Panasonic BL-C20 User Manual

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Network Camera

Model No. BL-C20

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Main Features

Wireless Communication

This Network Camera is compatible with a wireless system based on IEEE

802.11b/g. Wireless installation is playing an ever increasing role in flexible communication. The use of encryption ensures security on this kind of network. Communication via Ethernet cable is also available.

Digital zoom feature

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

Color Night View Mode

The color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance

(4 lx

Multi-Camera Support

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

DynamicDNS Service Support

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

Multi-Language Display

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

Motion Detection feature

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

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

As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.

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

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Trademarks

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

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

• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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

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

Abbreviations

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

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

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

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Precaution

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

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

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

For business users in the European Union

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

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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

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

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

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

Utilisateurs professionnels de l’Union européenne

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

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

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

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

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

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

ihrer Lebensdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt

Für Geschäftskunden in der Europäischen Union

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

Informationen zur Entsorgung in Ländern außerhalb der Europäischen Union

Dieses Symbol ist nur in der Europäischen Union gültig.

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

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

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

Per gli utenti aziendali nell’Unione Europea

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

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

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

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

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

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

Para empresas de la Unión Europea

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

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

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

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Informace pro uživatele k likvidaci elektrických a elektronických zařízení (domácnosti)

Tento symbol na produktech anebo v průvodních dokumentech znamená, že použité elektrické a elektronické výrobky nesmí být přidány do běžného komunálního odpadu. Ke správné likvidaci, obnově a recyklaci doručte tyto výrobky na určená sběrná místa, kde budou přijata zdarma. Alternativně v některých zemích můžete vrátit své výrobky místnímu prodejci

při koupi ekvivalentního nového produktu. Správnou likvidací tohoto produktu pomůžete zachovat cenné přírodní zdroje a napomáháte prevenci potenciálních negativních dopadů na životní prostředí a lidské zdraví, což by mohly být důsledky nesprávné likvidace odpadů. Další podrobnosti si vyžádejte od místního úřadu nebo nejbližšího sběrného místa. Při nesprávné likvidaci tohoto druhu odpadu mohou být v souladu s národními předpisy uděleny pokuty.

Pro podnikové uživatele v zemích Evropské unie

Chcete-li likvidovat elektrická a elektronická zařízení, vyžádejte si potřebné informace od svého prodejce nebo dodavatele.

Informace k likvidaci v ostatních zemích mimo Evropskou unii

Tento symbol je platný jen v Evropské unii. Chcete-li tento výrobek zlikvidovat, vyžádejte si potřebné informace o správném způsobu likvidace od místních úřadů nebo od svého prodejce.

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Oplysninger til brugerne om afhændelse af elektriske apparater og elektronisk udstyr (private husholdninger)

Når produkter og/eller medfølgende dokumenter indeholder dette symbol, betyder det, at elektriske apparater og elektronisk udstyr ikke må smides ud sammen med det almindelige husholdningsaffald. For at sikre en korrekt behandling, indsamling og genbrug, skal du aflevere disse produkter på dertil indrettede indsamlingssteder, hvor de vil blive modtaget uden ekstra omkostninger. I nogle lande er der også mulighed for, at du kan

indlevere dine produkter hos den lokale forhandler, hvis du køber et nyt og tilsvarende produkt. Hvis du afhænder dette produkt på korrekt vis, vil det være med at spare på de værdifulde naturlige råstoffer og forhindre eventuelle negative påvirkninger på folkesundheden og miljøet, hvilket ellers kunne blive følgerne af en forkert håndtering af affaldet. Kontakt de lokale myndigheder for at få yderligere oplysninger om, hvor du kan finde det nærmeste indsamlingssted. I visse lande vil en forkert afhændelse af affaldet medføre en bødestraf i henhold til de gældende bestemmelser på området.

Professionelle brugere i EU

Hvis du ønsker at smide elektriske apparater eller elektronisk udstyr ud, skal du kontakte din forhandler eller leverandør for at få yderligere oplysninger.

Oplysninger om afhændelse i lande uden for EU

Dette symbol er kun gyldigt i EU. Hvis du ønsker at afhænde dette produkt, skal du rette henvendelse til de lokale myndigheder eller din forhandler. Her kan du få oplysninger om, hvordan du bedst kommer af med produktet.

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Tietoja sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaitteiden hävittämisestä (kotitaloudet)

Tämä symboli tuotteissa ja/tai niiden käyttöohjeissa osoittaa, että käytettyjä sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaitteita ei saa hävittää tavallisen kotitalousjätteen mukana. Jotta laitteet käsitellään asianmukaisesti, toimita ne kierrätyspisteisiin, jotka vastaanottavat tällaisia laitteita ilmaiseksi. Joissakin maissa kuluttajat voivat myös palauttaa käytetyt laitteet paikalliselle jälleenmyyjälle, jos he ostavat tilalle

uuden vastaavanlaisen tuotteen. Tämän tuotteen asianmukainen hävittäminen säästää luonnonvaroja ja estää mahdollisesti muutoin syntyviä ympäristö- ja terveysongelmia. Lähistöllä sijaitsevista kierrätyspisteistä saa lisätietoja paikallisilta viranomaisilta. Jätelaissa ja rikoslaissa on säädetty rangaistus roskaamisesta ja lainvastaisesta hävittämisestä.

