Panasonic BB-HCM581A Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

Network Camera

This manual is written for both the BB-HCM580A (AC Adaptor Type) and the BB-HCM581A (PoE 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-HCM580A

(AC Adaptor Type)

BB-HCM581A

(PoE Ready)

Indoor Use Only

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 for BB-HCM581A

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

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.

Washer L (1 pc.)

Order No. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety

wire to the ceiling.

Screw A (2 pcs.)

Order No. XYN3+J6FJ

Used to secure ceiling plate A to

ceiling plate B.

Screw B (5 pcs.)

Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Used to secure ceiling plate B (4

pcs.) and the safety wire (1 pc.) to

the ceiling.

Screw C (1 pc.)

Order No. PQHV2610PJ65

Used for connecting the safety

wire to the camera.

Ceiling Mounting Cover (1 pc.)

Order No. PSKL1023Y2

Used when mounting the camera

on a ceiling.

Ceiling Plate A (1 pc.)

Order No. PQZMHCM581A

Used to secure the camera to

ceiling plate B.

Ceiling Plate B (1 pc.)

Order No. PQMD10110Z

Used to secure the camera to the

ceiling.

AC Adaptor (1 pc.)

[BB-HCM580A Only]

Order No. PQLV202U

Cord Length: About 3 m

(9 feet 10 inches)

AC Cord (1 pc.)

[BB-HCM580A Only]

Order No. PSJA1069Z

Cord Length: About 1.8 m

(5 feet 11 inches)

Audio/Video Cord (1 pc.)

[BB-HCM581A Only]

Order No. PSJA1103Y

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. PQQX15704XCD

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.

–

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)

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

reference.

Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico

• 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.

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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