Panasonic BL-C10A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Network Camera

Model No.

BL-C10A

Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Operating Instructions

Main Features

Various remote monitoring features

• Pyroelectric infrared sensor*1 detects temperature differences caused by a human body or animals.

• Detection can let camera transfer images by E-mail or FTP*2.

• Color night view mode (auto-adjusted) enables the camera to display images even in 1 lx illuminance*3.

Monitoring from PC or mobile phone

• The camera images can be monitored over the Internet.

• Pan/tilt operation can move the lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and vertically from -40 ° to +10 °.

Privacy mode

• Privacy mode hides the lens into the unit to protect privacy.

• Pressing the privacy button on the front of the camera switches privacy mode on or off with a single touch.

Privacy Monitoring Purpose

Privacy mode On Disabled Protecting privacy

Monitoring Off Enabled Remote monitoring

Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

When connecting the camera with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its network settings.

* Some UPnP enabled routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In

this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information.

The sensor uses pyroelectric effect. Due to the effects of environment temperature, direct sunlight or air conditioner, it may detect the temperature differences by mistake, or the detection range may be shortened.

It may take some time to transfer images depending on the network condition.

1 lx is the brightness about 2.5 m (8.2 feet) away from auxiliary fluorescent light. Color night view mode slows down the frame rate, and images may blur when viewing a moving object or using the pan/tilt operation.

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Supporting Viewnetcam.com service

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

* Viewnetcam.com service is the service for Panasonic Network Camera. See

Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for more information.

Multi-Language Display

Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed inEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. If you select English or Japanese, all pages can be changed. But if you select other language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English.

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System Requirements for your PC

Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications for the camera to work properly.

Item Description

Operating

System

Microsoft Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows XP

CPU Pentium

Windows® 98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000

III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.)

Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)

Interface 10/100 Mbps network card installed

Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD-

ROM)

Note

See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest information about web browser.

Trademarks

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

• Ethernet is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Xerox Corporation 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.

• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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

Abbreviations

•UPnPTM is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play.

• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this Operating Instructions.

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

7. Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

8. When you operate the camera, the power outlet should be near the camera

and easily accessible.

9. Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.

10. Unplug the unit when unused for long periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the unit has been damaged in any way, such as the AC adaptor cord or plug is damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

12. The camera is intended for indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct

sunlight or halogen light may damage CMOS sensor.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Network Camera Memo

Attach your purchase receipt here.

For your future reference

Date of purchase

Serial Number (Found on the rear side of the main unit)

Name and address of dealer

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MAC Address (Found on the rear side of the main unit)

Operating Instructions

1 Camera Monitoring .......................................................8

1.1 Accessing the Camera ................................................................... 8

1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 10

1.2.1 Bringing the Clicked Point to Center (Crick to Center) ............................ 12

1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image............................................................................. 13

1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ................................................................................ 14

1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button ............................ 16

1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page ......................................................... 20

1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page ...................................................... 22

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images ........................................................................ 23

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone................................. 24

2 Various Camera Features...........................................26

2.1 Using Camera Features............................................................... 26

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network .................................... 28

2.3 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)........................................ 32

2.4 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service............................. 33

2.5 Setting Date and Time ................................................................. 35

2.6 Changing Camera Settings.......................................................... 37

2.7 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and

Password ..................................................................................... 41

2.8 Logging in to the Camera............................................................. 44

2.9 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ........................... 45

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

Camera page ............................................................................... 47

2.11 Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 49

2.12 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer .................................. 51

2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor ................................ 58

2.14 Specifying Operation Time........................................................... 67

2.15 Changing Indicator Display .......................................................... 69

2.16 Enabling Privacy Mode ................................................................ 70

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3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................71

3.1 Maintenance page........................................................................ 71

3.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 72

3.1.2 Restarting the Camera ............................................................................ 72

3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware .............................................................. 73

3.1.4 Creating Configuration File...................................................................... 76

3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ............................................. 77

3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default................................................ 78

3.2 Support page................................................................................ 79

3.2.1 Seeing Help page.................................................................................... 79

3.2.2 Seeing Product Information..................................................................... 79

3.2.3 Seeing Support Information..................................................................... 80

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button........................................... 81

3.4 Default Setting List....................................................................... 82

3.5 Cleaning ....................................................................................... 88

3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit ............................................................................ 88

3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................... 88

3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ............................................... 89

3.7 Using Setup Program................................................................... 90

3.8 Setting Your PC............................................................................ 92

3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser ............................... 92

3.8.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places .......... 95

3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser.................. 95

3.9 ASCII Character Table ................................................................. 96

3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ................................... 97

3.11 Specifications ............................................................................... 98

Index..................................................................................101

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Operating Instructions

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 Accessing the Camera

1. Start up the web browser on your PC.

2. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and

press [Enter] on the keyboard.

E.g. http://192.168.0.253

(or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com)

• When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 30 for details about port number, and page 11 in the Installation/ Troubleshooting.

• If the Internet access to the camera is desired, the port number will be changed in the order from 50000 to 50050. It is changed because some ISPs block port 80.

Note

When [Prohibiting unregistered users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, authentication window will be displayed. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password, and the Top page is displayed.

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3. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A B C D E F G

Select a language to display.

A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 20) C To Buffered Image page (page 22) D To Setup page (page 26) E To Maintenance page (page 71) F To Support page (page 79) G To log in to the camera (page 44)

Note

When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, When [Prohibiting unregistered users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] tab will not be displayed.

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1.2 Viewing Single Camera page

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

• When Security Warning window is displayed, see page 11.

