Panasonic BB-HCM511A User Manual

Installation Guide

Network Camera (PoE Ready)

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-HCM511A 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.

Indoor Use Only

Outdoor Ready

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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.)

Order No. XWG26D12VW

Used when securing the safety wire to the camera.

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

Connector Cover (1pc.) [BB-HCM531A Only] Order No. PQYCHCM531A

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.)

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. PQQX15704YCD

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.

Foam Strip (1pc.) [BB-HCM531A Only] Order No. PQHG10748Z

Self Bonding Tape (1pc.) [BB-HCM531A Only] Order No. PSHG1235Z

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 LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable) –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.

AC Cord (1 pc.) Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches)

Camera Diagram

Front View Side and Bottom View Rear View

Stand mounting hole

Lens cover

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

Microphone

Indicator

Lens

FAC TORY DEFAU LT

RESET button SD memory card slot

RESTART button

FUNCTION

button/indicator Stand/tripod mounting

hole

OPQRS

J K L M N

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

R S MIC terminal

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 panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information.

When connecting the camera using PoE (Power over Ethernet)

Connect the camera to your PoE hub using a LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable) as described below.

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turned off by default.) Refer to the operating instructions included with your router or to the Panasonic Network Camera website (http://

1 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.

To the power supply

2 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

• 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.

Indicator Description

LINK

PoE

• 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.

Turns on when the data is transmitted from the camera.

Turns on when the electricity is supplied to the camera.

PoE indicator

PoE hub

LINK indicator

LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable)

Router

Modem

Internet

When connecting the camera using the BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor (Optional)

Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below.

1 Connect the LAN cable to the camera and the router. 2 Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC IN jack. 3 Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor, then plug the AC

cord into the power outlet.

• The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is turned on.

• 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

• When you operate the camera, the power outlet should be near the camera and easily accessible.

• Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor (Model No. BB-HCA3A).

• When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can be heard from the camera. This is normal.

To the power outlet

AC cord

AC adaptor

(BB-HCA3A)

LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable)

Router

Modem

Internet

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.

After setting up the camera according to the procedure described in the Setup Guide, read the following information.

Connecting External Audio Devices

You can connect an external microphone and external speaker to the camera to use the Listen and Talk features, respectively. For information about these features, see 1.2.9 Audio Features in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. Connect the devices as shown below.

Note

• If you use an external microphone, excessive cable length or a poor quality cable can cause degradation in audio quality.

• The microphone cable should be no longer than 7 m (23 feet).

• Use a speaker with a built-in amplifier. The speaker connects to the camera with a stereo audio cable similar to that used by your PC. The output signal is mono.

• Make sure the camera and speaker are turned off when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cable, otherwise noise may be heard from the speaker.

• The external microphone input does not correspond to a line level. Audio may be distorted when the line level is input. Audio distortion will be solved if you insert the following circuits. Under no circumstance should high-level audio, such as from a speaker, be connected to this input terminal. Doing so is likely to damage the camera.

For speaker (Output impedance 560 Ω line level)

Microphone cable (φ 3.5 mm plug)

For microphone (Plug-in power +3.3 V)

To microphone

To speaker

Speaker cable (φ 3.5 mm stereo plug)

Camera

Microphone Input

33 K

CapacitorResistor

Audio Line Out

1 F

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