Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw964p Operating Instructions

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Warning:• Select a place that is strong enough for the
installation. If you install the camera on a ceiling or
wall, except for accidents caused by fault in the
camera, Panasonic holds absolutely no
responsibility for accidents caused by the camera
falling due to unsuitable installation. Take sufficient
care when installing the camera. If the installation is
not strong enough, be sure to sufficiently reinforce
the location and check that it is safe.
• To prevent the camera from...

-12- ■About effects on image quality
The camera does not have a wiper. If the camera is
installed in the following conditions image quality may
deteriorate or the image may be invisible. 
(1) In the rain
The picture may be hard to see if the wind blows
rain onto the dome cover while it is raining. 
(2) In the snow
When it snows, snow may collect on the dome
cover and block some of the picture. (The amount
of snow that collects on the dome cover depends
on the quality and amount of the snow.) 
(3) Effects...

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 
In a configuration, the cameras RS485 data port is used for camera control by the system controller, the cameras
DIP switches must be configured to specify the unit number and communication parameters. 
You need to set the DIP switches before installing the camera in the ceiling or on a wall. 
■Communication Parameters (DIP Switch 2) 
The factory default settings are all OFF.
Switch 1:Terminator (Internal Termination Resistance)
Set to ON in the following situations.
• When only one...

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■Unit Number (DIP Switch 1) 
The factory default settings of these DIP switches are all OFF. (Coaxial Multiplex System) 
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*When using the Unit Number 1 to 96 setting, the unit number setting needs to be configured using the RS485 SET UP menu. For details
about configuring this setting, see step 2 and page 21. 
*Turning on power when this setting is selected causes the RS485 SET UP menu to appear during the initialization routine. 
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CAMERA INSTALLATION
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Precautions
• Make sure that the place you are installing the camera is strong enough \
to support it. If it is not strong enough,
then the camera may fall and hurt someone.
• The following steps of installation and connection work should be done b\
y qualified service personnel or
system installers and should conform to all local codes.
• Be sure to turn the power off before installation and connection.
• Do not install the camera near the air outlet of an air conditioner.
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4. Mounting the camera
(1) Aim the START arrow at the bent portion of the
leaf spring.
(2) Be sure to hook the fall prevention wire into the
bracket.
(3) Fix the camera to the upper base.
•Move the camera up so that its guide pins fit
into the guide holes of the upper base.
•Turn the camera counter-clockwise to the
end, viewed from the bottom.
•Fasten 3 screws (the screws that were
removed in step (1) of “2. Disassembling the
Camera”).
Caution:Tighten the three (3) mounting screws
for the upper base....

■Installing the brackets
Refer to the installation guides provided with the
brackets. 
■Attach the brackets to the camera
1. Put the waterproof caps (provided) onto the tops of
the screws. 
■Attach the front and rear sun
shields (provided) to the camera
1. Hold the front and rear sun shields by the
indentations on the rims and release the hooks from
both sides to separate them. 
A wire is attached to one side to prevent them from
being lost. 
2. Hold the front and rear sun shields near the Upper
Base in...

Pin no. Power source
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424 V AC LIVE
24 V AC NEUTRAL
Ground
Not use
CONNECTIONS 
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RS485 Data PortAlarm Input ConnectorAlarm Output Connector
T(B)T(A)R(B)R(A)
Red
Orange
Yellow
GreenData  
Tx
Data  
Rx
(RJ-12)Alarm In 2 (Red) Alarm In 1 (Black)
GND (Brown)
Alarm In 3 (Yellow)
Alarm In 4 (Blue) GND (Orange)
GND (
Light Blue or Green)
GND (Violet)Alarm Out 2 (Pink) Alarm Out 1 (Grey)
GND (White)
GND (Light Green  
                   or Light Blue) 
Separate 2-wire
24 V  AC
Coaxial Cable (5C-2V)*224...

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ContactInsert UpAApprox.
3 mm {0.1}
Insert the wire until A position
and clamp the contacts.
Wire
Up
Contact
Wire
Approx.
3 mm {0.1}
Insert the wire until A position
and clamp the contacts.
ContactUp
Wire
How to Assemble the Cable with the Accessory
Connector
Strip back the cable jacket approx. 3 mm {0.1} and
separate the individual conductors.
Prepare the individual conductors for clamping. Use
MOLEX band tool part number 57027-5000 (for UL-
Style Cable UL1015) or 57026-5000 (for UL-Style
UL1007)...