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Installing the camera on the ceiling or wall
Adjust the camera to a suitable position/direction while confirming the images actually displayed
on the computer screen.
Note
Make sure the indicator is always in the lower right corner when you mount.
1
Place the flexible stand on the ceiling
or wall, and determine the mounting
position of the stand.
Make sure the flexible stand is firmly mounted on
a beam of wood (25 mm [1 inch] and greater)
etc. When there is no beam, apply a board on
the other side of the ceiling or wall to make sure
the camera does not drop.
2
Secure the safety wire (accessory)
to the camera using screw A
(accessory) and washer S
(accessory).
3
Attach the camera by screwing the threaded mount into the stand
mounting hole.
MIC POWER
To the power supply
LAN cable
PoE indicator
LINK indicator
To the hub or
the router
Indicator
When connecting the camera using PoE (Power over
Ethernet)
When connecting the camera using 12 V DC power supply
A
Loosen the screw of the power cord plug (accessory).
B
Connect the cable of the 12 V DC power supply* to the power cord plug.
Strip 3 mm to 7 mm {1/8 inches to 9/32 inches} from the end of the wire, and twist the
stripped part of the wire sufficiently to avoid short circuit.
Specification of cable (wire): 16 AWG - 24 AWG, Single core, twisted
Check whether the stripped part of the wire is not exposed and is securely connected.
C
Tighten the screw of the power cord plug.
D
Connect the power cord plug to the 12 V DC power
supply terminal on the rear of the camera.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to use the power cord plug provided
with this product.
Be sure to fully insert the power cord plug
into the 12 V DC power supply terminal.
Otherwise, it may damage the camera or
cause malfunction.
WARNING
Adequate waterproof treatment is required for the AC adaptor
•
*1
and the AC
cord
*1
.
(The AC adaptor and the AC adaptor cord are not waterproof.)
Failure to observe this may cause fire or electric shock.
Never touch wet AC adaptors or AC cords. Consult the dealer for repair.
*1 Only when receiving power from the AC adaptor.
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Installing the camera on the ceiling or wall
Make sure the flexible stand is firmly mounted on a beam of wood (25 mm [1 inch] and
greater) etc. When there is no beam, apply a board on the other side of the ceiling or wall
to make sure the camera does not drop.
When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface
Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inch) diameter screws for mounting.
Mortar ceilings or walls break easily when drilling. Be careful of pieces of
mortar which may become loose and fall.
1. Place the flexible stand on the ceiling or wall where you plan to mount the
flexible stand and mark the points where you are going to make holes.
2. Make holes with an electric drill. Insert anchors (locally procured)
into the holes and push them inside the holes with a hammer.
3. Mount the flexible stand using the screws.
Drill for concrete (in case of tile,
use a drill for tile)
Perform waterproof treatment
(caulking)
Determining the mounting position
Determining the length of the cable
Determining how to wire the cable
Determining how to mount the camera
It is necessary to make a hole in the ceiling or wall to pass the cables through.
Make a hole 25 mm {31/32"} in diameter.
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Tripod Mount
It is also possible to mount the camera on a standard tripod stand (locally
procured).
Confirm the distance from the camera's
installation position to the computer and
then prepare the necessary length of LAN
cable (locally procured).
Hole for cables
ø
25 mm (
ø
1 inch)
IMPORTANT
Do not connect 2 wires or more directly to a terminal. When it is necessary to connect 2
or more wires, use a splitter.
Input and output of the external I/O terminal 2 and 3 can be switched by configuring the
setting. The default of EXT I/O terminal 2 is "ALARM IN 2" and of EXT I/O terminal 3 is
"ALARM IN 3". It is possible to determine whether or not to receive input from EXT I/O
terminal 2 and 3 (ALARM IN2, 3) by selecting "Off", "Alarm input", "Alarm output" or "AUX
output" for "Terminal alarm 2" or "Terminal alarm 3" on the [Alarm] tab on the "Alarm setup"
page. Refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) for further information.
