Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sw158 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.
Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No. WV-SW158
WV-SW158 

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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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instruc-
tions.
 
6)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
 
7)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 
8)  Use only with the cart,...

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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-SW158 is designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASE-
T/100BASE-TX), and can be installed under eaves (sheltered outdoor). 
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...

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System requirements for a PC
About the user manuals
There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW158 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. 
  Color: 24-bit True color or better
OS: Microsoft
® Windows® 8
 Microsoft® Windows® 7
 Microsoft® Windows Vista®
 Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3
Web browser:  Windows® Internet Explorer®...

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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.
  •  Audio may not be heard if a sound card is not installed on a PC. Audio may be interrupted 
depending on the network environment.
  •  Microsoft Windows 8 RT, 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...

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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 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...