Yrityskäyttäjät Euroopan unionissa

Jos haluat hävittää sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaitteita, kysy lisätietoja jälleenmyyjältä tai tavarantoimittajalta.

Tietoja jätteiden käsittelystä Euroopan unionin ulkopuolella

Tämä symboli on käytössä vain Euroopan unionissa. Jos haluat hävittää tämän tuotteen, tiedustele oikeaa hävitystapaa paikallisilta viranomaisilta tai jälleenmyyjältä.

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Πληροφορίες για την απόρριψη ηλεκτρικών και ηλεκτρονικών συσκευών (οικιακής χρήσης)

Αυτή η σήµανση στα προϊόντα και/ή στα συνοδευτικά τους έντυπα υποδηλώνει ότι τα εν λόγω ηλεκτρικά και ηλεκτρονικά προϊόντα δεν πρέπει να απορριφθούν µαζί µε οικιακά απορρίµµ ατα. Προκειµένου να πραγµατοποιηθεί η κατάλληλη επεξεργασία και ανακύκλωση, αποσύρετε αυτά τα προϊόντα σε ανάλογα σηµεία περισυλλογής, όπου θα γίνουν δεκτά χωρίς χρέωσή σας. Εναλλακτικά, σε ορισµένες χώρες, µπορείτε να επιστρέψετε τα

προϊόντα σε τοπικά καταστήµατα µε σκοπό την αγορά ανάλογου νέου προϊόντος. Η ορθή απόρριψη αυτού του προϊόντος βοηθάει στην εξοικονόµηση πολύτι µων φυσικών πόρων και στην αποφυγή τυχόν αρνητικών επιπτώσεων για την ανθρώπινη υγεία και το περιβάλλον, οι οποίες µπορεί να προκληθούν από λανθασµένη διαχείριση του εν λόγω απορρίµµατος. Επικοινωνήστε µε τις τοπικές αρχές για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά µε το πλησιέστερο ανάλογο σηµείο περισυλλογής. Ενδέχεται να επιβληθούν κυρώσεις για λανθασµένη απόρριψη του εν λόγω προϊόντος, σύµφωνα µε τη νοµοθεσία της χώρας σας.

Προϊόντα επαγγελµατικής χρήσης, Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση

Αν επιθυµείτε να απορρίψετε ηλεκτρικό και ηλεκτρονικό εξοπλισµό, επικοινωνήστε µε τον πωλητή ή τον προµηθευτή για περισσότερες πληροφορίες.

Πληροφορίες για την απόρριψη ηλεκτρικών και ηλεκτρονικών συσκευών σε χώρες εκτός της Ευρωπαϊκής

νωσης

Αυτή η σήµανση ισχύει µόνο στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Αν επιθυµείτε να απορρίψετε αυτό το προϊόν, επικοινωνήστε µε τις τοπικές αρχές ή καταστήµατα πώλησης για να πληροφορηθείτε σχετικά µε την ορθή διαδικασία απόρριψης.

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Informatie over het weggooien van elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (particulieren)

Dit symbool betekent in Europa dat gebruikte elektrische en elektronische producten niet bij het normale huishoudelijke afval mogen. Lever deze producten in bij de aangewezen inzamelingspunten, waar ze gratis worden geaccepteerd en op de juiste manier worden verwerkt, teruggewonnen en hergebruikt. In Nederland kunt u uw producten bij uw winkelier inleveren bij de aanschaf

van een vergelijkbaar nieuw product. Wanneer u dit product op de juiste manier als afval inlevert, spaart u waardevolle hulpbronnen en voorkomt u potentiële negatieve gevolgen voor de volksgezondheid en het milieu, die anders kunnen ontstaan door een onjuiste verwerking van afval. Neem contact op met uw gemeente voor meer informatie over het dichtstbijzijnde inzamelingspunt of raadpleeg www.nvmp.nl, www.ictoffice.nl of www.stibat.nl.

Voor zakelijke gebruikers in de Europese Unie

Neem voor het weggooien van elektrische en elektronische apparatuur contact op met uw leverancier voor verdere informatie.

Informatie over verwijdering van afval in landen buiten de Europese Unie

Dit symbool is alleen geldig in de Europese Unie. Neem wanneer u dit product wilt weggooien, contact op met de lokale overheid of uw leverancier en vraag wat de juiste verwijderingsmethode is.

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Informasjon for brukerne om kassering av elektrisk og elektronisk utstyr (private husholdninger)

Når et produkt og/eller medfølgende dokumenter er merket med dette symbolet, betyr det at det elektriske eller elektroniske utstyret ikke bør kasseres sammen med vanlig husholdningsavfall. For at det kasserte utstyret skal bli behandlet, gjenvunnet og resirkulert på riktig måte, må du bringe det til nærmeste innsamlingspunkt eller gjenvinningsstasjon. I enkelte land kan

du alternativt returnere produktene dine til den lokale forhandleren, eventuelt mot kjøp av et tilsvarende nytt produkt. Hvis du kasserer dette produktet på riktig måte, bidrar til du til å bevare verdifulle ressurser og til å motvirke de negative virkningene på miljøet og den menneskelige helse som kan forårsakes av feilaktig avfallsbehandling. Ta kontakt med de lokale myndigheter hvis du ønsker ytterligere informasjon om ditt nærmeste innsamlingspunkt. Feilaktig kassering av dette utstyret kan kanskje bøtelegges, avhengig av nasjonale lover og regler.

