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1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Ask qualified service personnel for servicing.

2. Handle the camera with care.

Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged
by improper handling or storage.

3. Do not expose the camera to rain or

moisture, or try to operate it in wet areas.

Turn the power off immediately and ask quali-
fied service personnel for servicing. Moisture
can damage the camera and also create the
danger of electric shock.

4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents

when cleaning the camera body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when
dirty.
In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently. Afterwards, wipe
off the remained part of the detergent in it
with a dry cloth.

5. Clean the lens faceplate with care.

Do not clean the lens with strong or abrasive
detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped
applicator and ethanol.

6. Never face the camera towards the sun.

Do not aim the camera at bright objects.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never
aim it at the sun or other extremely bright
objects. Otherwise, blooming or smear may
be caused.

7. Do not operate the camera beyond the

specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.

Use the camera under conditions where tem-
perature is between –10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to
122 °F), and humidity is below 90 %. The
input power source is 12 V DC, 240 mA.

8. It is recommended to use a monitor whose

resolution is at least equal to that of the
camera.

PRECAUTIONS

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AP Soft

AP Sharp

BLC OFF

BLC ON

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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Camera Panel

w

Panning/Tilting/Azimuth Table

Adjusts the panning/tilting angle of the cam-
era.

e

Focus Lever

Fixes the focus position after adjusting.

r

Zoom Lever

Fixes the zoom position after adjusting.

t

Video Output Terminal

Connects to the video input connector of a
monitor.

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DC 12 V Input Terminal

Connects to the 12 V DC, 240 mA power sup-
ply. Connection should be made in accor-
dance with the 

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signs of PCB.

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Back Light Compensation Mode Selector
(BLC ON, OFF)
ON: 

Select this when the brightness level of

the background is higher than the
object.

OFF: 

Select this when you can view the

object without backlight.

The factory default setting is OFF.

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Aperture Level Selector (AP Sharp/Soft)
Sharp:

Sharpens the image outline.

Soft:

Softens the image outline.

The factory default setting is Sharp.

Note:

Set the selector to Soft when a quad

system is connected to this camera.

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Video Jack (3.5 diam. mini jack)

Connect the LCD monitor and such devices
with 3.5 diam. 2-pole L-type plug for check-
ing images.

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Panel Cover

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Caution:

CONNECT THIS TO 12 V DC

(10.5 V TO 16 V) CLASS 2 POWER
SUPPLY ONLY.

PREFACE

Panasonic’s WV-CF212E series digital signal pro-
cessing colour CCD cameras uses a 1/4-inch
interline transfer CCD image sensor having 752
horizontal pixels (picture elements), and digital

signal processing LSI’s. This model is designed
for video surveillance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral trian-
gle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dan-
gerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute 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 appli-
ance.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this instruction as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No. 

WV-CF212E

Serial No. 

WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-

VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

Wij verklaren als enige aansprakelijke, dat het prod-
uct waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet
aan de volgende normen of andere normatieve docu-
menten, overeenkomstig de bepalingen van
Richtlijnen 73/23/EEC en 89/336/EEC.

Vi erklærer os eneansvarlige for, at dette produkt,
som denne deklaration omhandler, er i overensstem-
melse med standarder eller andre normative doku-
menter i følge bestemmelserne i direktivene
73/23/EEC og 89/336/EEC.

Vi deklarerar härmed värt fulla ansvar för att den pro-
dukt till vilken denna deklaration hänvisar är i
överensstämmelse med standarddokument, eller
andra normativa dokument som framstölls i EEC-
direktiv nr. 73/23 och 89/336.

Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote,
jota tämä ilmoitus koskee, noudattaa seuraavia stan-
dardeja tai muita ohjeellisia asiakirjoja, jotka noudat-
tavat direktiivien 73/23/EEC ja 89/336/EEC
säädöksiä.

Vi erklærer oss alene ansvarlige for at produktet som
denne erklæringen gjelder for, er i overensstemmelse
med følgende normer eller andre normgivende doku-
menter som følger bestemmelsene i direktivene
73/23/EEC og 89/336/EEC.

We declare under our sole responsibility that the
product to which this declaration relates is in confor-
mity with the standards or other normative documents
following the provisions of Directives EEC/73/23 and
EEC/89/336.

INSTALLATIONS

46 mm

(1.81")

83.5 mm (3.29")

Front / Upper

Cable access hole

35

°

6-ø4.5(0.18")

ø130 (5.12")

Installation dimensional drawing

WARNING

• The following installation should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers and

should confirm to all local codes.

• Be sure to use a ceiling board/wall having enough strength to support this camera.

Camera mounting position

Notes:

• Remove the panel cover before the mounting procedure. (Refer to Step 1 to 4 of "How to mount the

camera" on the next page.)

• Procure four mounting screws locally. 

To mount the camera on a junction box
Note

: If you mount the camera on a junction box, procure one locally that meets the dimensions in the fig-

ure below.

1. Install the junction box to the wall/ceiling.
2. Attach the four mounting screws to the junction box.
3. Fix the camera and the junction box. Then, turn the camera clockwise.
4. Fasten all the mounting screws.

To mount the camera directly on the wall/ceiling

1. Cut out the panel according to the concave.

(Refer to the figure on the right.)

2. Prepare a space, which is ø155 mm (6.1") or

larger, on the wall/ceiling.

3. Attach the four mounting screws to the

wall/ceiling. (Refer to "Installation dimensional
drawing".)

4. Fix the camera and the wall/ceiling. Then,

turn the camera clockwise.

5. Fasten all the mounting screws.

Camera mounting screw x 4

Shown figure is an 
example for junction box.

46 mm
(1-13/16")

83.5 mm
(3-5/16")

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, 

please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

Ns0902-2043       3TR001235CAA       Printed in China

Colour CCTV Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.

WV-CF212E

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