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Installation Guide

Network Camera

Model No.

BL-C111A

(Wired Type)

BL-C131A

(Wireless/Wired Type)

This manual is written for both the BL-C111A (Wired Type) and BL-C131A (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.

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

1.

Confirm the following items are included in the camera’s packaging.
• Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.

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

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

Setting up the camera 
(described in the included Setup 
Guide). This involves configuring 
the camera so that it can be 
accessed from a PC.

Mounting

Mounting or placing the camera.

Main Unit (1 pc.)

The appearance of your camera 
depends on which model you 
have purchased.

Screw A (2 pcs.)
Order No. PQHE5004X

Used for wall mounting the 
camera.

Washer S (2 pcs.)
Order No. XWG35FJ

Used when mounting the camera.

AC Adaptor (1 pc.)
Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 
10 inches)
Order No. PQLV206Y

Screw B (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Used for securing the safety wire 
to the wall.

Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety 
wire to the wall.

Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z

Used to secure the camera after 
wall mounting it.

Safety Wire Screw (1 pc.)
Order No. PQHD10110Z

Used for securing the safety wire 
to the camera.

Important Information (1 pc.)
Installation Guide
(this document) (1 pc.)
Setup Guide (1 pc.)

Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)
Order No. PQQX15699ZCD

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.

BL-C111A

BL-C131A

© 2006 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

PQQX15707ZA   KK1106MH0

Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future 
reference. 

Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico

Indoor Use Only

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Summary of Contents for BL C131A - Network Camera - Pan

Page 1: ...e the camera a PC see the system requirements in the Important Information document a LAN cable CAT 5 straight cable a router 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 Setting up the camera described in the inc...

Page 2: ...s housing pan tilt mechanism Lens Indicator 1 PRIVACY button 2 Built in sensor pyroelectric infrared sensor Microphone G H I J K L M Tripod mounting hole FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button WIRELESS WIRED switch LAN port DC IN jack MAC address label Serial number label N O Tripod mounting hole Wall mounting holes 1 BL C131A only Confirm that the WIRELESS WIRED switch on the bottom of the camera is set to...

Page 3: ... and therefore buffered or transferred images may not show the object that triggered the sensor In the example below the person has triggered the sensor but the person is not in the visible range of the camera We recommend that you limit the pan and tilt range of the camera to the active detection range of the sensor or that you limit other user s access to the pan and tilt features 7 The sensor m...

Page 4: ...vacy Mode in the Operating Instructions on the CD ROM Note If you plan on using the PRIVACY button to turn privacy mode on and off make sure you mount the camera where you can reach the button Other Notes Camera images can be viewed in relatively dark areas however image quality decreases when viewing dark images We recommend using supplemental lighting for best results Prolonged exposure to direc...

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