Panasonic Network Camera BL-VT164 BL-VP100 Owners Manual
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The edited settings in field A will not be applied unless the [ Set] button ( B) below field ( A) is clicked.
In the same manner as above, click the [Set] button ( D) below field C when completing the setting
items in field C.36Operating Instructions
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The edited settings in field A will not be applied unless the [ Set] button ( B) below field ( A) is clicked.
In the same manner as above, click the [Set] button ( D) below field C when completing the setting
items in field C.36Operating Instructions
6 Display the setup menu from a PC")
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6.3 About the setup menu window
[Setup] button
Display the “Setup” page.
[Live] button
Display the “Live” page.
[Basic] button
Displays the “Basic” page. The basic settings such as time and date and camera title can be configured
on the “Basic” page. ( ®page 39)
[Internet] button
Displays the “Internet” page. The Internet settings such as UPnP (Auto port forwarding), DDNS
(Viewnetcam.com) and the network settings for the Internet can be configured on the “Internet” page.
( ® page 44)
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6.3 About the setup menu window
[Setup] button
Display the “Setup” page.
[Live] button
Display the “Live” page.
[Basic] button
Displays the “Basic” page. The basic settings such as time and date and camera title can be configured
on the “Basic” page. ( ®page 39)
[Internet] button
Displays the “Internet” page. The Internet settings such as UPnP (Auto port forwarding), DDNS
(Viewnetcam.com) and the network settings for the Internet can be configured on the “Internet” page.
( ® page 44)
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[Advanced func.] button
Displays the “Advanced func. ” page. The setting relating to the XML notification, destinations of information
about the face detection and the settings relating to the face detection can be configured on the “Advanced
func.” page. ( ®page 91)
[User mng.] button
Displays the “User mng.” page. The settings relating to the authentication such as users and PCs
restrictions for accessing the camera can be configured on the “User mng.” page. ( ®page 94)
[Server] button
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[Advanced func.] button
Displays the “Advanced func. ” page. The setting relating to the XML notification, destinations of information
about the face detection and the settings relating to the face detection can be configured on the “Advanced
func.” page. ( ®page 91)
[User mng.] button
Displays the “User mng.” page. The settings relating to the authentication such as users and PCs
restrictions for accessing the camera can be configured on the “User mng.” page. ( ®page 94)
[Server] button
Displays the...")
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7 Configure the basic settings of the camera
[Basic]
The basic settings such as camera title, time and date, etc. can be configured on the “Basic” page.
( ® page 34, page 35)
[Camera title]
Enter the title of the camera. Click the [Set] button after entering the title of the camera. The entered title will
be displayed in the “Camera title” field.
• Available number of characters: 0 - 20 characters
• Unavailable characters: " &
• Default: Varies as follows depending on the model in use.
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7 Configure the basic settings of the camera
[Basic]
The basic settings such as camera title, time and date, etc. can be configured on the “Basic” page.
( ® page 34, page 35)
[Camera title]
Enter the title of the camera. Click the [Set] button after entering the title of the camera. The entered title will
be displayed in the “Camera title” field.
• Available number of characters: 0 - 20 characters
• Unavailable characters: \" &
• Default: Varies as follows depending on the model in use.
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IMPORTANT•Depending on the conditions such as the ambient temperature and operating period, the configured
time & date may not be accurate.
• Use an NTP server when the more accurate time & date setting is required for the system operation.
( ® page 101)
[Time display format]
Select the time display format from “24h”, “12h” and “Off”. Enter the current hour reflecting this setting when
entering the current time and date for “Date/time”. To hide time and date, select “Off”.
• Default: 24h
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IMPORTANT•Depending on the conditions such as the ambient temperature and operating period, the configured
time & date may not be accurate.
• Use an NTP server when the more accurate time & date setting is required for the system operation.
( ® page 101)
[Time display format]
Select the time display format from “24h”, “12h” and “Off”. Enter the current hour reflecting this setting when
entering the current time and date for “Date/time”. To hide time and date, select “Off”.
• Default: 24h
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•Available characters: 0-9, A-Z and the following marks.
! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ?
• Default: None (blank)
[OSD] - [Position]
Select the position where the time and date and a character string to be displayed on the image of the “Live”
page.
• Upper left: The above information will be displayed at the upper left corner of the main area on the
“Live” page.
• Lower left: The above information will be displayed at the lower left corner of the main area on the
“Live” page.
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•Available characters: 0-9, A-Z and the following marks.
! \" # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ?
• Default: None (blank)
[OSD] - [Position]
Select the position where the time and date and a character string to be displayed on the image of the “Live”
page.
• Upper left: The above information will be displayed at the upper left corner of the main area on the
“Live” page.
