Panasonic WV-CF344 Series User manual

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Operating Instructions
Color CCTV Camera
Model No: WV-CF354
WV-CF344

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Preface
About the user manuals
The operating instructions of the camera consist of 2 sets: these operating instructions (PDF)
and Installation Guide.
This document explains how to configure the settings of the camera.
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About notations
The following notations are used when describing the functions limited for specific models.
The functions without the notations are supported by all models.
CF354
: The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-CF354.
CF344
: The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-CF344.

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Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................................... 2
About the setup menus .................................................................................................................. 4
List of setup menu ....................................................................................................................... 4
Basic operation ............................................................................................................................. 5
Screen transition diagram
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Screen transition diagram
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Camera title setting [CAMERA ID] ................................................................................................... 9
Camera operation setting [CAMERA SETUP]................................................................................ 10
Register a scene file [SCENE1/SCENE2] .................................................................................... 10
Light quantity control method selection [ALC/ELC] .................................................................... 11
Back light compensation function ............................................................................................ 11
Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] ........................................................................................ 12
Gain control setting [AGC] ......................................................................................................... 12
Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP] ................................................................ 13
White balance setting [WHITE BAL] ........................................................................................... 13
Manual fine adjustment of white balance ................................................................................. 14
Digital noise reduction function setting [DNR] ............................................................................. 15
Black-and-white mode setting [D&N (ELE) ]................................................................................ 15
VMD setting [VMD] .................................................................................................................... 16
Set motion detection ............................................................................................................... 16
Setting of scene change detection .......................................................................................... 18
Camera system setting [SYSTEM SETUP] ................................................................................... 19
Synchronization method selection [SYNC].................................................................................. 19
Privacy zone setting [PRIVACY ZONE]........................................................................................ 19
Image stabilizer setting [STABILIZER] ......................................................................................... 20
Electronic zoom setting [EL-ZOOM] ........................................................................................... 20
Upside-down setting [UPSIDE-DOWN] ...................................................................................... 21
Lens distortion correction [LDC] ................................................................................................. 21
Focus setting [FOCUS]
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Special menu setting [SPECIAL SETUP] ...................................................................................... 23
Chroma level adjustment [CHROMA GAIN] ............................................................................... 23
Aperture level adjustment [AP GAIN] .......................................................................................... 23
Pedestal level adjustment [PEDESTAL] ...................................................................................... 23
Chroma phase (hue) adjustment [HUE] ...................................................................................... 23
Flaw compensation [PIX OFF] .................................................................................................... 24
Communication setting [COMMUNICATION] ............................................................................. 24
Default resetting [CAMERA RESET] ........................................................................................... 25
Serial number viewing [SER.NO.] ............................................................................................... 25
Camera language selection [LANGUAGE SETUP] ........................................................................ 26
Shortcut operation........................................................................................................................ 27

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About the setup menus
Performing each setting item in the setup menu should be completed in advance to use this unit.
Perform the settings for each item in accordance with the conditions of the camera
shooting area.
List of setup menu
Setup item Description
CAMERA ID
This item specifies the camera title. The camera title that indicates the camera loca-
tion and other information about the camera is created with alphanumeric characters
and symbol, and then displayed on the screen.
CAMERA Performs the camera operation settings.
SCENE 1/
SCENE 2
Selects a scene file. It is possible to register and save the settings as a scene file in
case that it is necessary to change the settings such when shooting at night.
ALC/ELC Selects the method of controlling the quantity of light in accordance with the lens to
be used.
SHUTTER Specifies the electronic shutter speed.
AGC Specifies gain adjustment.
SENS UP Specifies electronic sensitivity enhancement.
WHITE BAL Specifies white balance adjustment.
DNR Selects the level of the digital noise reduction function.
D&N (ELE) Performs each setting regarding the black-and-white mode such as switching
between color and black-and-white images.
VMD Performs settings regarding VMD (Video Motion Detection)
SYSTEM Performs the settings regarding the camera system such as synchronization and pri-
vacy zone.
SYNC Specities the synchronization type.
PRIVACY ZONE Hides undesired portions in the camera shooting area.
STABILIZER Decides whether or not to enable the image stabilizer.
EL-ZOOM Switches the electronic zoom on and off.
UPSIDE-DOWN Flips the camera images vertically or horizontally.
LDC Adjusts the lens distortion correction to convert the image so that it matches the
square monitor.
FOCUS
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Selects the adjustment method and fine adjustment method for focus.
SPECIAL
CHROMA GAIN Adjusts the chroma level (color density).
AP GAIN Adjusts the aperture level.
PEDESTAL Adjusts the pedestal (brightness) level.
HUE Adjust the chroma phase (hue).
PIX OFF Corrects image defects such as flaws.
CAMERA
RESET Restores the settings in the setup menu to the default settings.
SER.NO. Displays the serial number of this product.
LANGUAGE Selects a language to be used in the setup menu.

