Panasonic Network Camera BL-C1A BL-C20A Information Guide
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What is the sensitivity?
The sensitivity is the level of brightness detected as motion by the camera. A high
sensitivity setting enables the camera to detect slight brightness changes. Lower
the sensitivity to make the camera detect only big brightness changes.
Note
Lowering the threshold and increasing sensitivity enable the camera to easily
detect slight movements on parts of the image.
Note
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What is the sensitivity?
The sensitivity is the level of brightness detected as motion by the camera. A high
sensitivity setting enables the camera to detect slight brightness changes. Lower
the sensitivity to make the camera detect only big brightness changes.
Note
Lowering the threshold and increasing sensitivity enable the camera to easily
detect slight movements on parts of the image.
Note
Motion Detection is activated by...")
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4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification
A sensor log sent once a day at a specified time can be checked. To enable Sensor
Log, set Motion Detection for Trigger Setting and check [Enable].
1.Click [Sensor Log] on the Setup page.
When enabling the image/buffer transfer setting and selecting Motion
Detection in the Trigger page, the Sensor log window is displayed.
2.Set each parameter.
Note
Click [Save] to save the settings.
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4.5 Setting Sensor Log Notification
A sensor log sent once a day at a specified time can be checked. To enable Sensor
Log, set Motion Detection for Trigger Setting and check [Enable].
1.Click [Sensor Log] on the Setup page.
When enabling the image/buffer transfer setting and selecting Motion
Detection in the Trigger page, the Sensor log window is displayed.
2.Set each parameter.
Note
Click [Save] to save the settings.
Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving...")
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SettingDescription
A setup of
operation Sensor log operation can be set here.
Time Set the day of the week and time to send sensor logs via
E-mail.
SMTP Server IP
Address or Host
Name
*1
If you set a server IP address, set 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. Or set a host name
(1—255 characters).
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SettingDescription
A setup of
operation Sensor log operation can be set here.
Time Set the day of the week and time to send sensor logs via
E-mail.
SMTP Server IP
Address or Host
Name
*1
If you set a server IP address, set 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. Or set a host name
(1—255 characters).
Po r t N o. Enter a number (1—65535). Usually set...")
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How to
authenticateYou can select the authentication method: [No authentication],
[POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication].
POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In
that case, set POP before SMTP authentication.
No authentication: No authentication when sending an e-
mail.
POP before SMTP authentication: Some SMTP servers
that send e-mails do not have an authentication feature.
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How to
authenticateYou can select the authentication method: [No authentication],
[POP before SMTP authentication] and [SMTP authentication].
POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In
that case, set POP before SMTP authentication.
No authentication: No authentication when sending an e-
mail.
POP before SMTP authentication: Some SMTP servers
that send e-mails do not have an authentication feature.
Therefore, the camera uses the authentication of a POP...")
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5 Using Other Features
5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single
Camera page or the Multi-Camera page
The Image Display page allows you to change the initial settings (display settings
when a user accesses the camera) for the Single Camera, Multi-Camera, Limit
Continuous Motion JPEG, Language and Banner Display.
1.Click [Image Display] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
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5 Using Other Features
5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single
Camera page or the Multi-Camera page
The Image Display page allows you to change the initial settings (display settings
when a user accesses the camera) for the Single Camera, Multi-Camera, Limit
Continuous Motion JPEG, Language and Banner Display.
1.Click [Image Display] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without...")
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SettingDescription
Image Resolution Select the image resolution.
640 × 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page)
320 × 240 pixels (default)
160 × 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page)
Image Quality Select the image quality.
[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality.
[Standard] offers standard quality. (default)
[Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
Refresh Interval Select a refresh interval.
(Motion, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, and 60 s)
Limit Continuous
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SettingDescription
Image Resolution Select the image resolution.
640 × 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page)
320 × 240 pixels (default)
160 × 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page)
Image Quality Select the image quality.
[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality.
[Standard] offers standard quality. (default)
[Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
Refresh Interval Select a refresh interval.
(Motion, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, and 60 s)
Limit Continuous
Motion...")
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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
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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...")
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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
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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...")
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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
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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...")
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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.
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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...")
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Operating Instructions 90 SettingDescription Image Resolution Select the image resolution. 640 × 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page) 320 × 240 pixels (default) 160 × 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page) Image Quality Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. (default) [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion. Refresh Interval Select a refresh interval. (Motion, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, and 60 s) Limit Continuous Motion JPEG Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG Refresh Interval Set the time to change the video (Motion JPEG) to still images. (10 seconds—Unlimited) Set a refresh interval after the image is changed to still images. (3-second interval—60-second interval) Language Select the initial language from English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian or Korean. The selected language is displayed as the initial language on the Top, Single Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. If you select English, Japanese, French or Simplified Chinese, all pages can be changed. But if you select another language, the Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed in English.
Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 91 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. Setting Description
Operating Instructions 92 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 No, and the model no. is displayed for the Camera Name.
Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 93 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 131). Note that [Space], [], [], [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [] are not available. Enter 1—255 characters.*3You can enter ASCII characters (see page 131) 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.
Operating Instructions 94 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 changes.
Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 95 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 specifying a time period.
Operating Instructions 96 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 indicator on. The indicator always turns off.
Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 97 6 Camera Maintenance 6.1 Maintenance page Maintenance (1)StatusDisplays the camera settings and status (see page 98). (2)[For BL-C20A] Wireless StatusDisplays wireless information (see page 98). (3)Session StatusDisplays information on access to the camera (see page 98). (4)Sensor LogDisplays sensor logs (see page 99). (5)RestartRestarts the camera (see page 99). (6)Update FirmwareUpdates the camera firmware (see page 100). (7)Save SettingsCreates a configuration file (see page 103). (8)Load SettingsLoads settings from a configuration file (see page 104). (9)Reset to Factory DefaultResets the camera to its default settings (see page 105). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Operating Instructions 98 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.co.jp/pcc/products/en/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 Displays the information of clients connected to the camera. Clicking [Session Status] displays the following page.