Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw864 Operating Instructions

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Model No.      WV-CW864  
Color CCTV Camera
Operating Instructions
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS 
						

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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 per-
manent record of your purchase to aid identifica-
tion in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equilater-
al triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute 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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance. 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi-
tal 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 instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
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 inter-
ference 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 3
PREFACE ......................................................... 4
FEATURES ....................................................... 4
■Camera Cleaning  ...................................... 5
■Preset Data Uploading or Downloading  ... 5
PRECAUTIONS ................................................ 5
CONSTRUCTION ............................................. 7
SETUP .............................................................. 8
■Setup Menu  ............................................... 8
■Setup Menu Description  ........................... 11
SETTING PROCEDURES  ................................. 16
■Menu Display  ............................................ 16
■Presetting .................................................. 17
■Deleting Preset Positions  .......................... 22
■Home Position Setting 
(HOME POSITION) .................................... 22
■Self Return Setting (SELF RETURN)  ......... 22■Auto Mode Selection (AUTO MODE)  ........ 23
■Auto Pan Key Setting (AUTO PAN KEY)  ... 25
■Digital Flip Setting (DIGITAL FLIP) ............ 25
■Local/Remote Setting (LOCAL/REMOTE)   26
■Special 1 Menu Setting (SPECIAL 1)  ........ 26
■Camera Setting  ......................................... 36
■RS485 Setup  ............................................. 47
INSTALLATION ................................................ 49
■Mounting the Camera  ............................... 49
CONNECTIONS ............................................... 55
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  ................................ 57
PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ... 58
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 58
ACCESSORIES ................................................ 59
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  ............................. 59
APPENDIX ....................................................... 60
CONTENTS
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ENGLISH
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 manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (includ-
ing 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 recepta-
cles 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.
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 oper-
ate normally, or has been dropped.
S3125A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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•Outdoor enclosure based on IP66* of
IEC60529 standard
* Waterproof structure resistant to powerful
jetting as classified by the International
Protection code
•Provided with built-in heater and fan
•High quality picture of 768 x 494 pixels
•Minimum illumination of 0.5 lx (0.05 foot-can-
dle) for color and 0.03 lx (0.003 foot-candle)
for black/white surveillance 
(at AGC ON (HIGH), SENS UP x 2)
•Digital flip allows a 180 ° tilting to trace
objects passing under the camera.
•Privacy zone feature enables users to veil
unwanted zones.
FEATURES
The color camera WV-CW864 is designed for
installation in an outdoor video surveillance sys-
tem.
The camera incorporates the digital signal
processor, pan/tilt mechanism, x22 zoom lens
and RS485 communication interface in a com-
pact outdoor enclosure.
PREFACE
A newly developed 1/4” CCD makes the camera
suitable for use under extremely low illumination
conditions as well as in daylight.
Setup menus allow the camera to perform sur-
veillance tasks by such means as  motion detec-
tion, digital flip, patrol-learn and privacy zones.
•Protocol adaptability to Panasonics protocol
•Auto black/white mode enables the camera
to switch between C/L and B/W in response
to input lights.
•A run of manual operations is memorized in
the patrol-learn mode for repetitive use in
future.
•Built-in digital motion detector and alarm out-
puts
•64 preset positions
•360 ° panning at a rotation speed of 300 °/s
•Sync selectable between internal, line-lock
or VD2
•Automatic gain control circuit
•Image hold
•Digital noise reduction effect 
						

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■Camera Cleaning
Even if this function is used, noise may be produced on the monitor screen, or the preset position may
deviate in the course of prolonged use.
In such cases, activate the refresh mode on the special 2 menu. (See page 46.)
To use this camera with the WJ-SX550B Matrix Switcher, set the auto cleaning function activated on the
Matrix Switcher side, then clean WV-CW864 one time a day.
■Preset Data Uploading or Downloading
To download the preset data from the camera to the controller or upload the downloaded data to the
camera, set the following functions to OFF.
Downloading or uploading the data may not work normally if these functions are set to ON.
•Alarm (See page 32.)
•Preset alarm (See page 35.)
•Cleaning (See page 34.)
•Motion detection (See page 43.)
•Auto mode (See page 23.)
•Self return (See page 22.)
Aim the camera at a motionless object such as a wall, if possible, to download or upload the preset data.
Note:Take notice of the following when uploading the downloaded data to the camera.
•Preset positions may vary. If a preset position has deviated, delete the preset position and set
the correct preset position newly.
•Uploading of WV-CW864 preset data to other models (e.g. WV-CS850A series) may cause an
error and failure of the uploading process.
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the cam-
era.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask a qualified service personnel for servic-
ing.
2. Handle the camera with care.
Do not misuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be dam-
aged by improper handling or storage.3. Consult an expert on the load bearing
capacity of the installation surface and
structure. If the surface is not strong
enough, the camera may fall down. Refer
to the product specifications for weights.
4. Do not install the camera in places where
it will be exposed to corrosive gasses,
e.g., in chemical plants, seaside, at swim-
ming pools or the like. Otherwise corro-
sion of the bracket may cause the camera
to fall down.
5. Use the fall-prevention wires to reduce
the risk of the camera falling down.
Do not detach the fall-prevention wire secur-
ing the camera. Otherwise the camera could
fall down, causing injury to persons and
damage to the camera.
PRECAUTIONS 
						

