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...[For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page. This feature allows you to switch between 3 sets of objects on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. This camera allows ...images from a maximum of your choice (e.g. DynamicDNS Service Support DynamicDNS service allows you to increase or decrease the size of 4 cameras. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in color night view mode. You can be blurred. 2 The use of encryption ...
...[For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page. This feature allows you to switch between 3 sets of objects on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. This camera allows ...images from a maximum of your choice (e.g. DynamicDNS Service Support DynamicDNS service allows you to increase or decrease the size of 4 cameras. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in color night view mode. You can be blurred. 2 The use of encryption ...
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... respective owners. • This software is based in part on the model. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations are of the Independent JPEG Group. Read this manual. [For assistance, please ...used in this manual are different in part depending on the work of BL-C20A. 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 carefully and ...
... respective owners. • This software is based in part on the model. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for both BL-C1A (Wired Type) and BL-C20A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations are of the Independent JPEG Group. Read this manual. [For assistance, please ...used in this manual are different in part depending on the work of BL-C20A. 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 carefully and ...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
... 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...
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4. 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, when [Do not ... [Login] tab will not be displayed. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 A B C D E F G Operating Instructions Select a language. Click the following tabs to the camera (page 56) B To Multi-Camera page (page 20) D To Setup page (page 28) F To Support page (page 106) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the...
4. 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, when [Do not ... [Login] tab will not be displayed. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 A B C D E F G Operating Instructions Select a language. Click the following tabs to the camera (page 56) B To Multi-Camera page (page 20) D To Setup page (page 28) F To Support page (page 106) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the...
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...will be brighter, but the 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. The image will be displayed. on ...is disconnected. • If ActiveX® Controls (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the Camera Setup page. Click [Refresh] on the web browser when the communication is not a malfunction. • To display the Single...
...will be brighter, but the 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. The image will be displayed. on ...is disconnected. • If ActiveX® Controls (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at Color Night View on the Camera Setup page. Click [Refresh] on the web browser when the communication is not a malfunction. • To display the Single...
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... page 92). 1. The Selfcamera is displayed. 2. Operating Instructions 1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 10). • The Top page is registered at the View Type, video (Motion JPEG) cannot be displayed. Selects the refresh interval (Motion-...
... page 92). 1. The Selfcamera is displayed. 2. Operating Instructions 1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 10). • The Top page is registered at the View Type, video (Motion JPEG) cannot be displayed. Selects the refresh interval (Motion-...
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... web browser is connected to the Internet. Images of accesses, the refresh interval may increase. When viewing 4 cameras on the Network page (see page 127). Due to network congestion or the number of moving subject are displayed in video display. The Click to Center feature can be ... • Confirm that the global IP address is specified correctly for each camera that has security settings enabled. When an image is not displayed on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 92). • Confirm that each camera is not accessing a proxy server (see page 34). When viewing video ...
... web browser is connected to the Internet. Images of accesses, the refresh interval may increase. When viewing 4 cameras on the Network page (see page 127). Due to network congestion or the number of moving subject are displayed in video display. The Click to Center feature can be ... • Confirm that the global IP address is specified correctly for each camera that has security settings enabled. When an image is not displayed on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 92). • Confirm that each camera is not accessing a proxy server (see page 34). When viewing video ...
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... page is displayed. Note • When [Permit access 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.
... page is displayed. Note • When [Permit access 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.
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..., please call: 1-800-272-7033] 31 Enter each connection mode. 3. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Most common mode of each parameter in order from the Internet, the camera automatically enables port forwarding using the router's DHCP feature. Click a connection mode. Uses... address on your network in the relevant data field. 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 UPnPTM...
..., please call: 1-800-272-7033] 31 Enter each connection mode. 3. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Most common mode of each parameter in order from the Internet, the camera automatically enables port forwarding using the router's DHCP feature. Click a connection mode. Uses... address on your network in the relevant data field. 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 UPnPTM...
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... is displayed. • When the camera is displayed. Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory are shown on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page,... because the port number may change. 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 deleted. • Checking [Yes] for [...
... is displayed. • When the camera is displayed. Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory are shown on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page,... because the port number may change. 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 deleted. • Checking [Yes] for [...
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... class as "192.168.0.253". 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"). If you to use the camera on your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP address and subnet mask, enter them in order...
... class as "192.168.0.253". 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"). If you to use the camera on your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP address and subnet mask, enter them in order...
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...8226; The bandwidth can 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 - Note Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following situations: - Default Gateway*1 • ...(Static/DHCP Only) • If you have been assigned a Default Gateway address by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field. Transferring camera ...
...8226; The bandwidth can 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 - Note Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following situations: - Default Gateway*1 • ...(Static/DHCP Only) • If you have been assigned a Default Gateway address by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field. Transferring camera ...
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... install on your wireless router or wireless LAN uses. may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter for reference. Setting SSID • Communication • mode ... The SSID must be set to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is easiest to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. They are inexpensive. It does not support the mixed... 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 likely that is case sensitive. 802.11b: There...
... install on your wireless router or wireless LAN uses. may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter for reference. Setting SSID • Communication • mode ... The SSID must be set to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is easiest to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. They are inexpensive. It does not support the mixed... 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 likely that is case sensitive. 802.11b: There...
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...Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is enabled on most routers by default. Network Places Note To enable this feature, your router needs to the camera in the My Icon in My Network Places folder. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your... router's manual for auto port forwarding. 1. Note If the network setting is disabled on the router, set [Enable] for details of how to access the camera from the Internet. UPnPTM is [Automatic Setup], also...
...Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is enabled on most routers by default. Network Places Note To enable this feature, your router needs to the camera in the My Icon in My Network Places folder. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your... router's manual for auto port forwarding. 1. Note If the network setting is disabled on the router, set [Enable] for details of how to access the camera from the Internet. UPnPTM is [Automatic Setup], also...
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... 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 your home network. *1 "Port forwarding" may differ from the Internet with a router that...
... 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 your home network. *1 "Port forwarding" may differ from the Internet with a router that...
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...DynamicDNS] on the Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 44) When you to easily access the camera, even when your settings without saving changes. 42 Panasonic Communications recommends that... allows you select [Viewnetcam.com] 2. When you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1. ...
...DynamicDNS] on the Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 44) When you to easily access the camera, even when your settings without saving changes. 42 Panasonic Communications recommends that... allows you select [Viewnetcam.com] 2. When you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1. ...
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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. Note Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the Setup page. 2. 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
Set each parameter. • Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to set and confirm the date and time. Click [Date and Time] on the internal memory. 1. Note Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the Setup page. 2. 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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... character). Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting Description Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Setup page. 2. 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. 1. Note that [Space and...
... character). Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting Description Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Setup page. 2. 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. 1. Note that [Space and...