Panasonic BL-C20A Getting Started

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Getting StartedNetwork CameraModel No. BL-C20APlease read the Important Information manual before using.This Getting Started explains how to connect, set up and mount thecamera. See the Operating Instructions on the Setup CD-ROM fordetails about the camera's 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 router, it allows you to view images in a residence or from distant places over theInternet.2005 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.PQQX14942ZA KK1105JT0Indoor Use OnlyWireless/Wired TypeTrademarks• Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.• Microsoft, Windows and ActiveX 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.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 4 3 2 1 LAN• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about1 minute.• When you operate the camera, the power outletshould be near the camera and easilyaccessible.• Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor (OrderNo. PQLV206Y).• If the indicator does not light green, see page 3and 4 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.• The camera may become warm. This is not amalfunction.The indicatorlights green.AC adaptorEthernet cable(Straight Cat5 cable,Customer-provided)ModemInternetPC(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 Injack.Confirm that the switch on the side ofthe camera is set to WIRED.SwitchInsert 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 firewallor antivirus software.• This procedure explains installation of the camera on the samenetwork 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 theOperating Instructions on the CD-ROM, or page 3 and 4 of theTroubleshooting).• If more than 20 minutes have passed since the camera was turned on, thecamera cannot be set up from the Setup Program. In this situation, disconnectthe AC adaptor from the outlet, and reconnect it again.• The Setup Program may not list any cameras due to your firewall or antivirussoftware settings on your PC. If you cannot disable your firewall or antivirussoftware, you can set up the camera by entering the camera MAC address. Thecamera's MAC address can be found on the label affixed to the rear of eachcamera. See page 6 of the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for details.• The MAC Address on the rear side (see page 6 of the Operating Instructionson the CD-ROM) of the camera shows which camera you select on theCamera List window.• This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the routerand displays their MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.NoteDisplays the camera manuals.If your PC does not have Adobe®Acrobat® Reader®, install it fromthe Adobe Reader website.Closes the Setup Program.Displays version informationabout this program.Sets up the camera.Installs Network Camera RecorderSingle Camera Version.CameraList windowCameraStatusPortNo.MACAddressIPAddress

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