Installation/Troubleshooting
Network Camera
Model No. BL-C30A
How to Use This Documentation
The camera includes the following 3 manual types.
• Installation/Troubleshooting (This manual)
This manual has important information you will need to understand before
installing the camera and troubleshooting tips.
• Getting Started
Getting Started provides explanations for the initial configuration and
accessories included with the camera. The Getting Started helps you to easily
configure the camera.
• Operating Instructions (Included on the Setup CD-ROM)
Operating Instructions explains about operations, settings, features and the
cleaning method when using the camera.
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future
reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam/ for
customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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Abbreviations
•UPnPTM is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play.
• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this Installation/Troubleshooting.
Trademarks
• Ethernet is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Xerox Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows 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.
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Table of Contents
1 Before Using ..................................................................4
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................ 4
1.1.1 FCC and Other Information ....................................................................... 5
1.1.2 User Name and Password Protection........................................................ 6
1.2 Camera Feature Locations............................................................. 7
1.2.1 Front View.................................................................................................. 7
1.2.2 Bottom View .............................................................................................. 8
1.2.3 Rear View.................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Viewnetcam.com Service............................................................... 9
1.4 Connecting the Camera to a Router Supporting UPnP ............... 10
1.5 Connecting the Camera to a Router Not Supporting UPnP......... 11
1.6 Setting Up the Camera Using the MAC Address on the Setup
Program ....................................................................................... 12
2 Troubleshooting ..........................................................15
2.1 About Indicator Display ................................................................ 15
2.2 About Camera Setup.................................................................... 16
2.3 About Wireless Communication ................................................... 19
2.4 About Camera Image and Page Display...................................... 20
2.5 About Privacy Mode ..................................................................... 25
2.6 About Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor .............................................. 26
2.7 About Operation Bar .................................................................... 28
2.8 About Image Buffer/Transfer ........................................................ 29
2.9 About Other Features................................................................... 30
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1 Before Using
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
8. When you operate the camera, the power outlet should be near the camera
and easily accessible.
9. Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.
10. Unplug the unit when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as the AC adaptor cord or plug is
damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
12. The camera is intended for indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct
sunlight or halogen light may damage CMOS sensor.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Network Camera Memo
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Date of purchase
Serial Number
(Found on the bottom side of the main unit)
Name and address of dealer
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MAC Address
(Found on the bottom side of the main unit)
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1.1.1 FCC and Other Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Some wireless Cameras operate at frequencies that may cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the
wireless Camera should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If
interference is experienced, move the wireless Camera further away from the TV
or VCR. This will often reduce or eliminate interference. Operating near 2.4 GHz
electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Environment:
Do not install the camera where the temperature is less than 5 °C (+41 °F) or
greater than +40 °C (+104 °F). Allow 10 cm (4 inches) clearance around the unit
for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock,
or direct sunlight.
Routine care:
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug the AC adaptor
from the outlet.
If you have any problems:
Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center.
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Caution
• To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in uncontrolled environment:
• This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm (8 inches) spacing must be
provided between antenna and all person's body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
• Medical
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF
(radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 2.412
GHz to 2.462 GHz, and the power output level is 0.1 watts.) Do not use the unit
in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to
do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.
No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to consequences
resulting from the use, damage or both of the camera.
1.1.2 User Name and Password Protection
The use of a unique User Name and secret Password is an important tool that
will help limit unauthorized individuals from accessing the camera. If you
choose to disable this tool, and choose not to limit access by use of a User
Name and Password, this may result in access to the camera by
unauthorized individuals. (see page 46 of the Operating Instructions in the
Setup CD-ROM)
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1.2 Camera Feature Locations
1.2.1 Front View
Antenna
Pan/Tilt Part
Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the
camera. Any forced movement can damage the internal
mechanism.
