Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sw352 Wv Sw355 Installation Guide

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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  prod-
uct. 
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  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 electric 
shock. 
Consult the dealer for the repair or inspections. 
Do not insert any foreign objects. 
This could permanently damage this product.
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  this  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  acci-
dents. 
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 product 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 the product 
may occur. 
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 result-
ing in injury or accidents. 
Do not strike or give a strong shock to this 
product.
Failure to observe this may cause fire or 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. 
The exclusively designed mount bracket 
shall be used.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop result-
ing in injury or accidents.
Use the exclusively designed mount bracket for 
installation.
The screws and bolts must be tightened to 
the specified torque.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop result-
ing in injury or accidents.
     
						

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Do not rub the edges of metal parts with 
your hand. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury. 
Do not touch this product, the power cord 
or the connected cables during thunder. 
(even in the process of work)
Failure  to  observe  this  may  cause  electric 
shock.
Turn the power off when cleaning this 
product. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury. 
[Precautions for use]
This product has no power switch. 
When  turning  off  the  power,  turn  off  a  circuit 
breaker. 
To keep on using with stable performance
Do not use this product in hot and humid con-
ditions  for  a  long  time.  Failure  to  observe  this 
causes  component  degradation  resulting  in  life 
shortening of this product. 
Do  not  expose  the  product  to  direct  heat 
sources such as a heater.
Do not touch the dome cover with your 
bare hands.
A dirty dome cover causes deterioration of pic-
ture quality.
Handle this product with care. 
Do  not  drop  this  product,  nor  apply  shock  or 
vibration  to  the  product.  Failure  to  observe  this 
may  cause  trouble.  If  a  strong  shock  or  vibra-
tion  is  applied  to  the  enclosure,  it  may  cause 
damage or allow water to enter this product.
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. Product disposal/transfer
Images  saved  on  the  SDHC/SD  memory  card 
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  the  hard 
disk drives.
Cleaning this product body
Be  sure  to  turn  off  the  power  before  cleaning. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury. Do not 
use  strong  abrasive  detergent  when  cleaning 
this  product.  Otherwise,  it  may  cause  discolor
-
ation.  When  using  a  chemical  cloth  for  clean-
ing,  read  the  caution  provided  with  the  chemi-
cal cloth product. 
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. 
About SDHC/SD memory card
	 •	 Before	 inserting	the	SDHC/SD	 memory	
card,  turn  off  the  power  of  this  product 
first.  Otherwise,  it  may  cause  malfunction 
or  damage  data  recorded  on  the  SDHC/
SD  memory  card.  Refer  to  page  23  for 
descriptions  of  how  to  insert/remove  an 
SDHC/SD memory card. 
	 •	 When	 using	an	SDHC/SD	 memory	card,	
format it using this product. Recorded data 
on  the  SDHC/SD  memory  card  will  be 
deleted  when  formatted.  If  an  unformatted 
SDHC/SD  memory  card  or  an  SDHC/SD 
memory  card  formatted  with  other  devices 
is used, this product may not work proper -
ly  or  performance  deterioration  may  be 
caused. Refer to the Operating Instructions 
(PDF) for how to format a SDHC/SD mem-
ory card.  
						

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	 •	 When	some	SDHC/SD	 memory	cards	are	
used  with  this  product,  the  product  may 
not  work  properly  or  performance  deterio-
ration  may  be  caused.  Use  the  SDHC/SD 
memory cards recommended in page 47. 
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.
Discoloration on the color filter of 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. 
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 
Visual Patent Portfolio License for the personal 
and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) 
encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-
4 Visual Standard ("MPEG-4 Video") and/or (ii) 
decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by 
a consumer engaged in a personal and non-
commercial activity and/or was obtained from 
a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to 
provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted 
or shall be implied for any other use. Additional 
information including that relating to 
promotional, internal and commercial uses and 
licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, 
LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com. AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE 
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE 
PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR 
OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT 
RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE 
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC 
STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) 
DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED 
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A 
PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS 
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER 
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO 
LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE 
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 
MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
Indication label
Refer  to  the  indication  label  placed  on  the  bot-
tom  of  this  product  for  the  equipment  classifi-
cation and power source, etc.
About the dehumidifying device
	 •	 This	
product	has	dehumidifying	 device	to	
keep  the  inside  at  low  moisture  level,  pre-
venting  condensation  and  quickly  dissipat-
ing dew if produced. 
	 •	 Dew	 may	be	produced	 depending	 on	the	
conditions of temperature, humidity, winds, 
and rain, and it may take time to dehumidi-
fy. 
	 •	 Never	 seal	the	surfaces	 of	the	 dehumidify-
ing device. 
Dehumidifying device 
						

