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Network Camera

Installation Guide

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  • Page 1: Network Camera

    Network Camera Installation Guide WV-NF284 Model No. I N S 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.
  • Page 2 We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to Noi dichiariamo sotto nostra esclusiva responsabilità che il which this declaration relates is in conformity with the stan- prodotto a cui si riferisce la presente dichiarazione risulta dards or other normative documents following the provisions conforme ai seguenti standard o altri documenti normativi of Directives EEC/73/23 and EEC/89/336.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation of Liability THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE WITHOUT WARRANTY KIND, TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPO- EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING GRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR- ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface The network camera WV-NF284 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. * Features 3.6x Varifocal lens provides variation of the angular field of view when installing the camera.
  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-NF284 as follows. • Installation Guide (book, these operating instructions) • Network Operating Instructions (PDF) The "Installation Guide" contains descriptions of how to install and connect this camera, and how to perform the required network settings.
  • Page 7: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Trademarks and Registered Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its sub- sidiaries in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..................... 3 Limitation of Liability ........................4 Disclaimer of Warranty ....................... 4 Preface ............................5 Features ............................. 5 About These Operating Instructions ................... 6 System Requirements for a PC ....................6 Trademarks and Registered Trademarks .................. 7 Network Security ........................
  • Page 9: Precautions

    (PDF) for descriptions of how to for- the restart just as when the power is turned mat an SD memory card. • It is recommended to use Panasonic’s SD memory cards (64 MB, 128 MB, Cleaning the camera body...
  • Page 10 Discolouration on the CCD colour filter Radio interference When continuously shooting a bright light When the camera is used near a TV/radio source such as a spotlight, the colour filter of antenna, or a strong electric field or magnetic the CCD may have deteriorated and it may field (such as near a motor or a transformer), cause discolouration.
  • Page 11 Mounting screws Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and also Only the fixing screws are provided to fix the camera with the provided camera mount exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided with this product, is bracket.
  • Page 12: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions

    Major Operating Controls and Their Functions <Inside the dome cover> Explanatory label q LEDs (Indicators) MONITOR GREEN : ACT (Link indicator, Access indicator, ORANGE : LINK SD memory card error indicator) : SD CARD w Indicators ON/OFF switch I N S !1 Dome cover lock e Monitor out connector marker...
  • Page 13 <Mounting side> @1 Safety wire holder !7 External I/O terminals !8 Power cord terminals @0 Network connector !9 INITIAL SET button <Camera mount bracket (provided as a standard accessory)> @2 Safety wire...
  • Page 14: Dome Cover

    I Inside the dome cover i Tilting table Rotate this table to adjust the tilting angle q LEDs (Indicators) of the camera. ( page 26) • Access indicator (green) Blinks when the camera is accessed. o Panning table fixing screw [LOCK] •...
  • Page 15 !9 INITIAL SET button Use this button to reset the settings of the camera to the default settings. Turn off the power of the camera. Then, turn on the power of the camera while holding down this button and wait around 5 seconds without releasing this button.
  • Page 16: Installations/Connections

