Panasonic BL-C111A - Network Camera - Pan User manual

Operating Instructions
Network Camera
BL-C111A (Wired Type)
Model BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type)
BL-C111A
BL-C131
A
Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Main Features
On-site and remote camera monitoring
Camera images can be monitored from a PC, both on-site and over the Internet. You can even use your mobile
phone to view still images when you’re out of the house.
MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG (MJPEG) support
Live camera images can be viewed and recorded in both MPEG-4 and MJPEG formats, allowing you to select
the video format that best suits your needs.
Built-in sensor
The camera features a built-in pyroelectric infrared sensor, which uses infrared rays to detect temperature
differences within its range that are emitted naturally by people, animals, etc. The sensor can be used to trigger
the camera to buffer (i.e., temporarily store) camera images in its memory. You can view these images later
as desired. The sensor can also be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to someone or somewhere,
by FTP, E-mail, or HTTP.
Motion detection feature
The camera’s motion detection feature allows you to buffer or transfer camera images when the camera detects
motion in the camera image.
Camera image recording, playback, and sharing
Camera images can be automatically buffered at specific times, when the camera's sensor is triggered, or
when the camera detects motion. You can program the camera to buffer these camera images, and then you
can play back these images later while accessing the camera or save them to your PC. You can also program
the camera to transfer images via E-mail or upload them to an FTP or HTTP server as they are being recorded.
Digital zoom
The camera has a digital zoom feature that allows you to zoom up to 10´ (by area) and get a closer look. You
can use your mouse to zoom in and out simply.
Protecting your privacy
Simply press the camera's PRIVACY button to hide the lens from view and protect your privacy. You can even
activate the privacy mode while away from home.
UPnP™ support
When connecting the camera to a UPnP™ compatible router, the camera’s network settings can be
automatically configured, making setup quick and easy. For more information, see Page 71.
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Viewnetcam.com support
After registering your camera with the Viewnetcam.com service, you can access the camera while away from
home using an easy to remember Internet address of your choosing, such as bob.viewnetcam.com. For
more information, see Page 75.
Multi-language support
The most commonly used camera pages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. All camera pages can be displayed in English, Simplified
Chinese, and Japanese.
Wireless connectivity (BL-C131A only)
The BL-C131A supports wireless standards IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g, giving you the option of using
the camera in either wired or wireless mode. When used in wireless mode, up to 152-bit encryption ensures
that access to the camera is secure.
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Other Information
About this documentation
•This manual is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available
features and operations vary slightly depending on the model. You can confirm the model no. of your
camera by checking the model no. printed on the front of the camera.
•The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C131A.
Trademarks
•Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
•Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail, ActiveX, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States
and 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”.
•The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.
•The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as “the CD-ROM” in this document.
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Table of Contents
1 Camera Monitoring ..................................................................................7
1.1 Accessing the Camera ...................................................................................................7
1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images ........................................................................................9
1.2.1 Using the Operation Bar .................................................................................................14
1.2.2 Aiming the Camera Lens ................................................................................................15
1.2.3 Limiting the Pan/Tilt Range ............................................................................................17
1.2.4 White Balance ................................................................................................................18
1.2.5 Video Images (MJPEG and MPEG-4) and Image Refresh Rate ....................................19
1.2.6 Zooming .........................................................................................................................20
1.2.7 Taking Snapshots ...........................................................................................................21
1.2.8 Registering and Changing Presets .................................................................................22
1.2.9 Audio Features ...............................................................................................................23
1.3 Viewing Multiple Camera Images ................................................................................24
2 Using Triggers to Buffer and Transfer Images ....................................26
2.1 Configuring a Timer Trigger ........................................................................................27
2.2 Configuring a Sensor or Motion Detection Trigger ...................................................30
2.3 Disabling and Enabling a Trigger ...............................................................................35
2.4 Configuring the Camera to Transfer Images .............................................................36
2.4.1 Transferring Images by FTP ...........................................................................................37
2.4.2 Transferring Images by E-mail .......................................................................................39
2.4.3 Transferring Images by HTTP ........................................................................................42
2.5 Configuring the Camera to Send Trigger Notifications ............................................44
2.5.1 Sending Trigger Notifications by E-mail .........................................................................45
2.5.2 Sending Trigger Notifications by HTTP ..........................................................................48
2.6 Viewing Buffered Images .............................................................................................50
2.7 Deleting Buffered Images ............................................................................................54
2.8 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity .......................................................................................56
2.9 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity ......................................................................57
2.10 Sending Alarm Log Information ..................................................................................59
3 Mobile Phone Features ..........................................................................62
3.1 Accessing the Camera from Your Mobile Phone ......................................................63
3.2 Viewing Still Images on Your Mobile Phone ..............................................................64
3.3 Viewing Alarm Logs on Your Mobile Phone ..............................................................65
3.4 Enabling and Disabling Image Buffering Using Your Mobile Phone .......................66
4 Configuring the Camera for Access from the Internet .......................67
