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Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. BL-C111A BL-C131A Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C111A (Wired Type) Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for future reference. BL-C111A BL-C131A Operating Instructions Network Camera BL-C111A (Wired Type) Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type) Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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... the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). printed on the work of your camera by checking the model no . Other Information About this documentation...
... the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). printed on the work of your camera by checking the model no . Other Information About this documentation...
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... the top page B. To view images from this camera (see Page 129) I. To configure the camera to the camera as the administrator or as a general user (see Page 67) G. To confirm camera status and perform camera maintenance (see Page 50) E. To view URLs for Panasonic Network Camera support sites on the camera's network configuration 8 Operating Instructions Click the desired display...
... the top page B. To view images from this camera (see Page 129) I. To configure the camera to the camera as the administrator or as a general user (see Page 67) G. To confirm camera status and perform camera maintenance (see Page 50) E. To view URLs for Panasonic Network Camera support sites on the camera's network configuration 8 Operating Instructions Click the desired display...
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...;, click the message and select [Install ActiveX Control...]. 2. 1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images ActiveX dialog for Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view video images (i.e., MPEG-4 and MJPEG images) or use the camera's audio features, the corresponding ActiveX Controls must be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). 1.
...;, click the message and select [Install ActiveX Control...]. 2. 1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images ActiveX dialog for Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view video images (i.e., MPEG-4 and MJPEG images) or use the camera's audio features, the corresponding ActiveX Controls must be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). 1.
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... ActiveX Controls by clicking [Yes] when the following Internet Explorer settings. 1. You can download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) or install them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). Confirm that Internet Explorer is displayed, however, you cannot see video...
... ActiveX Controls by clicking [Yes] when the following Internet Explorer settings. 1. You can download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) or install them from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). Confirm that Internet Explorer is displayed, however, you cannot see video...
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... (see Page 110)*1 F. After you have registered the other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera (up to 16 cameras can register other cameras to this camera (see Page 113) and use the multi camera page to view images from multiple cameras. Date and time overlay, alarm status overlay (see Page 113; Camera name (see Page 110)*1 H. Changes the number of...
... (see Page 110)*1 F. After you have registered the other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera (up to 16 cameras can register other cameras to this camera (see Page 113) and use the multi camera page to view images from multiple cameras. Date and time overlay, alarm status overlay (see Page 113; Camera name (see Page 110)*1 H. Changes the number of...
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... (explained below) E. The digital zoom feature (see Page 20) can download from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). You view them conveniently using the Network Camera Viewer program, which you want to download, click [Download], and specify a location on... [Download] is displayed []: "Fast-forwards" by right-clicking in the image area and selecting [Save Picture As...]. 52 Operating Instructions Camera image C. Downloading images Select the number of frames Note • • Date, time and image number are saved in sequence [...
... (explained below) E. The digital zoom feature (see Page 20) can download from the Panasonic Network Camera website (http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/). You view them conveniently using the Network Camera Viewer program, which you want to download, click [Download], and specify a location on... [Download] is displayed []: "Fast-forwards" by right-clicking in the image area and selecting [Save Picture As...]. 52 Operating Instructions Camera image C. Downloading images Select the number of frames Note • • Date, time and image number are saved in sequence [...
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...High threshold (A), high motion (D), motion detection is triggered Note • Motion is detected by changes in some cases the camera may not be detected as motion. Motion detection can vary by artificial light sources (such as fluorescent lights) as desired if... when panning and tilting the camera lens, i.e., moving the camera lens will not trigger the motion detection feature. Motion may detect rapid brightness changes by the object, image resolution, or image quality. The camera's motion detection feature detects motion differently than the Network Camera Recorder ...
...High threshold (A), high motion (D), motion detection is triggered Note • Motion is detected by changes in some cases the camera may not be detected as motion. Motion detection can vary by artificial light sources (such as fluorescent lights) as desired if... when panning and tilting the camera lens, i.e., moving the camera lens will not trigger the motion detection feature. Motion may detect rapid brightness changes by the object, image resolution, or image quality. The camera's motion detection feature detects motion differently than the Network Camera Recorder ...