    Installations/Connections Cautions: ONLY CONNECT THIS TO 12 V DC or 24 V AC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY. Be sure to connect the grounding lead to the GND terminal. Installation of the camera Before starting the installation/connection, prepare the required devices and cables. Refer to the corresponding pages for further information.
  • Page 17 Installation of the camera mount Important: bracket • Procure 4 mounting anchor bolts accord- ing to the material of the installation area. Step 1 In this case, wood screws and nails should not be used. Make a hole in the ceiling. Recommended tightening torque is as If the camera is directly mounted on a follows.
  • Page 18 Installation of the camera Important: The safety wire is designed to support Before starting the installation, turn off the only the weight of the camera when the power of the devices including the camera camera falls. Do not put an excessive and the PC or disconnect from the power weight that the safety wire cannot sup- supply.
  • Page 19 The mounting requirements are shown as follows. Mounting place Model Recommended Number of Minimum pull- screw screws out strength a single screw Ceiling/wall (Direct mounting) M4 or equivalent 4 pcs. 196 N {20 kgf} Ceiling WV-Q167 – – (Approx. 285 g) * Make sure that the installed mount bracket can support more than 5 times of the weight of the camera.
  • Page 20 Step 11 Rotate the dome cover to move the "❘" indica- tion to the "LOCK" position. Fix the dome cover on the main body using the provided dome cover fixing screw (tap- ping screw, nominal diameter: ø2.6 mm) (tightening torque: 0.59 N·m {6 kgf·cm}). Hole for dome cover fixing screw DOME COVER...
  • Page 21 Connections • When using AC 24 V/DC 12 V power sup- q Remove 3 mm – 7 mm of the outer jacket Step 1 of the power cord from a DC 12 V or an Connect the monitor cable (provided as a AC 24 V power supply and twist the core standard accessory) between the monitor out of the power cord to prevent a short cir-...
  • Page 22 PoE device. • Refer to the provided slip (Recommended network devices for PoE (IEEE802.3af compli- ant) connection with the WV-NF284) for applicable PoE devices. Step 3 w Loosen the screws of the provided exter-...
  • Page 23 w ALARM OUT, e AUX OUT Open collector output (external max. Important: applied voltage: 20 V DC) • Do not connect 2 wires or more directly OPEN: 4-5 V DC, internally pulled up to a terminal. When it is necessary to CLOSE: Output voltage of 1 V DC or less connect 2 wires or more, use a splitter.
  • Page 24: Connection Example

    [Connection example] When connecting with a PC directly To DC 12 V or AC 24 V power supply LAN cable (category 5, cross) <Required cable> LAN cable (category 5, cross)
  • Page 25 When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) Video monitor (for adjustment use only) PoE device (hub) LAN cable (category 5, straight) LAN cable (category 5, straight) LAN cable (category 5, straight) Video monitor (for adjustment use only) <Required hardware>...
  • Page 26: Adjustment Of Shooting Direction

    Adjustment of Shooting Direction Determine the shooting direction by using the panning table, the tilting table and the image tilt adjustment ring. Horizontal position adjustment Home position * Three marks are in the same straight line. (panning) Loosen the panning table fixing screw and Panning table Mark rotate the panning table to determine the...
  • Page 27: Adjustment Of Angular Field Of View And Focus

    Adjustment of Angular Field of View and Focus Angular field of view and focus can be adjusted according to the distance between the camera and a subject. Adjust angular field of view and focus while determining the shooting direction. Zoom ring Focus ring Loosen Tighten...
  • Page 28: Insert/Remove An Sd Memory Card

    Insert/Remove an SD Memory Card How to insert an SD memory card Important: Check if the insertion direction of the SD memory card is correct before inserting it. Step 1 SD memory card slot Remove the dome cover fixing screw, and then detach the dome cover from the main body.
  • Page 29: Configure The Network Settings

    When using multiple cameras, it is necessary to configure the network settings of each camera independently. If the Panasonic IP setting software does not work, configure the network settings of the camera and the PC individually on the "Network setup" page of the setup menu. Refer to the network operating instructions (PDF) for further information.
  • Page 30 Step 1 Step 3 Start the Panasonic IP setting software. Complete each network setup item and click the [Apply] button. Step 2 Click the [IP setting] button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured. Note:...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Cause/solution Page Symptom When using AC/DC power supply •...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications General specification Power source AC 24 V or DC 12 V, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption AC 24 V 60 Hz: 4.0 W, DC 12 V: 350 mA, PoE: 4.0 W (Class 2 device) Ambient temperature –10 °C to +50 °C Ambient humidity 90 % or less Monitor output...
  • Page 33 Images from 8 cameras (4 cameras x 2 groups) can be dis- played simultaneously. SD memory card (optional) Manufactured by Panasonic (Performance with this camera has been checked.) Capacity: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB * SD High Capacity (SDHC) card is not compatible with this camera.
  • Page 34: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories CD-ROM* ......................1 pc. Installation Guide (this book) ................1 pc. The following is for the installation. Power cord plug ....................1 pc. External I/O terminals plug ................1 pc. Code Label ....................... 1 pc. Camera mount bracket ..................1 pc. Camera fixing screw (M3 x 6) ........
  • Page 35 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated col- lection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
  • Page 36 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Osaka, Japan http://panasonic.net © 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. NM1106-0 3TR004677AAA Printed in Japan...

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