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BL-C140 BL-C160 BL-C140 BL-C160 Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ regionlinks/index.html Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No.
BL-C140 BL-C160 BL-C140 BL-C160 Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ regionlinks/index.html Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No.
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... CD-ROM" in this document, unless necessary. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. 2 BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. • This document is written for details regarding the...
... CD-ROM" in this document, unless necessary. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document. 2 BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. • This document is written for details regarding the...
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Table of Contents Installation Procedure Overview 4 Preparation 5 Camera Diagrams 7 Choosing an Installation Location 9 Detection Features...9 Mounting Location...13 Recommended Installation Locations 14 Installation Examples ...15 Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only 16 Effect of Brightness and Distance on Image Quality 16 Connections 17 Camera Mounting 18 Adjusting Range and Sensitivity 23 Preventing Sensor Interference (BL-C160 Only 23 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity 25 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only 26 Sensor Range Caps (BL-C160 Only 27 3
Table of Contents Installation Procedure Overview 4 Preparation 5 Camera Diagrams 7 Choosing an Installation Location 9 Detection Features...9 Mounting Location...13 Recommended Installation Locations 14 Installation Examples ...15 Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only 16 Effect of Brightness and Distance on Image Quality 16 Connections 17 Camera Mounting 18 Adjusting Range and Sensitivity 23 Preventing Sensor Interference (BL-C160 Only 23 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity 25 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only 26 Sensor Range Caps (BL-C160 Only 27 3
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... names of the steps required to the power outlet. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 All steps are explained in the included Setup Guide). Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. Setup Setup the camera (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Installation Procedure Overview The following is...
... names of the steps required to the power outlet. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 All steps are explained in the included Setup Guide). Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. Setup Setup the camera (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Installation Procedure Overview The following is...
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... the screw B) Order No. PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 Screw A (6 pcs.) Order No. PFJA02A006Z Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C160CE Order No. XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to the camera. AC cord (1pc. Preparation Confirm the following items are included...
... the screw B) Order No. PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 Screw A (6 pcs.) Order No. PFJA02A006Z Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C160CE Order No. XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to the camera. AC cord (1pc. Preparation Confirm the following items are included...
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...Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - PQHG10765Z Used to install and configure the camera. - PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to protect the camera from water ... Foam Strip (1pc.) Order No. PQHG10748Z Used to protect the camera from water Self Bonding Tape ...
...Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - PQHG10765Z Used to install and configure the camera. - PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to protect the camera from water ... Foam Strip (1pc.) Order No. PQHG10748Z Used to protect the camera from water Self Bonding Tape ...
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Camera Diagrams BL-C140 Front View A A Housing B B Indicator*1 C Lens D Lens cover C D Rear View E F E Safety wire hole F DATA/POWER IN G G Stand mounting hole H FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button H I Serial number and MAC address label I *1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning. 7
Camera Diagrams BL-C140 Front View A A Housing B B Indicator*1 C Lens D Lens cover C D Rear View E F E Safety wire hole F DATA/POWER IN G G Stand mounting hole H FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button H I Serial number and MAC address label I *1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning. 7
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BL-C160 Front View A Housing A B Light C Indicator*1 B D Lens E Lens cover C F Brightness sensor*2 G Built-in sensor (pyroelectric infrared D sensor) E F G Rear View H I H Safety wire hole I DATA/POWER IN J Stand mounting hole K FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button L Serial number and MAC address label J K L *1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning. *2 The brightness sensor determines when the light turns on. 8
BL-C160 Front View A Housing A B Light C Indicator*1 B D Lens E Lens cover C F Brightness sensor*2 G Built-in sensor (pyroelectric infrared D sensor) E F G Rear View H I H Safety wire hole I DATA/POWER IN J Stand mounting hole K FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button L Serial number and MAC address label J K L *1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning. *2 The brightness sensor determines when the light turns on. 8
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... incorrectly detected. • For up to mount the camera. Detection Features Motion Detection Feature The camera detects changes in sensor (BL-C160 only) before deciding where to 2 seconds immediately following information about the camera's motion detection feature and built-in the images being ...displayed. Choosing an Installation Location Please read the following the light turning on or off no detection will take place. (BL-C160 only) Camera Detection range angle About 45q ...