Indicator/Privacy Button
Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor (see Getting Started)
Privacy Button
To temporarily deactivate the camera, press the privacy button. Once pressed, the
button changes from green to red. The video will be temporarily turned off, camera
features become unresponsive and the viewed image turns to a gray screen. To
return to normal operation, press the privacy button again. It should turn green
within a few seconds. To restore video, click [Refresh] on the web browser. Privacy
mode can also be controlled from mobile phones or PCs (see page 25 or page 77
of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
Indicator Display
Powe r
on
Automatic
Setup
Using
DHCP
DEFAULT RESET button
*1The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
2
The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*
*3When the sensor is active, the interval between blinks may increase.
Not on the LAN
On the LAN
Normal Operation*
Finished setting
Getting IP address*
Got IP address
Updating Firmware
Pressing FACTORY
UPnP Failure*
In Privacy Mode Red
Internal Failure Red blinking
1
Setting
3
Orange Green
2
(The camera restarts about 1 minute later.)
Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval)
Orange Orange blinking
Orange and green blinking
Green
Green blinking
Green
Orange blinking
Green
Orange blinking
Orange blinking Turning off
Green blinking
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1.2.2 Bottom View
Ethernet
(LAN) port
Serial number
The MAC
address
DC IN jack
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(S/N)
1.2.3 Rear View
Used when installing
the camera onto
a wooden wall.
Tripod Mounting
Hole
Used when installing
the camera on a
tripod.
FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET Button
Resets settings to
default (see page 89
of the Operating
Instructions on the
Setup CD-ROM).
Switch
(Wireless or Wired)
Stand Mounting Hole
Used when installing the camera onto a
wooden wall with a stand.
Note
If the ceiling is made of wood, the camera can be installed on the ceiling. See
Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/
products/en/netwkcam/ for details.
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1.3 Viewnetcam.com Service
Viewnetcam.com is our unique service using dynamic DNS to view the image from
Panasonic Network Cameras. Since most ISPs switches a global IP address
regularly (a dynamic global IP address) instead of using a static one, the camera
cannot be accessed with the previous assigned IP address. In this case, one of the
following services is required to access the camera from the Internet.
• Domain Name Service such as Viewnetcam.com
The camera can be accessed with a static domain name (e.g.
camera.viewnetcam.com), even if your ISP offers a dynamic global IP address.
• Static IP Address Service offered by your ISP
The camera can be accessed with a static global IP address.
How the Viewnetcam.com service works
Automatically obtaining the
3.
current IP address from
"camera.viewnetcam.com".
From offices or
business trip
1. Your ISP assigns a global IP address dynamically to a router or a camera. The
IP address changes regularly. If you view the camera from the Internet, the
global IP address is required.
2. If you register with the Viewnetcam.com service, a unique domain name is
assigned to the camera. The camera automatically send your global IP
address to the Viewnetcam.com server, and the Viewnetcam.com server
manages Internet access comparing your registered domain name with a
global IP address.
3. The Viewnetcam.com server looks up the global IP address that matches to
your domain name, and automatically finds your camera.
4. You can access the camera with your domain name without considering the
dynamic global IP address.
Notes
• Ask your ISP about what type of IP address you are using.
• Some ISPs assign you a private IP address. In this case, you cannot use the
Viewnetcam.com service. Ask you ISP about what type of IP address you are
using.
Viewnetcam.com Server
Internet
Accessing the camera with the current IP address.4.
ISP
Automatically registering
2.
"camera.viewnetcam.com"
and the IP address.
IP address changes.1.
Remote
shop
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• If the camera is using a port number other than 80, the port number must be
specified at the end of the Viewnetcam URL. For example:
Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com
Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com:Port Number
1.4 Connecting the Camera to a Router Supporting UPnP
To allow access from the Internet with a router supporting UPnP, follow the
procedures shown in the Getting Started.
Notes
• In some routers, the UPnP feature is disabled by default. Enable your
router's UPnP feature following the router manual before you set up the
camera. See the PanasonicNetwork Camera support website at http://
panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details.
