Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sc384 Wv Sc385 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.
Installation Guide
Network Camera
Model No. WV -SC385PJ
WV-SC385, WV-SC384
WV-SC385E, WV-SC384E
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WV-SC385
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(This illustration represents WV-SC385.) 
						

							The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within 
the product's enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilater-
al triangle is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
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
WARNING:
•  Apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with 
a protective earthing connection.
•   The mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily 
operable.
•   To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this 
apparatus to rain or moisture.
•   The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or 
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
•   All work related to the installation of this product should be 
made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
•   For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED APPARATUS provided 
neither with an all-pole MAINS SWITCH nor an all-all pole 
circuit breaker, the installation shall be carried out in accor -
dance with all applicable installation rules.
•   The connections should comply with local electrical code.
Power disconnection. Unit with or without ON-OFF switch-
es have power supplied to the unit whenever the power 
cord is inserted into the power source; however, the unit is 
operational only when the ON-OFF switch is in the ON 
position. Unplug the power cord to disconnect the main 
power for all units.
The  model  number  and  serial  number  of  this  product 
may be found on the surface of the unit.
You  should  note  the  model  number  and  serial  number 
of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as 
a  permanent  record  of  your  purchase  to  aid  identifica-
tion in the event of theft.
 Model No. 
  Serial No.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  A  digital  device,  pursuant  to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide  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 manual, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.
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 com-
puter  or  peripheral  devices).  Any  changes  or  modifications 
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance  could  void  the  user’s  authority  to  operate  this  equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
For U.S.A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
For Canada
UL listed model No.
WV-SC385, WV-SC385PJ, WV-SC384
Wij  verklaren  als  enige  aansprakelijke,  dat  het  product  waarop  deze 
verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet aan de volgende normen of andere 
normatieve documenten, overeenkomstig de bepalingen van Richtlijnen 
2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC.
Vi  erklærer  os  eneansvarlige  for,  at  dette  produkt,  som  denne 
deklaration  omhandler,  er  i  overensstemmelse  med  standarder  eller 
andre  normative  dokumenter  i  følge  bestemmelserne  i  direktivene 
2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC.
Vi  deklarerar  härmed  vårt  fulla  ansvar  för  att  den  produkt  till  vilken 
denna  deklaration  hänvisar  är  i  överensstämmelse  med  de  standarder 
eller andra normativa dokument som framställs i direktiv nr 2006/95/EC 
och 2004/108/EC.
Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote, jota tämä ilmoitus 
koskee,  noudattaa  seuraavia  standardeja  tai  muita  ohjeellisia 
asiakirjoja,  jotka  noudattavat  direktiivien  2006/95/EC  ja  2004/108/EC 
säädöksiä.
Vi  erklærer  oss  alene  ansvarlige  for  at  produktet  som  denne 
erklæringen  gjelder  for,  er  i  overensstemmelse  med  følgende  normer 
eller  andre  normgivende  dokumenter  som  følger  bestemmelsene  i 
direktivene 2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this 
declaration  relates  is  in  conformity  with  the  standards  or  other 
normative  documents  following  the  provisions  of  Directives  2006/95/
EC and 2004/108/EC.
Noi  dichiariamo  sotto  nostra  esclusiva  responsabilità  che  il  prodotto  a 
cui  si  riferisce  la  presente  dichiarazione  risulta  conforme  ai  seguenti 
standard  o  altri  documenti  normativi  conformi  alle  disposizioni  delle 
direttive 2006/95/CE e 2004/108/CE.
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich 
diese  Erklärung  bezieht,  mit  den  folgenden  Normen  oder  normativen 
Dokumenten  übereinstimmt.  Gemäß  den  Bestimmungen  der  Richtlinie 
2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.
Nous déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que le produit auquel 
se  réfère  la  présente  déclaration  est  conforme  aux  normes  spécifiées 
ou à tout autre document normatif conformément aux dispositions des 
directives 2006/95/CE et 2004/108/CE.
Nosotros  declaramos  bajo  nuestra  única  responsabilidad  que  el 
producto a que hace referencia esta declaración está conforme con las 
normas  u  otros  documentos  normativos  siguiendo  las  estipulaciones 
de las directivas 2006/95/CE y 2004/108/CE.
For U.S. and Canada:
WV-SC385, WV-SC385PJ, WV-SC384
For Europe and other countries:
WV-SC385E, WV-SC384E
This product contains CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which 
contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
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							Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................\
..................................................................... 4
Limitation of liability  ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer of warranty  ........................................................................\
............................................................................... 5
Preface  ........................................................................\
...................................................................................................... 6
Main functions  ........................................................................\
........................................................................................... 6
About the user manuals  ........................................................................\
............................................................................ 7
About notations  ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... 7
System requirements for a PC  ........................................................................\
.................................................................. 7
Trademarks and registered trademarks ........................................................................\
..................................................... 8
About copyright and license ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 8
Network security  ........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 8
Precautions  ........................................................................\
............................................................................................... 9
Precautions for installation  ........................................................................\
...................................................................... 12
Major operating controls  ........................................................................\
......................................................................... 13
Installations/Connections  ........................................................................\
........................................................................ 15
Detach the camera  ........................................................................\
.................................................................................. 25
Insert/remove an SDHC/SD memory card  ........................................................................\
.............................................. 26
Configure the network settings  ........................................................................\
............................................................... 28
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 30
Specifications  ........................................................................\
.......................................................................................... 34
Standard accessories  ........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 37
Optional accessories  ........................................................................\
............................................................................... 37
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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 use this apparatus near water.
  6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
  7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat.
  9)  Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  polarized  or  grounding-type  plug.  A  polarized  plug  has  two  blades  with  one 
wider  than  the  other.  A  grounding  type  plug  has  two  blades  and  a  third  grounding  prong.  The  wide  blade  or  the  third 
prong  are  provided  for  your  safety.  If  the  provided  plug  does  not  fit  into  your  outlet,  consult  an  electrician  for  replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
  10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
  11)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 
12)  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 combination t\
o avoid injury from tip-over.
S3125A
 