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Screenshot 2
The setup mode changes to "ENABLE", and the
setup menu becomes ready to be set.
Step 3
Move the cursor to the item to be set, and press
the [SET] button.
Screenshot 1
Hold down the [SET] button for about 2 seconds
to call up the top screen of the setup menu.
Step 1
Press the [UP] button or the [DOWN] button to
move the cursor to "END".
Step 2
Press the [RIGHT] button to move the cursor to
"SETUP", and press the [SET] button to change
the setup mode from "DISABLE" to "ENABLE".
MODEL WV-CF354
OFFCAMERA ID
CAMERA
SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
SPECIAL
END
SETUP DISABLE
END SETUP ENABLE
OFF
MODEL WV-CF354
CAMERA ID
CAMERA
SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
SPECIAL
The operations in the setup menu are performed with the operation buttons after calling up the setup
menu on the connected video monitor.
The description below explains how to operate the setup menu basically.
Screenshots of WV-CF354 are shown as an example.
Basic operation

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Screenshot 3
The selected setup screen in the setup menu
appears on the screen.
Note:
 • If the top screen of the setup menu is
called up with the operation buttons, the
setup mode is always "DISABLE" to pre-
vent operation errors.
To perform settings in the setup menu,
change the setup mode to "ENABLE".
 • Thecursorisareverselyhighlightedpart.
Step 4
Perform the settings for each item.
 • Selectionofsettingitem:
Press the [UP] button or [DOWN] button
to move the cursor.
 • Changeofsettings:
Press the [RIGHT] button or [LEFT] button.
 • Display of advanced setup screen:
Press the [SET] button when " " is
attached to the target setting item.
 • Return to previous setup screen:
Move the cursor to "RET" and press the
[SET] button.
 • Return to the top screen:
Move the cursor to "TOP" and press the
[SET] button, to display the top screen of
the setup menu.
Step 5
Move the cursor to “END” and press the
[SET] button to return to the camera image
screen, or wait about 5 minutes and the
setup menu will automatically close.
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE1
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF

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Screen transition diagram
CF354
LANGUAGE
Top screen "CAMERA ID" screen
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
"SYSTEM SETUP" screen
"SPECIAL SETUP" screen
**LANGUAGE SETUP**
SET
RET TOP END
"LANGUAGE SETUP" screen
ENGLISH
END SETUP DISABLE
**CAMERA ID**
0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
().,'":;&#!?=
+-*/%$
................
ABF PUSH
SYNC
PRIVACY ZONE
STABILIZER
EL-ZOOM
UPSIDE-DOWN
OFF
INT
OFF
OFF
OFF
I...... 0
LCD
FOCUS
**SYSTEM SETUP**
RET TOP END
OFF
MODEL WV-CF354
CAMERA ID
CAMERA
SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
SPECIAL
SPACE POSI
RET TOP END RESET
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE1
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N (ELE)
OFF
**SPECIAL SETUP**
I 160
32
15
I
PUSH SET
CHROMA GAIN
AP GAIN
PEDESTAL
HUE
PIX OFF
CAMERA RESET
SER.NO. XXXXXXXX
RET TOP END
-+
-+
0
I

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Screen transition diagram
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**LANGUAGE SETUP**
LANGUAGE
SET
RET TOP END
Top screen "CAMERA ID" screen
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
"SYSTEM SETUP" screen
"SPECIAL SETUP" screen
ENGLISH
"LANGUAGE SETUP" screen
**CAMERA ID**
0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
().,'":;&#!?=
+-*/%$
................
SYNC
PRIVACY ZONE
STABILIZER
EL-ZOOM
UPSIDE-DOWN
OFF
INT
OFF
OFF
OFF
I...... 0
LDC
**SYSTEM SETUP**
RET TOP END
END SETUP DISABLE
OFF
MODEL WV-CF344
CAMERA ID
CAMERA
SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
SPECIAL
SPACE POSI
RET TOP END RESET
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE1
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF
**SPECIAL SETUP**
I 160
32
15
I
0
I
PUSH SET
CHROMA GAIN
AP GAIN
PEDESTAL
HUE
PIX OFF
CAMERA RESET
SER.NO. XXXXXXXX
RET TOP END
-+
-+

