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... encryption ensures security on IEEE 802.11b/g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of the object. Digital zoom feature*1 This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. Wireless installation is automatically enabled. This camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Multi-Camera Support The Multi-Camera page displays the moving people or animals may be displayed in flexible communication. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain...
... encryption ensures security on IEEE 802.11b/g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of the object. Digital zoom feature*1 This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. Wireless installation is automatically enabled. This camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Multi-Camera Support The Multi-Camera page displays the moving people or animals may be displayed in flexible communication. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain...
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... 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 LAN On LAN Orange Orange Orange blinking Orange blinking Green blinking Green Normal Operation*2 Green Automatic Setting Setup Finished setting Green blinking Green Using DHCP Getting IP address*3 Got IP address Orange blinking Green blinking Green Updating Firmware Orange blinking FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button pressed Orange blinking Turning off (about...
... 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 LAN On LAN Orange Orange Orange blinking Orange blinking Green blinking Green Normal Operation*2 Green Automatic Setting Setup Finished setting Green blinking Green Using DHCP Getting IP address*3 Got IP address Orange blinking Green blinking Green Updating Firmware Orange blinking FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button pressed Orange blinking Turning off (about...
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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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... 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 Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP 40 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™ ...... 41 Registering with the DynamicDNS service 42 DynamicDNS Service 46 Setting the Date and Time 48 2.7 Changing Camera Settings 50 3 Registering Users 52 3.1 Changing...
... 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 Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP 40 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™ ...... 41 Registering with the DynamicDNS service 42 DynamicDNS Service 46 Setting the Date and Time 48 2.7 Changing Camera Settings 50 3 Registering Users 52 3.1 Changing...
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... Camera 99 Updating the Camera Firmware 100 Creating a Configuration File 103 Loading Settings from a Configuration File 104 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default 105 Support page 106 The Help page 106 [For BL-C20A] The Wireless Help page 107 Product Information 107 Support Information 107 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button 108 7 Other Information 109 7.1 Default Setting List 109 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.3 Cleaning 118 Cleaning the Main Unit 118 Cleaning the Lens 118 Setting an IP Address on Your PC 119 7.4 Using Setup Program 120 7.5 Setting...
... Camera 99 Updating the Camera Firmware 100 Creating a Configuration File 103 Loading Settings from a Configuration File 104 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default 105 Support page 106 The Help page 106 [For BL-C20A] The Wireless Help page 107 Product Information 107 Support Information 107 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button 108 7 Other Information 109 7.1 Default Setting List 109 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.3 Cleaning 118 Cleaning the Main Unit 118 Cleaning the Lens 118 Setting an IP Address on Your PC 119 7.4 Using Setup Program 120 7.5 Setting...
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... Security Warning window when using Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2. Images of simultaneous users. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the operation bar (see page 89). Close the web browser. Select the frequency that is used in the maximum number.) • To reduce the data traffic, set to play buffered images is displayed, click [Yes] (see a gray screen. (Access to [Motion] by default. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing...
... Security Warning window when using Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2. Images of simultaneous users. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the operation bar (see page 89). Close the web browser. Select the frequency that is used in the maximum number.) • To reduce the data traffic, set to play buffered images is displayed, click [Yes] (see a gray screen. (Access to [Motion] by default. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing...
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.... • 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. The maximum When [Motion] is not a malfunction. • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to 20 number of a CMOS sensor. This is displayed. When general or guest users access the Single Camera page outside the Operation Time, or when...
.... • 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. The maximum When [Motion] is not a malfunction. • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to 20 number of a CMOS sensor. This is displayed. When general or guest users access the Single Camera page outside the Operation Time, or when...
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... address was changed for the camera, enter it on the CD-ROM. Contacting your network administrator. - In this situation we recommend: - When using Internet Explorer • In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]→[Internet Options]→[Security] tab and click [Custom level]. (1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls". (2) Check "Enable" in as an administrator to install ActiveX Controls and enable video (Motion JPEG) viewing. Operating Instructions Security Warning window When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security...
