Network Camera
Model No.
WV-SPN531A / WV-SPN311A /
WV-SPN310A
* This illustration represents WV-SPN311A
(Please purchase the recommended lens separately.)
● This manual describes the installation procedures, cable connections, and the angle of view
adjustment of this product.
● Before reading this manual, be sure to read the Important Information.
● This manual describes how to install the network camera using model WV-SPN311A as an example.
sL0915-1105 PGQX1973YA Printed in China
Standard accessories
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 programs.
*2 This label may be required for network management. The network administrator shall retain the code label.
Parts and functions
*1 The detailed specifications on the right describe terminals with markings.
*2 SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is described as SD memory card.
Making connections
Turn off each system’s power supply before making a connection. Before making connections,
prepare the required peripheral devices and cables.
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).
<Required cable>
Ethernet cable (category 5e or better, straight)
Use an Ethernet cable (category 5e or better, cross) when directly connecting the camera to a PC.
*1 Recommended cable length from the speaker
: less than 10 m {32.8 feet}
Recommended cable length from the microphone : less than 1 m {3.28 feet}
When connecting to a network using a PoE hub
ø9 mm
{11/32 inches}
Example of audio cable connector
9 mm
{11/32 inches}
13 mm {1/2 inches}
Example of Ethernet cable connector
IMPORTANT:
● Connect/disconnect the audio cables and turn on the power of the camera after turning
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 conversion
cable (mono-stereo).
Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio output cable
SPN531
SPN311
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
Microphone/line input cable
SPN531
SPN311
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
● Input level for the line input: Approx. –10 dBV
● Recommended sensitivity of microphone: –48 dB ±3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa,1 kHz)
IMPORTANT:
● Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the Ethernet cable.
● 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 disconnect 12 V DC while 12 V DC
power supply and a PoE hub or router are used at the same time, the power supply
may stop, causing the camera to restart.
● When the Ethernet 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.
IMPORTANT:
● Do not connect 2 wires or more directly to a terminal. When it is necessary to con-
nect 2 or more wires, use a splitter.
● Off, input, and output of the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by con-
figuring the setting. Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM
for further information about the EXT I/O terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) settings
("Off", "Alarm input", "Alarm output" or "AUX output").
● Install external devices so that they do not exceed the rating of the network camera.
● When using the EXT I/O terminals as the output terminals, ensure they do not
cause signal collision with external signals.
IMPORTANT:
● The adjustment monitor is used for checking the adjustment of the angular field of
view when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provided for recording/
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.
Connect an Ethernet cable (category 5e or better, straight)
Connect the alarm input/output cable
Connect an Ethernet cable (category 5e or better, straight) to the network connector.
Connect the cables of external devices to the EXT I/O terminal plug.
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When connecting an external device, remove 8 mm - 9 mm of the outer jacket of the cable
and twist the cable core to prevent the short circuit first.
Specification of cable (wire): AWG 20 - AWG 26, Single core, twisted
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Push down the button of the desired terminal on the external I/O terminal plug with a ball-
point pen, and release the button when the cable of the external device is fully inserted
into the terminal hole.
PoE device (hub)
PC
Ethernet cable
(category 5e
or better, straight)
Adjustment monitor
Adjustment monitor
Ethernet cable
(category 5e or better, straight)
Ethernet cable
(category 5e or better, straight)
Powered speaker
Microphone
Powered speaker
Microphone
Recommended total extended
cable length*
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Note:
● Check whether the stripped part of the wire is not exposed and is securely connected.
<Ratings>
● ALARM IN1 (DAY/NIGHT IN
SPN531
SPN311
, Auto time adjustment), 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)
ON
: 4 V - 5 V DC by internal pull-up
OFF
: Output voltage 1 V DC or less (maximum drive current: 50 mA)
* The default of EXT I/O terminals is "Off".
1 2 3 4
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://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.
Fukuoka, Japan
Authorised Representative in EU:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Installation Guide
Included Installation Instructions
Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2015
*1 12 V DC power supply terminal
The component names of the camera are as follows. Refer to the illustration when installing or
adjusting the camera.
● When data is being sent via the network camera
Blinks green (accessing)
● When the camera is able to communicate with
Lights orange
the connected device
ACT indicator
LINK indicator
A
Tripod mount base ............................... 1 pc.
B
Power cable plug ................................. 1 pc.
C
Safety wire lug ...................................... 1 pc.
D
Wire lug fixing screws
(M2.5 × 8 mm {5/16 inches}) ............. 2 pcs.
(of them, 1 for spare)
E
Safety wire ........................................... 1 pc.
F
Washer ................................................. 1 pc.
