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Panasonic Showcases Latest Video Surveillance Solutions at ISC West 2017
[April 05, 2017]

Panasonic Showcases Latest Video Surveillance Solutions at ISC West 2017


Panasonic (News - Alert) System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA) is bringing its extensive array of leading integrated security and video surveillance solutions to ISC West 2017, April 5-7 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Introduced to wide acclaim at ASIS International 2016, Panasonic will be showcasing new additions to its i-PRO® Extreme technology platform which delivers a full H.265 system solution along with demonstrable enhancements in image quality, system reliability, IP security and embedded intelligence. Building on this initial introduction, Panasonic is pleased to announce the availability of its new i-PRO Extreme Recorder (WJ-NX400) and i-PRO Extreme Video Management Application (WV-ASM300), now making Panasonic one of the first surveillance solutions companies to be shipping a fully secure, end-to-end H.265 video surveillance platform including cameras, recorder and system software. In addition, all new i-PRO Extreme-based cameras and recorders now ship with a limited 5-year factory warranty.

Panasonic is also introducing its new extension software plug-in (WV-AS306) for the WV-AS300 Video Management Application. The plug-in enables Video Insight servers to be utilized as video recorders on i-PRO Extreme-based software clients (ASM300) adding flexible migration and system architecture options for i-PRO customers.

Also making its debut is an expanded lineup of new i-PRO Extreme cameras including Panasonic's newest H.265 Extreme PTZ camera featuring a powerful 40x optical zoom, gyro-driven zoom stabilization, and an optional Vehicle Incident Detection Analytics plug-in. The new PTZ Vehicle Analytics plug-in is the latest addition to Panasonic's full portfolio of Extreme Analytics technologies on exhibit at the show, which comprise a variety of solutions designed to automatically track both humans and vehicles, enhancing security efficiency and elevating situational awareness.

New i-PRO Extreme Recorder WJ-NX400

Now available for delivery is the new WJ-NX400 i-PRO Extreme H.265 Secure System Recorder, the much-anticipated successor of the long-standing WJ-ND400 i-PRO recorder. The new 64 Channel WJ-NX400 recorder features H.265/H.264 recording and increased recording bandwidth up to 384Mbps and field expandable up to 128 recording channels. It also includes an integrated GUI capability, enabling a complete Camera/Recorder/Viewing solution without the need for a separate PC client.

New i-PRO Extreme Video Management Application WV-ASM300

Also available now is the new WV-ASM300 i-PRO Extreme H.265 Secure Video Management Software application, a major new update of Panasonic's popular WV-ASM200 software. The new ASM300 software features an improved GUI design, integrated set-up and configuration functionality within the main GUI, a new time-line search capability and full H.265 compatibility among other improvements. ASM300 is a powerful Windows® application that enables a secure, scalable H.265-ready, multi-camera, multi-recorder surveillance management environment and is fully compatible with Panasonic's legacy i-PRO line of H.264 cameras, recorders and encoders.

Other Panasonic technology and solutions to be showcased in Booth #23057 include:

New Video Insight VI MonitorPlus Video Management Software

Panasonic will be previewing VI MonitorPlus, the latest generation of VI's open-platform video management software. Building on the success of VI's current Monitor 6 software, VI MonitorPlus software represents a comprehensive ground-up redesign delivering enhanced performance and stability, increased scalability and offering new premium functionality for key vertical markets.

New VI MonitorPlus features include:

  • New Client UI allows greater flexibility with UI customization and graphics with clear separation between UI and application logic
  • Full H.265/HEVC compatible support improves performance by reducing bandwidth and data storage requirements while supporting live video streaming, playback, clipping and snapshot creation
  • GPU Hardware Acceleration assists in video image processing to free up server CPU resources for other tasks, enhancing scalability and lowering TCO
  • Plug-in Ready allows users in specific markets to expand the functionality of the system, including Point of Sale, GPS Geolocation, FacePro™ analytics plug-ins and many mor
  • Enhanced Timeline (News - Alert) identifies motion apart from general recordings, making locating and retrieving evidence quicker and easier



Panasonic continues to distribute the Video Insight VMS solution to the systems integrator channel with a bundled camera license for recent model i-PRO and all Advidia cameras providing wide camera compatibility and an excellent value proposition.

