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Network Camera

Installation Guide

WV-NF302
Model No.
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.

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  • Page 1: Network Camera

    Network Camera Installation Guide WV-NF302 Model No. 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 WARNING: • This apparatus must be earthed. • To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The apparatus should not be exposed to drip- For Canada ping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the This Class A digital apparatus complies with apparatus.
  • 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-NF302 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.
  • Page 6 Note: Compatible SD memory card Performance with this camera has been checked by using Panasonic’s SD mem- ory cards (64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB). SD High Capacity (SDHC) card is not compatible with this camera.
  • Page 7: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions There are 3 sets of operating instructions for the WV-NF302 as follows. • Installation guide (book, these operating instructions) • Network operating instructions (PDF) • Setup instructions (PDF) The "Installation Guide" contains descriptions of how to install and connect this camera, and of how to perform the required network settings.
  • Page 8: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Trademarks and Registered Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, • SD logo is a trademark. Internet Explorer, ActiveX and DirectX • Other names of companies and products are either registered trademarks or trade- contained in these operating instructions marks of Microsoft Corporation in the may be trademarks or registered trade- United States and other countries.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..................... 3 Limitation of Liability ........................4 Disclaimer of Warranty ....................... 4 Preface ............................5 Features ............................. 5 About These Operating Instructions ................... 7 System Requirements for a PC ....................7 Trademarks and Registered Trademarks .................. 8 Network Security ........................
  • Page 10: Precautions

    SD era. memory card. Otherwise, it may cause injury. • It is recommended to use Panasonic’s Do not use strong abrasive detergent when SD memory cards (64 MB, 128 MB, 256 cleaning the camera body.
  • Page 11 Code labels MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Retain these labels for future reference. Visual patent portfolio license for the person- The codes on the label will be requested al and non-commercial use of consumer for(i) when you contact the service station.
  • Page 12: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions

    Major Operating Controls and Their Functions <Inside the dome cover> w Indicators ON/OFF q Monitor out connector (for switch [LED] adjustment) [MONITOR] e LEDs (Indicators) (Link indicator, Access indicator, SD memory card error indicator, Focus assist indicator) r SD memory card slot [SD] t Focus assist (F.A.) !1 Panning table...
  • Page 13 <Mounting side> !4 External I/O terminals !9 Safety wire holder !5 INITIAL SET button !8 Network connector !6 12 V DC power terminal !7 Audio input/output terminal <Camera mount bracket (provided as a standard accessory)> @0 Safety wire...
  • Page 14: Dome Cover

    I Inside the dome cover y Focus ring Use this ring to adjust the focus. q Monitor out connector (for adjustment) ( page 27) (RCA jack) [MONITOR] This connector is provided only for u Zoom ring checking the adjustment the angular field Use this ring to adjust the angular field of of view or the focus on the video monitor view.
  • Page 15 I Mounting side I Camera mount bracket !4 External I/O terminals @0 Safety wire Connect an external device to these ter- Attach this wire to the safety wire holder minals. ( page 23) of the camera. Make sure that the safety wire is securely hooked on the safety !5 INITIAL SET button wire holder when adjusting or installing...
  • Page 16: Precautions For Installation

    Precautions for Installation All work related to the installation of this Be sure to remove this product if it is not product should be made by qualified serv- in use. ice personnel or system installers. Before installation Use this product for indoor use only. •...
  • Page 17 Radio disturbance When the camera is used near a TV/radio antenna, or a strong electric field or magnetic field (such as near a motor, a transformer or a electrical power line), images may be dis- torted and noise may be produced. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Use a PoE hub/device that is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard.
  • Page 18: Installations/Connections