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Precautions for installation
This product is designed to be installed 
under eaves.
Install  the  product  under  eaves  to  avoid  direct 
sunlight.
Installing place
Contact  your  dealer  for  assistance  if  you  are 
unsure  of  an  appropriate  place  in  your  particu-
lar environment.
	 •	 Make	sure	that	the	installation	 area	is	
strong  enough  to  hold  this  product,  such 
as a concrete ceiling. 
	 •	 Install	 the	camera	 in	the	 foundation	 area	of	
the architecture or where sufficient strength 
is assured.
	 •	 If	 a	ceiling	 board	such	as	plaster	 board	is	
too  weak  to  support  the  total  weight,  the 
area shall be sufficiently reinforced.
Do not place this product in the following 
places:
	 •	 Locations	 where	a	chemical	 agent	is	used	
such as a swimming pool
	 •	 Locations	 subject	to	humidity,	 dust,	steam	
and oil smoke 
	 •	 Locations	 where	a	radiation,	 an	X-ray,	 a	
strong  radio  wave  or  a  strong  magnetic 
field is generated
	 •	 Locations	 where	corrosive	 gas	is	pro-
duced, locations where it may be damaged 
by briny air such as seashores
	 •	 Locations	 where	the	temperature	 is	not	
within the specified range (page 44). 
	 •	 Locations	 subject	to	vibrations	 (This	prod-
uct is not designed for on-vehicle use.)
	 •	 If	 a	ceiling	 board	such	as	plaster	 board	is	
too  weak  to  support  the  total  weight,  the 
area shall be sufficiently reinforced. 
Do not install this product in a humid or 
dust-laden environment.
Otherwise,  lifetime  of  the  internal  parts  may  be 
shortened.
     Be sure to remove this product if it is not 
in use. 
Design and engineer the power supply 
system to turn on/off the power of this 
product. 
The  product  has  no  power  switch.  When 
installing  the  product,  use  a  power  supply 
device  equipped  with  the  ON-OFF  switch  for 
servicing. 
About the network connection
When  connecting  to  a  network  using  the  net-
work  cable  of  this  product,  observe  the  follow-
ing.
	 •	 When	
wiring	for	the	 network,	 design	and	
engineer not to be affected by thunder.
	 •	 It	 is	impossible	 to	install	 this	product	 in	
combination with a pan/tilt head.
Screw tightening
	 •	 The	 screws	and	bolts	 must	 be	tightened	
with  an  appropriate  tightening  torque 
according  to  the  material  and  strength  of 
the installation area.
	 •	 Do	 not	use	 an	impact	 driver.	Use	of	an	
impact  driver  may  damage  the  screws  or 
cause tightening excessively.
	 •	 Tighten	 screws	at	a	right	 angle	 to	the	 sur-
face. After tightening screws, perform visu-
al  check  to  ensure  tightening  is  so  suffi-
cient that there is no backlash.
Procure fixing screws separately. 
The  screws  that  secure  this  product  are  not 
supplied. Prepare them according to the mate-
rial  and  strength  of  the  area  where  the  product 
is to be installed. 
    
Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from fail-
ures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documenta-
tion.  
						

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Do not remove or loosen the screws on 
the rear of this product. 
If the screws (7 pcs.) are loosened, water expo-
sure  may  cause  damage  or  malfunction  of  the 
product, or dropping may result in injury.
Radio disturbance
When this product is used near TV/radio anten-
na, strong electric field or magnetic field (near a 
motor,  a  transformer  or  a  power  line),  images 
may be distorted and noise sound may be pro-
duced. 
PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Use  a  PoE  hub/device  that  is  compliant  with 
IEEE802.3af standard.
Router
When  connecting  this  product  to  the  Internet, 
use  a  broadband  router  with  the  port  forward-
ing function (NAT, IP masquerade).
Refer  to  the  Operating  Instructions  (PDF)  for 
further  information  about  the  port  forwarding 
function.
Time & date setting
It  is  necessary  to  set  the  time  &  date  before 
putting this product into operation. Refer to the 
Operating  Instructions  (PDF)  on  the  provided 
CD-ROM  for  descriptions  of  how  to  perform 
the settings. 
						

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Major operating controls
Enclosure
Inner dome
MONITOROUT
HEATER
SD CARD / AF
AF/EXTRAOPTICAL ZOOM
INITIAL
SET
TOPTilting table Zoom lock knob
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Tilting lock screw (x2)
Azimuth 
adjustment ring
Audio output cable (black) Network cable
* PAL model only RJ-45 (female)
Alarm input/output cable
Power cable (12 V DC)
Microphone/line input cable (white)
FRONTTOP
Mount bracket (accessory)
Base cover
(accessory)
Camera attachment (accessory) 
						

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About the initial set button
After turning off the power of the camera, turn on the power of the camera while holding down this 
button, and wait for around 5 seconds or more without releasing the button. Wait around 2 minutes 
after  releasing  the  button.  The  camera  will  start  up  and  the  settings  including  the  network  settings 
will  be  initialized.  Before  initializing  the  settings,  it  is  recommended  to  write  down  the  settings  in 
advance. Do not turn off the power of the camera during the process of initialization.
Before initializing the settings, it is recommended to copy down the settings in advance.
    
