Panasonic Network Camera with Remote 350° Pan and 220° Tilt, 21x Optical Zoom, 2-Way Audio and IPv6 BB-HCM381A

Available features and operations are different in part depending on the mode of Panasonic BB-HCM381A (AC Adaptor Type) and BB-HCE481A (PoE Type). See Panasonic BB-HCE481A (PoE Type) option link below.

See There When You Can't Be There™ These cameras can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA. Place them in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location! They are easy to install and operate and require no additional software for the PC that you're viewing them on. Each camera also comes with a free Web address, which can track the camera automatically. All you need is a regular Web browser to view them on your PC, as all of the other required software, including control software (TCP/UDP) and e-mail software (SMTP), is already inside the camera. Bring Any Image Right Up Close Equipped with a 42x zoom function (a 21x optical zoom and a 2x digital zoom), the camera lets you zoom in and out in a total of 12 steps (10-step optical zoom and 2-step digital zoom) to view objects that are close or far away. Two-Way Voice Communication An external microphone and amp-equipped speaker, both optional, enable two-way voice communication (transceiver system) between the network camera and a PC used to monitor the camera image. In addition to conventional monitoring of images and sound, voice messages can be transmitted from the PC to the network camera. Voice transmission and reception can be switched easily from the PC used to monitor the image. CCD Sensor for Enhanced Image Expression This camera features a CCD (Charged Couple Device) for sharp, enhanced image expression. The image refreshing speed (maximum) has been increased to 30 images per second4 for smoother displays of moving images. Record Directly onto SD Cards The BB-HCM381A features an SD Memory Card slot for recording images captured by the network camera directly onto an SD Memory Card (sold separately).      * Voices cannot be recorded. Simple Ethernet Connection - No PC Required Our cameras are attached through an Ethernet connection (or router) and power source, you don't need a computer at each location you want monitored. Each camera has a built-in Web server with IP address. To view the camera's images on a PC, simply open a graphics-capable Web browser and type in the cameras specified Internet address(password optional). Control the Camera Remotely Using a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA, you can control the movement of the camera. There is 350º of Pan (left & right) movement and 120º of Tilt (up & down) movement available. You can also assign a "Home Position" that allows you to return the camera to a pre-designated shooting position. Up to eight shooting positions can be registered in advance, so you can aim the camera exactly where you want it. You can also click on the part of the image you want to see, and automatically bring that part to the center of the screen. Record Only What You Want to Record The camera can be set to automatically record video at certain times and certain speeds. In addition, with optional, external sensors attached to the camera, it is possible for the camera to email or record when triggered by motion, sound, light, timer, or even a push button. These convenient functions eliminate your need to constantly check the image. Create Your Own Free Web Address The FREE viewnetcam.com service allows you to create a personal Web address (e.g., http://bob.viewnetcam.com) at which your camera's live image can be found on the Internet. Access your Panasonic Network Camera live from virtually any Internet connection point around the world! Your Web browser is the only software you'll need. Here's how the camera and service works: special software embedded within your Panasonic Network Camera gives your camera the ability to locate your unique Internet address. No matter what kind of Internet connection you have or which Internet provider you use, the viewnetcam.com service will keep your camera's Internet address permanent. Sensor Recording and Email Alerts With the built-in heat sensor, the camera can be set to record and/or notify you by email when someone enters the room. It can even automatically move to a preset location when triggered, just in case someone was viewing a different part of the room.

Connecting the camera to the Internet requires Internet access and may require that you obtain additional hardware such as a cable or DSL modem, or a hub or router with a 10Base-T Ethernet connection. The camera will not be accessible from across the Internet unless the Internet connection is active. We cannot guarantee that your Internet connection will always be available. The frame rate of the motion image may be dependent upon the uplink speed of the Internet connection and other factors. Viewing may involve some time delay. Recommended minimum 100kbps upstream bandwidth for camera. Digital zoom may significantly decrease resolution. PLEASE NOTE that under certain circumstances, audio/video recording may be PROHIBITED by law. This device should be used only in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes. This function can be used with a PC only. It cannot be used with a cell phone. To hear the voice transmitted from the PC, a commercially available speaker with a built-in amp must be installed. The transceiver system does not allow simultaneous transmission and reception of voices. A version upgrade may be required if you use under IPv6. Image resolution: 320 x 240 or 160 x 120. Email transmission may not be possible in some cases due to the mail server authentication system (SMTP authentication, etc.) used by your Internet service provider.

SERVER FEATURES: .     Color Video       Image Compression JPEG     Video Streaming Format Motion JPEG     Quality Video Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240(default), 160 x 120 1     Frame Rate Max. 12 frames/sec (640x 480) Max 30 frames/sec (320 x 240) Max 30 frames/sec (160 x 120)     Authentication ID/Password authentication (Administrator / General Users (up to 50))     Encryption IPsec     IPv4/v6 IPv4/v6 Dual Stack     Supported Network Protocols IPv4: HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, and POP3 before SMTP     Upgrades Via Ethernet connection 2     Automatic Network Configuration Yes, with UPnP supported router     Simultaneous Viewers 30     Image Buffer About 125 frames (320 x 240) with time display. Expandable using optional SD Card.     Pre-Alarm Image Buffer       Image Transfer via E-Mail (SMTP) or FTP Triggered by external sensor, alarm, motion detection and/or timer     Camera Recording Yes, records data to a web site through FTP or to the hard drive of a local computer.     Max. Bandwidth Control 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.5/1.0/2.0/3.0/5.0Mbps/ unlimited     Free DDNS Compatible (Viewnetcam.com) 3       Cellular Phone Compatibility View Snapshot and Control from Compatible Cell Phone     Multiple Camera Views Yes, cameras can be viewed in three groups of 4 cameras, or 12 cameras on one screen.     Multi-Language Interface English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese     Built-in Calendar Timer       Auto Time Adjustment with NTP       Time & Day Access Control       Remote External Output Control       LED Indicator Control On/Off or On During Access     CAMERA FEATURES: .     Zoom Max. 42x (21x Optical, 2x digital)     Image Sensor 1/4" 380,000 pixel CCD     Viewing Angle Wide: 51° / Tele: 2.6°     Remote Pan Angle 175° Left and Right at up to 200°/sec. (or less based upon user setting)     Remote Tilt Angle -120° to 0° (on desk) 0° to 90 ° (on ceiling)     Maximum Pan/Tilt Speed Pan: 300°/sec Tilt: 200°/sec     Preset Locations 23 preset parameters include Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus and White balance (including Home position and 2 alarm positions). (Free firmware upgrade may be required)     Click to Center       Focus Auto/Manual     Aperture (f No.) : F1.6 - 3.6     Illumination Normal: 3 - 100,000 lx Color Night View: 0.09 - 100,000 lx     White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold     Adjustments Brightness, White Balance, Focus     Exposure Auto