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6. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents
when cleaning the camera body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it
is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently. Care should be
taken not to scratch the dome cover when
wiping it.
Afterwards, wipe off the remaining detergent
with a dry cloth.
7. Never aim the camera at the sun.
Whether or not the camera is in use , never
aim it at the sun or other extremely bright
objects. Otherwise, blooming or smear may
be caused.
8. Never aim the camera at strong light
sources for an extended period of time.
Alight source such as a spot light causes
burn-in on the display screen. Failure to
observe this may cause the image to
become discolored due to deterioration of
the color filter in the CCD.
9. Do not aim the camera at the same object
for a long time.
Burn-in of an image may be caused on the
fluorescent screen of CRT.
10. Do not install this camera upside down.
This camera is designed for mounting on the
ceiling or wall. Using this camera installed
upside down, for example, mounted on the
floor, may cause malfunction.
11. If “OVER HEAT” appears on the monitor
screen.
The temperature inside the camera exceeds
the normal level because of a malfunction of
the cooling fan etc. If this happens, turn the
power off immediately and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
12. Do not operate the camera beyond the
specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.
Use the camera under conditions where
temperatures are between –30 °C and
+50 °C (–22 °F to 122 °F), preferably –10 °C
(14 °F) to +40 °C (104 °F), and humidity is
below 90 %.
The input power source is 24 V AC for WV-
CW864.We recommend that you install the optional
sun shield when the camera is exposed to
direct sunshine where the ambient tempera-
ture exceeds +40 °C (104 °F).
Picture quality and camera performance are
not guaranteed until the inside temperature
has risen to –10 °C (14 °F) after turning on
the camera in a cold atmosphere. Wait until
the built-in heater warms up the unit and the
lens and pan/tilt head start searching their
origins.
13. Consumables
Parts having contacts such as the lens-drive
motors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings
inside the camera are subject to wear with
time. Please ask the nearest service center
about replacement and maintenance of such
parts.
14. Do not install the camera in places sub-
ject to vibrations. 
Shock absorbers should be installed togeth-
er with the camera in such places as
bridges, airplanes, vehicles, or near vibra-
tion sources.
•Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. here-
with declares that it will not be liable for any
damage, whether direct or indirect, caused
by using the product for business transac-
tion or security, or malfunctioning of this
product. 
						

