Panasonic Network Camera Wv Spn531 Installation Guide

							Network Camera
Model No.   WV-SPN531
WV-SPN531
Please purchase the recommended lens separately.
This manual describes the installation procedures, network camera instal\
lation, cable connections, 
 
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and the angle of view adjustment.
Before reading this manual, be sure to read the Important Information.
 
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PGQX1761ZA Cs1014-0 Printed in China
Standard accessories
Important Information  ...............................1 pc.
Installation Guide (this document)  ............ 1 set
Warranty card  ........................................... 1 setCD-ROM*1 
................................................ 1 pc.
Code label*2  .............................................. 1 pc.
*1   
The CD-ROM contains the operating instructions and different kinds of tool software programs. 
*2   
This label may be required for network management. The network administrator shall retain the 
code label. 
The following parts are used during installation procedures. 
A Tripod mount base  ............................... 1 pc.
C 
Safety wire lug  ...................................... 1 pc.
E Safety wire  ........................................... 1 pc.
F Washer  ................................................. 1 pc.
G Spring washer  ...................................... 1 pc. B Power cord plug
 ................................... 1 pc.
D Wire lug fixing screws   
(M2.5 x 8 mm {5/16 inches})  .............2 pcs.  
(of them, 1 for spare) 
Slide cover SD ON/OFF button
Auto back focus button (ABF)
SD memory card slot
ALC lens connector
SD MOUNT indicator
Clamp for SD memory card
Lens (recommended)
Major operating controlsWhen an SD memory card
 
●*2 is inserted and could  Lights off → Blinks green → 
be recognized  Lights off
When data can be saved after the SD memory card is  Lights off → Lights green 
 
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inserted and the SD ON/OFF button is pressed
When data can be saved to the SD memory card  Lights green
 
●
When the SD memory card is removed after holding down
 
● Lights green → Blinks green → Lights off 
the SD ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds
When data cannot be saved to the SD memory card because 
●  Lights off 
an abnormality was detected or the SD memory card is  
configured not to be used
*1   The detailed specifications on the right side in this page describe terminals 
with markings.
*2   SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is described as SD memory card.
Making connections
Turn off each system’s power supply before making a connection. Before making connections, 
prepare the required peripheral devices and cables.
Before starting the installation, check the entire system configuration.\
 The following illustration 
gives a wiring example of how to connect the camera to the network via a\
 PoE device (hub). 
LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight)
Use a LAN cable (category 5 or better, cross) when directly connecting the camera to a PC.
When connecting to a network using a PoE hub
IMPORTANT:
Connect/disconnect the audio cables and turn on the power of the camera \
after turning 
 
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off the power of the audio output devices. Otherwise, loud noise may be he\
ard from 
the speaker.
Make sure that the stereo mini plug is connected to this cable. When a m\
onaural mini 
 
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plug is connected, audio may not be heard.   
When connecting a monaural speaker with amplifier, use a locally procured conversion 
cable (mono-stereo). 
Connect an external speaker with amplifier to the audio output 
connector
Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm) (Audio output is monaural.).\
 Use an external powered speaker.
Output impedance  : Approx. 600 Ω (unbalanced)
 
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Recommended cable length  : Less than 10 m {32.8 feet}
 
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Output level  : –20 dBV
 
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Connect the microphone to MIC/LINE IN
Connect a monaural mini plug (ø3.5 mm).
Input impedance: Approx. 2 kΩ (unbalanced)
 
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Recommended cable length: Less than 1 m {3.28 feet} (for microphone inp\
ut)
 
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Less than 10 m {32.8 feet} (for line input)
Recommended microphone: Plug-in power type (option)    ●Supply voltage: 2.5 V ±0.5 V
 
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Input level for the line input: Approx. –10 dBV
 
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Recommended sensitivity of microphone: –48 dB ±3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)
 
●IMPORTANT:
Do not connect 2 wires or more directly to a terminal. When it is necess\
ary to con -
 
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nect 2 or more wires, use a splitter.
Off, input, and output of the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switche\
d by con -
 
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figuring the setting. Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provide\
d CD-ROM 
for further information about the EXT I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) settings 
(“Off”, “Alarm input”, “Alarm output” or “AUX output”)\
.
Install external devices so that they do not exceed the rating of the ne\
twork camera.
 
