Panasonic BB-HCM515A User Manual

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Installation Guide

Network Camera

Indoor Use Only

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-HCM515A

(PoE 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.

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. XWG4F16VW

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.

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

Washer L (1 pc.) Order No. XWG26D12VW

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.)

Option

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

Screw A (1 pc.) Order No. PQHV2610PJ65

Used for connecting the safety wire to the camera.

Screw B (4 pcs.) Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Used for mounting the camera.

Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) Order No. PQQX15704ZCD

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.

AC Adaptor (1 pc.) Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches)

Camera Diagram

Front View Side and Bottom

View

Lens cover

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

Microphone

Indicator

Lens

FACTORY DEFAULT

RESET button SD memory card slot

RESTART button

FUNCTION

button/indicator Stand/tripod mounting

hole

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

Rear View

Stand mounting hole

J K L M N

OPQRS

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

MIC terminal

PQQX15708YA KK1106MH1107

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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 (http://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

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.

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.

LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable)

PoE indicator

LINK indicator

PoE hub

To the power supply

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 green.

• 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.

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.

Internet

Router

Modem

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)

Internet

Modem

Router

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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Read the following information after setting up the camera according to the procedure described in the Setup Guide.

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

For speaker (Output impedance 560 Ω line level)

To microphone

For microphone (Plug-in power +3.3 V)

To speaker

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.

Microphone cable (φ 3.5 mm plug)

Speaker cable (φ 3.5 mm stereo plug)

Camera

Microphone Input

33 K

CapacitorResistor

Audio Line Out

1 F

Connecting a Video Device

You can connect a TV or other video device (NTSC or PAL format) to the camera to monitor or record camera images. Connect the video device as shown below.

To video device

Note

• Analog video output is disabled by default. See 7.5 Controlling the Analog Video Output Signal in the Operating Instructions on the CD-

For video device

ROM for more information.

Video cable (φ 3.5 mm plug)

Connecting External Sensors

The camera’s external I/O interface allows you to connect 2 devices (such as sensors, motion detectors, etc.) that can be used to trigger the camera’s image buffering and transferring features (see Section 2 Using Triggers to Buffer and Transfer Images in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM). The external I/O interface has 6 terminals.

External I/O interface

Circuit Diagram Example

Camera

Relay

Light

Terminal Description

G GND terminal.

External sensor input 1. The camera can be triggered by either an open circuit or a GND short-circuit.

External sensor input 2. The camera can be triggered by either an open circuit or a GND short-circuit.

External device control output. Allows you to control an external device using the output buttons in the camera’s operation bar (for example, turning a light on or off).

• This terminal’s behavior can be changed (see 7.4 Controlling the External Output Terminal in the Operating Instructions on the CDROM).

• This terminal is an open collector circuit. The maximum drawing current is the same as terminal 4. Do not exceed the voltage of the terminal 4.

DC power output terminal.

• 10.5–13 V DC

• Maximum load drive is 100 mA.

Note

• Do not push strongly on the external I/O interface with the pointed object. The external I/O interface may get stuck into the unit, and you may not be able to use it.

12 V*

Door Sensor 2 (Alarm 2)

3 2

*DC 10.5 V–13 V

Door Sensor 1 (Alarm 1)

Caution

• The external I/O interface is not capable of connecting directly to devices that require large amounts of current. In some cases, a custom interface circuit (customer-provided) may have to be used. Serious damage to the camera may result if a device that exceeds its electrical capability is connected to the external I/O interface.

• Low voltage/current circuits and high voltage/current circuits are used in the camera circuit. All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician. Incorrect wiring could damage the camera and cause a fatal electric shock.

• External devices connected to the camera’s output terminals cannot be controlled in the event of a network error or failure. Keep this in mind when connecting door locks, heat-emitting devices, or other devices that may be dangerous if they cannot be controlled.

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Mounting the Camera

Three mounting methods are available, as shown here. Confirm which side is the top and bottom of the camera when mounting; do not mount the camera upside down. Consult an authorized dealer for mounting.

Caution

• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a secure area of the wall or ceiling, such as a column, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged.

• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to prevent the camera from falling.

Note

• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of the wall or ceiling.

• The included screws are for use with wooden walls or ceilings only.

• The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be mounted outdoors.

• To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the camera on an incline. Mount the camera so that it is perpendicular to the floor. Do not mount the camera upside down.

• Mounting and cabling instructions described in this document follow generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations. In some areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state ordinances. For such installations, contact your local building department or building inspector for more details.

• Camera images can be viewed in relatively dark areas, however, image quality decreases when viewing dark images. We recommend using supplemental lighting for best results.

• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera’s image sensor. Mount the camera appropriately.

• When mounting the camera, make sure to wrap the AC adaptor cord (if used) and other cables (external microphone or speaker cable, video cable, etc.) around the hooks as shown to ensure secure connections.

Mount the flexible stand firmly to the ceiling or wall with screw B (included).

• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera may fall and be damaged.

• Use screws that are suited for the type of material the camera is mounted to.

• Be careful not to nip the cables.

• Make sure the flexible stand is firmly mounted on a beam of wood (25 mm [1 inch] and greater) etc. When there is no beam, apply a board on the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure the camera does not drop.

N Ceiling N Wall

At least 25 mm (1 inch)

Screw B

At least 25 mm (1 inch)

5. Attach the camera by screwing the threaded mount into the stand mounting hole.

N Ceiling N Wall

Threaded mount

Stand/tripod mounting hole

Indicator

AC adaptor cord, video cable

microphone, external speaker cables

Flexible Stand Mount

External

1. Screw the threaded mount into the stand/tripod mounting hole.

2. Turn the grip firmly.

Stand/tripod mounting hole

Threaded mount

Grip

Flexible stand

Tripod Mount

Stand mounting hole

Threaded mount

6. Connect all necessary cables (AC adaptor cord, LAN cable, audio/ video cables, etc.).

7. Adjust the camera position and tighten the flexible stand grip firmly.

N Ceiling N Wall

Grip

8. Secure the safety wire to the ceiling or wall using screw B (included) and washer L (included).

• Leave some slack in the safety wire, as shown.

• Make sure the safety wire is firmly mounted on a beam of wood (25

mm [1 inch] and greater) etc. When there is no beam, apply a board on the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure the camera does not drop.

N Ceiling N Wall

crew B

Washer L

Stand/tripod mounting hole

Tripod (customer-

Washer L

Screw B

provided)

Ceiling/Wall Mount

Wiring without making a hole for a cable in the ceiling or wall

1. Secure the safety wire to the camera using screw A (included) and

washer S (included).

• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to prevent the camera from falling.

Screw A

Washer S

Safety wire

2. Remove the tab on the flexible stand.

3. Pass the cables through the notch.

Wiring through a hole made in the ceiling or wall

Make a hole for cables in the ceiling or wall. Then follow steps 1), 3), 4), 5),

6), 7) and 8).

N Ceiling N Wall

Hole for cables

φ 25 mm Hole for cables φ 25 mm (φ 1 inch)

Screw B

(φ 1 inch)

When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface

• Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inches) diameter screws for mounting.

1. Put flexible stand on the ceiling or wall where you plan to install the camera and mark the points where you are going to make holes.

2. Make holes with an electric drill. Insert anchors (customer-provided) into the holes and push them inside the holes with the hammer.

• Mortar ceilings or walls break easily when drilling. Be careful of

pieces of mortar which may become loose and fall.

Drill for concrete (in case of tile, use a drill for tile)

3. Mount the flexible stand using the screws.