For bedriftskunder i den Europeiske Union

Hvis du ønsker å kassere elektrisk og elektronisk utstyr, må du kontakte forhandleren eller leverandøren din for å få mer informasjon.

Informasjon om kassering i land utenfor den Europeiske Union

Dette symbolet er kun gyldig i den Europeiske Union. Hvis du ønsker å kassere dette produktet, må du ta kontakt med forhandleren eller de lokale myndigheter og spørre dem om hvordan det skal kasseres på riktig måte.

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Informacja dla użytkowników o pozbywaniu się urządzeń elektrycznych i elektronicznych (dotyczy gospodarstw domowych)

Przedstawiony symbol umieszczony na produktach lub dołączonej do nich dokumentacji informuje, że niesprawnych urządzeń elektrycznych lub elektronicznych nie można wyrzucać razem z odpadami gospodarczymi. Prawidłowe postępowanie w razie konieczności pozbycia się urządzeń elektrycznych lub elektronicznych, utylizacji,

powtórnego użycia lub odzysku podzespołów polega na przekazaniu urządzenia do wyspecjalizowanego punktu zbiórki. W niektórych krajach produkt można oddać lokalnemu dystrybutorowi podczas zakupu innego urządzenia. Prawidłowa utylizacja urządzenia umożliwia zachowanie cennych zasobów i uniknięcie negatywnego wpływu na zdrowie i środowisko, które może być zagrożone przez nieodpowiednie postępowanie z odpadami. Szczegółowe informacje o najbliższym punkcie zbiórki można uzyskać u władz lokalnych. Nieprawidłowa utylizacja odpadów zagrożona jest karami przewidzianymi w odpowiednich przepisach lokalnych.

Użytkownicy w krajach Unii Europejskiej

W razie konieczności pozbycia się urządzeń elektrycznych lub elektronicznych, prosimy skontaktować się z najbliższym punktem sprzedaży lub z dostawcą, którzy udzielą dodatkowych informacji.

Pozbywanie się odpadów w krajach poza Unią Europejską

Taki symbol jest ważny tylko w Unii Europejskiej.

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Information om återvinning för användare av elektronisk utrustning (privatpersoner)

Om denna symbol finns på produkterna och/eller medföljande dokumentation, betyder det att förbrukade elektriska och elektroniska produkter inte ska blandas med vanliga hushållssopor. För korrekt hantering, inhämtning och återvinning, ska dessa produkter lämnas på återvinningscentraler, där de tas emot utan kostnad. I vissa länder kan du som ett alternativ lämna in dina

produkter hos återförsäljaren, när du köper en motsvarande, ny produkt. Om denna produkt återvinns på ett korrekt sätt sparas värdefulla resurser och eventuellt negativa effekter på den mänskliga hälsan och miljön förhindras, vilket kan bli fallet vid felaktig återvinning. Kontakta din lokala myndighet för mer information om var din närmsta återvinningsstation finns. Böter kan tillämpas vid felaktig kassering i enlighet med lagstiftningen i landet.

För företagsanvändare inom den Europeiska gemenskapen

Om ni vill kassera elektrisk eller elektronisk utrustning, vänligen kontakta er återförsäljare eller leverantör för mer information.

Information om återvinning i länder utanför den Europeiska gemenskapen

Denna symbol gäller bara inom den Europeiska gemenskapen. Om du vill kassera denna produkt ska du kontakta de lokala myndigheterna eller din återförsäljare, och fråga om korrekt förfarande.

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Kullanılmayan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Aletlerin Elden Çıkarılmasına İlişkin Bilgi (bireysel kullanıcılar)

Ürünlerde ve/veya ürünle birlikte gelen dokümanlarda yer alan bu simge, ömrü sona ermiş elektrikli ve elektronik ürünlerin genel ev çöpüne karıştırılmaması gerektiğini ifade eder. Uygun biçimde toplanmaları, işlenmeleri ve geri dönüştürülmeleri için lütfen bu tür ürünleri, bunlar için öngörülen ve ücretsiz olarak kabul edilen toplama noktalarına götürün.

Ayrıca bazı ülkelerde eski ürününüzü, yeni eşdeğer bir ürün satın aldığınız yerel satıcınıza teslim edebilirsiniz. Ürünün doğru bir şekilde elden çıkarılması, değerli kaynakları korumaya yardımcı olacak ve yanlış biçimde atık gidermenin insan sağlığına ve çevreye verebileceği olası negatif etkileri önleyecektir. Çevrenizdeki en yakın toplama noktasına ilişkin daha ayrıntılı bilgi almak için lütfen yerel yetkililere başvurun. Ürünlerin uygun biçimde elden çıkarılmaması durumunda, ilgili ülkenin yasal düzenlemelerine bağlı olarak cezalar uygulanabilir.

Avrupa Birliği dahilindeki kurumsal kullanıcılar için

Elektrikli ve elektronik aletlerinizi elden çıkarmak istiyorsanız, ayrıntılı bilgi için lütfen satıcınıza veya tedarikçinize başvurun.

