Panasonic Network Camera Bl C10a Operating Instructions

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• 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 31). The refresh interval may be improved.
• If the video (Motion...

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1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page
To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer 
settings (see page 51 or page 58). 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 51 or page 58).
The trigger is displayed 
(see page 51 or page 58). 

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4.Display images clicking buttons below.
Notes
• Date, Time and frame number are not displayed in play mode.
• Maximum number of buffered images change depending on resolution, image 
quality and what object the camera buffers. At the 320 x 240 pixels resolution 
and the standard quality, the camera buffers about 250 frames (see page 97). 
(If 3 trigger settings are enabled, the internal memory...

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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.
• When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrator's or the 
general user's user name and password.
• A still image is displayed. (Video [Motion JPEG] cannot be...

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Notes
• If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs.
• Only an administrator can control privacy mode.
• In privacy mode, sensor and timer image buffer/transfer features also are 
stopped. 
• When executing [Privacy Mode] while setting [Allowing unregistered users] on 
the Security: Administrator page (see page 41), an authentication window is 
displayed. Log in to the camera as an...

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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] button 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.
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Basic
(1) NetworkConfigures the network settings such as connection mode 
to connect the camera to the network (see page 28).
(2) UPnPEnables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the 
camera (see page 32).
(3) Viewnetcam.
comRegisters with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 33).
(4) Date and TimeSets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and 
adjust clock for daylight saving time settings...

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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 (Universal Plug and Play) 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.
• Each page is displayed (see page 28—page 29).
3.Enter...

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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 72).
5.Click [Restart].
• The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
Note
When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] 
or [DHCP Setup], you can search the...

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Setting Description
Allow Access from 
the Internet 
(Automatic Setup 
Only)• Allow Access from the Internet setting automatically 
configures the router's Port Forwarding setting (some 
routers call it "Address Translation", "Static IP 
Masquerade", "Virtual Server" or "Port Mapping"). To 
enable Internet access to the camera, check [Yes]. In this 
case, the camera automatically searches the unused port 
number on your network in the order...