i-Pro Network Solutions Lead Panasonic's Offerings at ASIS 2008


Complete Line Gives Panasonic "the edge" In IP Video Surveillance Solutions.

Atlanta, GA (September 15, 2008) - Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company, is featuring their industry-leading line of i-Pro network video surveillance solutions at ASIS 2008. With the introduction of a powerful new network video surveillance management and control solution for enterprise applications, and a growing line of cameras, NVRs and servers, Panasonic's i-Pro Series IP video surveillance solutions deliver the edge in performance and functionality.

"Panasonic continues to add to and improve our i-Pro Series of IP-based solutions with advanced new offerings like megapixel cameras and IP management software which we are demonstrating here at ASIS," said J.M. Allain, President of Panasonic System Solutions Company. "Our growth is in line with our core objective of providing the best customer-driven end-to-end video surveillance solutions."

Leading Panasonic's new i-Pro product lineup at ASIS are:

The i-Pro WV-ASX400 Management Software for enterprise-level management and control. The software accommodates up to 1,024 cameras, 128 recorders and 64 decoders. Control for Panasonic cameras includes PTZ, focus, brightness, preset position call and program, auto mode, click centering and wheel zoom. Users can display live tour sequence images in a multi-screen format, or live group sequence images on several monitors. Additional features include ON/OFF mode of the OSD and playback control on the selected monitor; sequence control for tour sequence, group preset and group sequence; alarm control by recorder, camera, and encoder; and sophisticated user management encompassing user authentication, host authentication (IP address), status monitoring of equipment by SNMP or Ping, and hardware.

The i-Pro WJ-GXD400 Multi-Channel High-Definition Video Decoder has an HDMI video interface, browser GUI and embedded RTOS. The unit accommodates up to 256 cameras with support for tour and group sequence, camera site alarm signal and multicast/unicast for efficient network usage.

The i-Pro WV-NF302 Ruggedized Megapixel Day/Night Fixed Dome Network Camera features a 1280 x 960 megapixel image sensor with dual streaming capabilities. With a rugged heavy duty metal body, the WV-NF302's superior image capturing features include Adaptive Black Stretch to enhance dark areas, progressive output to provide clear images of moving objects, Day/Night capabilities for 24-hour surveillance, and focus assist which automatically achieves the best focus. Additional features include automatically adjustable image compression to conserve bandwidth and deliver higher quality images in alarm mode, a built-in network interface, and Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Panasonic's i-Pro WV-NP304 Megapixel Day/Night Network Camera is a box camera that delivers the same levels of performance and connectivity as the WV-NF302.

The WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorder provides MPEG-4 and JPEG recording, and accommodates up to 64 cameras and up to 9 1TB customizable hot-plug hard disk drives. Additional key features include: control of Panasonic cameras; flexible playback controls for audio, video, motion detection search, digital zoom; and quick IP setup for Panasonic i-Pro cameras, plus much more.

For more information contact Panasonic Security Systems by calling toll free
1-866-PAN-CCTV (1-866-726-2288) or visiting http://www.panasonic.com/security.

About Panasonic System Solutions Company
Panasonic System Solutions Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a world leader in professional electronics providing innovative systems solutions for a wide range of business applications including: industry leading i-Pro IP and analog video surveillance solutions through its Security Systems division; imaging devices for the medical, industrial, and entertainment industries through its Vision Systems division; point-of-sale workstations and drive-thru communications systems for the quick-service and hospitality industries through its Information Systems division; and large screen LED digital signage, digital sports coaching systems, and integrated technology solutions through its Systems Integration division. Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC) of Japan.

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