Panasonic Network Camera BL-VT164 BL-VP100 Owners Manual
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•Gray: The privacy zones will be displayed in gray. • Off: Does not display the privacy zones. • Default: Off Note •Set the privacy zone larger than the size of an object to be hidden. [Close] button Click this button to close the “Privacy zone” setup menu. Operating Instructions71 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)
9.6 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio] (BL-VT164W/BL-VT164) Click the [Audio] tab on the “Image/Audio” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) The settings relating to audio can be configured on this page. Note •Images and audio will not be synchronized. Therefore, images and audio may not always match. • Audio may be interrupted depending on the network environment. [Audio transmission/reception] Select the communication mode used for audio data transmission/reception between the camera and the PC from the following. • Off: Does not receive/transmit audio between the camera and the PC. Therefore, the settings and controls relating to audio will be invalidated. • Mic input: The PC receives audio data from the camera. Audio can be heard with images on the PC. Images and audio will not be synchronized. • Audio output: Audio data from the PC will be transmitted to the camera. Audio can be heard from the speaker connected to the camera. • Interactive(Half-duplex): Both reception and transmission are available. However, audio data cannot simultaneously be transmitted and received. • Interactive(Full-duplex): Both reception and transmission are simultaneously available. • Default: Interactive(Half-duplex) Note •Howling may be generated depending on usage conditions. If howling is generated, prevent sound generated by the PC from entering the PC microphone. • When “Multicast” is selected for “Transmission type” on the [JPEG/H.264] tab of the “Image/Audio” page, audio transmission will become unavailable while monitoring H.264 images. To transmit audio from a PC to the camera, click the [JPEG] button on the “Live” page. [Audio encoding format] Select the audio encoding format from G.726 and G.711. • Default: G.726 72Operating 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)
Note•G.711 is available only when “Mic input” is selected for “Audio transmission/reception”. [Audio bit rate] Select “16kbps” or “32kbps” for the audio bit rate used to transmit/receive audio data. • Default: 32kbps Note •When selecting a smaller value for “Bandwidth control(bit rate)” ( ®page 104) while putting a priority on the JPEG/H.264 image transmission, select “16kbps” for “Audio bit rate”. • [Audio bit rate] is unavailable when “G.711” is selected for “Audio encoding format”. [Mic input volume (Camera to PC)] Select a volume level on the PC to hear audio transmitted from the camera. • Mic High : The volume level will become high. This setting will be applied when audio is input to the camera using a microphone. • Mic Middle: The volume level will become middle. This setting will be applied when audio is input to the camera using a microphone. • Mic Low : The volume level will become low. This setting will be applied when audio is input to the camera using a microphone. • Default: Mic Middle [Mic input interval (Camera to PC)] Select an interval for audio reception from the following. 20ms/ 40ms/ 80ms/ 160ms • Default: 160ms Note •When a shorter interval is selected, the delay time will be shorter. When a longer interval is selected, audio interruption may be diminished even though the delay time will be longer. Select the interval according to the network environment. [Audio output volume (PC to Camera)] Select a volume level on the camera to hear audio transmitted from the PC. High/ Middle/ Low • Default: Middle [Audio output interval (PC to Camera)] Select an interval for audio transmission from the following. 160ms/ 320ms/ 640ms/ 1280ms • Default: 640ms Note •When a shorter interval is selected, the delay time will be shorter. When a longer interval is selected, audio interruption may be diminished even though the delay time will be longer. Select the interval according to the network environment. • Audio may temporarily be interrupted and noise may be heard when multiple users are accessing the camera concurrently. It may be possible to diminish the interruption or noise by setting a longer interval for “Audio output interval (PC to Camera)”. • Audio may sometimes not be heard depending on the network environment. Operating Instructions73 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)
[Audio output port (PC to Camera)] Enter the transmission port number (the port number on the camera used to receive audio data transmitted from the PC). • Available port number: 1024-50000 (Only even numbers are available.) • Default: 34004 Note •The transmission port number entered for “Audio output port (PC to Camera)” will be used only when “Unicast port (MANUAL)” is selected for “Transmission type” ( ®page 49). When “Off” is selected for “H.264 transmission” ( ®page 49) or when “Unicast port (AUTO)” or “Multicast” is selected for “Transmission type ”, it is not necessary to enter the transmission port number. [Permission level of audio trans./recep.] Select an access level for audio transmission/reception from the following. 1. Level 1 only/ 2. Level 2 or higher/ 3. All users • Default: 3. All users Note •Refer to page 94 and for further information about the access level. [Muting while panning/tilting] Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to mute the camera's microphone when the camera is panning or tilting. Select “On” to mute the noise from when the camera is panning or tilting. • Default: On Note •When this function is set to “Off”, the microphone will be active when the camera is panning or tilting, and noise from the panning/tilting may be picked up by the microphone. 74Operating 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)