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This item specified the camera title. The camera title is named with up to 8 characters when using only
Chinese characters, and up to 16 characters when using only English letters or numbers. Chinese charac-
ter, English letters and numbers can be used together. The "CAMERA ID" display can be turned on or off
on the monitor screen.
FLOOR 1
Editing area
Top screen "CAMERA ID" screen Display positioning screen
MODEL WV-CF354
CAMERA ID ON
CAMERA
SYSTEM
SPECIAL
LANGUAGE
END SETUP ENABLE
**CAMERA ID**
0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
().,'":;&#!?=
+-*/%$
SPACE POSI
RET TOP END RESET
................
Step 1
Select "ON" for "CAMERA ID", and then press the [SET] button.
→The "CAMERA ID" appears.
Important:
 • When"CAMERAID"issetto"OFF",thecameratitledoesnotappearevenaftersettingthe
camera title.
Step 2
Move the cursor to the target item with use of the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT], and [LEFT] buttons, and press
the [SET] button to enter the character.
→The entered characters are displayed in the editing area.
<Character entry>
 • To input English letters and numbers, move the cursor to the desired letter or number and
press the [SET] button, to display the screen after enter of English letters and numbers.
 • Toreviseacharacter,movethecursorto(↑) in the editing area, then move the cursor (↑) to an
incorrect character with use of the right or left button, and enter a correct character.
 • Toenterablank,movethecursorto"SPACE"andpressthe[SET]button.
 • Todeletealltheenteredcharacters,movethecursorto"RESET"andpressthe[SET]button.
Step 3
Movethecursorto"POSI"andpressthe[SET]buttonaftertitleentered.
→The display positioning screen appears.
Step 4
Use the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT], and [LEFT] buttons to decide the title position and press the
[SET] button.
→The title position is specified.
Camera title setting [CAMERA ID]

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Camera operation setting [CAMERA SETUP]
The following settings related to camera actions can be configured on the "CAMERA SETUP"
screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5-6 for how to call up the screen.
The settings configured on the "CAMERA SETUP" screen will be saved as a scene file.
1Register a scene file [SCENE1/SCENE2]
It is possible to register 2 patterns of scene file. When different settings are to be applied between
day and night, SCENE1 can be applied in the daytime and SCENE2 at night. Change between the
scene files can be made by shortcut operation. (page 27) "SCENE1" is set as the default setting.
Step 1
After confirming that "SCENE1" is selected, configure the settings of "ALC/ELC" through "VMD".
(page 11-18)
To change the scene files, go to step 2.
Step 2
Move the cursor to "SCENE1" and use the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to select "SCENE2".
→The screen changes and displays “SCENE2”.
Step 3
To configure the settings of "SCENE2" using the settings of "SCENE1", press the [SET] button after
moving the cursor to "COPY(SCENE1)".
→The settings of "SCENE1" will be copied to "SCENE2".
Step 4
Edit the settings to be changed.
The number displayed at the right side of the title on
each setting screen indicates a scene file number.
Step 5
Move the cursor to "SCENE2" and press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT ]
button to select "SCENE1" to resume normal operation.
Screen when "SCENE1" is selected Screen when "SCENE2" is selected
RET TOP END
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE2
VMD
ALC/ELC ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
COPY(SCENE1)
D&N(ELE)
OFF
**CAMERA SETUP**
SCENE1
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF
**ALC CONT**(1)
OFF
Scene file
number
BLC BACK LIGHT COMP
ABS
LEVEL
.I.. ... 0
- +
MASK SET
RET TOP END
ON
Screen when "SCENE1" is selected Screen when "SCENE2" is selected
RET TOP END
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE2
VMD
ALC/ELC ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
COPY(SCENE1)
D&N(ELE)
OFF
**CAMERA SETUP**
SCENE1
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF

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2Light quantity control method selection [ALC/ELC]
The method of controlling the quantity of light is selected from the following in accordance with the lens to
be used.
ALC (default): The iris of the lens is automatically adjusted in accordance with the brightness of a
subject. Select "ALC" when using an ALC lens.
ALC+: Controls the quantity of light with a combination of the electronic shutter and auto iris. This
selection is suitable at shooting a bright subject such as an outdoor subject with auto iris lens.
Be aware that flicker may occur when a subject is under fluorescent lighting.
ELC: Controls the quantity of light with the electronic shutter. This selection is suitable for use of a
lens with fixed iris or manual iris.
Back light compensation function
Follow the procedure below.
Step 1
Set “ALC/ELC” to “ALC”, and then press the [SET] button.
→The “ALC” screen appears.
Note:
 • When “ALC/ELC” is set to “ELC” or “ALC+” and the [SET] button is pressed, the “ELC” or
“ALC+”screenwillappear.
Step 2
Move the cursor to “BLC” and select from the following options.
ON: Automatically compensate when the background is brighter than the subject.
OFF (default): This mode is used when the area in front of the subject is extremely bright.
Step 3
Move the cursor to “ABS” and select from the following options.
ABS (Auto Black Stretch Technology)
The latest digital signal technology is applied to automatically detect the dark areas in the image,
acquire the brightness data around the dark areas, and perform real-time color adjustment by cal-
culating the best correction curve for each area. This function can be used to perform real-time
adjustment and correction of back light and dark area, and reproduce natural, clear images.
ON: Uses ABS.
OFF (default): Does not use ABS.
**ALC CONT**(1)
BACK LIGHT COMP
OFF
BLC BACK LIGHT COMP
ABS
LEVEL .I..... 0
- +
MASK SET
RET TOP END
OFF
SCENE1
"CAMERA SETUP" screen “ALC” screen Mask setting screen
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF

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Note:
 • When“BLC”issetto“ON”,“ABS”displays“---”andmaynotbeoperated.
Step 4
When"BLC"issetto"OFF",brightareasofanimagearemaskedtofacilitatethevisibilityofdarkareas.
Movethecursorto"MASKSET"andpressthe[SET]button.
→ The mask setting screen appears.
Step 5
Use the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT ], and [LEFT] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the area to be
masked and press the [SET] button.
When the selected area is masked, the masked area will start blinking between stripes and white.
When the flashing cursor is moved to other areas, the masked area will be displayed in white.
Repeat the above procedure to mask other areas as necessary.
Note:
 • Todeleteamaskedarea,movetheflashingcursortotheareatobecanceledandpressthe
[SET] button. The masked area will be deleted.
Step 6
Hold down the [SET ] button for more than 2 seconds after completion of masking.
→ Return to the previous menu.
Step 7
Movethecursorto"LEVEL"andusethe[RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to adjust the level.
3Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER]
The variation in shutter speed allows users to perform the following:
Increased shutter speed prevents blurring of fast-moving subjects.
The shutter speed is selectable from the following:
OFF (1/50) (default), 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, 1/120000
Note:
 • When"ALC/ELC"issetto"ELC"or"ALC+","---"appearsandtheshutterfunctioncannotbe
activated.
4Gain control setting [AGC]
Select a gain control setting from the following.
ON (HIGH) (default)/ON (MID) /ON (LOW): Automatically increases the gain to make the screen brighter
when the illuminance of the subject becomes darker. HIGH,
MID and LOW indicate the gain level.
OFF: Does not increase the gain.
Note:
 • When"SENSUP"issettotheAUTOmode,“AGC”cannotbesetto“OFF”.