4.1 Configuring Port Forwarding ......................................................................................71
4.2 Configuring the Camera to Use a Dynamic DNS Service .........................................74
4.2.1 Configuring the Camera to Use Viewnetcam.com .........................................................75
4.2.2 Configuring the Camera to Use a Third-party Dynamic DNS Service ............................78
4.3 Confirming Internet Access ........................................................................................80
5 Changing Camera Settings ...................................................................81
5.1 Network Settings ..........................................................................................................81
5.1.1 Network (IPv4) Settings ..................................................................................................82
5.1.2 Proxy Server Settings .....................................................................................................87
5.2 Using the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) .............................................88
5.2.1 Configuring the Camera for Wireless Connection (BL-C131A Only) ..............................89
5.2.2 Restarting the Camera in Wireless Mode (BL-C131A Only) ..........................................93
5.3 UPnP™ Settings ...........................................................................................................94
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5.4 Setting the Date and Time ...........................................................................................95
5.5 Changing Basic Camera Settings ...............................................................................97
5.6 Changing Audio Settings ............................................................................................98
5.7 Changing Video Streaming Settings ..........................................................................99
6 User Accounts ......................................................................................102
6.1 Understanding User Accounts ..................................................................................102
6.2 Changing the Administrator User Name and Password .........................................103
6.3 General Users .............................................................................................................104
6.4 Guest Users ................................................................................................................107
6.5 The Login Tab .............................................................................................................109
7 Advanced Settings ...............................................................................110
7.1 Changing Image Display Settings ............................................................................110
7.2 Registering Multiple Cameras ...................................................................................113
7.3 Specifying Operation Times ......................................................................................115
7.4 Changing the Indicator Display ................................................................................117
7.5 Privacy Mode ..............................................................................................................118
8 Camera Administration and Maintenance .........................................119
8.1 Confirming Camera Status ........................................................................................119
8.2 Confirming Wireless Status (BL-C131A Only) .........................................................120
8.3 Confirming Session Status .......................................................................................121
8.4 Confirming Alarm Logs .............................................................................................122
8.5 Restarting the Camera ...............................................................................................123
8.6 Updating the Camera Firmware ................................................................................124
8.7 Saving Settings in a Configuration File ...................................................................125
8.8 Restoring Settings from a Configuration File ..........................................................126
8.9 Resetting the Camera ................................................................................................127
9The [Support] Tab ................................................................................129
10 Using IPv6 .............................................................................................130
10.1 Configuring Your Router for IPv6 .............................................................................131
10.2 Configuring Your PC for IPv6 ....................................................................................132
10.3 Configuring Your Camera for IPv6 ...........................................................................133
10.4 Accessing the Camera in IPv6 Mode ........................................................................136
11 PC Settings ...........................................................................................137
11.1 Proxy Server Settings ................................................................................................137
11.2 Creating a Shortcut to the Camera ...........................................................................140
11.3 Changing the [Temporary Internet files] Setting .....................................................141
11.4 About the MPEG-4 Viewer Program .........................................................................142
12 Using the Setup Program ....................................................................143
13 Technical Information ..........................................................................146
13.1 Cleaning the Camera ..................................................................................................146
13.2 ASCII Character Table ................................................................................................147
13.3 Internal Memory Specifications for Buffered Images .............................................148
13.4 Default Setting List .....................................................................................................149
13.5 Specifications .............................................................................................................153
Index............................................................................................................155
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1 Camera Monitoring
1.1 Accessing the Camera
You will need to know the following information to access the camera.
•The camera’s IP address (e.g., 192.168.0.253) or URL (e.g., bob.viewnetcam.com)
•The port number of the camera, if it is not 80.
•The user name and password required to access the camera, which were set during camera setup.
1. Start your PC’s web browser.
2. In the browser’s address bar, enter http:// followed by the IP address of the camera, then press
[Enter] on the keyboard.
Example: http://192.168.0.253
If the camera’s port number is a port number other than 80, enter “:” and the port number after the IP
address.
Example: http://192.168.0.253:50001
If you have registered with a DNS service, such as Viewnetcam.com (see Page 75), enter the URL
instead of the IP address. Note that accessing the camera this way may only work when you are accessing
the camera from outside, i.e., from a PC that is not connected to the same network as the camera.
Example: http://bob.viewnetcam.com
3. When the authentication dialog is displayed, enter the user name and password, then click [OK]. The top
page is displayed.
Note
•If the authentication dialog is not displayed, click the [Login] tab after the camera’s top page is
displayed. For more information, see Page 109.
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1.1 Accessing the Camera

