Panasonic Network Camera BL-C30A Getting Started Manual
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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
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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
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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
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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...")
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The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds.
4.Click [Browse...].
A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.
5.Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].
The firmware file name is displayed.
6.Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update.
The next message is displayed during update.
The camera restarts automatically after update.
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The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds.
4.Click [Browse...].
A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.
5.Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].
The firmware file name is displayed.
6.Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
Clicking [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...")
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7.Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.
If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
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7.Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.
If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
Updated version")
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3.1.5 Creating Configuration File
A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings
from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 85).
1.Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Save].
3.Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.
4.Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
The configuration file is saved in the location.
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3.1.5 Creating Configuration File
A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings
from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 85).
1.Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Save].
3.Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.
4.Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
The configuration file is saved in the location.
Notes
The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed. If you change...")
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3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to
factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file.
Notes
The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded,
the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.
If there is a firmware version difference between the camera that you
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3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to
factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file.
Notes
The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded,
the network settings are also loaded as they were saved.
If there is a firmware version difference between the camera that you
create a...")
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3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is
clicked.
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
All camera 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
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3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is
clicked.
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
All camera 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...")
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3.2 Support page
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. Support
(22) HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 87).
(23) Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 88).
(24) Product
InformationDisplays product information website (see page 88).
(25) Support
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3.2 Support page
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. Support
(22) HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 87).
(23) Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 88).
(24) Product
InformationDisplays product information website (see page 88).
(25) Support
InformationDisplays support...")
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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.
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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.
Clicking [Product Information] on the...")
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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.
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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...")
Operating Instructions 85[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 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 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. Save settings after updating the firmware. 1.Click [Load Settings] on the Maintenance page. 2.Click [Browse...]. 3.Select the configuration file on the Choose file dialog box, and click [Open]. The file name is displayed in the data field. 4.Confirm the file name, and click [Load]. 5.Click [Restart]. The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 86 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. If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode changes to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera seeing the Getting Started. Notes The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ PM mode (see page 40). Set it again. See page 90—page 97 for default settings. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to the factory default (see page 89). All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory default. The reset operation takes about 1 minute. Do not turn off the camera during the reset operation.
Operating Instructions 87[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 3.2 Support page 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. Support (22) HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 87). (23) Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 88). (24) Product InformationDisplays product information website (see page 88). (25) Support InformationDisplays support information website (see page 88). (22) (23) (24) (25)
Operating Instructions 88 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. 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 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 89[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 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. Notes The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ PM mode (see page 40). Set it again. See page 90—page 97 for default settings. All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory default. The reset operation takes about 1 minute. Press the button with a pointed object.
Operating Instructions 90 3.4 Default Setting List Basic Items Default Required Notes Network Connection Mode Automatic Setup- Automatic Setup/ Static/DHCP Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only)No - - Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only)Enable - - Port No. (Static/DHCP only)80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110 is not available. *2 IP address (Static only)192.168.0. 253When setting Static*1 Subnet Mask (Static only)255.255. 255.0When setting Static*1 Host Name (DHCP only)[Blank] When setting DHCP (Not always required)0—63 characters *4 Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only)[Blank] When using Gateway*1 DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 (Static/DHCP only)[Blank] When using DNS*1 Max. Bandwidth Usage (Mbps)Unlimited - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1 or Unlimited Connection Type Auto Negotiation--
Operating Instructions 91[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Wireless Communication mode 802.11b/g - - (Channel) Auto - - SSID BLC30AXXX X- 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 My Network PlacesEnable - - Viewnet cam.comEnable No check - - Date and TimeTime Setting AM/PM - - Automatic Time AdjustmentNo check When using NTP- Time Zone GMT -05:00 - - Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving TimeNo check - - Start Day Apr, First Sunday, 2 AM-- End Day Oct, Last Sunday, 2 AM-- Items Default Required Notes
Operating Instructions 92 Camera Camera Name Network CameraRequired 1—15 characters *6 White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold AC Power Source Frequency60 Hz - 50 Hz, 60 Hz 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 degreesItems Default Required Notes
Operating Instructions 93[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Account Items Default Required Notes Security: AdministratorGeneral AuthenticationDo not permit access from guest users -- User Name [Blank] When setting administrator6—15 characters *3 Password [Blank] When setting administrator6—15 characters *3 Retype Password[Blank] When setting administrator6—15 characters *3 General User User ID List [Blank] - - User Name [Blank] When setting general user6—15 characters *3 Password [Blank] When setting general user6—15 characters *3 Retype Password[Blank] When setting general user6—15 characters *3 Access Level Level 3 - -
Operating Instructions 94 Advanced Items Default Required Notes Image DisplaySingle Camera Image Resolution320 x 240 - 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 Single Camera Image QualityStandard - Favor Clarity, Standard or Favor Motion Single Camera Refresh IntervalMotion - 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 (s) or Motion Multi-Camera Image Resolution320 x 240 - 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 Multi-Camera Image QualityStandard - Favor Clarity, Standard or Favor Motion Multi-Camera Refresh IntervalMotion When reducing traffic3, 5, 10, 30, 60 (s) or Motion Limit Continuous Motion JPEGUnlimited When reducing traffic10, 30 (s), 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 (min) or Unlimited Still Image Refresh Interval30 s - 3, 5, 10, 30 or 60 (s) Language English - English/ Japanese/ French/German/ Italian/Spanish/ Simplified Chinese/Russian Banner Display (Administrator)Checked - - (General User) Checked - -