Getting Started

Network Camera

Model No.

Indoor Use Only

BL-C1A

Please read the Important Information manual before using. This Getting Started explains how to connect, set up and mount the camera. See the Operating Instructions on the Setup CD-ROM for details about the camera's features. If you cannot complete the setup, see the Troubleshooting manual on the Setup CD-ROM.

Trademarks

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Abbreviations

UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual. "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual.
Connect the camera to your router.
The PC should be connected to the router, and to the Internet, in advance. Connect the Ethernet cable (customerprovided) to the camera and the router. Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC In jack. Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet.
Confirm that the indicator lights green after about

1 minute.

The indicator lights green.
When you operate the camera, the power outlet
Router (Customer-provided)
Ethernet cable (Straight Cat5 cable, Customer-provided)
should be near the camera and easily accessible. Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor (Order No.PQLV206Y). If the indicator does not light green, see page 3 and 4 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. The camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

Internet

PC (For setup and display) (Customer-provided)

AC adaptor

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Set up the camera.
Enter the user name and password, and click [Save].

Important

To avoid any possible problems, temporarily disable any firewall

or antivirus software.

This procedure explains installation of the camera on the same

network as your PC.

Before proceeding, close your web browser.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
(If the Network Camera Setup window is not displayed automatically, double-click the "Setup.exe" file on the CD-ROM.)

Click [Camera Setup].

Displays version information about this program.
Make a note of the user name and password.

Sets up the camera.

The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and password that were set, and click [OK].
Displays the camera manuals. If your PC does not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, install it from the Adobe Reader website. Installs Network Camera Recorder Single Camera Version. Closes the Setup Program.
If a Windows Security Alert is displayed, click [Unblock].
Select the camera to set up and click [Execute].
This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the router
When the Single Camera page is displayed, setup is complete.
If the Security Warning window is displayed when installing ActiveX
and displays their MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.

Controls, click [Yes].

To install ActiveX Controls on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
MAC Address Port Camera IP No. Status Address Camera List window
2, see "Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2" on the last page.
To ensure that the most current image is displayed, Internet Explorer should be configured as follows. This will not have a negative effect on normal use. 1. While viewing any website, click [Tools] [Internet Options]. 2. In the section "Temporary Internet Files", click [Settings] and check [Every visit to the page].

The MAC Address on the rear side (see page 5 of the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.) of the camera shows which camera you select on the Camera List window.
If the indicator does not light green, check the connection (see page 4 of the Operating Instructions, and page 3 and 4 of the Troubleshooting on the CDROM). If more than 20 minutes have passed since the camera was turned on, the camera cannot be set up from the Setup Program. In this situation, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet, and reconnect it again. The Setup Program may not list any cameras due to your firewall or antivirus software settings on your PC. If you cannot disable your firewall or antivirus software, you can set up the camera by entering the camera MAC address on the following window. The camera's MAC address can be found on the label affixed to the rear of each camera. See page 5 of the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for details.
Click [Next] to set up the Internet access to the camera and go to step in "Set Up Internet access to the camera" on the next page.
Click [Cancel] and go to the last page if you will mount the camera.
Click [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)].
Set up Internet access to the camera.
Select the camera on the camera list to set up the Internet access and click [Execute].
This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the
Registration with the "Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS service"
By registering with the Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS service, you can create a personalized web address at which your camera's live video can always be found on the Internet. For detailed information, access "http://www.viewnetcam.com".
router and displays their MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.

MAC Address

Port Camera IP No. Status Address
To register with the "Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS service", check [Register with Viewnetcam.com] and click [Next>].

Camera List window

The MAC Address on the rear side (see page 5 of the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.) of the camera shows which camera you select on the camera list window.

