Panasonic Super Dynamic III WV-CW484S User manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
No model number suffix is shown in this manual.
WV-CW484F is shown above.
Color CCTV Cameras
Operating Instructions
Model No. WV-CW484 Series
FRANÇAIS ENGLISH

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The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equilater-
al triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulat-
ed "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute 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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance. The serial number of this product may be found
on the surface 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 identi-
fication in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
SA 1966
SA 1965
WARNING:
• This apparatus must be earthed.
• All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• The connections should comply with local electrical code.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manu-
al, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
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 Caution: To assure continued compliance,
(example - use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices). Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate this equipment.
For U.S.A
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
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For Canada

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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Clean only with dry cloth.
6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8) 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.
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11) 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-over.
12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Limitation of Liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD
PARTY'S RIGHT.
Disclaimer of Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELEC-
TRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. BE LIABLE TO
ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR
REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTE-
NANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE
CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
BELOW:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT OR
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE
CAUSED BY INAPPROPRIATE USE OR
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;
(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE,
REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE
PRODUCT BY THE USER;
(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARIS-
ING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DIS-
PLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON OR
CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAM-
AGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM
COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD
PARTY;
(6) ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAM-
AGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION BEING A PHOTO-
GENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION
OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF
THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA'S PIC-
TURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR
SOME REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR
IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER
THAN SURVEILLANCE.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE
TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPO-
GRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE
ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT
ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF
THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRE-
SPONDING PRODUCT (S).

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Preface
Panasonic's WV-CW484 series cameras (WV-CW484F/WV-CW484S/WV-CW484FK/WV-
CW484SK) introduce high picture quality by use of Super-Dynamic 1/3 inch CCD and digital
signal processing LSIs.
• WV-CW484F: This is a model with x2 varifocal lens. Mounting bracket and ceiling mount
bracket are optional.
• WV-CW484S: This is a model with x2 varifocal lens. Mounting bracket is supplied, but ceil-
ing mount bracket are optional.
• WV-CW484FK: Lens, mounting bracket, and ceiling mount bracket are optional.
• WV-CW484SK: Lens is optional. Mounting bracket is supplied, but ceiling mount bracket
are optional.
Features
• Super Dynamic 3: 128x with zone-free brightness detection
• High sensitivity: 0.16 lx {0.016 footcandle} at F1.4 in B/W mode, 1.5 lx {0.15 footcandle} at
F1.4 in color mode
With the optional Clear Dome Cover WV-CW4C, 0.08 lx {0.008 footcandle} in B/W mode
and 0.6 lx {0.06 footcandle} in color mode become available.
• Auto nighttime switching to Black and White Mode
The camera can be configured to switch to the black and white mode automatically under
low light conditions for clear images, even at night.
• High resolution: 540 TV lines typical, 520 TV lines minimum
• Sensitivity enhancement: Up to 10x AUTO/32x FIX
• Synchronization: Multiplexed vertical drive (VD2), Line-locked (LL), or Internal (INT)
• Auto-Back-Focus (flange-back (back focal) length adjustment): 1-push adjustment
(local/remote), manual adjustment (local/remote), automatic adjustment at BW/CL transition
Setup using an optional system controller is also available.
• Light control: ALC
• Miscellaneous: Privacy zone setting, Video motion detection, etc.

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 3
Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................................... 4
Disclaimer of Warranty ............................................................................................................... 4
Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Features ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Precautions ................................................................................................................................ 7
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions .......................................................................... 10
Lens Mounting (WV-CW484FK, CW484SK) .............................................................................. 12
Installations ................................................................................................................................ 13
Image Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 21
Connections ............................................................................................................................... 23
Flange-back (Back Focal) Adjustment for Optional Lenses ....................................................... 26
About Setup Menus .................................................................................................................... 27
Setting Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 45
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 46
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................ 47
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. 48

