Installation Guide
Included Installation Instructions
Network Camera
WV-SFV531
Model No.
● T his manual describes the installation procedures, network camera installation, cable connec-
tions, and the angle of view adjustment.
● B efore reading this manual, be sure to read the Important Information.
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 System Networks Co., Ltd.
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For customer support, call 1.800.528.6747
Fukuoka, Japan
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
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Panasonic Canada Inc.
Panasonic Testing Centre
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Parts and functions
The component names of the camera are as follows. Refer to the illustration when installing or
adjusting the camera.
Two-dimensional barcode
Direction marker for installation ( TOP)
(Data Matrix): To our website*
2
● Points up when installing to a wall.
Pan table fixing
screw with washer
MONITOR OUT terminal
(factory shipment: NTSC
monitor)
Screen display
top (TOP)
Dehumidifying
device
Direction marker
for installation
(FRONT )
• FRONT must posi-
tioned in front of the
camera (on the
Panasonic logo side).
Auto focus (AF) button
Water-proof rubber
SD slot
SD ON/OFF button
*1 SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is described as SD memory card.
*2 D epending on the scanning application used, the Data Matrix may not be able to be
read correctly. In this case, access the site by directly entering the following URL.
http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/qr_sp_select.html
Standard accessories
Important Information ............................... 1 pc.
CD-ROM*
................................................ 1 pc.
1
Installation Guide (this document) ............ 1 set
Code label*
. ............................................. 1 pc.
2
Warranty card ........................................... 1 set
*1 The CD-ROM contains the operating instructions and different kinds of tool software pro-
grams.
*2 This label may be required for network management. The network administrator shall retain
the code label.
The following parts are used during installation procedures.
Ⓐ
Attachment plate . ................................. 1 pc.
Ⓖ
Template B (for the base bracket) ... 1 sheet
Ⓑ
Base bracket........................................ 1 pc.
Ⓗ
Bit (Hex wrench, screw size 6.35 mm
Ⓒ
F ixing screws for attachment plate
{1/4 inches} T20) ................................. 1 pc.
Ⓘ
( M4 × 8 mm) . ..................................... 5 pcs.
2P power cable . ................................... 1 pc.
(of them, 1 for spare)
Ⓙ
LAN connector cover ........................... 1 pc.
Ⓓ
Ⓚ
4P alarm cable . .................................... 1 pc.
Waterproof tape . .................................. 1 pc.
Ⓔ
Ⓛ
MONITOR OUT conversion plug . ........ 1 pc.
Auxiliary handle ................................... 1 pc.
Ⓕ
Template A (for the attachment plate) . 1 sheet
Ⓗ
Ⓚ
Ⓛ
(Hex wrench, screw size
6.35 mm {1/4 inches} T20)
Ⓐ A ttachment
Ⓑ B ase bracket
Enclosure
Camera
plate (accessory)
(accessory)
Inner
cover
Ⓒ Fixing screws for
Panning table
Dome cover
attachment plate
Tilting table
Camera fixing screw
(accessory)
INITIAL SET button (Initializing / NTSCPAL switch button)
● How to initialize the camera
Follow the steps below to initialize the network camera.
q T urn off the power of the camera. When using a PoE hub, disconnect the LAN cable from the camera.
When using an external power supply, disconnect the 2P power cable plug from the camera.
w T urn on the power of the camera while holding down the INITIAL SET button, and keep the INITIAL
SET button held down till the SD MOUNT indicator is lit in green (more than 10 seconds). In
about 2 minutes after releasing the INITIAL SET button, the camera will start up and the settings
including the network settings will be initialized.
IMPORTANT:
● When the camera is initialized, the settings including the network settings will be initial-
ized. Note that the CRT key (SSL encryption key) used for the HTTPS protocol will not be
initialized.
● Before initializing the settings, it is recommended to write down the settings in advance.
● Do not turn off the power of the camera during the process of initialization. Otherwise, it
may fail to initialize and may cause malfunction.
● W hen the INITIAL SET button (i.e. the initializing button) is pressed (less than 1 second) to
switch the output signal of the MONITOR OUT terminal (NTSCPAL output), the MONITOR
OUT terminal can be switched for the NTSC monitor/PAL monitor.
