Installation Guide Network Camera WV-SW355PJ WV-SW355, WV-SW352 WV-SW355E, WV-SW352E Model No. 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.
WARNING: • Apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. • The mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. • 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.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative documents following the provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC. Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den folgenden Normen oder normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.
Contents Important safety instructions.......................................................................................................... 5 Limitation of liability........................................................................................................................ 6 Disclaimer of warranty.................................................................................................................... 6 Preface.......................................................................
Important safety instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Clean only with dry cloth. 6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Limitation of liability THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT. THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
Preface The network cameras WV-SW355/WV-SW352 are 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 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 from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary to install a web browser on the PC.
About the user manuals There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW355, WV-SW355PJ, WV-SW352 (NTSC model), WV-SW355E, WV-SW352E (PAL model) as follows. • Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices. • Operating Instructions (PDF): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera. Adobe® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM.
Important: • When using a PC that does not meet the above requirements, displaying of images may become slower or the web browser may become inoperable. • Audio may not be heard if a sound card is not installed on a PC. Audio may be interrupted depending on the network environment. • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition is not supported. • When using IPv6 for communication, use Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®.
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. Installation work requires technique and experiences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to this product. Be sure to consult the dealer. Stop the operation immediately when something is wrong with this product.
Do not rub the edges of metal parts with your hand. Failure to observe this may cause injury. Do not touch this product, the power cord or the connected cables during thunder. (even in the process of work) Failure to observe this may cause electric shock. Turn the power off when cleaning this product. Failure to observe this may cause injury. [Precautions for use] This product has no power switch. When turning off the power, turn off a circuit breaker.
• When some SDHC/SD memory cards are used with this product, the product may not work properly or performance deterioration may be caused. Use the SDHC/SD memory cards recommended in page 47. Code label The code labels (accessory) are required at inquiry for trouble. Use caution not to lose these labels. It is recommended to paste one of the labels onto the CD-ROM case.
Precautions for installation Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documentation. This product is designed to be installed under eaves. Install the product under eaves to avoid direct sunlight. Installing place Contact your dealer for assistance if you are unsure of an appropriate place in your particular environment.
Do not remove or loosen the screws on the rear of this product. If the screws (7 pcs.) are loosened, water exposure may cause damage or malfunction of the product, or dropping may result in injury. Radio disturbance When this product is used near TV/radio antenna, strong electric field or magnetic field (near a motor, a transformer or a power line), images may be distorted and noise sound may be produced. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Use a PoE hub/device that is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard.
Major operating controls Camera attachment (accessory) Enclosure FRON T P TO Mount bracket (accessory) Inner dome Base cover (accessory) Focus ring Zoom lock knob Tilting table TO P Zoom ring Tilting lock screw (x2) A TR AL R EX C M TO T F/ PTI O NI U O O AL A O ZO I M IT ET IN S Azimuth adjustment ring SD CHEATE A R / AFRD Network cable * PAL model only RJ-45 (female) Alarm input/output cable Power cable (12 V DC) Microphone/line input cable (white) Audio output cable (black) 16
Panning lock screw LOCK TOP Panning table SDHC/SD memory card slot TOP MONITOR OUT INITIAL SET Monitor out connector for adjustment AF/EXTRA OPTICAL ZOOM LINK ACT HEATER SD CARD /AF Auto focus (AF) button/ Extra optical zoom button Initial set button Heater unit (option) connector MONITOR OUT INITIAL SET AF/EXTRA OPTICAL ZOOM LINK Link indicator (lighting at linking) ACT HEATER SD CARD /AF SD memory card error indicator/ Auto focus indicator (blinking at adjusting auto focus) Access indicat
Preparations When installing the camera on a wall or a ceiling, there are two methods as specified below. • Using a two-gang junction box • Use the supplied mount bracket Important: • Procure 4 screws (M4) to secure the camera attachment (accessory) or the mount bracket (accessory) to a wall or a ceiling according to the material of the installation area. Do not use wood screws and nails.
Using a two-gang junction box • Secure the camera attachment (accessory) to the two-gang junction box built in a wall or ceiling. [Mounting hole pattern] 46 mm {1-13/16 inches} FRO NT Two-gang junction box TOP FRON T TOP 83.5 mm {3-9/32 inches} Camera attachment (accessory) Note: • For wall mounting: The camera attachment shall be mounted with "gTOP" facing upward.
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. • When connecting the conduit at the lateral or bottom position, any of the arrow marks on the bracket shall be at the top. • When connecting the conduit upward, mount the camera attachment with the arrow position on either left or right side.
z Loosen two fixing screws on both ends of the base cover by using the bit for tamperproof screw (accessory), and remove the base cover (accessory). Install the mount bracket (accessory) on the wall/ceiling.