• If the maximum idle time is set in PPPoE or PPTP connection with your
ISP, disable it on the router. See the router manual for details.
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1.5 Connecting the Camera to a Router Not Supporting UPnP
To allow access from the Internet with a router not supporting UPnP, follow the
procedures below.
1. Select [Static] on the Network page.
(1) Access the camera (see page 8 of the Operating Instructions in the
Setup CD-ROM).
(2) Click [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.
(4) Click [Save] without changing the settings.
(5) Click [Restart].
2. Enable port forwarding on the router.
Using the IP address and port number note written on step 1-(3), enable port
forwarding on the router. See the router manual for how to enable port
forwarding.
3. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service.
Port No.
Modem
*1
Port Forwarding feature
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 192.168.0.253:80
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81 192.168.0.252:81
Router
192.168.0.1
Port Forwarding feature
The port forwarding feature is required to allow access from the Internet with a
router not supporting UPnP. It exchanges a private IP address to a global one.
Each camera must be assigned a unique port number.
Global IP address
of the router
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80
vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81
Internet
CATV
xDSL
Optical cable
Private IP address
*1
"Port forwarding" may be called "Address translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual server"
or "Port mapping" in other products.
192.168.0.252
Port No. 81
192.168.0.253
Port No. 80
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1.6 Setting Up the Camera Using the MAC Address on the Setup Program
The Setup Program may not list any cameras due to your firewall or antivirus
software settings on your PC. If you cannot disable your firewall or antivirus
software, you can set up the camera using the camera MAC address as shown
below.
1. Enter the camera MAC address in the data field, and click [Set up camera].
2. After confirming the network settings, click [OK].
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• After about a minute, the Security: Administrator page is displayed.
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3. Enter the user name and password, and click [Save].
4. The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and
password that were set, and click [OK].
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5. When the Single Camera page is displayed, the setup is completed.
• If Security Warning window is displayed to install ActiveX
[Yes].
Notes
• See page 8 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM for the
Single Camera page.
• If you enable the Internet access to the camera, follow the procedures
below.
1. Display the Network page (see page 30 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM), and click [Static]. Then, set the
unused port number (50000—50050) to the camera on the Static IP
Address Configuration page.
2. Enable the Auto Port Forwarding feature on the UPnP page (see
page 37 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
3. Register with the Viewnetcam.com service on the Viewnetcam.com
page (see page 38 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CDROM).
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Controls, click
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Troubleshooting
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2 Troubleshooting
The Panasonic Network Camera support website "http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/
products/en/netwkcam/" includes various technical information other than the contents
in this troubleshooting section. Access it if problems occur.
2.1 About Indicator Display
Problem Cause and Remedy
Indicator lights
or blinks orange.
Indicator
continues
blinking orange.
Indicator
continues
blinking orange
(2-second
interval).
• Ethernet cable is not connected properly.
Connect the Ethernet cable properly.
• PC, Ethernet hub or router is not working.
Confirm that PC, Ethernet hub and router is working.
• The switch on the bottom of the camera is set to WIRELESS
when trying to connect in the wired mode, or the switch is set to
WIRED when trying to connect in the wireless mode.
Set the switch to the corresponding mode.
• The wireless settings are not identical with those of the router.
Set the same SSID, Communication mode and WEP as
those of the router.
• Indicator blinks orange when updating firmware.
If you access the camera on the web browser, Update
Firmware page will be displayed. Update the firmware
following the procedure (see page 81 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM). If you fail to update the
firmware, see page 30.
• The router on your network is turned off.
Turn the router on, and wait for a while until the ADSL line is
connected.
• An error occurs in UPnP port forwarding.
Set up the camera again in [Automatic Setup] by the Setup
Program following the Getting Started.
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Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
Indicator
continues
blinking green.
Indicator does
not light up.
Indicator
continues
blinking red.
Indicator lights
red.
• The camera did not get its IP address from the DHCP server.
When setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], the
camera may not get its IP address due to network failures.
Ask your ISP or network administrator for more information.
• Indicator display is disabled.
Check if the indicator control is disabled (see page 76 of the
Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• Confirm that the standard AC adaptor PQLV202 (Order No.
PQLV202Y) is being used.
• The camera may be malfunctioning.
If you cannot access the camera, the camera may be
malfunctioning. Call our customer call center.
• The camera is in privacy mode.
To disable the privacy mode, press the privacy button (see
page 7) on the front of the camera or click [Disable]
accessing and logging in to the camera as an administrator.
2.2 About Camera Setup
Problem Cause and Remedy
Automatic Setup
fails using Setup
Program.
• More than 20 minutes have passed, after turning the camera
on.
Disconnect the plug of the AC cord from the outlet, and
reconnect it again. Set up the camera again following the
Getting Started.
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• Multiple camera IP addresses are overlapping.
If you install multiple cameras, turn the camera on one by
one.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Remedy
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Viewnetcam.com
registration fails
using Setup
Program.
Setup Program
does not list any
cameras.
• Your PC is not connected to the Internet through the router.
Configure the router for the Internet connection from your
PC following the router manual. And register with the
Viewnetcam.com service.
• If you do not receive an E-mail from the Viewnetcam.com
service, your registered E-mail address may be incorrect.
Register your correct E-mail address again at the
Viewnetcam.com website at
"http://www.viewnetcam.com".
• After you registered with the Viewnetcam.com service,
"Expired" is displayed at the Personal (Camera) URL on the
Viewnetcam.com page or at the Camera URL in the DDNS on
the Status page.
Restart the camera, and confirm that your registered URL
is displayed on their pages.
• Your firewall or antivirus software is blocking the connection.
To avoid any possible problems, temporarily disable any
firewall or antivirus software, and set up the camera again.
If you cannot disable your firewall or antivirus software, you
can set up the camera using the MAC address (see page
12).
• The camera is connected over a different network.
Set up the camera from a PC under the same router.
• Confirm that an IP address is assigned to your PC.
If the IP address is not assigned to your PC, assign it to your
PC (see page 99 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup
CD-ROM).
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Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
Setup Program
fails to complete
successfully.
UPnP port
forwarding setup
fails.
• Network problems may occur during setup.
Confirm that your network is working. Disconnect the plug
of the AC cord from the outlet, and reconnect it again. Then
set up the camera again following the Getting Started.
• More than 20 minutes have passed, after turning the camera
on.
Disconnect the plug of the AC cord from the outlet, and
reconnect it again. Set up the camera again following the
Getting Started.
• Administrator page is displayed, and the setup cannot be
completed.
Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button to reset the
camera to default. Set up the camera again. Until the setup
is completed, do not press the privacy button on the front of
the camera.
• UPnP is disabled on the router.
Enable UPnP on the router following the router manual.
• The camera is turned on before the router is turned on.
Turn the router on first, and then turn the camera on.
• The default gateway is not set, or the settings are wrong.
Set the default gateway correctly (see page 30 of the
Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
The camera IP
address and port
number have
been forgotten.
The password
has been
forgotten.
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• The router does not support UPnP.
Enable port forwarding on your router following the router
manual.
• Clicking [Camera Setup] on the Setup Program displays the
camera list. The camera list shows the MAC address labeled
beside the Ethernet (LAN) port. The camera IP address and
port number are shown next to the MAC address.
• Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button to reset the
camera to default. Set up the camera again.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Remedy
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"The camera fails
to get network
information from
the DHCP
server." is
displayed.
Error is displayed
on the camera
status by the
Setup Program.
• The hub is not connected to the router.
Connect the hub to the router or connect the camera
directly to the router, disconnect the plug of the AC cord
from the outlet, and then reconnect it again.
• The DHCP server is not functioning on the router.
Enable the DHCP server function following the router
manual.
• The Setup Program causes the error message.
