Panasonic Color Cctv Camera Wv Cw974 Operating Instructions

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3. Move the cursor to NEW PASSWORD and press the
CAM (SET) button to display the password setting
menu. 
The password input screen will reappear if you
press the CAM (SET) button after inputting the
wrong password. If this happens, perform steps 2
and 3 again.
4. Input the new 3-digit password by moving the
cursor to each of the applicable numbers along the
top of the screen (0 to 9) and pressing the CAM
(SET) button for each digit. 
After you input all three digits, move the cursor to
OK. 
5. Press the CAM (SET) button. 
This returns to the new password input screen
again for verification. 
Note that you cannot register the new password by
pressing the MON (ESC) button. 
6. Input the new 3-digit password again by moving the
cursor to each of the applicable numbers along the
top of the screen (0 to 9) and pressing the CAM
(SET) button for each digit. 
After you input all three digits, move the cursor to
OK. 
7. Press the CAM (SET) button. 
This completes the password change operation
and returns to the setup menu. If the new password
you input in step 6 is different from the one you
input in step 4, the new password input screen will
appear again. If this happens, perform steps 4
through 7 again. Note that you cannot register the
new password by pressing the MON (ESC) button. 
  ** NEW PASSWORD? ** 
  0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
         . . .
         . . .
OK  RESET
RET TOP

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Shortcuts
Shortcuts are supported when you are using the system controller that has a CAM FUNCTION button. With shortcuts,
you can configure camera functions by inputting function codes on the 10-key pad and then pressing the CAM
FUNCTION button. 
The following is a list of all of the shortcuts that are supported by this camera. In addition, you can also move the
camera to a preset position by inputting the applicable position number on the 10-key pad. 
Notes:
• Turn off digital flip before registering preset positions. If NO REGS.; FLIP ON appears, do the setting again. 
• Shortcuts may not be performed if they are executed while a pan, tilt, zoom, or focus operation is in progress. 
• Shortcuts 1 through 64, 169, 170, and 301~556 can be saved as part of a patrol routine. 
• Except for shortcuts 169 and 170, executing any shortcut during patrol routine PLAY will cause the PLAY
operation to stop. 
Controller Operation Setting 
[6] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] AUTO PAN ON
[6] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] AUTO PAN OFF
[6] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] Increases AUTO PAN speed one step. 
[6] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION] Decreases AUTO PAN speed one step. 
[6] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] Sets AUTO PAN start point.
[7] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] Sets AUTO PAN end point.
[7] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] AUTO MODE: OFF
[7] + [2] + [CAM FUNCTION] AUTO MODE: SEQ ON
[7] + [3] + [CAM FUNCTION] AUTO MODE: SORT ON
[7] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] Reverses AUTO PAN range. 
[7] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] ENDLESS: ON
[7] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] ENDLESS: OFF
[7] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION] DIGITAL FLIP: ON
[7] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] DIGITAL FLIP: OFF
[8] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] PROPO.P/T: ON
[8] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] PROPO.P/T: OFF
[8] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] SUPER-D 3: ON 
[8] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] SUPER-D 3: OFF
[8] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] AF MODE: AUTO
[8] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] AF MODE: MANUAL
[8] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION] Performs auto focus. 
[8] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] Moves to home position. 
[9] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW: ON
[9] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW: OFF
[9] + [2] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW: AUTO
[9] + [3] + [CAM FUNCTION] CAMERA ID: ON
[9] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] CAMERA ID: OFF
[9] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] AREA TITLE: ON (NESW)
[9] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] AREA TITLE: ON (USER)
[9] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] AREA TITLE: OFF
[1] + [0] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] Adjusts camera position (REFRESH) 
[1] + [0] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION]~ Registers a position to a preset number (1 to 64). 
[1] + [6] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION]
[1] + [6] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL1: PLAY
[1] + [6] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL1 - PATROL4: STOP
[1] + [6] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL1: LEARN start
[1] + [6] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] IRIS: OPEN

