Panasonic BL-C30C User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Network Camera

Model No.

BL-C30C

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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 cable is also available. Encryption establishes the 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*2.

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

Monitoring from PC or cell phone

• The camera images can be monitored over the Internet.

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

Privacy mode

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

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

Privacy Monitoring Purpose

Privacy mode On Disabled Protecting privacy

Monitoring Off Enabled Remote monitoring

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

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

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

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Easy installation using UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play)

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

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

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

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

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 Cameras. 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, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. If you select English, Japanese or French, 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

CPU Pentium® 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 Setup CD-

Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE

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

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

• 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 these Operating Instructions.

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. After removing the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton swab.

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

or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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

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

8. The AC cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the socket-

outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

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

storms.

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

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

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

12. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the CMOS

sensor.

13. The camera is intended for indoor use only. Please check local regulations as

outdoor use of the wireless feature is restricted in some countries/areas.

14. Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell or

makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorized service center.

User Name and Password Protection

The use of a unique User Name and secret Password is an important tool that will help limit unauthorized individuals from accessing the camera. If you choose to disable this tool, and choose not to limit access by use of a User Name and Password, this may result in access to the camera by unauthorized individuals. (See page

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

49)

Operating Instructions

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)...................................................15

1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ............................................................................ 16

1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ................................................................................ 17

1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button............................. 19

1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page ......................................................... 23

1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page ...................................................... 25

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images ........................................................................ 26

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone ..................................... 27

2 Various Camera Features ...........................................29

2.1 Using Camera Features............................................................... 29

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network..................................... 32

2.3 Using Wireless LAN ..................................................................... 37

2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) .................................... 40

2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service ............................ 41

2.6 Setting Date and Time ................................................................. 43

2.7 Changing Camera Settings.......................................................... 45

2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name

and Password .............................................................................. 49

2.9 Logging in to the Camera............................................................. 52

2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ........................... 53

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

Camera page ...............................................................................

2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 58

2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer................................... 60

2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor................................. 69

2.15 Specifying Operation Time........................................................... 81

2.16 Changing Indicator Display.......................................................... 83

2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode ................................................................ 84

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3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................85

3.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 85

3.1.1 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 86

3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status............................................................... 86

3.1.3 Restarting the Camera ............................................................................ 87

3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware .............................................................. 88

3.1.5 Creating Configuration File...................................................................... 91

3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ............................................. 92

3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ................................................ 93

3.2 Support page ............................................................................... 94

3.2.1 Help page ................................................................................................ 94

3.2.2 Wireless Help page ................................................................................. 95

3.2.3 Product Information ................................................................................. 95

3.2.4 Support Information................................................................................. 95

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button............................................ 96

3.4 Default Setting List ....................................................................... 97

3.5 Cleaning..................................................................................... 105

3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit .......................................................................... 105

3.5.2 Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................. 105

3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ............................................. 106

3.7 Using Setup Program................................................................. 107

3.8 Setting Your PC.......................................................................... 110

3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser ............................. 110

3.8.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places ..... 113

3.8.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser................ 113

3.9 ASCII Character Table ............................................................... 114

3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ................................. 115

3.11 Specifications ............................................................................. 116

Index..................................................................................119

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://192.168.0.253:50000

(or http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000)

• When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 34 for details about port number.

• If the camera image is not displayed, see page 25 and page 26 of the Installation/Troubleshooting guide.

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

and password that were set, and click [OK].

Note

When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, the authentication window will not be displayed.

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4. Click the following tabs to display each page.

A B C D E F

Version Number

A To Single Camera page (page 10) B To Multi-Camera page (page 23) C To Buffered Image page (page 25) D To Setup page (page 29) E To Maintenance page (page 85) F To Support page (page 94) G To log in to the camera (page 52)

Note

When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, when [Do not permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, the [Login] tab will not be displayed.

Select a language.

5. Close the web browser.

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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 the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 12).

• See page 13 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Capture Image

Button

(See page

Operation Bar

(See page 17)

(See page

3. Close the web browser.

Notes

• While viewing images under fluorescent lighting, the image may appear

• When the camera image is not displayed correctly, click [Refresh] at the

• Refresh interval is [Motion] by default. You can change it on the operation

• Refresh interval may change depending on the network condition, PC

• When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20

• If the video (Motion JPEG) display is limited (see page 55), the video will

16)

Refresh

Interval

17)

noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was selected. Select the frequency that is used in your area. (see page

tool bar on the web browser. The image will be refreshed.

bar (see page

performance and what object you view.