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5Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP]
Use of the electronic sensitivity enhancement function increases the light sensitivity of the
CCD, and accordingly the image becomes brighter. The magnification is unchanged for selec-
tion of FIX, and the magnification is automatically adjusted in accordance with the illuminance
of a photographic subject for selection of AUTO. The magnification of the electronic sensitivity
is selectable from the following.
OFF (default)/X2 AUTO/X4 AUTO/X6 AUTO/X10 AUTO/X16 AUTO/X32 AUTO/OFF/X2 FIX/X4
FIX/X6 FIX/X10 FIX/X16 FIX/X32 FIX/X64 FIX/X128 FIX/X256 FIX/X512 FIX
Note:
 • When"ALC/ELC"issetto"ELC"or"ALC+",onlytheAUTOmodeisenabled.
 • When "SHUTTER" is set to options other than "OFF", the electronic sensitivity enhancement
settingcannotbeperformedand"---"appears.
 • Whenthemagnificationof"SENSUP"isincreased,thescreenbecomescoarser,morewhitish,
ormoreflawed.However,thisphenomenonisnormal.
6White balance setting [WHITE BAL]
The white balance adjustment is selectable from the following.
ATW1 (default): Activates the automatic color temperature tracking mode.
The camera continuously check the color temperature of the light source and
automatically adjusts the white balance. The adjustment of the color tempera-
ture ranges from approx. 2,700 K to 6,000 K.
ATW2: Activates the sodium lamp automatic color temperature tracking mode. The camera
automatically achieves an optimal white balance under the sodium lamp. The adjust-
ment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2,000 K to 6,000 K.
• Ifthesituationmeetsoneofthefollowings,colormaynotbeaccuratelyreproduced.
 • Thesubjectismostlyhighly-colored.
 • Thephotographicsceneisunderthebrightblueskyoratnightfall.
 • Theilluminationofthelightilluminatingthesubjectisinsufficient.
When "AWC" is selected, follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.
Step 1
Set "WHITE BAL" to "AWC" and press the [LEFT] button to change to "AWC →PUSH SET".
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE1
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
AWC
→PUSH SET
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF

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Step 2
Press the [SET] button and adjust the white balance. "AWC →PUSH SET" is reversely
highlighted during adjustment. When the reversely highlighted display is restored, the white
balance adjustment is completed.
Step 3
Press the [RIGHT] button to select "AWC". Refer to this page for fine adjustment of the white
balance.
Note:
 • Theadjustmentofthecolortemperaturerangesfromapprox.2,000Kto10,000K.Iftherange
isoutofthisadjustmentrangeorlightingdirectedtoasubjectistoodark,thewhitebalance
maynotbeadjusted.Insuchacase,"AWC→PUSHSET"staysreverselyhighlighted.
Manual fine adjustment of white balance
The white balance is manually fine adjusted after white balance automatically adjustment in the
automatic color temperature tracking mode (ATW1, ATW2) or automatic white balance control
mode (AWC).
Follow the procedures below.
Step 1
Set "WHITE BAL" to "ATW1", "ATW2" or "AWC" and press the [SET ] button.
→The fine adjustment screen appears.
Step 2
Move the cursor to "R" and "B" and use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT ] button to fine adjust the level for
each. “R” stands for red and “B” stands for blue. When the level indicator moves in the "+"
direction, the color becomes deeper, and when the level indicator moves in the "–" direction,
the color becomes lighter.
Step 3
Move the cursor to “AREA” and press the [SET] button to enter “AREA” setting screen.
The area to detect white area of white balance can be set on the area setting screen. The area
to detect white area of white balance is displayed full-screen by default.
To change the white balance detection area, start from step 4
.
**ATW1**(1)
R
- +
B
- +
AREA
**ATW1 AREA**(1)
Area Setup Screen
RESET
...I... 0
...I... 0
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
RET TOP END
Fine adjustment screen
RET TOP END
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
VMD
OFF
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
AUTO1
SCENE1 POSITION
PUSH SET

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Step 4
Move the cursor to "POSITION" and press the [SET] button.
Step 5
Press the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT] and [LEFT] buttons to move to the upper-left part of the area
to be set, and press the [SET] button.
Step 6
Press the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT] and [LEFT] buttons to move to the lower-right part of the area
to be set, and press the [SET] button.
7Digital noise reduction function setting [DNR]
The digital noise reduction function reduces noise automatically under the condition of low illu-
minance.
The effect level of the noise reduction function is selectable from the following.
LOW: Low level of noise reduction (small residual image)
HIGH (default): High level of noise reduction (large residual image)
8Black-and-white mode setting[D&N (ELE) ]
The settings relating to the black-and-white mode can be configured. Follow the procedure
below.
Step 1
Move the cursor to “D&N (ELE)” and select the mode from the following.
AUTO:
Automatically switches between color and black-and-white images in accordance with
the illuminance, but does not have IR filter. The black-and-white mode is selected for
dark images. Use for area illuminated by halogen lamp. (mavelengh 800nm)
Switches to black-and-white images when brightness (illuminance) around the camera
is lower than approx. 0.1 lx.
OFF (default): Displays color images.
Note:
 • Ifasubjectisalwaysmovingorthescreenisoccupiedwithauniformcolor,brightnessdeter-
minationmaynotbeperformedsuccessfullybecausethebrightnessismerelydeterminedby
informationfromtheCCDimagesensor.
 • WV-CP344 and WV-CP354 cannot set the switching brightness (illuminance) level of color
imagesandblack-and-whiteimages.
 • Toobtaincolorimages,asufficientlevelofilluminance(approx.30lxormore)isrequired.