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Controller Operation Setting 
[1] + [7] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] IRIS: CLOSE
[1] + [7] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] SHUTTER: ON
[1] + [7] + [2] + [CAM FUNCTION] SHUTTER: OFF
[1] + [7] + [3] + [CAM FUNCTION] Increases shutter speed one step. 
[1] + [7] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] Decreases shutter speed one step. 
[1] + [7] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] AGC: ON
[1] + [7] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] AGC: OFF
[1] + [7] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] SENS UP: FIX ON
[1] + [7] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION] SENS UP: FIX OFF
[1] + [7] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] Increases electronic sensitivity enhancement (FIX) one step. 
[1] + [8] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] Decreases electronic sensitivity enhancement (FIX) one step. 
[1] + [8] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] SENS UP: AUTO ON
[1] + [8] + [2] + [CAM FUNCTION] SENS UP: AUTO OFF
[1] + [8] + [3] + [CAM FUNCTION] Increases electronic sensitivity enhancement (AUTO) one step. 
[1] + [8] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] Decreases electronic sensitivity enhancement (AUTO) one step. 
[1] + [8] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] Increases line lock phase (FINE) one step. 
[1] + [8] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] Decreases line lock phase (FINE) one step. 
[1] + [8] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] Pans 180° . 
[1] + [8] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION] CLEANING: ON
[1] + [8] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] CLEANING: OFF
[1] + [9] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW AUTO switching time: 10 seconds 
[1] + [9] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW AUTO switching time: 30 seconds 
[1] + [9] + [2] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW AUTO switching time: 60 seconds 
[1] + [9] + [3] + [CAM FUNCTION] BW AUTO switching time: 300 seconds 
[1] + [9] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL2: PLAY
[1] + [9] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL3: PLAY
[1] + [9] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL4: PLAY
[1] + [9] + [7] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL2: LEARN start
[1] + [9] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL3: LEARN start
[1] + [9] + [9] + [CAM FUNCTION] PATROL4: LEARN start
[2] + [0] + [0] + [CAM FUNCTION] Turns on auto tracking. 
[2] + [0] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION] STABILIZER: ON
[2] + [0] + [2] + [CAM FUNCTION] STABILIZER: OFF
[2] + [0] + [3] + [CAM FUNCTION] PAN, TILT, ZOOM, coordinate display ON
[2] + [0] + [4] + [CAM FUNCTION] PAN, TILT, ZOOM, coordinate display OFF
[2] + [0] + [5] + [CAM FUNCTION] Alarm display ON
[2] + [0] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] Alarm display OFF
[3] + [0] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION]~ Moves to a preset number (1 to 256).* 
[5] + [5] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] Example: Preset number 128 →[4] + [2] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION]
[6] + [0] + [1] + [CAM FUNCTION]~ Registers a position to a preset number (1 to 256).*
[8] + [5] + [6] + [CAM FUNCTION] Example: Preset number 128 →[7] + [2] + [8] + [CAM FUNCTION]
* Do not do this operation with the previous dome type camera models (WV-CS850, WV-CS854 series, WV-CW860, WV-CW864 series, WV-
CS564, WV-CS570 and WV-CS574 series), doing so may cause a malfunction.

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							Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, check the following symptoms to see if you can solve the problem yourself. 
If the countermeasures described below do not correct the problem, or if the symptoms you are experiencing are not
covered here, contact a quality service person or system installer. 
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ProblemCause and Recommended ActionReference Pages
No picture (dark screen)
• Is the camera connected correctly? Check the
operating instructions that come with your system
controller. 
—
• Is the lens iris closed?
Execute the iris reset from the system controller you
are using. 
28-29
• Is the camera set up for a fixed shutter speed?  29
White picture 
• Is FIX selected for the electronic sensitivity
enhancement (SENS UP) setting?29
• Is the lens iris open? 28-29
Out of focus picture 
• Is the dome cover or lens of the camera dirty? If so,
clean them. 8
• Is the object one that is not compatible with auto
focus? For such objects, focus manually. 32
Digital noise in the
picture 
• The slip ring may be dirty. Do you have the
cleaning function turned on?  40
• Is the camera set up correctly?  8
• Is MANUAL selected for the auto focus mode?  32

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ProblemCause and Recommended ActionReference Pages
Poor picture color 
• Is the dome cover or lens of the camera dirty? If so,
clean them. 8
• Use the special setup menu to adjust picture
quality.47-48
• Check the white balance setting. 30
Image flicker • If Super Dynamic 3is turned on, turn it off. 28-29
Afterimages in 
the picture • Check the DNR setting.  31
Black and white picture• The camera has an auto black and white switching
mode function. Check the setting of this mode. 31
Frequent switching
between the color and
the black and white
modes • Adjust the black and white mode switching level,
and the duration time setting. 31
White specks in the
picture  • Use the PIX OFF function to perform blemish
compensation. 47
Menu does not open. 
• Is the camera connected correctly? See the
operating instructions that come with the system
controller you are using. 
—
• Are camera communication settings configured
correctly?12-14
18-20
A circular object
appear in the picture
(when the camera is
pointing straight down) • This is caused by the shape of the dome cover and
is not a malfunction.7

