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Panasonic BB-HCM511a Network Camera

Easy plug-and-play video surveillance for the home or office

A compact, sleek case and an accessible, easy to use interface make the Panasonic BB-HCM511a the perfect IP camera for small environments like homes, vacation homes, small offices - anywhere cameras can help secure.

Effortless Setup and Maintenance

The BB-HCM511a is truly plug-and-play. Since all its software is stored inside the camera, setup only requires plugging in the camera to a PC and turning it on. Unlike most other IP cameras, there's no computer-based video management platform for the BB-HCM511a - users can control settings for this home IP camera from a web interface, customizable and accessible from anywhere. This free interface, viewnetcam.com, allows users to control a variety of camera features, including recording schedules and preset recording settings. Along with changing camera settings from the web, users can also direct any web browser at any time to their viewnetcam.com page to monitor their camera's footage.

High Quality Images and Recording

It may be small, but the Panasonic BB-HCM511a comes equipped with Panasonic's high quality imaging technology, with recording capabilities of up to 30 frames per second for maximum clarity and smoothness of footage. The BB-HCM511a also features two-way voice communication - a built in microphone allows messages to be broadcast from the camera and for sound to be recorded along with footage.

No PC Required

The BB-HCM511a can be connected to a PC for easy recording in the home office, but what about situations where computers are not necessarily always present? Since the Panasonic BB-HCM511a is an all-in-one IP camera with software built into the camera, users can simply connect the camera directly to its web interface with an Ethernet cable and wall port. Footage recorded from the camera in these portable, computer-free situations will stream and record directly to the user's viewnetcam.com interface.

BB-HCM511a Features

  • SD Memory Card Slot
  • Records up to 30 frames per second
  • Simultaneous M-JPEG and MPEG-4 recording
  • Easy-to-use web-based interface
  • Monitor from any internet connection, including cell phones
  • Built-in microphone and two-way audio capabilities
  • Password protection
  • Easy installation
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom function with preset options for easy scanning