Panasonic Network Camera BB-HCM381A BB-HCE481A Getting Started Manual

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...

1.Connect the camera (BB-HCE481A), and turn the camera on.
Connect the camera to your PoE (Power over Ethernet) hub using a straight Cat5 Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to set up the camera.
Connect the Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to the camera.
Note
• Your PoE hub must be connected to the router. Refer to the manuals of the PoE hub for the instructions of the connection. Additionally, these instructions assume your PC is 
already connected to the Internet and your network includes a router...

2.Setting up the Camera to View on the LAN.
Important
• To avoid any possible problems, temporarily disable any firewall 
or antivirus software.
• This procedure explains installation of the camera on the same 
network as your PC.
• Before proceeding, close your web browser.
• See page 180 of the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for 
details about CD-ROM.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
(If the Network Camera Setup window is not displayed automatically, 
double-click the Setup.exe...

3.Setting up Internet Access to the Camera.
By registering with the Viewnetcam.com FREE DynamicDNS service, 
you can create a personalized web address at which your cameras live 
video can always be found on the Internet. For detailed information, 
access http://www.viewnetcam.com .
Click [Automatic Setup (Internet Access)].
Sets up the camera to view on the LAN.
Sets up the Internet access to the 
camera.
Manually sets up the camera.
Disables IPsec. If disabled, the button is 
displayed gray.
Displays...

Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No.BB-HCM381A(AC Adaptor Type)
BB-HCE481A(PoE Type)
Keep more than 100 mm 
(3 15/16 inches) off the wall 
or other obstacles.
Camera direction
100 mm 
(3 15/16 inches)
Screws B (4 pcs.)
1
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Please read the Important Information before using.
Network Camera is called Camera in this manual.
Setup CD-ROM is called CD-ROM in this manual.
The illustrations used in this manual are of BB-HCM381A.
Mount the camera after the camera is connected and finished...

1
2
12
65 mm 
(2 9/16 inches)Hole for a cable
    25 mm (1 inch)
Fit the four rubbers 
in place.
Fit the two dents in place.
Four tabs
Fit the tabs to the holes and 
move counterclockwise.
Attach firmly with Screws A.
Screws A (2 pcs.)
Adjust the    of the main 
unit to the    of the Ceiling 
Mounting Cover.Move the Ceiling Mounting 
Cover in the clockwise 
direction until the    of it fits 
to the    of the main unit.
Be careful not to nip the cable etc.
When removing the Ceiling Mounting Cover, move it...

Important Information
Network Camera
Model No. BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type)
BB-HCE481A (PoE Type)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed 
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1.Read and understand all instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. After taking away the sand or the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with 
lens cleaning paper.
6. Do not block any...

System Requirements for your PC
Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following 
technical specifications for the camera to work properly.
For IPv4 Connection
For IPv6 Connection
Note
• A PoE hub is required for BB-HCE481A.
• See Panasonic Network Camera support website at 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about 
network environment.
What is IPv6?
• IPv6 is short for Internet Protocol Version 6.
• IPv6 was created to provide the additional IP addresses that...

Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Model No.BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type)
BB-HCE481A (PoE Type)
Indoor Use Only 

Operating Instructions
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Main Features
IPv6*1 Network Camera
Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6). IPv6 
was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the 
Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also supports the currently used 
IPv4, its dual stack design will seamlessly operate while IPv6 is phased in. For 
more information regarding IPv6, see page 15, or visit http://www.ipv6.org/.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Supported*2 (For Only...