Network Camera WV-SW458/WV-SW458M Model No. (This illustration represents WV-SW458.) Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
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For U.S.A WARNING: The model number and serial number of this product may be found on the surface of the • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be unit. securely attached to the floor/wall/ceiling in You should note the model number and serial accordance with the installation instructions.
Contents Important safety instructions ......................4 Limitation of liability ........................5 Disclaimer of warranty ........................5 Preface ............................6 About notations ..........................6 Main functions ..........................6 About the user manuals ........................ 7 System requirements for a PC ...................... 7 Trademarks and registered trademarks..................
Important safety instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 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.
IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S). Disclaimer of warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:...
Preface 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.
About the user manuals There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW458, WV-SW458M as follows. • Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices. • Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.
* A phenomenon in which portions of the screen are displayed out of alignment • For information on the operation verification of the supported operating systems and web browsers, refer to our website at http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.html. Trademarks and registered trademarks • Adobe, Acrobat Reader, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
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 responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself against the above network security risks.
Precautions Refer installation work to the dealer. Do not use this product in an inflammable Installation work requires technique and experi- atmosphere. ences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, Failure to observe this may cause an explosion electric shock, injury, or damage to this prod- resulting in injury.
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Do not touch this product, the power cord About the PC monitor or the connected cables during thunder Displaying the same image on a monitor for a (even in the process of work). long time may damage the monitor. It is recom- Failure to observe this may cause electric shock.
Code label AVC Patent Portfolio License The code labels (accessory) are required at THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE inquiry for trouble. Use caution not to lose AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE these labels. It is recommended to paste one PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR of the labels onto the CD-ROM case.
Precautions for installation Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from fail- ures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documenta- tion. This product is designed to be installed Do not install this product in a humid or under eaves.
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Procure fixing screws separately. Router The screws that secure this product are not When connecting this product to the Internet, supplied. Prepare them according to the mate- use a broadband router with the port forward- rial and strength of the area where the product ing function (NAT, IP masquerade).
Major operating controls Dome cover * Do not touch the dome cover with your bare hands. Enclosure Camera fixing screw SD memory card slot cover Network cable SW458 RJ-45 connector (female) Network cable M12 connector (male) SW458M Alarm input/output cable Power cable (12 V DC) Microphone/line input cable (white) Audio output cable (black)
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SD memory card slot cover SD memory card slot SD memory card error indicator INITIAL SET button Link indicator (lit when linking) Access indicator (blinks when accessing) 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 releasing the button.
Preparations When installing the camera on a ceiling or a wall, there are 3 methods as specified below. ☞ • Using a two-gang junction box ( pages 18 and 19) ☞ SW458M • Installing the camera directly on the ceiling or wall page 19) ☞...
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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 IMPORTANT: • To prevent injury and protect cables, smooth opened cable access holes of the enclosure with a file or other tool.
Note: • The direction of “TOP” on the camera attachment (accessory) determines the upwards direc- tion of the image on the PC monitor. • For ceiling mounting: Determine the direction that you want images to be displayed upwards on the PC monitor, and then mount the camera attachment with “TOP”...
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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. 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.
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Determine the direction of the mount bracket according to the installation environment (how the cables are wired, etc.) before mounting it to a ceiling or a wall by fixing 4 screws (locally pro- cured). The direction of the camera in relation to the mount bracket is the 4 directions as shown in the illustration.
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<Using a conduit> Align the direction of the conduit to the direction 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 Conduit Mount bracket (accessory)
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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}) Direction marker for installation Camera attachment (accessory) Fixing screws (accessory) Note: • The direction of “TOP” on the camera attachment (accessory) determines the upwards direction of the image on the PC monitor.
Insert/remove an SD memory card IMPORTANT: • When inserting an SD memory card, make sure the direction. • Before removing the SD memory card, select “Not use” for “SD memory card” on the [SD memory card] tab of the “Basic” page first. Turn off the power after “Not use” selection, and then unload the SD memory card.
• When using the mount bracket (accessory), it is possible to connect the cables after mounting the camera onto the mount bracket. SW458 • Refer to page 20 when connecting the conduit. <WV-SW458> Network cable LAN cable (category 5 or better) RJ-45 connector (female)
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• Connecting an external microphone and an external speaker Connect the microphone/line input cable and the microphone. 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 (ø3.5 mm).
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IMPORTANT: • Input and output of the External 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 receive input from External I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) by selecting “Off”, “Alarm input”, “Alarm output”...
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 waterproof tape at the points where the cables are connected to apply waterproof treatment in the following procedure.
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Connection example when connecting to a network using a PoE hub Powered speaker (option) PoE device (hub) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) Microphone LAN cable (option) (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) Powered speaker (option) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) Microphone (option)
Installation Camera mounting Installation shall be conducted after turning off each device. 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 procured). (☞ Pages 18 and 19) <Installing the camera directly on the ceiling or wall>...
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Using the mount bracket SW458 Using the camera attachment position marker as a guide, attach the camera onto the camera attachment (accessory) while aligning the “OPEN” mark of the camera with the projection of the camera attachment (accessory). Projection IMPORTANT: •...
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Engage the camera attachment fixing screws of Projection the camera with the screw hole of the camera attachment (accessory) and rotate the camera in the direction of the arrow 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 the “LOCK”...
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Accommodate the connected cables inside the cable guide of the camera mount bracket. IMPORTANT: • To prevent the cables from being caught when the base cover (accessory) is attached, keep the cables inside the cable guide. Cable guide Connected cable Cable guide Attach the base cover (accessory) that was removed according the steps in page 20.
• Refer to “Using the CD-ROM” in the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for further information about CDLauncher. Click the [Run] button next to [IP Setting Software]. [Panasonic IP Setting] screen will be displayed. Click the [Network Settings] button after select- ing the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured.
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Select the camera you want to configure, and click [Access Camera]. Note: • When cameras are displayed in [Panasonic IP Setting] screen, click the camera with same MAC address as the MAC address printed on the camera that you want to configure.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, 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. Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages When using DC power supply...
Specifications • 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) * ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1).
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• Camera Image sensor: 1/3-type MOS image sensor Effective pixels: Approx. 3.1 megapixels Scanning area: 4.51 mm (H) × 3.38 mm (V) {3/16 inches (H) x 1/8 inches (V)} Scanning system: Progressive 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.
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Camera title on screen: Up to 20 characters (alphanumeric characters, marks) On/Off However, you can specify characters to be displayed on each of the four screens when “Quad streams” is selected. Video motion detection On/Off, (up to 4 areas available) (VMD alarm): * To use the "XML notification"...
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Up to 16 camera images can be displayed simultaneously on a multi-screen. (Including the camera itself) Compatible SDXC/SDHC/ Manufactured by Panasonic (SD speed class 4 or higher) SD memory card (option): SDXC memory card: 64 GB SDHC memory card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB...
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“Open” from the supplied CD-ROM and refer to “Notes on Windows / Internet Explorer versions”. *3 When using IPv6 for communication, use Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista. *4 For further information about compatible devices, refer to our website (http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.html).
Standard accessories Installation Guide (this document) ............1 set Warranty card ..................1 set CD-ROM* ..................1 pc. Code label* ..................1 pc. The following parts are used during installation procedures. Camera attachment ................1 pc. SW458 Base cover ..............1 pc. SW458 Mount bracket ..............1 pc. SW458M Installation template label ..........1 pc.