Panasonic BL-C1 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Network Camera

Indoor Use Only

Model No. BL-C1

Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference.

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Main Features

Digital zoom feature

This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. This feature allows you to increase or decrease the size of objects on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. This makes it easy to view distant objects. A mouse wheel operation or clicking the right mouse button increase or decrease the size of the object.

Color Night View Mode

The color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance (4 lx*3).

Multi-Camera Support

The Multi-Camera page displays the moving images from up to 4 cameras. This camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, static images from a maximum of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page.

DynamicDNS Service Support

DynamicDNS service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with a domain name of your choice (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address.

Multi-Language Display

The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or Japanese. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English, Japanese, French or Simplified Chinese.

Motion Detection feature

The Camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as people, based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of the Camera. You can buffer the camera images, transfer images to an FTP server or send E-mails using the Motion Detection function as a trigger.

This feature is not available when viewing on a mobile phone.

As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.

The brightness about 1 m away under auxiliary fluorescent light. When the object darkens, color night view mode is automatically enabled. The frame rate and the image quality decrease in color night view mode. Also, images of moving people or animals may be blurred.

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Trademarks

• Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

• This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

Abbreviations

• UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play".

• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual.

• "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual.

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Precaution

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local

retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Informations relatives à l’évacuation des déchets, destinées aux utilisateurs d’appareils électriques et électroniques (appareils ménagers domestiques)

Lorsque ce symbole figure sur les produits et/ou les documents qui les accompagnent, cela signifie que les appareils électriques et électroniques ne doivent pas être jetés avec les ordures ménagères. Pour que ces produits subissent un traitement, une récupération et un recyclage appropriés, envoyez-les dans les

points de collecte désignés, où ils peuvent être déposés gratuitement. Dans certains pays, il est possible de renvoyer les produits au revendeur local en cas d’achat d’un produit équivalent. En éliminant correctement ce produit, vous contribuerez à la conservation des ressources vitales et à la prévention des éventuels effets négatifs sur l’environnement et la santé humaine qui pourraient survenir dans le cas contraire. Afin de connaître le point de collecte le plus proche, veuillez contacter vos autorités locales. Des sanctions peuvent être appliquées en cas d’élimination incorrecte de ces déchets, conformément à la législation nationale.

Utilisateurs professionnels de l’Union européenne

Pour en savoir plus sur l’élimination des appareils électriques et électroniques, contactez votre revendeur ou fournisseur.

Informations sur l’évacuation des déchets dans les pays ne faisant pas partie de l’Union européenne

Ce symbole n’est reconnu que dans l’Union européenne. Pour vous débarrasser de ce produit, veuillez contacter les autorités locales ou votre revendeur afin de connaître la procédure d’élimination à suivre.

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Benutzerinformationen zur Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten (private Haushalte)

Entsprechend der grundlegenden Firmengrundsätzen der Panasonic-Gruppe wurde ihr Produkt aus hochwertigen Materialien und Komponenten entwickelt und hergestellt, die recycelbar und wieder verwendbar sind. Dieses Symbol auf Produkten und/oder begleitenden Dokumenten bedeutet, dass elektrische und elektronische

Produkte am Ende entsorgt werden müssen. Bringen Sie bitte diese Produkte für die Behandlung, Rohstoffrückgewinnung und Recycling zu den eingerichteten kommunalen Sammelstellen bzw. Wertstoffsammelhöfen, die diese Geräte kostenlos entgegennehmen. Die ordnungsgemäße Entsorgung dieses Produkts dient dem Umweltschutz und verhindert mögliche schädliche Auswirkungen auf Mensch und Umwelt, die sich aus einer unsachgemäßen Handhabung der Geräte am Ende Ihrer Lebensdauer ergeben könnten. Genauere Informationen zur nächstgelegenen Sammelstelle bzw. Recyclinghof erhalten Sie bei Ihrer Gemeindeverwaltung.

ihrer Lebensdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt

Für Geschäftskunden in der Europäischen Union

Bitte treten Sie mit Ihrem Händler oder Lieferanten in Kontakt, wenn Sie elektrische und elektronische Geräte entsorgen möchten. Er hält weitere Informationen für sie bereit.

