Panasonic BLC1A_20A Owners Manual

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6.1.6 Updating the Camera Firmware
The Update Firmware page allows you to update the cameras firmware. If new 
firmware is available, install it into the camera.
Note
 Do not turn off the power during a firmware update.
 All buffered images and sensor logs on the internal memory 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 from the...

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 The Update page is displayed after about 1 minute for BL-C1A or 90 
seconds for BL-C20A. The firmware update process takes about 6 
minutes for BL-C1A or 7 minutes for BL-C20A.
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...

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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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6.1.7 Creating a Configuration File
A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load camera settings from 
the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 
105).
Note
The saved image has contains private information. It is important to prevent 
leaks of private information.
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.
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6.1.8 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
Camera settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to 
factory default, the camera can load previously used settings from a configuration 
file.
Note
 The configuration file also saves network settings. When settings are 
loaded, the network settings are also loaded. 
 If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating 
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6.1.9 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
All camera settings are reset to factory default when the Execute button is clicked. 
To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired connection 
and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see Getting Started.)
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
 The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.
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6.2 Support page
6.2.1 The Help page
The Help page displays explanations for each of the following features.
Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following page.
Support
(1)HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 107).
(2)[For BL-C20A] 
Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 108).
(3)Product 
InformationDisplays the product information website (see page 
108).
(4)Support 
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6.2.2 [For BL-C20A] The Wireless Help page
The Wireless Help page explains Wireless Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher 
configuration and Wireless Status.
Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the following page.
Note
[Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator.
6.2.3 Product Information
See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information.
Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click...

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6.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the side of the camera.
Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory 
default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the 
camera. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using a wired 
connection and set up the wireless configuration. (For BL-C20A, see Getting 
Started.)
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7 Other Information
7.1 Default Setting List
Basic
ItemsDefaultRequiredNote
NetworkConnection ModeAutomatic 
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...