Capture Image

Button

(see page 13)

Click to Center (see page 12)

Operation Bar (see page 14)

Refresh Interval

(see page 14)

Camera Image

3. Close the web browser.

Notes

• While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may appear noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was selected. Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 37).

• Refresh interval is [Motion] by default. You can change it on the operation bar (see page 14).

• Refresh interval may change depending on the network condition, PC performance and what object you view.

• When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 simultaneous accesses. When trying more than 20 accesses, the 21st user will see a gray screen. (Maximum 20 accesses for a Buffered Image page too.)

• If the video (Motion JPEG) display is limited (see page 47), the video will be changed to refreshing still images.

• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 47).

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

• Refresh interval may slow down depending on the network condition or the number of accessing users.

• When viewing a dark image, Color Night View mode automatically starts. The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may slow down and image quality may decrease.

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Security Warning window

To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX® Controls must be installed. When trying to display a video for the first time, Security Warning window will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in as an administrator to install it.

If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video in the Internet Explorer

• Click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click [Custom level] on the web browser. (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 file on the Setup CD-ROM. (1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed. (3) Double-click"ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM.

Notes

• Video may not be displayed quickly. Wait for a while.

• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 92).

• In some corporate network environments a firewall may be used for security purposes. It is possible that this may prevent motion video from being displayed. In this situation we suggest:

• Contact your network administrator.

• Try using regularly refreshed images.

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1.2.1 Bringing the Clicked Point to Center (Crick to Center)

When you click a certain point on the camera image, the point is centered on the image.

1. Move the cursor to the desired point.

Cursor

2. Click it.

• The clicked point is centered.

• See page 15 for the pan/tilt operation.

Notes

• When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 14).

• The clicked position may slightly miss the center depending on the lens direction.

• If a user is restricted to level 1 or 2 on the General User page (see page

45), Click to Center does not work.

1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image

A still image can be saved on your PC.

1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image.

2. Click the capture image button.

Capture Image Button

• The camera image opens in another window.

3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...].

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• Save as dialog box is displayed.

4. Specify the location, and click [Save].

• Camera image is saved at that location.

5. Click [Close].

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1.2.3 Using Operation Bar

End Display and Preset Display:

Pan/Tilt Scan:

Pan/Tilt/ Home Position:

Preset Button:

Sensor Position:

Brightness: Changes brightness in nine steps including

Refresh Interval:

When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears.

Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( )

or vertical ( ) range, and returns to the original position.

Controls lens direction.

Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up,

: Down) and Home Position ( : Center)

Applies the camera direction to a preset position. You can preset 8 positions (see page 16—page 19).

When the sensor detects a temperature difference, the camera can be set up to turn to this position. Only an administrator can operate it (see page 16).

[STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] changes the image brightness.

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

Resolution: Selects [640 x 480] or [320 x 240] (default)

pixels.

Image Quality:

Selects the image quality.

• [Favor Clarity] optimizes the image for good clarity.

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

• [Favor Motion] optimizes the image for motion display.

Note

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

Pan/Tilt Operation

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Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -50 ° to +50 ° and vertically from -40 ° to +10 ° and return the lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Left, and the home position button moves it to the home position.

Pan/Tilt Range

Note

Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced movement can damage the internal mechanism.

Pan/Tilt Scan

Pan/Tilt

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1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button

The home position, sensor position and 8 preset buttons can be registered. Preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 19).

• Registered buttons are shown in blue.

• Unregistered buttons are shown in white. When clicking each button, the image switches to the home/sensor/preset position.

When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set (see page 59), the camera takes a sensor position after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

Registering Home Position/Sensor Position

Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Click the home position button or the

sensor position button.

4. Click [Save].

• The bar switches to the operation bar.

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

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Program

Sensor Position

Registering a Preset Button

Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Click a preset button (1—8) to register.

E.g.: Setting "Middle" for the preset 5.

4. Enter the preset name.

• Maximum 15 characters.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page

96) or characters in each language. But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

5. Click [Save].

• The bar switches to the operation bar.

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

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Pan/Tilt

Preset

Preset number

Setting a name

Notes

• When registering preset buttons, the camera also saves brightness and white balance settings.

• Only an administrator can register preset buttons.

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The button turns blue.

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Viewing the Image

Click the home position, sensor position or registered preset button.

• The camera takes each position,

and the image is displayed.

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Putting the cursor displays the preset name.

Sensor Position

UpperLeft

Changing or Deleting the Settings

Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Click the home position, sensor position

or a preset button (1—8).

4. Click [Save] after setting the preset

name or click [Delete].

• The bar switches to the operation bar.

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

Note

The home position or the sensor position cannot be deleted, and these position names cannot be changed either.

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Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Preset

Sensor Position

Preset number

Changing the name

The deleted button turns white.

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1.3 Viewing 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 49).

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

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

Capture Image Button (see page 13)

Switches cameras to display.

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

Selects a refresh interval (Motion—60-second interval). If you select [All] at the View Type, video (Motion JPEG) cannot be displayed.

When clicking the camera name, the Single Camera page is displayed on another window.

3. Close the web browser.

Notes

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

• 640 x 480 pixels image cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page.

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

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

• When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 31). The refresh interval may be improved.

• If the video (Motion JPEG) display is limited (see page 47), the video will be changed to refreshing still images.

• To reduce the data traffic, the video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 47).

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

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

• Confirm that the Internet IP address is specified for each camera and that each camera is connected to the Internet. For Internet access, local IP addresses (192.168.xxx.xxx) cannot be used.

• Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 49).

• Confirm that the web browser is not accessing the proxy server (see page 92).

