Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sw458m Installation Guide

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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.
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 damage the power cable. 
Do  not  damage,  fabricate,  twist,...

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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 deteriorat-
ed and it may cause discoloration. Even 
when changing the fixed shooting direction 
after continuously shooting a spotlight...

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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...

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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. 
    
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 antenna, 
strong electric field or magnetic...

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Major operating controls
Dome cover
* Do not touch the dome cover with your bare hands.Enclosure
Camera fixing screw SD memory card slot cover
Network cable * E model only
RJ-45 connector (female) 
SW458
Alarm input/output cable
Power cable (12 V DC)
Microphone/line input cable (white)
Audio output cable (black)
Direction marker for installation
Camera attachment (accessory) Camera attachment 
position marker
Mount bracket (accessory) 
SW458
Cap for the female thread  
for the conduit 
SW458Base cover...

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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 about 5 seconds or more without releasing the button. Wait about 2 minutes 
after releasing the button. The camera will start up and the settings including\
 the network settings 
will be initialized. 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...

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When installing the camera on a ceiling or a wall, there are 3 methods as specified below.
	 •	 Using	a	two-gang	junction	box	(
☞ pages 18 and 19)
	 •	 Installing	the	camera	directly	on	the	ceiling	or	wall	
SW458M (☞ page 19)
	 •	 Using	the	supplied	mount	bracket	
SW458 (☞ pages 20 to 23)
IMPORTANT:
	 •	 Procure	 4	 screws	 (M4)	 to	 secure	 the	 camera	 attachment	 (accessory)	 or	 the	 mount	 bracket	 (accessory) 
SW458 to a ceiling or a wall according to the material of the installation area. Do...

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Using the side cable access hole SW458M
When installing the camera directly on the ceiling or wall with cables exposed, cut out a portion of 
the enclosure to open a cable access hole.
Side cable access hole
IMPORTANT:
	 • 	 To 	prevent	injury	and	protect	cables,	smooth	opened	cable	access	holes	of	the	enclosure	with	
a file or other tool.
Method of camera installation
Using a two-gang junction box
Secure the camera attachment (accessory) to the two-gang junction box built\
 in a ceiling or wall...

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Note:
	 •	 The	direction	of	“gTOP” on the camera attachment (accessory) determines the upwards direc- tion of the image on the PC monitor.
	 •	 For	ceiling	mounting:
   Determine the direction that you want images to be displayed upwards on the PC monitor, and 
then mount the camera attachment with “
gTOP” facing this direction.
	 •	 For	wall	mounting:
   The camera attachment (accessory) shall be mounted with “gTOP” facing upward.
Installing the camera directly on the ceiling or wall SW458M
Place the...

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Using the mount bracket (accessory) SW458
Note:
	 •	 When	the	camera	is	mounted	on	the	ceiling	or	wall	with	a	hole	for	cable	running,	or	the	camera	 is mounted using open wiring, the mount bracket (accessory) is used.
IMPORTANT:
	 •	 If	 open	 wiring	 is	 conducted,	 be	 sure	 to	 use	 conduits	 and run the cables inside the tubes to protect the 
cables from direct sunlight.
	 •	 Installation	work	shall	be	such	that	there	is	no	exposure	 to water into the architecture through the conduits hav-
ing...