Panasonic BL-C30A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Network Camera

Model No. BL-C30A

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

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Operating Instructions

Main Features

Wireless Communication

Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. Communication via Ethernet security on the wireless network.

Various remote monitoring features

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

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

• Color night view m ode (auto-adjusted) enables the camera to dis pl ay images even in 1 lx illuminance*3.

Monitoring from PC or mobile phone

• The camera images can be monitored over the Internet.

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

Privacy mode

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

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

cable is also available. Encryption establishes the

Privacy Monitoring Purpose

Privacy mode On Disabled Protecting privacy

Monitoring Off Enabled Remote monitoring

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

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

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

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Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

When connecting the ca mera with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its networ k settings.

* Some UPnP enabl ed routers cannot configure the camera automatically. In

this case, the router needs to be configured manually. Ask the router manufacturer how to configure it. See Panasonic Network Camera support website at

http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information.

Supporting Viewnetcam.com service

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

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

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

Multi-Language Display

Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English, French, German, Ita lian, Spanish, Rus sian, Simplifie d Chinese or J apanese. If y ou select English or Japanese, all pages can be changed. But if you select other language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English.

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System Requirements for your PC

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

Item Description

Operating

System

Microsoft Microsoft

CPU Pentium

Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000

Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE

III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.)

Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network interface installed

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

ROM)

Note

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

Trademarks

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

• Ethernet is either a registe red tradem ark or a tradem ark of Xero x Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

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

• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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

Abbreviations

• UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play.

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

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this unit , basic saf ety precautions should alw ays be f ollow ed to reduce the risk of fire, electric sh ock, 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 an y hea t source s suc h as radia tors , heat re gisters , s toves,

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 an y wa y, 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.

User Name and Password Protection

The use of a unique User Name and secret P asswor d 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)

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)...................................................13

1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image............................................................................14

1.2.3 Using Operation Bar..................... ...... ..... ................................................15

1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button............................. 17

1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page......................................................... 21

1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page......................................................23

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images........................................................................24

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone................................. 25

2 Various Camera Features...........................................27

2.1 Using Camera Features............................................................... 27

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network.....................................30

2.3 Using Wireless LAN..................................................................... 34

2.4 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)........................................ 37

2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service ............................38

2.6 Setting Date and Time .................................................................40

2.7 Changing Camera Settings.......................................................... 42

2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and

Password..................................................................................... 46

2.9 Logging in to the Camera.............................................................49

2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ........................... 50

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

Camera page ............................................................................... 52

2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras......................................................55

2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer...................................57

2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor................................. 64

2.15 Specifying Operation Time ..... ....... ....................................... ...... .. 74

2.16 Changing Indicator Display..........................................................76

2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode ................................................................77

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3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................78

3.1 Maintenance page .......................................................................78

3.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 79

3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status............................................................... 79

3.1.3 Restarting the Camera............................................................................ 80

3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware.............................................................. 81

3.1.5 Creating Configuration File...................................................................... 84

3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ............................................. 85

3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ................................................86

3.2 Suppor t pag e ............................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .. 87

3.2.1 Seeing Help page................................................. ..... .............................. 87

3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page....................... ..... ...... ..... .............................. 88

3.2.3 Seeing Product Information....................................... ...... ...... ..... ...... ....... 88

3.2.4 Seeing Support Information................................................... ..... ...... ...... .88

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button............................................89

3.4 Default Setting List.......................................................................90

3.5 Cleaning.......................................................................................98

3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit............................................................................ 98

3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................... 98

3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ...............................................99

3.7 Using Setup Program.......................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .............100

3.8 Setting Your PC..........................................................................103

3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser ............................. 103

3.8.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places........106

3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser................ 106

3.9 ASCII Character T a ble ...............................................................107

3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images .................................108

3.11 Specifications.............................................................................109

Index..................................................................................111

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Operating Instructions

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 Accessing the Camera

1. Start up the web browser on your PC.

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

press [Enter] on the keyboard.

E.g. http://192.168.0.253

(or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.c om)

• When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 32 fo r details abo ut port number , and page 11 in the Installation / Troubleshooting.

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

Note

When [Prohibiting unregistered users] is set on the Secu rity: Administrator page, authentic ation window w ill be displa yed. Ente r the administr ator's or the general user's user name and password, and the Top page is displayed.

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3. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A B C D E F

A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 21) C To Buffered Image page (page 23) D To Setup page (page 27) E To Maintenance page (pag e 78) F To Support page (page 87) GTo log in to the camera (page 49)

Note

When users other than an administra tor are acc es sing the came ra , [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, When [Prohibiting unregistered users] i s s et on the Sec urity: Ad mi nis trator page, [Login] tab will not be displayed.

Select a language to display.

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1.2 Viewing Single Camera page

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

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

Capture Image

Button

(see page 14)

Click to Center (see page 13)

Operation Bar (see page 15)

Refresh Interval

(see page 15)

Camera Image

The banner is displayed. (see page 12)

3. Close the web browser.

Notes

• While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may appear noisy or experi ence fli c k er if th e inco rrect AC power setting was selec ted. Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 42).

• Refresh interval is [Motion ] by default. You can change it on the operation bar (see page 15).

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

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

• If the video (Motion JPEG) displ ay is limited (see page 52), the video will be changed to refreshing still images.

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• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 52).

• To display the Si ngle Cam era pag e directl y, add it to the [ F av orites ] on the web browser.

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

• When viewing a dark imag e, Color N igh t Vie w mode automa tical ly sta rts. The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may slow down and image quality may decrease.

• The image ma y stop ref reshing bec ause the w ireless comm unication can be disconnected depending on the environment.

Security Warning window

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

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

• Click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click [Custom level] on the web browser. (1) Check "Prompt" in "Download signed ActiveX Controls". (2) Check "Enable" in "Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins".