• Lower left: The above information will be displayed at the lower left corner of the main area on the
“Live” page.
• Upper...")
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IMPORTANT•It is impossible to display images and to receive/transmit audio between the camera and the PC when
the viewer software “Network Camera View 4S” is not installed on the PC.
• The number of the viewer software installations can be checked on the [Upgrade] tab of the
“Maintenance” page.
[Language]
Select the language to initially display when the camera is accessed from the following.
English/Japanese/Italian/French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russian (P/E/U model)/Portuguese (BR model)
• Default:
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IMPORTANT•It is impossible to display images and to receive/transmit audio between the camera and the PC when
the viewer software “Network Camera View 4S” is not installed on the PC.
• The number of the viewer software installations can be checked on the [Upgrade] tab of the
“Maintenance” page.
[Language]
Select the language to initially display when the camera is accessed from the following.
English/Japanese/Italian/French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russian (P/E/U model)/Portuguese (BR model)
• Default:
–...")
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8 Configure the Internet settings [Internet]The settings for connecting the camera to the Internet can be configured on the “Internet” page. ( ®page 34,
page 35)
The settings relating to UPnP (Auto port forwarding), DDNS (Viewnetcam.com), and network settings for the
Internet can be configured on this page.
[UPnP (Auto port forwarding)]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the port forwarding function of the router.
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8 Configure the Internet settings [Internet]The settings for connecting the camera to the Internet can be configured on the “Internet” page. ( ®page 34,
page 35)
The settings relating to UPnP (Auto port forwarding), DDNS (Viewnetcam.com), and network settings for the
Internet can be configured on this page.
[UPnP (Auto port forwarding)]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the port forwarding function of the router.
To use the auto port forwarding function, the router in use must...")
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[Recommended network setting for internet]
The recommended settings for connecting to the Internet are performed here.
By clicking the [Set] button, a dialog displaying how the following settings will change is displayed.
Click the [OK] button after checking the settings to change the settings to the displayed values.
– [JPEG/H.264] tab on the “Image/Audio” page
[H.264(1)]/[H.264(2)]
[Internet mode (over HTTP)]: On
[Transmission priority]: Best effort
– [Network] tab on the “Network” page
[Common]
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[Recommended network setting for internet]
The recommended settings for connecting to the Internet are performed here.
By clicking the [Set] button, a dialog displaying how the following settings will change is displayed.
Click the [OK] button after checking the settings to change the settings to the displayed values.
– [JPEG/H.264] tab on the “Image/Audio” page
[H.264(1)]/[H.264(2)]
[Internet mode (over HTTP)]: On
[Transmission priority]: Best effort
– [Network] tab on the “Network” page
[Common]
[Max...")
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9 Configure the settings relating to images and
audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/
Configure the settings relating to images
[Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101)
:
The settings relating to JPEG and H.264 images such as the settings of image quality, audio, etc. can be
configured on this page.
The “Image/Audio” page has 4 tabs; the [JPEG/H.264] tab, the [Cam. Function] tab, the [Image/Position] tab
and the [Audio] tab.
:
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9 Configure the settings relating to images and
audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/
Configure the settings relating to images
[Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101)
:
The settings relating to JPEG and H.264 images such as the settings of image quality, audio, etc. can be
configured on this page.
The “Image/Audio” page has 4 tabs; the [JPEG/H.264] tab, the [Cam. Function] tab, the [Image/Position] tab
and the [Audio] tab.
:
The settings relating to JPEG and H.264 images such as the settings of...")