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe\
riods of time.
 
14)  Refer  all  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel.  Servicing  is  required  when  the  apparatus  has  been  damaged  in  any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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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).
    
Disclaimer of warranty
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  SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA'S  PICTURE, 
INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR ANY PURPOSE;
  (7)  LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE.
    
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							Main functions
H.264/MPEG-4 and JPEG triple encoding
H.264/MPEG-4 stream and JPEG (MJPEG) outputs can be simultaneously provided.
* Either H.264 or MPEG-4 is selectable.
MEGA Super Dynamic 
SC385
(☞ Operating Instructions (PDF))
MEGA Super Dynamic compensates brightness on a pixel-to-pixel basis so that it produces clearer images even if objects 
have various illumination intensities.
Wide dynamic range function equipped 
SC384
This  function  compensates  brightness  so  that  it  produces  clearer  images  even  if  objects  have  various  illumination  intensi-
ties. Important:
	 •	 When	the	wide	dynamic	range	function	is	activated,	noise	may	be	increased	in	the	dark	area	of	the	object.
Black & white function 
SC385
Images  will  be  displayed  clear  even  at  night  since  the  camera  will  be  automatically  switched  from  the  color  mode  to  the 
black and white mode under low illumination condition.
Megapixel-compatible lens and high accuracy preset position function
A single camera provides wide area monitoring.
The camera can be installed not only on the ceiling but also on the desk\
top 
SC385
When using an optional mount bracket, embedded installation on a ceiling\
 or mounting on a wall is available.
Power over Ethernet function
When  connecting  with  a  PoE  (Power  over  Ethernet)  device,  power  will  be  supplied  by  simply  connecting  a  LAN  cable. 
(IEEE802.3af compliant)
Interactive communication with audio
By  using  the  audio  output  connector  and  the  microphone  in  connector,  receiving  audio  from  the  cameras  on  a  PC  and 
transmitting audio from the PC to the cameras is available.
SDHC/SD memory card slot equipped
It  is  possible  to  save  H.264  videos  and  JPEG  images  on  the  SDHC/SD  memory  card  manually  at  an  alarm  occurrence, 
during the period of the schedule, or on a web browser. It is also possible to save JPEG images at a network failure occur -
rence. (Download is possible.)
* Recommended SDHC/SD memory card (☞ page 36)
    
The network cameras WV-SC385/WV-SC384 are designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX).
By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images and audio from the camera can be monitored on a PC via a net-
work. 
Note:
	 •	 It	 is	necessary	 to	configure	 the	network	 settings	of	the	 PC	and	 its	network	 environment	 to	monitor	 images	and	audio	
from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary to install a web browser on the PC.
 
