Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. BL-C10A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.
Operating Instructions Main Features 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*3. Monitoring from PC or mobile phone • • The camera images can be monitored over the Internet.
Operating Instructions Supporting Viewnetcam.com service Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your favorite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address. * Viewnetcam.com service is the service for Panasonic Network Camera. See Viewnetcam.com website (http://www.viewnetcam.com) for more information.
Operating Instructions System Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications for the camera to work properly. Item Operating System CPU Description Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Microsoft Windows 2000® Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows XP Pentium® III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network card installed Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.
Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................... 8 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 10 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 Bringing the Clicked Point to Center (Crick to Center) ............................ 12 Capturing a Still Image............................................................................. 13 Using Operation Bar .............................................
Operating Instructions 3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................71 3.1 Maintenance page........................................................................ 71 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 Confirming the Status .............................................................................. 72 Restarting the Camera ............................................................................ 72 Updating the Camera Firmware ..........................................
Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. Start up the web browser on your PC. 2. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. E.g. http://192.168.0.253 (or http://XXXXX.viewnetcam.com) • • When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 30 for details about port number, and page 11 in the Installation/ Troubleshooting.
Operating Instructions 3. Click the following tabs to display each page. A B C D E F G Select a language to display. A To Single Camera page (page 10) C To Buffered Image page (page 22) E To Maintenance page (page 71) G To log in to the camera (page 44) B To Multi-Camera page (page 20) D To Setup page (page 26) F To Support page (page 79) Note When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed.
Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page 1. Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • When Security Warning window is displayed, see page 11. Capture Image Button (see page 13) Operation Bar (see page 14) Click to Center (see page 12) Camera Image Refresh Interval (see page 14) 3. Close the web browser.
Operating Instructions 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 2000 or Windows XP, 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.
Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Bringing the Clicked Point to Center (Crick 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 15 for the pan/tilt operation. Notes • • • 12 When End Display appears on the operation bar, Click to Center does not work beyond the pan/tilt end (see page 14).
Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. 1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. 2. Click the capture image button. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in another window. 3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • Save as dialog box is displayed. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save]. • Camera image is saved at that location. 5. Click [Close].
Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left and Preset End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display: Display appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears. Pan/Tilt Scan: Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( or vertical ( position. Pan/Tilt/ Home Position: ) ) range, and returns to the original Controls lens direction.
Operating Instructions 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 Scan Pan/Tilt Pan/Tilt Range Note Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced movement can damage the internal mechanism.
Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Sensor Position/Preset Button The home position, sensor position and 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 19). • Registered buttons are shown in blue. • Unregistered buttons are shown in white. When clicking each button, the image switches to the home/sensor/preset position.
Operating Instructions Registering a Preset Button 1. Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired Pan/Tilt position. 3. Click a preset button (1—8) to register. E.g.: Setting "Middle" for the preset 5. Preset 4. Enter the preset name. • • Maximum 15 characters. Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language. But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. Preset number 5.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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 Home Position Pan/Tilt position. 3. Click the home position, sensor position or a preset button (1—8). 4. Click [Save] after setting the preset name or click [Delete]. • The bar switches to the operation bar. • Clicking [Back] takes you back to the previous page.
Operating Instructions 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 49). 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 13) Switches cameras to display. Selects [320 x 240] (default) or [160 x 120] pixels resolution.
Operating Instructions • • • • • • 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 31). The refresh interval may be improved.
Operating Instructions 1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 51 or page 58). 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 51 or page 58). The trigger is displayed (see page 51 or page 58).
Operating Instructions 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. []: 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.
Operating Instructions 1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone You can view still images over the Internet from a compatible mobile phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile" on a mobile phone and press [OK]. • When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required. E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000/mobile (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobile) • • When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password.
Operating Instructions Notes • If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs. 1. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/mobileh for HTML. (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobileh) 2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/mobilex for XHTML. (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobilex) • • • • • Only an administrator can control privacy mode. In privacy mode, sensor and timer image buffer/transfer features also are stopped.
Operating Instructions 2 Various Camera Features 2.1 Using Camera Features 1. Access the camera (see page 8). Notes • • • When [Allowing unregistered users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [login] button and log in as an administrator. When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. The Top page is displayed. 2. Click [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode to connect the camera to the network (see page 28). (2) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 32). (3) Viewnetcam. com Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 33). (4) Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and adjust clock for daylight saving time settings (see page 35).
Operating Instructions 2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your Network The Network page offers three options to configure the camera. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address. • [DHCP] is offered for ISPs who require this option. 1. Click [Network] on the Setup page. 2. Select a connection mode. Normally sets Automatic Setup. Uses a static IP address.
