Panasonic BB-HCM531A - Network Camera Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Network Camera
BB-HCM511A
Model No.
BB-HCM531A
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.
• 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.
Abbreviations
• UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play".
• The Network Camera is referred to as "the camera" in this document.
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 Camera Diagram
Confirm that you have all the Make sure you know the
items required for names of the camera's
installation. physical features.
Preparation
1. Confirm the following items are included in the camera's packaging.
• Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
Main Unit (1 pc.)
Flexible Stand (1 pc.)
Order No. PQKL10082Z1
Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z
Used to secure the camera
when mounting it.
Sunshade (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PQKV10074Z1
2. You will need the following additional items to install and configure the camera.
– a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document)
– a router
Option
You can also connect the camera using the optional Panasonic BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor. The BB-HCA3A includes the following items.
AC Adaptor (1 pc.)
Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches)
• 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
Front View
A Lens cover
B Lens
A
C Microphone
D Indicator
B
C
D
*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
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PQQX15758XA KK1206CM3020
(PoE Ready)
Indoor Use Only
Outdoor Ready
Connections
Connecting the camera to
your network and to the power
outlet.
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 or wall.
Important Information (1 pc.)
Installation Guide
(this document) (1 pc.)
Setup Guide (1 pc.)
Connector Cover (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PQYCHCM531A
Side and Bottom View
*1
Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future
reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
• 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.
• The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as "the CD-ROM" in this document.
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.
Foam Strip (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PQHG10748Z
– a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)
AC Cord (1 pc.)
Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches)
E FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
E
F SD memory card slot
F
G RESTART button
H FUNCTION
G
button/indicator
H
I Stand/tripod mounting
hole
I
Mounting
Mounting or placing 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
Screw B (1pc. for the safety wire,
3pcs. for the flexible stand)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
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.
Self Bonding Tape (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PSHG1235Z
Rear View
J Stand mounting hole
K Serial number and
J
K
MAC address label
L
L AC adaptor cord/video
M
cable hook
N
M Speaker/microphone
cable hook
O P Q R S N LAN port
O DC IN
P External I/O interface
Q VIDEO OUT terminal
R AUDIO OUT terminal
S MIC terminal
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