TechnoTV - Panasonic Network Camera and Pet Cam (BLC1A)

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
Color: White
EAN: 0037988845040
Feature: Color Video
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Label: Panasonic
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: BLC1A
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic

Features
Color Video JPEG image compression & video streaming Video Resolutions - 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 Frame Rates (Max.) - 7.5 fps @ 640 x 480; 15 fps @ 320 x 240; 15 fps @ 160 x 120 Authentication - ID/Password authentication (Administrator / General Users - up to 50)

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Customer Rating:

Summary: glad I got it on special
Comment: For me, using XP, it was easy to set up. I was able to view from the internet also but then something went wrong and I had to reset it and now I cannot view it from the internet, only local access. I bought it because I have a sneaky child and I busted him being bad not even 10 minutes after setup LOL. I spy with my lil eye! There is no "night vision"; it works well in the day, and you can't see a thing in the dark. That is not good for me because half of what I need to watch is that he will go to sleep when he is supposed to. I also wish it had pan/tilt, so obviously I will need to upgrade. But for the basic purpose it does well and I do like that it records! I can also see the dog LOL! She's sneaky too. For $50 gold deal, it was a good bargain. It was supposed to be "silver" though and it looks white to me.

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Summary: Don't Buy This Product
Comment: When you try to set up this pet cam it looks like it will work great. Then, when you try to set it up through Panasonic's system, it is impossible. After spending several hours on the phone with "tech support" I gave up and sent the item back. It's sad when a large corporation like Panasonic can't
even make the set up through their system work. Don't waste your time and money on this product!

L. McLane

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Summary: Great Idea
Comment: I love this camera because I'm able to easily monitor my home and my dog, from my laptop or even my cell phone. The setup was easy BUT I had to go download more info from the Panasonic website, because the instructions are really confusing. It's quite simple, but they make it confusing. Otherwise, great, totally worth it for my peace of mind with my pet.

Customer Rating:

Summary: It is Great
Comment: I bought another company's Net Camera but it was not easy to setup. Then I read the reviews for this camera and figured I would give it a try. It was very EASY to set-up. I was watching my house on the internet in 15 minutes. I like it so much I am buying another for the back door.

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Summary: Great camera for the price, but helps to be technical
Comment: Hunting for a networked camera to use to check on our cats, this one turned out to be a good balance of cost and performance.

Initial setup was a breeze and the camera was quickly up and running. Hooking into the free web service to allow us to view from any internet connection wasn't as easy. Taking the Microft-ian approach, if the hardware plays well with your software, things work smoothly and you're ready to go. If it DOESN'T, you're on your own.

I admit I did NOT call for tech support, choosing to try things out myself first.

First, I'm not great at networking or the terminology used. The manual tells you to set up your router for IP Forwarding on the port you use. Not familiar with what exactly IP Forwarding means, I simply opened the port on my router for this device, and that seems to have done it.

Since the automatic account creation for the free account failed as well, it was only by accident that I discovered that this could be accessed via the 'Dynamic DNS' option on the Setup tab (hope this saves someone some time).

So, after all was done, I'm now able to keep an eye on the cats (and watch them dance across the table they're not supposed to be on), and with a clearance Powerline ethernet system, can set up the camera anywhere I can find a pair of power outlets.

And, perhaps the greatest indicator of my satisfaction: a second camera is on the way to me.

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Package Contents:
Panasonic BL-C1A Wired Network Camera, bracket, power supply, mounting hardware, CD-ROM, software and instructions.

The Panasonic BL-C1A Wired Network Camera handles your digital photography needs at a price that won't hurt your wallet! This color surveillance camera allows remote video monitoring of a home or business. Remote home and business surveillance just got a lot more affordable. Receive an e-mail image when the home security camera detects motion--you'll always know what's going on at home or at your business. The 10X digital zoom and color night viewing makes sure you don't miss a detail. It's easy to install, easy to operate and requires no additional software for viewing on your PC. Indoor use only.

Server Features:
Image Buffer--About 250 frames (320 x 240, standard image quality). Image transfer via e-mail (SMTP) or FTP. View snapshots and control them from a compatible cellular phone Supports up to 12 cameras IPv4 Multi-Language Interface - English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese

Camera Features - 1/4 320,000 pixel CMOS image sensor 10 digital zoom Viewing Angle - 53° horizontal, 41° vertical Auto exposure Aperture - F2.8 Illumination - 10 - 10,000 lux (normal), 4-10,000 lux (night view) Motion Sensor with Email Alert Auto & manual White Balance Network Connection - RJ45 Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-X) System Requirements - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP; Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Camera Dimensions(WxHxD) - 3-3/8 x 3-3/8 x 1 Weight - 0.22 lbs Networking Protocols - HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, and POP3 before SMTP