Panasonic BB-HCM531A Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

Network Camera

(PoE Ready)

This manual is written for both the BB-HCM511A (Indoor Use Only) and the BB-HCM531A (Outdoor Ready). Available features and operations vary

slightly depending on the model. You can confirm the model no. of your camera by checking the model no. printed on the front of the camera.

Please read the included Important Information before proceeding.

Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation can be found on the included CD-ROM.

Model No.

BB-HCM511A

BB-HCM531A

Indoor Use Only

Outdoor Ready

Installation Procedure Overview

The following is an overview of the steps required to install and setup the camera. All steps are explained in this document unless otherwise noted.

Preparation

1.

Confirm the following items are included in the camera’s packaging.

•

Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.

2.

You will need the following additional items to install and configure the camera.

Option

You can also connect the camera using the optional Panasonic BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor. The BB-HCA3A includes the following items.

• The AC adaptor, the AC adaptor cord, and the AC cord are not waterproofed, and are intended for indoor use only. The AC adaptor, the AC adaptor cord, and

the AC cord must be waterproofed for outside use.

Camera Diagram

Preparation

Confirm that you have all the

items required for

installation.

Camera Diagram

Make sure you know the

names of the camera’s

physical features.

Connections

Connecting the camera to

your network and to the power

outlet.

Setup

Setting up the camera (described in the included

Setup Guide). This involves configuring the camera

so that it can be accessed from a PC.

Mounting

Mounting or placing the

camera.

Main Unit (1 pc.)

Washer S (1 pc.)

Order No. XWG26D12VW

Used when securing the safety

wire to the camera.

Screw A

BB-HCM511A (1pc.

for the safety wire

)

Order No. PQHV2610PJ65

BB-HCM531A (1pc.

for the safety wire,

4pcs.

for the connector cover

)

Order No. XTN26+10GVW

Flexible Stand (1 pc.)

Order No. PQKL10082Z1

Washer L (1 pc.)

Order No. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety

wire to the ceiling or wall.

Screw B (1pc.

for the safety wire,

3pcs.

for the flexible stand

)

Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Safety Wire (1 pc.)

Order No. PQME10080Z

Used to secure the camera

when mounting it.

Important Information (1 pc.)

Installation Guide

(this document) (1 pc.)

Setup Guide (1 pc.)

Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)

Order No. PNQC1048Z

Contains the Setup Program needed to configure the

camera, as well as the camera’s documentation.*

*See the included Important Information for a description of

each document.

Sunshade (1pc.)

[BB-HCM531A Only]

Order No. PQKV10074Z1

Connector Cover (1pc.)

[BB-HCM531A Only]

Order No. PQYCHCM531A

Foam Strip (1pc.)

[BB-HCM531A Only]

Order No. PQHG10748Z

Self Bonding Tape (1pc.)

[BB-HCM531A Only]

Order No. PSHG1235Z

–

a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document)

–

a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)

–

a router

AC Adaptor (1 pc.)

Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches)

AC Cord (1 pc.)

Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches)

Front View

Side and Bottom View

Rear View

A

B

C

D

Lens cover

Lens

Microphone

Indicator

*1

E

F

G

H

I

FACTORY DEFAULT

RESET button

SD memory card slot

RESTART button

FUNCTION

button/indicator

Stand/tripod mounting

hole

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

Stand mounting hole

Serial number and

MAC address label

AC adaptor cord/video

cable hook

Speaker/microphone

cable hook

LAN port

DC IN

External I/O interface

VIDEO OUT terminal

AUDIO OUT terminal

*1

See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.

S

MIC terminal

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

OPQRS

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PQQX15758XA

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Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future

reference.

Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/

• This document (Installation Guide) explains how to physically connect the

camera to the power supply and network, as well how to mount or place the

camera for regular use.

• The

Setup Guide

describes how to set up the camera so that it can be

accessed using a PC.

• Refer to the

Operating Instructions

on the

CD-ROM

for details regarding

the camera’s features.

• Refer to the

Troubleshooting Guide

on the

CD-ROM

if you have any

problems configuring or using the camera.

• The illustrations used in Installation Guide are of BB-HCM531A.

Abbreviations

• UPnP is the abbreviation for “Universal Plug and Play”.

• The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.

• The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as “the CD-ROM” in this document.

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