Panasonic BL-C30A Wireless Network Camera

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-21
Panasonic BL-C30A Wireless Network Camera

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.

802.11b/g Wireless Communication
This camera can communicate wirelessly with standard 802.11b or 802.11g wireless devices, allowing the flexibility to install and operate the camera without running network wires, and utilizing SSID filtering and powerful 40/64/128 bit WEP encryption helps to protect your wireless network from illegal intrusion.

Just Plug It In and Play
This network camera is truly easy to install and use in most cases. With industry standard automatic configuration (UPnP), the camera and your router or PC will automatically decide the best settings allowing you to access your camera without any complicated setup. Once connected, using a simple Web browser, just enter in your free, permanent Web address which comes with the camera and you can see and move the camera! It's that simple.

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 90º 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.

When you need a little privacy
With the built in Privacy mode, your privacy is protected by simply pressing a button. An indicator on the front of the camera turns red, and you know at a glance that the camera is now only accessible by you. The camera can also be set up to show a green light when the camera is being accessed.

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.

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. 7.5 frames/sec (640x 480)
Max 15 frames/sec (320 x 240)
Max 15 frames/sec (160 x 120)
Authentication  ID/Password authentication (Administrator / General Users (up to 50))
Encryption  No
IPv4/v6  IPV4
Supported Network Protocols  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  20
Image Buffer  About 250 images (320 x 240), standard image quality
Pre-Alarm Image Buffer  Yes
Image Transfer via E-Mail (SMTP) or FTP  Triggered by built-in sensor alarm 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
Time & Day Access Control  Yes
Remote External Output Control  No
LED Indicator Control  On/Off or On During Access
CAMERA FEATURES:  .
Zoom  No
Image Sensor  1/4" 320,000 pixel CMOS
External Video Input  No
Viewing Angle  43° horizontal
32° vertical
Remote Pan Angle  50° left and right max. (or less based upon user setting)
Remote Tilt Angle  -40° to +10° (or less based upon user setting)
Maximum Pan/Tilt Speed  Pan: 50°/sec Tilt: 50°/sec
Hide-Away Lens  Yes
Preset Locations  8
Click to Center  Yes
Focus  Fixed (focal range: 0.5m-infinity)
Aperture  (f No.) : F2.8
Illumination  1 - 10,000 lux
White Balance  Auto/Manual/Hold
Adjustments  Brightness, White Balance
Exposure  Auto
Clear Dome Lens Cover  No
Video Pass-through  No
AUDIO FEATURES:  .
2-Way Audio  No
CODEC  No
Frequency Range  No
Input  No
Output  No
WIRELESS FEATURES:  .
Wireless Technology  IEEE802.11b/g
Frequency  2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz
Number of Channels  11 channels
Transmission Speed  up to 54Mbps
Security  WEP(40/128bit), SSID
INTERFACE FEATURES:  .
Network Connection  Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X)
External I/O Connector  No
SD Card Slot for Image Buffer  No
Analog Video Output  No
Speaker/Microphone Jack  No
OTHER FEATURES:  .
Weatherproof (splash resistant)  No
Built-in Sensor  Human Sensor (Thermal Sensor - Detective Angle: Vertical: 30°)
Power Over Ethernet Compatibility  PowerDsine Power over Ethernet Midspan 3000/6000 Series
when used with Splitter PD-401/12-PAN
Multiple Mounting Options  Wall Mount/Tripod Mount
Operating Temperature  +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F) Indoor Only
Operating Humidity  20-80% RHG, non-condensing
Power Source  12VDC (120V AC Adaptor included)
Power Consumption  6.4W
Included Accessories  AC Adaptor and Cord, Setup CD-ROM
PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:  .
Operating System Requirements  Windows 95, 98, NT4.0, 2000, ME and XP
Web Browser requirements  Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Dimensions (H x W x D)  3.86'' x 2.91'' x 2.40''
Weight  0.35 lbs