How to save a still image to your PC

On the Single Camera or Multi-Camera page

• A still image can be saved using the capture image button (see page 13).

On the Buffered Image page

• A still image can be saved on the Buffered Image page, if you are not playing images on it. Put the cursor on the image, and right-click it. Then select [Save Picture As...].

When setting [Do not permit unregistered users] on the Security: Administrator page

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

• When you view the images on the Multi-Camera page, all authentication windows of the configured cameras are displayed. Enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password registered for each camera.

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1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page

To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 51 or page 58). You can view buffered images on this Buffered Image page.

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• 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 51 or page 58).

The trigger is displayed (see page 51 or page 58).

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4. Display images clicking buttons below.

Date and time of the day when the images were buffered are displayed.

Date, time and frame number are displayed.

[Play]: The buffered images are displayed

continuously. [<Prev] or [Next>]: The previous or next image is

displayed. [<10] or [10>]: The 10th image before or after the

current image is displayed. [<100] or [100>]: The 100th image before or after the

current image is displayed.

Notes

• Date, Time and frame number are not displayed in play mode.

• Maximum number of buffered images change depending on resolution, image quality and what object the camera buffers. At the 320 x 240 pixels resolution and the standard quality, the camera buffers about 250 frames (see page 97). (If 3 trigger settings are enabled, the internal memory capacity is divided into 3 sections. In this case, each trigger can buffer about 80 frames.)

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images

When restarting the camera (see page 72), all buffered images are deleted. If you intend to delete images for each transfer condition, click [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page (see page 51 or page 58).

Notes

• When you change settings (except for Enable/Disable settings) on the Image Buffer/Transfer page, the buffered images only for that trigger will be deleted.

• 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 of Image Buffer/Transfer (see page

51 or page 58).

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1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

You can view still images 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://192.168.0.253:50000/mobile

(or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobile)

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

general user's user name and password.

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

Pressing 2, 4, 6 or 8 on the mobile phones allows you to pan or tilt the camera in four directions: Left, Up, Down or Right.

Pressing 5 will refresh the image.

160 x 120 resolution is displayed at the first access. Pressing 0 switches the resolution to 320 x 240.

Executing [Home Position] moves the lens to the home position.

Pressing 1, 3, 7 or 9 on the keypad allows you to use the first four registered preset buttons.

Registered presets 5—8 are available by activating the link on the mobile phone page.

If you execute [Pr ivac y Mo de] her e, th e cam era s wit c hes to pr ivac y mode. To disable it, access the camera again and execute [Disable Privacy Mode] (see page 70).

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Notes

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

1. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/mobileh (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobileh)

2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/mobilex (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobilex)

• Only an administrator can control privacy mode.

• In privacy mode, sensor and timer image buffer/transfer features also are stopped.

• When executing [Privacy Mode] while setting [Allowing unregistered users] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 41), an authentication window is displayed. Log in to the camera as an administrator.

• If the users are restricted to level 1 or 2 on the General User page (see page

45), the users do not see some kinds of buttons.

• When pan/tilt reaches the end, the keypad number and character disappear. E.g.: The pan reaches the left end.

"(4)L" disappears.

• 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 at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile phone model list, and the compatibility level which has been verified with the Panasonic Network Camera.

• Some mobile phones display images not at the specified resolution but at a decreased size.

for HTML.

for XHTML.

Stopping E-mail Transfer by the Mobile Phone Operation

Executing privacy mode on a mobile phone operation can stop E-mail transfer.

1. Access the camera from a mobile phone (see page 24) and log in to the

camera as an administrator.

2. Execute [Privacy Mode] (see page 24).

• The camera switches to privacy mode and stops E-mail transfer (Image

Buffer/Transfer).

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2 Various Camera Features

2.1 Using Camera Features

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

Notes

• When [Allowing unregistered users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [login] button and log in as an administrator.

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

• The Top page is displayed.

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

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

(6) (7)

(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)

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Basic

(1) Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode

to connect the camera to the network (see page 28).

(2) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the

camera (see page 32).

(3) Viewnetcam.

Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 33).

com

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

adjust clock for daylight saving time settings (see page 35).

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

frequency and pan/tilt range (see page 37).

Account

(6) Administrator

Sets authentication setting and administrator security (user name and password) (see page 41).

(7) General User

Sets general user security (user name and password) and general user's feature restriction (see page 45).

Advanced

(8) Image Display Sets resolution, image quality and refresh interval of Single

Camera and Multi-Camera page, limit continuous motion

JPEG

, and language (see page 47).

(9) Multi-Camera

Sets the camera IP address or host name, camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page

49).

(10) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or sensor. (see page

51 or page 58).

(11) Operation Time Sets time period to display camera images (see page 67).

(12) Indicator

Sets indicator display (see page 69).

Control

(13) Privacy Mode Enables privacy mode (see page 70).

If you change [Administrator], [General User], [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] or [MultiCamera Setup page] settings, changes will not be applied to the video (Motion JPEG) viewers. Restart the camera to make changes applied to all video viewers.

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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 (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router.

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

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

1. Click [Network] on the Setup page.

2. Select a connection mode.

Normally sets Automatic Setup. Uses a static IP address.

Uses ISP DHCP server function.

• Each page is displayed (see page 28—page 29).

3. Enter each parameter in the proper data field.

Automatic Setup

The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server address) utilizing a DHCP feature on the router. The camera also automatically searches the unused IP address on your network. If you select [Yes] at the Allow Access from the Internet, the camera automatically enables port forwarding by using UPnP. In this case, the camera automatically searches the unused port number on your network in the order from 50000 to 50050.

