Panasonic WV-NW502S manual

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    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. Installation Guide Network Camera Model No. WV -NW502S WV -NW502SK[...]

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    2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrow- head symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of unin- sulated &qu[...]

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    3 Contents Important safety instructions ................................................................................................. ..... 4 Limitation of liability ....................................................................................................... ............. 5 Disclaimer of warranty ....................................[...]

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    4 Important safety instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Clean only with dry cloth. 6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, [...]

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    5 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 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT. THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR T[...]

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    6 Preface Panasonic WV-NW502 Series cameras (WV-NW502S/WV-NW502SK) are designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), and can be installed under eaves (sheltered outdoor). By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images and audio from the camera can be monitored on a PC via a network. * The lens is optional for the case[...]

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    7 SDHC/SD memory card function Images can be recorded on an optional SDHC/SD memory card* 1 both automatically (when images fail to transmit using the FTP periodic transmission function) and manually. The image on the SDHC/SD memory card can be playback on a web browser or downloaded via network. *1 Recommended SDHC/SD memory card ( ☞ page 41) Ab[...]

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    8 Important: • When using a PC that does not meet the above requirements, displaying of images may become slower or the web browser may become inoperable. • Audio may not be heard if a sound card is not installed on a PC. Audio may be interrupted depending on the network environment. • Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition is[...]

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    9 Network security As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks. q Leakage or theft of information through this unit w Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent e Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent It is your respons[...]

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    10 Precautions Refer installation work to the dealer. Installation work requires technique and experiences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the product. Be sure to contact the dealer for installation, relocation and power supply work. Stop the operation immediately when something is wrong with this produ[...]

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    11 Turn the power off when cleaning of this product. Failure to observe this may cause injury. [Precautions for use] This product has no power switch. When turning off the power, turn off a circuit breaker. To keep on using with stable performance Do not use this product in hot and humid conditions for a long time. Failure to observe this causes co[...]

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    12 • If another SDHC/SD memory card is used, the camera may not work properly or performance deterioration may be caused. Code label The code labels (accessory) are required at inquiry for trouble. Use caution not to lose these labels. It is recommended to paste one of the labels onto the CD-ROM case. Discoloration on the CCD color filter When co[...]

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    13 Before start the installation/connection, prepare the required devices and cables. Before starting the connection, turn the power of the devices including this product and the PC off. Warning: Refer installation work to the dealer. Failure to observe this may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the product. The product is designed t[...]

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    14 Procure fixing screws separately. The screws that secure this product are not supplied. Prepare them according to the material and strength of the area where the product is to be installed. Not remove or loosen screws If the screws (7 pieces) on the rear of the camera are loosened, camera trouble due to water leakage or camera falling may occur.[...]

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    15 Major operating controls and their functions Audio output cable (black) Focus lock knob *Lens (only for WV -NW502S) Focus adjustment grip Zoom lock knob T ilt adjusting table Network cable Alarm input/output cable Power cable (12 V DC) Mic/line input cable (white) RJ-45 (female) P U S H Enclosure Inner dome F R O N T T O P Base cov er (accessory[...]

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    16 TOP LINK ACT ABF ABF INITIAL SET MONITOR OUT SD CARD/ L O C K LINK ACT ABF ABF INITIAL SET MONITOR OUT SD CARD/ SDHC/SD memory card slot T ilting lock screw Panning lock screw Panning table Camera fixing screw INITIAL SET button Monitor out connector for adjustment Link LED (Lights when the connection is being established) Access LED (Blinks whe[...]

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    17 When installing the camera on a wall or a ceiling, there are two methods as specified below. ( ☞ pages 18 - 20) • Using a two-gang junction box • Using supplied mount bracket Important: • Procure 4 screws (M4) to secure the camera attachment (accessory) or the camera mount bracket (accessory) to a wall or a ceiling according to the mater[...]

