Panasonic Color CCTV Camera Wv Cw304 Wv Cw314 Wv Cw324 Installation Guide

							Before attempting to connect or operate this product, 
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.  This illustration represents WV-CW324LE, WV-CW314LE, WV-CW304LE.
Installation Guide 
Color CCTV Camera
Model No: WV-CW324LE 
WV-CW314LE
 
WV-CW304LE  
						

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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  prod-
uct's  enclosure  that  may  be  of 
sufficient  magnitude  to  constitute 
a risk of electric shock to persons.
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 
appliance.
WARNING:
•	All	 work	 related	 to	the	 installation	 of	this	 product	
should be made by qualified service personnel or 
system installers.
•	To	 prevent	 injury,	this	apparatus	 must	be	securely	
attached  to  the  floor/wall/ceiling  in  accordance 
with the installation instructions.
•	The	 installation	 shall	be	carried	 out	in	accordance	
with all applicable installation rules.
•	This	product	has	no	power	switch.
  When  turning  off  the  power,  turn  off  a  Power 
Supply or remove a power cable.
•	T h e 	c o n n e c t i o n s 	s h o u l d 	c o m p l y 	w i t h 	l o c a l	
electrical code.
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conformity  with  the  standard  or  other  normative 
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  Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................\
................................... 4
Limitation of liability  ........................................................................\
................................................. 5
Disclaimer of warranty  ........................................................................\
............................................ 5
Preface  ........................................................................\
................................................................... 6
About notations   ........................................................................\
..................................................... 6
Features  ........................................................................\
................................................................. 6
About the user manuals  ........................................................................\
.......................................... 7
Trademarks and registered trademarks  ........................................................................\
................... 7
Precautions  ........................................................................\
............................................................ 8
Precautions for installation  ........................................................................\
.................................... 11
Major operating controls  ........................................................................\
....................................... 13
Preparations  ........................................................................\
......................................................... 14
Installation  ........................................................................\
............................................................ 15
Connections  ........................................................................\
......................................................... 16
Adjustment   ........................................................................\
.......................................................... 18
Setup menu  ........................................................................\
.......................................................... 22
List of setup menu  ...................................................................................................\
.................. 22
Basic operation  ........................................................................\
.................................................... 23
Screen transition diagram 
CW324L
CW304L
CW314L
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Screen transition diagram 
CW324L
CW304L
CW314L........................................................................\
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Screen transition diagram CW324L
CW304L
CW314L
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Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
.................................................... 28
Specifications  ........................................................................\
....................................................... 29
Standard accessories  ........................................................................\
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Important safety instructions
 1)  Read these instructions.
  2)  Keep these instructions.
  3)  Heed all warnings.
  4)  Follow all instructions.
  5)  Do  not  block  any  ventilation  openings.  Install  in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer's  instruc-
tions.
  6)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara -
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  7)  Protect  the  power  cord  from  being  walked  on  or  pinched  particularly  at  plugs,  convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  8)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  9)  Use  only  with  the  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or  table  specified  by  the  manufacturer,  or  sold 
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.
S3125A
10)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe\
riods of time. 
						

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Limitation of liability
THIS  PUBLICATION  IS  PROVIDED  "AS  IS"  WITHOUT  WARRANTY  OF  ANY  KIND,  EITHER 
EXPRESS  OR  IMPLIED,  INCLUDING  BUT  NOT  LIMITED  TO,  THE  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  OF 
MERCHANTABILITY,  FITNESS  FOR  ANY  PARTICULAR  PURPOSE,  OR  NON-INFRINGEMENT  OF 
THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT.
THIS  PUBLICATION  COULD  INCLUDE  TECHNICAL  INACCURACIES  OR  TYPOGRAPHICAL 
ERRORS.  CHANGES  ARE  ADDED  TO  THE  INFORMATION  HEREIN,  AT  ANY  TIME,  FOR  THE 
IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).\
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY 
PERSON,  EXCEPT  FOR  REPLACEMENT  OR  REASONABLE  MAINTENANCE  OF  THE  PRODUCT, 
FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
 (1)  ANY  DAMAGE  AND  LOSS,  INCLUDING  WITHOUT  LIMITATION,  DIRECT  OR  INDIRECT, 
SPECIAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL  OR  EXEMPLARY,  ARISING  OUT  OF  OR  RELATING  TO  THE 
PRODUCT;
  (2)  PERSONAL  INJURY  OR  ANY  DAMAGE  CAUSED  BY  INAPPROPRIATE  USE  OR  NEGLIGENT 
OPERATION OF THE USER;
  (3)  UNAUTHORIZED  DISASSEMBLE,  REPAIR  OR  MODIFICATION  OF  THE  PRODUCT  BY  THE 
USER;
  (4)  INCONVENIENCE  OR  ANY  LOSS  ARISING  WHEN  IMAGES  ARE  NOT  DISPLAYED,  DUE  TO 
ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
  (5)  ANY  PROBLEM,  CONSEQUENTIAL  INCONVENIENCE,  OR  LOSS  OR  DAMAGE,  ARISING 
OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;
  (6)  ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION 
BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF 
THAT  SUR VEILLANCE-CAMERA'S  PICTURE,  INCLUDING  SAVED  DATA,  FOR  SOME 
REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE.
Disclaimer of warranty 
						