The default of EXT I/O terminals is "Off". When "Off" is selected, it is possible to connect
external devices as well as the input setting.
When using the EXT I/O terminals as the output terminals, ensure they do not cause
signal collision with external signals.
<Ratings>
ALARM IN1, 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)
Microphone/line input connector
・
Audio output terminal
You can connect an external microphone and external speaker to the camera to use the Listen and Talk
features, respectively. The microphone cable should be no longer than 7 m (23 feet). If you use an external
microphone, excessive cable length or a poor quality cable can cause degradation in audio quality.
Monitor out connector for adjustment
Connect a monaural mini plug (ø3.5 mm) (only for checking if images are displayed on the monitor).
Recommended plug: L type
IMPORTANT
The monitor out connector for adjustment is provided only for checking the adjustment of
the angular field of view on the video monitor when installing the camera or when servic-
ing. It is not provided for recording/monitoring use.
Black bands may appear at the top and bottom or right and left of the screen. (That does
not affect the adjustment because the angular field of view is not changed.)
Insert a SD memory card
1
Open the cover on the side of the camera.
2
Insert the SD memory card with the label facing the rear of the camera and the pins
facing the front of the camera. Gently push the card with your finger until it clicks.
Note
If the camera’s indicator turns red, remove the SD
memory card and confirm that the card is not write-
protected. If the indicator is still red, the card must be
formatted before it can be used.
3
Close the cover.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cover is completely closed after inserting the SD memory card. If there
is a gap between the cover and the camera, rain or other liquids may enter inside the
camera and cause damage to the camera.
IMPORTANT
Do not mount this product on
a plaster board or a wooden
section because they are too
weak. If this product is
unavoidably mounted on such
a section, the section
shall be sufficiently reinforced.
IMPORTANT
Do not install this by
products that
generates a strong
radio wave or a
strong magnetic field.
IMPORTANT
Do not install on
locations subject
to humidity and oil
smoke.
IMPORTANT
Do not install near the
strong light source.
IMPORTANT
Do not install near
any heat sources.
IMPORTANT
Do not install this on
locations subject to
vibrations.
Note
If the indicator does not turn green, see “Troubleshooting” in the Operating Instructions
on the provided CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of the product in use about the operations of the PoE
device.
IMPORTANT
Use a 4-pair UTP/STP cable.
Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard.
For information on recommended PoE devices, refer to our website at
(http://panasonic.net/pss/security/support/ info.html).
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Check the installing place
<Front view>
<Side and bottom view>
<Rear view>
Lens cover
Lens
Microphone
Indicator
INITIAL SET button
SD memory card slot
FUNCTION button
(lit when recording)
Stand/tripod mounting hole
Stand mounting hole
12 V DC power supply terminal/
Monitor out connector for adjustment/
External I/O terminals cable hook
LAN port [10BASE-T/100BASE-TX]
Audio output terminal/
Microphone/line input connector cable hook
Microphone/line input connector [MIC/LINE IN]
Audio output terminal [AUDIO OUT]
Monitor out connector for adjustment [MONITOR OUT]
External I/O terminals [EXT I/O]
12 V DC power supply terminal [POWER]
External I/O terminals
Pin
Function
6
DC power output
Power output voltage 10.5 V
~
13 V
Power output current 100 mA
5
GND
4
GND
3
EXT I/O terminal 3 (ALARM IN 3/ AUX OUT)
2
EXT I/O terminal 2 (ALARM IN 2/ ALARM OUT)
1
EXT I/O terminal 1 (ALARM IN 1)
About the [INITIAL SET] button
After turning off the power of the camera, turn on the power of the camera while holding down this
button, and wait for around 5 seconds or more without releasing this button. Wait around 3 minute
after releasing the button. The camera will start up and the settings including the network settings
will be initialized. Before initializing the settings, it is recommended to write down the settings in
advance. The initialization will be complete when the live indicator stops blinking orange and lights
off. Note that the preset position settings and the CRT key (SSL encryption key) used for the
HTTPS protocol will not be initialized.
