Panasonic Network CameraBL-C101 BL-C121 Setup Guide

							1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 
on the CD-ROM.
2. Click [Search for Cameras].
• The program searches for cameras connected to your network.
If [Windows cannot open this file] is displayed after clicking [Manual]
[Select the program from a list]→[OK]→Check [Always use the selected program to open this 
kind of file]→[Browse]→Browse to [C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshta.exe]→[Open]→[OK]
3. When the Windows Security Alert is displayed, click 
[Unblock].
• If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step.
4. Select the camera you want to configure, and click 
[Access Camera].
• To assign all network settings to the camera manually, or to assign an IP address using 
the DHCP feature of your router, click [Network Settings], then select [Specify an IP 
Address] or [DHCP] and enter the appropriate settings.
5. Enter the desired user name and password, then click 
[Save].
• Do not forget the user name and password you set here, otherwise you will need to 
reset the camera and configure it again.
6. Enter the user name and password, then click [OK].
7. For BL-C121 Only:
Click [Next] to configure the camera’s wireless 
settings, enter the wireless settings, then click [Save].
• These settings are not available for the BL-C101, continue to the next step.
• BL-C121 users can skip this step by selecting [Disable] and then clicking [Next]. 
Wireless settings will not be configured. •[About this program]: Displays the program’s version 
information.
•[Search for Cameras]: Displays a list of cameras 
connected to your network.
•[Manual]: Allows you to view the included 
documentation. PDF versions of the printed 
documentation are included on the CD-ROM; Adobe
® 
Reader® is required to view them.
•[Update Firmware]: Allows you to use the Setup 
Program to update the camera’s firmware (built-in 
software).
•[Save Settings to PC/Save Settings to Camera]: 
Allows you to save a backup of all camera settings on 
your PC, or restore all settings in the camera using a 
backup file saved on your PC.
•[Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
Single Camera Version Installation]: Installs the 
[Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
Single Camera Version] software. (See “Installing the 
Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
Single Camera Version” on page 2.)
•[Exit]: Closes the screen and exits the Setup Program.
• If you have more than one camera, you can 
distinguish cameras by model number, 
printed on the front of the camera, or by 
MAC address (see “Camera Diagrams” on 
page 2 in the Installation Guide to find your 
camera’s MAC address label).
• If more than 20 minutes have passed since 
the selected camera was turned on, you 
cannot configure the camera. Turn off the 
camera, then turn it on again. This 
restriction does not apply to cameras which 
have not been configured yet or have been 
reset to their factory default settings.
• If you are using firewall or antivirus software on your PC, the Setup Program may not 
be able to find any cameras on your network. If you cannot disable your firewall or 
antivirus software, you can configure the camera by entering its MAC address (see 
“Camera Diagrams” on page 2 in the Installation Guide to find your camera’s MAC 
address label).
If you are using a French, German, Italian, 
Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or 
Japanese language OS, this screen will be 
displayed in the corresponding language, 
and all subsequent camera screens will be 
displayed in that language. 
• Configure the camera for wireless 
access by configuring the 
corresponding camera settings to 
match the wireless settings of your 
wireless router. For more information, 
refer to the operating instructions 
included with your wireless router, and 
to 5.3.1 Configuring the Camera for 
Wireless Connection (BL-C121 Only) in 
the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM.
Before Reading this Document
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
Make sure you have read the Important Information document and 
followed the instructions in the Installation Guide for connecting your 
camera.
• Before following the instructions in this document:
– Confirm that your camera is turned on and connected to your router.
– Temporarily disable any firewall or antivirus software on your PC.
– Close your web browser.• Screenshots shown in this document are for reference only and may vary from what is 
displayed on your PC depending on the camera model, network settings, etc.
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.
Trademarks
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, ActiveX, and Internet Explorer are 
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
• Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
• This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Setup Guide
Network Camera
Model No.BL-C101(Wired Type)
BL-C121(Wireless/Wired Type)
©   Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2008
PNQX1567ZA   KK0908CM0
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/
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							8. When [Setup completed] is displayed, click [To Single 
Camera page].
• If the following ActiveX® Controls dialog is displayed, click [Install ActiveX Control...].
• When the following Security Warning is displayed, click [Install].
• The camera image is displayed.
• Screen content varies by model number.
9. Click the [Setup] tab, click [Date and Time] on the left 
side of the screen, then set the camera’s date and 
time. Click [Save] when finished.
• Screen content varies by model number.
