Panasonic Network Camera Bl C30a Operating Instructions

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3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware
The Update Firmware page allows you to update the camera firmware. If the new 
firmware is available, install it into the camera.
Notes
 Do not turn off the power during firmware update.
 All buffered images will be deleted after the firmware update.
 The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page.
1.Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support 
website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it 
on your PC.
2.Click [Update Firmware] on the Maintenance page.
3.Click [Update Firmware].
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 The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds.
4.Click [Browse...].
 A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.
5.Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].
 The firmware file name is displayed.
6.Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update.
 The next message is displayed during update.
 The camera restarts automatically after update.
 The Top page is displayed in about 90 seconds. 
						

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7.Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.
 If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
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3.1.5 Creating Configuration File
A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings 
from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 85).
1.Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Save].
3.Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.
4.Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
 The configuration file is saved in the location.
Notes
 The file extension (.dat) cannot be changed. If you change it, the settings 
cannot be loaded.
 If you try to updating the camera, create a configuration file after updating 
the firmware. If there is a firmware version difference between the camera 
that you create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load 
settings to, the settings may not be loaded to the camera. 
						

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3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to 
factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file.
Notes
 The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, 
the network settings are also loaded as they were saved. 
 If there is a firmware version difference between the camera that you 
create a configuration file from and the camera that you try to load settings 
to, the settings may not be loaded to the camera. Save settings after 
updating the firmware.
1.Click [Load Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Browse...].
3.Select the configuration file on the Choose file dialog box, and click [Open].
 The file name is displayed in the data field.
4.Confirm the file name, and click [Load].
5.Click [Restar t].
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3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is 
clicked.
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
 The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
 All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) 
are reset to factory default.
 If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode 
changes to [Automatic Setup]. Reconfigure the camera seeing the Getting 
Started.
Notes
 The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/
PM mode (see page 40). Set it again.
 See page 90—page 97 for default settings.
 Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to the 
factory default (see page 89).
 All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory 
default.
 The reset operation takes about 1 minute.
 Do not turn off the camera during the reset operation. 
						

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3.2 Support page
3.2.1 Seeing Help page
The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. 
items.
Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page. Support
(22) HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 87).
(23) Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 88).
(24) Product 
InformationDisplays product information website (see page 88).
(25) Support 
InformationDisplays support information website (see page 88).
(22)
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3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page
The Wireless Help page displays explanations for each feature about Wireless 
Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher configuration and Wireless Status.
Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the next page.
Note
[Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator.
3.2.3 Seeing Product Information
You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support 
website.
Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
3.2.4 Seeing Support Information
You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support 
website.
Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
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3.3 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom.
Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory 
default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the 
camera.
 Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 second when the camera 
is on.
 The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
 Do not turn off the camera until the indicator lights green.
Notes
 The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/
PM mode (see page 40). Set it again.
 See page 90—page 97 for default settings.
 All buffered images are deleted when resetting the camera to factory 
default.
 The reset operation takes about 1 minute.
Press the button 
with a pointed 
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3.4 Default Setting List
Basic
Items Default Required Notes
Network Connection Mode Automatic 
Setup- Automatic Setup/
Static/DHCP
Allow Access from the 
Internet (Automatic 
Setup only)No - -
Network Configuration 
from Setup Program 
(Static/DHCP only)Enable - -
Port No. 
(Static/DHCP only)80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110 
is not available. *2
IP address 
(Static only)192.168.0.
253When 
setting Static*1
Subnet Mask 
(Static only)255.255.
255.0When 
setting Static*1
Host Name 
(DHCP only)[Blank] When 
setting 
DHCP (Not 
always 
required)0—63 characters 
*4
Default Gateway 
(Static/DHCP only)[Blank] When using 
Gateway*1
DNS Server 1
DNS Server 2
(Static/DHCP only)[Blank] When using 
DNS*1
Max. Bandwidth Usage 
(Mbps)Unlimited - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1 
or Unlimited
Connection Type Auto 
Negotiation--