• 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.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, the following page is displayed.

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Note

The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 72).

5. Click [Restart].

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

Note

When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], you can search the camera IP address by using the Setup Program (see page 90).

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Setting Description

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only)

Port Number (Static/DHCP Only)

• IP address

• Subnet Mask (Static Only)

• 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 the unused port number on your network in the order from 50000 to 50050. To disable Internet access to the camera, check [No].

• If you prohibit the Setup Program from changing the network settings, clear the check box.

• You can set the camera port number (80 by default). When you use multiple cameras with a router on your network, each camera must be assigned its own port number (see page 11 "1.5 Connecting the Camera to a Router Not Supporting UPnP" in the Installation/Troubleshooting).

• Do not set the following port numbers. E.g., FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, POP3: 110, HTTPS:443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 6661—6667.

• Enter only the number (1—65535).

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

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

• If you use the camera on the LAN, set the IP address in the same class as your PC (see page 89).

• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

Host Name (DHCP Only)

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

• Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 96). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Setting Description

Default Gateway (Static/DHCP Only)

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

• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

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DNS Server Address

(Static/DHCP Only)

• DNS server address is required in the following conditions.

• Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP

• Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-

Camera Setup page

• Using the Viewnetcam.com service

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

• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

Max. Bandwidth Usage

• The bandwidth can be restricted.

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

Note

Set the maximum bandwidth usage seeing the following file sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file with a standard image quality. File sizes may change depending on the image quality or how bright the object is.

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

Connection Type • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. If you cannot access

the camera, see page 19 "The Top page is not displayed." in the Installation/Troubleshooting.

If you automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server, you do not need to set it.

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2.3 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

UPnP can automatically configure your router to be accessed from the Internet. In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/rtr_setup for details and see your router manual for how to enable UPnP. After the UPnP is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.

1. Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.

2. Set up UPnP.

Setting Description

Auto Port Forwarding

• 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], enable [Allow Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see page

30).

Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places

• Enabling it displays a shortcut to the camera in the My

Network Places folder.

Note

If you use Windows XP or Windows Me, this feature is available. Enable UPnP Windows component before using this feature (see page 95).

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to UPnP page].

• The UPnP page is displayed.

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2.4 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service

Viewnetcam.com is a free service (dynamic DNS service) that allows you to assign an easy to remember name to the camera, similar to your favorite web site. Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewnetcam.com service.

1. Click [Viewnetcam.com] on the Setup page.

2. Check [Enable].

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

Setting Description

Enable • Check [Enable] to register with the Viewnetcam.com

service. If you clear the box, the Viewnetcam.com service stops.

Personal (Camera) URL

Your Account Link

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

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

5. Click [Your Account Link].

• The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.

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Notes

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

1. Wait for a while, and 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 you registered 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.

6. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the website.

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

7. Access the camera with a registered URL from the Internet (see page 8).

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

Notes

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

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

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2.5 Setting Date and Time

The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image.

Note

Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images.

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

2. Set each parameter.

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

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Setting Description

Time Setting • Select date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). These settings

are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format.

Automatic Time Adjustment

Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time

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

• Set the NTP server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—255 characters).

• Select your time zone.

• During the daylight saving 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 put between date and time of time stamp when enabling this feature. The time stamp will be attached to the transferred images by the Image Transfer feature.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• 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 are subject to change due to the temperature. Date and time settings may lose about 1 minute per month in 25 °C (77 °F). They may lose more minutes in colder or hotter places. Confirm the date and time settings once a month.

Operating Instructions

2.6 Changing Camera Settings

The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency and pan/tilt range.

1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

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

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Setting Description

Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera

page.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.

White Balance Select from the following options.

• Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment

• Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K)

AC Power Source Frequency

Pan Range

• Fixed Fluorescent

— White (3600 K)

(White)

• Fixed Fluorescent

— Daylight (4000 K)

(Daylight)

• Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)

• Hold — Setting [Hold] keeps the current

white balance.

Note

White balance is also saved in the home position, sensor position and preset buttons.

• In some cases, the image may have noise due to fluorescent light. Select 60 Hz for the United States.

•50 Hz

• 60 Hz (default)

Select from the following options.

• Minimum — Current settings, -50—+50

• Home Position

• Maximum — Current settings, -50—+50

• The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum.

— Current settings, -50—+50

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Setting Description

Tilt Range

Select from the following options.

• Minimum — Current settings, -40—+10

• Home Position

— Current settings, -40—+10

• Maximum — Current settings, -40—+10

• The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum.

See page 40 for details about pan/tilt range settings.

These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 16.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved. If the home position is changed, the camera turns to the home position.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Camera page].

• The Camera page is displayed.

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Specifying Pan/Tilt Range

Access the camera (see page 8), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page.

2. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 37).

3. Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side.

4. Set the pan/tilt range.

• Selecting [Current Settings] displays the current angle of the camera.

Select each value while adjusting the pan/tilt on the Single Camera page.

Note

The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum.

Max.: +10 ˚

Max.: +50 ˚

Min.: -40 ˚

Min.: -50 ˚

5. Click [Save] on the Camera page.

• New settings are saved. The camera turns to the home position.

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2.7 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

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

Notes

• If you access the camera for the first time, the window to set administrator 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 the user name and password as many characters as possible.

• Change the password regularly.

1. Click [Administrator] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

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

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Setting Description

General Authentication

User Name/ Password

Authentication has 2 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 the image without user name and password.

Note

If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator (see page 44), you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.

