Panasonic Color CCTV Camera Wv Cf344 Wv Cf354 Wv Cf374 Installation Guide

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Important:
• When shooting in the following place or following subjects, press the [SET] button again to close the “FOCUS ADJUSTMENT” screen, or adjust to the best focus position while viewing 
the image. 
• Frequently moving subject 
• Subject with large illuminance change 
• Subject with low illuminance 
• Too bright or reflective subject 
• Subject through a window 
• Place where the lens easily becomes dirty 
• Subject with less contrast such as white wall 
• Subject with remarkable depth 
• Subject with heavy flicker 
• Subject with horizontally parallel lines such as a shutter

1 Loosen the zoom knob and adjust to the best view angle between TELE and\
 WIDE.
Note:  
• The focus may not be adjusted smoothly when the zoom adjustment ring is extremely close to 
the end of W direction (T direction). At this time, slightly adjust the zoom adjustment ring 
towards the T direction (W direction), and then adjust the focus. 
2 Tighten the zoom knob. 
3 Rotate the front of the lens, and adjust to the best view angle between NEAR and FAR. 
4 Press the [AF ] button on the side of the camera, which will automatically focus. 
Note:
  • The AF function is not available over the entire focus range. Be sure to perform approxmate 
adjustment of the view angle before manual focusing, and then press the [AF] button to enable 
the AF function. 
•  For the following subjects, select ELC control method, and then manually adjust the focus. 
• Fast-moving subject 
• Subject with significant illuminance change
• Subject with low illuminance (such as high beam light) 
• Too bright or reflective subject 
• Subject behind a window 
• Less contrasty subject (such as white wall) 
• Subject with remarkable depth 
• Subject with flicker
• Subject with parallel lines (such as a shutter) 
• Blurred or dirty spherical cover  
						

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Attaching the dome cover
1 Align the mark with [|] on the dome cover, 
and then install the dome cover. 
2 Adjust the orientation of the dome cover.  
Turn the enclosure clockwise so that the 
mark aligns with [||]. 
Turn the dome cover to the left or right 
while viewing the monitor so that the light is 
not blocked. 
Important: 
•  Be sure to align the mark with [||] when 
adjusting the dome cover. Do not apply 
excessive force, or you may cause 
damage.
3  Turn the dome cover clockwise so that 
the mark aligns with [|||].
Mark
Mark [|] 
Mark
Mark 
						

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AF button
4  Fix the dome cover and camera body 
with the dome cover fixing screw (M3).
(Recommended torque: 0.59 N  · m) 
5  After finishing the installation, 
completely peel off the protection sheet 
that had been retained on the camera. 
6  Press the [AF ] button again to adjust 
the focus. 
CF354 
For more information, refer to page 21.
D om e c o ve r
f ixing  
scre w (M 3) 
						

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Setup menu
Performing each setting item in the setup menu should be completed in advance to use this unit.
Perform the settings for each item in accordance with the conditions of the camera shooting area.
List of setup menu
Setup itemDescription
CAMERA ID
 This item specifies the camera title. The camera title that indicates th\
e camera 
location and other information about the camera is created with alphanumeric 
characters and symbol, and then displayed on the screen. 
CAMERA Performs the camera operation settings. 
SCENE 1/
SCENE 2  Selects a scene file.  It is possible to register and save the settings as a scene file in 
case that it is necessary to change the settings such when shooting at night. 
ALC/ELC Selects the method of controlling the quantity of light in accordance with the lens to 
be used. 
SHUTTER  Specifies the electronic shutter speed. 
AGC  Specifies gain adjustment. 
SENS UP  Specifies electronic sensitivity enhancement. 
WHITE BAL  Specifies white balance adjustment. 
DNR  Selects the level of the digital noise reduction function.
D&N
(IR/ELE) Performs each setting regarding the black-and-white mode such as switching 
between color and black-and-white images.
VMD Performs settings regarding VMD (Video Motion Detection)
SYSTEM
 Performs the settings regarding the camera system such as synchronization and pri -
vacy zone. 
SYNC  Only INT method can be used; VD2 synchronization cannot be used. 
PRIVACY ZONE  Hides undesired portions in the camera shooting area. 
STABILIZER  Decides whether or not to enable the image stabilizer. 
EL-ZOOM  Switches the electronic zoom on and off. 
UPSIDE-DOWN Flips the camera images vertically or horizontally. 
LDC Adjusts the lens distortion correction to convert the image so that it matches the 
square monitor. 
FOCUS 
CF354 Selects the adjustment method and fine adjustment method for focus. 
SPECIAL 
CHROMA GAIN Adjusts the chroma level (color density). 
AP GAIN Adjusts the aperture level. 
PEDESTAL  Adjusts the pedestal (brightness) level.  
PIX OFF  Corrects image defects such as flaws. 
CAMERA
RESET  Restores the settings in the setup menu to the default settings.
SER.NO. Displays the serial number of this product.  
LANGUAGE Selects a language to be used in the setup menu.  
						

