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Panasonic BB-HCE481A POE Zoom Network Camera


Panasonic BB-HCE481A POE Zoom Network Camera
PanasonicModel: BB-HCE481A
Price$1,384.20
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Panasonic BB-HCE481A POE Zoom Network Camera

See There When You Cant 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
youd 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
youre 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 zoom2)
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 communication3
(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 dont need a computer at each location you want monitored. Each
camera has a built-in Web server with IP address. To view the cameras 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 350 of Pan (left &
right) movement and 120 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 email5
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 cameras 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 youll need. Heres 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 cameras 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.


- Panasonic Power Over Ethernet network camera

- Pro model certification required to purchase

- No AC power required

- Can be easily placed where there is an Ethernet connection 802.3af of
compliant power source without requiring AC power

- 802.3af PoE compliant

- View from virtually any web browser video display or even a compatible cell
phone or PDA

- Built-in web server/IP address

- Image date and time stamping

- Easy image recording onto an SD memory card with the built-in SD memory card
slot for direct recording

- Remote pan/tilt control

- High speed up to 300 degree per second pan 200 degree per second tilt control
for 350 degree rotation and 210 degree tilt

- 42x Zoom control (21x optical) with automatic and manual focusing

- Two-way audio feature

- Analog video output

- Low-light view mode (down to 3 lux or 0.09 lux when in color night view mode)

- Also IPv6 ready

- Motion jpeg

- Ability for 2 way sound with optional equipment

- IPv4 Requires Windows 98SE 2000 Me or XP

- Desk top or ceiling mount

- Box dimensions 10.5"L x 8"W x 7.75"H

- 1 Year manufacturers warranty

- Silver





  1. 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.

  2. Digital zoom may significantly decrease resolution.

  3. 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.

  4. Image resolution 320 x 240 or 160 x 120.

  5. 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.


  • Color:Silver
The Return Policy below is specified for this product only and is subject to change without notice.
Panasonic BB-HCE481A POE Zoom Network Camera
Item# KX-BB-HCE481A

* All returns require an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number, which can be obtained by contacting our Customer Service department.

Defective Returns
Defective unit must be returned back to us within 30 days of the original invoice date. Defective units are replaced for the same product only. Upon receipt of the defective product a new unit will be reshipped at no additional cost.

Non-Defective returns
Product must be returned back to us within 30 days of the original invoice date for a refund. No refunds after 30 days.

* All Return shipping costs is the sole responsibility of the customer under any circumstance.

Please review our Return Guidelines page for more information