (see page 98). (4) Sensor Log Displays sensor logs (see page 99). (5) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 99). (6) Update Firmware Updates the...
... (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Operating Instructions Maintenance (1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 98). (2) [For BL-C20A] Displays wireless information (see page 105). Wireless Status (3) Session Status Displays information on access to the camera (see page 98). (4) Sensor Log Displays sensor logs (see page 99). (5) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 99). (6) Update Firmware Updates the...
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.... Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page. 6.1.3 Confirming Session Status Displays the information of the camera. 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 [For BL-C20A] Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the status of clients...
.... Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page. 6.1.3 Confirming Session Status Displays the information of the camera. 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 [For BL-C20A] Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the status of clients...
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...allows you to 7 minutes for BL-C1A or 8 minutes for BL-C20A. 100 All buffered images and sensor logs on the Maintenance page. 3. Click [Update Firmware]. • The procedure can take up to 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 seconds for BLC20A. • The camera restarts. Restart operation takes up...install it on the Top page and the Status page. 1. Download the new firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it into the camera. If new firmware is displayed on your PC. 2. Note • • •...
...allows you to 7 minutes for BL-C1A or 8 minutes for BL-C20A. 100 All buffered images and sensor logs on the Maintenance page. 3. Click [Update Firmware]. • The procedure can take up to 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 seconds for BLC20A. • The camera restarts. Restart operation takes up...install it on the Top page and the Status page. 1. Download the new firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it into the camera. If new firmware is displayed on your PC. 2. Note • • •...
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...]. • The firmware file name is displayed after about 1 minute for BL-C1A or about 5 minutes for both BL-C1A and BL-C20A. • The camera restarts automatically after about 6 minutes for BL-C1A or 7 minutes for BL-C20A. The firmware update process takes about 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 seconds for BL-C20A. 4. Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed during the...
...]. • The firmware file name is displayed after about 1 minute for BL-C1A or about 5 minutes for both BL-C1A and BL-C20A. • The camera restarts automatically after about 6 minutes for BL-C1A or 7 minutes for BL-C20A. The firmware update process takes about 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 seconds for BL-C20A. 4. Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed during the...
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...default settings. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to Factory Default] on the internal memory are reset to factory default. • If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode changes to [Automatic Setup]. Click [Reset to... deleted when resetting the camera to factory default. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see page 108). Operating Instructions 6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to ...
...default settings. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to Factory Default] on the internal memory are reset to factory default. • If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode changes to [Automatic Setup]. Click [Reset to... deleted when resetting the camera to factory default. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see page 108). Operating Instructions 6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to ...
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Operating Instructions 6.2 Support page (1) (2) (3) (4) Support (1) Help (2) [For BL-C20A] Wireless Help (3) Product Information (4) Support Information Displays the Help page (see page 107). Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following features. Displays the product information website (see page 106). Displays the support information website (see page 107). Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 107). 6.2.1 The Help page The Help page displays explanations for each of the following page. 106
Operating Instructions 6.2 Support page (1) (2) (3) (4) Support (1) Help (2) [For BL-C20A] Wireless Help (3) Product Information (4) Support Information Displays the Help page (see page 107). Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following features. Displays the product information website (see page 106). Displays the support information website (see page 107). Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 107). 6.2.1 The Help page The Help page displays explanations for each of the following page. 106
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... not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed. 6.2.4 Support Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it . Note...click it . Note If the camera is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 6.2.3 Product Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the following page. Operating Instructions 6.2.2 [For BL-C20A] The Wireless Help page The ...
... not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed. 6.2.4 Support Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it . Note...click it . Note If the camera is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 6.2.3 Product Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the following page. Operating Instructions 6.2.2 [For BL-C20A] The Wireless Help page The ...
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To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see page 48). If the camera is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted when resetting the camera to AM/ PM mode (see Getting Started.) • To reset the camera, press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for...
To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see page 48). If the camera is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted when resetting the camera to AM/ PM mode (see Getting Started.) • To reset the camera, press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for...
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... Default Required Note No.1 - - When setting 20, 21, 25 and Multi-Camera 110 are not available.*2 BL-C1A When setting 1-15 characters (For BL-C1A) Multi-Camera *7 BL-C20A (For BL-C20A) From No.1 To No.1 - Selfcamera Checked When setting - Turn indicator on when camera is on./Turn indicator on during camera access./Never turn indicator on - Operating Instructions MultiCamera Items Multi...
... Default Required Note No.1 - - When setting 20, 21, 25 and Multi-Camera 110 are not available.*2 BL-C1A When setting 1-15 characters (For BL-C1A) Multi-Camera *7 BL-C20A (For BL-C20A) From No.1 To No.1 - Selfcamera Checked When setting - Turn indicator on when camera is on./Turn indicator on during camera access./Never turn indicator on - Operating Instructions MultiCamera Items Multi...