Panasonic Network Camera BL-C140 BL-C160 Installation Guide

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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 someone or somewhere, by FTP, E-mail, or...

12 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
Easy to detect
Easy to detect
Diffictult to detect
About 63q Detection range
Camera 

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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 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...

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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.
Side View
Difficult to detect
Easy to detect
Entrance
Camera
Distance     About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches)
    About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches)
Distance...

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Installation Examples
Example 1:
For detecting people on your property
Example 2: For detecting people entering an area like a garage
Recommend Not Recommend
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.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...

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Light Brightness (BL-C160 Only)
The camera features a built-in light that can turn on automatically when it is 
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.
Directly in front of the camera: about 8.5 lx
20° to the sides of the camera: about 2.5 lx
Note that the light may not provide enough light to illuminate the 
surrounding area.
Effect of Brightness and Distance on Image Quality...

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Connections
Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below.
• 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.) 
* 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.
LAN cableRouter Power transfer unitAC adaptor Outside
Inside
Wall
Outdoor LAN cable
To...

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Camera Mounting
Caution
• 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.
• 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.)
Note
• Use a LAN...

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3Mount 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...

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5Wrap 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. 
• Leave about 10 mm (3/8 inches) of the foam exposed, as shown.
• Stretch the tape to twice its length when you wrap the cable. 
• Overlap the tape when you wrap the cable.
• Make sure that there are no gaps in the wrapped tape for water to enter.
6Attach the camera by screwing the threaded...