• ActiveX Controls can be installed from the file on the Setup CD-ROM. (1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed. (3) Double-click "o cx\Ac tiveXInst.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM.

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Notes

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

• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server

(see page 103).

• In some corporate net work environments a firewall may be used for secu rity

purposes. It is possible that this may prevent motion video from being displayed. In this situation we suggest:

• Contact your network admini str a tor.

• Try using regularly refreshed images.

The Banner

When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or an nounc ement s abo ut the lates t firmware, etc. from Panasoni c. Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page 52).

Notes

• The banner is displayed when [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from the

Internet on the Automatic Setup page, or when [Enable] is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static or DHCP.

• Even if [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from the Internet on the Automatic

Setup page, or [Enable] is chec ked f or Auto P ort Forward ing on the UPnP p age for the Connectio n Mode of Static or DHCP, when the camera is not connected

to the Internet, is displayed.

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1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)

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

1. Move the cu rsor to the desired point.

Cursor

2. Click it.

• The clicked point is centered.

• See page 16 for the pan/tilt operation.

Notes

• When End Displa y appears on the oper ation bar , Clic k to Center does not

work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 15).

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

direction.

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

50), Click to Center does not work.

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1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image

A still image can be saved on your PC.

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

2. Click the capture image button.

Capture Image Button

• The camera image opens in another window.

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

• Save as dialog box is displayed.

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

• Camera image is saved at that location.

5. Click [Close].

1.2.3 Using Operation Bar

Operating Instructions

End Display and Preset Display:

Pan/Tilt Scan:

Pan/Tilt/ Home Position:

Preset Button:

Sensor Position:

Brightness: Changes brightness in ni ne steps including

Refresh Interval:

When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display app ears. When clic king a preset bu tton, the preset name appears.

Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( ) or vertical ( ) range, and returns to the original

position. Controls lens direction.

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

: Down) and Home Position ( : Center)

Applies the camera direction to a preset position. You can preset 8 positions (see page 17—page 20).

When the sensor detects a temperature difference, the camera can be set up to turn to this position. On ly an adminis trator can op erate it (see page 17).

[STD] (Standard). Clic king [-] or [+] cha nges the image bri ghtness.

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

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

pixels.

Image Quality:

Selects the image quality.

• [Fa vor Clarity] optim izes the image for good clarity.

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

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

Note

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

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Pan/Tilt Operation

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

Pan/Tilt Range

Pan: -50

Tilt: -40

˚ to +50 ˚

˚ to +10 ˚

Note

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

Pan/Tilt Scan

Pan/Tilt

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1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button

The home position, sen sor position and 8 preset bu ttons can be re gistered. Prese t buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 20).

• Registered buttons are shown in blue.

• Unregistered buttons are shown in white. When clicking e ach button, the image switc hes to the home/s ensor/preset position.

When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When T riggere d setting is s et (see page 65 ), the camer a takes a sensor posi tion after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

Registering Home Position/Sensor Position

Click [Program].

• [Program] swi tch es to [Canc el ]. Click [Cancel] to quit witho ut sav ing changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Click the home position button or the

sensor position button.

4. Click [Save].

• The bar switches to the operation bar.

• Clicking [Bac k] takes you bac k to the previous page.

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Program

Sensor Position

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Registering a Preset Button

Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel].

Click [Cance l] to quit without s avin g changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

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

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

4. Enter the preset name.

• Maximum 15 characters.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page

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

5. Click [Save].

• When finished, "Success!" is

displayed.

• Clicking [Back] takes you back to the

previous p age withou t changi ng the settings.

6. Click [Back].

• The bar switches to the operation

bar.

Pan/Tilt

Preset

Preset number

Setting a name

Notes

• When registering preset buttons,

the camera also saves brightness and white balance settings.

• Only an administrator can register

preset buttons.

The button turns blue.

Viewing the Image

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

• The camera takes each position, and the image is displayed.

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Putting the cursor displays the preset name.

Sensor Position

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UpperLeft

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Changing or Deleting the Settings

Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel].

Click [Cance l] to quit without s avin g changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Click the home positio n, sensor posi tion

or a preset button (1—8).

4. Click [Save] after setting the preset

name or click [Delete].

• "Success!" is displayed.

• Clicking [Back] takes you back to the

previous page.

5. Click [Back].

• The bar switches to the operation

bar.

Note

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

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Preset

Sensor Position

Preset number

Changing the name

The deleted button turns white.

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1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page

To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 55).

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

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

Capture Image Button (see page 14)

Switches cameras to display.

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

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

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

3. Close the web browser.

Notes

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

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

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• When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet

switching hu b inste ad of th e repea ter hub to prevent degradation in v ideo display.

• Due to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh

interval may slow down.

• When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network

page (see page 33). The refresh interval may be improved.

• If the video (Motion JPEG) displ ay is limited (see page 52), the video will

be changed to refreshing still images.

• To reduce the data traffic, the video (Motion JPEG) can be automatically

changed to refreshing still images (see page 52).

• When viewing 4 came ras on the Mul ti-Came ra page , y ou m ay need 3 to 4

Mbps bandwidth. If the ba ndwi dth is no t enoug h, the refre sh inte rval may slow down.

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

• Confirm that the Internet IP address is specifie d for each c amera and that e ach camera is connected to the Internet. For Internet access, local IP addresses (192.168.xxx.xxx) cannot be used.

• Confirm the settings on the Multi-Came ra Setup page (see page 55).

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

103).

How to save a still image to y our PC

On the Single Camera or Multi-Camera page

• A still image can be saved using the capture image button (see page 14).

On the Buffered Image page

• A still image can be saved on the Buffered Ima ge pa ge, if you are not playing images on it. Put t he cu rsor on the i mage , a nd righ t-clic k i t. Then sele ct [Sa v e Picture As...].