ACT indicator
● When data is being sent via the network camera
Blinks green (accessing)
LINK indicator
● When the camera is able to communicate with the
Lights orange
connected device
SD MOUNT indicator
● When an SD memory card*
1
is inserted and could
Lights off → Blinks green →
be recognized
Lights off
● When data can be saved after the SD memory card is
Lights off → Lights green
inserted and the SD ON/OFF button is pressed
(less than 1 second)
● When data can be saved to the SD memory card
Lights green
● When the SD memory card is removed after holding
Lights green → Blinks green →
down the SD ON/OFF button (about 2 seconds)
Lights off (recording)
Lights green → Lights off
(waiting for recording)
● When data cannot be saved to the SD memory card
Lights off
because an abnormality was detected or the SD
memory card is configured not to be used
SD ERROR/AF indicator
● When AF (Auto Focus) operation is being executed
Blinks red (Interval of 1 time/ second)
● When the set is being started
Lights red
● When an SD memory card is recognized normally
Lights red → Lights off
● When an abnormality is detected in SD card or the SD
Lights red → Stays red
s lot is not used after the camera has started
Note:
● Lighting/blinking LED can be turned off with the software settings at any time. (The initial
state is lighting or blinking.) Set the LED to be solid off if necessary, depending on the
installation conditions. (☞ Operating instructions included in the CD-ROM)
Making connections
Turn off each system's power supply before making a connection. Before making connections,
prepare the required peripheral devices and cables.
Connect a LAN cable to the RJ45 (female) network cable
* Use a LAN cable (category 5e or better, 8 pins, straight).
IMPORTANT:
● Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable (category 5e or better, straight).
● The maximum cable length is 100 m {328 feet}.
● 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 sup-
ply, 12 V DC will be used for power supply*.
* If a 12 V DC power supply and a PoE hub or router are used at the same time, net-
work connections may not be possible. In this case, disable the PoE settings.
Refer to the operating instructions of the PoE hub or router in use.
* In the situation where a 12 V DC power supply and a PoE hub or router are used at the
same time and the 12 V DC power supply is then disconnected, the power supply may
be stopped and the camera may restart depending on the PoE hub or router used.
● When the LAN cable is disconnected once, reconnect the cable after around 2 seconds.
Zoom knob
When the cable is quickly reconnected, the power may not be supplied from the PoE device.
● When cables are used outdoors, there is a chance that they may be affected by lightning.
In this case, install a lightning arrester just before where the cables connect to the camera.
Auxiliary
RJ45 (female)
handle
Network cable
Conduit wiring
connector
Alarm input/output cable
12 V DC power
supply terminal
Microphone/line input cable (white)
Audio output cable (black)
Microphone/line input cable
Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm).
● Input impedance: Approx. 2 kΩ (unbalanced)
● Recommended cable length: Less than 1 m {3.28 feet} (for microphone input)
Less than 10 m {32.8 feet} (for line input)
● Recommended microphone: Plug-in power type (option)
● Supply voltage: 2.5 V ±0.5 V
● Recommended sensitivity of microphone: –48 dB ±3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)
● Input level for the line input: Approx. –10 dBV
Waterproof treatment for the cable joint sections
Adequate waterproof treatment is required for the cables when installing the camera with cables
exposed or installing it under the eaves. The camera body is waterproof, but the cable ends are
not waterproof.
Be sure to use the supplied waterproof tape at the points where the cables are connected to ap-
ply waterproof treatment in the following procedure. Failure to observe this or use of a tape other
than the Ⓚ waterproof tape (accessory) (such as a vinyl tape) may cause water leakage resulting
in malfunction.
<LAN cable>
< A larm input/output cable, power cable, micro-
phone/line input cable, audio output cable>
ⓀWaterproof tape (accessory)
Wind the tape in a
Wind the tape in a
half-overlapping
half-overlapping manner.
manner.
IMPORTANT:
● Also waterproof the Ⓘ 2P power cable (accessory),
4P alarm cable (accessory), and external connections
in the same way.
● Stretch the tape by approx. twice (see the illustration)
and wind it around the cable. Insufficient tape stretch
causes insufficient waterproofing.
● To prevent the LAN cable hook from coming loose
easily, fit the Ⓙ LAN connector cover (accessory)
onto the pigtail cable as illustrated, and then slide it in
the direction indicated by the arrow.
The connector of the LAN cable used with this cam-
era must meet the following restrictions.
Height when inserted (From bottom to hook.):
Max. 16 mm {5/8 inches}
Connector width: Max. 14 mm {9/16 inches}
● To install this product outdoors, be sure to waterproof
the cables. Waterproof grade (IEC IP66 or equivalent) is
applied to this product only when it is installed correctly
as described in these operating instructions and appro-
priate waterproof treatment is applied. The internal parts
of Ⓑ base brackets (accessory) are not waterproofed.