4. After the top page is displayed, click the desired tab. (Depending on how the camera has been configured,
certain tabs may not be displayed.)
XXXX
Version XXX
Running in IPv4 mode.
A B C D
K
L
M
J
G H IE F
A. To display the top page
B. To view images from this camera (see Page 9)
C. To view images from multiple cameras (see Page 24)
D. To view buffered camera images (see Page 50)
E. To configure the camera
F. To configure the camera to be accessed over the Internet (see Page 67)
G. To confirm camera status and perform camera maintenance (see Page 119)
H. To view URLs for Panasonic Network Camera support sites on the Internet (see Page 129)
I. To log in to the camera as the administrator or as a general user (see Page 109)
J. Click the desired display language
K. Displays the camera’s model number
L. Displays the camera’s firmware version number
M. Displays [IPv4] or [IPv6] depending on the camera’s network configuration
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1.1 Accessing the Camera

1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images
1. Access the camera (see Page 7).
2. Click the [Single] tab.
•ActiveX® Controls must be installed in order to view MPEG-4 images, MJPEG images, or to use audio
features. If the appropriate ActiveX Control is not installed, the camera will prompt you to install them.
For more information see Page 11 or Page 12 depending on which operating system you are using.
•If the [Security Warning] dialog is displayed, see Page 12.
•If the camera image is not displayed, or if the ActiveX message is displayed at the top of the screen,
see Page 12.
The single camera page
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Text Overlay
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A. Snapshot button (see Page 21)
B. Date and time overlay, alarm state overlay (see Page 110)
C. Listen button (see Page 23)
D. Volume slider (see Page 23)
E. Camera name (see Page 110)
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1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images

F. Camera image (click an area of the camera image to use the click to center feature (see Page 15), or
use your mouse to use the digital zoom feature (see Page 20) when displaying MJPEG video)
G. Full-screen button (click to view the image in 4:3 full-screen mode; click to return to normal mode)
H. Operation bar (see Page 14)
I. Text overlay (see Page 110)
J. Banner (see Page 110)
Note
•If no camera image is displayed, ActiveX Controls may not be installed. See Page 11 or Page 12
for more information.
•The default settings for [Refresh Rate], [Resolution], and [Image Quality] that are used each time the
single camera page is accessed can be changed (see Page 110).
•If the camera image is not displayed immediately or correctly, click your web browser’s refresh button
to display the latest camera image.
•Using the [Refresh Rate] selector in the operation bar, you can select whether video images
([MPEG-4] or [MJPEG]) are displayed, or still images that are refreshed periodically (3 seconds, 5
seconds, etc.) are displayed.
•The image refresh rate may vary depending on network conditions, PC performance, the number of
people accessing the camera, and the type of objects being viewed.
•To reduce data traffic when other users are accessing the camera, you can configure the camera to
automatically switch from displaying video images to still images. Set the [Video Display Time] for
general users (see Page 104) and for guest users (see Page 107).
•When the camera is in a dark environment, Color Night View mode (if enabled; see Page 97)
automatically brightens the image, however the image refresh rate may decrease (i.e., images may
appear “choppy”) and overall image quality may decrease (i.e., images may appear grainy).
•When the camera is in a dark environment, white or colored dots or horizontal lines may be displayed
in the camera image. This is a characteristic of the camera’s optical sensor, and is not a malfunction.
•A gray screen is displayed instead of the camera image in the following situations:
–The camera’s privacy mode (see Page 118) has been turned on.
–Too many users are accessing the camera. The camera allows up to 30 users to view video images
and buffered images simultaneously. Additional users will see a gray screen, and [The maximum
number of accesses has been exceeded.] will be displayed under the camera image. Click your
web browser’s refresh button periodically until you are allowed to view video images, or use the
[Refresh Rate] selector to select to view still images.
–The camera is configured to not display images at this time of day (see Page 115). [The operation
time has ended.] will be displayed under the camera image.
•BL-C131A only: If using the camera in wireless mode, camera images will stop refreshing if there is
a disturbance in the wireless signal. If you experience difficulty when accessing the camera in wireless
mode, refer to the 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C131A Only) in the Troubleshooting Guide.
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1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images