Disconnect the plug of the AC cord of the camera from the
outlet, and reconnect it again.
2.3 About Wireless Communication
Problem Cause and Remedy
Wireless
communication
does not work.
• Signal strength is weak.
Change the location of the camera or get rid of the obstacle
around the camera.
• SSID and Encryption setting of the camera are different from
those of the wireless router or the wireless LAN card of PC.
SSID and Encryption setting must be identical between the
camera and wireless router.
Wireless
communication
is unstable.
• The channel for communication is identical with another wireless
network.
The wireless communication may be improved by changing
the channel of the router.
• Another nearby wireless device may be causing interference or
the distance between the wireless camera and your wireless
network may be too great.
Temporarily disable other wireless devices to identify the
source of the interference.
Try repositioning the camera or moving it closer to your
wireless router.
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2.4 About Camera Image and Page Display
Problem Cause and Remedy
The Top page is
not displayed.
• The camera IP address has changed.
Enter the new IP address in the address bar of the web
browser.
• Wrong IP address class is assigned to the camera.
IP addresses of the PC and the camera must be in the same
private IP address class. Set the IP address correctly (see
page 99 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The network is congested.
Pages may not be displayed immediately. Wait for a while.
• The web browser is accessing the proxy server.
Set the web browser to access the Internet directly (see page
103 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The camera is malfunctioning.
• The connection type is wrong (see page 33 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
If the camera is not connected to the network in the [Auto
Negotiation] setting, set up the camera and the router seeing
the following table.
Network Camera
Router or hub
Auto Negotiation
100Base-
TX
10Base-T
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
Auto
Negotiation
—
—
100Base-TX
Full
Duplex
—
—
—
—
Half
Duplex
—
—
—
10Base-TX
Full
Duplex
Half
Duplex
—
—
—
——
—
—
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• The default gateway or DNS server addresses may be wrong.
The correct IP addresses are required especially when you are
using the Viewnetcam.com service.
Assign the correct default gateway and DNS server
addresses (see page 30 of the Operating Instructions in the
Setup CD-ROM).
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Remedy
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The Top page is
displayed on the
LAN, but not
displayed from
the Internet.
Authentication
windows are
consequently
displayed.
• The default gateway address may be wrong.
Assign the correct default gateway address (see page 30 of
the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• UPnP is disabled on the router.
Enable UPnP on the router following the router manual.
• Port forwarding is not enabled on the router (see page 11).
Enable port forwarding seeing the router manual for details.
• Firewalls such as packet filtering on the router is blocking
camera access.
Set the router to allow access to the camera seeing the
router manual for details.
• You are accessing the camera with an IP address for local
camera access.
Access the camera with the global IP address of the router
and port number of the camera.
• The router does not allow access to the camera under the router
with the global IP address.
If you access the camera on the LAN, access with the
address for local camera access.
• User name and password for the administrator or general users
are changed.
Close the web browser, and access the camera again.
Only half of the
image is
displayed.
• You are using Internet Explorer 4.xx or lower.
Upgrade Internet Explorer to version 6.0 or greater.
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Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
Camera image
is not displayed /
or not displayed
properly.
A gray screen is
displayed.
• ActiveX Controls are not installed in Internet Explorer.
ActiveX Controls should be installed to display video (Motion
JPEG) (see page 11 of the Operating Instructions in the
Setup CD-ROM).
• The network is congested.
Pages may not be displayed immediately. Wait for a while.
• The web browser is accessing the proxy server.
Set the web browser to access the Internet directly (see page
103 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• You may be using the Netscape browser. This browser does not
support many features of this product.
®
Use Internet Explorer by Microsoft
.
• The camera is in privacy mode.
Press the privacy button on the front of the camera (see page
7) or disable the privacy mode logging into the camera as an
administrator. After that, click [Refresh] on the web browser
to display the camera image.
• There are currently more than 20 simultaneous accesses to the
video (Motion JPEG).