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Preface
This  product  is  a  1/3-type  CCD  D/N  infrared  CCTV  camera.  Connection  of  this  product  to  a  video 
monitor allows users to use this product as a monitoring camera. 
•		 WV-CW324LE, 	WV-CW314LE: 	with 	function 	of 	color/black-and-white 	mode 	switch 	and 	back	
focus adjustment.
•	 WV-CW304LE:	with	function	of	color/black-and-white	mode	switch.
About notations 
The  following  notations  are  used  when  describing  the  functions  limited  for  specific  models.  The 
functions without the notations are supported by all models.
CW324L
CW304L
CW314L
 : The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-CW324LE.
CW324L
CW304L
CW314L : The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-CW314LE.CW324L
CW304L
CW314L
 : The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-CW304LE.
Features
Introduction of newly developed high-resolution CCD
The  introduction  of  the  newly  developed  CCD  with  976  horizontal  pixels  has  led  to  a  horizontal 
resolution of as high as 650 TV lines. 
Auto back focus (ABF) function 
CW324L
CW304L
CW314L
 
CW324L
CW304L
CW314L
It  is  possible  to  adjust  the  back  focus  automatically  by  operating  the  set  button  of  this  camera  or 
the setup menu.
Day/Night conversion function equipped
No  setup  change  is  required  at  night  because  the  image  automatically  changes  from  the  color 
mode to the black-and-white mode at low illuminance. 
IR LED equipped
The equipped infrared LED makes it possible to monitor at zero lx. 
Comply with Standard IP66/dustproof and waterproof
With  dustproof  and  waterproof  designing,  the  camera  can  be  mounted  under  eaves  or  rainy  and 
damp area or bad conditions with dust flying.
Motion detection function (VMD) equipped
The motion of an object is detectable. The acts of covering the camera with a cloth, a cap or other 
acts and changing the camera direction during surveillance can be detected. 
						

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About the user manuals
The  operating  instructions  of  the  camera  consist  of  2  sets:  this  book  and  operating  instructions 
(PDF).
This book explains how to install the camera.
Refer  to  the  "Operating  Instructions  (PDF)"  on  the  provided  CD-ROM  for  descriptions  of  how  to 
perform  the  unit  settings.  Adobe
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not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe® Reader® from the Adobe web site and install it.
Trademarks and registered trademarks
Adobe,  Acrobat  Reader  and  Reader  are  either  registered  trademarks  or  trademarks  of  Adobe 
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or othe countries.
Note: 
	 •	 The 	VMD 	function 	is 	not 	the 	dedicated 	function 	to 	prevent 	thefts, 	fires, 	etc. 	We 	are 	not	
responsible  for  any  accidents  or  damages  caused  by  applying  the  function  for  the  above 
purposes. 
						

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Precautions
Refer installation work to the dealer.
I n s t a l l a t i o n   w o r k   r e q u i r e s   t e c h n i q u e   a n d 
experiences.  Other wise  injur y  or  damage  to 
this product may result.
Be sure to consult the dealer.
Stop operation immediately when 
something is wrong with this product.
When smoke goes up from this product or
the  smell  of  smoke  comes  from  this  product, 
c o nt i n u e d  u s e  w i l l  r e s u l t  i n  f i r e,  i n j u r y,  o r 
damage to the product.
Turn  the  power  of f  immediately  and  contact 
qualified service personnel for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify 
this product.
Fa i l u r e  to  o b s e r ve  t h i s  m ay  c a u s e  f i r e  o r 
electric shock.
Consult the dealer for the repair or inspections.
Do not insert any foreign objects.
This could permanetly damage this product.
Turn  the  power  of f  immediately  and  contact 
qualified service personnel for service.
Select an installation area that can support 
the total weight.
Selecting  an  inappropriate  installation  surface 
may  cause  the  product  to  fall  down  or  topple 
over, resulting in injury.
I n s t a l l a t i o n   w o r k   s h a l l   b e   s t a r t e d   a f t e r 
sufficient reinforcement.
Periodic inspections shall be conducted.
Rust  on  the  metal  parts  or  screws  may  cause 
the  product  to  fall  down  resulting  in  injury  or 
accidents.
Consult the dealer for the inspections.
Do not use this product in an atmosphere 
of flammable gases.
Failure  to  obser ve  this  may  cause  injur y  by 
explosion.Avoid installing this product in locations 
where it is subject to damage by salt or 
corrosive gas.
Other wise  the  mounting  fixtures  will  deterio
-
rate,  causing  the  product  to  fall  down  and 
leading to accidents.
This product shall be installed in a 
vibration-free place.
Failure  to  observe  this  may  cause  screws  and 
bolts  to  be  loosened  and  consequently  to  fall 
resulting in injury.
Install this product in a location high 
enough to avoid people and objects from 
bumping the product.
Fa i l u re  to  o b s e r ve  th i s  m ay  c a u s e  a  d ro p 
resulting in injury or accidents.
Do not strike or give a strong shock to this 
product.
Failure to observe this may cause injury or fire.
Turn the power off when do wiring of this 
product .
Fa i l ure  to  obse r ve  thi s  may  c ause  e l e ctr i c 
shock.  A  shor t  circuit  or  wrong  wiring  may 
cause fire.
Tighten screws and mounting fixtures to 
the specified torque.
Fa i l u re  to  o b s e r ve  th i s  m ay  c a u s e  a  d ro p 
resulting in injury or accidents.
Do not rub the edges of metal parts with 
your hand.
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
Do not touch this product, the power cord 
or the connected cables during thunder. 
(even in the process of work)
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock. 
						

