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• UPnP is the abbreviation for “Universal Plug and Play”.
• The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this section.
• The Setup CD-ROM is referred to as “the CD-ROM” in this section.

• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 

on the CD-ROM.

• 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]

• If the dialog is not displayed, continue to the next step.

• 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).

• Do not forget the user name and password you set here, otherwise you will need to 

reset the camera and configure it again.

• 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 Single Camera 

Version Installation]: Installs the [Network Camera 
Recorder Single Camera Version] software. (See 
“Installing the Network Camera Recorder Single 
Camera Version” on next page.)

• [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, 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.

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• 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. 

• 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.

The CD-ROM includes a single camera version of the Panasonic Network 
Camera Recorder software. Click [Manual] on the Network Camera Setup 
Program window for details about the installation and operation of this 
software.

• The Setup Program starts. If the program does not start, double-click Setup.exe found 

on the CD-ROM.

• Network Camera Recorder Single Camera Version is compatible 

with Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 XP Professional Edition and Windows 

2000 (Service Pack 2 or later).

• 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 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

 

• 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 IP address or URL used to access the camera over the Internet will also be 

displayed on the [Status] page of the [Maintenance] tab.

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.

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Three mounting methods are available, as shown here. Confirm which side is the top and bottom of the camera when mounting; do
not mount the camera upside down. Consult an authorized dealer for mounting.

• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a secure area of the wall or ceiling, such as a column, other-

wise the camera may fall and be damaged.

•  Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera, to prevent the camera from falling.

• For BB-HCM511: The camera is intended for indoor use only and should not be mounted outdoors.
• For BB-HCM531: If you install the camera outdoors, the external microphone or speaker must be outdoor compatible.
• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of the wall or ceiling.
• The included screws are for use with wooden walls or 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 per-

pendicular to the floor. Do not mount the camera upside down.

• Mounting and cabling instructions described in this document follow generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential instal-

lations. In some areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state ordinances. For such installations,
contact user’s 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 rec-

ommend 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.