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Screenshot 2
The setup mode changes to "ENABLE", and 
the setup menu becomes ready to be set. Step 3
Move the cursor to the item to be set, and 
press the [SET ] button. 
Screenshot 1
Hold down the [SET] button for about 2 sec-
onds to call up the top screen of the setup 
menu. Step 1
Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to move the 
cursor to "END".
Step 2
Press the [RIGHT] button to move the cursor 
to "SETUP", and press the [SET ] button to 
change the setup mode from "DISABLE" to 
"ENABLE". 
 MODEL   WV-CF354CAMERA ID     OFF
CAMERA   
SYSTEM
SPECIAL
LANGUAGE
 END   SETUP DISABIE
 MODEL   WV-CF354CAMERA ID     OFF
CAMERA   
SYSTEM
SPECIAL
LANGUAGE
 END   SETUP ENABLE
The operations in the setup menu are performed with the operation buttons after calling up the 
setup menu on the connected video monitor. 
The description below explains how to operate the setup menu basically. 
Screenshots of WV-CF354E are shown as an example. 
     
Basic operation 
						

							
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Screenshot 3
The selected setup screen in the setup menu 
appears on the screen. 
 
Note:	 •	 If	 the 	 top 	 screen 	 of 	 the 	 setup 	 menu 	 is 	
called up with the operation buttons, the 
setup
	 mode 	 is 	 always 	 "DISABLE" 	 to 	
prevent operation errors.
	 	 To
	 perform 	 settings 	 in 	 the 	 setup 	 menu, 	
change 	 the 	 setup 	 mode 	 to 	 "ENABLE". 	
	 •	 The
	 cursor 	 is 	 a 	 reversely 	 highlighted 	 part.
     
Step 4
Perform	 the 	 settings 	 for 	 each 	 item. 	
	 •	
Selection of setting item: 
   Press the [u P ] or [ D ow N ] button to move 
the cursor. 
	 •	
Change of settings: 
   
Press the [r
I
gh
T
] or [
LE f T ] button. 
	 •	
Display of advanced setup screen: 
	 	 Press
	
the
	
[SET ]
	
button
	
when
	
"
" is 
attached
	
to
	
the
	
target
	
setting
	
item. 	
	 •	
Return to previous setup screen: 
	 	 Move
	
the
	
cursor
	
to
	
"
r
ET"
	
and
	
press
	
the 
[SET ]
	
button.
	
	 •	Return to the top screen:
    Move the cursor to "TOP" and press the 
[SET ] button, to display the top screen 
of
	
the
	
setup 	 me
nu. 
Step 5
Move 	 the 	 cursor 	 to 	 “END” 	 and 	 press 	 the 	 [SET ] 	
button
	 to 	 return 	 to 	 the 	 camera 	 image 	 screen, 	
or wait about 5 minutes and the setup menu 
will automatically close. 
    **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1
 ALC/ELC    ALC    
 SHUTTER    OFF
 AGC        ON(HIGH)
 SENS UP    OFF
 WHITE BAL  ATW1
 DNR        LOW
 VMD        OFF
 RET TOP END
D&N(ELE)   OFF 
						

							
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Screen transition diagram CF374 
Top screenCAMERA ID screen
CAMERA  SETUP screen
SYSTEM SETUP screen
SPECIAL  SETUP screen
LANGUAGE SETUP screen 
 MODEL   WV-CF374
CAMERA ID     OFF
CAMERA   
SYSTEM
SPECIAL
LANGUAGE
 
 END   SETUP DISABLE
   **LANGUAGE SETUP**
LANGUAGE      ENGLISH
 SET
 RET TOP END
     **CAMERA ID**    
     0123456789
     ABCDEFGHIJKLM
     NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
     ().,:;&#!?=
     +-
*/%$
    SPACE POSI
    RET TOP END RESET
    ................
    **SYSTEM SETUP** 
PRIVACY ZONE  OFF SYNC          INT
STABILIZER    OFF
EL-ZOOM       OFF
UPSIDE-DOWN     OFF
  -     +
LDC           I......  
0
 RET TOP END
   **SPECIAL SETUP**
CHROMA GAIN    ...
.I..160
AP GAIN        ...
I... 32
PEDESTAL       . .
.
I ... 15
              -     +
PIX OFF
CAMERA RESET  PUSH SET
 SER.NO. XXXXXXXX
 RET TOP END
    **CAMERA SETUP** 
SCENE1
 ALC/ELC    ALC     
 SHUTTER    OFF
 AGC        ON(HIGH)
 SENS UP    OFF
 WHITE BAL  ATW1
 DNR        HIGH      AUTO1
 VMD        OFF
 RET TOP END
D&N(IR) 
						

							
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Top screenCAMERA ID screen
CAMERA  SETUP screen
SYSTEM SETUP screen
SPECIAL  SETUP screen
LANGUAGE SETUP screen 
 MODEL   WV-CF354
CAMERA ID     OFF
CAMERA   
SYSTEM
SPECIAL
LANGUAGE
 