ActiveX dialog for Windows XP Service Pack 2
To view video images (i.e., MPEG-4 and MJPEG images) or use the camera’s audio features, the
corresponding ActiveX Controls must be installed on your PC. Follow the steps below to install ActiveX Control
when using Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Note
•If ActiveX Controls cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera website
(http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/).
1. When the ActiveX Control message is displayed in Internet Explorer®, click the message and select [Install
ActiveX Control...].
2. Click [Install].
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1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images

Security Warning dialog (for Windows 2000)
To view video images (i.e., MPEG-4 and MJPEG images) or use the camera’s audio features, ActiveX Controls
must be installed on your PC. If ActiveX Controls need to be installed on your PC, the [Security Warning] dialog
will be displayed when trying to view video images (MPEG-4 or MJPEG) for the first time. You can install
ActiveX Controls by clicking [Yes] when the following dialog is displayed, however, you must be logged into
your PC as a user with Administrator privileges.
Note
•If ActiveX Controls cannot be installed, download them from the Panasonic Network Camera website
(http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/).
If you cannot install ActiveX Controls
If you cannot see video (MPEG-4 or MJPEG) images in Internet Explorer
Confirm the following Internet Explorer settings.
1. Click [Tools]®[Internet Options]®[Security] tab and click [Custom level] on the web browser.
2. Under [Download signed ActiveX controls], select [Prompt].
3. Under [Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins], select [Enable].
If you need to install ActiveX Controls, you can download them from the Panasonic Network Camera support
site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam) or install them using the CD-ROM included with your
camera.
1. After downloading the ActiveX Controls installer or inserting the CD-ROM in your PC, restart the PC.
2. Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed.
3. Double-click the downloaded ActiveX Controls installer, or open the [ocx] folder on the CD-ROM and
double-click [ActiveXInst.exe].
Note
•After installing or enabling ActiveX Controls, you may need to wait a moment before camera images
are displayed.
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1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images

•If you use a proxy server, see Page 137.
•If your computer or your network uses a firewall for security purposes, the firewall may prevent video
images from being displayed. In this case, you can use the [Refresh Rate] selector to select to view
still images. If you want to view video images, consult your network administrator.
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1.2 Viewing Live Camera Images