When setting [Do not permit unregist ered users] o n the Security: Administrator page

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

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

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1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page

To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 57 or page 64). You can view buffered images on th is Buffered Image page.

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• The Top page is displayed.

2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page.

3. Click the tr igger number.

The trigger number is displayed (see page 57 or page 64).

The trigger is displ ayed (see page 57 or page 64).

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4. Display im ages clicking buttons below.

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

Date, time and frame number are displayed.

[Play]: The buffered images are displayed

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

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

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

current image is displayed.

Notes

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

• Maximum numb er of buff ered ima ges change de pending on res olution, imag e quality and what o bje ct the camera buffers. At t he 3 20 x 240 pixels resolution and the standard quality, the camera buffers about 250 fra mes (see page 108). (If 3 trigger settings are enab le d, the in ternal mem ory capacit y is divi ded into 3 sections. In this case, each trigger can buffer about 80 frames.)

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images

If you intend to delete images for each transfer condition, click [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page (see page 57 or page 64).

Notes

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

• The following operations also delete all buffered images.

• Turning off the camera.

• Saving the Date and Time page.

• Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory default.

• Changing the Enable/Di sable set tings of Image Buff er/Transfer (see page

57 or page 64).

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1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone

You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile

press [OK].

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

E.g. http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:50000/mobile

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

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

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

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

Pressing 5 will refresh the image.

160 x 120 resolution is displayed at the first access. Pressi ng 0 switches th e resolution to 320 x 240.

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

Pressing 1, 3, 7 or 9 o n t he k e ypa d allo w s yo u t o use the firs t four registered preset buttons.

" on a mobile phone and

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

If you e xec ute [Privacy M ode] here, the camera sw itches to priv acy mode . To disable it, a ccess the camer a again and e xe cute [Disabl e Privacy Mo de] (see page 77).

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Notes

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

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

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

• Only an administrator can control privacy mode.

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

• When ex ecuting [Priv acy Mode] while s etting [Allo wing unregistere d users] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 46), an authentication window is displayed. Log in to the camera as an administrator.

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

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

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

"(4)L" disappears.

• Some mobile phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a mobile phone model list, and the compatibility level which has been verified with the Panasonic Network Camera.

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

for HTML.

for XHTML.

Stopping E-mail Transfer by the Mobile Phone Operation

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

1. Access the camera from a mobile phone (see page 25) and log in to the

camera as an administ ra tor.

2. Execute [Privacy Mode] (see page 25).

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

Buffer/Transfer).

2 Various Camera Features

2.1 Using Camera Features

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

Notes

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

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

• The Top page is displayed.

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

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

(6) (7)

(8)

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(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)

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Basic (1) Network Configures the netw ork sett ing s su ch as connection mode

to connect the camera to the network (see page 30).

(2) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 34). (3) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the

camera (see page 37).

(4) Viewnetcam.

Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 38).

com

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

adjust clock for daylight saving time settings (see page 40).

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

frequency and pan/tilt range (see page 42).

Account

(7) Administrator

Sets authenticatio n setting and adminis trator security (user name and password) (see page 46).

(8) General User

Sets general user secu rity (use r nam e and password) and general user's feature restriction (see page 50).

Advanced (9) Image Display Sets resolution, image quality and refresh interval of Single

Camera and Multi-Camera page, limit continuous motion

, and language (see page 52).

JPEG

(10) Multi-Camera

Sets the camera IP address or host name, camera name on the Multi-Camera pa ge (m ax imum 12 cameras) (see page

55).

(11) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buff er or trans f er b y time r or senso r. (see page

57 or page 64).

(12) Operation

Sets time period to display camera images (see page 74).

Time

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

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(13) Indicator

Sets indicator display (see page 76).

Control

(14) Privacy Mode Enables privacy mode (see page 77).

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2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

The Network page offers three options to configure the camera.

• [Automatic Setup] automatic ally assigns an unused IP addre ss to the camer a, and uses UPnP to configure your router.

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

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

1. Click [Network] on the Setup page.

2. Select a connection mode.

Normally sets Automatic Setup. Uses a static IP address.

Uses ISP DHCP server function.

• Each page is displayed (see page 30—page 31).

3. Enter each parameter in the proper data field.

Automatic Setup

The camera aut om atic al ly ob tai ns the network settings (subnet mask, default gatewa y and DNS server address) uti lizing a DHCP f eatu re on the route r . The camera also automatic al ly searc he s the un u se d IP addres s on y ou r network. If you select [Yes] at the Allow Access from the Internet, the camera automatically en ables p ort forwarding by using U PnP. In this case, the camera automatically searches the unused port number on your network in the order from 50000 to 50050.

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

changes.

Static Setup DHCP Setup

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, the following page is displayed.

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Note

The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (se e page 79).

5. Click [Restart].

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

Note

When you do not kno w the camera IP address while se tting [A utomatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], you can search the camera IP address by using the Setup Program (see page 100).

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Setting Description

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only)

Port Nu mber (Static/DHCP Only)

• IP address

• Subnet Mask (Static Only)

• Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some routers call it "Address Translation", "Static IP Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). To enable Internet access to the camera, check [Yes]. In this case, the camera automatically searches the unused port number on yo ur network in th e order from 5 0000 to 50050. To disable Internet access to the camera, check [No].

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

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

• Do not set the following port numbers. E.g., FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, POP3: 110, HTTPS:443, ICQ: 4 000 and IRC: 6661—66 67.

• Enter only the numbe r (1—65535).

• Some ISPs do not allow you to use port 80. Ask your ISP or network admini strator about the accessib le port number over the Internet.

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

• If you use the c amera on the L AN, set the IP ad dress in the same class as your PC (see page 99).

• Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0. 0.0.0" an d "255.25 5.255. 255 " are not available.