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When using the EXT I/O terminals as the output terminals, ensure they do not 
 
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cause signal collision with external signals.
IMPORTANT:
The adjustment monitor is used for checking the adjustment of the angula\
r field of 
 
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view when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provided fo\
r recording/
monitoring use. 
Depending on the monitor, some characters (camera title, preset ID, etc.) may not 
 
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be displayed on the screen. 
Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE\
-TX. 
 
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If a PoE hub is not used, each network camera must be connected to a 12 \
V DC 
 
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power supply.
When using 12 V DC, power supply from a PoE hub or router is not require\
d.
 
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Connect the alarm input/output cable
Connect the cables of external devices to the EXT I/O terminal plug.
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 sh\
ort circuit first.   
Specification of cable (wire): AWG 20 - AWG 26, Single core, twisted
w     Push down the button of the desired terminal on the external I/O termina\
l plug with a ball -
point pen, and release the button when the cable of the external device \
is fully inserted 
into the terminal hole.
PoE device (hub)
PC
LAN cable (category 5 
or better, straight)
Adjustment monitor
Adjustment monitorLAN cable 
(category 5 or better, straight) LAN cable 
(category 5 or better, straight)
Powered speaker
Microphone
Powered speaker
Microphone
Note:
Check whether the stripped part of the wire is not exposed and is secure\
ly connected. 
 
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ALARM IN1(DAY/NIGHT IN), ALARM IN2, ALARM IN3
 
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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)
ALARM OUT, AUX OUT
 
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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 (maximum drive current: 50 mA)
* The default of EXT I/O terminals is “Off”.
SD MOUNT indicator
 
The MONITOR OUT terminal output can be switched for the NTSC monitor/PAL monitor.
 
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IMPORTANT:
This is valid if the [Monitor out] is set to [Switch priority] ([Switch\
 priority] is selected by 
 
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default).For details, refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM).
NTSC/PAL switch
 
How to initialize the camera
 
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Follow the steps below to initialize the network camera.
q Turn off the power of the camera. When using a PoE hub, disconnect the LAN cabl\
e from 
the camera. When using an external power supply, disconnect the power cord plug from the 
12 V DC power supply terminal.
w Turn on the power of the camera while holding down the INITIAL SET button, and then 
keep holding down the button for 5 seconds or more. About 2 minutes later, The camera will 
start up and the settings including the network settings will be initial\
ized.
IMPORTANT:
 
When the camera is initialized, the settings including the network settings will be initial -
 
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ized. Note that the CRT key (SSL encryption key) used for the HTTPS protocol will not 
be initialized.
 
Before initializing the settings, it is recommended to write down the se\
ttings in advance.
 
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Do not turn off the power of the camera during the process of initialization. Otherwise, it 
 
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may fail to initialize and may cause malfunction.
INITIAL SET button
  
For U.S. and Canada:
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Company of North America,
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of North America
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(905)624-5010
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Panasonic Corporation
http://panasonic.net
Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.  
Fukuoka, Japan
Authorised Representative in EU:   
Panasonic Testing Centre
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Installation Guide
Included Installation Instructions
Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2014
Network connector RJ45*1
MONITOR OUT terminal
(factory shipment: NTSC monitor)
Microphone/line input connector
*1
Audio output connector*1
EXT I/O terminals*1
12 V DC power supply terminal*1 
The component names of the camera are as follows. Refer to the illustrat\
ion when installing or 
adjusting the camera.
When data is being sent via the network camera  Blinks green (accessing)
 
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When the camera is able to communicate with   Lights orange
 
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the connected device
LINK indicator
－
+
B
IMPORTANT:
The 12 V DC power supply shall be insulated from the commercial AC power.
 
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Be sure to use the power cord plug provided with this product.
 
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Be sure to fully insert the power cord plug into the 12 V DC power supply terminal. 
 