Reduce the number of access to below 20, or change the
video to still images.
Video suddenly
changes to still
images.
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• Operation time has been specified.
A gray screen is displayed outside the operation time. This is
normal.
• The motion JPEG display period is set.
When you view video continuously, set [Unlimited] for the
limit continuous motion JPEG (see page 52 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Remedy
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Image is out of
focus.
• The lens has dust, dirt, fingerprints or droplets on it.
Clean the lens with a cotton bud (see page 98 of the
Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The object is too close to the camera.
The camera cannot focus at short distances (less than 0.5 m
[about 20 inches]). Locate the object more than 0.5 m (about
20 inches) away from the camera.
The color on the
image is
strange.
• White balance does not work well.
Adjust the white balance on the Camera page (see page 42
of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The color display setting on your PC is set lower than 16 bits.
Set the color display 16 bits or higher.
Image flickers. • The object is dark.
Make the area around the camera brighter.
• The AC power source frequency setting is wrong.
Set the proper AC power source frequency used in your area
(see page 42 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CDROM).
• A bright object may cause horizontal flickers on the image.
An old image is
displayed.
Changing the object improves the flickers. Or adjusting
brightness to the [+] side on the operation bar eases the
flickers.
• The old image is temporarily stored on the web browser.
Set [Every visit to the page] on the web browser to check for
temporary Internet files (see page 106 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
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Installation/Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
Brightness is
not adjusted for
about half a
minute.
The image
refreshes very
slowly.
• Brightness may not be adjusted for about half a minute, if the
brightness changes sharply.
Locate the camera where the brightness does not change
sharply.
• In very low light it is normal to see random colored noise on the
image.
As the light increases this will improve.
• Multiple users are accessing the camera.
If multiple users are accessing the camera, the image
refreshes slowly.
• You are not using an Ethernet switching hub.
If you view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, the
image refreshes slowly. Use an Ethernet switching hub.
• The image may refresh slowly, depending on image resolution,
image quality, network traffic, PC performance or what object
you view.
• The Max. bandwidth usage is limited.
Increase the max. bandwidth usage on your network (see
page 30 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The camera is in color night view mode.
The image stops
refreshing
during the
wireless
communication
with the camera.
The Update
Firmware page
is displayed
when accessing
the camera.
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The image refreshes slowly in color night view mode. Make
the area around the camera brighter.
• The image may stop refreshing because the wireless
communication can be disconnected depending on the
environment.
Click [Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser.
• The camera firmware may be broken because the power was
turned off during the update, etc.
Download the latest firmware from the Panasonic Network
Camera support website and update the firmware.
Troubleshooting
2.5 About Privacy Mode
Problem Cause and Remedy
Installation/Troubleshooting
Privacy button
does not work.
• The privacy button is not enabled on the Privacy Mode page.
Enable the privacy button on the Privacy Mode page (see
page 77 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
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Installation/Troubleshooting
2.6 About Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor
Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
Pyroelectric
infrared sensor
does not work.
• You have not enabled the pyroelectric infrared sensor.
Enable the pyroelectric infrared sensor image buffer/transfer
(see page 64 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CDROM).
• Pyroelectric infrared sensor stops during privacy mode.
Pyroelectric infrared sensor stops during privacy mode.
Disable the privacy mode (see page 77 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The pyroelectric infrared sensor is obstructed.
Even if the obstacle is made of glass or acrylic plastic, it
affects the pyroelectric infrared sensor performance.
Remove the obstacle in front of the sensor.
• The pyroelectric infrared sensor does not detect a temperature
difference outside its range.
The pyroelectric infrared sensor detects a temperature
difference between an object and its surroundings in about 5
m (16.4 feet) detection range (about 30 ° horizontally and
about 85 ° vertically ). Therefore, the smaller the temperature
difference is, the shorter the detection range gets. If there is
no temperature difference, the pyroelectric infrared sensor
may not detect anything. On the other hand, if there is a large
temperature difference, the detection range gets longer.