Host Name (DHCP Only)

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

• Enter ASCII characters f or the host n ame (see page 1 07). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

Setting Description

Default Gateway (Static/DHCP Only)

• If you ha v e the assigned Def ault Ga te wa y addre ss b y y our ISP or network administrator, enter it in this data field.

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

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DNS Server Address

(Static/DHCP Only)

• DNS server address is required in the f oll owing c ondition s.

• Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP

• Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-

Camera Setup page

• Using the Viewnetcam.com service

• If you have the assigned DNS server addresses by your ISP or network administ ra tor, enter them in this data fiel d. They usually have two addresses.

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

Max. Bandwidth Usage

• The bandwidth can be restricted.

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

Note

Set the maximum bandwidth usage seei ng the following file sizes. These are exampl es for a JPEG file with a standard image qualit y. File sizes may change depending on the image quality or how bright the object is.

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

Connection Type • Normally, Select [Auto Negotiation]. For the wireless

connection, [Au t o Nego tiation] must be selected. If you cannot access the camer a, see pag e 20 "The Top page is not displayed." in the Installation/Troubleshooting.

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

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2.3 Using Wireless LAN

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

pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/wireless/cam_set.html

1. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.

Setting Description

SSID • The SSID must be set to match the SSID your router or

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

Communication mode

• In "802.11b", the re are a lot o f 802.11b-comp liant products

and they are inexpensive. They are widely prevalent, so "802.11b" is useful when using your existing wireless devices.

• "802.11b/g" supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless

LAN standards. It is the c omm unic ation mode that is easy to install on your existing wireless LAN.

• "802.11g exclusive" 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 2.4 GHz bandwidth —including 802.11b wireless devices— makes the baud rate of 802.11g slower.

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3. Set each parameter for the Encryption.

Setting Description

Cipher • Select encrypting or not encrypting.

• T o pre vent unauthoriz ed users from reading data , selecting [WEP] is recommended.

WEP Selection • Checked WEPKey is used as a s tan da rd WE PKey . C he ck

the same number as the router.

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

characters 128 bit] , [HEX, 32 ch arac ters 152 b it], [ASCII 5 characters 64 bit], [ASCII 13 char a cte rs 12 8 bit] or [AS CII 16 characters 152 bit] on the list.

• Selecting [WEP] at Ciph er e na b l es you to set WEPKey 1—

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

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Notes

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

• The camera supp orts only the open syst em authentic ation. If the router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or open system.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• 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.

Notes

• It takes about 1 mi nute for the new settings to be 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 by using wired connection and set the switch from wired to wireless as shown below.

• When you s witch wired t o wireless or vi ce versa, rest art the camera. Some routers also may need to be restarted after switching.

< Bottom >

Switch

WIRELESS

WIRED

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2.4 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

UPnP can automatically configure your ro uter to be acces sed from the In ternet. In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be enabled. Most router manuf act urers disab le th is f eature as the def ault set ting. S ee http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/rtr_setup for details and see your router manual for how to enable UPnP. After the UPnP is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.

1. Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.

2. Set up UPnP.

Setting Description

Auto Port Forwarding

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

Note

If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], enable [Allow Access from the Inte rnet] on t he Ne tw o rk page (see page

32).

Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places

• Enabling it displays a shortcut to the camera in the My Network Places folder.

Note

If you use Windows XP or Windows Me, this feature is availa ble. Enab le UPnP Windo ws component be fore using this feature (see page 106).

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to UPnP page].

• The UPnP page is displayed.

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2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service

Viewnetcam.co m is a free se rvice (dynamic DNS service) t hat allows y ou to ass ign an easy to remember name to the camera, similar to your favorite web site. Viewnetcam.co m also allows y ou to easily access the camera, e ven when yo ur ISP changes the IP address . P ana sonic Com municati ons recom mends y ou to reg ister with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewne tca m.c om service.

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

2. Check [Enabl e].

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

Setting Description

Enable • Check [Enable] to regis ter with the Viewnetcam.com

service. If yo u clear the box, the View ne tca m.com service stops.

Personal (Camera) URL

Your Account Link

• The camera's personal URL will be displayed after you

• The URL is displayed to register with the Viewnetcam.com

service. Clicking [Your Account Link] item name displays the Viewnetcam.com registration we bsite.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

5. Click [Your Account Link].

• The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.

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Notes

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

1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser.

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

Internet.

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

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

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

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed .

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

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

Notes

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

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

Confirming the Internet access

Due to the router specifica tions, the image m ay not be displa yed e ven if y ou access the camera from y our PC on the same LAN as the came ra. In this case , access the camera following procedures.

• Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 8)

• Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 25)

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2.6 Setting Date and Time

The Date and Time page allo ws y ou to set date and time . Date and tim e are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image.

Note

Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images.

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

2. Set each parameter.

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

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

are used f or image b uff er/tra nsf er , operati on time and tim e stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format.

Automatic Tim e Adjustment

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

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

• Select your time zone.

Note

If the time is incorrect by more than one hour, Automatic Time Adjustment stops working to prevent malfunctions caused by a disguised NTP server.

Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time

• During the da ylight s aving time, the internal cloc k is turned forward an hour . The clock will shift one h our forw ard at the set time on the Start Day, and move back one hour at the set time on the End Day. Check the box to enable it.

Note

An "s" is put between date and time of time stamp when enabling this feature. The time stamp will be attached to the transferred images by the Image Transfer feature.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Date and Time page is displayed.

Note

Date and time setti ngs become i ncorrect depe nding on the length of po wer-on time or the internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is recommended.

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2.7 Changing Camera Settings

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

1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter.

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

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Setting Description

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

page.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 107) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.

White Balance Select from the following options.

• Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment

• Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K)

AC Power Source Frequency

Pan Range

• Fixed Fluorescent

— White (3600 K)

(White)

• Fixed Fluorescent

— Daylight (400 0 K)

(Daylight)

• Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)

• Hold — Setting [Hold] keeps the current

white balance.

