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Installation Guide

Network Camera

Model No.  

WV-SFV481

PGQX1665YA  Cs1114-1045  Printed in China 

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 This manual describes the installation procedures, network camera installation, cable 

connections, and the direction of the image adjustment.

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 Before reading this manual, be sure to read the Important Information.

Major operating controls

The component names of the camera are as follows. Refer to the illustration when installing or 

adjusting the camera.

Standard accessories

Making connections

Important Information ............................... 1 pc.
Installation Guide (this document) ............ 1 set
Warranty card ........................................... 1 set

CD-ROM

*1

 ................................................. 1 pc.

Code label

*2

 .............................................. 1 pc.

*1 The  CD-ROM  contains  the  operating  instructions  and  different  kinds  of  tool  software  pro-

grams.

*2  This label may be required for network management. The network administrator shall retain 

the code label.

The following parts are used during installation procedures.

A

 Attachment plate .................................. 1 pc.

B

 Base bracket ........................................ 1 pc.

C

  Fixing screws for attachment plate 
  (M4 x 8 mm) ...................................... 5 pcs.

(incl. 1 spare)

D

 Template A (for the attachment plate) .... 1 sheet

E

 Template B (for the base bracket) ..... 1 sheet

F

 Waterproof tape ................................... 1 pc.

G

  Bit (Hex wrench, screw size 
  6.35 mm {1/4 inches} T10) .................... 1 pc.

H

 4P alarm cable ..................................... 1 pc.

I

 2P power cable .................................... 1 pc.

J

 LAN cable cover................................... 1 pc.

F

 How to initialize the camera

Follow the steps below to initialize the network camera.

1

  Turn off the power of the camera. When using a PoE hub, disconnect the LAN cable from the cam-

era. When using an external power supply, disconnect the 2P power cable plug from the camera.

2

  Turn on the power of the camera while holding down the INITIAL SET button, and then keep 

holding down the button for 5 seconds or more. About 2 minutes later, the camera will start up 

and the settings including the network settings will be initialized.

Turn off each system’s power supply before making a connection. Before making connections, 

prepare the required peripheral devices and cables.

IMPORTANT:

 

When the camera is initialized, the settings including the network settings will be initialized. 

Note that the CRT key (SSL encryption key) used for the HTTPS protocol will not be initialized.

 

Before initializing the settings, it is recommended to write down the settings in advance.

 

Do not turn off the power of the camera during the process of initialization. Otherwise, it 

may fail to initialize and may cause malfunction.

IMPORTANT:

 

Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP).

 

The maximum cable length is 100 m {328 feet}.

 

Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard.

 

When connecting both the 12 V DC power supply and the PoE device for power 

supply, 12 V DC will be used for power supply*.

* If a 12 V DC power supply and a PoE hub or router are used at the same time, 

network connections may not be possible. In this case, disable the PoE settings. 

Refer to the operating instructions of the PoE hub or router in use.

* Depending on the PoE device used, if you stop the 12 V DC power supply after 

operating it and a PoE hub or router at the same time, the power supply may stop, 

causing the camera to restart.

 

When the LAN cable is disconnected once, reconnect the cable after around 2 seconds. 

When the cable is quickly reconnected, the power may not be supplied from the PoE 

device.

 

When cables are used outdoors, there is a chance that they may be affected by 

lightning. In this case, install a lightning arrester just before where the cables con-

nect to the camera.

Connect a LAN cable

Waterproof treatment for the cable joint sections

When connecting to a network using a PoE hub

Microphone/line input cable

Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm).

 

● Input impedance: Approx. 2 kΩ (unbalanced)

 

Recommended cable length: Less than 1 m {3.28 feet} (for microphone input) 

Less than 10 m {32.8 feet} (for line input)

 

Recommended microphone: Plug-in power type (option) 

•Supply voltage: 2.5 V ±0.5 V

 

•Recommended sensitivity of microphone: -48 dB ±3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)

 

Input level for the line input: Approx. -10 dBV

IMPORTANT:

 

Be sure to use the 

H

 4P alarm cable (accessory) provided with this product.

 

Install external devices so that they do not exceed the ratings above.

 

When using the external I/O terminals as the output terminals, ensure they do not 

cause signal collision with external signals.

Connect the alarm input/output cable

<Ratings>

• 

ALARM IN1(DAY/NIGHT IN), ALARM IN2, ALARM IN3

Input specification:  No-voltage make contact input (4 V - 5 V DC, internally pulled up)

OFF: 

Open or 4 V - 5 V DC

ON: 

Make contact with GND (required drive current: 1 mA or more)

• ALARM OUT, AUX OUT

Output specification: Open collector output (maximum applied voltage: 20 V DC)

Open: 

4 V - 5 V DC by internal pull-up

Close: 

Output voltage 1 V DC or less (maximum drive current: 50 mA)

The default of EXT I/O terminals is “Off”.

Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio/monitor 

output cable

Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm).*

 

● Output impedance: Approx. 600 Ω (unbalanced)

 

Recommended cable length: Less than 10 m {32.8 feet}

 

Output level: -20 dBV (can switch to monitor output)

IMPORTANT:

 

Connect/disconnect the audio cables and turn on the power of the camera after turn-

ing off the power of the audio output devices. Otherwise, loud noise may be heard 

from the speaker.

 

Make sure that the stereo mini plug is connected to this cable. When a monaural mini 

plug is connected, audio may not be heard. 

When connecting a monaural speaker with amplifier, use a locally procured conver-

sion cable (mono-stereo).

Adequate waterproof treatment is required for the cables when installing the camera with cables 

exposed or installing it under the eaves. The camera body is waterproof, but the cable ends are 

not waterproof.

Be sure to use the supplied waterproof tape at the points where the cables are connected to ap-

ply waterproof treatment in the following procedure. Failure to observe this or use of a tape other 

than the provided waterproof tape (such as a vinyl tape) may cause water leakage resulting in 

malfunction.

Before starting the installation, check the entire system configuration. The following illustration 

gives a wiring example of how to connect the camera to the network via a PoE device (hub).

<LAN cable>

< Alarm input/output cable, power cable, microphone/

line input cable, audio/monitor output cable>

Wind the tape in a

half-overlapping manner.

Wind the tape in a

half-overlapping 

manner.

Wind the tape in a

half-overlapping manner.

Wind the tape in a

half-overlapping 

manner.

IMPORTANT:

How to wind the supplied waterproof tape

 

Also waterproof the 

I

 2P power cable (accessory), 

H

 4P alarm cable (accessory), and external connec-

tions in the same way.

 

Stretch the tape to approx. twice its length (see the 

illustration) and wind it around the cable. Insufficient 

tape stretch causes insufficient waterproofing.

 

To prevent the LAN cable hook from coming loose 

easily, fit the 

J

 LAN cable cover (accessory) onto the 

pigtail cable as illustrated, and then slide it in the 

direction indicated by the arrow. 

The connector of the LAN cable used with this cam-

era must meet the following restrictions. 

Height when inserted (From bottom to hook.):  

Max. 16 mm {5/8 inches} 

Connector width: Max. 14 mm {9/16 inches}

 

To install this product outdoors, be sure to waterproof 

the cables. Waterproof grade (IEC IP66 or equiva-

lent) is applied to this product only when it is installed 

correctly as described in these operating instructions 

and appropriate waterproof treatment is applied. The 

internal parts of 

B

 base bracket (accessory) are not 

waterproofed.

2x

Stretch the tape to 

approx. twice its length.

PoE device (hub)

PC

LAN cable 

(category 5 or 

better, straight)

Analog monitor

LAN cable

(category 5 or better, straight)

LAN cable

(category 5 or better, straight)

Powered speaker

Microphone

*

IMPORTANT:

 

The analog monitor is used when servicing the camera. It is not provided for record-

ing/monitoring use.

 

Depending on the monitor, some characters (camera title, preset ID, etc.) may not be 

displayed on the screen.

 

Use a switching hub or a router which is compliant with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.

 

If a PoE hub is not used, each network camera must be connected to a 12 V DC 

power supply.

 

When using 12 V DC, power supply from a PoE hub or router is not required.

INITIAL SET button

1

  When the SD ON/OFF button is pressed, data can be saved to the SD memory card.

2

  When the SD ON/OFF button is held down for about 2 seconds, the SD MOUNT indicator 

goes out, and the SD memory card can be removed.

SD ON/OFF button

The hook engages 

with the connector 

terminal

J

 

LAN cable cover 

(accessory)

 

When data is being sent via the network camera 

Blinks green (accessing)

ACT indicator

 

When the camera is able to communicate with the 

Lights orange 

connected device

LINK indicator

 

● When an SD memory card is inserted and could 

Lights off → Blinks green →

 

be recognized 

Lights off

 

● When data can be saved after the SD memory card is 

Lights off → Lights green

 

inserted and the SD ON/OFF button is pressed

 

When data can be saved to the SD memory card 

Lights green

 

When the SD memory card is removed after holding down 

Lights green → Blinks green → Lights off  (recording)

the SD ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds 

Lights green → Lights off (waiting for recording)

 

When data cannot be saved to the SD memory card because  Lights off

an abnormality was detected or the SD memory card is 

configured not to be used

SD MOUNT indicator

 

When ABF (Auto Back Focus) operation is being executed  Blinks red (Interval of 1 time/ second)

 

When the set is being started 

Lights red

 

When an SD memory card*

3

 is recognized normally 

Lights red → Lights off

 

When the SD memory card slot is not used or an abnormality 

Lights red → Stays red

is detected in SD memory card after the camera has started 

SD ERROR/ABF indicator

*1  The detailed specifications on the right side of this page describe each terminal and 

cable.