Avrupa Birliği dışındaki ülkelerde atık gidermeye ilişkin bilgi

Bu simge yalnızca Avrupa Birliği sınırları içerisinde geçerlidir. Bu ürünü elden çıkarmak istiyorsanız, lütfen yerel yetkililere veya satıcınıza başvurun ve uygun atık giderme yöntemi konusunda bilgi alın.

Camera Feature Locations

Front View

Antenna

FACTORY DEFAULT

RESET Button

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Indicator

The indicator color shows camera status.

Lens

(0.3 m—Unlimited)

Indicator Display

Powe r on

Normal Operation*

Automatic Setup

Using DHCP

Updating Firmware

FACTORY DEFAULT RESET

button pressed

UPnP Internal Failure Red blinking*

Not on LAN

On LAN

Setting

Finished setting

Getting IP address*

Got IP address

Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval)

Orange

Orange blinking Turning off (about 5 seconds)

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

Orange

Orange blinking GreenGreen blinking

Orange blinking

The status when turned on

Orange blinking

Green

Green blinking

Green

Green blinking

Green

Orange blinking

*1 The information below varies depending on the indicator settings (see page 110). *2 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *3 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *4 See page 4 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

Operating Instructions

Rear View

Stand/Tripod

Mounting Hole

(See Getting

Started)

Switch

(WIRED or

WIRELESS)

Ethernet

(LAN) port

(See Getting

Started)

Hook for AC

adaptor cord

Serial number MAC Address

(See Getting Started)

DC IN jack

(See Getting Started)

Operating Instructions

1 Camera Monitoring......................................................24

1.1 Accessing the Camera ................................................................. 24

1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page ................................................. 26

1.2.1 Displaying the Banner ............................................................................. 30

1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)............................................. 30

1.2.3 Zooming In and Out................................................................................. 31

1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image............................................................................ 32

1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar.......................................................................... 33

1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page ................................................... 34

1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page ................................................ 36

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images........................................................................ 38

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone ................................. 39

1.5.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your Mobile Phone ............ 41

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features ..........................42

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera........................................................... 42

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network..................................... 45

2.3 Using Wireless LAN ..................................................................... 50

2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) .................................... 53

2.4.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP™ ................... 54

2.4.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™ ...... 55

2.5 Registering with the DynamicDNS service .................................. 56

2.5.1 DynamicDNS Service.............................................................................. 60

2.6 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................... 62

2.7 Changing Camera Settings.......................................................... 64

3 Registering Users........................................................66

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User

Name and Password.................................................................... 66

3.2 Logging in to the Camera............................................................. 70

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users............................ 71

4 Buffering or Transferring Images...............................73

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images .......................... 73

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer ................................... 74

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4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal ...... 84

4.4 Setting the Motion Detection........................................................ 97

4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification.................................................. 100

5 Using Other Features................................................103

5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or

the Multi-Camera page .............................................................. 103

5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras.................................................... 106

5.3 Specifying Operation Time......................................................... 108

5.4 Changing the Indicator Display .................................................. 110

6 Camera Maintenance ................................................111

6.1 Maintenance page ..................................................................... 111

6.1.1 Confirming the Status............................................................................ 112

6.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ............................................................. 112

6.1.3 Confirming Session Status ....................................................................112

6.1.4 Confirming Sensor Logs........................................................................ 113

6.1.5 Restarting the Camera .......................................................................... 113

6.1.6 Updating the Camera Firmware............................................................. 114

6.1.7 Creating a Configuration File................................................................. 117

6.1.8 Loading Settings from a Configuration File............................................ 118

6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default............................................... 119

6.2 Support page ............................................................................. 120

6.2.1 The Help page ....................................................................................... 120

6.2.2 The Wireless Help page ........................................................................ 121

6.2.3 Product Information ............................................................................... 121

6.2.4 Support Information............................................................................... 121

6.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button.......................................... 122

7 Other Information......................................................123

7.1 Default Setting List..................................................................... 123

7.2 Cleaning..................................................................................... 132

7.2.1 Cleaning the Main Unit .......................................................................... 132

7.2.2 Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................. 132

7.3 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ............................................. 133

7.4 Using Setup Program................................................................. 134

7.5 Setting Your PC.......................................................................... 141

7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser ................................ 141

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7.5.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places..... 144

7.5.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on the Web Browser.......... 144

7.6 ASCII Character Table ............................................................... 145

7.7 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ................................. 146

7.8 Specifications ............................................................................. 149

Index..................................................................................151

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.

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

• If the camera image is not displayed, see page 9 and page 10 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000

http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000

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

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

Note

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

66), the authentication window will not be displayed.

47 for details about the port number.

Operating Instructions

4. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A B C D E F G

Select a language.

Version Number

A To Single Camera page (page 26) B To Multi-Camera page (page 34) C To Buffered Image page (page 36) D To Setup page (page 42) E To Maintenance page (page 111) F To Support page (page 120) G To log in to the camera (page 70)

Note

When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is set on the Security: Administrator page (see page be displayed.

66), the [Login] tab will not

Operating Instructions

1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page

1. Access the camera (see page 24).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

• When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 28).

• See page 29 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2.