... incorrectly detected. • For up to mount the camera. Detection Features Motion Detection Feature The camera detects changes in sensor (BL-C160 only) before deciding where to 2 seconds immediately following information about the camera's motion detection feature and built-in the images being ...displayed. Choosing an Installation Location Please read the following the light turning on or off no detection will take place. (BL-C160 only) Camera Detection range angle About 45q ...
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This is done in order to reduce inaccurate detections due to detect Detection range About 58q Camera 10 Detection Range Characteristics of the Motion Detection Feature • Motion detection becomes more difficult as it becomes darker. • The motion detection function works by detecting changes in contour and brightness in front of the camera. Difficult to detect Easy to changes in brightness. • The camera can easily detect motion when objects move toward the front of the camera, but cannot easily detect motion when objects move sideways in moving objects.
This is done in order to reduce inaccurate detections due to detect Detection range About 58q Camera 10 Detection Range Characteristics of the Motion Detection Feature • Motion detection becomes more difficult as it becomes darker. • The motion detection function works by detecting changes in contour and brightness in front of the camera. Difficult to detect Easy to changes in brightness. • The camera can easily detect motion when objects move toward the front of the camera, but cannot easily detect motion when objects move sideways in moving objects.
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... facing a road, the sensor may not be able to detect properly. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built-in sensor is a pyroelectric infrared sensor, which makes it easier for examples of the camera's sensor and the surrounding environment, such as desired. Refer to Example 1 or Example 2 ...on a hot summer day, the sensor may detect incorrectly due to mount the camera so that it uses infrared rays to detect temperature differences within its memory. Built-in Sensor Sensor's Active Detection Range • If there is...
... facing a road, the sensor may not be able to detect properly. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built-in sensor is a pyroelectric infrared sensor, which makes it easier for examples of the camera's sensor and the surrounding environment, such as desired. Refer to Example 1 or Example 2 ...on a hot summer day, the sensor may detect incorrectly due to mount the camera so that it uses infrared rays to detect temperature differences within its memory. Built-in Sensor Sensor's Active Detection Range • If there is...
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Detection Range Characteristics of the Built-in Sensor • The built-in sensor can easily detect temperature changes when objects move sideways in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Easy to detect Diffictult to detect Easy to detect Detection range About 63q Camera 12 When the camera is in front of the camera, but cannot easily detect temperature changes when objects move toward the front of the camera.
Detection Range Characteristics of the Built-in Sensor • The built-in sensor can easily detect temperature changes when objects move sideways in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Easy to detect Diffictult to detect Easy to detect Detection range About 63q Camera 12 When the camera is in front of the camera, but cannot easily detect temperature changes when objects move toward the front of the camera.
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If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is not directly exposed to direct sunlight or the elements. • To ensure that have shade during the day, bright lighting at its back 13 Mounting Location • Mount the camera in the Bright background, which makes it difficult to determine facial ... range, but cannot easily detect objects moving towards the sensor. For more information, see page 12. • Make sure to position the camera's light so as not to disturb the surrounding area. (BL-C160 only) Built-in sensor Note Avoid these kinds of locations when mounting the...
If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is not directly exposed to direct sunlight or the elements. • To ensure that have shade during the day, bright lighting at its back 13 Mounting Location • Mount the camera in the Bright background, which makes it difficult to determine facial ... range, but cannot easily detect objects moving towards the sensor. For more information, see page 12. • Make sure to position the camera's light so as not to disturb the surrounding area. (BL-C160 only) Built-in sensor Note Avoid these kinds of locations when mounting the...
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Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easier to control the detection range. Difficult to detect Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Camera Easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference. It is easy to detect Side View Camera Entrance Height About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) 14 For more information, see page 27. A sensor range cap can be attached to the camera to detect people when they pass in front of the camera.
Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easier to control the detection range. Difficult to detect Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Camera Easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference. It is easy to detect Side View Camera Entrance Height About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) 14 For more information, see page 27. A sensor range cap can be attached to the camera to detect people when they pass in front of the camera.
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...they can view over parked cars, or other objects in the garage. Difficult to detect Street Easy to detect Street Easy to detect Camera Easy to detect Difficult to detect. It is easier to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do...on your property Recommend Where it is easy to detect people when they pass in front of the camera. Difficult to detect Easy to detect Camera Easy to detect Entrance Difficult to detect Camera Entrance Example 2: For detecting people entering an area like a garage Recommend Intruders entering the garage will...
