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Panasonic

2013-08-26T16:37:02Z

Dajhorn: Revert link spam.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10
* BB-HCM705CE

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects version 3.00 or later.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old version 2.00 firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

'''Note:''' The default MJPEG frame rate in the web interface is the same as "MPEG-4 Max. Frame Rate" option, which is set on the ''Video Streaming'' page.

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

None of these URIs take parameters. Video streaming options are always global and can only be changed through the CGI or web interface.

'''Note:''' The camera must be manually rebooted for MPEG-4 or H.264 options to take affect.

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a bright quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

Even if the RTSP stream is frame limited by the camera, the transport will be at 30fps. If the frame rate is decreased at the default maximum bit rate, then streaming image quality will noticeably improve. To reduce streaming bandwidth, reduce both the frame rate and the maximum bit rate on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" page. Remember to reboot the camera on the "Maintenance" tab after changing these options.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less, but ZoneMinder performs better if frame rate limiting happens at the camera.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

==Hidden Configuration Options==

Login to the web interface, and manually open this URI:

http://192.168.0.254/Get?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1

The camera could return a list of configuration options like this:

640framerate:15
320framerate:15
192framerate:15
640bitrateL:256
640bitrateH:1024
320bitrateL:128
320bitrateH:512
192bitrateL:64
192bitrateH:256
RTSPPortNo:554
RTPPortMin:33000
Multicast:0

Not all of these options will be exposed in the web interface. For example, firmware version 3.50 does not expose the MPEG4 framerate option, which is the first line in the example. You can set it by manually opening this URI in a web browser:

http://192.168.0.254/Set?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1&640framerate=30

A plain web page like this means success:

Return:0

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2012-01-01T19:38:17Z

Dajhorn: /* Example for Old Firmware */

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects version 3.00 or later.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old version 2.00 firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

'''Note:''' The default MJPEG frame rate in the web interface is the same as "MPEG-4 Max. Frame Rate" option, which is set on the ''Video Streaming'' page.

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

None of these URIs take parameters. Video streaming options are always global and can only be changed through the CGI or web interface.

'''Note:''' The camera must be manually rebooted for MPEG-4 or H.264 options to take affect.

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a bright quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

Even if the RTSP stream is frame limited by the camera, the transport will be at 30fps. If the frame rate is decreased at the default maximum bit rate, then streaming image quality will noticeably improve. To reduce streaming bandwidth, reduce both the frame rate and the maximum bit rate on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" page. Remember to reboot the camera on the "Maintenance" tab after changing these options.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less, but ZoneMinder performs better if frame rate limiting happens at the camera.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

==Hidden Configuration Options==

Login to the web interface, and manually open this URI:

http://192.168.0.254/Get?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1

The camera could return a list of configuration options like this:

640framerate:15
320framerate:15
192framerate:15
640bitrateL:256
640bitrateH:1024
320bitrateL:128
320bitrateH:512
192bitrateL:64
192bitrateH:256
RTSPPortNo:554
RTPPortMin:33000
Multicast:0

Not all of these options will be exposed in the web interface. For example, firmware version 3.50 does not expose the MPEG4 framerate option, which is the first line in the example. You can set it by manually opening this URI in a web browser:

http://192.168.0.254/Set?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1&640framerate=30

A plain web page like this means success:

Return:0

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2012-01-01T19:37:15Z

Dajhorn: /* Initial Hardware Setup */ Be more specific about the required firmware version.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects version 3.00 or later.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

'''Note:''' The default MJPEG frame rate in the web interface is the same as "MPEG-4 Max. Frame Rate" option, which is set on the ''Video Streaming'' page.

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

None of these URIs take parameters. Video streaming options are always global and can only be changed through the CGI or web interface.

'''Note:''' The camera must be manually rebooted for MPEG-4 or H.264 options to take affect.

