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Installation and Connections
Installation Precautions
The following describes how to install the camera.
Before you install and connect the camera, check and prepare the required peripheral
devices and cables.
Before you connect the camera, turn off all devices to be connected, such as this camera
and PC.
Camera Installation Location
Discuss the installation location for the
camera with your retailer, and select a
place that is strong enough for the installa-
tion.
• Install the camera on a ceiling
(concrete, etc.) at a location that is
sufficiently strong to support it.
• Install the camera body on the
foundation section of the building or
sections having sufficient bearing
strength.
This camera is for installation under
eaves.
• Do not install it in areas exposed to
direct sunlight or rain.
Never install or use the camera in the
following locations.
• Near a swimming pool or other areas
where chemicals are used.
• Food preparation areas and other
locations where there are large
amounts of steam vapor and oil, in
flammable atmospheres, other special
environments.
• Areas where radiation, X-rays, strong
electric waves, or magnetism is
generated.
• At sea, in coastal areas, or in areas
where corrosive gas is being
generated.
• Areas outside of the allowable ambient
operating temperature range
(
→
page 47).
• On a motor vehicle, a boat, or other
areas subject to strong vibration.
(This camera is not designed for use on
a vehicle.)
• When installing the camera on a ceiling
of insufficient strength, reinforce the
ceiling.
When not in use, always remove the
unit.
About White Balance
White balance may not be correctly
obtained in the following instances:
• When capturing subjects having
extremely little white or subjects close
to a single color.
• When capturing images outdoors at
dawn or dusk or in low illumination.
• When capturing images having
extremely different color temperatures
(e.g. in color lighting).