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.)

be changed to refreshing still images.

17).

Click to Center (See page 15)

Camera Image

The banner is displayed.

(See page 14)

45).

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• To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 55).

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

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

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

• The image may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be disconnected depending on the environment.

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Security Warning window

To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX® Controls must be installed. When trying to display a video for the first time, Security Warning window will be displayed. When using Windows XP or Windows 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 "ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM.

Notes

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

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

• If you use a proxy server, set the web browser so as not to access the proxy server (see page

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

– Contact your network administrator. – Try using regularly refreshed images.

110).

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Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

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

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

Control...].

2. Click [Install].

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The Banner

When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page

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 checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static or DHCP, when the camera is not connected

to the Internet,

is displayed.

55).

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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 cursor to the desired point.

Cursor

2. Click it.

• The clicked point is centered.

• See page 18 for the pan/tilt operation.

Notes

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

• 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

53), Click to Center does not work.

17).

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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 a folder, and click [Save].

• Camera image is saved in the folder.

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 nine steps including

Refresh Interval:

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

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

original position.

Controls lens direction. Pan ( : Left, : Right), Tilt ( : Up,

: Down) and Home Position ( : Center)

Applies the camera direction to a preset position. You can preset 8 positions (see page 19—page 22).

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

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

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

19).

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

pixels.

Image Quality:

Selects the image quality.

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

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

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

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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

Registering Home Position/Sensor Position

A home position or sensor position can be registered. When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set (see page

71), the camera takes a sensor position after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

1. Click [Program].

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

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

3. Click the home position button or the

sensor position button.

4. Click [Save] to register, or click [Back]

and [Cancel] to cancel.

• If "Success!" is displayed, click [Back].

Home Position

Pan/Tilt

Program

Sensor Position

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Registering a Preset Button

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

• Registered buttons are shown in blue.

• Unregistered buttons are shown in white.

22).

1. Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel].

Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

Pan/Tilt

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

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

5. Click [Save] to register, or click [Back]

and [Cancel] to cancel.

• If "Success!" is displayed, click

[Back].

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

1. 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

1. Click [Program].

• [Program] switches to [Cancel].

Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.

2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired

position.

• When deleting, this step is not

necessary.

3. Click the home position, sensor position

or a preset button (1—8).

4. Click [Save] after setting the preset

name or click [Delete].

• If you quit to change or delete

settings, click [Back], and then [Cancel].

• If "Success!" is displayed, click

[Back].

Note

The home position or the sensor position 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 58).

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 16)

Switches cameras to display.

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

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

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

3. Close the web browser.

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Notes

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

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

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

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

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

• If the video (Motion JPEG) display is limited (see page 55), 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

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

36). The refresh interval may be improved.

55).

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

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

(192.168.

• Confirm the settings on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 58).

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

110).

. ) cannot be used.

How to save a still image to your PC

On the Single Camera or Multi-Camera page

• A still image can be saved using the capture image button (see page 16).

On the Buffered Image page

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

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

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

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

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1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page

To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 60 or page 69). You can view buffered images on this Buffered Image page.

1. Access the camera (see page 8).

• The Top page is displayed.

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

3. Click the trigger number.

The trigger number is displayed (see page 60 or page 69).

The trigger is displayed (see page 60 or page 69).

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4. Display images clicking buttons below.

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

Date, time and frame number are displayed.

[Play]:

The buffered images are displayed continuously.

[<Prev] or [Next>]:

The previous or next image is displayed.

[<10] or [10>]:

The 10th image before or after the current image is displayed.

[<100] or [100>]:

The 100th image before or after the current image is displayed.

Notes

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

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

115).

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

Notes

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

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

60 or page 69).

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1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone

You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible cell phone. Enter "

http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile

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

e.g.

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

• The Internet access to the camera must be allowed for cell phone access.

• 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 cell phones allows you to pan or tilt the camera in four directions: Left, Up, Down or Right.

Pressing 5 will refresh the image.

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

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

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

" on a cell phone and press [OK].

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

If you execute [Privacy Mode] here, the camera switches to privacy mode. To disable it, access the camera again and execute [Disable Privacy Mode] (see page

84).

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Notes

• Not all Cellular Service Providers permit this camera function. Check with your

Cellular Service Provider for compatibility.

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

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

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

• Only an administrator can control privacy mode.

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

• When executing [Privacy Mode] while setting [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page (see page 49), 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

53), 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 cell 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 phone model list, and the compatibility level which has been verified with the Panasonic Network Camera.

