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TP-Link tapo TC43 User Manual
TP-Link tapo TC43 User Manual

TP-Link tapo TC43 User Manual

Outdoor pan/tilt security wi-fi camera

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Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
©2025 TP-Link 1910013888 REV2.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera ©2025 TP-Link 1910013888 REV2.0.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ··················································································································1 Introduction ·····························································································································2 Appearance ·····························································································································3 Set Up Your Camera ············································································································5 Install a microSD Card ········································································································7 Mount Your Camera·············································································································8 Install Waterproof Accessories··················································································11 Authentication ·····················································································································13...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device. Note: 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.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera 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.
  • Page 5: Appearance

    Appearance Lens White Light LEDs IR LEDs System LED Microphone Reset microSD Card Slot Speaker microSD Ethernet Port DC Power Connector Reset Button Open the silicone cover. While the camera is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET button to reset the camera. •...
  • Page 6 System LED Indication Solid red Starting up Blinking red and green Ready for setup (for Wi-Fi setup) Blinking red slowly Connecting to Wi-Fi (for Wi-Fi setup) Connected to Wi-Fi Solid amber or wired network Solid green Connected to the cloud Blinking red quickly Camera resetting Blinking green quickly...
  • Page 7: Set Up Your Camera

    Step 3. Add Your Camera Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. Tap the button > Add Device in the app and Google Play, or by scanning the QR code If you don't have an account, create one first.
  • Page 8 Step 4. Configure Camera Follow app instructions to set up your camera via wired or wireless connection (for setup only), and add it to your home network. After setup, you can use your camera via wired connection or wirelessly. Note: For Wireless setup, if your camera is connected to your router via an Ethernet cable, please unplug the cable first.
  • Page 9: Install A Microsd Card

    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. Manually rotate the camera downwards. Open the silicone cover to Identify the direction of the microSD card and carefully insert the card find the microSD card slot.
  • Page 10: Mount Your Camera

    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.
  • Page 11 Option 2: Overhang Mount 3. Mount the Camera 1. Affix the Camera and Bracket Insert four mounting anchors into Route the camera power cord and the holes, then use the mounting Ethernet cable through the screws to affix the camera and opening of the bracket.
  • Page 12 Option 3: Pole Mount 1. Affix the Camera and Bracket 2. Mount the Camera Pole-mounting loops Route the camera power cord and Mount the camera on the pole Ethernet cable through the using two pole-mounting loops* opening of the bracket. Use two (loop width ≤...
  • Page 13: Install Waterproof Accessories

    Install Waterproof Accessories After mounting the camera, please install accessories to waterproof your camera outdoors. Make sure each part is securely attached and flush to keep out water. Follow the steps below to install waterproof accessories. 1. Install Waterproof Seal for Power Connectors Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter.
  • Page 14 2. Install Waterproof Cable Attachments • When the Ethernet port connects to a network device Fix Nut Waterproof O-ring Waterproof Network Ring Jacket Interface 1. Route the network cable through the following components in order: fix nut, waterproof ring, and then the waterproof jacket. 2.
  • Page 15: Authentication

    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/.
  • Page 16 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/.
  • Page 17 NCC Notice & BSMI Notice 注意! 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信,指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 為避免本器材影像畫面遭偷窺或擷取,本器材使用者應先修改預設密碼,並定期更新密碼。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 • 電源供應器应使用在环境温度低於或等於40℃的室內。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱:戶外旋轉式防護 WiFi 攝影機 型號(型式):TC43 Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元...
  • Page 18 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電源供應器 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 其他及其 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 配件 備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
  • Page 19 Safety Information • Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device. •...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 Symbol Explanation Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This 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.
  • Page 22 Symbol Explanation Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) µ Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)