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Menu settings will not
change. • Is the password lock function turned on?50
I forgot the password. • Contact a quality service person or system installer. —
Picture does not switch
to black and white. • Switching is not performed when the ALARM IN 4
setting is BW. Check the setting. 46
Pan, tilt, zoom, or focus
do not work. 
• Is the camera connected correctly? See the
operating instructions that come with the system
controller you are using. 
—
• The camera has a pan limit function. Check the
PAN LIMIT settings. 36
• The motor or lens may be worn. Contact a quality
service person or system installer. —
ProblemCause and Recommended ActionReference Pages
The camera movement
modes (OFF, SEQ,
SORT, AUTO PAN,
PATROL, AUTO
TRACK) do not work.   
• Check the self return function. 35
• Check the ALARM IN settings. 45-46
• Check the recover time setting of the motion
detector. 44-45

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							The camera movement
mode (OFF, SEQ,
SORT, AUTO PAN,
PATROL, AUTO
TRACK) setting
changes.   
• Check the self return function. 35
ProblemCause and Recommended ActionReference Pages
Camera position is
different from the
preset position setting. 
• Perform REFRESH from the special setup menu. 48
Picture is different from
the position setting. • Adjust the picture using the preset menu and a
scene file. 25-26
Upper part of the picture
is black when the camera
is in a horizontal
orientation. • This is caused by the cameras internal cover. It
does not indicate malfunction.  40
Camera suddenly starts
to pan by itself. 
• If the cleaning function is turned on, this is normal
does not indicate malfunction. Check the
CLEANING settings. 
40
• If the cleaning function is not turned on, this
symptom could be due to noise. 7, 9
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An incorrect installation height setting can cause
malfunction.
Input the camera and target area heights correctly.
41
• Check if the area the target is in has been masked.42
• Check the AUTO RELEASE setting.
If a setting has been configured, tracking will terminate
automatically after the preset time has expired.
42
• SENSITIVITY may be set too low.
Use a higher SENSITIVITY setting.41
• The target size may be too small.
Adjust the view angle to increase the size of the
target.
41
Auto tracking does not
move the camera when
the target moves.

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							-58- • Check the camera installation height setting.
An incorrect installation height setting can cause
malfunction.
Input the camera and target area heights correctly.
41
• Check if it is raining or snowing. 
Raindrops or other precipitation on the dome can
cause misoperation.
—
• SENSITIVITY may be set too high.
Use a lower SENSITIVITY setting.41
• Check if ON is selected for the STABILIZER setting. 
When STABILIZER is ON, auto tracking may start
when there is image shake. 
Turn STABILIZER OFF.
32
Auto tracking suddenly
starts moving the
camera for no reason.
ProblemCause and Recommended ActionReference Pages
• Check for trees, flags, or other moving objects, as
well as standing water, glass, and other reflecting
objects in the target screen.
If any such objects are in the area being monitored,
mask them from the image.
43
• Check the camera installation height setting.
An incorrect installation height setting can cause
malfunction.
Input the camera and target area heights correctly.
41
• Check if the OBJECT SIZE is LARGE. 
The larger the size, the easier it is to lose a target.
Try a smaller size setting.
41
• Check if there are multiple moving objects in the
image. 
Try changing the TRACKING MODE setting to
HIGH. This should provide some improvement.
41
Auto tracking moves the
camera, but the target is
lost immediately.
Power cord sheathing is
damaged. 
• The power cord is damaged. Continued use creates the risk of
electric shock and fire. Immediately unplug the power plug and
contact a qualified service person or system installer for servicing. Power cord becomes
hot during operation. 
Power cord becomes warm
or hot when it is bent or
stretched during use. 
●Periodically check the power cord. 

