Samsung has introduced the SCP series of speed domes, a new high specification range with up to 43x optical zoom capability to allow users to monitor a wide area and if required, zoom in on far away objects to observe them in fine detail. The SCP series incorporates Samsung's A1 DSP chipset that enables the capture of clear and vivid colour images at 600TV lines resolution.

There are a total of eleven models in the SCP true day/night speed dome series, four of which offer 43x optical zoom, four with 25x optical zoom and there are also three compact models with 12x optical zoom. There is a choice of internal and external versions with the top of the range models featuring Wide Dynamic Range, which compensates for backlight problems 160 times more effectively than standard BLC, as well as an in-built scheduler which allows the pre-programming of up to six separate timed actions each day.

The innovative functionality built into the A1 DSP chipset also includes progressive scan, which provides a much higher quality of video capture - especially of moving objects. The well defined horizontal lines makes it possible, for example, to read car number plates on moving vehicles without the motion blur effect. Other features include Picture on Picture, RS-485 control and 12 definable four-point polygonal privacy zones to provide more accurate privacy masking than conventional rectangular masking.

Other key features of the SCP range include:

• Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) capability which includes Appear/Disappear function which can detect the movement of objects. IVA also has an object tracking which follows a moving object within its target area.
• Auto-sensing Coaxial (Samsung-E) & RS-485 telemetry allowing an installer to easily choose between the two methods of control.
• Motion Adaptive DNR which removes noise and greatly reduces motion blur.
• Polygonal Privacy zones allow for a more intelligent way of blanking out sensitive areas so that only the required areas are hidden.
• Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) technology automatically detects even the smallest of camera shakes and then automatically corrects it.
• Multi-Language on-screen menu including English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.
The SCP series is supported by an extensive full range of accessories and brackets to provide a choice of wall, pole, parapet, pendant, corner and in-ceiling mounts.

Available from all Samsung distributors, the SCP range of speed domes are offered with full support services from Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd including free system design, free technical support and a full three-year warranty.