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

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Installing the camera directly on the ceiling or wall
Place the installation template label (accessory) on the ceiling or wall, and make a hole to pass the 
cable.
Remove the template label, and mount the camera by fixing 4 screws (locally procured).
(☞ Page 29)
20 mm {13/16 inches}83.5 mm {3-5/16 inches}
Cable access hole for ceiling/wall Recommended screw (M4: 4 pcs.) Side cable access hole
Direction marker for installation
Screws 
(locally procured)
Installation template label (accessory)
46 mm 
{1-13/16 inches}40 mm {1-9/16 inches}
Using the optional ceiling mount bracket WV-Q174 SF539SF538
It is possible to reduce the exposed portion of the 
camera body using the optional ceiling mount 
bracket. Refer to WV-Q174 Operating Instructions 
or Installation (☞ page 29) for how to mount the 
camera. 
Using the optional ceiling mount bracket WV-Q105 (For Europe)
Refer to WV-Q105 Operating Instructions and Installation (☞ page 29) for how to mount the cam-
era in case of using the optional ceiling mount bracket.
Anchor bolt
Safety wire angle
(WV-Q105 supplied)Roof space
Safety wire
(WV-Q105 supplied)Camera
WV-Q105 (option)
Fixing screw
(4 pcs., WV-Q105 supplied)
Cable tie (accessory)
Ceiling board such 
as plaster board 
						

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Insert/remove an SD memory card (WV-SF549/WV-SF539 only)
IMPORTANT:
  •  When inserting an SD memory card, make sure the direction. 
  •  Before removing the SD memory card, make sure to select “Not use” for “SD memory card” on 
the [SD memory card] tab of the “Basic” page on the setup menu first. 
  (☞ Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM))
 
z  Detach the dome cover. 
SF549 (☞ Page 17)
SF539(☞ Page 18)
x Insert an SD memory card fully into the SD 
memory card slot until a click is heard. 
c  Attach the dome cover. (☞ Page 34)
v When removing the SD memory card from the 
SD memory card slot, detach the dome cover 
(☞ page 17), and push the card until the lock is 
released. After removal, attach the dome cover. 
(☞ Page 34)
SD memory card slot
Dome cover Label face upward
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(M3, step screw) 
						

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Connection
Before starting the connection, turn off the power of this camera and the devices to be connected. 
Check and prepare the required devices and cables for connection. 
Note:
  • Since the connector storage 
section does not have a suffi-
cient space, use audio cables 
and a LAN cable that do not 
exceed the sizes described in 
the illustrations.
 
z  Connect the RCA pin cable to the monitor out connector for adjustment (only used for adjust-
ment of the angular field of view).
IMPORTANT:
  •  The monitor out connector for adjustment is provided only for checking the adjustment of the 
angular field of view on the video monitor when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not 
provided for recording/monitoring use. 
  •  When checking the adjustment of the angular field of view on the video monitor, be sure to use 
the RCA jack of the main body for connection with video monitor. 
  •  Black bands may appear at the top and bottom or right and left of the screen. (That does not 
affect the adjustment because the angular field of view is not changed.)
  •  The video output on the monitor for adjustment does not guarantee the video performance or 
image quality.
 
x  Connect the microphone to MIC/LINE IN (for use of 
the audio reception function). 
SF549 SF539
  Input impedance: Approx. 2 kΩ
  Recommended cable length:
  
1 m {3.3 feet} or less (for microphone input)
10 m {33 feet} or less (for LINE input)
 Recommended microphone:
    Plug-in power type microphone (option)
Connect a monaural mini plug (ø3.5 mm).
  •  Supply voltage: 2.5 V±0.5 V
  •  Recommended sensitivity of microphone: 
–48 dB ±3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)
   
Microphone/line 
input connector
Straight section
17 mm {21/32 inches}
30 mm
 {1-3/16 inches}
ø9 mm 
{11/32 inches}Example of 
audio cable connector
40 mm {1-9/16 inches}Straight section
30 mm {1-3/16 inches}9 mm 
{11/32 inches}
13 mm {1/2 inches}
Example of LAN cable 
connector
Caution:
  • ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED 
POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1). 
						

