Panasonic Color Cctv Cameras Wv Cw484 Operating Instructions

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Setting Procedures
First, select a language for menu display and camera ID display.
Language Setup (LANGUAGE
SETUP)
1. Select LANGUAGE on the top menu and
press the [SET] button.
→The LANGUAGE SETUP menu opens.
2. Select a language. The default setting is
English.
Available languages: ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS,
DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, êìëëäàâ, JAPANESE, CHINESE
3. Select SET on the menu and press the [SET] button.
1. Camera Identification Setting (CAMERA ID) 
Assign a name to the camera using up to 16 characters to display it overlaying on the camera
picture in the selected position. 
Note:If you change the language selection after
the assignment of camera ID, it will be
erased.
1. On the CAMERA SETUP menu, select ON↓or
OFF↓for CAMERA ID and press the [SET]
button.
ON↓: Displays entered camera ID.
OFF↓: Does not display the ID.
→The CAMERA ID menu opens.
2. Select a character from the character area
and press the [SET] button. 
→The selected characters are displayed in
the editing area.
3. Repeat these procedures until all characters
are entered.
• To enter a blank space, select SPACE and
press the [SET] button.
• To replace a specific character in the editing
area:
1. Move the cursor to the editing area and
then move the pointer to the character to
be replaced pressing the [LEFT] and
[RIGHT] buttons.
2. Move the cursor to a candidate character
in the character area and press the [SET]
button.
    **CAMERA SETUP** 1/2
CAMERA ID     OFF   
ALC           ALC  
SHUTTER       OFF  
AGC           ON(HIGH)  
SENS UP       OFF
SYNC          INT
WHITE BAL     ATW1
MOTION DET    OFF
DNR           HIGH
RESOLUTION    HIGH
BW MODE↵ ↵
↵ ↵
    CAMERA ID
    0123456789
    ABCDEFGHIJKLM
    NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
    ().,:;&#!?=
    +-*/%$
   SPACE POSI
   RET TOP END RESET
   ................
Character
Cursor
Pointer
Character
Area
Command
Editing
Area
FLOOR 1Highlighted
   **LANGUAGE SETUP**  
LANGUAGE      ENGLISH
 SET
 RET TOP END 
						

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• To erase all characters of the camera ID, select RESET and press the [SET] button.
Note:For Chinese language, up to 8 characters can be entered.
4. To specify the ID display position:
1. Select POSI and press the [SET] button.
→The entered camera ID will be highlighted on the screen.
2. Move it into the appropriate position and press the [SET] button.
→The position is determined and the screen will return to the CAMERA ID menu.
Note:Keep pressing any of [LEFT], [RIGHT], [UP], or [DOWN] button for a second or
more to move the camera ID faster as necessary.
2. Light Control Mode Setting (ALC)
Select a light control mode depending on the lens type mounted.
ALC↓:Is applicable to the auto iris lens. SUPER-D3 is available with this selection.
2-1. ALC Mode with SUPER-D3 ON
Super Dynamic 3 Function (SUPER-D3)
In the SUPER-D3 mode, more photometric weight is given to the center of the screen than to
the edge where a bright backlight would most likely be located.
NighttimeNighttimeDaytimeDaytime
SUPER-D3 ONSUPER-D3 OFF
SUPER-D3 ON:Enables SUPER-D3 to compensate backlight automatically.
SUPER-D3 OFF:Enables manual setting to compensate backlight.
Notes:
• When set to ON, the available parameters for SHUTTER and SENS-UP will be limited as
shown on the next page.
• Set SUPER-D3 to OFF when noise in a bright portion, flickerings, or color deterioration are
observed.
1. Move the cursor to ALC and press the [SET] button.
→The ALC CONT menu opens.
2. Select ON for SUPER-D3.
3. Adjust the video output level (LEVEL) by
moving the I cursor. It may be better to
adjust LEVEL slightly higher.
      **ALC CONT**      
     BACK LIGHT COMP
SUPER-D3      ON
   