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    18 Using a two-gang junction box • Secure the camera attachment (accessory) to the two-gang junction box (4" x 4") built in a wall or ceiling. Note: • For wall mounting: The camera attachment shall be mounted with " M TOP" facing upward. • For ceiling mounting: The camera attachment shall be mounted with “ < FRONT” [...]

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    B B B A A A 51 mm {2"} ø27 mm {1-1/16"} Cable access hole Center of camera mount brac ket Female thread f or conduit Mount brack et (For use of the hole A ) (For use of the hole B ) 138 mm {5-7/16"} 138 mm {5-7/16"} 85 mm {3-11/32"} 85 mm {3-11/32"} ( A For use of the hole) 19 Using supplied mount bracket • If the m[...]

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    20 Note: • Only the same type of holes, A or B , shall be used for mounting. x Pass the cables through the hole for cable running from the wall or ceiling. c Fix the camera attachment on the mount bracket using the screws supplied with the bracket. Recommended tightening torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft} Note: • For wall mounting: The camera att[...]

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    21 Camera installation z Mount the camera. <Using a junction box> q Connect each cable. ( ☞ page 29) Waterproof the connecting portion. ( ☞ page 32.) w Align the "OPEN" on the camera with the protrusion of the camera attachment. e Engage the camera attachment fixing screws on the rear of the camera in the camera mounting holes o[...]

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    22 Important: • When mounting the camera body, cables shall be run between the camera attach- ment and camera mount bracket as indi- cated by the arrow in the illustration. * Cable running as indicated by the arrow is an example. Cable running shall be varied with installation environment. w Engage the rear-side screw of the cam- era with the scr[...]

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    23 r Accommodate the connected cables inside the cable guide of the camera mount bracket. Important: • To prevent the cables from being caught when the cover is attached, keep the cables inside the cable guide. t Attach the base cover. Cable guide Connected cable Cable guide Base cov er Base cov er fixing screw y Use the bit for tamperproof screw[...]

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    24 x Remove the enclosure and inner dome from the main body by loos- ening the three fixing screws. Loosen the three fixing screws by using the provided bit for tamperproof screw. Detach the inner dome while pushing the parts with the "PUSH" indication. Important: • Do not hold the inner dome when carry- ing the camera. Otherwise, the c[...]

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    25 r Insert the connector of lens into the connector of camera. v Secure the camera to the bracket with the camera fixing screw (red, 1position). The illustration is an example of using the accessory camera mount bracket. Important: • Be sure to tighten the camera fixing screw. Failure to observe this may cause cam- era trouble due to water leaka[...]

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    26 n Insert an SDHC/SD memory card. Important: • Before inserting an SDHC/SD memory card, turn off the power of the camera first. Insert an SDHC/SD memory card with the label face visible (see the illustration below). Before removing the SDHC/SD memory card, select "Not use" for "SD memory card" on the [SD memory card] tab of [...]

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    27 Adjust the camera z Be sure to view the monitor for adjust- ment when the camera angle is adjust- ed. Connect an adjusting monitor (such as a small LCD monitor) to the monitor out connector (for adjustment) and adjust the camera angle. Turn on the power after connecting the adjusting monitor. Follow the steps q , w and e to adjust the camera ang[...]

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    28 Note: • Lens adjustment without setting ABF to the standard position may lead to darkened four corners of the screen. • When either of the zoom or the focus is changed, the other will also be changed. • Refer to the description about ABF for focus fine adjustment. c Press the auto back focus button. The ABF LED ( ☞ page 16) blinks, the f[...]

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    29 Connection Turn off a circuit breaker before making a connection. Before start the connection, prepare the required devices and cables. Network cable RJ-45 (female) Alarm input/output cable 4P alarm cable (accessor y) P ower cab le (12 V DC) 2P power cab le (accessory) 12 V DC (red) GND (blac k) Mic/line input cable (white) Audio output cab le ([...]

