Panasonic WV-SFV611L, WV-SFV631L Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

Included Installation Instructions

Network Camera

Model No. WV-SFV631L/WV-SFV611L

WV-SFV631L

(This illustration represents WV-SFV631L)

● This manual describes the installation procedures, network camera installation, cable connec­tions, and the angle of view adjustment.

● Before reading this manual, be sure to read the Important Information.

● This manual describes how to install the network camera using the WV-SFV631L model as an
example.

For U.S. and Canada:

Panasonic System Communications
Company of North America,
Unit of Panasonic Corporation
of North America

www.panasonic.com/business/
For customer support, call 1.800.528.6747
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,
Ontario, L4W 2T3 Canada
[phone]
www.panasonic.ca

© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2013

For Europe and other countries:

Panasonic Corporation

http://panasonic.net

Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka, Japan

Authorised Representative in EU:

Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

PGQX1455YA Cs1213-1123 Printed in China

Major operating controls

The component names of the camera are as follows. Refer to the illustration when installing or
adjusting the camera.

MONITOR OUT terminal
(factory shipment: NTSC
monitor)

Screen display
top (TOP)

Dehumidifying

device

Direction marker
for installation
(FRONT

•

Auto focus (AF) button

TELE button
(moves the camera to the “Tele” side)

WIDE button
(moves the camera to the “Wide” side)

)

FRONT must posi­tioned in front of the
camera (on the
Panasonic logo side).

*1 SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is described as SD memory card.

*2

Depending 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

Direction marker for installation (TOP

●

Points up when installing to a wall.

SD slot 1 (SD1)

)

Data Matrix: To our
website

2

*

SD slot 2 (SD2)

SD ON/OFF button

Standard accessories Making connections

Important Information ...............................1 pc.

Installation Guide (this document) ............1 set

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.

A Base bracket........................................ 1 pc.

C Fixing screws for attachment plate

(M4 x 8 mm) ...................................... 5 pcs.

(of them, 1 for spare)

G Template B (for the base bracket) ..1 sheet.

I 2P power cable .................................... 1 pc.

CD-ROM
Code label

B Attachment plate .................................. 1 pc.

D 4P alarm cable ..................................... 1 pc.

E MONITOR OUT conversion plug ......... 1 pc.

F

H Bit ........................................................1 pc.

J LAN cable cover .................................. 1 pc.

K Waterproof tape ................................... 1 pc.

H

(Screw size 6.35 mm
{1/4 inches} torx wrench)

Enclosure

Dome cover

Light-blocking rubber ring

Azimuth adjustment ring Tilting table

NTSC/PAL switch

●

The MONITOR OUT terminal output can be switched for NTSC or PAL monitors.

IR LED

IMPORTANT:

● This is valid if the [Monitor out] is set to [Switch priority] ([Switch priority] is selected by
default). For details, refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM).

INITIAL SET button

●

How to initialize the camera

Follow the steps below to initialize the network camera.
1

Turn 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.

2 Turn on the power of the camera while holding down the INITIAL SET button, and then keep

holding down the button for 5 seconds or more. About 2 minutes later, 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 initial­ized. 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.

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 connected device

SD MOUNT indicator

● When an SD memory card*
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

● When data can be saved to the SD memory card Lights green

● When the SD memory card is removed after holding down Lights green → Blinks green → Lights off
the SD ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds

● When data cannot be saved to the SD memory card because Lights off
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

● 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 both SD1 and SD2
cards after the camera has started

● When an abnormality is only detected in the SD1 card Lights red → Blinks red
after the camera has started (Interval of 1 time/ 3 seconds)

● When an abnormality is only detected in the SD2 card Lights red → Blinks red
after the camera has started

1

is inserted and could Lights off → Blinks green →

Camera

Panning table

Camera fixing screw

*1

................................................. 1 pc.

*2

..............................................1 pc.

Template A (for the attachment plate)

K

B

Attachment
plate (accessory)

C

attachment plate
(accessory)

Lights orange

Blinks red (Interval of 1 time/ second)

Lights red

(Interval of 2 times/ 3 seconds)

A

Base bracket
(accessory)

Fixing screws for

1 sheet.

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 (category 5 or better, straight, STP: For Europe)

IMPORTANT:

● Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP: For
Europe).

● 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
supply, 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,

network 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.

● When the LAN cable is disconnected once, reconnect the cable after around 2 seconds.
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.

