Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sw132 Wv Sf135 Installation Guide

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The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No. WV-SF135/WV-SF132
WV-SF135E/WV-SF132E
WV-SF135 
						

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The model number and serial number of this 
product may be found on the surface of the unit.
You should note the model number and serial 
number of this unit in the space provided and 
retain this book as a permanent record of your 
purchase to aid identification in the event of 
theft.
  Model No. 
  Serial No.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when the 
equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer -
ence to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area 
is likely to cause harmful interference in which 
case the user will be required to correct the inter -
ference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, 
(example - use only shielded interface cables 
when connecting to computer or peripheral 
devices). Any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
For U.S.A
For U.S.A
UL listed model No.
WV-SF135, WV-SF132
For U.S. and Canada:
WV-SF135, WV-SF132
For Europe and other countries:
WV-SF135E, WV-SF132E
This Class A digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
For CanadaWe declare under our sole responsibility that the product 
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the 
standard or other normative document following the 
provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das 
Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der 
folgenden Norm oder normativen Dokument 
übereinstimmt. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 
2004/108/EC.
Nous déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que le 
produit auquel se réfère la présente déclaration est 
conforme á la norme spécifiée ou à tout autre document 
normatif conformément aux dispositions de la directive 
2004/108/CE.
Nosotros declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad 
que el producto a que hace referencia esta declaración 
está conforme con la norma u otro documento normativo 
siguiendo las estipulaciones de la directiva 2004/108/CE.
Noi dichiariamo sotto nostra esclusiva responsabilità che 
il prodotto a cui si riferisce la presente dichiarazione 
risulta conforme al seguente standard o altro documento 
normativo conforme alle disposizioni della direttiva 
2004/108/CE.
Wij verklaren als enige aansprakelijke, dat het product 
waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet aan de 
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overeenkomstig de bepalingen van Richtlijn 2004/108/
EC.
Vi erklærer os eneansvarlige for, at dette produkt, som 
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med standard eller andre normative dokumenter i følge 
bestemmelserne i direktiv 2004/108/EC.
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normativt dokument som framställs i direktiv 2004/108/
EC.
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som følger bestemmelsene i direktiv 2004/108/EC.For Europe 
						

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Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................\
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Limitation of liability  
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Disclaimer of warranty

 
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Main functions
 
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About the user manuals

 
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About notations

 
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equirements for a PC  
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rademarks and registered trademarks........................................................................\
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Copyright
 
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Network security
 
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Precautions for Installation
 
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Major operating contr

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Removing the dome cover base

 
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Connection
 
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Installation
 
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Adjustment
 
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Attaching the dome cover
 
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Using the CD-ROM

 
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Configur

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roubleshooting  
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Specifications

 
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Standar

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Optional accessories

 
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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 manufacturer's 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 attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 10)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by th\
e manufacturer, or sold 
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the car\
t/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.
S3125A
 11)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe\
riods of time.
 12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has bee\
n exposed to rain or 
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 
						

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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 WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF 
THE THIRD PARTY'S 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 of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY P\
ARTY OR ANY 
PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, 
FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
 (1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, 
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE 
PRODUCT;
 (2)  PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT 
OPERATION OF THE USER;
 (3)  ALL MALFUNCTIONS OR TROUBLES FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR 
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF THE 
MALFUNCTION OR TROUBLE;
 (4)  INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO 
ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
 (5)  ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING 
OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
 (6)  ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION 
BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF 
THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA'S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME 
REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE;
 (7)  LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE.
     
						

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The network cameras WV-SF135 series and WV-SF132 series are designed to operate using a PC 
on a network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). 
By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images from the camera can be monitored on a 
PC via a network. 
SF135
	 •	 Maximum	 image	 capture	 size	 (1280	 x	 960	 (Aspect	 ratio	 of	 4:3),	 1280	 x	 720	 (Aspect	 ratio	 of	
16:9))
SF132
	 •	 Maximum	image	capture	size	(640	x	480	(Aspect	ratio	of	4:3),	640	x	320	(Aspect	ratio	of	16:9))Note:
	 •	 It	 is	 necessary	 to	 configure	 the	 network	 settings	 of	 the	 PC	 and	 its	 network	 environment	 to	 monitor images from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary to install a web browser on the 
PC. 
 
