lens cable
ALC lens connector
Focus ring
Zoom lock knob
T
Lens
(recommended)
Lens mounting hole
[2]
Secure the wall mount bracket (locally
procured) using separately procured
screws or anchors.
[3]
Loosen the camera mount bracket fixing
mechanism to freely move the camera
mount bracket.
Align the screw thread with the fixing
screw hole of the camera, and rotate
the camera mount bracket to secure
the camera.
Tighten the camera mount
bracket fixing mechanism and secure
the camera mount bracket.
* The tripod mount base
(
A
:
accessory)
is not used.
[4]
Attach the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) to the
foundation area of the architecture or where
sufficient strength is assured. Prepare the
fixing screws according to the material of the
area where the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) is
to be installed.
Protruded portion from
mount face: ø20 mm
{25/32 inches} or less
Protruded portion from flange face:
4.5 mm {5/32 inches} or less
Installation
The installation tasks are explained using 5 steps.
Step1
Preparations
Step2
Mount the lens to the cam-
era.
Step3
Insert/remove an SD memory
card.
Step4
Mount the camera.
Step1 Preparations
To install the camera to a ceiling or wall, prepare the required mount bracket and the screws that
secure the bracket, or the anchor bolt for each installation method before starting the installation.
The following are requirement examples for the various installation methods.
Installation method
Recommended screw
Minimum pull-out
strength
(per 1 pc.)
[1] For mounting on ceiling
*1
(Mount bracket: approx. 260
g
{0.57 lbs},
camera: 350
g
{0.77 lbs}
SPN531
SPN311
,
325
g
{0.72 lbs}
SPN310
, lens: 40
g
{0.09 lbs})
M6 or M8 screws × 4
*1
562 N {126 lbf}
*2
M4 × 1 (for the safety wire)
24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
[2] For mounting on wall
*1
(Mount bracket: approx. 420
g
{0.93 lbs},
camera: 350
g
{0.77 lbs}
SPN531
SPN311
,
325
g
{0.72 lbs}
SPN310
, lens: 40
g
{0.09 lbs})
M6 or M8 screws × 4
*1
724 N {163 lbf}
*2
M4 × 1 (for the safety wire)
24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
[3] When using the tripod mount
base (
A
: accessory)
*3
—
—
*1 The number of required screws or anchor bolts varies depending on the specifications
of the mount bracket (locally procured). Refer to the operating instructions of the mount
bracket (locally procured) for information about how to mount the mount bracket.
*2 Make sure that the screws or anchor bolts separately procured when locally procuring a
mount bracket for the ceiling or wall are capable of supporting the total weight (including
the moment force when mounting to a wall).
*3 Size of the bracket mounting hole: "1/4-20UNC camera tripod mounting hole (depth 9 mm
{11/32 inches})"
IMPORTANT:
● The installation area shall be strong enough to hold the camera and camera mount bracket.
● The camera mount bracket (locally procured) shall be mounted on the foundation part of
the construction or a part with adequate strength.
● Select screws according to the material of the ceiling that the camera will be mounted
to. In this case, wood screws and nails should not be used.
● If a ceiling board such as plaster board is too weak to support the total weight, the
area shall be sufficiently reinforced.
Step5
Connect and adjust the
camera
The lens section is not included with the camera. It is possible to mount a 1/3 type
video camera lens to the camera. It is recommended to use a recommended high-
resolution lens especially when the illuminance level of the photographic subject is
low and the camera is used with the lens iris open. If a lens other than the recom-
mended lens below is mounted and the camera is used at a resolution of 1280
×
720
or higher, the camera cannot achieve full performance of high resolution.
Refer to our website (http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.html) for
further information about the recommended lens.
* When using a lens made by other companies, use a lens that has a protruded por-
tion from the mount face of ø20 mm {25/32 inches} or less and a protruded portion
from the flange face of 4.5 mm {5/32 inches} or less. Lenses without a focus adjust-
ment mechanism and zoom lenses cannot be used.
q
Remove the cover film attached to the
lens mounting hole of the camera.
w
Slowly rotate the lens clockwise to
mount the lens and connect the lens
cable to the ALC lens connector of the
camera.
