Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM515A Installation Guide

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Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No.BB-HCM515A(PoE Ready)
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-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.
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
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.
– a PC (see the system requirements in the Important Information document)
– a LAN cable (CAT-5 straight cable)
– a router
Option
You can also connect the camera using the optional Panasonic BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor. 
The BB-HCA3A includes the following items.
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. XWG4F16VW
Used when securing the safety 
wire to the camera.Screw A (1 pc.)
Order No. PQHV2610PJ65
Used for connecting the safety wire to the 
camera.
Flexible Stand (1 pc.)
Order No. PQKL10082Z1Washer L (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG26D12VW
Used when securing the safety 
wire to the ceiling or wall.Screw B (4 pcs.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
Used for mounting the camera.
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. PQQX15704ZCD
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.
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 
ViewRear View
A
B
C
DLens cover
Lens
Microphone
Indicator
*1
E
F
G
H
IFACTORY DEFAULT 
RESET button
SD memory card slot
RESTART button
FUNCTION 
button/indicator
Stand/tripod mounting 
holeJ
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
SStand 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
MIC terminal
*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.
A
B
C
DE
F
G
H
IJ
K
L
M
N
OPQRS
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reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico
Indoor Use Only 
						

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Connections
Before proceeding, confirm that your PC is connected to your router and can access the Internet. Also confirm that your router’s UPnP™ feature is enabled. 
(Most routers have UPnP™ turned off by default.) Refer to the operating instructions included with your router or to the Panasonic Network Camera website 
(http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/) for more information.
Connect the camera to your PoE hub using a LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable) as described below.
Connect the camera to your router and to the power outlet as described below.
When connecting the camera using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
1Connect a LAN cable to the camera and to the PoE hub.
• Your PoE hub must be connected to the router. Refer to 
the operating instructions included with the PoE hub for 
connection instructions
• The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is turned on.
2Connect a LAN cable to a LAN port of the PoE hub and to a 
LAN port of the router.
• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1 
minute. If the indicator does not light green, see 1.2 
Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on 
the CD-ROM.
• When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can be heard from 
the camera. This is normal.
• Use a 4-pair UTP/STP cable.
• Do not use a relay connector or a hub between the 
camera and the PoE hub. These devices may disturb the 
data or electricity transmission.
• If the PoE hub has indicators, the indicator lights as 
shown in the table below.
Indicator Description
LINKTurns on when the data is transmitted from the 
camera.
PoETurns on when the electricity is supplied to the 
camera.
• If the PoE hub is turned off or power supply is temporarily 
cut off by the disconnection of the LAN cable, it may take 
time for the PoE hub’s indicators to light green.
• The indicator display differs depending on manufacturers, 
refer to the manuals of the PoE hub.
When connecting the camera using the BB-HCA3A AC Adaptor (Optional)
1Connect the LAN cable to the camera and the 
router.
2Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC IN jack.
3Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor, then plug 
the AC cord into the power outlet.
• The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is 
turned on.
• Confirm that the indicator lights green after 
about 1 minute. If the indicator does not light 
green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the 
Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM.
• When you operate the camera, the power outlet 
should be near the camera and easily 
accessible.
• Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor 
(Model No. BB-HCA3A).
• When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can be 
heard from the camera. This is normal.
After the camera’s indicator turns green, you may set up the camera. Continue by following the procedure described 
in the included Setup Guide.
• If the indicator does not turn green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the included CD-ROM.
PoE hub PoE indicator
LINK indicatorTo the power 
supply
PC Modem
Internet LAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)
Router
Green
To the 
power 
outletLAN cable
(Cat-5 straight cable)
Router
PC AC adaptor
(BB-HCA3A) AC cord
Modem
Internet
Green 
						

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You can connect an external microphone and external speaker to the camera to use the Listen and Talk features, respectively. For information about these 
features, see 1.2.9 Audio Features in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. Connect the devices as shown below.
