Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw384 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Color CCTV Camera
Model No.  WV-CW384
WV-CW384
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide 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 manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
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Important Safety Instructions  ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Limitation of Liability  ........................................................................................................................................................................5
Disclaimer of Warranty...

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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 manufacturers 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. A polarized plug...

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Limitation of Liability
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RANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
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TICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE
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CURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN,
AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLI-
CATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
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Preface
Panasonics WV-CW384 camera introduces high picture quality by use of Super-Dynamic 1/3-inch type {1/3} CCD and digital
signal processing LSIs. This camera is designed for installation on the wall or the ceilling, using the supplied camera mount
bracket.
Features
Introduction of SUPER-D3 (super dynamic function)
Integration of SUPER-D3 into the CCD and signal processing circuit has achieved approximately 128 times higher dynamic
range as compared with conventional camera. Therefore, a...

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This product has no power switch.
Power is supplied from an external 12 V DC/24 V AC
power-supply device. Refer to service personnel for how to
turn on/off the power.
To keep on using with stable performance
• Parts of this product may deteriorate and it may shorten
lifetime of the product when using in locations subject
to high temperatures and high humidity.
Do not expose the product to direct heat such from a
heater.
• Use this product at temperature within –30 °C to +50 °C
{22 °F to 122 °F}* and...

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qMonitor output jack 
(ø3.5 mm mini jack (monaural))
Connects to a monitor for adjustment to adjust the view
angle and focus.
wZoom adjustment ring
Adjusts the zoom position. (page 16)
eAuto back focus button
Activates the auto back focus function.
rFocus lock knob
Locks the focal point. (page 16)
tSunshield (accessory)
yFront glass
uLens cover
Protects the lens. The lens cover is removed at lens
adjustment. After lens adjustment, the fixing screws
shall be securely tightened. (page 15)
iLED
Lights,...

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Installing place
Contact your dealer for assistance if you are unsure of an
appropriate place in your particular environment.
Make sure that the installation area is strong enough to hold
this product, such as a concrete ceiling. When the installa-
tion area is not strong enough, reinforce and strengthen it.
Avoid installing this product in the following locations.
• Locations where a chemical agent is used such as a
swimming pool
• Locations subject to steam and oil smoke such as a
kitchen
• Locations...

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Preparations
The camera can be mounted either of the following ways.
• To mount the camera directly on the wall
• To mount the camera on the wall using a adapter box
Note:
• The screws that secure the camera mount bracket on a wall are not sup-
plied. Prepare the screws according to the material, structure, strength
and other factors of the mounting area and the total weight of objects to
be mounted.
Important:
• Prepare the mounting screws according to the material of the area where the camera mount...