... address was changed for the camera, enter it on the CD-ROM. Contacting your network administrator. - In this situation we recommend: - When using Internet Explorer • In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]→[Internet Options]→[Security] tab and click [Custom level]. (1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls". (2) Check "Enable" in as an administrator to install ActiveX Controls and enable video (Motion JPEG) viewing. Operating Instructions Security Warning window When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security...
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... 127). When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using the digital zoom. When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several cameras on the Multi-Camera page. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password. • When you may increase. For Internet access, local IP addresses (192.168. . ) cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page, an authentication window is not accessing a proxy server (see...
... 127). When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using the digital zoom. When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several cameras on the Multi-Camera page. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password. • When you may increase. For Internet access, local IP addresses (192.168. . ) cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page, an authentication window is not accessing a proxy server (see...
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... from the Internet, the camera automatically enables port forwarding using the router's DHCP feature. Click a connection mode. If you back to use a specific IP address. • [DHCP] is offered for Allow Access from 50000 to 50050. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you select [Yes] for ISPs that require this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on the Setup page. 2. Operating Instructions 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network The Network page...
... from the Internet, the camera automatically enables port forwarding using the router's DHCP feature. Click a connection mode. If you back to use a specific IP address. • [DHCP] is offered for Allow Access from 50000 to 50050. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you select [Yes] for ISPs that require this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on the Setup page. 2. Operating Instructions 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network The Network page...
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... both wired and wireless connection. is one value higher than the camera MAC address. Even if the camera is set to wired connection, it to WIRELESS or vice versa, restart the camera. During this time, the router's wireless indicator is displayed. 6. Some routers may also need to Wireless configuration page]. • The Wireless page is on the wireless router. The wireless module MAC address is displayed. 5. It takes about 5 minutes. < Side > Switch • When you switch from WIRED to auto or...
... both wired and wireless connection. is one value higher than the camera MAC address. Even if the camera is set to wired connection, it to WIRELESS or vice versa, restart the camera. During this time, the router's wireless indicator is displayed. 6. Some routers may also need to Wireless configuration page]. • The Wireless page is on the wireless router. The wireless module MAC address is displayed. 5. It takes about 5 minutes. < Side > Switch • When you switch from WIRED to auto or...
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... address and port number, since they are required to enable port forwarding on the router. Using the IP address and port number noted on step 1-(3), enable port forwarding on the router. (4) Click [Save] without changing the settings. (5) Click [Restart]. 2. Make a note of the page. (3) Select [Static] on the router. Enable port forwarding*1 on the Network page. • The Static IP Address Configuration page is required to allow access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM. Operating Instructions 2.4.2 Connecting...
... address and port number, since they are required to enable port forwarding on the router. Using the IP address and port number noted on step 1-(3), enable port forwarding on the router. (4) Click [Save] without changing the settings. (5) Click [Restart]. 2. Make a note of the page. (3) Select [Static] on the router. Enable port forwarding*1 on the Network page. • The Static IP Address Configuration page is required to allow access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM. Operating Instructions 2.4.2 Connecting...
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Operating Instructions Setting Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 Port No. • Login ID*2 • Password*2 • Login Timing • Upload File • Name*1 Overwrite • Setting Data • Transfer Method Description If you set [One Time] and the image buffer frequency value is set within 1 minute, the camera logs in to the server only once. Enter a number (1-65535). If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0-63 characters). Or...
Operating Instructions Setting Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 Port No. • Login ID*2 • Password*2 • Login Timing • Upload File • Name*1 Overwrite • Setting Data • Transfer Method Description If you set [One Time] and the image buffer frequency value is set within 1 minute, the camera logs in to the server only once. Enter a number (1-65535). If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0-63 characters). Or...
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... overwritten. (E.g. Select the login setting for a file. (E.g. Entering "\" creates directories for the FTP server. Operating Instructions Setting Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 Port No. • Login ID*2 • Password*2 • Login Timing • Upload File • Name*1 Overwrite • Setting Data • Transfer Method Description If you set [One Time] and the image buffer frequency value is set within 1 minute, the camera logs in to the server only once.
... overwritten. (E.g. Select the login setting for a file. (E.g. Entering "\" creates directories for the FTP server. Operating Instructions Setting Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 Port No. • Login ID*2 • Password*2 • Login Timing • Upload File • Name*1 Overwrite • Setting Data • Transfer Method Description If you set [One Time] and the image buffer frequency value is set within 1 minute, the camera logs in to the server only once.