Operating Instructions 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. Note The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 72). 5. Click [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
Operating Instructions Setting Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Description • • Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only) If you prohibit the Setup Program from changing the network settings, clear the check box. Port Number • (Static/DHCP Only) 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 11 "1.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Default Gateway*1 • (Static/DHCP Only) • 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*1 (Static/DHCP Only) DNS server address is required in the following conditions.
Operating Instructions 2.3 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) UPnP 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/technic/rtr_setup for details and see your router manual for how to enable UPnP.
Operating Instructions 2.4 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 web site. Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 2.5 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. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Operating Instructions Setting Time Setting Description • 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.
Operating Instructions 2.6 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.
Operating Instructions Setting Camera Name Description • • White Balance The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page. Enter ASCII characters (see page 96) 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. Select from the following options.
Operating Instructions Setting Tilt Range*1 *1 *2 Description 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. *2 See page 40 for details about pan/tilt range settings. These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 16. 3. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved.
Operating Instructions 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 37). 3. Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side. 4. Set the pan/tilt range. • Selecting [Current Settings] displays the current angle of the camera. Select each value while adjusting the pan/tilt on the Single Camera page.
Operating Instructions 2.7 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.
Operating Instructions Setting General Authentication Description 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 44), you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.
Operating Instructions 4. Click [Go to Security: Administrator page]. • The Security: Administrator page is displayed. Notes • When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).
Operating Instructions 2.8 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. 3. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK].
Operating Instructions 2.9 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. 1. Click [General Users] on the Setup page. 2. If you create a general user, click [Create].
Operating Instructions 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 • • Access Level The password must be different from the user name. Retype Password: Reenter the password. Enter ASCII characters (see page 96).
Operating Instructions 2.10 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. Motion JPEG display time can be set here. 1. Click [Image Display] at the top of the page. 2. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Image Resolution • Select the image resolution. 640 x 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page) 320 x 240 pixels (default) 160 x 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page) Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion. Refresh Interval • Select a refresh interval.
Operating Instructions 2.11 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. 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.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Display • Check the box to enable the camera. IP Address*1 or Host Name*2 • Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera. Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535). Camera Name*3 • *1 *2 *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 96).
Operating Instructions 2.12 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. Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
Operating Instructions 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 35). • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Image Resolution • Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer. Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion. [Mobile Phone] is for a transfer to a mobile phone. Note 640 x 480 pixels cannot be set for a transfer to a mobile phone. 6.
Operating Instructions 7. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.
Operating Instructions 2.13 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. Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without saving changes.
Operating Instructions 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 35). • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Lens Position • When Triggered Set [Move to sensor position] to move the lens to the sensor position (see page 16) when the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences. 6. Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions 7. Set the image buffer frequencies, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions 8. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Subject • Enter a subject with ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 96) or characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.
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 mobile phone, many Emails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. In an emergency situation, the Email transfer can be stopped by enabling privacy mode using a mobile phone (see page 25). • Sensor transfer stops its operations until the camera finishes all transfers.
Operating Instructions 2.14 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. 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.
Operating Instructions 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 2.15 Changing Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has three options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • 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 6 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.
Operating Instructions 2.16 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 51 or page 58) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen. Privacy mode can be controlled from a mobile phone (see page 24) or a PC. 1. Click [Privacy Mode] on the Setup page. 2. Click [Save] when finished.
Operating Instructions 3 3.1 Camera Maintenance Maintenance page (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) Maintenance (14) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 72). (15) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 72). (16) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 73). (17) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 76). (18) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 77).
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 Restarting the Camera The camera restarts by disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet and reconnecting it again.
Operating Instructions 3.1.3 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.
Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed in about a minute. 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]. 74 • • 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.
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 3.1.4 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 77). 1. Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Save]. 3. Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box. • The configuration file is saved in the location. Notes • • 76 The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed.
Operating Instructions 3.1.5 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.
Operating Instructions 3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked. 1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Execute]. • • • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds. All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) are reset to factory default.
Operating Instructions 3.2 Support page (20) (21) (22) Support (20) Help Displays the Help page (see page 79). (21) Product Information Displays product information website (see page 79). (22) Support Information Displays support information website (see page 80). 3.2.1 Seeing Help page The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. items. Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page. 3.2.
Operating Instructions 3.2.3 Seeing Support Information You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
Operating Instructions 3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the camera. • Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 second when the camera is on. • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds. • Do not turn off the camera until the indicator lights green.
Operating Instructions 3.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Network Default Required Notes Automatic Setup - Automatic Setup/ Static/DHCP Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) No - - Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Enable - - 80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110 is not available. 192.168.0. 253 When setting Static *1 Subnet Mask (Static only) 255.255. 255.
