Panasonic Wv Np502 Operating Instructions Manual

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•When On is selected, only IPv4 access is avail-
able. 
• When On is selected for either MPEG-4(1) or
MPEG-4(2), only Off and Mic input are available
for Audio transmission/reception. 
• When On is selected for either MPEG-4(1) or
MPEG-4(2), the maximum concurrent access num-
ber is equal to or less than 10 users. 
[Image capture size]
Select QVGA or VGA for the image capture size of
MPEG-4 images.
Default: MPEG-4(1): VGA
MPEG-4(2): VGA
[Transmission priority ]
Select Constant bit rate or Frame rate for the MPEG-
4 transmission mode.
Constant bit rate:MPEG-4 images will be transmitted
with the bit rate selected for Max bit rate (per
client) *.
Frame rate: MPEG-4 images will be transmitted with
the frame rate selected for Frame rate.
Default: Constant bit rate
Note:
When Frame rate is set for Transmission priority,
number of users who can access the camera may
be limited more (may become less than 10).
[Frame rate]
Select a frame rate for MPEG-4 images from the follow-
ing. 
1fps/3fps/5fps */7.5fps */10fps */15fps */20fps */30fps *
Default: 30fps *
Note:
• When Frame rate is selected for Transmission pri- ority, this setting is available. 
• Frame rate is synchronized with Max bit rate (per client)*. For this reason, the frame rate may be
lower than the specified value when any value
marked with an asterisk (*) is selected. 
[Max bit rate (per client) *]
Select a MPEG-4 bit rate per a client from the following.
64kbps/128kbps */256kbps */384kbps */512kbps */
768kbps */1024kbps */1536kbps */2048kbps */
3072kbps */4096kbps */Unlimited * Default:
MPEG-4(1): 2048kbps *
MPEG-4(2): 2048kbps *
* Unlimited * is available only when  Frame rate is
selected for Transmission priority.
Note: • The MPEG-4 bit rate is synchronized with Bandwidth control(bit rate) on the [Network] tab of
Network page ( page 73). For this reason, the bit
rate may be lower than the value when any value
with an asterisk (*) on the right is selected.
• When Unlimited * is selected, the number of users who can access MPEG-4 images will be limited to
1. (Only a single user can access MPEG-4
images.)
• It is impossible to select Unlimited * for both MPEG-4(1) and MPEG-4(2). 
[Image quality]
Select the image quality of MPEG-4 images from the
following.
Fine/Normal/Low
Default: Normal
Note:
• When Constant bit rate is selected for Transmission priority, this setting is available.
[Refresh interval]
Select an interval (I-frame interval; 0.2 - 5 seconds) to
refresh the displayed MPEG-4 images.
If using under a network environment with frequent error
occurrences, shorten the refresh interval for MPEG-4 to
diminish image distortions. However, the refresh interval
may be longer than the set value.
0.2s/0.33s/0.5s/1s/2s/3s/4s/5s
Default: 3s
[Transmission type]
Select the transmission type of MPEG-4 images from
the following.
Unicast port (AUTO): Up to 14users can access a sin-
gle camera concurrently. Unicast port1(Image) and
Unicast port2 (Audio) will automatically be selected
when transmitting images and audio from the cam-
era. 
When it is unnecessary to fix the port number for
MPEG-4 image transmission such as when using in
a particular LAN environment, it is recommended to
select Unicast port (AUTO). 
						

