Panasonic Network Camera BL-C30C Operating Instructions
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3.1.1 Confirming the Status
The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. The status
information provides support for troubleshooting.
Clicking [Status] displays the following page.
Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/
pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information.
3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status
The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. The
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3.1.1 Confirming the Status
The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. The status
information provides support for troubleshooting.
Clicking [Status] displays the following page.
Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/
pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information.
3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status
The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information. The
wireless status information...")
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3.1.3 Restarting the Camera
The camera restarts by disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet and
reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.
Note
When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted.
1.Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Restar t].
Restarting takes about 90 seconds. The Top page is displayed when
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3.1.3 Restarting the Camera
The camera restarts by disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet and
reconnecting it again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page.
Note
When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted.
1.Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Restar t].
Restarting takes about 90 seconds. The Top page is displayed when
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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.
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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...")
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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
92).
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
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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
92).
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...")
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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. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired
connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started guide.)
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.
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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. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired
connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started guide.)
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.
All camera settings (user name, password,...")
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3.2 Support page
3.2.1 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
(1)HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 94).
(2)Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 95).
(3)Product
InformationDisplays product information website (see page 95).
(4)Support
InformationDisplays support information website (see page 95).
(1)
(2)
(3)
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3.2 Support page
3.2.1 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
(1)HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 94).
(2)Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 95).
(3)Product
InformationDisplays product information website (see page 95).
(4)Support
InformationDisplays support information website (see page 95).
(1)
(2)
(3)
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3.2.2 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 Product Information
You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support
website.
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3.2.2 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 Product Information
You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support
website.
Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page...")
Operating Instructions 91 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 92). 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 update 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.
Operating Instructions 92 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 you try to update 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. 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 [Restart]. The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 93 3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started guide.) 1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. 2.Click [Execute]. The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 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 using the Installation/Troubleshooting guide. Notes The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ PM mode (see page 43). Set it again. See page 97—page 104 for default settings. Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to the factory default (see page 96). 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.
Operating Instructions 94 3.2 Support page 3.2.1 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 (1)HelpDisplays the Help page (see page 94). (2)Wireless HelpDisplays the Wireless Help page (see page 95). (3)Product InformationDisplays product information website (see page 95). (4)Support InformationDisplays support information website (see page 95). (1) (2) (3) (4)
Operating Instructions 95 3.2.2 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 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 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 If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
Operating Instructions 96 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. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (See Getting Started guide.) Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 second when the camera is on. The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds. The process of resetting to factory default takes about 1 minute. During that time, do not turn the power off. Notes The internal clock will not be reset, but the time format will return to AM/ PM mode (see page 43). Set it again. See page 97—page 104 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 object.
Operating Instructions 97 3.4 Default Setting List Basic ItemsDefaultRequiredNotes NetworkConnection ModeAutomatic 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 TypeAuto Negotiation--
Operating Instructions 98 WirelessCommunication modeIEEE 802.11b/g-- (Channel)Auto-- SSIDNetCamXXXX-Up to 32 characters, signs or numbers (Speed)Auto-- Encryption (WEP)No encryption-- AuthenticationOpen System-- WEPKey 1—4ASCII 13 Characters 128 bit-- UPnPAuto Port ForwardingDisable-- Display Shortcut Icon in My Network PlacesEnable-- Viewnet cam.com EnableNo check-- Date and TimeTime SettingAM/PM-- Automatic Time AdjustmentNo checkWhen using NTP- Time ZoneGMT -5h 00-- Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving TimeNo check-- Start DayApr, First Sunday, 2 AM-- End DayOct, Last Sunday, 2 AM-- Items Default Required Notes
Operating Instructions 99 CameraCamera NameNetwork CameraRequired1—15 characters *6 White BalanceAuto-Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold AC Power Source Frequency60 Hz-50 Hz, 60 Hz Pan Range (Minimum)–50 degrees-–50—+50 degrees (Home Position)0 degrees-–50—+50 degrees (Maximum)+50 degrees-–50—+50 degrees Tilt Range (Minimum)–40 degrees-–40—+10 degrees (Home Position)0 degrees-–40—+10 degrees (Maximum)+10 degrees-–40—+10 degrees Items Default Required Notes
Operating Instructions 100 Account ItemsDefaultRequiredNotes Security: AdministratorGeneral AuthenticationDo not permit access from guest users -- User Name[Blank]When setting administrator6—15 characters *3 Password[Blank]When setting administrator6—15 characters *3 Retype Password[Blank]When setting administrator6—15 characters *3 General UserUser ID List[Blank]-- User Name[Blank]When setting general user6—15 characters *3 Password[Blank]When setting general user6—15 characters *3 Retype Password[Blank]When setting general user6—15 characters *3 Access LevelLevel 3--