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SETUP
White
Balance
           ATW1/
 AWC  ATW2
Setup
Menu
Home
Position
SelectionSelf
Return
SettingAuto Pan
Key
SettingDigital
Flip
ON/OFFLocal/
Remote
Selection
Shutter
Speed
SelectionSensitivity
Up
ON/OFFWhite
Balance
          ATW1/
 AWC  ATW2
BLC
OFFLight 
Control
ALC/MANUAL
BLC
ON
Manual
Level
Adjustment
(Contrast)Manual
Mask
Area
Selection
INT
Manual
SelectionVD2
Automatic
SelectionManual
Level
AdjustmentManual
Level
Adjustment
V-phase
Manual
AdjustmentLL
Manual
Selection
Motion
Detector
ON/OFF
Manual
Mask
Area
Selection
Manual
Level
Adjustment
PRESET
Menu
Camera
Menu
CAMERA ID
Editing
CAMERA ID
Display 
Position
Auto Pan
Setting
Menu
Preset
Alarm
ON/OFFImage Hold
ON/OFFEL-Zoom
ON/OFF
Alarm
IN/OUT
Setting 
Password
RegistrationPassword
Verification
Cleaning
Display
Cleaning
ON/OFF
Learning
DisplayPatrol Learn
Play/Stop
Zone
Parameter
Setting
Zone
Number
Selection
Privacy Zone
ON/OFFPropo.
P/T
ON/OFFPassword
Lock
ON/OFF
Direction
Setting
Area Title
Display
Area Title
Editing
Alarm
IN/OUTArea Title
Selection
Sync
INT/LL
Auto
Mode
SelectionSpecial
1
Position
SettingLight
Control
ALC/MANUALDwell Time
Setting
MAP
Menu
Preset
No. SET
Menu
Preset
ID
Setting
Preset
ID
Editing
Scene File
Setting
Manual
Iris
AdjustmentBLC
ONBLC
OFF
Manual
Mask
Area
SelectionManual
Level
Adjustment
Electronic
Sensitivity
Up ON/OFFMotion
Detector
ON/OFF Shutter
Speed
ON/OFFAGC Mode
Selection
LOW/MID/
HIGH/OFFAF Mode
Selection
Preset
Setting
Menu
Sensitivity
Level
AdjustmentManual
Level
AdjustmentManual
Level
Adjustment
Mask
Area
SelectionDemonstration
Display
Camera
Reset
Pedestal
AdjustmentAP
Gain
AdjustmentChroma
Gain
Adjustment
Stop
Bit
Selection Parity
Check
SelectionData
Bit
SelectionBAUD
Rate
SelectionSub-
AddressDelay Time
SelectionXon/Xoff
SelectionAlarm
Data
SelectionWait
Time
Selection
RS-485
Setup
Unit
Number
Selection
RS-485
Setup
To   
A
Hue
Adjustment
A
Special
2
Burst
ON/OFF
Selection
RefreshDigital Noise
Reduction 
Mode selection
LOW1/LOW2/
HIGH1/HIGH2B/WON/OFF/AUTOSelection
To
B
AF MODE
Selection
B
AGC Mode
Selection
LOW/MID/
HIGH/OFF
B/W  AUTO
DURATIONB/W  AUTO 
LEVEL
LOW/HIGH 
■Setup Menu
Setup menus are shown in the diagram below. You can adapt the camera to your requirements by setting
up the respective items in these menus.  Menus are built in a hierarchical structure, from the Setup menu
at the top to Manual Mask Area Selection at the bottom.
These menus are described on the following pages for reference prior to setup.
Switches, keys and the joystick are used in the setup operations. 
						