Capture Image

Button

(See page 32)

Operation Bar

(See page 33)

3. Close the web browser.

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

• To reduce the data traffic, set up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the Image Display page (see page 103). The video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically changed to refreshing still images. Images of moving subject are blurred or not displayed.

33).

Features on the image

• Click to Center (See page

30)

• Digital Zoom (See page

The banner is displayed.

(See page 30)

64).

31)

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

• The video (Motion JPEG) may stop since the wireless communication may be disconnected depending on the environment. Click [Refresh] on the web browser when the communication is disconnected.

• If ActiveX® Controls (see page 28 or page 29) cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at

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

Error messages and screen color

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

64)

Error Message Cause and Remedy

The operation time has ended.

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

The maximum number of acce sses has been exceeded.

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

An error message is displayed.

Operating Instructions

Security Warning window

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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

• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 141).

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

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

Operating Instructions

Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

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

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

Control...].

2. Click [Install].

Operating Instructions

1.2.1 Displaying the Banner

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

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

Banner Display is not enabled as the default.

1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)

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

1. Move the cursor to the desired point.

Cursor

2. Click it.

• The clicked point is centered.

Note

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

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

Operating Instructions

1.2.3 Zooming In and Out

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

Note

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

• As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.

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

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

Clicking the right mouse button

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

Zoom in

Zoom out

Rotating the mouse wheel

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

Note

The performance of the mouse varies according to your OS.

Zoom in Zoom out

Operating Instructions

1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image

Still images can be saved on your PC.

1. Select an image resolution to display an image.

2. Click the Capture image button.

Capture Image Button

• The camera image opens in another window.

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

• The Save as dialog box is displayed.

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

• The camera image is saved in the folder.

5. Click [Close].

1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar

Brightness: Adjusts image brightness in nine steps including

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

Operating Instructions

Refresh Interval:

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

Image Quality:

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

Selects the image quality.

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page

To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 106).

1. Access the camera (see page 24).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

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

Capture Image Button (See page 32)

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

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

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

3. Close the web browser.

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

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

Operating Instructions

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

48). The refresh interval should improve.

103). The video (Motion JPEG) can be

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

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

addresses (192.168. Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM)

• Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 106).

• Confirm that the web browser is not accessing a proxy server (see page 141).

. ) cannot be used. (See page 11 of

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page

To buffer images in the camera's internal memory, you need to set up the image transfer settings (see page 74 or page 84). Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page.

1. Access the camera (see page 24).

• 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 74 or page 84).

The trigger is displayed (see page 74 or page 84).

Operating Instructions

4. Display images by clicking buttons below.

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

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

[Play]:

The buffered images are displayed in sequence.

[<Prev] or [Next>]:

The previous or next image is displayed.

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

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

Note

• The buffered images are displayed chronologically.

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

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

146 for more details regarding the internal memory capacity.

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

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

Operating Instructions

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images

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

Note

• If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations

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

(see page 41, page 74 or page 84).

74 or page 84).

Operating Instructions

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

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

press [OK].

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

E.g.

http:// . . . :50000/mobile

(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/mobile)

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

• When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrator's or general user's user name and password.

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

Pressing 5 will refresh the image.

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

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

41).

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

Goes to the control page. Displays the number of

new logs.

MD: Motion Detection Displays the date and

time.

Goes to the control page.

Operating Instructions

Note

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

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

(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileH)

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

(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX)

• Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras.

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

• Some mobile phones display images at a decreased size.

• If [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile

only)] is selected, users can access mobile phone-specific screens via a mobile phone or PC without the need for authentication.

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

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

(see page 39).

2. Select [Buffer/Transfer].

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

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

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

4. Select [Save].

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

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

Operating Instructions

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera

1. Access the camera (see page 24).

• The Top page is displayed.

Note

• When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security:

Administrator page, click the [Login] tab (see page administrator.

• When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the

[Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.

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

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(7) (8)

70) and log in as an

(9) (10) (11)

(12) (13) (14) (15)

Operating Instructions

Basic

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

network (see page

45).

(2) Wireless Configure a wireless network (see page 50).

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

to the camera (see page 53).

(4) DynamicDNS Registers with the DynamicDNS service (see page 56).

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

summer (daylight saving) time settings (see page 62).

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

frequency and color night view (see page

64).

Account

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

and password) (see page 66).

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

access levels (see page 71).

Buffer/Transfer

(9) Tri gger Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or motion detection

(see page

74 or page 84).

(10) Motion

Detection

Sets the threshold and sensitivity for motion detection (see page 97).

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

mail (see page 100).

Operating Instructions

Advanced

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

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

, language and banner display (see

page 103).

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

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

106).

(14) Operation

Time

(15) Indicator

Sets the time period to display camera images (see page

108).

Sets the indicator display (see page 110).

Control

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

Operating Instructions

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

The Network page offers three options to configure the camera.

• [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnP

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

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

1. Click [Network] on the Setup page.

2. Click a connection mode.

• See below for details of each connection mode.

3. Enter each parameter in the relevant data field.

Automatic Setup

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

(Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router.

Most common mode of setup.

Uses a static IP address.

Uses ISP DHCP server function.

. In this case, the camera

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

changes.

Operating Instructions

DHCP Setup Static Setup

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, the following page is displayed.

Note

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

112).

5. Click [Restart].

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

Note

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

134).

