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SPECIFICATIONS

Pick-up device:

768 (H) x 494 (V) pixels, Interline transfer CCD

Scanning area:

4.8 (H) x 3.6 (V) mm (Equivalent to 1/3” pick-up tube)

Scanning:

525 lines/60 fields/30 frames

Horizontal:

15.734 kHz

Vertical:

59.94 Hz

Synchronization:

Internal, Line-lock (only 24 V AC), or Multiplexed vertical drive
(VD2)

Video output:

1.0 V [P-P] NTSC composite 75 

/BNC connector

Horizontal resolution:

480 lines

Signal-to-noise ratio:

50 dB (Equivalent to AGC Off, weight On)

Minimum illumination:

2.4 lx (0.24 footcandle) (WIDE),
When the optional WV-CW2C dome cover is installed.
1.0 lx (0.1 footcandle) (WIDE),

Detail:

SHARP or SOFT, selectable

White balance:

ATW

Lens Mount:

CS-mount

Lens

Focal length:

3.8 mm - 8 mm

Maximum aperture ratio:

1:1.4 (Wide), 1:1.8 (Tele)

Angular field of view:

Horizontal: 35.6 ˚ - 73.6 ˚
Vertical:

26.6 ˚ - 53.4 ˚

Focusing range:

1.2 m - 

(3.9 ft - 

)

Ambient operating temperature:

–10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F)
–30 °C - +50 °C (–22 °F - 122 °F) 
(When the optional heater unit built in)

Ambient operating humidity:

Less than 90 %

Power source and

Power consumption:

12 V DC, 265 mA (Camera)
24 V AC 60 Hz, 3.0 W (Camera)
24 V AC 60 Hz, 12.1 W (Heater unit)

Dimensions:

WV-CW244F:

133 mm (H) x 152.5 mm (D)
5-1/4” (H) x 6” (D)

WV-CW244S:

136.5 mm (H) x 160 mm (D)
5-3/8” (H) x 6-5/16” (D)

Weights:

WV-CW244F:

1.2 k

g

(2.7 lbs.)

WV-CW244S:

1.7 k

g

(3.8 lbs.)

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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Operating Instructions (this document) ............................................. 1 pc.

The following are for installation.

Tamperproof screw bit  ...................................................................... 1 pc.
Camera mounting bracket (supplied only to WV-CW244S) ............... 1 pc.
Camera fixing screw (with a plastic washer) ..................................... 4 pcs.

(supplied only to WV-CW244S)

Heater unit  ......................................................................................... WV-CW3H
Clear dome cover .............................................................................. WV-CW2C
Camera mounting bracket (for WV-CW244F) .................................... WV-Q112

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:

1707 N.Randal Road, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5205

Western:

6550 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630 (714) 373-7840

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

OPTIONAL HEATER UNIT

Optional Heater Unit WV-CW3H

Introduction

Installing this heater unit enables the camera to operate under in a low-temperature environment of
–30°C (–22°F). The heater turns on automatically when the temperature inside the camera drops
below +10°C (50°F) and turns off when it rises.
A small fan inside the unit will minimize condensation on the surface of the dome cover caused by
changes in ambient temperature unless temperatures change too rapidly. The fan will stop when
there is no possibility of condensation.

Precautions

• This product should be installed and connected by qualified service personnel or system

installers.

• Do not use the same 24 V AC power source supplying the power to the camera for the heater

unit. Connect another 24 V AC power source to the heater unit. If the same power source is
used, turning the heater on and off may disturb the camera images.

• When servicing, pay attention to high temperature on the surface of the unit. Disconnect the har-

ness and wait until it cools.

• When you install the camera in a low-temperature location and start operating it, it may take time

(around 30 minutes) for the inside of the
camera to warm up. Cut  power once then
supply power again.

Installation

1. Open the dome cover. (See Disassembling

the camera.)

2. Place the heater unit in the camera and fix

it with the supplied screw.

3. Insert the harness into the heater unit con-

nector of the camera.

4. Fold the desiccant pack in half, and attach

it with adhesive tape to  point "A" shown in
the figure.

Note:

Attach the desiccant pack so that it

does not block ventilation holes or
hang over the top of the wall.

5. Attach the dome cover while paying atten-

tion not to pinch the harness cable.

6. Connect the heater power cable of the camera. (See Connection.)

Specifications

Required power:

24 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption:

12.1 W maximum

Dimensions:

29 mm (H) x 83 mm (W) x 89.5 mm (D) 
[1-1/8” (H) x 3-1/4”(W) x 3-1/2”(D)]

Weights:

45 

g

(0.1 lbs)

Accessories

Fixing screw (M3 x 12) ...................................1 pc.
Desiccant pack  .............................................1.pc.