MONITOROUT
LOCK
INITIALSET AF/EXTRA
OPTICAL ZOOM
LINK ACTHEATER
SD CARD /AF
TOP
TOP
MONITOROUT
INITIAL SET AF/EXTRA
OPTICAL ZOOM
LINK ACT
HEATER
SD CARD /AF
Panning lock screw
Auto focus (AF) button/
Extra optical zoom button
Initial set button
Monitor out 
connector for 
adjustment
Link indicator 
(lighting at linking)Access indicator (blinking at accessing)
Panning table
SDHC/SD 
memory card slot
SD memory card error indicator/
Auto focus indicator 
(blinking at adjusting auto focus)
Heater unit (option) connector 
						

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When installing the camera on a wall or a ceiling, there are two methods as specified below.
	 •	 Using	a	two-gang	junction	box
	 •	 Use	the	supplied	mount	bracketImportant:
	 •	 Procure	 4	screws	 (M4)	to	secure	 the	camera	 attachment	 (accessory)	or	the	 mount	 bracket	
(accessory)  to  a  wall  or  a  ceiling  according  to  the  material  of  the  installation  area.  Do  not  use 
wood screws and nails.
    For  mounting  a  camera  on  a  concrete  ceiling,  use  an  anchor  bolt  (for  M4)  or  an  AY  plug  bolt 
(M4) for securing. 
    (Recommended tightening torque M4: 1.6 N·m {1.18 lbf·ft})
	 •	 Mount	the	camera	attachment	in	consideration	of	the	camera	angle	in	accordance	with	the	 instructions (
☞ pages 19 and 20). 
	 •	 Required	pull-out	capacity	of	a	single	screw/bolt	is	196	N	{44.06	lbf}	or	more.
	 •	 If	 a	ceiling	 board	such	as	plaster	 board	is	too	 weak	 to	support	 the	total	 weight,	 the	area	 shall	
be sufficiently reinforced.
The mounting conditions of the camera are described as follows:
Installation 
place Appropriate mount 
bracket Recommended 
screwNumber of 
screwMinimum pull-out 
strength (per 1 pc.)
Ceiling/wall Two-gang junction box M44 pcs.196 N {44.06 lbf}
Ceiling/wall* Mount bracket (accessory) 
(Approx. 350 g {0.77 lbs.}) M4
4 pcs.196 N {44.06 lbf}
* The conditions for securing the mount bracket to a wall or a ceiling a\
re described here. 
Preparations 
						

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Using a two-gang junction box
	 •	 Secure	the	camera	 attachment	 (accessory)	to	the	 two-gang	 junction	box	built	 in	a	wall	 or	ceil-
ing.
Note:
	 •	 For	wall	mounting:
    The camera attachment shall be mounted with "gTOP" facing upward. 
	 •	 For	ceiling	mounting:
    The camera attachment shall be mounted with "hFRONT" facing in the direction of the camera 
front (model number indication face).
Using the mount bracket (accessory)
Note:
	 •	 When	 the	camera	 is	mounted	 on	the	 wall	 or	ceiling	 with	a	hole	 for	cable	 running,	 or	the	 camera	
is mounted using open wiring, the mount bracket is used.
	 •	 The	 female	thread	for	conduit	 is	compliant	 with	ANSI	 NPSM	 (parallel	 pipe	threads)	 3/4	inch	 or	
G3/4 of ISO 228-1. 
    The female thread for conduit can be removed using a hexagon wrench. 
    
FRONTTOP
FRONT
TOP
46 mm {1-13/16 inches}
Two-gang junction box
Camera attachment (accessory) 83.5 mm {3-9/32 inches}
[Mounting hole pattern] 
						

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Important:
	 •	 If	 open	wiring	 is	conducted,	 be	sure	 to	use	 conduits	 and	run	the	cables	 inside	the	tubes	 to	pro-
tect the cables from direct sunlight.
	 •	 When	 connecting	 the	conduit	 at	the	 lateral	 or	bottom	 position,	 any	of	the	 arrow	 marks	 on	the	
bracket shall be at the top.
	 •	 When	 connecting	 the	conduit	 upward,	 mount	the	camera	 attachment	 with	the	arrow	 position	
on either left or right side. 
    
    
	 •	 For  installations  on  the  wall,  to  prevent  water  from  accumulating  on  the  surface  of  the  dehu-
midifying device (
☞ page 13), do not connect it at the upper side. 
    If water remains inside, the dehumidifying device cannot function properly.
	 •	 Installation	 work	shall	be	such	 that	there	 is	no	 intrusion	 of	water	 into	the	architecture	 through	
the conduits having been joined.
Conduit
Arrow mark
FRONT TOP