Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sw138 Installation Guide

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The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No. WV-SF138
WV-SF138 

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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...

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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...

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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 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 camera WV-SF138 is 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.
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 triple encoding
The 2 types of H.264 stream...

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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® 8, Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows 
Vista®.)
Network interface:  10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port
Audio interface:  Sound card (when using the audio function)
Monitor:  Image capture size: 1024x768 pixels or more
  Color: 24-bit True color or better
OS: Microsoft
® Windows® 8
 Microsoft® Windows® 7
 Microsoft® Windows...

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marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  •  Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
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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 this 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...

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Keep SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards 
(option) away from infants and children. 
Otherwise, they may swallow the cards by mis-
take. In this case, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not hang down from this product or 
use this product as a pedestal.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop 
resulting in accidents.
Correctly perform all wiring
Short circuits in the wiring or incorrect wiring 
may cause fire or electrical shock.
Turn the power off when cleaning this product. 
Failure to observe this may cause...