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Panasonic WV-NP304 Installation Manual

Panasonic WV-NP304 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

WV-NP304
Model No.
(Lens is option.)
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-NP304 Model No. (Lens is option.) 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- ping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the 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" WITHOUT WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT PARTY’S RIGHT. Disclaimer of Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELEC- TRIC INDUSTRIAL CO,.LTD.

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface The network camera WV-NP304 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-NP304 as follows. • Installation guide (book, these operating instructions) • 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, Internet Explorer, ActiveX and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Intel and Pentium are trademarks or reg- istered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the 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 ...8 Precautions ...10 Major operating controls and their functions ...12 Precautions for installation ...14 Lens mounting ...16 Adjustment of angular field of view and focus ...18...

  • Page 10: Precautions

    Refer to the setup instructions (PDF) for descriptions of how to format an SD memory card. • It is recommended to use Panasonic’s SD memory cards (64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB) since they have tested and confirmed full compati- bility with this camera.
  • Page 11 Code labels Retain these labels for future reference. The codes on the label will be requested when you contact the service station. It is recommended to paste one of the labels onto the CD-ROM case. Discoloration on the CCD color filter When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a spotlight, the color filter of the CCD may have deteriorated and it may...

  • Page 12: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions

    INITIAL SET LOCK INITIAL SET LOCK r SD memory card slot Insert an SD memory card. ( page 28) t Flange-back length fixing screw Fix the adjusted flange-back length using this screw. ( page 18) WV-NP304 WV-NP304...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    I Rear View q Power indicator [POWER] Green: This indicator will light green when the power is on. w SD memory card error indicator/ Focus assist indicator [SD CARD] Red: Lights in the following cases. • When images cannot be stored on the SD memory card, •...

  • Page 14: Precautions For Installation

    Precautions for installation All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified serv- ice personnel or system installers. Use this product for indoor use only. Do not expose this product to direct sunlight for hours and do not install the product near a heater or an air conditioner.
  • Page 15 Router When connecting this product to the Internet, use a broadband router with the port for- warding function (NAT, IP masquerade). Refer to the setup instructions (PDF) for how further information about the port forwarding function.

  • Page 16: Lens Mounting

    Lens mounting Mount the lens by rotating it clockwise slowly. Then, connect the lens cable to the ALC lens connector of the camera. Flange-back adjustment ring ALC lens connector Optional lens Lens type ALC lens for 1/3-inch type CCD cameras 2x varifocal (high resolution) Other lenses for 1/3 inch CCD cameras can be mounted on this camera.
  • Page 17 4. Loosen the zoom lock screw, and then move the angular field of view between "TELE" and "WIDE". Tighten the zoom lock screw after moving the angular field of view. 5. Press the focus assist button, and then rotate the focus ring to focus on a subject appropriately.

  • Page 18: 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 coarsely according to the distance between the camera and a subject. Adjust angular field of view and focus while determining the shoot- ing direction. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT ...
  • Page 19 Note: • If the angular field changed during adjustment, press the focus assist button to exit from the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" screen once (because change in the angular field causes change in the values of "PEAK HOLD" and "INDICATOR"). After adjustment of angular field, conduct the procedure from step 3.

  • Page 20: Installation

    Installation Attach a safety wire The following is a safety wire attachment example. Procure an appropriate safety wire kit according to the installing place. Refer to the operating instructions of the safety wire kit in use together with this installation guide when attaching a safety wire.
  • Page 21 When installing on a wall <Required camera mount bracket and safety wire kit> • Camera mount bracket: WV-831 • Safety wire kit: WV-Q140 Attach the safety wire attachment bracket for wall mounting (provided) to the screw hole for the camera mount bracket using the fixing screw (provided). Important: •...

  • Page 22: Camera Mounting

    Camera mounting Mount the camera onto an optional camera mount bracket and attach the safety wire. Important: • Make sure that the installing place is strong enough to support the total weight of the cam- era and the camera mount bracket. •...
  • Page 23 Hook the safety wire attachment hook on the safety wire attachment plate (provided with the safety wire kit) or the safety wire attachment bracket (provided with the safety wire kit) that is fixed on the foundation part of the building or equivalent strong part. Important: •...

  • Page 24: Connection

    Connection Caution: ONLY CONNECT THIS TO 24 V AC OR 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY. Before starting the connection, make sure that the power of the devices to be connected such as the camera and a PC are off or the power cords of the devices are disconnected. Before starting the connection, prepare the required devices and cables.
  • Page 25 PoE device. • Refer to the provided slip (Recommended network devices for PoE (IEEE802.3af compli- ant) connection with the WV-NP304) for applicable PoE devices. Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better) to the network connector on the rear.

  • Page 26: Connection Example

    Connection example When connecting with a PC directly To 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply <Required cables> Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, cross) When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) Video monitor (only for adjustment) Video monitor (only for adjustment) <Required hardware>...
  • Page 27 Important • The monitor out connector is provided only for checking the adjustment of the angular field of view on the video monitor when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provid- ed for recording/ monitoring use. • Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. •...

  • Page 28: 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: • Make sure that the SD memory card is inserted with the reverse side up. q Loosen the lock screw of the SD memory card slot cover.

  • 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 cam- era and the PC individually on the "Network" page of the setup menu. Refer to the setup instructions (PDF) for further information.
  • Page 30 Start the Panasonic IP setting software. 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.

  • 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. Symptom The power cannot be turned on.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications General specification Power source Power consumption Ambient temperature Ambient humidity Monitor output (only for adjustment) External I/O terminals Microphone input Audio output Dimensions Weight Camera Image sensor Effective pixels Scanning area Scanning system Minimum illumination Light control mode Automatic slow shutter Adaptive black stretch White balance Simple black/white mode...
  • Page 33 (When the FTP periodic transmission is failed, backup on an optional SD memory card is available.) Images from 16 cameras can be displayed simultaneously. 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. Code Label ... 1 pc. The following is for the installation. Power cord plug ... 1 pc. Safety wire attachment bracket for wall mount ... 1 pc. Safety wire attachment bracket for ceiling mount ...
  • Page 36 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Osaka, Japan http://panasonic.net Importer's name and address to follow EU rules: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Services Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg F.R.Germany © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Ns0608-0 3TR005494AZA...

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