1 3
2 4
ALC lens connector
Step2 Mount the lens to the camera
When using an SD memory card, go through the following procedure before installing
the camera. When removing an SD memory card, reverse the procedure.
Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for further information
about the SD memory card settings.
[1]
Open the slide cover on the side of the camera, insert an SD memory card fully into
the SD memory card slot until a click is heard.
● Insert the SD memory card with its label facing up.
[2]
Close the slide cover on the side of the camera.
● To remove the SD memory card, hold down the SD ON/OFF button for about
2 seconds. When the flashing SD MOUNT indicator goes out, you can remove
the SD memory card.
● After the SD memory card has been replaced, press the SD ON/OFF button,
and make sure the SD MOUNT indicator is continually lit.
● If you do not press the SD ON/OFF button after replacing the SD memory
card, the SD MOUNT indicator is continually lit approximately 5 minutes later.
Connect the safety wire (
E
: accessory)
● When securing the camera using a separately procured bracket, use the fixing screw
(M4, locally procured), and the safety wire
(
E
)
, washer
(
F
)
, and spring washer
(
G
)
(accessories).
[1]
Engage the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) with the wire engaging hole.
[2]
Secure the safety wire lug
(
C
:
accessory) to the camera
mount screw hole with the wire
lug fixing screw
(
D
:
accessory).
(Recommended tightening
torque: 0.39 N·m {0.29 lbf·ft})
When using the tripod mount
base (
A
: accessory)
● Use the tripod mount base
(
A
:
accessory)
when mounting the camera to raise the
camera mounting position.
[1]
Secure the tripod mount base
(
A
:
accessory) to the bottom side
of the camera using 2 fixing screws.
(Recommended tightening torque:
0.39 N·m {0.29 lbf·ft})
Size of the mounting hole: "1/4-20UNC
camera tripod mounting hole
(depth 9 mm
{11/32 inches}
)"
SD memory card
* Label face upward
Wire engaging hole
After mounting
Part A
Safety wire lug
(
C
: accessory)
q
Pass part A through the wire
engaging hole
Fixing screws
1/4-20UNC camera tripod
mounting hole (depth 9 mm
{11/32 inches})
* The wire image mounted to the safety wire lug in
[1] of "Connect the safety wire" is not shown.
* The wire image mounted to the safety wire lug in
[1] of "Connect the safety wire" is not shown.
Wire lug fixing screw
(
D
: accessory)
Fixing screw hole
Step3 Insert/remove an SD memory card
Step4 Mount the camera
Step5 Connect and adjust the camera (Continued)
Step5 Connect and adjust the camera
Note:
● The most common use of a varifocal lens and a zoom lens
Note that the adjustment method is different depending on the type. For fur-
ther information, refer to the operating instructions for the lens to be used.
When using 8x or 10x lens, adjust the back focus after positioning the
zoom ring at the "W" end and positioning the focus ring at a step short of
the "F" end.
SPN531
SPN311
When using 2x or 3x lens, adjust the back focus after positioning the
zoom ring at the "T" end and positioning the focus ring at a step short of
the "F" end.
SPN531
SPN311
● Depending on the lens to be used, if the zoom ring is fully rotated in the
"W" direction, the periphery may become dark. In such a case, rotate the
zoom ring in the "T" direction for readjustment.
● When images in the near-infrared light area change from the color mode
to the black & white mode, out-of-focus may be occurred according to the
nature of optical property. In this case, the focus can be corrected by
selecting "Auto" or "Preset" for "Adjusting method" on the setup menu
(The focus will not automatically be adjusted according to the illumination
level change once the focus is corrected.) Refer to the Operating
Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) for how to configure the "Adjusting
method" setting on the setup menu.