LEVEL        ..I...128
             -       +
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2-2. ALC Mode with SUPER-D3 OFF
1. Move the cursor to ALC on the CAMERA
SETUP menu and select OFF for SUPER-D3
on the ALC CONT menu.
→MASK SET↓appears on the ALC CONT
menu.
2. Select MASK SET and press the [SET] but-
ton. 
→The 48 mask areas appear overlaid on the
camera picture with the blinking cursor in
the upper left corner.
3. Move the cursor to an area where the back-
light is bright and press the [SET] button to
mask the area. 
→The masked area appears alternately
white and blinking when the cursor is on
the area, or it turns white when the cursor
is on other areas.
4. To cancel masking, move the cursor to a
masked area and press the [SET] button.
→When masking of the area is cancelled, it
changes from white to normal.
To cancel all the masking, press the
[LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons simultaneous-
ly for 2 seconds or more.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 as necessary.
6. Press the [SET] button for 2 seconds or more. 
→The ALC CONT menu appears.
7. Adjust the video output level (LEVEL) by moving I cursor.
Note: If ON is selected for SUPER-D3, a shadow (black line) may appear at the boundary
between the bright and the dim portions. This is a natural phenomenon and does not
indicate trouble.
3. Shutter Speed Setting (SHUTTER)
Select a proper shutter speed when ALC is selected on the CAMERA SETUP menu. Selecting a
faster speed will reduce blurring when objects quickly move. The default setting is OFF.
      **ALC CONT**      
     BACK LIGHT COMP
SUPER-D3      OFF
MASK SET   
LEVEL        ..I...128
             -    +
 RET TOP END
↵
Blinking
Blinking
White
OFF (1/60)1/100
1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/10001/2501/500SUPER-D3 OFF: 
						

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Notes:
•Only OFF is available when SUPER-D3 is set to ON.
•When a faster speed is selected for the electronic shutter, the picture will generally become
darker, and sometimes a smear (vertical stripes caused by bright objects) may appear.
4. Gain Control Setting (AGC)
Select an automatic gain control mode. This setting raises the gain and brightens the image
under low light conditions. The default setting is ON (HIGH).
Available modes:ON (HIGH / high), ON (MID / medium), ON (LOW / low), OFF 
5. Electronic Sensitivity Enhancement (SENS UP)
Select a proper enhancement rate when the camera is set to ALC mode. The higher rate you
select, the brighter the picture will be. The default setting is OFF.
AUTO:Sets AGC to ON and adaptively raises the sensitivity up to the selected amplification
rate, for example 10 times when set to X10 AUTO.
FIX:Raises the sensitivity fixedly to the selected rate.
OFF:Does not raise the sensitivity.
* The factory default
Notes:
•OFF and AUTO are available when SHUTTER is set to 1/100.
•When setting SHUTTER to 1/120, perform the SHUTTER setting before the SENS UP set-
ting.
•Some types of system controllers may not operate some of the SENS UP functions. If this
happens, use the operation buttons on the camera.
•When you select AUTO for SENS UP and ON for SUPER-D3, the SENS UP function has pri-
ority so that the SUPER-D3 function is not activated automatically.
•While the SENS UP function is selected, noise, spots or a whitish phenomenon may appear
in the picture when the sensitivity of the camera is increased. This is a normal phenome-
non.
•Only when OFF, X2 FIX, or X2 AUTO is selected for sensitivity enhancement (SENS UP), it
is possible to perform ABF adjustment or to select AUTO for C/L ↔B/W on the BACK-
FOCUS SETUP menu. When a sensitivity rate other than X2 FIX or X2 AUTO is selected,
use PRESET and FIX for C/L ↔B/W on the BACK-FOCUS SETUP menu.
X2 AUTOOFFX4 AUTOX6 AUTOX10 AUTO
X32 FIX X10 FIX X6 FIX X4 FIX X2 FIXOFF
X16 FIXSUPER-D3 OFF:
X2 AUTOOFF*X4 AUTOX6 AUTOX10 AUTOSUPER-D3 ON: 
						