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

http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a cell

Stopping E-mail Transfer by Cell Phone Operation

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

1. Access the camera from a cell phone (see page 27) and log in to the camera

as an administrator.

2. Execute [Privacy Mode] (see page 27).

• 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).

• The Top page is displayed.

Notes

• When [Permit access from guest 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.

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 network settings such as connection mode

to connect the camera to the network (see page

32).

(2) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 37).

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

camera (see page 40).

(4) Viewnetcam.

Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 41).

com

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

adjust clock for daylight saving time settings (see page

43).

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

frequency and pan/tilt range (see page 45).

Account

(7) Administrator

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

49).

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

general user's feature restriction (see page

53).

Advanced

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

Camera and Multi-Camera page, Limit Continuous Motion

JPEG

, language and banner display (see page 55).

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

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

58).

(11) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or sensor. (See page

60 or page 69).

(12) Operation

Sets time period to display camera images (see page 81).

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 83).

Control

(14) Privacy Mode Enables privacy mode (see page 84).

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2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

The Network page offers three options to configure the camera.

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

• [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.

• Each page is displayed (see page 32—page 33).

3. Enter each parameter in the proper data field.

Automatic Setup

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

to configure your router.

Normally sets Automatic Setup. Uses a static IP address.

Uses ISP DHCP server function.

. In this case, the camera

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

changes.

DHCP Setup Static Setup

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, the following page is displayed.

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Note

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

86).

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5. Click [Restart].

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

• If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are deleted.

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

Note

When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], you can search the camera IP address by using the Setup Program (see page 107).

Setting Description

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only)

Port Number (Static/DHCP Only)

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

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

• You can set the camera port number (80 by default). When you use multiple cameras with a router on your network, each camera must be assigned its own port number (see page

13 in the Installation/Troubleshooting guide).

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

• Enter only the number (1—65535).

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

Setting Description

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• IP address

• Subnet Mask (Static Only)

Host Name (DHCP Only)

Default Gateway

(Static/DHCP Only)

DNS Server Address

(Static/DHCP Only)

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

• If you use the camera on the LAN, set the IP address in the same subnet mask as your PC (see page 106).

• 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.

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

• Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 114). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.

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

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

• DNS server address is required in the following conditions. – Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP – Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-

Camera Setup page

– Using the Viewnetcam.com service

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

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

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Setting Description

Max. Bandwidth Usage

• The bandwidth can be restricted.

• Select the maximum bandwidth usage from [Unlimited] to

[0.1 Mbps].

Note

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

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

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

connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. If you cannot access the camera, see page not displayed." in the Installation/Troubleshooting guide.

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

25 "The Top page is

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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 wireless router. Take a note of the settings and save them for reference. For more information about wireless setting, please refer to

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

1. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page.

2. Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.

NetCam

Setting Description

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

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

http://

Communication mode

• In "802.11b", there are a lot of 802.11b-compliant 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 communication 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— may make 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.

• To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting

[WEP] is recommended.

WEP Selection • Checked WEPKey is used as a standard WEPKey. Check

the same number as the router.

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

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

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

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

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

HEX, 26 characters 128 bit : 0123456789abcdef012

345abcd

HEX, 32 characters 152 bit : 0123456789abcdef012

3456789abcdef

ASCII 5 characters 64 bit : 012yz

ASCII 13 characters 128 bit : 0123456uvwxyz

ASCII 16 characters 152 bit : 0123456789uvwxyz

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Notes

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

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• 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

• Encryption is a help to protect data within wireless LAN from third parties.

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

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

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

< Bottom >

Switch

WIRELESS

SANS FIL

WIRED

CÂBLÉ

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

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2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)

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

1. Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.

2. Set up UPnP.

Setting Description

Auto Port Forwarding

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

Note

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

34).

Display Shortcut Icon in My Network Places

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

Note

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

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.

Windows component before

113).

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2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service

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

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

2. Check [Enable].

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

Setting Description

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

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

http://www.viewnetcam.com for

Personal (Camera) URL

Your Account Link

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

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

5. Click [Your Account Link].

• The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.

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Notes

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

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

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

Internet.

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

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

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

• The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.

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

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

Notes

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

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

Confirming the Internet access

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

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

• Accessing from your cell phone (see page 27)

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2.6 Setting Date and Time

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

Note

Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images.

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

2. Set each parameter.

• Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically with an NTP server.

