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Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ regionlinks/index.html BL-C140 BL-C160 BL-C140 BL-C160 Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future reference.
Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ regionlinks/index.html 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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... any problems configuring or using the camera. Features and operations that it can confirm the model no . Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation 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 included CD-ROM. • This document (Installation Guide) explains how to physically connect the camera to the power supply and network, as "BL-C160...
... any problems configuring or using the camera. Features and operations that it can confirm the model no . Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation 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 included CD-ROM. • This document (Installation Guide) explains how to physically connect the camera to the power supply and network, as "BL-C160...
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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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... Setup Guide). Setup Setup the camera (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 Camera Diagram Confirm you have all the items required for installation. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the camera's physical features. This involves configuring the camera...
... Setup Guide). Setup Setup the camera (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 Camera Diagram Confirm you have all the items required for installation. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the camera's physical features. This involves configuring the camera...
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... to the camera. Washer L (1 pc. XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to the wall. Washer S (1 pc. PQLV216CE1Z Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E Screw B (3 pcs.) Order No. for BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/BLC160E) Order No. PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 ...
... to the camera. Washer L (1 pc. XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to the wall. Washer S (1 pc. PQLV216CE1Z Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E Screw B (3 pcs.) Order No. for BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/BLC160E) Order No. PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 ...
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... document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - PQHG10765Z Used to power the camera Flexible Stand (1 pc.) Order No. 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 of each document. Important Information (1 pc.) Installation Guide (this document) (1 pc.) Setup Guide (1 pc.) You will need the following additional items to secure the camera...
... document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - PQHG10765Z Used to power the camera Flexible Stand (1 pc.) Order No. 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 of each document. Important Information (1 pc.) Installation Guide (this document) (1 pc.) Setup Guide (1 pc.) You will need the following additional items to secure the camera...
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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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... 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 range length About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) 9 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...
... 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 range length About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) 9 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...
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...also be able to detect properly. You can be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to interference caused by FTP, E-mail, or HTTP. Conversely in winter when... on a hot summer day, the sensor may detect incorrectly due to someone or somewhere, by passing cars. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built-in sensor is a pyroelectric infrared sensor... The sensor can view these images later as on page 15 for the sensor to perform detection. • If the camera is in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Camera Detection range angle About 20q Detection range length About...
...also be able to detect properly. You can be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to interference caused by FTP, E-mail, or HTTP. Conversely in winter when... on a hot summer day, the sensor may detect incorrectly due to someone or somewhere, by passing cars. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built-in sensor is a pyroelectric infrared sensor... The sensor can view these images later as on page 15 for the sensor to perform detection. • If the camera is in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Camera Detection range angle About 20q Detection range length About...
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... 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 night, or where light levels often change • In places with the following types of backgrounds and background lighting (Faces can easily detect temperature differences of the background are open to bright light In places...
... 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 night, or where light levels often change • In places with the following types of backgrounds and background lighting (Faces can easily detect temperature differences of the background are open to bright light In places...
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It is easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference. For more information, see page 27. Difficult to detect Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Camera Easy to control the detection range. A sensor range cap can be attached to the camera to detect Side View Camera Entrance Height About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) 14 Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easier to detect people when they pass in front of the camera.
It is easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference. For more information, see page 27. Difficult to detect Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Camera Easy to control the detection range. A sensor range cap can be attached to the camera to detect Side View Camera Entrance Height About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) 14 Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easier to detect people when they pass in front of the camera.
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... property and where passing cars do not cause interference. Installation Examples Example 1: For detecting people 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...
... property and where passing cars do not cause interference. Installation Examples Example 1: For detecting people 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...
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... and at night, or other times when the surrounding area is dark • When people are moving (which causes blurring) in the following brightness levels are triggered. Effect of Brightness and Distance on automatically when it is Light dark, or when the camera's motion detection or sensor features...area. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in light that the light may not provide enough light to 3 m [9 feet 10 inches] away, however, other variables, such as shadowing, backlight, angle, etc., may affect the distance at which faces can turn on Image Quality...
