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Network Camera

Model No.

   

WV-SPN311/WV-SPN310

* This illustration represents WV-SPN311

(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-SPN311 as an example.

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Standard accessories

About notations

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. 
The following parts are used during installation procedures.

The following notations are used when describing the functions limited for specified models.

The functions without the notations are supported by all models.

SPN311

The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SPN311.

SPN310

The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SPN310.

A

 Tripod mount base ............................... 1 pc.

B

 Power cord plug ................................... 1 pc.

C

 Safety wire lug ...................................... 1 pc.

D

 Wire lug fixing screws 

(M2.5 x 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. 

Slide cover

SD ON/OFF button

Auto back focus button (ABF) 

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Focus assist (F.A.) 

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SD slot (SD)

ALC lens connector

Clamp for SD 

memory card

Lens (recommended)

*1  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

Major operating controls

 

●  The MONITOR OUT terminal output can be switched for the NTSC monitor/PAL monitor.

 

●  How to initialize the camera

Follow the steps below to initialize the network camera.

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

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

the 12 V DC power supply terminal.

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.

 

● 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

 

● 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

the SD ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds

 

● 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

 

● When ABF (Auto Back Focus) operation is being  

Blinks red (Interval of 1 time/ second)

executed 

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● When the focus assist function is activated 

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Blinks red (1 time)

 

● When the focus ring is positioned near the best  

Blinks red (1 time) 

focus position 

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● 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 

detected in SD card after the camera has started 

IMPORTANT:

 

● This is valid if the [Monitor out] is set to [Switch priority] ([Switch priority] is selected by 

default).For details, refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM).

IMPORTANT:

 

●  When the camera is initialized, the settings including the network settings will be initial-

ized. 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.

*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>

LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight)

Use a LAN cable (category 5 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 LAN 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 

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Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm) (Audio output is monaural.). Use an external powered speaker.

 

● Output impedance 

: Approx. 600 Ω (unbalanced)

 

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

 

● Output level 

: –20 dBV

Microphone/line input cable 

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Connect a monaural 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 LAN 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 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.

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 a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight)

Connect the alarm input/output cable

Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight) to the network connector.

Connect the cables of external devices to the EXT I/O terminal plug.

  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

  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

LAN cable (category 5 

or better, straight)

Adjustment monitor

Adjustment monitor

LAN cable 

(category 5 or better, straight)

LAN cable 

(category 5 or better, straight)

Powered speaker

Microphone

Powered speaker

Microphone

Recommended total extended 

cable length*

1

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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 

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), ALARM IN2, ALARM IN3

 

● ALARM IN1 

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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".

SD MOUNT indicator

NTSC/PAL switch

INITIAL SET button

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://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

Installation Guide

Included Installation Instructions

Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2014

*1 Network connector RJ45

MONITOR OUT terminal

(factory shipment: NTSC monitor)

*1 EXT I/O terminals

*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

− +

B

IMPORTANT:

 

● The 12 V DC power supply shall be insulated from the commercial AC power.

 

● Be sure to use the power cable plug provided with this product.

 

● Be sure to fully insert the power cable plug 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 indi-

cation label on the bottom side of this unit) regarding power source and power con-

sumption.

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 (accessory).

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Loosen the screw of the power cable plug (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 (accessory).

 Tighten the screw of the power cable plug. (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 con-

nected.

 

● 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

(Alarm input terminal 1, DAY/NIGHT input terminal 

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)

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

MIC 

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Data Matrix: To our website*

1

SD ERROR/ABF indicator 

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 SD ERROR/F.A. indicator 

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*1 Audio output connector

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*1 Microphone/line input connector

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