• If you set [Do not permit access from guest users], the camera displays authentication window in camera access. Users must enter the user name and 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 96). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

Note

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

Operating Instructions

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

• The Security: Administrator page is displayed.

Notes

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

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 1—3 All Operations Access level can

Required Required Not Required

Pages Except For

Setup and

Maintenance page

be set for each

general user (see

page 45).

Setup and

Maintenance page

Access level can

be set for guest

users (see page

45).

Note

Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 41).

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2.8 Logging in to the Camera

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

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

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

Note

The authentication window is displayed. Enter the user name and password.

3. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK].

• You can log in to the camera.

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2.9 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] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.

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

2. If you create a general user, click [Create].

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

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

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

• When setting [Permit access from guest users]

3. Set each parameter.

• Settings for a general user • Settings for guest users

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

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Setting Description

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

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

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 96). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

Access Level Access level is set for each general user. Each level offers

different operations.

• Level 1 users view only image.

• Level 2 users view the image and operate only preset buttons.

• Level 3 users view the image and control all operations.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to General User page].

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

The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval. Motion JPEG display time can be set here.

1. Click [Image Display] at the top of the page.

2. Set each parameter.

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

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Setting Description

Image Resolution • Select the image resolution.

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

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.

Refresh Interval • Select a refresh interval.

(Motion—60-second interval)

Limit Continuous Motion JPEG

• Limit time of

Continuous Motion JPEG

•Refresh

Interval

Language • Select the initial language from English, French,

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

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

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Image Display page].

• The Image Display page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

2.11 Configuring Multiple Cameras

The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the 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.

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

2. Click [Add].

Notes

• If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. The camera setting can be modified or deleted on it.

• 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.

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Setting Description

Display • Check the box to enable the camera.

IP Address Host Name

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

Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535).

Camera Name

• This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera page.

Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 96). But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.

Enter 1—255 characters.

Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not available.

Notes

• Set the private IP address and port number for the camera on the same LAN.

• If you access the camera from the Internet, set the host name (or the global IP address) and port number.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

2.12 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by Email or FTP.

1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page.

2. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer.

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

[Next>].

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the

• Check the box to enable the buffer/transfer. Clear the box to disable it.

image by timer.

• Selecting [Sensor] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the image by sensor.

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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 35).

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

A day of the week

Active Time of Trigger

• Check the box to enable the day. Clear the box to disable it.

• Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time period. If you specify the time period, select the time period option and set the 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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

• Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer.

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

Note

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

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Image Buffer Frequency

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

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Note

If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 28).

Setting Description

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 56).

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

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

page 55).

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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

• If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and

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

Port No. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 21.

Password

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

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

during 1-minute transfer, the camera logs in to the server only once, and can reduce the time to log in or log out.

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite Setting

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

Data Transfer

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

Method

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

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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 Image Buffer/Transfer 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

Setting Description

" using a web browser.

SMTP Server IP Address or Host Name

POP3 Server IP Address or Host Name

Password

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address*1 1—3

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

• If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

• If your ISP requires a password to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

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

• Set the destination E-mail address (up to 3).

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 96) or

characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available.

Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 96) or

characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.

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

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

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

9. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page].

• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.

Notes

• If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many Emails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the Email transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a mobile phone (see page 25).

• Buffered images will be deleted by doing the following.

• Turning off the camera.

• Saving the settings of Image Buffer/Transfer or Date and Time.

• Executing [Restart], [Update Firmware] or [Reset to Factory Default].

• Clicking [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page

(see page 51).

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2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor

The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by Email or FTP.

1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page.

2. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer.

3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Sensor] for trigger, and click

[Next>].

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page

without saving changes.

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the

• Check the box to enable the buffer/transfer. Clear the box to disable it.

image by timer.

• Selecting [Sensor] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the image by sensor.

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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 35).

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

A day of the week

Active Time of Trigger

• Check the box to enable the day. Clear the box to disable it.

• Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time period. If you specify the time period, select the time period option and set the time period.

• Selecting [Sensor] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the image by sensor.

5. Set the Lens Position When Triggered setting, and click [Next>].

Note

If you enable the Lens Position When Triggered setting, buffer/transfer starts after the camera turns to the sensor position.

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

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Setting Description

Lens Position When Triggered

• Set [Move to sensor position] to move the lens to the sensor position (see page 16) when the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

• Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer.

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

Note

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

Operating Instructions

7. Set the image buffer frequencies, and click [Next>].

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer 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 pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

• Set an interval, number of images to buffer and total number. The buffered images 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 pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Note

If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 28).

Setting Description

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 64).

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

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

page 63).

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 Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

• If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and

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

Port No. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 21.

Password

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

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

during 1-minute transfer, the camera logs in to the server only once, and can reduce the time to log in or log out.

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite Setting

Data Transfer

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

Method

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

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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 Image Buffer/Transfer 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" using a web browser.

Setting Description

SMTP Server IP Address or Host Name

POP3 Server IP Address or Host Name

Password

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address*1 1—3

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

• If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

• If your ISP requires a password to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

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

• Set the destination E-mail address (up to 3).

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Setting Description

Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 96) or

characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available.

Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 96) or

characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.

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

9. 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 seeing page 64 and page 65. When finished, click [Next>] and go to step 10.

Setting Description

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

buffering or transferring image.

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

destinations) when buffering or transferring image.

10. Click [Save] after confirming the settings.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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11. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page].

• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.

Notes

• If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many E-

mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the Email transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a mobile phone (see page 25).

• Sensor transfer stops its operations until the camera finishes all transfers.

For example, if the camera transfers 3 images per minute and 6 images in total, the sensor will be in the following operation.