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6. Synchronization Setting (SYNC)
1. Select a sync mode.
VD2:Multiplexed vertical drive, highest priority
LL:Line-Lock, follows the phase of supplied AC power, 2nd priority
INT:Internal sync, lowest priority
Notes: 
•Selection is not available when VD2 is added to the camera. Selection from LL is avail-
able when the respective sync is added.
•When LL is selected, phase adjustment is required.
2. Line-Lock Vertical Phase Adjustment (V PHASE)
•Select LL and press the [SET] button.
•Prepare a dual-trace oscilloscope and supply
it with the video output of the camera to be
adjusted and that of the reference camera.
•Set the oscilloscope to the vertical rate and
expand the V-sync portion.
•Select a proper COARSE phase from 16
steps (22.5 degrees/step) that makes the two
video signals on the oscilloscope the closest.
•Select a proper FINE phase so that the two
video signals on the oscilloscope come as
close as possible.
Notes:
•Moving the I cursor across the +/- end will shift the FINE range.
•Press the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons simultaneously to reset the V PHASE to the
default (0 degree).
•Keep pressing the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons for a second to move the I cursor
faster if necessary.
•Spike noise if contained in the AC mains may disturb synchronization of LL.
7. White Balance Setting (WHITE BAL)
Select a mode for WHITE BAL on the CAMERA SETUP menu. The default setting is ATW1.
ATW1:Is automatically adaptable to the color temperatures of 2 700 K - 6 000 K. 
ATW2:Is automatically adaptable to the use of sodium lamps (2 000 K - 6 000 K).
AWC:Is automatically adaptable to the color temperatures of 2 000 K - 10 000 K.
Notes: 
•When ATW1 or ATW2 is selected, no further operation is required.
•ATW1 and ATW2 do not appear on the setup menu of the system controller.
•Select AWC in the following cases: the color temperature is out of the 2 000 K - 6 000 K
range, the scene contains mostly high color temperatures such as blue sky or sunset, or
the scene is dim.
•When AWC is selected, the AWC setting is required.
        **SYNC**        
V PHASE
COARSE        1(1--16)
FINE         ...I...128
             -     +
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AWC Setting
1. Select AWC and press the [LEFT] button. 
→AWC will change to AWC →PUSH SW.
2. Press the [SET] button.
→PUSH SW will be highlighted while the AWC setting is performed.
Note: If the white balance is not set, PUSH SW is being highlighted.
3 . Press the [RIGHT] button.
Manual Fine Adjustment
Perform fine adjustment as necessary. 
1. Select WHITE BAL and press the [SET] but-
ton.
→Fine adjustment menu of ATW or AWC will
open.
2. Adjust finely R (Red) and B (Blue) gain by
moving the I cursor. 
8. Motion Detection Setting (MOTION DET)
When a series of changes in pictures is detected, the camera outputs an alarm to the external
device such as a disk recorder. The recorder will start recording the pictures.
1. Select a mode for MOTION DET on the CAMERA SETUP menu.
The default setting is OFF.
OFF:Disables the alarm output.
MODE1:Outputs alarm when a series of
motions is detected.
MODE2:Outputs alarm when a series of
scene changes is detected.
→The MODE1 menu opens when you select
MODE1 and press the [SET] button.
2. Adjust for LEVEL to optimize the sensitivity of
detection.
3. Select a dwell time. The default setting is 2S.
Available time (second):2, 5, 10, 30
The next detection will be performed after
the set time elapses.
4. Select MASK SET and press the [SET] but-
ton.
→A 48-split screen opens. 
•Specify non-detection (mask) and detection areas in the same way as described earlier in
2-2 ALC Mode.
•Hold down the [SET] button for 2 seconds to return to the MODE1 menu.
Note:Perform the setting of mask area after STABILIZER in the CAMERA SETUP menu is
set to OFF.
        **ATW1**         
R             ...I...128
              -     +
B             ...I...128
              -     +
 