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Otherwise, it may damage the camera or cause malfunction.
When installing the camera, make sure that excessive force is not applie\
d to the 
 
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power cable.
Be sure to use an AC adaptor compliant with the Specifications (written in the indi -
 
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cation label on the bottom side of this unit) regarding power source an\
d power con -
sumption.
Caution:
A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL BE INCORPORATED 
 
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TO THE EQUIPMENT POWERED BY 12 V DC POWER SUPPLY.
ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 1310/CSA 223) or 
 
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LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1).
Connect the power cable
Connect the output cable of the DC power supply to the power cord plug (\
 B: accessory).
q  Loosen the screw of the power cord plug, strip 3 mm to 7 mm {1/8 inches \
to 9/32 inches} 
from the end of the wire, twist the stripped part of the wire sufficiently to avoid short circuit, 
and then connect the output cable to the power cord plug.
w   Tighten the screw of the power cord plug. (Recommended tightening torque\
: 0.34 N·m 
{0.25 lbf·ft})
Note:
Check  whether  the  stripped  part  of  the  wire  is  not  exposed  and  is  securely  con-
 
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nected.
When  connecting  an  external  power  supply  to  the  camera,  use  the  AWG  16  to 
 
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AWG 24 single-wired or stranded wired cables.
ALARM IN1, DAY/NIGHT IN
(Alarm input terminal 1, DAY/NIGHT input terminal)
ALARM IN2, ALARM OUT
(Alarm input terminal 2, Alarm output terminal)
ALARM IN3, AUX OUT
(Alarm input terminal 3, AUX output terminal)
GND
External I/O terminal plug
button
IMPORTANT:
Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable.
 
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The maximum cable length is 100 m {328 feet}.
 
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Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af stand\
ard.
 
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When connecting both the 12 V DC power supply and the PoE device for pow\
er 
 
●
supply, 12 V DC will be used for power supply.*If a 12 V DC power supply and a PoE hub or router are used at the same t\
ime, 
* 
network connections may not be possible. In this case, disable the PoE s\
ettings. 
Refer to the operating instructions of the PoE hub or router in use.
Depending on the PoE device used, if you disconnect 12 V DC while 12 V D\
C 
* 
power supply and a PoE hub or router are used at the same time, the powe\
r supply 
may stop, causing the camera to restart.
When the LAN cable is disconnected once, reconnect the cable after aroun\
d 
 
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2 seconds. When the cable is quickly reconnected, the power may not be sup\
plied 
from the PoE device.
Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight)
Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) to the network connector.
ACT indicator
When ABF (Auto Back Focus) operation is being executed
 
● Blinks red (Interval of 1 time/ second)
When the set is being started  Lights red
 
●
When an SD memory card is recognized normally  Lights red → Lights off
 
●
When the 
 
● SD memory card slot is not used or   Lights red 
an abnormality is detected in SD memory card   
after the camera has started
SD ERROR/ABF indicator
Note:
Use audio cables that do not exceed the sizes described 
 
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in the illustrations. 
ø9 mm 
{11/32 inches}
Example of audio cable 
connector
Data Matrix  Bottom side : To our website
Depending on the scanning application used, the Data Matrix may not be 
able to be read correctly. In this case, access the site by directly entering 
the following URL.
http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/qr_sp_select.htm l 
						

							WV-SPN 531
Installation
The installation tasks are explained using 5 steps.
Step1
Make sure all items are prepared 
before beginning installation.
Step2
Mount the lens to the cam-
era.
Step3
Insert/remove an SD memory 
card.
Step4
Mount the camera.

Step1 Preparations
To install the camera to a ceiling or wall, prepare the required mount br\
acket and the screws that 
secure the bracket, or the anchor bolt for each installation method befo\
re starting the installation. 
The following are requirement examples for the various installation meth\
ods.
Installation method Recommended screwMinimum pull-out 
strength  
(per 1 pc.)
[1] For mounting on ceiling
*1
(mount bracket: approx. 260  g  
{0.57 lbs}, camera: 380 g {0.83 lbs}, 
lens: 70 g {0.15 lbs}) M6 or M8 screws x 4*1562 N {126 lbf}*2
M4 x1(for the safety wire)24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
[2] For mounting on wall*1
(mount bracket: approx. 420 
g  
{0.93 lbs}, camera: 380 g {0.83 lbs}, 
lens: 70 g {0.15 lbs}) M6 or M8 screws x 4*1724 N {163 lbf}*2
M4 x1(for the safety wire)24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
[3]  
When using the tripod mount   
base (A
: accessory)*3— —
*1   The number of required screws or anchor bolts varies depending on the specifications 
of the mount bracket (locally procured). Refer to the operating instru\
ctions of the mount 
bracket (locally procured) for information about how to mount the moun\
t bracket.
*2   Make sure that the screws or anchor bolts separately procured when local\
ly procuring a 
mount bracket for the ceiling or wall are capable of supporting the tota\
l weight (including 
the moment force when mounting to a wall).
*3   Size of the bracket mounting hole: "1/4-20UNC camera tripod mounting hol\
e (depth 9 mm 
{11/32 inches})"
IMPORTANT:
The installation area shall be strong enough to hold the camera and came\
ra mount 
 