Operating Instructions Items Default Required Notes No check - - AM/PM - - No check When using NTP - GMT -05:00 - - No check - - Start Day Apr, First Sunday, 2 AM - - End Day Oct, Last Sunday, 2 AM - - Camera Name Network Camera Required 1—15 characters *6 White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold AC Power Source Frequency 60 Hz - 50 Hz, 60 Hz -50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees 0 degrees - -50—+50
Operating Instructions Account Items Security: Administrator General User 84 Default Required Notes Do not permit access from guest users - - User Name [Blank] When setting administrator 6—15 characters *3 Password [Blank] When setting administrator 6—15 characters *3 Retype Password [Blank] When setting administrator 6—15 characters *3 User ID List [Blank] - User Name [Blank] When setting general user 6—15 characters *3 Password [Blank] When setting general user 6—15 charact
Operating Instructions Items MultiCamera Buffer/ Transfer Multi-Camera Display Required Notes [Blank] - - Checked When setting Multi-Camera - IP Address or Host Name [Blank] When setting IP address*1 Multi-Camera Host name*5 is 1—255 characters. Port No. [Blank] When setting 20, 21, 25 and Multi-Camera 110 are not available.
Operating Instructions Preset Buttons Items Preset Buttons Default Required Notes Preset 1 UpperLeft - - Preset 2 UpperRight - - Preset 3 LowerLeft - - Preset 4 LowerRight - - *1 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 96). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.
Operating Instructions 3.5 Cleaning Clean the camera after the camera is turned off. 3.5.1 Cleaning the Main Unit Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth. Notes • • • 3.5.2 Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid pesticide, glass cleaner or hair spray. They may cause change in the shape or color. Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera.
Operating Instructions 3.6 Setting an IP Address on Your PC Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures. 1. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown below.
Operating Instructions 3.7 Using Setup Program The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes. • Finding the IP address and port number of the camera connected to your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to a Static or a DHCP setting. • Displaying the Setup page. Finding the camera 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. • If the Panasonic Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM. 2.
Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup 1. Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 90. 2. Click each button to execute the program. Sets up Local Access. Sets up Internet Access. Starts the Manual Setup. Displays the Setup page (see page 26). Notes • • For the first time installation or after pressing the Factory Default Reset button, you must select [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)].
Operating Instructions 3.8 Setting Your PC 3.8.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the proxy server, the following settings are required. • A proxy server may prevent access to the camera depending in a corporate environment. In this case, your web browser must be set to use the proxy server to access the camera. Consult your ISP or network administrator.
Operating Instructions 3. Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. 4. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. See if the check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. • If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required.
Operating Instructions 5. Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. 6. Click [OK].
Operating Instructions 3.8.2 Setting UPnP to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below.
Operating Instructions 3.9 ASCII Character Table ASCII Character Table (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , .
Operating Instructions 3.10 File Size and Number of Buffered Images The following table shows the relationship between the file size of the image and the maximum number of buffered images. Note The following file sizes were shown at the largest value.
Operating Instructions 3.11 Specifications Network Camera Items Specifications Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: -50 ° to +50 °, Tilt: -40 ° to +10 ° Number of Pixels 1/4-inch CMOS Sensor 320,000 pixels Illuminance 1—10,000 lx White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold Focus Fixed 0.5 m (20 inches)—Infinity Caliber Ratio (F No.) F2.
Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Specifications Interface 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 Sensor Detection Method Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor Sensor Range Horizontally About 30 °, Vertically About 85 °, Distance About 5 m (16.4 feet) (When the temperature is 20 °C [68 °F]) Indicator Display Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/ Ethernet link Dimension (HWD) About 74 mm (2.91 inches) x About 98 mm (3.86 inches) x About 61 mm (2.
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Operating Instructions A M ActiveX Controls 11 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 43 ASCII Character Table 96 Maintenance page 71 Mobile Phone 24 Multi-Camera page 20 Multi-Camera Setup page 49 B N Buffered Image page 22 Network page 28 C O Camera Access 8 Camera page 37 Capture Image Button 13 Cleaning 88 CPU 4 Crick to Center 12 Operating System 4 Operation Bar 14 Operation Time page 67 P Date and Time page 35 Default Setting List 82 Pan/Tilt Range 15, 40 Preset Button 16 Privacy Mode
Operating Instructions Top page 9 U Update Firmware page 73 UPnP page 32 V Viewnetcam.
For product service Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory. Call 1-800-272-7033 for the location of an authorized servicenter. After the limited warranty, please contact our Continued Services Technical Support Line at 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262). If you have difficulty reaching this number, it may be blocked by your phone company. Please contact your local phone company to correct this. This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America.
