Panasonic BB-HCM515A - Network Camera w/ Audio Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

Network Camera

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 C D-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

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.

– 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.

Camera Diagram

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. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety
wire to the camera.

Screw A (1 pc.)
Order No. PQHV2610PJ65

Used for connecting the safety wire to the
camera.

Flexible Stand (1 pc.)
Order No. PQKL10082Z1

Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG26D12VW

Used when securing the safety
wire to the ceiling or wall.

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

Used for mounting the camera.

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. 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)

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

Front View Side and Bottom

View

Rear View

A
B
C
D

Lens cover
Lens
Microphone
Indicator

*1

E

F
G
H

I

FACTORY DEFAULT
RESET button
SD memory card slot
RESTART button
FUNCTION
button/indicator
Stand/tripod mounting
hole

J
K

L

M

N
O
P
Q
R
S

Stand mounting hole
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

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

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J
K

L
M
N

OPQRS

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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

Indoor Use Only

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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

™

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.

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

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

When connecting the camera using PoE (Power over Ethernet)

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.

• 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

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 green.

• The indicator display differs depending on manufacturers,
refer to the manuals of the PoE hub.

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

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.

• 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.

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 g reen, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the included CD-ROM.

PoE hub

PoE indicator

LINK indicator

To the power
supply

PC

Modem

Internet

LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)

Router

Green

To the
power
outlet

LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)

Router

PC

AC adaptor

(BB-HCA3A)

AC cord

Modem

Internet

Green