Panasonic WVCP120 - COLOR CCTV CAMERA User manual

Operating
Instructions
Color CCTV Camera
WV-CP120
Panasonic
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CONTENTS
PREFACE 2
FEATURES 2
PRECAUTIONS 3
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4
CAMERA SETUP 7
CONNECTIONS 8
LENSES 9
FOCUS 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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PREFACE
The Panasonic WV-CP120 offers anew low end color
camera through the use of a1/3 inch interline transfer
CCD image sensor
Asingle 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 05Ix at FO 75 (equivalent
15Ix at F1 4) and signal-to-noise ratio of 46 dB by
a1/3 inch interline transfer CCD image sensor with
512(H)X492 (V) pixels
•Horizontal resolution of 330 lines
•Adjustable video level by auto light control (ALC)
and electronic light control (ELC)
•Built-in automatic gam control (AGC +15dB) and
automatic tracing white balance control (ATW)
•Backlight compensation (BLC) function for shoot-
ing objects when there is interference by back-
ground lighting
•Optional C-mount lens can be used together with
the WV-AD20 optional lens mount converter

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 aqualified 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 aqualified 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.

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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(D Lens (Option)
See pages 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13for details on lens
selection. Astandard C-mount lens can be used
with the camera by adding the optional lens mount
converter (C-mount adapter) WV-AD20.
©Flange-back Adjusting Ring
This ring is used to adjust the back focal length or
picture focus by rotating it.
(D Video 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.
©Camera Mounting Screw Hole
This screw hole (1/4" -20) is used to mount the
camera onto amounting bracket or atripod.
(D Auto Iris Lens Connector
This 4-pin connector supplies power and the DC
control signal to the auto iris lens.
©Volume Control (VOLUME, MIN/MAX)
The volume control is preset to center position at
the factory. Adjust it to prevent howling.
(7) Video level Control (VIDEO LEVEL, L/H)
This control adjusts the level of auto iris control
when the ALC/ELC Switchi ©is set to ALC posi-
tion, or the level of electronic light control when the
ALC/ELC switch is set to ELC position.
®ATW Balance Control (ATW BALANCE, R/B)
This control adjusts the red and blue color bal-
ance. It is preset to center position which usually
provides accurate color reproduction.
(9) Power Indicator
#Camera Output Connector
This connector is used to connect acoaxial 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.
©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 afixed or
manual iris lens.

<g> 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.
©BLC ON/OFF Switch (BLC, ON/OFF)
When backlight affects the picture, set this switch
to ON position for aclearer picture.
®Microphone Switch (MIC, ON/OFF)
Set this switch to ON or OFF as needed.
ELC (Electronic Light Control) Function
In this mode acontinuously 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 color rendi-
tion variations.
•Periodic variance of white balance
Should these phenomena occur, use an ALC lens.
3. When shooting in the ELC mode with afixed 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.)

BLC (Backlight Compensation) Function CAMERA SETUP
When strong, unwanted background lighting interferes
with the clarity of important scene objects, turn this
switch to 'ON' position
Cautions
1Setting 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 ins speed is slowed in 'BLC ON" posi-
tion
2If the desired objects are not in the center of the
picture, backlight compensation may not work
effectively
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
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CONNECTION
Caution: Keep the POWER switch of the specified
monitor, Camera Extension Unit and Camera Drive
Unit in OFF position white 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/1 000 ft. of
Cable Type Cable Lenth Inner Conductor
RG-59/U 200 m(660 ft) Less than 30 Q
RG-6/U 500 m(1,650 ft) Less than 12 Q
The maximum DC resistance between the camera
and these unit is 20 Q.
Color Monitor WV-CM143
Color Video
Monitor
Camera Drive Unit
WV-PS11B

LENSES
1.Selection of Lens
<Auto Iris Lenses>
Specifications ^WV-LA2.8 {Wide Angle) WV-LA6A
(Wide Angle)
WV-LA12A
(Standard)
WV-LA18
(Telephoto)
WV-LA36
(Telephoto)
Image Size 1/2" (6.4 (H) x 4.8 (V) mm)
Focal Length 2.8 mm 6mm 12 mm 18 mm 36 mm
Maximum
Aperture Ratio
1:1.4 1:1.4 1:1.4 1:1.4 1:1.8
Angular Field
of View 1/3"
H87.5° 43.5° 22.2° 15.5° 7.7°
V69.2° 32.9° 16.7° 11.5° 5.7
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera 0.27 m-
»
(0.89 ft -«)
1m-«
(3.3 ft -«)
Mount CS-mount, 1"-32UN
Filter Size None M37.5 mm, P=0.5 M37.5 mm. P=0.5 M37.5mm, P=0.5 M37.5 mm. P=0.5
Dimensions o43 x32 mm
(01-11/16-x 1-1/4')
053(W) x43(H) x
41.5(D) mm
[2-1/16"(W)x 1-11/16"
(H) x 1-5/8"<D)
53(W) x43(H) x
41.5(D) mm
[2-1/16"(W)x 1-11/16"
(H)x 1-5/8"<D)]
043 x41 mm
(01-11/16-x 1-5/8")
043 x41mm
(01-1 1/16" x1-5/8")
Weights 40g (0.09 lbs.) 45g (0.0.09 lbs.) 40g (0.09 lbs.) 70g (0.15 lbs.) 80g (0.18 lbs.)
•Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
•Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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<Auto Iris Lenses>
~^^^\^Models
Specifications
WV-L281/6A
(Motorized Zoom) WV-LZ81/10 (Motorized Zoom) WV-LA4R5C3A {Wide Angle) WV-LA9C3A (Standard)
WV-LZ61/10
{Motorized Zoom)
Image Size 1/2" (6.4 (H)x4,8 (V) mm) 1/3" {4.8 (H)x3.6 (V) mm)
Focal Length 8.5 -51 mm (6X) 8-80 mm(10X) 4.5 mm 9mm 6-60 mm(10X)
Maximum
Aperture Ratio
1:1.2 (Wide)
1:1.3 (Tele)
1:1.4 (Wide)
1:1.7 (Tele)
1:1.2 1:1.2 1:1.6 (Wide)
1:2.6 (Tele)
Angular Field
of View 1/3"
HWide :31.4°
Tele :5.5° Wide :33.5° Tele :3.5°
56.4° 29.6° Wide :43.7°
Tele :4.6°
VWide ;23.5°
Tele :4.1° Wide :25.2° Tele :2.6°
43.3° 22.2° Wide :33.0°
Tele :3.5°
Focusing Range 1m -°°
(3.3 ft--)
1.1m -
»
{3.6 ft -«)
Adjusted by Camera 1.2m -
«
(4.0ft-«)
Mount CS-mount, T-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)
102(D) mm
(3-3/8'(W) X2-7/16"(H)
x4'(D)]
81(W)x 66(H)
117.5(D) mm
[3-3/16"(W)x2-5/8"(H)
x4-5/8'(D)]
o43 x38.5 mm
(01-1 1/16" x1-1/2*)
o43 x38.5 mm
(01-1 1/16" x1-1/2")
71(W)x 52(H)
70.5(D) mm
[2-13/16"(W)x 2-1/16"
(H) x2-3/4"(D)]
Weights 420g (0.93 lbs.) 440g (0.97 lbs.) 42g (0.09 lbs.) 40g (0.09 lbs.) 210g (0.46 lbs.)
•Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate.
•Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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<Auto Iris Lenses>
^^\Models
Specifications ^WV-LA4510
(Wide Angle)
WV-LA608
(Wide Angle)
WV-LA1208
(Standard)
WV-LZ83/6
(Motorized Zoom)
Image Size 1/2' (64{H)x4 8(V)mm)
Focal Length 45mm 6mm 12 mm 85-51 mm(6X)
Maximum
Aperture
1101075 108 108(Wide)
110(Tele)
Angular Field
of View 1/3
H56 9943 8° 23 8° Wide 31 3°
Tele 55°
V43 6° 33 r17 6° Wide 23 4°
Tele 41°
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera 12m-oo
(4 0ft -»)
Mount CS-mount T-32UN
Filter Size None M46 mm P=075 M46 mm, P=075 M67 mm, P=075
Dimensions 54 5(W) x43(H)
x43(D) mm
[2-1/8 <W)x 1-1 1/16 (H)
x1-1/16n(D)
64(W) x5?(H)
<55(D) mm
[2-1/2"(W)x 2-1/1 6"(H)
x2-3/16"(D)]
73(W) x66(H)
x72 5(D) mm
[2-7/8 '(W)x 2-5/8 (H)
x2-7/8"(D)]
90(W) x77(H)
x123(D) mm
[3-1/2"(W)x3(H)
x4-13/16'{D)
Weights 85g (0 19 lbs )155g (0 34 lbs) 255W(0 56 lbs )740g(1 63 lbs )
•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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<Auto Ins Lenses>
Spectfications
WV-LA210C3
(Wide Angle)
WV-LA408C3
(Wide Angle)
WV-LA908C3
(Standard)
WV-LZ62/2
(Variable focal)
Image Size 1/3" (48(H)x3 6{V) mm)
Focal Length 21mm 45mm 9mm 35-8mm (2X)
Maximum
Aperture Ratio
1101075 1075 114(Wide)
120(Tele)
Angular Field
of View 1/3'
H107 6° 57 2" 31 3dWide 75 3°
Tele 35 1°
V88 0° 43 7° 23 5° Wide 57 0°
Tele 26 4°
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera 03m -°o
(0 92 ft -oo)
Mount CS-mount, T-32UN
Filter Size None M40 5mm P=0 5 M40 5mm, P=05None
Dimensions 62 5(W) x52(H)
x41(D) mm
[2-7/16 (W)x 2-1/16 (H)
x1-5/8' (D)]
62 5(W) x52(H)
x57 5(D) mm
[2-7/16"(W)x2 1/16"(H)
x2-1/4 (D)]
62 5{W) x52(H)
x57 5(D) mm
[2-7/16"(W)x2-1/16'{H)
X2-1/4 (D)]
56(W) x52(H)
x64(D) mm
[2-3/16 (W)x 2-1/16 (H)
x2-1/2 '(D)]
Weights 110g (0 24 lbs) 140g (0 31 lbs )135g (0 30 lbs )110s (0 24 lbs)
•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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<Manual and Fixed Iris Lenses>
Specifications ^WV-LM4R5A
(Wide Angle)
WV-LF6
(Wide Angle)
WV-LF12
(Standard)
WV-LF4R5C3A
(Wide Angle)
WV-LF9C3A
(Standard)
Image Size 1/2 (6 4(H) x 48(V) mm) V3* (4 8(H) x 36(V) mm)
Focal Length 45mm 6mm 12 mm 45mm 9mm
Maximum
Aperture Ratio
1141141 1 41 1 2112
Angular Field
of View 1/3"
H56 9° 43 5° 22 2° 56 4° 29 6*
V43 6° 32 9° 16 7° 43 3° 22 2"
Iris Manual Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Focusing Range Adjusted by Camera
Mount CS-mount, T-32UN
Filter Size M37 5mm P=05 M34 mm P=05M34 mm P=0 5 M30 5mm, P=05M30 5mm, P=05
Dimensions o44 x41mm
(01-3/4* x1-5/8")
038 x 41 mm
(01-1/2* x1-5/8")
038 x41 mm
(o1-1/2" x1-5/8 )
o34 4x36 mm
(01-3/8* x1-7/16")
034 4x36 mm
(01-3/8* x1-7/16")
Weights 93g (0 20 lbs )38g (0 08 lbs )33g (0 07 lbs )29g (0 06 lbs )23g (0 OSIbs
)
•Dimensions and weights indicated are approximate
•Specifications are subject to change without notice
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For lenses other than those listed on pages 9, 10, 11,
12 and 13, use aC-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
2Mounting 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
Cmount Less than 115mm (7/16 )
CS mount Less than 72mm (1/4")
Caution To use the C-mount lens, attach the Lens
Mount Converter (C-mount adapter) WV-AD20 to
the camera
(1) Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the
lens mount of the camera
(2) Connect the lens cable to the Auto Ins Lens
Connector on the camera when the Auto Ins Lens
is used
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FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
1.Loosen the screws on the Focus Adjusting Ring.
2. Turn the Focus Adjusting Ring to the desired posi-
tion.
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 Focus Adjusting Ring
carefully (less than 0.5kg. cm of torque.)
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.
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•Installation on the wall
Fig. A, B
•Installation on the ceiling
Rg.c
•Installation on ashelf or stand
Fig. D
INSTALLING PROCEDURE
The explanation is for Fig. A, but applies equally to
Figs, B, Cand D.
1. Install the camera mounting bracket on the wall
with 2screws.
Note: The coaxial cable can be passed through
the center hole of the camera mounting brack-
et.
Coaxial Cable
—Fixing Screw
Camera Mounting
Bracket
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2Insert the camera fixing
screw into the camera
mounting hole and
tighten the screw firmly
3Connect the camera and monitor with the coaxial
cable and turn on the power switch of the monitor
4While 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
Angular Control Screw
DIMENSIONS OF MOUNTING
BRACKET
Cautions on installation
Use wood screws with the camera mounting bracket
that are suitable for Installation into awood base of
appropriate dimensions and strenght For installation in
amaterial other than wood, refer servicing to qualified
service personnel
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PREVENTION OF BLOOMING
AND SMEAR
When the camera is faced toward spotlights or other
bright lights and light reflecting objects, smear or
blooming may appear Therefore, the camera should
be operated carefully in the vicinity of extremely bright
objects to avoid smear or blooming
Smear
rBright object
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