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The measures of protection against 
snowfall shall be taken.
In  areas  where  lots  of  snow  accumulates,  the 
weight  of  snow  may  cause  the  product  to  fall 
resulting in injury or accidents. Protect the product 
against snowfall by installing under eaves.
The screws and fixed parts must be 
securely tightened.
Failure to observe this may cause the product
to fall resulting in injury.
The measures of protection against a fall 
of this product shall be taken.
Fa i l u re  to  o b s e r ve  th i s  m ay  c a u s e  a  d ro p 
resulting in injury or accidents.
Do not damage the power cable.
D o   n ot  d a m a g e,  f a b r i c a te,  t w i s t,  s t r e tc h, 
bundle,  or  forcibly  bend  the  power  cable.  Do 
not place heavy objects.
Keep away from heat sources.
Use  of  the  damaged  power  cable  may  cause 
electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
Consult the dealer for repair.
Turn the power off when cleaning this 
product.
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
[Precautions for use]
This product has no power switch.
When  turning  off  the  power,  turn  off  a  circuit 
b r e a k e r.
To keep on using with stable performance
Parts  of  this  product  may  deteriorate  and  it 
may  shorten  the  lifetime  of  this  product  when 
using in locations subject to high temperatures 
and  high  humidity.  (Recommended  operating 
temperature:	-10	℃°C	-	50℃	°C)℃℃℃℃℃
Do  not  expose  this  product  to  direct  heat 
sources such as a heater.Do not touch the front cover (transparent 
cover) with your bare hands. 
A  dir ty  cover  causes  deterioration  of  picture 
quality.
Handle this product with care.
Do  not  drop  this  product,  nor  apply  shock  or 
vibration to this product.
Failure to observe this may cause trouble.
If  a  strong  shock  or  vibration  is  applied  to  the 
front  cover,  it  may  cause  damage  or  allow 
water to enter this product.
Noise on monitor 
This product is equipped with a super sensitive 
CCD.  Therefore,  noise  may  appear  on  the 
monitor. This phenomenon is not trouble.
Discoloration on the CCD color filter
W h e n  c o nti nu ou s l y  s h o oti n g  a  b r i g ht  l i g ht 
source  such  as  a  spotlight,  the  color  filter  of 
the  CCD  may  have  deteriorated  and  it  may 
cause  discoloration.  Even  when  changing  the 
f i xe d  s ho oti ng  di re cti o n  af te r  c o nti nu ous l y 
shooting  a  spotlight  for  a  cer tain  period,  the 
discoloration may remain.
Do not aim this product at strong light 
sources.
A  light  source  such  as  a  spot  light  causes  a 
blooming  (light  bleeding)  or  a  smear  (vertical 
lines).
Blooming
Smear
Bright subject 
						

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Cleaning this product body
Tu r n   t h e   p o w e r   o f f   w h e n   c l e a n i n g   t h i s 
product. Do not use strong abrasive detergent 
when cleaning this product. Other wise, it may 
cause  discoloration.  When  using  a  chemical 
cloth  for  cleaning,  read  the  caution  provided 
with the chemical cloth product.
Cleaning the lens
Us e  a  l e n s  c l e a n i n g  p a p e r  (u s e d  to  c l e a n 
camera lenses or lenses of spectacles). When 
using  solvent,  use  an  alcohols  solvent  and  do 
not use a thinner or a glass cleaner.
Synchronous mode setting
I m a g e  s y n c h r o n o u s  m o d e  of  t h i s  c a m e r a 
indicates internal synchronization (INT) only.
Set the multiplexed vertical drive ( VD2) as OFF 
when  the  camera  is  connected  to  the  system 
controller of the company.