Connect the alarm input/output cable
Ⓓ 4P alarm cable (accessory)
GND (black)
ALARM IN3, AUX OUT, DAY (gray) (Alarm input 3, AUX output switching output)
ALARM IN2, ALARM OUT (red)
ALARM IN1, DAY/NIGHT IN (green) (Alarm input 1/DAY/NIGHT switching input)
<Ratings>
• ALARM IN1(DAY/NIGHT IN), ALARM IN2, ALARM IN3
Input specification: No-voltage make contact input (4 V - 5 V DC, internally pulled up)
OFF:
Open or 4 V - 5 V DC
ON:
Make contact with GND (required drive current: 1 mA or more)
• ALARM OUT, AUX OUT
Output specification: O pen collector output (maximum applied voltage: 20 V DC)
Open:
4 V - 5 V DC by internal pull-up
Close:
Output voltage 1 V DC or less (maximum drive current: 50 mA)
*
The default of EXT I/O terminals is "Off".
IMPORTANT:
● Be sure to use the Ⓓ 4P alarm cable (accessory) provided with this product.
● When using the EXT I/O terminals as the output terminals, ensure they do not cause
signal collision with external signals.
● Install external devices so that they do not exceed the ratings above.
Note:
● Off, input, and output of the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by config-
uring the setting. Refer to the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM for fur-
ther information about the EXT I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) settings ("Off",
"Alarm input", "Alarm output" or "AUX output").
LAN cable (category 5e
or better, straight)
Connect the power cable
Ⓓ 4P alarm cable
Caution:
( accessory)
● A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL
BE INCORPORATED TO THE EQUIPMENT POWERED
BY 12 V DC POWER SUPPLY.
12 V DC (red)
● ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL
Ⓘ 2P power cable
GND (black)
1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/
(accessory)
UL/CSA 60950-1).
Connect the output cable of the AC adaptor to the Ⓘ 2P power cable (accessory).
IMPORTANT:
● The 12 V DC power supply shall be insulated from the commercial AC power.
● Be sure to use the Ⓘ 2P power cable (accessory) provided with this product.
● Be sure to fully insert the Ⓘ 2P power cable (accessory) into the 12 V DC power
supply terminal. Otherwise, it may damage the camera or cause malfunction.
● When installing the camera, make sure that excessive force is not applied to the power cable.
● Be sure to use an AC adaptor compliant with the Specifications (written in the indication
label on the bottom side of this unit) regarding power source and power consumption.
Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio output cable
Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm).
● Output impedance: Approx. 600 Ω (unbalanced)
● Recommended cable length: Less than 10 m {32.8 feet}
● Output level: –20 dBV
IMPORTANT:
● Connect/disconnect the audio cables and turn on the power of the camera after turn-
ing off the power of the audio output devices. Otherwise, loud noise may be heard
from the speaker.
● Make sure that the stereo mini plug is connected to this cable. When a monaural mini
plug is connected, audio may not be heard.
When connecting a monaural speaker with amplifier, use a locally procured conver-
sion cable (mono-stereo).
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
ⓀWaterproof tape
(accessory)
Microphone
Powered speaker
Ⓓ
Stretch the tape to
about twice.
Microphone
2x
Recommended total
Max. width
extended cable length*
<Required cable>
Max. height
LAN cable (category 5e or better, straight)
Ⓙ LAN connector cover (accessory)
Use a LAN cable (category 5e or better, cross) when directly connecting the camera to a PC.
* Recommended cable length from the speaker: less than 10 m {32.8 feet}
Recommended cable length from the microphone: less than 1 m {3.28 feet}
IMPORTANT:
● The adjustment monitor is used for checking the adjustment of the angular field of view
when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provided for recording/monitoring use.
● Depending on the monitor, some characters (camera title, preset ID, etc.) may not be
displayed on the screen.
● Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
● If a PoE hub is not used, each network camera must be connected to a 12 V DC
The hook engages with
power supply.
the connector terminal
● When using 12 V DC, power supply from a PoE hub or router is not required.
(Alarm input 2, Alarm output)
Power cable
12 V DC
Red
Positive
Black
Negative
PoE device (hub)
LAN cable
(category 5e or
better, straight)
PC
LAN cable
(category 5e or
better, straight)
LAN cable
(category 5e or
better, straight)
Adjustment monitor