Panasonic BB-HCM511A setup guide Abbreviations, Installation Procedure Overview, Preparation

Installation Guide	reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
Network Camera (PoE Ready)	Please read this document before using the product, and save this document for future
	for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico
Model No. BB-HCM511A
	Indoor Use Only
BB-HCM531A
	Outdoor 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.

•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-ROMfor details regarding the camera’s features.

•Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROMif 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.

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.)	Screw A
	Order No. XWG26D12VW	BB-HCM511A (1pc. for the safety wire)
	Used when securing the safety	Order No. PQHV2610PJ65
	wire to the camera.	BB-HCM531A (1pc. for the safety wire,
		4pcs. for the connector cover)
		Order No. XTN26+10GVW
Flexible Stand (1 pc.)	Washer L (1 pc.)	Screw B (1pc. for the safety wire,
Order No. PQKL10082Z1	Order No. XWG4F16VW	3pcs. for the flexible stand)
	Used when securing the safety	Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
	wire to the ceiling or wall.
Safety Wire (1 pc.)	Important Information (1 pc.)	Setup CD-ROM (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z	Installation Guide	Order No. PQQX15704YCD
Used to secure the camera	(this document) (1 pc.)	Contains the Setup Program needed to configure the
when mounting it.	Setup Guide (1 pc.)	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

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 router

– a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)

Option

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)

AC Cord (1 pc.)

Cord Length: About 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches)

•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

Front View

A

B

C

D

ALens cover

BLens

CMicrophone

DIndicator*1

Side and Bottom View
	E	FACTORY DEFAULT
E		RESET button
F	F	SD memory card slot
	G	RESTART button
G	H	FUNCTION
H		button/indicator
	I	Stand/tripod mounting
I		hole

Rear View

J

K

L

M

N

O P Q R S

JStand mounting hole K Serial number and

MAC address label

L AC adaptor cord/video cable hook

M Speaker/microphone cable hook

N LAN port

O DC IN

P External I/O interface Q VIDEO OUT terminal

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

RAUDIO OUT terminal

SMIC terminal

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