    
Preface
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							About the user manuals
There  are  2  sets  of  operating  instructions  for  the  WV-SC385,  WV-SC385PJ,  WV-SC384  (NTSC  model),  WV-SC385E, 
WV-SC384E (PAL model) as follows.
	 •	 Installation	Guide:	Explains	how	to	install	and	connect	devices,	as	well	as	how	to	connect	and	configure	the	network.
	 •	 Operating	Instructions	(PDF):	Explains	how	to	perform	the	settings	and	how	to	operate	this	camera.
   The  Operating  Instructions  covers  the  models:  WV-SW395,  WV-SC385,  WV-SC385PJ,  WV-SC384,  WV-SW395E, 
WV-SC385E, WV-SC384E.
Adobe
® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM.
When the Adobe® Reader® is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe® Reader® from the Adobe web site and 
install it.
"WV-SC385,  WV-SC384"  or  "SC385,  SC384"  shown  in  the  instructions  and  illustrations  used  in  these  operating  instruc-
tions indicates the WV-SC385, WV-SC385PJ, WV-SC384, WV-SC385E, WV-SC384E.
The screens used in these operating instructions show the case of NTSC model. 
    
System requirements for a PC
CPU:  Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or faster recommended
Memory:  512 MB or more (A minimum of 1 GB memory is required when using Microsoft® Windows® 7 or 
Microsoft® Windows Vista®.)
Network interface:  10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port
Audio interface:  Sound card (when using the audio function)
Monitor:  Image capture size: 1024 x 768 pixels or more
  Color: 24-bit True color or better
OS:  Microsoft
® Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit)
  Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit)
  Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business SP1 (32-bit)
  Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP3
Web browser:  Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0 (32-bit)
  (Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit))
  Windows® Internet Explorer® 7.0
  Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business SP1 (32-bit)
  Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP3
  (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP3)
Others:  CD-ROM drive
  (It is necessary to read the operating instructions and use the software on the provided CD-ROM.)
  DirectX
® 9.0c or later
  Adobe® Reader®
 (It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.)
About notations
The following notations are used when describing the functions limited for specified models.
The functions without the notations are supported by all models.
SC385 : The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SC385.SC384 : The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SC384.
    
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							Trademarks and registered trademarks
	 •	 Microsoft,	Windows,	Windows	Vista,	Internet	 Explorer,	 ActiveX	and	DirectX	 are	either	 registered	 trademarks	 or	trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
	 •	 Microsoft	product	screen	shot(s)	reprinted	with	permission	from	Microsoft	Corporation.
	 •	 Intel	 and	Intel	 Core	 are	trademarks	 or	registered	 trademarks	 of	Intel	 Corporation	 in	the	 United	 States	and	other	 coun-
tries.
	 •	 Adobe,	 the	Adobe	 logo	and	Reader	 are	either	 registered	 trademarks	 or	trademarks	 of	Adobe	 Systems	 Incorporated	 in	
the United States and/or other countries. 
	 •	 SDHC	Logo	is	a	trademark	of	SD-3C,	LLC.
	 •	 All	other	trademarks	identified	herein	are	the	property	of	their	respective	owners.
    
About copyright and license
Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling and reverse engineering of the software provided with this product 
are  all  expressly  prohibited.  In  addition,  exporting  any  software  provided  with  this  product  violating  export  laws  is  prohib-
ited.
    
Network security
As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is call\
ed to the following security risks. 
  q  Leakage or theft of information through this unit
  w  Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent\
  e  Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent
It  is  your  responsibility  to  take  precautions  such  as  those  described  below  to  protect  yourself  against  the  above  network 
security risks. 
	 •	 Use	this	unit	in	a	network	secured	by	a	firewall,	etc.	
	 •	 If	 this	unit	 is	connected	 to	a	network	 that	includes	 PCs,	make	 sure	that	the	system	 is	not	 infected	 by	computer	 viruses	
or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virus program, anti-spyware program, etc.). 
	 •	 Protect	 your	network	 against	unauthorized	 access	by	restricting	 users	to	those	 who	log	in	with	 an	authorized	 user	
name and password. 
	 •	 Apply	 measures	such	as	user	 authentication	 to	protect	 your	network	 against	leakage	 or	theft	 of	information,	 including	
image  data,  authentication  information  (user  names  and  passwords),  alarm  mail  information,  FTP  server  information 
and DDNS server information. 
	 •	 After	the	unit	is	accessed	by	the	administrator,	make	sure	to	close	the	browser.	
	 •	 Change	the	administrator	password	periodically.	
	 •	 Do	 not	install	 the	camera	 in	locations	 where	the	camera	 or	the	 cables	 can	be	destroyed	 or	damaged	 by	persons	 with	
malicious intent. 
Important:
	 •	 When	 using	a	PC	 that	 does	 not	meet	 the	above	 requirements,	 displaying	of	images	 may	become	 slower	or	the	 web	
browser may become inoperable. 
	 •	 Audio	 may	not	be	heard	 if	a	 sound	 card	is	not	 installed	 on	a	PC.	 Audio	 may	be	interrupted	 depending	on	the	 network	
environment. 
	 •	 Microsoft
® Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition is not supported. 
	 •	 When	using	IPv6	for	communication,	use	Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®. 
 
