tp-link TC41EU Outdoor Pan Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera User Guide

**tp-link TC41EU Outdoor Pan Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera User Guide

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About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi- Fi Camera and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.

Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.

Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:

such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline| Hyperlinks are in blue and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note:| Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

TC41 is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notifications and check feeds when the motion is detected. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion.
Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

• 2K Resolution, Full-Color Night Vision – Enhances your security by revealing highly-detailed images and vivid colors. Receive full-color live view even in total darkness with built-in spotlights.

• 360° Visual Coverage and Motion Tracking – Provides panoramic views and enables you to keep an eye on more vital areas. Tapo C510W will also track and follow a subject smartly to keep it within the camera’s field of view.

• Person Detection and Notification – Receive instant notification from the Tapo app when a person is detected.

• Local* and Cloud Storage – Save recorded video on a microSD card (up to 512 GB)*, no subscription required. Cloud storage* is also supported for flexibility.
  microSD card must be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
  Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/

• IP65 Weatherproof – Helps Tapo C510W perform well even in harsh environments with rain and dust.

• Sound and Light Alarm – Triggers bulit-in/prerecorded sounds and light as an alarm to frighten away unwanted visitors.

• Customizable Sound and Light Alarm – Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights for your customized use.

• Activity Zones – Set customized detection areas to only let what matters alert you.

• Two-Way Audio – Communicate remotely with a delivery person in real time.

• Multiple Installation Options – Use the mounting screws, template and loops* to install on any wall, ceiling or pole.

  • Loops (purchased separately) are needed for pole mounting.

• Physical Privacy Mode – Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.

Appearance

1. White Light LEDs

2. IR LEDs

3. Lens

4. System LED

5. Microphone

6. Reset
   Use a pin to press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the camera.

7. microSD Card Slot
   Insert a microSD card for local recording.
   microSD card not included.

8. Speaker

System LED Indication

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.

Step 1. Download Tapo App
Get the Ta po app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
If you don’t have an account, create one first.

Step 3. Add Your Camera
Tap the button > Add Device in the app and search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

Install a microSD Card

Follow the steps below to install the microSD card for local recording.
You can go to Camera Settings > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.

1. Manually rotate the camera downwards. Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the cover.
   
   Size of the cover screws:

2. Identify the direction of the microSD card and carefully insert the card into the slot. Push in the card until you hear a clicking sound.

Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws. You can also mount it on the pole with mounting loops. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera.
Note: The camera is not waterproof when set on a table or shelf. Mount the camera via Option 1, 2 or 3 when installing outdoors.

Option 1: Wall Mount

1. Affix the Camera and Bracket
   Route the camera power cord through the opening of the bracket. Use two bracket screws to affix the bracket and the camera.
   

2. Drill Holes
   Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill four screw holes according to the template.
   Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)

3. Mount the Camera
   Insert four mounting anchors into the holes, then use the mounting screws to affix the camera and bracket over the anchors.
   
   

4. Power Up the Camera
   Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors.
   
   Male Power Connector                Waterproof Seal               Female Power Connector

Option 2: Overhang Mount

1. Affix the Camera and Bracket
   Route the camera power cord through the opening of the bracket. Use two bracket screws to affix the bracket and the camera.

2. Drill Holes
   Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill four screw holes according to the template.
   Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)

3. Mount the Camera
   Insert four mounting anchors into the holes, then use the mounting screws to affix the camera and bracket over the anchors.
   
   

4. Power Up the Camera
   Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors.
   
   Male Power Connector                Waterproof Seal               Female Power Connector

Option 3: Pole Mount

1. Affix the Camera and Bracket
   Route the camera power cord through the opening of the bracket. Use two bracket screws to affix the bracket and the camera.

2. Mount the Camera
   Mount the camera on the pole using two pole-mounting loops
   (loop width ≤ 12mm).
   2. Mount the Camera
   Pole-mounting loops are not included.
   Pole-mounting loops

3. Power Up the Camera
   Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors.
   Male Power Connector                Waterproof Seal               Female Power Connector

Install Waterproof Items

When the camera is installed outdoors, please install waterproof items to waterproof your camera. Make sure each part is securely attached and the water-proofing rings are flush to keep out water.
Follow the steps below to install waterproof items.

Install Waterproof Seal for Power Connectors
Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors when the camera is installed outdoors.
Male Power Connector                Waterproof Seal               Female Power Connector

How to Reset Your Camera

Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button.
You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Device at the bottom to factory reset your camera.

1. Manually rotate the camera downwards. Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the cover.

2. Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red.
   

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Model Number: TC41

Responsible Party:

TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: [email protected]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,

FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply
Model Number: T120100-2B1

Responsible Party:

TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: [email protected]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

**CE Mark Warning

** This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/en/support/ce/.

RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

**UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity**
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment
Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbols may vary from products

Symbol	Explanation
Class II equipment
Class II equipment with functional earthing
Alternating current
DC voltage
Polarity of output terminals
Indoor use only
Dangerous voltage
Caution, risk of electric shock
Energy efficiency Marking
Protective earth
Earth
	Frame or chassis
Functional earthing
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Caution, hot surface
Caution
Operator’s manual
Stand-by

“ON”/”OFF” (push-push)
| Fuse
| Fuse is used in neutral N
| RECYCLINGThis product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a newelectrical or electronic equipment.
| Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods
| Disconnection, all power plugs
m| Switch of mini-gap construction
---|---
µ| Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version)Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US)
ε| Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

References

• Link: Simple, secure one-click payments
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• Tapo | Smart Devices for Smart Living
• Regulatory Compliance | Tapo
• UKCA | Tapo
• Tapo Care | Tapo
• | TP-Link Australia

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