Panasonic BL-C1 User Manual

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Network Camera

Indoor Use Only

Model No. BL-C1

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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.

Operating Instructions

Note

• If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs.

1. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileH for HTML.

(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileH)

2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileX for XHTML.

(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX)

• Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website below for a list of mobile phones, and their level of compatibility with the Panasonic Network Camera.

• Some mobile phones display images at a decreased size.

• If [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is selected, users can access mobile phone-specific screens via a mobile phone or PC without the need for authentication.

• Only administrators can operate the Sensor log and Buffer/Transfer.

Panasonic Network Camera support website: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/

Operating Instructions

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

1. Access camera images from your mobile phone, and log in as an administrator

(see page 30).

2. Select [Buffer/Transfer].

3. Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable.

Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1).

• Selecting [Control Page] changes to the previous page.

4. Select [Save].

• Selecting [Save] enables or disables the buffer/transfer settings, and all buffered images will be deleted.

• Selecting [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera

1. Access the camera (see page 15).

• The Top page is displayed.

Note

• When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click the [Login] tab (see page administrator.

• When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.

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

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

(6) (7)

57) and log in as an

(8) (9) (10)

(11) (12) (13) (14)

Operating Instructions

Basic

(1) Network Configures network settings to connect the camera to the

network (see page

36).

(2) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding and creates a shortcut

to the camera (see page 40).

(3) DynamicDNS Registers with the DynamicDNS service (see page 43).

(4) Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and

summer time settings (see page

49).

(5) Camera Sets camera name, white balance, AC power source

frequency and color night view (see page

51).

Account

(6) Administrator*1Sets authentication and administrator security (user name

and password) (see page 53).

(7) General User*1Sets general user security (user name and password) and

access levels (see page

58).

Buffer/Transfer

(8) Tr igger Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or motion detection.

(See page

61 or page 71)

(9) Motion

Detection

Sets the threshold and sensitivity for motion detection (see page 84).

(10) Sensor Log Sets the information required to send log notifications by e-

mail (see page

87).

Operating Instructions

Advanced

(11) Image Display Sets the resolution, image quality and refresh interval of the

Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, Limit Continuous Motion JPEG setting

, language and banner display (see

page 90).

(12) Multi-Camera*1Sets the camera IP address or host name, and camera

name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page

93).

(13) Operation

Time

(14) Indicator

Sets the time period to display camera images (see page

95).

Sets the indicator display (see page 97).

Control

If you change the [Administrator], [General User], [Multi-Camera] page settings or Limit Continuous Motion JPEG setting, changes will not be applied to video (Motion JPEG) viewers. Restart the camera to apply changes to all video viewers.

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

• [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.

• [DHCP] is offered for ISPs that require this option.

1. Click [Network] on the Setup page.

2. Click a connection mode.

• See below for details of each connection mode.

3. Enter each parameter in the relevant data field.

Automatic Setup

The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address) using the router's DHCP feature. The camera also automatically searches for an unused IP address on your network. If you select [Yes] for Allow Access from the Internet, the camera automatically enables port forwarding using UPnP automatically searches for an unused port number on your network in the order of 80, then from 50000 to 50050.

(Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router.

Most common mode of setup.

Uses a static IP address.

Uses ISP DHCP server function.

. In this case, the camera

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving

changes.

DHCP Setup Static Setup

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, the following page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

Note

The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page

99).

5. Click [Restart].

• The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.

• When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory are deleted.

• Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use the Setup Program to access the camera.

Operating Instructions

Note

If you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], it can be searched for by using the Setup Program (see page

120).

Setting Description

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only)

Port Number (Static/DHCP Only)

• The Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some routers call it "Address Translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). To enable Internet access to the camera, check [Yes]. In this case, the camera automatically searches for an unused port number on your network in the order of 80, then from 50000 to 50050. To disable Internet access to the camera, check [No].

• To prohibit the Setup Program from changing the network settings, uncheck the box.

• The default port number is 80. When you use multiple cameras with a router on your network, each camera must be assigned its own port number (see page

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

– Do not set the following port numbers.

FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, POP3: 110, HTTPS: 443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 6661—

6667.

• Enter a number between 1—65535.

• Some ISPs do not allow you to use port 80. Ask your ISP or network administrator about which port numbers are accessible over the Internet.

• IP address

• Subnet Mask (Static Only)

• If your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP address and subnet mask, enter them in each data field.

• If you use the camera on a LAN, set an IP address with the same class as your PC (see page 119).

• Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Host Name (DHCP Only)

Default Gateway

(Static/DHCP Only)

DNS Server Address

(Static/DHCP Only)

Max. Bandwidth Usage

• If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (The host name may be used as an authentication.)

• Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 131). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

• If you have been assigned a Default Gateway address by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.

• Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

• The DNS server address is required in the following situations: – Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP – Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-

Camera Setup page – Using the DynamicDNS service – Using the sensor log notification

• If you have been assigned a DNS server addresses by your ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data field. There are usually two addresses.

• Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

• The bandwidth can be restricted.

• Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to [0.1 Mbps].

Note

Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following file sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file of standard image quality. File sizes may change depending on the image quality or the brightness of the object.

160 × 120 pixels: About 3 KB (24 Kbit) 320 × 240 pixels: About 10 KB (80 Kbit) 640 × 480 pixels: About 18 KB (144 Kbit)

Connection Type • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. If the camera cannot be

accessed, see page 7 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be set.

Operating Instructions

2.3 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)

UPnPTM can automatically configure your router to make it accessible from the Internet. In order to use this feature, your router needs to support UPnPTM, and it must be enabled. UPnP panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual for details of how to enable UPnPTM. After UPnPTM is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.

1. Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.

2. Set up UPnP.

Setting Description

is disabled on most routers by default. See http://

Auto Port Forwarding

Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places

• If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto

port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the Internet.

Note

If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see page 38).

• Enabling this creates a shortcut to the camera in the My

Network Places folder.

Note

To enable this feature when using Windows XP or Windows Me, enable the UPnP beforehand (see page

130).

Windows component

Operating Instructions

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to UPnP page].

• The UPnP page is displayed.

2.3.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP™

To allow access from the Internet with a router supporting UPnPTM, follow the procedures shown in Getting Started.

Note

• On some routers, the UPnPTM feature is disabled by default. Enable your router's UPnP camera. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details.

• If a maximum idle time is set in PPPoE or PPTP connection with your ISP, disable it on the router. See the router manual for details.

feature following the router manual before you set up the

http://

Operating Instructions

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

To allow access from the Internet 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 15). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page. (3) Select [Static] on the Network page.

• The Static IP Address Configuration page is displayed. Make a note of the IP address and port number, since they are required to enable port forwarding on the router.

Note

You must assign a unique IP address and a unique port number to each camera in the LAN.

(4) Click [Save] without changing the settings. (5) Click [Restart].

2. Enable port forwarding

on the router.

Using the IP address and port number noted on step 1-(3), enable port forwarding on the router. See the router manual for how to enable port forwarding.

3. Register with the DynamicDNS service.

Port Forwarding feature

The port forwarding feature is required to allow camera access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM. It exchanges a local IP address for a global one.

Global IP address or URL

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81

Internet

Router

Note

The IP addresses shown above may differ from those offered on your home network.

"Port forwarding" may be called "Address translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual server" or "Port mapping" in other products.

Port No.

Port Forwarding feature

192.168.0.254

vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 192.168.0.253:80 vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81 192.168.0.252:81

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.252 Port No. 81

192.168.0.253 Port No. 80

Operating Instructions

2.4 Registering with the DynamicDNS service

DynamicDNS is a service that allows you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for example, similar to your favorite web site. It also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends that you register with a DynamicDNS to access the camera from the Internet. See Viewnetcam.com service.

1. Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page.

• When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 43)

• When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 45)

When you select [Disable]

2. Click [Save].

• The DynamicDNS service is disabled.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

When you select [Viewnetcam.com]

2. Click [Next].

http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

3. Click [Save].

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and the DynamicDNS window is displayed.

Setting Description

Personal (Camera) URL

Your Account Link

• The camera's personal URL will be displayed after you register with the Viewnetcam.com service.

• The URL required to register with the Viewnetcam.com service is displayed. Clicking [Your Account Link] item name displays the Viewnetcam.com registration website.

4. Click [OK].

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

• The new settings are saved.

5. Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page].

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

6. Click Your Account Link.

• The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.

Note

• When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm that the URL is displayed in the right column next to Your Account Link. If the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below.

1. Wait for a moment, then click [Refresh] on the web browser.

2. Confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to the Internet.

• Personal (Camera) URL is available after registering with the Viewnetcam.com service.

• If port forwarding is not enabled or your network is not connected to the Internet, the Viewnetcam.com service is not available.

7. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the instructions on the

website.

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

8. Access your camera with the registered URL from the Internet (see page 15).

• When the Top page is displayed, Viewnetcam.com registration is complete.

Note

• It may take a maximum of 30 minutes for the registered URL to work.

• If "Expired" is displayed for the Personal (Camera) URL on the Viewnetcam.com page or for the Camera URL at Viewnetcam.com on the Status page, restart the camera. After that, confirm that your registered URL is displayed on the pages.

Confirming Internet access

Due to the router's specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you access the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, try:

• Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 15)

• Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 30)

When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS]

2. Click [Next].

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

3. Set each parameter.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

• DynamicDNS information can be obtained from companies in the

DynamicDNS service industry.

Setting Description

DynamicDNS Server URL

Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry

company. Enter 1—255 characters. The URL must be started with "http://".

Updating time Specify the updating time.

User Name

Input User Name acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry company. Enter up to 63 characters.

Password

Input Password acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry company. Enter up to 63 characters.

Note that [Space] and ["] are not available.

Note that ["] and [:] are not available.