Preface
Main functions
H.264 and JPEG double encoding
The 2 types of H.264 stream outputs and the JPEG output can be simultaneously provided.
Power over Ethernet function
When connecting with a PoE (Power over Ethernet) device, power will be supplied by simply con-
necting a LAN cable. (IEEE802.3af compliant)
Adaptive darkness correction mode
Corrects the blacked-out parts of dark areas of objects that have different illumination intensities.
About the user manuals
There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SF135 and WV-SF132 (P model), WV-SF135E 
and WV-SF132E (E model) 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. 
"WV-SF135, WV-SF132" or "SF135, SF132" shown in the instructions and illustrations us\
ed in 
these operating instructions indicates the WV-SF135, WV-SF132, WV-SF135E, WV-SF132E. 
The screens used in these operating instructions show the cases of P models.
     
						

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The following notations are used when describing the functions limited for specified models.
The functions without the notations are supported by all models.
SF135: The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SF135.
SF132: The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SF132.
About notations
System requirements for a PC
CPU: Intel® CoreTM2	Duo	2.4	GHz	or	faster	recommended
Memory:  512 MB or more (A minimum of 1 GB memory is required when using 
Microsoft
® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®.)
Network Interface:  10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port
Monitor:	 Image	capture	size:	1024	x	768	pixels	or	more
  Color: 24-bit True color or better
OS:  Microsoft
® Windows® 7
  Microsoft® Windows Vista®
 Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3
Web browser:  Windows® Internet Explorer® 9.0 (32-bit)
  Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0 (32-bit)
  Windows® Internet Explorer® 7.0 (32-bit)
  Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP3
Other:  CD-ROM drive
  (It is necessary to read the operating instructions and use the software on 
the provided CD-ROM.)
  DirectX
® 9.0c or later
  Adobe® Reader®
 (It is necessary to view the PDF file on the provided CD-ROM.)
Important:
	 •	 When	 using	 a	 PC	 that	 does	 not	 meet	 the	 above	 requirements,	 displaying	 of	 images	 may	 become slower or the web browser may become inoperable. 
	 •	 Microsoft
® Windows® 7 Starter, Microsoft® Windows Vista® Starter and Microsoft® Windows® 
XP Professional 64-bit Edition are not supported. 
	 •	
When using IPv6 for communication, use Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®. 
 
Note:
	 •	 Refer	to	"Notes	on	Windows	Vista® / Windows® 7" on the provided CD-ROM for further infor -
mation about system requirements for a PC and precautions when using Microsoft® 
Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®. 
	 •	
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 portions of the screen are displayed out of alignment
	 •	 For	 information	 on	 the	 operation	 verification	 of	 the	 supported	 operating	 systems	 and	 web	 browsers, refer to our website at http://panasonic.net/pss/security/support/index.h\
tml.
 
     
						

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Trademarks and registered trademarks
	 •	 Microsoft,	 Windows,	 Windows	 Vista,	 Internet	 Explorer,	 ActiveX,	 and	 DirectX	are	 either	 regis-
tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
	 •	 Microsoft	product	screen	shot(s)	reprinted	with	permission	from	Microsoft	Corporation.
	 •	 Intel	 and	 Intel	 Core	 are	 trademarks	 or	 registered	 trademarks	 of	 Intel	 Corporation	 in	 the	 United	
States and other countries.
	 •	 Adobe,	 Acrobat	 Reader	 and	 Reader	 are	 either	 registered	 trademarks	 or	 trademarks	 of	 Adobe	
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
	 •	 All	other	trademarks	identified	herein	are 	the	property	of	their	respective	owners.	
    
Copyright
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling and reverse engineering of the software 
provided with this product are all expressly prohibited. In addition, exporting any software provided 
with this product violating export laws is prohibited. 
    
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is call\
ed 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	network	secured	by	a	firewall,	etc.	
	 •	 If	 this	 unit	 is	 connected	 to	 a	 network	 that	 includes	 PCs,	 make	 sure	 that	 the	 system	 is	 not	 infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virus 
program, anti-spyware program, etc.). 
	 •	 Protect	your	network	against	unauthorized	access	by	restricting	users	to	those	who	log	in	with	 an	authorized	user	name	and	password.	
	 •	 Apply	measures	such	as	user	authentication	to	protect	your	network	against	leakage	or	theft	of	 information, including image data, authentication information (user nam\
es and passwords), 
alarm mail information, FTP server information and DDNS server informati\
on. 
	 •	 After	the	unit	is	accessed	by	the	administrator,	make	sure	to	close	the	browser.
	 •	 Change	the	administrator	password	periodically.
	 •	 Do	 not	 install	 the	 camera	 in	 locations	 where	 the	 camera	 or	 the	 cables	 can	 be	 destroyed	 or	 damaged by persons with malicious intent.  
						

