Panasonic WV-CP150 User Manual

Colour CCTV Camera

WV-CP150E

(Lens : option)

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions completely.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom 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. Serial No.

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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is interned 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.

ENGLISH VERSION

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We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative documents following the provisions of Directive EEC/89/336.

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CONTENTS

PREFACE ................................................................... 2

FEATURES ................................................................. 2

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ...................................... 4

CONNECTIONS ......................................................... 7

BACK FOCAL ADJUSTMENT .................................... 9

INSTALLATION OF CAMERA .................................. 10

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ................................. 11

DIMENSIONS OF MOUNTING BRACKET ............... 12

SETUP ...................................................................... 13

1. CAMERA SET UP MENU .................................. 13

2. SETUP OPERATION ......................................... 14

SETTING PROCEDURES ......................................... 17

PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ........... 26

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 27

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .................................... 28

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................... 28

ENGLISH

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

Control (ELC)

(2) The SUPER-D function eliminates interference

by strong background lighting which makes the camera picture dark, such as a spotlight. Dynamic range of 42 dB.

(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 3 lux (0.3 footcandle) with F 1.4 lenses.

4. Minimum illumination of 0.9 lux (0.09 footcandle) with Panasonic aspherical high speed (F0.75) lenses.

ture elements), and digital signal processing LSIs. This model offers cutting-edge technology for advanced video surveillance. This VP multiplex camera can be connected with specified monitor by single coaxial cable.

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PREFACE

Panasonic's WV-CP150 colour digital camera introduces a new level of high picture quality and high resolution through the use of a 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD image sensor having 753 horizontal pixels (pic-

FEATURES

5. 480 lines of horizontal resolution

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

sharpness

(b) Choroma averaging circuit for better colour

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 pic-

ture detail of bright object

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

8. Sound around the camera can be monitored by built-in microphone.

1. 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.

2. Handle the camera with care.

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

3. Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture, or try to operate it in wet areas.

Turn the power off immediately and ask a qualified service person for servicing. Moisture can damage the camera and also create the danger of electric shock.

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.

5. Clean the CCD faceplate with care.

Do not clean the CCD faceplate 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 or humidity.

Use the camera under conditions where temperature is between –10°C - +50°C (14°F - 122°F), and humidity is below 90%.

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PRECAUTIONS

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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WV-

CP150

SOFT SHARP

MIC OFF-ON

POWER

MONITOR OUT

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

q Auto Iris Lens Connector

This connector is used to connect with the auto iris lens. It supplies power and DC control signal to the auto iris lens.

w Back Focal Adjusting Ring

This ring is used to adjust the back focal length or picture focus by rotating it.

e Lens (Option)

r Camera Mounting Screw Hole

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

t Down Button ( )

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

y Right Button ( )

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

u Left Button ( )

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

i Up Button ( )

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

o Set Button ( )

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

!0 Selector (NC)

This selector is not used on this camera.

!1 Detail Level Selector (SOFT-SHARP)

This selector is used to select the detail / aperture level as follows. SOFT: When a quad system is connected to this

camera, select this position.

SHARP: Select this position usually.

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!2 Microphone Selector (MIC, ON/OFF)

Select ON or OFF as needed.

!3 Power indicator

This indicator lights up when the power of this camera is on.

!4 Monitor Output Connector (MONITOR OUT)

This connector is used to connect with the video input connector of the monitor.

!5 Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)

This connector is used to connect a coaxial cable to the camera input connector of the specified monitor or camera drive unit, to receive DC power and vertical drive pulse, and supply the audio and video output of the camera.

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CONNECTIONS

Colour Monitor WV-CM143

Coaxial Cable

Colour Video Monitor

Camera

Video

Audio

Camera Drive Unit WV-PS11B

Caution: Keep the POWER switch of the specified

monitor, Camera Extension Unit and Camera Drive Unit in OFF position while making connections. If the power of these units is ON during connections, the camera does not function due to the built-in protection circuit which protects it against wrong connections.

Basic System

Connect the coaxial cables between the camera and CAMERA IN connector of the specified monitor or Camera Drive Unit. The approximate maximum cable length is as follows:

Coaxial Maximum DC R/1000 ft. of Cable Type Cable Lenth Inner Conductor

RG-59/U 200 m (660 ft) Less than 30

Ω

RG-6/U 500 m (1 650 ft) Less than 12 Ω

The maximum DC resistance between the camera and these unit is 20 Ω.