Note: • Only the same type of holes, A or B, shall be used for mounting. B A A B B A Mount bracket (accessory) A B x Pass the cables through the hole for cable running from the wall or ceiling. c Fix the camera attachment on the mount bracket using the screws supplied with the bracket. Recommended tightening torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft} FRO NT TOP Camera attachment Note: • For wall mounting: The camera attachment shall be mounted with "gTOP" facing upward.
Insert/remove an SDHC/SD memory card Important: • Before inserting the SDHC/SD memory card, turn off the power of the camera first. • When inserting an SDHC/SD memory card, make sure the direction. • Before removing the SDHC/SD memory card, select "Not use" for "SD memory card" on the [SD memory card] tab of the setup menu first. Turn off the power after "Not use" selection, and then unload the SDHC/SD memory card.
How to install the heater unit Heater Unit WV-SW3H (option) • Installing this heater unit enables the camera to operate in a low-temperature environment of –30 °C {–22 °F} or above. A small fan inside the unit will minimize condensation on the surface of the enclosure caused by changes in ambient temperature unless temperatures change too rapidly. The fan will stop when there is no possibility of condensation.
e Attach the enclosure to the camera. (☞ Page 40) Heater unit (option) connector Screw (accessory of the heater unit)* * Two screws are supplied with the heater unit.
Connection Caution: • FOR UL LISTED MODEL(S), ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY. Turn off a circuit breaker before making a connection. Before starting the connection, prepare the required devices and cables. Note: • When using the mount bracket (accessory), it is possible to connect the cables after mounting the camera onto the mount bracket. • Refer to page 20 when connecting the conduit.
x Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio output cable (for use of the audio transmission function). Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm) (Audio output is monaural.). • Recommended cable length: Less than 10 m {32.8 ft} c Connect the alarm input/output cable.
v Connect a LAN cable (category 5e or better, straight, STP*) to the network connector. * PAL model only b Connect the power cable. • When using 12 V DC power supply*1 Connect the output cable of the AC adaptor to the 2P power cable. • When using PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*2) between a PoE device (such as a hub) and the network connector of the camera. *1 FOR UL LISTED MODEL(S), ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY.
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 butyl rubber tape at the points where the cables are connected to apply waterproof treatment in the following procedure.
Connection example when connecting to a network using a PoE hub Powered speaker (option) Video monitor (for adjustment use only) PoE device (hub) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) Microphone (option) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) PC Powered speaker (option) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) Microphone (option) Video monitor (for adjustment use only) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) * PAL model only Important: • The v
Installation z Mount the camera. LOCK OPEN q Connect each cable. (☞ Page 26) Waterproof the connecting portion. (☞ Page 29) w Align the "OPEN" on the camera with the projection of the camera attachment. e Engage the camera attachment fixing screws on the rear of the camera in the camera mounting holes of the camera attachment and rotate the camera in the arrow direction to secure the camera attachment and camera.
LO CK OP E N q Attach the camera onto the camera attachment while aligning the "OPEN" mark of the camera with the projection of the camera attachment. LO CK OP EN Projection Important: • When mounting the camera body, cables shall be run between the camera attachment and mount bracket as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. * Cable running as indicated by the arrows in the illustration is an example.
LO CK OP E N w Engage the rear-side screw of the camera with the screw hole of the camera attachment and rotate the camera in the direction of the arrow to secure the camera to the camera attachment. Rotate the camera until a click is heard so that the projection of the camera attachment will be set to the "LOCK" position. LO C K OP EN Projection e Connect the cables on the side of the mount bracket. (☞ Page 26) Waterproof the connecting portion.
t Attach the base cover that was removed according the steps in page 21. Base cover y Use the bit for tamperproof screw (accessory) to tighten the fixing screws provided on both sides of the base cover. (Recommended tightening torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft}) Base cover fixing screw AC AF O /EX PT T IC R LI ZO A A N O L K M main body by loosening the three fixing screws. Loosen the three fixing screws by using the bit for tamperproof screw (accessory).
c Secure the camera to the mount bracket with the camera fixing screw (red, 1 position). The illustration is an example of using the mount bracket (accessory). Important: • Be sure to tighten the camera fixing screw. Failure to observe this may cause camera trouble due to water leakage or camera falling. (Recommended tightening torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft}) Camera fixing screw (red) * The camera fixing screw shall be securely tightened.