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a bright quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

Even if the RTSP stream is frame limited by the camera, the transport will be at 30fps. If the frame rate is decreased at the default maximum bit rate, then streaming image quality will noticeably improve. To reduce streaming bandwidth, reduce both the frame rate and the maximum bit rate on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" page. Remember to reboot the camera on the "Maintenance" tab after changing these options.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less, but ZoneMinder performs better if frame rate limiting happens at the camera.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

==Hidden Configuration Options==

Login to the web interface, and manually open this URI:

http://192.168.0.254/Get?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1

The camera could return a list of configuration options like this:

640framerate:15
320framerate:15
192framerate:15
640bitrateL:256
640bitrateH:1024
320bitrateL:128
320bitrateH:512
192bitrateL:64
192bitrateH:256
RTSPPortNo:554
RTPPortMin:33000
Multicast:0

Not all of these options will be exposed in the web interface. For example, firmware version 3.50 does not expose the MPEG4 framerate option, which is the first line in the example. You can set it by manually opening this URI in a web browser:

http://192.168.0.254/Set?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1&640framerate=30

A plain web page like this means success:

Return:0

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2012-01-01T07:03:57Z

Dajhorn: /* RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration */ Add note to reboot the camera after changing streaming options, and more performance blurbing.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

'''Note:''' The default MJPEG frame rate in the web interface is the same as "MPEG-4 Max. Frame Rate" option, which is set on the ''Video Streaming'' page.

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

None of these URIs take parameters. Video streaming options are always global and can only be changed through the CGI or web interface.

'''Note:''' The camera must be manually rebooted for MPEG-4 or H.264 options to take affect.

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a bright quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

Even if the RTSP stream is frame limited by the camera, the transport will be at 30fps. If the frame rate is decreased at the default maximum bit rate, then streaming image quality will noticeably improve. To reduce streaming bandwidth, reduce both the frame rate and the maximum bit rate on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" page. Remember to reboot the camera on the "Maintenance" tab after changing these options.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less, but ZoneMinder performs better if frame rate limiting happens at the camera.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

==Hidden Configuration Options==

Login to the web interface, and manually open this URI:

http://192.168.0.254/Get?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1

The camera could return a list of configuration options like this:

640framerate:15
320framerate:15
192framerate:15
640bitrateL:256
640bitrateH:1024
320bitrateL:128
320bitrateH:512
192bitrateL:64
192bitrateH:256
RTSPPortNo:554
RTPPortMin:33000
Multicast:0

Not all of these options will be exposed in the web interface. For example, firmware version 3.50 does not expose the MPEG4 framerate option, which is the first line in the example. You can set it by manually opening this URI in a web browser:

http://192.168.0.254/Set?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1&640framerate=30

A plain web page like this means success:

Return:0

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2012-01-01T06:44:48Z

Dajhorn: /* Parameters */ Add note regarding the default MJPEG frame rate.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

'''Note:''' The default MJPEG frame rate in the web interface is the same as "MPEG-4 Max. Frame Rate" option, which is set on the ''Video Streaming'' page.

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

==Hidden Configuration Options==

Login to the web interface, and manually open this URI:

http://192.168.0.254/Get?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1

The camera could return a list of configuration options like this:

640framerate:15
320framerate:15
192framerate:15
640bitrateL:256
640bitrateH:1024
320bitrateL:128
320bitrateH:512
192bitrateL:64
192bitrateH:256
RTSPPortNo:554
RTPPortMin:33000
Multicast:0

Not all of these options will be exposed in the web interface. For example, firmware version 3.50 does not expose the MPEG4 framerate option, which is the first line in the example. You can set it by manually opening this URI in a web browser:

http://192.168.0.254/Set?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1&640framerate=30

A plain web page like this means success:

Return:0

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2012-01-01T06:21:14Z

Dajhorn: /* Troubleshooting */ Add subsection for hidden configuration options.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

==Hidden Configuration Options==

Login to the web interface, and manually open this URI:

http://192.168.0.254/Get?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1

The camera could return a list of configuration options like this:

