Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Security Video Camera w/Audio

by Cisco

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 4.7 x 1.8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VIP45C
• Item model number: PVC2300
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera provides customizable ways for small business owners to monitor and protect their companies. These high-quality solutions can be optimized for many different applications and sites. The camera can be quickly mounted using the bracket included in the package. The cameras' compact form factor also enables them to be put inside a protective enclosure for interior or exterior installations. The Cisco PVC2300 uses removable CS-mount lenses and can be customized with optional zoom, wide-angle, vari-focal, auto-iris, or other types of lenses as required for a specific application or setting.

Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera - Audio/PoE with Stand

Use a AC adaptor or Power over Ethernet switch to power the camera

Installation Flexibility
The Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device, so it can be powered from a PoE switch or power injector via Ethernet cabling. This enables installation near ceilings, on rooftops, or anywhere where power outlets may not be available. The Cisco PVC2300 camera can be mounted on any pan-tilt (PT) base that supports the Pelco D protocol. It can be remotely rotated and controlled through an RS-485 interface. It also has two input and two output ports, which can be used to connect the camera to an alarm panel, siren, passive infrared (PIR) sensor, smoke detector, lighting switch (on/off), door sensor, etc.

Low Light/High Quality
The Cisco PVC2300 uses a high-quality progressive-scan charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor delivering good-quality video. The CCD sensor also has low-light sensitivity, so video can be captured even in very low light environments or during near-dark times of day. Additionally, the camera incorporates an infrared (IR) cut filter that, when used with a separate IR lamp, allows for video capture in total darkness.

The Cisco PVC2300 camera supports dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG). Both codecs can be used simultaneously. MPEG-4 gives efficient bandwidth consumption with good-quality compression and is optimal for real-time viewing of video. MJPEG gives optimal video quality with lossy compression, making it ideal for large-volume storage to a network attached storage (NAS) device.

The PVC2300 box camera supports interchangeable lenses and filters for use in a variety of environments such as low light

The Cisco PVC2300's audio capabilities include two-way audio, embedded microphone, external speaker and microphone ports, and voice compression. With extensive feature support, such as IP Multicast, Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), Real Time Protocol (RTP), and 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), video can be viewed from multiple endpoints and client applications such as 3G phones and QuickTime clients on PCs or Wi-Fi phones. Support for multiple network protocols such as 802.1p priority, 802.1q VLANs, and Dynamic DNS (DDNS) make the solution ideal for multiple IP surveillance applications. The camera can also be managed securely using HTTPS.

Multiple-Use Internet Surveillance Camera

• Interchangeable lenses and I/O ports
• [ High-quality CCD sensor with low-light sensitivity and IR filter
• Simultaneous dual CODECs make an optimal combination of video viewing and storage
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)-enabled
• Supports two-way audio, IP multicast, 3GPP

What’s in the Box

• Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera
• Stand kit
• Power supply (12V 1A)
• 6-foot Ethernet cable
• CS-mount lens adapter ring for wider focal length lens
• Allen wrench
• Quick installation guide
• Setup CD

Product Description

Whatever your surveillance needs, mounting, connecting, and accessing workplace video has never been easier. Formerly Linksys Business Series, now Cisco Small Business Video Surveillance Cameras, the PVC2300 box camera supports interchangeable lenses and filters for use in a variety of environments such as low light. Its compact size allows placement in a protective enclosure for outdoor applications. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) function of the PVC2300 allows it to draw power via Ethernet cabling, enabling installations near ceilings, on rooftops, or anywhere where electrical outlets may not be available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera, easy to setup, very clear picture, April 14, 2010

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Mike N (Somerset, NJ) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Security Video Camera w/Audio (Electronics)

Excellent camera, very easy to setup and works great. I have (2) more of the PVC2300, and (1) WVC2300 wireless camera and all work fine with no issues. I have a Linksys/Cisco RV082 Router and configured port forwarding to access from the internet. If you have DHCP with your ISP, you will need to setup dynamic DNS with a provider in order to view the camera over the internet. I use DynDNS and it works fine. The 2-way sound work fine, but the volume is a bit loud when it forst comes on. You will need to tweak it to the volume you prefer.

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on Jul 27, 2011 4:20:24 PM PDT

"Cisco Small Business Team" says:

(MANUFACTURER)

Hi Mike!

Thanks for the positive comments! We are happy to hear you are satisfied with the Cisco PVC2300!

Diana
Cisco Small Business Team

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4.0 out of 5 stars Re-Cap, January 6, 2012

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jpwage79 (san Marcos, CA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Security Video Camera w/Audio (Electronics)

I posted a poor review before, however after playing with my product I found out a technical issue, and my product works great. I am please with my purchase.

The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments

4.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly good IP camera., April 5, 2011

By 

David Hodgson (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Security Video Camera w/Audio (Electronics)

We had tried several others before finding the Logitech. We put in 13 of them and bought the 'advanced' software from cisco. So far all are working reliably and we have replaced our troublesome ADT alarm system with motion triggers and a few sensors. The recording and email alerts have functioned flawlessly. We downloaded some software from our android phones that lets us see the streams live.

I bought some mounts for our drop ceiling but ended up just switching to wall mounts and replacing a few of the lenses with some wider angel lenses from the traditional system we had before.

The ability to add external speaker and mic was important but we ended up interfacing with our phone system instead because of the difficulty of getting an IP door box to work with the cam software.

If you want a SHARP feature rich camera, this works well and reliably. It is significantly bigger than the very little cams it replaces and we had to run Network wire and have POE for it.

We put all the cams and server on their own switch to reduce network but it is already compressed at the cam so 10 cams dosn't use 1% of our 1GB switch. We have 4 or 5 people viewing all cams at all times.

Dinged one star as we had to buy the 'advanced' software and because they are a bit large. However they are very noticeable. have a red light, and may act as a deterrent.

Consider purchasing an IR illumination if your lights are out at night.

Purchased 6 from Amazon

 

The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)

Posted on Jul 27, 2011 4:21:38 PM PDT

"Cisco Small Business Team" says:

(MANUFACTURER)

Hi David,

Thanks for the positive review. We are glad you are overall satisfied with the Cisco PVC2300! If you feel you need further support feel free to visit the Small Business Support Community (http://www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport)

Thank You,

Diana
Cisco Small Business Team

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