Panasonic WV-NS950 User Manual

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 III technology delivers 128x wider dynamic range 

compared to conventional cameras.

• High sensitivity with Day-Night function: 0.5 lux (Color) at F1.4 (WIDE), 0.04 lux (B/W) at F1.4 

(WIDE). IR cut filter switches on and off to ensure optimal picture quality in both color and B/W.

• Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction: 2D-DNR and 3D-DNR integration 

ensures reduced noise and motion blur in various conditions.

• Electronic sensitivity enhancement: Auto (Up to 32x) / OFF
• 30x zoom lens: 3.8 mm ~ 114 mm (approx. 300x with digital zoom)
• Pan/Tilt speed of max. 400

°/s at preset mode and 0.065°/s super fine control at manual mode

• 5 degrees upper view for various applications
• Auto tracking: The camera automatically pans and tilts to follow a 

moving subject and keep it in the center of the image.

• Built-in Video Motion Detector with 4 programmable detection areas and 6 sensitivity levels
• Scene Change Detection alarms when lens is covered, spray painted, removed or defocused.
• Various I/O terminals: ALARM IN 1 / BW IN, ALARM IN 2 / ALARM OUT, ALARM IN 3 / AUX OUT
• Alarm sources include Terminal 1 ~ 3, VMD and Panasonic alarm command. Alarm actions include 

Preset positions 1 ~ 256, PATROL 1 ~ 4, SD memory recording, FTP image transfer, E-mail 
notification, Indication on browser, Terminal output, Panasonic protocol output and Auto track.

• Auto image stabilizer for applications where vibration or wind is a concern
• Camera title display: 16 alphanumerics OSD and 20 alphanumerics on the browser
• Digital Slip-ring Transmission: The high speed digital video signal supplied 

by the 

 III DSP travels through the compact slip-ring 

without any DA/AD conversion process preventing image quality loss. 

• Built-in MPEG-4/JPEG digital signal output at VGA image size with up to 30 ips
• MPEG-4 and JPEG dual stream output for simultaneous live 

monitoring and high resolution recording

• Progressive output with motion adaptive interlace/progressive conversion 

allows every image to be clear even when the object is moving.

• PTZ control can be made on the user-friendly GUI with 16 speeds 

pan/tilt and new “Drag and Zoom” operation enabling finer control. 
256 speeds available for system with WV-CU950 system controller.

• 360

° map shot: 8 thumbnail images at 45° intervals make it simple to 

direct the camera by clicking on a thumbnail.

• Built-in network interface (10Base-T / 100Base-TX)
• Multiscreen: Image from 16 cameras can be displayed in 4 different 

Quad screens or 16-screen (JPEG only).

• FTP client function enables periodic image data transfer or transfer upon alarm.
• Alarm notification via e-mail
• Max bit rate/client (64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1,024 / 1,536 / 2,048 / 3,072 / 4,096 kbps) or frame 

rate priority mode (4,096 kbps / Unlimited) for MPEG-4 and Total bit rate control (64 / 128 / 
256 / 512 / 1,024 / 2,048 / 4,096 kbps / Unlimited) allowing flexible network management. 

• Full duplex 2-way audio allows interactive communication between 

camera site and monitoring site.

• Alarm log, Manual REC log, FTP error log saved in the SD memory card 

is displayed on the browser GUI and can be downloaded to the client 
PC. Playback or Image data download through the log is also available. 

• Multi-language GUI and setup menu: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, 

Russian (PAL), English, French (NTSC), (Installation required except for English).

• SD memory card slot for Manual recording, Alarm recording and Backup upon network failure
• Scheduling function for Alarm / VMD / Access permission, Preset 

position call and Position refresh

• Operating Instructions ................... 1 pc.

• CD-ROM ....................................... 1 pc.

The IP setup software, the viewer software 
and the network operating instructions 
(PDF) are included on the CD-ROM.

The following items are for installation.

• Decorative Cover .......................... 1 pc.
• Dust Protection Sheet ................... 1 pc.
• 8P Alarm Cable ............................. 1 pc.
• Connector for 24 V AC (only for WV-NS954) ..... 1 pc.
• RJ-45 junction connector .............. 1 pc.