Panasonic BL-C1 User manual

Operating Instructions
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Network Camera Indoor Use Only
Model No. BL-C1

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Main Features
Digital zoom feature*1
This camera has a 10× digital zoom feature. This feature allows you to increase or
decrease the size of objects on the Single Camera screen, the Multi Camera
screen, and the Buffered Image screen. This makes it easy to view distant objects.*2
A mouse wheel operation or clicking the right mouse button increase or decrease
the size of the object.
Color Night View Mode
The color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance
(4 lx*3).
Multi-Camera Support
The Multi-Camera page displays the moving images from up to 4 cameras. This
camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, static
images from a maximum of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page.
DynamicDNS Service Support
DynamicDNS service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with a
domain name of your choice (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP
address.
Multi-Language Display
The Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or
Japanese. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in
English, Japanese, French or Simplified Chinese.
Motion Detection feature
The Camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as
people, based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of the Camera. You can buffer
the camera images, transfer images to an FTP server or send E-mails using the
Motion Detection function as a trigger.
*1 This feature is not available when viewing on a mobile phone.
*2 As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.
*3 The brightness about 1 m away under auxiliary fluorescent light. When the object darkens,
color night view mode is automatically enabled. The frame rate and the image quality
decrease in color night view mode. Also, images of moving people or animals may be blurred.

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Trademarks
• Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective
owners.
• This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Abbreviations
• UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play".
• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual.
• "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual.

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Precaution
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points, where they will be
accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some
countries you may be able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your
nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (private households)

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Informations relatives à l’évacuation des déchets,
destinées aux utilisateurs d’appareils électriques et
électroniques (appareils ménagers domestiques)
Lorsque ce symbole figure sur les produits et/ou les documents
qui les accompagnent, cela signifie que les appareils
électriques et électroniques ne doivent pas être jetés avec les
ordures ménagères.
Pour que ces produits subissent un traitement, une
récupération et un recyclage appropriés, envoyez-les dans les
points de collecte désignés, où ils peuvent être déposés
gratuitement. Dans certains pays, il est possible de renvoyer les produits au
revendeur local en cas d’achat d’un produit équivalent.
En éliminant correctement ce produit, vous contribuerez à la conservation
des ressources vitales et à la prévention des éventuels effets négatifs sur
l’environnement et la santé humaine qui pourraient survenir dans le cas
contraire.
Afin de connaître le point de collecte le plus proche, veuillez contacter vos
autorités locales.
Des sanctions peuvent être appliquées en cas d’élimination incorrecte de
ces déchets, conformément à la législation nationale.
Utilisateurs professionnels de l’Union européenne
Pour en savoir plus sur l’élimination des appareils électriques et
électroniques, contactez votre revendeur ou fournisseur.
Informations sur l’évacuation des déchets dans les pays
ne faisant pas partie de l’Union européenne
Ce symbole n’est reconnu que dans l’Union européenne.
Pour vous débarrasser de ce produit, veuillez contacter les autorités locales
ou votre revendeur afin de connaître la procédure d’élimination à suivre.

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Benutzerinformationen zur Entsorgung von elektrischen
und elektronischen Geräten (private Haushalte)
Entsprechend der grundlegenden Firmengrundsätzen der
Panasonic-Gruppe wurde ihr Produkt aus hochwertigen
Materialien und Komponenten entwickelt und hergestellt, die
recycelbar und wieder verwendbar sind.
Dieses Symbol auf Produkten und/oder begleitenden
Dokumenten bedeutet, dass elektrische und elektronische
Produkte am Ende
ihrer Lebensdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt
entsorgt werden müssen.
Bringen Sie bitte diese Produkte für die Behandlung,
Rohstoffrückgewinnung und Recycling zu den eingerichteten kommunalen
Sammelstellen bzw. Wertstoffsammelhöfen, die diese Geräte kostenlos
entgegennehmen.
Die ordnungsgemäße Entsorgung dieses Produkts dient dem
Umweltschutz und verhindert mögliche schädliche Auswirkungen auf
Mensch und Umwelt, die sich aus einer unsachgemäßen Handhabung der
Geräte am Ende Ihrer Lebensdauer ergeben könnten.
Genauere Informationen zur nächstgelegenen Sammelstelle bzw.
Recyclinghof erhalten Sie bei Ihrer Gemeindeverwaltung.
Für Geschäftskunden in der Europäischen Union
Bitte treten Sie mit Ihrem Händler oder Lieferanten in Kontakt, wenn Sie
elektrische und elektronische Geräte entsorgen möchten. Er hält weitere
Informationen für sie bereit.
Informationen zur Entsorgung in Ländern außerhalb der
Europäischen Union
Dieses Symbol ist nur in der Europäischen Union gültig.