4. Click [Save] after finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to DynamicDNS page].

• The DynamicDNS page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

Note

• It may take several minutes for the registered URL to connect.

• Some DynamicDNS services may not connect.

Confirming Internet access

Due to the router's specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you access the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, try:

• Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 15)

• Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 30)

2.4.1 DynamicDNS Service

DynamicDNS allows you to choose an easy-to-remember address (such as "bob.viewnetcam.com") that can be used to view images from your camera over the Internet.

What are the advantages of DynamicDNS service?

In order to view camera images over the Internet, you need to know your camera's global IP address. However, many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign their customers a "dynamic" IP address that changes monthly, weekly, or each time they log on. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address (an IP address that does not change periodically) by your ISP, you may find it difficult to access your camera over the Internet. The Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access your camera even if your assigned global IP address changes.

Operating Instructions

How the DynamicDNS service works

DynamicDNS service server

DNS

server

DNS looks up current address

New address registered with DNS server

Internet

Off-site PC

Camera connection established

Camera reports new address

ISP

Global IP address changes

On-site Network Camera

1. Your ISP assigns a global IP address to your Internet access account that

changes periodically. This is the address needed to access the camera over the Internet.

2. When your ISP-assigned global IP address changes, your camera

automatically notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the new address in the DynamicDNS. The camera notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the new address in DynamicDNS in the following cases.

– When starting the camera – When an update interval time has been set. – When clicking the [Save] button

3. The DynamicDNS server contacts the Domain Name System (DNS) server

and registers your new global IP address to your chosen DynamicDNS address (such as "bob.viewnetcam.com").

4. When you enter your DynamicDNS address in your web browser while away

from home or the office, the DNS server looks up the global IP address assigned to your DynamicDNS address.

5. The DNS server finds your current global IP address and allows you to connect

to your camera.

Note

• Ask your ISP about what type of IP address you are using.

• Some ISPs assign you a local IP address. In this case, the DynamicDNS

service cannot be used.

• If the camera is using a port number other than 80, the port number must

be specified at the end of the DynamicDNS URL. For example: Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com:Port

Number

Operating Instructions

2.5 Setting the Date and Time

The Date and Time page allows you to set and confirm the date and time. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page.

Note

Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the internal memory.

1. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

• Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically with an NTP server.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Time Setting

Automatic Time Adjustment

Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time

• Set the date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). The interface and available values depend on the format. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered Image page. Note that the format for the subject and file name of Emails by E-mail or FTP transfer can only be 24 h.

• NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the camera's internal clock automatically every day. Check the box to enable it.

• Set the NTP server IP address. Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Set a host name (1—255 characters). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

• Select your time zone.

Note

The camera will not synchronize to the NTP server if there is more than a 1 hour difference between the NTP server time and the camera's current time. This is to protect the camera's time setting from fraudulent NTP server tampering, incorrect time information, etc.

• During summer time, the internal clock is turned forward an hour. The clock will shift one hour forward at the set time on the Start Day, and move back one hour at the set time on the End Day. Check the box to enable it.

Note

An "s" is inserted between the date and time of the time stamp when this feature is enabled. The time stamp is printed on images transferred by the Image Transfer feature.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Date and Time page].

• The Date and Time page is displayed.

Note

Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of time the camera is turned on and its internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is recommended.

Operating Instructions

2.6 Changing Camera Settings

The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and color night view.

1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Setting Description

Camera Name

• The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

White Balance Select from the following options.

• Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment

• Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K)

AC Power Source Frequency

Color Night View

• Fixed Fluorescent

(White)

• Fixed Fluorescent

(Daylight)

• Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)

— White (3600 K)

— Daylight (4000 K)

Note

The kelvin (symbol: K) is the standard unit for color temperature.

• This setting may correct flickering caused by power line

frequency. – 50 Hz (default) –60 Hz

• In the color night view mode, the camera image becomes

brighter in a low illuminance. The camera image returns to normal operation in a bright location.

• If you enable the color night view mode, refresh interval

may increase.

• Subjects that are moving in low illumination may be

blurred, not distinguished, or not displayed.

Note

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.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Camera page].

• The Camera page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

3 Registering Users

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, and the administrator's user name and password. An authentication window allows registered users to access the camera.

Note

• If you access the camera for the first time, the window for setting the administrator's user name and password is displayed. Make a note of the user name and password so that you will not forget them.

• The user name and password should be secured at your own responsibility. Pay attention to the following points.

– Set a user name and password with as many characters as possible. – Change the password regularly.

• Setting [Permit access from guest users] (permitting access without a User Name or Password) or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] (permitting access without a User Name or Password) at General Authentication risks the images being viewed by third parties. Control the contents of the images accordingly.

IMPORTANT

• It is important to limit access to the camera by use of a unique User Name and a secret Password. Since the camera is accessed through the Internet it is possible that the camera could be accessed by unknown individuals, including those who are commonly known as "crackers" to whom you do not want to allow access. The use of a unique User Name and a Password known only to you will help insure that only authorized individuals are given access to the camera. You have the option of proceeding without a User Name and Password, but it is strongly recommended that you utilize these protections.

