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.... 2 bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of network. You can be displayed on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. Communication via Ethernet cable is automatically enabled. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only... global IP address. Multi-Language Display The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can buffer the camera images, transfer images to 4 cameras. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of your choice (e.g. Color ...
.... 2 bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of network. You can be displayed on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. Communication via Ethernet cable is automatically enabled. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only... global IP address. Multi-Language Display The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can buffer the camera images, transfer images to 4 cameras. Operating Instructions Main Features [For BL-C20A] Wireless Communication This Network Camera is compatible with a domain name of your choice (e.g. Color ...
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...; Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • All other trademarks identified herein are 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 part on the model. Read this manual carefully and...
...; Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • All other trademarks identified herein are 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 part on the model. Read this manual carefully and...
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... Power on Not on the CD-ROM. 4 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 ... The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on LAN On LAN Orange Orange Orange blinking Orange blinking Green blinking Green Normal Operation*2 Green Automatic Setting Setup Finished setting Green blinking Green Using...
... Power on Not on the CD-ROM. 4 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 ... The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on LAN On LAN Orange Orange Orange blinking Orange blinking Green blinking Green Normal Operation*2 Green Automatic Setting Setup Finished setting Green blinking Green Using...
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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. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is set ... page 52), the [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. 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.
... (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. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is set ... page 52), the [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. 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.
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...[For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless communication may be displayed on the screen. This is selected for the Refresh Interval, up to the [Favorites] on the web browser. • To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at http://panasonic.co.jp... (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. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time. Clicking [Refresh] on the Camera Setup page. An error message is displayed.
...[For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless communication may be displayed on the screen. This is selected for the Refresh Interval, up to the [Favorites] on the web browser. • To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at http://panasonic.co.jp... (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. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time. Clicking [Refresh] on the Camera Setup page. An error message is displayed.
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... refresh interval (Motion-60second interval). Capture Image Button (See page 18) Switches displayed cameras. Selects [320 × 240] (default) or [160 × 120] pixels resolution. 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 top of...
... refresh interval (Motion-60second interval). Capture Image Button (See page 18) Switches displayed cameras. Selects [320 × 240] (default) or [160 × 120] pixels resolution. 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 top of...
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...cannot be used while using an Ethernet switching hub instead of a repeater hub to network congestion or the number of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM) • Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 127). Images of moving subject are displayed in video display. ...address is not available, the refresh interval may increase. If sufficient bandwidth is specified correctly for each camera that the web browser is too long, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 89). When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using the digital zoom....
...cannot be used while using an Ethernet switching hub instead of a repeater hub to network congestion or the number of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM) • Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 127). Images of moving subject are displayed in video display. ...address is not available, the refresh interval may increase. If sufficient bandwidth is specified correctly for each camera that the web browser is too long, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 89). When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using the digital zoom....
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...: 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) (15) 28 Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the Camera 1. Access the camera (see page 56) and log in as an administrator. • When users other than an administrator are...
...: 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) (15) 28 Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the Camera 1. Access the camera (see page 56) and log in as an administrator. • When users other than an administrator are...
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...; [DHCP] is offered for an unused IP address on your network in the relevant data field. 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 (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router...
...; [DHCP] is offered for an unused IP address on your network in the relevant data field. 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 (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router...
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Note The current network settings are deleted. • Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 98). 5. Use the Setup Program to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • The new ... memory 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 displayed. Operating Instructions DHCP Setup Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes...
Note The current network settings are deleted. • Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 98). 5. Use the Setup Program to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • The new ... memory 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 displayed. Operating Instructions DHCP Setup Static Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes...
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... (see page 119). 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"). Setting Allow Access from • the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Network • Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only) Port Number • (Static/DHCP Only) •...
... (see page 119). 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"). Setting Allow Access from • the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Network • Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only) Port Number • (Static/DHCP Only) •...
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...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 - Setting cameras by E-mail or FTP - Bandwidth Usage • The bandwidth can be used as ... a maximum bandwidth referring to [0.1 Mbps]. 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. Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255...
...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 - Setting cameras by E-mail or FTP - Bandwidth Usage • The bandwidth can be used as ... a maximum bandwidth referring to [0.1 Mbps]. 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. Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255...
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...those of the settings and save them for Wireless Configuration. may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. Take a note of the wireless router. Set each parameter for reference. Setting ....11g wireless LAN standards. For more information about wireless settings, please refer to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha...use , the existence of other wireless devices using 802.11g only. Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is easiest to install on your existing wireless LAN. 802.11g ...
...those of the settings and save them for Wireless Configuration. may make the baud rate on the Setup page. 2. Take a note of the wireless router. Set each parameter for reference. Setting ....11g wireless LAN standards. For more information about wireless settings, please refer to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. 1. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha...use , the existence of other wireless devices using 802.11g only. Operating Instructions 2.3 [For BL-C20A] Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is easiest to install on your existing wireless LAN. 802.11g ...
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...to the camera in the My Icon in My Network Places folder. Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is disabled on the Network page (see page 130). [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 39 Note If the network setting is enabled on the Setup page.... 2. After UPnPTM is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet] on most routers by default. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual ...
...to the camera in the My Icon in My Network Places folder. Setting Description Auto Port Forwarding • If the network setting is disabled on the Network page (see page 130). [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 39 Note If the network setting is enabled on the Setup page.... 2. After UPnPTM is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet] on most routers by default. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual ...
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...Register with a router that does not support UPnPTM, follow the procedures below. 1. 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.... (5) Click [Restart]. 2. Each camera must be called "Address translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual server" or "Port mapping" in other products. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 41 Make a note of the page. (3) Select [Static] on your home network. *1 "Port forwarding" may differ ...
...Register with a router that does not support UPnPTM, follow the procedures below. 1. 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.... (5) Click [Restart]. 2. Each camera must be called "Address translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual server" or "Port mapping" in other products. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 41 Make a note of the page. (3) Select [Static] on your home network. *1 "Port forwarding" may differ ...
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...without saving changes. 42 Click [Next]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your ISP changes the IP address. Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified ... select [Disable] 2. It also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your settings without saving changes. Operating Instructions 2.5 Registering with a DynamicDNS to access the camera from the Internet. Panasonic Communications recommends that allows you register with the DynamicDNS service DynamicDNS is ...
...without saving changes. 42 Click [Next]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your ISP changes the IP address. Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page. • When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 42) • When you select [User-specified ... select [Disable] 2. It also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your settings without saving changes. Operating Instructions 2.5 Registering with a DynamicDNS to access the camera from the Internet. Panasonic Communications recommends that allows you register with the DynamicDNS service DynamicDNS is ...
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The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page. 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. 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
The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page. 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. 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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... (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 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. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without...
... (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 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. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without...