Panasonic WV-NP304 manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. No model number suffix is shown in this manual. LOCK W V -N P 3 04 Network Camera Installation Guide Model No. WV -NP304 (Lens is option.)[...]

2 The lightning flash with arrow- head symbol, within an equilater- al triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu- lated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to con- stitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangl[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat so[...]

4 Limitation of Liability THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT. Disclaimer of W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELEC- [...]

5 Preface The network camera WV-NP304 is designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASE- T/100BASE-TX). By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images and audio from the camera can be monitored on a PC via a network. Note: • It is necessary to configure the network settings of the PC and its network environment to monitor images an[...]

6 Note: • The motion detector is not a function dedicated to prevent theft or fire, etc. No warranty is provided for any damage and loss resulting in use of this function. SD memory card slot Images can be recorded on an optional SD memory card both automatically (when images fail to transmit using the FTP periodic transmission function) and manu[...]

7 About These Operating Instructions There are 3 sets of operating instructions for the WV-NP304 as follows. • Installation guide (book, these operating instructions) • Operating instructions (PDF) • Setup instructions (PDF) The "Installation guide" contains descriptions of how to install and connect this camera, and of how to perfo[...]

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9 CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................3 Limitation of Liability ......................................................................................................................4 Disclaimer of Warranty ....................................[...]

Cleaning the lens Use a lens cleaning paper (used to clean camera lenses or lenses of spectacles). When using solvent, use an alcohols solvent. Do not use a thinner or a glass cleaner. Refresh interval Image refresh interval may become slow depending on the network environment, PC performance, shooting subject, access traf- fic, etc. SD memory card[...]

11 Code labels Retain these labels for future reference. The codes on the label will be requested when you contact the service station. It is recommended to paste one of the labels onto the CD-ROM case. Discoloration on the CCD color filter When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a spotlight, the color filter of the CCD may have de[...]

12 Major operating controls and their functions LOCK WV-NP304 INITIAL SET LOCK WV-NP304 INITIAL SET w q e r t About the [INITIAL SET] button Turn on the power of the camera while holding down the button, and wait for around 5 seconds without releasing this button. Wait another 30 seconds after releasing the button. The camera will restart and the s[...]

13 FOCUS ASSIST LINK POWER AUDIO OUT MIC IN EXT I/O 1 2 3 4 C B A MONITOR OUT SD CARD 12V IN 24V IN ACT 100BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX r t y q w e !1 !0 oi u ■ Rear View q Power indicator [POWER] Green: This indicator will light green when the power is on. w SD memory card error indicator/ Focus assist indicator [SD CARD] Red: Lights in the following case[...]

14 Precautions for installation All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified serv- ice personnel or system installers. Use this product for indoor use only. Do not expose this product to direct sunlight for hours and do not install the product near a heater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause deteriora[...]

15 Router When connecting this product to the Internet, use a broadband router with the port for- warding function (NAT, IP masquerade). Refer to the setup instructions (PDF) for how further information about the port forwarding function.[...]

16 Mount the lens by rotating it clockwise slowly. Then, connect the lens cable to the ALC lens connector of the camera. Optional lens Lens type Model no. ALC lens for 1/3-inch type CCD cameras WV-LZA62/2 2x varifocal (high resolution) Other lenses for 1/3 inch CCD cameras can be mounted on this camera. However, high resolu- tion scanning of this c[...]

17 4. Loosen the zoom lock screw, and then move the angular field of view between "TELE" and "WIDE". Tighten the zoom lock screw after moving the angular field of view. 5. Press the focus assist button, and then rotate the focus ring to focus on a subject appropriately. Important: • To change the angular field of view by movin[...]

18 Angular field of view and focus can be adjusted coarsely according to the distance between the camera and a subject. Adjust angular field of view and focus while determining the shoot- ing direction. z Loosen the zoom lock screw, and then adjust the angular field of view by rotating the zoom lock screw. Move the focus coarsely by rotating the fo[...]

19 Note: • If the angular field changed during adjustment, press the focus assist button to exit from the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" screen once (because change in the angular field causes change in the values of "PEAK HOLD" and "INDICATOR"). After adjustment of angular field, conduct the procedure from step 3. Important: ?[...]

