Panasonic Digital Camera BL C111A User Manual

Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future  
for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico  
Installation Guide  
Network Camera  
Indoor Use Only  
(Wired Type)  
Model No.  
BL-C111A  
(Wireless/Wired Type)  
BL-C131A  
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  
Camera Diagram  
Make sure you know the names  
of the camera’s physical  
features.  
Connections  
Setup  
Mounting  
Mounting or placing the camera.  
Confirm that you have all the  
Connecting the camera to your  
Setting up the camera  
(described in the included Setup  
Guide). This involves configuring  
the camera so that it can be  
accessed from a PC.  
items required for installation.  
network and to the power outlet.  
Preparation  
1. Confirm the following items are included in the camera’s packaging.  
• Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.  
Main Unit (1 pc.)  
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.  
The appearance of your camera  
depends on which model you  
have purchased.  
BL-C111A  
BL-C131A  
AC Adaptor (1 pc.)  
Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet  
10 inches)  
Screw B (1 pc.)  
Washer L (1 pc.)  
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ  
Used for securing the safety wire  
to the wall.  
Order No. XWG4F16VW  
Used when securing the safety  
wire to the wall.  
Order No. PQLV206Y  
Safety Wire (1 pc.)  
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.)  
Order No. PQME10080Z  
Used to secure the camera after  
wall mounting it.  
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.  
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  
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Read the following information after setting up the camera according to the procedure described in the Setup Guide.  
7. The sensor may not perform properly in the following areas. Avoid  
Choosing a Location to Mount the Camera  
these kinds of locations when mounting the camera.  
Notes About the Camera’s Built-in Sensor  
Please read the following information about the camera’s built-in  
pyroelectric infrared sensor before deciding where to mount the camera.  
Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera website at  
information about the built-in sensor.  
Where the camera or the object is  
exposed to direct sunlight  
The camera’s built-in sensor is a pyroelectric infrared sensor, which means  
it uses infrared rays to detect temperature differences within its range that  
are emitted naturally by people, animals, etc. The sensor can be used to  
trigger the camera to buffer (i.e., temporarily store) camera images in its  
memory. You can view these images later as desired. The sensor can also  
be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to someone or  
somewhere, by FTP, E-mail, or HTTP.  
Because the detection range is easily affected by the temperature of the  
surrounding environment or how fast the objects in front of the camera are  
moving, you should take the following into consideration when deciding  
where to mount the camera.  
In a greasy or humid place such as  
a kitchen  
1. The sensor’s active detection range is about 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) in  
front of the camera, about 30° horizontally, and about 85° vertically,  
when the camera is in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment.  
About 5 m  
(16 feet 5 inches)  
About 5 m  
(16 feet 5 inches)  
Where there are sharp temperature  
changes such as near an air  
conditioner  
About 30°  
About 85°  
Where there is an obstacle such as  
glass in front of the camera  
Top View  
Side View  
2. If an object is within about 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) of the camera, the  
sensor may detect the object even if it is outside of the sensor’s range.  
3. If there is no temperature difference between objects in range of the  
camera’s sensor and the surrounding environment, such as on a hot  
summer day, the sensor may not be able to detect properly.  
4. If the sensor is obstructed, the sensor is not able to make detections.  
Remove any obstacles in front of the sensor.  
5. As shown in the illustration below, the sensor can easily detect  
temperature differences of objects moving sideways within the  
detection range, but cannot easily detect objects moving slowly  
towards the sensor. Mount the camera where objects often pass the  
camera from the sides.  
Where the camera or the object is  
exposed to bright light  
Near devices that emit radio waves,  
such as mobile phones  
Easy to detect  
8. When deciding where to mount the camera, you can verify the  
sensor’s ability to make detections that satisfy your needs by referring  
to the camera’s indicator. See 7.4 Changing the Indicator Display in  
the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, and configure the camera  
to light the indicator in orange when the sensor makes a detection.  
You can then adjust the sensitivity of the sensor (see 2.8 Adjusting  
Sensor Sensitivity in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM) or  
change the camera’s location if necessary. Note that if you increase  
the sensitivity of the sensor, the sensor may make inaccurate  
detections.  
Easy to detect  
Difficult to detect  
(The detection range  
may be reduced)  
6. If the lens is aimed at an area outside of the sensor’s active detection  
range, the objects that trigger the sensor may not be visible, 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.  
Note  
• If you are not satisfied with the sensor’s ability to make detections,  
we recommend using the camera’s motion detection feature. This  
feature detects motion by detecting changes in the camera image.  
For more information, see Section 2 Using Triggers to Buffer and  
Transfer Images in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.  
• The built-in sensor and the motion detection feature are not  
designed to be used for security or surveillance. No responsibility  
will be taken by our company with respect to consequences  
resulting from the use of these features.  
30°  
49°  
3
 
