Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw374 Operating Instructions

							Fixing the camera, camera mounting arm, and adapter box
As the factory default, the camera head has been tilted to the downside.
1. Move the camera head, as shown in the illustrations, by loosening the tilting lock screw.
2. After adjustment, tighten the tilting lock screw again.
3. Attach the camera mounting arm to the left or right hinges of adapter box, so that the mounting
arm can be opened and closed flexibly. (Refer to the illustration in Step 4.)
Note:Attach the mounting arm to hinges on the side opposite to the wall. 
4. Fix the camera to the camera mounting arm.
Note:Lead the camera cables out of the cable hole of mounting arm.
5. Pass the cables through the cable clamp of mounting arm, and then to the wall.
Note:Do not expose the cables to sunlight.
Fixing the Mounting Arm Directly
Notes:
• For outdoor use, the mounting screws and screw holes require waterproofing. Refer to
Waterproof Process in this document.
• Avoid waterproofing the drainage hole.
With the mounting screws (locally procured), fix the camera mounting arm directly to a wall or a
junction box installed on the wall. 
Tilting lock screw
(Hexagon socket screw) Camera head
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Fixing screws for camera
(Supplied) x 3
(M4 x 8)
Mounting arm
Adapter boxHinges
Fixing screw for adapter box
 (Supplied) x1
 (M4 x 35)
Cable clamp
Mounting screws
(Locally procured) x 4
46 mm {1-13/16}
83.5 mm
{3-5/16}
Cable access hole
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Mounting arm
Hole
6 mm (W) x 10 mm (H)
{1/4 (W) x 13/32 (H)} 24.5 mm
{31/32}
Mounting arm
Drainage hole
To facilitate wirings, it is recommended to align two junction boxes.

Waterproof Process
Apply waterproofing to the necessary portions, using appropriate materials.
This camera is applied to IP66 only when installed according to the instructions in this document,
and appropriate waterproofing is applied.
Screw-holes, cable access holes, and gaps:
Fill these portions with silicon rubber or equivalent waterproofing material.
Note: The waterproof process should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers
according to the local requirement.
Fixing the Camera Mounting Arm and Adapter Box
1. Fix the camera mounting arm to the adapter box with four supplied screws.
2. Fix the mounting arm covers to the mounting arm with two supplied screws.
Adjusting the Camera Angle
1. Remove the rear cover by loosening the fixing screw.
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Covers x 2
Fixing screws for covers 
(Supplied) x 2 (M3 x 6)
Fixing screws for adapter box and 
mounting arm (Supplied) x 4 (M5 x 20)
Adapter box
Mounting arm
(1) Remove the fixing screw. (2) Remove the rear cover.
CAUTION
(2) Remove the switch cover.
(1) Remove the fixing screw. (x 2)
2. Remove the switch cover by loosening the two fixing screws.
The switch unit will appear.
46 mm {1-13/16}
83.5 mm
{3-5/16}
Mounting screws
(Locally procured) x 4
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Junction
box
Mounting arm Hole
6 mm (W) x 10 mm (H)
{1/4 (W) x 13/32 (H)}
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Preface
Panasonic WV-CW374 is designed for installation on the wall, using a camera mounting arm or the
supplied adapter box.
Precautions
• Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or
system installers.
• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity, or power
source ratings.
Use the camera at temperatures between –30 °C and +50 °C {between –22 °F and 122 °F}, and
humidity below 90 %. The input power source for this appliance is 12 V DC/24V AC 60 Hz for
WV-CW374.
When you install the camera in a low-temperature location and start operating it, it may take
time (around 30 minutes) for the inside of the camera to warm up. Cut  power once then supply
power again.
• Screws to mount the camera is not supplied.
Prepare locally procured screws matching the material, structure, and total weight of mounting
place.
• Be sure to use a ceiling board having enough strength to support this camera.
WARNING: All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or sys-
tem installers.
CAUTION: An ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm {0.12} in each pole shall be
incorporated in the electrical installation of the building.
Preparations
The camera can be mounted either of the following ways.
• Using the supplied adapter box.
• Fixing the camera mounting arm directly
Caution:When installing, the power cord is NOT to be exposed to outdoor conditions like frost and
sunlight.
Using the supplied adapter box
When you mount the camera on a flat wall with a cable access hole, or through exposed wirings,
you will use the supplied adapter box. For installation, refer to Installation of Camera and Adapter
Box.
Notes:
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Prepare locally procured screws matching the material,
structure, and total weight of mounting place.
