Color CCTV Camera Operating Instructions Model No. WV-NS324 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH VERSION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. For U.S.A SA 1965 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Warning: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. The serial number of this product may be found on the top of the unit. You should note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. WV-NS324 SA 1966 WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. -2- 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 use 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 polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the points where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-overs. S3125A 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. -3- CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................3 PREFACE ........................................................................5 Features .......................................................................5 System Requirements ..................................................5 Trademarks ..................................................................5 Document Convention .................................................6 Camera Cleaning .....................................................6 Preset Data Uploading or Downloading ..................6 PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................7 CONSTRUCTION ............................................................8 INSTALLATION ...............................................................9 CONNECTIONS ............................................................12 SETUP WITH PC ...........................................................15 Setup with the Provided "Panasonic IP Setup" Software .................................................................15 PREPARATIONS FOR THE PC .....................................16 Network Setup of Your PC .....................................16 Network Setup of the Camera ................................17 Network Setup Parameters vs. Connection Type ..19 OPERATING THE CAMERA ..........................................23 PRIOR TO SETUP .........................................................26 SETUP ...........................................................................27 Setup Menu ............................................................27 SETTING PROCEDURES ..............................................30 Menu Display .........................................................30 Presetting ...............................................................30 Deleting Preset Positions .......................................33 Home Position Setting (HOME POSITION) ............34 Self-return Setting (SELF RETURN) .......................34 Auto Mode Selection (AUTO MODE) .....................34 Flip-A-Chip Setting .................................................36 Cleaning (CLEANING) ...........................................36 Image Hold (IMAGE HOLD) ..................................36 Camera Setting ......................................................37 CAMERA SETUP WITH PC ...........................................45 SETUP FROM PC ..........................................................46 Image Setup ..........................................................46 Alarm Setup ...........................................................46 FTP Client Setup ....................................................47 User Setup .............................................................48 Host Setup .............................................................49 System Setup ........................................................49 Multiscreen Setup ..................................................50 Preset Setup ..........................................................51 Auto Pan Setting ....................................................51 INITIALIZING ................................................................52 Setting the Switches ..................................................52 Common procedures: ................................................52 VIEWING PICTURES .....................................................53 Still Picture Storage to the PC ................................53 ALARM FUNCTIONS ....................................................54 When alarm arises .................................................54 Transferring Picture Files .......................................55 Canceling Alarm Display .......................................55 VMD Setup .............................................................55 Reviewing Alarm Pictures .....................................57 Resetting Alarm ....................................................58 AUXILIARY OUTPUT CONTROL ..................................60 Auxiliary Output Control .........................................60 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................61 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................62 PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ................62 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..........................................63 ACCESSORIES .............................................................63 APPENDIX ....................................................................64 -4- PREFACE Panasonic introduces a newly developed dome camera with highly advanced CCTV technology for connection to both conventional surveillance systems and digital networks. Color camera, zoom lens, pan and tilt mechanism are all combined in a single compact unit. This high-performance color CCTV camera is utilized as a video surveillance device. It incorporates a Digital Signal Processor, pan-tilt mechanism, and x10 zoom lens in a compact enclosure. A newly developed 1/4-inch CCD allows use under extremely low lighting conditions of 1.0 lx for color images. Thanks to the use of the DSP it also assures clear display of pictures in which bright and dark objects coexist without mutual interference. Setup menus allow the camera to fulfill surveillance tasks by such means as flip-a-chip and auto pan. Features · 10/100BASE-T terminal enables your PC to view camera images via the network. · Multiscreen function for simultaneous display of the pictures of up to 4 cameras on the PC monitor screen. · Multishot function allows you to see surroundings of the object with clicking one time. · User authentication function is available. · High quality picture of 768 x 494 pixels · Minimum illumination of 1.0 lx · Flip-a-chip allows 180 ° tilting to trace objects passing under the camera. · Auto pan · BLC · SENS UP X4 (MAX) · MOTION DETECTOR · 16 preset positions · 360 ° panning at a rotation speed of 100 °/s · Sync selectable between internal, line-lock or VD2 · Automatic gain control circuit · Image hold · Digital noise reduction effect Applicable Network Protocols: TCP/IP,UDP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, ARP, BOOTP, NTP Browser: One of the following should be installed. Internet Explorer 5.01SP2, 5.5, 5.5SP2, 6.0 Netscape Communicator 4.73, 4.78 Caution under the circumstances of Netscape Communicator except version 4.73 and 4.78 It may happen some of the functions work wrongly when using the Netscape Communicator version 4.73 before, or upgraded version 4.73. Then, take the following procedures on your PC: 1. Take notes all the setting status of Netscape Communicator in advance. 2. Uninstall the old Netscape Communicator and delete the holder named Netscape from your PC once. 3. Install the applicable version of Netscape Communicator to your PC. 4. Input the same setting status that item 1 to the Netscape Communicator. Trademarks System Requirements Your personal computer must meet the following minimum requirements to view camera pictures or to set up parameters. Computer: PC/AT compatible OS: One of the following should be installed. Microsoft Windows98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows2000 Professional Service Pack2 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack6a CPU: Pentium II (300 MHz) or faster Memories: 128 MB or higher Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Ethernet card -5· Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/ or other countries. · Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. · Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Netscape ONE, the Netscape N and Ship's Wheel logos are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other Netscape product names used in this document are also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation and may be registered outside the U.S. · Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. · Other names of companies and products contained in these operating instructions may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. · Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and also exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided with this product, is expressly prohibited. Document Convention These operating instructions use the following conventions when describing the uses and operations. · Windows98 stands for Microsoft Windows98 Second Edition. · Windows2000 stands for Microsoft Windows2000. · Windows ME stands for Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition. · Windows NT stands for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack6a. · Windows XP stands for Microsoft Windows XP. Camera Cleaning Even if this function is used, noise may be produced on the monitor screen, or the preset position may deviate in the cause of prolonged use. In such cases, activate the refresh mode on the special menu. (See page 44.) To use this camera with the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher, set the auto cleaning function on each unit, then clean the WV-NS324 once a day. Preset Data Uploading or Downloading ...