Setting Description

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only)

Port Number (Static/DHCP Only)

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

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

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

55 "2.4.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that does not Support UPnP™").

– Do not set the following port numbers.

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

6667.

• Enter a number between 1—65535.

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

• IP address

• Subnet Mask (Static Only)

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

• If you use the camera on a LAN, set an IP address with the same class as your PC (see page 133).

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Host Name (DHCP Only)

Default Gateway

(Static/DHCP Only)

DNS Server Address

(Static/DHCP Only)

Max. Bandwidth Usage

• If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically

assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (The host name may be used as an authentication.)

• Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 145).

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

• If you have been assigned a Default Gateway address by

your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.

• Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as

"192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

• The DNS server address is required in the following

situations: – Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP – Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-

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

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

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

• The bandwidth can be restricted.

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

Note

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

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Connection Type • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. For wireless

connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. If the camera cannot be accessed, see page

9 of

Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.

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

Operating Instructions

2.3 Using Wireless LAN

Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to those of the wireless router. Take a note of the settings and save them for reference. For more information about wireless settings, please refer to

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

1. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter for Wireless Configuration.

Setting Description

SSID • The SSID must be set to match the SSID your wireless

router or wireless LAN uses. The SSID is limited to 32 characters (alpha numeric) and is case sensitive.

Communication mode

• 802.11b: There are a lot of 802.11b-compliant products and they are inexpensive. They are widely prevalent, so it is likely that 802.11b will match your existing wireless devices.

• 802.11b/g (default): This mode supports both the 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LAN standards. It is the communication mode that is easiest to install on your existing wireless LAN.

• 802.11g exclusive: This mode communicates using

802.11g only. It does not support the mixed standard mode of 802.11b/g, so it allows the use of original features of

802.11g.

Even if "802.11g exclusive" is in use, the existence of other wireless devices using a 2.4 GHz bandwidth —including 802.11b wireless devices— may make the baud rate on the

802.11g slower.

3. Set each parameter for Encryption.

Setting Description

Cipher • Select to encrypt or not encrypt.

• To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting [WEP] is recommended.

Operating Instructions

WEPKey Selection

• The checked WEPKey is used as the standard WEPKey. Check the same WEPKey as the one selected for the router.

WEPKey1—4 • Select one from [HEX, 10 characters 64 bit], [HEX, 26

characters 128 bit], [HEX, 32 characters 152 bit], [ASCII 5 characters 64 bit], [ASCII 13 characters 128 bit] or [ASCII 16 characters 152 bit].

• Selecting [WEP] at Cipher enables you to set WEPKey1—

4. One or all of the four keys can be set. Check the same key number as set to the wireless router, and set the same encryption as at the wireless router.

<Example> HEX, 10 characters 64 bit : 012345abcd

HEX, 26 characters 128 bit : 0123456789abcdef012

345abcd

HEX, 32 characters 152 bit : 0123456789abcdef012

3456789abcdef

ASCII 5 characters 64 bit : 012yz

ASCII 13 characters 128 bit : 0123456uvwxyz

ASCII 16 characters 152 bit : 0123456789uvwxyz

Operating Instructions

Note

• Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit encryption.

• The camera supports only open system authentication. If the wireless router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or open system.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to Wireless configuration page].

• The Wireless page is displayed.

6. Set the switch to WIRELESS.

Note

• Encryption helps protect data within wireless LAN from third parties.

• Enter both the MAC addresses for the camera itself and the camera's wireless module to enable the MAC address filtering feature on the wireless router. The wireless module MAC address is one value higher than the camera MAC address.

• It takes about 1 minute for the new settings to become effective.

• It is not possible to access the camera simultaneously by both wired and wireless connection.

• To communicate using wireless connection, set up the camera using wired connection and flip the switch from WIRED to WIRELESS as shown below.

• Even if the camera is set to wired connection, it emits electrical waves for about 5 minutes after the power has been on. During this time, the router's wireless indicator is on or blinking. Electrical waves will stop being transmitted after about 5 minutes.

< Side >

Switch

• When you switch from WIRED to WIRELESS or vice versa, restart the camera. Some routers may also need to be restarted after switching.

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2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)

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

1. Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.

2. Set up UPnP.

Setting Description

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

Auto Port Forwarding

Display Short cut Icon in My Network Places

• If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the Internet.

Note

If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], also enable [Allow Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see page 47).

• Enabling this creates a shortcut to the camera in the My Network Places folder.

Note

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

144).

Windows component

Operating Instructions

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to UPnP page].

• The UPnP page is displayed.

2.4.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP™

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

Note

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

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

feature following the router manual before you set up the

http://

Operating Instructions

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

To allow access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnPTM, follow the procedures below.

1. Select [Static] on the Network page.

(1) Access the camera (see page 24). (2) Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page. (3) Select [Static] on the Network page.

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

Note

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

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

2. Enable port forwarding

on the router.

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

3. Register with the DynamicDNS service.

Port Forwarding feature

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

Global IP address or URL

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

Internet

Router

Note

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

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

Port No.

