Panasonic III - Manual (Page 2)

Panasonic introduces the Super Dynamic III Series, the first surveillance cameras able to think and act on their own.
They detect both external changes and attempts at interference and take the precise action required to prevent loss of vital scenes.
Superb image quality, the result of unprecedented image-processing performance, delivers a true picture needed for rock-solid identification.
With their extraordinary intelligence and active foresight, Super Dynamic III Series cameras bring amazing reality to 24-hour surveillance.
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Camera Head
Lens
Day/Night Mechanism
Whole CCD Printed Circuit
Board moves to focus point
When switching from color to B/W mode, the WV-CP480
Series automatically adjusts the CCD position to achieve
the return to perfect focus. Blurring caused in previous
cameras by removing the IR cut filter is eliminated.
Then, when the camera switches back from B/W to color
mode, the CCD automatically returns to the correct
position for color imaging, ensuring perfect focus 24
hours, both night and day. Another important benefit of
Auto Back Focus is eliminating the time and labor
required to adjust focus after cameras have been
installed. Focus can be roughly set when a camera is
installed, then adjusted using the optional system
controller.
Video Process in DSP
Motion Vector Motion Area Edge/Frame Difference Image Sampling
Software Process
Motion Vector/Motion Area
Reliability/Dispersion Decision
Integration/Centering of Motion
Electronic Zoom Compensation
Auto Image Stabilizer
Mot. Area/Frame Diff./Img. Samp.
Stable -> Unstable Detection
Unstable -> Stable Detection
Compare between Stable Scenes
Scene Change Detection
Motion Area/Optical Zoom
Zoom Coefficient Calculation
Pan/Tilt Movement Calculation
Command to Pan/Tilt
Auto Tracking*
Original Image
Our newly developed DSP extracts Motion Vector, Motion Area, Edge/Frame Difference
and Image Sampling data from the image and sends that data to the new Image Analysis
Algorithm. The Algorithm is embodied in the proprietary microprocessor that performs the
complex processing required
by Super Dynamic III ’s amazing
intelligent functions.
*WV-CW964/WV-CS954 only
The double speed CCD outputs a 1/8,000 second short signal to capture the bright area of the image and a 1/60 second long signal to capture the shaded area.
The enhanced DSP combines these signals to provide a dynamic range 128 times greater than a standard video camera.
Also newly developed in the DSP is “Area Free (Pixel Based) Natural Contrast Image Correction”, which optimizes the gray-scale image in response to the Input
Signal Level of each individual Pixel. The Pixel Based 128x Dynamic Range delivers a smoother natural reproduction of high contrast images, e.g. heavy backlight
conditions, regardless of object position, size, shape, or number.
Input signals are divided into four levels and the
appropriate gray-scale corrections are applied to each.
Super Dynamic III detects the Input Signal Level
for each individual Pixel, optimizes gray-scale
image per each level and provides natural
reproduction of the object in any area of the image.
Signal
Level
Input Signal Threshold Level
Gray-Scale Image Corrections
Optimized for Input Signal Level
Super Dynamic III Output
Lighting Level
Dark
Medium Dark
Medium Bright
Bright
Bright Area
Gray-Scale Image
Corrections
Medium
Bright Area
Medium
Dark Area
Dark Area
Mixed Signal
Signal
Light level
Light level
Light level
Light level
Signal
Signal
Signal
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th2
th1
Area Free Natural Contrast Image Correction
Synthesis
1/8,000 sec. short signal
for the bright parts
1/60 sec. long signal
for the dark parts
The Leading Original Technologies Behind Super Dynamic III
Cameras now provide a true picture for all surveillance purposes Cameras now think — and act — preventing loss of vital scenes
The above photographs were taken for the purpose of this explanation; actual performance
and images may vary depending on environmental or other conditions.
Super Dynamic
III — Exceeding the human eye.