• Screws to fix the camera mounting arm to the adapter box are supplied.
Fixing the supplied camera mounting arm directly
• You can fix the camera mounting arm to a junction box installed on the wall.
• You can fix the camera mounting arm directly to the wall with a cable access hole.
For installation, refer to Fixing the Mounting Arm Directly.
Note:Mounting screws are not supplied. Prepare locally procured screws matching the material,
structure, and total weight of mounting place.
Installation of Camera and Adapter Box
Notes: 
• For outdoor use, the mounting screws and screw holes require waterproofing. Refer to
Waterproofing Process in this document.
• When wiring the camera cables through the adapter box, use a cable access hole. The cable
access hole is G3/4.
Installing the adapter box directly to the wall
With the mounting screws (locally procured), fix the adapter box to a junction box or directly to the
wall.
Installing the adapter box to a junction box
To facilitate wirings, it is recommended to align two junction boxes.
Color CCTV Camera
Instructions
Model No.WV-CW374
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 instruction as a per-
manent record of your purchase to aid identification
in the event of theft.
Model No. 
Serial No. 
46 mm {1-13/16”}
 22 mm
{14/16}
83.5 mm
{3-5/16}24.5 mm
{31/32}
Hole
6 mm (W) x 10 mm (H)
{1/4” (W) x 13/32” (H)}
Cable access hole 
(Used for wiring)
(G3/4 internal thread)Mounting screws
(Locally procured) x 4
Center of 
adapter boxCable access hole
Adapter box
46 mm {1-13/16}
83.5mm
{3-5/16}
Mounting screws
(Locally procured) x 4
Junction box
Hole
6 mm (W) x 10 mm (H)
{1/4 (W) x 13/32 (H)}
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The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral trian-
gle, is interned to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
SA 1966
SA 1965
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manu-
al, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance,
(example - use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any
changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.For U.S.A
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this
product, please read the marking on the top. 
						

							Attaching the Supplied Sun Shield
Attach the sun shield to the camera head by
tightening the four supplied screws.
Caution:Be sure to use the four supplied
screws.
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Aim the arrow to
this direction.
Camera head
Sun shield
Fixing screws
(Supplied) x 4
(M3 x 6)
Attaching the Supplied Mounting Adapter
If you use a camera mounting arm locally procured, you need to use the supplied mounting adapter.
1. Remove the camera neck from the camera
head by loosening the camera neck screws.
2. Attach the supplied mounting adapter to the
camera head by tightening the four supplied
screws.
Cautions:
• Be sure to use the supplied screws. Longer
screws may damage inner components, or
shorter screws may cause camera drop.
• You cannot use camera neck screws to attach
the mounting adapter to the camera unit.
Notes:
• Lead the cables out of the camera head.
• When separating the camera neck, remove the
panning lock screw and tilting lock screw.
Then, remove the three screws inside the cam-
era neck.
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Mounting adapter
(Supplied)
Fixing screws
(Supplied) x 4
(M3 x 8)
Remove the camera neck and 
camera neck screws.
Specifications
Dimensions: 78 mm (H) x 82 mm (W) x 301 mm (D)
{3-1/16 (H) 3-1/4 (W) 11-7/8 (L)}
Weights: 1.3 kg {2.9 lbs.}
Weights and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standard Accessories
Instructions (this document) ............................................................... 1 pc.
Operating Instructions ........................................................................ 1 pc.
The following are for installation.
Sun shield ........................................................................................... 1 pc.
Mounting arm ..................................................................................... 1 pc.
Adapter box........................................................................................ 1 pc.
Mounting adapter ............................................................................... 1 pc.
Cover .................................................................................................. 2 pcs
Fixing screws for camera (M4 x 8)  .................................................... 3 pcs.
Fixing screws for adapter box (M4 x 35) ........................................... 1 pc.
Fixing screws for adapter box and mounting arm (M5 x 20)  ............ 4 pcs.
Fixing screws for covers (M3 x 6)  ..................................................... 2 pcs.
Fixing screws for sun shield (M3 x 6)  ................................................ 4 pcs.
Fixing screws for mounting adapter (M3 x 8) .................................... 4 pcs.
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Connections
Perform cable connections by referring the illustrations.
Video Output Connection
Connect the video output connector to the monitor or other system device with the procured coaxial
cable. The maximum extensible length is shown in the table.
BNC plug
BNC plug
To Video IN (CAMERA IN) BNC plug Video Output cable
24 V AC/12 V DC WV-CW374
Brown (Live/!)
