Panasonic WV-C L924A, WV-C L920A User Manual

(Lens : option)

CL924

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

Model No. WV-CL920A

WV-CL924A

Color CCTV Cameras

Operating Instructions

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WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed

to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres­ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt­age" within the product's enclosure 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)
instructions in the literature accompa­nying the appliance.

The serial number of this product may be found on the top
of the unit.
You should note the 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. WV-CL920A/CL924A
Serial No.

Warning:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict accor­dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.

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

SA 1965

SA 1966

For U.S.A

Power disconnection. Unit with or with­out ON-OFF switches has power sup­plied to the unit whenever 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 unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli­fiers) that produce heat.

9) 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.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
points where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-overs.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects fallen into the appa­ratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 3

PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................ 9

CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

FOCUS OR FLANGE-BACK ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................. 16

INSTALLATION OF CAMERA ........................................................................................................................................ 17

SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18

1. CAMERA SETUP MENU .......................................................................................................................................... 18

2. SETUP OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................ 21

SETTING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................... 23

PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ................................................................................................................. 42

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 42

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 44

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................ 45

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PREF ACE

Panasonic's WV-CL920A (WV-CL924A) series digital
color camera introduces a new level of high picture
quality and high resolution through the use of a 1/2-inch
frame interline transfer CCD image sensor having 768
horizontal pixels (picture elements), and digital signal
processing LSI's. This model offers cutting-edge tech­nology for advanced video surveillance.

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1. The following functions are built in.
(1) Auto Light Control (ALC)/Electronic Light

Control (ELC)

(2) Back Light Compensation (Auto: Factory pre-

set, Manual: Manual photometric measuring
area set)

(3) Various External Sync Functions, including

Gen-Lock
(4) Auto/Manual White Balance Function
(5) Electronic Shutter Function

2. Signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB

3. Minimum illumination of 0.14 lx (0.014 footcandle)
with F1.4 lenses (Color mode)

4. Minimum illumination of 0.01 lx (0.001 footcandle)
with F1.4 lenses (Black and White mode)

5. 570 lines of horizontal resolution (Black and White
mode)
480 lines of horizontal resolution (Color mode)

FEATURES

6. High quality picture:
(a) 2H type vertical enhancer for greater picture

sharpness

(b) Chroma averaging circuit for better color signal

to noise ratio
(c) Minimum of aliasing on fine objects
(d) Expanded dynamic range by use of knee cir-

cuit
(e) Highlight aperture correction for greater picture

detail of bright objects

7. Ability to shoot indoor scenes with fixed iris lens by
use of Electronic Light Control (ELC) function.

8. Selectable electronic sensitivity enhancing modes
including: AUTO, MANUAL and OFF

9. Built in Digital Motion Detector

10. Auto Black/White mode enables the camera to
switch between C/L and B/W in response to input
lights.

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1. The installation should be made by qualified
service personnel or system installers.

2. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Ask a
qualified service person for servicing.

3. Handle the camera with care.

Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking,
etc. The camera could be damaged by improper
handling or storage.

4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the camera body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when dirty.
In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild deter­gent and wipe gently. Afterwards, wipe off the
remained part of the detergent in it with a dry cloth.

5. Clean the CCD faceplate with care.

Do not clean the CCD with strong or abrasive deter­gents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator
and ethanol.

6. Never face the camera towards the sun.

Do not aim the camera at bright objects. Whether
the camera is in use or not, never aim it at the sun
or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise,
blooming or smear may be caused.

7. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.

Use the camera under conditions where tempera­ture is between –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122°F), and
humidity is below 90 %. The input power source is
120 V AC 60 Hz for WV-CL920A and 12 V DC/24 V
AC for WV-CL924A.

PRECAUTIONS

Caution:

To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, use a
UL listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for the DC
12 V or AC 24 V Input Terminal.

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FB LOCK

FB LOCK

Hi-Z G/L 75

Ω

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VIDEO OUT

GEN-LOCK

AC 24V

IN

DC 12V

IN

GND

2

1

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!3

!3

!2

!2

!1

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!6

!4

!5

!7

VIDEO OUT

GEN-LOCK

GND

120V AC 60Hz

OUT

ALARM
DAY/

NIGHT

GND

IN

GND
OUT

ALARM
DAY/

NIGHT

GND

IN

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Slide the panel to the left until it locks.

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q Auto Iris Lens Connector

This connector is used to connect the auto iris lens
with a 4-pin male connector supplied as a standard
accessory (Part No. YFE4191J100).

w Flange-back Adjusting Ring (FB)

This ring is used to adjust the back focal length or
picture focus. Rotate this ring upward or downward
for a CS-mount lens. In case of using a C-mount
lens, adjust it with the C-mount adapter.

e Lens (Option)

r Focus Fixing Screw (LOCK)

t Camera Mounting Screw Hole

This hole is used to mount the camera onto a
mounting bracket.

y Down Button (K)

This button is used to move the cursor downward. It
is also used to select items in the CAM SET UP
menu.

u Right Button (M)

This button is used to move the cursor to the right.
It is also used to select the mode and can be used
to adjust some levels.

i Left Button (L)

This button is used to move the cursor to the left. It
is also used to select the mode and can be used to
adjust some levels.

o Up Button (J)

This button is used to move the cursor upward. It is
also used to select items in the CAM SET UP menu.

!0 Set Button (I)

This button is used to activate an item selected in
the CAM SET UP menu.

!1 Gen-lock Termination Switch (Hi-Z, G/L 75Ω)

Set this switch to Hi-Z when a gen-lock video input
signal is looped through. In all other cases, set this

switch to 75 Ω.