1. Click [Administrator] on the Setup page.

Operating Instructions

2. Set each parameter.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Setting Description

General Authentication

Authentication has 3 phases.

• If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera does not display the authentication window in camera access. All guest users can view images without a user name and password.

Note

If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] tab is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator (see page 57), the Setup page and the Maintenance page can be accessed.

• If you set [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)], an authentication window is not displayed even if you access the mobile phone page. All guest users can view images without a user name and password.

• If you set [Do not permit access from guest users], an authentication window is displayed to access the camera. Users must enter the user name and password.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

User Name/ Password

• User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name.

• Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.

Note

The password must be different from the user name.

• Retype Password: Reenter the password.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 131). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

Note

• When setting authentication, set the user name and password, and save them.

• When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs will not be displayed.

• The user name and password are case sensitive.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Security: Administrator page].

• The Security: Administrator page is displayed.

Note

When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK].

Operating Instructions

Administrator/General Users/Guest Users

The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).

Items Administrator General Users Guest Users

User Name and Password

Number of Users 1 50 —

Accessible Pages All Pages Pages Except For

Access Level All Operations Access level can

Required Required Not Required

Pages Except For

Setup and

Maintenance page

be set for each

general user (see

page

58).

Setup and

Maintenance page

Access level can

be set for guest

users (see page

58).

Note

Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 53) to allow access from guest users.

Operating Instructions

3.2 Logging in to the Camera

If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] tab is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, the Setup page and the Maintenance page can be accessed.

1. Click [Login] tab at the top of the page.

2. Check a login mode, and click [Login].

Note

The authentication window is displayed. Enter the user name and password set for General Users or Administrator.

3. Enter a valid user name and password according to the Login mode selected

in step 2, and click [OK].

Operating Instructions

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

The General User page allows you to create, modify or delete general users. Up to 50 general users can be registered. The access level is set for each general user. If you set [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.

Note

For general users, the Setup and Maintenance tabs are not displayed.

1. Click [General User] on the Setup page.

2. To create a general user, click [Create].

• When setting [Do not permit access from guest users]

• To change the settings of general users or guest users, select their name and click [Modify]. The modification page is displayed.

• To delete a general user, select the name and click [Delete]. The confirmation page is displayed.

• When setting [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)]

3. Set each parameter.

• Settings for general users • Settings for guest users

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes.

Setting Description

User ID List • Up to 50 general users can be registered.

• The list is used to modify or delete general user settings.

Operating Instructions

User Name/ Password

• User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name.

• Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.

Note

The password must be different from the user name.

• Retype Password: Reenter the password.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 131). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

Access Level An access level is set for each general user.

• Level 1 : Only the camera images can be viewed.

• Level 2 : The camera images can be viewed and the brightness can be adjusted.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to General User page].

• The General User page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

4 Buffering or Transferring Images

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images

The procedures from this page to page 83 are described about settings of the image buffer or transfer. See the procedures below to understand the general outline of the settings.

Buffer/Transfer by Timer (Page 61)

Time Setting

Image Setting

Image Buffer Frequency Setting

Transfer Method Select one from the lists.

• No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

• No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

•FTP

• E-mail

Save the settings to complete.

Buffer/Transfer by Motion Detection Signal (Page 71)

Time Setting

Image Setting

Image Buffer Frequency Setting

Transfer Method Select one from the lists.

• No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

• No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

• FTP

• E-mail

E-mail Notification

When Triggered Setting

Save the settings to complete.

Changing Motion Detection Sensitivity

(Page 84)

Notifying the Sensor Log

(Page 87)

Operating Instructions

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

The Trigger page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-mail or FTP.

1. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page.

2. Click a No. to enable buffer/transfer.

3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], and select [Timer] for the trigger, and

click [Next>].

Note

• Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete images already buffered.

• Click [Save] to save the settings. The buffered images will be deleted.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

• Check the box to enable the Trigger setting. Uncheck the box to disable it.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Tr i g g e r • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer

images during the specified date and time by timer.

• Selecting [Motion Detection] enables the camera to buffer/

transfer images when the motion is detected during the specified date and time.

4. Set the time, and click [Next>].

Note

The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

49).

Day of the week • Check the box to enable the day. Uncheck the box to

disable it.

Active Time of Tr i g g e r

• To set a trigger time, check the time option and set a time period. Check the [Always] option if you are not specifying a time period.

5. Set the image settings, and click [Next>].

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

• Select an image resolution (640 × 480, 320 × 240 (default) or 160 × 120 pixels) for the buffer/transfer.

[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. (default) [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion. [Mobile Phone] is for a transfer to a mobile phone.

Note

640 × 480 pixels cannot be set for a transfer to a mobile phone.

