Panasonic IP video surveillance

New from Panasonic: Two indoor vandal resistant dome cameras extend the award winning i-Pro SmartHD range
New from Panasonic: Two indoor vandal resistant dome cameras extend the award winning i-Pro SmartHD range

PSNE launches the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342 vandal-resistant indoor network dome cameras to broaden the i-Pro SmartHD range of options for installers.Panasonic's Uniphier® technology maximises network traffic management enabling simultaneous H.264 (High-profile) and JPEG video streams over IP for real time monitoring and high-resolution video recording. SDHC and SD memory card slots make manual recording in H.264 or JPEG possible with automated backup recording upon alarm or network failure, which assures piece of mind.Both cameras allow for VMD (Video Motion Detector) technology, which has 4 programmable detection areas, 15 steps sensitivity level and 10 steps detection size with up to two privacy zones for masked windows or doorways. Progressive scan technology ensures clear images with reduced image tearing and motion blur and Face Wide Dynamic Range technology ensures a clear face image even during movement.Stephen Gerrard, Country Marketing Manager PSNE, stated: "Both network dome cameras are designed with a range of indoor applications in mind. Panasonic's new technology and intelligent features ensure that the best possible image quality is achieved with specific focus on optimising facial recognition for security operatives on the floor."The WV-SF346 also comes with ABF (Auto Back Focus), which adjusts sensor positioning to ensure an easy installation while Focus Assist aids set up in the WV-SF342. The Digital Noise Reduction feature, 3D-DNR, ensures noise reduction in various conditions whilst the vandal resistant polycarbonate dome structure is designed to survive a free fall drop from a 5kg weight; making both domes the ideal indoor security package.The WV-SF346, supports the newly developed 1.3 megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor with simple day/night function enabling superb low light performance at 0.3 lux (colour) and 0.2 lux (B/W). A full frame transmission up to 30fps at HD 1,280 x 960 image size means the WV-SF346 certifies precise video quality and subsequent subject recognition. The WV-SF342 also supports simple day/night function, with high 0.2 lux (Colour), 0.13 lux (B/W) and a full frame rate of up to 30 fps transmission at super high resolution SVGA/800 x 600 created by 1.3 megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor.These two new indoor, vandal resistant network dome cameras strengthen the Panasonic i-Pro SmartHD range and come equipped with all the attributes needed for a flexible indoor installation.

New IP domes: Two feature packed vandal resistant domes, the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342 from Panasonic
New IP domes: Two feature packed vandal resistant domes, the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342 from Panasonic

PSNE launches the WV-SF346 and WV-SF342 vandal-resistant indoor network dome cameras to broaden the i-Pro SmartHD range of options for installers.Panasonic's Uniphier® technology maximises network traffic management enabling simultaneous H.264 (High-profile) and JPEG video streams over IP for real time monitoring and high-resolution video recording. SDHC and SD memory card slots make manual recording in H.264 or JPEG possible with automated backup recording upon alarm or network failure which assures piece of mind.Both cameras allow for VMD (Video Motion Detector) technology, which has 4 programmable detection areas, 15 steps sensitivity level and 10 steps detection size with up to two privacy zones for masked windows or doorways. Progressive scan technology ensures clear images with reduced image tearing and motion blur and Face Wide Dynamic Range technology ensures a clear face image even during movement.Stephen Gerrard, Country Marketing Manager PSNE, stated: "Both network dome cameras are designed with a range of indoor applications in mind. Panasonic's new technology and intelligent features ensure that the best possible image quality is achieved with specific focus on optimising facial recognition for security operatives on the floor."The WV-SF346 also comes with ABF (Auto Back Focus) which adjusts sensor positioning to ensure an easy installation while Focus Assist aids set up in the WV-SF342. The Digital Noise Reduction feature, 3D-DNR, ensures noise reduction in various conditions whilst the vandal resistant polycarbonate dome structure is designed to survive a free fall drop from a 5kg weight; making both domes the ideal indoor security package.The WV-SF346, supports the newly developed 1.3 megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor with simple day/night function enabling superb low light performance at 0.3 lux (colour) and 0.2 lux (B/W). A full frame transmission up to 30fps at HD 1,280 x 960 image size means the WV-SF346 certifies precise video quality and subsequent subject recognition. The WV-SF342 also supports simple day/night function, with high 0.2 lux (Colour), 0.13 lux (B/W) and a full frame rate of up to 30 fps transmission at super high resolution SVGA/800 x 600 created by 1.3 megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor.These two new indoor, vandal resistant network dome cameras strengthen the Panasonic i-Pro SmartHD range and come equipped with all the attributes needed for a flexible indoor installation.

Panasonic's new WV-NP304 i-Pro megapixel network camera with 1.3 megapixel CCD
Panasonic's new WV-NP304 i-Pro megapixel network camera with 1.3 megapixel CCD

Equipped with a 1/3 inch 1.3 megapixel progressive scan CCD and proprietary DSP, the new Panasonic WV-NP304 provides a superior image of 1280x960 pixels.ABS (Adaptive Black Stretch) increases visibility of subjects in dark areas without degrading image quality in bright areas by analysing the "illumination map/signal level distribution" and adjusting gamma correction for each area separately.  The WV-NP304 also features a minimum illumination of 0.9lux in B/W mode 1.5lux in colour (with clear dome for NF302), providing a clear surveillance image even in poorly lit, dim conditions.  Focus Assist function uses an on-screen display to indicate the best focus position making accurate focus adjustment simpler.The WV-NP304 comes equipped with an SD memory card slot so that when the network experiences a problem during the data transfer to a FTP server or an i-Pro network recorder, images can automatically be backed up into an SD memory card.  When the camera is used with i-Pro network recorders, the recorded data in the SD memory can be transferred to the recorder when the network is restored.  This prevents image loss and makes it possible to playback and check images captured while the network is down.Furthermore, the WV-NP304 features prioritized stream control, enabling one of the video streams to be prioritized when multiple recorders or client PCs are accessing the camera so that a recorder or a client PC can maintain the frame rate.The WV-NP304 is suitable for a wide array of surveillance applications and an ideal addition to reinforce Panasonic's i-Pro Network Surveillance System.

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