Panasonic Network Camera BL-C30C Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Model No.  BL-C30C
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. 

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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 UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play)
When connecting the camera with a UPnPTM 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 Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English, 
French,...

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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
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Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
 Microsoft,...

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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 removing the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton swab.
6.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, 
or other devices (including amplifiers)...

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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) ...................................................15
1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image...

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3 Camera Maintenance ..................................................85
3.1 Maintenance page .......................................................................85
3.1.1 Confirming the Status ..............................................................................86
3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status ...............................................................86
3.1.3 Restarting the Camera...

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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 
34 for details about port number.
 If the camera image is not displayed, see page 25 and page 26 of the 
Installation/Troubleshooting guide.
3.The Enter Network Password window is displayed, and enter the user...

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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] tab will not be displayed. Additionally, when [Do not permit 
access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, the [Login] 
tab will not be displayed.
5.Close the web browser.
ATo Single Camera page (page 10)BTo Multi-Camera page (page 23)
CTo Buffered Image page (page 25)DTo Setup page (page 29)
ETo Maintenance...

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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 the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 12).
 See page 13 for the Security Warning window when using Microsoft 
Windows XP Service Pack 2.
3.Close the web browser.
Notes
 While viewing images under fluorescent lighting, the image may appear 
noisy or experience flicker if the incorrect AC power setting was...