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c Connect an external speaker with amplifier to 
the audio output connector (for use of the audio 
transmission function). 
SF549 SF539
  Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm) (audio 
output is monaural). 
  •  Recommended cable length: 10 m 
{33 feet} or less
v Connect the cables of external devices to the 
EXT I/O terminal plug (accessory). 
 q When connecting an external device, remove 
8 mm - 9 mm {5/16 inches - 11/32 inches} of 
the outer jacket of the cable and twist the cable 
core to prevent the short circuit first. 
Specification of cable (wire): 
20 AWG - 26 AWG, Single core, twisted
 w  Push down the button of the desired terminal 
on the external I/O terminal plug with a ballpoint 
pen, and release the button when the cable of 
the external device is fully inserted into the ter-
minal hole. 
  *  Check whether the stripped part of the wire is 
not exposed and is securely connected. 
8 mm - 9 mm
{5/16 inches - 11/32 inches}Strip range
4321
External I/O terminal plug
(accessory) Button
Audio output 
connector
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 e  After the cable connection, connect the exter-
nal I/O terminal plug to the external I/O termi-
nals of the camera. 
   
IMPORTANT:
  •  Do not connect 2 wires or more directly to a terminal. When it is necessary to connect 2 wires 
or more, use a splitter.
  •  Input and output of the EXT I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by configuring the setting. 
Off is selected by default. It is possible to determine whether or not to receive input from EXT 
I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) by selecting Off, Alarm input, Alarm output or AUX 
output for Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 on the [Alarm] tab on the Alarm page. Refer to the 
Operating Instructions  (included in the CD-ROM) for further information.
  •  Connect an external device with verifying that the ratings are within the specifications below.
  •  When using the EXT I/O terminals as the output terminals, ensure they do not cause signal col-
lision with external signals. 
 
  •  ALARM OUT, AUX OUT
Output specification: Open collector output (maximum applied voltage: 20 V DC)
Open: 4 V - 5 V DC by internal pull-up
Close: Output voltage 1 V DC or less (50 mA or less)
 • ALARM IN
Input specification: No-voltage make contact input (4 V - 5 V DC, internally pulled up)
OFF: Open or 4 V - 5 V DC
ON: Make contact with GND (required drive 
current: 1 mA or more)
b Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, 
straight, STP*) to the network connector.
  * For Europe
n  Connect the power supply. 
IMPORTANT:
  •  The 12 V DC power supply shall be insulated 
from the commercial AC power. 
 
Network connector
External I/O terminals 
						

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When using 12 V DC power supply*
 q  Loosen the screws of the power cord plug 
(accessory). 
 w  Connect the cable of the 12 V DC power sup-
ply* to the power cord plug.
    Strip 3 mm - 7 mm {1/8 inches - 9/32 inches} 
from the end of the wire, and twist the stripped 
part of the wire sufficiently to avoid short circuit. 
Specification of cable (wire): 
16 AWG - 24 AWG, Single core, twisted
  •  Check whether the stripped part of the wire is 
not exposed and is securely connected.
 e  Tighten the screws of the power cord plug. 
(Recommended tightening torque: 0.34 N·m 
{0.25 lbf·ft})
 r  Connect the power cord plug to the 12 V DC 
power supply terminal. 
  *  ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 1310/CSA 223) 
    or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1).
   
