Panasonic BL-C20 User Manual

Home Network Camera

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Wired Type

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BL-C1

See There

When You Can't Be There™

Aren't you sometimes concerned about your home while you're away? Are the pets safe? Is everything turned off? The built-in Web server in Panasonic's Network Camera lets you connect directly to a network* and see what's going on from a PC or cell phone browser* You can even operate the camera by remote control. Check the entrance, living room, or any other part of the house, right from your office or holiday destination. The BL-C1 and BL-C20 are also reasonably priced,because they include only the most important functions.

*1: Internet, LAN, home network, etc. *2: Still images only.

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Wireless Type

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BL-C20

Indoor Use Only

Internet

BL-C1 BL-C20

Panasonic Lessens Your Home Worries

10x

Make sure your pet is happy.

10x Digital Zoom Function

It's so reassuring to see your pet's happy face while you are out. A simple mouse operation is all you need to enlarge the image, using the 10x digital zoom, so you get a clear view of your pet's expression.

* This feature is not available when viewing on a cell phone.

Monitor several areas at the same time.

Multi-Camera Capability

Check the images from three sets of four cameras each. Additionally, you can display the images of up to 12 cameras on a page as a still picture.

Be informed whenever something moves.

Motion Detection & Image Transfer Mode

In this mode, the camera captures an image only when motion is detected based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of the camera. The image can be stored temporarily in the camera*1, or sent to you by e-mail

Threshold

*2 or FTP data transfer.*

Simple installation, setup, and camera access

Plug & Play, Simple Ethernet Connection

The auto setup and UPnP functions simplify setup by automatically making the necessary network connection settings for you. The BLC1 and BL-C20 also support the DDNS service* for fixed domains, so you don't need to make any fixed address settings to monitor your camera over the Internet. See www.viewnetcam.com for details.

* The services of other companies are also supported, but correct operation

cannot be guaranteed.

Recording Program

Included

You can record the moving images captured by the camera on your PC. This lets you enjoy natural motion that isn't possible with still pictures. For example, you can check on your pet's activities while you're out.

•See the PC screen on the front page of this brochure for browser information.

*Recording is possible for only one camera. To record the images of

multiple cameras, use the separately sold BB-HNP11.

View a whole series of images.

Buffered Images

Up to 250 camera's internal memory.

*1 The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality

*2 At 320 x 240 resolution and standard quality.

*2 images can be stored in the

and what object you buffer.

Color Night View Mode

The camera's brightness setting is automatically adjusted when the room light is dimmed, so you can see clearly even with the light produced by the auxiliary lamp*2 for a fluorescent light. This lets you check on things without waking the kids up.

*1 The image tends to blur more than that in standard mode when viewing a

moving subject in low light or when using the pan or tilt function. When viewing a dark subject in colour night view mode, spots of white or coloured light may appear in the image.

*2 Minimum brightness is 4 lux.

Viewer Browser

*1 For details, see the Buffered Images function. *2 POP before SMTP authentication and SMTP authentication (PLAIN

and LOGIN) are supported. SMTP authentication (CRAM-MD5) is not supported.

*3 The sensor's detection history can also be e-mailed to you once

each day at a preset time.

Setting Browser

Part Names [Rear View]

BL-C20

Stand/Tripod mounting hole

Switch (Wired or wireless)

Ethernet (LAN) port

Serial number MAC Address

DC IN jack

Hook for AC adapter cord

Specifications

Server

Video Compression Video Streaming Format Video Resolution Frame Rate *

Authentication

Supported Protocols

Max User Access Image Transfer Message Transfer Condition

Wireless (For BL-C20)

Wireless Network Frequency Range Channel Security

* Frame rate may slow down depending on the network environment, PC performance, image quality or what object you view.

JPEG (3 Levels) Motion JPEG 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default), 160 x 120 Max. 7.5 frames/second (640 x 480) Max. 15 frames/second (320 x 240 or 160 x 120) ID/Password Administrator/General User (Up to 50) TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnP™ 20 E-mail,FTP Timer or Motion Detection

IEEE802.11b/g

2.412—2.462 GHz 1—11 WEP (64/128/152 bit), SSID

Camera

Zoom Image Sensor Illuminance

White Balance Focus Caliber Ratio (F No.) Viewing Angle Exposure

Terminal

Interface

System Requirements For Viewer PC

Operation System Web Browser

10 x digital zoom 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels 4—10,000 lx (when Color Night View Mode is enabled) 10—10,000 lx (when Color Night View Mode is disabled) Auto/Manual Fixed 0.3 m (11 13/16 inches)—Infinity F2.8 Horizontal axis: 53 °, Vertical axis: 41 ° Auto

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

Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me, XP Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later

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

[BL-C1/C20]

General

Indicator Display

Dimension (HWD)

Weight

Power Supply

Operation Temperature Operation Humidity

Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/ Ethernet link BL-C1: About 85 mm (3 3/8 inches) x

About 85 mm (3 3/8 inches) x About 25 mm (1 inch)

BL-C20: About 85 mm (3 3/8 inches) x

About 85 mm (3 3/8 inches) x About 35.5 mm (1 3/8 inches)

BL-C1: 100 g (0.22 lb.) (Only the unit) BL-C20: 165 g (0.36 lb.) (Only the unit) AC adaptor: 9 V DC (120 V AC) Consumption: [For BL-C1] About 1.7 W

+5°C — +40°C (+41F° — +104F°) 20 %—80 % (No Condensation)

[For BL-C20] About 4.6 W

0M1005SP-C1/C20-LT.CE

All pictures simulated.

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.