Panasonic BLC230 Leaflet
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]
[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].
4. For BL-C210A/BL-C230A Only:
If the camera is connected to a router, follow the
procedure below and set [Network Settings] to
[Automatic Setup].
1. Select the desired camera and click [Network Settings].
2. In the [Network Settings] screen, select [Automatic Setup], then click [Save].
2. In the [Network Settings] screen, select [Automatic Setup], then click [Save].
• The camera restarts.
3. When [Camera setup completed] is displayed, click [OK].
4. Wait about one minute, then click [Begin Search].
4. Wait about one minute, then click [Begin Search].
5. 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 or the Automatic feature of your router, click [Network Settings], then select
[Specify an IP Address], [DHCP] or [Automatic Setup] and enter the appropriate
settings.
[Specify an IP Address], [DHCP] or [Automatic Setup] and enter the appropriate
settings.
6. 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.
7. Enter the user name and password, then click [OK].
• When the user name and password dialog is displayed, enter the user name and
password used in step 6, and then click [OK].
8. For BL-C230 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-C210, continue to the next step.
• If you are not using a wireless connection, select [Disable] and then click [NEXT] to
• If you are not using a wireless connection, select [Disable] and then click [NEXT] to
skip this step.
• [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
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).
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.
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] / [Network
Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version
Installation]: Installs the [Network Camera Recorder
with Viewer Software Single Camera Version] /
[Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version]
software. (See “Installing the Network Camera
Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version
/ Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version” on
page 2.)
Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version
Installation]: Installs the [Network Camera Recorder
with Viewer Software Single Camera Version] /
[Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version]
software. (See “Installing the Network Camera
Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version
/ Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version” on
page 2.)
• [Exit]: Closes the screen and exits the Setup Program.
• If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step.
• 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 (this refers to the MAC
address label on the camera).
printed on the front of the camera, or by
MAC address (this refers to the MAC
address label on the camera).
• 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.
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 have more than one camera, you can
distinguish cameras by model number,
printed on the front of the camera, or by
MAC address (this refers to the MAC
address label on the camera).
printed on the front of the camera, or by
MAC address (this refers to the MAC
address label on the camera).
• 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.
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 (this
refers to the MAC address label on the camera).
antivirus software, you can configure the camera by entering its MAC address (this
refers to the MAC address label on the camera).
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.
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.
Access your wireless router and display its
wireless settings. If your wireless router is
not configured to use encryption, there is a
risk of unauthorized access to your network
and data. Enabling encryption is strongly
recommended; WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-
PSK (AES) are particularly recommended
(they are offer more security than WEP
encryption). Note that when the router’s
wireless settings are changed (including
encryption settings), wireless network
settings for all devices that connect to the
router wirelessly must also be changed. For
information on changing settings, refer to the
operating instructions included with your
wireless router and network devices. Match
the camera’s wireless settings to the router’s
settings. For more information, refer to:
• Operating instructions included with
wireless settings. If your wireless router is
not configured to use encryption, there is a
risk of unauthorized access to your network
and data. Enabling encryption is strongly
recommended; WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-
PSK (AES) are particularly recommended
(they are offer more security than WEP
encryption). Note that when the router’s
wireless settings are changed (including
encryption settings), wireless network
settings for all devices that connect to the
router wirelessly must also be changed. For
information on changing settings, refer to the
operating instructions included with your
wireless router and network devices. Match
the camera’s wireless settings to the router’s
settings. For more information, refer to:
• Operating instructions included with
your wireless router
• 5.3.1 Configuring the Camera for
Wireless Connection (BL-C230 Only) in
the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM
the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM
• Panasonic Network Camera website
http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/
technic/wireless/cam_set.html
http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/
technic/wireless/cam_set.html
Before Reading this Document
This manual is written for both the BL-C210 (Wired Type) and BL-C230
(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-C210A, BL-C210CE, BL-C210E, BL-C230A, BL-C230CE, BL-C230E
(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-C210A, BL-C210CE, BL-C210E, BL-C230A, BL-C230CE, BL-C230E
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.
– 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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-C210
(Wired Type)
BL-C230
(Wireless/Wired Type)
© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009
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Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future
reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website:
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website:
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
Indoor Use Only