Informationen zur Entsorgung in Ländern außerhalb der Europäischen Union

Dieses Symbol ist nur in der Europäischen Union gültig.

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Informazioni per gli utenti sullo smaltimento di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche obsolete (per i nuclei familiari privati)

Questo simbolo sui prodotti e/o sulla documentazione di accompagnamento significa che i prodotti elettrici ed elettronici usati non devono essere mescolati con i rifiuti domestici generici. Per un corretto trattamento, recupero e riciclaggio, portare questi prodotti ai punti di raccolta designati, dove verranno

accettati gratuitamente. In alternativa, in alcune nazioni potrebbe essere possibile restituire i prodotti al rivenditore locale, al momento dell’acquisto di un nuovo prodotto equivalente. Uno smaltimento corretto di questo prodotto contribuirà a far risparmiare preziose risorse ed evitare potenziali effetti negativi sulla salute umana e sull’ambiente, che potrebbero derivare, altrimenti, da uno smaltimento inappropriato. Per ulteriori dettagli, contattare la propria autorità locale o il punto di raccolta designato più vicino. In caso di smaltimento errato di questo materiale di scarto, potrebbero venire applicate delle penali, in base alle leggi nazionali.

Per gli utenti aziendali nell’Unione Europea

Qualora si desideri smaltire apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, contattare il rivenditore o il fornitore per ulteriori informazioni.

Informazioni sullo smaltimento in nazioni al di fuori dell’Unione Europea

Questo simbolo è valido solo nell’Unione Europea. Qualora si desideri smaltire questo prodotto, contattare le autorità locali o il rivenditore e chiedere informazioni sul metodo corretto di smaltimento.

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Información sobre la eliminación para los usuarios de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos usados (particulares)

La aparición de este símbolo en un producto y/o en la documentación adjunta indica que los productos eléctricos y electrónicos usados no deben mezclarse con la basura doméstica general. Para que estos productos se sometan a un proceso adecuado de tratamiento, recuperación y reciclaje, llévelos a los puntos de

recogida designados, donde los admitirán sin coste alguno. En algunos países existe también la posibilidad de devolver los productos a su minorista local al comprar un producto nuevo equivalente. Si desecha el producto correctamente, estará contribuyendo a preservar valiosos recursos y a evitar cualquier posible efecto negativo en la salud de las personas y en el medio ambiente que pudiera producirse debido al tratamiento inadecuado de desechos. Póngase en contacto con su autoridad local para que le informen detalladamente sobre el punto de recogida designado más cercano. De acuerdo con la legislación nacional, podrían aplicarse multas por la eliminación incorrecta de estos desechos.

Para empresas de la Unión Europea

Si desea desechar equipos eléctricos y electrónicos, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor o proveedor para que le informe detalladamente.

Información sobre la eliminación en otros países no pertenecientes a la Unión Europea

Este símbolo sólo es válido en la Unión Europea. Si desea desechar este producto, póngase en contacto con las autoridades locales o con su distribuidor para que le informen sobre el método correcto de eliminación.

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Camera Feature Locations

Front View

Indicator

The indicator color shows camera status. (See page 97)

Lens (Focus: 0.3 m—Unlimited)

Indicator Display

Powe r on

Normal Operation*

Automatic Setup

Using DHCP

Updating Firmware

FACTORY DEFAULT RESET

button pressed

UPnP Internal Failure Red blinking*

Not on LAN

On LAN

Setting

Finished setting

Getting IP address*

Got IP address

Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval)

Orange

Orange blinking Turning off (about 5 seconds)

(The camera is reset to factory default status after 1 minute.)

Orange

Orange blinking GreenGreen blinking

Orange blinking

The status when turned on

Orange blinking

Green

Green blinking

Green

Green blinking

Green

Orange blinking

*1 The information below varies depending on the indicator settings (see page 97). *2 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *3 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

Rear View

Stand/Tripod

Mounting Hole

(See Getting

Serial number

MAC Address

(See Getting

(LAN) port

(See Getting

Hook for AC

adaptor cord

Started)

Ethernet

Started)

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DC IN jack

(See Getting Started)

FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

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1 Camera Monitoring .....................................................15

1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................. 15

1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page................................................. 17

1.2.1 Displaying the Banner.............................................................................. 21

1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)............................................. 21

