Details
Panasonic Home Network Camera
BL-C230 Features
- H.264/MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Moving Image Function
- 3x Digital zoom function*(by area)
- TV Connection*2
- External Input Connector
- Sound Detection Sensor
- Privacy mode
- SSL Support
- Wireless Communication
- Remote Pan and Tilt Control
- Multi-camera Capability*6
- Cell Phone Monitoring*
BL-C230 Description
Network camera with H.264/MPEG-4/JPEG monitoring
Sensors and switches can be connected to the camera through two external Input ports and one Output port.
The adoption of H.264/ACV has enabled reduction of data volume by more than 30% compared to MPEG-4 when transmitting data of the same image quality.
With privacy mode you can shut the camera lens and protect yourself from unwanted exposure. Operation is simple - you only need to push the privacy button.
When the subject darkens, the camera automatically adjusts the brightness to show you the image. You can see clear, easy-to-view images even in the dark.
The camera’s built-in microphone collects peripheral noise and when camera detects the noise exceeding the threshold it stores the image captured. This is a newly added function.
The monitoring image is easier to see because it fills the entire screen.
H.264/MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Moving Image Function
BL-C230 corresponds well to JPEG System, MPEG-4 System (which has a high image compression rate and so is suitable for monitoring any moving image) and H.264 System which is higher in image compression rate than MPEG-4 System. Through BL-C230, you can monitor any moving image properly in accordance with your purposes. Plus, simultaneous use of two different kinds of communication systems (*1-1) is possible with BL-C230. Its image-updating speed is 30 pcs/sec at max in case of [640 x 480 dots] of H.264. Therefore, you can catch any moving target through very smooth and high-definition image monitoring byBL-C230.
*1-1 Combination of simultaneous use of the two different communication systems is limited to [H.264 & Motion JPEG] or [MPEG-4 & Motion JPEG] only. Combination of [H.264 & MPEG-4] is not available.
*1-2 When you use any mobile phone for monitoring a moving image, the monitoring is available through JPEG only. The Camera’s Voice Function is not available in this case.
3x Digital zoom function*(by area)
It’s so reassuring to see your pet’s happy face while you are out. A simple mouse operation is all you need to enlarge the image, using the 3x digital zoom, so you get a clear view of your pet’s expression.
* This feature is not available when viewing on a cell phone.
TV Connection*2
The camera can be connected to a TV (VIERA*3 only) and the image can be viewed on the TV’s monitor. The camera can be operated through the TV’s remote control, making it simple even for those not used to computers.
* For US model only
*3 *Compatible Panasonic VIERA TVs The camera is compatible with the following Panasonic VIERA TVs.
G10 series, G15 series, V10 series, Z1 series
External Input Connector
Sensors and switches can be connected to the camera through two external Input ports.
Sound Detection Sensor
When BL-C230 senses or detects any sound happening around the camera, this camera is designed to take a picture of anything relevant and temporarily save the relevant picture image*4. Such saved picture image can be checked on the screen for temporarily-saved picture images or saved on your PC. You can also transfer the saved picture image (must be in form of JPEG) to your e-mail address, FTP Server, HTTP Server and so on.
*4 Any picture image in form of H.264 or MPEG-4 cannot be saved temporarily or transferred.
Privacy mode
With privacy mode you can shut the camera lens and protect yourself from unwanted exposure. Operation is simple - you only need to push the privacy button.
SSL Support
This system supports SSL data encrypted communications. By encrypting the network camera’s image and other data for network transmission, it prevents electronic eavesdropping for greatly improved security.
Wireless Communication
Install the camera anywhere*5 with no transmission cables to connect, and enjoy high-speed communications at 2.4 GHz, 54 Mbps*6 (IEEE 802.11g) or 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps*6 (IEEE 802.11b).
*5 Cannot be used in bathrooms or outdoors.
*6 The indicated speed is the maximum theoretical value of the wireless LAN specification, and does not denote the actual data transfer speed achieved by the cameras.
