Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw974 Operating Instructions

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Construction
Ensuring Trouble-free Operation
• This camera uses a “slip ring” for transmission of electrical power and signals. A dirty slip ring can cause
deterioration of picture quality during panning and generation of noise. 
In order to ensure trouble-free camera operation, make sure that the cleaning function (page 40) is turned on. 
• If cleaning the slip ring does not eliminate poor picture quality and noise, it could mean that the slip ring has
reached the end of its service life. Contact a...

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. 
Important:
Do not adjust the DIP switches if you are using a coaxial multiplex system, leave them off.
■Communication Parameters (DIP Switch 2) 
The factory default settings are all OFF.
Switch...

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■Unit Number (DIP Switch 1) 
The factory default settings of these DIP switches are all OFF. (Coaxial Multiplex System) 
Table-1
1234
ON
5678
DIP Switch 1Unit 
Number
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON...

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• When using the Unit Number “1 ~ 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 on page 20. 
• Turning on power when this setting is selected causes the RS485 SET UP menu to appear during the initialization
routine. 
1234
ON
5678
DIP Switch 1Unit 
Number
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678
1234
ON
5678...

Camera installation
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■Mounting the Camera
Ceiling mount
The figure shows an example of the camera mounted
on a ceiling with a locally procured bracket.
Refer to the instructions included with the bracket for
filling gaps and holes with waterproof material.
●Construction
●Assemble procedure
1. Preparations
(1) Procure a ceiling mount bracket.
(2) To prevent the camera from falling, use a
mounting a bracket to which a safety wire can
be attached.
(3) Installation Surface
Caution:Consult an expert on...

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
1
2
3
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 V...

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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)...

RS485 setup
The following procedure is to configure the RS485
setup when using the system controller to control the
camera (pan, tilt, etc.) via the cameras data port. 
1. Display the setup menu (page 24), move the cursor
to COMMUNICATION O, and then press the CAM
(SET) button. 
This will display the RS485 setup menu. 
2. Check the unit number. (page 13)
The UNIT NUMBER item shows the unit number
specified by DIP Switch 1. The factory default unit
number is 1. 
If DIP Switch 1 specifies 1 to 96 as the...