Panasonic Network Camera Bl C210 Setup Guide

							© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009
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1. Press the [MENU] button.
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Setup Guide (for VIERA Connection)
Network Camera
Please read this document before using the product, 
and save this document for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website:
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
Before Reading this Document
This document is written for users who wish to view camera images using 
a compatible Panasonic VIERA TV.
Make sure you have read the Important Information document and 
followed the instructions in the Installation Guide for connecting your 
camera.
•  The TV screen shots in this document depict the screens displayed on the TC-P42G10.
Compatible Panasonic VIERA TVs
The camera is compatible with the following Panasonic VIERA TVs  
(as of October, 2009).
G10 series, G15 series, V10 series, Z1 series
Abbreviations
  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.
  A compatible Panasonic VIERA TV is referred to as “the TV” in this document.
Trademarks
  VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
  VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
  All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
Setup Procedure Overview
The following is an overview of the steps required to setup the camera. All steps are explained in this document unless otherwise noted.
About the DocumentationAll documentation can be found on the included CD-ROM.
 Important Information (PDF format; printed version also included) 
Provides general information and safety instructions for using the camera.
 Installation Guide (PDF format; printed version also included) 
Describes how to physically connect the camera to the power supply and network, as 
well as how to mount or place the camera for regular use.
 Setup Guide (PDF format; printed version also included) 
Describes how to set up the camera so that it can be accessed using a PC.
 Operating Instructions (HTML format) 
Explains how to operate, program, and maintain the camera.
 Troubleshooting Guide (HTML format) 
Provides solutions for problems you may have when using the camera.
Additional Documentation For VIERA Connection Setup Guide (for VIERA Connection) (PDF format; printed version also included) This document. Describes how to set up the camera so that it can be accessed from a TV. Operating Instructions (HTML format) 
Explains how to operate, and configure the camera using a TV.
 Troubleshooting Guide (HTML format) 
Provides solutions for problems you may have when using the camera with a TV.
Connections
Using the remote control
Registration
Detailed connection instructions are described in the Installation Guide. Refer to the 
Installation Guide and the illustration below and connect the camera to the TV.
If you have already connected the camera as described in the Installation Guide, 
connect the TV to your network by connecting it to an available LAN port of your router.
Preparation
Before registering the camera to the TV, confirm that the camera is compatible with your 
TV (see above).
Next, make sure the TV’s software is up-to-date. Use the TV’s VIERA CAST™ feature and 
update the software if necessary. For more information about VIERA CAST™, refer to the 
operating instructions included with your TV.
For customer service, refer to the information in the Customer Service Directory (for U.S.A. 
and Puerto Rico) or the Limited Warranty (for Canada) found in the operating instructions 
included with your TV.
Once the camera and TV are connected to the network, register the 
camera to the TV.
Use the remote control included with your TV to register the 
camera to the TV, operate the camera, and configure the 
camera.
The remote control shown here is included with the TC  
 
-P42G10. 
For information on using your TV’s remote control, refer to the 
operating instructions included with your TV.
A
B
C
D
E
F[MENU]: Displays the TV’s or the camera’s menu.
[VIERA Link]: Displays the [VIERA Link] menu.
Navigator button: Press [D], [C], [F], and [E] to navigate 
menus and aim the camera’s lens.
[OK]: Activates the selected item.
[RETURN]: Returns to the previous menu.
[R]: Can be used to find cameras on the network.
The camera can be registered to up to 4 devices (TVs), and up to 8 devices (cameras) can 
be registered to the TV. If registering multiple cameras to a TV, register each camera one 
at a time.
Before you begin, make sure the camera and TV are turned on.
  The TV’s menu is displayed.
Press [D] or [C] to select [Setup], then press the [OK] 
button.
Preparation
Confirm that the camera and TV are 
compatible.
Connections
Connect the camera and TV to the 
network.
Registration
Register the camera to the TV.
Confirmation
Confirm that camera images can be 
viewed on the TV.
Menu
Picture
Select
RETURNOK
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
Menu
Picture
Select
RETURNOK
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
   For the camera’s wireless connection, refer to the Setup Guide for wireless settings after completing registration and confirmation (BL-C230 only).
A
B
C
D
E
F
To  
the power outlet
LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)
Router LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)
AC adaptor BL-C210
BL-C230
Modem
Internet Power transfer unit
TVAC adaptorTo the 
power 
outlet
*   If the camera and router are already connected wirelessly, a wired connection is not 
    necessary.
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Confirmation
If the camera detects motion
Panning and tilting the lens
Additional Information
Use the remote control included with your TV to view camera images on your TV.
• 
Still images (JPEG) from up to 4 or 8 connected cameras registered to the TV are 
displayed on the multi screen.
  The [VIERA Link] menu is displayed. 
Press the [R] (red) button to switch between 4-camera and 8-camera display.
  Live images from the selected camera are displayed.
4-camera display
 The TV will search for cameras that are available for registration. After the camera is registered, it is displayed in the network camera list.
 The camera menu is displayed.
 Repeat this step as necessary.
 Repeat this step as necessary.
If the camera’s heat sensor and motion sensor features detect motion, the following 
message is displayed on the screen.
 