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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, con-
tinued use will cause a fire or fall of the product 
resulting in injury, accidents, or damage to the 
product.
Turn the power off immediately and contact 
qualified service personnel for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify 
this product. 
Failure to observe this may cause fire or elec-
tric shock. 
Consult the dealer for the repair or inspections. 
Do not insert any foreign objects. 
This could permanently damage the apparatus. 
Turn the power off immediately and contact 
qualified service personnel for service. 
Select an installation area that can sup-
port the total weight. 
Selecting an inappropriate installation surface 
may cause the product to fall down or topple 
over, resulting in injury. 
Installation work shall be started after sufficient 
reinforcement. 
Periodic inspections shall be conducted. 
Rust on the metal parts or screws may cause a 
fall of the product resulting in injury or accidents. 
Consult the dealer for the inspections. 
Do not use this product in an inflammable 
atmosphere. 
Failure to observe this may cause an explosion 
resulting in injury.      Avoid installing this bracket in the loca-
tions where salt damage occurs or corro-
sive gas is produced. 
Otherwise, the mounting portions will deterio-
rate and accidents such as a fall of this product 
may occur. 
The screws and bolts must be tightened to 
the specified torque. 
Failure to observe this may cause a drop 
resulting in injury or accidents. 
Do not install this product in locations 
subject to vibration. 
Loosening of mounting screws or bolts may 
cause a fall of the product resulting in injury. 
Install this product in a location high 
enough to avoid people and objects from 
bumping the product. 
Failure to observe this may cause a drop 
resulting in injury or accidents. 
Do not strike or give a strong shock to this 
product. 
Failure to observe this may cause fire or injury. 
Do not rub the edges of metal parts with 
your hand. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury. 
Turn the power off when do wiring of this 
product. 
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock. 
In addition, short circuit or wrong wiring may 
cause fire. 
Do not touch this product or the connect-
ed cables during thunder. (even in the pro-
cess of work)
Failure to observe this may cause electric 
shock.
Turn the power off when cleaning of this 
product. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury. 
						

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[Precautions for use]
This product is designed to be used 
indoors. This product is not operable out-
doors. 
This product has no power switch. 
When turning off the power, turn off a PoE hub 
or remove a network cable.
To keep on using with stable performance
Do not use this camera in hot and humid con-
ditions for a long time. 
Failure to observe this causes component deg-
radation resulting in life shortening of this prod-
uct. 
Do not expose this camera to direct heat 
sources such as a heater. 
Do not touch the dome with your bare 
hands. 
A dirty dome causes deterioration of picture 
quality. 
Handle this camera with care. 
Do not drop this camera, nor apply shock or 
vibration to this camera. 
Failure to observe this may cause trouble. 
About the PC monitor
Displaying the same image on a monitor for a 
long time may damage the monitor. It is recom-
mended to use a screen-saver. 
When an error is detected, this product 
will restart automatically. 
This product will be inoperable for around 2 
minutes after the restart just as when the 
power is turned on. 
Product disposal/transfer
Data saved on this product or a storage device 
used with this product may lead to personal 
information leakage. 
When it is necessary to dispose or give this 
product to someone, even when for repair, 
make sure that there is no data on this prod-
uct.Cleaning this product body
Be sure to turn off the power before cleaning. 
Do not use strong abrasive detergent when 
cleaning this camera. Otherwise, it may cause 
discoloration. 
Cleaning the lens
Use a lens cleaning paper (used to clean cam-
era lenses or lenses of spectacles). When 
using solvent, use an alcohols solvent and do 
not use a thinner or a glass cleaner. 
Transmission interval
Image transmission interval may become slow 
depending on the network environment, PC 
performance, shooting subject, access num-
ber, etc. 
Code label
The code labels (accessory) are required at 
inquiry for trouble. Use caution not to lose 
these labels. It is recommended to paste one 
of the labels onto the CD-ROM case. 
About the MOS image sensor
	 •	 	
When continuously shooting a bright light 
source such as a spotlight, the color filter 
of the MOS image sensor may have deteri-
orated and  it may cause discoloration. 
Even when changing the fixed shooting 
direction after continuously shooting a 
spotlight for a certain period, the discolor -
ation may remain.
	 •	 	When	shooting	fast-moving	subjects	or	 performing panning/tilting operations, 
objects crossing the shooting area may 
look to be bending askew.