20 Attach a safety wire The following is a safety wire attachment example. Procure an appropriate safety wire kit according to the installing place. Refer to the operating instructions of the safety wire kit in use together with this installation guide when attaching a safety wire. Important: • To prevent the camera from dropping that may cause a[...]

21 x Attach the safety wire to the safety wire attachment hole. q Pass the loop end of the safety wire through the safety wire attachment hole. w Hook the loop end of the safety wire on the safety wire hook. When installing on a wall <Required camera mount bracket and safety wire kit> • Camera mount bracket: WV-831 • Safety wire kit: WV-Q[...]

22 Camera mounting Mount the camera onto an optional camera mount bracket and attach the safety wire. Important: • Make sure that the installing place is strong enough to support the total weight of the cam- era and the camera mount bracket. • Installing the camera mount bracket on the foundation part of the building or equivalent strong part. [...]

23 x Hook the safety wire attachment hook on the safety wire attachment plate (provided with the safety wire kit) or the safety wire attachment bracket (provided with the safety wire kit) that is fixed on the foundation part of the building or equivalent strong part. Important: • The safety wire shall be attached with tension applied. <When in[...]

24 Before starting the connection, make sure that the power of the devices to be connected such as the camera and a PC are off or the power cords of the devices are disconnected. Before starting the connection, prepare the required devices and cables. z Connect an RCA plug to the monitor out con- nector provided on the rear only for adjust- ment of[...]

25 b Connect an external device to the EXT connector. Remove 9 mm - 10 mm of the outer jacket of the cable from the external device and twist the core of the cable to prevent a short cir- cuit. Specification of cord (wire): AWG #22 - #28 single core, twisted * Make sure that the exposed core wires are completely hidden after inserting the cable. Im[...]

26 Connection example When connecting with a PC directly <Required cables> Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, cross) When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) <Required hardware> PoE device (hub) <Required cables> Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, straight) Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, cross) PC To 12 V[...]

27 Important • The monitor out connector is provided only for checking the adjustment of the angular field of view on the video monitor when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provid- ed for recording/ monitoring use. • Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. • Power supply is required for [...]

28 T T INITIAL SET SD memory card slot T T INITIAL SET SD memory card slot Important: • Before inserting the SD memory card, turn off the power of the camera first. How to insert an SD memory card Important: • Make sure that the SD memory card is inserted with the reverse side up. Insert/remove an SD memory card q Loosen the lock screw of the S[...]

29 Install the software Before installing the software, read the readme file on the provided CD-ROM first. Software included on the provided CD-ROM • Panasonic IP setting software Configure the network settings of the camera. Refer to the following for further information. • Viewer software "Network Camera View3" It is necessary to in[...]

30 z Start the Panasonic IP setting software. x Click the [IP setting] button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured. Note: • When using a DHCP server, the IP address assigned to the camera can be displayed by clicking the [Refresh] button of the IP setting software. c Complete each network setup item and click [...]

31 Before asking for repairs, check the symptoms on the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution or if the problem is not described below. T roubleshooting Symptom Cause/solution Reference pages The power cannot be turned on. When using AC/DC power supply • Is 24 V AC/12 V DC p[...]

32 Specifications General specification Power source 24V AC, 50 Hz, 12 V DC, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption 12 V DC: 530 mA, PoE: 6.4 W (Class 2 device) 24V AC, 50 Hz: 5.2 W Ambient temperature –10 °C - +50 °C Ambient humidity 90 % or less Monitor output (only for adjustment) VBS: 1.0 V [P-P]/75 Ω , composite, RCA jack (monaura[...]

33 Network Network 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, RJ45 connector Resolution 1 280 x 960/VGA (640 x 480)/QVGA (320 x 240) Image compression method MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Image quality: LOW/NORMAL/FINE Transmission type: UNICAST/MULTICAST JPEG JPEG Image quality: 0 SUPER FINE/1 FINE/2/3/4/5 NOR- MAL/6/7/8/9 LOW (10 steps: 0-9) Transmission type: PULL/PUSH Refresh inter[...]

34 Standard Accessories CD-ROM* ......................................................................................................... 1 pc. Installation Guide (this book) ........................................................................... 1 pc. Code Label ..................................................................................[...]

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