Note

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

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

•50 Hz

• 60 Hz (default)

Select from the following options.

• Minimum — Current settings, -50—+50

• Home Position

• Maximum — Current settings, -50—+50

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

— Current settings, -50—+50

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Setting Description

Tilt Range

Select from the following options.

• Minimum — Current settings, - 40—+10

• Home Po si tio n

— Current settings, -40—+10

• Maximum — Current settings, -40—+10

• The values must be selected as minimum home

position maximum.

See page 45 for details about pan/tilt range settings.

These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 17.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are sav ed. If the hom e position is c hanged, the cam era turns to the home position.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Camera page].

• The Camera page is displayed.

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Specifying Pan/Tilt Range

Access the camer a (see page 8), and click [Single] a t th e t op of the Top pa ge.

2. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 42).

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

4. Set the pan/tilt range.

• Selecting [Current] di sp lays the current angle of the camera. Select each value while adjusting the pan/tilt on the Single Camera page.

Note

The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum.

Max.: +10 °

Max.: +50 °

Min.: -40 °

Min.: -50 °

5. Click [Save] on the Camera page.

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

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2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

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

Notes

• If you access the c amera f or the first time, th e window to set ad ministrator user name and pass word is displ aye d. Make a note of the user name a nd pass word so that you will not forget them.

• The user name and password should be secured at your own responsibility. Pa y atte ntion to the followi ng points.

• Set the user name and password as many characters as possible.

• Change the password regularly.

• Setting [Permit access from guest users] (permitting access without a User Name or P as sword) at General Authentication risks the images bei ng v iewed by third parties. Control the contents of the images accordingly.

IMPORTANT

• It is important to limit ac cess to the camera by use of a unique Us er Name and a secret P assword. Because the camer a is acces sed t hrough the In ternet it is possible tha t the camera could be accessed b y unknown indiv iduals, incl uding those who are commonly known as "hackers," 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

User Name/ Password

Authentication has 2 phases.

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

Note

If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator (see page 49), you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.

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

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

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

Notes

• The password must be different from the user name.

• User name and password are case sensitive.

• Retype Password: Reenter the password.

• Enter ASCII characters (see pa ge 107). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are no t available.

Note

When users other than an administra tor are acc es sing the came ra , [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Security: Administrator page is displayed.

Notes

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

Administrator/General Users/Guest Users

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

Items Administrator General Users Guest Users

User Name and Password

Number of Users 1 50 — Accessible Pa ges All Pages Pages Ex cept F or

Access Le vel 1—3 All Operations Access leve l can

Required Required Not Required

Pages Except For

Setup and

Maintenance page

be set for each

general user (see

page 50).

Setup and

Maintenance page

Access level can

be set for guest

users (see page

50).

Note

Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 46).

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2.9 Logging in to the Camera

If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] is displa yed at the top of the page. Afte r you log in as an adminis trator , you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.

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

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

Note

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

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

• You can log in to the camera.

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2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

The General User pa ge allows y ou to cre ate, modif y or delete gene ral user s. Up to 50 general use rs ca n b e re gistered. The access lev el is s et for each general user. If you set [P ermit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.

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

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

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

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

• If you dele te a general use r, se lect the name and click [Dele te]. The confirmation page is displayed.

• When setting [Permit access from guest users]

3. Set each parameter.

• Settings for a general user • Settings for g uest users

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

Setting Description

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

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

Operating Instructions

User Name/ Password

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

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

Note

The password must be different from the user name.

• Retype Password: Reenter the password.

• Enter ASCII characters (see pa ge 107). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are no t available.

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

different operations.

• Level 1 users view only image.

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

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to General User page].

• The General User page is displayed.

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

The Image Displa y page allows you to change initia l settings (displ ay setting s when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval. Motion JPEG display time can be set here.

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

2. Set each parameter.

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Image Resolution • Select the image resolution.

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

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

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

Refresh Interval • Select a refresh interval.

(Motion—60-second int erval )

Limit Cont inuous Motion JPEG

• Limit time of

Continuous

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

Motion JPEG

•Refresh Interval

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

Language • Select the initial language from English, French,

German, Italian, Spanish, Russia n, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. The selected language is displayed as the initial language on the Top, Single Camera and Multi-Camera pag e. If y o u sel ect Engli sh or J ap anese , all pages can be changed. But if you select other language, the Setu p , Maintena nce and Sup port pages are displayed only in English.

Banner Display • When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner

displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Checking [Display] for Administrator is particularly recommended.

• When checked, the banner is displayed for administrator or general users or both.

• The banner is displayed only on the Single Camera page (see page 10).

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

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• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Image Display page].

• The Image Display page is displayed.

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2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras

The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the camera IP addresses and camera names to vi e w multi ple ima ges on the Multi-C amer a page (m axim um 12 cameras). These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page.

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

2. Click [Add].

Notes

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

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

3. Set each parameter.

• Clicking [Cancel] cancels your set tin gs without saving changes.

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Setting Description

Display • Check the box to enable the camera.

IP Address Host Name

• Set the IP address or the hos t name to enab le the camera.

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

Camera Name

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

Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192 .168.0.253". But "0 .0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available.

Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 107). But [Spa ce ], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.

Enter 1—255 characters.

Enter ASCII characters (see page 107) or characters in ea ch language (1—15 characters f or a 1-b yte char acter and 1—7 charac ters f or a 2-b yt e chara cter). But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [:], [<], and [>] are not available.

Notes

• If your camera will only be accessed on your local network, use each camera's local IP address and port number.

• If you intend to acces s y our came r a from the In ternet, y ou m ust u se ea ch cameras global IP address and respective port number.

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed.

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2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

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

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

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

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

[Next>].