...they can view over parked cars, or other objects in the garage. Difficult to detect Street Easy to detect Street Easy to detect Camera Easy to detect Difficult to detect. It is easier to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do...on your property Recommend Where it is easy to detect people when they pass in front of the camera. Difficult to detect Easy to detect Camera Easy to detect Entrance Difficult to detect Camera Entrance Example 2: For detecting people entering an area like a garage Recommend Intruders entering the garage will...
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...automatically when it is dark • When people are moving (which causes blurring) in front of the camera: about 8.5 lx 20° to the sides of the camera 16 Directly in front of the camera: about 2.5 lx Note that the light may not provide enough light to 3 m [9 feet 10 inches... afternoon and at night, or other times when the surrounding area is Light dark, or when the camera's motion detection or sensor features are triggered. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in light that can turn on Image Quality Distinguishing faces is difficult in the following...
...automatically when it is dark • When people are moving (which causes blurring) in front of the camera: about 8.5 lx 20° to the sides of the camera 16 Directly in front of the camera: about 2.5 lx Note that the light may not provide enough light to 3 m [9 feet 10 inches... afternoon and at night, or other times when the surrounding area is Light dark, or when the camera's motion detection or sensor features are triggered. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in light that can turn on Image Quality Distinguishing faces is difficult in the following...
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...below. • Before proceeding, confirm that is connected to your PC is no more than 30 m (98 feet 5 inches) long to connect the camera and the power transfer unit. 17 Also confirm that your router's UPnP™ feature is enabled. (Most routers have UPnP™ turned off by ...default.) Outside Wall Inside AC adaptor To the power outlet (For BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/ BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E use an AC cord) Power transfer unit Outdoor LAN cable* LAN cable Router * Use a LAN cable that your router and can access the Internet.
...below. • Before proceeding, confirm that is connected to your PC is no more than 30 m (98 feet 5 inches) long to connect the camera and the power transfer unit. 17 Also confirm that your router's UPnP™ feature is enabled. (Most routers have UPnP™ turned off by ...default.) Outside Wall Inside AC adaptor To the power outlet (For BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/ BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E use an AC cord) Power transfer unit Outdoor LAN cable* LAN cable Router * Use a LAN cable that your router and can access the Internet.
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... S (included). • Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera's image sensor. Safety wire Washer S Screw B 2 Remove the tab on the flexible stand, then pass an outdoor LAN cable through the ground, do not connect cables under the ground. Install...
... S (included). • Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera's image sensor. Safety wire Washer S Screw B 2 Remove the tab on the flexible stand, then pass an outdoor LAN cable through the ground, do not connect cables under the ground. Install...
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...-angle joint to the wall using screw A (included). • Do not drive the screws into a secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged. • Use screws that are suited for the type of the wall to nip the cable. • Make sure the... flexible stand is firmly mounted on the other side of material the camera is no beam, apply a board on a beam (at least 25 mm [1 inch] thick) etc. Drive the screws into a soft material. 3 Mount the flexible stand firmly...
...-angle joint to the wall using screw A (included). • Do not drive the screws into a secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged. • Use screws that are suited for the type of the wall to nip the cable. • Make sure the... flexible stand is firmly mounted on the other side of material the camera is no beam, apply a board on a beam (at least 25 mm [1 inch] thick) etc. Drive the screws into a soft material. 3 Mount the flexible stand firmly...
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...) of the cable using the included self bonding tape. • Leave about 10 mm (3/8 inches) of the foam exposed, as shown. 20 Once the camera is adjusted to the desired angle, retighten the grip firmly into the stand mounting hole. • Loosen the flexible stand grip to enter. 50 mm... (1 15/16 inches) 6 Attach the camera by screwing the threaded mount into place. Threaded mount Grip 7 Adjust the camera position. • Leave some slack in the cable, as shown. • Stretch the tape to twice its length when...
...) of the cable using the included self bonding tape. • Leave about 10 mm (3/8 inches) of the foam exposed, as shown. 20 Once the camera is adjusted to the desired angle, retighten the grip firmly into the stand mounting hole. • Loosen the flexible stand grip to enter. 50 mm... (1 15/16 inches) 6 Attach the camera by screwing the threaded mount into place. Threaded mount Grip 7 Adjust the camera position. • Leave some slack in the cable, as shown. • Stretch the tape to twice its length when...