Adjustment z Adjust the camera angle. When determining the camera angle, repeat fine adjustments by gradually moving the panning table, tilting table, and azimuth adjustment ring. Horizontal position (Panning) Loosen the panning lock screw, rotate the panning table to adjust the pan direction. (Adjustable range: 340 °) Panning is possible within the range of 180 ° (when panning clockwise) and 160 ° (when panning counterclockwise). After adjustment, tighten the panning lock screw to fix the panning table.
Horizontal: 27.7 ° (TELE) to 100.8 ° (WIDE) Vertical: 20.8 ° (TELE) to 73.8 ° (WIDE) After adjustment, tighten the tilting lock screws (x2) to fix the tilting table. (Recommended tightening torque: 0.59 N·m {0.44 lbf·ft}) Note: • When the tilting table is turned to the edge of the adjustable range (±75°), it must be noted that the shadow of the enclosure may be projected.
x Adjust the angular field of view and the focus. Adjust the angular field of view in accordance with the distance between the camera lens and a photographic subject. These adjustments shall be performed together with the camera angle adjustment. Auto focus (AF) button/ Extra optical zoom button FOCUS ADJUSTMENT LOW HIGH .......|............
Important: • Do not move the focus ring. • Defocus may be caused by the reinstalled enclosure. In this case, perform the auto focus function from the setup menu. Note: • If the zoom ring is fully rotated in the "W" direction, the periphery may become dark. In such a case, rotate the zoom ring in the "T" direction for readjustment. • If the zoom lock knob is slightly tightened before the zoom ring is moved, the ring will become stable to ease the fine adjustment.
c Mount the inner dome that was removed according the steps in page 34 in the reverse procedure. Check to see that the tilting lock screws of the camera are properly engaged in the holes of the inner dome. Tighten the screws that have been loosened in step x on page 34 using the bit for tamperproof screw (accessory).
Configure the network settings Install the software Before installing the software, refer to 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 View 4S" It is necessary to install the viewer software "Network Camera View 4S" to display images on a PC.
z Start the Panasonic IP setting software by double-clicking the "EasyIpSetup.exe" icon on the provided CD-ROM. The License Agreement will be displayed. Read the Agreement and choose "I accept the term in the license agreement", and click "OK". x Click the [Network Settings] button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured.
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. Symptom Cause/solution Reference pages When using DC power supply • Is DC 12 V power supply connected to the 2P power supply cable? → Check whether the connection is appropriately established.
Specifications • Basic Power source: Power consumption: (With heater): Ambient operating temperature: (With heater): Ambient operating humidity: Waterproof: Shock resistance: Monitor output (for adjusting the angular field of view): EXT I/O terminal cable: Microphone/line input cable: For microphone input: For line input: Audio output cable: Dimensions: Mass: Finish: • Camera Image sensor: Effective pixels: Scanning area: Scanning system: Minimum illumination
BW: 0.04 lx {0.004 footcandle} (F1.6, Auto slow shutter: Off (1/30 s), Gain: On(High)) 0.002 lx {0.0002 footcandle} (F1.6, Auto slow shutter: max. 16/30 s, AGC: High)* * Converted value Super-Dynamic: On/Off Dynamic range: 52 dB typ.
MPEG-4 VGA (640×480)/ QVGA (320×240), max. 30 fps JPEG (MJPEG) 800×600/ VGA (640×480)/ QVGA (320×240), max. 30 fps Aspect ratio: 16:9 H.264 640×360/ 320×180, max. 30 fps JPEG (MJPEG) 640×360/ 320×180, max. 30 fps * MPEG-4 is not supported. Image compression method*1 *2: H.
Compatible SDHC/ SD memory card (option): Cellular phone compatibility: Manufactured by Panasonic SDHC memory card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB SD memory card: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (except miniSD card and microSD card) JPEG image, AUX control (by access level) *1 Either H.264 or MPEG-4 is selectable. *2 Transmission for 2 streams can be individually set in the same compression method.
Standard accessories Installation Guide (this document).......................................................1 pc. Warranty card (NTSC model only).......................................................1 pc. CD-ROM*1.........................................................................................1 pc. Code label*2.......................................................................................1 pc. The following parts are used during installation procedures. 4P alarm cable.....................
Optional accessories Ceiling mount bracket...................................................WV-Q169 Smoke Dome Cover.....................................................WV-CW4S Heater Unit...................................................................WV-SW3H User License Accessory (For MPEG-4)......................... BB-HCA5A (NTSC model) BB-HCA5CE (PAL model, Korea*) * Required in Korea User License Accessory (For H.264).............................
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