120 seconds

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

Detectable DetectableUndetectable

A heat change occurs.

• Buffered images will be deleted by doing the following.

• Turning off the camera.

• Saving the settings of Image Buffer/Transfer or Date and Time.

• Executing [Restart], [Update Firmware] or [Reset to Factory Default].

• Clicking [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page (see page 58).

Operating Instructions

2.14 Specifying Operation Time

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

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

2. Click [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.

Setting Description

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

disable it.

A day of the week

Operation Time • Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the

• Check the box to enable the day. Clear the box to disable it.

time period. If you specify the time period, select the time period option and set the time period.

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4. Click [Save] when finished.

• 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

2.15 Changing Indicator Display

The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has three options.

•Always on

• Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed.

•Always off

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

2. Select indicator option.

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

Notes

• See page 6 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Indicator Control page].

• The Indicator Control page is displayed.

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2.16 Enabling Privacy Mode

Pressing the privacy button turns the camera into privacy mode. You can keep your privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image transfer by timer or sensor (see page 51 or page 58) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen. Privacy mode can be controlled from a mobile phone (see page 24) or a PC.

1. Click [Privacy Mode] on the Setup page.

2. Click [Save] when finished.

• Selecting [Enable] and clicking [Save] turn the camera into privacy mode.

Setting Description

Privacy Button • Clearing the Enable box disables the privacy button on the

front of the camera.

Privacy Mode • Selecting [Enable] and clicking [Save] turn the camera into

privacy mode.

Notes

• To turn the camera into normal operation, press the privacy button on the front of the camera (see page 6 in the Installation/Troubleshooting) during privacy mode. Or click [Disable Privacy Mode] after you log in as an administrator.

• If you log in as an administrator, you can disable privacy mode from your mobile phone.

Operating Instructions

3 Camera Maintenance

3.1 Maintenance page

(14) (15)

(16) (17)

(18) (19)

Maintenance

(14) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 72).

(15) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 72).

(16) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 73).

(17) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 76).

(18) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 77).

(19) Reset to Factory

Default

Resets the camera to its default settings (see page 78).

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

3.1.2 Restarting the Camera

The camera restarts by disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet and reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.

Note

When the camera restarts, the buffered images 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.

Operating Instructions

3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware

The Update Firmware page allows you to update the camera firmware. If the new firmware is available, install it into the camera.

Notes

• Do not turn off the power during firmware update.

• All buffered images will be deleted after the firmware update.

• The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page.

1. Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support

website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it on your PC.

2. Click [Update Firmware] on the Maintenance page.

3. Click [Update Firmware].

• The camera restarts.

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• The Update page is displayed in about a minute.

4. Click [Browse...].

• A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.

5. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].

• The firmware file name is displayed.

6. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].

• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update.

• The next message is displayed during update.

• The camera restarts automatically after update.

• The Top page is displayed in about a minute.

Operating Instructions

7. Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.

Updated version

• If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.

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3.1.4 Creating Configuration File

A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 77).

1. Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.

2. Click [Save].

3. Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.

4. Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.

• The configuration file is saved in the location.

Notes

• The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed. If you change it, the settings cannot be loaded.

• If you try to updating the camera, create a configuration file after updating the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference between the camera that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load settings to, the settings may not be loaded to the camera.

Operating Instructions

3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File

The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file.

Notes

• The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.

• If there is a firmware version difference between the camera that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load settings to, the settings may not be loaded to the camera. Save settings after updating the firmware.

1. Click [Load Settings] on the Maintenance page.

2. Click [Browse...].

3. Select the configuration file on the Choose file dialog box, and click [Open].

• The file name is displayed in the data field.

4. Confirm the file name, and click [Load].

5. Click [Restart].

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

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3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default

All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked.

1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.

2. Click [Execute].

• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.

• All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.)

are reset to factory default.

• If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode

changes to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera seeing the Getting Started.

Notes

• The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/

PM mode (see page 35). Set it again.

• See page 82—page 87 for default settings.

• Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to

the factory default (see page 81).

• All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory

default.

• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.

• Do not turn off the camera during the reset operation.

3.2 Support page

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(22)

Support

(20) Help Displays the Help page (see page 79).

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(21) Product

Information

(22) Support

Information

Displays product information website (see page 79).

Displays support information website (see page 80).

3.2.1 Seeing Help page

The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. items.

Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page.

3.2.2 Seeing Product Information

You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website.

Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.

Note

If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.

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3.2.3 Seeing Support Information

You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website.

Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.

Note

If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.

Operating Instructions

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom.

Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the camera.

• Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 second when the camera is on.

• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.

• Do not turn off the camera until the indicator lights green.

Notes

• The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/

PM mode (see page 35). Set it again.

• See page 82—page 87 for default settings.

• All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory

default.

• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.

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3.4 Default Setting List

Basic

Items Default Required Notes

Network Connection Mode Automatic

Setup

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only)

Port No. (Static/DHCP only)

IP address (Static only)

Subnet Mask (Static only)

Host Name (DHCP only)

Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only)

DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 (Static/DHCP only)

No - -

Enable - -

80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110

192.168.0. 253

255.255.

255.0

[Blank] When

[Blank] When using

- Automatic Setup/ Static/DHCP

is not available.