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

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

T rigge r • Selecting [Timer] enables th e camera to buff er/ transfe r the

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

image by timer.

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

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

Note

The timer works b y an internal cl oc k. Se t the date a nd time bef o re usi ng tim er buffer/transfer (see page 40).

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

• Clicking [Cancel ] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without saving changes.

Setting Description

A day of the week

Active Time of Trigger

• Check the bo x to enable the da y . Cle ar the box to disab le it.

• Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time period. If you sp ecify the time period, sel ect the time period option and set the time period.

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel ] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without saving changes.

Setting Description

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Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

• Select image re so luti on (64 0 x 48 0, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer.

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

Note

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

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

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Setting Description

Image Buffer Frequency

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

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel ] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without saving changes.

Note

If you transfer image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 30).

Setting Description

No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite

No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

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

E-mail • The camera transfers the image by E-mail (see page 62).

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

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

page 61).

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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 [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite setting

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

Data Transfer

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

Method

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

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When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel ] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without saving changes.

Note

The camera wo rks only with an SMTP (Simple Ma il Transfer Protocol) server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail

Setting Description

" using a web browser.

SMTP Server IP Address or Host Name

POP3 Server IP Address or Host Name

Password

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

1—3

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

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

• If your ISP re quires a pa ss word to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).

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

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

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Setting Description

Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 107) or

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

Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 107) or

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

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

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

• New settings are saved. The buffered images are deleted.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.

Notes

• If you set a short interval to transfer image to a mobile phone, many Emails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the Email transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a mobile phone (see page 26).

• Buffered image s wi ll be del eted b y doi ng the following.

• Turning off the camera.

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

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

• Clicking [Dele te Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/T r a nsfer page

(see page 57).

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2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor

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

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

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

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

[Next>].

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel ] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without

saving changes.

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enable s the came ra to b uffe r/transf er the

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

image by timer.

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

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

Note

The timer works b y an internal clo c k. Set the d ate a nd tim e before using timer buffer/transfer (see page 40).

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Setting Description

A day of the week

Active Time of Trigger

• Check the bo x to enab le the da y. Clear the bo x to disa ble it.

• Select the [Alwa ys] option when y ou do not specify the time period. If you spe cify the time period, sel ect the time period option and set the time period.

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

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

Note

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

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

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Setting Description

Lens Position When Triggered

• Set [Move to sensor position] to move the lens to the sensor position (see page 17) when the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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

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

• Clicking [Cancel ] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

• Select image resolu tion (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (defa ult ) or 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer.

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

Note

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

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

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Setting Description

Enable Pretrigger Image Buffer

Enable P o sttrigger Image Buffer

• Check the bo x to enab le the setting. The ca mera b uffers or transfers the image right before the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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

• Check the bo x to enab le the setting. The ca mera b uffers or transfers the image right after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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Setting Description

Non detection time

• Set the length of time during which the sensor cannot be

triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommend ed to use not to send too many E-mails to a mobile phone.

Note

The internal memory cannot buffer images during Non detection time. Because of this, images taken before detection are not sa v ed in in ternal memo ry , 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", because the images are not stor ed in internal memo ry , if the se nsor detects something directly after the end of Non detection time, the image s ma y not be saved. Ten seconds after the end of Non detection time, images can be received as specified in the settings.

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

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Note

If you transf e r image by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 30).

Setting Description

No Transfer , No Memory Overwrite

No Transfer, Memory Overwrite

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

E-mail • The camera transfers the image by E-mail (see page 71).

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

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

page 70).

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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 bac k to the Image Buffer/ T ransfe r page without saving changes.

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite setting

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

Data Transfer

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

Method

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

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When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

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

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

• Clicking [Canc el] takes you bac k to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving change s.

Note

The camera works only with an SMTP (Sim ple Mai l Transfer Protocol) server . It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail" using a web browser.

Setting Description

SMTP Server IP Address or Host Name

POP3 Server IP Address or Host Name

Password

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

1—3

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

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

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

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

• Set the destination E-mail add res s (up to 3).

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Setting Description

Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 107) or

characters in each lan guage (0—44 characters f or a 1-byte character and 0—22 c haracters for a 2-b yte character). But ["] is not available.

Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 107) or

characters in each lan guage (0—63 characters f or a 1-byte character and 0—31 c haracters for a 2-b yte character). But ["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.

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

9. After you confirm the setting s and click [Ne xt>], set E-mail notifi cation and clic k

[Next>].

• If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displaye d. Enter the setting s seeing page 71 and pa ge 72. When finishe d, click [Next>] and go to step 10.

Setting Description

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

buffering or transferring image.

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

destinations) when buffering or transferring image.

10.Click [Save] after confirming the settings.

• New settings are saved. The buffered images are deleted.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.

Notes

• Sensor transf er stops its ope rations unti l the camera fin ishes all tra nsfers . For example, if the camera transfers 3 images per minute and 6 images in total with setting 1 minute of non detection time, the sens or will be in the following operation.

120 seconds

1 minute

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

Detectable UndetectableUndetectable

Non detection time

Detectable

A heat change occurs.

• Buffered image s wi ll be del eted b y doi ng the following.

• Turning off the camera.

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

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

• Clicking [Dele te Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/T r a nsfer page

(see page 64).

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2.15 Specifying Operation Time

The Operation Ti me page allo ws you to li mit the oper ation time. The camera im age turns to a gray screen outside the operation time.

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

2. Click [No.] to set the operation time.

Note

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

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

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

changes.

Setting Description

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

disable it.

A day of the week

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

• Check the bo x to enable the da y . Cle ar the box to disab le it.

period. If you sp ecify the time period, sel ect the time period option and set the time period.

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4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• The Operation Time page is displayed.

About Operation Time

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

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2.16 Changing Indicator Display

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

•Always on

• Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed.

