Network Camera Installation Guide Model No. WV-NP304 WV LOC -NP 304 K (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.
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 dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. • All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. • The connections should comply with local electrical code.
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.
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Preface The network camera WV-NP304 is designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASET/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. Note: • It is necessary to configure the network settings of the PC and its network environment to monitor images and audio from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary that a web browser is installed on the PC. Features Introduction of 1.
Note: • The motion detector is not a function dedicated to prevent theft or fire, etc. No warranty is provided for any damage and loss resulting in use of this function. SD memory card slot Images can be recorded on an optional SD memory card both automatically (when images fail to transmit using the FTP periodic transmission function) and manually. It is possible to play images saved on the mini SD memory card using a web browser or to download images displayed on a web browser.
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.
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................3 Limitation of Liability ......................................................................................................................4 Disclaimer of Warranty ..................................................................................................................4 Preface ............................................................................
Precautions To continue using with stable performance Parts of this product may deteriorate and it may shorten the lifetime of this product when using in locations subject to high temperatures and high humidity. (Recommended ambient temperature: 35°C or below) Do not expose the product to direct heat such as from a heater. Handle this product with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the product. It may cause a malfunction.
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 cause discoloration.
Major operating controls and their functions ■ Front/Side View INITIAL SET LOCK WV-NP304 w q e r INITIAL SET LOCK WV-NP304 t About the [INITIAL SET] button Turn on the power of the camera while holding down the button, and wait for around 5 seconds without releasing this button. Wait another 30 seconds after releasing the button. The camera will restart and the settings including the network settings will be reset to the default.
■ Rear View e w q r t y FOCUS ASSIST 100BASE-T/ LINK 100BASE-TX ACT POWER SD CARD AUDIO OUT MIC IN 12V 24V IN IN C B A !1 EXT I/O MONITOR OUT 1 2 3 4 !0 o i u 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, • When the focus assist function is started, • When BEST FOCUS is displayed.
Precautions for installation All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service 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. Otherwise, it may cause deterioration, discoloration and malfunction. Keep this product away from water. Avoid installing in the following locations.
Router When connecting this product to the Internet, use a broadband router with the port forwarding function (NAT, IP masquerade). Refer to the setup instructions (PDF) for how further information about the port forwarding function.
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 Zoom lock screw Within ø20 mm T W CS-mount: Less than 8 mm ALC lens connector Focus ring Optional lens Lens type Model no. ALC lens for 1/3-inch type CCD cameras 2x varifocal (high resolution) WV-LZA62/2 Other lenses for 1/3 inch CCD cameras can be mounted on this camera.
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. T W N r t F Important: • To change the angular field of view by moving the zoom ring, also move the focus ring to adjust the focus coarsely.
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 shooting direction. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Zoom lock screw T W LOW HIGH .......|............ INDICATOR PEAK HOLD ↑ 775 780 BEST FOCUS Focus ring Loosen z x c v b n m 18 Tighten Loosen the zoom lock screw, and then adjust the angular field of view by rotating the zoom lock screw.
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. Important: • If a subject is applicable to the following, press the focus assist button again to exit from the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" screen or obtain an optimal focal point while viewing the image.
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. Important: • To prevent the camera from dropping that may cause accidental injury, attach a safety wire between the camera and the installing place. Contact your dealer for attachment of a safety wire.
When installing on a wall • Camera mount bracket: WV-831 • Safety wire kit: WV-Q140 z 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: • Use the provided screw to attach the safety wire attachment bracket for wall 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 camera and the camera mount bracket. • Installing the camera mount bracket on the foundation part of the building or equivalent strong part. • Do not use wood screws to fix the camera mount bracket (option) since they are not strong enough to support the weight of the camera and the bracket.
x 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: • The safety wire shall be attached with tension applied.
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. z Connect an RCA plug to the monitor out connector provided on the rear only for adjustment of the angular field of view on the video monitor.
• When using PoE (Power over Ethernet: IEEE802.3af compliant) Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better) between a PoE device (such as a PoE hub) and the network connector of the camera. Important: • Use all of 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable. • Maximum length of an Ethernet cable that can be connected is 100 m. • Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard.
Connection example When connecting with a PC directly PC To 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, cross) Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, cross) When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) Video monitor (only for adjustment) Ethernet switching hub or router/ PoE compatible hub Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, straight) PC Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, straight) Ethernet cable (category 5 or better, straight) Video monitor (
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 provided for recording/ monitoring use. • Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. • Power supply is required for each network camera. When using a PoE device (hub), 12 V DC power supply is unnecessary. When using a PoE device (hub), 12 V DC power supply is unnecessary.
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. w Open the SD memory card slot cover. e Insert the SD memory card into the SD card memory slot. T T SD memory card slot INITIA L SE T r Tighten the screw to close the SD memory card slot cover firmly.
Configure 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. Refer to the following for further information. • Viewer software "Network Camera View3" It is necessary to install the viewer software "Network Camera View3" to display images on a PC. Double-click the "nwcv3setup.
z x 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. c Complete each network setup item and click the [Apply] button. Note: • When using a DHCP server, it is possible to set "DNS" to "Auto".
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 Cause/solution Reference pages When using AC/DC power supply • Is 24 V AC/12 V DC power supply connected to the power cord terminal? → Confirm the cable is firmly connected. The power cannot be turned on.
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 AGC Light control mode Automatic slow shutter Adaptive black stretch White balance Simple black/white mode VMD alarm ALC lens drive Privacy zone Lens mount Optional lens 32 24V AC, 50 Hz, 12 V DC, PoE (IEEE80
Network Network Resolution Image compression method MPEG-4 JPEG Refresh interval Audio compression method Bandwidth Control Protocol IPv4 IPv6 OS Web browser Maximum access concurrent number FTP client Multi-screen SD memory card (optional) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, RJ45 connector 1 280 x 960/VGA (640 x 480)/QVGA (320 x 240) MPEG-4 Image quality: LOW/NORMAL/FINE Transmission type: UNICAST/MULTICAST JPEG Image quality: 0 SUPER FINE/1 FINE/2/3/4/5 NORMAL/6/7/8/9 LOW (10 steps: 0-9) Transmission type: PULL/P
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 ..................................................................................
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