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

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Setting Description

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

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

Automatic Time Adjustment

• 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

The camera will not synchronize to the NTP server if the time setting from the NTP server moves forward or backward more than 1 hour at a time. This is to protect the camera's time setting from fraudulent NTP server tampering, incorrect time information, etc.

Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time

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

Note

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

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

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

• The Date and Time page is displayed.

Note

Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of power-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 114) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.

White Balance Select from the following options.

• Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment

• Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K)

AC Power Source Frequency

Pan Range

• Fixed Fluorescent

— White (3600 K)

(White)

• Fixed Fluorescent

— Daylight (4000 K)

(Daylight)

• Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)

•Hold — Setting [Hold] keeps the current

white balance.

Note

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

• In some cases, the image may have noise due to fluorescent light. Select the frequency that is used in your area.

–50 Hz – 60 Hz (default)

Select from the following options.

•Minimum — Current settings, –50—+50

• Home Position

•Maximum — Current settings, –50—+50

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

— Current settings, –50—+50

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Setting Description

Tilt Range

Select from the following options.

• Minimum — Current settings, –40—+10

• Home Position

— Current settings, –40—+10

•Maximum — Current settings, –40—+10

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

See page 48 for details about pan/tilt range settings.

These home position settings are displayed as they were set on page 19.

3. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved. If the [Pan Range] or [Tilt Range] settings are changed, the camera turns to the home position.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4. Click [Go to Camera page].

• The Camera page is displayed.

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Specifying Pan/Tilt Range

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

2. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 45).

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

4. Set the pan/tilt range.

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

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

Note

The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum.

Max.: +10 ˚

Max.: +50 ˚

Min.: –40 ˚

Min.: –50 ˚

5. Click [Save] on the Camera page.

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

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2.8 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 camera for the first time, the window to set administrator user name and password is displayed. Make a note of the user name and password so that you will not forget them.

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

• It is important to limit access to the camera by use of a unique User Name and a secret Password. Because the camera is accessed through the Internet it is possible that the camera could be accessed by unknown individuals, including those who are commonly known as "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 ensure 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.

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Setting Description

General Authentication

User Name/ Password

Authentication has 2 phases.

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

Note

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

52), you can access the Setup

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 page 114). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

Notes

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

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

• The user name and password are case sensitive.

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.

Note

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

Administrator/General Users/Guest Users

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

Items Administrator General Users Guest Users

User Name and Password

Number of Users 1 50 —

Accessible Pages All Pages Pages Except For

Access Level 1—3 All Operations Access level can

Required Required Not Required

Pages Except For

Setup and

Maintenance page

be set for each

general user (see

page

53).

Setup and

Maintenance page

Access level can

be set for guest

users (see page

53).

Note

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

49).

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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 displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.

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

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

Note

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

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

in step 2, and click [OK].

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2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

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

Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

• When setting [Permit access from guest users]

3. Set each parameter.

• Settings for a general user • Settings for guest users

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

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Setting Description

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

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

User Name/ Password

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

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

Note

The password must be different from the user name.

• Retype Password: Reenter the password.

• Enter ASCII characters (see page 114). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.

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

different operations.

• Level 1 users view only image.

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

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

5. Click [Go to General User page].

• 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 Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval. The initial language can be selected from eight languages. The banner can be displayed for administrator or general users or both.

1. Click [Image Display] on the Setup 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 interval)

Limit Continuous 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 interval 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, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. The selected language is displayed as the initial language on the Top, Single Camera, MultiCamera and Buffered Image pages. If you select English, Japanese or French, all pages can be changed. But if you select another language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support 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.

• 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 view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can be configured.

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

2. Click Add.

Notes

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

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

3. Set each parameter.

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

Setting Description

Display • Check the box to enable the camera.

Operating Instructions

IP Address*1 or Host Name

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

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

Camera Name*3• 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 114). But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<] and [>] are not available.

Enter 1—255 characters.

Enter ASCII characters (see page 114) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [:], [<], and [>] are not available.

Notes

• 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 access your camera from the Internet, you must use each 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 [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without

saving changes.

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

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

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

image by timer.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

A day of the week

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

43).

Active Time of Trigger

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

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

Setting Description

Image Buffer Frequency

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Note

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

Setting Description

32).

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 66).

• 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 64).

Operating Instructions

When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

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).

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

Password

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

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

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

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite setting

• Selecting [Overwrite File] saves and overwrites the image on the server. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp] saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and the images are not overwritten. (e.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) Underlined numbers are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

Data Transfer Method

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

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

But ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Notes

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

• The file name by E-mail transfer uses only 24 h format. (e.g. image20050101093020500.jpg) Underlined numbers are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

" using a web

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

SMTP 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).

