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Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. BL-C30A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. BL-C30A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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... 2 Due to transfer images depending on IEEE 802.11b/g. Color night view mode slows down the frame rate, and images may take some time to the effects of the camera switches privacy mode on the wireless network. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in 1 ... detect the temperature differences by E-mail or FTP*2. • Color night view mode (auto-adjusted) enables the camera to the wireless system based on the network condition. *3 1 lx is also available. Privacy mode Monitoring Privacy On Off Monitoring Purpose Disabled Enabled Protecting privacy Remote...
... 2 Due to transfer images depending on IEEE 802.11b/g. Color night view mode slows down the frame rate, and images may take some time to the effects of the camera switches privacy mode on the wireless network. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in 1 ... detect the temperature differences by E-mail or FTP*2. • Color night view mode (auto-adjusted) enables the camera to the wireless system based on the network condition. *3 1 lx is also available. Privacy mode Monitoring Privacy On Off Monitoring Purpose Disabled Enabled Protecting privacy Remote...
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.... See Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for Panasonic Network Camera. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address. * Viewnetcam.com service is the service for more information. If you to access the camera over the Internet with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its network settings. * Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the...
.... See Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for Panasonic Network Camera. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address. * Viewnetcam.com service is the service for more information. If you to access the camera over the Internet with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its network settings. * Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the...
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Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play. • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in the United States and other countries. • Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • All other countries. ...Ethernet is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network interface installed Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CDROM) Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the...
Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play. • "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in the United States and other countries. • Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • All other countries. ...Ethernet is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network interface installed Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CDROM) Note See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the...
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...1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone 25 2 Various Camera Features 27 2.1 Using Camera Features 27 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network 30 2.3 Using Wireless LAN 34 2.4 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play 37 ...2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service 38 2.6 Setting Date and Time 40 2.7 Changing Camera Settings 42 2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password 46 2.9 Logging in to the Camera 49 2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users 50 2.11...
...1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone 25 2 Various Camera Features 27 2.1 Using Camera Features 27 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network 30 2.3 Using Wireless LAN 34 2.4 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play 37 ...2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service 38 2.6 Setting Date and Time 40 2.7 Changing Camera Settings 42 2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password 46 2.9 Logging in to the Camera 49 2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users 50 2.11...
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...Status 79 Confirming the Wireless Status 79 Restarting the Camera 80 Updating the Camera Firmware 81 Creating Configuration File 84 Loading Settings from a Configuration File 85 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default 86 Support page 87 Seeing Help page 87 Seeing Wireless Help page 88 Seeing...100 3.8 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.9 Setting Your PC 103 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser 103 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places ........ 106 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser 106 ASCII Character Table 107 3.10 File Size and Number...
...Status 79 Confirming the Wireless Status 79 Restarting the Camera 80 Updating the Camera Firmware 81 Creating Configuration File 84 Loading Settings from a Configuration File 85 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default 86 Support page 87 Seeing Help page 87 Seeing Wireless Help page 88 Seeing...100 3.8 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.9 Setting Your PC 103 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser 103 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places ........ 106 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser 106 ASCII Character Table 107 3.10 File Size and Number...
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... lighting, the image may change it on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 simultaneous accesses. Capture Image ... trying more than 20 accesses, the 21st user will be changed to Center (see page 13) Camera Image Refresh Interval (see page 15) The banner is displayed. (see page 42). • ... Image page too.) • If the video (Motion JPEG) display is displayed. 2. Access the camera (see page 15). • Refresh interval may appear noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power...
... lighting, the image may change it on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 simultaneous accesses. Capture Image ... trying more than 20 accesses, the 21st user will be changed to Center (see page 13) Camera Image Refresh Interval (see page 15) The banner is displayed. (see page 42). • ... Image page too.) • If the video (Motion JPEG) display is displayed. 2. Access the camera (see page 15). • Refresh interval may appear noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power...
