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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
4.Click [Go to Image Display page].
 The Image Display page is displayed.
Banner DisplayWhen checked to [Enable], the setting will be enabled. 
When unchecked, the setting will be disabled.
Note
 When the Banner Display is enabled, the camera 
accesses the Image URL every time the Single 
Camera page is displayed. The intermittent and 
continuous switching of the Single page burdens 
the PC that stores the image linked with the URL.
 If the image URL linked with an image stored in a 
PC that requires an authentication is set, the 
authentication window will be displayed when 
displaying the Single page.
 Banner userAll users:The banner can be displayed for 
all users.
Administrator only:The banner can be displayed for 
the administrator.
General user only:The banner can be displayed for 
the general user.
 Image URL*1 Enter the image URL you want to display as a banner. 
When [Enable] is checked, enter the image URL. (1—
127 characters)
 Link URL*1 Enter the target URL you want to display when clicking 
the banner. (0—127 characters)
*1Note that [Space], [], [], [&], [] are not available.
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5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras
The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure camera IP addresses and 
camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These 
configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can 
be configured. The Selfcamera is registered at No. 1 by default.
1.Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page.
2.Click Add.
Note
 If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. 
Camera settings can be modified or deleted here.
 If you configured multiple cameras, you can change the camera number. 
Select the number, and click [Move].
3.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
 By clicking [Clicking this link, enters this cameras settings.], the settings 
of the Selfcamera are entered automatically. -- is displayed for the Port 
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Note
 If your camera will only be accessed on your local network, use each 
cameras local IP address and port number.
 If you intend to access your camera from the Internet, you must use each 
cameras host name (global IP address) and the port number.
4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed.
SettingDescription
Display Check this box to enable the camera.
IP Address*1 or 
Host Name*2 Set an IP address or host name to enable the camera.
Po r t N o. Set a port number (1—65535).
Camera Name*3 This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera 
page.
*1Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 192.168.0.253. Note that 
0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not available.
*2Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 132). Note that [Space], 
[], [], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [] are not available.
Enter 1—255 characters.*3You can enter ASCII characters (see page 132) or characters from other 
languages (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 
2-byte character). Note that [Space], [], [], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [:], [] are not available. 
						

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5.3 Specifying Operation Time
The Operation Time page allows you to limit the time that the camera is in use. The 
camera image turns to a gray screen outside operation time.
Note
 Your privacy may be compromised if the time period is set incorrectly. 
Confirm the time period after the setup.
 If you access the camera as an administrator, you can view the image 
outside the time period.
1.Click [Operation Time] on the Setup page.
2.Click a 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 
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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The 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.
SettingDescription
Enable Check the box to enable the setting. Uncheck the box to 
disable it.
Day of the week Check the box to enable the day. Uncheck the box to 
disable it.
Operation Time To set an operation time, check the time option and set a 
time period. Check the [Always] option if you are not 
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5.4 Changing the Indicator Display
The Indicator Control page allows you to select an operation for the indicator. There 
are three options.
 Turn indicator on when camera is on.
 Turn indicator on during camera access.
 Never turn indicator on.
1.Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page.
2.Select an option.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Note
 See page 4 for the Indicator Display table.
 Selecting [Never turn indicator on] keeps indicator always off.
3.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed. 
4.Click [Go to Indicator Control page].
 The Indicator Control page is displayed.
SettingDescription
Turn indicator 
on when camera 
is on. The indicator always turns on or blinks. See page 3 and 
page 4 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
Turn indicator 
on during 
camera access. The indicator turns green when the camera is being 
accessed.
Never turn 
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5.5CGI Interface
You can restrict camera settings changes using CGI interface from browsers, 
external devices, or software applications. CGI interface is an interface that 
controls the camera through commands without using the [Setup] pages.
1.Click the [Setup] tab.
2.On the left side of the screen under [Account], click [Administrator].
3.Under [CGI interface], select the desired setting.
– [Allow setting changes]: Allows all camera settings to be changed from 
browsers, external devices, or software applications and decreases 
security.
– [Only disallow settings from browsers]: Only disallows camera setting 
changes from browsers.
– [Do not allow setting changes]: Restricts camera setting changes from 
browsers, external devices, or software applications and increases 
security. 
4.Click [Save].
Note
 When using Network Camera Recorder software or Wireless Camera 
Monitoring System, select [Allow setting changes] or [Only disallow 
settings from browsers].
 Camera settings from mobile phones are not restricted.
 Select [Allow setting changes] to allow the camera to be controlled 
from independent camera control menus used on websites linked to 
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6 Camera Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance page
Maintenance
(1)StatusDisplays the camera settings and status (see page 99).
(2)[For BL-C20A] 
Wireless StatusDisplays wireless information (see page 99).
(3)Session StatusDisplays information on access to the camera (see page 
99).
(4)Sensor LogDisplays sensor logs (see page 100).
(5)RestartRestarts the camera (see page 100).
(6)Update FirmwareUpdates the camera firmware (see page 101).
(7)Save SettingsCreates a configuration file (see page 104).
(8)Load SettingsLoads settings from a configuration file (see page 105).
(9)Reset to Factory 
DefaultResets the camera to its default settings (see page 106).
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6.1.1 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 the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.net/
pcc/support/netwkcam/ for details about status information.
6.1.2 [For BL-C20A] Confirming the Wireless Status
The Wireless Status page allows you to check the status of the wireless 
connection. The wireless status information provides support for troubleshooting 
regarding wireless connection.
Clicking [Wireless Status] displays the following page.
6.1.3 Confirming Session Status
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6.1.4 Confirming Sensor Logs
Displays up to 50 Sensor Logs in chronological order. Old logs will be overwritten 
by new ones.
1.Click [Sensor Log] on the Maintenance page.
2.Sensor Logs are displayed.
Note
If the camera is restarted, all sensor logs are deleted.
6.1.5 Restarting the Camera
It is possible to restart the camera by disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet 
and reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.
Note
When the camera is restarted, the buffered images and sensor logs will be 
deleted.
1.Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Restart].
 Restarting takes about 1 minute for BL-C1A or about 90 seconds for BL-
C20A. The Top page is displayed when finished.
ItemDescription
New Sensor Logs Displays the number of new sensor logs.
Date Displays the date and time when the Motion Detection is 
activated.
Sensor Type Displays the Trigger Setting (Motion Detection) on the 
Trigger page.