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Network camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. WV-NP244
(Lens is option.)
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
WV-NP244
LOCK
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CAUTION For Canada RISK OF ELECTRIC This Class A digital apparatus complies with SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Canadian ICES-003. For U.S.A CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). to comply with the limits for a Class A digital NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. protection against har
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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. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pola
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Limitation of Liability THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPO- EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING GRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE 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 THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRE- NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD SPONDING PRODUCT (S). PARTY’S RIGHT. Dis
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Preface The network camera WV-NP244 is designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASE- T/100BASE-TX) to monitor images. By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images *1 and audio from the camera can be monitored on a PC via a network. Features • Video signals captured by the progressive CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) will be convert- ed into JPEG or MPEG-4 streams, and they can be monitored at up to 30 fps (VGA resolu- tion). • Audio captured by the built-in microphone can be moni
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About these Operating Instructions There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-NP244 as follows. • Operating Instructions (book, these operating instructions) • Operating Instructions (PDF) These "Operating Instructions" contain descriptions of how to install and connect this camera, and how to perform the required network settings. Refer to the "Operating Instructions (PDF)" on the provided CD-ROM for descriptions of how to ® perform the camera settings and how to operate this camera
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3 Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................................... 4 Disclaimer of Warranty ............................................................................................................... 4 Preface ......................................................................
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Precautions Refer to all work related to the installation the restart just as when the power is turned of this product to qualified service person- on. nel or system installer. Cleaning the camera body Do not attempt to disassemble the prod- Turn the power off when cleaning of the cam- uct. era. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera. There are no serviceable parts inside. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild Contact the qualified service personnel for detergent and wipe gently. Then, wipe
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Otherwise, the camera may not work Radio disturbance properly or performance deterioration When the camera is used near TV/radio may be caused. antenna, strong electric field or magnetic • Images saved on the SD memory card field (near a motor or a transformer), images may lead to personal information leak- may be distorted and noise sound may be age. When it is necessary to give the produced. camera to someone, even when for repair, make sure the SD memory card is Do not install the camera in
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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions w* WN e q r WV-NP244 ty u q Tripod mount base t Focus fixing screw (LOCK) w Flange-back adjusting ring* y Microphone e ALC lens connector u SD card memory slot r Lens (option) * It is necessary to adjust the flange-back length together with the lens adjustment. Refer to page 13 for descriptions of how to adjust the flange-back length. 10 LOCK
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qw e u 10BASE-T/ MONITOR OUT LINK 100BASE-TX ACT INITIAL SET r SD EXT I/O i CARD 1 2 3 4 POWER o t GND AC 24V IN : 1L – 2N DC 12V IN : ! – @ y !0 q Power indicator (green) w Link indicator e Monitor out connector (for adjustment) (ø3.5 mm, mini jack) r INITIAL SET button t External I/O terminals y Ground terminal u Access indicator i Network connector o SD memory error indicator (red) !0 AC 24 V/DC 12 V Power cable terminals • About the [INITIAL SET] button Turn on the power of the c
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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 adjusting ring* Zoom lock knob WN ALC lens connector Focus ring CS-mount: Less than 8 mm Optional lens Lens type Model number ALC lens for 1/3 inch CCD Super wide (Fixed) WV-LA2R8C3B cameras Wide (Fixed) WV-LA4R5C3B Standard (Fixed) WV-LA9C3B 2x vari-focal WV-LZA61/2S 8x vari-focal WV-LZ62/8S Focus adjustment When shooting an object using an ALC lens,
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How to use a vari-focal lens The following are descriptions of how to use a 2x vari-focal lens. Method of adjustment may be different depending on the lens in use. For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the lens in use. Zoom lock knob q Loosen the zoom lock knob and slide it to the "T" end. T F w Rotate the focus ring to one step short of the "F" end. W N q e Shoot an object which is located 10 m away or more, and 2X TV LENS 3.8~8mm 1:1.4 w adjust the flange-back length
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Installations/Connections Before start the installation/connection, prepare the required devices and cables. Before starting the connection, turn the power of the devices including the camera and the PC off or disconnect the AC adapters from the outlet. 10BASE-T/ Step 1 MONITOR OUT LINK 100BASE-TX ACT Connect to the video INITIAL SET SD monitor, etc. EXT I/O CARD 1 2 3 4 Fix an optional camera mount base onto the POWER desired place and mount the camera on it. GND When attaching an optional c
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Important: ALARM OUT • Use all of 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN (Alarm out terminal) Cut ALARM IN cable. (Alarm in terminal) • The maximum cable length is 100 m. • Make sure that the PoE device in use is Approx. compliant with IEEE802.3af standard. 9 mm - 10 mm AUX OUT • When connecting both the AC 24 V/DC (AUX out terminal) GND 12 V power supply and the PoE device for power supply, PoE will be used for Specification of cable (wire): power supply. AWG #22 - #28 • When disconnecting the LAN cable
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[Connection example] When connecting with a PC directly AC adapter (DC 12 V) or AC 24 V power supply PC To an outlet (AC 120 V) LAN cable (category 5, cross) LAN cable (category 5, cross) When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) Video monitor (for adjustment use only) Switching hub or router, PoE device (hub) LAN cable (category 5, straight) PC LAN cable (category 5, straight) LAN cable (category 5, straight) Important: • The monitor out connector is provided
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Insert/Remove an SD Memory Card How to insert an SD memory card Important: • Before inserting an SD memory card, make sure that the power of the camera is turned off. • Insert an SD memory card backside up. SD memory card slot e Insert an SD memory card into the SD memory card slot. q Loosen the screw of the w Open the SD memory card slot cover. SD memory card slot cover. r Close the SD memory card slot cover and fasten the screw. t Select "Use" for "About SD memory card" on the [SD memory c
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Performing the Network Settings Install the software Before installing the software, read the readme file on the provided CD-ROM first. Software included on the provided CD-ROM • Panasonic IP Setting software Configure the network settings of the camera using this software. Refer to the following for further information. • Viewer Software "Network Camera View2" It is necessary to install the viewer software "Network Camera Viewer2" to display images on a PC. Install the viewer software by double
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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. Important: • It may take for around 30 seconds to Note: complete to upload the settings to the • When using a DHCP server, the IP camera after clicking the [Apply] button. address assigned to the camera can be The settings may be invalidated when displayed by clicking t
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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 or if the problem is not described below. Reference Cause/solution Symptom pages When using AC/DC power supply • Is AC 24 V or DC 12 V power sup- ply connect to the power supply terminal? → Confirm the cable is firmly con- nected. When using a PoE device for power supply • Are the PoE device and the net- The power ca