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... Controls or you cannot see page 52). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it . The image will be installed. When trying to... image quality may decrease. • The image may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users. • When viewing a dark image,... window will be brighter, but the refresh interval may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be installed from the file on the Setup CD-ROM. (1) ...1-800-272-7033] 11 Security Warning window To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX® Controls must be displayed...
... Controls or you cannot see page 52). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it . The image will be installed. When trying to... image quality may decrease. • The image may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users. • When viewing a dark image,... window will be brighter, but the refresh interval may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be installed from the file on the Setup CD-ROM. (1) ...1-800-272-7033] 11 Security Warning window To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX® Controls must be displayed...
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In this may prevent motion video from Panasonic. The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from being displayed. Notes • The banner is displayed when [Yes] is checked ...not to access the proxy server (see page 52). Whether or not to the Internet, is possible that this situation we suggest: • Contact your network administrator. • Try using regularly refreshed images. Wait for a while. • If you use a proxy server, set at Banner Display (see ...
In this may prevent motion video from Panasonic. The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from being displayed. Notes • The banner is displayed when [Yes] is checked ...not to access the proxy server (see page 52). Whether or not to the Internet, is possible that this situation we suggest: • Contact your network administrator. • Try using regularly refreshed images. Wait for a while. • If you use a proxy server, set at Banner Display (see ...
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... you may slow down . • When the refresh interval is displayed in video display. • Due to the network congestion or the number of the configured cameras are not playing images on it . Then select [Save Picture As...]. The refresh interval may be automatically changed to the...permit unregistered users] on the Security: Administrator page • An authentication window is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 52). • When viewing 4 cameras on the Buffered Image page, if you view the images on the image, and right-click it . Enter the ...
... you may slow down . • When the refresh interval is displayed in video display. • Due to the network congestion or the number of the configured cameras are not playing images on it . Then select [Save Picture As...]. The refresh interval may be automatically changed to the...permit unregistered users] on the Security: Administrator page • An authentication window is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 52). • When viewing 4 cameras on the Buffered Image page, if you view the images on the image, and right-click it . Enter the ...
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...image buffer/transfer features also are not compatible with the Panasonic Network Camera. • Some mobile phones display images not at the specified resolution but at a decreased size. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for HTML. (or...a mobile phone model list, and the compatibility level which has been verified with Panasonic Network Cameras. Log in to level 1 or 2 on the Security: Administrator page (see page 25). • The camera switches to privacy mode and stops E-mail transfer (Image Buffer/Transfer). 26 ...
...image buffer/transfer features also are not compatible with the Panasonic Network Camera. • Some mobile phones display images not at the specified resolution but at a decreased size. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for HTML. (or...a mobile phone model list, and the compatibility level which has been verified with Panasonic Network Cameras. Log in to level 1 or 2 on the Security: Administrator page (see page 25). • The camera switches to privacy mode and stops E-mail transfer (Image Buffer/Transfer). 26 ...
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... interval of Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, limit continuous motion JPEG*1, and language (see page 52). (10) Multi-Camera*1 Sets the camera IP address or host name, camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page 55). (11) Buffer/Transfer Sets... page 42). Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode to connect the camera to the network (see page 30). (2) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 34). (3) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 38). Registers with the...
... interval of Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, limit continuous motion JPEG*1, and language (see page 52). (10) Multi-Camera*1 Sets the camera IP address or host name, camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page 55). (11) Buffer/Transfer Sets... page 42). Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode to connect the camera to the network (see page 30). (2) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 34). (3) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 38). Registers with the...
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... unused port number on the router. 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 UPnP to configure your router. • [Static]... allows the user to the previous page without saving changes. 30 Uses a static IP address. Select a connection mode. Click [Network] on your network. The camera also automatically searches the unused IP address on the Setup page. 2. If you select [Yes] at the Allow Access from 50000 ...
... unused port number on the router. 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 UPnP to configure your router. • [Static]... allows the user to the previous page without saving changes. 30 Uses a static IP address. Select a connection mode. Click [Network] on your network. The camera also automatically searches the unused IP address on the Setup page. 2. If you select [Yes] at the Allow Access from 50000 ...
