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Part Names

Analogue Video Output*

5

10x digital zoom

BB-HCM515

Capture

View

Control

Connect

Store

Pan and tilt control

*Area is multiplied by 10x.

1x

Pan (display range:
170˚max)
Tilt (display range: 
102˚max)

Achieving Zero Distance Management 

with a Variety of Functions

Compensates for backlighting too.

Adaptive Contrast Enhanced

When part of the image becomes extremely 
dark, the camera automatically compensates for 
it. It also corrects only dark parts, so the entire 
image is appropriately bright and easy to see.

High resolution makes images easy to see.

Mega-Pixel Recording

Shooting at the high resolution of 1280 x 1024 
pixels allows a clear image even when enlarged. 
You can check any area you want by taking a 
closer look.

SD Memory Card*

1

 Recording

A large number of images can be saved onto an 
SD Memory Card inserted into the camera. The 
images on the card can be checked over the 
Internet, or if no network is being used, 
monitoring is possible using only the camera by 
simply storing the images 
onto the card.

Enjoy comfortable, versatile monitoring.

Simultaneous MPEG-4 and JPEG

By connecting a cable directly to the camera's 
video output terminal, you can use your 
existing TV or video recorder for monitoring.

Enjoy smooth communication.

Audio 2-Way Communication*

9

By using the built-in microphone and a 
separately purchased speaker, you can speak*

10

 

to someone near the camera while monitoring. 
This gives you more precise communication to 
lessen the inconvenience of being in a distant 
location.

Monitor large areas entirely.

Remote Pan/Tilt and Zoom Control

 *1 The SD Memory Card is sold 

separately. The camera supports 
64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 
and 2GB SD Memory Cards.

The camera angle can be varied by remote 
control to monitor large areas. You can also use 
the zoom function*

8

 

to 

take a closer look at 
certain places.

 *8 This is a digital zoom function 

and cannot be used from a cell 
phone.

*5-1  Compatible with both NTSC and PAL systems.
*5-2  A mini video cable (with 3.5-mm mini plug) is required.
*5-3  The camera cannot be controlled with analogue video output.
          The video image displays poorly in colour night view mode.

 *9   The audio feature does not work with cell phones.
 *10 Walkie-talkie type conversation.

Specifications  

[BB-HCM515]

*1 For JPEG only. Not applicable to MPEG-4.
*2 Frame rate may slow down depending on the network environment, PC 

performance, image quality, SD memory recording, when colour night view 
mode is activated, etc.

*3 When viewing images at 1280 x 1024 resolution, frame rate is reduced to 7 

fps for all users, regardless of the resolution they are using to view images.

*4 For MPEG-4 only. Not applicable to JPEG.
*5 The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality 

and what object you buffer.

*6 PDP before SMTP authentication and SMTP authentication (PLAIN, LOGIN 

and CRAM-MD5) are supported.

*7 Use only the included Audio/Video Cable when connecting an external 

microphone, speaker or TV.

Image Transfer Function

In accordance with preset settings*

6

, the 

camera will automatically transfer images and 
a data log by e-mail*

7

 to an e-mail address or 

by FTP to a server. 
This allows you to check images only when 
necessary, and also prevents you from 
forgetting to check them.

 *6 Preset settings can include timer, alarm, and motion 

detection. With JPEG connection only.

 *7 PDP before SMTP authentication and SMTP authentication 

(PLAIN, LOGIN and CRAM-MD5) are supported.

standard image quality with time display without using SD Memory Card

OFF

ON

10x

Lens cover

Lens

Indicator

Microphone

LAN port

Stand mounting hole

Video out terminal

Function button/ indicator 

Restart button

Factory default 

reset button

SD Memory Card slot

Mic terminal

Audio out terminal

Front View

Rear View

DC IN jack

I/O connector

Design and specifications are subject 

to change without notice.

All pictures simulated.

