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Panasonic BL-C101A - Fixed MPEG-4 Network Camera Installation Manual

Panasonic BL-C101A - Fixed MPEG-4 Network Camera Installation Manual

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Network Camera

BL-C101
Model No.
BL-C121
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.
Preparation
Confirm that you have all the
items required for installation.
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-C101
BL-C121
AC Adaptor (1 pc.)
Order No. PQLV206Y
Cord Length: About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches)
BL-C101A/BL-C121A
Order No. PQLV216CE1Z
Cord Length: About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches)
BL-C101CE/BL-C101E/BL-
C121CE/BL-C121E
AC Cord (1pc. for BL-
C101CE/BL-C101E/BL-
C121CE/BL-C121E)
Order No. PFJA02A006Z
Cord Length: About 1.8 m
(5 feet 11 inches)
BL-C101CE/BL-C121CE
Order No. PSJA1106Z
Cord Length: About 1.8 m
(5 feet 11 inches)
BL-C101E/BL-C121E
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
© Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2008
PNQX1566YA KK0908CM1108
Indoor Use Only
(Wired Type)
(Wireless/Wired Type)
Camera Diagram
Make sure you know the names
of the camera's physical
features.
BL-C101 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/
Connections
Connecting the camera to your
network and to the power outlet.
Screw A BL-C101 (6 pcs.)/BL-C121
(4 pcs.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
Used for wall mounting the camera.
Screw B (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB26+10GFJ
Used for securing the safety wire to
the camera.
Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z
Used to secure the camera when wall
mounting it.
Important Information (1 pc.)
Installation Guide
(this document) (1 pc.)
Setup Guide (1 pc.)
Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.)
Order No. PNWP3C160A
Used to power the camera.
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.
Washer S (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.
Flexible Stand (1 pc.)
Order No. PNKL1008Z
Used to attach the camera to the
wall.
Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)
Order No. PQQX15704MCD
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.
Mounting
Mounting or placing the camera.

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Summary of Contents for Panasonic BL-C101A - Fixed MPEG-4 Network Camera

  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    – 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 © Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2008 PNQX1566YA KK0908CM1108...
  • Page 2: Front View

    (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.
  • Page 3 Connecting External I/O interface The camera’s external I/O interface allows you to connect a device, such as a sensor or motion detector, that can be used to trigger the camera’s image buffering and transferring features (see Section 2 Using Triggers to Buffer and Transfer Images in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM), as well as the detection notification sound feature (see Section 1.2.7 Detection Notification Sound in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM).
  • Page 4: Mounting The Camera

    Mounting the Camera Loosen the position lock located on the rear side of the flexible stand, and turn the mounting screw to attach the camera. • The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C121. N Ceiling N Wall Caution •...

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