!2 Gen-lock Input Connector (GEN-LOCK)

This connector is used to connect an external sys­tem for synchronization.

!3 Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)

This connector is used to connect with the VIDEO
IN connector of the monitor.

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!4 Alarm Output Terminal (ALARM OUT/GND)

Connects to the alarm input connector (terminal) of
an external device. When the camera detects
motion, the alarm output signal is supplied to the
connected external device (Open collector output:
16 V DC, 100 mA max).

!5 Day/Night Input Terminal (DAY/NIGHT IN/GND)

This terminal is used for connecting the camera to
an external day/night detecting sensor.

!6 AC Inlet Socket

Plug the power cord (supplied as a standard
accessory) into this socket and connect it to an AC
outlet.

!7 AC/DC Compatible Input Terminal

(DC 12V IN/AC 24V IN, GND)

This terminal is for connecting the 12 V DC or 24 V
AC power supply cord.

Caution: Connect to 12 V DC (10.8 V-16 V) or 24 V

AC (19.5 V-28 V) class 2 power supply only. Be
sure to connect the grounding lead to the GND
terminal when the power is supplied from a 24 V
AC power source.

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Copper wire #24 #22 #20 #18
size (AWG) (0.22 mm2) (0.33 mm2) (0.52 mm2) (0.83 mm2)

Resistance 0.078 0.050 0.030 0.018
Ω/m

Resistance 0.026 0.017 0.010 0.006
Ω/ft

A. WV-CL920A (120 V AC 60Hz)

1. Plug the AC power cord (supplied as standard
accessory) into the AC Inlet Socket.

2. Connect the AC power cord to a 120 V AC 60 Hz
outlet.

Notes:

• Connect the power cord firmly.

• The power cord should be long enough for panning
and tilting.
If the cable is too short, the power cord plug may
be pulled off the camera when the camera pans or
tilts.

B. WV-CL924A (12 V DC/24 V AC)

Cautions:

1. Connect to 12 V DC (10.8 V - 16 V) or 24 V AC
(19.5 V - 28 V) class 2 power supply only. Be sure
to connect the grounding lead to the GND terminal
when the power is supplied from a 24 V AC power
source.

2. To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, use a UL
listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for the Input
Terminal.

3. The connections should comply with National
Electrical Code (NEC).

The WV-CL924A has an AC/DC compatible input termi­nal. The 12 V DC or 24 V AC power supply cord can be

connected to this terminal. The camera detects the
power source automatically.

1. 12 V DC Power Supply

Connect the power cord
to the AC/DC compatible
input terminal on the rear
panel of the camera.

Resistance of copper wire [at 20°C (68°F)]

12 V DC
(10.8 V - 16 V)

You can use the formula below to select the power sup­ply, and power cable. The voltage supplied to the
power-in terminals must be between 10.8 V - 16 V.

10.8V(minimum) ≤ V

A – 2RLI ≤ 16V (maximum)

V

A

: Output voltage of power supply

R: Resistance (Ω/m) (Ω/ft), see table

L: Cable length (m) (ft)
I: Current consumption (A), see specifications

CONNECTIONS

AC 24V

DC 12V

IN

IN

1

2

GND

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2. 24 V AC Power Supply

Connect the power cable to the AC/DC compatible
input terminal on the rear panel of the camera.

Recommended wire gauge sizes for 24 V AC line.

Video Cable

1. It is recommended to use a monitor whose resolu­tion is at least equal to that of the camera.

2. The maximum extensible coaxial cable length
between the camera and the monitor is shown
below.

Copper wire #24 #22 #20 #18
size (AWG) (0.22 mm2) (0.33 mm2) (0.52 mm2) (0.83 mm2)

Length (m) 95 150 255 425
of Cable
(Approx.) (ft) 314 495 842 1 403

24 V AC, 60 Hz
(19.5 V - 28 V)

Alarm and DAY/NIGHT Connections

1. Connect an optical sensor to the DAY/NIGHT IN ter­minal.

• Color/black-and-white input terminal with a capacity
of 5 V DC pull-up input, 0.2 mA or more.
OFF: Open contact (Color)
ON: Closed contact (Black-and-white)
Note: To activate the Day/Night function, set BW

mode to EXT on the special menu.

2. Connect an external device such as a buzzer or
lamp to the ALARM terminal.

• The alarm output terminal is an open collector ter­minal with a capacity of 16 V DC, 100 mA maxi­mum.
OFF: Open contact (Inactive)
ON: Closed contact 100 mA maximum (Active)
Note: Use a relay if the voltage or current of the

connected device exceeds the ratings.

Type of RG-59/U RG-6/U RG-11/U RG-15/U
coaxial cable (3C-2V) (5C-2V) (7C-2V) (10C-2V)

Recommended (m) 250 500 600 800
maximum
cable length (ft) 825 1 650 1 980 2 640

AC 24V

DC 12V

IN

IN

1

2

GND

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Replacement of Auto Iris Lens
Connector

If necessary, replace the existing lens connector with
the type YFE419J100 supplied.

1. Cut the existing lens connector at the end of the iris
control cable.

2. Process the cable end as shown in the figure.

Cover

Lens

3. Solder each wire to a pin as follows.
Pin #1: Red/Power
Pin #2: Not used
Pin #3: White/Video
Pin #4: Black/GND, Shield

4. Attach the cover to the connector.

Pin 3

Pin 1

Rib

Pin 4

Pin 2

8 mm (5/8)

2 mm (1/16)