Panasonic BLC1A_20A Owners Manual

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Wireless
[For BL-
C20A]
Communication mode802.11b/g--
(Channel)Auto--
SSIDNetCam****-Up to 32 
characters, signs 
or numbers
(Speed)Auto--
Encryption (WEP)No 
encryption--
AuthenticationOpen System--
WEPKey 1—4ASCII 13 
Characters 
128 bit
[Blank]
--
UPnPAuto Port ForwardingDisable--
Display Shortcut Icon in 
My Network PlacesEnable--
Dynamic
DNSDynamicDNSDisable-Viewnetcam.com/
User-specified 
DynamicDNS/
Disable
DynamicDNS Server 
URL[Blank]When using 
User-
specified 
DynamicDNS1—255 
characters*8
Updating time10 minAt the time of 
starting/10, 30 
(min), 1, 3, 6, 12, 
24 (h)
User Name[Blank]0—63 
characters*9
Password[Blank]0—63 
characters*9
Items Default Required Note 
						

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Date and 
TimeTime SettingAM/PM-AM/PM/24 H
Automatic Time 
AdjustmentNo checkWhen using 
NTP-
NTP Server Address or 
Host Name[Blank]-1—255 
characters*4
Time ZoneGMT -05:00--
Adjust Clock for 
Daylight Saving TimeNo check--
Start DayApr,
First Sunday,
2 AM--
End DayOct,
Last Sunday,
2 AM--
CameraCamera NameNetwork
CameraRequired1—15 characters 
*6
White BalanceAuto-Auto/Fixed Indoor/
Fixed Fluorescent 
(White)/Fixed 
Fluorescent 
(Daylight)/Fixed 
Outdoor
AC Power Source 
Frequency60Hz -50Hz/60Hz
Color Night ViewEnable-Enable/Disable
Items Default Required Note 
						

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Account
ItemsDefaultRequiredNote
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
CGI interfaceOnly disallow 
settings from 
browsers-Allow setting 
changes, Only 
disallow settings 
from browsers, Do 
not allow setting 
changes
General UserUser 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 LevelLevel 2-Level 1, Level 2 
						

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Buffer/Transfer
ItemsDefaultRequiredNote
Tr i g g e rStatusOff--
Tr i g g e rTimer-Timer/Motion 
Detection
Active Time of TriggerAlways--
Image Setting 
(Image Resolution)
320 × 240-160 × 120, 320 × 
240, 640 × 480
Image QualityStandard-Favo r  Cla r i ty,  
Standard, Favor 
Motion, Mobile 
phone
Image Buffer 
FrequencyEvery 1 s, 
buffer 1 
image.-1 image per 
hour—15 images 
per second
Motion deactivation 
timeNoneWhen 
selecting 
Motion 
DetectionNone, 10, 30 (s), 
1, 3, 5, 10 (min)
Transfer MethodNo Transfer, 
No Memory 
Overwrite--
NotifyDisableWhen 
selecting 
Motion 
Detection-
Motion 
DetectionThresholdThird blocks 
from the left--
SensitivityCenter-- 
						

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Sensor 
LogA setup of operationDisableWhen 
selecting 
Motion 
Detection in 
Trigger.Disable/ 
Enable(When 
there is no new-
arrival sensor 
log:Disable)/
Enable(When 
there is no new-
arrival sensor 
log:Enable)
Active TimeChecked-
TimePM 12 h 0 minAM/PM, 1–12 
(h), 0/10/20/30/
40/50 (min)
Notice setup of a 
sensor log[Blank]-
Port No. (SMTP)25*2
Port No. (POP)110*2
SubjectSensor Log-
How to authenticateNo 
authenticationNo 
authentication/
POP before 
SMTP 
authentication/
SMTP 
authentication
Items Default Required Note 
						