You can connect a TV or other video device (NTSC or PAL format) to the camera to monitor or record camera images. Connect the video device as shown 
below.
The camera’s external I/O interface allows you to connect 2 devices (such as sensors, motion detectors, etc.) that can be used to trigger the camera’s image 
buffering and transferring features (see Section 2 Using Triggers to Buffer and Transfer Images in the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM).
The external I/O interface has 6 terminals.
Connecting External Audio Devices
Note
• If you use an external microphone, excessive cable length or a poor 
quality cable can cause degradation in audio quality.
• The microphone cable should be no longer than 7 m (23 feet).
• Use a speaker with a built-in amplifier. The speaker connects to the 
camera with a stereo audio cable similar to that used by your PC. The 
output signal is mono.
• Make sure the camera and speaker are turned off when connecting or 
disconnecting the speaker cable, otherwise noise may be heard from 
the speaker.
• The external microphone input does not correspond to a line level. 
Audio may be distorted when the line level is input. Audio distortion will 
be solved if you insert the following circuits. Under no circumstance 
should high-level audio, such as from a speaker, be connected to this 
input terminal. Doing so is likely to damage the camera.
Connecting a Video Device
Note
• Analog video output is disabled by default. See 7.5 Controlling the 
Analog Video Output Signal in the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM for more information.
Connecting External Sensors
Circuit Diagram Example
Caution
• The external I/O interface is not capable of connecting directly to 
devices that require large amounts of current. In some cases, a custom 
interface circuit (customer-provided) may have to be used. Serious 
damage to the camera may result if a device that exceeds its electrical 
capability is connected to the external I/O interface.
• Low voltage/current circuits and high voltage/current circuits are used 
in the camera circuit. All wiring should be performed by a qualified 
electrician. Incorrect wiring could damage the camera and cause a fatal 
electric shock.
• External devices connected to the camera’s output terminals cannot be 
controlled in the event of a network error or failure. Keep this in mind 
when connecting door locks, heat-emitting devices, or other devices 
that may be dangerous if they cannot be controlled.
Terminal Description
GGND terminal.
1External sensor input 1. The camera can be triggered by either an open 
circuit or a GND short-circuit.
GGND terminal.
2External sensor input 2. The camera can be triggered by either an open 
circuit or a GND short-circuit.
3External device control output. Allows you to control an external device 
using the output buttons in the camera’s operation bar (for example, 
turning a light on or off).
• This terminal’s behavior can be changed (see 7.4 Controlling the 
External Output Terminal in the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM).
• This terminal is an open collector circuit. The maximum drawing 
current is the same as terminal 4. Do not exceed the voltage of the 
terminal 4.
4DC power output terminal.
• 10.5–13 V DC
• Maximum load drive is 100 mA.
Note
• Do not push strongly on the external I/O interface with the pointed object. 
The external I/O interface may get stuck into the unit, and you may not be 
able to use it. 
To microphone
For speaker
(Output impedance 
560 Ω line level)For microphone
(Plug-in power +3.3 V)
Microphone cable
(φ 3.5 mm plug)Speaker cable
(φ 3.5 mm stereo 
plug)
To speaker
Camera
Microphone InputAudio Line 
Out Capacitor Resistor
1   F
33 K
For video deviceTo video device
 Video cable
(φ 3.5 mm plug)
External I/O interface
Light
Door Sensor 1 (Alarm 1) Door Sensor 2 (Alarm 2)Relay Camera
12 V*
2 3 4
G
1
G
*DC 10.5 V–13 V
Read the following information after setting up the camera according to the procedure described in the Setup Guide. 
						

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Mounting the Camera
Three mounting methods are available, as shown here. Confirm which side 
is the top and bottom of the camera when mounting; do not mount the 
camera upside down. Consult an authorized dealer for mounting.
Caution
• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a 
secure area of the wall or ceiling, such as a column, otherwise the 
camera may fall and be damaged.
