Panasonic WV-SW458E manual

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    Before attempting to connect or operate this pr oduct, please read these instructions car efully and save this manual for future use. The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual. Installation Guide Included Installation Instructions Network Camera Model No. WV -SW458/WV -SW458M WV -SW458E/WV -SW458ME (This illustration repr [...]

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    2 The model number and serial number of this product may be found on the surface of the unit. Y ou should note the model number and serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent r ecord of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and f[...]

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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 war nings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara- tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer[...]

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    5 Limitation of liability THIS PUBLICA TION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY , FITNESS FOR ANY P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD P AR TY'S RIGHT . THIS PUBLICA TION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR[...]

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    6 The network camera WV -SW458/WV -SW458M is 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 moni- tored on a PC via a network. Note:  • It is necessary to configure the network s[...]

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    7 About the user manuals There ar e 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW458, WV -SW458M (P model), WV -SW458E, WV -SW458ME (E model) as follows.  • InstallationGuide:Explainshowtoinstallandconnectdevices.  • Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to [...]

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    8 Note:  • For further information about PC system r equirements and precautions for when using Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or W indows Internet Explorer , click “Manual” - “Open” from the supplied CD-ROM and r efer to “Notes on W indows ® / Internet Explorer ® versions”. ?[...]

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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 thr ough this unit w Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent e Interfer ence with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent It is your respo[...]

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    10 Pr ecautions Refer installation work to the dealer . Installation work requir es technique and experi- ences. Failure to observe this may cause fir e, electric shock, injury , or damage to this prod- uct. Be sure to consult the dealer . Stop the operation immediately when something is wrong with this pr oduct. When smoke goes up from the pr oduc[...]

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    11 Do not rub the edges of metal parts with your hand. Failure to observe this may cause injury . Do not touch this product, the power cor d or the connected cables during thunder (even in the process of work). Failure to observe this may cause electric shock. Keep SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards (option) away from infants and childr en. Otherwise, they [...]

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    12 Code label The code labels (accessory) are r equired 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 color filter of the MOS image sensor  • When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a spotlight, the color filter of the MO[...]

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    13 Pr ecautions for installation This product is designed to be installed under eaves. Install the product under eaves to avoid dir ect sunlight. Installing place Contact your dealer for assistance if you are unsure of an appr opriate place in your particu- lar environment.  • Make sure that the installation area is str[...]

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    14 Procur e fixing screws separately . The screws that secur e this product are not supplied. Prepar e them according to the mate- rial and strength of the ar ea where the product is to be installed. Do not remove or loosen the scr ews on the rear of this pr oduct. If the screws (7 pcs.) ar e loosened, water expo- sure may cause damage or malfuncti[...]

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    15 Major operating contr ols Dome cover * Do not touch the dome cover with your bare hands. Enclosure Camera fixing screw SD memory card slot cover Network cable * E model only RJ-45 connector (female) SW458 Alarm input/output cable Power cable (12 V DC) Microphone/line input cable (white) Audio output cable (black) Direction marker for installatio[...]

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    16 About the [INITIAL SET] button After turning off the power of the camera, turn on the power of the camera while holding down this button, and wait for about 5 seconds or more without r eleasing the button. Wait about 2 minutes after releasing the button. The camera will start up and the settings including the network settings will be initialized[...]

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    17 When installing the camera on a ceiling or a wall, there ar e 3 methods as specified below.  • Usingatwo-gangjunctionbox( ☞ pages 18 and 19)  • Installingthecameradirectlyontheceilingorwall SW458M ( ☞ page 19)  • Usingthesuppliedmountbracket SW458 ( ☞ pages 20[...]

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    18 Using the side cable access hole SW458M When installing the camera directly on the ceiling or wall with cables exposed, cut out a portion of the enclosure to open a cable access hole. Side cable access hole IMPORT ANT :  •  To  prevent injury and pr otect cables, smoothopened cable access holes of the?[...]

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    19 Note:  • Thedirectionof“ g TOP” on the camera attachment (accessory) determines the upwards dir ec- tion of the image on the PC monitor .  • Forceilingmounting: Determine the direction that you want images to be displayed upwar ds on the PC monitor , and then mount the camera attachment with “ g TOP” facing[...]

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    20 Using the mount bracket (accessory) SW458 Note:  • Whenthecamera ismountedontheceiling orwallwitha holeforcablerunning, orthecamera is mounted using open wiring, the mount bracket (accessory) is used. IMPORT ANT :  • If open wiring is conducted, be sure[...]

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    21 x Determine the direction of the mount bracket accor ding to the installation environment (how the cables are wir ed, etc.) before mounting it to a ceiling or a wall by fixing 4 screws (locally pro- cured). The direction of the camera in r elation to the mount bracket is the 4 directions as shown in the illustration. IMPORT ANT : •   [...]

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    22 <Using a conduit> Align the direction of the conduit to the dir ection of the female thread for the conduit on the mount bracket, and mount the mount bracket to hole A or hole B on the ceiling or wall. [For use of the hole A ] Note:  • Onlythesametypeofholes, A or B , shall be used for mounting. Conduit Female thr[...]

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    23 c In the direction determined in x , fix the camera attachment (accessory) on the mount bracket using the fixing screws (accessory). (Recommended tightening torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft}) Note: • Thedirectionof“ g TOP” on the camera attachment (accessory) determines the upwar ds direction of the image on the PC monitor[...]

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    24 IMPORT ANT :  • WheninsertinganSDmemorycard,makesur ethedirection.  • Before removing the SD memory car d, select “Not use” for “SD memory card” on the [SD memory card] tab of the “Basic” page first. T urn off the power after “Not use” selecti[...]

