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1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.

• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 

on the CD-ROM.

2. Click [Search for Cameras].

• The program searches for cameras connected to your network.

If [Windows cannot open this file] is displayed after clicking [Manual]

[Select the program from a list]

[OK]

Check [Always use the selected program to open this 

kind of file]

[Browse]

Browse to [C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshta.exe]

[Open]

[OK]

3. When the Windows Security Alert is displayed, click 

[Unblock].

4. For BL-C210A/BL-C230A Only:

If the camera is connected to a router, follow the 

procedure below and set [Network Settings] to 

[Automatic Setup].

1. Select the desired camera and click [Network Settings].
2. In the [Network Settings] screen, select [Automatic Setup], then click [Save].

• The camera restarts.

3. When [Camera setup completed] is displayed, click [OK].
4. Wait about one minute, then click [Begin Search].

5. Select the camera you want to configure, and click 

[Access Camera].

• To assign all network settings to the camera manually or to assign an IP address using 

the DHCP or the Automatic feature of your router, click [Network Settings], then select 
[Specify an IP Address], [DHCP] or [Automatic Setup] and enter the appropriate 
settings.

6. Enter the desired user name and password, then click 

[Save].

• Do not forget the user name and password you set here, otherwise you will need to 

reset the camera and configure it again.

7. Enter the user name and password, then click [OK].

• When the user name and password dialog is displayed, enter the user name and 

password used in step 6, and then click [OK].

8. For BL-C230 Only:

Click [Next] to configure the camera’s wireless 

settings, enter the wireless settings, then click [Save].

• These settings are not available for the BL-C210, continue to the next step.
• If you are not using a wireless connection, select [Disable] and then click [NEXT] to 

skip this step.

[About this program]: 

Displays the program’s version 

information.

[Search for Cameras]:

 Displays a list of cameras 

connected to your network.

[Manual]:

 Allows you to view the included 

documentation. PDF versions of the printed 
documentation are included on the CD-ROM; Adobe

®

 

Reader

®

 is required to view them.

[Update Firmware]: 

Allows you to use the Setup 

Program to update the camera’s firmware (built-in 
software).

[Save Settings to PC/Save Settings to Camera]:

 

Allows you to save a backup of all camera settings on 
your PC, or restore all settings in the camera using a 
backup file saved on your PC.

[Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
Single Camera Version Installation] / [Network 
Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version 
Installation]:

 Installs the [Network Camera Recorder 

with Viewer Software Single Camera Version] / 
[Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version] 
software. (See “Installing the Network Camera 
Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera Version 
/ Network Camera Recorder 16 Cameras Version” on 
page 2.)

[Exit]:

 Closes the screen and exits the Setup Program.

• If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step.

• If you have more than one camera, you can 

distinguish cameras by model number, 
printed on the front of the camera, or by 
MAC address (this refers to the MAC 
address label on the camera).

• If more than 20 minutes have passed since 

the selected camera was turned on, you 
cannot configure the camera. Turn off the 
camera, then turn it on again. This 
restriction does not apply to cameras which 
have not been configured yet or have been 
reset to their factory default settings.

• If you have more than one camera, you can 

distinguish cameras by model number, 
printed on the front of the camera, or by 
MAC address (this refers to the MAC 
address label on the camera).

• If more than 20 minutes have passed since 

the selected camera was turned on, you 
cannot configure the camera. Turn off the 
camera, then turn it on again. This 
restriction does not apply to cameras which 
have not been configured yet or have been 
reset to their factory default settings.

• If you are using firewall or antivirus software on your PC, the Setup Program may not 

be able to find any cameras on your network. If you cannot disable your firewall or 
antivirus software, you can configure the camera by entering its MAC address (this 
refers to the MAC address label on the camera).

If you are using a French, German, Italian, 
Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or 
Japanese language OS, this screen will be 
displayed in the corresponding language, 
and all subsequent camera screens will be 
displayed in that language. 

Access your wireless router and display its 
wireless settings. If your wireless router is 
not configured to use encryption, there is a 
risk of unauthorized access to your network 
and data. Enabling encryption is strongly 
recommended; WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-
PSK (AES) are particularly recommended 
(they are offer more security than WEP 
encryption). Note that when the router’s 
wireless settings are changed (including 
encryption settings), wireless network 
settings for all devices that connect to the 
router wirelessly must also be changed. For 
information on changing settings, refer to the 
operating instructions included with your 
wireless router and network devices. Match 
the camera’s wireless settings to the router’s 
settings. For more information, refer to:
• Operating instructions included with 

your wireless router

• 5.3.1 Configuring the Camera for 

Wireless Connection (BL-C230 Only) in 
the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM

• Panasonic Network Camera website
http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/
technic/wireless/cam_set.html

Before Reading this Document

This manual is written for both the BL-C210 (Wired Type) and BL-C230
(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.
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, BL-C230A, BL-C230CE, BL-C230E

Make sure you have read the Important Information document and followed 

the instructions in the Installation Guide for connecting your camera.

• Before following the instructions in this document:

– Confirm that your camera is turned on and connected to your router.
– Temporarily disable any firewall or antivirus software on your PC.
– Close your web browser.

• Screenshots shown in this document are for reference only and may vary from what is 

displayed on your PC depending on the camera model, network settings, etc.

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.

Trademarks

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems 

Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, ActiveX, and Internet Explorer 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.

Setup Guide

Network Camera

Model No.

BL-C210

(Wired Type)

BL-C230

(Wireless/Wired Type)

©   Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2009

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

Panasonic Network Camera Website:
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/

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