Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM515A Setup Guide

							1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 
on the CD-ROM.
2. Click [Search for Cameras].
• The program searches for cameras connected to your network.
If [Windows cannot open this file] is displayed after clicking [Manual]
[Select the program from a list]→[OK]→Check [Always use the selected program to open this 
kind of file]→[Browse]→Browse to [C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshta.exe]→[Open]→[OK]
3. When the Windows Security Alert is displayed, click 
[Unblock].
• If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step.
4. Select the camera you want to configure, and click 
[Access Camera].
• If you have more than one camera, you can distinguish cameras by model number, 
printed on the front of the camera, or by MAC address (see “Camera Diagram” on 
page 1 of the Installation Guide to find your camera’s MAC address label).
• If more than 20 minutes have passed since the selected camera was turned on, you 
cannot configure the camera. Turn off the camera, then turn it on again. This restriction 
does not apply to cameras which have not been configured yet or have been reset to 
their factory default settings.
• If you are using firewall or antivirus software on your PC, the Setup Program may not 
be able to find any cameras on your network. If you cannot disable your firewall or 
antivirus software, you can configure the camera by entering its MAC address (see 
“Camera Diagram” on page 1 of the Installation Guide to find your camera’s MAC 
address label).
5. Enter the desired user name and password, then click 
[Save].
• Do not forget the user name and password you set here, otherwise you will need to 
reset the camera and configure it again.
6. Enter the user name and password, then click [OK].
7. When [Setup completed] is displayed, click [To Single 
Camera page].
• If the following ActiveX® Controls dialog is displayed, click [Install ActiveX Control...].
• When the following Security Warning is displayed, click [Install].
• The camera image is displayed. •[About this program]: Displays the 
program’s version information.
•[Search for Cameras]: Displays a list of 
cameras connected to your network.
•[Manual]: Allows you to view the included 
documentation. PDF versions of the printed 
documentation are included on the CD-
ROM; Adobe
® Reader® is required to view 
them.
•[Update Firmware]: Allows you to use the 
Setup Program to update the camera’s 
firmware (built-in software).
•[Save Settings to PC/Save Settings to 
Camera]: Allows you to save a backup of 
all camera settings on your PC, or restore 
all settings in the camera using a backup 
file saved on your PC.
•[Network Camera Recorder with Viewer 
Software Single Camera Version 
Installation]: Installs the [Network Camera 
Recorder with Viewer Software Single 
Camera Version] software. (See “Installing 
the Network Camera Recorder with Viewer 
Software Single Camera Version” on 
page 2.)
•[Exit]: Closes the screen and exits the 
Setup Program.
To assign all network settings to the camera 
manually, or to assign an IP address using the 
DHCP feature of your router, click [Network 
Settings], then select [Specify an IP Address] or 
[DHCP] and enter the appropriate settings.
If you are using a French, German, Italian, 
Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or 
Japanese language OS, this screen will be 
displayed in the corresponding language, 
and all subsequent camera screens will be 
displayed in that language.
The camera’s IP address is displayed. This is the 
IP address you must enter in your web browser to 
access the camera. Do not forget this address.
This will install the viewer program (ActiveX 
Controls) needed to display camera images 
properly. Viewer programs must be installed to 
view MPEG-4 images, MJPEG images, and to use 
audio features. 
Congratulations! You have successfully set up the 
camera and can now view camera images.
Before Reading this Document
Make sure you have read the Important Information document and 
followed the instructions in the Installation Guide for connection your 
camera.
• Before following the instructions in this document:
– Confirm that your camera is turned on and connected to your router.
– Temporarily disable any firewall or antivirus software on your PC.
– Close your web browser.
• Screen shots shown in this document are for reference only and may vary from what is 
displayed on your PC depending on the camera model, network settings, etc.
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.
Setup Guide
Network Camera
Model No.BB-HCM515A(PoE Ready)
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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
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							8. Click the [Setup] tab, click [Date and Time] on the left 
side of the screen, then set the camera’s date and 
time. Click [Save] when finished.
To configure the camera for access from the Internet or from a mobile 
phone, continue with the following steps.
Note:
• In order to configure the camera for access over the Internet using these instructions, your 
router must be UPnP™ compatible and must have its UPnP™ feature turned on (it is turned 
off by default on most routers). For more information, refer to the operating instructions 
included with your router.
• To configure the camera for access over the Internet using a router that does not support 
UPnP
™, refer to Section 4 Configuring the Camera for Access from the Internet in the 
Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM for general information, and refer to the operating 
instructions included with your router.
• Disable the maximum idle time setting on your router if you have a PPPoE or PPTP 
connection to your Internet Service Provider.
1. Click the [Internet] tab at the top of the camera screen.
2. Select [Enable] under [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], 
select [Register with Viewnetcam.com] under 
[Viewnetcam.com Registration], then click [Save].
• When the dialog about the camera’s port number changing is displayed, click [OK].
• The camera and router will begin configuring themselves via UPnP™.
• If you select to register with Viewnetcam.com, click [Go to Viewnetcam.com 
Registration page] when it is displayed. The Viewnetcam.com website will open 
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to register.
3. When [Auto Port Forwarding setup is complete.] is 
displayed, click [To Single Camera page].
• If you enabled [Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4)], the camera’s port number may have 
changed. Do not forget the addresses displayed here.
• To confirm that the camera can be accessed from the Internet using a PC, use a PC 
not connected to your network and access the camera using the address displayed 
here.
The CD-ROM includes a single camera version of the Panasonic Network 
Camera Recorder with Viewer Software. Click [Manual] on the Network 
Camera Setup Program window for details about the installation and 
operation of this software.
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your PC.
• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 
on the CD-ROM.
2. Click [Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software 
Single Camera Version Installation].
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the 
software.
4. When installation is complete, double-click the 
shortcut icon (shown below) on your desktop to start 
the software.
Note
• Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Single Camera 
Version is compatible with Microsoft
® Windows Vista™, Windows® 
XP and Windows Server® 2003.
• Camera registration is limited to one camera.
• Support is not provided for the single camera version of this 
software.
For more information, refer to 5.3 Setting the Date 
and Time in the Operating Instructions on the CD-
ROM.
If you do not wish to configure the camera for access from the 
Internet, you can stop here. Return to the Installation Guide and 
follow the instructions for mounting the camera.
Access from Internet Configuration
If you are interested in accessing your camera over 
the Internet, we recommend using 
Viewnetcam.com. Viewnetcam.com is a Dynamic 
DNS service designed for use with Panasonic 
Network Cameras, and is provided free of charge. 
For more information about Viewnetcam.com, 
refer to the Viewnetcam.com website 
(http://www.viewnetcam.com) for information 
about this service.
The camera’s IP addresses for local (LAN) and 
Internet access are displayed. These are the IP 
addresses you must enter in your web browser to 
access the camera over the LAN or from the 
Internet. Do not forget these addresses.
Camera setup is now complete. If you have any difficulty 
accessing the camera or viewing camera images, refer to the 
Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM, otherwise return to the 
Installation Guide and follow the instructions for mounting the 
camera.
Installing the Network Camera Recorder with Viewer 
Software Single Camera Version
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