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Precautions
This apparatus has no power switch.
Power is supplied from an external 12 V
DC/24 V AC power-supply device. Refer to
service personnel for how to turn on/off the
power.
To keep on using with stable performance
• Parts of this product may deteriorate and
it may shorten lifetime of this product
when using in locations subject to high
temperatures and high humidity. Do not
expose the product to direct heat such
from a heater.
• Use the appliance at temperature within
–10 °C to +50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} and
humidity below 90 %. (When using the
appliance without turning the power off)
With the optional Heater Unit WV-CW4H,
this apparatus can be used at tempera-
ture within –30 °C to +50 °C {–22 °F to
122 °F} and humidity below 90 %.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots.
This could permanently damage the appara-
tus. Turn the power off immediately and con-
tact qualified service personnel for service.
Do not rub the edges of metal parts with
your hand.
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
Do not attempt to disassemble the cam-
era.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask qualified service personnel for servicing.
Handle the camera with care.
Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged
by improper handling or storage.
Do not touch the dome cover with your
bare hands.
A dirty dome cover causes deterioration of
picture quality.
Cleaning the camera body
Turn the power off when cleaning the cam-
era. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera. Do
not use strong abrasive detergent when
cleaning the camera body. When the dirt is
hard to remove, use a mild detergent and
wipe gently. Then, wipe off the remaining
detergent with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration. When
using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read the
caution provided with the chemical cloth
product.
Discoloration on the CCD color filter
When continuously shooting a bright light
source such as a spotlight, the color filter of
the CCD may have deteriorated and it may
cause discoloration. Even when changing the
fixed shooting direction after continuously
shooting a spotlight for a certain period, the
discoloration may remain.

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Do not aim the apparatus at strong light
sources.
A light source such as a spot light causes a
blooming (light bleeding) or a smear (vertical
lines).
About the dehumidifying device
• The camera has dehumidifying device to
keep the inside at low moisture level,
preventing condensation and quickly dis-
sipating dew if produced.
• Dew may be produced depending on the
conditions of temperature, humidity,
winds, and rain, and it may take time to
dehumidify.
• Never seal the surfaces of the dehumidi-
fying device.
Turn the circuit breaker off which supplies
the camera with the power when abnormal
conditions are encountered.
Observe the following for installation.
• This apparatus is designed to be
installed under eaves. Install this appara-
tus under eaves to avoid direct sunlight.
• If this apparatus is installed outdoors
without eaves, ensure the same circum-
stances as being under eaves.
Avoid installing in the following locations.
• Locations where a chemical agent is
used such as a swimming pool
• Locations subject to steam and oil smoke
such as a kitchen
• Locations near flammable gas or vapor
• Locations where radiation or x-ray emis-
sions are produced
• Locations subject to strong magnetic
field or radio waves
• Locations where corrosive gas is pro-
duced
• Locations where it may be damaged by
briny air such as seashores
• Locations where the temperature is not
within –10 °C to +50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F}.
• Locations subject to vibrations (This
product is not designed for on-vehicle
use.)
Installing place
Contact your dealer for assistance if you are
unsure of an appropriate place in your partic-
ular environment.
Make sure that the installation area is strong
enough to hold the camera, such as a con-
crete ceiling.
When the installation area is not strong
enough, reinforce and strengthen it or use
Mounting Bracket (WV-CW484F, WV-CW
484FK: option, WV-CW484S, WV-CW484SK:
provided) or Ceiling Mount Bracket. (Refer to
p. 48 Optional Accessories.)
Do not install the camera in a humid or
dust-laden environment.
Otherwise, lifetime of the internal parts may
be shortened.
Dehumidifying
device
Smear Bright subject
Blooming

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Be sure to remove this apparatus if it is
not in use.
Radio interference
When the camera is used near TV/radio
antenna, strong electric field or magnetic
field (near a motor or a transformer), images
may be distorted and noise sound may be
produced.
Mounting screws
Only the fixing screws are provided to fix the
camera with the provided mounting bracket.
It is necessary to procure screws or bolts to
mount the camera. Prepare them according
to the material and strength of the area where
the camera is to be installed. The screws and
bolts must be tightened with an appropriate
tightening torque according to the material
and strength of the installation area.
Consumable parts
Contact your dealer for replacement of the
following part when the time comes:
Cooling fan needs replacement after around
30 000 hours of operation.
Do not operate the camera beyond the
specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.
Use the camera at temperatures within
–10 °C to +50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F}, and
humidity below 90 %. The input power
source is 24 V AC or 12 V DC.
What to do if OVER HEAT appears on the
display.
This message indicates that the inside of the
camera has become extremely hot.
Immediately turn off the camera and contact
your dealer.