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							●General
Power Requirements 24 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 17 W (for camera), 62 W (for heater)
Pick-up Device 1/4-type {1/4} interline transfer CCD
Effective Pixels 768 (H) ×494 (V)
Scanning Area 3.65 mm (H) ×2.74 mm (V)
Signal NTSC
Synchronization Internal (INT), multiplexed vertical drive (VD2), line-lock (LL)
Scanning 2:1 interlace
Scanning Frequencies Horizontal: 15.734 kHz, Vertical: 59.94 Hz
Video Output VBS: 1.0 V [P-P]/75 Ω(BNC plug)
Resolution (Center) Horizontal : 480 TV lines minimum (color NORMAL mode)
540 TV lines typ. , 520 TV lines minimum (color HIGH mode)
570 TV lines minimum (black and white) 
Vertical : 350 TV lines minimum (Center)
Minimum Illumination 0.5 lux{fc} (color mode)
0.04 lux{fc} (black and white mode) 
SENS UP: OFF; AGC: HIGH 
Dynamic Range 52 dB typ. (SUPER-D3: ON) 
S/N Ratio 50 dB minimum (AGC: OFF) 
Ambient Operating Temperature -40 °C to +50 °C; {-40 °F to 122 °F}
Humidity 90 % max. (non-condensation) *1
Water Resistance IP66 protection from water jets from a nozzle (IEC60529/JIS C 0920) 
Dimensions 239 mm(D)  395.5 mm(H) {11-3/8(D)  15-37/64(H)}
Weight Approximately 4.7 kg{10.4 lbs}
Finish Camera: Die cast aluminum, baked on coating (Paint color: Fine sliver (901)) 
Sun shield: ASA resin, coated (Paint color: Fine silver (901)) 
Dome: Clear polycarbonate resin 
*1  When power is on continuously (however, the cameras interior temperature is -10 °C {14 °F} or higher)
●Pan and Tilt 
Panning Range 360 ° endless
Panning Modes Manual, auto, manual position, sequential position 
Panning Speed*2Manual: Approximately 0.065 °/s to 120 °/s  8 steps, 16 steps, 64 steps
Preset: Approximately 400 °/s
Tilting Range -5 ° to 185 ° (horizontal - vertical - horizontal)
(According to the TILT ANGLE)
Tilting Modes Manual, manual position, sequential position 
Tilting Speed*2Manual: Approximately 0.065 °/s to 120 °/s  8 steps, 16 steps, 64 steps 
Preset: Approximately 400 °/s
*2  Actual speed depends on type of controller being used. 
●Lens
Zoom Ratio 30x (Approximately 300x with digital zoom) 
Focal Length 3.8 mm to 114 mm
Maximum Aperture Ratio 1:1.4 (WIDE) to 3.6 (TELE) 
Object Distance 1.5 m
Iris Range F1.4 to 22, Close
Angular Field of View Horizontal: 1.8 ° (TELE) to 52 ° (WIDE)
Vertical: 1.4 ° (TELE) to 40 ° (WIDE)
Specifications
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							●Auto Tracking Functions
Control System PAN, TILT, ZOOM linked
Height Setting 2.5 to 30.0 meters
Target size  Approximately 1/4 to 3/4
Detection sensitivity LOW, MID, HIGH
Zoom control  OFF, INTERMIT, CONTINUOUS
Area Masks ALARM/MASK 8 total
Lost Setting STOP, RESEACH, ZOOM-OUT
Alarm Setting OFF, ON, CONT, AREA
Target Frame OFF, CANDIDATE, TARGET, ON
●Main Functions
Controller Interface Coaxial Multiplex System, RS485
Control Functions Pan and tilt, zoom and focus, 256 preset positions, home position, patrol
AGC ON (LOW), ON (MID), ON (HIGH), OFF
Title (ID) ON, OFF (Preset ID, camera ID, area title: 16 alphanumeric characters) 
Zoom Speed Approximately 6.0 seconds (TELE to WIDE) in manual mode 
Zoom Limit 1x to 300x (Over 30x is digital zoom)
Password Lock All menus 
Auto Focus MANUAL/AUTO (PAN, TILT, ZOOM linked) 
Iris ALC (Adjustable OPEN/CLOSE output target level)/MANUAL
Shutter OFF (1/60), AUTO, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
Electronic Sensitivity Enhancement32X max. (AUTO or FIX)
Auto Mode OFF, SEQ, SORT, AUTO PAN, PATROL, AUTO TRACK
Auto Pan Key SEQ, SORT, AUTO PAN, PATROL, AUTO TRACK
Digital Flip ON/OFF
SUPER-D3ON/OFF
Motion Detector OFF/MODE1/MODE2
Alarm Input/Output 4 inputs (ALARM IN 1 to ALARM IN 4)
2 outputs (ALARM/AUX1, BW/AUX2)
Black and White Mode Switching AUTO/ON/OFF
Privacy Zone ON/OFF (8 zone settings) 
Patrol STOP/PLAY/LEARN 
Cleaning ON/OFF
Image Hold ON/OFF
Auto Image Stabilizer ON/OFF
Scene Select Setting INDOOR (L) /INDOOR (H) /OUTDOOR (L) /OUTDOOR (H)
Language Setting Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese 
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