1.2.3 Zooming In and Out................................................................................. 22

1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image ............................................................................ 23

1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar .......................................................................... 24

1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page ................................................... 25

1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page ................................................ 27

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images ........................................................................ 29

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone................................. 30

1.5.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your Mobile Phone ............ 32

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features ..........................33

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera........................................................... 33

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network..................................... 36

2.3 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) .................................... 40

2.3.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP™ ................... 41

2.3.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™ ...... 42

2.4 Registering with the DynamicDNS service .................................. 43

2.4.1 DynamicDNS Service .............................................................................. 47

2.5 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................... 49

2.6 Changing Camera Settings .......................................................... 51

3 Registering Users........................................................53

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User

Name and Password.................................................................... 53

3.2 Logging in to the Camera............................................................. 57

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ........................... 58

4 Buffering or Transferring Images ..............................60

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images .......................... 60

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer ................................... 61

4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal ...... 71

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4.4 Setting the Motion Detection........................................................ 84

4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification.................................................... 87

5 Using Other Features..................................................90

5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or

the Multi-Camera page................................................................. 90

5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 93

5.3 Specifying Operation Time........................................................... 95

5.4 Changing the Indicator Display .................................................... 97

6 Camera Maintenance ..................................................98

6.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 98

6.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 99

6.1.2 Confirming Session Status...................................................................... 99

6.1.3 Confirming Sensor Logs........................................................................ 100

6.1.4 Restarting the Camera .......................................................................... 100

6.1.5 Updating the Camera Firmware ............................................................ 101

6.1.6 Creating a Configuration File................................................................. 104

6.1.7 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ........................................... 105

6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default .............................................. 106

6.2 Support page ............................................................................. 107

6.2.1 The Help page....................................................................................... 107

6.2.2 Product Information ............................................................................... 107

6.2.3 Support Information............................................................................... 108

6.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button.......................................... 109

7 Other Information......................................................110

7.1 Default Setting List ..................................................................... 110

7.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................... 118

7.2.1 Cleaning the Main Unit .......................................................................... 118

7.2.2 Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................. 118

7.3 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ............................................. 119

7.4 Using Setup Program................................................................. 120

7.5 Setting Your PC.......................................................................... 127

7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser ................................ 127

7.5.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places..... 130

7.5.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on the Web Browser.......... 130

7.6 ASCII Character Table ............................................................... 131

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7.7 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ................................. 132

7.8 Specifications............................................................................. 135

Index..................................................................................137

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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.

• When the port number is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address. See page

• If the camera image is not displayed, see page 7 and page 8 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000

http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000

3. The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and

password that you set previously, and click [OK].

Note

When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page (see page

53), the authentication window will not be displayed.

38 for details about the port number.

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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 17) B To Multi-Camera page (page 25) C To Buffered Image page (page 27) D To Setup page (page 33) E To Maintenance page (page 98) F To Support page (page 107) G To log in to the camera (page 57)

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 on the Security: Administrator page (see page be displayed.

53), the [Login] tab will not

1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page

1. Access the camera (see page 15).

• 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 19).

• See page 20 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2.

Capture Image

Button

(See page 23)

Operation Bar

(See page 24)

3. Close the web browser.

Note

• While viewing images under fluorescent lighting, the image may appear noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was selected. Select the frequency that is used in your area (see page

• When the camera image is not displayed immediately or correctly, click [Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser. The image will be refreshed.

• The digital zoom can be operated only when displaying video (Motion JPEG).

• The refresh interval is set to [Motion] by default. The setting can be changed on the operation bar (see page

• The refresh interval may change depending on the network condition, PC performance, what object you view and the number of simultaneous users.

• When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 simultaneous accesses. The 21st user will see a gray screen. Access to play buffered images is also included in the maximum number.

• To reduce the data traffic, set up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the Image Display page (see page 90). The video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically changed to refreshing still images. Images of moving subject are blurred or not displayed.

24).

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Features on the image

•Click to Center (See page

21)

• Digital Zoom (See page

The banner is displayed.

(See page 21)

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• When the camera transmits a dark scene, the camera image may become white, or horizontal lines may be displayed on the screen. This is one of the characteristics of a CMOS sensor. This is not a malfunction.

