CCTV Digital Video Recorder

The Panasonic BB-HCM331A Outdoor Network Security Camera With 2-Way Audio and PTZ Allows You To 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 PDA1. 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.

Can Be Used Outdoors: This model was designed for outdoor operation, and meet both IPX4 and UL6500 standards of outdoor equipment. They operate down to -4F and up to 122F, and are splash resistant for wet-weather operation.

Two-Way Voice Communication: Use of the built-in microphone and a separately purchased amp-equipped speaker enables two-way voice communication2 (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 second3 for smoother displays of moving images.

Record Directly onto SD Memory Cards: The BB-HCM331A 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 120º of Pan (left & right) movement and 65º 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 email4 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.

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.

SERVER FEATURES:

Color Video Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes
Auto Time Adjustment with NTP Yes
Time & Day Access Control Yes
Remote External Output Control Yes
LED Indicator Control On/Off or On During Access

CAMERA FEATURES:

Zoom up to 10x digital zoom
(Free firmware upgrade may be required)
Image Sensor 1/4" 320,000 pixel CCD
External Video Input No
Viewing Angle 53° horizontal - 40° vertical
Remote Pan Angle 60° left and right max. (or less based upon user setting)
Remote Tilt Angle -45° to +20° (or less based upon user setting)
Maximum Pan/Tilt Speed Pan: 100°/sec Tilt: 100°/sec
Preset Locations 23 preset parameters include Pan, Tilt and White balance (including Home position and 2 alarm positions). (Free firmware upgrade may be required)
Click to Center Yes
Focus Fixed 1m-infinity
Aperture (f No.) : F1.8
Illumination Normal: 3 - 100,000 lx
Color Night View: 0.2 - 100,000 lx
White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold
Adjustments Brightness, White Balance
Exposure Auto
Clear Dome Lens Cover Yes
Video Pass-through No

AUDIO FEATURES:

2-Way Audio Yes (Half Duplex)
CODEC PCM (64kbps), ADPCM (32kbps), Monaural
Frequency Range 300Hz - 3.4kHz
Input External Microphone (not included) or audio source using RCA jack.
Output External Speaker (not included) using stereo mini jack. (output is mono)
Audio Pass-through No

WIRELESS FEATURES:

Wireless Technology No
Frequency No
Number of Channels No
Transmission Speed No
Security No

INTERFACE FEATURES:

Network Connection Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
External I/O Connector 2 input / 1 output
SD Card Slot for Image Buffer Yes
Analog Video Output No
Speaker/Microphone Jack 3.5mm mini-jack

OTHER FEATURES:

Weatherproof (splash resistant) Yes, IPx4
Built-in Sensor Motion Detection (Free firmware upgrade may be required)
Power Over Ethernet Compatibility PowerDsine (www.powerdsine.com) Power over Ethernet Midspan 3000/6000 Series when used with Splitter PD-401/12-PAN
Multiple Mounting Options Wall mount, desk/ceiling mount, tripod mount
Operating Temperature -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Operating Humidity 20-90% RHG, non-condensing
Power Source 12VDC (120V AC Adaptor included)
Power Consumption 6W
Included Accessories Flexible stand and screws, AC Adaptor, Sunshade, Connector Cover, Rubber Cap, Putties, Self-Bonding Tape and Setup CD-ROM

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Operating System Requirements Windows 98SE, NT4.0, 2000, ME and XP (IPv6 : Windows XP only) Web Browser requirements Internet Explorer 5.5 or later/Netscape Navigator 4.7 (The network camera image is not displayed correctly in Netscape 6.x)

Dimensions (H x W x D) 315/16'' x 315/16'' x 27/8''
Weight 0.68 lbs