Panasonic Network Camera BL-C30A Getting Started Manual

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3.Set each parameter for the Encryption.
Setting Description
Cipher  Select encrypting or not encrypting.
 To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting 
[WEP] is recommended.
WEP Selection  Checked WEPKey is used as a standard WEPKey. Check 
the same number as the router.
WEPKey1—4  Select one from [HEX, 10 characters 64 bit], [HEX, 26 
characters 128 bit], [HEX, 32 characters 152 bit], [ASCII 5 
characters 64 bit], [ASCII 13 characters 128 bit] or [ASCII 
16 characters 152 bit] on the list.
 Selecting [WEP] at Cipher enables you to set WEPKey1—
4. One or all of the four keys can be set. Check the same 
key number as set to the router, and set the same key as 
at the router.

HEX, 10 characters 64 bit : 012345abcd
HEX, 26 characters 128 bit : 0123456789abcdef012
345abcd
HEX, 32 characters 152 bit : 0123456789abcdef012
3456789abcdef
ASCII 5 characters 64 bit : 012yz
ASCII 13 characters 128 bit : 0123456uvwxyz
ASCII 16 characters 152 bit : 0123456789uvwxyz 
						

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Notes
 Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit.
 The camera supports only the open system authentication. If the router or 
access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or open 
system.
4.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
5.Click [Go to Wireless configuration page].
 The Wireless page is displayed.
6.Set the switch to WIRELESS.
Notes
 It takes about 1 minute for the new settings to be effective.
 It is not possible to access the camera simultaneously by both wired and 
wireless connection.
 To communicate using wireless connection, set up the camera by using 
wired connection and set the switch from wired to wireless as shown 
below. 
 When you switch wired to wireless or vice versa, restart the camera. Some 
routers also may need to be restarted after switching.
WIRED
WIRELESS
Switch< Bottom > 
						

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2.4 Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
UPnP can automatically configure your router to be accessed from the Internet. In 
order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be 
enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your 
router manual for how to enable UPnP. After the UPnP is enabled on the router, set 
[Enable] for auto port forwarding.
1.Click [UPnP] on the Setup page.
2.Set up UPnP.
3.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed. 
4.Click [Go to UPnP page].
 The UPnP page is displayed.Setting Description
Auto Port 
Forwarding If the network setting is [Static] or [DHCP], enabling auto 
port forwarding allows you to access the camera from the 
Internet.
Note
If the network setting is [Automatic Setup], enable [Allow 
Access from the Internet] on the Network page (see page 
32).
Display Shortcut 
Icon in My 
Network Places Enabling it displays a shortcut to the camera in the My 
Network Places folder.
Note
If you use Windows XP or Windows Me, this feature is 
available. Enable UPnP Windows component before using 
this feature (see page 106). 
						

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2.5 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service
Viewnetcam.com is a free service (dynamic DNS service) that allows you to assign 
an easy to remember name to the camera, similar to your favorite web site. 
Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP 
changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register 
with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for 
details about the Viewnetcam.com service.
1.Click [Viewnetcam.com] on the Setup page.
2.Check [Enable].
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
3.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed. 
4.Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page].
 The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
5.Click [Your Account Link].
 The Viewnetcam.com registration website is displayed.Setting Description
Enable  Check [Enable] to register with the Viewnetcam.com 
service. If you clear the box, the Viewnetcam.com service 
stops.
Personal 
(Camera) URL The cameras personal URL will be displayed after you 
register with the Viewnetcam.com service.
Your Account 
Link The URL is displayed to register with the Viewnetcam.com 
service. Clicking [Your Account Link] item name displays 
the Viewnetcam.com registration website. 
						

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 When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm 
that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your Account Link. If 
the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below.
 Personal (Camera) URL is available after you registered with the 
Viewnetcam.com service.
 If port forwarding is not enabled or your network is not connected to the 
Internet, the Viewnetcam.com service is not available.
6.Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the website.
 The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed.
7.Access the camera with a registered URL from the Internet (see page 8).
 When the Top page is displayed, the Viewnetcam.com registration is 
complete.
Notes
 It may take a maximum of 30 minutes for the registered URL to work.
 If Expired is displayed at the Personal (Camera) URL on the 
Viewnetcam.com page or at the Camera URL in the DDNS on the Status 
page, restart the camera. After that, confirm that your registered URL is 
displayed on their pages.
Confirming the Internet access
Due to the router specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you access 
the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, access the 
camera following procedures.
 Accessing from the PC on another network (see page 8)
 Accessing from your mobile phone (see page 25)1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser.
2. Confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to the 
Internet. 
						

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2.6 Setting Date and Time
The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used 
for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image.
Note
Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images.
1.Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
4.Click [Go to Date and Time page].
 The Date and Time page is displayed.
Note
Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of power-on 
time or the internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is 
recommended.Setting Description
Time Setting  Select date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). These settings 
are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time 
stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file 
name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format.
Automatic Time 
Adjustment NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the 
cameras internal clock. It adjusts automatically every day. 
Check the box to enable it.
 Set the NTP server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 
periods such as 192.168.0.253. But 0.0.0.0 and 
255.255.255.255 are not available. Or set a host name 
(1—255 characters).
 Select your time zone.
Note
If the time is incorrect by more than one hour, Automatic 
Time Adjustment stops working to prevent malfunctions 
caused by a disguised NTP server.
Adjust Clock for 
Daylight Saving 
Time During the daylight saving time, the internal clock is turned 
forward an hour. The clock will shift one hour forward at the 
set time on the Start Day, and move back one hour at the 
set time on the End Day. Check the box to enable it.
Note
An s is put between date and time of time stamp when 
enabling this feature. The time stamp will be attached to 
the transferred images by the Image Transfer feature. 
						

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2.7 Changing Camera Settings
The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power 
source frequency and pan/tilt range.
1.Click [Camera] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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Camera Name  The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera 
page.
 Enter ASCII characters (see page 107) or characters in 
each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character 
and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], 
[], [], [&], [] are not available.
White Balance Select from the following options.
 Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment
 Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K) 
 Fixed Fluorescent 
(White)— White (3600 K)
 Fixed Fluorescent 
(Daylight)— Daylight (4000 K)
 Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)
 Hold — Setting [Hold] keeps the current 
white balance.
Note
White balance is also saved in the home position, sensor 
position and preset buttons.
AC Power 
Source 
Frequency In some cases, the image may have noise due to 
fluorescent light. Select 60 Hz for the United States.
50 Hz
 60 Hz (default)
Pan Range
*1Select from the following options.
 Minimum — Current settings, -50—+50
 Home Position
*2— Current settings, -50—+50
 Maximum — Current settings, -50—+50
 The values must be selected as minimum home 
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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved. If the home position is changed, the camera turns 
to the home position.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
4.Click [Go to Camera page].
 The Camera page is displayed. Tilt Range
*1Select from the following options.
 Minimum — Current settings, -40—+10
 Home Position
*2— Current settings, -40—+10
 Maximum — Current settings, -40—+10
 The values must be selected as minimum home 
position maximum.
*1See page 45 for details about pan/tilt range settings.*2These home position settings are displayed as you set on page 17.Setting Description