
VGA / 640 x 480 H.264 Network Camera
Network Camera
BL-VP101
Key Features
• 0.32 Megapixel high sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• Multiple H.264 (High profile) streams and JPEG streams ensure 
simultaneous real time monitoring and high resolution recording by 
“UniPhier
• Full frame (Up to 30 fps) transmission at VGA (640 x 480) image size
• High sensitivity with Day & Night (Electrical) function:
  0.9 lx (Color), 0.6 lx (B/W) at F2.8
• Digital Noise Reduction: 3D-DNR ensures noise reduction in various 
conditions.
• Progressive scan ensures clear images with less motion blur and no 
tearing even when the subject is moving.
• Electronic sensitivity enhancement: Auto (Up to 8x) / OFF
• Selectable light control modes: Indoor scene (50 Hz) / Indoor scene 
(60 Hz) / ELC (maximum exposure time) 
  Indoor scene (50 Hz/60Hz): Flicker caused by fluorescent lightning 
will be automatically compensated.
  ELC (maximum exposure time): The lightning control will be 
automatically performed by adjusting shutter speed in the range of 
ELC.
• 4x digital zoom controlled by browser
• VMD (Video Motion Detection) with 4 programmable detection 
areas, 15 steps sensitivity level and 10 steps detection size
• Face detection function detects the position of human face and the 
information is sent by XML or video stream.
• Privacy Zone can mask up to 2 private areas, such as house 
windows and entrances/exits.
• Camera title display: Up to 20 alphanumeric characters on the 
browser
• Alarm sources including VMD and Panasonic alarm command can 
trigger actions such as FTP image transfer, E-mail notification, 
Indication on browser, and Panasonic alarm protocol output.
• JPEG Image compression ratio can be changed by alarm so that 
higher quality image can be provided.
• Prioritized stream control: One of the video streams can be 
prioritized when multiple recorders or client PCs are accessing the 
camera so that the recorder or the client PC can maintain the frame 
rate.
• H.264 max. bit rate/client and Total bit rate control allows flexible 
network traffic management. Frame rate priority mode controls bit 
rate and compression ratio to provide the specified frame rate.
• Internet mode: H.264 images can be transmitted over HTTP 
protocol.
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”, Panasonic’s proprietary System LSI platform.
• Multi-language: English / Italian / French / German / Spanish / 
Russian / Chinese / Japanese
• IPv4/IPv6 protocol supported
• Supports SSL, DDNS (viewnetcam, RFC2136)
• Still images (JPEG) can be viewed on mobile phones via Internet.
• Onvif compliant model
• Smartphone monitoring : Direct camera control from smartphone
• PC software recording (BB-HNP17: Network Camera Recorder with 
Viewer Software)
Standard Accessories
• Flexible Stand ............................... 1 pc.
• AC Adaptor ....................................1 pc.
• Configure the settings of the camera
  ........................................................1 pc.
*1 The CD-ROM contains the operating instructions and different kinds of tool software programs.
• Installation Guide .......................... 1 pc.
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• CD-ROM
 ...................................... 1 pc.

Specifications
Camera Image Sensor  1/5 type CMOS Sensor
  Effective Pixels  Approx. 0.32 megapixels 
  Scanning Mode   Progressive 
  Scanning Area  2.69 mm (H) x 2.02 mm (V) {1/8 inches (H) x 1/16 inches (V)} 
  Minimum Illumination  Color: 0.9 lx (F2.8, Auto slow shutter: Off (1/30s), Gain:On(High)) 
      Color: 0.11 lx (F2.8, Auto slow shutter: Max. 8/30s, Gain:On(High)) 
      BW: 0.6 lx (F2.8, Auto slow shutter: Off (1/30s), Gain:On(High)) 
      BW: 0.08 lx (F2.8, Auto slow shutter: Off (8/30s), Gain:On(High)) 
White Balance 
  Light Control Mode  Indoor scene (50 Hz / 60 Hz) / ELC 
  Shutter Speed 
           Adaptive Black Stretch  ON / OFF
  AGC    ON (HIGH) / ON (MID) / ON (LOW) / OFF 
  Electronic Sensitivity UP OFF (1/30 s), Max. 2/30 s, Max. 3/30 s, Max. 4/30 s, Max. 8/30 s 
  Day & Night (electrical)    OFF / AUTO 
  Digital Noise Reduction  HIGH / LOW 
  Video Motion Detection  ON / OFF (4 areas available) 
  Privacy Zone  ON / OFF (up to 2 zones available) 
  Camera Title (OSD)  Up to 20 characters (alphanumeric characters, marks) , On/Off 
Lens       Focal Length  2.7 mm  
  Angular Field of View  Horizontal: 53 °, Vertical: 40.5 ° 
  Maximum Aperture Ratio  1 : 2.8 
  Focusing Range  0.5 m ~ ∞
Browser GUI 
 Camera Control  Brightness 
  Display Mode  
      screens or 16 split screen (JPEG only). 20 characters camera title available. 
  Zoom   electronic zoom (up to 4x). 
  Camera Title  Up to 20 alphanumeric characters 
  Clock Display  
  Alarm Control  Reset 
  One Shot Capture  A still picture will be displayed on a newly opened window. 
