Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. BL-C30A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.
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.
Operating Instructions Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) When connecting the camera with a UPnP enabled router, the camera automatically configures its network settings. * Some UPnP 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.
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 Description Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE CPU Pentium® III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.
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 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) ................................................... 13 Capturing a Still Image ............................................................................ 14 Using Operation Bar ......................................
Operating Instructions 3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................78 3.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 78 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.1.7 Confirming the Status.............................................................................. 79 Confirming the Wireless Status ............................................................... 79 Restarting the Camera ................................................
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 32 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 23) E To Maintenance page (page 78) G To log in to the camera (page 49) B To Multi-Camera page (page 21) D To Setup page (page 27) F To Support page (page 87) 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 14) Operation Bar (see page 15) Refresh Interval (see page 15) Click to Center (see page 13) Camera Image The banner is displayed. (see page 12) 3. Close the web browser.
Operating Instructions • • • • • To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images (see page 52). 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.
Operating Instructions Notes • Video may not be displayed quickly. Wait for a while. • If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 103). • In some corporate 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.
Operating Instructions 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 16 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 15). The clicked position may slightly miss the center depending on the lens direction.
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 Pan: -50 ˚ to +50 ˚ Tilt: -40 ˚ to +10 ˚ Note Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera.
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 20). • 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 107) 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]. • "Success!" is displayed. • Clicking [Back] takes you back to the previous page. 5. Click [Back].
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 55). 1. Access the camera (see page 8). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. • Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images. Capture Image Button (see page 14) Switches cameras to display. Selects [320 x 240] (default) or [160 x 120] pixels resolution.
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 33). 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 57 or page 64). 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 57 or page 64). The trigger is displayed (see page 57 or page 64).
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://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX:50000/mobile (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/mobile) • • When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrator's or the general user's user name and password.
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] tab and log in as an administrator. When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. The Top page is displayed. • • 2. Click [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network Configures the network settings such as connection mode to connect the camera to the network (see page 30). (2) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 34). (3) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 37). (4) Viewnetcam. com Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 38).
Operating Instructions (13) Indicator Control Sets indicator display (see page 76). (14) Privacy Mode Enables privacy mode (see page 77).
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 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 Static Setup • DHCP Setup Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. When finished, the following page is displayed. Note The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 79). 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 • (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 Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to those for the router. Take a note of the settings and save them for reference. For more information about wireless setting, please refer to http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/wireless/cam_set.html 1. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions Notes • • Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit. The camera supports only the open system authentication. If the router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or open system. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. When finished, "Success!" is displayed. 5. Click [Go to Wireless configuration page]. • The Wireless page is displayed. 6. Set the switch to WIRELESS.
Operating Instructions 2.4 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 2.5 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 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 2.6 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. • 40 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 2.7 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. • 42 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 107) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. Select from the following options.
Operating Instructions Setting Tilt Range *1 *2 *1 Description Select from the following options. • Minimum — Current settings, -40—+10 • Home Position*2 — Current settings, -40—+10 • Maximum — Current settings, -40—+10 • The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum. See page 45 for details about pan/tilt range settings. These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 17. 3. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are 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 42). 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
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 49), 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 2.9 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. 3. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK].
Operating Instructions 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. 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 107).
Operating Instructions 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. Motion JPEG display time can be set here. 1. Click [Image Display] at the top of the page. 2. Set each parameter. • 52 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 • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. 4. Click [Go to Image Display page]. • 54 The Image Display page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 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 (maximum 12 cameras). These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. 1. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page. 2. Click [Add]. Notes • • If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. The camera setting can be modified or deleted on it.
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). • This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera page. Camera Name *3 *1 *2 *3 Set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 107).
Operating Instructions 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.
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 40). • 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 107) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 107) or characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—31 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] and [end-of-line] key are not available.
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.
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 40). • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Lens Position • When Triggered Set [Move to sensor position] to move the lens to the sensor position (see page 17) when the pyroelectric infrared sensor detects temperature differences. 6. Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions 7. Set the image buffer frequencies and non detection time, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Non detection time Description • Set the length of time during which the sensor cannot be triggered after saving images temporarily or transmitting them. This function is recommended to use not to send too many E-mails to a mobile phone. Note The internal memory cannot buffer images during Non detection time. Because of this, images taken before detection are not saved in internal memory, and so cannot be received.