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

POP3 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).

Por t No. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 110.

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

Password

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

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

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

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

1—3

Subject

• Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 114) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). Time in 24h mode is attached on the subject. (e.g. Subject:20050101093020500) Underlined numbers are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

Tex t • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 114) or

characters in each language (0—63 characters for 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.

But ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

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

• Buffered images will be deleted by doing the following. – Turning off the camera. – Saving the settings of Image Buffer/Transfer or Date and Time. – Executing [Restart], [Update Firmware] or [Reset to Factory Default]. – Clicking [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page

(see page

60).

28).

Operating Instructions

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 back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Enable Image Buffer/Transfer

Tr i g g e r • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the

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

image by timer.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

A day of the week

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

43).

Active Time of Tr i g g e r

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

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

Operating Instructions

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

Note

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

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

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

Setting Description

Lens Position When Triggered

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

19) when the pyroelectric

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Image Resolution

Image Quality • Select the image quality.

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

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

Note

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

7. Set the image buffer frequencies and sensor deactivation time, and click

[Next>].

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

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

Setting Description

Operating Instructions

Enable Pretrigger Image Buffer

Enable Posttrigger Image Buffer

Sensor deactivation time

• Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or transfers the image right before the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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

• Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or transfers the image right after the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences.

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

• Set the length of time during which the sensor cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to prevent sending too many E-mails to a cell phone.

Note

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

Operating Instructions

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

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

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

Note

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

Setting Description

32).

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 77).

• 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 75).

Operating Instructions

When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

Server IP Address or Host Name

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

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

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

Password

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

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

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

Upload File

Name

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

Overwrite setting

Data Transfer Method

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

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

But ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method

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

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

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

Notes

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

SMTP 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 25.

POP3 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 110.

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

Password

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

Reply E-mail Address

Destination Email Address

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

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

1—3

Subject

20050101093020500) Underlined numbers are "9h30min20s500ms on January 1, 2005". The letter "s" is inserted after the day when referring to a summer time zone.

Te x t • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 114) or

characters in each language (0—63 characters for 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.

But ["] is not available.

Operating Instructions

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

[Next>].

• If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displayed. Enter the settings using page 77 and page 78. When finished, click [Next>] and go to step 10.

Setting Description

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

buffering or transferring image.

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

destinations) when buffering or transferring image.

10. Click [Save] after confirming the settings.

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

• When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

Operating Instructions

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

• The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed.

Notes

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

may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the E-mail transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a cell phone (see page

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

For example, if the camera transfers 3 images per minute and 6 images in total setting 1 minute of sensor deactivation time, the sensor will be in the following operation.

120 seconds

28).

1 minute

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

Detectable UndetectableUndetectable

Sensor deactivation time

Detectable

A heat change occurs.

• Buffered images will be deleted by doing the following.

– Turning off the camera. – Saving the settings of Image Buffer/Transfer or Date and Time. – Executing [Restart], [Update Firmware] or [Reset to Factory Default]. – Clicking [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page

(see page 69).

Operating Instructions

2.15 Specifying Operation Time

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

Notes

• If you wrongly set the time period, your privacy may be seen. Confirm the time period after the setup.

• If you access the camera as an administrator, you can view the image outside the time period.

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

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

Operating Instructions

Setting Description

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

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

4. Click [Save] when finished.

• New settings are saved.

• The Operation Time page is displayed.

About Operation Time

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

Operating Instructions

2.16 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 8 in the Installation/Troubleshooting guide 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.

Operating Instructions

2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode

Pressing the privacy button turns the camera into privacy mode. You can keep your privacy in privacy mode. In this case, the camera operation stops, and the image transfer by timer or sensor (see page turns red, and viewers see a gray screen. Privacy mode can be controlled from a cell phone (see page

27) or a PC.

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

2. Click [Save] when finished.

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

Setting Description

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

front of the camera.

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

privacy mode.

60 or page 69) is also stopped. The indicator

Notes

• To turn the camera into normal operation, press the privacy button on the

front of the camera (see page 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

cell phone (see page 27).

8 in the Installation/Troubleshooting guide)

Operating Instructions

3 Camera Maintenance

3.1 Maintenance page

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

(5) (6)

(7)

Maintenance

(1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 86).

(2) Wireless Status Displays wireless information (see page 86).

(3) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 87).