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... the features available when using any of these features, please read the following notes. • Certain mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Mobile phones that only allow the use of port number 80 or mobile phones that is compatible with mobile phones. 62... Operating Instructions Before using a mobile phone that do not support password authentication are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Certain mobile phones may not display images correctly. • Video images cannot be displayed on mobile phones. • The...
... the features available when using any of these features, please read the following notes. • Certain mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Mobile phones that only allow the use of port number 80 or mobile phones that is compatible with mobile phones. 62... Operating Instructions Before using a mobile phone that do not support password authentication are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. • Certain mobile phones may not display images correctly. • Video images cannot be displayed on mobile phones. • The...
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... to your PC. In this example, you can you access your camera when you to view camera images and change camera settings from the Internet, it is not a problem because the cameras are not connected to access your cameras with your computer network (PCs, router, network printers, network cameras, etc.) has an IP address. Understanding local addresses Each device...
... to your PC. In this example, you can you access your camera when you to view camera images and change camera settings from the Internet, it is not a problem because the cameras are not connected to access your cameras with your computer network (PCs, router, network printers, network cameras, etc.) has an IP address. Understanding local addresses Each device...
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..., you need to use that is designed for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. (For more information, refer to the operating instructions included with your router for information on setting port forwarding. 2. After you a dynamic global IP address, register with a Dynamic DNS service, configure the camera to do the following. 1. If your ISP has assigned...
..., you need to use that is designed for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. (For more information, refer to the operating instructions included with your router for information on setting port forwarding. 2. After you a dynamic global IP address, register with a Dynamic DNS service, configure the camera to do the following. 1. If your ISP has assigned...
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... to configure your router's maximum idle time setting. Operating Instructions 71 Refer to the operating instructions included with your router and the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/ products/en/netwkcam/) for port forwarding. 4.1 Configuring Port Forwarding 4.1 Configuring Port Forwarding In order to access your... Provider, disable your router for more information. UPnP™ features are two methods you will need to turn it on the network. The camera does not support UPnP™ for more information. Click the [Internet] tab. 2.
... to configure your router's maximum idle time setting. Operating Instructions 71 Refer to the operating instructions included with your router and the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/ products/en/netwkcam/) for port forwarding. 4.1 Configuring Port Forwarding 4.1 Configuring Port Forwarding In order to access your... Provider, disable your router for more information. UPnP™ features are two methods you will need to turn it on the network. The camera does not support UPnP™ for more information. Click the [Internet] tab. 2.
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... after the URL. To disable Viewnetcam.com service for details. If you can be accessed from the [Internet] tab 1. All cameras connected to the network can use to configure the camera to use with Panasonic Network Cameras. Click the [Internet] tab. 2. Note • • • • If your ISP-provided global IP address changes, you will...
... after the URL. To disable Viewnetcam.com service for details. If you can be accessed from the [Internet] tab 1. All cameras connected to the network can use to configure the camera to use with Panasonic Network Cameras. Click the [Internet] tab. 2. Note • • • • If your ISP-provided global IP address changes, you will...
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... and [?] are not available. • You can register other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera's [Multi] tab. Enter the port number of the other camera over the Internet). • To allow users to view cameras from up to 16 cameras by simply clicking [Clicking this link, enters this camera's settings.]. 6. Operating Instructions 113 On the left side of...
... and [?] are not available. • You can register other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera's [Multi] tab. Enter the port number of the other camera over the Internet). • To allow users to view cameras from up to 16 cameras by simply clicking [Clicking this link, enters this camera's settings.]. 6. Operating Instructions 113 On the left side of...