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to 
prevent the camera from falling.
Note
• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of the wall or ceiling.
• The included screws are for use with wooden walls or ceilings only.
• The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be mounted 
outdoors.
• To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the 
camera on an incline. Mount the camera so that it is perpendicular to the 
floor. Do not mount the camera upside down.
• Mounting and cabling instructions described in this document follow 
generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations. In 
some areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by 
local or state ordinances. For such installations, contact your local 
building department or building inspector for more details.
• Camera images can be viewed in relatively dark areas, however, image 
quality decreases when viewing dark images. We recommend using 
supplemental lighting for best results.
• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the 
camera’s image sensor. Mount the camera appropriately.
• When mounting the camera, make sure to wrap the AC adaptor cord (if 
used) and other cables (external microphone or speaker cable, video 
cable, etc.) around the hooks as shown to ensure secure connections.
Flexible Stand Mount 
1. Screw the threaded mount into the stand/tripod mounting hole.
2. Turn the grip firmly.
 Tripod Mount 
Ceiling/Wall Mount 
Wiring without making a hole for a cable in the ceiling or wall
1.Secure the safety wire to the camera using screw A (included) and 
washer S (included).
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to 
prevent the camera from falling.
2.Remove the tab on the flexible stand.
3.Pass the cables through the notch.
4.Mount the flexible stand firmly to the ceiling or wall with screw B (included).
• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a 
secure area of the wall, such as a column, otherwise the camera 
may fall and be damaged.
• Use screws that are suited for the type of material the camera is 
mounted to.
• Be careful not to nip the cables.
• Make sure the flexible stand is firmly mounted on a beam of wood 
(25 mm [1 inch] and greater) etc. When there is no beam, apply a 
board on the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure the 
camera does not drop.
5.Attach the camera by screwing the threaded mount into the stand 
mounting hole.
6.Connect all necessary cables (AC adaptor cord, LAN cable, audio/
video cables, etc.).
7.Adjust the camera position and tighten the flexible stand grip firmly.
8.Secure the safety wire to the ceiling or wall using screw B (included) 
and washer L (included).
• Leave some slack in the safety wire, as shown.
• Make sure the safety wire is firmly mounted on a beam of wood (25 
mm [1 inch] and greater) etc. When there is no beam, apply a board 
on the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure the camera does 
not drop.
Wiring through a hole made in the ceiling or wall
Make a hole for cables in the ceiling or wall. Then follow steps 1), 3), 4), 5), 
6), 7) and 8).
When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface
• Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inches) diameter screws for mounting.
1.Put flexible stand on the ceiling or wall where you plan to install the 
camera and mark the points where you are going to make holes.
2.Make holes with an electric drill. Insert anchors (customer-provided) 
into the holes and push them inside the holes with the hammer.
• Mortar ceilings or walls break easily when drilling. Be careful of 
pieces of mortar which may become loose and fall.
3.Mount the flexible stand using the screws.
AC adaptor cord, 
video cableExternal 
microphone, 
external speaker 
cables
Stand/tripod 
mounting hole
Flexible standGrip Threaded mount
Tripod
(customer-
provided)Stand/tripod 
mounting hole
Screw A
Safety wireWasher S
N CeilingN Wall
N CeilingN Wall
N CeilingN Wall
N CeilingN Wall
N CeilingN Wall
At least 25 mm 
(1 inch)
Screw B
At least 25 mm 
(1 inch)
Indicator Stand/tripod 
mounting 
hole
Threaded mount
Grip
Screw B
Washer L
Screw B Hole for cables
φ 25 mm
 (φ 1 inch)
Screw BHole for cables
 φ 25 mm 
(φ 1 inch)
Drill for concrete (in case of tile, use a drill for tile)
Stand 
mounting 
holeThreaded 
mountScrew B
Grip
Screw B Washer L