When setting Static

0—63 characters

setting DHCP (Not always required)

Gateway

DNS

Max. Bandwidth Usage (Mbps)

Connection Type Auto

UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Disable - -

Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places

Unlimited - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1

Negotiation

Enable - -

or Unlimited

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Items Default Required Notes

Viewnet

Enable No check - -

cam.com

Date and Time

Time Setting AM/PM - -

Automatic Time

No check When using

Adjustment

Time Zone GMT -05:00 - -

Adjust Clock for

No check - -

Daylight Saving Time

Start Day Apr,

First Sunday,

2 AM

End Day Oct,

Last Sunday,

2 AM

Camera Camera Name Network

Camera

White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/

NTP

Required 1—15 characters

Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold

AC Power Source

60 Hz - 50 Hz, 60 Hz

Frequency

Pan Range (Minimum) -50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees

(Home Position) 0 degrees - -50—+50 degrees

(Maximum) +50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees

Tilt Range (Minimum) -40 degrees - -40—+10 degrees

(Home Position) 0 degrees - -40—+10 degrees

(Maximum) +10 degrees - -40—+10 degrees

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Account

Items Default Required Notes

Security: Administrator

General Authentication

Do not permit

access from

guest users

User Name [Blank] When setting

administrator

Password [Blank] When setting

administrator

Retype Password

[Blank] When setting

administrator

6—15 characters *3

General User User ID List [Blank] - -

User Name [Blank] When setting

general user

Password [Blank] When setting

general user

Retype Password

[Blank] When setting

general user

6—15 characters *3

Access Level Level 3 - -

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Items Default Required Notes

MultiCamera

Buffer/ Transfer

Operation Time

Multi-Camera [Blank] - -

Display Checked When setting

Multi-Camera

IP Address or Host Name

[Blank] When setting

Multi-Camera

IP address*1 Host name*5 is 1—255 characters.

Port No. [Blank] When setting

Multi-Camera

20, 21, 25 and 110 are not available.

Camera Name [Blank] When setting

Multi-Camera

1—15 characters *7

Status Off - -

Trigger Timer - -

Active Time of Trigger Always - -

Transfer Method No Transfer,

No Memory

Overwrite

Notify - - -

Operation Time Always - -

Indicator Control

Privacy Mode

Indicator Control Turn indicator

on when

camera is on

Privacy Button Checked - -

Privacy Mode Disable - -

Preset Buttons

Items Default Required Notes

Operating Instructions

Preset Buttons

Preset 1 UpperLeft - -

Preset 2 UpperRight - -

Preset 3 LowerLeft - -

Preset 4 LowerRight - -

*1 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and

"255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 96). But [Space], ["], ['],

[&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available. *4 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 96). But [Space], ["], ['],

[&], [<], and [>] are not available. *5 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 96). But [Space], ["], ['],

[#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not available. *6 Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (1—15

characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character).

But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. *7 Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (1—15

characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character).

But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not available.

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3.5 Cleaning

Clean the camera after the camera is turned off.

3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit

Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth.

Notes

• Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid pesticide, glass cleaner or hair spray. They may cause change in the shape or color.

• Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced movement can damage the internal mechanism.

• If the pyroelectric infrared sensor has dust on it, it may not detect temperature differences. Keep the pyroelectric infrared sensor clean.

3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens

If the lens has dust on it, the image may be unclear or out of focus.

Note

Do not touch the lens directly. Fingerprints may cause an unclear image.

3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC

Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures.

1. Display the TCP/IP Properties window.

• The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown below.

OS Steps

Operating Instructions

Windows 98SE, Windows Me

Windows 2000 [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Network and Dial-up

Windows XP [Start] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Network and Internet

• When using Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log in as an administrator to access the TCP/IP Properties window.

[Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Network] Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use [Properties] [IP Address]

[Specify an IP address]

Connections] [Local Area Connection] in use

[Properties] Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] [Properties] [Use the following IP address]

Connections] [Network Connections] [Local Area Connection] in use [Properties] Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] [Properties] [Use the following IP address]

2. Enter IP address and subnet mask.

3. Click [OK].

• In Windows 98SE or Windows Me, the PC needs to be restarted to enable the settings.

Private IP Address

Private IP address is the network ID that is not used on the Internet. They are classified into Class A, Class B and Class C, as shown below. Set the IP address in the range of the number specified in the class corresponding to your local network scale.

Class Subnet Mask Private IP Address

Class A 255. 0. 0. 0 10. 0. 0. 1 — 10. 255. 255. 254

Class B 255. 255. 0. 0 172. 16. 0. 1 — 172. 31. 255. 254

Class C 255. 255. 255. 0 192. 168. 0. 1 — 192. 168. 0. 254

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3.7 Using Setup Program

The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes.

• Finding the IP address and port number of the camera connected to your network.

• Setting up the camera automatically.

• Setting up the camera manually to a Static or a DHCP setting.

• Displaying the Setup page.

Finding the camera

Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

• If the Panasonic Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click

"setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM.

2. Click [Camera Setup].

Displays version information about this program.

Sets up the camera. Displays the camera manuals.

If your PC does not have Adobe Reader, install it from the Adobe Reader website.

Closes the Setup Program.

Acrobat®

• You can find the camera IP address and port number by looking up the

MAC address of your camera.

MAC Address

IP Address

Port No.

Camera Status

Camera List window

Notes

• If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet

(LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up.

• See page 12 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for the setup from the

MAC address.

Operating Instructions

Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup

Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 90.

2. Click each button to execute the program.

Sets up Local Access.

Sets up Internet Access.

Starts the Manual Setup.

Displays the Setup page (see page 26).

Notes

• For the first time installation or after pressing the Factory Default Reset button, you must select [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)]. To start the Manual Setup, execute Automatic Setup (Local Access Only) first, and then start the Setup Program to execute the Manual Setup.

• See the Getting Started for the local and Internet access setup.

