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Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Model No. BL-C30
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Operating Instructions Main Features Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. Communication via Ethernet cable is also available. Encryption establishes the security on the wireless network. Various remote monitoring features *1 • Pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences caused by a human body or animals. *2 Detection can let camera transfer
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Operating Instructions TM Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) TM When connecting the camera with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its network settings. TM * Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more informatio
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Operating Instructions System Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications for the camera to work properly. Item Description ® ® ® ® Operating Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 ® ® ® ® System Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 98SE ® CPU Pentium III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network interface installed Web Browser In
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Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including
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Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Camera Monitoring .......................................................8 1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................... 8 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 10 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)................................................... 14 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ......................................................................
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Operating Instructions 3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................82 3.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 82 3.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 83 3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ............................................................... 83 3.1.3 Restarting the Camera ..................................................................
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Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. Start up the web browser on your PC. 2. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000 (or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000) When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. 33 for details about port number. See page If the camera image is not displayed, see page 25 of the Installation/ Troubleshooting. 3. Th
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Operating Instructions 4. Click the following tabs to display each page. A B C D E F G Select a language. Version Number A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 22) C To Buffered Image page (page 24) D To Setup page (page 28) E To Maintenance page (page 82) F To Support page (page 91) G To log in to the camera (page 52) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, When [Do not
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Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page 1. Access the camera (see page 8). The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 11). See page 12 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2. Capture Image Button Click to Center (See page 15) (See page 14) Operation Bar Camera Image (See page 16) Refresh The banner is Interval displ
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Operating Instructions To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 55). To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser. Refresh interval may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users. When viewing a dark image, Color Night View mode automatically starts. The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may slow down and image quality may decre
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Operating Instructions Notes When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar. Video may not be displayed quickly. Wait for a while. If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 107). In some corporate network environments a firewall may be used for security purposes. It is possible that this may prevent motion video from being displayed. In this situation we suggest: Contact your network administrator. Try usin
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Operating Instructions The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page 55). Notes The banner is displayed when [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from the Internet on the Automatic Setup page, or when [Enable] is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static o
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Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) When you click a certain point on the camera image, the point is centered on the image. 1. Move the cursor to the desired point. Cursor 2. Click it. The clicked point is centered. See page 17 for the pan/tilt operation. Notes When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 16). The clicked position may slightly miss the center depending on the lens directi
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Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. 1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. 2. Click the capture image button. Capture Image Button The camera image opens in another window. 3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. Save as dialog box is displayed. 4. Specify a folder, and click [Save]. Camera image is saved in the folder. 5. Click [Close]. 15
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Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left and Preset End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display: Display appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears. Pan/Tilt Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( ) Scan: or vertical ( ) range, and returns to the original position. Pan/Tilt/ Controls lens direction. Home Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up, Position: : Down) and Home Position ( : Center) Pres
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Operating Instructions Pan/Tilt Operation Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the Pan/Tilt lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and Scan vertically from -40 ° to +10 ° and return the lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Left, Pan/Tilt and the home position button moves it to the home position. Pan/Tilt Range Pan: -50 ˚ to +50 ˚ Tilt: -40 ˚ to +10 ˚ Note Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced movement c
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Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button Registering Home Position/Sensor Position A home position or sensor position can be registered. When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set (see page 69), the camera takes a sensor position after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences. 1. Click [Program]. [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Home Click [Cancel] to quit without savi
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Operating Instructions Registering a Preset Button 8 preset buttons can be registered. Preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 21). Registered buttons are shown in blue. Unregistered buttons are shown in white. 1. Click [Program]. [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan/Tilt 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position. 3. Click a preset b
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Operating Instructions Viewing the Image 1. Click the home position, sensor position or registered preset button. The camera takes each position, Home and the image is displayed. Position Pan/Tilt Putting the cursor displays the preset UpperLeft name. Sensor Position 20
