Installation Guide
Network Camera Indoor Use Only
Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/
Model No. BL-C101
BL-C121
(Wired Type)
(Wireless/Wired Type)
This manual is written for both the BL-C101 (Wired Type) and BL-C121 (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations vary slightly depending on the model. You can confirm the model no. of your camera by checking the model no. printed on the front of the camera. Model number suffixes (“A”, “CE”, and “E”) are omitted from the following model numbers shown in this document, unless necessary. BL-C101A, BL-C101CE, BL-C101E, BL-C121A, BL-C121CE, BL-C121E
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.
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Preparation
1.Confirm the following items are included in the camera’s packaging.
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Main Unit (1 pc.) |
Screw A BL-C101 (6 pcs.)/BL-C121 |
Washer S (1 pc.) |
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The appearance of your |
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Order No. XWG26D12VW |
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camera depends on which |
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ |
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Used for wall mounting the camera. |
wire to the camera. |
BL-C101 |
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AC Adaptor (1 pc.) |
Screw B (1 pc.) |
Washer L (1 pc.) |
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Order No. XTB26+10GFJ |
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Cord Length: About 3 m |
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wire to the wall. |
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Safety Wire (1 pc.) |
Flexible Stand (1 pc.) |
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AC Cord (1pc. for BL- |
Important Information (1 pc.) |
Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) |
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Installation Guide |
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C121CE/BL-C121E) |
(this document) (1 pc.) |
Contains the Setup Program |
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Order No. PFJA02A006Z |
Setup Guide (1 pc.) |
needed to configure the camera, |
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Cord Length: About 1.8 m |
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Cord Length: About 1.8 m |
BL-C101 Only |
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Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.) |
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BL-C101E/BL-C121E |
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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)
–For BL-C101: 2 LAN cables (CAT-5 straight cable) For BL-C121: a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)
–a router
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Rear View |
Front View |
Rear View |
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*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
AIndicator*1
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DFACTORY DEFAULT RESET button
EWIRELESS/WIRED switch
FLAN port
GSerial number label
HStand/Tripod Mounting Hole
I External I/O interface J DC IN jack
KHook for AC adaptor cord
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.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/) for more information.
BL-C101
• Use a LAN cable that is no more than 30 m (98 feet 5 inches) long to connect the camera and the power transfer unit.
1 Connect the LAN cable to the camera and the power transfer unit.
LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable)
Power transfer unit
2 Connect the LAN cable to the router and the power transfer unit.
LAN cable
3 Connect the AC adaptor to the power
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use an AC cord)
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AC adaptor
Router
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•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 for BL-C101A, PQLV216CE1Z for BLC101CE, BL-C101E).
•The camera may become warm. This is normal.
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PC
BL-C121
1 Confirm that the WIRELESS/WIRED switch on the side of the camera is set to WIRED.
2 Connect the LAN cable to the camera and the router.
WIRELESS/WIRED switch
3 Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC IN jack.
4 Plug the AC adaptor into the power outlet.
• Confirm that the indicator turns green after about 1 minute. If it does not turn green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CDROM.
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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.
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