Panasonic BL-C131A, BL-C111A User Manual

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Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No.
BL-C111A
(Wired Type)
BL-C131A
(Wireless/Wired Type)
This manual is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations vary slightly
Please read the included Important Information before proceeding.
Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation can be found on the included CD-ROM.
This document (Installation Guide) explains how to physically connect the camera to the power supply and network, as well how to mount or place the
camera for regular use.
•The Setup Guide describes how to set up the camera so that it can be accessed using a PC.
Refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for details regarding the camera's features.
Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM if you have any problems configuring or using the camera.
Abbreviations
UPnP is the abbreviation for “Universal Plug and Play”.
The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.
The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as “the CD-ROM” in this document.
Installation Procedure Overview
The following is an overview of the steps required to install and setup the camera. All steps are explained in this document unless otherwise noted.
Preparation
1. Confirm the following items are included in the camera’s packaging.
Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
2. You will need the following additional items to install and configure the camera.
a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document)
a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)
a router
Preparation
Confirm that you have all the
items required for installation.
Camera Diagram
Make sure you know the names
of the camera’s physical
features.
Connections
Connecting the camera to your
network and to the power outlet.
Setup
Setting up the camera
(described in the included Setup
Guide). This involves configuring
the camera so that it can be
accessed from a PC.
Mounting
Mounting or placing the camera.
Main Unit (1 pc.)
The appearance of your camera
depends on which model you
have purchased.
Screw A (2 pcs.)
Order No. PQHE5004X
Used for wall mounting the
camera.
Washer S (2 pcs.)
Order No. XWG35FJ
Used when mounting the camera.
AC Adaptor (1 pc.)
Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet
10 inches)
Order No. PQLV206Y
Screw B (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
Used for securing the safety wire
to the wall.
Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG4F16VW
Used when securing the safety
wire to the wall.
Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z
Used to secure the camera after
wall mounting it.
Safety Wire Screw (1 pc.)
Order No. PQHD10110Z
Used for securing the safety wire
to the camera.
Important Information (1 pc.)
Installation Guide
(this document) (1 pc.)
Setup Guide (1 pc.)
Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)
Order No. PQQX15699ZCD
Contains the Setup Program needed to configure the camera, as well as the camera’s documentation.*
*See the included Important Information for a description of each document.
BL-C111A BL-C131
A
© 2006 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
PQQX15707ZA KK1106MH0
Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future
reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico
Indoor Use Only
2
Camera Diagrams
BL-C111A
*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
*2 See “PRIVACY Button” on page 4 for information about the PRIVACY button.
BL-C131A
*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
*2 See “PRIVACY Button” on page 4 for information about the PRIVACY button.
Connections
Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below.
Before proceeding, confirm that your PC is connected to your router and can access the Internet. Also confirm that your router’s UPnP
feature is
enabled. (Most routers have UPnP
turned off by default.) Refer to the operating instructions included with your router or to the Panasonic Network
Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information.
The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C131A.
Front View Bottom View Rear View
A
B
C
D
E
Lens housing
(pan/tilt mechanism)
Lens
Indicator
*1
/
PRIVACY button
*2
Built-in sensor
(pyroelectric infrared
sensor)
Microphone
F
G
H
I
J
K
Tripod mounting hole
FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
LAN port
DC IN jack
MAC address label
Serial number label
L
M
Tripod mounting hole
Wall mounting holes
Front View Bottom View Rear View
A
B
C
D
E
F
Antenna
Lens housing
(pan/tilt mechanism)
Lens
Indicator
*1
/
PRIVACY button
*2
Built-in sensor
(pyroelectric infrared
sensor)
Microphone
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Tripod mounting hole
FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
WIRELESS/WIRED
switch
LAN port
DC IN jack
MAC address label
Serial number label
N
O
Tripod mounting hole
Wall mounting holes
1 BL-C131A only: Confirm that the
WIRELESS/WIRED switch on the bottom of
the camera is set to WIRED.
2 Connect the LAN cable to the camera and
the router.
3 Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC In
jack.
4 Plug the AC adaptor into the power outlet.
The lens will pan and tilt when the camera
is turned on.
Confirm that the indicator lights green
after about 1 minute. If the indicator does
not light green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator
Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on
the CD-ROM.
When you operate the camera, the power
outlet should be near the camera and
easily accessible.
Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor
(Order No. PQLV206Y).
When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can
be heard from the camera. This is normal.
The camera may become warm. This is
normal.
After the camera’s indicator turns green, you may set up the camera. Continue by following the procedure described
in the included Setup Guide.
If the indicator does not turn green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the included CD-ROM.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
M
L
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
Router
Internet Modem
PC
AC adaptor
LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)
Bottom of BL-C131A
WIRELESS/WIRED switch
To the
power
outlet
Green
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