Panasonic Wv Ns324 Operating Instructions Manual

							Model No.WV-NS324
Color CCTV Camera
Operating Instructions
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
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WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the products enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
The serial number of this product may be found on the top
of the unit.
You should note the 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. WV-NS324
Serial No.
Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict accor-
dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.  It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
ENGLISH VERSION 
						

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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 instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-
fiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
points where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-overs.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ..........................3
PREFACE ........................................................................5
Features .......................................................................5
System Requirements ..................................................5
Trademarks ..................................................................5
Document Convention  .................................................6
■Camera Cleaning  .....................................................6
■Preset Data Uploading or Downloading  ..................6
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................7
CONSTRUCTION ............................................................8
INSTALLATION ...............................................................9
CONNECTIONS ............................................................12
SETUP WITH PC  ...........................................................15
■Setup with the Provided Panasonic IP Setup
Software .................................................................15
PREPARATIONS FOR THE PC  .....................................16
■Network Setup of Your PC  .....................................16
■Network Setup of the Camera ................................17
■Network Setup Parameters vs. Connection Type  ..19
OPERATING THE CAMERA ..........................................23
PRIOR TO SETUP  .........................................................26
SETUP ...........................................................................27
■Setup Menu ............................................................27
SETTING PROCEDURES  ..............................................30
■Menu Display  .........................................................30
■Presetting ...............................................................30
■Deleting Preset Positions  .......................................33
■Home Position Setting (HOME POSITION)  ............34
■Self-return Setting (SELF RETURN)  .......................34
■Auto Mode Selection (AUTO MODE)  .....................34
■Flip-A-Chip Setting .................................................36
■Cleaning (CLEANING)  ...........................................36
■Image Hold (IMAGE HOLD)  ..................................36
■Camera Setting  ......................................................37
CAMERA SETUP WITH PC  ...........................................45
SETUP FROM PC ..........................................................46
■Image Setup  ..........................................................46
■Alarm Setup  ...........................................................46
■FTP Client Setup  ....................................................47
■User Setup  .............................................................48
■Host Setup  .............................................................49
■System Setup   ........................................................49
■Multiscreen Setup  ..................................................50
■Preset Setup  ..........................................................51
■Auto Pan Setting ....................................................51INITIALIZING ................................................................52
Setting the Switches  ..................................................52
Common procedures: ................................................52
VIEWING PICTURES .....................................................53
■Still Picture Storage to the PC  ................................53
ALARM FUNCTIONS  ....................................................54
■When alarm arises  .................................................54
■Transferring Picture Files  .......................................55
■Canceling Alarm Display  .......................................55
■VMD Setup  .............................................................55
■Reviewing Alarm Pictures   .....................................57
■Resetting Alarm   ....................................................58
AUXILIARY OUTPUT CONTROL  ..................................60
■Auxiliary Output Control  .........................................60
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................61
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................62
PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ................62
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  ..........................................63
ACCESSORIES .............................................................63
APPENDIX ....................................................................64 
						

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Features
•10/100BASE-T terminal enables your PC to view
camera images via the network.
•Multiscreen function for simultaneous display of the
pictures of up to 4 cameras on the PC monitor
screen.
•Multishot function allows you to see surroundings
of the object with clicking one time.
•User authentication function is available.
•High quality picture of 768 x 494 pixels
•Minimum illumination of 1.0 lx
•Flip-a-chip allows 180 ° tilting to trace objects
passing under the camera.
•Auto pan
•BLC
•SENS UP X4 (MAX)
•MOTION DETECTOR
•16 preset positions
•360 ° panning at a rotation speed of 100 °/s
•Sync selectable between internal, line-lock or VD2
•Automatic gain control circuit
•Image hold
•Digital noise reduction effect
System Requirements
Your personal computer must meet the following mini-
mum requirements to view camera pictures or to set up
parameters.
Computer:PC/AT compatible
OS:One of the following should be installed.
Microsoft Windows98 Second Edition
Microsoft Windows2000 Professional Service
Pack2
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service
Pack6a 
CPU:Pentium II (300 MHz) or faster
Memories:128 MB or higher
Network Interface:10/100Mbps Ethernet cardApplicable Network Protocols:TCP/IP,UDP/IP, HTTP,
FTP, SMTP, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, ARP, BOOTP,
NTP
Browser:One of the following should be installed.
Internet Explorer 5.01SP2, 5.5, 5.5SP2, 6.0
Netscape Communicator 4.73, 4.78
Caution under the circumstances of Netscape
Communicator except version 4.73 and 4.78
It may happen some of the functions work wrongly
when using the Netscape Communicator version 4.73
before, or upgraded version 4.73.
Then, take the following procedures on your PC:
1. Take notes all the setting status of Netscape
Communicator in advance.
2. Uninstall the old Netscape Communicator and
delete the holder named Netscape from your PC
once. 
3. Install the applicable version of Netscape
Communicator to your PC.
4. Input the same setting status that item 1 to the
Netscape Communicator.
Trademarks
•Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
U.S. and/ or other countries.
•Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Netscape ONE,
the Netscape N and Ship’s Wheel logos are regis-
tered trademarks of Netscape Communications
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other
Netscape product names used in this document
are also trademarks of Netscape Communications
Corporation and may be registered outside the
U.S.
•Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox
Corporation.
•Other names of companies and products con-
tained in these operating instructions may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. Panasonic introduces a newly developed dome camera with highly advanced CCTV technology for connection to
both conventional surveillance systems and digital networks. Color camera, zoom lens, pan and tilt mechanism are all
combined in a single compact unit.
This high-performance color CCTV camera is utilized as a video surveillance device.
It incorporates a Digital Signal Processor, pan-tilt mechanism, and x10 zoom lens in a compact enclosure.
A newly developed 1/4-inch CCD allows use under extremely low lighting conditions of 1.0 lx for color images.
Thanks to the use of the DSP it also assures clear display of pictures in which bright and dark objects coexist without
mutual interference. Setup menus allow the camera to fulfill surveillance tasks by such means as flip-a-chip and auto
pan.
PREFACE 
						

