Panasonic BB-HCM581CE Installation Manual

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2Camera DiagramConnectionsBefore 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. (Mostrouters have UPnP ™ turned off by default.) Refer to the operating instructions included with your router or to the Panasonic Network Camera website(http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/) for more information.Follow these instructions when connecting a BB-HCM580, or when connecting a BB-HCM581 using the optional AC adaptor. Connect the camera to your routerand the power outlet as described below.Connect the camera to your PoE hub using a LAN cable (Cat-5 straight cable) as described below.Front View Bottom View Rear ViewABLensIndicator *1CDEFGHIFACTORY DEFAULT RESETbuttonLAN portDC IN jackExternal I/O interfaceBB-HCM580: Video terminalBB-HCM581: Audio/VideoterminalCeiling plate A holeSerial number and MAC addresslabelJKSD memory card coverFUNCTION button/indicator*1 See 1.1 Understanding the Camera Indicator in the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM for indicator meaning.When connecting the camera using the AC adaptor• BB-HCM580 only: Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor and AC cord.• BB-HCM581 only: If using an AC adaptor, use the appropriate optional Panasonic AC adaptor; model no. BB-HCA3CE (for use in countries/areas other thanthe United Kingdom), or model no. BB-HCA3E (for use in the United Kingdom).1 Connect the LAN cable to the camera and the router.2 Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC IN jack.3 Connect the AC cord to the AC adaptor, then plug the ACcord into the power outlet.• The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is turned on.• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1minute. If the indicator does not light green, see 1.2Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guideon the CD-ROM.• When you operate the camera, the power outlet shouldbe near the camera and easily accessible.• When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can be heard fromthe camera. This is normal.When connecting the camera using PoE (Power over Ethernet) (BB-HCM581 Only)1 Connect a LAN cable to the camera and to the PoE hub.• Your PoE hub must be connected to the router. Refer to the operatinginstructions included with the PoE hub for connection instructions.• The lens will pan and tilt when the camera is turned on.2 Connect a LAN cable to a LAN port of the PoE hub and to a LAN port of therouter.• Confirm that the indicator lights green after about 1 minute. If theindicator does not light green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in theTroubleshooting Guide on the CD-ROM.• When the lens pans or tilts, a sound can be heard from the camera. Thisis normal.• Use a 4-pair UTP/STP cable.• Do not use a relay connector or a hub between the camera and the PoEhub. These devices may disturb the data or electricity transmission.• If the PoE hub has indicators, the indicator lights as shown in the tablebelow.Indicator DescriptionLINK Turns on when the data is transmitted from the camera.PoE Turns on when the electricity is supplied to the camera.• If the PoE hub is turned off or power supply is temporarily cut off by thedisconnection of the LAN cable, it may take time for the PoE hub’sindicators to light.• The indicator display differs depending on manufacturers, refer to themanuals of the PoE hub.After the camera’s indicator turns green, you may set up the camera. Continue by following the procedure described in theincluded Setup Guide.• If the indicator does not turn green, see 1.2 Camera Indicator Issues in the Troubleshooting Guide on the included CD-ROM.ABCDEFGHIJKTo thepoweroutletLAN cable(Cat-5 straight cable)RouterPCAC adaptorAC cordModemInternetGreenPoE hubPoE indicatorLINK indicatorTo the powersupplyPCModemInternetLAN cable(Cat-5 straight cable)RouterGreen

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