6. Set the image buffer frequency, and click [Next>].

Note

Due to the network environment, object and the number of simultaneous accesses, the camera may not record the number of images that you set. In this case, set the image buffer frequency longer.

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Image Buffer Frequency

• Select an image buffer frequency to buffer or transfer the image. (1 image per hour—15 images per second)

Operating Instructions

7. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>].

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Note

If you transfer images by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page

Setting Description

36).

No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

FTP • The camera transfers the image to an FTP server (see

E-mail • The camera transfers the image by E-mail (see page 67).

• If the internal memory is full, the camera stops buffering.

• If the internal memory is full, the camera deletes the old images, and continues to buffer the image.

page 65).

Operating Instructions

When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

• If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

"255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1— 255 characters).

Por t No. • Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set to 21.

• If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0—63 characters).

Password*2• If your ISP requires a password, set it (0—63 characters).

Time] and the image buffer frequency value is set within 1 minute, the camera logs in to the server only once. This can reduce transfer time.

Upload File

Name

• Set a file name on the FTP server to receive the transferred files. Enter 1—234 characters. Entering "\" creates directories for a file. (E.g. NetworkCamera\image)

Overwrite Setting

• Selecting [Overwrite File] overwrites the image on the server with a newer image. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp] saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and the images are not overwritten.

(E.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) The underlined numbers mean "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

Data Tr a n sf e r

• Select [Passive Mode] normally. If the transfer does not work, select [Active Mode] and check the operation.

Method

Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Note

• The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail

• The date and time (24-h format) is automatically attached to the subject on the E-mail. The file name is "image.jpg". E.g. When the "camera" is entered on the subject: "camera:20050101093020500". The underlined numbers mean "9 h 30 min 20 s 500 ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

" that use a web browser.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

SMTP Server IP Address or Host

Name

• If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—255 characters).

Por t No. • Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set to 25.

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

• Set the sender's E-mail address. We recommend you to set the administrator's E-mail address.

• Set up to 3 destination E-mail addresses.

1—3

Subject

• Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (0—44 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).

Te x t

• Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (0—63 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [end-of-line] key is not available.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

How to authenticate

You can select the authentication method: [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication].

POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication.

• No authentication: No authentication when sending an email.

• POP before SMTP authentication: Some SMTP servers that send e-mails do not have an authentication feature. Therefore, the camera uses the authentication of a POP server that receives e-mails, before sending e-mails.

– POP3 Server

IP Address or Host Name

If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as

"192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

"255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—255 characters).

– Port No.: Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set

to 110.

– Login ID*2: If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to

a POP3 server, set it (1—63 characters).

–Password*2: If your ISP requires a password to log in

to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

• SMTP authentication: Users are authenticated by user name and password on the SMTP server. Your ISP must support the SMTP authentication. Only the LOGIN and PLAIN authentication mechanisms are supported.

– Login ID*2: If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to

an SMTP server, set it (1—63 characters).

–Password*2: If your ISP requires a password to log in

to an SMTP server, set it (0—63 characters).

Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

8. Confirm the settings, and click [Save].

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

9. Click [Go to Trigger page].

• The Trigger page is displayed.

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.

Operating Instructions

4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal

The Trigger page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-mail or FTP.

Note

• The level of motion detection depends on resolution, image quality, and the object being viewed. Check the level by performing motion detection recording. (See page 84)

• Enabling Motion Detection delays the frame rate of the camera.

• A change to light or wind conditions may detect motions accidentally.

• Motion Detection may not work in dark areas.

• Objects moving fast may not be detected.

1. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page.

2. Click a No. to enable buffer/transfer.

3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Motion Detection] for the trigger,

and click [Next>].

Operating Instructions

Note

• Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete images already buffered.

• Click [Save] to save the settings. The buffered images will be deleted.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving

changes.

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

Tr i g g e r • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer

• Check the box to enable the Trigger setting. Uncheck the box to disable it.

images during the specified date and time by timer.

• Selecting [Motion Detection] enables the camera to buffer/ transfer images when the motion is detected during the specified date and time.

4. Set the time, and click [Next>].

Note

The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Day of the week • Check the box to enable the day. Uncheck the box to

49).

disable it.

Active Time of Tr i g g e r

• To set a trigger time, check the time option and set a time period. Check [Always] if you are not specifying a time period.

Operating Instructions

5. Set the image settings, and click [Next>].

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

• Select an image resolution (640 × 480, 320 × 240 (default) or 160 × 120 pixels) for the buffer/transfer.

[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality (The motion may be slow down).

[Standard] offers standard quality. (default) [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion (The image

quality may decrease). [Mobile Phone] is for a transfer to a mobile phone.

Note

640 × 480 pixels cannot be set for a transfer to a mobile phone.

Operating Instructions

6. Set the image buffer frequency and the Motion deactivation time, and click

[Next>].

Note

Due to the network environment, object and the number of simultaneous accesses, the camera may not record the number of images that you set. In this case, set the image buffer frequency longer.