If you selected [Do not register with Viewnetcam.com], skip to step
If more than 20 minutes have passed since the camera was turned on, the camera cannot be set up from the Setup Program. In this situation, restart the camera.
The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and password that were set, and click [OK]. The "Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS service" website is displayed. Follow the displayed instructions for registration.
If the message "Failed to configure the router's Port Forwarding by UPnP" is displayed, your router may not support UPnPTM or UPnPTM is not enabled. Enable your router's UPnPTM or set Port Forwarding manually following the router's manual, and try Automatic Setup again. For more information about setting up a router, refer to the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ If the message "Failed to register with Viewnetcam.com." is displayed, confirm that the router is connected to the Internet.
Click [Automatic Setup (Internet Access)].
When "Setup completed" is displayed, click [To Single Camera page].
When [Enable] was selected When [Disable] was selected at

at step

The port number must be specified at the end of the camera URL. For example Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com or http://IP Address Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com:Port Number or http://IP Address:Port Number The URL for the local network access may be different from the one set up on the previous page.
When using a router that supports UPnPTM, check [Enable]. When using a router that does not support UPnPTM, check [Disable]. Then click [Next>].
If a Security Warning window is displayed when installing ActiveX Check if your router supports UPnPTM referring to the router's manual. If you select [Disable], skip to step.
2, see "Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2" on the next page.
Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX Control.]. Click [Install].

Mount the camera.

The camera can be mounted in the following ways. Note
Do not mount the camera where the sun light directly hits the camera or in This product is for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. The camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Mount the camera where the AC adaptor can reach an outlet, or use an extension

outdoor-type housing without a temperature control system. The camera may malfunction due to high temperature. When you mount the camera, always hook the AC adaptor cord to the hook.
cord (customer-provided).
Do not mount the camera upside down, as the image will be displayed upside
Hook for AC adaptor cord Top Make sure the indicator is always in the upper right corner.

Bottom

Stand Mount
Note Disconnect all cables from the camera. Reconnect the cables after mounting the camera. Loosen the Position Lock located on the rear side of Stand/Tripod the flexible stand. Mounting Hole Turn the Mounting Screw to attach the camera. Adjust the angle, then fasten the Position Lock. Mounting Screw Position Lock Flexible Stand

Tripod Mount

Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole Note Do not use a tripod screw with a thread of 6 mm (1/4 inch) or more. (This may damage the Stand/Tripod mounting hole.) The camera cannot be mounted depending on the shape of the camera platform.
Tripod (customerprovided)

Ceiling Mount

Note Do not mount the camera upside down, as the image will be displayed upside down. We recommend only mounting the camera using the provided hardware. Mounting in any other manner may cause the camera to fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to the camera. To reduce the load on the mounting hardware, dress the cables neatly and secure with tape. Disconnect all cables from the camera. Reconnect the cables after mounting the camera. Mount the flexible stand firmly to the ceiling with the two screws (included). Loosen the Position Lock located on the rear side of the flexible stand, and turn the Mounting Screw to attach the camera.

Wall Mount

Note Do not mount the camera upside down, as the image will be displayed upside down. We recommend only mounting the camera using the provided hardware. Mounting in any other manner may cause the camera to fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to the camera. To reduce the load on the mounting hardware, dress the cables neatly and secure with tape. Disconnect all cables from the camera. Reconnect the cables after mounting the camera. Mount the flexible stand firmly to the wall with the two screws (included). Allow sufficient space between the ceiling and the flexible stand to turn the Position Lock. Loosen the Position Lock located on the rear side of the flexible stand, and turn the Mounting Screw to attach the camera.

Position Lock

Screws Allow sufficient space between the wall and the flexible stand to turn the Position Lock. Do not mount the camera on a soft material. The camera may fall and be damaged. Use appropriate screws for the material of the ceiling. Adjust the angle, then fasten the Position Lock. Screws
Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole Mounting Screw
Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole
Position Lock Mounting Screw Indicator
Connect the AC adaptor cord and the Ethernet cable to the camera. Dress the cables neatly and secure with tape (customer-provided).
Do not mount the camera on a soft material. The camera may fall and be damaged. Use appropriate screws for the material of the wall. Adjust the angle, then fasten the Position Lock.
Position Lock Position Lock
Connect the AC adaptor cord and the Ethernet cable to the camera. Dress the cables neatly and secure with tape (customer-provided). Tape (customer-provided)

Tape (customer-provided)