Panasonic WV-CP120E User manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Colour CCTV Camera
WV-CP120E
(Lens : option)

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
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SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
interned to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt-
age" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
ENGLISH VERSION
The serial number of this product may be found on the top
of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.

CONTENTS
PREFACE..................................................................... 2
FEATURES................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS............................................................ 3
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND
THEIR FUNCTIONS..................................................... 4
CAMERA SETUP.......................................................... 7
CONNECTIONS........................................................... 8
LENSES ....................................................................... 9
FLANGE-BACK ADJUSTMENT.................................. 15
INSTALLATION OF CAMERA..................................... 15
INSTALLING PROCEDURE........................................ 16
DIMENSION OF MOUNTING BRACKET.................... 17
PREVENTION OF BLOOMING AND SMEAR ............. 18
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 19
STANDARD ACCESSORIES....................................... 20
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES........................................ 20
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ENGLISH

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PREFACE
The Panasonic WV-CP120 offers a new low end colour
camera through the use of a 1/3 inch interline transfer
CCD image sensor.
A single coaxial cable connects the camera and speci-
fied monitor or camera drive unit, and carries four sig-
nals, audio, video, DC power and vertical drive pulses.
This simple system is specially designed for surveil-
lance and security needs at offices, factories, schools,
hospitals, public or residential buildings, etc.
FEATURES
• Minimum illumination of 0.5 lx at F0.75 (equivalent
1.5 lx at F1.4) and signal-to-noise ratio of 46 dB by
a 1/3 inch interline transfer CCD image sensor with
512 (H) X 582 (V) pixels.
• A horizontal resolution of 330 lines.
• Adjustable video level of auto light control (ALC)
and electronic light control (ELC).
• Built-in automatic gain control (AGC +15dB) and
automatic tracing white balance control (ATW).
• Back light compensation (BLC) function for shoot-
ing objects in condition of background lighting
interference.
• Optional C-mount lens can be used together with
the WV-AD20 optional lens mount converter.
The model numbers listed in this Operating Instructions have no suffixed attached to it.

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PRECAUTIONS
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws
or cover. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.
Call a qualified service person for repairs.
• Handle the camera with care.
Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking or shak-
ing it. The camera could be damaged by improper
handling or storage.
• Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture,
or try to operate it in wet areas.
Do take immediate action if the camera becomes
wet. Turn power off and call a qualified service
person. Moisture can damage the camera and
also cause electric shock.
• Never direct the camera toward the sun.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never direct it
toward the sun. Do use caution when operating
the camera in the vicinity of spotlights or other
bright lights and light reflecting objects.
• Do not operate the camera beyond its tempera-
ture or humidity range.
Do not use the camera in an environment of high
temperature or humidity. Use the camera under
ambient conditions of −10°C - +50°C (14°F -
122°F) in temperature and 90% or less in humidity.

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
ATW
BALANCE
RB
ELC
VIDEO LEVEL POWER
LH
VOLUME
MIN MAX
SHARP
BLC ON
MIC ON
ALC
SOFT
OFF
OFF
ELC
SHARP
BLC ON
MIC ON
ALC
SOFT
OFF
OFF

