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Installation Guide

Network Camera

Model No.

BL-C210

(Wired Type)

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

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.

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)

– 2 LAN cables (CAT-5 straight cable)

– a router

Camera Diagrams

*1

See “PRIVACY Button” on page 3 for information about the PRIVACY button.

*2

See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicators in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.

*3

BL-C210A only

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

• Refer to the included Setup Guide for information 

on configuring the camera to be accessed from a 
PC.

BL-C210A only:

 Refer to the included Setup 

Guide for VIERA Connection for information on 
registering the camera to a Panasonic VIERA TV.

Mounting

Mounting or placing the 
camera.

Main Unit (1 pc.)

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

Screw A (3 pcs.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Used when securing the safety wire 
to the wall.

Washer S (2 pcs.)
Order No. XWG35FJ

Used when mounting the camera 
to the wall.

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

BL-C210A

Screw B (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB26+10GFJ

Used for securing the safety wire 
to the camera.

Washer M (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG26D12VW

Used when securing the safety 
wire to the camera.

Order No. PQLV206CEY
Cord Length: About 3 m 
(9 feet 10 inches)

BL-C210CE

Screw C (2 pcs.)
Order No. PQHE5004X

Used for wall mounting the camera.

Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety 
wire to the wall.

Order No. PQLV206EY
Cord Length: About 3 m 
(9 feet 10 inches)

BL-C210E

Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z

Used to secure the camera when 
wall mounting it.

Important Information (1 pc.)
Installation Guide
(this document) (1 pc.)
Setup Guide (1 pc.)
Setup Guide (for VIERA 
Connection) (1pc.)
[BL-C210A Only]

Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.)
Order No. PNWEC210A

BL-C210A

Order No. PNWP3C160A

BL-C210CE, BL-C210E

Used to power the camera.

Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)
Order No. PNQC1016R

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.

Front View

Rear View

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PRIVACY button

*1

Built-in sensor (pyroelectric infrared sensor)

Speaker (for built-in alarm)

POWER indicator

*2

AV LINK indicator

*3

Microphone

Lens cover

Lens

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Wall mounting holes

Tripod mounting hole

Serial number and MAC address label

DATA/POWER IN

External INPUT interface

FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button

Safety wire hole

Cable cover

BL-C210CE
BL-C210E

BL-C210A

D

C

E

A

B

F

G

H

J

I

K

L

M

N

O

P

© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009

PNQX1993YB   KK0809CQ4119

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

Panasonic Network Camera Website:

http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/

Indoor Use Only

Summary of Contents for BL-C210 Series

Page 1: ...camera to be accessed from a PC BL C210A only Refer to the included Setup Guide for VIERA Connection for information on registering the camera to a Panasonic VIERA TV Mounting Mounting or placing the camera Main Unit 1 pc The appearance of your camera depends on which model you have purchased Screw A 3 pcs Order No XTB4 20AFJ Used when securing the safety wire to the wall Washer S 2 pcs Order No X...

Page 2: ...asonic AC adaptor Order No PQLV206Y for BL C210A PQLV206CEY for BL C210CE and PQLV206EY for BL C210E The camera may become warm This is normal After the camera s indicator turns green you may set up the camera Continue by following the procedure described in the included Setup Guide If the indicator does not turn green see 1 2 POWER Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the included CD ...

Page 3: ...ns 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 9 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 Note If you are n...

Page 4: ...screw heads and the washers as shown below 4 Secure the safety wire to the wall using screw A included and washer L included Leave some slack in the safety wire as shown Attach the safety wire in a position so that if the camera were to become detached it would not fall on nearby people When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface Prepare anchors for a 4 mm 3 16 inch diameter screw for the safety...

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