Panasonic i-Pro WV-NS954 PTZ dome camera with day/night switching, auto tracking, image stabilization and 30x optical zoom  [U-WV-NS954]

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Overview

The Panasonic WV-NS954 is a professional pan-tilt-zoom dome camera suitable for mission-critical security monitoring and recording. It includes a 360° endless pan and 30x optical zoom with a range of comprehensive features including automatic day/night switching, auto tracking, image stabilization and hybrid connectivity.

Utilizing Super Dynamic III technology the WV-NS954 offers high quality images with superior color reproduction with 128bit wide dynamic range, ideal for security surveillance in locations where contrast changes depending on time, weather or season.

Advanced features include day/night switching for 24 hour surveillance, auto tracking which will automatically follow a moving target, image stabilisation which reduces the blurring caused by vibrations and scene change detection for notification if the camera has been blocked or obstructed. Like all IP cameras offered by Network Webcams, the Panasonic WV-NS954 IP security camera has a built-in web server and can be viewed over a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or via the Internet as a streaming IP webcam.

Important: This camera does not include a power supply unless you have selected one from the options above.

An outdoor version is available: Panasonic WV-NW964 Outdoor PTZ Dome Camera

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Key Benefits

• Professional PTZ dome IP camera with heavy-duty pan-tilt-zoom mechanics giving both ultra-fast and precise control. Use a single dome camera to survey a scene in place of several conventional security cameras
• Super Dynamic III provides high quality images and intelligent features such as auto tracking, image stabilization and scene change detection
• True automatic day/night switching provides 24-hour surveillance
• Analog hybrid connectivity allows you to protect your initial CCTV investment while providing a clear path to a fully digital IP-based solution

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Key Features

• MJPEG and MPEG-4 dual streaming for simultaneous live image monitoring and recording
• Super Dynamic III technology delivers 128bit wide dynamic range to faithfully represent a scene even in harsh contrast environments
• Progressive scan output for high quality images with reduced blurring, especially with fast moving targets
• Adaptive noise reduction ensures reduced noise for a clearer images
• Automatic day/night switching enables the camera to deliver high quality color images throughout the day and infrared sensitive black and white images in periods of low light or at night. With infrared illumination the camera can produce usable images in complete darkness (infrared illumination not supplied)
• Image stabilisation is an intelligent feature which reduces the blurring of images you would see when the camera is affected by vibration
• Auto tracking function allows the camera to follow a moving target without any control required from the camera operator
• Full-duplex 2-way audio support allows interactive communication between the camera site and the control room operator (microphone and speaker required, not supplied)
• 360° endless pan at 400°/s down to 0.065°/s super fine control
• 256 definable preset positions, 4 guard tours
• 30x optical zoom (300x zoom combined with digital)
• 360° map shot makes it simple to direct the camera quickly to areas of interest
• Multiscreen view allows up to 16 cameras to be displayed at once or in 4 groups of 4
• Privacy zone masking allows sensitive areas to be hidden from monitoring or recording (gray and mosaic options)
• Built-in video motion detection for alarm-based triggering with 4 programmable detection areas and 6 sensitivity levels
• SD memory card slot for manual recording, alarm-based recording and backup in the event of network failure
• Comprehensive alarm management features provide image transfer by email/FTP on alarm trigger such as motion detection, sensor input
• FTP client function for periodic transfer of images based on a timed interval
• With a composite analog video output (BNC connection) the WV-NS954 offers hybrid connectivity allowing it to integrate into existing analog CCTV systems as well as broadcast over digital IP based networks
• Input/Output terminals for connection to external devices such as door sensors, lights, alarms etc.
• Wide range of image settings including: resolution, frame rate, compression, electronic sensitivity (SensUp), automatic gain correction, light control, wide dynamic range, electronic shutter, digital noise reduction, automatic white balance
• Image overlay for date/time or title display

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Typical Applications

• Suitable for professional security surveillance in indoor locations such offices, warehouses, malls, airports, banks, company/corporate buildings etc.

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Key Technical Indicators

• Video compression: MJPEG, MPEG-4, dual streaming
• Super Dynamic III 128bit pixel-based wide dynamic range
• Sensor: 1/4 inch interline transfer, progressive scan CCD sensor, effective pixels 768 (h) x 494 (v)
• Lens: auto focus, 3.8mm - 114mm, F1.4 - F22, focus 60 inches to infinity, horizontal viewing angle: 52° (wide) – 1.9° (tele)
• Supported resolutions: 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 pixels
• Frame rate: 0.1 to 30 images per second (max rate will be 5ips-VGA, 10ips-QVGA when transmitting JPEG and MPEG-4 simultaneously)
• Total bit rate: 64kbps to unlimited
• Pan: 360° endless rotation
• Tilt: -5° to 185°
• Pan/tilt speed: manual: 0.0065°/s – 120°/s, preset speed up to 400°/s
• Minimum illumination: Color (30 IRE): 0.5 lux (Sens up: OFF), 0.02 lux (Sens up: 32x) at F1.4, Black and White (10IRE): 0.04 lux (Sens up: OFF), 0.0013 lux (Sens up: 32x) at F1.4
• Zoom: 30x optical, 10x digital, 300x combined
• Auto tracking
• Auto image stabilizer
• Privacy masking: up to 8 zones, grey or mosaic
• Camera title: up to 20 chars (alphanumeric cameras)
• Audio: 2-way, full-duplex
• Audio compression: G.726 (ADPCM) 32kbps/16kbps
• FTP client: Alarm image transfer, periodic image transfer
• SD Memory card: manual record, alarm record, backup upon network failure. Supported capacities: 64MB to 2GB, SDHC not supported
• Number of simultaneous users: up to 8
• User registration: up to 16 users, 3 levels of authentication: administrator, camera control, live only
• Alarm source: 3x terminal inputs, video motion detection, command alarm
• Alarm action: go to preset 1-256, activate guard tour 1-4, SD card recording, FTP image transfer, email notification, indication on browser, terminal output, Panasonic protocol output, auto track
• Analog output: composite BNC output (NTSC)
• Supported protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, RTP
• Power: 24VAC 60Hz 15W
• Weight: 4.84 lbs
• Operating temperatures: 14°F to 122°F
• Dimensions: (inches) 6 1/16 diameter x 9 3/16 high

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Connections

• Network: Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) RJ-45 Connector
• External I/O connector: ALARM IN 1 / BW IN, ALARM IN 2 / ALARM OUT, ALARM IN 3 / AUX OUT
• Video output: 1.0 V [P-P] / 75 ohms, NTSC composite, BNC
• Audio output: 3.5mm stereo mini jack (monaural output) Line level
• External microphone input: MIC IN (Applicable microphone; Plug-in power type), supply voltage: 2.5 V +-0.5 V Input impedance: 3K ohms +-10%
• SD Memory Card Slot: Panasonic mini SD card: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB model. SDHC standard card not supported

Panasonic WV-NS954 - Accessories Included with this Item

• Your choice of power supply (from above)
• Operating Instructions
• CD-ROM including setup software, viewer software, network operating instructions
• For installation: decorative cover, dust protection sheet, 8P alarm cable, connector for 24VAC, RJ-45 junction connector