... and at night, or other times when the surrounding area is dark • When people are moving (which causes blurring) in the following brightness levels are triggered. Effect of Brightness and Distance on automatically when it is Light dark, or when the camera's motion detection or sensor features...area. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in light that the light may not provide enough light to 3 m [9 feet 10 inches] away, however, other variables, such as shadowing, backlight, angle, etc., may affect the distance at which faces can turn on Image Quality...
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... is connected to connect the camera and the power transfer unit. 17 Connections Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below. • Before proceeding, confirm that your PC 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...
... is connected to connect the camera and the power transfer unit. 17 Connections Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below. • Before proceeding, confirm that your PC 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...
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... about the operation of the wall. • The included screws are appropriate for use with wooden walls only. • Prolonged exposure to protect them from falling. Drive the screws into a soft material. Camera Mounting Caution • Do not drive the screws into a secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may damage the camera's image sensor.
... about the operation of the wall. • The included screws are appropriate for use with wooden walls only. • Prolonged exposure to protect them from falling. Drive the screws into a soft material. Camera Mounting Caution • Do not drive the screws into a secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may damage the camera's image sensor.
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...25 mm [1 inch] thick) etc. 3 Mount the flexible stand firmly to the wall using screw A (included). • Do not drive the screws into to place. • Make sure that are suited for the type of material the camera is mounted to. • Be careful not to nip the cable. • Make sure...by fastening screw B. • Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into a soft material. 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 the "↑UP" symbol is pointing up when attaching the right-angle joint to...
...25 mm [1 inch] thick) etc. 3 Mount the flexible stand firmly to the wall using screw A (included). • Do not drive the screws into to place. • Make sure that are suited for the type of material the camera is mounted to. • Be careful not to nip the cable. • Make sure...by fastening screw B. • Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into a soft material. 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 the "↑UP" symbol is pointing up when attaching the right-angle joint to...
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...). • When mounting to a hard surface like mortar or concrete, use an AC cord) Hook for AC adaptor To router 21 LAN Cable 10 Connect the outdoor LAN cable connected to the camera to the power transfer unit. 11 Connect the AC adaptor to the wall. ...power outlet (For BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/ BL-C160CE/BL-C160E use an anchor to help secure the camera to the power transfer unit and plug the other end into the power outlet. • The camera will activate. Safety wire Washer L Screw A 9 Connect a LAN cable to the power transfer unit and to the switching hub, router, etc. • The power...
...). • When mounting to a hard surface like mortar or concrete, use an AC cord) Hook for AC adaptor To router 21 LAN Cable 10 Connect the outdoor LAN cable connected to the camera to the power transfer unit. 11 Connect the AC adaptor to the wall. ...power outlet (For BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/ BL-C160CE/BL-C160E use an anchor to help secure the camera to the power transfer unit and plug the other end into the power outlet. • The camera will activate. Safety wire Washer L Screw A 9 Connect a LAN cable to the power transfer unit and to the switching hub, router, etc. • The power...
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For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160) in the following ways. Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only) By adjusting the sensitivity of the camera location may be necessary to increase sensor sensitivity for the camera to be operational. • Increasing sensor sensitivity can change in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. Top View Detection range About 6 m About 5 m (19 feet 8 inches...
For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160) in the following ways. Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only) By adjusting the sensitivity of the camera location may be necessary to increase sensor sensitivity for the camera to be operational. • Increasing sensor sensitivity can change in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. Top View Detection range About 6 m About 5 m (19 feet 8 inches...
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... at time of the detention range, attach cap 3 as shown in the diagram below. The number is set to block the right side. Detection Ranges for the Sensor Range Caps Sensor range caps can detect within the detection range. Top View About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Cap 3 Cap 3 Detection range About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Note • The position of the...
... at time of the detention range, attach cap 3 as shown in the diagram below. The number is set to block the right side. Detection Ranges for the Sensor Range Caps Sensor range caps can detect within the detection range. Top View About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Cap 3 Cap 3 Detection range About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Note • The position of the...