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...the Top page is displayed. Note When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], you back to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Note The current network settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is ...displayed. Static Setup DHCP Setup Operating Instructions • Clicking [Cancel] takes you can search the camera IP address by using the Setup Program (see page 79)....
...the Top page is displayed. Note When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], you back to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Note The current network settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is ...displayed. Static Setup DHCP Setup Operating Instructions • Clicking [Cancel] takes you can search the camera IP address by using the Setup Program (see page 79)....
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... port numbers. Set 4 digits (0-255) and 3 periods such as an authentication.) Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 11 "1.5 Connecting the Camera to a Router Not Supporting UPnP" in the order from the Internet setting automatically configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some routers call it...you use port 80. But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. 32 If your ISP or network administrator about the accessible port number over the Internet. Do not set the camera port number (80 by default). E.g., FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53...
... port numbers. Set 4 digits (0-255) and 3 periods such as an authentication.) Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 11 "1.5 Connecting the Camera to a Router Not Supporting UPnP" in the order from the Internet setting automatically configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some routers call it...you use port 80. But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. 32 If your ISP or network administrator about the accessible port number over the Internet. Do not set the camera port number (80 by default). E.g., FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53...
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... to [0.1 Mbps]. Set 4 digits (0-255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". Max. These are not available. For the wireless connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be restricted. • Select the maximum bandwidth usage from the DHCP server, you have two addresses. But "0.0.0.0"...set it in this data field. Note Set the maximum bandwidth usage seeing the following conditions. • Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP • Setting cameras by your ISP or network administrator, enter it . [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 33 Set 4 digits (0-255...
... to [0.1 Mbps]. Set 4 digits (0-255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". Max. These are not available. For the wireless connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be restricted. • Select the maximum bandwidth usage from the DHCP server, you have two addresses. But "0.0.0.0"...set it in this data field. Note Set the maximum bandwidth usage seeing the following conditions. • Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP • Setting cameras by your ISP or network administrator, enter it . [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 33 Set 4 digits (0-255...
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... is available. Set up UPnP. Network Places Note If you to access the camera from the Internet. Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is displayed. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 37 See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/...8226; Enabling it must be accessed from the Internet. Most router manufacturers disable this feature and it displays a shortcut to the camera in the My Icon in My Network Places folder. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" Click [...
... is available. Set up UPnP. Network Places Note If you to access the camera from the Internet. Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is displayed. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 37 See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/...8226; Enabling it must be accessed from the Internet. Most router manufacturers disable this feature and it displays a shortcut to the camera in the My Icon in My Network Places folder. Click [Save] when finished. • New settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" Click [...
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...website is not displayed, confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to the Internet. • Personal (Camera) URL is available after you access the camera from your registered URL is displayed on the Status page, restart the camera. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following... procedures. • Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 8) • Accessing from the Internet (see page 25) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272...
...website is not displayed, confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to the Internet. • Personal (Camera) URL is available after you access the camera from your registered URL is displayed on the Status page, restart the camera. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following... procedures. • Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 8) • Accessing from the Internet (see page 25) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272...
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... one hour, Automatic Time Adjustment stops working to the transferred images by a disguised NTP server. Automatic Time • Adjustment • • NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the camera's internal clock. Adjust Clock for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. Note An "s" is turned forward an...
... one hour, Automatic Time Adjustment stops working to the transferred images by a disguised NTP server. Automatic Time • Adjustment • • NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the camera's internal clock. Adjust Clock for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. Note An "s" is turned forward an...
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...• If your camera will only be accessed on the Multi-Camera page. *1 Set 4 digits (0-255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are saved. • The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed only on your local network, use each camera's local IP address and... port number. • If you intend to access your camera from the Internet, you must use each language (1-15 characters for a 1-byte...
...• If your camera will only be accessed on the Multi-Camera page. *1 Set 4 digits (0-255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are saved. • The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed only on your local network, use each camera's local IP address and... port number. • If you intend to access your camera from the Internet, you must use each language (1-15 characters for a 1-byte...