Panasonic Network Camera BL-C20A Getting Started Manual

							Getting Started
Network Camera
Model No.BL-C20A
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 cameras features.
•If you cannot complete the setup, see the Troubleshooting manual on the Setup CD-ROM.
This product is a wireless Network Camera. Using a PC and wireless route\
r, it allows you to view images in a residence or from distant places over the 
Internet.
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Indoor Use Only
Wireless/Wired Type
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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.
1.Connect the camera to your router.
The PC should be connected to the router, and to the Internet, in advance.
Router
(Customer-provided)
WAN 4321 LAN
Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 
1 minute.
When you operate the camera, the power outlet 
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.
The indicator
lights green.
AC adaptor
Ethernet cable
(Straight Cat5 cable, Customer-provided)
ModemInternet
PC
(For setup and display [Customer-provided])
Connect the Ethernet cable (customer-
provided) to the camera and the router.
Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet.
Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC In 
jack. 
Confirm that the switch on the side of 
the camera is set to WIRED.

Switch
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.)
2.Set up the camera.
Click [Camera Setup].
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.
If a Windows Security Alert is displayed, click [Unblock].
Select the camera to set up and click [Execute].
 If the indicator does not light green, check the connection (see page 4\
 of the 
Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, or page 3 and 4 of the 
Troubleshooting).
 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, disco\
nnect 
the AC adaptor from the outlet, and reconnect it again.
 The Setup Program may not list any cameras due to your firewall or antiv\
irus  software settings on your PC. If you cannot disable your firewall or ant\
ivirus 
software, you can set up the camera by entering the camera MAC address. \
The 
cameras MAC address can be found on the label affixed to the rear of ea\
ch 
camera. See page 6 of the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for detai\
ls.
 
 The MAC Address on the rear side (see page 6 of the Operating Instructi\
ons on the CD-ROM) of the camera shows which camera you select on the 
Camera List window.

This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the router 
and displays their MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.
Note
Displays the camera manuals.
If your PC does not have Adobe
®
 
Acrobat ®
 Reader ®
, install it from 
the Adobe Reader website.
Closes the Setup Program. Displays version information 
about this program.
Sets up the camera.
Installs Network Camera Recorder 
Single Camera Version.
Camera 
List windowCamera 
Status
Por t 
No.
MAC 
Address
IP 
Address 
						

							NetCam
When the Single Camera page is displayed, setup 
is complete.
Click [Next] to set up the Internet access to the cam-
era and go to step       in To Set Up Internet Access 
to the Camera.
Enter the user name and password, and click [Save].
The Enter Network Password window is displayed.
Enter the user name and password that were set, and 
click [OK].
Make a note of the user name and password.
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].
•If the Security Warning window is displayed when installing ActiveX® 
Controls, click [Yes].
To install ActiveX Controls on Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 
2, see Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service 
Pack 2 on the next page.
Click [Cancel] and go to the last 
page if you will mount the camera.
If you set wireless configuration, 
confirm the wireless LAN setup 
seeing the next page.
This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the router 
and displays their MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.
The MAC Address on the rear side (see page 6 of the Operating 
Instructions on the CD-ROM.) of the camera shows which camera you 
select on the camera list window.
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, resta\
rt the 
camera.
Note
Note
1
2
3
4
Set the Wireless Configuration according to the wireless 
settings of the router and click [Next>].
   For more information about wireless setting, see
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/
1.  Set the SSID. Set the name of the wireless network.
2.  Select the Communication mode. These are IEEE Communication modes. Select the same 
Communication mode as 
that of the router to which the camera is connected.
802.11b (IEEE802.11b)                  : Only the 802.11b wireless router can be connected.802.11b/g (IEEE802.11g)               :  Either the 802.11b or 802.11g router can be 
connected.
802.11g exclusive (IEEE802.11g) :  Only the 802.11g router can be connected.
3.  Select encrypting or not encrypting. Selecting WEP can encrypt data within the wireless LAN.WEP:  Encrypting (setting WEP) makes it difficult for unauthorized users to \
read 
data within the wireless LAN, even if they can receive it. To encrypt da\
ta, set 
the same encryption key to every terminal within the wireless LAN. There\
 are 
3 kinds of encryption key: 64 bit, 128 bit and 152 bit. Security level o\
f 
encryption increases in order of length as follows: 64 bit, 128 bit and \
152 bit.
No encryption:  select when not using encryption.
4.  Set the WEPKey1–4. Selecting [WEP] at Cipher enables you to set WEPKey1–4. One or all of\
 the four 
keys can be set. Check the key number set to the router, and set the sam\
e key as at 
the router. :The entered WEPKey will be displayed as    s regardless of the key 
type selected.
 HEX, 10 characters 64 bit : 012345abcd
HEX, 26 characters 128 bit :  0123456789abcdef012345abcd
HEX, 32 characters 152 bit :  0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef
ASCII 5 characters 64 bit :  012yz
ASCII 13 characters 128 bit :  0123456uvwxyz
ASCII 16 characters 152 bit :  0123456789uvwxyz
Wireless Configuration can also 
be set at              on the Setup 
Page. (See page 36 of the 
Operating Instructions on the 
CD-ROM.)
Click [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)].
Click [Automatic Setup (Internet Access)]. 
The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the 
user name and password that were set, and click [OK].
Select the camera on the camera list to set up the 
Internet access and click [Execute].
When using a router that supports UPnPTM, check [Enable]. 
When using a router that does not support UPnPTM, check 
[Disable]. Then click [Next>].
Check if your router supports UPnPTM referring to the routers 
manual.
If you select [Disable], skip to step       on the next page.
Note
Camera 
List windowCamera 
Status
Por t 
No.
MAC 
Address
IP 
Address
To set Wireless Configuration, check [Enable] and click [Next>].
   When [Disable] is selected, skip to step       .
3.Set up Internet access to the camera. 
						

