background image

1. Loosen the focus lock knob.

2. Adjust the focus lock knob to obtain a focused

point while watching the monitor screen.

3. Tighten the focus lock knob.

Caution:

Tightening the knob by force will

cause damage to the knob or deviation
of focus.

Note:

The object may be out of focus when

using a source of near-infrared light than
using the visible light.

FOCUS OR FLANGE-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Pick-up device:

752 (H) x 582 (V) pixels, interline transfer CCD

Scanning area:

5.59 (H) x 4.68 (V) mm (equivalent to scanning area of 1/3 in.
pick-up tube)

Synchronization:

internal, line-locked or multiplexed vertical drive (VD2), 
selectable 

Scanning system:

2 : 1 interlace

Scanning:

525 lines / 60 fields / 30 frames

Horizontal:

15.734 kHz

Vertical:

59.94 Hz

Horizontal resolution:

480 lines

Video output:

1.0 V [P-P] NTSC composite 75 

/ BNC connector

Signal-to-noise ratio:

50 dB (min) (at AGC Off, weight On)

Electronic light control:

equivalent to continuous variable shutter speed between 1/50 s
and 1/15 000 s

Minimum illumination:

1.0 lx (0.1 foot-candle) at color mode, 0.15 lx (0.015 foot-candle) at
black and white mode with F1.4 lens

Aperture:

SHARP or SOFT, selectable 

Lens mount:

CS-mount

Ambient operating temperature:

10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F)

Ambient operating humidity:

less than 90 %

Power source and

power consumption:

24 V AC 60Hz, 3.3 W

Dimensions (without lens):

67 mm (W) x 65 mm (H) x 72.5 mm (D)
2-5/8" (W) x 2-9/16" (H) x 2-7/8" (D)

Weights (without lens):

0.33 k

g

(0.7 lbs)

Day/Night

selectable COLOR FIX (

external terminal active) or AUTO

Weights and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Operating Instructions (this document)  ............................................. 1 pc.
The following parts are for installation:
Body cap  ........................................................................................... 1 pc.
ALC lens connector (YFE4191J100) .................................................. 1 pc.
C-mount Adapter  ............................................................................... 1 pc.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Lenses:

WV-LA2R8C3B, WV-LA4R5C3B, WV-LA9C3B, WV-LA210C3, WV-LA408C3, 
WV-LA908C3, WV-LZ61/10, WV-LZ62/2, WV-LZ62/8, WV-LF4R5C3A, WV-LF9C3A,
WV-LZ61/15, WV-LZA61/2, WV-LZF61/2

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CP254H

CP254H

Loosen

Tighten

Focus lock
knob

Caution for Mounting the Lens

The lens mount should be a C-mount or CS-mount
(1”-32UN) and the lens weight should be less than
450 

g

(0.99 lbs). If the lens is heavier, both the lens

and camera should be secured by using the sup-
porter.
The protrusion at the rear of the lens should be as
shown below.

C-mount: Less than 13 mm (1/2”)
CS-mount: Less than 8 mm (5/16”)

Day/Night Connections

Connect an optical sensor to the Day/Night Input
terminals.

• Day/Night Input terminals with a capacity of

5 V DC pull-up input, 0.2 mA or more.

OFF:

break contacts: color picture

ON:

make contacts: black-and-white picture

Note:

To activate the Day/Night function, set

Day/Night Mode Selector to COLOR FIX.

PANASONIC CANADA INC.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, 
Ontario, L4W 2T3 Canada (905)624-5010

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC.

San Gabriel Industrial Park 65th Infantry Ave. KM. 9.5 Carolina, 
P.R. 00985 (809)750-4300

Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company

Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Security Systems Group

www.panasonic.com/cctv

Executive Office: 

One Panasonic Way 3E-7, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Zone Office
Eastern:

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7303

Central:

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Western:

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2003     © Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  All rights reserved.

CONNECTIONS

AUTO:

The camera selects black-and-white

mode if the picture is dark, or color mode
if the picture is bright enough.

Notes:

• When using this unit with a video servo

control lens, you may not switch from the
black-and-white mode to the color mode
depending on lens iris.
In such a case, operate the lens adjuster
to open the aperture.

• This function may not be activated auto-

matically when a backlight or a strong
light source causes excessive contrast in
the picture. In such cases, use the
Day/Night input terminals.

!3

Duration Time Selector

This selector is available when the Day/night
switch position is 'AUTO'.
Switching time (5 sec. or 1 minute ) is selec-
table.

!4

BW Level Selector 

Selects the luminance level.
This selector is available when the Day/night
switch position is 'AUTO'.
According to the luminance level, this camera
automatically switches the condition of picture
from color to black-and-white, or in reverse.

HI:

Color picture switches to black-and-white

pictures at approx. 7 lx with F1.2 lens.

LOW:

Color picture switches to black-and-

white pictures at approx. 5 lx with F1.2
lens.

The factory default setting is HI.

