Panasonic Network Camera WV-SF549 WV-SF548 WV-SF539 WV-SF538 Installation Guide

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these 
instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
This document is the Installation Guide for use in other countries except Japan.
Installation Guide
Included Installation Instructions
Network Camera
Model No. WV-SF549/WV-SF548 
WV-SF539/WV-SF538
WV-SF549 WV-SF539 

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WARNING:
•  To prevent injury, this apparatus must be 
securely attached to the floor/wall/ceiling in 
accordance with the installation instructions.
•  To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not 
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
•  The installation shall be carried out in accor-
dance with all applicable installation rules.
•  The connections should comply with local 
electrical code.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product 
to which this declaration relates is in...

Contents
Important safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 4
Limitation of liability ....................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer of warranty ................................................................................................................... 5
Preface...

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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 instruc-
tions.
  8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9)  Only use...

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 WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF 
THE THIRD PARTYS RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL 
ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE 
IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
   
Disclaimer...

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The network cameras WV-SF549/WV-SF548/WV-SF539/WV-SF538 are designed to operate using 
a PC on a network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). 
By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images and audio from the camera can be moni-
tored on a PC via a network. 
Note:
 • 
It is necessary to configure the network settings of the PC and its network environment to moni-
tor images from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary to install a web browser on the PC. 
 
Preface
About notations
The following notations...

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About the user manuals
There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SF549, WV-SF548, WV-SF539, WV-SF538 
as follows. 
  •  Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices. 
  •  Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and 
how to operate this camera. 
Adobe
® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM. 
When the Adobe Reader is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe Reader from the...

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Note:
  • For further information about PC system requirements and precautions for when using 
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Windows Internet Explorer, click Manual - 
Open from the supplied CD-ROM and refer to Notes on Windows
® / Internet Explorer® 
versions.
  •  If using Microsoft Windows XP, screen tearing* may occur when the shooting scene drastically 
changes (for example, while shooting fast-moving subjects) due to the GDI restrictions of the 
OS. 
    * A phenomenon in which...

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Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security 
risks. 
 q  Leakage or theft of information through this unit
 w  Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
 e  Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself 
against the above network security risks. 
  •  Use this unit in a...

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Precautions
Refer installation work to the dealer. Installation work requires technique and experi-
ences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, 
electric shock, injury, or damage to the product. 
Be sure to consult the dealer. 
Stop the operation immediately when 
something is wrong with this product. 
When smoke goes up from the product, the 
smell of smoke comes from the product, or the 
exterior of the product has deteriorated, contin-
ued use will cause a fire or fall of the product 
resulting...