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9VMD setting [VMD]
The VMD function allows the camera to detect object motion and hindrance to the camera.
Detection of object motion or hindrance to the camera can be announced by issuing an alarm
signal.
Important:
 • Thefollowingcircumstancesmayresultindetectionfailureorfalsedetection.Usethecamera
after adjusting the detection area and sensitivity.
•Notenoughdifferenceinbrightnessbetweenthebackgroundandthemovingphotographic
subject, or significant changes in brightness.
•Dirtorwaterdropsonthelens.
•Insufficientbrightnesswhenshootingatnight.
•Thesubjectismovingstraightatthecamera.
•Thesubjectismovingtoofastortooslow.
•Thesubjectistoosmallortoolarge.
•Therearetoomanymovingobjects.
•Lightreflectedthroughawindoworfromaroadsurface.
•Thecameraisshaking.
•Entryofoutsidelight,suchassunlightortheheadlightsofacar.
•Flickeringfluorescentlight.
 • Subjectchangedetectionmayfailinthefollowingcases.
•Thelensispartiallycoveredorcoveredwithatransparentitem.
•Thephotographicsubjectsbeforeandafterchangingthecameradirectionaresimilar.
 • False detection may occur for approx. 1 minute after turning on the power, after completing
settings in the SETUP menu, or after changing the camera view angle.
 • Motiondetectionisthedetectionfunctionwithinthescreenrangeforelectroniczoomof1x.
**MOTION DET**(1)
LEVEL
2S
OFF
DWELL TIME
DISPLAY MODE
ALARM
MASK SET
....I.. 20
- +
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
RET TOP END
"MOTION DET" screen
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE1
VMD
MOTION DET
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF
Set motion detection
Move the cursor to “VMD”, press the [LEFT] and [RIGHT ] buttons to select “MOTION DET”.
Step 1
Move the cursor to “MOTION DET” and press the [SET] button, the “MOTION DET” menu
appears.

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Step 2
Move the cursor to "MASK SET" and press the [SET] button.
→The “MASK SET” screen appears.
"MOTION DET" screen “MASK SET” screen
**MOTION DET**(1)
LEVEL
2S
OFF
DWELL TIME
DISPLAY MODE
ALARM
MASK SET
....I.. 20
- +
RET TOP END
In the masked area, no alarm will be issued even if a moving object is detected. The masked
area is set in the same way as the masked area setting in Light quantity control method selec-
tion. (page 11)
Step 3
Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds after completion of masking.
→ Return to the previous menu.
Step 4
Move the cursor to "ALARM", press the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons to select "ON" or "OFF".
ON: Outputs alarm signal when in motion detection mode. Actions may be confirmed through
the motion detection mode when a moving object is detected.
OFF (default): Does not output alarm signal when in motion detection mode.
Step 5
Move the cursor to “DISPLAY MODE” and press the [SET] button. The “DISPLAY MODE”
screen appears.
If a moving object is detected in the set area, the area will be reversely highlighted. Hold down
the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds to return.
"MOTION DET" screen “DISPLAY MODE” screen
**MOTION DET**(1)
LEVEL
2S
OFF
DWELL TIME
DISPLAY MODE
ALARM
MASK SET
....I.. 20
- +
RET TOP END

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Step 6
Move the cursor to “Level”. Use the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to adjust the level.
Repeat step 5 and 6 to adjust to optimal level.
Step 7
Move the cursor to “DWELL TIME ”. Select the dwell time from the following.
2 S (default)/5 S /10 S /30 S
Alarm signal will be issued once a continuously moving object is detected within the specified
time.
Setting of scene change detection
This function detects a change in the subject state that occurs by covering the camera with a
cloth, a cap, or others, or by changing the camera direction largely.
Follow the procedure below.
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
**CAMERA SETUP**
RET TOP END
SCENE1
VMD
SCENE CHANGE
ALC/ELC
ALC
SHUTTER
OFF
AGC
ON(HIGH)
SENS UP
OFF
WHITE BAL
ATW1
DNR
HIGH
D&N(ELE)
OFF
Step 1
Move the cursor to “VMD”. Use the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to select “SCENE CHANGE”.