IMPORTANT
Do not turn off the power of the camera during the process of initialization. Otherwise,
it may fail to initialize and may cause malfunction.
About the [RESTART] button
When the camera is on, you can also restart the camera by pressing the RESTART button.
Press and hold the RESTART button for about one second with a pointed object. Restarting is
completed when the camera’s pan/tilt performs its initial movement.
an external microphone/ line input
an external powered speaker
(
ø
3.5 mm mini plug)
(
ø
3.5 mm stereo mini plug)
cable
ø
2 ±0.3
(Output impedance 560 Ω line level)
(Plug-in power 3.3 ±0.5 V)
GND
GND
unconnected
signal
signal
3
Connections
2
Major operating controls
− +
+
−
Strip range
Approx. 3 mm - 7 mm
{1/8 inches - 9/32 inches}
Power cable plug
(accessory)
MIC
POWER
INITIAL
SET
REST
AR
T
FUNCTION
RESTART button
EXT I/O
POWER
- +
12V = IN
6 5 4 3 2 1
10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX
Beam of wood
At least 25 mm (1 inch)
External I/O terminals
Connect external devices to the EXT I/O terminal.
When connecting an external device, remove 9 mm - 10 mm
{11/32 inches - 13/32 inches} of the outer jacket of the cable
and twist the cable core to prevent the short circuit first.
Specification of cable (wire): 22 AWG - 28 AWG
Single core, twisted
Strip range
Approx. 9 mm - 10 mm
{11/32 inches - 13/32 inches}
For audio output terminal
For microphone/ line input terminal
To microphone
To speaker input terminal
Configuring the camera so that it can be accessed from a PC
If you are using firewall software on your PC, the Setup Program may not be able to find any cam-
eras on your network. Configure the setting of the camera after temporarily invalidating the firewall
software.
1
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC
The License Agreement will be displayed. Read the Agreement and choose "I accept
the term in the license agree-ment", and click [OK].
The launcher window will be displayed.
If the launcher window is not displayed, double click the "CDLauncher.exe" file on the
CD-ROM.
Note
Refer to "About the CD-ROM" in the Operating Instructions on the provided
CD-ROM for further information about CDLauncher.
Remove a SD memory card
1
Close the slide cover on the side of the camera.
2
Press the FUNCTION button.
When the FUNCTION button is pressed,
recording stops and the green light turns
off. Confirm that the FUNCTION button
green light has turned off before
proceeding to step 3.
3
Push the card slightly to eject it, then remove the card.
4
Close the cover.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that SD memory card recording has stopped and that the card is not being accessed
before removing the card. (The FUNCTION button will light while images are being recorded to the
card.) We recommend pressing the FUNCTION button to stop SD memory card recording before
ejecting the card.
If the SD memory card is removed while it is being recorded to or accessed, the card
may become unreadable and may need to be formatted (i.e., erased) again before
use.
Make sure that the cover is completely closed after removing the SD memory card. If
there is a gap between the cover and the camera, rain or other liquids may enter
inside the camera and cause damage to the camera.
FUNCTION button
4
Configure the settings of the camera
2
Click the [Run] button next to [IP Setting Software]
"Panasonic IP Setting Software" page will be displayed. Click the [Network Settings]
button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured.
3
Select the camera you want to configure, and click [Access
Camera].
Note
When cameras are displayed in [IP Setting Software] screen, click the camera
with same MAC address as the MAC address printed on the camera that you
want to configure.
4
When the [Access Camera] button is clicked, live images of the
selected camera will be displayed.
Note
When no image is displayed on the “Live” page, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the Operating
Instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
It is possible to enhance the network security by encrypting the access to cameras using
the HTTPS function. Refer to “Access the camera using the HTTPS protocol” in the
Operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
Click the [Setup] button on the “Live” page, the user authentication window will be dis-
played. Enter the default user name and password as follows, and log in.
