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1. upside down If the Panasonic logo is upside down the camera is upside down Mount the camera where objects pass the camera from the sides The sensor can easily detect temperature differences of objects moving sideways within the detection range but cannot easily detect objects moving towards the sensor For more information see page 12 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 cars pass by Even when separated by more than 5 m 16 feet 5 inches cars can interfere with the performance of the built in sensor Where car exhaust or warm air from heat emitting devices cause rapid changes in temperature The sensor may detect incorrectly due to rapid changes in temperature Where objects that move in the wind are located e g tree branches laundry hung out to dry The sensor may detect incorrectly due to temperature changes Where the camera can be exposed to direct sunlight or halogen light Where there is vibration or shock Where the camera can be exposed to fire heating devices or interference from magnetic devices Where reflective objects or objects that can interfere with heat detection such as glass are in front of the camera In a greasy or moist place Near devices that emit radio wa
2. Active Motion Detection Range When the color of moving objects and the background are similar motion may not be correctly detected If there are sudden changes to overall light levels motion may be incorrectly detected e For up to 2 seconds immediately following the light turning on or off no detection will take place BL C160 only Camera Detection range angle About 45 Detection range length About 5 m 16 feet 5 inches Detection Range Characteristics of the Motion Detection Feature e Motion detection becomes more difficult as it becomes darker The motion detection function works by detecting changes in contour and brightness in moving objects This is done in order to reduce inaccurate detections due to changes in brightness e 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 camera Detection range About 58 Camera 10 Built in Sensor BL C160 Only The camera s built in sensor is a pyroelectric infrared sensor which means it uses infrared rays to detect temperature differences within its range that are emitted naturally by people animals etc The sensor can be used to trigger the camera to buffer i e temporarily store camera images in its memory You can view these images later as desired The sensor can also be used to trigger the camera to transfer images to someon
3. B Remove the tab on the flexible stand then pass an outdoor LAN cable through the notch Mount the flexible stand firmly to the wall using screw A included Do not drive the screws 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 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 a beam at least 25 mm 1 inch thick etc When there is no beam apply a board on the other side of the wall to make sure the camera does not drop Screw A N WK N m W UA ye At least 25 mm 1 inch Pass the cable through the right angle joint and attach the right angle joint by fastening screw B e Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into to place Make sure that the TUP symbol is pointing up when attaching the right angle joint to the camera e Securely fasten all screws 19 6 7 20 Wrap the included foam strip around the cable insert it into the opening of the right angle joint and then wrap at least the first 50 mm 1 15 16 inches of the cable using the included self bonding tape e Leave about 10 mm 3 8 inches of the foam exposed as shown e Stretch the tape to twice its length when you wrap the cable Overlap the tape when you wrap the cable e Make sure that there are no gaps in the wrappe
4. Guide on the CD ROM if you have any problems configuring or using the camera Abbreviations UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play e The Network Camera is referred to as the camera in this document e The Setup CD ROM is referred to as the CD ROM in this document Table of Contents Installation Procedure OVErVieW ccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Prepara ista reos 5 Camera Diagrams ooooccccconnnnnnccnncnnnnncnoncnnnnancnnnnanannnernnnnnanannrerrnnananns 7 Choosing an Installation Location ooomccccccconnnnncinnnannonnnnnnnnnnns 9 Detection Features iii A ts 9 Mounting LOCAT seara ra ATAT RORA L rd iaa 13 Recommended Installation Locations oooonnnncinnnnnnnicnnnnnnanccannnnnrcccnn nr rr canon rr 14 Installation Examples cocida ar tt Sin kk aka Paw sane itaua 15 Light Brightness BL C160 Only ooooonnncccccnnnnocccononaonccnononnoncconanannccnnn naar cnn rr rn 16 Effect of Brightness and Distance on Image Quality ooonoocccnnnnnniccnnnnnacoccnnnnaccccnnnnnanccnns 16 CONNEC CHONG ire 17 Camera Mounting ranita i n 18 Adjusting Range and Sensitivity ccseeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Preventing Sensor Interference BL C160 Only oocoocccccnnnocccononnocccccnnononocanananrncnnnnano non 23 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity 0 0 0 0 eect etieeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeieeeeeeeaeeeeeetaeeeeee 25 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity BL C160 Only oooonocccccnnnncccconn