WV-SFV631L

RJ-45 (female)
Network cable

Alarm input/output cable

Power cable
(12 V DC)

Microphone/line input cable (white)

Audio output cable (black)

LAN cable (category 5 or better
straight, STP: For Europe)

4P alarm cable
(accessory)

12 V DC (red)
GND (black)

I

2P power cable (accessory)

Microphone/line input cable

Connect a monaural 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 ap­ply waterproof treatment in the following procedure. Failure to observe this or use of a tape other
than the provided waterproof tape (such as a vinyl tape) may cause water leakage resulting in
malfunction.

<LAN cable> < Alarm input/output cable, power cable, micro-

phone/line input cable, audio output cable>

Wind the tape in a
half-overlapping manner.

IMPORTANT:

How to wind the supplied waterproof tape

● 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 J LAN cable cover 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 cam­era 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 appropriate waterproof treatment is applied. The
internal parts of base brackets are not waterproofed.

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Stretch the tape to
about twice.

LAN cable cover

J

The hook engages
with the connector
terminal

2x

Connect the alarm input/output cable

4P alarm cable (accessory)

D

GND (black)
ALARM IN3, AUX OUT (gray) (Terminal 3)
ALARM IN2, ALARM OUT (red) (Terminal 2)
ALARM IN1, DAY/NIGHT IN (green) (Terminal 1)

<Ratings>

• ALARM IN1(DAY/NIGHT IN), ALARM IN2, ALARM IN3

Input specication: 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 specication: Open 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 provided with this product.

● Off, input, and output of the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by configur­ing the setting. Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for fur­ther information about the EXT I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) settings (“Off”,
“Alarm input”, “Alarm output” or “AUX output”).

● 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.

Connect the power cable

Caution:

● A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL
BE INCORPORATED TO THE EQUIPMENT POWERED
BY 12 V DC POWER SUPPLY.

● ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL
1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/
UL/CSA 60950-1).

Connect the output cable of the AC adaptor to the 2P power cable.

IMPORTANT:

● The 12 V DC power supply shall be insulated from the commercial AC power.

● Be sure to use the 2P power cable provided with this product.

● Be sure to fully insert the 2P power cable 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.

Power cable

12 V DC
Red Positive
Black Negative

Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio output cable

Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm) (Audio output is monaural.).*

● Output impedance: Approx. 600 Ω (unbalanced)

● Recommended cable length: Less than 10 m {32.8 feet}

● Output level: –20 dBV

* Use an external powered

speaker.

IMPORTANT:

● Connect/disconnect the audio cables and turn on the power of the camera after turn­ing 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 conguration. The following illustration
gives a wiring example of how to connect the camera to the network via a PoE device (hub).

Powered speaker

Microphone

Powered speaker

Microphone

<Required cable>
LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP: For Europe)
Use a LAN cable (category 5 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
power supply.

● When using 12 V DC, power supply from a PoE hub or router is not required.

Adjustment monitor

WV-SFV631L

LAN cable
(category 5 or
better, straight,
STP: For Europe)

WV-SFV631L

Recommended total
extended cable length*

PoE device (hub)

LAN cable
(category 5 or better,
straight, STP: For Europe)

PC

LAN cable
(category 5 or better,
straight, STP: For Europe)

Adjustment monitor

The installation tasks are explained using 4 steps.

Step1

Make sure all items are prepared
before beginning installation.

Step2

Mount the brackets to a ceiling or
wall

Installation

Step3

Connect cables, and then attach the
camera to the mount bracket.

Step2 Fixing the bracketsStep1 Preparations

Step4

Adjust the angle of view and focus,
and then mount the enclosure.

Step3 Mount the camera to the attachment plate

A Check the position of attachment

mounting screws on the rear side
of the camera.

Attachment mounting screws

B Connect cables to the camera according to

the instructions in “Making connections”, and
mount the camera by inserting the attachment
mounting screws into the holes of the attach­ment plates.

CLoosen the enclosure xing screws. D Remove the enclosure from the camera,

and secure the camera using camera
xing screws.

Protruding part (x4)

There are 4 methods to install the camera to a ceiling or wall as described below. Prepare the
required parts for each installation method before starting the installation. The following are the
requirements for the various installation methods.

Installation method

[1] Mount the camera on the two-gang junction

box using the attachment plate.

Recommended

screw

M4 screws x 4 196 N {44 lbf}

Minimum pull-out

strength (per 1 pc.)

[2] Directly mount the camera onto the ceiling or

wall using the attachment plate (when wiring

M4 screws x 4 196 N {44 lbf}

can be installed in the ceiling or wall).

