Panasonic BL-C121A Installation Guide - Page 4
Mounting the Camera - security camera
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Mounting the Camera • The camera illustrations in this document depict the BL-C121. Caution • Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a secure area of the wall, such as a wall stud, 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. Note • Use screws that are appropriate for the material of the wall. • The included screws are for use with wooden walls only. • The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be mounted outdoors. • To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the camera on an incline. Mount the camera so that it is perpendicular to the floor. Do not mount the camera upside down. Flexible Stand Mount 1. Loosen the position lock located on the rear side of the flexible stand. 2. Turn the mounting screw to attach the camera. 3. Adjust the angle, then fasten the position lock. Stand/tripod mounting hole Mounting screw Position lock Flexible stand Tripod Mount • Do not use a tripod screw with a thread of 6 mm (1/4 inch) or more. This may damage the stand/tripod mounting hole. • The camera cannot be mounted depending on the shape of the camera platform. Stand/tripod mounting hole Tripod (customer-provided) Ceiling/Wall Mount 1. 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 Washer S Screw B 2. Connect a LAN cable to the camera. • Insert the LAN cable until it clicks into to place. 4. Loosen the position lock located on the rear side of the flexible stand, and turn the mounting screw to attach the camera. N Ceiling N Wall Position lock Stand/tripod mounting hole Mounting screw Stand/tripod mounting hole Position lock Mounting screw Indicator 5. Adjust the camera position and tighten the position lock. N Ceiling N Wall Position lock Position lock 6. Connect all necessary cables (AC adaptor, LAN, etc.) to the camera, dress the cables neatly, and secure with tape (customer-provided). N Ceiling N Wall Tape (customer-provided) Tape (customer-provided) 7. Secure the safety wire to the ceiling or wall using screw A (included) and washer L (included). • Leave some slack in the safety wire, as shown. • Make sure the safety wire is firmly mounted on a wall or ceiling stud (25 mm [1 inch] and greater) etc. When there is no stud, apply a board on the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure the camera does not drop. N Ceiling N Wall Washer L Screw A Screw A Safety wire Washer L When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface • Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inch) diameter screws for mounting. 1. Place the flexible stand on the ceiling or wall where you plan to mount the flexible stand and mark the points where you are going to make holes. 2. Make holes with an electric drill. Insert anchors (customer-provided) into the holes and use a hammer to make them flush with the wall. • Mortar ceilings or 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) 3. Mount the flexible stand using the screws. For BL-C101 Only: Connecting to the power transfer unit 8. Connect a LAN cable to the power transfer unit and to the switching hub, router, etc. • The power transfer unit can be fixed in place with 2 pieces from screw A (included) (4 mm x 20 mm [3/16 inch x 13/16 inch]). 3. Mount the flexible stand firmly to the ceiling or wall with 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 wall stud, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged. • Use screws that are suited for the type of material the camera is mounted to. • Allow sufficient space between the ceiling or wall and the flexible stand to turn the position lock. • Make sure the flexible stand is firmly mounted on a wall or ceiling stud (25 mm [1 inch] and greater) etc. When there is no stud, apply a board on the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure the camera does not drop. N Ceiling N Wall At least 25 mm (1 inch) Screw A (3 pcs.) Allow sufficient space between the wall and the flexible stand At least 25 mm (1 inch) Allow sufficient space between the ceiling and the flexible stand Screw A (3 pcs.) LAN Cable 9. Connect a LAN cable from the camera to the power transfer unit. 10. Connect the AC adaptor to the power transfer unit and plug the other end into the power outlet. • The camera will activate. To the power outlet (For BL-C101CE/ BL-C101E use an AC cord) Hook for AC adaptor To router 4