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    30 x Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio output connector (for use of the audio transmission function). Connect a stereo mini plug ( ø 3.5 mm) (monaural output). • Recommended cable length: 10 m {33 ft} or less c Connect the alarm input/output cable. Rating of ALARM IN/OUT <Ratings> • ALARM OUT AUX OUT / EXPOSURE [...]

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    31 v Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better) to the network cable. b Connect the power cable. Important: • The power supply of 12 V DC shall be insulated against 120 V AC. • When using 12 V DC power supply Connect the output cable of the AC adapter (option) to the 2P power cable. • When using PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Connect an Ethernet[...]

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    32 Waterproof treatment for the cable joint sections Adequate waterproof treatment is required for the cables when installing the camera with cables exposed or installing it under the eaves. The camera body is waterproof, but the cable ends are not waterproof. Be sure to use the supplied butyl rubber tape at the points where the cables are connecte[...]

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    33 Important: • If open wiring is conducted, be sure to use conduits and run the cables inside the tubes to protect the cables from direct sunlight. • When connecting the conduit at the lateral or bottom position, any of the arrow marks on the bracket shall be at the top. • When connecting the conduit upward, mount the camera attachment with [...]

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    34 Connection example when connecting to a network using a PoE hub <Required cable> LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) Important: • The video monitor is used for checking the adjustment of the angular field of view when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provided for recording/monitoring use. • Use a switching hub [...]

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    35 Configure the network settings 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 Vi[...]

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    36 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. • When a duplicate IP address is used, the [...]

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    37 When using DC power supply • Is DC 12 V power supply connect to the 2P power supply cable? → Check whether the connection is appropriately established. When using a PoE device for power supply • Are the PoE device and the network connector cable of the camera con- nected using a LAN cable ? → Check whether the connection is appropriately[...]

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    38 Specifications ● Basic Power source: 12 V DC, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption: 12 V DC: 630 mA, PoE: 7.6 W (Class 0 device) Ambient operating temperature: – 30 ° C - +50 ° C { – 22 ° F - 122 ° F} * 1 Ambient operating humidity: Less than 90 % Waterproof: Camera: IP66 (IEC60529) * Only when installation work specified in t[...]

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    39 3 megapixels mode Color: 2.0 lx {0.2 footcandle}, BW: 0.16 lx {0.016 footcandle} (F1.2, Auto slow shutter: Off (1/30 s), AGC: High) Color: 0.12 lx {0.012 footcandle}, BW: 0.01 lx {0.001 footcandle} * Converted value (F1.2, Auto slow shutter: Max. 16/30 s, AGC: High) Super-Dynamic: On/Off (only at 1.3 megapixels mode) Dynamic range: 52 dB typ. (S[...]

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    40 JPEG: 1 280 x 960/VGA (640 x 480)/QVGA (320 x 240), max. 30 fps 3 megapixels mode H.264: 1 280 x 960/VGA (640 x 480)/QVGA (320 x 240), max. 15 fps MPEG-4: VGA (640 x 480)/QVGA (320 x 240), max. 15 fps JPEG: 2 048x1 536/1 280 x 960/VGA(640 x 480), max. 15 fps Image compression method* 2 * 3 : H.264/MPEG4: Image quality: Low/Normal/FineTransmissio[...]

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    41 Compatible SDHC/SD memory card (option): Manufactured by Panasonic SDHC memory card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB SD memory card: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (except miniSD card and microSD card) *1 When the camera is installed and operated in low temperatures below – 10 ° C {14 ° F}, nor- mal images may not be obtained immediately[...]

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    42 Standard accessories Installation Guide (this book)...................................... 1 volume Warranty card ............................................................. 1 set CD-ROM* 1 .................................................................. 1 pc. Code label* 2 ............................................................... 1 pc.[...]

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    Panasonic System Solutions Company, Unit Company of Panasonic Corporation of North America www.panasonic.com/business/ For customer support, call 1.800.528.6747 Three Panasonic Way 2H-2, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 Canada (905)624-5010 http://www.panasonic.ca Panasonic Sales Comp[...]