Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw864a Operating Instructions

							Color CCTV Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No.WV-CW864A
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
FRANÇAIS
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ENGLISH VERSION
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.
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. WV-CW864A
Serial No.
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 environment. 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.
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 com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the products enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
SA 1965
SA 1966
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
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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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 manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-
fiers) 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.
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 appara-
tus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............................................................................ 3
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 6
■Camera Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 7
■Preset Data Uploading or Downloading  .................................................................... 7
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................. 7
CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................. 9
SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 10
■Setup Menu  ............................................................................................................... 10
■Setup Menu Description  ............................................................................................ 13
SETTING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 17
■Menu Display  ............................................................................................................. 17
■Preset Menu ............................................................................................................... 18
■Deleting Preset Positions  ........................................................................................... 22
■Home Position Setting (HOME POSITION)  ................................................................ 23
■Self Return Setting (SELF RETURN)  .......................................................................... 23
■Auto Mode Selection (AUTO MODE) ......................................................................... 23
■Auto Pan Key Setting (AUTO PAN KEY) .................................................................... 25
■Digital Flip Setting (DIGITAL FLIP)  ............................................................................ 25
■Special 1 Menu Setting (SPECIAL 1) ......................................................................... 27
■Camera Setting  .......................................................................................................... 34
■RS485 Setup  .............................................................................................................. 43
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 45
■Mounting the Camera  ................................................................................................ 45
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................ 51
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  ................................................................................................. 53
SPECIFICATIONSPREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ....................................... 54
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 54
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................. 55
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  .............................................................................................. 55
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................ 56 
						

							PREFACE
The color cameras WV-CW864A are designed for instal-
lation in an outdoor video surveillance system.
The camera incorporates the digital signal processor,
pan/tilt mechanism, x22 zoom lens and RS485 commu-
nication interface in a compact outdoor enclosure.
•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 1 lx for color and 0.06 lx for
black/white surveillance
•Super-Dynamic
2extends the dynamic range up to
48 dB.
•Privacy zone feature enables users to veil unwanted
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.
•Reduction in minimum illuminance to 0.03 lx in the
black/white mode thanks to PIX SENS UP
•Digital flip allows 180 ° tilting to trace objects pass-
ing under the camera.
Digital Flip Operation
-6-A newly developed 1/4 CCD makes the camera suit-
able for use under extremely low illumination conditions
as well as in daylight.
Setup menus allow the camera to perform surveillance
tasks by such means as motion detection, digital flip,
patrol-learn and privacy zones.
FEATURES
•A run of manual operations is memorized in the
patrol-learn mode for repetitive use in future.
•Built-in digital motion detector and alarm outputs
•Up to 64 preset positions
•360 ° panning at a rotation speed of 300 °/s
•Sync selectable from among internal, line-lock and
VD2
•Automatic gain control circuit
•Image hold
•Digital noise reduction effect
•Setting change executable only by authorized per-
sonnel thanks to the password lock function
•Enhanced horizontal resolution by resolution setting
qTilting downwThe picture is
turned upside-
down instantly
around at 135
degrees of the tilt
angle.eTilting down
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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 42.)
To use this camera with WJ-SX550C, WJ-SX150 Matrix
Switcher, set the auto cleaning function activated on the
Matrix Switcher side, then clean WV-CW864A one time
a day.
■Preset Data Uploading or Down-
loading
To download the preset data from the camera to the
controller or upload the downloaded data to the cam-
era, set the following functions to OFF.Downloading or uploading the data may not work nor-
mally if these functions are set to ON.
•Alarm (see page 31)
•Preset alarm (see page 33)
•Cleaning (see page 32)
•Motion detection (see page 39)
•Auto mode (see page 23)
•Self return (see page 23)
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 cor-
rect preset position newly.
•Uploading of WV-CW864A preset data to other mod-
els (e.g. WV-CW864, WV-CS854, WV-CS854A and
WV-NS324) may cause an error and failure of the
uploading process.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask a qualified service personnel for servicing.
2. Handle the camera with care.
Do not misuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking,
etc. The camera could be damaged by improper
handling or storage.
3. Consult an expert on the load bearing capacity of
the installation surface and structure. If the sur-
face 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 swimming pools or the like.
