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...no . • This document is referred to as "the CD-ROM" in this document. 2 of the camera. printed on the model. BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation can be accessed ...explains how to physically connect the camera to the power supply and network, as well how to mount or place the camera for regular use. • The Setup Guide describes how to set up the camera so that apply to the BL-C160 only are marked as "BL-C160 only" in this document...
...no . • This document is referred to as "the CD-ROM" in this document. 2 of the camera. printed on the model. BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL-C160E Please read the included Important Information before proceeding. Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation can be accessed ...explains how to physically connect the camera to the power supply and network, as well how to mount or place the camera for regular use. • The Setup Guide describes how to set up the camera so that apply to the BL-C160 only are marked as "BL-C160 only" in this document...
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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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... required to the power outlet. Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the camera's physical features. Setup Setup the camera (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the...
... required to the power outlet. Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the camera's physical features. Setup Setup the camera (described in this document unless otherwise noted. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. Mounting Mount or place the camera. 4 Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the...
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... 10 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E Screw B (3 pcs.) 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. for BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/BLC160E) Order No. for the screw A) Order No. XTB26 + 10GVW Used for securing the safety wire to the camera and for...
... 10 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E Screw B (3 pcs.) 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. for BL-C140CE/ BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/BLC160E) Order No. for the screw A) Order No. XTB26 + 10GVW Used for securing the safety wire to the camera and for...
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...BL-C160 Only] Order No. PQME10080Z Used to limit the sensor detection range Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) Order No. PQHG10765Z Used to secure the camera when wall mounting it. Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.) Order No. a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor... cable) - PQHG10748Z Used to protect the camera from ...
...BL-C160 Only] Order No. PQME10080Z Used to limit the sensor detection range Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) Order No. PQHG10765Z Used to secure the camera when wall mounting it. Power Transfer Unit (1 pc.) Order No. a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor... cable) - PQHG10748Z Used to protect the camera from ...
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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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... to overall light levels, motion may be incorrectly detected. • For up 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 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 mount the camera.
... to overall light levels, motion may be incorrectly detected. • For up 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 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 mount the camera.
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...images later as on page 15 for the sensor to perform detection. • If the camera is mounted facing a road, the sensor may not be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to mount the camera so that it will not face roads that are emitted naturally by people, animals, etc.... Refer to Example 1 or Example 2 on a hot summer day, the sensor may detect incorrectly due to detect properly. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built...
...images later as on page 15 for the sensor to perform detection. • If the camera is mounted facing a road, the sensor may not be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to mount the camera so that it will not face roads that are emitted naturally by people, animals, etc.... Refer to Example 1 or Example 2 on a hot summer day, the sensor may detect incorrectly due to detect properly. Built-in Sensor (BL-C160 Only) The camera's built...
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If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is upside down . For more than 5 m [16 feet 5 inches], cars can interfere with the performance of the built-in sensor) • Where car exhaust or ... • Where there is vibration or shock • Where the camera can be exposed to disturb the surrounding area. (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...
If the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is upside down . For more than 5 m [16 feet 5 inches], cars can interfere with the performance of the built-in sensor) • Where car exhaust or ... • Where there is vibration or shock • Where the camera can be exposed to disturb the surrounding area. (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...
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...Difficult to detect Street Easy to detect Street Easy to detect Camera Easy to detect Difficult to detect. Not Recommend People or cars passing by on the street will be mounted so that they pass in front of the camera are easy to detect, but people or cars passing by ...walking toward the 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...
...Difficult to detect Street Easy to detect Street Easy to detect Camera Easy to detect Difficult to detect. Not Recommend People or cars passing by on the street will be mounted so that they pass in front of the camera are easy to detect, but people or cars passing by ...walking toward the 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...
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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. Camera Mounting Caution • Do not drive the screws into a secure area of the wall. • The included screws are appropriate... exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may fall and be damaged. • Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to prevent the camera from falling. Install cables through a conduit to protect them from water. • Refer to page 9-12 for information about the...
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. Camera Mounting Caution • Do not drive the screws into a secure area of the wall. • The included screws are appropriate... exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may fall and be damaged. • Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to prevent the camera from falling. Install cables through a conduit to protect them from water. • Refer to page 9-12 for information about the...
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... fastening screw B. • Insert the LAN cable until it clicks 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 the flexible stand is firmly... mounted on the other side of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged. • Use screws that the "↑UP" symbol is no beam, apply a board on a beam (at least...
... fastening screw B. • Insert the LAN cable until it clicks 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 the flexible stand is firmly... mounted on the other side of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged. • Use screws that the "↑UP" symbol is no beam, apply a board on a beam (at least...
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... cable. • Overlap the tape when you wrap the cable. • Make sure that there are no gaps in the cable, as shown. 20 Threaded mount Grip 7 Adjust the camera position. • Leave some slack in the wrapped tape for water to enter. 50 mm (1 15/16 inches) 6 Attach the... camera by screwing the threaded mount into the stand mounting hole. • Loosen the flexible stand grip to the desired angle, retighten the grip firmly into place. Once the camera is adjusted to make adjusting the angle of the...
... cable. • Overlap the tape when you wrap the cable. • Make sure that there are no gaps in the cable, as shown. 20 Threaded mount Grip 7 Adjust the camera position. • Leave some slack in the wrapped tape for water to enter. 50 mm (1 15/16 inches) 6 Attach the... camera by screwing the threaded mount into the stand mounting hole. • Loosen the flexible stand grip to the desired angle, retighten the grip firmly into place. Once the camera is adjusted to make adjusting the angle of the...
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...(For BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/ BL-C160CE/BL-C160E use an anchor to help secure the camera to the wall. • Leave some slack in place with 2 pieces from screw A (4 mm x 20 mm [3/16 inch x 13/16 inch]). LAN Cable 10 Connect the outdoor LAN cable connected to the camera to ...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 transfer unit can be fixed in the safety wire, as shown. 8 Secure the safety wire to the wall using screw A (included) and washer L (included). • When mounting...
...(For BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/ BL-C160CE/BL-C160E use an anchor to help secure the camera to the wall. • Leave some slack in place with 2 pieces from screw A (4 mm x 20 mm [3/16 inch x 13/16 inch]). LAN Cable 10 Connect the outdoor LAN cable connected to the camera to ...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 transfer unit can be fixed in the safety wire, as shown. 8 Secure the safety wire to the wall using screw A (included) and washer L (included). • When mounting...
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... inside the holes with an electric drill. B Make holes with a hammer. • Mortar walls break easily when drilling. When mounting on the wall where you plan to mount the flexible stand and mark the points where you are going to make holes. Be careful of pieces of tile, use a drill... for mounting. A Place the flexible stand on a mortar or concrete surface • Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inch) diameter screws for tile) C Mount the flexible ...
... inside the holes with an electric drill. B Make holes with a hammer. • Mortar walls break easily when drilling. When mounting on the wall where you plan to mount the flexible stand and mark the points where you are going to make holes. Be careful of pieces of tile, use a drill... for mounting. A Place the flexible stand on a mortar or concrete surface • Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inch) diameter screws for tile) C Mount the flexible ...