[3] Mount the camera onto the ceiling or wall using

the base bracket (when conduits are used for
wiring, or when there is no space available for
wiring in the ceiling or the wall).*

1

[4] Mount the camera embedded to a ceiling using

the WV-Q169A (ceiling mount bracket: approx.
705 g {1.55 lb}).*

1*2

M4 screws x 4 196 N {44 lbf}

—

There is sufcient

strength in the ceiling

*1 Use 4 screws (M4 × 8 mm, accessory) to x the attachment plate to the base bracket or

WV-Q169A.
For information on how to mount the camera embedded to a ceiling using WV-Q169A, refer

*2

to the Instruction Manual provided with the WV-Q169A (ceiling mount bracket).

IMPORTANT:

● Procure 4 screws (M4) to secure the attachment plate (accessory) or base bracket
(accessory) to a ceiling or a wall.

● The minimum required pull-out capacity of a single screw or anchor bolt is 196 N
{44 lbf} or more when mounting with the installation method [1] to [3] above.

● When mounting the camera on a concrete ceiling, use an AY plug bolt (M4) for
securing. (Recommended tightening torque: 1.6 N·m {1.18 lbf·ft})

● Select screws according to the material of the ceiling or wall that the camera will be

mounted to. In this case, wood screws and nails should not be used.

● If a ceiling board such as plaster board is too weak to support the total weight, the
area shall be sufficiently reinforced.

[3] Mount the camera to a ceiling or a wall using base bracket

<Mounting the base bracket>

The base bracket can be fixed in any of the following 6 screwing positions
according to ceiling and wall conditions. Match the hole used when
installing the camera to any of positions A to F.

Position A Position D

85 mm
{3-11/32 inches}
(85.7 mm
{3-3/8 inches})

85 mm {3-11/32 inches}
(85.7 mm {3-3/8 inches})

φ

25.4 mm

{

φ

1 inch}

63 mm
{2-15/32 inches}

*5

63 mm
{2-15/32 inches}

φ

25.4 mm

φ

1 inch}

{

*5

< When using the conduit on the ceiling

or wall for wiring>

A Remove the cap for the female thread for

the conduit by using a hexagon wrench
(ISO 2936, width across flats S=5 mm
{3/16 inches}).

BMount the attachment plate and

the base bracket.

[1] Using a two-gang junction box

Attachment plate (accessory)

Fixing screws for attachment plate: x4 (M4, locally procured)

[2]

Directly mount the camera to the ceiling or wall using the attachment plate

Tab position
of the attach­ment plate
(x4)

83.5 mm
{3-9/32 inches}

Attachment plate (accessory)

*3

If the mounting direction of the camera has already been determined

Align the FRONT direction (the direction of FRONT marker on the camera that indicates the
installation direction when installing the camera) of F template A with the desired direction, and
drill through a 25.4 mm {1 inch} diameter hole.

*4

If the mounting direction of the camera is not determined yet or if you want to change
the direction of the camera after it has been installed

If you want to be able to change the direction of the camera, drill through a 73 mm {2-7/8 inches}
diameter hole in the center. By doing so you can adjust the mounting direction of the camera in
90° increments.

● The female thread for conduit is compliant
with ANSI NPSM (parallel pipe threads)
3/4 inches or G3/4 of ISO 228-1.

46 mm
{1-13/16 inches}

FRONT

46 mm {1-13/16 inches}

Two-gang junction box

φ25.4 mm

*3

{1 inch}

φ73 mm

*4

{2-7/8 inches}

Fixing screws for attach­ment plate: x4 (M4, locally
procured)

Cap for the female
thread for the con­duit

< When drilling a hole through the

ceiling or wall for wiring>

83.5 mm

{3-9/32 inches}

Base bracket (accessory)

Approx. 15°

Note:

● After cables have been connected to the camera, align the OPEN mark of the enclosure
side panel with the protruding part of base bracket, insert 2 attachment mounting screws
into the attachment plate, and rotate the camera approximately 15°. The LOCK mark is
moved to the protruding part of base bracket and the camera is temporarily secured.
(When directly attaching the attachment plate to a ceiling or wall, align the OPEN mark to
the tab position of the attachment plate.)
*The fixing angle of the camera can be rotated in 90° increments

.

IMPORTANT:

● Disconnect the 12 V DC power source and PoE power source to prevent power from being
supplied during mounting work.

● Enclosure is fixed at the installation auxiliary wire to the camera body, please do not
remove the installed auxiliary wire.

● For installations on the wall, to prevent water from accumulating on the surface of the
dehumidifying device, install the camera so that the dehumidifying device does not face up.
If water accumulates on the surface of the dehumidifying device, it cannot function properly.

Step4 Adjustment

A Turn on power for the camera by either

connecting a LAN cable or a 12 V DC
power cable.

B Connect the MONITOR OUT conversion

plug (accessory) to the MONITOR OUT
terminal of the camera, and then connect
the monitor for adjustment with a RCA
pin cable (locally procured).