							Registration with the Viewnetcam.comFREE DynamicDNS service 
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].
If a Security Warning window is displayed when installing ActiveX 
Controls, click [Yes].
To install ActiveX Controls on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, see Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service 
Pack 2 below.
If you set wireless configuration, confirm the wireless LAN setup below.\
Note
When [Enable] was selected 
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 u\
p on the previous page.If you selected [Do not register with Viewnetcam.com], skip to step     \
 .
When [Disable] was selected at 
step      .
Set the switch on the side of the camera to WIRELESS.
Start up the web browser on the PC.
After setting each item for the wireless LAN, confirm that the camera wo\
rks 
correctly.
Unplug the Ethernet cable and turn off the power (disconnect 
the AC adaptor).
Turn on the power by connecting the AC adaptor to the 
outlet.
Enter http://IP address (or URL):Port No. in the address field 
and press [Enter].
(When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port numb\
er.)
When the following Top Page is displayed, the wireless LAN setup is  successful.
If the Top Page was not displayed, the settings for the camera are not identical with those for the 
router. Check the settings by using wired connec- 
tion. 
If the settings are correct and you use a proxy  server, set the web browser not to access the 
proxy server. 
If the Top Page is not displayed even after trying  these methods, contact the retailer.
It takes about 1 minute for the new settings to be 
effective.
It is not possible to access the camera simultane- ously by both wired and wireless connection.
Some routers need to be restarted after setting the cameras switch to WIRELESS.
Confirming the Wireless LAN Setup
By registering with the Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS service, you 
can create a personalized web address at which your cameras live video \
can always be found on the Internet. For detailed information, access 
 http://www.viewnetcam.com . 
Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. Fol\
low the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls.
Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install 
ActiveX Control...]. Click [Install].
When Setup completed is displayed, click [To Single 
Camera page].
When the Single Camera page is displayed, setup is complete.
Note
To register with the Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS 
service, check [Register with Viewnetcam.com] and click 
[Next
>
].
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 routers Port Forwarding by UPnP\
 is  displayed, your router may not support UPnPTM or UPnPTM is not enabled. 
Enable your routers UPnPTM or set Port Forwarding manually following the 
routers manual, and try Automatic Setup again. For more information abo\
ut 
setting up a router, refer to the Panasonic Network Camera support web-s\
ite 
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. 
						

							Stand/Tripod
Mounting HoleMounting 
Screw
Position Lock
4.Mount the camera.
The camera can be mounted in the following ways.
•Do not mount the camera where the sun light directly hits the camera or \
in 
outdoor-type housing without a temperature control system. The camera ma\
y 
malfunction due to high temperature.
When you mount the camera, always hook the AC adaptor cord to the hook.
Note
Hook for 
AC adaptor cord
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 cord (customer-provided).
Do not mount the camera upside down, as the image will be displayed upsi\
de 
down.
Make sure the indicator is 
always in the upper right 
corner.
To p
Bottom
Stand Mount  Tripod Mount
Stand/Tripod
Mounting Hole
Tripod
(customer
-provided)
Ceiling Mount
 Do not mount the camera upside down, as the image will be displayed upsi\
de  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 mounti\
ng  the camera.
 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. Adjust the angle, then fasten the 
Position Lock.
Note
Mount the flexible stand firmly to the 
ceiling with the two screws (included).
Screw
Allow sufficient space 
between the wall and 
the flexible stand to 
turn the Position Lock.
Position Lock
Tape
(customer-provided)
Wall Mount 
 Do not mount the camera upside down, as the image will be displayed upsi\
de  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 mounti\
ng  the camera.
Mount the flexible stand firmly to the 
wall with the two screws (included).
Screw
Allow sufficient space between the 
ceiling and the flexible stand to turn 
the Position Lock.
Stand/Tripod
Mounting
Hole
Indicator
Position 
Lock
Mounting ScrewDo not mount the camera on a soft 
material. The camera may fall and 
be damaged.
 Use appropriate screws for the 
material of the wall.
Position LockTape
(customer-provided)
Disconnect all cables from the camera. Reconnect the cables after mounti\
ng 
the camera.
Note
Do not use a tripod screw with 
a thread of 6 mm (1/4 inches) 
or more. (This may damage the 
Stand/Tripod mounting hole.)
The camera cannot be 
mounted depending on the 
shape of the camera platform.
Note
Connect the AC adaptor cord (and 
Ethernet cable, if necessary) to the 
camera and dress the cables neatly 
and secure with tape (customer-
provided). Loosen the Position Lock located on 
the rear side of the flexible stand, 
and turn the Mounting Screw to 
attach the camera.
Loosen the Position Lock located on 
the rear side of the flexible stand, 
and turn the Mounting Screw to 
attach the camera.
Connect the AC adaptor cord (and 
Ethernet cable, if necessary) to the 
camera and dress the cables neatly 
and secure with tape (customer-
provided).
Note
Loosen the Position Lock located 
on the rear side of the flexible 
stand.
Adjust the angle, then 
fasten the Position Lock.
Flexible
Stand
Stand/Tripod
Mountigng Hole
Position Lock
Mounting Screw Turn the mounting screw to 
attach the camera.