Adhesive tape

Point “A”
(inside the wall)

Supplied screw

Harness

Fold

Adhesive tape

Point “A”
(inside the wall)

Supplied screw

Harness

Fold

Azimuth adjuster

Heater unit installation

See OPTIONAL HEATER UNIT for details.

Connections

Video Output Connection

Connect the video output connector to the mon-
itor or other system device with the procured
coaxial cable. The maximum extensible length
is shown in the table.

Power Connection

Wire Colors & Functions

Camera power cable

Heater power cable

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

Wire Color

24 V AC

12 V DC

Black

24 V AC (L)

Positive

White

24 V AC (N)

Negative

Green/Yellow

Ground

Not Used

Cable Length and Wire Gauge

24 V AC

The recommended cable length and thick-
ness are shown in the table for reference.
The voltage supplied to the power terminals
of the camera should be within 19.5 V AC
and 28 V AC.

12 V DC

Use the formula below to calculate the
power cable and power supply. The voltage
supplied to the power terminals of the cam-
era should be within 10.5 V DC and 16 V
DC.

10.5 V DC 

V

A

2(R x I x L) 

16 V DC

L  : Cable length (m) (ft)
R  : Resistance of copper wire (

/m) (

/ft)

V

A

: DC output voltage of power supply unit

I   : DC current consumption (A). See spec-

ifications.

Copper wire
size (AWG)

Length of
Cable
(Approx.)

#24

(0.22 mm

2

)

95

314

#22

(0.33 mm

2

)

150

495

#20

(0.52 mm

2

)

255

842

#18

(0.83 mm

2

)

425

1 403

Recommended wire gauge for 24 V AC line.

Copper wire
size (AWG)

Resistance

/m

Resistance

/ft

#24

(0.22 mm

2

)

0.078

0.026

#22

(0.33 mm

2

)

0.050

0.017

#20

(0.52 mm

2

)

0.03

0.010

#18

(0.83 mm

2

)

0.018

0.006

Resistance of copper wire [at 20 °C (68 °F)]

(m)

(ft)

Wire Color

24 V AC

Red

24 V AC (L)

White

24 V AC (N)

Caution:

• Be sure to connect the GND (grounding)

lead of the camera and grounding terminal
of the power supply when using a 24 V AC
power source.

Adhesive tape

Point “A”
(inside the wall)

Supplied screw

Harness

Fold

Image Adjustment

You can manually adjust the pan/tilt/azimuth
angles, focus, and zoom while observing the
connected monitor. 

3. Zoom

• Unlock the zoom lever.
• Move the lever to adjust the zoom.
• Lock the lever.

4. Focus

• Unlock the focus lever.
• Move the lever to adjust the focus.
• Lock the lever.

5. Reinstalling the dome cover

• Attach the dome cover to the camera.
• Tighten the three tamper-proof screws.

Waterproof Process

When necessary, apply waterproof process to protect the camera from water soak.

1. Power cord

First, tape the individual wires, finally all of them as a whole.

2. Connector junctions

Tape the BNC-BNC junction point.

3. Gaps and holes

Apply such a waterproof material as silicone clay (rubber) to the gaps, screws, holes, and other
relevant portions.

4. Camera Fixing Screws

WV-CW244F

Be sure to apply silicone rubber to the camera fixing screws in case of outdoor installation.

WV-CW244S

If you use camera fixing screws that are locally procured, be sure to apply silicone rubber to
the screws.

Tilting lock screw 
(stainless)

Pan lock screw (stainless)

Panning table

Variable angles 
plus or minus 75 

°

 

(max.)

Zoom lock lever

Focus lock lever

FAR

NEAR

TELE

WIDE

Power cord

Video output cable

Mounting the camera

1. Fix the camera to the installation surface. 

WV-CW244F

• Fix the camera on the junction box using four screws (locally procured).

WV-CW244S

• Fix the supplied bracket on the wall/ceiling using four screws (locally procured).
• Fix the camera on the bracket using four screws (supplied).

2. Perform connections referring to 

Connections

.

3. Reinstall the camera to the bracket or junction box referring to step 1 above.

4. Adjust the image referring to 

Image Adjustment

5. Apply waterproof means referring to 

Waterproof Process

.

Notes:

• Do not hold the camera by lens unit to

adjust panning, tilting, or azimuth.

• The video output to the BNC will be inter-

rupted while an LCD monitor is connected
to the video jack.

1. Connect an LCD monitor to the video jack.

2. Pan/tilt/azimuth adjustment

• Loosen the two screws locking the pan and

tilt tables.

• Pan and tilt the table to aim the camera at

what you need to watch.

• Turn the azimuth adjuster to obtain a level

image.

• Tighten the two screws after adjusting.

Adhesive tape

Point “A”
(inside the wall)

Supplied screw

Harness

Fold

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