Cameras

DYNAMIC

SUPER

DYNAMIC

SUPER

DYNAMIC

SUPER

DYNAMIC

SUPER

DYNAMIC

SUPER

CAMERA

USE WITH SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT SEE

CAUTION

ITS MANUAL BEFORE CONECTING.

VIDEO

OUT

VD/SYNC

AUDIO

OUT

SPOT MONITOR CONTROL IN

CONTROL

STDBY

4321

GNDRECOVER

FOCUS

CAMERA

EXTENSION IN

4 3 2 1

VD/SYNC

OUT

SIGNAL GND

ALARM

MODE

RESETGNDALL

CAMERA INPUT

REMOTE OUT

4321

TIMING SELECT OUT

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

CAMERA POWER

OFF

Caution for Mounting the Lens

The lens mount should be a CS-mount (1”-32UN) and the lens weight should be less than 450

g (0.99 lbs). If the lens is heavier, both the lens and camera should be secured by using the supporter.

The protrusion at the rear of the lens should be as shown below.

CS-mount: Less than 8 mm (5/16”)

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Screws

Back Focal Adjusting Ring

Mounting the Lens

Caution:

Before you mount the lens, loosen the two screws on the ring, and rotate this ring clockwise until it stops. If the ring is not at the end, the inner glass or CCD image sensor may be damaged.

1. Mount the lens by turning it clockwise on the lens mount of the camera.

2. Connect the lens cable to the auto iris lens connector on the side of the camera.

The following adjustment should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.

1. Loosen the screws on the back focal adjusting ring.

2. Turn the back focal adjusting ring to the desired position. Caution: Do not rotate the ring counterclockwise

by force after it stops. If the ring is rotated by force, the inner lens or CCD image sensor may be damaged.

3. Tighten the screws on the back focal adjusting ring (less than 0.5 kg.cm of torque).

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Screws

Back Focal Adjusting Ring

BACK FOCAL ADJUSTMENT

The mounting bracket can be fixed either on the top or bottom cover of the camera.

• Mounting from the top

Remove the mount adapter from the bottom of the camera by removing the two fixing screws. The mounting hole is a standard photographic panhead screw size (1/4” - 20). Attach the mount adapter to the top as shown in the diagram, then mount the camera on the mounting bracket. Make sure that the two original fixing screws are used when mounting the mount adapter as longer length screws may damage inner components.

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Fixing Screws

Mount Adapter

INSTALLA TION OF CAMERA

SUPER

DYNAMIC

SUPER

DYNAMIC

Installation on the wall

Installation on the ceiling

Installation on a shelf or stand

A B

SUPER

DYNAMIC

SUPER

DYNAMIC

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Following explanation for installing the camera mounting bracket is for the installation on the wall (A and B), but also applies equally to the installation on the ceiling, a shelf and stand.

1. Install the camera mounting bracket on the wall with 2 screws. Note: The coaxial cable can be passed through

the center hole of the camera mounting bracket.

Coaxial Cable

Fixing Screw

Camera Mounting Bracket

INSTALLA TION PROCEDURE

Angular Control Screw

2. Insert the camera fixing screw into the camera mounting hole and tighten the screw firmly.

SUPER

DYNAMIC

3. Connect the camera and monitor with the coaxial cable and turn on the power switch of the monitor.

4. While viewing the monitor picture, loosen the angular control screw slightly. Adjust the camera’s angle to the desired position, and then tighten the screw firmly.

DYNAMIC

SUPER

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DIMENSIONS OF MOUNTING BRACKET

Caution on installation

Use wood screws with the camera mounting bracket that are suitable for Installation into a wood base of appropriate dimensions and strength. For installation in a material other than wood, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unit : mm (inch)

90°

6.5

164

φ120

2-φ5

83.5

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1. CAMERA SETUP MENU

This camera utilizes a user setup menu that is displayed on-screen. The setup menu contains various items that form a tree-type structure as shown below. It is described in the following section : "2. SETUP OPERATION".