Blue (Neutral/@)
Green/Yellow (GND)
Black (Live)
Gray (Neutral)
For heater
(24 V AC only)
1. Shrinking the cable-entry seal is a one-time procedure. Do not shrink the cable-entry seal
until it has been ascertained that the unit is functioning.
CONNECT THIS TO CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
2. All interconnecting devices must be UL Listed.
CAUTIONS 3. Connect the video input jack of LCD moni-
tor and the monitor output jack (3.5 mm
{0.14} diam. minijack) of camera with a 2-
pole cable.
Note:Refer to the illustrations for the width
of plug to be inserted into the video
input jack.
4. Adjust the camera angle by performing 1) to 3).
1) While holding the camera head, loosen the panning lock screw. Panning becomes adjustable.
Then, move the camera head horizontally.
2) While holding the camera head, loosen the tilting lock screw. Tilting becomes adjustable. Then,
move the camera head vertically.
3) After adjustments, tighten the panning and
tilting lock screws.
Notes:
• When loosening the panning and tilt-
ing lock screws, give only one turn.
• While a LCD monitor is connected to
the camera, You cannot check images
on a monitor connected to the video
output cable.
• After adjusting the panning and tilting,
adjust the focus. (Refer to Adjusting
the Focus.)
Adjusting the Focus
1. Remove the front cover by loosening the
four fixing screws. Lens focus becomes
adjustable.
2. Adjust the lens zooming by moving the
zooming ring to T (Tele) or W (Wide).
3. Adjust the lens focus by performing 1) to
3).
1) Loosen the focus lock screw.
The focus lever, locked with the focus lock
screw, will be adjustable.
2) Move the focus lever to F (Far) or N (Near).
3) After adjustment, tighten the focus lock
screw.
Note:To change the lens zooming or
focus, perform Step 2 and 3 again.
Attaching the Switch, Rear, and Front Covers
Attach the switch, rear, and front covers to the camera with the screws you have removed.
Switch cover attachment
Perform Step 2 of Adjusting the Camera Angle reversely.
Rear cover attachment
Perform Step 1 of Adjusting the Camera Angle reversely.
Front cover attachment
Perform Step 1 of Adjusting the Focus reversely.
Notes:
• The recommended tightening torque of switch cover fixing screws (x 2) and front cover fixing
screws (x 4) is 0.59 Nm {0.43 lb ft.}.
• Tighten the front cover with the fixing screws in the order from qto rtwo times. (Refer to the
illustration.)
9mm {11/32} 
or less9mm {11/32}
or less
Straight plug L-type plug
Tilting lock screw
(Hexagon socket screw)
Panning lock screw
(Hexagon socket screw)
Front cover
Loosen these screws.
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Focus lock screw
(Locking the focus lever)
Zooming ring
CAUTION
Fixing screw x 1 Rear coverSwitch coverFixing screws x 2
Switch cover attachment Rear cover attachmentFront cover attachment
Recommended
maximum
cable length
Type of coaxial
cableRG-59/U
(3C-2V)
250
825RG-6/U
(5C-2V)
500
1 650RG-11/U
(7C-2V)
600
1 980RG-15/U
(10C-2V)
800
2 640
(m)
(ft)
Cable Length and Wire Gauge
24 V AC
The recommended cable length and thickness are shown in the table for reference. The voltage
supplied to the power terminals should be within 19.5 V AC and 28 V AC.
Copper wire size
(AWG)
Recommended wire gauge for 24 V AC line.
Length of
Cable
(Approx.)#24
(0.22 mm
2)
20
65#22
(0.33 mm2)
30
100#20
(0.52 mm2)
45
160#18
(0.83 mm2)
75
260
(m)
(ft)
Resistance Ω/ft Copper wire size
(AWG)
Resistance Ω/m#24
(0.22 mm
2)
0.078
0.026#22
(0.33 mm2)
0.050
0.017#20
(0.52 mm2)
0.03
0.010#18
(0.83 mm2)
0.018
0.006
Resistance of copper wire [at 20 °C (68 °F)] 12 V DC
Use the formula below to calculate the power cable and power supply. The voltage supplied to the
power terminals of the camera should be within 10.5 V DC and 16 V DC.
10.5 V DC ≤VA - 2(R x I x L) ≤16 V DC
L : Cable length (m) (ft)
R : Resistance of copper wire (Ω/m) (Ω/ft)
VA : DC output voltage of power supply unit
I : DC current consumption (A). See specifications.