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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. Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No.
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... of your camera by checking the model no . BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. Available features and operations vary slightly depending 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 only...
... of your camera by checking the model no . BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. Available features and operations vary slightly depending 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 only...
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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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...camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. Camera Diagram Confirm you have all the items required for installation. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 This involves configuring the camera so that you know the names of the steps required to the power outlet. Setup Setup the camera... (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. All steps are explained in the included Setup Guide). Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of...
...camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. Camera Diagram Confirm you have all the items required for installation. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 This involves configuring the camera so that you know the names of the steps required to the power outlet. Setup Setup the camera... (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. All steps are explained in the included Setup Guide). Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of...
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...items to protect the camera from water Sensor Range Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. PSHG1235Z Used to install and configure the camera. - PNWP3C160A Used to protect the camera from water ... Self Bonding Tape (1pc.) Order No. PNYCC160A Used to power the camera ... Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) Order No. PQHG10765Z Used to protect the camera from water Foam Strip (1pc.) Order No. a PC (see the system requirements in the Important...
...items to protect the camera from water Sensor Range Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. PSHG1235Z Used to install and configure the camera. - PNWP3C160A Used to protect the camera from water ... Self Bonding Tape (1pc.) Order No. PNYCC160A Used to power the camera ... Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) Order No. PQHG10765Z Used to protect the camera from water Foam Strip (1pc.) Order No. a PC (see the system requirements in the Important...
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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 • When ... 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 range length About 5 m (16 feet 5...
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 • When ... 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 range length About 5 m (16 feet 5...
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For more information, see page 27. Difficult to detect Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Camera Easy to control the detection range. It is easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference. 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.
For more information, see page 27. Difficult to detect Distance About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) Camera Easy to control the detection range. It is easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference. 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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...detect people when they can view over parked cars, or other objects in front of the camera. Camera 15 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 ... will be mounted so that they pass in the garage. Installation Examples Example 1: For detecting people on the street will be easy to detect, but people approaching the camera by walking toward the front of the camera are easy to detect, but intruders entering the garage will ...
...detect people when they can view over parked cars, or other objects in front of the camera. Camera 15 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 ... will be mounted so that they pass in the garage. Installation Examples Example 1: For detecting people on the street will be easy to detect, but people approaching the camera by walking toward the front of the camera are easy to detect, but intruders entering the garage will ...
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...otherwise the camera 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. Drive the screws into a soft material. Install cables through...). • Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to waterproof any heat emitting devices (e.g., water heaters, air conditioners). (Placing the camera near any openings or holes made during installation. • When connecting the cable, waterproof the cable using the included...
...otherwise the camera 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. Drive the screws into a soft material. Install cables through...). • Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to waterproof any heat emitting devices (e.g., water heaters, air conditioners). (Placing the camera near any openings or holes made during installation. • When connecting the cable, waterproof the cable using the included...
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For more information, see 2.10 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. 25 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity The sensitivity of the motion detection can be adjusted to match the installation environment.
For more information, see 2.10 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. 25 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity The sensitivity of the motion detection can be adjusted to match the installation environment.
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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. The temperature and other ... feet 5 inches) Top View Detection range About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Temperature: 20 °C (68 °F) N High • In certain installation setups or environments it may affect the detection range. For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity...
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. The temperature and other ... feet 5 inches) Top View Detection range About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) Temperature: 20 °C (68 °F) N High • In certain installation setups or environments it may affect the detection range. For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity...