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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. BL-C140 BL-C160 BL-C140 BL-C160 Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference.
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... to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for both the BL-C140 and BL-C160. BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to the Troubleshooting Guide on the front of your...
... to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for both the BL-C140 and BL-C160. BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. Abbreviations • UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play". • The Network Camera is referred to the Troubleshooting Guide on the front of your...
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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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... L (1 pc. PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 Screw A (6 pcs.) Order No. XTB26 + 10GVW Used for securing the safety wire to the camera and for fixing the right-angle joint to the wall. Washer S (1 pc. for BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/BLC160E) Order No. PFJA02A006Z Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet...
... L (1 pc. PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 Screw A (6 pcs.) Order No. XTB26 + 10GVW Used for securing the safety wire to the camera and for fixing the right-angle joint to the wall. Washer S (1 pc. for BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/BLC160E) Order No. PFJA02A006Z Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet...
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...) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - a router 6 PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to install and configure the camera. - PQQX15704TCD Contains the Setup Program needed to configure the camera, as well as the camera's documentation.* *See the included Important Information for a description....) (with O-ring) Order No. PSHG1235Z Used to secure the camera when wall mounting it. Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.) Order No. PQME10080Z Used to protect the camera from water Sensor Range Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. Safety Wire (1 pc.) Order...
...) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - a router 6 PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to install and configure the camera. - PQQX15704TCD Contains the Setup Program needed to configure the camera, as well as the camera's documentation.* *See the included Important Information for a description....) (with O-ring) Order No. PSHG1235Z Used to secure the camera when wall mounting it. Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.) Order No. PQME10080Z Used to protect the camera from water Sensor Range Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. Safety Wire (1 pc.) Order...
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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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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. Active Motion Detection Range •... there are sudden changes to overall light levels, motion may be incorrectly detected. • For up to mount the camera. 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 Detection ...
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. Active Motion Detection Range •... there are sudden changes to overall light levels, motion may be incorrectly detected. • For up to mount the camera. 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 Detection ...
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...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. The sensor can also be used to trigger the camera to buffer (i.e., temporarily store) camera images in range of how to mount the camera..., etc. Conversely in winter when the outside air temperature becomes lower, differences in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Camera Detection range angle About 20q Detection range length About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) 11 The sensor can view these images later...
...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. The sensor can also be used to trigger the camera to buffer (i.e., temporarily store) camera images in range of how to mount the camera..., etc. Conversely in winter when the outside air temperature becomes lower, differences in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Camera Detection range angle About 20q Detection range length About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) 11 The sensor can view these images later...
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...to fire, heating devices, or interference from the sides. If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is upside down. • Mount the camera where objects pass the camera from magnetic devices • Where reflective objects or objects that can ...BL-C160 only) Built-in sensor Note Avoid these kinds of locations when mounting the camera. • Where people approach the camera by walking toward the camera White walls Where the object has the sun at its back 13 Mounting Location • Mount the camera in a sheltered place where it is not directly exposed to bright light...
...to fire, heating devices, or interference from the sides. If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is upside down. • Mount the camera where objects pass the camera from magnetic devices • Where reflective objects or objects that can ...BL-C160 only) Built-in sensor Note Avoid these kinds of locations when mounting the camera. • Where people approach the camera by walking toward the camera White walls Where the object has the sun at its back 13 Mounting Location • Mount the camera in a sheltered place where it is not directly exposed to bright light...
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...; When people are moving (which faces can turn on automatically when it is Light dark, or when the camera's motion detection or sensor features are measured 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) from the camera (Generally, faces should be distinguishable up to 3 m [9 feet 10 inches]..., such as shadowing, backlight, angle, etc., may not provide enough light to illuminate the surrounding area. The following situations. • When the person is too far from the camera. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in the following brightness levels are triggered. Effect of the...
...; When people are moving (which faces can turn on automatically when it is Light dark, or when the camera's motion detection or sensor features are measured 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) from the camera (Generally, faces should be distinguishable up to 3 m [9 feet 10 inches]..., such as shadowing, backlight, angle, etc., may not provide enough light to illuminate the surrounding area. The following situations. • When the person is too far from the camera. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in the following brightness levels are triggered. Effect of the...
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...-left corner of the image may interfere with the sensor, therefore, the upper-right corner of the sensor. Adjusting Range and Sensitivity Preventing Sensor Interference (BL-C160 Only) If objects are interfering objects (such as cars) on one of the included sensor range caps to cover the desired area of the sensor...
...-left corner of the image may interfere with the sensor, therefore, the upper-right corner of the sensor. Adjusting Range and Sensitivity Preventing Sensor Interference (BL-C160 Only) If objects are interfering objects (such as cars) on one of the included sensor range caps to cover the desired area of the sensor...
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...sensor to be operational. • Increasing sensor sensitivity can change in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160) in the following ways. Top View Detection range About 6 m About 5 m (19 feet 8 inches) (16 feet 5 inches) N Middle Top ... 20 °C (68 °F) N High • In certain installation setups or environments it may affect the detection range. Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only) By adjusting the sensitivity of the camera location may be necessary to increase sensor sensitivity for the...
...sensor to be operational. • Increasing sensor sensitivity can change in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160) in the following ways. Top View Detection range About 6 m About 5 m (19 feet 8 inches) (16 feet 5 inches) N Middle Top ... 20 °C (68 °F) N High • In certain installation setups or environments it may affect the detection range. Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only) By adjusting the sensitivity of the camera location may be necessary to increase sensor sensitivity for the...
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... degrees. Notch Tab Note • Incorrectly inserted caps can be attached to the camera to control the detection range. Remove 27 Pinch 2. Each cap blocks detection to best suit your needs. Caps can affect detection capabilities. Sensor Range Caps (BL-C160 Only) When there are 4 sensor range caps: the standard cap (attached at...
... degrees. Notch Tab Note • Incorrectly inserted caps can be attached to the camera to control the detection range. Remove 27 Pinch 2. Each cap blocks detection to best suit your needs. Caps can affect detection capabilities. Sensor Range Caps (BL-C160 Only) When there are 4 sensor range caps: the standard cap (attached at...