IMPORTANT:
  •  Be sure to use the power cord plug provided with this product. 
  •  Be sure to fully insert the power cord plug (accessory) into the 12 V DC power supply terminal. 
Otherwise, it may damage the camera or cause malfunction. 
  •  When installing the camera, make sure that excessive force is not applied to the power cable.
  •  Be sure to use an AC adaptor compliant with the Specifications regarding power source and 
power consumption. (☞ Page 40) 
 
 t  Run the 12 V DC output cable through the gap of the cable hook. 
12V=IN
12 V DC output cable
Cable hook
(12 V DC)(GND)
Power cord plug  
						

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When using PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant)
Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) between a PoE device (such as a hub) 
and the network connector of the camera.
* For Europe
IMPORTANT:
  •  Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable. 
  •  The maximum cable length is 100 m {328 feet}. 
  •  Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard. 
  •  When connecting both the 12 V DC power supply and the PoE device for power supply, 12 V 
DC will be used for power supply. Depending on the PoE device used, the power supply lamp 
may not light and the network connections may not be possible. In this case, disable the PoE 
device setting, and refer to the operating instructions of the PoE device in use. 
  •  When the LAN cable is disconnected once, reconnect the cable after about 2 seconds. When 
the cable is quickly reconnected, the power may not be supplied from the PoE device. 
 
    
						

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Connection example when connecting to a network using a 
PoE hub
PoE device (hub)
PCMicrophone (option)
Microphone (option)
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„HU
(option)
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„HU
(option)Video monitor 
(for adjustment use only)
Video monitor 
(for adjustment use only)
LAN cable (category 5 or 
better, straight, STP*)LAN cable (category 5 or 
better, straight, STP*)
LAN cable (category 5 or 
better, straight, STP*)

LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*)
* For Europe
IMPORTANT:
  •  The video monitor is used for checking the adjustment of the angular field of view when install-
ing the camera or when servicing. It is not provided for recording/monitoring use. 
  •  Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. 
  •  Power supply is required for each network camera. When using a PoE device (hub), 12 V DC 
power supply is unnecessary. 
  
						

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Installation
Camera mounting
Installation shall be conducted after turning off each device. 
z  Detach the dome cover. (☞ Page 17)
x  Connect the cables to the camera. (☞ Pages 23 - 28)
  As necessary, use a cable tie (accessory) to assemble the cables.
c Mount the camera. (The illustration represents the case in which a two-gang junction box is 
installed.)
    Fix the camera with 4 screws (M4, locally procured).
Direction marker for installation
(×TOP)
ADirection marker for installation
(FRONTØ) Two-gang junction box
Screws (locally procured)
46 mm {1-13/16 inches}83.5 mm {3-9/32 inches}
IMPORTANT:
  •  When tightening the screws, be careful to ensure that the cables does not tangle the cables. 
 
Note:
  •  For ceiling mounting
    Select which direction to face the front (the side where the Panasonic logo and FRONT are) 
of the camera. Refer to the Adjustment section (☞ pages 30 - 33) for further information 
about adjustment. 
  •  For wall mounting
    The camera shall be mounted with the TOP marker facing upward. 
  
						

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Adjustment
z Adjust the camera angle. When determining the camera angle, repeat fine adjustments by 
gradually moving the panning table, tilting table, and azimuth adjustment ring. 
Horizontal position (Panning)
Loosen the panning lock screw, rotate 
the panning table to adjust the pan 
direction. (Adjustable range: 350 °)
Panning is possible within the range 
of 180 ° (when panning clockwise) 
and 170 ° (when panning counter-
clockwise). After adjustment, tighten 
the panning lock screw to fix the pan-
ning table. 
(Recommended tightening torque: 
0.39 N·m {0.29 lbf·ft})
   
Pick the portion marked 
in the illustration as well 
as the opposite side. 
Detach the inner dome from the camera by 
picking the front and rear sides.
Note:
  •  Do not touch the lens.
 
   
Home position 
markers KPanning table
Panning lock 
screw [LOCK]
Home position
* The position where the home 
position markers are aligned
Counterclockwise panning 
end marker: Rotation within 
the range of 170 °Clockwise panning end 
marker: Rotation within 
the range of 180 °
Perform the following procedures before adjusting the camera angle. SF549 SF548