Otherwise corrosion 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 securing the
camera. Otherwise the camera could fall down,
causing injury to persons and damage to the cam-
era.
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 deter-
gent 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 dete-
rioration 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 fluores-
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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 malfunc-
tion.
11. If OVER HEAT appears on the monitor screen.
The temperature inside the camera exceeds the nor-
mal 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 tempera-
tures 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-CW864A.
We recommend that you install the optional sun
shield when the camera is exposed to direct sun-
shine where the ambient temperature 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 search-
ing 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 subject to
vibrations. 
Shock absorbers should be installed together with
the camera in such places as bridges, airplanes,
vehicles, or near vibration sources.
15. Self-diagnosis Function
If the camera continues operating abnormally for 30
seconds or more due to such an accident as exter-
nal noise, the camera will automatically reset its
power. In the case it happens frequently, check if
there would be any environmental cause.
16. Prevention of blooming and smear
When the camera is aimed at a bright light source,
such as a spotlight, or a surface that reflects bright
light, smear or blooming may appear. Therefore, the
camera should be operated carefully in the vicinity
of extremely bright objects to avoid smear or bloom-
ing.
17. Environmental effects on imaging 
This unit is not equipped with a wiper, a visor, etc.
Image may become degraded or invisible in the fol-
lowing conditions.
•Effect of rainfall
Raindrops blown by wind and adhering to the dome
cover may cause poor visibility.
•Effect of snowfall
Snow blown by wind and adhering to the dome
cover may cause invisibility. (The level of snow
adhering varies depending on the amount of snow-
fall and the snow type.)
•Effect of dust in the air and auto emission
The dome cover may become dirty with dust in the
air, auto emissions, etc. at some installation sites.
Consequently, image quality may be degraded.
*Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith
declares that it will not be liable for any damage,
whether direct or indirect, caused by using the
product for business transaction or security, or mal-
functioning of this product.
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							CONSTRUCTION
qAlarm Input Connector
wAlarm Output Connector
eVideo Output Connector
rData Port
tPower Cord for Heater
yPower Connector for Camera
uAttachment Pipe
iUpper Base
oFall Prevention Wire
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							SETUP
■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 incorporated 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.
Switches, keys and the joystick are used in the setup operations.
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Setup
MenuPreset Menu (P. 18)
Map Menu
Home Position Setting (P. 23)
Self Return Setting (P. 23)
Auto Mode Selection (P. 23)
Auto Pan Key Setting (P. 25)
Special 1 Menu (P. 27)
Digital Flip Setting (P. 25)
Camera Menu (P. 34)
Camera ID Editing (P. 34)
Light Control Setting (P. 35)
Shutter Speed Setting (P. 36)
AGC Mode Selection (P. 36)
Electronic Sensitivity
Enhancement (P. 36)
Synchronization (P. 37)
White Balance (P. 38)
Motion Detector (P. 39)
Auto Focus Setting (P. 40)
Special 2 Menu (P. 40)
RS-485 Setup (P. 43)
Password Lock (P. 26)
Preset No.Setting (P. 18)Preset Setting Menu
(P. 18)
Auto Pan Setting (P. 25)
INT Manual Selection (P. 37)
LL Manual Selection (P. 37)
VD2 Automatic Selection 
(P. 37)
Manual Level Adjustment 
(ATW1, ATW2) (P. 38)
Manual Level Adjustment 
(AWC) (P. 38)
Sensitivity Level Adjustment 
(P. 39)
Manual Mask Area
Selection (P. 35)
Camera ID Display Position 
(P. 34)
ALC Mode with Super-D2 ON
(P. 35)
V-phase Manual
Adjustment (P. 37)
Privacy Zone ON/OFF
(P. 27)
Proportional Pan/Tilt 
(P. 28)
Area Title (P. 28)
Patrol Learn (P. 30)
Alarm IN/OUT (P. 31)
Cleaning (P. 32)
Electric Zoom (P. 32)
Preset Alarm (P. 33)
Image Hold (P. 33)
Tilt Angle (P. 33)
Mask Area Selection
(P. 39)
Demonstration Display
Password Registration
(P. 26)Password Verification (P. 26)
ALC Mode with Super-D2
OFF (P. 35)