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...a 10× digital zoom feature. This makes it easy to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of your choice (e.g. This camera allows you to view distant objects.*2... of 12 cameras can be displayed in flexible communication. Also, images of a global IP address. The use of network. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in color night view mode. Motion Detection feature The Camera has a Motion Detection feature that...
...a 10× digital zoom feature. This makes it easy to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of your choice (e.g. This camera allows you to view distant objects.*2... of 12 cameras can be displayed in flexible communication. Also, images of a global IP address. The use of network. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in color night view mode. Motion Detection feature The Camera has a Motion Detection feature that...
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...UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations are of the Independent JPEG Group. Trademarks • Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are...the front of the main unit.) The illustrations and images used in this manual are different in part depending on the work of BL-C20A. Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is called "CD-ROM" in this manual. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 3
...UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. • "Setup CD-ROM" is for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations are of the Independent JPEG Group. Trademarks • Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are...the front of the main unit.) The illustrations and images used in this manual are different in part depending on the work of BL-C20A. Operating Instructions Documentation This manual is called "CD-ROM" in this manual. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 3
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... on Not 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 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...
... on Not 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 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...
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... 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 Camera to a Router...
... 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 Camera to a Router...
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...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 Logs 99 Restarting the Camera 99 Updating the Camera Firmware 100 Creating a Configuration... 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 Your PC 127 7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser 127 8
...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 Logs 99 Restarting the Camera 99 Updating the Camera Firmware 100 Creating a Configuration... 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 Your PC 127 7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser 127 8
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... (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)] is set ...
... (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)] is set ...
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...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 page. on the...the [Favorites] on the web browser. • To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ Error messages and screen color When general or guest users access the Single Camera... gray screen and error messages will be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the Camera...
...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 page. on the...the [Favorites] on the web browser. • To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ Error messages and screen color When general or guest users access the Single Camera... gray screen and error messages will be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the Camera...
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..., you select [All] 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 No. 1. (default) Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window...
..., you select [All] 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 No. 1. (default) Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window...
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... Image Display page (see page 127). When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several cameras on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 34). Enter the administrator's or general user's user name and password registered for video (Motion JPEG) only. Operating Instructions Note • •...
... Image Display page (see page 127). When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from several cameras on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 34). Enter the administrator's or general user's user name and password registered for video (Motion JPEG) only. Operating Instructions Note • •...
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... 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 camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not ...displayed. 2. Operating Instructions 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 2.1 Setup Page of the page. * The feature is set on the Security: Administrator page, click ...
... 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 camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not ...displayed. 2. Operating Instructions 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 2.1 Setup Page of the page. * The feature is set on the Security: Administrator page, click ...
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...data field. Operating Instructions 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network The Network page offers three options to configure the camera. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. • ... this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on your network. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Automatic Setup The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address) using UPnPTM. Click a connection mode.
...data field. Operating Instructions 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network The Network page offers three options to configure the camera. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. • ... this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on your network. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Automatic Setup The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address) using UPnPTM. Click a connection mode.
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... [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. • When the camera is displayed. Use the Setup Program to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Operating Instructions DHCP Setup Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to access the camera. 32 Note The current network settings are shown on...
... [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. • When the camera is displayed. Use the Setup Program to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Operating Instructions DHCP Setup Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to access the camera. 32 Note The current network settings are shown on...
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... 1-65535. To enable Internet access to the camera, check [No]. If your network in each camera must be searched for by using the Setup Program (see page 41 "2.4.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are accessible over the Internet. To prohibit the... with the same class as "192.168.0.253". Some ISPs do not allow you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], it "Address Translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). Operating Instructions Note If you to use port 80. FTP:...
... 1-65535. To enable Internet access to the camera, check [No]. If your network in each camera must be searched for by using the Setup Program (see page 41 "2.4.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are accessible over the Internet. To prohibit the... with the same class as "192.168.0.253". Some ISPs do not allow you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], it "Address Translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). Operating Instructions Note If you to use port 80. FTP:...
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... be restricted. • Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (The host name may change depending on the MultiCamera Setup page - DNS Server • Address*1 (Static/DHCP Only) • • The DNS server address is required in the following file sizes. Set 4 numbers (0-255) and...
... be restricted. • Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (The host name may change depending on the MultiCamera Setup page - DNS Server • Address*1 (Static/DHCP Only) • • The DNS server address is required in the following file sizes. Set 4 numbers (0-255) and...
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... wireless 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. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive. 802.11b: There are a...devices using 802.11g only. Click [Wireless] on the 802.11g slower. 36 may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to install on your existing wireless...
... wireless 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. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive. 802.11b: There are a...devices using 802.11g only. Click [Wireless] on the 802.11g slower. 36 may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to install on your existing wireless...
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...on most routers by default. Network Places Note To enable this creates a shortcut to access the camera from the Internet. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual for auto port forwarding. 1. Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If... the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet. Note If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto port forwarding allows ...
...on most routers by default. Network Places Note To enable this creates a shortcut to access the camera from the Internet. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual for auto port forwarding. 1. Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If... the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet. Note If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto port forwarding allows ...
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... on the router. (4) Click [Save] without changing the settings. (5) Click [Restart]. 2. Select [Static] on the Network page. (1) Access the camera (see page 10). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the IP address and port number, since they are required to enable port forwarding. 3. Enable port forwarding*1 on the router.
... on the router. (4) Click [Save] without changing the settings. (5) Click [Restart]. 2. Select [Static] on the Network page. (1) Access the camera (see page 10). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the IP address and port number, since they are required to enable port forwarding. 3. Enable port forwarding*1 on the router.
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... site. It also allows you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1. Panasonic Communications recommends that allows you to your settings without saving changes. 42 Click [Next]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your ISP changes the... See http://www.viewnetcam.com for example, similar to easily access the camera, even when your settings without saving changes. Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see ...
... site. It also allows you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1. Panasonic Communications recommends that allows you to your settings without saving changes. 42 Click [Next]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your ISP changes the... See http://www.viewnetcam.com for example, similar to easily access the camera, even when your settings without saving changes. Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see ...
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Note Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to set and confirm the date and time. Click [Date and Time] on the internal memory. 1. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page. Operating Instructions 2.6 Setting the Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to synchronize the time automatically with an NTP server. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 48
Note Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to set and confirm the date and time. Click [Date and Time] on the internal memory. 1. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page. Operating Instructions 2.6 Setting the Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to synchronize the time automatically with an NTP server. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 48
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Note that [Space and [>] are not available. 50 Setting Description Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Click [Camera] on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see ...
Note that [Space and [>] are not available. 50 Setting Description Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Click [Camera] on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see ...