Installation Guide
Network Camera |
Indoor Use Only |
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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
Model No. BB-HCM580A
BB-HCM581A
(AC Adaptor Type)
(PoE Ready)
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.
•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.
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
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 |
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Mounting |
Setting up the camera (described in the included |
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Mounting or placing the |
Setup Guide). This involves configuring the camera |
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so that it can be accessed from a PC. |
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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.) |
Washer S (1 pc.) |
Washer L (1 pc.) |
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Order No. XWG26D12VW |
Order No. XWG4F16VW |
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Used when securing the safety |
Used when securing the safety |
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wire to the camera. |
wire to the ceiling. |
Screw A (2 pcs.) |
Screw B (5 pcs.) |
Screw C (1 pc.) |
Order No. XYN3+J6FJ |
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ |
Order No. PQHV2610PJ65 |
Used to secure ceiling plate A to |
Used to secure ceiling plate B (4 |
Used for connecting the safety |
ceiling plate B. |
pcs.) and the safety wire (1 pc.) to |
wire to the camera. |
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the ceiling. |
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Ceiling Mounting Cover (1 pc.) |
Ceiling Plate A (1 pc.) |
Ceiling Plate B (1 pc.) |
Order No. PSKL1023Y2 |
Order No. PQZMHCM581A |
Order No. PQMD10110Z |
Used when mounting the camera |
Used to secure the camera to |
Used to secure the camera to the |
on a ceiling. |
ceiling plate B. |
ceiling. |
AC Adaptor (1 pc.) |
AC Cord (1 pc.) |
Audio/Video Cord (1 pc.) |
[BB-HCM580A Only] |
[BB-HCM580A Only] |
[BB-HCM581A Only] |
Order No. PQLV202U |
Order No. PSJA1069Z |
Order No. PSJA1103Y |
Cord Length: About 3 m |
Cord Length: About 1.8 m |
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(9 feet 10 inches) |
(5 feet 11 inches) |
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Safety Wire (1 pc.) |
Important Information (1 pc.) |
Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) |
Order No. PQME10080Z |
Installation Guide |
Order No. PQQX15704XCD |
Used to secure the camera when |
(this document) (1 pc.) |
Contains the Setup Program needed to |
mounting it. |
Setup Guide (1 pc.) |
configure the camera, as well as the |
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camera’s documentation.* |
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*See the included Important Information |
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for a description of each document. |
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
– a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)
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.
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)
© 2007 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. |
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Camera Diagram
Front View
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B |
ALens
BIndicator*1
Bottom View
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C |
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D |
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CFACTORY DEFAULT RESET button
DLAN port
EDC IN jack
F External I/O interface
GBB-HCM580A: Video terminal
BB-HCM581A: Audio/video terminal
HCeiling plate A hole
ISerial number and MAC address label
Rear View
J SD memory card cover
K FUNCTION button/indicator
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K
*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
Connections
Before proceeding, confirm that your PC is connected to your router and can access the Internet. Also confirm that your router’s UPnP™ feature is enabled. (Most routers have UPnP™ turned off by default.) Refer to the operating instructions included with your router or to the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information.
When connecting the camera using the AC Adaptor
Follow these instructions when connecting a BB-HCM580A, or when connecting a BB-HCM581A using the optional BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor. Connect the camera to your router and the power outlet as described below.
•BB-HCM580A only: Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor (order no. PQLV202U) and AC cord (order no. PSJA1069Z).
•BB-HCM581A only: If using an AC adaptor, use only the optional Panasonic AC adaptor BB-HCA3A.
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Connect the LAN cable to the camera and the router.
Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC IN jack.
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• The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is turned on. |
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• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1 |
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minute. If the indicator does not light green, see 1.2 |
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Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide |
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on the CD-ROM. |
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Router |
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outlet |
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AC cord |
Modem |
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AC adaptor |
Internet |
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the camera. This is normal.
When connecting the camera using PoE (Power over Ethernet) (BB-HCM581A Only)
Connect the camera to your PoE hub using a LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable) as described below.
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Connect a LAN cable to the camera and to the PoE hub.
•Your PoE hub must be connected to the router. Refer to the operating instructions included with the PoE hub for connection instructions.
•The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is turned on.
Connect a LAN cable to a LAN port of the PoE hub and to a LAN port of the router.
•Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1 minute. If the indicator does not light green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM.
Green
LAN cable |
To the power |
(Cat-5 straight cable) |
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supply |
PoE indicator |
PoE hub |
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LINK indicator
• When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can be heard from the camera. This is normal.
• Use a 4-pair UTP/STP cable.
• Do not use a relay connector or a hub between the camera and the PoE hub. These devices may disturb the data or electricity transmission.
• If the PoE hub has indicators, the indicator lights as shown in the table below.
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Turns on when the data is transmitted from the camera. |
PoE |
Turns on when the electricity is supplied to the camera. |
• If the PoE hub is turned off or power supply is temporarily cut off by the disconnection of the LAN cable, it may take time for the PoE hub’s indicators to light.
• The indicator display differs depending on manufacturers, refer to the manuals of the PoE hub.
Router
Modem |
Internet
PC
After the camera’s indicator turns green, you may set up the camera. Continue by following the procedure described in the included Setup Guide.
• If the indicator does not turn green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the included CD-ROM.
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