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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 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.
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...Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of moving images from a maximum of network. Digital zoom feature*1 This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. Multi-Camera Support The Multi-Camera page displays the moving.... *1 This feature is playing an ever increasing role in English, Japanese, French or Simplified Chinese. This makes it easy to access the camera over the Internet with a wireless system based on a cell phone. *2 As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases. *3 The brightness...
...Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of moving images from a maximum of network. Digital zoom feature*1 This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. Multi-Camera Support The Multi-Camera page displays the moving.... *1 This feature is playing an ever increasing role in English, Japanese, French or Simplified Chinese. This makes it easy to access the camera over the Internet with a wireless system based on a cell phone. *2 As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases. *3 The brightness...
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... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly. (The model no. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is based in part ...used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • This software is for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in the United States and/or other countries. •...
... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual carefully and use the Network Camera properly. (The model no. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is based in part ...used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • This software is for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in the United States and/or other countries. •...
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...blinking Turning off (about 11 13/16 inches]- 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 ...The information 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. 4
...blinking Turning off (about 11 13/16 inches]- 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 ...The information 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. 4
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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 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.
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... 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...
... 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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Start up the web browser on the CD-ROM. The Enter Network Password window is set previously, and click [OK]. Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. Enter the user name and password that you set on the keyboard. • When the port number is not displayed, see page ...52), the authentication window will not be displayed. 10 See page 33 for details about the port number. • If the camera image is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address. E.g. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port ...
Start up the web browser on the CD-ROM. The Enter Network Password window is set previously, and click [OK]. Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. Enter the user name and password that you set on the keyboard. • When the port number is not displayed, see page ...52), the authentication window will not be displayed. 10 See page 33 for details about the port number. • If the camera image is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address. E.g. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port ...
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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. 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. 4.
... (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. 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. 4.
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...the network condition, PC performance, what object you view and the number of simultaneous users. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the image • Click to play buffered images is not displayed immediately or correctly, click ... 21st user will be refreshed. • The digital zoom can be automatically changed on the web browser. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page 1. Images of the page. • When the Security Warning window is set up to [Motion] by default. Select the frequency ...
...the network condition, PC performance, what object you view and the number of simultaneous users. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the image • Click to play buffered images is not displayed immediately or correctly, click ... 21st user will be refreshed. • The digital zoom can be automatically changed on the web browser. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page 1. Images of the page. • When the Security Warning window is set up to [Motion] by default. Select the frequency ...
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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. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time. For the 21st has been user, a gray screen and an ...50) • [For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless communication may be displayed on the screen. Wait for the Refresh Interval, up to the [Favorites] on the web browser. • To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en...
.... • 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. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time. For the 21st has been user, a gray screen and an ...50) • [For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless communication may be displayed on the screen. Wait for the Refresh Interval, up to the [Favorites] on the web browser. • To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en...
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... ActiveX Controls or you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for the camera, enter it on the CD-ROM. Contacting your network administrator. - Note • When the IP address was changed for ActiveX Controls will be displayed. When...
... ActiveX Controls or you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for the camera, enter it on the CD-ROM. Contacting your network administrator. - Note • When the IP address was changed for ActiveX Controls will be displayed. When...
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... the page when magnification is not enabled as the default. 1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image when using the digital zoom.
... the page when magnification is not enabled as the default. 1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image when using the digital zoom.
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... the right mouse button. Zoom in , and rotating it towards you zooms out. This 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 in ... 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. Clicking the right mouse button Moving the mouse up or down while pressing the right...
... the right mouse button. Zoom in , and rotating it towards you zooms out. This 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 in ... 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. Clicking the right mouse button Moving the mouse up or down while pressing the right...
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Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save]. • The camera image is displayed. 4. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • The Save as dialog box is saved in another window. 3. Click [Close]. 18 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. Click the Capture image button. Select an image resolution to display an image. 2.
Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save]. • The camera image is displayed. 4. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • The Save as dialog box is saved in another window. 3. Click [Close]. 18 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. Click the Capture image button. Select an image resolution to display an image. 2.
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.... 3. Selects the refresh interval (Motion-60second interval). Capture Image Button (See page 18) Switches displayed cameras. The Selfcamera is displayed. 2. If you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 10). • The Top page is registered at the top of the page.... • The Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images. Close the web browser. 20 Access the camera (see page 92). 1. Selects [320 × 240] (default) or [160 × 120] pixels resolution...
.... 3. Selects the refresh interval (Motion-60second interval). Capture Image Button (See page 18) Switches displayed cameras. The Selfcamera is displayed. 2. If you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 10). • The Top page is registered at the top of the page.... • The Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images. Close the web browser. 20 Access the camera (see page 92). 1. Selects [320 × 240] (default) or [160 × 120] pixels resolution...
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...or not displayed. Due to prevent degradation in 160 × 120 pixels resolution. 640 × 480-pixel images cannot be used for each camera that has security settings enabled. When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using the digital zoom. The refresh interval should improve. For Internet ...access, local IP addresses (192.168. . ) cannot be displayed on the Network page (see page 92). • Confirm that each camera. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 21 When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several...
...or not displayed. Due to prevent degradation in 160 × 120 pixels resolution. 640 × 480-pixel images cannot be used for each camera that has security settings enabled. When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using the digital zoom. The refresh interval should improve. For Internet ...access, local IP addresses (192.168. . ) cannot be displayed on the Network page (see page 92). • Confirm that each camera. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 21 When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several...
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The trigger number is displayed. 2. Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. 1. Access the camera (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed (see page 60 or page 70). Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page. 3. The trigger is displayed (see page 60 or page 70). Click the trigger number. 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
The trigger number is displayed. 2. Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. 1. Access the camera (see page 10). • The Top page is displayed (see page 60 or page 70). Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page. 3. The trigger is displayed (see page 60 or page 70). Click the trigger number. 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
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... [maximum 5 triggers], the internal memory capacity is divided into 3 sections. Put the cursor on resolution, image quality and the specific images the camera is displayed. []: The 10th or 100th image before or after the current image appears. Then select [Save Picture As...]. • The maximum ...number of frames (1/10) are displayed. [Play]: The buffered images are displayed. 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 saved. In ...
... [maximum 5 triggers], the internal memory capacity is divided into 3 sections. Put the cursor on resolution, image quality and the specific images the camera is displayed. []: The 10th or 100th image before or after the current image appears. Then select [Save Picture As...]. • The maximum ...number of frames (1/10) are displayed. [Play]: The buffered images are displayed. 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 saved. In ...