Getting Started
Network Camera
Model No.
BB-HCM381A
(AC Adaptor Type)
BB-HCE481A
(PoE Type)
Connect the Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to the
camera.
Note
• These instructions assume your PC is already connected to the Internet and
your network includes a router that is UPnP
™
(Universal Plug and Play)
compliant.
Connect the Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to your
router.
Ethernet (LAN) port
Ethernet cable
(customer-provided)
To the network
LAN ports
WAN port
To the supply
To the camera
A "straight" Cat5 Ethernet cable
(customer-provided)
To your modem
To your PC
Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC IN jack, and plug the
AC cord into the outlet.
• When you operate the camera, the power outlet should be near the camera and
easily accessible.
• Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor PSLP1242 (Order No. PSLP1242Y).
• If the camera's indicator does not light green, see pages 3-4 of the
Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
• A noise can be heard during pan/tilt operation. This is normal.
• When connecting an external microphone, speaker or TV, see page 2.
DC IN jack
Hook for AC adaptor cord
AC adaptor
To the outlet
AC cord
AC adaptor cord
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This manual is for both BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type) and BB-
HCE481A (PoE Type). Available features and operations are different in
part depending on the model. Read the Operating Instructions on the
CD-ROM carefully and use the Network Camera properly.
BB-HCM381A User: See below.
BB-HCE481A User: Go to page 2.
Please read the Important Information before using.
• This Getting Started explains how to connect and set up the camera.
See Installation Guide for mounting, and see the Operating
Instructions on the CD-ROM for details about the camera’s features.
•
If you cannot complete the setup, see the Troubleshooting on the
CD-ROM.
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Abbreviations
• UPnP is the abbreviation for "Universal Plug and Play".
• "Network Camera" is called "Camera" in this manual.
• "Setup CD-ROM" is called "CD-ROM" in this manual.
1.
Connect the camera (BB-HCM381A), and turn the camera on.
Connect the camera to your router using a "straight" Cat5 Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to set up the camera.
• Before you begin the installation, the UPnP
™
feature in your router needs to be enabled. Usually, the default setting disables this feature. For more info, please visit,
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ or contact your router's manufacturer.
Indoor Use Only
