Panasonic KX-HCM280A Network Camera
Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-21See 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.
Simple Ethernet Connection - No PC Required
Our cameras are attached through an Ethernet connection (or router) and power source, you don't need a computer at each location you want monitored. Each camera has a built-in Web server with IP address. To view the camera's 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 350º of Pan (left & right) movement and 220º 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. And, when viewing a camera's images, you can click on the part of the image you want to see, and automatically bring that part to the center of the screen.
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 far away.
Analog Video Output
With a common 2.5mm stereo to composite (RCA) video cable, you can connect the KX-HCM280 to a standard piece of video equipment, such as a TV, VCR, or Hard Disk Recorder. With this you can create a remote controlled video camera for public events or even record the camera's images onto a standard video recorder.
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 email3 or record when triggered by external sensor, alarm and/or timer. 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 at which your camera's 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 you'll need. Here's 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 camera's Internet address permanent.
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. 12 frames/sec (640x 480)
Max 30 frames/sec (320 x 240)
Max 30 frames/sec (160 x 120)
Authentication ID/Password authentication (Administrator / General Users (up to 50))
Encryption IPsec
IPv4/v6 IPv4/v6 Dual Stack
Supported Network Protocols IPv4: 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 30
Image Buffer About 125 frames (320 x 240) with time display
Pre-Alarm Image Buffer Yes
Image Transfer via E-Mail (SMTP) or FTP Triggered by external 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
Auto Time Adjustment with NTP Yes
Time & Day Access Control Yes
Remote External Output Control Yes
LED Indicator Control On/Off or On During Access
CAMERA FEATURES: .
Zoom Max. 42x (21x Optical, 2x digital)
Image Sensor 1/4" 380,000 pixel CCD
External Video Input No
Viewing Angle Wide: 51° / Tele: 2.6°
Remote Pan Angle 175° Left and Right at up to 200°/sec. (or less based upon user setting)
Remote Tilt Angle -120° to 0° (on desk) 0° to 90 ° (on ceiling)
Maximum Pan/Tilt Speed Pan: 300°/sec Tilt: 200°/sec
Hide-Away Lens No
Preset Locations 23 preset parameters include Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus and White balance (including Home position and 2 alarm positions).
(Free firmware upgrade may be required)
Click to Center Yes
Focus Auto/Manual
Aperture (f No.) : F1.6 - 3.6
Illumination Normal: 3 - 100,000 lx
Color Night View: 0.2 - 100,000 lx
White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold
Adjustments Brightness, White Balance, Focus
Exposure Auto
Clear Dome Lens Cover No
Video Pass-through No
AUDIO FEATURES: .
2-Way Audio No
WIRELESS FEATURES: .
Wireless Technology No
INTERFACE FEATURES: .
Network Connection Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X)
External I/O Connector 1 input / 1 output
SD Card Slot for Image Buffer No
Analog Video Output Composite Video Output (NTSC) - 3.5mm mini jack (requires part # LSJA0184 mini to RCA cable or similar)
OTHER FEATURES: .
Weatherproof (splash resistant) No
Built-in Sensor Motion Detection (Free firmware upgrade may be required)
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, desk/ceiling mount, tripod mount
Operating Temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Indoor Only
Operating Humidity 20-80% RHG, non-condensing
Power Source 12VDC (120V AC Adaptor included)
Power Consumption 12W
Included Accessories AC Adaptor and Cord, Ceiling Mount Cover, Ceiling Plates, Screws and Setup CD-ROM
PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: .
Operating System Requirements Windows 98SE, NT4.0, 2000, ME and XP (IPv6 : Windows XP only)
Web Browser requirements Internet Explorer 5.5 or later/Netscape Navigator 4.7 (The network camera image is not displayed correctly in Netscape 6.x)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.51'' x 4.48'' x 4.48''
Weight 1.41 lbs
Operating Instruction
Operating Instruction
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