*2  Data Matrix is our website address converted into a two-dimensional barcode. Depending 

on the scanning application used, the Data Matrix may not be able to be read correctly. In 
this case, access the site by directly entering the following URL.

    http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/qr_sp_select.html

*3 SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is described as SD memory card.

H

 4P alarm cable (accessory)

GND (black)

ALARM IN3, AUX OUT (gray) (Alarm input 3, AUX output)

ALARM IN2, ALARM OUT (red) (Alarm input 2, Alarm output)
ALARM IN1, DAY/NIGHT IN (green) (Alarm input 1/ Color-monochrome switching input

)

Connect the output cable of the AC adaptor to the 

I

 2P power cable (accessory).

Power cable

 

12 V DC

Red 

Positive

Black  Negative

<Required cable>

LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight)

Use a LAN cable (category 5 or better, cross) when directly connecting the camera to a PC.

For U.S. and Canada:

Panasonic System Communications 

Company of North America,

Unit of Panasonic Corporation

of North America

www.panasonic.com/business/

For customer support, call 1.800.528.6747

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,

Ontario, L4W 2T3 Canada 

(905)624-5010

www.panasonic.ca

For Europe and other countries:

Panasonic Corporation

http://panasonic.net

Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.  

Fukuoka, Japan

Authorised Representative in EU:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

* Use an external powered speaker.

Connect the power cable

IMPORTANT:

 

Use 12 V DC power supply that is insulated from the commercial AC power.

 

Be sure to use the 

I

 2P power cable (accessory) provided with this product.

 

Be sure to fully insert the 

I

 2P power cable (accessory) into the 12 V DC power 

supply terminal. Otherwise, it may damage the camera or cause malfunction.

 

When installing the camera, make sure that excessive force is not applied to the 

power cable.

 

Be sure to use an AC adaptor compliant with the specifications (written in the indication 

label on the bottom side of this unit) regarding power source and power consumption.

Caution:

 

A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL 

BE INCORPORATED TO THE EQUIPMENT POWERED 

BY 12 V DC POWER SUPPLY.

 

ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 

1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/

UL/CSA 60950-1).

Included Installation Instructions

© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2014

I

 2P power cable (accessory)

RJ45 (female)

Network cable

Alarm input/output cable

Microphone/line input cable (white)

Audio/monitor output cable (black)

* Can switch to monitor output

LAN cable  

(category 5 or better, straight)

H

  4P alarm cable 

(accessory)

Power cable 

(12 V DC)

12 V DC (red)

GND (black)

G

(Hex wrench, screw size 

6.35 mm {1/4 inches} T10)

Dome cover

Sub cover

C

  

Fixing screws for
attachment plate (accessory)

Enclosure

Camera

A

  

Attachment plate (accessory)

B

  

Base bracket (accessory)

Direction marker for 
installation “ TOP”

Image rotation gear

Power/audio/
alarm cable

*1

Dehumidifying device

Camera fixing screw

Network cable

*1

Data Matrix: To our
website

*2

SD memory card 
slot cover

ACT 
indicator

LINK 
indicator

SD ERROR/ABF 
indicator

INITIAL SET button

SD memory card slot

SD ON/OFF button

SD MOUNT 
indicator

<Inside view of the SD memory card slot cover (with SD memory card slot cover opened)>

<Inside view of the sub cover (with sub cover removed)>

Note:

 

The ACT indicator, Link indicator, SD ERROR/ABF indicator, and SD MOUNT indicator 

inside the SD memory card slot cover can be turned off. (Indicators are set to light or blink 

in the default settings.)  

Turn off the indicators as required according to the installation environment. (

 Operating 

Instructions (included in the CD-ROM))

*  Can switch to monitor out 

(select the [Setup]→

 

[Basic] tab, and then  

select [Monitor out])

Note:

 

Off, input, and output of the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by config-

uring the setting. Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for 

further information about the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) settings 

(“Off”, “Alarm input”, “Alarm output” or “AUX output”).

Note:

 

Audio out is selected for the audio/monitor output cable by default. The cable can 

be used for monitor out by selecting the [Setup] → [Basic] tab, and then selecting 

[Monitor out]. (The ø3.5 mm monaural mini plug RCA pin jack conversion cable is 

locally procured.)

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