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bracket.
The camera mount bracket (locally procured) shall be mounted on the fo\
undation part of 
 
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the construction or a part with adequate strength.
Select screws according to the material of the ceiling that the camera w\
ill be mounted 
 
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to. In this case, wood screws and nails should not be used.
If a ceiling board such as plaster board is too weak to support the tota\
l weight, the 
 
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area shall be sufficiently reinforced.
Step5
Connect and adjust the 
camera 
The lens section is not included with the camera. It is possible to moun\
t a 1/3 type 
video camera lens to the camera.It is recommended to use a recommended h\
igh-res -
olution lens especially when the illuminance level of the photographic s\
ubject is low 
and the camera is used with the lens iris open. If a lens other than the\
 recommended 
lens is mounted and the camera is used at a resolution of 1280 x 720 or \
higher, the 
camera cannot achieve full performance of high resolution.
Refer to our website ( http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.htm l) for 
further information about the recommended lens.
*   When using a lens made by other companies, use a lens that has a protru\
ded por -
tion from the mount face of ø20 mm {25/32 inches} or less and a protr\
uded portion 
from the flange face of 4.5 mm {5/32 inches} or less. 
q   Remove the cover film attached to the 
lens mounting hole of the camera.
w   Slowly rotate the lens clockwise to 
mount the lens and connect the lens 
cable to the ALC lens connector of the 
camera.
13
2 4
lens cable ALC lens connector
Lens mounting hole Lens (recommended)
Protruded portion
from mount face:
ø20 mm 
{25/32 inches} or 
less
Protruded portion from flange 
face:
4.5 mm {5/32 inches} or less
ALC lens connector
Step2 Mount the lens to the camera
When using an SD memory card, go through the following procedure before installing 
the camera. When removing an SD memory card, reverse the procedure.
Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for further information 
about the SD memory card settings.
[1] Open the slide cover on the side of the camera, loosen the screw (M3) of the clamp  for the SD memory card.
[2] Insert an SD memory card fully into the SD memory card slot until a clic\
k is heard. Insert the SD memory card with its label facing down.
 
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[3] Slide the clamp for the SD memory card to the central position, and then tighten the  screw loosened in [1].   
(Recommended tightening torque: 0.19 N·m {0.14 lbf·ft})
[4] Close the slide cover on the side of the camera.  
 
● To remove the SD memory card, hold down 
the SD ON/OFF button for about 2 sec -
onds. When the flashing SD MOUNT indi-
cator goes out, you can remove the SD 
memory card.
 
 
● After the SD memory card has been 
replaced, press the SD ON/OFF button, 
and make sure the SD MOUNT indicator is 
continually lit. 
  If you do not press the SD ON/OFF button 
 
●
after replacing the SD memory card, the SD 
MOUNT indicator is continually lit approxi-
mately 5 minutes later.Connect the safety wire
 
„
When securing the camera using a separately procured bracket, use the fixing screw 
 
● 
     
(M4, locally procured), and the safety wire, washer, and spring washer (accessories).
[1] Engage the safety wire ( E: accessory) with the wire engaging hole.
[2]   Secure the safety wire lug 
(C : ac-
cessory) to the camera mount screw 
hole with the wire lug fixing screw 
( D : accessory). 
(Recommended tightening torque: 
0.39 N·m {0.29 lbf·ft})
 
