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... Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is also available. Motion Detection feature The Camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as a trigger. *1 This feature is automatically enabled. Communication via Ethernet cable is compatible with a domain name of encryption ensures security on IEEE 802.11b/g. The Setup, Maintenance and Support...
... Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is also available. Motion Detection feature The Camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as a trigger. *1 This feature is automatically enabled. Communication via Ethernet cable is compatible with a domain name of encryption ensures security on IEEE 802.11b/g. The Setup, Maintenance and Support...
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... part depending on the model. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). 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...
... part depending on the model. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). 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...
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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) ... camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. 4 Unlimited) Indicator Display*1 Power on Not on LAN On LAN Orange Orange Orange blinking Orange blinking Green blinking Green Normal Operation*2 Green Automatic Setting Setup...
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) ... camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. 4 Unlimited) Indicator Display*1 Power on Not on LAN On LAN Orange Orange Orange blinking Orange blinking Green blinking Green Normal Operation*2 Green Automatic Setting Setup...
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... Images 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...
... Images 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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... (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. 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. Additionally...
... (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. 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. Additionally...
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... of a CMOS sensor. Clicking [Refresh] on the Camera Setup page. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time. Click... (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the web browser displays an error message. ...Camera page outside the Operation Time, or when over 20 (the maximum number) users access the page simultaneously, a gray screen and error messages will be brighter, but the refresh interval may increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page 50) • [For BL-C20A...
... of a CMOS sensor. Clicking [Refresh] on the Camera Setup page. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time. Click... (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the web browser displays an error message. ...Camera page outside the Operation Time, or when over 20 (the maximum number) users access the page simultaneously, a gray screen and error messages will be brighter, but the refresh interval may increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page 50) • [For BL-C20A...
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...Close the web browser. 20 Click the [Multi] tab at No. 1. (default) Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window. 3. 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. Selects the refresh interval (Motion-60second interval). Access the camera (see page 92). 1....
...Close the web browser. 20 Click the [Multi] tab at No. 1. (default) Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window. 3. 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. Selects the refresh interval (Motion-60second interval). Access the camera (see page 92). 1....
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... password. • When you may need 3 to 4 Mbps bandwidth. To reduce the data traffic, set up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the Network page (see page 89). The video (Motion JPEG) can be used. (See page 11 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM) • Confirm the ... When selecting [All] for the View Type, all images are blurred or not displayed. The Click to Center feature can be displayed on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 127). The refresh interval should improve. Operating Instructions Note • • • • • The digital zoom feature...
... password. • When you may need 3 to 4 Mbps bandwidth. To reduce the data traffic, set up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the Network page (see page 89). The video (Motion JPEG) can be used. (See page 11 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM) • Confirm the ... When selecting [All] for the View Type, all images are blurred or not displayed. The Click to Center feature can be displayed on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 127). The refresh interval should improve. Operating Instructions Note • • • • • The digital zoom feature...
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... not displayed. 2. Operating Instructions 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 2.1 Setup Page of the page. * The feature is displayed. Note • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click the [Login] tab (see page 10). • The Top page is for only BL-C20A. (1) (2)* (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14...
... not displayed. 2. Operating Instructions 2 Using the Camera's Basic Features 2.1 Setup Page of the page. * The feature is displayed. Note • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click the [Login] tab (see page 10). • The Top page is for only BL-C20A. (1) (2)* (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14...
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... feature. Uses a static IP address. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Uses ISP DHCP server function. • See below for details of setup. The camera also automatically searches for an unused IP address on your network in the relevant data field. Click a connection ...this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on your network. 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...
... feature. Uses a static IP address. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Uses ISP DHCP server function. • See below for details of setup. The camera also automatically searches for an unused IP address on your network in the relevant data field. Click a connection ...this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on your network. 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...
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Note The current network settings are shown on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Click [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. • When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory...saved. • When finished, the following page 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 Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are...
Note The current network settings are shown on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Click [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. • When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory...saved. • When finished, the following page 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 Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are...
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... over the Internet. Some ISPs 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"). Ask your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP address and subnet mask, enter them..., set the following port numbers. The default port number is 80. To disable Internet access to use the camera on your network, each data field. To prohibit the Setup Program from the Internet setting automatically configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some routers call : 1-800-272-...
... over the Internet. Some ISPs 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"). Ask your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP address and subnet mask, enter them..., set the following port numbers. The default port number is 80. To disable Internet access to use the camera on your network, each data field. To prohibit the Setup Program from the Internet setting automatically configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some routers call : 1-800-272-...
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...address is required in the following file sizes. Using the sensor log notification If you have been assigned a DNS server addresses by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field. Set 4 numbers (0-255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note Set a maximum... Gateway address by your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (The host name may change depending on the MultiCamera Setup page - Note that [Space and [>] are not available. There are not available. File sizes...
...address is required in the following file sizes. Using the sensor log notification If you have been assigned a DNS server addresses by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field. Set 4 numbers (0-255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note Set a maximum... Gateway address by your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (The host name may change depending on the MultiCamera Setup page - Note that [Space and [>] are not available. There are not available. File sizes...
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Set each parameter for reference. may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha numeric..." is in use, the existence of 802.11b/g, so it is likely that is easiest to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. It does not support the mixed standard mode of other wireless devices...: This mode communicates using a 2.4 GHz bandwidth -including 802.11b wireless devices- Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to those of the...
Set each parameter for reference. may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha numeric..." is in use, the existence of 802.11b/g, so it is likely that is easiest to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. It does not support the mixed standard mode of other wireless devices...: This mode communicates using a 2.4 GHz bandwidth -including 802.11b wireless devices- Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to those of the...
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...panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router to make it must be enabled. Network Places Note To enable this feature when using Windows XP or Windows Me, enable the UPnPTM Windows component beforehand (see page 33). After UPnPTM is disabled on the Network...] 39 Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet. Display Shortcut ... UPnPTM. Note If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the Internet] on ...
...panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router to make it must be enabled. Network Places Note To enable this feature when using Windows XP or Windows Me, enable the UPnPTM Windows component beforehand (see page 33). After UPnPTM is disabled on the Network...] 39 Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet. Display Shortcut ... UPnPTM. Note If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the Internet] on ...
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... with the DynamicDNS service. It exchanges a local IP address for how to enable port forwarding. 3. 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 on the... Network page. • The Static IP Address Configuration page is required to allow access from the Internet with a ...
... with the DynamicDNS service. It exchanges a local IP address for how to enable port forwarding. 3. 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 on the... Network page. • The Static IP Address Configuration page is required to allow access from the Internet with a ...
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...Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 44) When you select [Viewnetcam.com] 2. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for example, similar to your ISP changes the IP address. It also allows you to easily access the camera..., even when your favorite web site. Panasonic Communications recommends that you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1. Operating Instructions ...
...Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 44) When you select [Viewnetcam.com] 2. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for example, similar to your ISP changes the IP address. It also allows you to easily access the camera..., even when your favorite web site. Panasonic Communications recommends that you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1. Operating Instructions ...
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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 Note Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the Setup page. 2.
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...Camera] on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (1-15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1-7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space and [>] are not available. 50 Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Operating Instructions 2.7 Changing Camera... Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and color night view. ...
...Camera] on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (1-15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1-7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space and [>] are not available. 50 Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Operating Instructions 2.7 Changing Camera... Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and color night view. ...