10 Configure the multi-screen settings [Multi-screen] The cameras from which images are to be displayed on a multi-screen can be registered on the “Multi-screen” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) [IP address] Enter the IP address or the host name of the camera to be used for the multi-screen. 4 cameras can be registered as a group and up to 4 groups (16 cameras) can be registered. When the HTTP port number for the camera of which images are to be displayed had been changed, enter as follows: Example of entry: Operating Instructions75 10 Configure the multi-screen settings [Multi-screen]
–Example when entering an IPv4 address: http://192.168.0.10:8080 – Example when entering an IPv6 address: http://[2001:db8:0:0:0:0:0:1]:8080 To access the cameras using the HTTPS protocol, enter as follows: Example of entry: https://192.168.0.10/ • Available number of characters: 1 - 128 characters • Default: (Cam. 1) selfcamera, (Cam. 2-16) not registered IMPORTANT •When accessing the camera using the HTTPS protocol, install the security certificate of the camera to display images on the monitor. ( ®page 119) • “Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Lite” which supports live monitoring and recording images from multiple cameras is available. For further information, refer to our website ( P/E/U model: http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.html, BR model: http://www.panasonic.com.br/netcam). Note •When using the host name, it is necessary to configure the DNS settings of the PC to be used for the multi-screen display. Refer to the network administrator for information on the DNS setting of PCs. • This camera is specified when “selfcamera” is displayed for the IP address or host name. [Camera title] Enter the title of the camera. The entered camera title will be displayed on a multi-screen. • Available number of characters: 0 - 20 characters • Unavailable characters: " & • Default: (Cam. 1) Varies as follows depending on the model in use. BL-VT164W / BL-VT164 / BL-VP104W / BL-VP104 / BL-VP101 (Cam. 2-16) None (blank) Note •When selecting a 16 split-screen, some characters of the camera title to be displayed may not be displayed. • Even when “16:9” is selected for “Aspect ratio”, the multi-screen is displayed in 4:3. 76Operating Instructions 10 Configure the multi-screen settings [Multi-screen]VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VP104WVP104W VP104VP104 VP101VP101
11 Configure the alarm settings [Alarm]The settings relating to alarm occurrences such as settings for the alarm action at an alarm occurrence, the VMD area settings, and the alarm occurrence notification can be configured on this page. The “Alarm” page has 3 tabs; the [Alarm] tab, the [VMD area] tab and the [Notification] tab. 11.1 Configure the settings relating to the alarm action [Alarm] Click the [Alarm] tab on the “Alarm” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) The settings relating to the alarm can be configured in this section. Refer to page 80 and page 82 for further information about the settings relating to the alarm images and the alarm output terminal. Alarm [Terminal 1] Determine how to use terminal 1. • Off: Not used. • Alarm input: Receives alarms. – Close: An alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “On”. – Open: An alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “Off”. • Default: Off [Terminal 2] Determine how to use terminal 2. • Off: Not used. • Alarm input: Receives alarms. – Close: An alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “On”. – Open: An alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “Off”. • Alarm output: Alarm output will be carried out according to the settings for “Alarm output terminal setup” ( ®page 82). • Default: Off Operating Instructions77 11 Configure the alarm settings [Alarm] VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VT164WVT164W VT164VT164
[Terminal 3] Determine how to use terminal 3. • Off: Not used. • Alarm input: Receives alarms. – Close: An alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “On”. – Open: An alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “Off”. • AUX output: AUX output will be supplied. The [AUX] buttons will be displayed on the “Live” page. • Default: Off Note •AUX is a camera terminal that allows users to operate (Open/Close) arbitrarily from the “Live” page. For example, an operator can remotely control lights in a place where the camera is installed by connecting the terminal to the light controller. • Refer to the installation guide for further information about input/output rating of each terminal. • While “Alarm input” is being selected, an alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “On”. (Default) It is