Panasonic BB-HCM581CE Installation Manual

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4Important Information Regarding Camera MountingThe camera can be mounted on a ceiling or table. Please read the followinginformation before mounting the camera. Consult an authorized dealer formounting.Caution• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera on aceiling to prevent the camera from falling.Note• The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be mountedoutdoors.• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of ceiling.• The included screws are for use with wooden ceilings only.• To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount thecamera on an incline. Mount the camera so that it is perpendicular to thefloor.• When the camera is mounted on a ceiling, the ceiling mounting cover mustbe removed in order to insert or remove the SD memory card.• The camera’s MAC address and serial number are printed on the bottom ofthe camera and are needed in order for camera configuration andmaintenance. Make a note of both of them for before mounting the camera.• Mounting and cabling instructions described in this document followgenerally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations. In someareas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or stateordinances. For such installations, contact your local building department orbuilding inspector for more details.• Camera images can be viewed in relatively dark areas, however, imagequality decreases when viewing dark images. We recommend usingsupplemental lighting for best results.• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage thecamera’s image sensor. Mount the camera appropriately.• When mounting the camera, make sure to wrap the AC adaptor cord (ifused) and other cables (external microphone or speaker cable, video cable,etc.) around the hooks as shown to ensure secure connections.Mounting the Camera on a Ceiling1. Access the camera and set the [Mounting Type] setting to [On the ceiling](see 5.4 Changing Basic Camera Settings in the Operating Instructionson the included CD-ROM). The camera lens will change direction asshown below.2. Secure the safety wire to the camera using screw C (included) andwasher S (included).• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera on aceiling to prevent the camera from falling.3. Attach ceiling plate A (included) to the camera by aligning it as shown.Secure the plate to the camera firmly.4. Secure ceiling plate B (included) to the ceiling using screws B (included).• Make sure there is at least 100 mm of space, with no obstacles, fromthe center of the plate.• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into asecure, 25 mm thick area of the ceiling, such as a crossbeam,otherwise the camera may fall. If there is no crossbeam, place a boardon the other side of the ceiling to make sure the camera is securelymounted.5. If you plan to run the cables above the ceiling, make a 30 mm hole in theceiling, as shown. Run all necessary cables (AC adaptor, LAN, audio/video, etc.) through the hole.• The center of the hole should be at the point where the 2 lines on ceilingplate A would intersect, as shown.6. Connect all necessary cables (AC adaptor, LAN, audio/video, etc.).7. Attach ceiling plate A to ceiling plate B by aligning the 3 tabs as shown,then turning ceiling plate A counterclockwise until the tabs are secured.Secure the plates using screws A (included).• The camera should be mounted so that the SD memory card coverfaces the front of the camera (i.e., the same direction as the lens).8. Attach the ceiling mounting cover by first aligning the “ ” mark on thecamera and cover, then turn the cover clockwise until the “ ” mark on thecamera and the “ ” mark on the cover are aligned as shown.• Be careful not to nip the cable etc.• When removing the Ceiling Mounting Cover, move it in thecounterclockwise direction. Adjust both “ ” and let down the main unit.• If you did not make a hole in the ceiling for the cables, remove the tabon the ceiling mounting cover and pass the cables through the openingas shown.9. Secure the safety wire to the ceiling using screw B (included) and washerL (included).• Secure the safety wire to the ceiling about 100 mm from the center ofceiling plate B.• Do not drive the screw into a soft material. Drive the screw into asecure, 25 mm thick area of the ceiling, such as a crossbeam,otherwise the camera may fall. If there is no crossbeam, place a boardon the other side of the ceiling to make sure the camera is securelymounted.When mounting the camera on a concrete or mortar ceiling1. Place ceiling plate B against the ceiling and mark the points where youare going to make holes.2. Make holes with an electric drill. Insert anchors (customer-provided) intothe holes and push them inside the holes with a hammer.• Mortar ceilings break easily when drilling. Be careful of pieces of mortarwhich may become loose and fall.3. Mount the camera by following the instructions on this page.Mounting the Camera on a TableMount or place the camera on a secure and even surface where there are fewvibrations.Hook for AC adaptor cord[On the table] [On the ceiling]Screw CWasher SSafety wireSafety wire holeFit the two dents in place.Fit the two rubbers in place.Camera directionScrews B (4 pcs.)Keep more than 100 mm offthe wall or other obstacles.100 mmLinesHole for cables ø30 mm12Three tabsFit the tabs to the holes andmove counterclockwise.Attach firmly with Screws A.Screws A (2 pcs.)Washer LScrew BDrill for concrete (in case of tile, use a drill for tile)

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