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Unicast port (MANUAL):Up to 14users can access a
single camera concurrently. It is necessary to select
Unicast port1(Image) and Unicast port2 (Audio)
manually to transmit images and audio from the
camera.
It is possible to fix the port number of the router used
for MPEG-4 image transmission via the Internet by
setting Unicast port (MANUAL) ( page 74). 
Refer to the operating instructions of the router in
use.
Multicast: Unlimited number of users can access a sin-
gle camera concurrently. Complete the entry field of
Multicast address, Multicast port and Multicast
TTL/HOPLimit when transmitting MPEG-4 images
with multicast.
* Refer to page 6 for further information about the
maximum concurrent access number.
Default: Unicast port (AUTO)
[Unicast port1(Image)] *1
Enter the unicast port number (used to transmit images
from the camera).
Available port number: 1024 - 50000 (Only even num-
bers are available.)
Default: 32004
[Unicast port2(Audio)] *1
Enter the unicast port number (used to transmit audio
from the camera).
Available port number: 1024 - 50000 (Only even num-
bers are available.)
Default: 33004
[Multicast address] *2
Enter the multicast IP address.
Images and audio will be transmitted to the designated
IP address.
Available IPv4 address: 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255
Available IPv6 address: Multicast address starting with
FF
Default: MPEG-4(1): 239.192.0.20
MPEG-4(2): 239.192.0.21
Note:
• Enter a multicast IP address after checking available multicast address.
[Multicast port] *2
Enter the multicast port number (used to transmit
images from the camera).
Available port number: 1024 - 50000 (Only even num-
bers are available.)
Default: 37004
Note:
• When audio is transmitted from the camera, the port number to be used will be the multicast port number
plus 1 000. 
[Multicast TTL/HOPLimit] *2
Enter the multicast TTL/HOPLimit value.
Available value: 1 - 254
Default: 16
Important:
• When transmitting an MPEG-4 image via a network, the transmitted image sometimes may not be dis-
played. In this case, refer to the network administra-
tor.
• When two or more network interface cards are installed on the PC in use, the network interface
card(s) not used for receiving images should be
invalidated when displaying images using the multi-
cast port.
*1 It is necessary to designate the unicast port number when Unicast port (MANUAL) is selected for
Transmission type.
*2 It is necessary to designate the multicast IP address when Multicast is selected for Transmission type. 
						

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Configure the settings relating to images, back focus and the privacy zo\
ne
[Image/Privacy]
Click the [Image/Privacy] tab on the Image/Audiopage. (pages 20 and 21: How to display/operate the setup
menu)
When the [Setup >>] button of each setting item is clicked, the detailed\
 settings menu will be displayed in a newly
opened window. The detailed settings can be configured while monitoring \
images displayed on the [Image/Privacy]
tab.
The following are descriptions of how to configure the settings relating\
 to image adjust, back focus and privacy zone.
[Image adjust]
Click the [Setup >>] button to display the setup menu
that can configure the settings relating to image quality.
The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened
window. ( page 44)
[Back focus]
Click the [Setup >>] button to display the setup menu
that can configure the settings relating to back focus.
The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened
window. ( page 49)
[Privacy zone]
Click the [Setup >>] button to display the setup menu
that can configure the settings relating to privacy zone.
The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened
window. ( page 50) 
						

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Configure the settings relating to image quality (Image adjust setup \
menu)
Click the [Setup >>] button of Image adjust on the [Image/Privacy] tab of the Image/Audiopage. (page 43)
The settings relating to image quality can be configured with the setup \
menu displayed in a newly displayed window.
When the values are changed, the changed values will be applied to the c\
urrently displayed image on the
[Image/Privacy] tab.
[Super Dynamic]
Select On or Off to determine whether or not to acti-
vate the super dynamic function. 
Refer to the following descriptions about the super
dynamic function.
On: The super dynamic function will work.
Off: The super dynamic function will not work.
Default: Off
Note:
• When the following are observed depending on the light condition, select Off for Super Dynamic. • When flickering appears or the color changes onthe screen
• When noise appears in the brighter area on the screen • The super dynamic function is available only when
1.3 mega pixel is selected for Image capture
mode on the [JPEG/H.264] (or [JPEG/MPEG-4])
tab. 
• This setting is available only when “Outdoor scene”
or “Indoor scene” is selected for “Light control
mode”.
• When “Super Dynamic” is set to “On”, the minimum
illumination is the same in the mode of 3 mega pixel. 
Refer to the installation guide for further information
about the specifications. 
Super Dynamic function
When there is wide variation between the illumina-
tion of light and dark areas of the location being
monitored, the camera adjusts the lens iris in accor-
dance with the brighter areas. This causes loss of
detail in darker areas. Conversely, adjusting the lens
brightness for the darker areas causes the brighter
areas to become washed out. Super Dynamic digi-
tally combines an image that is set up for a clear
view of the brighter areas with an image that is set
up for a clear view of the darker areas, creating a
final image that preserves overall detail.
Subject in the dark area 
is hard to notice... Subject in the bright 
area is washed out...
Creates a clearer 
image by digitally 
combining 
images 
						