!5

Power Indicator (POWER)

!6

Day/Night Input Terminal
(DAY/NIGHT IN/GND)

This terminal is used for connecting the cam-
era to an external day/night detecting sensor.
Terminals opened: color picture
Terminals shortened: black-and-white picture

!7

Video Output Cable with BNC Connector

Connects the VIDEO IN connector of the mon-
itor.

!8

Power Cable

Cautions:

1. CONNECT THIS TO 24 V AC CLASS 2

POWER SUPPLY ONLY. Be sure to connect
the grounding lead to the GND terminal.

2. To prevent fire or electric shock hazard,

use a UL listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for
the Input Terminal.

3. The connections should comply with

National Electrical Code (NEC).

Connections

Caution:

The following connections should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers in
accordance with NEC 725-51.

Note:

For the WV-CP254H Color CCTV Camera, do not use a transformer larger than 10VA.

Power Cable

Video Output Cable

To Video IN
(CAMERA IN)

BNC Plug

Green/Yellow (Ground)

White (Neutral)

Black (Live)

BNC Plug

BNC Plug

24 V AC, 60 Hz
(19.5 V-28 V)
(CLASS 2 SUPPLY ONLY)

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Cautions:

1. Shrinking the cable-entry seal is a one-time

procedure. Do not shrink the cable-entry
seal until it has been ascertained that the
unit is functioning.

2. CONNECT THIS TO 24 V AC CLASS 2

POWER SUPPLY ONLY. Be sure to connect
the grounding lead to the GND terminal.

3. To prevent fire or electric shock hazard,

use a UL listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for
the Input Terminal.

4. The connections should comply with

National electrical Code (NEC).

Copper wire
size (AWG)

Length
of cable
(Approx.)

(m)

(ft)

#24

(0.22mm

2

)

20

65

#22

(0.33mm

2

)

30

100

#20

(0.52mm

2

)

45

160

#18

(0.83mm

2

)

75

260

Video Cable

1. It is recommended to use a monitor whose

resolution is at least equal to that of the
camera.

2. The maximum extensible coaxial cable

length between the camera and the monitor
is shown below.

Type of

RG-59/U

RG-6/U RG-11/U RG-15/U

coaxial cable

(3C-2V)

(5C-2V) (7C-2V)

(10C-2V)

Recommended (m)

250

500

600

800

maximum
cable length

(ft)

825

1 650

1 980

2 640

Installation of Auto Iris Lens

Connector

Install the lens connector (YFE4191J100) when
using a video drive ALC lens.

The installation should be made by qualified
service personnel or system installers.

Cut the iris control cable at the edge of the lens
connector to remove the existing lens connector
and then remove the outer cable cover of the sup-
plied connector as shown in the diagram.
The pin assignment of the lens connector is as fol-
lows:

Pin 1: Power source; +9 V DC, 50 mA max.
Pin 2: Not used
Pin 3: Video signal; 0.7 V[p-p]/40 k

Pin 4: Shield, ground

Pin 3

Pin 4

Pin 2

Rib

Pin 1

Mounting the Lens

Caution:

Before you mount the lens, loosen the focus
lock knob, and rotate it clockwise until it
stops. If the ring is not at the end, the inner
lens or CCD image sensor may be damaged.

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Mount the lens by turning it clockwise on the
lens mount of the camera.

Note:

When mounting the C-mount lens on

the camera, mount the C-mount adapter
by rotating it clockwise in advance.

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Connect the lens cable to the auto iris lens
connector on the side of the camera.

Lens mount

Focus lock 
knob

C-mount adapter

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Solder the lens cable to the pins of the sup-
plied connector.

• Power supply connection

Recommended wire gauge sizes for 24 V AC line.

1. The following functions are built in.

(1) Auto Light Control (ALC)/Electronic Light

Control (ELC)

(2) Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and

Automatic Tracing White Balance (ATW)

(3) Camera synchronization mode selectable

between internal (INT), Line-locked (LL)
and Multiplexed Vertical Drive (VD2).

2. Minimum Illumination of 1.0 lx (0.1 foot-can-

dle) at color mode, 0.15 lx (0.015 foot-candle)
at black and white mode with F1.4 lens.

3. Signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB (min)

(at AGC OFF, weight ON)

4. Horizontal resolution of 480 lines

5. Auto iris lens control selectable between

video signal and DC power supply.

6. Auto black-and-white mode enables the cam-

era to switch between color and black and
white picture in response to light input.

FEATURES

1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Ask a qualified service person for servicing.

2. Handle the camera with care.

Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged
by improper handling or storage.

3. Do not expose the camera to rain or

moisture, or try to operate it in wet areas.

Turn the power off immediately and ask a
qualified service person for servicing.
Moisture can damage the camera and also
create the danger of electric shock.

4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents

when cleaning the camera body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when
dirty.
In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently. Afterwards, wipe
off the remained part of the detergent in it with
a dry cloth.

5. Clean the CCD faceplate with care.

Do not clean the CCD with strong or abrasive
detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped
applicator and ethanol.

6. Never face the camera towards the sun.

Do not aim the camera at bright objects.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never
aim it at the sun or other extremely bright
objects. Otherwise, blooming or smear may
be caused.

7. Do not operate the camera beyond the

specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.

Use the camera under conditions where tem-
perature is between –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F -
122 °F), and humidity is below 90 %. The input
power source is AC 24 V.

8. Do not connect this camera during a

lightning storm.

Otherwise, electric shock may be caused.

PRECAUTIONS

Day /
Night

GND

IN

POWER

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!7

!6

!8

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!5

Fixing screws

Camera mounting
screw holes

Mount adapter

ON

BLC

AGC

HI

LOW

SOFT

DC

VIDEO

OFF

SHARP

ELC

ALC

LL

ATW2

ATW1

HI

LOW

5SEC

1MIN

AUTO

COLOR

FIX

INT

DAY/NIGHT

ON

BLC

AGC

HI

LOW

SOFT

DC

VIDEO

OFF

SHARP

ELC

ALC

LL

ATW2

ATW1

HI

LOW

5SEC

1MIN

AUTO

COLOR

FIX

INT

DAY/NIGHT

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t

!1

!3

!0

i

y

!2

!4

Pull and remove the cap

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CP254H

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

q

Auto Iris Lens Connector

Supplies power and control signals to an auto
iris lens (not supplied).

w

Focus Lock Knob

This knob adjusts the back-focal distance or
picture focus.

e

Lens (option)

r

Mount Adapter

The camera mounting screw hole is for mount-
ing the camera onto a mounting bracket. The
camera is originally designed to be mounted
from the bottom, however, a top-mounting
type is also available. To mount from the top,
remove the mount adapter from the bottom of
the camera by removing two fixing screws.
Attach the mount adapter to the top as shown
in the diagram, then mount the camera on the
mounting bracket. Make sure that two original
screws are used when mounting the mount
adapter; longer type screws may damage
inner components, too shorter type screws
may cause the camera drop.

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Synchronization Mode Selector (INT, LL)

Selects the camera synchronization mode as
either internal sync mode (INT) or line-lock
mode (LL).

INT:

Sets to internal 2:1 interlace.

LL:

Sets to Line-lock mode.

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Back Light Compensation Mode Selector
(BLC ON, OFF)

Lets you select the mode according to the
position of the object and light conditions on
the screen.

ON:

Select this mode when a strong light

such as a spotlight is in the background.

OFF:

Normal picture

The factory default setting is ON.

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AGC Level Selector

AGC level can be selected with this selector.
AGC automatically controls the gain of Image
brightness level.

HI:

This setting raises more the gain and

brightness of images under low light con-
ditions.

LOW:

Normal position

i

Detail/Aperture Level Selector (SHARP,
SOFT)

The detail/aperture level can be selected with
this selector. Set it to the desired position
while observing the picture on the monitor.

SHARP:

Normal position.

SOFT:

Select this position when a Quad

System is connected to this camera.

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Automatic Light Control/Electronic Light
Control Selector (ALC, ELC)

Lets you select the mode according to the
lens type used.

ALC:

Select this mode when an auto iris lens

(ALC lens) is used with this camera.

ELC:

Select this mode when a fixed iris lens

or manual iris lens is used with this cam-
era.

!0

Lens Drive Signal Selector (VIDEO, DC)

Lets you select the mode according to the
type of auto iris lens drive signal to be sup-
plied to the lens from the auto iris lens con-
nector.

VIDEO:

Select this mode if you are using a

auto iris lens that requires a video drive
signal.

DC:

Select this mode if you are using a auto
iris lens that requires a DC drive signal.

!1

Auto-Tracing White Balance mode (ATW)
Selector

The ATW mode can be selected with this
selector.

ATW1:

Normal picture

ATW2:

ATW in sodium lamp mode

!2

Day/Night Mode Selector

This function switches the condition of pic-
tures from color to black and white in low light
conditions.

COLOR FIX:

Color picture reverts to black-

and-white picture when an external
day/night switching signal is received
(refer to Day/Night connections).

Note:

When using this unit with infrared

rays or lighting of which color tem-
perature is 3 000 K or less, select
this mode without fail, and short-cir-
cuit the Day/Night input terminals if
you select the black-and-white pic-
ture.
(The AUTO mode may cause hunt-
ing.)

Model No.

WV-CP254H

Color CCTV Cameras

Operating Instructions

WV

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CP254H

(Lens: Option)

PREFACE

Panasonic’s WV-CP254H digital signal processing
color CCD camera introduces a new level of high
picture quality and high resolution through the use
of a 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD image sensor
having 752 horizontal pixels (picture elements),

and digital signal processing LSI’s. This model
offers cutting-edge technology for advanced video
surveillance.

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

N0703-1103      3TR001812BAA      Printed in Japan

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appli-
ance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral trian-
gle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dan-
gerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The serial number of this product may be found on
the top of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided and retain this instruction as a per-
manent record of your purchase to aid identification
in the event of theft.

Model No. 

WV-CP254H

Serial No. 

SA 1966

SA 1965

WARNING: 

To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-

VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manu-
al, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance,
(example - use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any
changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

For U.S.A

Caution:

To prevent fire or electric shock hazard,
use a UL listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for
the AC 24 V Input Cable.

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