 RET TOP END
      ** MODE1 **      
LEVEL         ...I..128
              -    +
DWELL TIME    2S
DISPLAY MODE
  ALARM       OFF
MASK SET   
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5. Select ON or OFF for ALARM under DISPLAY MODE.
ON:Outputs an alarm
OFF:Does not output an alarm. This is applicable any of the following controllers are used:
WV-RM70, WV-CU550 series, WV-CU161, WV-CU360, WV-CU650, WV-CU850, WV-
CU950
6. Select DISPLAY MODE and press the [SET] button to see the current settings.
When a motion is detected, the area will blink.
•Press the [SET] button to return to the MODE1 menu.
7. As necessary, repeat to perform LEVEL adjustment and MASK setting by checking on the
DISPLAY MODE screen.
Notes:
•In systems other than Panasonic, select OFF for MOTION DET to prevent system
devices from confusing time-code signal with alarm signal.
•Set MASK SET over the areas where leaves or curtains etc. are swaying.
•Adjust the detection level to prevent detection from confusing motion with noise under
low light conditions.
•It takes around 0.2 seconds for the alarm signal to reach the VCR’s alarm terminal after
detection.
•The motion/scene change detection is not specifically intended to prevent theft or fire.
Motion Detector
The motion detector divides the screen into 48 blocks and monitors changes in the lumi-
nance in each block. When it detects any change (movement) in the image, it outputs an
alarm signal. When a change (movement) in the image is detected while in the auto
mode, the alarm signal is output and the camera stops at the preset position for a speci-
fied amount of time.
Demo Mode
The demo mode divides the screen into 48 blocks and monitors changes in the lumi-
nance in each block. It also masks any part of the picture where there is a change in
average luminance that exceeds the currently specified detection sensitivity level. The
demo mode results can be used to determine the optimum detection sensitivity level
(step 5) and the areas of the screen that need to be masked (step 1).
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About MODE2 of Motion Detection
•The camera will detect a scene change in the following cases.
When the lens is fully sprayed or covered with a cloth, lid, or the like
When the camera direction is suddenly changed
•The camera will not detect a scene change in the following cases.
When a cloth with patterns covers the lens and it sways in the wind
When some portions in the screen are not veiled
When the screens are similar in scene patterns although the camera direction has
changed
•The camera will faultily detect a scene change in the following cases.
When an obvious brightness change arises (ex. On/Off of the lamps)
When objects move continuously such as traffic in busy streets
9. Digital Noise Reduction Setting (DNR)
Select a DNR mode suitable to the camera site conditions. The default setting is HIGH.
HIGH:Greatly reduces noise, though it produces afterimages when objects move.
LOW:Slightly reduces noise, and produces less afterimages.
10. Resolution Setting (RESOLUTION)
Select a horizontal resolution mode. The default setting is HIGH.
NORMAL:Resolves more than 480 TV lines.
HIGH:Resolves typically 540 TV lines, though noise may increase when SENSE UP is activated
in low lighting conditions.
11. Black and White Mode Setting (BW MODE)
1. Select BW MODE on the CAMERA SETUP menu and press the [SET] button.
→The BW MODE menu opens.
2. Select a mode for BW. The default setting is OFF. 
AUTO1:Sets the mode to black-and-white if the picture is dark or to color if the picture is
bright enough. 
AUTO2:Functions the same as AUTO1, except this is applied to the use near infrared light.
(wavelength ≥800 nm).
ON:Sets the mode to black-and-white.
OFF:Sets the mode to color.
Notes:
•There may be cases where AUTO1 or AUTO2 does not function well if the camera is
aimed at subjects continuously moving or a scene filled with a single color such as a
blue sky.
•It is possible to set up the back-focus mode to compensate for defocus liable to hap-
pen when the camera automatically switches between the color and black-and-white
modes. Refer to p. 41. Back-focus Setting for details. 
						