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Enable Pretrigger Image Buffer

Enable Posttrigger Image Buffer

• Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or transfers the image right before the motion detection signal is detected.

• Set an interval, number of images to buffer and total number (see page may not match the total number due to memory capacity, image resolution, image quality or what object you view.

• Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or transfers the image right after the motion detection signal is detected.

• Set an interval, number of images to buffer and total number (see page may not match the total number due to memory capacity, image resolution, image quality or what object you view.

132). The number of buffered images

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Motion deactivation time

• Set the length of time during which the Motion Detection cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to prevent sending too many E-mails to a mobile phone.

• After detecting motions, the camera does not detect motions during motion deactivation time, so some images may not be captured.

Note

The internal memory cannot buffer images during motion deactivation time. Because of this, images taken before detection are not saved in internal memory, and so cannot be received. Depending on the settings for image buffer/ transfer, even if it is set to, for example, take "1 image per second, and store 10 images, before detection", since the images are not stored in internal memory, if the Motion Detection detects something directly after the end of motion deactivation time, the images may not be saved. Ten seconds after the end of motion deactivation time, images can be received as specified in the settings (see

83).

page

Operating Instructions

7. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>].

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Note

If you transfer images by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page

Setting Description

36).

No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

FTP • The camera transfers the image to an FTP server (see

E-mail • The camera transfers the image by E-mail (see page 79).

• If the internal memory is full, the camera stops buffering.

• If the internal memory is full, the camera deletes the old images, and continues to buffer the image.

page 77).

Operating Instructions

When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

• If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

"255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1— 255 characters).

Por t No. • Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set to 21.

• If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0—63 characters).

Password*2• If your ISP requires a password, set it (0—63 characters).

Time] and the image buffer frequency value is set within 1 minute, the camera logs in to the server only once. This can reduce transfer time.

Upload File

Name

• Set a file name on the FTP server to receive the transferred files. Enter 1—234 characters. Entering "\" creates directories for a file. (E.g. NetworkCamera\image)

Overwrite Setting

(E.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) The underlined numbers mean "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

Data Tr a n sf e r

• Select [Passive Mode] normally. If the transfer does not work, select [Active Mode] and check the operation.

Method

Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed.

• Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page.

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

Note

• The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail" that use a web browser.

• The date and time (24-h format) is automatically attached to the subject

on the E-mail. The file name is "image.jpg". E.g. When the "camera" is entered on the subject: "camera:20050101093020500". The underlined numbers mean "9 h 30 min 20 s 500 ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

Setting Description

SMTP Server IP Address or Host

Name

Por t No. • Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set to 25.

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

• Set the sender's E-mail address. We recommend you to set the administrator's E-mail address.

• Set up to 3 destination E-mail addresses.

1—3

Subject

• Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).

Te x t*2 • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 131) or

characters from other languages (0—63 characters for a 1byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [end-of-line] key is not available.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

How to authenticate

You can select the authentication method: [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication].

POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication.

• No authentication: No authentication when sending an email.

– POP3 Server

IP Address or Host Name

If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as

"192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

"255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (0—255 characters).

– Port No.: Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set

to 110.

– Login ID*2: If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to

a POP3 server, set it (1—63 characters).

–Password*2: If your ISP requires a password to log in

to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

– Login ID*2: If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to

an SMTP server, set it (1—63 characters).

–Password*2: If your ISP requires a password to log in

to an SMTP server, set it (0—63 characters).

Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

8. After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click

[Next>].

• If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displayed. Enter the settings referring to page

Setting Description

Disable • The camera does not send an E-mail notification when

buffering or transferring images.

Enable • The camera sends an E-mail notification up to 3

destinations when buffering or transferring images.

79 — page 81.

9. Click [Save] after confirming the settings.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

Operating Instructions

10. Click [Go to Trigger page].

• The Trigger page is displayed. Note

• If you set a short interval when transferring to a mobile phone, many Emails will be sent, which may lead to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. 1 image per minute frequency is recommended.

• Motion Detection transfer stops operating until after the camera finishes all transfers. For example, if the camera transfers 3 images per minute and 6 images in total by setting 1 minute for motion deactivation time, the sensor will follow the pattern below.

120 seconds

1 minute

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Detectable Undetectable

Undetectable

Motion

deactivation time

A Motion Detection signal is detected.

• 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.

Detectable

Operating Instructions

4.4 Setting the Motion Detection

The Motion Detection page allows you to adjust the sensitivity of Motion Detection. Threshold: If the threshold is set low, this function detects nearly all movements. Sensitivity: If you set sensitivity high, the amplitude of the motion detection bar gets

jumpy.

1. Click [Motion Detection] on the Setup page.

2. Click the Motion Detection bar in Threshold to set the threshold level.

3. Click the Motion Detection bar in Sensitivity to set the sensitivity level.

4. Click [Save] to save the settings.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

5. Click [Go to Motion Detection page].

• The Motion Detection page is displayed.

