Panasonic BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM581A User Manual

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-HCM580A BB-HCM581A

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.

(AC Adaptor Type)

(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. XWG26D12VW

Used when securing the safety wire to the camera.

Screw A (2 pcs.) Order No. XYN3+J6FJ

Used to secure ceiling plate A to ceiling plate B.

Ceiling Mounting Cover (1 pc.) Order No. PSKL1023Y2

Used when mounting the camera on a ceiling.

AC Adaptor (1 pc.) [BB-HCM580A Only] Order No. PQLV202U Cord Length: About 3 m (9 feet 10 inches)

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.

Screw B (5 pcs.) Order No. XTB4+20AFJ

Used to secure ceiling plate B (4 pcs.) and the safety wire (1 pc.) to the ceiling.

Ceiling Plate A (1 pc.) Order No. PQZMHCM581A

Used to secure the camera to ceiling plate B.

AC Cord (1 pc.) [BB-HCM580A Only] Order No. PSJA1069Z Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches)

Important Information (1 pc.) Installation Guide (this document) (1 pc.) Setup Guide (1 pc.)

Washer L (1 pc.) Order No. XWG4F16VW

Used when securing the safety wire to the ceiling.

Screw C (1 pc.) Order No. PQHV2610PJ65

Used for connecting the safety wire to the camera.

Ceiling Plate B (1 pc.) Order No. PQMD10110Z

Used to secure the camera to the ceiling.

Audio/Video Cord (1 pc.) [BB-HCM581A Only] Order No. PSJA1103Y

Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.) Order No. PQQX15704XCD

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.

– a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document) – a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable) – a router

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)

PQQX15933YA KK0207CM1107

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

Camera Diagram

Front View Bottom View Rear View

ABLens

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

Indicator

FACTORY DEFAULT RESET

button LAN port

DC IN jack

External I/O interface

BB-HCM580A: Video terminal

BB-HCM581A: Audio/video

terminal Ceiling plate A hole

Serial number and MAC address

label

JKSD memory card cover

FUNCTION button/indicator

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 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.

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

• 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.

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.

• 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

LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable)

Router

Modem

Internet

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.

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.

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

Turns on when the data is transmitted from the camera.

Turns on when the electricity is supplied to the camera.

LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable)

PoE indicator

LINK indicator

Modem

Internet

To the power supply

PoE hub

Router

• 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.

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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