							-6- •Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse com-
piling, reverse engineering, and also exporting in
violation of export laws of the software provided
with this product, is expressly prohibited.
Document Convention
These operating instructions use the following conven-
tions when describing the uses and operations.
•Windows98 stands for Microsoft Windows98
Second Edition.
•Windows2000 stands for Microsoft Windows2000.
•Windows ME stands for Microsoft Windows
Millennium Edition.
•Windows NT stands for Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 Service Pack6a.
•Windows XP stands for Microsoft Windows XP.
■Camera Cleaning
Even if this function is used, noise may be produced on
the monitor screen, or the preset position may deviate
in the cause of prolonged use.
In such cases, activate the refresh mode on the special
menu. (See page 44.)
To use this camera with the WJ-SX550C Matrix
Switcher, set the auto cleaning function on each unit,
then clean the WV-NS324 once a day.
■Preset Data Uploading or
Downloading
To download the preset data from the camera to the
controller or upload the downloaded data to the cam-
era, set the following functions to OFF.
Downloading or uploading the data may not work nor-
mally if these functions are set to ON.
•Cleaning (See page 36.)
•Auto mode (See page 34.)
•Self return (See page 34.)
Aim the camera at a motionless object such as a wall if
possible to download or upload the preset data.
Note:Take notice of the following cases when upload-
ing the downloaded data to the camera.
•Preset positions may deviate. If a preset posi-
tion has deviated, delete it and set it again cor-
rectly.
•You cannot exchange preset data between the
WV-NS324 and other models.
•Data uploading or downloading is applicable
with Panasonic System Controller only. 
						

							-7- 1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask a qualified service personnel for servicing.
2. Handle the camera with care.
Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking,
etc. The camera could be damaged by improper
handling or storage.
3. Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture,
nor try to operate it in wet areas.
This product is designed for indoor use or locations
where it is protected from rain and moisture.
Moisture can damage the camera and also cause
electric shock.
If the camera becomes wet, turn the power off
immediately and ask a qualified service personnel
for servicing.
4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the camera body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild deter-
gent and wipe gently. Care should be taken not to
scratch the dome cover when wiping it.
Wipe off any remaining detergent in it with a dry
cloth.
5. Never face the camera towards the sun.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it at
the sun or other extremely bright objects.
Otherwise, blooming or smear may be caused.
6. Never aim the camera at strong light sources for
an extended period of time.
A light source such as a spot light causes burn-in
on the display screen. Failure to observe this may
cause the image to become discolored due to
deterioration of the color filter in the CCD.
7. Do not install this camera upside down.
This camera is designed for mounting on the ceil-
ing or wall.
Consult an expert on the load bearing capacity of
the installation surface and structure. If the surface
is not strong enough, the camera may fall down.
Refer to the product specifications for weights.8. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Do not use the camera in an extreme environment
where high temperature or high humidity exists. Do
not place the camera near heat sources such as
radiators, stoves or other units that produce heat.
Use the camera under conditions where tempera-
tures are between –10 °C and +50 °C (14 °F to
122 °F) [Recommended temperature: +40 °C
(104 °F)], and humidity is below 90 %.
The input power source is 24 V AC 60 Hz.
9. Do not install the camera near the air outlet of
an air conditioner.
The lens may become cloudy due to condensation
if the camera is used under the following condi-
tions.
•Rapid temperature fluctuations by switching
the air conditioner on and off.
•Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequent
opening and closing of a door.
•Use in an environment where eyeglasses
become foggy.
•Use in a room filled with cigarette smoke or
dust.
If the lens becomes cloudy due to condensation,
remove the dome cover and wipe all moist sur-
faces with a soft cloth.
10. Consumables
Parts having contacts such as the lens-drive
motors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside the
camera are subject to wear with time. Please ask
the nearest service centre about replacement and
maintenance of such parts.
11. Do not aim the camera at the same object for a
long time.
Burn-in of an image may be caused on the fluores-
cent screen of the CRT.
•Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith
declares that it will not be liable for any damage,
whether direct or indirect, caused by using the
product for business transactions or security, or
malfunctioning of this product.
12. Self-diagnosis Function
If the camera continues operating abnormally for
30 seconds or more due to influences such as
external noise, the camera will automatically
restart. In the event that this happens frequently,
check for any causes in the cameras environment.
PRECAUTIONS 
						