SPN531
SPN311
● When shooting the following subjects, it may have difficulty adjusting the
back focus position automatically. In this case, adjust the back focus
position manually from the setup menu. Refer to the Operating
Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) for how to perform the auto back
focus function from the setup menu.
SPN531
SPN311
● When shooting the following subjects or in the following places, close the
"FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" menu by pressing the focus assist (F.A.) but-
ton, and adjust the focus to obtain the best focus position while monitor-
ing images from the camera.
SPN310
● Subj. moves frequently
● Subj. with large illuminance change
● Subj. with low illuminance
● Subj. through a window
● Subj. with less contrast such as white wall
● Subj. with heavy flicker
● "BEST FOCUS" display may generate misjudgment according to shooting
environment. Misjudgment can be lessened by switching camera mode to
30 fps mode (SD OFF). Refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the
CD-ROM) for switching methods of camera mode.
SPN310
● In case the angular field of view has changed during adjustment, close
the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" menu by pressing the focus assist (F.A.)
button. (When the angular field of view changes, the indicator values of
"PEAK HOLD" and "INDICATOR" also change.) After fixing the angular
field of view, open the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" menu by pressing the
focus assist (F.A.) button, then adjust the focus again.
SPN310
IMPORTANT:
● Be sure to rotate and secure the camera mount bracket. Rotating the camera
places a large burden on the camera mount bracket, and may cause damage.
● Attach the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) in a position higher than the camera and the mount bracket.
● Attach the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) so that if the camera were to become
detached, it would not fall on nearby people.
IMPORTANT:
● Mount the bracket in a position higher than 2.7 m {8.86 feet} from the floor.
IMPORTANT:
● Be sure to rotate and secure the camera mount
bracket. Rotating the camera places a large
burden on the camera mount bracket, and may
cause damage.
● The safety wire (
E
:
accessory) shall be adjusted to
remove slack.
● The distance from the camera to the ceiling
changes depending on the tilt angle of the
camera. Attach the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) in a
position according to the tilt angle of the camera.
For mounting on ceiling
[1]
Mark the position of holes to be made for the ceiling mount bracket (locally procured) on
the attachment position of the ceiling, and make those holes for attachment.
Determine the hole diameter and hole depth according to the specifications of the screws
or anchor bolts to be used.
For mounting on wall
[1]
Mark the position of holes to be made for the wall mount bracket (locally procured) on the
attachment position of the wall, and make those holes for attachment.
Determine the hole diameter and hole depth according to the specifications of the screws
or anchor bolts to be used.
[2]
Secure the ceiling mount bracket
(locally procured) using separately
procured attachment fixing screws or
anchors.
[3]
Loosen the camera mount bracket fixing
mechanism to freely move the camera
mount bracket.
Align the screw thread with the fixing
screw hole of the camera, and rotate
the camera mount bracket to secure
the camera.
Tighten the camera mount bracket
fixing mechanism and secure the
camera mount bracket.
* The tripod mount base
(
A
:
accessory) is not used.
[4]
Attach the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) to the
foundation area of the architecture or where
sufficient strength is assured. Prepare the fixing
screws according to the material of the area where
the safety wire
(
E
:
accessory) is to be installed.
If the camera angle is changed when
the camera mount
bracket fixing mechanism
is tightened, excessive force
is applied to the camera mount bracket and camera,
which may damage them.
After adjusting the camera angle, make sure to tighten the
camera mount bracket fixing mechanism securely again.
[1]
Connecting wires
Connect the necessary cables/lead wires according to the procedure of "Making
connections". (When power is supplied by PoE, the camera is turned on when an
Ethernet cable is connected. Make sure to connect the Ethernet cable after turning
off the power of hub and router.)
[2]
Adjusting the camera angle
Connect the adjustment monitor to the MONITOR OUT terminal of the camera
with the RCA pin cable (locally procured).
Loosen the
camera mount bracket fixing mechanism
on the camera mount bracket,
and then check the adjustment monitor to adjust the camera angle.