G
Spring washer ...................................... 1 pc.
− +
B
IMPORTANT:
● The 12 V DC power supply shall be insulated from the commercial AC power.
● Be sure to use the power cable plug
(
B
: accessory) provided with this product.
● Be sure to fully insert the power cable plug
(
B
: 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).
Connect the power cable
Connect the output cable of the DC power supply to the power cable plug
(
B
:
accessory).
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Loosen the screw of the power cable plug
(
B
:
accessory), strip 3 mm to 7 mm {1/8 inches
to 9/32 inches} from the end of the wire, twist the stripped part of the wire sufficiently to
avoid short circuit, and then connect the output cable to the power cable plug
(
B
:
accessory).
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Tighten the screw of the power cable plug
(
B
: accessory). (Recommended tightening
torque: 0.34 N·m {0.25 lbf·ft})
Note:
● Check whether the stripped part of the wire is not exposed and is securely
connected.
● When connecting an external power supply to the camera, use the AWG 16 to
AWG 24 single-wired or stranded wired cables.
ALARM IN1, DAY/NIGHT IN
SPN531
SPN311
, Auto time adjustment
(Alarm input terminal 1, DAY/NIGHT input terminal
SPN531
SPN311
, Auto time adjustment terminal)
ALARM IN2, ALARM OUT
(Alarm input terminal 2, Alarm output terminal)
ALARM IN3, AUX OUT
(Alarm input terminal 3, AUX output terminal)
GND
External I/O terminal plug
button
SD ON/OFF button
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When the SD ON/OFF button is pressed (less than 1 second), the SD MOUNT indicator lights
up in green and data can be saved to the SD memory card.
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When the SD ON/OFF button is held down (about 2 seconds), the SD MOUNT indicator lights
off and the SD memory card can be removed.
SPN311
SPN531
SPN311
SPN531
SPN311
SPN531
SPN311
SPN531
*1 Network connector RJ45
*1 Microphone/line input connector
MONITOR OUT terminal
(factory shipment: NTSC monitor)
*1 Audio output connector
*1 EXT I/O terminals
● When ABF (Auto Back Focus) operation is being
Blinks red (Interval of 1 time/ second)
executed
SPN531
SPN311
● When the focus assist function is activated
SPN310
Blinks red (1 time)
● When the focus ring is positioned near the best
Lights red
focus position
SPN310
● When the set is being started
Lights red
● When an SD memory card is recognized normally
Lights red → Lights off
● When the SD card slot is not used or an abnormality is Lights red → Stays red
detected in SD card after the camera has started
SD ERROR/ABF indicator
SPN531
SPN311
SD ERROR/F.A. indicator
SPN310
● When the INITIAL SET button (i.e. the initializing button) is pressed (less than 1 second) to
switch the output signal of the MONITOR OUT terminal (NTSC
⇔
PAL output), the MONITOR
OUT terminal can be switched for the NTSC monitor/PAL monitor.
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.
● How to initialize the camera
Follow the steps below to initialize the network camera.
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Turn off the power of the camera. When using a PoE hub, disconnect the Ethernet cable
from the camera. When using an external power supply, disconnect the power cable plug
(
B
: accessory) from the 12 V DC power supply terminal.
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Turn on the power of the camera while holding down the INITIAL SET button, and keep
the INITIAL SET button held down till the SD MOUNT indicator is lit in green (more than 10
seconds). In about 2 minutes after releasing the INITIAL SET button, the camera will start
up and the settings including the network settings will be initialized.
INITIAL SET button (Initializing / NTSC
⇔
PAL switch button)
The following parts are used during installation procedures.
*1 Depending on the scanning ap-
plication 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
Data Matrix: To our
website*
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Built-in MIC
SPN310
Slide cover
ALC lens connector
Lens (recommended)
(WV-SPN531A and WV-SPN311A are not equipped with Built-in MIC function.)
SD slot (SD)
Focus assist (F.A.)
SPN310
● When an SD memory card
*2
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
(less than 1 second)
● 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 →
the SD ON/OFF button (about 2 seconds)
Lights off (recording)
Lights green → Lights off
(waiting for recording)
● When data cannot be saved to the SD memory card
Lights off
because an abnormality was detected or the SD
memory card is configured not to be used
Note:
●
Lighting/blinking LED can be turned off with the software settings at any time. (The initial
state is lighting or blinking.) Set the LED to be solid off if necessary, depending on the
installation conditions. (
☞
Operating instructions included in the CD-ROM)
SD MOUNT indicator
Auto back focus button (ABF)
SPN531
SPN311
SPN531
SPN531
SPN311
SPN311