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Fixshutter: The selected value will be set as the fixed
shutter speed.
3/100 fix, 2/100 fix, 1/100 fix, 1/250 fix, 1/500 fix, 
1/1 000 fix, 1/2 000 fix, 1/4 000 fix, 1/10 000 fix
Default: Outdoor scene
Note:
• When a faster shutter speed is selected, it is possi-
ble to capture a fast moving object with less blur. 
• When a faster shutter speed is selected, the sensi-
tivity will become lower. Smear also may appear
under bright light condition.
• When On is selected for Super Dynamic, only Outdoor scene and Indoor scene are available.
[AGC]
Select a method of gain adjustment from the following.
On(High)/On(Mid)/On(Low): When the luminance of
the subject becomes darker, gain will be automati-
cally incremented and screen will become brighter.
High, Mid and Low are indications of gain level.
Off: Images will be captured with the fixed gain level.
Default: On(High)
[Auto slow shutter]
The electronic sensitivity enhancement (sensitivity up)
can be carried out by adjusting the storage time of CCD.
The following are available for the recording duration.
Off(1/30s) / Max. 2/30s / Max. 4/30s / Max. 6/30s / 
Max. 10/30s / Max. 16/30s
Default: Off(1/30s)
Important:
• When On is selected for Auto slow shutter, frame rate may become lower. Noise or white dots (blem-
ishes) may sometimes appear.
Note:• When Max.16/30s is selected, for example, sensi- tivity will automatically be increased up to x16.
[Adaptive black stretch]
Select On or Off to determine whether or not to acti-
vate the darkness compensation function.
The darkness compensation function can make darker
parts of images brighter by digital image processing.
Default: Off
Important:
• When On is selected for Adaptive black stretch, noise in the darker parts may be increased, and
parts around borders between the darker parts and
the brighter parts may become darker/brighter than
the other darker/brighter parts.
• When On is selected for Super Dynamic, the Adaptive black stretch setting is unavailable.
[Back light compensation (BLC)]
Select On or Off to determine whether or not to acti-
vate the back light compensation (BLC) function. When
On is selected for Super Dynamic, this setting is
unavailable.
The back light compensation function can compensate
back light by setting mask areas on brighter parts of
images brighter.
On: Mask areas will be set automatically.
Off: Mask areas will not be set automatically. It is nec-
essary to set them manually.
Default: Off
[Mask area]
When Off is selected for Super Dynamic and Back
light compensation(BLC), it is possible to compensate
for backlight by masking brighter areas.
Refer to page 48 for information on how to set the mask
area.
[Light control mode]
Select the light control mode from the following.
Outdoor scene: Depending on the brightness level
(illuminance), the iris will automatically be controlled
together with the shutter speed adjustment to control
light. When shooting a bright subject such as out-
door, etc., select this parameter. Be aware that flick-
er may occur when a subject is under fluorescent
lighting.
Indoor scene: The shutter speed will automatically be
adjusted to prevent flicker caused by fluorescent
light. 
ELC: This selection is suitable for use of a lens with
fixed iris or manual iris.  
						

