Panasonic BL-C230 Installation Guide - Page 1

Installation Guide Network Camera Indoor Use Only Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/ BL-C230 Model No. (Wireless/Wired Type) 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. • 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. Camera Diagram Make sure you know the names of the camera's physical features. Connections Connecting the camera to your network and to the power outlet. 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. Mounting Mounting or placing the camera. Preparation 1. Confirm the following items are included in the camera's packaging. BL-C230A Main Unit (1 pc.) The appearance of your camera depends on which model you have BL-C230CE purchased. 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 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. Order No. PQLV206EY Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C230E Safety Wire (1 pc.) Order No. PQME10080Z Used to secure the camera when wall mounting it. 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 Rear View A A PRIVACY button*1 B Antenna J B C Built-in sensor (pyroelectric infrared sensor) D Speaker (for built-in alarm) C E POWER indicator*2 D F AV LINK indicator*3 G Microphone I H Lens cover E I Lens K L M N H F G O R QP *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 © Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009 PNQX2272ZA KK1009CQ0 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 S P FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Q Safety wire hole R WIRELESS/WIRED switch S Cable cover