Manual Setup window

Set up each parameter seeing page 30—page 31.

• If "Camera setup complete" is displayed, click [Close] to finish the Manual Setup.

3. Close all Setup windows.

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3.8 Setting Your PC

3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser

If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the proxy server, the following settings are required.

• A proxy server may prevent access to the camera depending in a corporate environment. In this case, your web browser must be set to use the proxy server to access the camera. Consult your ISP or network administrator.

Notes

• A proxy server is used to protect your network connected to the Internet.

• If the camera is accessed via a proxy server, problems may occur. Consult

your network administrator before installing the camera.

• If the camera is accessed via a proxy server, the refresh interval may be

slow.

How to Set the Proxy Server Settings

Start up Internet Explorer. (The example is Internet Explorer 6.0.)

2. Click [Tools] [Internet Options...].

Operating Instructions

3. Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings].

4. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click

[Advanced...].

See if the check box is checked or not.

If checked, click [Advanced...].

• If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required.

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5. Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses

beginning with data field.

6. Click [OK].

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3.8.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places

To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below.

OS Steps

Windows Me [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [Application]

[Windows File] tab Select [Communication] [Detail] Check [UPnP] [OK] [OK] [Restart] Complete

Windows XP [Start] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Programs]

[Windows Components] Select [Network Service] [Properties] Check [UPnP] [OK] [Next] Complete

3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser

The old image may be displayed. In this case, set the web browser following the steps below.

[Tools] [Internet Options] [General] tab [Settings] in the Temporary Internet files Check [Every visit to the page] in the Check for newer versions of stored pages [OK] [OK] Complete

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3.9 ASCII Character Table

ASCII Character Table

(space)

" # $

(

)

* +

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

; < = > ?

A B C D E

F G H

J K

L M N O

R S T U V

X Y Z

[ \ ] ^

` a b c d

e f g h

i j

n o

p q

t u v w x y z

{

} ~

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3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images

The following table shows the relationship between the file size of the image and the maximum number of buffered images.

Note

The following file sizes were shown at the largest value.

Resolution Items Capture Favor

Clarity

About

50 KB

About

25 KB

160

About

7 KB

570

640 x 480

320 x 240

160 x 120

File Size About 60 KB

Buffered

Images

File Size About 30 KB

Buffered

Images

File Size About 10 KB

Buffered

Images

- About 80About

- About

Standard Favor

Motion

About

33 KB

120

About

16 KB

About

250

About

5 KB

About

800

About 20 KB

About

200

About

8 KB

About

500

About

3 KB

About

1330

Mobile Phone

About

8 KB

About

500

About

3 KB

About

1330

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3.11 Specifications

Network Camera

Items Specifications

Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: -50 ° to +50 °, Tilt: -40 ° to +10 °

Number of Pixels 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels

Illuminance 1—10,000 lx

White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold

Focus Fixed 0.5 m (20 inches)—Infinity

Caliber Ratio (F No.) F2.8

Horizontal Viewing Angle 43 °

Exposure Auto

Other Specifications

Items Specifications

Video Compression JPEG (3 Levels)

Video Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default), 160 x 120

Buffered Image

Frame rate

About 250 frames (320 x 240) with time display

Max. 7.5 frames/second (640 x 480) Max. 15 frames/second (320 x 240 or 160 x 120)

Supported Protocols TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS,

DDNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP

Message Transfer Condition Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor or Timer

Image Transfer Method SMTP, FTP

The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer.

Frame rate changes depending on the network environment, the PC performance, the image quality and what object you view.

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Other Specifications

Items Specifications

Interface 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1

Sensor Detection Method Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor

Sensor Range Horizontally About 30 °, Vertically About 85 °, Distance

About 5 m (16.4 feet) (When the temperature is 20 °C [68 °F])

Indicator Display Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/

Ethernet link

Dimension (HWD) About 74 mm (2.91 inches) x About 98 mm (3.86

inches) x About 61 mm (2.40 inches)

Weight

170 (0.37 lb.) (Only the unit)

Power Supply AC adaptor: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Output 9 V DC, 500 mA Consumption: About 2.5 W (4 W during pan/tilt scan)

Temperature Operation: +5 °C (+41 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F)

Storage: +0 °C (+32 °F) to +50 °C (+122 °F)

Humidity Operation: 20 %—80 % (No Condensation)

Storage: 20 %—90 % (No Condensation)

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Main Features

Table of Contents

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 Accessing the Camera

1.2 Viewing Single Camera page

1.2.1 Bringing the Clicked Point to Center (Crick to Center)

1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image

1.2.3 Using Operation Bar

1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button

1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page

1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

2 Various Camera Features

2.1 Using Camera Features

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

2.3 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

2.4 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service

2.5 Setting Date and Time

2.6 Changing Camera Settings

2.7 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

2.8 Logging in to the Camera

2.9 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

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

2.11 Configuring Multiple Cameras

2.12 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor

2.14 Specifying Operation Time

2.15 Changing Indicator Display

2.16 Enabling Privacy Mode

3 Camera Maintenance

3.1 Maintenance page

3.1.1 Confirming the Status

3.1.2 Restarting the Camera

3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware

3.1.4 Creating Configuration File

3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File

3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default

3.2 Support page

3.2.1 Seeing Help page

3.2.2 Seeing Product Information

3.2.3 Seeing Support Information

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

3.4 Default Setting List

3.5 Cleaning

3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit

3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens

3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC

3.7 Using Setup Program

3.8 Setting Your PC

3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser

3.8.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places

3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser

3.9 ASCII Character Table

3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images

3.11 Specifications