 
„ When using the tripod 
mount base
Use the tripod mount base 
 
● (A: acces-
sory) when mounting the camera to 
raise the camera mounting position.
Screw of the clamp for 
SD memory card
Clamp for SD 
memory card After mounting
Safety wire (E: accessory)
Wire engaging hole
Part A
Safety wire lug 
( C : accessory)
q  Pass part A through the wire en-
gaging hole
Clamp for SD 
memory card Screw of the clamp 
for SD memory card
Tripod mount base 
(A: accessory)
Fixing screws
1/4-20UNC camera   
tripod mounting hole   
(depth 9 mm {11/32  inches}) * The wire image mounted to the safety wire 
lug in 
[1] of "Connect the safety wire" is not 
shown.
* 
  The wire image mounted to the safety wire lug in 
[1] of "Connect the safety wire" is not shown. Wire lug fixing screw 
(
D : accessory)
Safety wire lug   
( C : accessory)
Fixing screw hole
Step3 Insert/remove an SD memory cardStep4 Mount the cameraStep5 Connect and adjust the cameraNote:
  ●  The most common use of a varifocal lens and a zoom lens
    Note  that  the  adjustment  method  is  different  depending  on  the  type.  For 
further  information,  refer  to  the  operating  instructions  for  the  lens  to  be 
used.
    When  using  8x  or  10x  lens,  adjust  the  back  focus  after  positioning  the 
zoom ring at the "W" end and positioning the focus ring at a step short of 
the "F" end.
    When  using  2x  or  3x  lens,  adjust  the  back  focus  after  positioning  the 
zoom ring at the "T" end and positioning the focus ring at a step short of 
the "F" end.
  ●  Depending  on  the  lens  to  be  used,  if  the  zoom  ring  is  fully  rotated  in  the 
"W" direction, the periphery may become dark. In such a case, rotate the 
zoom ring in the "T" direction for readjustment.
  ●  When images in the near-infrared light area change from the color mode 
to the black & white mode, out-of-focus may be occurred according to the 
nature  of  optical  property.  In  this  case,  the  focus  can  be  corrected  by 
selecting  "Auto"  or  "Preset"  for  "Adjusting  method"  on  the  setup  menu 
(The focus will not automatically be adjusted according to the illumination 
level  change  once  the  focus  is  corrected.)  Refer  to  the  Operating 
Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) for how to configure the "Adjusting 
method" setting on the setup menu.
  ●  When shooting the following subjects, it may have difficulty adjusting the 
back focus position automatically.
    In  this  case,  adjust  the  back  focus  position  manually  from  the  setup 
menu.
    Refer  to  the  Operating  Instructions  (included  in  the  CD-ROM)  for  how  to 
perform the auto back focus function from the setup menu.
  ● Subj. moves frequently
  ● Subj. with large illuminance change
  ● Subj. with low illuminance
  ● Subj. through a window
  ● Subj. with less contrast such as white wall
  ● Subj. with heavy flicker
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to rotate and secure the camera 
 
●
mount bracket. Rotating the camera places 
a large burden on the camera mount brack -
et, and may cause damage.
Attach the safety wire in a position higher 
 
●
than the camera and the mount bracket.
Attach the safety wire so that if the camera 
 
●
were to become detached, it would not fall 
on nearby people.
IMPORTANT:
Mount the bracket in a position higher than 2.7 m 
 
● {8.86 feet} from the floor.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to rotate and secure the camera mount bracket. Rotating the came\
ra places 
 
●
a large burden on the camera mount bracket, and may cause damage.
The safety wire shall be adjusted to remove slack.
 
●
The distance from the camera to the ceiling changes depending on the til\
t angle of 
 
●
the camera. Attach the safety wire in a position according to the tilt angle of the \
cam -
era.
For mounting on ceiling
 
„
[1] Mark the position of holes to be made for the ceiling mount bracket (locally procured) on 
the attachment position of the ceiling, and make those holes for attachm\
ent.
Determine the hole diameter and hole depth according to the specifications of the screws 
or anchor bolts to be used.
 
 
„ For mounting on wall
[1] Mark the position of holes to be made for the wall mount bracket (locally procured) on the 
attachment position of the wall, and make those holes for attachment.
Determine the hole diameter and hole depth according to the specifications of the screws 
or anchor bolts to be used.
[2] Secure the wall mount bracket (locally pro-cured) using separately procured screws or 
anchors.
[3] Loosen the camera mount bracket fixing mecha-
nism to freely move the camera mount bracket.
Align the screw thread with the fixing 
screw hole of the camera, and rotate the 
camera mount bracket to secure the cam-
era.  Tighten the camera mount bracket 
fixing mechanism and secure the camera 
mount bracket.
* The tripod mount base (A: accessory) is not 
 
   
used.
[4] Attach the safety wire to the foundation area of  the architecture or where sufficient strength is as-
sured. Prepare the fixing screws according to the 
material of the area where the safety wire is to be 
installed.
[2] Secure the ceiling mount bracket (locally pro-cured) using separately procured attachment 
fixing screws or anchors.
[3] Loosen the camera mount bracket fixing mechanism to freely move the camera mount 
bracket.
Align the screw thread with the fixing 
screw hole of the camera, and rotate 
the camera mount bracket to secure 
the camera.
Tighten the camera mount bracket fix-
ing mechanism and secure the camera 
mount bracket.
* The tripod mount base (A: accessory) is not 
 