For BL-C131A: Notes About Wireless Communication  
The radio wave range may decrease depending on the surrounding  
environment or existence of obstacles. If obstacles such as the following  
are placed between a camera and a router, radio waves will weaken.  
Therefore, even if the distance between the camera and router is short, the  
frame rate may decrease or images may not be displayed.  
• A metallic door or shutter  
Wall Mounting the Camera  
Caution  
• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a  
secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera  
may fall and be damaged.  
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to  
prevent the camera from falling.  
• A wall with an insulation material that contains aluminum foil  
• A wall made of tin  
• A wall made of concrete, stone or brick  
• Fireproof glass  
• Several walls separated by open space  
Note  
• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of the wall.  
• The included screws are for use with wooden walls only.  
• The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be  
mounted outdoors.  
To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount  
the camera on an incline. Mount the camera so that it is  
perpendicular to the floor. Do not mount the camera upside down.  
• A steel shelf  
In the example below, wireless communication between the camera and  
the wireless router is impaired due to steel doors or reinforced concrete  
walls between the camera and the wireless router.  
1. Using the template on the right as a guide, drive screws A (included)  
into the wall.  
• Pass each screw A through washer S (included).  
• When driving the screws into the wall, be careful to avoid touching  
any metalwork (metal/wire laths etc.), conduits, or electrical cables  
behind the wall.  
2. Attach the safety wire to the tripod mounting hole on the bottom of the  
camera using the safety wire screw (included).  
PRIVACY Button  
Privacy mode allows you to protect your privacy by hiding the lens inside  
the camera, preventing camera images from being seen. You can turn  
privacy mode on by pressing the PRIVACY button on the front of the  
camera.  
When privacy mode is turned on, the PRIVACY button (which also serves  
as the camera’s indicator) changes from green to red to let you know that  
privacy mode is activated. To turn privacy mode off and allow the camera  
to be accessed, simply press the PRIVACY button again. It should turn  
green within a few seconds.  
3. Mount the camera on the screws by inserting the screws into the  
camera’s wall mounting holes, then sliding the camera down until it is  
secure.  
• Leave 1.8 mm (1/16 inch) of space between the screw heads and  
the washers, as shown below.  
If users are accessing the camera when privacy mode is turned on, the  
camera image area displayed in their web browsers turns gray. No camera  
pages can be accessed by users while privacy mode is turned on. Once  
privacy mode is turned off, users can press the refresh button in their web  
browsers to view images again.  
Screw A  
Washer S  
29 mm  
(1 1/8 inches)  
The camera’s administrator can also turn privacy mode on and off using a  
PC or a mobile phone, and the PRIVACY button itself can be disabled so  
that privacy mode cannot be turned on or off by pressing the PRIVACY  
button.  
At least 25 mm  
(1 inch)  
For more information about privacy mode, see 7.5 Privacy Mode in the  
Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.  
Note  
9 mm  
(3/8 inch)  
4.5 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
• 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.  
1.8 mm  
(1/16 inch)  
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 direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the  
camera’s optical sensor. Mount the camera appropriately.  
4. Secure the safety wire to the wall using screw B (included) and washer  
L (included).  
• Leave some slack in the safety wire, as shown.  
Screw B  
Washer L  
At least 25 mm  
(1 inch)  
4 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
Safety wire  
4
 
 

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