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Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. Operating Instructions BL-C1A Network Camera Indoor Use Only Model No. 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
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. Operating Instructions BL-C1A Network Camera Indoor Use Only Model No. 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
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... of objects on this kind of encryption ensures security on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. The use of network. This feature allows you to 4 cameras. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is playing an ever increasing role in color night view mode. Multi...
... of objects on this kind of encryption ensures security on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. The use of network. This feature allows you to 4 cameras. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is playing an ever increasing role in color night view mode. Multi...
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...images used in this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly. (The model no. Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Abbreviations • UPnP... is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "CD-ROM" in ...
...images used in this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly. (The model no. Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Abbreviations • UPnP... is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "CD-ROM" in ...
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Operating Instructions Camera Feature Locations BL-C1A Front View Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. (See page 96) Lens (Focus: 0.3 m [about 5 seconds) The status when turned on (The camera is reset to factory default status after 1 minute.) UPnPTM Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval) Internal ...below varies depending on the indicator settings (see page 96). *2 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *3 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. ...
Operating Instructions Camera Feature Locations BL-C1A Front View Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. (See page 96) Lens (Focus: 0.3 m [about 5 seconds) The status when turned on (The camera is reset to factory default status after 1 minute.) UPnPTM Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval) Internal ...below varies depending on the indicator settings (see page 96). *2 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *3 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. ...
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Operating Instructions BL-C20A Front View Antenna FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. 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. 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
Operating Instructions BL-C20A Front View Antenna FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button Indicator The indicator color shows camera status. 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. 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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... 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...
... 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...
... 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...
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Operating Instructions 7.5.2 7.5.3 7.6 7.7 7.8 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places..... 130 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] 9
Operating Instructions 7.5.2 7.5.3 7.6 7.7 7.8 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places..... 130 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] 9
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Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. The Enter Network Password window is not displayed, see page 52), the authentication window will not be displayed. 10 Enter the user name and password that you do ... number in the address. http://192.168.0.253:50000 http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000 3. See page 33 for details about the port number. • If the camera image is displayed. Note When [Permit access from guest users] is 80 (default), you set on the Security: Administrator page (see page 9 and page 10...
Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. The Enter Network Password window is not displayed, see page 52), the authentication window will not be displayed. 10 Enter the user name and password that you do ... number in the address. http://192.168.0.253:50000 http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000 3. See page 33 for details about the port number. • If the camera image is displayed. Note When [Permit access from guest users] is 80 (default), you set on the Security: Administrator page (see page 9 and page 10...
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... (page 20) D To Setup page (page 28) F To Support page (page 106) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. 4. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] ... Security: Administrator page (see page 52), the [Login] tab will not be displayed. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 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 display each page.
... (page 20) D To Setup page (page 28) F To Support page (page 106) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. 4. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] ... Security: Administrator page (see page 52), the [Login] tab will not be displayed. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 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 display each page.
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...; When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on... is also included in your area (see page 50). • When the camera image is not displayed immediately or correctly, click [Refresh] at the top of...images. Close the web browser. Select the frequency that is displayed. 2. Access the camera (see page 89). Click the [Single] tab at the tool bar on the ... refresh interval is displayed. (See page 16) 3. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page 1. The video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically changed on the web browser. ...
...; When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on... is also included in your area (see page 50). • When the camera image is not displayed immediately or correctly, click [Refresh] at the top of...images. Close the web browser. Select the frequency that is displayed. 2. Access the camera (see page 89). Click the [Single] tab at the tool bar on the ... refresh interval is displayed. (See page 16) 3. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page 1. The video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically changed on the web browser. ...
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... communication 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. Wait for a moment, and click [Refresh] on the web... an 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 exceeded.
... communication 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. Wait for a moment, and click [Refresh] on the web... an 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 exceeded.
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Contacting your network administrator. - When using Internet Explorer • In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]→[Internet Options]→[Security] tab and ... ActiveX Controls will be used for security purposes. Wait for a moment. • If you cannot see page 127). • In some corporate network environments, a firewall may prevent motion video (Motion JPEG) from the CD-ROM. (1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed.... Controls can be installed from being displayed. Note • When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the CD-ROM.
