Panasonic Network Camera BL-C1A BL-C20A Information Guide

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1.2.5 Using the Operation Bar
Brightness:Adjusts image brightness in nine steps including 
[STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] darkens or 
brightens the image respectively.
Refresh 
Interval:Sets a refresh interval. (Motion—60-second 
interval)
Resolution:Selects [640 × 480] or [320 × 240] (default) pixels.
Image 
Quality:Selects the image quality.
 [Favor Clarity] optimizes the image for good 
clarity.
 [Standard] keeps the...

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1.3 Viewing the Multi-Camera page
To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each 
camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 
92).
1.Access the camera (see page 10).
 The Top page is displayed.
2.Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page.
 The Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images.
3.Close the web browser.
Capture Image Button (See page 18)
Switches displayed 
cameras. If you select 
[All] at the View Type, 
video (Motion...

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Note
 The digital zoom feature and the Click to Center feature can be used for 
video (Motion JPEG) only.
 When selecting [All] for the View Type, all images are displayed in 160 × 
120 pixels resolution.
 640 × 480-pixel images cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page.
 When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet 
switching hub instead of a repeater hub to prevent degradation in video 
display.
 Due to...

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1.4 Viewing the Buffered Image page
To buffer images in the cameras internal memory, you need to set up the image 
transfer settings (see page 
60 or page 70). Buffered images can be viewed on this 
Buffered Image page.
1.Access the camera (see page 10).
 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 60 or page 70).
 
 
The trigger is displayed 
(see page 
60 or page 70). 

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4.Display images by clicking buttons below.
Note
 The buffered images are displayed chronologically.
 Still images (not being played) from the Buffered Image page can be saved. 
Put the cursor on the image, and right-click it. Then select [Save Picture As...].
 The maximum number of buffered images changes depending on resolution, 
image quality and the specific images the camera is buffering. At 320 × 240 
pixels resolution and...

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1.4.1 Deleting Buffered Images
If you intend to delete images for each transfer method, click [Delete Buffered 
Images] on the Trigger page (see page 
60 or page 70).
Note
 If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations 
also delete all buffered images.
– Turning off the camera.
– Saving the Date and Time page.
– Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory default.
– Changing the Enable/Disable settings on the Image...

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1.5 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone
Still images can be viewed over the Internet from a compatible cell phone.
Enter http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/mobile on a cell phone and 
press [OK]. 
 When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required.
 Allow access from the Internet to access the camera from cell phones.
 When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrators or 
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Note
 If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs.
 Some cell phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. 
Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support 
password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support 
website below for a list of cell phones, and their level of compatibility with the 
Panasonic Network Camera.
 Some cell phones display images at a decreased size.
 If [Permit access from guest...

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1.5.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on Your 
Cell Phone
1.Access camera images from your cell phone, and log in as an administrator 
(see page 
25).
2.Select [Buffer/Transfer].
3.Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable.
Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1).
 Selecting [Control Page] changes to the previous page.
4.Select [Save].
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2 Using the Cameras Basic Features
2.1 Setup Page of the Camera
1.Access the camera (see page 10).
 The Top page is displayed.
Note
 When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: 
Administrator page, click the [Login] tab (see page 
56) and log in as an 
administrator.
 When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the 
[Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
2.Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
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