● The camera is set to be connected to the
NTSC monitor for adjustment at factory
shipment.

NTSC⇔PAL

C Adjust the angle of the camera with the

tilt table, pan table, and azimuth adjust­ment ring, and then adjust the viewing
angle by pressing the WIDE or TELE
buttons.
Horizontal position (Panning): ±180°
Vertical position (Tilting): 0° to 85°
Image tilt adjustment:

-45°(Left) to +300°(Right)

WIDE

TELE

Enclosure

Camera fixing screw

Note:

● Loosen 4 enclosure fixing screws
using the bit (accessory).

DInsert an SD memory card into the slot,

if necessary.

● Insert the SD memory card with its label

facing down.

SD1, SD2

IMPORTANT:

● Be sure to tighten the camera fixing
screw. Failure to observe this may
cause camera trouble due to camera
falling. (Recommended tightening
torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft})

E Disconnect the monitor for adjustment

after adjusting the focus by pressing the
AF button.

F Attach the enclosure.

(Remove the protection lm from inside
of the dome cover, match the protruding
part of base bracket to LOCK mark
of the enclosure, and then attach the
enclosure.)

Direction marker

AF

for installation
(FRONT

)

6

Position B

138 mm
{5-7/16 inches}

138 mm
{5-7/16 inches}

φ

25.4 mm

{

φ

1 inch}

Position E

*5

*

83.5 mm
{3-9/32 inches}

φ

25.4 mm

{

φ

1 inch}

*5

Conduit

*5

Position F

70 mm
{2-3/4 inches}

108.5 mm
{4-9/32 inches}

φ

25.4 mm

φ

1 inch}

*5

{

Position C

83.5 mm
{3-9/32 inches}

46 mm
{1-13/16 inches}

φ

25.4 mm

{

φ

1 inch}

*5 The wiring hole diameter is 25.4 mm {1 inch}. Select any of the 2 base bracket fixture holes of

G

template B when installing the base bracket. After mounting the attachment plate, the mounting

direction of the camera can be adjusted in 90° increments.

*6 When attaching the base bracket to a one-gang junction box in Position E, secure the base bracket

with 2 screws (M4,

locally procured

).

Fixing screws (M4x4, locally
procured)

Minimum pull-out
strength: 196 N {44.06 lbf}
(per 1 pc.)

Attachment plate
(accessory)

Fixing screws for attachment
plate: x4 (accessory)

(Recommended tightening
torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft})

IMPORTANT:

● If open wiring is conducted, be sure to use conduits and run the cables inside
the tubes to protect the cables from direct sunlight.

● Installation work shall be such that there is no exposure to water into the
architecture through the conduits having been joined.

E MONITOR OUT conversion plug

(accessory)

● When adjusting the viewing angle, make sure not
to touch the light-blocking rubber ring or IR LED
cover. Fingerprints or dirt can reduce the quality of
viewed images.

Note:

● When the screen size is adjusted using the WIDE⇔TELE button, the camera’s focus is
automatically adjusted with the basic focus adjustment function each time the

WIDE⇔TELE button is pressed.

● When mounting the camera on a ceiling, adjust the tilt angle so that the TOP mark above
the lens always comes to the top side.

● When the camera is installed to a wall, the image is reversed in the default settings. To
correct the way the image is displayed, rotate the azimuth adjustment ring 180° clockwise,
or select “On” for “Upside-down” from the setup menu. For information about performing
the “Upside-down” setting from the setup menu, refer to the Operating Instructions
(included in the CD-ROM).

● Remove the camera using the reverse order of the installation procedures.

● To remove the SD memory card, hold down the SD ON/OFF
button for about 2 seconds. When the flashing SD MOUNT
indicator goes out, you can remove the SD memory card.

● After the SD memory card has been replaced, press the
SD ON/OFF button, and make sure the SD MOUNT
indicator is continually lit. (If you replace both SD memory
cards, press the SD ON/OFF button after replacing the
cards.)

● If you do not press the SD ON/OFF button after replacing
the SD memory card, the SD MOUNT indicator
continually lit

approximately 5 minutes later.

is

IMPORTANT:

● Securely tighten all the fixing screws (x4) of enclosure. Otherwise, camera dropping
may result in injury. (Recommended tightening torque: 0.78 N·m {0.58 lbf·ft})

● Defocus may be caused by the reinstalled enclosure. In this case, perform the auto
focus function from the setup menu.

● Remove the cover film from the dome cover.

After installing the camera, refer to “Configure the settings of the camera (leaflet)” and
perform the camera settings.