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→When AUTO1 or AUTO2 is selected, LEVEL and DURATION TIME appear.
3. Select a threshold LEVEL to switch between
the color and black-and-white mode. The
default setting is HIGH.
HIGH:Switches the mode at approx. 5 lx illu-
mination.
LOW:Switches the mode at approx. 1 lx illu-
mination.
4. Select a duration time to determine whether
to switch the mode. The default setting is 30 seconds.
Available time:(Short) 10 s ↔30 s ↔60 s ↔300 s (Long)
5. Select a burst signal mode. The default setting is ON.
ON:Supplies the (color) burst signal with black-and-white composite video.
OFF:Supplies no burst signal.
Note:Using ON is usually recommended. Try both ON and OFF to match to connected
devices (recorders, monitors, etc.) that have different characteristics. 
12. Privacy Zone Setting (PRIVACY ZONE)
Perform settings of up to eight privacy zones where you wish to veil the monitor screen.
1. Select ON(1), ON(2) or OFF for PRIVACY ZONE on page 2 of the CAMERA SETUP menu
and press the [SET] button. The default setting is OFF.
ON (1):Veils the zone with grey.
ON (2):Veils the zone with mosaic.
OFF:Displays pictures normally.
→The ZONE NUMBER selection menu
opens.
2. Select a zone number on the top line using
the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons and press
the [SET] button. The zone number followed
by an asterisk * indicates that it has been
already registered.
→POSITION, SCALE, and a frame appear
on the menu.
3. Select →PUSH SW for POSITION and press
the [SET] button.
→Position selection becomes available.
4. Move the picture portion to be veiled to the
center of the frame using the [LEFT],
[RIGHT], [UP], or [DOWN] button.
      **BW MODE**       
BW             AUTO1
 LEVEL         HIGH
 DURATION TIME .I..
               S  L
BURST(BW)      ON
 RET TOP END
  **ZONE NUMBER 1/8**  
 RET TOP END
  **ZONE NUMBER 1/8**  
POSITION     
→PUSH SW
SCALE        →PUSH SW
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
 SET DEL
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5. Select →PUSH SW for SCALE and press the [SET] button.
→Zone scale adjustment becomes available.
6. Adjust the zone scale using the [LEFT], [RIGHT], [UP], or [DOWN] button.
7. To apply the settings, move the cursor to SET and press the [SET] button.
→The screen returns to the ZONE NUMBER selection menu.
To delete the settings, select DEL and press the [SET] button.
13. Electronic Zoom (EL-ZOOM)
1. Move the cursor to EL-ZOOM.
2. Select ON or OFF by pressing [LEFT] and
[RIGHT] buttons.
The default setting is OFF.
ON:x2 electronic zoom is available with the
ZOOM switch on the controller.
OFF:The electronic zoom function is dis-
abled.
3. While the cursor is on EL-ZOOM, press the
[SET] button. The EL-ZOOM menu appears.
4. Move the cursor to PUSH SW for ZOOM and
press the [SET] button to display the ZOOM
setting menu.
5. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to zoom in
or out the image.
6. Move the cursor to PUSH SW for PAN/TILT
and press the [SET] button. The PAN/TILT
setting menu appears.
7. Press [LEFT], [RIGHT], [UP], or [DOWN] but-
ton to change the angular field of view.
8. To return to the EL-ZOOM menu, press the [SET] button.
14. Camera Picture Upside Down Positioning (UPSIDE-DOWN)
1. Move the cursor to UPSIDE-DOWN.
2. Select ON when you want to turn the picture upside down.
15. Auto Image Stabilizer (STABILIZER)
This function electronically compensates for an unstable camera image due to movement of a
mounting pole or bracket. The default setting is OFF.
ON:Automatically compensates for an unstable image.
OFF:Image stabilizer will not operate.
Notes: 
•When set to ON, some effective pixels on the edge of the CCD are used by the stabilization
function. This may result in a small reduction in resolution and a narrower angle of view.
After activating the image stabilizer function, check that the field of view is correct.
     **EL-ZOOM**
         
PAN/TILT   →PUSH SW
ZOOM       →PUSH SW
              
   U TILT D/L PAN R
RET TOP END
     **EL-ZOOM**
         
PAN/TILT   →PUSH SW
ZOOM       →PUSH SW
              
       U ZOOM D
RET TOP END