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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. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ regionlinks/index.html Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No.
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... Network Camera is referred to the BL-C160 only are omitted from the following model numbers shown in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is written for regular use. • The Setup Guide describes how to set up the camera so that apply to as "the camera" in this document. 2 BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL...
... Network Camera is referred to the BL-C160 only are omitted from the following model numbers shown in this document. • The Setup CD-ROM is written for regular use. • The Setup Guide describes how to set up the camera so that apply to as "the camera" in this document. 2 BL-C140A, BL-C140CE, BL-C140E, BL-C160A, BL-C160CE, BL...
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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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Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. This involves configuring the camera so that you know the names of the steps required to the power outlet. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. Setup Setup the camera (described in... this document unless otherwise noted. Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the camera's physical features. Camera Diagram Confirm you have all the items required for installation. All steps ...
Connections Connect the camera to your network and to install and setup the camera. This involves configuring the camera so that you know the names of the steps required to the power outlet. Preparation Confirm that it can be accessed from a PC. Setup Setup the camera (described in... this document unless otherwise noted. Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the camera's physical features. Camera Diagram Confirm you have all the items required for installation. All steps ...
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PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 Screw A (6 pcs.) Order No. XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to the camera. AC cord (1pc. for wall mounting the camera. PQLV216CE1Z Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E Screw B (3 pcs.) Order No. PFJA02A006Z Cord Length...
PQLV206Y Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140A/BL-C160A BL-C140 BL-C160 Screw A (6 pcs.) Order No. XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to the camera. AC cord (1pc. for wall mounting the camera. PQLV216CE1Z Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) BL-C140CE/BL-C140E/BL-C160CE/ BL-C160E Screw B (3 pcs.) Order No. PFJA02A006Z Cord Length...
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... Information document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - PNYCC160A Used to protect the camera from water Foam Strip (1pc.) Order No. PSHG1235Z Used to protect the camera from water Sensor Range Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to limit the sensor detection range Setup...
... Information document) - 2 LAN cables (1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable) - PNYCC160A Used to protect the camera from water Foam Strip (1pc.) Order No. PSHG1235Z Used to protect the camera from water Sensor Range Cap (1 pc.) [BL-C160 Only] Order No. PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to limit the sensor detection range Setup...
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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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.... • 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 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...
.... • 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 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...
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Detection Range Characteristics of the camera. Difficult to detect Easy to changes in brightness. • The camera can easily detect motion when objects move sideways in front of the camera, but cannot easily detect motion when objects move toward the front of the Motion Detection Feature • Motion detection becomes more difficult as it becomes darker. • The motion detection function works by detecting changes in contour and brightness in order to reduce inaccurate detections due to detect Detection range About 58q Camera 10 This is done in moving objects.
Detection Range Characteristics of the camera. Difficult to detect Easy to changes in brightness. • The camera can easily detect motion when objects move sideways in front of the camera, but cannot easily detect motion when objects move toward the front of the Motion Detection Feature • Motion detection becomes more difficult as it becomes darker. • The motion detection function works by detecting changes in contour and brightness in order to reduce inaccurate detections due to detect Detection range About 58q Camera 10 This is done in moving objects.
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...Built-in Sensor Sensor's Active Detection Range • If there is no temperature difference between objects in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Camera Detection range angle About 20q Detection range length About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) 11 Conversely in winter when the outside air temperature becomes ... roads that are emitted naturally by people, animals, etc. Built-in Sensor (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. You can be used to...
...Built-in Sensor Sensor's Active Detection Range • If there is no temperature difference between objects in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Camera Detection range angle About 20q Detection range length About 5 m (16 feet 5 inches) 11 Conversely in winter when the outside air temperature becomes ... roads that are emitted naturally by people, animals, etc. Built-in Sensor (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. You can be used to...