640framerate:15
320framerate:15
192framerate:15
640bitrateL:256
640bitrateH:1024
320bitrateL:128
320bitrateH:512
192bitrateL:64
192bitrateH:256
RTSPPortNo:554
RTPPortMin:33000
Multicast:0

Not all of these options will be exposed in the web interface. For example, firmware version 3.50 does not expose the MPEG4 framerate option, which is the first line in the example. You can set it by manually opening this URI in a web browser:

http://192.168.0.254/Set?Func=VDelivery&Kind=1&640framerate=30

A plain web page like this means success:

Return:0

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-03T01:15:04Z

Dajhorn: /* Troubleshooting */ Typo.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Network Stream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-03T01:14:30Z

Dajhorn: /* Troubleshooting */ CGI case sensitivity.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* All CGI parameters are case sensitive. Using "nphmotionjpeg?resolution=640x480&quality=standard" instead of "nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard" will cause the camera to return a "400 Bad Request" error.

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface over a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Networkstream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-03T01:09:57Z

Dajhorn: /* Troubleshooting */ Blurb rtpOverHttp.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

* These cameras also provide an RTP-over-HTTP interface that uses only a single port. In VLC, click ''Media -> Open Networkstream'' and input this URL:

http://192.168.0.254/rtpOverHttp?Url=nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

This is easier to punch through a firewall, but it has timing and sync problems.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T21:04:09Z

Dajhorn: /* Performance */

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On slow or busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T21:03:29Z

Dajhorn: /* Performance */ tuning blurb

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode with a default configuration, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions with tuning, the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:59:13Z

Dajhorn: /* Troubleshooting */ Add NAT firewall blurb.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

* Using RTSP through NAT usually requires a custom firewall configuration. Always get MJPEG working first.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:57:50Z

Dajhorn: /* RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration */ Change g726 to nil because ZoneMinder lacks audio support.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

Available streaming resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-1280x1024
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-160x120

'''Note:''' Audio can be enabled on models that have it by changing the '''nil''' to '''g726''', but ZoneMinder lacks audio support, so doing this would waste network capacity and storage. For example:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is usually 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:52:50Z

Dajhorn: Add troubleshooting section.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=Troubleshooting=

* Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

* Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

* Use the VideoLAN player to test RTSP like this:

vlc rtsp://192.168.0.254/nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

If VLC cannot play the stream, then ZoneMinder cannot record it. (Many other RTSP players are incompatible with Panasonic network cameras. Use VLC.)

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:45:22Z

Dajhorn: Rename the Notes section to Authentication because it applies to all models.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Authentication=

Using the anonymous guest account with default permissions, or using incorrect credentials, will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Remember to grant all permissions to the ZoneMinder account in the camera and double check the spelling of the username and password. ZoneMinder does not log a sensible error message if the access privileges or credentials are incorrect, it just crashes.

If the camera requires a username and password, then put the credentials in the '''Remote Host Name''' field on the ''Monitor -> Source'' tab for the camera in ZoneMinder like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser:MyPass@'''192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

The username and password are separated by one colon character, which are separated from the IP address or host name by the 'at' symbol.

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:35:34Z

Dajhorn: /* Performance */ Fix location mistake.

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:34:03Z

Dajhorn: /* Performance */

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is known to be compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1A, BL-C1CN, BL-C1E
* BL-C20A, BL-C20CN, BL-C20E
* BL-C30A, BL-C30CN, BL-C30E
* BL-C101A, BL-C101CN, BL-C101E
* BL-C111A, BL-C111CN, BL-C111E
* BL-C121A, BL-C121CN, BL-C121E
* BL-C131A, BL-C131CN, BL-C131E
* BL-C140A, BL-C140CN, BL-C140E
* BL-C160A, BL-C160CN, BL-C160E
* BB-HCM381A, BB-HCM381CN, BB-HCM381E
* BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM511CN, BB-HCM511E
* BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM527CN, BB-HCM527E
* BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM531CN, BB-HCM531E
* BB-HCM547A, BB-HCM547CN, BB-HCM547E
* BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM580CN, BB-HCM580E
* BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581CN, BB-HCM581E
* KX-HCM10

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The required '''Quality''' CGI parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

The required '''Resolution''' CGI parameter can be one of 1280x1024, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120 pixels.