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Open Special 2 F2 key
The keys (switches) to use for setup are shown in the table below. The joystick on the connected con-
troller may also be used for setup. The table also shows the functions versus the operations of the individ-
ual controllers. For details, see the manual for the controller to be used. Switches and controls are abbre-
viated as SW and CTRL respectively in the table.
OPERATE LOGINALARMFUNCTIONSXIRISCLOSE OPEN
NEAR FAR
WIDE TELEFOCUS
ZOOM AUTO FOCUS IRIS RESET
HOME SET UPALM RECALLCAM SETUPCAM FUNCTIONMULTI SCREENDEF
WIPEREL-ZOOM
SHIFTALM RESETVTR   CAM
STILL
-1 CAM/DECALM SUSPEND
+1 CAM/INCPAT R O L STOPAUX 1AUX 2B/WUNIT
SEQ PAUSE
BOOSTSEQUENCE AUTOPRESET
POSIFSMONCAM
LOGOUT
ESC SET
CAMERA SITE CONTROL
UP
LR
DOWN
BUSY PROHIBITEDMONITOR
UNITCAMERASystem ControllerWV-CU360
123456789MO NCAM
ESC SET0
ACK
RESETBACK
SEQFORWARD
SEQ ALT
DEC
–1CAMINC
+1CAM STOP12AUX
CLOSE OPENIRISPRESET
FOCUS
NEAR ZOOM
TELE
FAR WIDE
System Controller WV-CU550
550B
LEFT RIGHTUP
DOWN
ALARMBUSY
F3F4F2F1
AF
[WV-CU550B]
[WV-CU161]
[WV-RM70]
Joystick
CAM (SET)
Key MON (ESC)
Key
CAM (SET)
Key MON (ESC)
Key
SET Key
CAM (SET) Key
OPERATEREMOTENORMAL PROGALARM
RESET
SYSTEM
ALARM OFF
Camera ControllerWV-RM70 70
Up Switch
Set SwitchRight
Switch
Left Switch Down
Switch
[WV-CU360]
Joystick
JoystickFOCUS Switch
ZOOM Switch
FOCUS Switch
ZOOM Switch
Up Switch
R
System Controller WV-CU123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSERUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1 B/W AUTO
WIPER
AUX2DEFUP
DOWN L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS RESETAUTO FOCUS
Left SwitchRight Switch
Down Switch
Function/Controller WV-CU550B WV-CU360 WV-CU161 WV-RM70
Open CAM SETUP See page 16CAM SETUP
key (for 2 sec-
onds or more)
CAMERA SETUPkey (for 2 seco-
nds or more)See page 16
Close CAM SETUP F4 keyCAM SETUP
key (for 2 sec-
onds or more)
CAMERA SETUPkey (for 2 seco-
nds or more)PROG SW
Move the cursorJoystick
(←, ↑, ↓, →)Joystick
(←, ↑, ↓, →)Direction SW
(←, ↑, ↓, →)Direction SW
(←, ↑, ↓, →)
Select a parameterJoystick
(←, →)Joystick
(←, →)Direction SW
(←, →)Direction SW
(←, →)
Adjust the levelJoystick
(←, →)Joystick
(←, →)Direction SW
(←, →)Direction SW
(←, →)
Move the camera
directionJoystick
(←, ↑, ↓, →)Joystick
(←, ↑, ↓, →)Joystick
(←, ↑, ↓, →)Direction SW
(←, ↑, ↓, →)
Zoom & FocusZOOM CTRL &
FOCUS CTRLZOOM CTRL &
FOCUS CTRLZOOM CTRL &
FOCUS CTRLDirection SW
(←, ↑, ↓, →)
Enter the settingCAM (SET) keyCAM (SET) key CAM (SET) key SET SW
Open a submenuCAM (SET) keyCAM (SET) key CAM (SET) key SET SW
Enter CAM ID &
PRESET ID
display positionMON (ESC) key MON (ESC) key MON (ESC) keySET SW
(for 2 seconds
or more)
Enter MASK
settingMON (ESC) key MON (ESC) key MON (ESC) keySET SW
(for 2 seconds
or more)
All Reset F3 key4+5+6 key
(for 2 seconds
or more)4+5+6 key
(for 2 seconds
or more)R+SET+L SW
(for 2 seconds
or more)
4+6 key
(for 2 seconds
or more)4+6 key
(for 2 seconds
or more)R+L SW
(for 2 seconds
or more)
Notes:
•A changed parameter is entered only when you move the cursor to
another item or open a new menu. If you close the setup menu without
either of the above actions, the changed parameter will not be entered.
•Setting procedures on the following pages are described on the
assumption that the camera is used with the WJ-SX550B Matrix Switcher
and WV-CU550B System Controller. 
						

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■Setup Menu Description
●Presetting
(1) Position (POSITION SET)
Aligns the camera position and focal point by panning, tilting, zooming and focusing.
See page 17 for the setting.
(2) Preset Identification (PRESET ID)
Assigns the name for preset IDs (identification of up to 16 alphanumeric characters) and can be
switched on or off on the monitor screen.
See page 19 for the setting.
(3) Light Control (ALC/MANUAL)
Selects the ALC or MANUAL mode for adjusting the lens iris.
See page 20 for the setting.
(4) Dwell Time (DWELL TIME)
Displays the picture at each camera position for the selected duration.
You can select a preset duration from the menu.
See page 21 for the setting.
(5) Scene File (SCENE FILE)
Stores up to 10 files.
Each file has a set of detailed parameters for the shutter speed, AGC, electronic sensitivity enhance-
ment, white balance, motion detector and AF mode. The scene files can be recalled later to repro-
duce the parameter settings under the same conditions as stored in the files.
See page 21 for the setting.
●Home Position (HOME POSITION)
The home position is the camera’s basic position.
The camera returns to this position automatically after a specific time.
Following a manual operation. This setting functions only when AUTO MODE is OFF.
See page 22 for the setting.
●Self Return (SELF RETURN)
Self-return is the time-out parameter for returning to the home position.
In ON position, the camera returns to AUTO MODE after a specific time following a manual operation.
See page 22 for the setting.
●Auto Mode (AUTO MODE)
The auto mode is used for setting the movement of the camera.
You can select one of four automatic operation modes and one manual operation mode as follows:
OFF:No automatic operation. The camera can be operated only manually.
SEQ:The camera operates in the sequence of preset positions in numerical order.
SORT:The camera operates in the sequence of preset positions counterclockwise from Pan Starting
Point.
AUTO PAN:The camera automatically turns within the preset panning range.
PATROL:The camera operates in the patrol-learn function.
See page 23 for the setting.