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CONSTRUCTION
qAlarm Input Connector
wAlarm Output Connector
eVideo Output Connector
rNetwork Port
tPower CableyCamera Mounting Base (Color: Gray)
uPanning Starting Point
iFall Prevention Wire
oDecoration Cover
!0Dome Cover 
						

							Note:All DIP switches except SW1 and SW2 should
always be set to off.
3. Assemble the Camera
Reverse the disassembly procedure. Take care not
to cut any cables.
Precaution
Be sure to select a ceiling board strong enough to sup-
port 4 times the total weight of the camera.
a. Sideway Cable Exit
Prepare a cutout in the diecast case and decora-
tion cover as shown in the following figures.
Cutout in Diecast Case
Status No.
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INSTALLATION
Precautions
•The following installation and connection work
should be done by qualified service personnel or
system installers and should conform to all local
codes.
•Be sure to switch the camera off before installation
and connection.
•Do not install the camera near the air outlet of an
air conditioner.
1. Disassembling the Camera
(1) Loosen the fixing screw to separate the cam-
era mounting base from the camera. Push up
the screwdriver once before removing the
screw.
(2) Turn the camera mounting base approximately
15 degrees counterclockwise and remove the
base from the camera.
2. Setting Switches
The camera is provided with an 8-bit DIP switch.
The 8-bit DIP switch is used to return the camera to
the factory default settings. Switch settings are
read into the camera when the power is turned on.
Make sure to turn the camera off, then turn it back
on after changing the switch settings. Switch posi-
tions and functions are shown below.
Note:When taking these procedures, keep the
power turned on until initialization of the
Camera Servo Control is completed.
Camera mounting base
Camera
Camera mounting 
base
Fixing screw
Loosen and 
push
15°
Turn 15°
Then
Camera 
mounting base
Remove 
from the 
camera
Dip SW
Position DIP
SW1DIP
SW2
1OFF OFF Normal
1234 ON5678
8-bit DIP SW
Normal Position
1234 ON5678
1234 ON5678
1234 ON5678
2ON
OFF Initializing the setup menu
3OFFON
Initializing HTML files
4ON ONInitializing the setup menu
& HTML files
1234 ON5678
8-bit DIP SW 
						

							-10- Cutout in Decoration Cover
Note:Remove sharp edges to protect the cables.
b. Top Cable Exit
Prepare a hole in the ceiling board to run the
cables.
1. Mark the mounting holes on the ceiling, using the
removed camera mounting base as a template.2. Fix the camera mounting base to the ceiling with
four screws (not provided, M4).
3. Hook the fall prevention wire on the camera mount-
ing base.
Cautions:
•Use the supplied dust protection sheet if the cam-
era mounting base is liable to be exposed to a
dusty atmosphere. Remove the cover from the dust
protection sheet, then stick the sheet on the cam-
era mounting base.
•Remove the sheet before mounting the camera on
the base.
•While the camera is separated from the base, keep
the camera in the supplied polyethylene sack.
4. Mount the camera on the camera mounting base
and rotate the camera clockwise.
Marking
Be sure to match the wire with the fall 
prevention wire fixing angle as shown below.
Fall prevention
wire fixing angle Ring of the
fall prevention 
wire
15°