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qLens (Option)
See pages 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 for details on lens
selection. A standard C-mount lens can be used
with the camera by adding the optional lens mount
converter (C-mount adapter) WV-AD20.
wFlange-back Adjusting Ring
This ring is used to adjust the back focal length or
picture focus by rotating it.
eVideo Output jack (VIDEO OUT)
This jack is used to adjust the angular field of view
or focus while observing the picture on the moni-
tor.
rCamera Mounting Screw Hole
This screw hole (1/4" - 20) is used to mount the
camera onto a mounting bracket or a tripod.
tAuto Iris Lens Connector
This 4-pin connector supplies power and the DC
control signal to the auto iris lens.
yVolume Control (VOLUME, MIN/MAX)
The volume control is preset to centre position at
the factory. Adjust it to prevent howling.
uVideo level Control (VIDEO LEVEL, L/H)
This control adjusts the level of auto iris control
when the ALC/ELC Switch 11!1 is set to ALC posi-
tion, or the level of electronic light control when the
ALC/ELC switch is set to ELC position.
iATW Balance Control (ATW BALANCE, R/B)
This control adjusts the red and blue colour bal-
ance. It is preset to centre position which usually
provides accurate colour reproduction.
oPower Indicator
!0 Camera Output Connector
This connector is used to connect a coaxial cable
to the CAMERA INPUT of the specified monitor or
camera drive unit, to receive DC power and verti-
cal drive pulse, and supply the audio and video
output of the camera.
!1 ALC/ELC Switch (ALC/ELC)
This switch is used to choose the lens as follows.
ALC: Choose this position when using an auto iris
lens.
ELC: Choose this position when using a fixed or
manual iris lens.

!2 Detail level Switch (SOFT/SHARP)
The detail/aperture level can be chosen by this
switch. Choose the desired position while observ-
ing the picture on the monitor.
Note: Usually choose SHARP position. When a
Quad System is connected to this camera, set
this switch to SOFT position.
!3 BLC ON/OFF Switch (BLC, ON/OFF)
When backlight affects the picture, set this switch
to ON position for a clearer picture.
!4 Microphone Switch (MIC, ON/OFF)
Set this switch to ON or OFF as needed.
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ELC (Electronic Light Control) Function
In this mode a continuously variable electronic shutter
is employed to automatically control the exposure
times in the CCD Image Sensor according to the
incoming light level.
Cautions:
1. Under bright conditions such as outdoors, use an
ALC type lens as the ELC control range is not wide
enough under such conditions.
2. Under certain unique lighting conditions, the fol-
lowing may appear :
• Strong smear and/or blooming on highlight objects
such as spot lights or windows.
• Noticeable flicker in the picture and/or colour ren-
dition variations.
• Periodic variance of white balance
Should these phenomena occur, use an ALC lens.
3. When shooting in the ELC mode with a fixed iris
lens, the depth of field of the image may be less
than that obtained with an ALC lens. Depth of field
varies inversely with the iris opening.
Thus, using the camera in the ELC mode with the
fixed iris lens fully opened will result in less depth
of field than if an ALC lens were used. (In addition,
distant objects in the picture might not be in
focus.)

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BLC (Backlight Compensation) Function
When strong, unwanted background lighting interferes
with the clarity of important scene objects, turn this
switch to “ON” position.
Cautions:
1. Setting this switch to “BLC OFF” position is recom-
mended when using the pan/tilt head or when the
illumination of the object changes rapidly, since
the Lens iris speed is slowed in “BLC ON” posi-
tion.
2. If the desired objects are not in the centre of the
picture, backlight compensation may not work
effectively.
CAMERA SETUP
Remove the rear cover fixing screw and pull the rear
cover out as shown below.
To improve perfomance, select the function switches
located on the back.
ON OFF

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CONNECTION
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 moni-
tor or Camera Drive Unit. The approximate maxi-
mum 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.
4 3 2 1
CAMERA INPUT
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
OUT
TIMING SELECT
IN
REMOTE OUT
ALARM
CONTROL
SPOT MONITOR CONTROL IN
4321 RESETGNDALL
MODE
STDBY 4321 GNDRECOVER
CAMERA
EXTENSION IN
FOCUS
CAMERA POWER
ON OFF
CAMERA
IN VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
OUT VD/SYNC
IN VD/SYNC
OUT
SIGNAL
GND
CAUTION
USE WITH SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT SEE
ITS MANUAL BEFORE CONECTING.
Colour Monitor WV-CM143
Coaxial Cable
Colour Video
Monitor
Camera
Video
Audio
Camera Drive Unit
WV-PS11B

