Panasonic BL-C230A Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Network Camera
BL-C230
Model No.
Model number suffixes ("A", "CE", and "E") are omitted from the following model numbers shown in this document, unless necessary.
BL-C230A, BL-C230CE, BL-C230E
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.
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 Camera Diagram
Confirm that you have all the Make sure you know the
items required for names of the camera's
installation. physical features.
Preparation
1. Confirm the following items are included in the camera's packaging.
Main Unit (1 pc.)
The appearance of your
camera depends on which
model you have
purchased.
BL-C230CE
BL-C230A
BL-C230E
AC Adaptor (1 pc.)
Order No. PQLV206Y
Cord Length: About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches)
BL-C230A
Order No. PQLV206CEY
Cord Length: About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches)
BL-C230CE
Order No. PQLV206EY
Cord Length: About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches)
BL-C230E
Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)
Order No. PNQC1016S
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
Camera Diagrams

Front View

A PRIVACY button
A
B Antenna
C Built-in sensor (pyroelectric infrared sensor)
B
D Speaker (for built-in alarm)
E POWER indicator
C
F AV LINK indicator
D
G Microphone
H Lens cover
I
I Lens
E
H
F
G
*1 See "PRIVACY Button" on page 4 for information about the PRIVACY button.
*2 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicators in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
*3 BL-C230A only
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Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future
reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website:
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
Indoor Use Only
(Wireless/Wired Type)
Connections
Connecting the camera to
your network and to the power
outlet.
*1
*2
*3
• The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as "the CD-ROM" in this document.
Setup
• Refer to the included Setup Guide for information
on configuring the camera to be connected
wirelessly to the network, and to be accessed
from a PC.
• BL-C230A only: Refer to the included Setup
Guide for VIERA Connection for information on
registering the camera to a Panasonic VIERA TV.
Screw A (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
Used when securing the safety
wire to the wall.
Screw B (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB26+10GFJ
Used for securing the safety
wire to the camera.
Screw C (2 pcs.)
Order No. PQHE5004X
Used for wall mounting the
camera.
Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z
Used to secure the camera
when wall mounting it.

Rear View

J
K
L
M
N
O
R P
Q
Mounting
Mounting or placing the
camera.
Washer S (2 pcs.)
Order No. XWG35FJ
Used when mounting the camera to the
wall.
Washer M (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG26D12VW
Used when securing the safety wire to
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 Guide (for VIERA Connection)
(1pc.) [BL-C230A Only]
J Wall mounting holes
K Tripod mounting hole
L Serial number and MAC address label
M LAN port
N DC IN jack
O External I/O interface
P FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button
S
Q Safety wire hole
R WIRELESS/WIRED switch
S Cable cover