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Installation Guide
Network Camera
(PoE Ready)
This manual is written for both the BB-HCM511A (Indoor Use Only) and the BB-HCM531A (Outdoor 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.
Please read the included Important Information before proceeding.
Complete Operating Instructions and all other documentation can be found on the included CD-ROM.
Model No.
BB-HCM511A
BB-HCM531A
Indoor Use Only
Outdoor Ready
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.
Option
You can also connect the camera using the optional Panasonic BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor. The BB-HCA3A includes the following items.
• The AC adaptor, the AC adaptor cord, and the AC cord are not waterproofed, and are intended for indoor use only. The AC adaptor, the AC adaptor cord, and
the AC cord must be waterproofed for outside use.
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. XWG26D12VW
Used when securing the safety
wire to the camera.
Screw A
BB-HCM511A (1pc.
for the safety wire
)
Order No. PQHV2610PJ65
BB-HCM531A (1pc.
for the safety wire,
4pcs.
for the connector cover
)
Order No. XTN26+10GVW
Flexible Stand (1 pc.)
Order No. PQKL10082Z1
Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG4F16VW
Used when securing the safety
wire to the ceiling or wall.
Screw B (1pc.
for the safety wire,
3pcs.
for the flexible stand
)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
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. PQQX15704YCD
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.
Sunshade (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PQKV10074Z1
Connector Cover (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PQYCHCM531A
Foam Strip (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PQHG10748Z
Self Bonding Tape (1pc.)
[BB-HCM531A Only]
Order No. PSHG1235Z
– a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document)
– a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)
– a router
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
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
*1
See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
S
MIC terminal
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O P Q R S
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PQQX15758YA
KK1206CM1107
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
• 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.
• The illustrations used in Installation Guide are of BB-HCM531A.
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.
