Panasonic BL-C131A, BL-C111A User Manual
Installation Guide
A
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://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico
Model No.
BL-C111A
BL-C131A
This manual is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (Wireless/Wired Type). Available features and operations vary slightly
depending on the model. You can confirm the model no. of your camera by checking the model no. printed on the front of the camera.
(Wired Type)
(Wireless/Wired Type)
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
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.
Preparation
1. Confirm the following items are included in the camera’s packaging.
• Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
Main Unit (1 pc.)
The appearance of your camera
depends on which model you
have purchased.
BL-C111A BL-C131
AC Adaptor (1 pc.)
Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet
10 inches)
Order No. PQLV206Y
Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z
Used to secure the camera after
wall mounting it.
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.
Screw A (2 pcs.)
Order No. PQHE5004X
Used for wall mounting the
camera.
Screw B (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
Used for securing the safety wire
to the wall.
Safety Wire Screw (1 pc.)
Order No. PQHD10110Z
Used for securing the safety wire
to the camera.
Mounting
Mounting or placing the camera.
Washer S (2 pcs.)
Order No. XWG35FJ
Used when mounting the camera.
Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG4F16VW
Used when securing the safety
wire to the wall.
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.
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
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Camera Diagrams
BL-C111A
Front View Bottom View Rear View
Tripod mounting hole
A
A
B
C
D
E
*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.
Lens housing
(pan/tilt mechanism)
B
Lens
C
Indicator
PRIVACY button
D
Built-in sensor
(pyroelectric infrared
sensor)
Microphone
E
*1
/
*2
F
F
G
H
I
J
K
FACTORY DEFAULT
G
RESET button
LAN port
H
DC IN jack
I
MAC address label
J
Serial number label
K
BL-C131A
Front View Bottom View Rear View
Antenna
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
Lens housing
B
(pan/tilt mechanism)
Lens
C
Indicator
D
PRIVACY button
E
Built-in sensor
(pyroelectric infrared
sensor)
F
Microphone
*1
/
*2
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Tripod mounting hole
G
FACTORY DEFAULT
H
RESET button
WIRELESS/WIRED
I
switch
LAN port
J
DC IN jack
K
MAC address label
L
Serial number label
M
LMTripod mounting hole
Wall mounting holes
L
M
NOTripod mounting hole
Wall mounting holes
N
O
*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
enabled. (Most routers have UPnP
Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information.
• The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C131A.
™
turned off by default.) Refer to the operating instructions included with your router or to the Panasonic Network
1 BL-C131A only: Confirm that the
WIRELESS/WIRED switch on the bottom of
WIRELESS/WIRED switch
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.
™
feature is
Bottom of BL-C131A
Internet Modem
Router
PC
LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)
To the
power
outlet
AC adaptor
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.
Green
• 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.
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