Press the [OK] button to display the camera image, or press the [RETURN] button to 
cancel the message. Once a sensor is triggered, sensor features will be inactive for 
60 seconds by default. Refer to the Operating Instructions (for VIERA Connection) on 
the included CD-ROM for more information on using and configuring the camera’s 
sensor features.
1.
Press the [VIERA Link] button.
2.
P
ress [D] or [C] to select [Network Camera], then 
press the [OK] button.3. Select the desired camera, then press the [OK] 
button.
4.
Press and hold the camera’s PRIVACY button for 
about 3 seconds, until the AV LINK indicator flashes.
5.Select [Yes], then press the [OK] button.
8-camera display
NetworkCamera
Moving object detected
Configuring the camera
You can configure certain camera settings while accessing the camera with the TV.  To pan or tilt the camera lens while viewing the single screen, press [F], [E], [D], or [C].
You can aim the lens at pre-programmed positions called presets. You can register up to 8 
presets. Presets 1-4 are registered by default. To aim the camera lens at a preset position, 
press the corresponding number button on the remote control ([1] to [8]). For information 
on changing the presets or adding additional presets, refer to the Operating Instructions 
(for VIERA Connection) on the included CD-ROM.
You can aim the lens at the pre-programmed home position by pressing the [0] button. The 
home position is the position the camera lens aims at when the camera is turned on.
If [PRIVACY] is displayed
If [PRIVACY] is displayed, the selected camera is in privacy mode and cannot be 
accessed. Press the camera’s PRIVACY button to turn off privacy mode.
For more information
For more information on operating and configuring the camera using your TV, refer to the 
Operating Instructions (for VIERA Connection) on the included CD-ROM.
For information on troubleshooting issues when using the camera with your TV, refer to the 
Troubleshooting Guide (for VIERA Connection) on the included CD-ROM.
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Select
RETURNOK
Network cameras listModel Status Default
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Camera name
XX-XXXX Connected NetworkCamera
Find cameras Delete
Disconnect Default camera
Select
Change RETURN
Network Camera
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
1.
While viewing camera images on the single screen, 
press the [MENU] button.
2. P
ress [D] or [C] to select the desired item, then press 
the [OK] button to display the next screen.
3. Once the desired screen is displayed, press [F] or 
[E] 
to change the setting, then press the [OK] button 
to change the setting.
Press the [RETURN] button when finished to return 
to the menu or previous screen.
Select OK
RETURN
R4 cam / 8 cam
Camera name 
NetworkCamera
Model 
XX-XXXX
Multi screen(1/4)
R4 cam / 8 cam
Select OK
RETURN1-9
Camera name 
NetworkCamera
Model 
XX-XXXX
Multi screen(1/9)
Select
RETURNOK
Camera menu
Brightness
Sensor preview
Preset settings
Camera settings
Camera details
  This item may be on the second screen of the [Setup] menu. Scroll down until 
[Network cameras list] is displayed.
  The camera illustrations in this document 
depict the BL-C210.  
If the POWER indicator lights in red, the 
camera’s privacy mode feature has been 
activated. Press the PRIVACY button to 
deactivate privacy mode, then press and hold 
the PRIVACY button for about 3 seconds.
  AV LINK indicator flashes orange in the 
registration mode.
  Complete the next step within 5 minutes.
If no cameras are registered to the TV:A message is displayed prompting you to begin searching for cameras.
If a camera is already registered to the TV:The network camera list is displayed. Press the [R] (red) button to register another 
camera. Up to 8 cameras can be registered to the TV.
3.
Select [Network cameras list], then press the [OK] 
button.
Please refer to camera’s settings and enable its link mode. 
Start searching for network camera?
Ye sNo
Please refer to camera’s settings and enable its link mode. 
Start searching for network camera?
Ye sNo
PRIVACY 
button
AV LINK 
indicator
Once you have registered the camera to the TV and confirmed that 
camera images can be viewed using the TV, you may disconnect 
the camera and install it in the location where it will be permanently 
used. For information on installing the camera, refer to the 
Installation Guide.
Select
Change RETURN
Setup 2/2
Advanced setup
About
Reset VIERA Link settings
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Network cameras list
Eco mode setting
Preset position
Home position1-90
Pan
Tilt
RETURN
Single screen
Camera name
NetworkCamera
Model
XX-XXXX

For the camera’s wireless connection, refer to the Setup Guide for 
wireless settings after completing registration and confirmation 
(BL-C230 only).