Port Forwarding feature

192.168.0.254

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

192.168.0.1

192.168.0.252 Port No. 81

192.168.0.253 Port No. 80

Operating Instructions

2.5 Registering with the DynamicDNS service

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

1. Click [DynamicDNS] on the Setup page.

• When you select [Disable] or [Viewnetcam.com] (see page 56)

• When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS] (see page 58)

When you select [Disable]

2. Click [Save].

• The DynamicDNS service is disabled.

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

When you select [Viewnetcam.com]

2. Click [Next].

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

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

Operating Instructions

3. Click [Save].

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

Setting Description

Personal (Camera) URL

Your Account Link

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

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

4. Click [OK].

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

• The new settings are saved.

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

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

6. Click Your Account Link.

• The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

website.

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

8. Access your camera with the registered URL from the Internet (see page 24).

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

complete.

Note

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

• If "Expired" is displayed for the Personal (Camera) URL on the

Viewnetcam.com page or for the Camera URL at Viewnetcam.com on the Status page, restart the camera. After that, confirm that your registered URL is displayed on the pages.

Confirming Internet access

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

• Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 24)

• Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 39)

When you select [User-specified DynamicDNS]

2. Click [Next].

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

3. Set each parameter.

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

• DynamicDNS information can be obtained from companies in the DynamicDNS service industry.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

DynamicDNS Server URL

Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry

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

Updating time Specify the updating time.

User Name

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

Password

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

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

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

4. Click [Save] after finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to DynamicDNS page].

• The DynamicDNS page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

Note

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

• Some DynamicDNS services may not connect.

Confirming Internet access

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

• Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 24)

• Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 39)

2.5.1 DynamicDNS Service

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

What are the advantages of DynamicDNS service?

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

How the DynamicDNS service works

DynamicDNS service server

Operating Instructions

DNS

server

DNS looks up current address

New address registered with DNS server

Internet

Off-site PC

Camera connection established

Camera reports new address

ISP

Global IP address changes

On-site Network Camera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to your camera.

Note

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

• Some ISPs assign you a local IP address. In this case, the DynamicDNS service cannot be used.

• If the camera is using a port number other than 80, the port number must be specified at the end of the DynamicDNS URL. For example:

– Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com – Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com:Port

Number

Operating Instructions

2.6 Setting the Date and Time

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

Note

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

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

2. Set each parameter.

• Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically

with an NTP server.

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

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Time Setting

Automatic Time Adjustment

Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time

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

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

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

• Select your time zone.

Note

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

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

Note

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Date and Time page is displayed.

Note

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

Operating Instructions

2.7 Changing Camera Settings

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

1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

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

Setting Description

Camera Name

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

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 145) or characters from

other languages (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.

Setting Description

White Balance Select from the following options.

• Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment

• Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K)

Operating Instructions

AC Power Source Frequency

Color Night View

• Fixed Fluorescent (White)

• Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)

• Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)

— White (3600 K)

— Daylight (4000 K)

Note

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

• This setting may correct flickering caused by power line frequency.

– 50 Hz (default) –60 Hz

• In the color night view mode, the camera image becomes brighter in a low illuminance. The camera image returns to normal operation in a bright location.

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

• Subjects that are moving in low illumination may be blurred, not distinguished, or not displayed.

Note

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Camera page].

• The Camera page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

3 Registering Users

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

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

Note

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

1. Click [Administrator] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

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

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

General Authentication

Authentication has 3 phases.

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

Note

If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] tab is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator (see page 70), the Setup page and the Maintenance page can be accessed.

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

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

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 145). Note that [Space],

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

Note

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

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

• The user name and password are case sensitive.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Security: Administrator page is displayed.

Note

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

Operating Instructions

Administrator/General Users/Guest Users

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

Items Administrator General Users Guest Users

User Name and Password

Number of Users 1 50 —

Accessible Pages All Pages Pages Except For

Access Level All Operations Access level can

Required Required Not Required

Pages Except For

Setup and

Maintenance page

be set for each

general user (see

page

71).

Setup and

Maintenance page

Access level can

be set for guest

users (see page

71).

Note

Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 66) to allow access from guest users.

Operating Instructions

3.2 Logging in to the Camera

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

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

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

Note

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

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

in step 2, and click [OK].

Operating Instructions

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

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

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

3. Set each parameter.

• Settings for general users • Settings for guest users

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

Setting Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to General User page].

• The General User page is displayed.

Operating Instructions

4 Buffering or Transferring Images

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images

The procedures from this page to page 96 described the settings of the image buffer or transfer. See the procedures below to understand the general outline of the settings.

Buffer/Transfer by Timer (Page 74)

Time Setting

Image Setting

Image Buffer Frequency Setting

Transfer Method Select one from the lists.

• No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

• No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

• FTP

• E-mail

Save the settings to complete.

Buffer/Transfer by Motion Detection Signal (Page 84)

Time Setting

Image Setting

Image Buffer Frequency Setting

Transfer Method Select one from the lists.

• No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

• No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

• FTP

• E-mail

E-mail Notification

When Triggered Setting

Save the settings to complete.

Changing Motion Detection Sensitivity

(Page 97)

Notifying the Sensor Log

(Page 100)

Operating Instructions

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

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

1. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page.

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

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

click [Next>].

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

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

images during the specified date and time by timer.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

62).

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

disable it.

Active Time of Trigger

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

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

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

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

Note

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

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

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

Image Buffer Frequency

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Note

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

Setting Description

45).

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 80).

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

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

page 78).

