Panasonic Wv Sw355 Installation Guide

							Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. 
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No. WV-SW355, WV-SW352
WV-SW355E, WV-SW352E 
						

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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equilat-
eral triangle, is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of 
uninsulated "dangerous volt-
age" within the product's enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended 
to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
WARNING:
•  Apparatus shall be connected to a mains sock-
et outlet with a protective earthing connection.
•  The mains plug or an appliance coupler shall  remain readily operable.
•  To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not  expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
•  The apparatus should not be exposed to drip- ping or splashing and that no objects filled 
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed 
on the apparatus.
•  All work related to the installation of this prod- uct should be made by qualified service per-
sonnel or system installers.
•  For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED  APPARATUS provided neither with an all-pole 
MAINS SWITCH nor an all-all pole circuit 
breaker, the installation shall be carried out in 
accordance with all applicable installation 
rules.
•  The connections should comply with local  electrical code.
The serial number of this product may be found 
on the surface of the unit.
You should note the model number and 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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi-
tal 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 environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruction man-
ual, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
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 inter-
ference 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 user’s authority to 
operate this equipment.
For U.S.A
For U.S.A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
For Canada
Power disconnection. Unit with or without ON-OFF 
switches have power supplied to the unit whenev-
er the power cord is inserted into the power 
source; however, the unit is operational only when 
the ON-OFF switch is in the ON position. Unplug 
the power cord to disconnect the main power for 
all units. UL listed model No.
WV-SW355, WV-SW352
For U.S. and Canada:
WV-SW355, WV-SW352
For Europe and other countries:
WV-SW355E, WV-SW352E 
						

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We declare under our sole responsibility that the product 
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the 
standards or other normative documents following the 
provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
Nosotros declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabili dad 
que el producto a que hace referencia esta declaración 
está conforme con las normas u otros documentos 
normativos siguiendo las estipulaciones de las directivas 
2006/95/CE y 2004/108/CE.
Noi dichiariamo sotto nostra esclusiva responsabilità che 
il prodotto a cui si riferisce la presente dichiarazione 
risulta conforme ai seguenti standard o altri documenti 
normativi conformi alle disposizioni delle direttive 
2006/95/CE e 2004/108/CE.
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, 
auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den folgenden 
Normen oder normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt. 
Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2006/95/EC 
und 2004/108/EC.
Nous déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que le 
produit auquel se réfère la présente déclaration est 
conforme aux normes spécifiées ou à tout autre 
document normatif conformément aux dispositions des 
directives 2006/95/CE et 2004/108/CE.
Wij verklaren als enige aansprakelijke, dat het product 
waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet aan de 
volgende normen of andere normatieve documenten, 
overeenkomstig de bepalingen van Richtlijnen 2006/95/
EC en 2004/108/EC.
Vi erklærer os eneansvarlige for, at dette produkt, som 
denne deklaration omhandler, er i overensstemmelse 
med standarder eller andre normative dokumenter i følge 
bestemmelserne i direktivene 2006/95/EC og 2004/108/
EC.
Vi deklarerar härmed vårt fulla ansvar för att den produkt 
till vilken denna deklaration hänvisar är i 
överensstämmelse med de standarder eller andra 
normativa dokument som framställs i direktiv nr 2006/95/
EC och 2004/108/EC.
Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote, jota 
tämä ilmoitus koskee, noudattaa seuraavia standardeja 
tai muita ohjeellisia asiakirjoja, jotka noudattavat 
direktiivien 2006/95/EC ja 2004/108/EC säädöksiä.
Vi erklærer oss alene ansvarlige for at produktet som 
denne erklæringen gjelder for, er i overensstemmelse 
med følgende normer eller andre normgivende 
dokumenter som følger bestemmelsene i direktivene 
2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC. 
						

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Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................\
................................. 5
Limitation of liability ........................................................................\
............................................... 6
Disclaimer of warranty ........................................................................\
........................................... 6
Preface ..................................................................\
........................................................................ 7
Main functions ........................................................................\
....................................................... 7
About the user manuals ........................................................................\
........................................ 8
System requirements for a PC ........................................................................\
.............................. 8
Trademarks and registered trademarks........................................................................\
................. 9
Copyright ..............................................................\
......................................................................... 9
Network security ........................................................................\
................................................. 10
Precautions ..............................................................\
................................................................... 11
Precautions for installation ........................................................................\
.................................. 14
Major operating controls ........................................................................\
..................................... 16
Preparations .............................................................\
................................................................... 18
Insert/remove an SDHC/SD memory card ........................................................................\
.......... 23
How to install the heater unit ........................................................................\
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Connection .............................................................\
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Installation ...........................................................\
........................................................................ 31
Adjustment .............................................................\
..................................................................... 36
Configure the network settings ........................................................................\
........................... 41
Troubleshooting ..........................................................\
................................................................. 43
Specifications .........................................................\
..................................................................... 44
Standard accessories ........................................................................\
.......................................... 48
Optional accessories ........................................................................\
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Important safety instructions
  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 manufacturer's instruc-tions.
  7)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara- tus (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 th\
e manufacturer, or sold  with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the car\
t/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.
S3125A
 12)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe\
riods of time. 
						

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Limitation of liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT 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).
   
Disclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY P\
ARTY 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-CAMERA'S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME 
REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE;
 (7)  LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE. 
						

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The network cameras WV-SW355/WV-SW352 are designed to operate using a PC on a network 
(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), and can be installed under eaves (sheltered outdoor). 
By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images and audio from the camera can be moni-
tored on a PC via a network. Note:
  •  It is necessary to configure the network settings of the PC and its network environment to  monitor images from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary to install a web browser on the 
PC. 
   
Preface
Main functions
Introduction of Super Dynamic
(
☞ Operating Instructions (PDF))
Super Dynamic compensates brightness on a pixel-to-pixel basis so that i\
t produces clearer images 
even if objects have various illumination intensities. 
H.264/MPEG-4 and JPEG triple encoding
H.264/MPEG-4 dual stream output and JPEG output can be simultaneously provided.
  *  Either H.264 or MPEG-4 is selectable. 
Auto focus (AF) function
It is possible to adjust the focus automatically by moving the focus rin\
g of the lens with the opera-
tion button of this camera or the setup menu.
Black & white mode
Images will be displayed clear even at night since the camera will be au\
tomatically switched from 
the color mode to the black and white mode under low illumination condit\
ion. 
Power over Ethernet function
When connecting with a PoE (Power over Ethernet) device, power will be supplied by simply con-
necting a LAN cable. (IEEE802.3af compliant)
Interactive communication with audio
By using the audio output connector and the microphone in connector, receiving audio from the 
cameras on a PC and transmitting audio from the PC to the cameras is available. 
SDHC/SD memory card slot equipped
It is possible to save H.264 videos and JPEG images on the SDHC/SD memor\
y card manually at 
an alarm occurrence, during the period of the schedule, or on a web browser. It is also possible to 
save JPEG images at a network failure occurrence. (Download is possible.)
(Recommended SDHC/SD memory card 
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About the user manuals
There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW355, WV-SW352 (NTSC model), 
WV-SW355E, WV-SW352E (PAL model) as follows. 
  •  Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices.
  •  Operating Instructions (PDF): Explains how to perform the settings and\
 how to operate this camera. 
Adobe
® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM.
When the Adobe
® Reader® is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe® Reader® from 
the Adobe web site and install it. 
"WV-SW355, WV-SW352" or "SW355, SW352" shown in the instructions and illustrations us\
ed in 
these operating instructions indicates the WV-SW355, WV-SW352, WV-SW355E, WV-SW352E. 
The screens used in these operating instructions show the cases of NTSC models.\
 
System requirements for a PC
CPU: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or faster recommended
Memory:  512 MB or more (A minimum of 1 GB memory is required when using 
Microsoft
® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®.)
Network interface:  10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port
Audio interface:  Sound card (when using the audio function)
Monitor:  Image capture size: 1024 x 768 pixels or more
  Color: 24-bit True color or better
OS: Microsoft
® Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit)
 Microsoft
® Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit)
 Microsoft
® Windows Vista® Business SP1 (32-bit)
 Microsoft
® Windows® XP Professional SP3
Web browser:  Windows
® Internet Explorer® 8.0 (32-bit)
 (Microsoft
® Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit))
 Windows
® Internet Explorer® 7.0
 (Microsoft
® Windows Vista® Business SP1 (32-bit))
 Microsoft
® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP3
 (Microsoft
® Windows® XP Professional SP3)
Others: CD-ROM drive
  (It is necessary to read the operating instructions and use the software on  the provided CD-ROM.)
 DirectX
® 9.0c or later
 Adobe
® Reader®
  (It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.)
    
						

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Important:
  • When using a PC that does not meet the above requirements, displaying of images may  become slower or the web browser may become inoperable.
  •  Audio may not be heard if a sound card is not installed on a PC. Audio may be interrupted  depending on the network environment.
 • Microsoft
® Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition is not supported.
  • When using IPv6 for communication, use Microsoft
® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows 
Vista
®.
Note:
  •  Refer to "Notes on Windows Vista
® / Windows® 7" (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM for further 
information about system requirements for a PC and precautions when using Microsoft
® 
Windows
® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®.
  •  If using Microsoft
® Windows® XP, screen tearing* may occur when the shooting scene drasti-
cally changes (for example, while shooting fast-moving subjects) due t\
o the GDI restrictions of 
the OS. 
    * A phenomenon in which portions of the screen are displayed out of alignment
   
Trademarks and registered trademarks
  •  Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe  Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 
  •  Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, ActiveX, and DirectX are either regis- tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
  •  Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
  •  Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsid- iaries in the United States and other countries.
  •  SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  •  All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
   
Copyright
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling and reverse engineering of the software 
provided with this product are all expressly prohibited. In addition, exporting any software provided 
with this product violating export laws is prohibited. 
    
						

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Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is call\
ed to the following security 
risks. 
 q  Leakage or theft of information through this unit
  w  Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent\
  e  Interference with or stoppage of this unit 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 unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
  •  If this unit is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system is not infect- ed by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virus pro-
gram, 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 nam\
es and passwords), 
alarm mail information, FTP server information and DDNS server informati\
on.
  •  After the unit is accessed by the administrator, make sure to close the browser. 
  •  Change the administrator password periodically. 
  •  Do not install the camera in locations where the camera or the cables can be destroyed or  damaged by persons with malicious intent.