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 107) or characters in each language (0—44 characters for a 1-byte character and 0—22 characters for a 2-byte character). But ["] is not available. Text • Enter text with ASCII characters (see page 107) or characters in each language (0—63 characters for a 1-byte 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 26). • Sensor transfer stops its operations until the camera finishes all transfers.
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. 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.
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 2.16 Changing Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has four options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • Turn the indicator on during sensor reaction. • Always off 1. Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page. 2. Select indicator option. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Notes • • See page 7 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.
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 57 or page 64) is also stopped. The indicator turns red, and viewers see a gray screen. Privacy mode can be controlled from a mobile phone (see page 25) or a PC. 1. Click [Privacy Mode] on the Setup page. 2. Click [Save] when finished.
Operating Instructions 3 3.1 Camera Maintenance Maintenance page (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) Maintenance 78 (15) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 79). (16) Wireless Status Displays wireless information (see page 79). (17) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 80). (18) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 81). (19) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 84).
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.
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]. • 80 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.
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]. 82 • • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update. The next message is displayed during 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 3.1.5 Creating Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 85). 1. Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Save]. 3. Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box. • The configuration file is saved in the location. Notes • • 84 The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed.
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.
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. 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 (22) (23) (24) (25) Support (22) Help Displays the Help page (see page 87). (23) Wireless Help Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 88). (24) Product Information Displays product information website (see page 88). (25) Support Information Displays support information website (see page 88). 3.2.1 Seeing Help page The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. items.
Operating Instructions 3.2.2 Seeing 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 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website.
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. • 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.
Operating Instructions 3.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Network Default Required Automatic Setup - 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. *2 IP address (Static only) 192.168.0. 253 When setting Static *1 Subnet Mask (Static only) 255.255. 255.
Operating Instructions Items Default Required Notes Wireless Communication mode 802.
Operating Instructions Items Camera Default Required 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 degrees (Maximum) +50 degrees - -50—+50 degrees Tilt Range (Minimum) -40 degrees - -40—+10 degrees 0 degrees - -40—+10 degrees +10 degrees - -40—+10 degrees
Operating Instructions Account Items Security: Administrator General User 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 characte
Operating Instructions Advanced Items Image Display Default Required Notes Single Camera Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 Single Camera Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity, Standard or Favor Motion Motion - 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 (s) or Motion Multi-Camera Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 Multi-Camera Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity, Standard or Favor Motion Multi-Camera Refresh Interval Motion When reducing traffic 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 (s) or
Operating Instructions Items MultiCamera Multi-Camera Display Default 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. *2 Camera Name [Blank] When setting 1—15 characters Multi-Camera *7 Change Camera Order From No.1 to No.1 When From No.1—12 changing to No.
Operating Instructions Items Buffer/ Transfer Default Required Notes Status Off - - Trigger Timer - Timer, Sensor Active Time of Trigger Always - - Do not move - Do not move, Move to sensor position Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 160 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480 Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity, Standard, Favor Motion Image Buffer Frequency Every 1 s, buffer 1 image - Every 1 (s/min/ h), buffer 1—15 images Non detection time No appointment When selecting sensor No appoi
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 107). 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. Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera following the Getting Started. • If the Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the Setup CD-ROM.
Operating Instructions Notes • If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet (LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up. • See page 12 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for the setup from the MAC address.
Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup 1. Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 100. 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 27). 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...]. • 104 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. (Example: 192.168.0.253) 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 Interface Specifications Wired: Wireless: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 IEEE 802.11b/g (Embedded) 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 (WHD) About 98 mm (3.86 inches) x About 74 mm (2.
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Operating Instructions A M ActiveX Controls 11 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 48 ASCII Character Table 107 Maintenance page 78 Mobile Phone 25 Multi-Camera page 21 Multi-Camera Setup page 55 B N Buffered Image page 23 Network page 30 C O Camera Access 8 Camera page 42 Capture Image Button 14 Cleaning 98 Click to Center 13 CPU 4 Operating System 4 Operation Bar 15 Operation Time page 74 P Date and Time page 40 Default Setting List 90 Pan/Tilt Range 16, 45 Preset Button 17 Privacy Mode
Operating Instructions Top page 9 U Update Firmware page 81 UPnP page 37 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. This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America. Sale or use of this product in other countries/areas may violate local laws. When you ship the product Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