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Informazioni per gli utenti sullo smaltimento di
apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche obsolete (per i
nuclei familiari privati)
Questo simbolo sui prodotti e/o sulla documentazione di
accompagnamento significa che i prodotti elettrici ed elettronici
usati non devono essere mescolati con i rifiuti domestici
generici.
Per un corretto trattamento, recupero e riciclaggio, portare
questi prodotti ai punti di raccolta designati, dove verranno
accettati gratuitamente. In alternativa, in alcune nazioni
potrebbe essere possibile restituire i prodotti al rivenditore locale, al
momento dell’acquisto di un nuovo prodotto equivalente.
Uno smaltimento corretto di questo prodotto contribuirà a far risparmiare
preziose risorse ed evitare potenziali effetti negativi sulla salute umana e
sull’ambiente, che potrebbero derivare, altrimenti, da uno smaltimento
inappropriato. Per ulteriori dettagli, contattare la propria autorità locale o il
punto di raccolta designato più vicino.
In caso di smaltimento errato di questo materiale di scarto, potrebbero
venire applicate delle penali, in base alle leggi nazionali.
Per gli utenti aziendali nell’Unione Europea
Qualora si desideri smaltire apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche,
contattare il rivenditore o il fornitore per ulteriori informazioni.
Informazioni sullo smaltimento in nazioni al di fuori
dell’Unione Europea
Questo simbolo è valido solo nell’Unione Europea.
Qualora si desideri smaltire questo prodotto, contattare le autorità locali o il
rivenditore e chiedere informazioni sul metodo corretto di smaltimento.

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Información sobre la eliminación para los usuarios de
equipos eléctricos y electrónicos usados (particulares)
La aparición de este símbolo en un producto y/o en la
documentación adjunta indica que los productos eléctricos y
electrónicos usados no deben mezclarse con la basura
doméstica general.
Para que estos productos se sometan a un proceso adecuado
de tratamiento, recuperación y reciclaje, llévelos a los puntos de
recogida designados, donde los admitirán sin coste alguno.
En algunos países existe también la posibilidad de devolver los productos a
su minorista local al comprar un producto nuevo equivalente.
Si desecha el producto correctamente, estará contribuyendo a preservar
valiosos recursos y a evitar cualquier posible efecto negativo en la salud de
las personas y en el medio ambiente que pudiera producirse debido al
tratamiento inadecuado de desechos.
Póngase en contacto con su autoridad local para que le informen
detalladamente sobre el punto de recogida designado más cercano.
De acuerdo con la legislación nacional, podrían aplicarse multas por la
eliminación incorrecta de estos desechos.
Para empresas de la Unión Europea
Si desea desechar equipos eléctricos y electrónicos, póngase en contacto
con su distribuidor o proveedor para que le informe detalladamente.
Información sobre la eliminación en otros países no
pertenecientes a la Unión Europea
Este símbolo sólo es válido en la Unión Europea.
Si desea desechar este producto, póngase en contacto con las autoridades
locales o con su distribuidor para que le informen sobre el método correcto
de eliminación.

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Camera Feature Locations
Front View
Indicator Display*1
*1The information below varies depending on the indicator settings (see page 97).
*2The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*3The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*4See page 4of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
Indicator
The indicator color shows camera status.
(See page 97)
Lens (Focus: 0.3 m—Unlimited)
Power
on
Normal Operation*2
Updating Firmware
Getting IP address*3
Got IP address
Setting
Finished setting
Not on LAN Orange blinking
Orange blinking
(The camera is reset to factory default status after 1 minute.)
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET
button pressed
Orange blinking Turning off (about 5 seconds)
UPnPTM Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval)
On LAN
Using
DHCP
Automatic
Setup
Internal Failure Red blinking*4
Green
Green
Green
Green blinking
Green blinking
Orange
Orange Orange blinking GreenGreen blinking
Orange blinking
The status when turned on