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6. Panasonic Installation Guide Network Camera Outdoor Ready Model No BL C1 40 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 net pcc ipcam This document is written for both the BL C140 and BL C160 Available features and operations vary slightly depending on the model You can confirm the model no of your camera by checking the model no printed on the front of the camera Features and operations that apply to the BL C160 only are marked as BL C160 only in this document The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL C160 Model number suffixes A CE and E are omitted from the following model numbers shown in this document unless necessary 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 found on the included CD ROM e This document Installation Guide 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 it can be accessed using a PC e Refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD ROM for details regarding the camera s features e Refer to the Troubleshooting
7. d tape for water to enter 50 mm 1 15 16 inches Attach the camera by screwing the threaded mount into the stand mounting hole e Loosen the flexible stand grip to make adjusting the angle of the camera easier Once the camera is adjusted to the desired angle retighten the grip firmly into place Threaded Adjust the camera position e Leave some slack in the cable as shown 10 11 Secure the safety wire to the wall using screw A included and washer L included e When mounting to a hard surface like mortar or concrete use an anchor to help secure the camera to the wall e Leave some slack in the safety wire as shown Safety wire Washer L Screw A Connect a LAN cable to the power transfer unit and to the switching hub router etc e The power transfer unit can be fixed in place with 2 pieces from screw A 4 mm x 20 mm 3 16 inch x 13 16 inch LAN Cable Connect the outdoor LAN cable connected to the camera to the power transfer unit Connect the AC adaptor to the power transfer unit and plug the other end into the power outlet e The camera will activate To the power outlet For BL C140CE BL C140E BL C160CE BL C160E use an AC cord Hook for AC adaptor 21 When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface e Prepare anchors for 4 mm 3 16 inch diameter screws for mounting Place the flexible stand on the wall where you plan to mount the flexible stand and mark the poi
8. e or somewhere by FTP E mail or HTTP gt Built in Sensor Sensor s Active Detection Range If there is no temperature difference between objects in range of the camera s sensor and the surrounding environment such as on a hot summer day the sensor may not be able to detect properly Conversely in winter when the outside air temperature becomes lower differences in temperatures become greater which makes it easier for the sensor to perform detection Ifthe camera is mounted facing a road the sensor may detect incorrectly due to interference caused by passing cars Refer to Example 1 or Example 2 on page 15 for examples of how to mount the camera so that it will not face roads that cause interference When the camera is in a 20 C 68 F environment Camera Detection range length About 5 m 16 feet 5 inches 11 Detection Range Characteristics of the Built in Sensor The built in sensor can easily detect temperature changes when objects move sideways in front of the camera but cannot easily detect temperature changes when objects move toward the front of the camera When the camera is in a 20 C 68 F environment Detection range About 63 PO Camera 12 Mounting Location Mount the camera in a sheltered place where it is not directly exposed to direct sunlight or the elements To ensure that camera images are displayed properly do not mount the camera on a ceiling Do not mount the camera
9. g off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference It is easier to detect people when they pass in front of the camera Difficult to detect TT d S Easy to detect Entrance Not Recommend People or cars passing by on the street are easy to detect but people approaching the camera by walking toward the front of the camera are difficult to detect Entrance Example 2 For detecting people entering an area like a garage Recommend Intruders entering the garage will be easy to detect but people or cars passing by on the street will be difficult to detect It is easier to detect people when they pass in front of the camera a l EE aj SSS a E gt Ly Difficult to detect N nnns 2 Street Ho SS SSS ELLA NLN Sree ere Ics Note e Cameras should be mounted so that they can view over parked cars or other objects in the garage Not Recommend People or cars passing by on the street will be easy to detect but intruders entering the garage will be difficult to detect 4 PS LS TO NUA je Camera 15 Light Brightness BL C160 Only The camera features a built in light that can turn on automatically when it is Light dark or when the camera s motion detection or sensor features are triggered The following brightness levels are measured 3 m 9 feet 10 inches from the camera m Directl
10. he screws into a secure area of the wall such as a column otherwise the camera 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 e g water heaters air conditioners Placing the camera near heat emitting devices can cause the built in sensor to not detect properly Use a LAN cable that is no more than 30 m 98 feet 5 inches long to connect the camera and the power transfer unit Use screws that are appropriate for the material of the wall The included screws are for use with wooden walls only Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera s image sensor Mount the camera appropriately Make sure to waterproof any openings or holes made during installation When connecting the cable waterproof the cable 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 Install cables through a conduit to protect them from water Refer to page 9 12 for information about the operation of the built in sensor before deciding where to install the camera Secure the safety wire to the camera using screw B included and washer S included Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera to prevent the camera from falling Safety wire aa Washer S ET De Screw