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    25 Network cable M12 connector (male) Alarm input/output cable 4P alarm cable (accessory) LAN cable (category 5 or better) P ower cable (12 V D C) 2P power cab le (accessor y) 12 V DC (red) GND (blac k) Microphone/line input cable (white) Audio output cab le (black) Caution:  • ONL YCONNECT12VDCCLASS2POWERSUPPL Yo[...]

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    26 z Connect the microphone/line input cable and the micr ophone (for use of the audio reception function). Input impedance: 2 kΩ±10 % Recommended cable length: Less than 1 m {3.3 feet} (for microphone input) Less than 10 m {33 feet} (for line input) Recommended microphone: Plug-in power type microphone (option) Connect a monaural mini plug (ø3.[...]

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    27 IMPORT ANT : • Input and output of the Exter nal I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by configuring the setting. “Off” is selected by default. It is possible to determine whether or not to r eceive input from External I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) by selecting “Off”, ?[...]

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    28 W aterproof tr eatment for the cable joint sections Adequate waterproof tr eatment 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 ar e not waterproof. Be sure to use the supplied waterpr oof tape at the points where the cables are conne[...]

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    29 Connection example when connecting to a network using a PoE hub Powered speaker (option) Powered speaker (option) Microphone (option) Microphone (option) PoE device (hub) LAN cable (category 5 or better , straight, STP*) LAN cable (category 5 or bette r, straight, STP*) LAN cable (category 5 or bette r, straight, STP*) PC <Required cable> [...]

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    30 Camera mounting Installation shall be conducted after turning off each device. z Attach the camera attachment (accessory) on the ceiling or wall. <Using a two-gang junction box> Secure the camera attachment (accessory) to the two-gang junction box (locally pr ocured). ( ☞ Pages 18 and 19) <Installing the camera directly on the ceiling[...]

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    31 Using the mount bracket SW458 z Attach the camera onto the camera attachment (accessory) while aligning the “OPEN” mark of the camera with the projection of the camera attachment (accessory). IMPORT ANT : • When mounting the camera body , cables shall be run between the camera attach- ment (accessory) and mount b[...]

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    32 x Engage the camera attachment fixing screws of the camera with the screw hole of the camera attachment (accessory) and rotate the camera in the direction of the arr ow to secure the cam- era to the camera attachment (accessory). Rotate the camera until a click is heard so that the projection of the camera attachment (acces- sory) will be set to[...]

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    33 Cable guide Cable guide Connected cable b Accommodate the connected cables inside the cable guide of the camera mount bracket. IMPORT ANT : • To  prevent the cables from being caught when the base cover (accessory) is attached, keep the cables inside the cable guide. n Attach the base cover (accessory) that was re[...]

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    34 Configur e the network settings Configuring the camera so that it can be accessed from a PC Thefollowing are descriptionsforwhenthecamerawithdefaultsettingsisconfigured.Ifyou are usingfirewallsoftwar eonyourPC,theSetupProgrammaynotbeabletofindany came[...]

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    35 c Selectthecamerayouwanttoconfigure,andclick[AccessCamera]. Note: • Whencameras are displayedin[IPSettingSoftware]scr een,clickthecamerawithsame MACaddressastheMACaddr essprintedonthecamerathatyouwanttoconfigure. v Itis[...]

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    36 Before asking for r epairs, check the symptoms with the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution in the table or a problem is not described below . Symptom Cause/solution Reference pages Power is not turned on. When using DC power supply  • Is12VDCpowers[...]

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    37 •Basic Power source: 12 V DC, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption: 12 V DC*: 540 mA/ 6.5 W PoE 48 V : 125 mA/ 6.0 W (Class 2 devices) * ONL Y CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPL Y or LIMITED POWER SOURCE. Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +50 °C {-40 °F to 122 °F} Ambient operating humidity: Less than 90 % (no condensat[...]

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    38 Scanning system: Progr essive Minimum illumination: Color: 1.5 lx {0.15 footcandle} (F2.4, Auto slow shutter: Off (1/30 s), Gain: On(High)) 0.1 lx {0.01 footcandle} (F2.4, Auto slow shutter: max. 16/30 s, Gain: On(High))* BW: 1.2 lx {0.12 footcandle} (F2.4, Auto slow shutter: Off (1/30 s), Gain: On(High)) 0.08 lx {0.008 footcandle} (F2.4, Auto s[...]

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    39 •Lens Focal length: 0.837 mm Maximum aperture ratio: 1:2.4 (Fixed) Angular field of view: Horizontal: 182° V ertical: 176° •Network Network: SW458 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, RJ-45 connector (female) SW458M 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, M12 connector (male) Resolution: 2M Panorama [16:9]/ 2M Double Panorama [16:9]: H.264(1) H.264(2) JPEG 1920x1080/6[...]

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    40 Image compression method* 1 : JPEG (MJPEG) Image quality: 0 SUPER FINE/ 1 FINE/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 NORMAL/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9 LOW (10 steps: 0-9) T ransmission type: PULL/PUSH T ransmission interval: 0.1 fps - 30 fps (JPEG frame rate will be restricted when dis- playing both JPEG and H.264 images.) Audio compression method: G.726 (ADPCM) 32 kbps/16 kbps G.711 6[...]

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    41 Installation Guide (this document) ......................................................1 pc. W arranty card (P model only) .............................................................1 pc. CD-ROM* 1 ........................................................................................1 pc. Code label* 2 .....................................[...]

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    Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic pr oducts and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper tr eatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteri[...]