When adjusting the camera angle, make sure to loosen the camera mount bracket
fixing mechanism on the camera mount bracket before making adjustments.
[3]
Adjusting the focus
SPN531
SPN311
q
First, reset the back focus position by holding down
the auto back focus button for 5 seconds or more
when the power is on. (This operation can also be
performed on the setup menu. Refer to the Operating
Instructions (included in the CD-ROM).)
SPN531
SPN311
w
Manually adjust the angle of view and focus coarsely by adjusting the zoom and
focus of the lens, and then press the auto back focus button on the side of the
camera (page 1) or perform the auto back focus function from the setup menu.
SPN531
SPN311
Refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) for how to perform
the auto back focus function from the setup menu.
*
How to take a wide depth of field: When focus is desired on entire near or
distant subjects, select indoor scene mode, or adjust the focus to the midrange
position using manual focus adjustment.
Adjusting the focus
SPN310
The focus is adjusted using the focus assist function.
The angle of view and focus can be adjusted in accordance with the distance between
the camera lens and a photographic subject. These adjustments shall be performed
together with the camera angle adjustment.
q
Loosen the zoom lock knob, and adjust the angle of view
(angular field of view) in accordance with the photographic
subject by moving the zoom lock knob and focus ring.
Note:
● The focus may not be adjusted appropriately when the
zoom lock knob is positioned at the "W" (or "T") end.
In this case, adjust the focus again by slightly moving
the zoom lock knob to the direction of "T" (or "W").
w
Fasten the zoom lock knob.
e
Press the focus assist button.
→ "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" menu will be displayed.
The focus assist function will be activated to perform the optimum adjustment.
r
When the focus ring is positioned near the best focus position, the position will
automatically be memorized as the "PEAK HOLD" position.
t
Loosen the focus lock knob and move the focus ring, the current focus position will
be indicated on "INDICATOR". Adjust the focus position so that the indicator value
goes close to the "PEAK HOLD" position.
y
When the indicator value goes to the best focus position, "BEST FOCUS" will be
displayed at the lower right corner of the screen, then fasten the focus lock knob.
u
Press the focus assist button again to close the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" menu.
(No operation for 3 seconds also closes the menu.)
IMPORTANT:
● After performing basic adjustments, make sure to press the auto back focus
button once to perform detailed adjustments.
SPN531
SPN311
Step4 Mount the camera (Continued)
Washer
(
F
: accessory)
Spring washer
(
G
: accessory)
Recommended screw M4
Minimum pull-out strength
24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
Safety wire
(
E
: accessory)
Ceiling
Pin No.
1
Dump
2
Dump
3
Drive
4
Drive
Safety wire
(
E
: accessory)
Recommended screw M4
Minimum pull-out strength 24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
Washer (
F
: accessory)
Spring washer (
G
: accessory)
Foundation part of
construction or part
with adequate strength
Wall
●
After connecting the camera, refer to "Configure the settings of the cam-
era" (leaflet) and perform the camera settings.
Tripod mount base
(
A
:
accessory)
Fixing screws
Wall mount bracket
(example)
Attachment fixing
screws
M6 or M8
×
4
(locally procured)
Camera mount bracket
fixing mechanism
Camera mount
bracket
w
Pass part A through the
other loop of the wire
FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
LOW
HIGH
............
|
.......
INDICATOR 620
BEST
PEAK HOLD 635
FOCUS
W
N
F
Ceiling mount
bracket (example)
Attachment fixing
screws
M6 or M8
×
4
(locally procured)
Camera mount
bracket
Camera mount brack-
et fixing mechanism
Recommended
screw M4
Minimum pull-out
strength
24.5 N {5.5 lbf}
Safety wire
(
E
: accessory)
Safety wire lug
(
C
:
accessory)
Attachment fixing
screws
M4
×
1
(locally procured)
Higher than the
camera and wall
mount bracket.
