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4.Click the following tabs to display each page.
Note
When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] 
and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. Additionally, when [Do not permit 
access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is 
set on the Security: Administrator page (see page 
52), the [Login] tab will not 
be displayed.
ATo Single Camera page (page 12)BTo Multi-Camera page (page 20)
CTo Buffered Image page (page 22)DTo Setup page (page 28)
ETo Maintenance page (page 97)FTo Support page (page 106)
GTo log in to the camera (page 56)
ABCDEFG
Select a language.
Version Number 
						

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1.2 Viewing the Single Camera page
1.Access the camera (see page 10).
 The Top page is displayed.
2.Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page.
 When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 14).
 See page 15 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft® 
Windows® XP Service Pack 2.
3.Close the web browser.
Note
 While viewing images under fluorescent lighting, the image may appear 
noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was selected. 
Select the frequency that is used in your area (see page 
50).
 When the camera image is not displayed immediately or correctly, click 
[Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser. The image will be refreshed.
 The digital zoom can be operated only when displaying video (Motion 
JPEG).
 The refresh interval is set to [Motion] by default. The setting can be 
changed on the operation bar (see page 
19).
 The refresh interval may change depending on the network condition, PC 
performance, what object you view and the number of simultaneous users.
 When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 20 
simultaneous accesses. The 21st user will see a gray screen. (Access to 
play buffered images is also included in the maximum number.)
 To reduce the data traffic, set up [Limit Continuous Motion JPEG] on the 
Image Display page (see page 
89). The video (Motion JPEG) can be 
automatically changed to refreshing still images. Images of moving 
subject are blurred or not displayed.
Capture Image 
Button
(See page 18)
Operation Bar
(See page 19)
Features on the 
image
 Click to 
Center (See 
page 
16)
 Digital Zoom 
(See page 
17)
The banner is 
displayed.
(See page 16) 
						

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 When the camera transmits a dark scene, the camera image may become 
white, or horizontal lines may be displayed on the screen. This is one of the 
characteristics of a CMOS sensor. This is not a malfunction.
 To display the Single Camera page directly, add it to the [Favorites] on the 
web browser.
 To view dark images, select [Enable] (default) at Color Night View on the 
Camera Setup page. The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may 
increase and image quality may decrease in a dark place. (See page 
50)
 [For BL-C20A] The video (Motion JPEG) may stop because the wireless 
communication may be disconnected depending on the environment. 
Click [Refresh] on the web browser when the communication is 
disconnected.
 If ActiveX® Controls (see page 14 or page 15) cannot be installed, 
download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/
Error messages and screen color
When general or guest users access the Single Camera page outside the 
Operation Time, or when over 20 (the maximum number) users access the page 
simultaneously, a gray screen and error messages will be displayed on the page.
Error MessageCause and Remedy
The operation time 
has ended.When general or guest users access the Single Camera 
page outside the Operation Time, a gray screen will be 
displayed. Clicking [Refresh] on the web browser displays 
an error message. Consult your administrator about the 
Operation Time.
The maximum 
number of accesses 
has been 
exceeded.When [Motion] is selected for the Refresh Interval, up to 20 
users can access the camera simultaneously. For the 21st 
user, a gray screen and an error message will be displayed 
on the Single Camera and Buffered Image pages. Wait for 
a moment, and click [Refresh] on the web browser, or 
change the value for the Refresh Interval.
An error message 
is displayed. 
						

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Security Warning window
When trying to view a video (Motion JPEG) for the first time, a Security Warning for 
ActiveX Controls will be displayed. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log 
in as an administrator to install ActiveX Controls and enable video (Motion JPEG) 
viewing.
If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video 
(Motion JPEG) using Internet Explorer
 In Internet Explorer, click [Tools]→[Internet Options]→[Security] tab and click 
[Custom level].
 
(1) Check Prompt in Download signed ActiveX Controls. 
(2) Check Enable in Run ActiveX Controls and plug-ins.
 ActiveX Controls can be installed from the CD-ROM. 
(1) Restart the PC.  
(2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed.  
(3) Double-click ocx\ActiveXInst.exe on the CD-ROM.
Note
 When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar.
 Video (Motion JPEG) may not be displayed. Wait for a moment.
 If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server 
(see page 
127).
 In some corporate network environments, a firewall may be used for security 
purposes. This may prevent motion video (Motion JPEG) from being 
displayed. In this situation we recommend:
– Contacting your network administrator.
– Using regularly refreshed images rather than video (Motion JPEG). 
						

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Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed.
Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls.
1.Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX 
Control...].
2.Click [Install]. 
						

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1.2.1 Displaying the Banner
An image and its linked website can be specified for a banner. To display the 
banner, the Banner Display settings need to be set on the Image Display page (see 
page 
89). Clicking the banner displays the website of the set URL Link. The Banner 
Display is not enabled as the default.
1.2.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center)
Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image when using the digital 
zoom. The image will automatically move to place the selected point in the center 
of the screen.
1.Move the cursor to the desired point.
2.Click it.
 The clicked point is centered.
Note
 A clicked position may deviate from the center depending on the position.
 Images can only be moved within the page when magnification is ×1.
Cursor 
						

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1.2.3 Zooming In and Out
This Camera has 10× digital zoom feature that uses ActiveX Controls. The digital 
zoom feature can be used while playing video (Motion JPEG) on the Single 
Camera, Multi-Camera and Buffered Image pages. The digital zoom feature can be 
operated by rotating the mouse wheel or clicking the right mouse button.
Note
 The Click to Center feature is available while zooming in or out. Images 
can only be moved within the page when magnification is ×1.
 As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.
 This feature is not available when viewing on a cell phone.
 When camera images are buffered and transferred, the camera images 
are not zoomed in and out.
Clicking the right mouse button
Moving the mouse up or down while pressing the right mouse button zooms in and 
out.
Rotating the mouse wheel
On a screen, rotating the mouse wheel away from 
you zooms in, and rotating it towards you zooms 
out.
Note
The performance of the mouse varies 
according to your OS.
Zoom out
Zoom in
Zoom in
Zoom out 
						

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1.2.4 Capturing a Still Image
Still images can be saved on your PC.
1.Select an image resolution to display an image.
2.Click the Capture image button.
 The camera image opens in another window.
3.Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...].
 The Save as dialog box is displayed.
4.Specify a folder, enter the file name and click [Save].
 The camera image is saved in the folder.
5.Click [Close].
Capture Image Button 
						

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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 standard quality. (default)
 [Favor Motion] optimizes the image for motion 
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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 JPEG) 
cannot be displayed.
Selects [320 × 240] 
(default) or [160 × 
120] pixels resolution.
Selects the refresh 
interval (Motion—60-
second interval).
Clicking the camera 
name displays the 
Single Camera page 
in another window.
The Selfcamera is registered at No. 1. (default)