possible to configure the setting so that an alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “Off”. When [Fall] is selected after selecting “Alarm input”, an alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “On”. When [Rise] is selected, an alarm is detected when the terminal status is changed to “Off”. [Body heat sensor] Determine how to use the body heat sensor. • Off: Not used. • High: Sets the sensor to a high sensitivity level. • Normal: Sets the sensor to a normal sensitivity level. • Low: Sets the sensor to a low sensitivity level. • Quiet: Sets the sensor to a very low sensitivity level. • Default: Off Note •Check the status of the power indicator to determine if the sensor is actually operating or not. ( ® page 41) • Because the sensor (body heat sensor) detects temperature differences, the sensor may not make detections depending on the temperature of the object or the surrounding environment, or other factors. In this case, adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. • In high temperatures the sensor may become less sensitive. In this case we recommend using the [High] setting. • The sensor and the detection features are not designed to be used for security, surveillance, or other areas that require high reliability. We recommend not using the sensor and detection features in these areas. • No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to injuries or other consequences resulting from the use of the sensor and the detection features. [VMD alarm] When clicking “VMD >>”, the [VMD area] tab of the “Alarm” page will be displayed. ( ®page 84) [Command alarm] Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to receive the command alarm. The command alarm is the function that provides notification of a Panasonic protocol alarm from the other cameras. When “On” is selected, alarm actions will be performed between multiple cameras. • Default: Off 78Operating Instructions 11 Configure the alarm settings [Alarm]VT164WVT164W VT164VT164 VT164WVT164W VT164VT164
[Originating port number] Select a port number to be used to receive the command alarm. • Available range: 1-65535 • Default: 8181 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, 554, 995, 10669, 10670, 59000-61000 11.2 Configure the settings relating to the camera action on alarm occurrence [Alarm] (BL-VT164W/ BL-VT164) Click the [Alarm] tab on the “Alarm” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) The settings relating to the camera action at an alarm occurrence can be configured in this section. Refer to pages 77, 80 and 82 for further information about the settings relating to the alarm, the alarm image and the alarm output terminal. Camera action on alarm [Terminal alarm 1] Select an action to be taken when a terminal alarm 1 is detected from the following. • Off: Does not take any action even when a terminal alarm 1 is detected. • 1-64: When the registered preset position is selected, the camera will move to the selected preset position when a terminal alarm 1 is detected. • Default: Off [Terminal alarm 2] Select an action to be taken when a terminal alarm 2 is detected from the following. • Off: Does not take any action even when a terminal alarm 2 is detected. • 1-64: When the registered preset position is selected, the camera will move to the selected preset position when a terminal alarm 2 is detected. • Default: Off [Terminal alarm 3] Select an action to be taken when a terminal alarm 3 is detected from the following. • Off: Does not take any action even when a terminal alarm 3 is detected. • 1-64: When the registered preset position is selected, the camera will move to the selected preset position when a terminal alarm 3 is detected. • Default: Off Operating Instructions79 11 Configure the alarm settings [Alarm]
[Body heat sensor] Select an action to be taken when a body heat sensor is detected from the following. • Off: Does not take any action even when a body heat sensor is detected. • 1-64: When the registered preset position is selected, the camera will move to the selected preset position when a body heat sensor is detected. • Default: Off [VMD alarm] Select an action to be taken when a VMD alarm is detected from the following. • Off: Does not take any action even when a VMD alarm is detected. • 1-64: When the registered preset position is selected, the camera will move to the selected preset position when a VMD alarm is detected. • Default: Off [Command alarm] Select an action to be taken when a command alarm is detected from the following. • Off: Does not take any action even when a command alarm is detected. • 1-64: When the registered preset position is selected, the camera will move to the selected preset position when a command alarm is detected. • Default: Off 11.3 Configure the settings relating to the alarm image [Alarm] Click the [Alarm] tab on the “Alarm” page. ( ®page 34, page 35) The settings relating to the alarm image to be transmitted to an FTP server can be configured in this section. The alarm image will be transmitted to an FTP server. To transmit alarm images to an FTP server, it is necessary to configure the settings in advance. ( ®page 100) IMPORTANT •Depending on the network line speed or the network traffic, images may not be transmitted at the exact designated interval or period. 80Operating Instructions 11 Configure the alarm settings [Alarm]