CAM SET UP

Camera ID ON/OFF

Camera ID Editing

SUPER-D ON

Camera ID Display Position

Manual Level Selection

SUPER-D OFF

Light

Control

ALC ELC

Manual Mask Area Selection

Manual Level Selection

Shutter Speed

AGC

ON/OFF

Manual Mask Area Selection

SET UP DISABLE → SET UP ENABLE →

SET UP

Audio Level

Control

Special

Choroma

Gain

AP Sharp

(AP Soft)

Pedestal

White Balance

ATW AWC

Manual Mask Area Selection

Manual Level Adjustment

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Left Button

Set Switch

Right Button

Down Button

Up Button

Up Button (): This button is used to move the

cursor upwards. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters.

Down Button (): This button is used to move the

cursor downwards. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters.

Right Button (): This button is used to move the

cursor to the right. Use this button to select or adjust the parameters of the selected item. The parame-

2. SETUP OPERATION

This camera utilizes a user setup menu (CAM SET UP) that is displayed on the monitor. To set items on the CAM SET UP menu, use the following buttons on the side panel.

ter changes each time this button is pressed.

Left Button (): This button is used to move the

cursor to the left. Use this button to select or adjust the parameters of the selected item. The parameter changes each time this button is pressed.

Set Button (): This button is used to set the

determined parameter. If the item has its own setting menu ( indicates that the setting menu exists), press this button to display the setting menu.

• All Reset Operation

All Reset allows you to reset all setup menu items to the factory settings if you are unsure about the correct settings. Proceed as follows:

(1) Make sure that the CAM SET UP menu is not dis-

played (a camera picture is displayed).

(2) While pressing both and , press for a

few seconds. The words ALL RESET momentarily appear on the monitor. At this time all adjustments and parameters are reset to the factory default settings.

** CAM SET UP ** CAMERA ID OFF ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER --AGC ON WHITE BAL ATW

AUDIO LEVEL ....I....

- + END SET UP DISABLE

↵↵↵

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The CAM SET UP menu appears on the monitor as shown above. Check the current settings on the menu. Refer to the sections below for a detailed description of menu items. If you decide not to make any changes after checking the current settings, move the cursor to END at the start of the bottom line, and press to close the CAM SET UP menu and return to normal camera picture mode. Note: If no button is pressed for 6 minutes while the

CAM SET UP menu or any other setting menu is displayed, displaying the menu is automatically canceled and the mode returns to the normal camera picture.

• Opening the Setup Menu

Press and hold down for a second or longer.

• Editing the CAM SET UP Menu

Important Notice:

When the words SET UP DISABLE appear on the bottom line of the CAM SET UP menu, you cannot change the currently active settings. This is to prevent accidental changing of the settings.

To edit the CAM SET UP menu (change settings), use

and or and to move the cursor to SET

UP DISABLE in the bottom line. Press . SET UP DISABLE changes to SET UP ENABLE. Move the cursor to END, then to the item(s) you want to change.

** CAM SET UP ** CAMERA ID OFF ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER --AGC ON WHITE BAL ATW

AUDIO LEVEL ....I....

- + END SET UP DISABLE

↵↵

Blinking

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• Editing the SPECIAL menu

To edit the SPECIAL menu (change settings), proceed as for editing the CAM SET UP menu above. Move the cursor to END after the words SET UP ENABLE appear. Then press and simultaneously for 2 seconds or longer. The SPECIAL menu appears on the monitor. Select the item to be changed and change the setting as described for the CAM SET UP menu.

Important Notice:

When the cursor is moved to END and the CAM SET UP menu closed after changing the parameters, the new values are stored in the EEPROM (Electric Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory). These values remain valid until new values are stored, even if the power of the camera is off.

** CAM SET UP ** CAMERA ID OFF ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER --AGC ON WHITE BAL ATW

AUDIO LEVEL ....I....

- + END SET UP DISABLE

↵↵↵

** CAM SET UP ** CAMERA ID OFF ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER --AGC ON WHITE BAL ATW

AUDIO LEVEL ....I....

- + END SET UP ENABLE

↵↵↵

** SPECIAL **

CHROMA GAIN ....I....

AP SHARP ....I....

PEDESTAL .I.......

- + CAMERA RESET PUSH SW RET END

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