Panasonic BB-HCM581A - Manual (Page 4)

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Important Information Regarding Camera Mounting
The camera can be mounted on a ceiling or table. Please read the following
information before mounting the camera. Consult an authorized dealer for
mounting.
Caution
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera on a
ceiling to prevent the camera from falling.
Note
• The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be mounted
outdoors.
• 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 the
camera on an incline. Mount the camera so that it is perpendicular to the
floor.
• When the camera is mounted on a ceiling, the ceiling mounting cover must
be removed in order to insert or remove the SD memory card.
• The camera’s MAC address and serial number are printed on the bottom of
the camera and are needed in order for camera configuration and
maintenance. Make a note of both of them for before mounting the camera.
• 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.
Mounting the Camera on a Ceiling
1. Access the camera and set the [Mounting Type] setting to [On the ceiling]
(see 5.4 Changing Basic Camera Settings in the Operating Instructions
on the included CD-ROM). The camera lens will change direction as
shown below.
2. Secure the safety wire to the camera using screw C (included) and
washer S (included).
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera on a
ceiling 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 (3 15/16 inches) of space, with no
obstacles, from the center of the plate.
• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a
secure, 25 mm (1 inch) thick area of the ceiling, such as a crossbeam,
otherwise the camera may fall. If there is no crossbeam, place a board
on the other side of the ceiling to make sure the camera is securely
mounted.
5. If you plan to run the cables above the ceiling, make a 30 mm (1 3/16
inch) hole in the ceiling, 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 ceiling
plate 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 counter-clockwise until the tabs are secured.
Secure the plates using screws A (included).
• The camera should be mounted so that the SD memory card cover
faces 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 the
camera and cover, then turn the cover clockwise until the “ ” mark on the
camera 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 the
counterclockwise direction. Adjust both “ ” and let down the main unit.
• If you did not make a hole in the ceiling for the cables, remove the tab
on the ceiling mounting cover and pass the cables through the opening
as shown.
9. Secure the safety wire to the ceiling using screw B (included).
• Secure the safety wire to the ceiling about 100 mm (3 15/16 inches)
from the center of ceiling plate B.
• Do not drive the screw into a soft material. Drive the screw into a
secure, 25 mm (1 inch) thick area of the ceiling, such as a crossbeam,
otherwise the camera may fall. If there is no crossbeam, place a board
on the other side of the ceiling to make sure the camera is securely
mounted.
When mounting the camera on a concrete or mortar ceiling
1. Place ceiling plate B against the ceiling 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 a hammer.
• Mortar ceilings break easily when drilling. Be careful of pieces of mortar
which may become loose and fall.
3. Mount the camera by following the instructions on this page.
Mounting the Camera on a Table
Mount or place the camera on a secure and even surface where there are few
vibrations.
Hook for AC adaptor cord
[On the table] [On the ceiling]
Screw C
Washer S
Safety wire
Safety wire hole
Fit the two dents in place.
Fit the two rubbers in place.
Camera direction
Screws B (4 pcs.)
Keep more than 100 mm (3 15/16 inches)
off the wall or other obstacles.
100 mm
(3 15/16 inches)
Lines
1
2
Three tabs
Fit the tabs to the holes and
move counterclockwise.
Attach firmly with Screws A.
Screws A (2 pcs.)
Washer L
Screw B
Drill for concrete (in case of tile, use a drill for tile)