New Extreme H.265 PTZ with Gyro-Stabilized 40x Zoom and Traffic Analytics Option


The new i-PRO Extreme X-series PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) cameras with optional Vehicle Incident Detection analytics feature a completely new imaging system based on Panasonic's recently introduced high-performance i-PRO Extreme platform. Boasting an enhanced optics package, the new H.265/H.264 compatible outdoor PTZ cameras feature high-quality Full HD (WV-X6531N) and HD (WV-X6511N) video resolution with outstanding low light sensitivity of 0.015lx. Offering full 360° continuous panning and an ultra-long 40x optical zoom lens with integrated gyro-sensor, the new PTZ provides Intelligent Zoom Stabilization (IZS) that produces remarkably stable images even at longer zoom distances. A highly durable mechanical design ensures a superior quality surveillance solution for outdoor applications.

Aero PTZ Ruggedized Camera

On exhibit and now available for shipping is Panasonic's newest and most durable PTZ camera, the Aero PTZ (WV-SUD638). Designed for a wide range of extreme environments, the Aero PTZ provides Full HD surveillance images at 60fps and includes a 30x optical zoom lens. The Aero PTZ is ideal for a variety of applications including ports, transit yards, airports, city surveillance, highways or any area or location prone to severe natural weather conditions or other factors that might wreak havoc on the operation and reliability of a typical video surveillance camera. First unveiled at ISC West 2016, the Panasonic Aero PTZ network camera provides reliable and sustainable operation for mission-critical and other applications under severe weather conditions, from rain and snow to extreme temperatures and hurricane force winds. Its highly rugged, 360-degree aerodynamic spherical surface design minimizes drag for heightened mechanical stability in high winds and the camera features built-in image-stabilization capability to maintain crisp images in the presence of mechanical vibration. Aero PTZ incorporates a strong but lightweight fiberglass body enabling the camera to be resistant to salt-air corrosion conforming to ISO14993. Further, the camera's wide operating temperature and rugged construction means it is resilient in arctic-to-desert climate ranges.

i-PRO Transit Solution

Panasonic's ruggedized multi-channel mobile transit surveillance video recorder solution is supported by an Intel (News - Alert)® Core™ i7-based Platform with integrated 4-port PoE switch and wide DC input range (9V-36V). The Transit solution supports up to 16 IP network cameras with dual 2.5" storage bays and optional external MIC support. The WV-SBV131M 1080p resolution and WV-SBV111M 720p resolution and optional WV-SW458 (1080p) vandal resistant cameras feature H.264 streams, up to 30fps, a built-in SD Card (News - Alert) slot for edge recording and are IP66 AND EN50155 rated, making them ideal for interior transportation applications. The platform specifications conform to most major third-party VMS software requirements and is available through authorized Panasonic resellers.

New Arbitrator® Body-Worn Camera

Panasonic's third generation Arbitrator® body-worn camera (BWC) and enhanced Unified Evidence Management System (UEMS) offers customized capture, recording and storage solutions for fixed, mobile and body-worn video surveillance applications. The Arbitrator BWC features up to 1080p Full-HD video resolution and a 130° wide camera angle-capturing high-quality video and providing unbiased evidence of all officer interactions. Incorporating feedback from law enforcement agencies around the country, new upgrades to the Arbitrator BWC include increased battery life and durability, improved video image stabilization and audio quality, and integrated Bluetooth technology.

Panasonic will showcase these and many other security solutions, analytics and software at this year's ISC West. For more information, please contact [email protected].

For more information about Panasonic's full line of surveillance solutions, please visit www.us.panasonic.com/security and follow us on Twitter.

About Panasonic System Communications Company of North America

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA), Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, delivers reliable technology solutions for government and commercial enterprises. Technologies include mobile computing devices and support services, point-of-sale solutions, video surveillance systems, video evidence capture and management solutions, professional displays, projectors, digital signage, video production equipment, and office communications and productivity solutions.

To learn more call 877-803-8492 or visit us.panasonic.com/business-solutions/.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine's 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its contributions to smart cities and the electric vehicle revolution. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.

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