Setting Description

Threshold • Adjusts the threshold for Motion Detection. As the value is

set lower, the sensor will detect motions of smaller changes.

Sensitivity • Adjusts the sensitivity for Motion Detection. As the value is

set higher, the amplitude of the Motion Detection bar will become greater.

Preview

Display the current threshold and detection level.

• The threshold is the line between the green and red bar.

• The detection level is the line between the dark red and light red color.

• The Threshold and Sensitivity settings are enabled after saving, and

reflected in preview.

Operating Instructions

Threshold

Note

No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to consequences resulting from the use of the Motion Detection feature. The Motion Detection feature is not suitable and not recommended for uses that require a high reliability constantly such as surveillance, etc.

What is the threshold?

The threshold is the minimum value for the camera to detect motions on the image during the motion detection buffering. Setting the threshold lower allows subtler changes to be detected. Setting the threshold higher allows only bigger changes that might occupy half the image to be detected.

Operating Instructions

What is the sensitivity?

The sensitivity is the level of brightness detected as motion by the camera. A high sensitivity setting enables the camera to detect slight brightness changes. Lower the sensitivity to make the camera detect only big brightness changes.

Threshold setting is displayed.

The detection level exceeds the threshold when motions are detected.

Note

Lowering the threshold and increasing sensitivity enable the camera to easily detect slight movements on parts of the image.

Note

• Motion Detection is activated by changes in the outline of objects and

brightness changes. This feature is designed to alleviate false detections due to overall brightness changes caused by sunlight. But in some cases, the camera may falsely detect rapid brightness changes by artificial light such as fluorescent light. In other cases, the motion detection function on the Network Camera Recorder may detect objects and brightness changes. The way to detect motion differs between the camera and the Network Camera Recorder. Additionally, if the object's color is similar to the color of the background, motion can be hard to detect.

• The detection level depends on the object, resolution, or image quality.

Confirm the condition on the Preview window following the procedure above.

Operating Instructions

4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification

A sensor log sent once a day at a specified time can be checked. To enable Sensor Log, set Motion Detection for Trigger Setting and check [Enable].

1. Click [Sensor Log] on the Setup page.

• When enabling the image/buffer transfer setting and selecting Motion Detection in the Trigger page, the Sensor log window is displayed.

2. Set each parameter.

3. Click [Save].

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

4. Click [Go to Sensor Log page].

• The Sensor log is displayed.

Note

New sensor logs are deleted to click [Save].

Setting Description

A setup of

• Sensor log operation can be set here.

operation

Time • Set the day of the week and time to send sensor logs via

E-mail.

SMTP Server IP Address or Host

Name

Por t No. • Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set to 25.

Reply E-mail Address

Destination E-

• Set the sender's E-mail address. We recommend you to set the administrator's E-mail address.

• Set up to 3 destination E-mail addresses.

mail Address 1-

Subject

• Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

How to authenticate

You can select the authentication method: [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication].

POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication.

• No authentication: No authentication when sending an email.

– POP3 Server

IP Address or Host Name

If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as

"192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

"255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (0—255 characters).

– Port No.: Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set

to 110.

– Login ID*2: If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to

a POP3 server, set it (1—63 characters).

–Password*2: If your ISP requires a password to log in

to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

– Login ID*2: If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to

an SMTP server, set it (1—63 characters).

–Password*2: If your ISP requires a password to log in

to an SMTP server, set it (0—63 characters).

Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

5 Using Other Features

5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page

The Image Display page allows you to change the initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) for the Single Camera, Multi-Camera, Limit Continuous Motion JPEG, Language and Banner Display.

1. Click [Image Display] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

Setting Description

Image Resolution • Select the image resolution.

640 × 480 pixels (only for the Single Camera page) 320 × 240 pixels (default) 160 × 120 pixels (only for the Multi-Camera page)

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality (The motion may be slow down).

[Standard] offers standard quality. (default) [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion (The

image quality may decrease).

Refresh Interval • Select a refresh interval.

(Motion, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, and 60 s)

Operating Instructions

Limit Continuous Motion JPEG

• Limit time of

Continuous

• Set the time to change the video (Motion JPEG) to still images. (10 seconds—Unlimited)

Motion JPEG

•Refresh Interval

• Set a refresh interval after the image is changed to still images. (3-second interval—60-second interval)

Language • Select the initial language from English, Japanese,

French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian or Korean. The selected language is displayed as the initial language on the Top, Single Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. If you select English, Japanese, French or Simplified Chinese, all pages can be changed. But if you select another language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed in English.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Banner Display When checked to [Enable], the setting will be enabled.

When unchecked, the setting will be disabled.

Note

• When the Banner Display is enabled, the camera accesses the Image URL every time the Single Camera page is displayed. The intermittent and continuous switching of the Single page burdens the PC that stores the image linked with the URL.

• If the image URL linked with an image stored in a PC that requires an authentication is set, the authentication window will be displayed when displaying the Single page.

• Banner user • All users : The banner can be displayed for all users.

