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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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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 Active Motion Detection Range • When the color of .... • If there are sudden changes to overall light levels, motion may be 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...
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 Active Motion Detection Range • When the color of .... • If there are sudden changes to overall light levels, motion may be 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...
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... can also be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to interference caused by people, animals, etc. When the camera is a pyroelectric infrared sensor, which makes it uses infrared rays to buffer (i.e., temporarily store) camera images in its range that cause interference. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built-in sensor is in a 20...
... can also be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to interference caused by people, animals, etc. When the camera is a pyroelectric infrared sensor, which makes it uses infrared rays to buffer (i.e., temporarily store) camera images in its range that cause interference. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built-in sensor is in a 20...
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... Where the object has the sun at its back 13 The sensor can reduce the operating life of the camera) • In places that camera images are open to disturb the surrounding area. (BL-C160 only) Built-in the wind are located (e.g., tree branches, laundry hung out to dry) (The... of the background are displayed properly, do not mount the camera on a ceiling. • Do not mount the camera upside down . • Mount the camera where objects pass the camera from the sides. If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is not directly exposed to direct sunlight or the elements. ...
... Where the object has the sun at its back 13 The sensor can reduce the operating life of the camera) • In places that camera images are open to disturb the surrounding area. (BL-C160 only) Built-in the wind are located (e.g., tree branches, laundry hung out to dry) (The... of the background are displayed properly, do not mount the camera on a ceiling. • Do not mount the camera upside down . • Mount the camera where objects pass the camera from the sides. If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is not directly exposed to direct sunlight or the elements. ...
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... be recognized.) • In the late afternoon and at which faces can turn on Image Quality Distinguishing faces is difficult in the following situations. • When the person is too far from the camera. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in light that the light may not provide enough light to...
... be recognized.) • In the late afternoon and at which faces can turn on Image Quality Distinguishing faces is difficult in the following situations. • When the person is too far from the camera. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in light that the light may not provide enough light to...
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... wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may damage the camera's image sensor. Install cables through the notch. 18 Safety wire Washer S Screw B 2 Remove the tab on the flexible stand, then pass an outdoor LAN cable through a conduit to the camera using the included right-angle joint, foam strip... and self bonding tape. • When installing cables through the ground, do not connect cables under the ground. Mount the camera appropriately. • Make sure...
... wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may damage the camera's image sensor. Install cables through the notch. 18 Safety wire Washer S Screw B 2 Remove the tab on the flexible stand, then pass an outdoor LAN cable through a conduit to the camera using the included right-angle joint, foam strip... and self bonding tape. • When installing cables through the ground, do not connect cables under the ground. Mount the camera appropriately. • Make sure...
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... 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. • In the example below, the object in the upper-left corner of the image may interfere with the sensor...
... 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. • In the example below, the object in the upper-left corner of the image may interfere with the sensor...