11. l need the following additional items to install and configure the camera aPC see the system requirements in the Important Information document 2 LAN cables 1 indoor cable and 1 outdoor cable a router Camera Diagrams BL C140 Front View Housing Indicator Lens Lens cover Panasonic GOU Rear View Safety wire hole DATA POWER IN Stand mounting hole FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Serial number and MAC address label IOn m 1 See 1 1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD ROM for indicator meaning BL C160 Front View Housing Light Indicator Lens Lens cover Brightness sensor Built in sensor pyroelectric infrared sensor QOnMmDOU Rear View Safety wire hole DATA POWER IN Stand mounting hole FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Serial number and MAC address label FAC I 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 Choosing an Installation Location Please read the following information about the camera s motion detection feature and built in sensor BL C160 only before deciding where to mount the camera Detection Features Motion Detection Feature The camera detects changes in the images being displayed
12. mitting device White Balance au Refresh Rate MJPEG Running in IPv4 mode Other interfering object 24 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 Sensor Sensitivity BL C160 Only By adjusting the sensitivity of the built in sensor the detection range can change in the following ways The temperature and other qualities of the camera location may affect the detection range For more information see 2 9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity BL C160 in the Operating Instructions on the CD ROM Temperature 20 C 68 F m High In certain installation setups Top View or environments it may be MQM SS necessary to increase sensor sensitivity for the camera to be operational Increasing sensor sensitivity Detection range NO f 4 can cause the sensor to make About 6 m About 5 m inaccurate detections 7 19 feet 8 inches 16 feet 5 inches Middle Top View Detection range About 5 m Y 16 feet 5 inches m Low Top View Detection range 9 Jen h About 5 m eet 1 inc 16 feet 5 inches 7 m Very Low Top View Lnn Detection range t About 3 m L A 9 feet 10 inches About 5 m 16 feet 5 inches 26 Sensor Range Caps BL C160 Only When there a
13. noncncconanncccnnnannnccnnnannncncnnnnns 26 Sensor Range Caps BL C160 OdlY cinooocononinicoconnnocnoncnononnn no nanonnnnn nn narnnnn o nn a rana rca rrnnnnnn 27 Installation Procedure Overview The following is an overview of the steps required to install and setup the camera All steps are explained in this document unless otherwise noted Preparation Confirm that you have all the items required for installation M Camera Diagram Confirm you know the names of the camera s physical features M Connections Connect the camera to your network and to the power outlet v Setup Setup the camera described in the included Setup Guide This involves configuring the camera so thatit can be accessed from a PC y Mounting Mount or place the camera Preparation Confirm the following items are included in the camera s packaging O Main Unit 1 pc The appearance of your camera depends on which model you have purchased O Screw A 6 pcs Order No XTB4 20AFJ Used for wall mounting the camera O Screw B 3 pcs Order No XTB26 10GVW Used for securing the safety wire to the camera and for fixing the right angle joint to the camera L Washer L 1 pc for the screw A Order No XWG4F16VW Used when securing the safety wire to L Washer S 1 pc for the screw B Order No XWG26D12VW Used when securing the safety wire to the camera S LI AC Adapt
14. nts where you are going to make holes O Make holes with an electric drill Insert anchors customer provided into the holes and push them inside the holes with a hammer Mortar walls break easily when drilling Be careful of pieces of mortar which may become loose and fall Drill for concrete in case of tile use a drill for tile PE Mount the flexible stand using the screws 22 Adjusting Range and Sensitivity Preventing Sensor Interference BL C160 Only If objects are interfering with the built in sensor use one of the included sensor range caps to cover the corresponding area of the sensor Example 1 If there are interfering objects such as cars on one side or corner of the screen attach cap 1 or 2 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 therefore the upper right corner of the sensor should be blocked using a sensor range cap FY NetworkCamera Ea Brightness BWE Backlight White Balance Auto Refresh Rate Standard Running in IPv4 mode 23 Example 2 If there are interfering objects such as heat emitting devices being displayed on both sides of the screen use cap 3 to block the parts of the sensor that are detecting the interfering objects in this case on the left and right hand sides a NetworkCamera Brightness EE Backlight On Off Heat e
15. or 1 pc Order No PQLV206Y Cord Length About 3 m 9 feet 10 inches BL C140A BL C160A Order No PQLV216CE1Z Cord Length About 3 m 9 feet 10 inches BL C140CE BL C140E BL C160CE BL C160E O AC cord 1pc for BL C140CE BL C140E BL C160CE BL C160E Order No PFJA02A006Z Cord Length About 1 8 m 5 feet 11 inches BL C140CE BL C160CE Order No PSJA1106Z Cord Length About 1 8 m 5 feet 11 inches BL C140E BL C160E LI Safety Wire 1 pc Order No PQME10080Z Used to secure the camera when wall mounting it a O Flexible Stand 1 pc Order No PQKL10082Z1 Used to attach the camera to the wall LI Foam Strip 1pc Order No PQHG10748Z Used to protect the camera from water p LI Sensor Range Cap 1 pc BL C160 Only Order No PQHG10765Z Used to limit the sensor detection range O Important Information 1 pc O Installation Guide this document 1 pc O Setup Guide 1 pc O Power Transfer Unit 1 pc Order No PNWP3C160A Used to power the camera O Right Angle Joint 1 pc with O ring Order No PNYCC160A Used to protect the camera from water LI Self Bonding Tape 1pc Order No PSHG1235Z Used to protect the camera from water 2 O Setup CD ROM 1 pc Order No PNQC1048Z 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 You wil