    Installations/Connections Caution: ONLY CONNECT THIS TO 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY. Installation of the camera Before starting the installation/connection, prepare the required devices and cables. Refer to the corresponding pages for further information. z Make a hole in the ceiling and fix the provided camera mount bracket over it. ( page 19) x Line up the ends of the cables (12 V DC power cable, LAN cable (category 5 or higher), cable from an external device and the provided audio cable) and the safety wire, and then bundle them using the provided cable tie.
  • Page 19 Installation of the camera mount Important: bracket • Procure 4 mounting anchor bolts accord- ing to the material of the installation area. In this case, wood screws and nails Step 1 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 20 Installation of the camera Camera mount bracket Before starting the installation, turn off the Safety wire power of the devices including the camera and the PC or disconnect from the power supply. Step 1 Safety wire Loosen the 3 screws, detach the upper cover holder from the camera body and remove the buffer (cushioning).
  • Page 21 Step 6 Fix the camera and the camera mount brack- Camera fixing et using the provided camera fixing screw screw (M3 x 6) (tightening torque: 0.59 N·m {0.44 lbf·ft}). After fixing with the camera fixing screw, check the following. • The camera is placed on the level and mounted firmly.
  • Page 22 Connections • When using 12 V DC power supply q Remove 3 mm – 7 mm {1/8" – 5/32"} of the outer jacket of the power cord from a Step 1 12 V DC power supply and twist the core Connect the monitor cable between the mon- of the power cord to prevent a short cir- itor out connector inside the dome cover and...
  • Page 23 When the cable is connected before 2 seconds passed, the power may not be supplied from the PoE device. • Refer to the provided slip (Recommended network devices for PoE (IEEE802.3af compli- ant) connection with the WV-NF302) for applicable PoE devices. Step 3 Step 5 Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better) Connect an external device.
  • Page 24 w ALARM OUT Important: Open collector output (external max. • Do not connect 2 wires or more directly applied voltage: 20 V DC) to a terminal. When it is necessary to Open: 4-5 V DC, internally pulled up connect 2 wires or more, use a splitter. Close: Output voltage of 1 V DC or less •...
  • Page 25: Connection Example

    [Connection example] When connecting with a PC directly To 12 V DC power supply LAN cable (category 5 or higher, cross) <Required cable> LAN cable (category 5 or higher, cross) When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) Video monitor (for adjustment use only) PoE device (hub)
  • 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 (panning) * Three marks are in the same straight line. Panning table Loosen the panning table fixing screw and Mark rotate the panning table to determine the Panning table...
  • 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. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Zoom ring Focus assist (F.A.) button...
  • Page 28 Step 7 Tighten the focus lock screw with holding the focal point. Step 8 Press the focus assist (F.A.) button again to exit from the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" screen (or wait for approx. 3 minutes to automatically terminate). Note: If the angular field changed during adjustment, press the focus assist (F.A.) button to exit from the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT"...
  • Page 29: Insert/Remove An Sd Memory Card

    Insert/Remove an SD Memory Card Important: Before inserting the SD memory card, turn off the power of the camera first. 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 upper cover fixing screw, and then...
  • Page 30: 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" page of the setup menu. Refer to the setup instructions (PDF) for further information.
  • Page 31 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: When using a DHCP server, it is possible to set "DNS"...
  • Page 32: 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 DC power supply •...
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications General specification Power source 12 V DC, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption 12 V DC: 510 mA, PoE: 6.4 W (Class 2 device) Ambient temperature –10 °C - +50 °C {14 °F - 122 °F} Ambient humidity 90 % or less Monitor output VBS: 1.0 V [P-P]/75 Ω, composite, RCA jack (only for adjustment)
  • Page 34 Multi-screen Images from 16 cameras can be displayed 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 35: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories CD-ROM* ......................1 pc. Installation Guide (this book) ................1 pc. Warranty ......................1 set Code Label ....................... 1 pc. The following is for the installation. Power cord plug ....................1 pc. Audio cable ...................... 1 pc. Camera mount bracket ..................1 pc. Camera fixing screw (M3 x 6) ........
  • Page 36 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 Company Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc.

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