Panasonic BB-HCM581A User Manual

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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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Attach ceiling plate A (included) to the camera by aligning it as shown. 
Secure the plate to the camera firmly.

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.

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.

Connect all necessary cables (AC adaptor, LAN, audio/video, etc.).

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).

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.

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.

Place ceiling plate B against the ceiling and mark the points where you 

are going to make holes.

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.

Mount the camera by following the instructions on this page.

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

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)