Remote Pan and Tilt Control
You can use a PC or cell phone directly to change the direction that the camera is facing while monitoring the image. This lets you monitor a large area with a single camera.
Operating Range
Pan (Display Range 82º max)
Tilt (Display Range 42º max)
Multi-camera Capability*7
Images from several cameras can be monitored and transceiver-type voice communication*8 can be used simultaneously.
*7 Moving pictures from up to 9 cameras can be displayed on a single screen. Still images from up to 16 cameras can be displayed.
*8 This function can be used only with a PC. It cannot be used with a cell phone.
Cell Phone Monitoring*
Still images from the camera can be checked on any cell phone that is capable of Internet access. The pan, tilt, and zoom functions can also be operated by using the cell phone.
* Models that support JPEG only. The audio feature does not work on cell phones.
BL-C230 Specifications
Server | |
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Image compression*1 | H.264, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG for moving image display |
Video resolution | H.264: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 MPEG-4: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x 144 JPEG: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x 144 |
Frame rate*2 | Max. 30 frames/sec. (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x144) |
Security | User ID / Password/SSL |
Supported protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 Dual-Stack IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnPTM, Auto IP, SMTP Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP |
User access limit | 2/H.264, 4/MPEG-4, 10/MotionJPEG |
Buffered images | Approx. 1160 images (320 x 240) -Standard image quality -with time display |
Image transfer method | SMTP*3, FTP, HTTP |
Image buffer/transfer triggers | Timer, Sensor, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Motion Detection, Sound Detection |
Network camera | |
Viewing Angle | 58° horizontal 45° Vertical |
Sensor Type | 1/4 inch CMOS Progressive Scan, approx. 320,000 pixel |
Lens focal point | Fixed (focal range: 0.3 m to Infinity) |
Aperture (F No.) | F2.8 |
Illuminance | 5-10,000 lx (3-10,000 lx when in Colour Night View mode) |
Terminal | |
Network interface | Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) |
External interface | Input (2) Onput (1) |
Wireless | |
Communication Standard | IEEE 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11g exclusive |
Data Transfer Mode | IEEE 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spectrum Spread (DS-SS) IEEE 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) |
Frequency Range | BL-C230CE/BL-C230E:2.412-2.472 GHz |
Channel | BL-C230CE/BL-C230E:1-13 |
Security | SSID, WEP (64/128/152 bit), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) |
General | |
Operating Temperature | Operation: +0°C (+32°F) to +40° (+104°F) Storage: -10°C (+14°F) to +50°C (+122°F) |
Operating humidity | Operation: 20 %-80 % (no condensation) Storage: 20 %-90 % (no condensation) |
Dimensions(H x W x D) | 74 mm x 74 mm x 101 mm (2 15/16 inches x 2 15/16 inches x 4 inches) |
Weight (only the unit) | 260 g (0.57 lb) |
Power Supply | BL-C230CE: AC adaptor (order no. PQLV206CEY) Input 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output 9 V DC, 750 mA BL-C230E: AC adaptor (order no. PQLV206EY) Input 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output 9 V DC, 750 mA |
Consumption | About 4.0 W (7.7 W during pan/tilt scan) |
When you use more than one(1) PCs to see any moving image by H.264 or MPEG-4, you are requested to buy User License Accessory additionally.
<p >System Requirements for your PCYour PC and network must meet the following technical specifications in order for the camera to function properly.
Item | Requirement |
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Operating system |
For IPv4 Connection
For IPv6 ConnectionMicrosoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later |
CPU | 2.0 GHz Celeron® or faster |
Display | 1024 x 768 resolution or higher |
Protocol | For IPv4 Connection TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP) For IPv6 Connection TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ICMPv6,NDP) |
Interface | 10/100 Mbps network card |
Web browser | Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later (not included) |
Additional software (for viewing buffered MPEG-4 images) | For Windows Vista® Windows Media® Player 11 or later For Windows® XP Windows Media® Player 9 or later For Windows® 2000 Windows Media® Player 9 |