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Panasonic Color CCTV Camera Wv Cf344 Wv Cp300 Operating Instructions
Panasonic Color CCTV Camera Wv Cf344 Wv Cp300 Operating Instructions
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11 Screen when SCENE1 is selectedScreen when SCENE2 is selected **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP END D&N(IR) **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE2 COPY(SCENE1) ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP ENDD&N(IR) Scene file number**ALC CONT**(1) BACK LIGHT COMP “SYSTEM SETUP” screen OFF ABS MASK SET - + LEVEL .I..... 0 RET TOP ENDBLC ON Camera operation setting [CAMERA SETUP] The following describes the camera operation settings. The following set\ tings can be configured on the “CAMERA SETUP” screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5 for how to call up the screen. The settings configured on the “CAMERA SETUP” screen will be saved as a scene file. 1. Register a scene file [SCENE1/SCENE2] It is possible to register 2 patterns of scene file. When different settings are to be applied between day and night, SCENE1 can be applied in the daytime and SCENE2 at night. Change between the scene fi\ les can be made by shortcut operation. ( page 26) “SCENE1” is set as the default setting. Step 1 After confirming that “SCENE1” is selected, configure the settings of “ALC/ELC” through “VMD”. ( page 11-18) To change the scene files, go to step 2. Step 2 Move the cursor to “SCENE1” and press the [ RI gh T ] or [ LE f T ] button to select “SCENE2”. → The screen changes and displays “SCENE2”. Step 3 To configure the settings of “SCENE2” using the settings of “SCENE1”, p\ ress the [SET] button after moving the cursor to “COPY(SCENE1)”. → The settings of “SCENE1” will be copied to “SCENE2”. Step 4 Edit the settings to be changed as the settings of “SCENE2”. The number displayed at the right side of the title on each setting screen indicates a scene file number. Step 5 Move the cursor to “SCENE2” and press the [ RI gh T ] or [ LE f T ] button to select “SCENE1” to resume normal operation. 2. Light quantity control method selection [ALC/ELC] The method of controlling the quantity of light is selected from the following in accordance with the lens to be used. ALC (default): The iris of the lens is automatically adjusted in accordance with the brightness of a subject. Select “ALC” when using an ALC lens. ALC+: Controls the quantity of light with a combination of the electronic shutter and auto iris. This selection is suitable at shooting a bright subject such as an outdoor subject with auto iris lens. Be awar\ e that flicker may occur when a subject is under fluorescent lighting. ELC: Controls the quantity of light with the electronic shutter. This selection is suitable for use of a lens with fixed iris or manu\ al iris.

12 Back light compensation function Follow the procedure below.Step 1 Set “ALC/ELC” to “ALC”, and press the [SET] button. → The “ALC CONT” screen appears. Note: • When “ALC/ELC” is set to “ELC” or “ALC+” and the [SET ] button is pressed, the “ELC CONT” or “ALC+ CONT” screen will appear. Step 2 Move the cursor to “BLC” and select from the following options. ON: Automatically compensate when the background is brighter than the subject. OFF (default): This mode is used when the area in front of the subject is extremely bright. Step 3 Move the cursor to “ABS” and select from the following options. ABS (Auto Black Stretch Technology) The latest digital signal technology is applied to automatically detect the dark areas in the image, acquire the brightness data around the dark areas, and perform real-time color adjustment by calculating the best correction curve for each area. This function can be used to perform real-time adjustment and correction of back light and dark area, and reproduce natural, clear images. ON: Uses ABS. OFF (default): Does not use ABS. Note: • When “BLC” is set to “ON”, “ABS” displays “---” and may not be operated. Step 4 When “BLC” is set to “OFF”, bright areas of an image are masked to facilitate the visibility of dark areas. Move the cursor to “MASK SET” and press the [SET ] button. → The mask setting screen appears. Step 5 Press the [ UP ], [d OWN ], [righ T ], and [ LEFT ] buttons to move the flashing cursor to the area to be masked and press the [SET] button. When the selected area is masked, the masked area will start blinking (between stripes and white). When the flashing cursor is moved to other areas, the masked area will be displayed in white. Repeat the above procedure to mask other areas as necessary. Note: • To cancel the masking, select the masked area to be canceled, and then press the [SET] button. The masked area will be deleted. “ALC CONT” screenMask setting screen “CAMERA SETUP” screen **ALC CONT**(1) BACK LIGHT COMP OFF ABS MASK SET - + LEVEL . I..... 0 RET TOP END BLC OFF **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP END D&N(IR)

13 Step 6 Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds after completion of masking. → Return to the previous menu. Step 7 Move the cursor to “LEVEL” and press the [ R ig HT ] or [ LE f T ] button to adjust the level. 3. Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] The variation in shutter speed allows users to perform the following. • Increased shutter speed prevents blurring fast-moving subjects. • If flicker is observed under fluorescent lighting of 50 Hz, selection of “1/100” for the speed can reduce flicker. The shutter speed is selectable from the following. OFF (1/60) (default), 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000, 1/120000 Note: • When “ALC/ELC” is set to “ELC” or “ALC+”, “---” appears and the shutter function cannot be activated. 4. Gain control setting [AGC] Select a gain control setting from the following. ON (HIGH) (default)/ON (MID) /ON (LOW): Automatically increases the gain to make the screen brighter when the illuminance of the subject becomes darker. HIGH, MID and LOW indicate the gain level. OFF: Does not increase the gain. Note: • When “SENS UP” is set to the AUTO mode, “AGC” cannot be set to “OFF”. 5. Electronic sensitivity enhancement setting [SENS UP] Use of the electronic sensitivity enhancement function increases the light sensitivity of the CCD, and accordingly the image becomes brighter. The magnification is unchanged for selection of FIX, and the magnification is automatically adjusted in accordance with the illuminance of a photographic subject for selection of AUTO. The magnification of the electronic sensitivity is selectable from the following. OFF (default)/X2 AUTO/X4 AUTO/X6 AUTO/X10 AUTO/X16 AUTO/X32 AUTO/OFF/X2 FIX/X4 FIX/X6 FIX/X10 FIX/X16 FIX/ X32 FIX/X64 FIX/X128 FIX/X256 FIX/X512 FIX Note: • When “ALC/ELC” is set to “ELC” or “ALC+”, only the AUTO mode is enabled. • When “SHUTTER” is set to options other than “OFF”, the electronic sensitivity enhancement setting cannot be performed and “---” appears. • When the magnification of “SENS UP” is increased, the screen becomes coarser, more whitish, or more flawed. However, this phenomenon is normal. 6. White balance setting [WHITE BAL] The white balance adjustment is selectable from the following. ATW1 (default): Activates the automatic color temperature tracking mode. The camera continuously check the color temperature of the light source and automatically adjusts the white balance. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2700 K to 6000 K. ATW2: Activates the sodium lamp automatic color temperature tracking mode. The camera automatically achieves an optimal white balance under the sodium lamp. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2000 K to 6000 K.

14 AWC: Activates the automatic white balance control mode. This adjustment is suitable for a location where a light source is stable. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from 2000 K to 10000 K. When “AWC” is selected, the white balance needs to be adjusted. Note: • If the situation meets one of the followings, color may not be accurately reproduced. • The subject is mostly highly-colored. • The photographic scene is under the bright blue sky or at nightfall. • The illumination of the light illuminating the subject is insufficient. When “AWC” is selected, follow the steps below to adjust the white balance. Step 1 Set “WHITE BAL” to “AWC” and press the [LEFT] button to change to “AWC → PUSH SET”. Step 2 Press the [SET] button and adjust the white balance. “AWC → PUSH SET” is reversely highlighted during adjustment. When the reversely highlighted display is restored, the white balance adjustment is completed. Step 3 Press the [RIGHT] button to select “AWC”. Refer to this page for fine adjustment of the white balance. Note: • The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2000 K to 10000 K. If the range is out of this adjustment range or lighting directed to a subject is too dark, the white balance may not be adjusted. I\ n such a case, “AWC → PUSH SET” stays reversely highlighted. Manual fine adjustment of white balance The white balance is manually fine adjusted after white balance automa\ tically adjustment in the automatic color temperature tracking mode (ATW1, ATW2) or automatic white balance control mode (AWC). Follow the procedures below. “CAMERA SETUP” screen **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL AWC PU SH SET DNR HIGH AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP END D&N(IR) **ATW1**(1) R - + B - + AREA RET TOP END **ATW1 AREA**(1) POSITION PUSH SET RET TOP END RESET ... I... 0 ... I... 0 **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP END D&N(IR) “CAMERA SETUP” screen Fine adjustment screen Area setting screen

15 Step 1 Set “WHITE BAL” to “ATW1”, “ATW2” or “AWC” and press the [SET] button. → The fine adjustment screen appears. Step 2 Move the cursor to “R” and “B” and press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to fine adjust the level for each. “R” stands for red and “B” stands for blue. When the level indicator moves in the “+” direction, the color becomes deeper, and when the level indicator moves in the “–” direction, the color becomes lighter. Step 3 Move the cursor to “AREA” and press the [SET] button to enter “AREA” setting screen. The area to detect white area of white balance can be set on the area setting screen. The area to detect white area of white balance is displayed full-screen by default. To change the white balance detection area, start from step 4. Step 4 Move the cursor to “POSITION” and press the [SET] button. Step 5 Press the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT] and [LEFT] buttons to move to the upper-left part of the area to be set, and press the [SET] button. Step 6 Press the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT] and [LEFT] buttons to move to the lower-right part of the area to be set, and press the [SET] button. 7. Digital noise reduction function setting [DNR] The digital noise reduction function reduces noise automatically under the condition of low illuminance. The effect level of the noise reduction function is selectable from the following. LOW: Low level of noise reduction (small residual image) HIGH (default): High level of noise reduction (large residual image) 8. Black-and-white mode setting [D&N (IR) ] CP310 CP310 CP300 [D&N (ELE) ] CP310 CP310 CP300 CF354 CF344 The settings relating to the black-and-white mode can be configured. Follow the procedure below AUTO1 **D&N(IR) **(1) LEVELHIGHDURATION TIME S L BURST(BW)ON RET TOP END . I.. **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP END D&N(IR) “CAMERA SETUP” screen “D&N (IR)” screen Step 1 Move the cursor to “D&N (IR)” and select the mode from the following. CP310 CP310 CP300 AUTO1 (default): Automatically switches between color and black-and-white images in acco\ rdance with the illuminance. The black-and-white mode is selected for dark images, and the color mode is \ selected for bright images.

16 AUTO2: Used a near-infrared light source at night time. ON: Displays black-and-white images. OFF: Displays color images. CP310 CP310 CP300 AUTO: Similar to the basic functions of AUTO1, but does not change the IR fi\ lter. CF354 Switches to black-and-white images when the illuminance around the camera is lower than approx. 0.1 lx. CF344 OFF (default): Displays color images. Note: • CP310 CP310 CP300 When “AUTO1” or “AUTO2” is selected, it is recommended to set “A g C” to “ON”. • CP310 CP310 CP300 If a subject is always moving or the screen is occupied with a uniform color, brightness determination may not be per - formed successfully because the brightness is merely determined by information from the CCD image sensor. When “AUTO2” is selected, the wave length of the light source shall be 800 nm or longer. • WV-CP300, WV-CP304, WV-CF354 and WV-CF344 cannot set the switching brightness (illuminance) level of color images and black-and-white images. • To obtain color images, a sufficient level of illuminance (approx. 30 lx or more) is required. Step 2 Press the [SET] button. → The “D&N (IR)” screen appears. Step 3 Move the cursor to “LEVEL” and select a brightness level at which \ switching between color and black-and-white images is performed from the following. LOW: Switches from color to black-and-white images when the ambient illuminance of the c\ amera is less than 0.1 lx. HIGH (default): Switches from color to black-and-white images when the ambient illuminance of the c\ amera is less than 0.2 lx. Note: • The switching illuminance level varies with subjects, light sources, and lenses. • The switching illuminance level varies in accordance with AGC setting. ( page 13) • The switching illuminances described above are reference values. The switching illuminance shall be decided based on the actual installation environment. • There may be repeated switching between color and black-and-white images depending on the setting and environment. Step 4 Move the cursor to “DURATION TIME” and select a time for switching between color and black-an\ d-white images from the following. 2 seconds - 10 seconds (default) - 30 seconds - 60 seconds (S) (L) Step 5 Move the cursor to “BURST (BW)”, and decide whether or not to pr\ ovide a burst signal output in the black-and-white mode. ON (default): Provides a burst signal output. OFF: Does not provide any burst signal output. Note: • Images may not be displayed appropriately without burst signals when camera images are displayed in the black-and-white mode depending on a monitor or VTR model to be used. In such a case, set\ the burst signal output to “ON”. 9. VMD setting [VMD] The VMD function allows the camera to detect motion and scene change wit\ h the camera. Detection of motion or scene change with the camera can be announced by issuing an alarm signal. CP310 CP310 CP300 CP310 CP310 CP300 CP310 CP310 CP300 CP310 CP310 CP300

17 Important: • The following circumstances may result in detection failure or false detection. Use the camera after adjusting the detection area and sensitivity. • Not enough difference in brightness between the background and the moving photographic subject, or significant changes in brightness • Dirt or water drops on the lens • Insufficient brightness, for example, when shooting at night • The subject is moving straight at the camera • The subject is moving too fast or too slow • The subject is too small or too large • There are too many moving objects • Light reflected through a window or from a road surface • The camera is shaking • Entry of outside light, such as sunlight or the headlights of a car • Flickering fluorescent light • Subject change detection may fail in the following cases. • The lens is partially covered or covered with a transparent item • The photographic subjects before and after changing the camera direction are similar • False detection may occur for approx. 1 minute after turning on the power, after completing settings in the SETUP menu, or after changing the camera view angle. • Motion detection is the detection function within the screen range for electronic zoom of 1x. “MOTION DET” screen **MOTION DET**(1) RET TOP ENDLEVEL 2S OFF DWELL TIME DISPLAY MODE ALARM MASK SET .... I.. 20 - + “CAMERA SETUP” screen MOTION DET AUTO1 **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH VMD RET TOP END D&N(IR) Setting of motion detection Move the cursor to “VMD”, press the [LE f T ] or [RI gh T ] button to select “MOTION DET”. Step 1 Move the cursor to “MOTION DET” and press the [SET] button. → The “MOTION DET” screen appears. Step 2 Move the cursor to “MASK SET” and press the [SET] button. → The mask setting screen appears. “MOTION DET” screen Mask setting screen **MOTION DET**(1) RET TOP ENDLEVEL 2S OFF DWELL TIME DISPLAY MODE ALARM MASK SET .... I.. 20 - + In the masked area, no alarm will be issued even if a moving object is detected. The mas\ ked area is set in the same way as the masked area setting in “Light quantity control method selection”. ( page 11)

18 Step 3 Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds after completion of masking. → Return to the previous menu. Step 4 Move the cursor to “ALARM” and press the [LEFT ] and [RIGHT ] buttons to select “ON” or “OFF”. ON: Outputs alarm signal when in display mode. Actions may be confirmed t\ hrough the motion detection mode when a moving object is detected. OFF (default): Does not output alarm signal when in display mode. Step 5 Move the cursor to “DISPLAY MODE” and press the [SET] button. → The display mode screen appears. If a moving object is detected in the set area, the area will be reversely highlighted. Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds to return. **MOTION DET**(1) RET TOP END LEVEL 2S OFF DWELL TIME DISPLAY MODE ALARM MASK SET .... I.. 20 - + Display mode screen “MOTION DET” screen Step 6 Move the cursor to “LEVEL” and press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to adjust the level. Repeat step 5 and 6 to adjust to optimal level. Step 7 Move the cursor to “DWELL TIME ” and select the dwell time from the following. (unit: seconds) 2S (default)/5S /10S /30S Alarm signal will be issued once a continuously moving object is detecte\ d within the specified time. Setting of scene change detection This function detects a change in the subject state that occurs by cover\ ing the camera with a cloth, a cap, or others, or by changing the camera direction largely. Follow the procedure below. Step 1 Move the cursor to “VMD” and press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to select “SCENE CHANGE”. “CAMERA SETUP” screen VMD SCENE C HAN GE **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH AUTO1 RET TOP END D&N(IR)

19 Camera system setting [SYSTEM SETUP] Performs the settings relating to the camera system such as synchronization, and privacy zone. The following settings can be configured on the “SYSTEM SETUP” screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5 for how to call up the screen. 10. Synchronization method selection [SYNC] This unit supports the following 2 types of synchronization methods, and one of the following is selected. (1) Multiplexed vertical drive signal (VD2) (2) Internal synchronization (INT) (default) Input of a multiplexed vertical drive signal (VD2) automatically switc\ hes to the VD2 synchronization even if the camera is set to other than the VD2 synchronization method. When the VD2 synchronization is not selected, internal synchronization can be selected. 11. Privacy zone setting [PRIVACY ZONE] When undesired portions in the camera shooting area (on the screen) exist, those portions (privacy zone) can be set to be hidden. Up\ to 8 portions can be specified for the privacy zone. ON (1): Grays the zone. ON (2): Mosaics the zone. OFF (default): Displays the zone normally. Follow the procedure below to set the privacy zone. Note: • The privacy zone function is disabled at initializing the unit, i.e. right after turning on the power. **ZONE NUMBER 1 /8** PUSH SETPOSITION UPPER LE FT RET TOP END DEL - +ZONE LEVEL ..I.... 2 “SYSTEM SETUP” screen “ZONE NUMBER” screen ON(2) **SYSTEM SETUP** SYNC INT PRIVACY ZONE STABILIZER OFF EL-ZOOM OFF UPSIDE-DOWN OFF - + LDC I...... 0 RET TOP END Step 1 Move the cursor to “PRIVACY ZONE”, select “ON (1)” or “ON (2)”, and press the [SET] button. → The “ZONE NUMBER” screen appears. Step 2 Move the cursor to the number at the right of the title and select the z\ one number using the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button. Step 3 Move the cursor to “POSITION” and press the [SET] button. “SYSTEM SETUP” screen **SYSTEM SETUP** SYNC INT PRIVACY ZONE OFF STABILIZER OFF EL-ZOOM OFF UPSIDE-DOWN OFF - + LDC I...... 0 RET TOP END

20 Step 4 Press the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT], and [LEFT] buttons to determine the left upper position of the zone to be set and\ press the [SET] button. Step 5 Press the [UP], [DOWN], [RIGHT], and [LEFT] buttons to determine the lower right position of the zone to be set an\ d press the [SET] button. → An asterisk “*” will be displayed after the number and the zone s\ etting will be saved. Step 6 When “ON (2)” is selected for “PRIVACY ZONE”, the mosaic level may be adjusted. The mosaic level may be \ set through “ZONE LEVEL”. (Range: 1 to 4) Note: • To delete a zone, select the zone number and press the [SET] button after moving the cursor to “DEL”. • To change the settings of a zone, select the zone number and repeat from step 3. 12. Image stabilizer setting [STABILIZER] Whether or not to enable the image stabilizer is determined. This function is effective for the case that the camera is installed at a place with slight\ shaking. ON: Enables the image stabilizer. OFF (default): Disables the image stabilizer. Important: • When “ON” is selected for the image stabilizer, the view angle becomes narrower and the resolution becomes lower. When “ON” is selected for the image stabilizer, check the view angle and resolution at camera installation. • The image stabilizer function may not work for the following subjects or conditions. • Dark subject • Less contrasty subject (e.g. white wall) • Subject shaking at excessive speed • Large amplitude image shaking 13. Electronic zoom setting [EL-ZOOM] Whether or not to use the electronic zoom is determined. ON: Uses the electronic zoom. OFF (default): Does not use the electronic zoom. When “ON” is selected, the zoom factor and the panning/tilting set\ tings can be configured. Follow the procedure below. **EL-ZOOM** **EL-ZOOM****EL-ZOOM** PUSH SET PUSH SET ZOOM PAN/TILT PUSH SET PUSH SETZOOM PAN/TILT PUSH SET PUSH SETZOOM PAN/TILT U ZOOM DU TILT D/L PAN R “SYSTEM SETUP” screen “EL-ZOOM” screen Pan/tilt setting screen Zoom setting screen RET TOP END RET TOP END RET TOP END OFF **SYSTEM SETUP** SYNC INT PRIVACY ZONE STABILIZER OFF EL-ZOOM ON UPSIDE-DOWN OFF - + LDC I...... 0 RET TOP END Step 1 Move the cursor to “EL-ZOOM” and select “ON” and press the [SET] button. → The “EL-ZOOM” screen appears.