'''Note:''' Only hi-def models support the 1280x1024 resolution, and some low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam do not support the 640x480 resolution.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Monitor -> Source -> General'' configuration page for the camera in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:32:26Z

Dajhorn: /* Parameters */

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:19:47Z

Dajhorn: Fully expand the model list so that users see exactly what they expect.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:13:50Z

Dajhorn: /* External Resources */ Add Panasonic Downloads link.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/download/index.html Panasonic Network Camera Downloads - Firmware, Manuals, and Application Software]
* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:09:10Z

Dajhorn: /* BL-C30 */ Delete redundant section.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:08:37Z

Dajhorn: Move the BL-C20A blurb into the configuration section.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

Cameras models that only have the old firmware interface are:

* BL-C20A

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:05:31Z

Dajhorn: /* External Resources */ Catalog Link

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]
* [http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/cameras-and-camcorders-network-cameras?support Current Panasonic Netcam Catalog]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:03:38Z

Dajhorn: /* RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration */

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Panasonic BL-C1A Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:02:40Z

Dajhorn: /* Example */

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==
At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:02:09Z

Dajhorn: /* Example */

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

At the ''Monitor -> Source'' page for the camera:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T20:00:36Z

Dajhorn: Add the Initial Hardware Setup section.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=Initial Hardware Setup=

# The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.254 if it does not get a DHCP lease. Many firmware revisions ship with DHCP disabled by default. If you are not using the configuration utility for Microsoft Windows, then you may need to do something like `sudo ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.0.2` at a terminal prompt to access the camera and enable DHCP.
# Upgrade the firmware. ZoneMinder 1.25 expects the latest firmware release.
# Enable the guest account:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''Administrator'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Permit access from guest users''.
## Click the ''Save'' button.
# Set privileges on the guest account for ZoneMinder:
## Click ''Setup'' in the top menu.
## Click ''General User'' in the side menu.
## Choose ''Guest User'' in the menu.
## Click the ''Modify'' button.
## Change ''Video Display Time'' to ''Unlimited''.
## Enable all ''Access Level'' checkboxes.
## Click the ''Save'' button.

Only set access credentials on Panasonic equipment after you have a working ZoneMinder configuration. ZoneMinder handles network camera authentication very poorly, which can cause frustrating problems like the "white screen" error, the "blue screen" error, "exit 255" crashes, or segmentation faults.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:37:55Z

Dajhorn: /* Parameters */ Add 1280x1024 resolution to the list.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 1280x1024 (on hi-def models only), 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:37:00Z

Dajhorn: Move the MJPEG performance blurb into the performance section.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is approximately 25 fps.

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:34:38Z

Dajhorn: /* Performance */

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is 30 fps.

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is externally limited at the camera. For example, to limit capture to 10 fps, set:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

On the ''Source -> General'' configuration page in ZoneMinder, leave the '''Maximum FPS''' field empty.

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:31:09Z

Dajhorn: Add framerate parameter notes.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is 30 fps.

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

The optional '''Framerate''' parameter can be 0.1 through 30.00 frames per second in one-tenth increments. For example, to take an image every other second:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=0.5

==Performance==

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is limited at the camera instead of the ZM source like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:27:27Z

Dajhorn:

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is 30 fps.

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

==Performance==

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is limited at the camera instead of the ZM source like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:25:48Z

Dajhorn: Move the nphContinuousServerPush comment into an example.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Example for Old Firmware==

Change '''nphMotionJpeg''' to '''nphContinuousServerPush''' or '''cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush''' if the camera has old firmware like this:

Remote Host Path: cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==Parameters==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is 30 fps.

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
|
|
|
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

==Performance==

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is limited at the camera instead of the ZM source like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:20:43Z

Dajhorn: Aesthetic sectioning.