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Major Operating Controls and Their Functions
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!2
!3
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!7
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qPower cable (12 V DC or 24 V AC)
Cautions:
Supplies 24 V AC or 12 V DC from an
external power source.
wVideo output cable with BNC connec-
tor
Connects with the video connector.
eEnclosure
rFocus lever
Fixes the focus position after adjusting.
tZoom lever
Fixes the zoom position after adjusting.
yTilting lock screw
Fixes the tilting position after adjusting.
uAzimuth (Angle adjuster)
Shoots in a straight-angle field of view
when aiming at an object in a slanting
direction even if the tilt angle has been
set.
iPanning table
Adjusts the panning angle of the camera.
oPanning lock screw
Fixes the panning position after adjust-
ing.
!0 Camera lock screw
Fixes the camera and camera attach-
ment.
!1 Monitor output jack (3.5 diam. mini
jack)
Connects the LCD monitor and such
devices with 3.5 diam. 2-pole L-type plug
for checking images.
!2 Optional heater connector (6 pin
female)
When an optional heater unit is installed
in the camera, the harness exiting from
the unit will be connected to this.
!3 LED indicator
Shows the ABF status.
!4 Operation buttons
!5 SET button [(SET), ABF2/MENU]
Activates an item selected in the setup
menu. Refer to p. 18 for details on the
[ABF2] button.
!6 DOWN button [(DOWN), ABF1]
Moves the cursor downward and selects
items in the setup menu. Refer to p. 22
for details on the [ABF1] function
!7 UP button (UP)
Moves the cursor upward and selects
items in the setup menu.
!8 LEFT button [(LEFT), NEAR]
Moves the cursor to the left, selects the
mode and adjusts some levels.
!9 RIGHT button [(RIGHT), FAR]
Moves the cursor to the right, selects the
mode and adjusts some levels.

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Lens Mounting (WV-CW484FK, CW484SK)
1. Before mounting the lens, remove the protection sheet from the camera.
2. Mount the optional lens to the camera by turning the lens clockwise.
3. Insert the connector of lens into the connector of camera, and bind the connectors with the
fixing band.

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Installations
• The following installation should be made by qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Mounting Bracket (WV-Q114) is optional for WV-CW484F, WV-CW484FK.
Use the screws provided to the Mounting Bracket.
• Mounting Bracket is provided to WV-CW484S, WV-CW484SK.
Use the screws provided to this product.
Important:
• Prepare four fixing screws to be used to mount the provided camera attachment according
to the material of the area where the attachment is to be installed.
Recommended tightening torque is as follows.
M4: 1.6 N·m {1.18 lbf·ft}
• Do not use wood screws to fix the camera attachment since they are not strong enough to
support the weight of the camera and the bracket.
• When using the provided camera attachment, make sure that either of the arrow marks
faces upward.
• When the installation area is not strong enough, reinforce and strenghten it or use Mounting
Bracket or Ceiling Mount Bracket (WV-Q166).
• Required pull-out capacity of a single screw/bolt is 196 N {44.06 lbf} or more.
• When using an optional mounting bracket, refer to the operating instructions of the bracket
in use.
The mounting requirements are shown as follows.
* Make sure that the installed mount bracket can support more than 5 times of the weight of
the camera.
Mounting
place
Ceiling/wall
Model
(direct mounting)
Recommended
screw
M4 or equivalent
Number of
screws
4 pcs.
Minimum pull-out
strength (per 1 pc.)
196 N {44.06 lbf}
Ceiling/wall
Ceiling
WV-Q114 (approx.
470 g {1.04 lbs.})
WV-Q166 (approx.
680 g{1.5 lbs.})
–
–
–
–
*
*

●Using Mounting Bracket
• Secure the camera mounting bracket to wall or ceiling, and fix the provided camera attach-
ment to the mounting bracket with the screws for to the mounting bracket. (Refer to the fol-
lowing figures.)
Verify the camera attachment and mounting bracket are mounted firmly after screwing
them.
• When routing cables sideway or through the wall/ceiling, the mounting bracket is used.
• When routing cables sideway, open the
sideway cable exit unscrewing the lid by
use of a hexagon wrench. Screw the
detached lid to the cable access hole on
the bottom of the bracket.
• Make sure that either of the arrow marks
faces upward.
85 mm
{3.35"}
Bracket center
Drain slit* * For wall mounting, do not face
the sideway cable exits upward.
51 mm
{2"}
Sideway cable exit
85 mm {3.35"}
<Mounting hole pattern>
TOP
Screws for the mounting bracket
TOP
TOP
Cable access
hole
Mounting
bracket
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■Installations
●Using a Junction Box
Secure the provided camera attachment to
the two gang junction box (4 in. x 4 in.) built
in a wall or ceiling.
<Mounting hole pattern>
46 mm {1.81"}
Junction box
Camera attachment (provided)
83.5 mm
{3.29"}
Screws for the camera attachment (Locally procured)