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[Black & white mode]
Select switching between the color mode and the black
& white mode from the following.
Off:The color mode is selected.
On: The black & white mode is selected. 
Auto1(Normal): The camera automatically switches
between the color mode and the black & white mode
in accordance with picture brightness (luminance).
The black & white mode will automatically be select-
ed when the lighting condition becomes darker,
while the color mode will automatically be selected
when it becomes brighter.
Auto2(IR Light): Suitable when using near-infrared light
source at night.
Auto3(Super Chroma Compensation (SCC)): Suitable
to keep the color mode even under darker light con-
dition.
The color mode will be carried on by the super chro-
ma compensation (SCC) function even under illumi-
nation that is lower than Auto 1.
Default: Auto1(Normal)
Super Chroma Compensation (SCC) function
This function achieves faithful color images using
the proprietary color compensation technology that
reproduce images even under low illumination where
it is usually difficult to capture objects faithfully.
Note:• Since the color compensation technology is used for Auto 3, some colors may look different from the
actual objects depending on the light condition.
[Level]
Select the threshold illuminance level (brightness) to
switch between the color mode and the black & white
mode.
The descriptions about the following threshold illumi-
nance levels are given when 1.3 mega pixel is select-
ed for Image capture mode and Off is selected for
Super Dynamic.
• When Black & white mode is set to Auto1 or Auto2
Low: Switches from the color mode to the black & white
mode when the ambient brightness (illuminance) of
the camera is approx. 2 lx or less.
High: Switches from the color mode to the black &
white mode when the ambient brightness (illumi-
nance) of the camera is approx. 6 lx or less. • When Black & white mode is set to Auto3 
Low:
Carries on the color mode by activating the super
chroma compensation function when the ambient
brightness (illuminance) of the camera is approx. 
2 lx or less.
When the color temperature of the object becomes
approx. 3 500 K or lower, the color mode will be
switched to the black & white mode.
High: Carries on the color mode by activating the super
chroma compensation function when the ambient
brightness (illuminance) of the camera is approx. 6
lx or less.
When the color temperature of the object becomes
approx. 3 500 K or lower, the color mode will be
switched to the black & white mode.
Default: High
[Dwell time]
Select a wait time for switching between the color mode
and the black & white mode from the following.
2s/10s/30s/1min
Default: 10s
[White balance]
Select a method of white balance adjustment from the
following.
White color can be adjusted by Red gain and Blue
gain.
ATW1: Selects the automatic tracing white balance
mode. The camera will constantly check the color
temperature of the light source and adjust the white
balance automatically. Operating color temperature
range is approx. 2 700 K - 6 000 K.
ATW2: Selects the automatic tracing white balance
mode under a sodium lamp. The camera will adjust
the white balance automatically under a sodium
lamp. Operating color temperature range is approx. 
2 000 K - 6 000 K.
AWC: Selects the automatic white balance control
mode. Suitable for shooting where the light source is
fixed and the light intensity is constant. Operating
color temperature range is approx. 2 000 K - 
10 000 K.
Default: ATW1 
						

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Note:• Under the following conditions, color may not be faithfully processed. In these cases, select AWC. • When shooting a subject whose major part is athick color
• When shooting blue sky or sun at sunset
• When shooting a subject whose luminance is too low
• When AWC is selected, click the [Set] button.
[Red gain]
Adjust the red color of images.
When the cursor is moved in the + direction, the red
color will become thicker.
When the cursor is moved in the – direction, the red
color will be thinner.
Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
Default: 128
[Blue gain]
Adjust the blue color of images.
When the cursor is moved in the + direction, the blue
color will become thicker. 
When the cursor is moved in the – direction, the red
color will be thinner. 
Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
Default: 128
[DNR]
The digital noise reduction function reduces noise auto-
matically under the condition of low illuminance. Select
an effect level Low or High for the digital noise
reduction.
High: High DNR, afterimage remains
Low: Low DNR, reduces afterimage
Default: High
[Stabilizer]
Select On or Off to determine whether or not to acti-
vate the image stabilizer. 
Default: Off
Important:
• When On is selected for the image stabilizer, the view angle becomes narrower and the resolution
becomes lower. When On is selected for the image
stabilizer, check the view angle and resolution at
camera installation. The image stabilizer function
may not work for the following subjects or condi-
tions:
• Dark subject
• Less contrast subject (e.g. white wall)
• Short cycled image shaking such as mechanicalvibration
• Large amplitude image shaking
• Image stabilization may sometimes not work effec-
tively in the following cases.
• When 3 mega pixel is selected for Image cap-
ture mode
• When On is selected for Super Dynamic
• When a parameter other than Off(1/30 s) is
selected for Auto slow shutter
[Chroma gain level]
Adjusts the chroma level (color density).
When the cursor is moved in the + direction, the colors
will become thicker. When the cursor is moved in the –
direction, the colors will be thinner. 
Click the [Reset] button to reset the level to the default.
Default: 128
[Aperture level]
Adjust the aperture level (outline compensation).
Images will be sharper when the cursor is moved in the
+ direction, and will be softer when the cursor is
moved in the – direction.
Click the [Reset] button to reset the level to the default.
Default: 20
[Pedestal level]
Adjust the black level of images by moving the cursor.
When the cursor is moved to the + direction, images
will become brighter. When the cursor is moved to the
– direction, images will be darker.
Click the [Reset] button to reset the level to the default.
Default: 142
[Close] button
Click this button to close the Image adjust setup menu. 
						

