IP Network: Panasonic BBHCM381 @ Sovereign

Use of the built-in microphone and a separately purchased amp-equipped speaker enables two-way voice communication (transceiver system) between the network camera and a PC used to monitor the camera image. Voice transmission and reception can be switched easily from the PC used to monitor the image. For example, it allows people in a head office to provide instructions or messages to people on a sales floor while observing the image on their PC.

Simultaneous monitoring of images and two-way voice communication (transceiver system)* using up to four network cameras. Images from up to four camera units can be assigned as a group, and the monitor display can be switched to any of three image groups. *Simultaneous display of still images from up to 12 camera units without audio.

The Alarm-Controlled Image Transfer function uses a commercially available external Sensor or switch and sends the image only when there is an action such as turning on the light or opening the door. The Timer-Controlled Image Transfer function automatically transmits images according to the set time zone and the day of the week. These convenient functions eliminate your need to constantly check the image.

Equipped with a 42x zoom function (21x optical zoom and 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.

The Colour Night View Mode brings the minimum light requirement from 10 lx down to 0.09 lx, letting you capture images even in dimly lit places.

The image refreshing speed (maximum) has been increased to 30 images/sec* for smoother displays of moving images. *Image Resolution: 320 x 240 or 160 x 120.

Our new network cameras allow the use of a virtually unlimited number of IP addresses by supporting IPv6, a next generation protocol. The IPv4/IPv6 dualstack feature enables you to use IPv4 at the present and switch over to IPv6 in the future.

Parking Area Surveillance

Installing cameras is a crime deterrent that reduces the number of car break-ins. The pan and tilt functions let you effectively monitor even large parking areas with a single camera, making it very cost-effective.

Shop Management

The multi-camera function lets you monitor multiple stores at a glance, thus eliminating the need for routine visits to the stores. Since the voice communication function allows you to talk with store staff while viewing the camera image, you can exchange information smoothly.

User’s Comments - less expensive than CCTV system and offers convenient pan, tilt and zoom functions. The network camera recorder records images with voices to capture the ambience of the store and actions of the customers.

Posting Images on the Web

Thanks to the CCD sensor, you can post sharp, clear images of the sales floor on you website to show the inside of the store. This is well received by customers. Showing the sales floor on a web site also keeps the employees on their toes, which helps to improve the quality of their service.

Warehouse Management

Since the real-time monitoring of the stock enables prompt restocking, you can prevent stock shortages. Furthermore, the BB-HCM381’s zoom function gives you clear view of price tags even at a distance,which improves work efficiency.

Large 42x ZOOM

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.

Colour Night View Mode

The Color Night View Mode brings the minimum light requirement from 3 lx down to 0.2 lx so areas with low light levels can be viewed clearly in colour. Even dimly lit parking areas are shown clearly in colour images. At night, the camera automatically switches to colour night mode.

Two-way Voice Communications

Enhanced Image Expression

The image refreshing speed (maximum) has been increased to 30 images/sec when the resolution is set to 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 for smoother display of moving images.

Multi Camera Setup Supported

Simultaneous monitoring of images using up to four network cameras. Images from up to four camera units can be assigned as a group, and the monitor display can be switched to any of three image groups. This enables simultaneous display of the images from up to 12 camera units, with no audio.

Alarm-Controlled and Timer Controlled Image Transfer Functions

The Alarm-Controlled Image Transfer function uses a commercially available external Sensor or switch and sends the image only when there is an action such as turning on the light or opening the door. The Timer- Controlled Image Transfer function automatically transmits images according to the set time zone and the day of the week. These convenient functions eliminate your need to constantly check the image.

Viewnetcam.com Service Supported
	Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your favourite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address. For more information on Viewnetcam.com service, Please access www.viewnetcam.com for more information.

A Wide Range of Camera Controlled Functions

The Click & Centre function allows the user to click on a particular area of the image, which automatically re-centres it on the screen. The External Output Control provides ON/OFF operation of an externally connected device. For example, it can be used to turn on a light when the surrounding area becomes dark or to turn on a buzzer in case of an emergency. The Preset function lets you preset the camera direction, you can use it to view the image captured from the preset camera position with one-touch operation.

IPv6 Ready
The current internet addressing protocol is IPv4, which uses 32-bits to represent an address and due to the severe increase in internet usage the possible addresses are running out. IPv6 is a new protocol supported by this camera, which aims to overcome the address shortages with IPv4 by having a 128-bit IP address.

IPsec Supported

IPsec is a technology used to encrypt data packets in order to prevent eavesdropping by third parties. When combined with a conventional authentication function based on user names and passwords, IPsec offers enhanced security.

Server
Product type	Indoor type and voice function
Image data compression system	JPEG (Motion JPEG for moving image display)
Resolution	640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120, Max. 12 frames/sec (640 x 480)
Image quality	3 modes (Favor Clarity, Standard, Favor Motion)
Frame rate*1	Max. 30 frames/sec (320 x 240, 160 x 120), Max. 12 frames/sec (640 x 480)*2
Security	User ID, password, IPsec
Encryption algorithm	DES-CBC, 3DES-CBC, AES-CBC
IPsec function*3	ESP encryption, EPS authentication, transport mode (main mode only)/tunnel mode IKE (Internet Key Exchange)
Supported protocol	IPv4/IPv6 dual stack IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, IPsec, UPnP IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, IPsec
User access limit	Max. 30 accesses (max. 10 accesses with voice reception)
Buffered images*4	Approx. 125 images: (320 x 240), standard image quality (approx. 16 KB per image) (without using SD Memory Card)

Network Camera
Viewing Angle	Tele: 2.6 deg (Optical)/1.3 deg (Digital), Wide: 51 deg
Pan	-175 deg - +175 deg
Tilt	-120 deg to 0 deg (on the table), 0 deg - +90 deg (on the ceiling)
Revolving speed	Pan: Max. 300 deg/sec, Tilt: Max. 200 deg/sec
Number of pixels	1/4 inch, approx. 380,000 pixels, CCD sensor
Lens focal point	Auto/Manual (40 steps)
Lens brightness	F1.6 (Wide) - 3.6 (Tele)
Required light intensity	3 to 100,000 lx (in Color Night View mode: 0.09 to 100,000 lx)

Audio
Voice direction	Half-duplex two-way communication (transceiver system)
Voice data compression system	ADPCM 32 kbps
Voice band	300 Hz ~ 3.4 kHz
Audio input	Built-in microphone or external microphone (sold separately), external microphone input terminal (3.5-mm dia. mini-jack)
Audio output*5	Audio line output terminal for external speaker (3.5-mm dia. stereo mini-jack, monaural output)

Terminal
Network Interface	Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
I/O connector for sensor	G GND 1 External Senser Input G GND 2 External Senser Input 3 External Device Control Output 4 DC Power Output Terminal (10.5 - 13.5 VDC)
SD Memory Card slot	Full size (operation guaranteed for 1GB, 512MB, 256MB, 128MB and 64MB SD Memory Cards)

General
Operating temperature	0 deg C to 40 deg C
Operating humidity	20% to 80% (No condensation)
External dimensions (WxHxD)	Approx. 140 x 123 x 123 mm (Only the unit)
Weight	640g (Only the unit)
Power Supply	AC adaptor: Input 120V AC, Output 12V DC
Consumption	12W