(4) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 88).

(5) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 91).

(6) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 92).

(7) Reset to Factory

Default

Resets the camera to its default settings (see page 93).

Operating Instructions

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.

Operating Instructions

3.1.3 Restarting the Camera

The camera restarts by disconnecting the plug 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.

Operating Instructions

3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware

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

Notes

• Do not turn off the power during firmware update.

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

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

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

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

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

3. Click [Update Firmware].

• The camera restarts.

Operating Instructions

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

• The next message is displayed during update.

• The camera restarts automatically after update.

• The Top page is displayed in about 90 seconds.

Operating Instructions

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

Updated version

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

Operating Instructions

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

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.

92).

Notes

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

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

Operating Instructions

3.1.6 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 configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded,

the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.

• If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating

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

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.

Operating Instructions

3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default

All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started guide.)

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

2. Click [Execute].

• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.

• All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) are reset to factory default.

• If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode changes to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera using the Installation/Troubleshooting guide.

Notes

• The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ PM mode (see page

• See page 97—page 104 for default settings.

• Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to the factory default (see page

• 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.

43). Set it again.

96).

Operating Instructions

3.2 Support page

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

Support

(1) Help Displays the Help page (see page 94).

(2) Wireless Help Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 95).

(3) Product

Information

(4) Support

Information

Displays product information website (see page 95).

Displays support information website (see page 95).

3.2.1 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.

Operating Instructions

3.2.2 Wireless Help page

The Wireless Help page 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 Product Information

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

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

Note

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

3.2.4 Support Information

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

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

Note

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

Operating Instructions

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

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

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. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started guide.)

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

• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.

• The process of resetting to factory default takes about 1 minute. During that time, do not turn the power off.

Notes

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

PM mode (see page

• See page 97—page 104 for default settings.

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

default.

• The reset operation takes about 1 minute.

43). Set it again.

3.4 Default Setting List

Basic

Items Default Required Notes

Operating Instructions

Network Connection Mode Automatic

Setup

Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only)

Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only)

Port No. (Static/DHCP only)

IP address (Static only)

Subnet Mask (Static only)

Host Name (DHCP only)

Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only)

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

No - -

Enable - -

80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110

192.168.0. 253

255.255.

255.0

[Blank] When

[Blank] When using

- Automatic Setup/ Static/DHCP

is not available. *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

- -

Operating Instructions

Items Default Required Notes

Wireless Communication mode IEEE

- -

802.11b/g

(Channel) Auto - -

SSID

NetCamXXXX

- Up to 32 characters, signs

or numbers

(Speed) Auto - -

Encryption (WEP) No

- -

encryption

Authentication 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 -5h 00 - -

Adjust Clock for

No check - -

Daylight Saving Time

Start Day Apr,

- -

First Sunday,

2 AM

End Day Oct,

- -

Last Sunday,

2 AM

Operating Instructions

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

Operating Instructions

Account

Items Default Required Notes

Security: Administrator

General Authentication

Do not permit

access from

- -

guest users

User Name [Blank] When setting

administrator

Password [Blank] When setting

administrator

Retype Password

[Blank] When setting

administrator

6—15 characters *3

General User User ID List [Blank] - -

User Name [Blank] When setting

general user

Password [Blank] When setting

general user

Retype Password

[Blank] When setting

general user

6—15 characters *3

Access Level Level 3 - -

100

Panasonic BL-C30C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Main Features

Table of Contents

1 Camera Monitoring

1.1 Accessing the Camera

1.2 Viewing Single Camera page

1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center)

1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image

1.2.3 Using Operation Bar

1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button

1.3 Viewing Multi-Camera page

1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page

1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images

1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone

2 Various Camera Features

2.1 Using Camera Features

2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network

2.3 Using Wireless LAN

2.4 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)

2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service

2.6 Setting Date and Time

2.7 Changing Camera Settings

2.8 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password

2.9 Logging in to the Camera

2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users

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

2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras

2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer

2.14 Buffering or Transferring Images by Sensor

2.15 Specifying Operation Time

2.16 Changing Indicator Display

2.17 Enabling Privacy Mode

3 Camera Maintenance

3.1 Maintenance page

3.1.1 Confirming the Status

3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status

3.1.3 Restarting the Camera

3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware

3.1.5 Creating Configuration File

3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File

3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default

3.2 Support page

3.2.1 Help page

3.2.2 Wireless Help page

3.2.3 Product Information

3.2.4 Support Information

3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button

3.4 Default Setting List