16. re objects that you do not want to detect with the built in sensor a sensor range cap can be attached to the camera to control the detection range There are 4 sensor range caps the standard cap attached at the time of purchase cap 1 cap 2 and cap 3 Each cap blocks detection to various directions and degrees Caps can be attached at 45 angles Select the cap and attachment angle to best suit your needs See the next page for details of each cap s detection range Note Keep the sensor range caps out of reach of children to prevent swallowing How to Attach Caps Align the cap s tab with the notch in the sensor then insert the cap Notch Tab Vw Note e Incorrectly inserted caps can affect detection capabilities How to Remove Caps Pinch the edge of the cap to lift it up then remove it 1 Pinch 2 Remove 27 Detection Ranges for the Sensor Range Caps Sensor range caps can be used to prevent detections when the temperature changes in certain areas of the detection range Differing temperatures will affect how far the sensor can detect within the detection range Confirm the different detection ranges in the following explanations Please note that the below figures are a guide to the detection ranges when the Sensor Sensitivity is set to Middle see page 26 Sensor Range Cap Temperature 20 C 68 F Top View Detection range Standard cap About 5 m attached at time of purcha
17. se WA 16 feet 5 inches m lf there are objects that you do not want to be detected on the right hand side of the detection range attach the cap to block the right side y Attach cap 2 or 1 as shown in the diagram below The number is shown on the side of the cap Top View Detection range ES If you want to About 5 m block more of the 16 feet 5 inches right hand side Pa than with cap 2 attach cap 1 Note e If there are objects that you do not want to be detected on the left hand side of the detection range attach cap 2 or cap 1 to the left side In this case the detection ranges shown on the right will be reversed m To block detection on both sides of the detention Top View range attach cap 3 as shown below Detection range About 5 m 16 feet 5 inches Note e The position of the cap determines the area of the detection range that is blocked 28 Temperature 0 C 32 F Temperature 30 C 86 F Top View Top View Detection range Detection range About 4 m About 6 m 13 feet 1 inch 19 feet 8 inches yr a oa Top View Top View RAIN re SS A A Detection range Detection range About 4 m About 6 m 13 feet 1 inch Y 19 feet 8 inches Y Top View Top View SS RIELLS a OA o Detection range Detection range About 4 m About 6 m L A 13 feet 1 inch je 19 feet 8 inches Va 29 Note 30 Note 31 Panasonic System Networks Co
18. ves such as mobile phones Where the camera can be exposed to strong chemicals or noxious fumes Where the camera can be exposed to air containing high levels of salt ammonia sulphur etc Exposure to such conditions can reduce the operating life of the camera In places that have shade during the day bright lighting at night or where light levels often change In places with the following types of backgrounds and background lighting Faces can appear dark which makes it difficult to determine facial characteristics In places where In places with white Where the large parts ofthe Y walls in the Vi object has background are 4 Bright background which the sun at open to bright its back light eflect sunlight light Z toward the camera 18 Recommended Installation Locations Top View Where it is easy to detect people coming off the street towards the property and where passing cars do not cause interference It is easier to detect people when they pass in front of the camera A sensor range cap can be attached to the camera to control the detection range For more information see page 27 Difficult to detect TTT 2 Distance About 3 m 9 feet 10 inches Entrance Side View Height About 3 m 9 feet 10 inches l E 3 1 i Distance i About 3 m 9 feet 10 inches 14 Installation Examples Example 1 For detecting people on your property Recommend Where it is easy to detect people comin
19. y in front of the camera about 8 5 Ix Panse 20 to the sides of the camera about 2 5 Ix Note that the light may not provide enough light to illuminate the surrounding area Effect of Brightness and Distance on Image Quality Distinguishing faces is difficult in the following situations e When the person is too far from the camera Generally faces should be distinguishable up 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 be recognized In the late afternoon and at night or other times when the surrounding area is dark e When people are moving which causes blurring in front of the camera 16 Connections Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below e Before proceeding confirm that your PC is connected to your router and can access the Internet Also confirm that your router s UPnP feature is enabled Most routers have UPnP turned off by default Wall To the power outlet For BL C140CE AC adaptor BL C140E BL C160CE BL C160E FP use an AC cord a t Power transfer unit Router Outdoor LAN cable LAN cable Use a LAN cable that is no more than 30 m 98 feet 5 inches long to connect the camera and the power transfer unit 17 Camera Mounting Caution Note 1 2 18 Do not drive the screws into a soft material Drive t

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