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.... 2. Note • See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. 8.1 Confirming Camera Status 8 Camera Administration and Maintenance 8.1 Confirming Camera Status You can help you when the camera is not functioning as : - On... for details about the information displayed on this page can confirm various camera status information on this page. Dynamic DNS status - Operating Instructions 119 Detailed network information - The status of the screen under [Maintenance], click [Status...
.... 2. Note • See the Panasonic Network Camera support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. 8.1 Confirming Camera Status 8 Camera Administration and Maintenance 8.1 Confirming Camera Status You can help you when the camera is not functioning as : - On... for details about the information displayed on this page can confirm various camera status information on this page. Dynamic DNS status - Operating Instructions 119 Detailed network information - The status of the screen under [Maintenance], click [Status...
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...BL-C131A Only) You can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page such as follows: - [Best]: When the signal strength is 50%-100% - [Normal]: When the signal strength is 15%-49% - [Weak]: When the signal strength is 1%-14% - [No connection]: When there is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera... support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. Refer to this information for details about the ...
...BL-C131A Only) You can confirm various wireless information on the [Wireless Status] page such as follows: - [Best]: When the signal strength is 50%-100% - [Normal]: When the signal strength is 15%-49% - [Weak]: When the signal strength is 1%-14% - [No connection]: When there is no signal (0%) See the Panasonic Network Camera... support site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) for troubleshooting assistance. 1. Refer to this information for details about the ...
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... [Updating firmware.] screen is displayed, and then the [Restarting now...] screen is displayed. 8. All buffered images are deleted when the firmware is updated. 8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware 8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware You can update the camera's firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera website and click [Open]. All alarm logs are deleted when the firmware is updated.
... [Updating firmware.] screen is displayed, and then the [Restarting now...] screen is displayed. 8. All buffered images are deleted when the firmware is updated. 8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware 8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware You can update the camera's firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera website and click [Open]. All alarm logs are deleted when the firmware is updated.
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The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129 The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can view product information. The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc.
The [Help] page Displays basic help information regarding wireless settings. Operating Instructions 129 The [Wireless Help] page (BL-C131A only) Displays basic help information. The [Product Information] page Displays a link to the following pages. 9 The [Support] Tab The [Support] tab can be accessed by all users and provides access to the Panasonic Network Camera website where you can view product information. The [Support Information] page Displays a link to the Panasonic Network Camera website, where you can view technical files, download the latest firmware, etc.
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IPv6 is a next generation protocol and is virtually unlimited. For more information about IPv6 access, ask your Network Camera will be used ) Requirements for accessing the camera using IPv6 The following procedures are being introduced, the number of addresses supported by IPv6 is expected to an IPv6-...not support IPv6 yet, your ISP about IPv6-compatible services. For more information regarding IPv6, visit http://www.ipv6.org/. Configure the camera for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. 10 Using IPv6 Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6).
IPv6 is a next generation protocol and is virtually unlimited. For more information about IPv6 access, ask your Network Camera will be used ) Requirements for accessing the camera using IPv6 The following procedures are being introduced, the number of addresses supported by IPv6 is expected to an IPv6-...not support IPv6 yet, your ISP about IPv6-compatible services. For more information regarding IPv6, visit http://www.ipv6.org/. Configure the camera for use with Panasonic Network Cameras. 10 Using IPv6 Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6).
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See the Panasonic Network Camera website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for IPv6. 10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 Refer to receive the desired TCP and UDP packets from the WAN side. If outside access (WAN access) is disabled on the router, use the router's packet filtering feature to allow the router to your Internet Service Provider and the operating instructions included with your router for information on configuring the router for information about the recommended routers. Operating Instructions 131
See the Panasonic Network Camera website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for IPv6. 10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 Refer to receive the desired TCP and UDP packets from the WAN side. If outside access (WAN access) is disabled on the router, use the router's packet filtering feature to allow the router to your Internet Service Provider and the operating instructions included with your router for information on configuring the router for information about the recommended routers. Operating Instructions 131