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When the camera is in front of the camera. Detection Range Characteristics of the Built-in Sensor • The built-in sensor can easily detect temperature changes when objects move toward the front of the camera, but cannot easily detect temperature changes when objects move sideways in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Easy to detect Diffictult to detect Easy to detect Detection range About 63q Camera 12
When the camera is in front of the camera. Detection Range Characteristics of the Built-in Sensor • The built-in sensor can easily detect temperature changes when objects move toward the front of the camera, but cannot easily detect temperature changes when objects move sideways in a 20 °C (68 °F) environment Easy to detect Diffictult to detect Easy to detect Detection range About 63q Camera 12
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...the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is not directly exposed to such conditions can reduce the operating life of the camera) • In places that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the camera on a ceiling. • Do not mount the camera upside down . • Mount the camera ...; Make sure to position the camera's light so as not 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 front of the camera • Facing roads where many...
...the Panasonic logo is upside down, the camera is not directly exposed to such conditions can reduce the operating life of the camera) • In places that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the camera on a ceiling. • Do not mount the camera upside down . • Mount the camera ...; Make sure to position the camera's light so as not 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 front of the camera • Facing roads where many...
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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. 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 It is easy to detect people when they pass in front of the camera. Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easier 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 It is easy to detect people when they pass in front of the camera. Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easier to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference.
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... the street are easy to detect, but people or cars passing by walking toward the 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 entering the garage will be... on the street will be mounted so that they can view over parked cars, or other objects in front of the camera are difficult to detect. Installation Examples Example 1: For detecting people on your property Recommend Where it is easier to detect people when they...
... the street are easy to detect, but people or cars passing by walking toward the 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 entering the garage will be... on the street will be mounted so that they can view over parked cars, or other objects in front of the camera are difficult to detect. Installation Examples Example 1: For detecting people on your property Recommend Where it is easier to detect people when they...
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... on automatically when it is difficult in the following brightness levels are triggered. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in front of the camera 16 Directly in front of the camera: about 8.5 lx 20° to the sides of the camera: about 2.5 lx Note that can be distinguishable up to illuminate the surrounding...
... on automatically when it is difficult in the following brightness levels are triggered. Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only) The camera features a built-in front of the camera 16 Directly in front of the camera: about 8.5 lx 20° to the sides of the camera: about 2.5 lx Note that can be distinguishable up to illuminate the surrounding...
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...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 LAN cable* LAN cable Router * Use a LAN cable that your PC is no more than 30 m (...98 feet 5 inches) long to your router and to the power outlet as described below. • Before proceeding, confirm that is connected to connect the camera...
...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 LAN cable* LAN cable Router * Use a LAN cable that your PC is no more than 30 m (...98 feet 5 inches) long to your router and to the power outlet as described below. • Before proceeding, confirm that is connected to connect the camera...
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...flexible stand, then pass an outdoor LAN cable through the notch. 18 Mount the camera appropriately. • Make sure 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. • Do... not place the camera near any heat emitting devices ...
...flexible stand, then pass an outdoor LAN cable through the notch. 18 Mount the camera appropriately. • Make sure 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. • Do... not place the camera near any heat emitting devices ...
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... 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 to the camera. • Securely fasten all screws. 19 3 Mount the flexible stand firmly to the wall using screw A (included). • Do not drive the screws into to... 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 pointing up when attaching the right-angle joint to 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 to the camera. • Securely fasten all screws. 19 3 Mount the flexible stand firmly to the wall using screw A (included). • Do not drive the screws into to... 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 pointing up when attaching the right-angle joint to make sure...
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.... • 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 ... first 50 mm (1 15/16 inches) of the cable using the included self bonding tape. • Leave about 10 mm (3/8 inches) of the camera easier. Once the camera is adjusted to make adjusting the angle of the foam exposed, as shown. • Stretch the tape to twice its length when you wrap...
.... • 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 ... first 50 mm (1 15/16 inches) of the cable using the included self bonding tape. • Leave about 10 mm (3/8 inches) of the camera easier. Once the camera is adjusted to make adjusting the angle of the foam exposed, as shown. • Stretch the tape to twice its length when you wrap...