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Included Installation Instructions

PGQX1992XA  sL0915-2115  Printed in China

IMPORTANT:

 

Also waterproof the 2P power cable (

F

: accessory), 

4P alarm cable (

E

: 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 Ethernet cable hook from coming 

loose easily, fit the LAN connector cover (

D

: acces-

sory) onto the pigtail cable as illustrated, and then 

slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. The 

connector of the Ethernet 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 equivalent) is applied 

to this product only when it is installed correctly as 

described in these operating instructions and appro-

priate waterproof treatment is applied.  

The camera mount bracket and camera arm are not 

waterproof.

Installation Guide

Network Camera

Model No.  

WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW311AL

● 

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

connections, and field-of-view adjustment.

● 

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

● 

 This manual describes how to install the network camera using model WV-SPW531AL 

as an example.

Parts and functions

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.

Warranty card ........................................... 1 set

Code label

*2

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

Installation Guide (this document) ............ 1 set

CD-ROM

*1

 ................................................. 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.

A

 Camera mount bracket cover ...........  2 pcs.

B

  Camera mount bracket cover fixing screw 

(M3 × 6 mm {1/4 inches})  ................... 3 pcs.

(of them, 1 for spare)

C

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

D

 LAN connector cover ........................... 1 pc.

E

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

F

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

G

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

H

 Wire lug fixing screw 

M3 × 10 mm {3/8 inches} ................... 2 pcs.

(of them, 1 for spare)

I

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

J

 Auxiliary handle .................................... 1 pc.

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

prepare the required peripheral devices and cables.

IMPORTANT:

 

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

 

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 sup-

ply, 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, net-

work 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 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.

 

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

ning. In this case, install a lightning arrester just before where the Ethernet cable 

connects to the camera.

Connect an Ethernet cable (category 5e or better, straight)

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 {1/8 inches}).

 

● 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 line input: Approx. -10 dBV

Connect an external amplifier-embedded speaker to the audio/

monitor output cable

Connect a stereo mini plug (ø3.5 mm {1/8 inches}).

 

● 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 conversion 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 sup-

plied waterproof tape at the points where the cables are connected to apply 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).

<Ethernet cable>

< Alarm input/output cable, power cable, micro-

phone/line input cable, audio/monitor output 

cable>

Stretch the tape to

approx. twice its length.

IMPORTANT:

 

● The adjustment monitor is used to adjust the field of view when installing or servicing 

the camera. It is not provided for recording/monitoring use.

 

● Depending on the adjustment 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.

The hook engages 

with the connector 

terminal

LAN connector cover 

(

D

: accessory)

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

*2  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

Connect the power cable

IMPORTANT:

 

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

 

Be sure to use the 2P power cable (

F

: accessory) provided with this product.

 

Be sure to fully insert the 2P power cable (

F

: 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 side of this unit) regarding power source and power consumption.

Power cable

 

12 V DC

Red Positive

Black Negative

<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.

Note:

 

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

ing 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”).

IMPORTANT:

 

Be sure to use the 4P alarm cable (

E

: 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, 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)

  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”.

4P alarm cable (

E

: accessory)

PoE device (hub)

PC

Adjustment monitor

Ethernet cable

(category 5e or better, straight)

Microphone

Powered 

speaker

Analog monitor

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://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

The following parts are used during installation procedures.

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, Auto time adjustment (green) (Alarm input 1/ DAY/

NIGHT switching input/ Auto time adjustment)

RJ45 (female)

Network cable

Ethernet cable

(category 5e or better, straight)

4P alarm cable

(

E

: accessory)

Alarm input/output cable

(External I/O terminal)

Power cable

(12 V DC)

2P power cable

(

F

: accessory)

Microphone/line input cable (white)

Audio/monitor output cable (black)

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).

Wind the tape in a

half-overlapping manner.

Wind the tape in a

half-overlapping 

manner.

© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2015

12 V DC  

(red)

GND  

(black)

Waterproof tape (

C

: accessory)

Waterproof tape (

C

: accessory)

Connect the output cable of the AC adaptor to the 2P power cable (

F

:

 

accessory).

WV-SPW531AL

Sunshield

TILT lock screw

Camera
arm

Front cover

YAW
lock screw

PAN lock screw

WV-Q120A 

(option)

Camera mount bracket 

covers (2 pcs.)  

(

A

: accessory)

Safety wire

(

G

: accessory)

Camera 

mount bracket

Side B (Upper)

Side A (lower)

Name plate

Dehumidifying device

IR LED

Zoom knob

TELE

WIDE

Auto focus (AF) 

button

Two-dimensional 

matrix barcode 

(Data Matrix):

To our website

*2

 

 

When the camera is able to communicate with the 

Lights orange 

connected device

LINK indicator

 

When data is being sent via the network camera 

Blinks green (accessing)

ACT indicator

 

When AF (Auto Focus) operation is being executed 

Blinks red (about once per second)

 

When the camera is being started 

Lights red

 

When an SD memory card

*1

 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/AF 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 inserted  Lights off → Lights green

 

and the SD ON/OFF button is pressed (for 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 for about 2 seconds 

Lights off (recording) 

  

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

● 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 Ethernet cable from the camera. 

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 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.

● 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.

INITIAL SET button (Initializing / NTSC

PAL switch button)

1

  When the SD ON/OFF button is pressed for less than 1 second, the SD MOUNT indicator is lit 

green and 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

Side cable 

access hole

MONITOR OUT jack

(Video Out terminal 

Default:  

For NTSC monitor)

SD memory card slot

Side cable access hole 

(Only use lower left of 

camera mount bracket 

cover)

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