1.2.1 Using the Operation Bar
The operation bar is displayed to the left of the camera image when viewing images from a single camera, and
provides the following features.
A
B
C
D
F
E
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K
G
H
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A. End Display and Preset Display: When the lens has reached the end of its
pan or tilt range, the appropriate message will be displayed here ([Left End],
[Right End], [Up End] or [Down End]). Additionally, when a preset (see
Page 22) is selected, the name of the preset is displayed here (except
[Home Position]).
B. Pan and Tilt Scan Buttons: Allow you to pan or tilt the lens to its maximum
pan or tilt range. The lens returns to the original position when finished.
C. Navigation Buttons: Allow you to pan the lens left and right, and tilt the lens
up and down. Click the center navigation button to move the lens to the home
position.
D. Pan/Tilt Range Button: Allows you to limit the pan and tilt range of the
camera’s lens (see Page 17).
E. Preset Program Button: Allows you to add, change, or delete presets (see
Page 22).
F. Preset Selection Buttons and Menu: Allow you to move the lens to a pre-
programmed position. Click buttons 1–8 to move the lens to the correspond-
ing preset, or select the desired preset from the pull-down menu.
G. Brightness Controls: Allow you to change the brightness of the displayed
image. Click [-] to darken the image, [+] to brighten the image, and [STD] to
return the image to the standard brightness level. There are a total of 9
brightness levels available.
H. White Balance Selector: Allows you to adjust the white balance to match
the environment of the camera. Change this setting to achieve the most nat-
ural looking colors (see Page 18).
I. Refresh Rate Selector: Determines how often the camera image is refresh-
ed (see Page 19). Select [MPEG-4] or [MJPEG] to view video images, or
one of the other settings to view still images (JPEG format) that are refreshed
only periodically. For example, selecting [3 s] will refresh the camera image
once every 3 seconds.
J. Image Resolution Selector: Determines the resolution of the image (i.e., the
size of the image in pixels) that is displayed.
K. Image Quality Selector: Allows you to select the image quality. Select [Favor
Clarity] for optimal image clarity, [Favor Motion] for optimal motion quality,
and [Standard] for standard image quality. This selector is not displayed when
[MPEG-4] is selected under [Refresh Rate].
L. Streaming Method Selector: Allows you to select the method used to stream
MPEG-4 images from the camera (see Page 19). This selector is displayed
only when [MPEG-4] is selected under [Refresh Rate]. To stream MPEG-4
images using Multicast, you must first configure the camera for multicasting
(see Page 99), after which [Multicast] is available from this pull-down menu.
Note
•Brightness and white balance settings are reset each time the camera is turned on, however, the current
settings are saved when registering a preset (see Page 22) are those settings are used when viewing
a preset.
•The camera lens moves to the home position when it is turned on. You can change the home position
if necessary (see Page 22).
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1.2.1 Using the Operation Bar

1.2.2 Aiming the Camera Lens
The camera can be panned from -50 ° to +50 ° from the center position, and tilted from -40 ° to +10 ° from the
center position. If the [Pan/Tilt Range] button was used to limit the maximum pan and tilt range of the camera
(see Page 17), the lens can only be moved to the maximum pan or tilt range allowed.
1
2
1. Pan: -50 ° to +50 °
2. Tilt: -40 ° to +10 °
There are several ways you can move the camera lens to view the desired image, as described in this section.
Note
•Do not apply pressure to the pan/tilt portion of the camera. Any forced movement can damage the
camera.
Click to center
Allows you to quickly and easily center the camera image on the desired point. Simply move the mouse cursor
to the desired point in the camera image, and click. Note that the camera may not be able to center on the
clicked point if it is outside of the pan and tilt range of the lens.
This feature can be disabled for general users (see Page 104) and for guest users (see Page 107). Note,
however, that if the click to center feature is disabled, users can still use this feature when using the digital
zoom feature. Users can click to center the image within the zoomed area, but the lens will not pan or tilt.
Pan and tilt scan buttons
Allow you to pan or tilt the lens to its maximum pan or tilt range. The lens returns to the original position when
finished.
This feature can be disabled for general users (see Page 104) and for guest users (see Page 107).
Navigation buttons
Allow you to pan the lens left and right, and tilt the lens up and down. Click the center navigation button to
move the lens to the home position.
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1.2.2 Aiming the Camera Lens

•The camera lens moves to the home position when it is turned on. You can change the home position if
necessary (see Page 22).
This feature can be disabled for general users (see Page 104) and for guest users (see Page 107).
Presets
Allow you to move the lens to a pre-programmed position (see Page 22). Click buttons 1–8 to move the lens
to the corresponding preset, or select the desired preset from the pull-down menu. You can also move the lens
to the home position by clicking the center navigation button.
This feature can be disabled for general users (see Page 104) and for guest users (see Page 107).
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1.2.2 Aiming the Camera Lens

1.2.3 Limiting the Pan/Tilt Range
You can limit the maximum pan and tilt range of the camera’s lens.
Note
•This feature is available to the camera administrator only.
1. Click the [Pan/Tilt Range] button in the operation bar.
2. Aim the camera to the leftmost point you want to allow to be seen, then click .
3. Aim the camera to the rightmost point you want to allow to be seen, then click .
4. Aim the camera to the uppermost point you want to allow to be seen, then click .
5. Aim the camera to the lowermost point you want to allow to be seen, then click .
6. Click [Save].
Note
•You can aim the camera by clicking on the desired navigation button, or by using the click to center
feature.
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1.2.3 Limiting the Pan/Tilt Range

