The Panasonic BL-C111A is a perfect choice for residential or commercial security applications looking for a high performance IP camera that is also compact, stylish and not overly expensive. Video captured by this camera can be accessed from any Internet PC simply by entering a free Web address, without the need to install any specialized software. Users can also access camera images on-the-go using a compatible cell phone or PDA device. In addition to viewing images, Internet users can also control the camera's motorized pan and tilt functions to point it in any desired direction.
Free Web Address
Setup and operation is quick and easy with all the required control and E-mail software already embedded in the camera. Simply enter the camera's permanent free IP address into a Windows browser using a PC or even a compatible cell phone or PDA device. Furthermore, once plugged in, your PC or router will automatically configure the settings best suited for this camera without requiring any complicated actions on your part.
Remote Pan & Tilt
Working from an Internet PC, users can also access the camera to operate its varied motorized pan (143°) and tilt (82°) functions. This will allow the use of a single installed camera to monitor a fairly large area. Up to eight preset positions can be entered into the camera's memory, and with the press of a button, the camera will instantly move to that position. There's also a 'Home Position', which when pressed will return the camera to its pre-alarm viewing position.
10x Digital Zoom
With the click of a mouse, users can activate the camera's 10x digital zoom to bring objects of interest into close view.
Note:
Digital zoom cannot be accessed from a cell phone
Simultaneous MPEG-4 & JPEG
Video is captured simultaneously in the MPEG-4 and JPEG image compression formats. This gives a user better control over how data is distributed over the network. For example, a user can choose to view live video in the faster but lower quality MPEG-4 format and at the same time record images using the higher quality but slower MJPEG format.
Motion Sensor with Human Detection
A built-in motion detector operating in conjunction with a heat sensor provides the camera with a highly sophisticated activity detection system. These have the ability to detect the presence of an object, be it human, animal or inanimate, based on its size, degree of motion and the amount of heat it gives off. Motion detection images can be stored to the camera's memory or sent as an alarm alert to designated email addresses over the network.
Built-In Microphone
A built-in high sensitivity microphone captures sound heard in the vicinity of the camera. The ability to monitor audio along with video provides a user with a better sense of an occurrence, greatly enhancing security performance.
Privacy Mode
Pressing the privacy button will activate a lens cover, allowing a user to quickly disable camera viewing without turning the camera off or disconnecting it from the network. A privacy mode indicator light tells users at a glance that the camera is now inactive. Privacy mode can also be activated over the network.