Models WV-LA2.8 WV-LA6A WV-LA12A WV-LA18 WV-LA36
Specifications (Wide Angle) (Wide Angle) (Standard) (Telephoto) (Telephoto)
Image Size 1/2" (6.4 (H) x 4.8 (V) mm)
Focal Length 2.8 mm 6 mm 12 mm 18 mm 36 mm
Maximum 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.8
Aperture Ratio
H 87.5° 43.5° 22.2° 15.5° 7.7°
V 69.2° 32.9° 16.7° 11.5° 5.7
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera 0.27 m - ∞1 m - ∞
(0.89 ft - ∞) (3.3 ft - ∞)
Mount CS-mount, 1"-32UN
Filter Size None M37.5 mm, P = 0.5 M37.5 mm, P = 0.5 M37.5 mm, P = 0.5 M37.5 mm, P = 0.5
Dimensions ø43 x 32 mm 53(W) x 43(H) x 53(W) x 43(H) x ø43 x 41 mm ø43 x 41 mm
(ø1-11/16" x 1-1/4") 41.5(D) mm 41.5(D) mm (ø1-11/16" x 1-5/8") (ø1-11/16" x 1-5/8")
[2-1/16”(W) x 1-11/16” [2-1/16”(W) x 1-11/16”
(H) x 1-5/8”(D) (H) x 1-5/8”(D)]
Weights 40g(0.09 lbs.) 45g(0.0.09 lbs.) 40g(0.09 lbs.) 70g(0.15 lbs.) 80g(0.18 lbs.)
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<Auto Iris Lenses>
• Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
LENSES
1. Selection of Lens
Angular Field
of View 1/3”

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• Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
<Auto Iris Lenses>
Models WV-LZ81/6 WV-LZ81/10 WV-LA4R5C3A WV-LA9C3A WV-LZ61/10
Specifications (Motorized Zoom) (Motorized Zoom) (Wide Angle) (Standard) (Motorized Zoom)
Image Size 1/2" (6.4 (H) x 4.8 (V) mm) 1/3" (4.8 (H) x 3.6 (V) mm)
Focal Length 8.5 - 51 mm (6X) 8 - 80 mm (10X) 4.5 mm 9 mm 6 - 60 mm (10X)
Maximum 1 : 1.2 (Wide) 1 : 1.4 (Wide) 1 : 1.2 1 : 1.2 1 : 1.6 (Wide)
Aperture Ratio 1 : 1.3 (Tele) 1 : 1.7 (Tele) 1 : 2.6 (Tele)
Angular Field H Wide : 31.4° Wide : 33.5° 56.4° 29.6° Wide : 43.7°
of View 1/3" Tele : 5.5° Tele : 3.5° Tele : 4.6°
V Wide : 23.5° Wide : 25.2° 43.3° 22.2° Wide : 33.0°
Tele : 4.1° Tele :2.6° Tele : 3.5°
Focusing Range 1m - ∞1.1m - ∞Adjusted by Camera 1.2m - ∞
(3.3 ft - ∞) (3.6 ft - ∞) (4.0 ft - ∞)
Mount CS-mount, 1"-32UN
Filter Size M49 mm, P = 0.75 M55 mm, P = 0.75 None M35.5 mm, P = 0.5
Dimensions 86(W) x 62(H) 81(W) x 66(H) ø43 x 38.5 mm ø43 x 38.5 mm 71(W) x 52(H)
102(D) mm 117.5(D) mm (ø1-11/16" x 1-1/2") (ø1-11/16" x 1-1/2") 70.5(D) mm
[3-3/8"(W) x 2-7/16"(H) [3-3/16"(W) x 2-5/8"(H) [2-13/16"(W) x 2-1/16"
x 4"(D)] x 4-5/8"(D)] (H) x 2-3/4"(D)]
Weights 420g(0.93 lbs.) 440g(0.97 lbs.) 42g(0.09 lbs.) 40g(0.09 lbs.) 210g(0.46 lbs.)

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Models WV-LA4510 WV-LA608 WV-LA1208 WV-LZ83/6
Specifications (Wide Angle) (Wide Angle) (Standard) (Motorized Zoom)
Image Size 1/2" (6.4 (H) x 4.8 (V) mm)
Focal Length 4.5 mm 6 mm 12 mm 8.5 - 51 mm (6X)
Maximum 1 : 1.0 1 : 0.75 1 : 0.8 1 : 0.8 (Wide)
Aperture 1 : 1.0 (Tele)
Angular Field H 56.9° 43.8° 23.8° Wide : 31.3°
of View 1/3” Tele : 5.5°
V 43.6° 33.1° 17.6° Wide : 23.4°
Tele : 4.1°
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera 1.2 m - ∞
(4.0 ft - ∞)
Mount CS-mount, 1"-32UN
Filter Size None M46 mm, P = 0.75 M46 mm, P = 0.75 M67 mm, P = 0.75
Dimensions 54.5(W) x 43(H) 64(W) x 52(H) 73(W) x 66(H)
90(W) x 77(H)
x 43(D) mm x 55(D) mm x 72.5(D) mm x 123(D) mm
[2-1/8”(W) x 1-11/16”(H) [2-1/2”(W) x 2-1/16”(H) [2-7/8”(W) x 2-5/8”(H) [ 3-1/2"(W) x 3"(H)
x 1-1/16”(D) x 2-3/16”(D)] x 2-7/8”(D)] x 4-13/16"(D)
Weights 85g(0.19 lbs.) 155g(0.34 lbs.) 255g(0.56 lbs.) 740g(1.63 lbs.)
<Auto Iris Lenses>
• When using the above lenses with the camera, be sure to read the instruction manuals of the lenses.
• Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Models WV-LA210C3 WV-LA408C3 WV-LA908C3 WV-LZ62/2
Specifications (Wide Angle) (Wide Angle) (Standard) (Variable focal)
Image Size 1/3" (4.8 (H) x 3.6 (V) mm)
Focal Length 2.1 mm 4.5 mm 9 mm 3.5 - 8 mm (2X)
Maximum 1 : 1.0 1 : 0.75 1 : 0.75 1 : 1.4 (Wide)
Aperture Ratio 1 : 2.0 (Tele)
Angular Field H 107.6° 57.2° 31.3° Wide : 75.3°
of View 1/3" Tele : 35.1°
V 88.0° 43.7° 23.5° Wide : 57.0°
Tele : 26.4°
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera 0.3m - ∞
(0.92 ft - ∞)
Mount CS-mount, 1"-32UN
Filter Size None M40.5 mm, P = 0.5 M40.5 mm, P = 0.5 None
Dimensions 62.5(W) x 52(H) 62.5(W) x 52(H) 62.5(W) x 52(H)
56(W) x 52(H)
x 41(D) mm x 57.5(D) mm x 57.5(D) mm x 64(D) mm
[2-7/16”(W) x 2-1/16”(H) [2-7/16”(W) x 2-1/16”(H) [2-7/16”(W) x 2-1/16”(H) [2-3/16”(W) x 2-1/16”(H)
x 1-5/8”(D)] x 2-1/4”(D)] x 2-1/4”(D)] x 2-1/2”(D)]
Weights 110g(0.24 lbs.) 140g(0.31 lbs.) 135g(0.30 lbs.) 110g(0.24 lbs.)
<Auto Iris Lenses>
• When using the above lenses with the camera, be sure to read the instruction manuals of the lenses.
• Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Models WV-LM4R5A WV-LF6 WV-LF12 WV-LF4R5C3A WV-LF9C3A
Specifications (Wide Angle) (Wide Angle) (Standard) (Wide Angle) (Standard)
Image Size 1/2" (6.4 (H) x 4.8 (V) mm) 1/3" (4.8 (H) x 3.6 (V) mm)
Focal Length 4.5 mm 6 mm 12 mm 4.5 mm 9 mm
Maximum 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.4 1 : 1.2 1 : 1.2
Aperture Ratio
H 56.9° 43.5° 22.2° 56.4° 29.6°
V 43.6° 32.9° 16.7° 43.3° 22.2°
Iris Manual Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera
Mount CS-mount, 1"-32UN
Filter Size M37.5 mm, P = 0.5 M34 mm, P = 0.5 M34 mm, P = 0.5 M30.5 mm, P = 0.5 M30.5 mm, P = 0.5
Dimensions ø44 x 41 mm ø38 x 41 mm ø38 x 41 mm ø34.4 x 36 mm ø34.4 x 36 mm
(ø1-3/4" x 1-5/8") (ø1-1/2" x 1-5/8") (ø1-1/2" x 1-5/8") (ø1-3/8" x 1-7/16") (ø1-3/8" x 1-7/16")
Weights 93g(0.20 lbs.) 38g(0.08 lbs.) 33g(0.07 lbs.) 29g(0.06 lbs.) 23g(0.05lbs.)
<Manual and Fixed Iris Lenses>
• Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Angular Field
of View 1/3”

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2. Mounting the Lens
Caution:
Always turn the Flange-back Adjusting Ring clock-
wise by loosening the screws on the ring before
mounting the lens. Otherwise the inner glass and
CCD image sensor could be damaged by the
lens.
(1) Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the
lens mount of the camera.
(2) Connect the lens cable to the Auto Iris Lens
Connector on the camera when the Auto Iris Lens
is used.
For lenses other than those listed on pages 9, 10, 11,
12 and 13, use a C-mount or CS-mount and make sure
that the lens weight is less than 450g(0.99 lbs.). If not,
both the lens and camera should be secured.
The protrusion of the rear of the lens should be as
shown below.
C-mount : Less than 11.5 mm (7/16")
CS-mount : Less than 7.2 mm (1/4")
Caution: To use the C-mount lens, attach the Lens
Mount Converter (C-mount adapter) WV-AD20 to
the camera.

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FLANGE-BACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the screws on the Flange-back Adjusting
Ring.
2. Turn the Flange-back Adjusting Ring to the
desired position.
Caution: Do not turn this ring excessively counter-
clockwise as this could damage the inner
glass and CCD image sensor.
3. Tighten the screw on the Flange-back Adjusting
Ring carefully (less than 0.5kg. cm of torque.)
Flange-back Adjusting Ring
INSTALLATION OF CAMERA
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 as shown. The hole is for the standard
photographic pan-head screw size (1/4” - 20).
Make sure that two original screws are used when
mounting the mount adapter; longer type screws
may damage the inner components.
Mount Adapter
Fixing Screws

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• Installation on the wall • Installation on the ceiling • Installation on a shelf or stand
INSTALLING PROCEDURE
The explanation is for Fig. A, but applies equally to
Figs, B, C and D.
1. Install the camera mounting bracket on the wall
with 2 screws.
Note: The coaxial cable can be passed through
the centre hole of the camera mounting brack-
et.
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Fig. A, B Fig. DFig. C
Coaxial Cable
Fixing Screw
Camera Mounting
Bracket
A
B

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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.
2. Insert the camera fixing
screw into the camera
mounting hole and tighten
the screw firmly.
DIMENSIONS OF MOUNTING
BRACKET
Cautions on installation
Use wood screws with the camera mounting bracket
that are suitable for Installation into a wood base of
appropriate dimensions and strenght. For installation in
a material other than wood, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Angular Control Screw
φ120 (φ4-3/4)
90°
15 (9/16) 85 (3-3/8) 40 (1-9/16)
5 (3/16)
6.5 (1/4)
164 (6-7/16)
2-φ5 (2-φ3/16)
83.5 (3-5/16)
Unit: mm (inch)