Panasonic Network Camera Bl C30a Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Model No.  BL-C30A
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico 

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Main Features
Wireless Communication
Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. 
Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. 
Communication via Ethernet
® cable is also available. Encryption establishes the 
security on the wireless network.
Various remote monitoring features
 Pyroelectric infrared sensor*1 detects temperature differences caused by a 
human body or animals.
 Detection can let camera transfer images by...

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Easy installation using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
When connecting the camera with a UPnP enabled router, the camera 
automatically configures its network settings.
Supporting Viewnetcam.com service
Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with 
your favorite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP 
address.
Multi-Language Display
Top page, Single...

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System Requirements for your PC
Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical 
specifications for the camera to work properly.
Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest 
information about web browser.
Trademarks
 Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe 
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
 Ethernet is either a...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce 
the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1.Read and understand all instructions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.
6.Do not install near any heat sources such as...

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Table of Contents
1 Camera Monitoring ....................................................... 8
1.1 Accessing the Camera ................................................................... 8
1.2 Viewing Single Camera page ....................................................... 10
1.2.1 Image Auto Centering (Click to Center) ................................................... 13
1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image...

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3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................78
3.1 Maintenance page ....................................................................... 78
3.1.1 Confirming the Status .............................................................................. 79
3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ............................................................... 79
3.1.3 Restarting the...

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1 Camera Monitoring
1.1 Accessing the Camera
1.Start up the web browser on your PC.
2.Enter http://IP Address (or URL):Port Number on the address bar, and 
press [Enter] on the keyboard.
 When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. 
See page 32 for details about port number, and page 11 in the Installation/
Troubleshooting.
 If the Internet access to the camera is desired, the port number will be 
changed in the order from 50000 to 50050. It is...

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3.Click the following tabs to display each page.
Note
When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, [Setup] 
and [Maintenance] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, When [Prohibiting 
unregistered users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] tab will 
not be displayed. ATo Single Camera page (page 10)BTo Multi-Camera page (page 21)
CTo Buffered Image page (page 23)DTo...

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1.2 Viewing Single Camera page
1.Access the camera (see page 8).
 The Top page is displayed.
2.Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page.
 When Security Warning window is displayed, see page 11.
3.Close the web browser.
Notes
 While viewing images under florescent lighting, the image may appear 
noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was selected. 
Select 60 Hz in the U.S. (see page 42).
 Refresh interval is [Motion] by default. You can change it...