1.2.4 White Balance
While viewing camera images on the single camera page, you can use the [White Balance] selector to adjust
the camera’s image to match the environment of the camera. Change this setting to achieve the most natural
looking colors.
The following settings are available.
–[Auto]: White balance is adjusted automatically according to the image being displayed
–[Indoor]: Electric bulb (2800 K)
–[Fluorescent (White)]: White type fluorescent light (4000 K)
–[Fluorescent (Daylight)]: Daylight type fluorescent light (4800 K)
–[Outdoor]: Solar light (6000 K)
–[Hold]: Maintains the current white balance setting
Note
•The current white balance setting is saved when you register a preset (see Page 22).
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1.2.4 White Balance

1.2.5 Video Images (MJPEG and MPEG-4) and Image Refresh Rate
Using the [Refresh Rate] selector in the operation bar, you can select whether video images ([MPEG-4] or
[MJPEG]) are displayed, or still images that are refreshed periodically (3 seconds, 5 seconds, etc.) are
displayed. You can change the default setting for [Refresh Rate] that is used each time the single camera page
is accessed (see Page 110).
MJPEG
MJPEG (Motion JPEG) is a video format that displays a continuous series of still images. Because each MJPEG
frame is a still image, this format offers high-quality images, but uses more bandwidth. To view images in
MJPEG format, set the [Refresh Rate] selector to [MJPEG].
MPEG-4
MPEG-4 is a video format that updates images only when there is a variation in the image displayed, and as
a result, requires less bandwidth. To view images in MPEG-4 format, set the [Refresh Rate] selector to
[MPEG-4], then select the desired streaming format under [Streaming Method]. MPEG-4 images can be
streamed using multicast, unicast, and HTTP (see Page 99).
–[Multicast] (Multicast RTP): Multicast allows you to stream the same data over the network to multiple
parties, thus reducing the amount of data that is sent over the network. In order to use multicast, your router
must be configured to allow multicast packets to be sent, and the camera must be configured for
multicasting (see Page 99).
–[Unicast] (Unicast RTP): While no special settings are required to stream video using unicast, video is
streamed to each individual user viewing MPEG-4 images, which creates more network traffic as more
users access the camera.
–[HTTP] (RTP over HTTP): When streaming video using HTTP, data is sent using the commonly used TCP
protocol, which means video can be viewed with fewer restrictions, as opposed to multicast and unicast,
which use the UDP protocol. However, this streaming format requires more bandwidth than the other
formats.
Still Images
Still images that are refreshed periodically can be displayed instead of video images by selecting the desired
refresh rate. For example, selecting [3 s] will refresh the camera image once every 3 seconds.
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1.2.5 Video Images (MJPEG and MPEG-4) and Image Refresh Rate

1.2.6 Zooming
The camera has a digital zoom feature that allows you to zoom up to 10x (by area) and get a closer look. You
can use your mouse to zoom in and out simply. There are 2 ways to use the zoom feature, as explained later
in this section.
The zoom feature can be used when:
–Viewing video images on the single camera page
–Viewing video images from multiple cameras on the multi camera page
–Viewing buffered video images on the buffered image page
Note
•Zooming is not available for MPEG-4 images.
•Zooming is not available when viewing camera images on a mobile phone.
•The zoom magnification (´1.0–´10.0) is displayed briefly while zooming.
•As the magnification increases, image quality decreases.
•You can move the lens as normal (selecting a preset, using the navigation buttons, etc.) even when
zooming.
•The digital zoom uses the ActiveX Controls installed on your PC; the lens itself does not zoom. This
means that while you are looking at a zoomed image, for example, another user can be looking at the
same image with no zoom.
Zooming with the scroll wheel
With the cursor placed over the camera image, rotate the scroll wheel away from you to zoom in, and rotate
the scroll wheel toward you to zoom out. Note that the zoom speed depends on your mouse performance and
your PC’s mouse settings.
2
1
1. Zoom in
2. Zoom out
Zooming with the right mouse button
Right-click the upper part of the image to zoom in, and right-click the lower part of the image to zoom out.
1
2
1. Zoom in
2. Zoom out
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1.2.6 Zooming