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... a firmware update. All buffered images and sensor logs on the Maintenance page. 3. Click [Update Firmware] on the internal memory will be deleted after the firmware update. If new firmware is displayed on your PC. 2. Restart operation takes up to update the camera's firmware. 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. Operating Instructions 6.1.6 Updating the Camera Firmware The Update Firmware...
... a firmware update. All buffered images and sensor logs on the Maintenance page. 3. Click [Update Firmware] on the internal memory will be deleted after the firmware update. If new firmware is displayed on your PC. 2. Restart operation takes up to update the camera's firmware. 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. Operating Instructions 6.1.6 Updating the Camera Firmware The Update Firmware...
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...; All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) are reset to factory default. • If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode changes to factory default when the Execute button is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted when resetting the camera to AM/ PM mode (see page 48). Operating Instructions 6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera referring to factory default (see Getting Started.) 1. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to...
...; All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) are reset to factory default. • If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode changes to factory default when the Execute button is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted when resetting the camera to AM/ PM mode (see page 48). Operating Instructions 6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera referring to factory default (see Getting Started.) 1. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to...
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... images on the side of the camera. Operating Instructions 6.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the internal memory are deleted. 108 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). Note • • • • The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to factory default. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button (Press the button with a pointed object.) Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets...
... images on the side of the camera. Operating Instructions 6.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the internal memory are deleted. 108 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). Note • • • • The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to factory default. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button (Press the button with a pointed object.) Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets...
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Enter the user name and password that you set above, and click [OK]. 5. 3. Operating Instructions 4. The Enter Network Password window is displayed, click [Yes]. (See page 14) • See page 15 for Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2. 6. [For BL-C20A] Configure wireless configuration. (See page 36) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 125 Enter the user name and password, and click [Save]. When the Single Camera page is displayed, the setup is complete. • If a Security Warning window is displayed.
Enter the user name and password that you set above, and click [OK]. 5. 3. Operating Instructions 4. The Enter Network Password window is displayed, click [Yes]. (See page 14) • See page 15 for Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2. 6. [For BL-C20A] Configure wireless configuration. (See page 36) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 125 Enter the user name and password, and click [Save]. When the Single Camera page is displayed, the setup is complete. • If a Security Warning window is displayed.
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... is accessed via a proxy server, problems may be increased. Consult your network administrator. Click [Tools] [Internet Options...]. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 127 Start up Internet Explorer. (The example is not used, these settings are using a proxy server, perform the proxy server settings below. • To communicate with a camera installed within a LAN, changing the web browser settings is used to Set Proxy Server Settings 1. Operating Instructions 7.5 Setting Your PC 7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser If a proxy server is Internet...
... is accessed via a proxy server, problems may be increased. Consult your network administrator. Click [Tools] [Internet Options...]. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 127 Start up Internet Explorer. (The example is not used, these settings are using a proxy server, perform the proxy server settings below. • To communicate with a camera installed within a LAN, changing the web browser settings is used to Set Proxy Server Settings 1. Operating Instructions 7.5 Setting Your PC 7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser If a proxy server is Internet...
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Operating Instructions 7.8 Specifications Network Camera Items Zoom Image Sensor Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Viewing Angle Exposure Specifications 10× digital zoom 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels 4-10,000 lx (when color night view mode is enabled) 10-10,000 lx (when color night view mode is disabled) Auto/Manual Fixed 0.3 m (11 13/16 inches)-Infinity F2.8 Horizontal axis: 53 °, Vertical axis: 41 ° Auto Other Specifications Items Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image*1 Frame rate*2 Supported Protocols Message...
Operating Instructions 7.8 Specifications Network Camera Items Zoom Image Sensor Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Viewing Angle Exposure Specifications 10× digital zoom 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels 4-10,000 lx (when color night view mode is enabled) 10-10,000 lx (when color night view mode is disabled) Auto/Manual Fixed 0.3 m (11 13/16 inches)-Infinity F2.8 Horizontal axis: 53 °, Vertical axis: 41 ° Auto Other Specifications Items Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image*1 Frame rate*2 Supported Protocols Message...