Panasonic Color Cctv Cameras Wv Cp280 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.(Lens: Option)
WV-CP284 is shown above. 
Color CCTV Cameras
Operating Instructions
Model Nos.WV-CP280
WV-CP284
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V-CP284
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The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equilater-
al triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Power...

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

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Preface
The WV-CP280/WV-CP284 is surveillance color CCTV camera equipped with a 1/3 inch CCD
solid-state image sensor with 768 of horizontal pixels.
The WV-CP280/WV-CP284 is provided with the adaptive black stretch function, high resolution
of 540 TV lines (horizontal), and minimum illuminance of 0.8 lx {0.08 foot-candle} (F1.4) thanks
to the adoption of the newly-developed digital signal processor.
Precautions
Do not attempt to disassemble the cam-
era.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws...

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Do not aim the camera at strong light
sources.
A light source such as a spot light causes a
blooming (light bleeding) or a smear (vertical
lines).
Installing place
Contact your dealer for assistance if you are
unsure of an appropriate place in your partic-
ular environment.
Make sure that the installation area is strong
enough to hold the camera, such as a con-
crete ceiling. When the installation area is not
strong enough, reinforce and strengthen it.
Avoid installing in the following locations.
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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
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VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
AC 24V IN :
DC 12V IN : 
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qFlange-back adjustment ring
This ring adjusts the back-focal distance
or picture focus.
Important:
• When an object is out of focus
because it is too close to the cam-
era, focus on a darker object with the
aperture open.
wALC lens connector
Supplies power and control signals to an
auto iris lens (option).
eLens (option)
Important:
• The lens mount should be a CS-
mount (1-32UN).
• The protrusion at the rear of the lens
should be as shown in the diagram
to prevent the cameras damage.
rFlange-back lock...

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• 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 normally.
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 [B.S.]
ON:The dark area of the object is auto-
matically corrected to lighten it.
OFF:Does not compensate.
Default setting:ON...