• The pyroelectric infrared sensor is dirty.
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Clean the pyroelectric infrared sensor with a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and Remedy
Installation/Troubleshooting
Pyroelectric
infrared sensor
is
malfunctioning.
Lens does not
turn to the
sensor position
after the
pyroelectric
infrared sensor
detects a
temperature
difference.
• The pyroelectric infrared sensor may malfunction in the following
areas.
• Where direct sunlight hits the object
• In a greasy or humid place like a kitchen
• Where there are sharp temperature changes like near an air
conditioner
• Where there is an obstacle such as glass in front of the
camera
• Where the object is exposed to strong light
• Near a radio wave emitting device
Change the camera location (see Getting Started).
• You have not enabled the Lens Position When Triggered setting.
Set [Move to sensor position] at the Lens Position When
Triggered setting (see page 65 of the Operating Instructions
in the Setup CD-ROM).
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Installation/Troubleshooting
2.7 About Operation Bar
Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
Pan/Tilt, click to
center and
preset features
do not work.
Part of the
buttons on the
operation bar
are not
displayed.
• Your PC is not connected to the camera.
Click [Refresh] on the web browser. Confirm that the image
refreshes, and operate the pan/tilt functions.
• The camera is not turned on.
Confirm that the camera is turned on.
• Multiple users are operating the camera simultaneously.
Wait for a while, and access the camera again.
• The pan/tilt reaches its end.
Confirm that the end display is displayed on the operation
bar.
• The pan/tilt range is restricted.
Adjust the pan/tilt range settings (see page 45 of the
Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• The access level is set to level 1 or 2 on the General User page.
Set the access level to level 3 (see page 50 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM). Or log in to the camera
as an administrator.
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Troubleshooting
2.8 About Image Buffer/Transfer
Problem Cause and Remedy
Installation/Troubleshooting
The camera
does not
transfer the
image by E-mail
or FTP.
The camera
does not
transfer the
image to a
mobile phone.
The image is
slowed down on
the Buffered
Image page. Or
the camera
transfers the old
image.
• The default gateway and DNS server addresses are not
assigned correctly.
Assign them correctly (see page 30 of the Operating
Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM).
• Login ID and password for E-mail or FTP are invalid.
Make sure that you enter your correct login ID and password.
• The image quality is not set to [Mobile Phone] on the Image
Buffer/Transfer page.
Set the resolution to [160 x 120] and the image quality to
[Mobile Phone]. Some mobile phones do not support 320 x
240 resolution.
• The transfer interval is too short.
Set the transfer interval longer than the current setting (see
page 59 or page 67 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup
CD-ROM).
[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]
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Installation/Troubleshooting
2.9 About Other Features
Problem Cause and Remedy
Troubleshooting
The firmware is
not updated.
Shortcut icon is
not displayed in
the My Network
Places folder.
• The firmware updating is not completed due to power off,
network failure or other causes.
Update the firmware again following the next procedures.
Disconnect the plug of the AC cord of the camera
from the outlet, and reconnect it again.
Enter the IP address on the web browser to access
the camera.
Is the Top page displayed?
Yes
Access the Setup page and click [Status].
Check the firmware version on the Status page.
Is the version updated?
Yes
Update the firmware*1.
The firmware update is completed.
1
See page 81 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-
*
No
No
ROM about updating firmware.
®
• UPnP Windows
component is not installed in Windows XP or
Windows Me.
Install UPnP Windows component in Windows XP or
Windows Me (see page 106 of the Operating Instructions in
the Setup CD-ROM).
You cannot
solve problems.
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• Call our customer call center at 1-800-272-7033.
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Installation/Troubleshooting
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For product service
Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory.
Call 1-800-272-7033 for the location of an authorized servicenter.
This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America.
Sale or use of this product in other countries/areas may violate local laws.
When you ship the product
Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
Symptom
Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to
executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
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