0M0207SP-HCM515-LT.CE

Video Compression
Video Resolution

Image Quality
Frame Rate*

2

Security

Supported Protocols

User Access Limit
Buffered Image*

5

Image Transfer Method
Image Buffer/Transfer Triggers

Server

10x digital zoom (by area)
Horizontal: 50° (total 170°), vertical: 37° (total 102°)
-60° up to +60°
-45° up to +20°
Pan: max. 80°/sec, tilt: max. 80°/sec

2-Way half duplex

Play with ActiveX
Encoding with ActiveX
ADPCM 32 kbps

300 Hz - 3.4 kHz

Built-in microphone,external microphone input terminal

Audio line output terminal for external speaker

1/4 inch CMOS sensor, approx. 1,300,000 pixels
Fixed (focal range: 0.5 m to infinity)
F2.8
Auto/manual/hold
Auto
At 640 x 480: 10 to 100,000 lux (in Colour Night View mode: 5 to 100,000 lux)
at 1280 x 1024: 7 to 100,000 lux  (in Colour Night View mode: 3 to 100,000 lux)

Camera

Camera

Viewing Angle

Tilt Angle

Sensor Type

Lens Focal Point
Lens Brightness

White Balance
Exposure
Required Light Intensity

Audio

Audio Communication 

Audio Play Method

Audio Compression
Audio Bandwidth

Audio Input

Audio Output

Zoom

Pan Angle

Revolving Speed

Audio Encoding Method

Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Input: 2, output: 1 
Analog composite (NTSC/PAL)
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (output is mono)
3.5 mm mini jack
Full size (operation guaranteed for 2GB, 1GB, 512MB, 256MB, 128MB and 64MB SD Memory Cards)

Operation: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F )
Storage: 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F)
Operation: 20 % to 80 % (No Condensation)
Storage: 20 % to 90 % (No Condensation)
100 x 100 x 74 mm (3 15/16 x 3 5/16 x 2 15/16 inches)
320 g (0.71 lb.)
PoE: approx. 6.5 W, AC adaptor (option): 7 W

General
Temperature

Terminal
Network Interface
External I/O Connector
Video Output*

7

Audio Output*

7

External Microphone Input
SD Memory Card Slot

Dimension (H x W x D)
Weight (Only the Unit)
Consumption

Humidity

JPEG (3 levels), MPEG4
1280 x 1024*

1

, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default), 192 x 144

JPEG (favor clarity, standard, favor motion), MPEG4
Max. 7 frames/sec. (1280 x 1024*

3

)

Max. 30 frames/sec. (640 x 480*

4

, 320 x 240, 192 x144)

User ID/password
IPv4 / IPv6 Dual-Stack
IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnP

TM

          SMTP Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP
IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP

Approx. 350 images (320 x 240)

SMTP*

6

, FTP, HTTP

Alarm, timer or motion detection

PoE: 48 V, IEEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet

AC adaptor (option): input 100 - 240 V AC, output 12 V DC

Power Supply

Mic

Mic

Network camera

Speaker

Speaker

Internet

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Head office

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Max. 30 simultaneous accesses  (max. 10 accesses in MPEG-4 mode with sound playback)

At 640 x 480 resolution

At 1280 x 1024 resolution

Clear,

sharp image!

Cameras simultaneously send MPEG-4 images in 
three resolutions (VGA*

2

, QVGA, and SCIF), and 

JPEG images in four resolutions*

3

 in favour motion, 

standard, and favour clarity image-quality types. 
MPEG-4 is recommended for viewing smooth 
motion images, and JPEG is recommended for 
recording higher quality images.

*2 When viewing in VGA, only MPEG-4 playback offers a 

maximum of 30 fps.

*3 The fourth JPEG format resolution is SXGA (1280 x 1024), with 

a frame rate of 7 fps.

*4 For JPEG only. The audio feature does not work on cell phones.

When installing the MPEG-4 viewer program on additional PCs, 
please purchase additional licenses (Model No. BB-HCA5A for USA, 
BB-HCA5CE for others).

MPEG-4 Visual License

image resolution:
192 x 144 or 320 x 240

PC

Recommended type

Cell phone*

4

Narrow band:MPEG-4
High quality recording:JPEG 

MPEG-4
JPEG

MPEG-4
JPEG

Internet

JPEG

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