• To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the web browser.

• To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at Color Night View on the Camera Setup page. The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page

• If ActiveX® Controls (see page 19 or page 20) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at

http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/

Error messages and screen color

When general or guest users access the Single Camera page outside the Operation Time, or when over 20 (the maximum number) users access the page simultaneously, a gray screen and error messages will be displayed on the page.

An error message is displayed.

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Error Message Cause and Remedy

The operation time has ended.

When general or guest users access the Single Camera page outside the Operation Time, a gray screen will be displayed. Clicking [Refresh] on the web browser displays an error message. Consult your administrator about the Operation Time.

The maximum number of accesses has been exceeded.

When [Motion] is selected for the Refresh Interval, up to 20 users can access the camera simultaneously. For the 21st user, a gray screen and an error message will be displayed on the Single Camera and Buffered Image pages. Wait for a moment, and click [Refresh] on the web browser, or change the value for the Refresh Interval.

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Security Warning window

When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for ActiveX Controls will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as an administrator to install ActiveX Controls and enable video (Motion JPEG) viewing.

If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video (Motion JPEG) using Internet Explorer

• In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]→[Internet Options]→[Security] tab and click [Custom level]. (1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls". (2) Check "Enable" in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins".

• ActiveX Controls can be installed from the CD-ROM. (1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed. (3) Double-click "ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" on the CD-ROM.

Note

• When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar.

• Video (Motion JPEG) may not be displayed. Wait for a moment.

• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 127).

• In some corporate network environments, a firewall may be used for security purposes. This may prevent motion video (Motion JPEG) from being displayed. In this situation we recommend:

– Contacting your network administrator. – Using regularly refreshed images rather than video (Motion JPEG).

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Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls.

1. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX

Control...].

2. Click [Install].

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1.2.1 Displaying the Banner

An image and its linked website can be specified for a banner. To display the banner, the Banner Display settings need to be set on the Image Display page (see page

90). Clicking the banner displays the website of the set URL Link. The Banner

Display is not enabled as the default.

1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)

Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image when using the digital zoom. The image will automatically move to place the selected point in the center of the screen.

1. Move the cursor to the desired point.

Cursor

2. Click it.

• The clicked point is centered.

Note

• A clicked position may deviate from the center depending on the position.

• Images can only be moved within the page when magnification is ×1.

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1.2.3 Zooming In and Out

This Camera has 10× digital zoom feature that uses ActiveX Controls. The digital zoom feature can be used while playing video (Motion JPEG) on the Single Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. The digital zoom feature can be operated by rotating the mouse wheel or clicking the right mouse button.

Note

• The Click to Center feature is available while zooming in or out. Images can only be moved within the page when magnification is ×1.

• As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.

• This feature is not available when viewing on a mobile phone.

• When camera images are buffered and transferred, the camera images are not zoomed in and out.

Clicking the right mouse button

Moving the mouse up or down while pressing the right mouse button zooms in and out.

Zoom in

Zoom out

Rotating the mouse wheel

On a screen, rotating the mouse wheel away from you zooms in, and rotating it towards you zooms out.

Note

The performance of the mouse varies according to your OS.

Zoom in Zoom out

1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image

Still images can be saved on your PC.

1. Select an image 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...].

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• The Save as dialog box is displayed.

4. Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save].

• The camera image is saved in the folder.

5. Click [Close].

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1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar

Brightness: Adjusts image brightness in nine steps including

[STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] darkens or brightens the image respectively.

Refresh Interval:

Resolution: Selects [640 × 480] or [320 × 240] (default) pixels.

Image Quality:

Sets a refresh interval. (Motion—60-second interval)

Selects the image quality.

• [Favor Clarity] optimizes the image for good clarity (The motion may be slow down).

• [Standard] keeps the standard quality. (default)

• [Favor Motion] optimizes the image for motion display (The image quality may decrease).

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1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page

To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 93).

1. Access the camera (see page 15).

• The Top page is displayed.

2. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page.

• The Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images.

Capture Image Button (See page 23)

Switches displayed cameras. If you select [All] at the View Type, video (Motion JPEG) cannot be displayed.

Selects [320 × 240] (default) or [160 × 120] pixels resolution.