• Turn the indicator on during sensor reaction.

•Always off

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

2. Select indicator option.

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

Notes

• See page 7 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Indicator Control page].

• The Indicator Control page is displayed.

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2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode

Pressing the priv acy button tu rns the camera int o privacy m ode. You can keep your privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image transfer by timer or sensor (see page 57 or page 64) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen. Privacy mode can be controlled from a mobile phone (see page 25) or a PC.

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

2. Click [Save] when finished.

• Selecting [Enab le ] and cli cking [Save] turn the camera into privacy mode.

Setting Description

Privacy Button • Clearing the Enable box di sables the privacy button on the

front of the camera.

Privacy Mode • Selecting [Enable] and clicking [Sav e] turn the cam era int o

privacy mode.

Notes

• To turn the camera into normal oper ation , press the priv ac y b utton on the front of the camera (see page 7 in the Installation/Troubleshooting) during privacy mode. Or click [Disable Privacy Mode] after you log in as an administrator.

• If you log in as an administrator, you can disable privacy mode from your mobile phone (see page 25).

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(

3 Camera Maintenance

3.1 Maintenance page

15)

16)

17)

18)

19)

20)

21)

Maintenance (15) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 79). (16) Wireless Status Displays wireless information (see page 79). (17) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 80). (18) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 81). (19) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 84). (20) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 85). (21) Reset to Factory

Default

Resets the camera to its default settings (see page 86).

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3.1.1 Confirming the Status

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

Clicking [Status] displays the following page.

Note

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

3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status

The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. The wireless status information provides support for troubleshooting regarding wireless connection.

Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page.

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3.1.3 Restarting the Camera

The camera restarts by disconne cti ng th e plu g of the AC cord from the outlet and reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.

Note

When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted.

1. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.

2. Click [Restart].

• Restarting takes about 90 seconds. The Top page is displayed when

finished.

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3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware

The Update Firmware page al lows you to update the camera firmware . If th e new firmware is available, install it into the camera.

Notes

• Do not turn off the power during firmware update.

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

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

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

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

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

3. Click [Update Fi rmware].

• The camera restarts.

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• The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds.

4. Click [Browse...].

• A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.

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

• The firmware file name is displayed.

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

• Clicking [Canc el] tak es y ou ba ck to the Top page without firmware update.

• The next message is displayed during update.

• The camera restarts automatically after update.

• The Top page is displayed in about 90 seconds.

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

Updated version

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

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3.1.5 Creating Configuration File

A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 85).

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

2. Click [Save].

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

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

• The configuration file is saved in the location.

Notes

• The file exten sion (.d at) can not be ch anged . If y ou cha nge it, the setti ngs

cannot be loaded.

• If you try to updatin g the ca mera, c reate a c onfigur ation file after updating

the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference betw een the camera that you create a conf iguration file from and the camera that yo u try to load settings to, the se ttin gs may not be loaded to the camera.

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3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File

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

Notes

• The configurati on file has network set tings. Wh en the setti ngs are load ed, the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.

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

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

2. Click [Browse...].

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

• The file name is displayed in the data field.

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

5. Click [Restart].

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

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3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default

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

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

2. Click [Execute].

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

• All camera settin gs (user na me, pa ss word, IP a ddress , subnet mas k etc.)

are reset to factory default.

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

changes to [Aut omatic Setup]. Reconfig ure the camera seein g the Getting Started.

Notes

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

PM mode (see page 40). Se t it again.

• See page 90—page 97 for default settings.

• Pressing the F ACT ORY DEF A ULT RESET button resets the camer a to the

factory default (see page 89).

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

default.

• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.

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

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3.2 Support page

(22) (23)

(24) (25)

Support (22) Help Displays the Help page (see page 87). (23) Wireless Help Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 88). (24) Product

Information

(25) Support

Information

Displays product information website (see page 88).

Displays support information website (see page 88).

3.2.1 Seeing Help page

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

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

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3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page

The Wireless Help pa ge displays explanations for each feature about Wireless Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher configuration and Wireless Status.

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

Note

[Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator.

3.2.3 Seeing Product Information

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

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

Note

If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the web site cannot be dis played .

3.2.4 Seeing Support Information

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

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

Note

If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the web site cannot be dis played .

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3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

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

Press the button with a pointed object.

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

• Press the F A CTORY DEF AUL T RESET butto n f or 1 second whe n the camera is on.

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

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

Notes

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

PM mode (see page 40). Set it again.

• See page 90—page 97 for default settings.

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

default.

• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.

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3.4 Default Setting List

Basic

Items Default Required Notes

Network Connection Mode Automat ic

Setup

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only)

Port No. (Static/DHCP only)

IP address (Static only)

Subnet Mask (Static only)

Host Name (DHCP only)

Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only)

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

No - -

Enable - -

80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110

192.168.0. 253

255.255.

255.0

[Blank] When

[Blank] When using

- Automatic Setup/ Static/DHCP

is not available. *2

When setting Static

0—63 characters

setting DHCP (Not always required)

Gateway

DNS

Max. Bandwidth Usage (Mbps)

Connection Type Auto

Unlimited - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1

Negotiation

or Unlimited

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Items Default Required Notes

Wireless Communication mode 802.11b/g - -

(Channel) Auto - SSID BLC30AXXX

-Up to 32 characters, signs

or numbers (Speed) Auto - Encryption (WEP) No

encryption Authenticati on Open System - WEPKey 1—4 ASCII 13

Characters

128 bit

UPnP Auto Port Forwarding Disable - -

Display Shortcut Icon in

Enable - -

My Network Places

Viewnet

Enable No check - -

cam.com Date and

Time

Time Setting AM/PM - Automatic Time

Adjustment

No check When using

NTP Time Zone GMT -05:00 - Adjust Clock for

No check - -

Daylight Saving Time

Start Day Apr,

First Sunday,

2 AM

End Day Oct,

Last Sunday,

2 AM

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Items Default Required Notes

