Panasonic Wv Nw484s Operating Instructions Manual

							Network Camera
Operating Instructions
Model No. WV-NW484S
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. 
						

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WARNING: 
• This apparatus must be earthed.
 All work related to the installation of this product 
should be made by qualified service personnel 
or system installers. 
 The connections should comply with local 
electrical code. 
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SA 1965
The lightning flash with 
arrowhead symbol, within an 
equilateral triangle, is intended 
to alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated dangerous 
voltage within the products 
enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons. 
SA 1966 
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended 
to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN 
This Class A digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. 
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class A 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference when the equipment is operated in 
a commercial environment. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used 
in accordance with the instruction manual, may 
cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause harmful interference in 
which case the user will be required to correct 
the interference at his own expense. FCC 
Caution: To assure continued compliance, 
(example - use only shielded interface cables 
when connecting to computer or peripheral 
devices). Any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the users authority to 
operate this equipment. 
The serial number of this product may be found 
on the surface 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.
Serial No.For Canada
For U.S.A 
						

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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Clean only with dry cloth.
6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instruc-
tions.
7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8) 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 electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11) 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-over.
12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Important Safety Instructions
S3125A 
						

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THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS 
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, 
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF 
THE THIRD PARTY’S 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).
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO,.LTD. BE 
LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, 
EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR 
REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE 
PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING 
BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING 
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR 
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL 
OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR 
RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE 
CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR 
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE 
USER;
(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, 
REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE 
PRODUCT BY THE USER;
(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS 
ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT 
DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR 
CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR 
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL 
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR 
DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE 
SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES 
OF THIRD PARTY;
(6) ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR 
DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY 
PERSON OR ORGANIZATION BEING A 
PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO 
VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE 
RESULT OF THAT SURVEILLANCE-
CAMERAS PICTURE, INCLUDING 
SAVED DATA, FOR SOME REASON, 
BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR 
THE PURPOSE OTHER THAN 
SURVEILLANCE;
(7) LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED 
BY ANY FAILURE.
Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranty 
						

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Preface
This video surveillance camera is equipped with a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX terminal 
(network terminal) for connection to a network.
This network terminal is used to establish a connection between the camera and a LAN 
(Local Area Network) or other network (e.g. Internet) so that images from the camera can 
be checked on a personal computer (from here on, PC) on the network.
..............................................................................................................................Note
 To check images from the camera on a PC, the PCs network environment must first be 
set up. A web browser must also be installed on the PC.
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Super Dynamic III (SUPER-D III)
Auto Back Focus function
VMD (Video Motion Detector) function for detecting motion of an intruder, etc. in the 
monitoring area and sounding an alarm by an alarm signal
Progressive output (motion adaptive interlace/progressive conversion function)
Dual Encode Function for simultaneous transmission of JPEG and MPEG-4
Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af-compliant, from here on, PoE) function
SD memory card slot
Features 
						

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The Instruction Manual for this camera is comprised of three parts: this book, and the 
Operating Manual (PDF) and Setup Manual (PDF).
This book explains how to install the camera, and how to connect and set up the network.
For details on how to operate and set up the camera, refer to the  Operating Manual/Setup 
Manual in the CD-ROM (provided). To read the PDF manual, Adobe Systems Incorpo-
rateds Adobe
® Reader® is required.
..............................................................................................................................Note
 When the PC is used in an environment other than that recommended, the image 
refresh rate may slow down, operations in the web browser may no longer be possible, 
or other problems may occur.
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About these operating instructions
System requirements for a PC
CPU Pentium®4 2.4 GHz or faster
Memory 512 MB or more
Network 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port x 1
Image display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or more
Color scheme: True Color 24 bits or more
Supported OS Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Professional SP4*
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2
Web Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP2
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 
* When supported OS is Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional 
SP4, Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP1
Other CD-ROM drive (for using Operating Instructions and software) 
DirectX
® 9.0c or later
Adobe® Reader® (for reading Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) 
						

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 Microsoft, Windows, ActiveX and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks 
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
 Intel and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
 Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
 The SD logo is a trademark.
 Other names of companies and products contained in these operating instructions may 
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
As you will use this product connected to a network, your attention is called to the following 
security risks.
(1) Leakage or theft of information through this product
(2) Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
(3) Interference with or stoppage of this product 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 product in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
 If this product is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system is 
not infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated 
anti-virus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).
 Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who log 
in with an authorized user name and password.
 Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage or 
theft of information, including image data, authentication information (user names and 
passwords), alarm mail information, FTP server information and DDNS server informa-
tion.
 Do not install the camera in locations where the camera or the cables can be destroyed 
or damaged by persons with malicious intent.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
Network Security 
						

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disclaimer of Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preface  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About these operating instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System requirements for a PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Precaution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Names of Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Super Dynamic III (SUPER-D III)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Motion Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Progressive output  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Privacy Zone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Auto Back Focus Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording to an SD Memory Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Special Power Supply and Cable Installation Not Required (Power over Ethernet) . . . 17
Dual Encoding for Higher Efficiency Operation in Network Environments  . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation and Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Before Starting Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting the Cables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Handling SD Memory Cards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Insertion and Removal of SD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Heater Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
How to Install the Heater Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connection Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Network Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Panasonic IP Setup Software to Set Up the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Monitor Images on a PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Monitor images from a single camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Monitor images from multiple cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 
						

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Action at an alarm occurrence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Alarm type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Action at an alarm occurrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Viewing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Displaying the Help screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 
						

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Precaution
The camera does not have a power 
switch.
In order to the power off, turn the power 
breaker off.
Note the following to ensure long-term 
trouble-free operation.
Long operation under high temperatures 
and high humidity can cause components 
to deteriorate and shorten camera life.
(Less than +35°C (95°F) is recommended)
Make sure that the camera is installed in a 
location where it is not directly exposed to 
heat from a radiator, heater, etc.
Do not touch the dome cover with your 
bare hands.
A dirty dome cover causes deterioration of 
picture quality.
Handle the camera carefully.
Do not drop the camera, or subject it to 
strong impact or vibration.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
About the PC to be used
Displaying the same image on CRT type 
PC monitors for a long time may damage 
the monitor. We recommend using a 
screen saver.Cleaning the camera
Before cleaning the camera, turn the power 
off. Not doing so may cause injury.
Do not wipe or use volatile solutions such 
as benzene or paint thinner on the camera. 
Doing so may discolor the case. When 
using a chemically-treated cloth, read and 
follow the precautions for the cloth.
In the case of stubborn dirt
Wipe with a soft cloth moistened in a weak 
solution of water and neutral kitchen 
detergent. Wring all excess moisture from 
the cloth before wiping. Next, wipe off all 
remaining solution with a soft, dry cloth.
Product Information
Check the product ID, power requirements, 
and other information marked on the rear 
and bottom of the product.
Refresh Interval
The refresh interval may be longer 
depending on the network environment, PC 
performance, photographic subject, access 
traffic, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Use lens cleaning paper (like the type 
available for cleaning eyeglasses or a 
camera lens) to clean the lens. Alcohol-
based solvents may be used for cleaning 
the lens. Do not use glass cleaners or paint 
thinners.