Operating Instructions

 

 

 

 

Setting

Description

 

 

 

 

Time Setting

• Set the date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). The interface and available

 

 

values depend on the format. The date and time are used for the

 

 

settings of the trigger setting, sensor log, operation time and Buffered

 

 

Image page. Note that the format for the subject and file name of E-

 

 

mails by E-mail or FTP transfer can only be 24 h.

 

 

 

 

Automatic Time

• NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the camera's

 

Adjustment

internal clock automatically every day. Check the box to enable it.

 

 

• Set the NTP server IP address. Set 4 numbers (0—255)

 

 

and 3 periods, such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0"

 

 

and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Set a host name

 

 

(1—255 characters). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and

 

 

[>] are not available.

 

 

• Select your time zone.

 

 

Note

 

 

The camera will not synchronize to the NTP server if there

 

 

is more than a 1 hour difference between the NTP server

 

 

time and the camera's current time. This is to protect the

 

 

camera's time setting from fraudulent NTP server

 

 

tampering, incorrect time information, etc.

 

 

 

 

Adjust Clock for

• During daylight saving time, the internal clock is turned

 

Daylight Saving

forward an hour. The clock will shift one hour forward at the

 

Time

set time on the Start Day, and move back one hour at the

 

 

set time on the End Day. Check the box to enable it.

 

 

Note

 

 

An "s" is inserted between the date and time of the time stamp

 

 

when this feature is enabled. The time stamp is printed on

 

 

images transferred by the Image Transfer feature.

 

 

 

3.Click [Save] when finished.

•The new settings are saved.

•When finished, "Success!" is displayed.

4.Click [Go to Date and Time page].

•The Date and Time page is displayed.

Note

Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of time the camera is turned on and its internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is recommended.

[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]

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BL-C1A, BL-C20A specifications

The Panasonic BL-C20A and BL-C1A are two standout network camera models designed primarily for remote surveillance and monitoring, offering users an efficient and reliable solution for various applications, from home security to business monitoring.

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