 END   SETUP DISABLE
   **LANGUAGE SETUP**
LANGUAGE      ENGLISH
 SET
 RET TOP END
     **CAMERA ID**    
     0123456789
     ABCDEFGHIJKLM
     NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
     ().,:;&#!?=
     +-
*/%$
    SPACE POSI
    RET TOP END RESET
    ................
    **SYSTEM SETUP** 
PRIVACY ZONE  OFF SYNC          INT
STABILIZER    OFF
EL-ZOOM       OFF
UPSIDE-DOWN     OFF
  -     +
LDC           I......  
0
 RET TOP END
   **SPECIAL SETUP**
CHROMA GAIN    ...
.I..160
AP GAIN        ...
I... 32
PEDESTAL       . .
.
I ... 15
              -     +
PIX OFF
CAMERA RESET  PUSH SET
 SER.NO. XXXXXXXX
 RET TOP END
    **CAMERA SETUP** 
SCENE1
 ALC/ELC    ALC    
 SHUTTER    OFF
 AGC        ON(HIGH)
 SENS UP    OFF
 WHITE BAL  ATW1
 DNR        HIGH      OFF
 VMD        OFF
 RET TOP END
D&N(ELE )
FOCUS         ABF  PUSH
Screen transition diagram CF354  
						

							
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Screen transition diagram CF344
Top screen CAMERA ID screen
CAMERA SETUP screen
SYSTEM SETUP screen
SPECIAL SETUP screen
LANGUAGE SETUP screen 
 MODEL   WV-CF344
CAMERA ID     OFF
CAMERA   
SYSTEM
SPECIAL
LANGUAGE
 
 END   SETUP DISABLE
   **LANGUAGE SETUP**
LANGUAGE      ENGLISH
 SET
 RET TOP END
     **CAMERA ID**    
     0123456789
     ABCDEFGHIJKLM
     NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
     ().,:;&#!?=
     +-
*/%$
    SPACE POSI
    RET TOP END RESET
    ................
    **SYSTEM SETUP** 
PRIVACY ZONE  OFF SYNC          INT
STABILIZER    OFF
EL-ZOOM       OFF
UPSIDE-DOWN     OFF
  -     +
LDC           I......  
0
 RET TOP END
   **SPECIAL SETUP**
CHROMA GAIN    ...
.I..160
AP GAIN        ...
I... 32
PEDESTAL       . .
.
I ... 15
              -     +
PIX OFF
CAMERA RESET  PUSH SET
 SER.NO. XXXXXXXX
 RET TOP END
    **CAMERA SETUP** 
SCENE1
 ALC/ELC    ALC    
 SHUTTER    OFF
 AGC        ON(HIGH)
 SENS UP    OFF
 WHITE BAL  ATW1
 DNR        HIGH      OFF
 VMD        OFF
 RET TOP END
D&N(ELE ) 
						

							
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Blurred image
The temperature of power 
cord rises or falls when the 
power cord is bent or 
stretched during use 
Damaged power cord sheathing
Black line in image 
No image displayed
Cause/solutionReference page Symptom 
Troubleshooting 
Before asking for repairs, confirm the causes with the following table. 
Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution in th\
e 
table or a problem is not described below. 
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20-21
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9
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15-16
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	•	 Are 	 the 	 power 	 cord 	 and 	 coaxial 	 cable 	
connected appropriately?
  →   Check whether the connection is appropriately established.
	•	 Is
	 the 	 adjustment 	 monitor 	 connected? 	
  → Confirm whether the monitor is con- nected.
	•	 Is
	 the 	 monitor 	 brightness 	 appropriately 	
adjusted, or is the contrast appropriately 
adjusted? 
  → Check whether the monitor settings are  appropriate.
	•	 Is
	 the 	 cushioning 	 material 	 in 	 the 	 spherical 	
cover removed? 
  → Confirm whether the cushioning  material has been removed. 
	•	 Is
	 the 	 spherical 	 cover 	 dirty 	 or 	 damaged? 	
  → Verify the state of the spherical cover. 
	•	 Is
	 the 	 focus 	 adjusted 	 correctly? 			
  → Che ck if the focus is adjusted correctly. 
	•	 Is
	 the 	 lens 	 of 	 the 	 camera 	 soiled 	 with 	 dirt 	 or 	
dust?
  → Che ck whether the lens of the camera is 
clean.  
	•	 Is
	 the 	 connected 	 system 	 controller 	 set 	 to 	
multiplexed vertical drive (VD2)?
  → Check whether the connected system  controller is set correctly. 
	•	 The
	 power 	 cord 	 or 	 connector 	 is 	 damaged. 	
Continuous use of the damaged cord or 
connector may cause electric shock or 
fire. 
   
Turn off the power supply immediately and 
request repair from your dealer. 
Heated portion of power line 
consisting of power cord and 
connector during use