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Set mask areas
When Off is selected for Super Dynamic and Back light compensation(\
BLC), it is possible to compensate for
backlight by masking brighter areas.
Step1
Display the Image adjust setup menu. ( page 44)
Step 2
Click the [Start] button of Mask area. → Borders will appear and the image displayed on the
[Image/Privacy] tab will be divided into 48 (6x8).
Step 3
Click the divided areas to be masked. → The clicked areas will be masked and will become
white. To cancel masking, click the area again.
Step 4
Click the [End] button after completing masking areas. → The borders on the image displayed on the
[Image/Privacy] tab will disappear.
Note:
• When the [Reset] button is clicked, masking for all the masked areas will be canceled. 
						

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[Auto back focus]
The auto back focus function starts to automatically
adjust back focus based on a subject located in the cen-
ter of the screen by clicking the [Execute] button.
[Focus]
The back focus can be adjusted manually.
[Near] button:Click this button to adjust the focus to
the Near side.
[Reset] button: Click this button to reset the focus to
the default.
[Far] button: Click this button to adjust the focus to the
Far side.
[Adjusting method]
Select the back focus adjustment method upon switch-
ing between the color mode and the black & white
mode.
Auto: Adjusts the back focus function automatically and
corrects out of focus when switching between color
and black & white images.
Preset: Performs the preset movement to each speci-
fied back focus position when switching between
color and black & white images. The preset position
is the back focus position specified last time, which
was automatically memorized for each of color
images and black & white images.
Fix: Fixes the position after adjusting the back focus
either automatically or manually.
Default: Auto [Close] button
Click this button to close the back focus setup menu.
Back focus setting (Back focus setup menu)
Click the [Setup >>] button of Back focus on the [Image/Privacy] tab of the Image/Audio
page. (page 43)
Adjust the back focus by moving the CCD of the camera to the appropriate\
 position.
Manual and auto adjustment are available.
The auto back focus function also allows users to correct out of focus w\
hen changing between color and black &
white images. 
						

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Configure the settings relating to the privacy zone (Privacy zone setup\
 menu)
Click the [Setup >>] button of Privacy zone on the [Image/Privacy] tab of the Image/Audiopage. (page 43)
When there is a zone that is not to be displayed, set the zone as a priv\
acy zone to not to display. Up to 8 privacy
zones can be set.
[Area]
The privacy zone will be set when an area is designated
by dragging the mouse. Each zone can be overlapped.
Up to 8 privacy zones can be created and they will be
numbered in the order of creation.
[Display type]
Select a display type of the privacy zone from the fol-
lowing.
Gray: The privacy zones will be displayed in gray.
Mosaic: The privacy zones will be displayed with a
mosaic effect.
Off: Does not display the privacy zones.
Default: Off
Note:
• Set the privacy zone larger than the size of an object to be hidden.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the Privacy zone setup menu.