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Camera system setting [SYSTEM SETUP]
Performs the settings relating to the camera system such as synchronization, and privacy zone.
The following settings can be configured on the "SYSTEM SETUP" screen displayed from the
top screen. Refer to page 5-6 for how to call up the screen.
"SYSTEM SETUP" screen
RET TOP END
ABF PUSH
SYNC
PRIVACY ZONE
STABILIZER
EL-ZOOM
UPSIDE-DOWN
OFF
INT
OFF
OFF
OFF
I...... 0
- +
LDC
FOCUS
RET TOP END
**SYSTEM SETUP**
@Synchronization method selection [SYNC]
This unit supports the following 2 types of synchronization methods, and one of the following is
selected.
(1) Multiplexed vertical drive signal (VD2)
(2) Internal synchronization (INT) (default)
Input of a multiplexed vertical drive signal (VD2) automatically switches to the VD2
synchronization even if the camera is set to other than the VD2 synchronization method.
When the VD2 synchronization is not selected, or internal synchronization can be selected.
APrivacy zone setting [PRIVACY ZONE]
When undesired portions in the camera shooting area (on the screen) exist, those portions (pri-
vacy zone) can be set to be hidden. Up to 8 portions can be specified for the privacy zone.
ON (1): Grays the zone.
ON (2): Mosaics the zone.
OFF (default): Displays the zone normally.
Follow the procedure below to set the privacy zone.
Note:
 • Theprivacyzonefunctionisdisabledatinitializingtheunit,i.e.rightafterturningonthepower.
**ZONE NUMBER 1 /8**
PUSH SET
POSITION
LEFT
DEL
ZONE LEVEL ..I.... 2
"SYSTEM SETUP" screen “ZONE NUMBER” screen
RET TOP END
MANUAL
SYNC
PRIVACY ZONE
STABILIZER
EL-ZOOM
UPSIDE-DOWN
ON(2)
INT
OFF
OFF
OFF
I...... 0
- +
LDC
FOCUS
**SYSTEM SETUP**
RET TOP END
UPPER
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Step 1
Move the cursor to "PRIVACY ZONE", select "ON (1)" or "ON (2)", and press the [SET] button.
→The "ZONE NUMBER" screen appears.
Step 2
Move the cursor to the number at the right of the title and select the zone number using the
[RIGHT] or [LEFT] button.
Step 3
Move the cursor to "POSITION" and press the [SET] button.
Step 4
Use the [up], [down], [right], and [left] buttons to determine the left upper position of the zone to
be set and press the [SET] button.
Step 5
Use the [up], [down], [right], and [left] buttons to determine the lower right position of the zone
to be set and press the [SET] button.
→ An asterisk "*" will be displayed after the number and the zone setting will be saved.
Step 6
When “ON (2)” is selected for “PRIVACY ZONE”, the mosaic level may be adjusted. The mosaic
level may be set through “ZONE LEVEL”. (Range: 1 to 4)
Note:
 • Todeleteazone,selectthezonenumberandpressthe[SET]buttonaftermovingthecursor
to"DEL".
 • Tochangethesettingsofazone,selectthezonenumberandrepeatfromstep3.
BImage stabilizer setting [STABILIZER]
Whether or not to enable the image stabilizer is determined.
This function is effective for the case that the camera is installed at a place with slight shaking.
ON: Enables the image stabilizer.
OFF (default): Disables the image stabilizer.
Important:
 • When"ON"isselectedfortheimagestabilizer,theviewanglebecomesnarrowerandthereso-
lutionbecomeslower.When"ON"isselectedfortheimagestabilizer,checktheviewangleand
resolution at camera installation.
 • Theimagestabilizerfunctionmaynotworkforthefollowingsubjects.
  •Darksubject
  •Lesscontrastysubject(e.g.whitewall)
  •Subjectshakingatexcessivespeed
  •Largeamplitudeimageshaking