Installation Guide Network Camera WV-SW115 Model No. WV-SW115 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.
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Class A digi- For U.S. and Canada (UL listed model): tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WV-SW115 These limits are designed to provide reasonable For Europe and other countries:...
Contents Important safety instructions ......................4 Limitation of liability ........................5 Disclaimer of warranty ........................5 Preface ............................6 Main functions ..........................6 About the user manuals ........................ 7 System requirements for a PC ...................... 7 Trademarks and registered trademarks..................8 Copyright ............................
Important safety instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions. 6) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara- tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:...
Preface The network camera WV-SW115 is 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 from the camera can be monitored on a PC via a network.
About the user manuals There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW115 as follows. • Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices. • Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.
• For information on the operation verification of the supported operating systems and web brows- ers, refer to our website at http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/index.html. • When using Windows 8, use it in the desktop. The software cannot be used in the Modern UI design.
Network security As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called 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.
Precautions Refer installation work to the dealer. Avoid installing this product in the loca- Installation work requires technique and experi- tions where salt damage occurs or corro- ences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, sive gas is produced. electric shock, injury, or damage to this product. Otherwise, the mounting portions will deterio- Be sure to consult the dealer.
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Do not touch this product or the connect- Product disposal/transfer ed cables during thunder. (even in the pro- Data saved on this product or a storage device cess of work) used with this product may lead to personal Failure to observe this may cause electric information leakage.
Code label [Brightness] buttons, flickering may frequently happen. In such cases, either of the following The code labels (accessory) are required at can reduce flickering. inquiry for trouble. Use caution not to lose • Moderate the illumination intensities of these labels. It is recommended to paste one objects by changing the camera direction.
Precautions for installation Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from fail- ures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documenta- tion. This product is designed to be installed result of severe changes in temperature (In under eaves.
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Do not remove or loosen the internal cam- era screws Do not loosen the internal camera screws. Otherwise, water exposure may cause damage or malfunction of camera, or camera dropping may result in injury. Radio disturbance When this product is used near TV/radio anten- na, strong electric field or magnetic field (near a motor, a transformer or a power line), images may be distorted and noise sound may be pro-...
Major operating controls Enclosure SDHC/SD memory card slot Network cable Dome cover Dome cover ring Initial set button Access indicator (lit when accessing) Link indicator (lit when linking) SD memory card error indicator (lit when data cannot be saved) Mount bracket Lens Bracket rubber A About the initial set button...
Removing the dome cover and dome cover ring IMPORTANT: • Remove the cover film attached to the dome Cover film cover after the camera installation is completed. After removing the cover film, do not touch the dome cover with your hands. Mount bracket Separate the mount bracket and camera, and remove the buffer material out of the camera.
Remove the dome cover, dome cover ring and mount bracket. Preparations When installing the camera on a wall, use the mount bracket of the camera. IMPORTANT: • Procure 4 screws (M4, locally procured) to secure the mount bracket to a wall according to the material of the installation area.
Insert/remove an SDHC/SD memory card IMPORTANT: • When inserting an SDHC/SD memory card, make sure the direction. • Before removing the SDHC/SD memory card, select "Not use" for "SD memory card" on the [SD memory card] tab of the setup menu first. ( Operating Instructions (included in the ☞...
Installation The position of mounting screw in mount bracket Mounting screw hole A: For standard mounting position on the wall Mounting screw hole B: For installing with a two-gang junction box Mounting screw hole C: For installing with a one-gang junction box Install the camera directly on the wall Note: When installing the camera outdoors, caulking is necessary if the environment does not meet the...
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Fixing screw hole Mount bracket Wall Cable access hole Camera tamperproof screw IMPORTANT: • Do not touch the lens. • When tightening the screws, be careful to ensure that the cables does not tangle the cables. • Before installing the camera, make sure that the mount bracket rubber A has been correctly mounted. In addition, remove the dust or dirt, if any, from the mount bracket rubber A. • Before installing the camera, be sure to remove the dust, if any, from under the mount bracket when the cable access hole is open. Using a gang junction box • Secure the mount bracket to the gang junction box built in a wall.
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<Install camera with a two-gang junction box through mounting screw hole B> 83.5 mm {3-9/32 inches} Two-gang junction box 46 mm {1-16/13 inches} Mount bracket Note: • Wall installation: The mount bracket shall be mounted with " TOP" facing upward.
Adjustment Adjust the camera angle. When determining the camera angle, repeat fine adjustments by gradually moving the panning table and tilting table. • Attach the lens adjuster (accessory) to the lens and adjust the direction of the lens. Attach the wider end of the lens adjuster to the lens.
<Adjusting the focus of the lens> Attach the lens adjuster (accessory), and rotate the lens to adjust the focus of the lens. • When making adjustments to the focus of the lens, attach the narrower end of the lens adjuster to the lens.
Attaching the dome cover and dome cover ring Attach the dome cover and dome cover ring to the camera by using the tamperproof screw bit (accessory) to tighten the 3 dome cover ring fixing screws (M3). (Recommended tightening torque: 0.58 N·m {0.43 lbf·ft}) Remove the cover film completely.
Connection Before starting the connection, turn off the power of the devices to be connected. Check and prepare the required devices and cables for connection. Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP) between a PoE device (such as a hub) and the network connector of the camera.
Waterproof treatment for the cable joint sections Adequate waterproof treatment is required for the cables when installing the camera outdoors. 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 apply waterproof treatment in the following procedure.
Connection example PoE device (hub) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) <Required cable> LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) IMPORTANT: • Use a switching hub which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
CDLauncher. Click the [Run] button next to [IP Setting Software]. “Panasonic IP Setting Software” page will be displayed. Click the [Network Settings] button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured. Select the camera you want to configure, and click [Access Camera].
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However, settings can be changed after 20 minutes for cameras in the initial set mode. • “Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software Lite” which supports live monitoring and recording images from multiple cameras is available. For further information, refer to our web- site (http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.html).
Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, check the symptoms with the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution in the table or a problem is not described below. Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages •...
Specifications • Basic Power source: PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption: PoE 48 V: 56 mA (Class 1 device) Ambient operating temperature: -30 °C to +50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} Ambient operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (no condensation) Waterproof: Main body: IP66 (IEC60529), Type 4X (UL50), NEMA 4X compliant...
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• Lens Zoom ratio: Extra zoom: 2x (under VGA resolution) Focal length: 1.95 mm Maximum aperture ratio: 1:2.2 Angular field of view: Horizontal: 104 ° Vertical: 85 ° Adjusting angle: • Wall installation Horizontal: ±30 ° Vertical: ±30 ° • Network Network: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, RJ-45 connector Resolution:...
Standard accessories Installation Guide (this document) ............1 pc. Important Safety Instructions .............1 pc. Warranty card ..................1 pc. CD-ROM* ..................1 pc. Code label* ..................1 pc. Lens adjuster ..................1 pc. The following parts are used during installation procedures. Tamperproof screw bit ...............1 pc. Waterproof tape .................1 pc.