The Selfcamera is registered at No. 1. (default)

3. Close the web browser.

Selects the refresh interval (Motion—60second interval).

Clicking the camera name displays the Single Camera page in another window.

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Note

• The digital zoom feature and the Click to Center feature can be used for video (Motion JPEG) only.

• When selecting [All] for the View Type, all images are displayed in 160 × 120 pixels resolution.

• 640 × 480-pixel images cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page.

• When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet switching hub instead of a repeater hub to prevent degradation in video display.

• Due to network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh interval may increase.

• If the refresh interval is too long, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page

• To reduce the data traffic, set up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the Image Display page (see page automatically changed to refreshing still images. Images of moving subject are blurred or not displayed.

• When viewing 4 cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you may need 3 to 4 Mbps bandwidth. If sufficient bandwidth is not available, the refresh interval may increase.

• The Click to Center feature can be used while using the digital zoom.

39). The refresh interval should improve.

90). The video (Motion JPEG) can be

When an image is not displayed on the Multi-Camera page

• Confirm that the global IP address is specified correctly for each camera and that each camera is connected to the Internet. For Internet access, local IP

addresses (192.168. Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM)

• Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 93).

• Confirm that the web browser is not accessing a proxy server (see page 127).

. ) cannot be used. (See page 9 of

When setting [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page

• An authentication window is displayed when accessing the camera. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password.

• When you view images from several cameras on the Multi-Camera page, an authentication window is displayed for each camera that has security settings enabled. Enter the administrator's or general user's user name and password registered for each camera.

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1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page

To buffer images in the camera's internal memory, you need to set up the image transfer settings (see page 61 or page 71). Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page.

1. Access the camera (see page 15).

• The Top page is displayed.

2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page.

3. Click the trigger number.

The trigger number is displayed (see page 61 or page 71).

The trigger is displayed (see page 61 or page 71).

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4. Display images by clicking buttons below.

The date and time when the images were buffered are displayed.

Month (Sep), day (20), hour (02), minute (58), second (15), millisecond (120), AM/PM (PM), the number and the total number of frames (1/10) are displayed.

[Play]:

The buffered images are displayed in sequence.

[<Prev] or [Next>]:

The previous or next image is displayed.

[<100], [<10] or [10>], [100>]:

The 10th or 100th image before or after the current image appears.

Note

• The buffered images are displayed chronologically.

• Still images (not being played) from the Buffered Image page can be saved. Put the cursor on the image, and right-click it. Then select [Save Picture As...].

• The maximum number of buffered images changes depending on resolution, image quality and the specific images the camera is buffering. At 320 × 240 pixels resolution and standard quality, the camera can buffer about 250 frames. If 3 triggers are enabled [maximum 5 triggers], the internal memory capacity is divided into 3 sections. In this case, each trigger can buffer about 80 frames. See page

132 for more details regarding the internal memory capacity.

• The digital zoom can be used while viewing buffered images (while playing video [Motion JPEG]).

• The Click to Center feature can be used while using the digital zoom.

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1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images

If you intend to delete images for each transfer method, click [Delete Buffered Images] on the Trigger page (see page

Note

• If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images.

– Turning off the camera. – Saving the Date and Time page. – Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory default. – Changing the Enable/Disable settings on the Image Buffer/Transfer page

(see page 32, page 61 or page 71).

61 or page 71).

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1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

Still images can be viewed over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a mobile phone and

press [OK].

• When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required.

E.g.

http:// . . . :50000/mobile

(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/mobile)

• Allow access from the Internet to access the camera from mobile phones.

• When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrator's or

general user's user name and password.

• A still image is displayed. (Video [Motion JPEG] cannot be displayed.)

Pressing 5 will refresh the image.

160 × 120 resolution is displayed on the first access. Pressing 0 switches the resolution to 320 × 240.

An administrator can enable or disable the Image Buffer/Transfer setting from your mobile phone. (See page

32)

Displays up to 50 Logs in order of time (only for an administrator).

Goes to the control page. Displays the number of

new logs.

MD: Motion Detection Displays the date and

time.

Goes to the control page.

+ 110 hidden pages

Panasonic BL-C1 User Manual

Main Features

Precaution

Camera Feature Locations

Table of Contents

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 Accessing the Camera

1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page

1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page

1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone