Panasonic Color CCTV Camera Wv Cf344 Wv Cf354 Wv Cf374 Installation Guide

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Locally procure the screws
Screws are not supplied with this product. 
Prepare the screws according to the material, 
structure, strength and other factors of the 
mounting area and the total weight of objects 
to be mounted.
Screw tightening
 •  The screws and bolts must be tightened 
with an appropriate tightening torque 
according to the material and strength of 
the installation area. 
  •  Do not use an impact driver. Failure to 
observe this may cause overtightening and 
consequently damage to the screws.   
  •  When a screw is tightened, make the 
screw at a right angle to the surface. After 
tightening the screws or bolts, perform 
visual check to ensure tightening is enough 
and there is no backlash.   
						

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Major operating controls and their functions
(This illustration represents WV-CF344E.)
1  Video output connector
Transmits composite video signals. 
2  Mark
This mark is used when the dome cover is 
installed.
3  Lens
4 
Focus knob (with lock function) CF374  CF344 
Locks the focus position after focus 
adjustment.
5  Zoom knob (with lock function)
Locks the zoom position after zoom 
adjustment.
6  Tilting lock screw 
Fixes the tilting position. 
7  AF button [AF] 
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8  Setup button [SET]
Press the [SET] button once and the 
“FOCUS ADJUSTMENT” screen will be 
displayed. 
CF374  CF344 
Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 
seconds and the setup menu will be 
displayed.
•	[LEFT] / [RIGHT]: Press the [RIGHT] or 
[LEFT ] button to move to the right or left in 
the menu, or change the displayed values. 
•  [UP] / [DOWN]: Press the [UP] or [DOWN] 
button to move up or down in the menu. 
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[SET]: Press this button in the menu to 
confirm the selected value or function. In 
addition, this button is used to open 
submenus. 
9  Adjustment monitor output jack
Connect the adjustment monitor (small LCD 
monitor, etc.) to the adjustment monitor 
output jack to adjust the camera angle. 
@  Panning table lock screw [LOCK]
Locks the panning position after 
adjustment. 
A  Azimuth adjuster
Adjusts the azimuth angle of the camera.
B  Tilting table
Adjusts the tilting position of the camera.
C  Panning table
Adjusts the panning position of the camera. 
D  Cable access hole  
E  Power cord
Supplies 24 V AC or 12 V DC from an 
external power source.  
F  Dust guard cap
A rubber cap which prevent dust go into the 
camera through the cable access hole.  
G  Fingerplate
This is where to put your fingers when 
removing the dome cover. 
						

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When installing the camera on a wall or ceiling, there are three methods as specified below.
 •  Use the one-gang junction box
  •  Installing the camera directly on a wall or ceiling
  •  Using the optional ceiling mount bracket WV-Q174E (for embedded installation on a ceiling)
Important:
 •  Procure 2 screws (M4) to secure the camera to a wall or ceiling according to the material of the 
installation area. Do not use wood screws and nails. For mounting a camera on a concrete wall 
or ceiling, use an anchor bolt (M4) for securing. 
    (Recommended tightening torque M4: 1.6 N·m) 
  •  Required pull-out strength of a single screw/bolt is 196 N or more. 
  •  If a ceiling board such as plaster board is too weak to support the total weight, the installation 
area shall be sufficiently reinforced. 
  •  The protection sheet attached to the dome section should be peeled off after installation. 
The mounting conditions of the camera are described as follows:
 Remove the dome cover
1  Peel off the protection sheet from the dome 
cover. Don't remove completely as this 
protects the dome during installation. 
2 Loosen the dome cover fixing screw.
3 Adjust the mark on this unit to [|] on the 
dome cover, and turn the dome cover 
counterclockwise to remove it.
Preparations
Mark
Mark  [|]
Note:
 
•  The clear dome cover and the inner dome 
are joined into a single unit. 
    Therefore, never try to remove them.
Installation 
place Applicable mount
bracket Recommended 
screwNumber 
of screwMinimum pull-out 
strength (per 1 pc.)
Ceiling / wall  One-gang junction box 
(locally procured)  M4
2 pcs.196 N
Ceiling / wall  (Direct mounting)  M42 pcs.196 N
Ceiling WV-Q174E (approx. 310 g) --
*1
*1 Make sure that the installed mount bracket can support more than 5 times of the weight of the cam-
era. 
						

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 About the side cable access hole 
If you choose not to drill hole in the wall or 
ceiling, but to wire the camera with the cable 
exposed, cut the cable access hole on the side 
of the dome cover to provide a cable entry. 
Precautions when wiring from the side: 
•  Remove the dust guard cap. Run the cable 
through the cable access hole and bend it 
inward, then reinstall the dust guard cap. 
•  Move the cable to one side as shown. 
•  Be careful not to pinch the cable with the 
dome cover.
 Installation method of camera
Using a gang junction box 
(locally procured) 
When using a gang junction box (101.6 mm x 
60.3 mm), procure one locally that meets the 
dimensions in the figure.
Next locally procure 2 camera-mounting screws 
suitable for the installation surface and structure 
of the wall/ceiling or gang junction box.
1  Attach the gang junction box to the wall or 
ceiling. 
2  Attach the camera to the gang junction box 
with the 2 screws (locally procured). 
3  Tighten all mounting screws. 
Side cable 
access hole
83.5 mm
Screws
(M4, locally procured) Gang junction box 
(locally procured)
Installation mark  
						

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Installing the camera directly on a wall or ceiling
Affix the installation template label (accessory) to the ceiling or wall\
, and use a pen to mark the 
positions of the screws and cable mounting hole in the ceiling or wall. 
Remove the installation template label, and attach the camera with 2 screws (M4, locally procured). 
 Connections
Connect the video output
Important: 
 •  Be sure to turn off the power of each 
device before connecting. 
  •  Be sure to secure the coaxial cable 
connectors.
Connect a coaxial cable (locally procured) to 
the video output connector.
Connect the power supply
Connect the two-color conductor cable of the 
camera to the power supply. The colors and 
functions of the conductors are shown below. 
Color 12 V DC
24 V AC
Brown Positive 
Live
Blue Negative
Neutral
Power cord Video output 
connector
29 mm
83.5 mm
21 mm
Recommended screw 
(M4, 2 pcs.) 
Screws (M4, locally procured) Side cable 
access hole
Cable mounting hole in ceiling or wall 
Installation template 
label (accessory)  
						

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Important:  •  The power supply of 24 V AC/12 V DC shall be insulated against 220 to 240 V AC.
  •  The power supply is automatically switchover either 24 V AC or 12 V DC. No setting is required 
with this camera. 
Connection of power cord
When connecting the power cord, use connectors that are designed for the power cord, and be 
careful not to let the power cord fall off. 
In addition, waterproofing work is needed at the joint, e.g., wrapping waterproof tape around the 
joint. 
Cable length and wire gauge
24 V AC 
The recommended cable length and wire gauge 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.
The recommended wire size for 24 V AC power cord is shown below:
12 V DC
Calculation of the relation among the cable length, resistance, and power supply.
The voltage supplied to the camera shall be between 10.8 V DC and 16 V D\
C. 
10.8 V DC ≤ VA - 2 (R x I x L) ≤ 16 V DC 
L  : Cable length (m)
R  : Resistance of copper wire (
Ω/m) 
V
A  :  DC output voltage of power supply unit
I  : DC current consumption (A)
    See specifications. 
Resistance of copper wire [at 20 °C]
Copper wire  size (AWG) #24
(0.205 mm2) #22
(0.325 mm2) #20
(0.519 mm2) #18
(0.833 mm2) #16
(1.307 mm2)
Length
 (approx.) (m)
20 304575120
Copper wire
size (AWG) #24
(0.205 mm2) #22
(0.325 mm2) #20
(0.519 mm2) #18
(0.833 mm2) #16
(1.307 mm2)
Resistance
Ω/m 0.083
0.0520.0330.0200.013 
						

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Installation of camera 
Turn off the power of all related devices before installation. 
1  Remove the dome cover.
2 Connect all cables.
    If necessary, bind the cable with cable tie (locally procured). 
3 Install the camera (The illustration below shows installation using a \
gang junction box (locally  procured) ).
    Mount the camera with 2 screws (M4, locally procured). 
Important: 
• Be sure to avoid twisting the cables when tightening the screws.
Note:
•  When attached to the ceiling:
Install the camera with its front (Model number indication face) facing the direction opposite to 
the “ 
TOP” arrow of the installation mark (“FRONT” direction of the installation template label 
in the accessories).
•  When attached to the wall:
    Install the camera with the “
 TOP” arrow of the installation mark facing upward.
Installation 
Screws 
(M4, locally procured) Installation 
mark  
						

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1 Connect the ∅3.5 mm miniature plug (mono channel) to the adjustment monitor output jack. 
Important:
 
•  This video output is intended for confirmation of view angle, etc. during installation or repair 
service, and not for recording or monitoring. 
Note: 
•  Video cannot be output through the video output cable after connecting the adjustment 
monitor. 
2 Pan, tilt and azimuth adjustment 
Important: 
•  When adjusting pan, tilt or azimuth, do not hold the lens of the camera.\
1	 Adjustment of panning position
Loosen the panning table lock screw and 
rotate the table to determine the panning 
position (adjustable range: 350°).
•  The panning position can be adjusted 
between +180° (clockwise) and –170° 
(counter-clockwise).
•  After the panning position is determined, fix 
the panning table with the panning table 
lock screw.
  (Recommended torque: 0.39 N·m) 
2 Adjustment of tilting position
Turn the tilting table to adjust the tilting  
position of the camera. ( adjustable range: 
±90 °)
•  The view angle can be adjusted as the cam-
era uses vari-focal lens. 
•  Tighten the tilting lock screw after 
adjustment. 
(Recommended torque: 0.59 N·m) 
Adjustment
Original position mark
Panning table
Panning table lock 
screw[LOCK]
Clockwise: +180 º
Counter-
clockwise: -170 º
Adjustable range: ±90 º 
						

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3 Adjustment of azimuth 
  Adjust the azimuth by rotating the azimuth adjuster. (adjustable range: ±100 °) 
Note:  
• 
Adjust azimuth so that the image top mark is facing “∆” to display the image properly rather 
than upside-down.
Image top mark TOP mark 
azimuth adjuster
Rotation 
angle: +100 º 
Rotation 
angle: -100 º
Image top mark 
						

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3 Zoom and focus adjustment 
Perform the zoom and focus adjustments at the same time as pan and tilt \
adjustments (Step 2). 
Note: 
•   
If the camera is used in near-horizontal position, the shadow of the dome cover may appear in 
the image. 
1  Loosen the zoom knob and focus knob. Select photographic subject and cho\
ose proper view 
angle through zooming. Adjust the zoom and focus rings to make the image clear (\
approximate 
adjustment). 
Note:  •    The focus may not be adjusted smoothly when the zoom ring is extremely close to the end of 
W direction (T direction). At this time, slightly adjust the zoom ring towards the T direction (W 
direction), and then adjust the focus. 
2 Tighten the zoom knob.
3 Press the [SET] button. 
→  The “FOCUS ADJUSTMENT” screen will appear.
The focus assist function will be activated to perform the optimum adjus\
tment.
4   When the focus ring is positioned near the best focus position, the position will automatically be 
memorized as the "PEAK HOLD" position (the higher the value is, the closer it is to the focus point).
5 When the focus ring is moved, the current focus position will be indicated on "INDICATOR".
Adjust the focus position so that the indicator value goes close to the \
"PEAK HOLD" position.
6 When the indicator value goes to the best focus position, "BEST FOCUS" w\
ill be displayed in 
reverse at the lower right corner of the screen.
7 Press the [SET] button again to close the "FOCUS ADJUSTMENT" menu. (No op\
eration for 3 
minutes also closes the menu.) 
Important: •   If the view angle changes during adjustment, press the [SET ] button to close the “FOCUS 
ADJUSTMENT” screen (once the view angle changes, the “PEAKHOLD” and “INDICATOR” 
values will also change), and repeat from step 4 after the view angle is fixed.
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Zoom knob 
Focus knob
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INDICATOR 1135   BEST PEAK HOLD 1135   FOCUS 
FOCUS  ADJUSTMENT