Panasonic a-54 quick start guide

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A54 OD Dome Camera

Quick Start Guide

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Model

A54 OD

Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any questions, or
requests, please do not hesitate to contact the dealer.

About This Document

This manual applies to the following models.

This manual may contain several technical incorrect places or
printing errors, and the content is subject to change without notice.
The updates will be added to the new version of this manual. We will

readily improve or update the products or procedures described in
the manual.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

“Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the

performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this

product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualty hazards as
outlined in UL’s Standard(s) for Safety, UL60950-1. UL Certification
does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or

signaling aspects of this product. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING
RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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Regulatory Information

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FCC Information

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for 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 Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied
accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply

standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

therefore with the applicable harmonized European

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked

with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted

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municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return
this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent

new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For

more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product
contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as

unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.
See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol,

which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your
supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information

see: www.recyclethis.info

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Warnings Follow these

safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.

Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or material
damage.

Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the
product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.

The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”

Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings

are neglected.

Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the

cautions are neglected.

Warnings

● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with

the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region. Please
refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

● Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low

Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 24 VAC or 12 VDC
according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.

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● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as

adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire hazard.

● Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power

socket. When the product is mounted on wall or ceiling, the
device shall be firmly fixed.

● If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power

at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact

the service center.

Cautions

● Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the

camera.

● Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.

● Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is

necessary, use clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it
gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period,
please replace the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.

● Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places.

Blooming or smearing may occur otherwise (which is not a
malfunction), and affect the endurance of sensor at the same
time.

● The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any

laser equipment is in using, make sure that the surface of
sensor will not be exposed to the laser beam.

● Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the operating

temperature shall be-30°C ~+60°C,or -40°C ~ 60°C if the camera

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model has an “H” in its suffix), dusty or damp locations, and do
not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.

● To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for

operating environment.

● Keep the camera away from liquid while in use.

● While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its original

packing, or packing of the same texture.

● Regular part replacement: a few parts (e.g. electrolytic

capacitor) of the equipment shall be replaced regularly

according to their average enduring time. The average time
varies because of differences between operating environment
and using history, so regular checking is recommended for all

the users. Please contact with your dealer for more details.

● Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in

hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent type
only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions

provided by the battery manufacturer.

● If the product does not work properly, please contact your

dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not assume any

responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)

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Table of Contents

1 Appearance Description ................................................................. 8

2 Installation .................................................................................... 10

2.1 Ceiling Mounting ........................................................... 11

2.2 Wall Mounting .............................................................. 15

2.3 3-axis Adjustment and Lens Adjustment ....................... 17

2.3.1 3-axis Adjustment ............................................... 17

2.3.2 Lens Adjustment................................................. 18

3 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN .................................. 20

4 Accessing via Web Browser .......................................................... 25

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1 Appearance Description

The overview of the network dome camera is shown below.

Figure 1-1 Overview

Figure 1-2 Detailed Components

Table 1-1 Description