Camera Camera Name Network

Camera

White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/

AC Power Source

60 Hz - 50 Hz, 60 Hz

Frequency Pan Range (Minimum) -50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees (Home Position) 0 degrees - -50—+50 degrees (Maximum) +50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees Tilt Range (Minimum) -40 degrees - -40—+10 degrees (Home Position) 0 degrees - -40—+10 degrees (Maximum) +10 degrees - -40—+10 degrees

Required 1—15 characters

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

Account

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Items Default Required Notes

Security: Administrator

General Authentication

Do not permit

access from

guest users

User Name [Blank] When setting

administrator

Password [Blank] When setting

administrator

Retype Password

[Blank] When setting

administrator

6—15 characters *3

General User User ID List [B lank] - -

User Name [Blank] When setting

general user

Password [Blank] When setting

general user

Retype Password

[Blank] When setting

general user

6—15 characters *3

Access Level Level 3 - -

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Advanced

Items Default Required Notes

Image Display

Single Camera Image Resolution

Single Camera Image Quality

320 x 240 - 320 x 240 or 640

x 480

Standard - Favor Clarity,

Standard or Favor Motion

Single Camera Refresh Interval

Multi-Camera Image Resolution

Multi-Camera Image Quality

Motion - 3, 5, 10, 30, 60

(s) or Motion

320 x 240 - 160 x 120 or 320

x 240

Standard - Favor Clarity,

Standard or Favor Motion

Multi-Camera R efresh Interval

Motion When

reducing

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

traffic

Limit Continuous Motion JPEG

Still Image Refresh Interval

Unlimited When

reducing

traffic

10, 30 (s), 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 (min) or Unlimited

30 s - 3, 5, 10, 30 or 60

(s)

Language English - English/

Japanese/ French/German/ Italian/Spanish/ Simplified Chinese/Russian

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Items Default Required Notes

MultiCamera

Multi-Camera [Blank] - Display Checked When setting

Multi-Camera

IP Address or Host Name

[Blank] When setting

Multi-Camera

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

Port No. [Blank] When setting

Multi-Camera

20, 21, 25 an d 110 are not available. *2

Camera Name [Blank] When setting

Multi-Camera

Change Camera Order

From No.1 to

No.1

When

changing

1—15 characters *7

From No.1—12 to No.1—12

camera order

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Items Default Required Notes

Buffer/ Transfer

Status Off - Trigger Timer - Timer, Sensor Active Time of Trigger Always - Lens Position When

Triggered

Do not move - Do not move,

Move to sensor

position

Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 160 x 120,

320 x 240,

640 x 480

Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity,

Standard,

Favor Motion

Image Buffer Frequency

Every 1 s,

buffer 1 image

- Every 1 (s/min/ h), buffer 1—15

images

Non detection time No

appointment

Transfer Method No Transfer,

When

selecting

sensor

No appointment,

10, 30 (s), 1, 3, 5,

10 (min)

No Memory

Overwrite

Notify - - -

Operation Time

Indicator Control

Privacy Mode

Operation Time Alwa ys - -

Indicator Control Turn indica tor

on when

camera is on Privacy Button Checked - Privacy Mode Disable - -

Preset Buttons

Items Default Required Notes

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Preset Buttons

Preset 1 UpperLeft - Preset 2 UpperRight - Preset 3 LowerLeft - Preset 4 LowerRight - -

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

"255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 107). But [Spa ce], ["], ['],

[&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available. *4 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 107). But [Spa ce], ["], ['],

[&], [<], and [>] are not available. *5 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 107). But [Spa ce], ["], ['],

[#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not availab l e . *6 Enter ASCII characters (see page 107) or charac ters in each language (1—15

characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 ch aracters for a 2-byte char a cte r).

But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. *7 Enter ASCII characters (see page 107) or charac ters in each language (1—15

characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 ch aracters for a 2-byte char a cte r).

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

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3.5 Cleaning

Clean the camera after the camera is turned off.

3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit

Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth.

Notes

• Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camer a. Also av oid pesticid e, glass cleaner or hair s pray. Th e y may cause change in the sha pe or c olor.

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

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

3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens

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

Note

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

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3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC

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

1. Display the TCP/IP Properties window.

• The steps are differe nt depe nding on your OS. The steps are shown below.

OS Steps

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

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

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

Connections] [Local Area Connection] in use

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

Windows Me, Windows 98SE

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

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

[Specify an IP address]

2. Enter IP address and subnet mask.

3. Click [OK].

• In Windows Me or W indows 98SE, the PC needs to be restarted to enab le the settings.

Local IP Address

Local IP address is the network ID that is not used on the Internet. They are classified into Clas s A, Clas s B an d C lass C, as shown below. Set the IP address in the range of the number specified in the class corresponding to your local network scale.

Class Subnet Mask Local IP Address

Class A 255. 0. 0. 0 10. 0. 0. 1 — 10. 255. 255. 254 Class B 255. 255. 0. 0 172. 16. 0. 1 — 172. 31. 255. 254 Class C 255. 255. 255. 0 192. 168. 0. 1 — 192. 168. 0. 254

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3.7 Using Setup Program

The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes.

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

• Setting up the camera automatically.

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

• Displaying the Setup page.

Finding the camera

Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera following the Getting Started.

• If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe"

on the Setup CD-ROM.

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

• If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe"

on the Setup CD-ROM.

3. Click [Camera Setup].

Displays version information about this program.

Sets up the camera. Displays the camera manuals. If your PC does not have Adobe® Acrobat

Reader, install it from the Adobe Reader website.

Closes the Setup Program.

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

MAC address of your camera.

MAC Address

IP Address

Port No.

Camera Status

Camera List window

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