•Available characters: 0-9, A-Z and the following marks. ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? • Default: None (blank) [OSD] - [Position] Select the position where the time and date and a character string to be displayed on the image of the “Live” page. • Upper left: The above information will be displayed at the upper left corner of the main area on the “Live” page. • Lower left: The above information will be displayed at the lower left corner of the main area on the “Live” page. • Upper right: The above information will be displayed at the upper right corner of the main area on the “Live” page. • Lower right: The above information will be displayed at the lower right corner of the main area on the “Live” page. • Default: Upper left [Brightness status display] Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to display the status of brightness on images displayed on the “Live” page when adjusting brightness. • Default: On [Indicator] Determine whether or not to use the following indicators. – POWER indicator • On: The indicator will light in accordance with the status. • On(Access): The indicator will light when images are viewed. • On(With body heat sensor) : The indicator lights for 1 second when the body heat sensor (pyroelectric infrared sensor) is triggered (when a detection is made). • Off: The indicator will light off. • Default: On – WIRELESS indicator (WPS indicator) •On: The indicator will light in accordance with the WPS operation status. • On(Access): The indicator will light during start up for the WPS and light off during normal use. • Off: The indicator will light during start up for the WPS and light off during normal use. • Default: On Note •POWER indicator (Red/Orange/Green): The indicator will light or blink as follows depending on the camera status. Operation statusIndicator statusWhen the power is turned onBefore the network connection is establishedBlinks orangeWhen the network connection is establishedBlinks orange ® Blinks green ® Lights greenDuring standby or connection (Cable is not connected.)Lights orangeDuring standby or connection (Cable is connected.)Lights greenDuring the upgrade processBlinks orangeOperating Instructions41 7 Configure the basic settings of the camera [Basic]VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VT164WVT164W VP104WVP104W
Operation statusIndicator statusDuring the initializationBlinks orange ® Lights offPort forwarding error caused by the UPnP functionBlinks orange (in 2 seconds intervals (on for 1 second / off for 1 second))Trouble happening on the cameraBlinks redWhen there is a body heat sensor detection Lights orange (for 1 second)During privacy modeLights red • WIRELESS indicator (Red/Orange/Green) : The WIRELESS indicator will light or blink as follows depending on the wireless status. Operation statusIndicator statusWPS is not configuredLights offWPS is starting upBlinks orangeWPS settings succeeded (WPS defined)Lights greenWPS settings failedBlinks red for about 10 seconds ® Lights off [Alarm status update mode] Select an interval of the camera status notification from the following. When the status of the camera changes, the alarm occurrence indication button, the [AUX] button will be displayed to notify of the camera status. • Polling(30s): Updates the status each 30 seconds and provide notification of the camera status. • Real time: Provide notification of the camera status when the status has changed. • Default: Polling(30s) Note •Depending on the network environment, notification may not be provided in real time. [Alarm status reception port] When selecting “Real time ” for “Alarm status update mode ”, designate a port number to which the status change notification is to be sent. • Available port number: 1 - 65535 • Default: 31004 The following port numbers are unavailable since they are already in use. 20, 21, 23, 25, 42, 53, 67, 68, 69, 80, 110, 123, 161, 162, 443, 995, 10669, 10670 [Automatic installation of viewer software] Determine whether or not to install the viewer software from this camera. • On: Installs the viewer software from the camera automatically. • Off: The viewer software cannot be installed from the camera. • Default: On 42Operating Instructions 7 Configure the basic settings of the camera [Basic]VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VT164WVT164W VP104WVP104W
IMPORTANT•It is impossible to display images and to receive/transmit audio between the camera and the PC when the viewer software “Network Camera View 4S” is not installed on the PC. • The number of the viewer software installations can be checked on the [Upgrade] tab of the “Maintenance” page. [Language] Select the language to initially display when the camera is accessed from the following. English/Japanese/Italian/French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russian (P/E/U model)/Portuguese (BR model) • Default: – English (P/E/U model) – Portuguese (BR model) The language displayed on the “Live” page can also be changed. ( ® : page 10, : page 15) Operating Instructions43 7 Configure the basic settings of the camera [Basic]VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101
8 Configure the Internet settings [Internet]The settings for connecting the camera to the Internet can be configured on the “Internet” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) The settings relating to UPnP (Auto port forwarding), DDNS (Viewnetcam.com), and network settings for the Internet can be configured on this page. [UPnP (Auto port forwarding)] Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the port forwarding function of the router. To use the auto port forwarding function, the router in use must support UPnP and the UPnP must be enabled. • Default: Off Note •Due to auto port forwarding, the port number may sometimes be changed. When the number is changed, it is necessary to change the port numbers registered in the PC and recorders, etc. • The UPnP function is available when the camera is connected to the IPv4 network. IPv6 is not supported. • To check if auto port forwarding is properly configured, click the [ Status] tab on the “Maintenance” page, and check that the “Enable” is displayed for “Status” of “UPnP”. ( ®page 156) When “Enable” is not displayed, refer to “Cannot access the camera via the Internet.” in 22 Troubleshooting. • When the “UPnP (Auto port forwarding)” setting is changed, the “Auto port forwarding” setting under “UPnP” on the [Network] tab of the “Network” page also changes to the same setting. [DDNS] Select “Off” or “Viewnetcam.com” to determine whether or not to use “Viewnetcam.com”. By selecting “Viewnetcam.com” and clicking the [Set] button, the registration window for “Viewnetcam.com” will be displayed in a newly opened window. Follow the on-screen instructions to register with “Viewnetcam.com”. Refer to the “Viewnetcam.com” website ( P/E/U model: http://www.viewnetcam.com/, BR model: http://www.panasonic.com.br/netcam) for further information about the service. • Default: Off Note •When the “DDNS” setting is changed, the “DDNS” setting on the [DDNS] tab of the “Network” page also changes to the same setting. 44Operating Instructions 8 Configure the Internet settings [Internet]