Operating Instructions

When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Server IP Address or Host Name

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite Setting

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

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

Data Tr an s fe r

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

Method

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

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Note

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

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

" that use a web browser.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

SMTP Server IP Address or Host

Name

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

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

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

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

• Set up to 3 destination E-mail addresses.

1—3

Subject

• Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 145) or characters from other languages (0—44 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).

Tex t

• Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 145) or characters from other languages (0—63 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [end-of-line] key is not available.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

How to authenticate

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

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

• No authentication: No authentication when sending an e-

mail.

• POP before SMTP authentication: Some SMTP servers

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

– POP3 Server

IP Address or Host Name

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

"192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

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

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

to 110.

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

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

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

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

• SMTP authentication: Users are authenticated by user

name and password on the SMTP server. Your ISP must support the SMTP authentication. Only the LOGIN and PLAIN authentication mechanisms are supported.

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

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

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

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

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

Note that ["] is not available.

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

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

9. Click [Go to Trigger page].

• The Trigger page is displayed.

Note

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

– Turning off the camera. – Saving the Date and Time page. – Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory

default.

Operating Instructions

4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal

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

Note

• The level of motion detection depends on resolution, image quality, and the object being viewed. Check the level by performing motion detection recording. (See page 97)

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

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

• Motion Detection may not work in dark areas.

• Objects moving fast may not be detected.

1. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page.

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

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

and click [Next>].

Operating Instructions

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

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

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

images during the specified date and time by timer.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

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

62).

disable it.

Active Time of Trigger

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

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

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

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

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

Note

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

Operating Instructions

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

[Next>].

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

Enable Pretrigger Image Buffer

Enable Posttrigger Image Buffer

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

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

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

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

146). The number of buffered images

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Motion deactivation time

• Set the length of time during which the Motion Detection

cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to prevent sending too many E-mails to a mobile phone.

• After detecting motions, the camera does not detect

motions during motion deactivation time, so some images may not be captured.

Note

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

96).

page

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Note

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

Setting Description

45).

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 92).

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

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

page 90).

Operating Instructions

When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Server IP Address or Host Name

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite Setting

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

Data Tr an s fe r

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

Method

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

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

Note

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

Setting Description

SMTP Server IP Address or Host

Name

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

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

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

• Set up to 3 destination E-mail addresses.

1—3

Subject

• Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 145) or characters from other languages (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character).

Tex t*2 • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 145) or

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

How to authenticate

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

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

• No authentication: No authentication when sending an e-

mail.

• POP before SMTP authentication: Some SMTP servers

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

– POP3 Server

IP Address or Host Name

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

"192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and

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

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

to 110.

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

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

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

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

• SMTP authentication: Users are authenticated by user

name and password on the SMTP server. Your ISP must support the SMTP authentication. Only the LOGIN and PLAIN authentication mechanisms are supported.

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

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

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

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

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

Note that ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

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

[Next>].

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

Setting Description

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

buffering or transferring images.

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

destinations when buffering or transferring images.

92 — page 94.

9. Click [Save] after confirming the settings.

• The new settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

Operating Instructions

10. Click [Go to Trigger page].

• The Trigger page is displayed. Note

• If you set a short interval when transferring to a mobile phone, many E-

mails will be sent, which may lead to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. 1 image per minute frequency is recommended.

• Motion Detection transfer stops operating until after the camera finishes

all transfers. For example, if the camera transfers 3 images per minute and 6 images in total by setting 1 minute for motion deactivation time, the sensor will follow the pattern below.

120 seconds

1 minute

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

Detectable Undetectable

Undetectable

Motion

deactivation time

A Motion Detection signal is detected.

• If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following

operations also delete all buffered images. – Turning off the camera. – Saving the Date and Time page. – Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory

default.

Detectable

Operating Instructions

4.4 Setting the Motion Detection

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

jumpy.

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

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

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

4. Click [Save] to save the settings.

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

5. Click [Go to Motion Detection page].

• The Motion Detection page is displayed.

Setting Description

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

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

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

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

Preview

Display the current threshold and detection level.

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

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

• The Threshold and Sensitivity settings are enabled after saving, and reflected in preview.

Operating Instructions

Threshold

Note

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

What is the threshold?

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

Operating Instructions

What is the sensitivity?

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

Threshold setting is displayed.

The detection level exceeds the threshold when motions are detected.

Note

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

Note

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

• The detection level depends on the object, resolution, or image quality. Confirm the condition on the Preview window following the procedure above.

Operating Instructions

4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification

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

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

• When enabling the image/buffer transfer setting and selecting Motion

Detection in the Trigger page, the Sensor log window is displayed.

2. Set each parameter.

3. Click [Save].

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

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Panasonic BL-C20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Main Features

Precaution

Camera Feature Locations

Table of Contents

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 Accessing the Camera

1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page

1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page

1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

2 Using the Camera's Basic Features

2.1 Setup Page of the Camera

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

2.3 Using Wireless LAN

2.5 Registering with the DynamicDNS service

2.6 Setting the Date and Time

2.7 Changing Camera Settings

3 Registering Users

3.1 Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

3.2 Logging in to the Camera

3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

4 Buffering or Transferring Images

4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images

4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal

4.4 Setting the Motion Detection

4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification