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Panasonic BB-HCM527A Ceiling Mount Pan/Tilt Network Dome Camera
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Many small to medium sized businesses such as delis and coffee shops are in need of a high resolution network camera that also provides some PTZ functions and is not overly expensive. The Panasonic BB-HCM527A is just such a camera. Here you'll find a 4.6x zoom for bringing objects of interest into close view.
There's also a pan and tilt function so you can see to the sides of the camera. You can also take advantage of its built-in SD card slot and store images right onto the camera. Finally, this camera incorporates PoE technology, giving you greater flexibility in the installation process.
- Free Remote Network Viewing
- Access the camera from virtually any PC in the world, including your cell phone, using Panasonic's free viewnetcam.com remote viewing site. Here, you can assign your camera an easy to remember name (e.g., http://bob.viewnetcam.com), which will stay permanently with the camera even if you switch service providers. There's also no need to install any specialized software, as all the necessary programs are already embedded in the camera.
- Remote PTZ Control
- Working from a remote PC, you can activate the camera's 2.3x optical zoom plus 2x digital zoom to get a closer look at a person or object. You can also pan the camera 175° and tilt it 82° in order to see more than just what's in front of the camera. Clicking on any area of the monitor will automatically bring that part of the image to the center of the screen. There's also a Home Position button, which when pressed, will return the camera to its original position.
- Progressive Scan Imager
- A progressive scan sensor eliminates image blur when viewing a freeze frame image of a fast moving object.
- SD Card Slot
- Images can be recorded to an optional SD memory card that goes right into the camera. This provides you with a quick and easy method for handing over event material to the authorities. Images from the SD card can be viewed over the network the same way as live camera images. You can also use an SD card as a recording backup method in the event of network downtime.
- PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- With the addition of an optional PoE injector, you'll be able to power the camera via its Ethernet connection. This provides you with great flexibility in the installation process. You can now easily place the camera near ceilings, in hallways, elevators, outdoor locations (with appropriate housing) and similar areas with no direct access to an AC outlet.
- Simultaneous MPEG-4/MJPEG
- Simultaneous MPEG-4/MJPEG transmission gives you better control over how data is distributed over the network. For example, you can view images in the faster MPEG-4 mode and at the same time send images to a network recorder using the slower but higher quality MJPEG compression method.
- 2-Way Audio
- With the addition of a microphone and speaker of your choice, you'll be able to hear and speak with a person at the camera location over the network. This is a highly useful feature in both security and non security based applications. Two-way audio is not possible using a cell phone.
- Motion Detection with Email Notification
- Built into the camera is a motion detection function configurable for size and sensitivity. Motion detection images can be recorded to the SD card for future review. You can also program the camera to send snapshots of motion detection images to an FTP server or to an Email address of your choice.
- Analog Video Output
- An analog video output means you can send images to a local TV or VCR at the same time the camera is transmitting digitally over the network. This provides you with a recording backup method in case of a network failure. An analog video output also comes in handy during installation and servicing, as it allows you to make camera and lens adjustments while viewing the results in real time on a handheld monitor.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Signal System |
Digital Auxiliary NTSC analog video output |
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Color CCD |
| Number of Pixels | 320,000 |
| Lens | 4.6x Zoom (2.3x optical, 2x digital) |
| Viewing Angle |
Horizontal Tele: 32° optical, 16° digital Horizontal Wide: 73° Vertical Tele: 24° optical, 0.9° digital Vertical Wide: 55° |
| Pan & Tilt |
Pan Angle: -175 ~ +175° Tilt Angle: 0° ~ +182° Pan Speed: 300°/sec Tilt Speed: 80°/sec |
| Audio | 1 mini mic input, 1 mini speaker output |
| Minimum Illumination | 2 Lux (0.09 lux in night view mode) |
| Controls |
White Balance Auto Exposure Night Mode |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Compression Format | JPEG (3 levels), MPEG-4 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x 144 |
| Frame Rate | Up to 30 FPS |
| Protocol |
(IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack) IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnPTM, SMTP Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP |
| Multiple Camera Views |
Three groups of up to 4 moving images on one screen Up to 12 non-moving images on one screen |
| Simultaneous Client Access | 20 |
| Interface | RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) |
| Built-In SD Card Slot | Yes (up to 2GB for SD up to 8GB for SDHC) |
| System Requirements | Windows PC |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements |
12VDC or PoE |
| Power Consumption | 4.4W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.5 x 6 x 6" (123 x 140 x 123mm) |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8kg) |
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Comments about Panasonic BB-HCM527A Ceiling Mount Pan/Tilt Network Dome Camera:
great audio & video capture - PoE is great. Built in HTML settings program lacks test feature for things like email or ftp connection.
Panasonic Network Camera Recorder with viewer software is basic and doesn't offer much.
3rd party software offers more control.
- Primary use:
- Business
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What's in the Box
- Ceiling Plate
- Ceiling Mount Cover
- CD-ROM Software
- 1-Year Warranty
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