Important Information Network Camera WV-S4550L Model No. WV-S4550LM WV-S4550L WV-S4550L * For information about the installation tasks, refer to the provided Installation Guide. For information about how to perform the settings and how to operate the camera, refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
Contents Limitation of liability ........................3 Disclaimer of warranty ........................3 Preface ............................4 Main functions ..........................4 About the user manuals ........................ 6 System requirements for a PC ...................... 6 Trademarks and registered trademarks..................7 Copyright ............................7 Open Source Software ........................8 Network security ...........................
IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S). Disclaimer of warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation 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:...
H.264 can be performed, and combination with the Smart Coding technology can reduce the data volume in comparison with our existing models. Panasonic's own intelligent auto (iA) feature provides increased discernibility even in environments with poor visibility Improvements to the Super Dynamic (SD) feature and shutter speed optimization provides clear discernibility even when monitoring moving people or car silhouettes.
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*2 For further information about Extension Software refer to our website (https://security.panasonic.com/support/info/). *3 IP66: The applicable product has “Dust tight (6)” protection against foreign solids and has “Powerful water jets (6)” protection against water (IEC60529).
About the user manuals Product documentation is composed of the following documents. • Important Information (this document): Provides basic information about the product. • Installation Guide: Explains installation, mounting, cable connections, and adjusting the field of view. • Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.
IMPORTANT: • For information on the operation verification of the supported operating systems and web browsers, refer to our website at https://security.panasonic.com/support/info/. • When using a PC that does not meet the above requirements, displaying of images may become slower or the web browser may become inoperable.
• Refer to the “readme.txt” file on the provided CD-ROM for further information about open source software licenses and the source code. • Please note that Panasonic shall not respond to any inquiries regarding the contents of the source code.
Precautions Do not insert any foreign objects. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify Fire or electrical shock may be caused if water this product. or any foreign objects, such as metal objects, Failure to observe this may cause fire or electric enter inside the unit.
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The screws and bolts must be tightened to [Precautions for use] the specified torque. When the product is accessible from the Failure to observe this may cause a drop Internet resulting in injury or accidents. To prevent unauthorized access, note the fol- lowing.
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About the automatic status detection What to do if “WARMING UP-PLEASE function WAIT” appears on the display. When this product malfunctions due to exoge- This message indicates that the temperature nous noise, etc. for 30 seconds or more, the inside the camera has become extremely low. product will automatically reset and will return The camera will be automatically restarted to normal state.
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AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A...
Precautions for installation Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documentation. For information about the installation tasks, refer to the provided Installation Guide. In order to prevent injury, the product •...
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Installing in low temperature environments When noise disturbance may happen This product may not function properly if it is Conduct the power distribution work to keep a installed and operated in an environment where distance of 1 m {3.28 feet} or more from the the temperature is –20 °C {–4 °F} or lower.
IMPORTANT: Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the Ethernet cable.(only for WV-S4550L) Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard. When connecting both the 12 V DC power supply and the PoE device for power supply, 12 V DC will be used for power supply.
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12 V DC power supply terminal / 2P power cable (accessory) Caution: A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL BE INCORPORATED TO THE EQUIPMENT POWERED BY 12 V DC POWER SUPPLY. ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1).
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Audio input cable (white) Connect a microphone or the line out of an external device using a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm). <For microphone input> Recommended microphone: Plug-in power type (locally procured) (Sensitivity of microphone: –48 dB ±3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)) ...
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When connecting to a network using a PoE hub Before starting the installation, check the entire system configuration. The following illustration gives a wiring example of how to connect the camera to the network via a PoE device (hub). Powered speaker Adjustment monitor PoE device (hub) Ethernet cable...
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■Indicators and buttons INITIAL SET button <Inside view of the SD memory card slot cover (Initializing button) (with SD memory card slot cover opened)> SD slot cover SD memory card slot SD ON/OFF button ACT indicator SD MOUNT indicator LINK indicator SD ERROR indicator SD memory card warning/error indicator Dome cover...
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ACT indicator When data is being sent via the network camera Blinks green (accessing) LINK indicator When the camera is able to communicate with Lights orange the connected device SD ERROR indicator When the set is being started Lights red ...
Insert / remove an SD memory card Note: Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for further information about the SD memory card settings. ■ Insert an SD memory card 【1】 Open the SD slot cover on the side of the camera, insert an SD memory card fully into the SD memory card slot until a click is heard.
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■ Remove an SD memory card When removing an SD memory card, reverse the procedure. To remove the SD memory card, hold down the SD ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds. When the flashing SD MOUNT indicator goes out, you can remove the SD memory card. IMPORTANT: ...
Use an SD memory card formatted on the camera. Or install the software to format the SD memory card on the PC. Refer to our website (https://security.panasonic.com/support/info/) for fur- ther information about the supported software. • Isn't the inserted SD memory card faulty?
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Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages • Check the following. • Grounding of the camera, a switching hub or peripheral devices are not done. • The camera is used near an electrical power line. • The camera is used near a device which produces Audio input contains strong magnetic field or radio waves (such as near noise.
IP66 (IEC60529), Type 4X (UL50), NEMA 4X compliant Shock resistance: 50 J (IEC 60068-2-75 compliant), IK10 (IEC62262) Installing using the base bracket <WV-S4550L> : Dimensions: ø164 mm × 96.3 mm (H) {ø6-15/32 inches × 3-25/32 inches (H)} Dome radius 35 mm {1-3/8 inches} Installing on a wall or a ceiling directly using the attachment plate: ø154 mm ×...
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*1 Refer to our website (https://security.panasonic.com/support/info/) for further information about Power source and Power consumption information. *2 In the environment where IR-LED is always turned on, make sure that the temperature is between –40° C and +50 °C {–40 °F to +122 °F}.
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Image compression method * H.265/ H.264 Transmission priority: Constant bit rate / VBR / Frame rate / Best effort Frame rate: 1 fps/ 3 fps/ 5 fps*/ 7.5 fps*/ 10 fps*/ 12 fps*/ 15 fps*/ 20 fps*/ 30 fps* * The frame rate is limited to “bit rate”. When a value with an aster- isk (*) is selected, the actual frame rate may be lower that the value selected.
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Microsoft Windows or Windows Internet Explorer, click “Manual” - “Open” from the supplied CD-ROM and refer to “Notes on Windows / Internet Explorer versions”. *5 Refer to our website (https://security.panasonic.com/support/info/) for latest information about the compatible SD memory cards. *6 When repeatedly recording images on an SD memory card using the auto overwrite function, make sure to use an SD memory card with high reliability and durability.
Optional accessories Ceiling mount bracket (silver): WV-Q121B (Use with the WV-Q124 to be able to install on a ceiling.) Wall mount bracket (silver): WV-Q122A (Use with the WV-Q124 to be able to install on a wall.) Wall mount bracket (light gray): WV-Q185 (Use with the WV-Q186 to be able to install on a wall.)
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For U.S. and Canada: For Europe and other countries: Panasonic Corporation Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, http://www.panasonic.com Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Corporation www.panasonic.com/business/ Osaka, Japan For customer support, call 1.800.528.6747 Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Authorised Representative in EU: Panasonic Canada Inc.