[Recommended network setting for internet] The recommended settings for connecting to the Internet are performed here. By clicking the [Set] button, a dialog displaying how the following settings will change is displayed. Click the [OK] button after checking the settings to change the settings to the displayed values. – [JPEG/H.264] tab on the “Image/Audio” page [H.264(1)]/[H.264(2)] [Internet mode (over HTTP)]: On [Transmission priority]: Best effort – [Network] tab on the “Network” page [Common] [Max RTP packet size]: Limited(1280byte) [HTTP max segment size(MSS)]: Limited(1280byte)Operating Instructions45 8 Configure the Internet settings [Internet]
9 Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/ Configure the settings relating to images [Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101) : The settings relating to JPEG and H.264 images such as the settings of image quality, audio, etc. can be configured on this page. The “Image/Audio” page has 4 tabs; the [JPEG/H.264] tab, the [Cam. Function] tab, the [Image/Position] tab and the [Audio] tab. : The settings relating to JPEG and H.264 images such as the settings of image quality, etc. can be configured on this page. The “Image” page has 2 tabs; the [JPEG/H.264] tab and the [Image/Privacy] tab. 9.1 Configure the settings relating to the aspect ratio [JPEG/H.264] Click the [JPEG/H.264] tab on the “Image/Audio” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) [Aspect ratio] Select the aspect ratio. • 4:3 • 16:9 • Default: 16:9 /4:3 Note : • Image adjustment functions are activated for the angle of view in the aspect ratio of 16:9 even while “4:3” is being selected for “Aspect ratio” . When setting the mask area for the back light compensation (BLC) function, it is recommended to configure the setting after selecting “16:9” for “Aspect ratio”. : • Image adjustment functions are activated for the angle of view in the aspect ratio of 4:3 even while “16:9” is being selected for “Aspect ratio ”. When setting the mask area for the back light compensation (BLC) function, it is recommended to configure the setting after selecting “4:3” for “Aspect ratio”. 46Operating Instructions 9 Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/ Configure the settings relating to images [Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101)VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101 VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101 VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101
9.2 Configure the settings relating to JPEG images [JPEG/H.264] Click the [JPEG/H.264] tab on the “Image/Audio” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) JPEG Configure the settings such as “Refresh interval (JPEG)*”, “Image capture size” and “Image quality” on this section. Refer to page 49 for further information about the settings relating to H.264 images. "Live" page (Initial display) Configure the settings relating to the JPEG images displayed on the “Live” page. [Refresh interval (JPEG)*] Select an interval to refresh the displayed JPEG image from the following. 0.1fps/ 0.2fps/ 0.33fps/ 0.5fps/ 1fps/ 2fps/ 3fps/ 5fps/ 6fps*/ 10fps*/ 12fps*/ 15fps*/ 30fps* • Default: 30fps* Note •When “H.264 transmission” is operating, the refresh interval may be longer than the set value when any value with an asterisk (*) on the right is selected. • Depending on factors such as the network environment, the resolution, the image quality, or the number of computers concurrently accessing the camera, the transmission interval may be longer than the set value. • If images are not delivered in the specified transmission interval, you can make the images be delivered closer to the specified time by lowering the resolution or image quality. [Image capture size] Select the image capture size to display the JPEG image on the “Live” page for the first time. When “4:3” is selected for “Aspect ratio” : QVGA/ VGA/ 800x600 : QVGA/ VGA When “16:9” is selected for “Aspect ratio” : 320x180/ 640x360/ 1280x720 Operating Instructions47 9 Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/ Configure the settings relating to images [Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101) VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101 VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104
: 320x180/ 640x360 • Default: 640x360 /VGA [Image quality] Select the image quality of JPEG images displayed initially on the “Live” page. • Default: Quality1 [Image quality setting] Select two types of image quality of JPEG images for each image capture size. 0 Super fine/ 1 Fine/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 Normal/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9 Low • Default: – Quality1: 5 Normal – Quality2: 8 The setting for “Quality1” is activated for FTP periodic image transmission, files attached to alarm E-mails. 48Operating Instructions 9 Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/ Configure the settings relating to images [Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101)VP101VP101 VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101
9.3 Configure the settings relating to H.264 images [JPEG/H.264] Click the [JPEG/H.264] tab on the “Image/Audio” page. ( ®page 34, page 35)Operating Instructions49 9 Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/ Configure the settings relating to images [Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101)
Configure the settings relating to H.264 image such as “Max bit rate (per client) ”, “Image capture size ”, “Image quality”, etc. in this section. Refer to page 47 for the settings relating to JPEG images.50Operating Instructions 9 Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Image/Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164)/ Configure the settings relating to images [Image] (BL-VP104W/BL-VP104/BL-VP101)