GUI/Setup Menu Language English / Italian / French / German / Spanish / Russian / Chinese / Japanese 
  System Log  Up to 100 (Internal), error logs 
  Supported OS 
Supported Browser 
   Windows 
Network  Network IF  10Base-T / 100Base-TX, RJ-45 connector (female)
Image 
Resolution 
       [4 : 3]       JPEG: VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320 x 240), up to 30 fps 
H.264 
JPEG
  Supported Protocol  IPv6: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, 
      IPv4: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP,FTP, 
  FTP Client  Alarm image transmission, FTP periodic transmission    
  No. of Simultaneous Users Up to 14 users (Depends on network conditions) 
           Face Detection  ON / OFF (with XML notification)
Cellular Phone Compatibility JPEG image 
Mobile Terminal Compatibilty*7 
Alarm  Alarm Source  VMD, Command alarm  
  Alarm Actions  E-mail notification, Indication on browser, FTP image transfer, 
   Panasonic protocol output 
  Schedule   VMD
General  
Safety/
EMC Standard 
Power Source and 
Power Consumption
Ambient Operating Temperature 
Ambient Operating Humidity  
  Dimensions  
                                   inches (H) x 1 inch (D)} (excluding projection) 
  Mass (approx.)  Approx. 75 g {0.17 lbs} 
            Finish    Main body: ABS resin, white 
*1 Converted value      
*2 The actual line speed may be different depending on the network environment and the wireless 
  devices connected.       
*3 Depending on the wireless router (wireless access point) used, connections may not possible 
between the camera and the wireless router. 
  When connecting with 802.11n, select WPA-PSK (AES) or WPA2-PSK (AES) for security. 
*4 Refer to "Notes on Windows Vista
about system requirements for a PC and precautions when using Microsoft
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Microsoft 
*5 When using IPv6 for communication, use Microsoft 
*6 Transmission for 2 streams can be individually set in the same compression method. 
*7 For further information about compatible devices, refer to our website 
  (http://panasonic.net/pss/security/support/info.html).       
Aspect ratio:  H.264: VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320 x 240), up to 30 fps
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Aspect ratio:  H.264: 640 x 360 / 320 x 180, up to 30 fps   
[16 : 9] 
Transmission Mode 
Frame Rate  1 / 3 / 5 / 7.5 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 20 / 30 fps 
Bit Rate/Client 
Image Quality LOW / NORMAL / FINE 
Refresh Interval 
Transmission Type  
Image Quality 
Refresh Interval 0.1 fps ~ 30 fps 
Transmission Type
 Windows Vista®.    
AWC (2,000 ~ 10,000 K), ATW1 (2,700 ~ 6,000 K), ATW2 (2,000 ~ 6,000 K)
ELC (1/30 s), ELC (3/100 s), ELC (3/120 s), ELC (2/100 s), ELC (2/120 s), 
ELC (1/100 s), ELC (1/120 s), ELC (1/250 s), ELC (1/500 s), ELC (1/1,000 s), 
ELC (1/2,000 s), ELC (1/4,000 s), ELC (1/8,000 s) 
Spot, Quad: Image from 16 cameras can be displayed in 4 different Quad 
Time: 12H/24H, Date: 5 formats on the browser, Summer time (Manual)
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Microsoft® Windows® 7, Microsoft® Windows Vista®,Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3
  Windows® Internet Explorer® 9.0 (32 bit), Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0 (32 bit), 
     JPEG: 640 x 360 / 320 x 180, up to 30 fps
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 Internet Explorer® 7.0 (32 bit), Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP3
 Constant bitrate / Frame rate / Best effort
 64 / 128 / 256 / 384 / 512 / 768 / 1,024 / 1,536 / 2,048 / 3,072 / 4096 
 1 fps ~ 30 fps 
UNICAST / MULTICAST 
 10 steps 
 PULL / PUSH
iPad, iPhone, iPod touch (iOS 4.2.1 or later) , AndroidTM mobile terminals
BL-VP101: 
<Safety> UL60950-1 Ed.2, C22.2 NO.60950-1 Ed.2 
<EMC> FCC Part15 ClassB, ICES-003 ClassB 
BL-VP101E / BL-VP101U: 
<Safety> IEC60950-1 Ed.2 
<EMC> EN55022 ClassB, EN55024
6.5 V DC (Use only with Panasonic AC adapter) 
BL-VP101/VP101E/VP101U: max. 1.8 W 
0 °C ~ 40 °C (32 °F ~ 104 °F)  
Less than 90 % (no condensation) 
70 mm (W) x 70 mm (H) x 25.4 mm (D) {2-3/4 inches (W) x 2-3/4
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 / Windows® 7" on the provided CD-ROM for further information 
SNMP, DHCPv6, MLD, ICMP, ARP
SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, UPnP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP
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 Windows® 7 or 
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 Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®.
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Part Names and Functions
Front view Rear view
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Appearance
4.5(  0-3/16")
Trademarks and registered trademarks
Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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– iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. 
– UniPhier is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation. 
– "Super Dynamic", "SDII", "SDIII", "SD5", "SD6", "SD5Link" logos are trademarks or registered    
  trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. 
– ONVIF and the ONVIF logo are trademarks of ONVIF Inc.
Important
Safety Precaution: carefully read the operating instructions and installation manual before using this product.
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Panasonic can not be responsible for network performance and/or other manufacturer products that
 reside on the network.
Power Indicator 
Lens 
INITIAL SET Button
32(1-1/4")
70(2-3/4")
AC Adaptor Cord Hook 
Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole 
DC IN Jack 
LAN Port
4.5(  0-3/16")
33(1-19/64")
25.4(1")
51.5(2-1/32")
86.5(3-13/32")
70(2-3/4")
65.6(2-19/32") 3.5(0-1/8")
Unit: mm (inches)
• Masses and dimensions are approximate. 
• Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
• These products may be subject to export control regulations. 
DISTRIBUTED BY:
http://panasonic.net/security/
Printed in Japan (2A-094A)