Panasonic Color Cctv Cameras Wv Cf284 Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
No model number suffix is shown in this manual.WV-CF284 is shown above. 
Color CCTV Cameras
Operating Instructions
Model Nos.WV-CF284 Series
WV-CF294 Series
WV-CF284
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user to the presence of uninsulat-
ed dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to
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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 install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or...

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Limitation of Liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD
PARTYS RIGHT.
Disclaimer of Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELEC-
TRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. BE LIABLE TO
ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR
REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTE-
NANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE
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Preface
The WV-CF284/WV-CF294 series are surveillance color CCTV cameras equipped with a 1/4-
inch CCD solid-state image sensor with 768 of horizontal pixels. 
These cameras can be mounted on a ceiling or a wall without any difficulty. 
Features
WV-CF284 is provided with the adaptive black stretch function, high resolution of 540 TV lines
(horizontal), and minimum illuminance of 0.9 lx (F1.4) thanks to the adoption of the newly-devel-
oped digital signal processor. 
WV-CF284T has the functions with...

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions  ..................................................................................................... 3
Limitation of Liability  ................................................................................................................... 4
Disclaimer of Warranty  ............................................................................................................... 4
Preface...

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Precautions
This apparatus has no power switch.
Power is supplied from an external 12 V
DC/24 V AC power-supply device. Refer to
service personnel for how to turn on/off the
power.
To keep on using with stable performance
• Parts of this product may deteriorate and
it may shorten lifetime of this product
when using in locations subject to high
temperatures and high humidity. Do not
expose the product to direct heat such
from a heater.
• Use the appliance at temperature within
–10 °C to +50 °C {14 °F -...

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Use this product for indoor use only.
Do not expose this product to direct sunlight
for hours and do not install the product near
a heater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it
may cause deformation, discoloration and
malfunction. Keep this product away from
water.
Avoid installing in the following locations.
• Locations where it may get wet from rain
or water splash
• Locations where a chemical agent is
used such as a swimming pool (not only
outdoor)
• Locations subject to steam and oil smoke
such as a...

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
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WV-CF294T WV-CF284T
WV-CF284WV-CF294
LOCKTOP
ELC ALC BLC
OFFON D/NB.S.
LOCKTOP
ELC ALC BLC
OFFON D/NB.S.
LOCKTOP
ELC ALC BLC
OFFON D/NB.S.
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LOCKTOP
ELC ALC BLC
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qVideo output connector 
(WV-CF284/CF294 only)
Composite video signals are transmitted.
If this unit is connected to the multiplex
unit, the multiplexed VD2 that...

rDip switch
Selects ON/OFF of light control mode,
backlight compensation, Adaptive Black
Stretch or Simple day/night mode. 
• Simple day/night mode selector [D/N]
ON:The camera selects black-and-
white mode if the picture is dark, or
color mode if the picture is bright
enough.
OFF:Color picture is displayed normal-
ly.
Default setting:OFF
Note:The simple day/night function is
established by utilizing the SENSE
UP function for B/W images. The IR
filter is secured. 
• Adaptive Black Stretch selector...