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Advanced
ItemsDefaultRequiredNote
Image 
DisplaySingle Camera Image 
Resolution320 × 240-320 × 240 or 640 
× 480
Single Camera Image 
QualityStandard-Favo r  Cla r i ty,  
Standard or 
Favo r  Mo ti o n
Single Camera 
Refresh IntervalMotion-3, 5, 10, 30, 60 
(s) or Motion
Multi-Camera Image 
Resolution320 × 240-160 × 120 or 320 
× 240
Multi-Camera Image 
QualityStandard-Favo r  Cla r i ty,  
Standard or 
Favo r  Mo ti o n
Multi-Camera Refresh 
IntervalMotionWhen 
reducing 
traffic3, 5, 10, 30, 60 
(s) or Motion
Limit time of 
Continuous Motion 
JPEGUnlimited-Unlimited/10, 30 
(s), 1, 5, 10, 30, 
60 (min)
Refresh Interval30 s-3, 5, 10, 30, 60 (s)
LanguageEnglish-English/Japanese/
French/German/
Italian/Spanish/
Simplified 
Chinese/Russian/
Korean
Banner DisplayNo checkWhen 
displaying the 
banner-
Banner userAll users-All users/
Administrator 
only/General 
user only
Image URL[Blank]-1—127 Characters*4
Link URL[Blank]-0—127 Characters*4 
						

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Multi-
CameraMulti-CameraNo.1 
Selfcamera--
DisplayCheckedWhen setting 
Multi-Camera-
IP Address or Host 
NameselfcameraWhen setting 
Multi-CameraIP address*1  
Host name*5 is 
1—255 
characters.
Po r t  N o.--When setting 
Multi-Camera20, 21, 25 and 
110 are not 
available.*2
Camera NameBL-C1A
(For BL-C1A)
BL-C20A
(For BL-C20A)
When setting 
Multi-Camera1—15 characters 
*7
Change Camera 
OrderFrom No.1 To 
No.1-No.1—No.12
Operation 
TimeOperation TimeAlways--
Indicator 
ControlIndicator ControlTurn indicator 
on when 
camera is on-Turn indicator on 
when camera is 
on./Turn 
indicator on 
during camera 
access./Never 
turn indicator on.
Items Default Required Note 
						

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*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.
*2Set the number of 1—65535.
*3Enter ASCII characters (see page 132). Note that [Space], [], [], [&], [] 
and [:] are not available.
*4Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 132). Note that [Space], 
[], [], [&], [] are not available.
*5You can enter a ASCII characters (see page 132). Note that [Space], [], [], [#], 
[&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [] are not available.
*6You can enter a 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.
*7You can enter a 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.
*8[Space] and [] are not available.
*9[] and [:] are not available.  
						

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7.2 Cleaning
Only clean the camera after it has been turned off by disconnecting the AC adaptor.
7.2.1 Cleaning the Main Unit
After taking away the dust on the main unit, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Note
 Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, 
petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid glass 
cleaner, pesticide or hair spray. They may cause change in the shape or 
color of the camera.
 Do not directly touch the lens. Fingerprints may cause an unclear image.
7.2.2 Cleaning the Lens
A dusty lens may cause unclear images. Remove the dust with a cotton bud.
Note
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7.3 Setting an IP Address on Your PC
Your PCs IP address can be assigned by following the procedures below.
1.Display the TCP/IP Properties window.
 The steps are different depending on your OS.
 When using Windows XP and Windows 2000, log in as an administrator 
to access the TCP/IP Properties window.
2.Enter the IP address and subnet mask.
3.Click [OK].
 In Windows Me or Windows 98SE, the PC needs to be restarted to enable 
the settings.
Local IP Address
A local IP address is a network ID that is not used on the Internet. Local IP 
Addresses are classified into Class A, Class B and Class C, as shown below. Set 
an IP address within the range specified in the class corresponding to your local 
network.
OSSteps
Windows XP[Start] ([Settings])[Control Panel][Network and 
Internet Connections][Network Connections][Local Area 
Connection] in use[Properties]Select Internet Protocol 
[TCP/IP][Properties][Use the following IP address]
Windows 2000[Start][Settings][Control Panel][Network and Dial-up 
Connections][Local Area Connection] in use 
[Properties]Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] 
[Properties][Use the following IP address]
Windows Me, 
Windows 98SE[Start][Settings][Control Panel][Network]Select 
[TCP/IP] with adaptor in use[Properties][IP Address] 
[Specify an IP address]
ClassSubnet MaskLocal IP Address
Class A255. 0. 0. 010. 0. 0. 1—10. 255. 255. 254
Class B255. 255. 0. 0172. 16. 0. 1—172. 31. 255. 254
Class C255. 255. 255. 0192. 168. 0. 1—192. 168. 0. 254