Contacting your network administrator. - When using Internet Explorer • In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]→[Internet Options]→[Security] tab and ... ActiveX Controls will be used for security purposes. Wait for a moment. • If you cannot see page 127). • In some corporate network environments, a firewall may prevent motion video (Motion JPEG) from the CD-ROM. (1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed.... Controls can be installed from being displayed. Note • When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the CD-ROM.
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... website can only be moved within the page when magnification is centered. Move the cursor to Center) Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image when using the digital zoom. Cursor 2. Images can be set URL Link.
... website can only be moved within the page when magnification is centered. Move the cursor to Center) Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image when using the digital zoom. Cursor 2. Images can be set URL Link.
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...the page when magnification is ×1. Note The performance of the mouse varies according to Center feature is not available when viewing on the Single Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. Zoom in Zoom out Rotating the mouse wheel On a screen, rotating the mouse wheel away from you zooms out..... The digital zoom feature can only be used while playing video (Motion JPEG) on a cell phone. Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Zooming In and Out This Camera has 10× digital zoom feature that uses ActiveX Controls. This feature is available while zooming in or out. When...
...the page when magnification is ×1. Note The performance of the mouse varies according to Center feature is not available when viewing on the Single Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. Zoom in Zoom out Rotating the mouse wheel On a screen, rotating the mouse wheel away from you zooms out..... The digital zoom feature can only be used while playing video (Motion JPEG) on a cell phone. Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Zooming In and Out This Camera has 10× digital zoom feature that uses ActiveX Controls. This feature is available while zooming in or out. When...
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Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • The Save as dialog box is saved in another window. 3. Click [Close]. 18 Select an image resolution to display an image. 2. Click the Capture image button. Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save]. • The camera image is displayed. 4. Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image Still images can be saved on your PC. 1. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in the folder. 5.
Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • The Save as dialog box is saved in another window. 3. Click [Close]. 18 Select an image resolution to display an image. 2. Click the Capture image button. Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save]. • The camera image is displayed. 4. Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image Still images can be saved on your PC. 1. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in the folder. 5.
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Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. • The Multi-Camera page can display up to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 10). • The Top page is registered at the View Type, video (Motion JPEG) cannot be...Capture Image Button (See page 18) Switches displayed cameras. If you need to 12 camera images. Operating Instructions 1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you select [All] at No. 1. (default) Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window. 3. The Selfcamera is ...
Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. • The Multi-Camera page can display up to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 10). • The Top page is registered at the View Type, video (Motion JPEG) cannot be...Capture Image Button (See page 18) Switches displayed cameras. If you need to 12 camera images. Operating Instructions 1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you select [All] at No. 1. (default) Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window. 3. The Selfcamera is ...
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... setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several cameras on the Network page (see page 89). The refresh interval should improve. When viewing 4 cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you view images from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page • An authentication window is connected to...
... setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several cameras on the Network page (see page 89). The refresh interval should improve. When viewing 4 cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you view images from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page • An authentication window is connected to...
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Access the camera (see page 60 or page 70). The trigger number is displayed (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed (see page 60 or page 70). Click the trigger number. The trigger is displayed. 2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page. 3. Operating Instructions 1.4 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). 22 Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. 1.
Access the camera (see page 60 or page 70). The trigger number is displayed (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed (see page 60 or page 70). Click the trigger number. The trigger is displayed. 2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page. 3. Operating Instructions 1.4 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). 22 Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. 1.
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...number of buffered images changes depending on the image, and right-click it. At 320 × 240 pixels resolution and standard quality, the camera can buffer about 80 frames.) See page 132 for more details regarding the internal memory capacity. • The digital zoom can be used while...using the digital zoom. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 23 Put the cursor on resolution, image quality and the specific images the camera is divided into 3 sections. In this case, each trigger can be used while viewing buffered images (while playing video [Motion JPEG]). • The...
...number of buffered images changes depending on the image, and right-click it. At 320 × 240 pixels resolution and standard quality, the camera can buffer about 80 frames.) See page 132 for more details regarding the internal memory capacity. • The digital zoom can be used while...using the digital zoom. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 23 Put the cursor on resolution, image quality and the specific images the camera is divided into 3 sections. In this case, each trigger can be used while viewing buffered images (while playing video [Motion JPEG]). • The...