Panasonic BB-HCM511A, Service Manual

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BB-HCM511A/BB-HCM531A
3 Features
Splash-resistant body (BB-HCM531A only)
The BB-HCM531A features an IPX4-compliant splash-resistant body that allows the camera to be used both indoors and out-
doors. (See the Installation Guide for proper outdoor installation instructions.)
On-site and remote camera monitoring
Camera images can be monitored from a PC, both on-site and over the Internet. You can even use your mobile phone to view
still images when you’re out of the house.
MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG (MJPEG) support
Live camera images can be viewed and buffered (i.e., stored in memory) in both MPEG-4 and JPEG (MJPEG) formats, allowing
you to select the video format that best suits your needs.
Audio features
The camera features a built-in microphone that allows you to monitor the audio while viewing live camera images using your PC.
You can connect a user-supplied microphone if desired. Additionally, by connecting a user-supplied external powered speaker,
you can talk to someone while seeing their image on your PC.
Motion detection feature
The camera’s motion detection feature allows you to buffer or transfer camera images when the camera detects motion in the
camera image.
Camera image buffering and playback
Camera images can be automatically buffered at specific times, when the camera’s external sensors (customer-provided) are
triggered, or when the camera detects motion. You can program the camera to buffer these camera images, and then you can
play back these images later while accessing the camera or save them to your PC. You can also program the camera to transfer
images by E-mail or upload them to an FTP or HTTP server as they are being buffered.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) ready
The camera is compliant with PoE (IEEE 802.3af) standards, and contains a power receiving device that enables it to receive
power from the same Ethernet cable used for network connection. This allows you to mount the camera in locations where there
is no power outlet nearby, saving you the cost of installing a new power outlet. In addition, power can be supplied to the camera
using an Ethernet cable of up to 100 m (about 328 feet) long, allowing you more freedom to install the camera wherever you
want. PoE connection requires a PoE compliant hub or similar device. An optional AC adaptor can be used instead of a PoE
connection if you want to connect the camera to a standard AC outlet.
Digital zoom
When viewing camera images from a PC, you can zoom up to 10
×
(by area) and get a closer look. You can use your mouse to
zoom in and out simply.
2-way audio features
By connecting a microphone to your PC and an external speaker to the camera, you can talk to someone while seeing their
image on your PC screen. If you have speakers or headphones connected to your PC, the person on the camera side can talk
to you using the camera’s built-in microphone or an external microphone.
SD memory card support
Camera images can be recorded to an optional SD memory card in addition to the camera’s internal memory. The camera sup-
ports Panasonic SD memory cards from 64 MB to 2 GB in capacity, allowing you to store thousands of camera images on a sin-
gle card.
UPnP
TM
support
When connecting the camera to a UPnP
TM
compatible router, the camera’s network settings can be automatically configured,
making setup quick and easy.
Viewnetcam.com support
After registering your camera with the Viewnetcam.com service, you can access the camera while away from home using an
easy to remember Internet address of your choosing, such as ***.viewnetcam.com.
Multi-language support
The most commonly used camera pages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified
Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. All camera pages can be displayed in English, French, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.