Panasonic Network Camera BL-C30C Operating Instructions

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4.Click [Go to Security: Administrator page].
 The Security: Administrator page is displayed.
Note
When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays 
an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK].
Administrator/General Users/Guest Users
The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).
Note
Guest users mean unregistered users. Set [Permit access from guest users] 
on the Security: Administrator page (see page 
49).
ItemsAdministratorGeneral UsersGuest Users
User Name and 
PasswordRequiredRequiredNot Required
Number of Users150—
Accessible PagesAll PagesPages Except For 
Setup and 
Maintenance pagePages Except For 
Setup and 
Maintenance page
Access Level 1—3All OperationsAccess level can 
be set for each 
general user (see 
page 
53).
Access level can 
be set for guest 
users (see page 
53). 
						

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2.9 Logging in to the Camera
If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, 
[Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, you 
can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.
1.Click [Login] at the top of the page.
2.Check the login mode, and click [Login].
Note
The authentication window is displayed. Enter the user name and password 
set for General Users or Administrator.
3.Enter a valid user name and password according to the Login mode selected 
in step 2, and click [OK]. 
						

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2.10 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users
The General User page allows you to create, modify or delete general users. Up to 
50 general users can be registered. The access level is set for each general user. 
If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, the 
access level can be set for guest users.
Note
For general users, the Setup and Maintenance tabs are not displayed.
1.Click [General Users] on the Setup page.
2.If you create a general user, click [Create].
3.Set each parameter.
 When setting [Do not permit 
access from guest users] When setting [Permit access 
from guest users]
 If you change the settings of general users or guest users, select 
their name and click [Modify]. The modification page is displayed.
 If you delete a general user, select the name and click [Delete]. The 
confirmation page is displayed.
 Settings for a general user Settings for guest users
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without 
saving changes. 
						

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
5.Click [Go to General User page].
 The General User page is displayed.
SettingDescription
User ID List Up to 50 general users can be registered.
 The list is used to modify or delete general user settings.
User Name/
Password User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name.
 Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.
Note
The password must be different from the user name.
 Retype Password: Reenter the password.
 Enter ASCII characters (see page 114). But [Space], [], [], 
[&], [] and [:] are not available.
Access LevelAccess level is set for each general user. Each level offers 
different operations.
 Level 1 users view only image.
 Level 2 users view the image and operate only preset 
buttons.
 Level 3 users view the image and control all operations. 
						

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2.11 Changing Initial Settings on the Single 
Camera page or the Multi-Camera page
The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when 
a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh 
interval. The initial language can be selected from eight languages. The banner 
can be displayed for administrator or general users or both.
1.Click [Image Display] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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SettingDescription
Image Resolution Select the image resolution.
640 x 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page)
320 x 240 pixels (default)
160 x 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page)
Image Quality Select the image quality.
[Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality.
[Standard] offers standard quality.
[Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
Refresh Interval Select a refresh interval. 
(Motion—60-second interval)
Limit Continuous 
Motion JPEG
 Limit time of 
Continuous 
Motion JPEG
Refresh 
Interval
 
 Set the time to change the video (Motion JPEG) to still 
images. (10 seconds—Unlimited)
 
 Set a refresh interval after the image is changed to still 
images. (3-second interval—60-second interval)
Language Select the initial language from English, French, 
German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese 
or Japanese. The selected language is displayed as 
the initial language on the Top, Single Camera, Multi-
Camera and Buffered Image pages. If you select 
English, Japanese or French, all pages can be 
changed. But if you select another language, the 
Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed 
only in English.
Banner Display When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner 
displays product information about cameras or 
announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from 
Panasonic. Checking [Display] for Administrator is 
particularly recommended.
 When checked, the banner is displayed for 
administrator or general users or both.
 The banner is displayed only on the Single Camera 
page (see page 
10). 
						

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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
4.Click [Go to Image Display page].
 The Image Display page is displayed. 
						

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2.12 Configuring Multiple Cameras
The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the camera IP addresses 
and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These 
configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can 
be configured.
1.Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page.
2.Click Add.
Notes
 If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. The 
camera setting can be modified or deleted on it.
 If you configured multiple cameras, you can change the camera number. 
Select the number, and click [Move].
3.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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Notes
 If your camera will only be accessed on your local network, use each 
cameras local IP address and port number.
 If you intend to access your camera from the Internet, you must use each 
cameras global IP address and respective port number.
4.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
 The Multi-Camera Setup page is displayed.
SettingDescription
Display Check the box to enable the camera.
IP Address*1 or 
Host Name*2 Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera.
Po r t N o. Set the port number (1—65535).
Camera Name*3 This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera 
page.
*1Set 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.
*2Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 114). But [Space], [], [], 
[#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [] are not available.
Enter 1—255 characters.*3Enter ASCII characters (see page 114) 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. 
						

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2.13 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer
The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-
mail or FTP.
1.Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page.
2.Click No. to enable buffer/transfer.
3.Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Timer] for trigger, and click 
[Next>].
 Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete this buffered images.
 Click [Save] to save the settings. The buffered images are deleted.
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Image Buffer/Transfer page without 
saving changes.