The "Panasonic IP" monitor preset in ZoneMinder is compatible with these Panasonic netcam models:

* BL-C1
* BL-C20
* BL-C30
* BL-C101
* BL-C111
* BL-C121
* BL-C131
* BL-C140
* BL-C160
* BB-HCM381
* BB-HCM511
* BB-HCM527
* BB-HCM531
* BB-HCM547
* BB-HCM580
* BB-HCM581
* KX-HCM10

All members of the BL and BB model families are likely to be compatible, including PTZ support. The model name suffix indicates the market. For example, the BL-C140A is for North America, the BL-C140E is for Europe, and the BL-C140CN is for China.

bl-c1 works on http://user:password@ip/cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

bl-c101 works on http://user:password@ip/nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard (However, on mine this mjpeg stream drops out intermittently and won't resync without camera restart)

BL-C111A and BL-C10A also work with RTSP/Unicast and ffmpeg with rtsp://user:password@ip/nphMpeg4/g726-640x480 (However this may use considerably more CPU than MJPEG, perhaps some tweaking can help)

BB-HCM531 works on the same as the c101 and varieties. Very reliable external camera.

BB-HCM511A and BB-HCM531A

=MJPEG Configuration=

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

In MJPEG mode, ZoneMinder can sustain approximately 5 fps from a Panasonic netcam. In ideal conditions the maximum is 30 fps.

The '''Resolution''' parameter can be one of 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120. The '''Quality''' parameter sets JPEG quality and can be one of Clarity, Standard, or Motion.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MJPEG Frame Size
| Quality=Clarity
| Quality=Standard
| Quality=Motion
|-
| Resolution=1280x1024
|
|
|
|-
| Resolution=640x480
| 50kB
| 30kB
| 20kb
|-
| Resolution=320x240
| 25kB
| 15kB
| 8kB
|-
| Resolution=160x120
| 8kB
| 5kB
| 3kB
|}

==Performance==

On busy systems, ZoneMinder performs better if the frame rate is limited at the camera instead of the ZM source like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard&Framerate=10

=RTSP/MPEG4 Configuration=

'''Note''': Low end models like the Petcam only support MJPEG because they do not have an MPEG4 encoder.

==Example==

Monitor Page -> Source Tab ->
Remote Protocol: RTSP
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Remote Host Name: 192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 554
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Image Colors: 24 bitcolor
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==Parameters==

Audio can be disabled on models that have it by changing '''g726''' to '''nil''' like this:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/nil-640x480

Available resolutions are:

Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-160x120
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-320x240
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-640x480
Remote Host Path: nphMpeg4/g726-1280x1024

'''Note:''' Only high definition models support the 1280x1024 resolution.

==Performance==

In RTSP mode, ZoneMinder can get 30 fps from a Panasonic netcam that has an MPEG4 encoder. The raw idle RTP output of a quiet scene for these cameras is approximately 400 kbps, or 5GB per day.

To force a particular MPEG4 quality, set the minimum and maximum bitrates to the same value on the "Setup -> Video Streaming" tab of the web interface built-into the camera.

ZoneMinder transcodes the MPEG4 stream to add a banner or stream through the web interface. Doing this on one 640x480@30fps stream can consume an entire core on a modern CPU. If the CPU becomes overloaded, then the zmc process will crash and the Feed Watch page will be blank or show the broken image icon. An easy way to reduce CPU load is to set the "Maximum FPS" field on the monitor General tab to 15 or less.

=Model Notes=

==BL-C140A==

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

==BL-C20A==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

==BL-C30==

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard

=External Resources=

* [http://panasonic.net/pcc/cgi-bin/products/netwkcam/download_us/tbookmarka_m.cgi?mm=2007032816275868 Panasonic Camera CGI Specification]

[[Category:Cameras]]

Panasonic

2011-12-02T19:12:43Z

Dajhorn: Add MJPEG frame rate example.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T18:59:35Z

Dajhorn: Add 1280x1024 placeholder.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T18:55:23Z

Dajhorn: Add link to the Panasonic camera CGI specification document.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T18:35:49Z

Dajhorn: Add MPEG4 quality tip.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T18:20:54Z

Dajhorn: Add MJPEG frame size table.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T18:05:08Z

Dajhorn: Add a note regarding raw MPEG4 data use.