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<Fixing the camera attachment to the mounting bracket>
Camera attachment (provided)
TOP
TOP
TOP
Mounting bracket

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■How to mount the camera
1. Connect the power cable and the BNC plug of the video output cable. (Refer to p. 23
Connections.)
2. Secure the camera with four attachment fix-
ing screws.
<Using a Junction Box>
3. Fit the protrusion at the rear of camera unit in
the dent of camera attachment.
Protrusion
Rear screw
Screw hole of
camera attachment
4. Hook the rear screws on the screw holes of
camera attachment, and turn the camera unit
clockwise to fix the camera unit and camera
attachment.
Dent
TOP
Dent
<Using Mounting Bracket>
3. Fit the protrusion at the rear of camera unit in
the dent of camera attachment.

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5. Remove the enclosure from the main
body by loosening the three fixing
screws.
The enclosure is fixed with tamperproof
screws.
Loosen the three fixing screws by using
the provided bit for tamperproof screw.
Note: Perform the same procedure when
replacing with the optional dome
cover WV-CW4C.
4. Hook the rear screws on the screw holes
of camera attachment, and turn the cam-
era unit clockwise to fix the camera unit
and camera attachment.
Protrusion
Rear screw
Screw hole of
camera attachment
6. Remove the red-colored screw for trans-
port protection with a Phillips screw driv-
er.

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7. Secure the camera unit to the bracket with
the camera lock screw.
(The illustration describes an example using
a junction box.)
Camera fixing screw
8. Adjust the camera. (Refer to p. 21.)
9. Attach the enclosure to the camera.
Firmly tighten the three tamper-proof
screws.
(Recommended tightening torque 0.78
N·m {0.58 lbf·ft})
Notes:
• Defocus may be caused by the reinstalled enclosure. When using a system controller,
adjust the back-focus on the setup menu after attaching the enclosure.
• When not using a system controller, back-focus adjustment is available by using the
[ABF2] button after attaching the enclosure.
qPress the [ABF2] button. The LED indicator will start blinking.
wWhile the LED indicator is blinking (for around 3 minutes), attach the enclosure to the
camera.
eWhen the LED indicator changes to steady light, back-focus will be adjusted automati-
cally.
rAfter the back-focus is adjusted, the LED indicator will go out.
• Do not aim the camera to objects continuously moving.
• If the LED indicator blinks again after changing to steady light, back-focus adjustment
may have failed. In this case, check the back-focus on the LCD monitor. To adjust the
back-focus again, perform Step qto eagain.

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■Waterproof Process
• When routing cables sideway using Mounting Bracket or installing the camera under
eaves, apply waterproof process to the cable and relevant portions.
• The cables are not waterproofed. Provide water sealing for the tube ends and the portions
between cable cores as well as connecting portions.
• The use of vinyl tape or other tapes instead of the butyl tape may cause water absorption
from a gap and finally condensation and water leakage.
●Waterproof processing of cable connection
Surely use the provided butyl tape. (Do not use a sealing material on those parts.)
1. Connect and tape the power cables.
2. Bind the power cables together with the tape.
3. Tape the BNC-BNC joint of video output cable.
Winding the provided butyl tape
Stretch the tape to about twice its original length as shown and wind the tape around the
cables. The tape will not harden if the tape is not stretched enough.
Power cable
Video output cable
Stretch the tape to about twice.
Doubled length

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Notes:
• Surely attach a pipe fitting to the bracket to avoid exposing the cables. Otherwise, cable
deterioration resulting from cable exposure may cause a short circuit.
• Run the conduit downward or pull the conduit out of the side of the bracket. When pulling
the conduit out of the side of the bracket, run the conduit downward once, and upward.
• For wall installation, face the drain slit downward and do not block the slit. When rain water
is accumulated in the bracket, the water blocks the desiccant agent and air membrane
permeation on the rear of the camera, which may cause water leakage.
Drain slit Pipe
Downward