Getting Started
Network Camera
Model No. BL-C30
1.
Check the included accessories.
The following items are provided with the camera.
3.
Connect the camera to your router.
2.
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
Order No. PQLV202X
(Cord Length: About 3 m)
4.
Turn the camera on.
Inserting the AC plug of the AC cord to the outlet powers up the camera.
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera.
AC Cord
CPU
Protocol
Interface
Web Browser
Item
Description
TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
10/100 Mbps network card installed
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD-ROM)
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Please read the Installation/Troubleshooting 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 features.
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The Setup CD-ROM provides Getting Started in the following languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.
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If you cannot complete the setup, see the Troubleshooting section of
the Installation/Troubleshooting manual.
AC Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
Order No.: PFJA02A006Z
(Cord Length: About 1.8 m)
Setup CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
Order No.: PSQX3601ZCD
(Operating Instructions, Installation/
Troubleshooting, Getting Started,
Setup Program, Network Camera
Recorder Trial Version)
Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.
Order No.: PQHE5004Y
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 pcs.
Order No.: XWG35FJ
Getting Started
(This manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pc.
Installation/
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .1 pc.
Check the system requirement for
your PC.
Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following tech-
nical specifications for the camera to work properly.
Operating
System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP, Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000,
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Me, Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98SE
Pentium
®
III (500 MHz or greater is recommended.)
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See Panasonic Network Camera support website at
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest information
about web browser.
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marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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sidiaries in the United States and other countries.
• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
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All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Abbreviations
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UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play".
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"Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this Getting Started.
Connect the camera to your router with an Ethernet cable to set up the camera.
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Before you begin the installation, the UPnP™ feature in your router needs to be enabled. Usually, the default setting disables this feature. For more info, please
visit, http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ or contact your router's manufacturer.
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These instructions assume your PC is already connected to the Internet and your home network includes a router that is UPnP™ (Uversal Plug and Play) compliant.
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The camera will be connected to your router using a "straight" Cat5 network cable (customer-provided).
Confirm that the switch on the bottom
of the camera is set to WIRED.
To the Ethernet (LAN)
port of the camera
Ethernet cable
(Straight Cat5 cable)
(Customer-provided)
Connect the AC adaptor cord from the
AC adaptor to the DC IN jack.
Connect the
AC plug of the AC
cord to the outlet.
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Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor
PQLV202 (Order No.PQLV202X).
Caution: The AC cord is used as the main
disconnect device, ensure that the socket-
outlet is located/installed near the equip-
ment and is easily accessible.
After the lens moves (pan/tilt
operation), confirm that the indicator
lights green after a minute.
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If the indicator does not light green, see page
19 and 20 of the Installation/Troubleshooting.
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A noise can be heard during pan/tilt
operation. This is normal.
The indicator
lights green.
To your router
AC Adaptor
To the camera
To the outlet
To a LAN port of your router
To your Modem
To your PC
To the outlet
Ethernet cable
(Straight Cat5 cable)
(Customer-provided)
Connect the Ethernet cable to your
router.
AC adaptor Cord
To the DC IN jack of
the camera
To your router
WIRED
WIRELESS
Switch