   
used.
[4] Attach the safety wire to the foundation area  of the architecture or where sufficient strength 
is assured. Prepare the fixing screws ac-
cording to the material of the area where the 
safety wire is to be installed.
[1] Connecting wires Connect the necessary cables/lead wires according to the procedure of "Making 
connections". (When power is supplied by PoE, the camera is turned on when a 
LAN cable is connected. Make sure to connect the LAN cable after turning off the 
power of hub and router.)
[2] Adjusting the camera angle Connect the adjustment monitor to the MONI-
TOR OUT terminal of the camera with the RCA 
pin cable (locally procured).
Loosen the
 camera mount bracket fixing mecha-
nism
 on the camera mount bracket, and then 
check the adjustment monitor to adjust the 
camera angle.
When adjusting the camera angle, make sure 
to loosen 
the camera mount bracket fixing mech-
anism
 on the camera mount bracket before 
making adjustments.
If the camera angle is changed when 
the cam-
era mount bracket fixing mechanism
 is tightened, 
excessive force is applied to the camera mount 
bracket and camera, which may damage them.
After adjusting the camera angle, make sure to 
tighten 
the camera mount bracket fixing mecha-
nism
 securely again.
[3] Adjusting the focus
q   First, reset the back focus position by holding down the auto back focus button for 
5 seconds or more when the power is on. (This operation can also be per\
formed 
on the setup menu. Refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the\
 CD-
ROM).) 
w  Manually  adjust  the  angle  of  view  and  focus  coarsely  by  adjusting  the  zoom  and 
focus  of  the  lens  to  center  a  subject  in  the  screen,  and  then  press  the  auto  back 
focus  button  on  the  side  of  the  camera  (page  1)  or  perform  the  auto  back  focus 
function from the setup menu.
  Refer  to  the  Operating  Instructions  (included  in  the  CD-ROM)  for  how  to  perform 
the auto back focus function from the setup menu.
 
* How to take a wide depth of field: When focus is desired on entire near \
or  
  
distant subjects, select indoor scene mode, or adjust the focus to the m\
idrange 
  
position using manual focus adjustment.
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IMPORTANT: After performing basic adjustments, make sure to press the auto back foc\
us 
 
●
button once to perform detailed adjustments.
Ceiling mount 
bracket (example)
Attachment fixing screwsM6 or M8 x4 
(locally procured)
Camera mount bracket
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Step4 Mount the camera (Continued)
Washer
(F: accessory)
Spring washer
(G: accessory)
Recommended screw M4 
Minimum pull-out strength 
24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
Safety wire 
Ceiling
Pin No.
 
1  Dump 
 2  Dump 
 3  Drive 
 4  Drive 
Safety wire
Recommended screw M4 
Minimum pull-out strength 24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
Foundation part of 
construction or part 
with adequate strength
Wall
Washer (F: accessory)
Spring washer (G: accessory)
After connecting the camera, refer to “Configure the settings of the \
cam
-
 
●
era” (leaflet) and perform the camera settings.
Fixing screws
Camera mount bracket 
fixing mechanism
Wall mount bracket (example) Attachment fixing 
screws
 
M6 or M8 x4 
(locally procured)
Camera mount brack-
et fixing mechanism Camera mount 
bracket
Attachment fixing 
screws  M4 x1
(locally procured)
w  Pass the other loop of the 
wire through part A
Higher than the 
camera and wall 
mount bracket.
Recommended 
screw M4
Minimum pull-out 
strength
24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
Remove the screw from the camera's bottom 
 
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side. Please store the removed screw in a safe 
location for when you choose to remove the 
tripod mount base  (A: accessory), as they will 
not be needed from this point onwards.
[1]   Secure the tripod mount base ( A: acces-
sory) to the bottom side of the camera using 
2 fixing screws. (Recommended tightening 
torque: 0.39 N·m {0.29 lbf·ft}) 
Size of the mounting hole: "1/4-20UNC  
camera tripod mounting hole   
(depth 9 mm 
{11/32 inches})"Bottom side
Clamp for SD 
memory card
SD memory card
* Label face downward
Slide cover