To configure the camera for access from the Internet or from a mobile 
phone, continue with the following steps.
Note:
• In order to configure the camera for access over the Internet using these instructions, your 
router must be UPnP™ compatible and must have its UPnP™ feature turned on (it is turned 
off by default on most routers). For more information, refer to the operating instructions 
included with your router.
• To configure the camera for access over the Internet using a router that does not support 
UPnP
™, refer to Section 4 Configuring the Camera for Access from the Internet in the 
Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for general information, and refer to the operating 
instructions included with your router.
• Disable the maximum idle time setting on your router if you have a PPPoE or PPTP 
connection to your Internet Service Provider.
1. Click the [Internet] tab at the top of the camera screen.
2. Select [Enable] under [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], 
select [Register with Viewnetcam.com] under 
[Viewnetcam.com Registration], then click [Save].
• When the dialog about the camera’s port number changing is displayed, click [OK].
• The camera and router will begin configuring themselves via UPnP™.
• If you select to register with Viewnetcam.com, click [Go to Viewnetcam.com 
Registration page] when it is displayed. The Viewnetcam.com website will open 
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to register.
3. When [Setup completed] is displayed, click [To Single 
Camera page].
• If you enabled [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], the camera’s port number may have 
changed. Do not forget the addresses displayed here.
• To confirm that the camera can be accessed from the Internet using a PC, use a PC 
not connected to your network and access the camera using the address displayed 
here.
• The IP address or URL used to access the camera over the Internet will also be 
displayed on the [Status] page of the [Maintenance] tab.
After configuring the camera’s wireless settings, confirm that the 
camera can be accessed wirelessly.
1. Disconnect the LAN cable from the camera, and 
unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.
2. Set the WIRELESS/WIRED switch on the side of the 
camera to WIRELESS.
3. Plug the AC adaptor in to the power outlet.
• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1 minute. If the indicator does not 
light green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-
ROM.
4. Start your web browser and access the camera.
• Enter camera’s IP address that was displayed during setup, then press [Enter] on the 
keyboard.
• If you cannot access the camera, see 1.4 Wireless Connection Issues (BL-C121 Only) 
in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM.
• You may need to restart your router in order to access the camera in wireless mode. The camera’s IP address is displayed. This is the 
IP address you must enter in your web browser to 
access the camera. Do not forget this address.
This will install the viewer program (ActiveX 
Controls) needed to display camera images 
properly. Viewer programs must be installed to 
view MPEG-4 images, MJPEG images, and to use 
audio features.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up the 
camera and can now view camera images.
For more information, refer to 5.5 Setting the Date 
and Time in the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM.
Setup is complete. To configure the camera for access from the 
Internet, see “Access from Internet Configuration”. To confirm the 
camera’s wireless connection (BL-C121 only), see “Confirming 
Wireless Connection (BL-C121 Only)”.
If you are finished setting up the camera, return to the Installation 
Guide and follow the instructions for mounting the camera.
Access from Internet Configuration
If you are interested in accessing your camera over 
the Internet, we recommend using 
Viewnetcam.com. Viewnetcam.com is a Dynamic 
DNS service designed for use with Panasonic 
Network Cameras, and is provided free of charge. 
For more information about Viewnetcam.com, 
refer to the Viewnetcam.com website
(http://www.viewnetcam.com) for information 
about this service.
The camera’s IP addresses for local (LAN) and 
Internet access are displayed. These are the IP 
addresses you must enter in your web browser to 
access the camera over the LAN or from the 
Internet. Do not forget these addresses.
Setup is complete. To confirm the camera’s wireless connection 
(BL-C121 only), see “Confirming Wireless Connection (BL-C121 
Only)”.
If you have any difficulty accessing the camera or viewing camera 
images, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM, 
otherwise return to the Installation Guide and follow the 
instructions for mounting the camera.
Confirming Wireless Connection (BL-C121 Only)
If you are finished setting up the camera, return to the Installation 
Guide and follow the instructions for mounting the camera.
Installing the Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version
The CD-ROM includes a single camera version of the Panasonic Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software. Click [Manual] on the Network Camera Setup Program window for details about 
the installation and operation of this software.
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found on the CD-ROM.
2. Click [Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version Installation].
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. When installation is complete, double-click the shortcut icon on your desktop to start the software. 
Note:
• Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version is compatible with Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP and Windows Server® 2003.
• Camera registration is limited to one camera.
• Support is not provided for the single camera version of this software.