User name: admin
Password: 12345
1
Remove the tab on the flexible
stand (accessory). Then pass the
cables through the notch.
Note
When passing all cables through a duct (locally
procured) for waterproofing without removing
the tab, wrap the cables to the shaft of the
stand with tape or other materials (locally
procured). In this case proceed to step 2.
2
Pass the cables through the connector
cover (accessory), and then connect
all cables. Attach the connector cover
by fastening screw A (accessory).
Connect all necessary cables, AC adaptor,
LAN, audio/video, etc.
IMPORTANT
When wiring LAN cables outside, make the LAN cable as short as possible. This
product or the hub connected to this product may be affected by lightning or
other weather conditions.
When mounting the camera, make sure to wrap the AC adaptor cord (if used)
and other cables (external microphone or speaker cable, video cable, etc.)
around the hooks as shown to ensure secure connections.
3
Attach the sunshade (accessory) by fastening screw A.
5
Mounting the Camera
4
Wrap the cables in the included foam strip (accessory) and insert
the foam strip into the opening of the connector cover leaving
about 10 mm (3/8 inches) of the foam exposed, as shown.
Note
Adequate waterproof treatment is required for the cables when installing the camera
outdoors. Failure to observe this may cause water leakage resulting in malfunction.
5
Wrap the first 20 cm (7 7/8 inches) of the cables (starting with the
connector cover) using the included self bonding tape (accessory).
Make sure to wrap the opening of the connector cover thoroughly (three or four times).
Stretch the tape to twice its length when you wrap the cables. Overlap the tape when
you wrap the cables. When mounting the camera on a tripod, make sure to wrap the
self bonding tape (locally procured) around the cables until a suitable height according
to the height of the tripod.
4
Mount the flexible stand firmly to the ceiling or wall with screw B (accessory).
When mounting the flexible stand to the wall, position the flexible stand so that the “
p
”
marker is facing upward.
5
Adjust the camera position and tighten the flexible stand grip and
the tightening screw firmly.
The fixing position of the tightening screw can be adjusted according to the direction
the camera is facing and its angle.
: Confirm that the cords have been waterproofed and that the portion of the cord
protruding from the flexible stand is wrapped in self bonding tape, as shown.
6
Adjust the length of the safety wire when it is taut, and secure it to the
ceiling or wall using screw B (accessory) and washer L (accessory).
Attach the safety wire in a position so that if the camera were to become detached, it
would not fall on nearby people.
* Refer to our website (http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/support/info.html)
for further information about ducts and waterproofing.
At least 165 mm
p
p
Screw B
Screw B
(accessory)
Keep a distance of 165 mm {6-1/2 inches}
or more from a ceiling
Otherwise the camera
cannot be mounted properly.
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Ceiling
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Wall
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Ceiling
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Wall
Grip
Threaded mount
Threaded mount
Stand mounting
hole
Indicator
Stand/tripod
mounting hole
Grip
* It is possible to attach the stand to the
stand mounting hole, the rear of the
camera.
Audio output terminal/
Microphone/line input
connector cable hook
12 V DC power supply terminal/
Monitor out connector for
adjustment/
External I/O terminals cable hook
Connector cover
(accessory)
Foam strip
(accessory)
Screw hole
Screw A
(accessory)
Make sure the SD
card cover close
firmly before
attaching the
sunshade.
Sunshade (accessory)
Screw A
Do not cover the
ventilation hole.
When using an extension cord,
also wrap the connection parts
of the extension cord with the
tape.
Screw A
Washer S (accessory)
Safety wire (accessory)
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Ceiling
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Wall
Grip
Grip
Make sure to waterproof the opening of
the duct so that water does not enter it.
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Ceiling
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Wall
Washer L
(accessory)
Washer L (accessory)
Screw B
Screw B
Duct
(locally procured)
Duct (locally procured)
the tab on the
flexible stand
At least 25 mm
(1 inch)
Beam of wood
Self bonding tape
(accessory)
Tightening
screw
Tightening
screw
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