Administrator only : The banner can be displayed for

the administrator only.

General user only : The banner can be displayed for

the general users only.

• Image URL

• Link URL

• Enter the image URL you want to display as a banner. When [Enable] is checked, enter the image URL. (1— 127 characters)

• Enter the target URL you want to display when clicking the banner. (0—127 characters)

Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Image Display page].

• The Image Display page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras

The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure camera IP addresses and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can be configured. The Selfcamera is registered at No. 1 by default.

1. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page.

2. Click Add.

Note

• If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. Camera settings can be modified or deleted here.

• If you configured multiple cameras, you can change the camera number. Select the number, and click [Move].

3. Set each parameter.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

• By clicking [Clicking this link, enters this camera's settings.], the settings of the Selfcamera are entered automatically. "selfcamera" is displayed for the IP Address or Host Name, "--" is displayed for the Port No., and the model no. is displayed for the Camera Name.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Display • Check this box to enable the camera.

IP Address*1 or Host Name

• Set an IP address or host name to enable the camera.

Por t No. • Set a port number (1—65535).

Camera Name*3• This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera

page.

Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 131). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.

Enter 1—255 characters.

You can enter ASCII characters (see page 131) or characters from other languages (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [:], [<], and [>] are not available.

Note

• If your camera will only be accessed on your local network, use each

camera's local IP address and port number.

• If you intend to access your camera from the Internet, you must use each

camera's host name (global IP address) and the port number.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

5.3 Specifying Operation Time

The Operation Time page allows you to limit the time that the camera is in use. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside operation time.

Note

• Your privacy may be compromised if the time period is set incorrectly. Confirm the time period after the setup.

• If you access the camera as an administrator, you can view the image outside the time period.

1. Click [Operation Time] on the Setup page.

2. Click a No. to set the operation time.

Note

If No. 1—7 are disabled, the camera can always be operated.

3. Check [Enable], set the time, and click [Save].

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Enable • Check the box to enable the setting. Uncheck the box to

disable it.

Day of the week • Check the box to enable the day. Uncheck the box to

disable it.

Operation Time • To set an operation time, check the time option and set a

time period. Check the [Always] option if you are not specifying a time period.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• The Operation Time page is displayed.

About Operation Time

In the operation time settings, the enabled settings take priority over the disabled settings. Therefore, if Monday or Tuesday is disabled in a setting but enabled in other settings, the camera can be operated on both Monday and Tuesday.

Operating Instructions

5.4 Changing the Indicator Display

The Indicator Control page allows you to select an operation for the indicator. There are three options.

• Turn indicator on when camera is on.

• Turn indicator on during camera access.

• Never turn indicator on.

1. Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page.

2. Select an option.

Setting Description

Turn indicator on when camera is on.

Turn indicator on during camera access.

Never turn indicator on.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.

• The indicator always turns on or blinks (see page 10).

• The indicator turns green when the camera is being accessed.

• The indicator always turns off.

Note

• See page 10 for the Indicator Display table.

• Selecting [Never turn indicator on] keeps indicator always off.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Indicator Control page].

• The Indicator Control page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

6 Camera Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance page

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Maintenance

(1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 99).

(2) Session Status Displays information on access to the camera (see page

99).

(3) Sensor Log Displays sensor logs (see page 100).

(4) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 100).

(5) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 101).

(6) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 104).

(7) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 105).

(8) Reset to Factory

Default

Resets the camera to its default settings (see page 106).

Operating Instructions

6.1.1 Confirming the Status

The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. The status information provides support for troubleshooting.

Clicking [Status] displays the following page.

Note

See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status

information.

6.1.2 Confirming Session Status

Displays the information of clients connected to the camera. Clicking [Session Status] displays the following page.

Operating Instructions

6.1.3 Confirming Sensor Logs

Displays up to 50 Sensor Logs in chronological order. Old logs will be overwritten by new ones.

1. Click [Sensor Log] on the Maintenance page.

2. Sensor Logs are displayed.

Note

If the camera is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted.

Item Description

New Sensor Logs • Displays the number of new sensor logs.

Date • Displays the date and time when the Motion Detection is

activated.

Sensor Type • Displays the Trigger Setting (Motion Detection) on the

Trigger page.

6.1.4 Restarting the Camera

It is possible to restart the camera by disconnecting the AC adaptor from the power outlet and reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.

Note

When the camera is restarted, the buffered images and sensor logs will be deleted.

1. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.

2. Click [Restart].

• Restarting takes about 1 minute. The Top page is displayed when finished.

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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

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

2.4 Registering with the DynamicDNS service

2.5 Setting the Date and Time

2.6 Changing Camera Settings

3 Registering Users

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

3.2 Logging in to the Camera

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

4 Buffering or Transferring Images

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal

4.4 Setting the Motion Detection

4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification

5 Using Other Features

5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page

5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras

5.3 Specifying Operation Time

5.4 Changing the Indicator Display

6 Camera Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance page