Panasonic WV-CL934 manual

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    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. (Lens: option) Color CCTV Cameras Operating Instructions Model Nos. WV -CL930 WV -CL934 TV LENS 2X WV-LZ80/2 6~1 2m m 1:1.4[...]

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    2 ENGLISH VERSION 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 The lightning flash with arrow- head symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of u[...]

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    3 CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..................... 4 Limitation of Liability .................................. 5 Disclaimer of Warranty .............................. 5 Preface ...................................................... 6 Precautions ................................................ 7 Major Operating Controls and Their Funct[...]

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    4 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat so[...]

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    5 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 W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELE[...]

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    6 Preface This product is a 1/2-inch type {1/2"} CCD color CCTV camera. Connection of this product to a video monitor allows users to use this product as a monitoring camera. The main features are described as follows: Introduction of near-infrared CCD This camera has the capacity to shoot pictures under the light source from the near-infrared[...]

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    7 Precautions This product has no power switch. Power is supplied from an external 12 V DC/ 24 V AC (WV-CL934) or 120 V AC (WV- CL930) power-supply device. Refer to serv- ice 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[...]

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    8 Turn the circuit breaker off which supplies this product with the power when abnor- mal conditions are encountered. Avoid installing in the following locations. • Locations where it may get wet from rain or water splash • Locations where a chemical agent is used such as a swimming pool (not only outdoor) • Locations subject to steam and oil[...]

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    9 Major Operating Controls and Their Functions AC 24V IN DC 12V IN GEN-LOCK VIDEO OUT POWER ALARM 2-N 1-L DAY/ NIGHT GND GND IN OUT <WV-CL930> <WV-CL930/WV-CL934> <WV-CL934> Inside the side cover (Slide the cover leftward to the lock position.) (UP) (LEFT) (RIGHT) (DOWN) (SET) FAR ABF/MENU Hi-Z G /L75 Ω NEAR 120V ~ 60Hz GEN-LOCK[...]

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    10 q Side cover When the external synchronization switch or operation buttons are used, the side cover is slid leftward to the lock position. w ALC lens connector The ALC connector is connected to this ALC lens connector. If the connector shape is a different type, replace the connector with the ALC connector (accessory). e Tripod socket This socke[...]

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    11 Installations/Connections z Rotate the lens (option) clockwise slowly to mount the lens. Important: • For use of C-mount lens, use the C-mount adaptor (accessory). Optional dedicated lens C-mount adaptor (accessory) * Required for use of C-mount lens C mount: 4.5 mm {5/32"} or less CS mount: 4.5 mm {5/32"} or less ø 20 mm { ø 3/4&q[...]

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    12 x Connect the ALC connector (accessory) of the lens to the ALC lens connector of the camera. If an auto iris lens with a different shaped connector is used, replace the connector with the ALC connector (accessory). ALC lens connector ALC connector Approx. 8 mm Lens cable Lens cable Cut here ALC connector Approx. 6 mm Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Rib Pin 4 [...]

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    13 ALC connector Lens cable Cov er Screw (locally procured) Screws (locally procured) Camera mounting base (option) r Put the cover on the ALC connector so that the lens cable is secured to the rib. c Secure the camera mounting base (option) to an installation position, and mount the camera on the base. • The mounting method of the camera mountin[...]

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    14 v Establish the connection of a coaxial cable (locally procured). Important: • Be sure to turn off the power of each device before connection. Connect a coaxial cable (locally procured) to the video output connector. If the synchroniz- ing signal input is provided from an external device, connect another coaxial cable to the external synchroni[...]

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    15 b Use a cable tie (locally procured) to attach the coaxial cable to the camera mounting base. Important: • The cable tie shall be made of metallic or durable material to be strong enough because the tie plays the role of camera drop prevention measures in case. n Connect the power cord and turn on the power. WV-CL930 Connect between the power [...]

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    16 WV-CL934 Select either 24 V AC or 12 V DC for power supply and connect the power supply to the AC/DC power terminal. + 12 V DC or 24 V AC – AC 24V IN DC 12V IN GEN-LOCK VIDEO OUT POWER ALARM 2-N 1-L DAY/ NIGHT GND GND IN OUT m Adjust the camera angle by loosening the screw of the camera mounting base while viewing the video monitor. Be sure to[...]

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    17 Notes: • The adjustment procedure for general varifocal lenses is described as follows: For further information, refer to the operating instructions for the lens to be used. 1. Display a subject that exists as far as possible (10 m or more recommended) to adjust the back focus. 2. For 8-, or 10-fold magnification lenses, adjust the back focus [...]

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    18 Setting of external synchronization switch When an external synchronizing signal input is provided to the external synchronization input connector on the rear side of the camera for loop through, select "Hi-Z". To terminate the con- nector, select "G/L 75 Ω ". Select "G/L 75 Ω " for the normal situation, too. Ex[...]

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    19 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 shoot- ing area. The following is an example of setup procedure when LANGUAGE is set to ENGLISH. Setup menu list CAMERA SETUP Performs the camera operation [...]

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    20 SPECIAL SETUP CHROMA GAIN Adjusts the chroma level. AP GAIN Adjusts the aperture level. PEDESTAL Adjusts the pedestal level. HUE Adjusts the chroma phase (hue) level. PIX OFF Corrects image defect such as flaws. COMMUNICATION Performs the communication setting of the system with a receiver into which this unit is integrated. CAMERA RESET Restore[...]

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    21 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 setting button. Screenshot 1 Hold down the setting button for approx. 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 c[...]

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    22 Screenshot 3 The selected setup screen in the setup menu appears on the screen. Notes: • If the top screen of the setup menu is called up while a camera image is dis- played, the setup mode is always "DIS- ABLE" to prevent operation errors. To perform settings in the setup menu, change the setup mode to "ENABLE". • The cu[...]

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    23 Camera Operation Setup [CAMERA SETUP] The following describes the camera operation settings. The following settings are performed on the "CAMERA SETUP" screen through the top screen. Refer to page 21 for how to call up the screen. 1. Camera title setting [CAMERA ID] This item specifies the camera title. The camera title that indicates [...]

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    24 <Character entry> • To revise a character, move the cursor to the arrow ( ↑ ) in the editing area, move the cursor ( ↑ ) to the character to be revised with use of the right and left but- tons, and enter a correct character. • To enter a blank, move the cursor to "SPACE" and press the setting button. • To delete all the[...]

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    25 2. Method of controlling quantity of light [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): Adjusts the iris of the lens in accordance with the brightness of a subject. This selection is suitable for use of an auto iris lens (ALC lens). ALC+: Controls [...]

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    26 PRESET mode setting Step 1 Move the cursor to "ALC", "ALC+", or "ELC" of "ALC/ELC" and press the setting button. → The "ALC CONT", "ALC+CONT" or "ELC CONT" screen appears. Step 2 Move the cursor to "PRESET" and use the right or left button to select "ON" [...]

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    27 Sensing area setting for backlight compensation If backlight compensation does not function desirably in the PRESET ON mode, use the PRE- SET OFF mode, mask too bright areas manually and perform backlight compensation. **ALC CONT** BACK LIGHT COMP PRESET OFF PEAK MODE OFF MASK SET LEVEL ... | ...128 - + RET TOP END **ELC CONT** BACK LIGHT COMP P[...]

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    28 Flare compensation mode If a lens flare is undesirable, move the cursor to "PEAK MODE" and use right or left button to select "ON". ON: Performs flare compensation. OFF (default): Does not perform flare compensation. 3. Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] The variation in electronic shutter speed allows users to perform the [...]

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    29 Step 1 Move the cursor to "AGC" and use right or left button to select "ON" or "OFF". ON (default): Automatically increases the gain to make the screen brighter when the illuminance of the subject becomes darker. The maximum value is adjust- able. OFF: Does not increase the gain. (The nor- mal image remains.) Step 2[...]

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    30 5. Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP] Use of the electronic sensitivity enhancement function increases the quantity of light stored on the CCD, and accordingly the image becomes brighter. The magnification is unchanged for selection of FIX, and the magnification is changeable in accordance with the illuminance of a subject for [...]

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    31 6. Synchronization setting [SYNC] This unit supports the following 5 types of synchronization methods, and one of the following is selected. The order of descriptions below indicates the order of priorities. q Multiplexed vertical drive signal (VD2) w Power supply synchronization (LL) * Synchronization is performed on the basis of the power supp[...]

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    32 Adjustment of phase in power supply synchronization mode (LL) The adjusting video signal of the camera and the criterial external synchronizing input signal are connected to a 2-input oscilloscope and the phase is adjusted. Note: Movement of the camera or presence of a spike noise in the power line may cause vertical phase change. In such a case[...]

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    33 Step 1 Provide a VBS signal to the external synchro- nizing input connector on the rear side of the camera. → The "SYNC" setting automatically changes to "EXT (VBS)". Step 2 Move the cursor to "EXT (VBS)" and press the setting button. → The "SYNC" screen appears. Step 3 Connect the video output signal [...]

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    34 Adjustment of phase in VS genlock mode (VS) The adjusting video signal of the camera and the criterial external synchronizing input signal are connected to a 2-input oscilloscope and the phase is adjusted. Follow the procedure below to adjust the phase. **SYNC** H PHASE ... | ...128 - + RET TOP END **CAMERA SETUP** 1/2 CAMERA ID OFF ALC/ELC ALC [...]

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    35 7. White balance setting [WHITE BAL] The white balance adjustment is selectable from the following. ATW1 (default): Activates the automatic color temperature tracking mode. The camera contin- uously measures the color temperature of the light source and automatically adjusts the white balance. Manual fine adjustment is also enabled after automat[...]

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    36 8. Motion detector function setting [MOTION DET] The motion detector function is set. Either MODE1 or MODE2 is selected. When MODE1 is selected, the detailed settings such as settings of the detection sensitivity and detection area are required. The detection area can be specified and checked in the demonstration mode. MODE1: Provides an alarm s[...]

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    37 Detection condition Subject size: A moving subject needs to be equal to or larger than 1/48 of the screen at "STA- BILIZER OFF". Subject contrast: The contrast ratio between the background and moving subject needs to be equal to or larger than 5 % (at maximum sensitivity). Subject moving speed: The passing time for a subject to move fr[...]

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    38 **MODE1** LEVEL ... | ...128 - + DWELL TIME 2S DISPLAY MODE ALARM OFF MASK SET RET TOP END **CAMERA SETUP** 1/2 CAMERA ID OFF ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON SENS UP OFF SYNC INT WHITE BAL ATW1 MOTION DET OFF DNR HIGH RESOLUTION HIGH BW MODE Advanced settings about motion detector function (MODE1) The description below specifies the sensitivity l[...]

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    39 Step 6 Move the cursor to "DISPLAY MODE" and press the setting button. → The demonstration mode is implemented, and the blocks on which significant brightness change was detected blink. Step 7 Press the setting button. → The demonstration mode is terminated, and "MODE1" screen appears again. Step 8 Move the cursor to &quo[...]

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    40 9. Digital 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) MID: Medium level of noise reduction (medium resid[...]

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    41 ON: Displays black-and-white images. OFF (default): Displays color images. Note: If a subject is always moving or the screen is occupied with a uniform color, brightness determination may be not per- formed successfully because the bright- ness is merely determined by information from the CCD image sensor. When "AUTO2" is selected, the[...]

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    42 **CAMERA SETUP** 2/2 PRIVACY ZONE OFF MIRROR OFF LENS-DRIVE DC STABILIZER OFF RET TOP END **ZONE NUMBER 1 /8** RET TOP END **ZONE NUMBER 1 /8** POSITION PUSH SW SCALE PUSH SW SET DEL RET TOP END 12. Privacy zone setting [PRIV ACY ZONE] When undesired portions in the camera shooting area (on the screen) exist, those portions (pri- vacy zone) are [...]

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    43 Step 4 Move the cursor to "POSITION" and press the setting button. Step 5 Use the up, down, right, and left buttons to decide the zone position and press the setting but- ton. → The zone position is determined. Step 6 Move the cursor to "SCALE" and use the up, down, right and left buttons to adjust the zone frame size. The [...]

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    44 15. Image stabilizer setting [ST ABILIZER] "ON" or "OFF" is selected to decide whether or not to enable the image stabilizer. This function is effective for the case that the camera is installed on a power pole or other poles. ON: Enables the image stabilizer. OFF (default): Disables the image stabilizer. Important: • When [...]

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    45 **BACK-FOCUS SETUP** ABF PUSH SW MANUAL-ADJ C/L B/W AUTO SETUP-SW LOCK OFF NEAR FAR ......... | ......... INDICATOR XXXX RET TOP END "BACK-FOCUS SETUP" screen The back focus setting type is selected and fine adjustment is performed. The following setting is performed on the "BACK-FOCUS SETUP" screen through the top screen. Re[...]

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    46 AUTO (default): Adjusts the back focus function automatically and corrects out of focus when switching between color and black-and-white images. PRESET: Performs the preset movement to each specified back focus position when switching between color and black-and-white images. The preset position is the back focus position specified last time, wh[...]

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    47 Special Menu Setup [SPECIAL SETUP] The special menu setup is performed including the setting of the camera image quality and the communication configuration when a receiver is used. The following settings are performed on the "SPECIAL SETUP" screen through the top screen. Refer to pages 16 - 17 for how to call up the screen. Chroma lev[...]

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    48 Chroma phase level (hue) adjustment [HUE] Use the right or left button to adjust the hue of the camera image. Be sure to view a vector chromaticity indicator or a color video monitor when the adjustment is performed. Note: Holding down the right and left buttons for more than 2 seconds simultaneously restores the settings of “CHROMA GAIN”, ?[...]

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    49 Notes: • To clear the registered pixel compensation point, move the cursor to the number with which the target pixel compensation point is registered on the "PIX OFF" screen and press the setting button. The pixel compensation positioning screen appears, and then hold down the right and left buttons for more than 2 seconds simultaneo[...]

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    50 **LANGUAGE SETUP** LANGUAGE ENGLISH SET RET TOP END Language Selection [LANGUAGE SETUP] A language for the setup menu is selected from the following: The language selection is per- formed on the "LANGUAGE SETUP" screen through the top screen. JAPANESE / ENGLISH (Default) / FRAN Ç AIS / ESPA Ñ OL / DEUTSCH / ITALIANO / êìëëäàâ [...]

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    51 Shortcut Operation Use of a system controller with the "camera function" button allows users to perform the short- cut settings with use of the numeric keypad and camera function button. The available shortcut operations with this unit are shown as follows: System controller operation Setting contents [8] + [4] + [Camera function] BLC [...]

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    • Are the power cord and coaxial cable connected appropriately? → Check whether the connection is appropriately established. 14 - 16 52 Cause/solution • Is the monitor luminance appropriate- ly adjusted, or is the contrast appro- priately adjusted? → Check whether the monitor settings are appropriate. – T roubleshooting Before asking for [...]

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    53 • The power cord, connector, or power plug is damaged. Use of the damaged cord, connector, or plug may cause electric shock or fire. Disconnect the power plug immedi- ately and request repair to your dealer. Damaged power cord sheathing Heated portion of power line consisting of power cord, connector, and power plug during use Warmed power cor[...]

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    54 Specifications Power source: WV-CL930: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 4.6 W WV-CL934: 24 V AC, 60 Hz 4.0 W or 12 V DC 350 mA Image sensor: 1/2-inch type {1/2"} interline transfer CCD Effective pixels: 768 (H) x 494 (V) Scanning area: 6.4 mm (H) x 4.8 mm (V) Scanning system: 2 : 1 interlace Scanning frequency: Horizontal: 15.734 kHz, Vertical: 59.94 Hz Syn[...]

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    55 Ambient operating temperature: –10 °C to +50 °C {14°F to 122°F} Ambient operating humidity: Less than 90 % Dimensions: WV-CL930: 70 (W) x 65 (H) x 151 (D) mm {2-3/4" (W) x 2-9/16" (H) x 5-15/16" (D)} (Connectors and terminals excluded) WV-CL934: 70 (W) x 65 (H) x 151 (D) mm {2-3/4" (W) x 2-9/16" (H) x 5-15/16"[...]

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