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Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. BL-C30A 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 Network Camera Model No. BL-C30A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Network Camera
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... Remote monitoring *1 The sensor uses pyroelectric effect. Encryption establishes the security on IEEE 802.11b/g. Due to the effects of the camera switches privacy mode on or off with a single touch. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in 1 lx illuminance*3. Privacy mode • ...operation can be shortened. *2 It may take some time to protect privacy. • Pressing the privacy button on the network condition. *3 1 lx is also available. Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on the...
... Remote monitoring *1 The sensor uses pyroelectric effect. Encryption establishes the security on IEEE 802.11b/g. Due to the effects of the camera switches privacy mode on or off with a single touch. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in 1 lx illuminance*3. Privacy mode • ...operation can be shortened. *2 It may take some time to protect privacy. • Pressing the privacy button on the network condition. *3 1 lx is also available. Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on the...
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... can be configured manually. In this case, the router needs to be changed. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for Panasonic Network Camera. But if you select other language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or...
... can be configured manually. In this case, the router needs to be changed. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for Panasonic Network Camera. But if you select other language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or...
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...for the latest information about web browser. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play. • "Network Camera" is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this Operating Instructions. 4 Item Description Operating System Microsoft...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...
...for the latest information about web browser. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play. • "Network Camera" is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this Operating Instructions. 4 Item Description Operating System Microsoft...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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...). • Refresh interval is [Motion] by default. Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 11. You can change depending on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 simultaneous accesses. Close the web browser. Notes • While viewing images...
...). • Refresh interval is [Motion] by default. Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 11. You can change depending on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 simultaneous accesses. Close the web browser. Notes • While viewing images...
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... be brighter, but the refresh interval may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be disconnected depending on the environment. Operating Instructions •... on the Setup CD-ROM. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug...Controls or you cannot see page 52). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it . Security Warning window To view a video (...image may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users. • When viewing a dark...
... be brighter, but the refresh interval may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be disconnected depending on the environment. Operating Instructions •... on the Setup CD-ROM. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug...Controls or you cannot see page 52). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it . Security Warning window To view a video (...image may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users. • When viewing a dark...
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...• Even if [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from Panasonic. It is not connected to access the proxy server (see page 52). The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. Notes • The... is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static or DHCP, when the camera 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 ...
...• Even if [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from Panasonic. It is not connected to access the proxy server (see page 52). The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. Notes • The... is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static or DHCP, when the camera 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 ...
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...setting [Do not permit unregistered users] on the image, and right-click it . How to save a still image to the network congestion or the number of the configured cameras are not playing images on the Buffered Image page, if you may be improved. • If the video (Motion JPEG)...When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 52), the video will be changed to the Internet. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password registered for each camera and that the web browser is connected to refreshing still images ...
...setting [Do not permit unregistered users] on the image, and right-click it . How to save a still image to the network congestion or the number of the configured cameras are not playing images on the Buffered Image page, if you may be improved. • If the video (Motion JPEG)...When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 52), the video will be changed to the Internet. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password registered for each camera and that the web browser is connected to refreshing still images ...
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... do not see some may allow viewing only on the Security: Administrator page (see page 25). • The camera switches to the camera as an administrator. • If the users are not compatible with the Panasonic Network Camera. • Some mobile phones display images not at the specified resolution but at a decreased size. Some phones...
... do not see some may allow viewing only on the Security: Administrator page (see page 25). • The camera switches to the camera as an administrator. • If the users are not compatible with the Panasonic Network Camera. • Some mobile phones display images not at the specified resolution but at a decreased size. Some phones...
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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... Viewnetcam.com service (see page 37). (4) Viewnetcam. 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...
...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... Viewnetcam.com service (see page 37). (4) Viewnetcam. 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...
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...function. • Each page is offered for ISPs who require this case, the camera automatically searches the unused port number on your network. Automatic Setup The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address) utilizing a DHCP feature on... Setup. In this option. 1. 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...
...function. • Each page is offered for ISPs who require this case, the camera automatically searches the unused port number on your network. Automatic Setup The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address) utilizing a DHCP feature on... Setup. In this option. 1. 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...
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... Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. 3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. Operating Instructions 3.1.1 Confirming the Status The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page. The wireless...
... Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. 3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. Operating Instructions 3.1.1 Confirming the Status The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page. The wireless...
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Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it into the camera. Click [Update Firmware] on your PC. 2. If the new firmware is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. 1. Operating Instructions 3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware The Update Firmware page allows...
Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it into the camera. Click [Update Firmware] on your PC. 2. If the new firmware is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. 1. Operating Instructions 3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware The Update Firmware page allows...
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... page displays the URL, click it . Clicking [Product Information] on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Note If the camera is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 3.2.3 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Note [Wireless Help] is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed...
... page displays the URL, click it . Clicking [Product Information] on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Note If the camera is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 3.2.3 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Note [Wireless Help] is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed...
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Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold - 50 Hz, 60 Hz - -50-+50 degrees - -50-+50 degrees - -50-+50 degrees - -40-+10 degrees - -40-+10 degrees - -40-+10 degrees 92 Operating Instructions Items Camera Camera Name White Balance Default Network Camera Auto AC Power Source Frequency 60 Hz Pan Range (Minimum) -50 degrees (Home Position) 0 degrees (Maximum) +50 degrees Tilt Range (Minimum) -40 degrees (Home Position) 0 degrees (Maximum) +10 degrees Required Notes Required 1-15 characters *6 -
Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold - 50 Hz, 60 Hz - -50-+50 degrees - -50-+50 degrees - -50-+50 degrees - -40-+10 degrees - -40-+10 degrees - -40-+10 degrees 92 Operating Instructions Items Camera Camera Name White Balance Default Network Camera Auto AC Power Source Frequency 60 Hz Pan Range (Minimum) -50 degrees (Home Position) 0 degrees (Maximum) +50 degrees Tilt Range (Minimum) -40 degrees (Home Position) 0 degrees (Maximum) +10 degrees Required Notes Required 1-15 characters *6 -
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... install it from the Adobe Reader website. If your camera. Status Address Camera List window 100 Sets up the MAC address of your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to your PC. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" ... CD-ROM. 2. Closes the Setup Program. • You can be used for the following the Getting Started. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM. 3. Displays version information about this program. Displays the...
... install it from the Adobe Reader website. If your camera. Status Address Camera List window 100 Sets up the MAC address of your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to your PC. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" ... CD-ROM. 2. Closes the Setup Program. • You can be used for the following the Getting Started. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM. 3. Displays version information about this program. Displays the...
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Operating Instructions 3.11 Specifications Network Camera Items Pan/Tilt Angle Number of Pixels Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Horizontal Viewing Angle Exposure Specifications Pan: -50 ° to +50 °, ... Timer SMTP, FTP *1 The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer. *2 Frame rate changes depending on the network environment, the PC performance, the image quality and what object you view. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 109
Operating Instructions 3.11 Specifications Network Camera Items Pan/Tilt Angle Number of Pixels Illuminance White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Horizontal Viewing Angle Exposure Specifications Pan: -50 ° to +50 °, ... Timer SMTP, FTP *1 The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer. *2 Frame rate changes depending on the network environment, the PC performance, the image quality and what object you view. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 109
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Symptom Send the unit to the outside of an authorized servicenter. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of America. This Network Camera is designed for use in other reproduction, in whole or in the original carton. Operating Instructions are listed in Japan PSQX3231ZA...
Symptom Send the unit to the outside of an authorized servicenter. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of America. This Network Camera is designed for use in other reproduction, in whole or in the original carton. Operating Instructions are listed in Japan PSQX3231ZA...