Network Camera
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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 Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No.
Network Camera
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...Off Monitoring Purpose Disabled Enabled Protecting privacy Remote monitoring *1 The sensor uses pyroelectric effect. Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to protect privacy. • Pressing the privacy button on the front of environment temperature, direct sunlight ... hides the lens into the unit to the wireless system based on the wireless network. Encryption establishes the security on IEEE 802.11b/g. Monitoring from PC or mobile phone • The camera images can let camera transfer images by E-mail or FTP*2. •...
...Off Monitoring Purpose Disabled Enabled Protecting privacy Remote monitoring *1 The sensor uses pyroelectric effect. Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to protect privacy. • Pressing the privacy button on the front of environment temperature, direct sunlight ... hides the lens into the unit to the wireless system based on the wireless network. Encryption establishes the security on IEEE 802.11b/g. Monitoring from PC or mobile phone • The camera images can let camera transfer images by E-mail or FTP*2. •...
Network Camera
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... can be configured manually. See Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for Panasonic Network Camera. 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 camera automatically. Operating Instructions Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) When connecting...
... can be configured manually. See Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for Panasonic Network Camera. 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 camera automatically. Operating Instructions Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) When connecting...
Network Camera
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..., 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 camera to work properly. Operating Instructions System... Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications...
..., 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 camera to work properly. Operating Instructions System... Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications...
Network Camera
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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...
Network Camera
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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...
Network Camera
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...will be changed to 20 simultaneous accesses. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page 1. Notes • While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may change depending on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. • When ...Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 8). • The Top page is limited (see page 12) 3. Access the camera (see page 42). • Refresh interval is displayed, see page 15). • Refresh interval may appear noisy or experience...Motion] by default. You can change it on the operation bar (see page 11.
...will be changed to 20 simultaneous accesses. Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page 1. Notes • While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may change depending on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view. • When ...Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 8). • The Top page is limited (see page 12) 3. Access the camera (see page 42). • Refresh interval is displayed, see page 15). • Refresh interval may appear noisy or experience...Motion] by default. You can change it on the operation bar (see page 11.
Network Camera
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...[Favorites] on the web browser. • Refresh interval may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be installed from the file on the Setup CD-ROM. (1) Restart the ...please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 The image will be displayed. If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see page 52). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it . ...When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins". • ActiveX Controls can be disconnected depending on the network condition or ...
...[Favorites] on the web browser. • Refresh interval may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be installed from the file on the Setup CD-ROM. (1) Restart the ...please call: 1-800-272-7033] 11 The image will be displayed. If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see page 52). • To display the Single Camera page directly, add it . ...When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins". • ActiveX Controls can be disconnected depending on the network condition or ...
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... the banner can be set the web browser not to the Internet, is possible that this situation we suggest: • Contact your network administrator. • Try using regularly refreshed images. Operating Instructions Notes • Video may be used for security purposes. Notes •...The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from the Internet on the Automatic Setup page, or [Enable] is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for Allow Access from Panasonic.
... the banner can be set the web browser not to the Internet, is possible that this situation we suggest: • Contact your network administrator. • Try using regularly refreshed images. Operating Instructions Notes • Video may be used for security purposes. Notes •...The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from the Internet on the Automatic Setup page, or [Enable] is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for Allow Access from Panasonic.
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... When the image is limited (see page 52), the video will be changed to refreshing still images (see page 52). • When viewing 4 cameras on the Network page (see page 103). The refresh interval may be improved. • If the video (Motion JPEG) display is not displayed on the Buffered Image... page, if you may need 3 to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh interval may slow down . • When the refresh interval is not accessing the proxy server (see ...
... When the image is limited (see page 52), the video will be changed to refreshing still images (see page 52). • When viewing 4 cameras on the Network page (see page 103). The refresh interval may be improved. • If the video (Motion JPEG) display is not displayed on the Buffered Image... page, if you may need 3 to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh interval may slow down . • When the refresh interval is not accessing the proxy server (see ...
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...mode, sensor and timer 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 http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile phone model list, and ...the compatibility level which has been verified with Panasonic Network Cameras. E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at a decreased size. Stopping E-mail Transfer by the Mobile Phone Operation Executing privacy mode...
...mode, sensor and timer 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 http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile phone model list, and ...the compatibility level which has been verified with Panasonic Network Cameras. E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at a decreased size. Stopping E-mail Transfer by the Mobile Phone Operation Executing privacy mode...
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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 ... 40). (6) Camera Sets camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and pan/tilt range (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...
...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 ... 40). (6) Camera Sets camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and pan/tilt range (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...
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...] is displayed (see page 30-page 31). 3. 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 network in the proper data field. Enter each parameter in the order from...
...] is displayed (see page 30-page 31). 3. 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 network in the proper data field. Enter each parameter in the order from...
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... assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 79 Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page. The status information provides support for troubleshooting regarding wireless connection. Note See 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...
... assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 79 Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page. The status information provides support for troubleshooting regarding wireless connection. Note See 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...
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... deleted after the firmware update. • The firmware version is available, install it 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]. • The camera restarts. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 81 Click [Update Firmware] on the Top...
... deleted after the firmware update. • The firmware version is available, install it 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]. • The camera restarts. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 81 Click [Update Firmware] on the Top...
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... Support page displays the next page. Operating Instructions 3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page The Wireless Help page displays explanations for each feature about Wireless Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher configuration and Wireless Status. Clicking [Product Information] on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Note [Wireless Help] is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot...
... Support page displays the next page. Operating Instructions 3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page The Wireless Help page displays explanations for each feature about Wireless Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher configuration and Wireless Status. Clicking [Product Information] on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Note [Wireless Help] is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot...
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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 -
Network Camera
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...PC. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM. 2. Status Address Camera List window 100 Finding the camera 1. Sets up the MAC address of your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to a Static or ... the Setup page. 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. Operating Instructions 3.7 Using Setup Program The Setup Program can...
...PC. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM. 2. Status Address Camera List window 100 Finding the camera 1. Sets up the MAC address of your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to a Static or ... the Setup page. 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. Operating Instructions 3.7 Using Setup Program The Setup Program can...
Network Camera
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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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...letter, detailing the symptom, to change without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2004 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. Operating Instructions are listed in Japan PSQX3231ZA KK0904JT0 All Rights Reserved. This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of the carton. When... you ship the product Carefully pack your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to an authorized servicenter...
...letter, detailing the symptom, to change without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2004 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. Operating Instructions are listed in Japan PSQX3231ZA KK0904JT0 All Rights Reserved. This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of the carton. When... you ship the product Carefully pack your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to an authorized servicenter...