Panasonic

2011-12-02T18:00:07Z

Dajhorn: Add note regarding MJPEG maximum fps.

Panasonic

2011-11-30T00:33:18Z

Dajhorn: Remove links to the legacy control script because www.condrau.com is offline. Superseded by the bundled PanasonicIP.pm control module.

Panasonic

2011-11-30T00:25:46Z

Dajhorn: Add model notes section.

Panasonic

2011-11-30T00:20:32Z

Dajhorn: Add a RTSP configuration example.

Panasonic

2011-11-29T23:58:35Z

Dajhorn: Add a MJPEG configuration example.

Panasonic

2011-11-29T21:45:22Z

Dajhorn: Turn the first section into a bulleted list of models that are known to be compatible.

User:Dajhorn

2011-11-29T04:24:15Z

Dajhorn: Created page with "Darik Horn <dajhorn@vanadac.com>"

Darik Horn <dajhorn@vanadac.com>

Panasonic

2011-11-29T04:23:20Z

Dajhorn: Add compatibility notes for the Panasonic BL-C140A model.

BL-C1, BL-C10, BL-C20, BL-C30, BL-C101, BL-C140A, KX-HCM10, BB-HCM531 etc (including PTZ support)

BB-HCM381. At least JPEG capture (640x480@5fps) works.

bl-c1 works on http://user:password@ip/cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard

bl-c101 works on http://user:password@ip/nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard (However, on mine this mjpeg stream drops out intermittently and won't resync without camera restart)

BL-C111A and BL-C10A also work with RTSP/Unicast and ffmpeg with rtsp://user:password@ip/nphMpeg4/g726-640x480 (However this may use considerably more CPU than MJPEG, perhaps some tweaking can help)

BB-HCM531 works on the same as the c101 and varieties. Very reliable external camera.

BB-HCM511A and BB-HCM531A

=BL-C140A=

ZoneMinder must authenticate with a username and password to use the BL-C140A. Using the anonymous guest account will result in a black box or this error in the zmdc.log file:

zmdc.ERR ['zmc -m 1' exited abnormally, exit status 255]

Put the credentials under the Source tab in the Remote Host Name field like this:

Remote Protocol: HTTP
Remote Method: Simple
Remote Host Name: '''MyUser''':'''MyPass'''@192.168.1.254
Remote Host Port: 80
Remote Host Path: /nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Remote Image Colors: 24 bit color
Capture Width (pixels): 640
Capture Height (pixels): 480
Preserve Aspect Ratio: Off
Orientation: Normal

=BL-C20A=

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: /cgi-bin/nphContinuousServerPush?Resolution=640x480&Quality=Standard
Control script: download at www.condrau.com/download/zmcontrol-blc30.pl

=BL-C30=

Source type: Remote
Remote Host Name: IP Address of Camera
Remote Host Port: 80 (Default) or the non-default port assigned to the camera in your network
Remote host Path: nphMotionJpeg?Resolution=320x240&Quality=Standard
Control script: download at www.condrau.com/download/zmcontrol-blc30.pl

The control script supports all controls for this camera, but it can be used for other Panasonic cameras as well.

Note that I implemented a real name preset functionality, where you can set any desired name as the preset name. It is basically possible to set the presets through ZM's interface, but I prefer to do it through the cam's firmware interface, which is the default setting in the script. By changing one constant definition, you may change this behaviour. In any case still activate the "can set presets" option in ZM, after which you can assign names to each preset.

I would further recommend to update the cam's firmware. I found smoother operation in ZM after having updated the firmware.
[bco]

[[Category:Cameras]]