Note:
	 •	 Refer	 to	"Notes	 on	Windows	 Vista® / Windows® 7" (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM for further information about sys-
tem requirements for a PC and precautions when using Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Microsoft® Windows Vista®. 
	 •	 If	 using	Microsoft®  Windows®  XP,  screen  tearing*  may  occur  when  the  shooting  scene  drastically  changes  (for  exam-
ple, while shooting fast-moving subjects or while controlling panning/tilting) due to the GDI restrictions of the OS. 
    * A phenomenon in which portions of the screen are displayed out of alignment
 
    
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							Precautions
Refer installation work to the dealer. 
Installation  work  requires  technique  and  experiences. 
Failure  to  observe  this  may  cause  fire,  electric  shock, 
injury, or damage to the product. 
Be sure to consult the dealer. 
Stop the 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, stop the operation imme-
diately and contact your dealer. 
Turn  the  power  off  immediately  and  contact  qualified  ser-
vice personnel for service. 
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this prod-
uct. 
Failure to observe this may cause fire or electric shock. 
Consult the dealer for the repair or inspections. 
Do not insert any foreign objects. 
This could permanently damage the product. 
Turn  the  power  off  immediately  and  contact  qualified  ser -
vice 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. 
Installation  work  shall  be  started  after  sufficient  reinforce-
ment. 
Periodic inspections shall be conducted. 
Rust on the metal parts or screws may cause a fall of the 
product resulting in injury or accidents. 
Consult the dealer for the inspections. 
Do not use this product in an inflammable atmo-
sphere. 
Failure to observe this may cause an explosion resulting in 
injury. 
Avoid installing this bracket in the locations where 
salt damage occurs or corrosive gas is produced.
Otherwise, the mounting portions will deteriorate and acci-
dents such as a fall of this product may occur.
The measures of protection against a fall of this 
product shall be taken. 
Failure to observe this may cause a drop resulting in injury. 
Be sure to install the safety wire.
     The exclusively designed mount bracket shall be 
used.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop resulting in injury 
or accidents.
Use  the  exclusively  designed  mount  bracket  for  installa-
tion.
The screws and bolts must be tightened to the 
specified torque.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop resulting in injury 
or accidents.
Do not install this product in locations subject to 
vibration.
Loosening of mounting screws or bolts may cause a fall of 
the product resulting in injury.
Do not strike or give a strong shock to this product.
Failure to observe this may cause fire or injury.
Turn the power off when do wiring of this product.
Failure  to  observe  this  may  cause  electric  shock.  In  addi-
tion, short circuit or wrong wiring may cause fire.
Do not rub the edges of metal parts with your hand. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
Do not touch the main unit while this product is pan-
ning/tilting. 
Fingers  may  be  caught  up  in  the  moving  part,  and  that 
may result in injury. 
Keep SDHC/SD memory cards (option) away from 
infants and children.
Otherwise, they may swallow the cards by mistake.
In this case, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not use tripod screws when installing this prod-
uct on the ceiling. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury. 
Use  the  exclusively  designed  mount  bracket  for  installa-
tion. 
Do not touch this product, the power cable or the 
connected cables during thunder. 
(Including during installation work)
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock.
Turn the power off when cleaning this product. 
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
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							[Precautions for use]
This product is designed to be used indoors. This 
product is not operable outdoors.
This product has no power switch.
When turning off the power, turn off a circuit breaker.
To keep on using with stable performance
Do not use this product in hot and humid conditions for a 
long time. Failure to observe this causes component deg-
radation resulting in life shortening of this product. Do not 
expose  this  product  to  direct  heat  sources  such  as  a 
heater.
Do not touch the transparent part (over the lens) 
with your bare hands.
The dirty part causes deterioration of picture quality.
Handle this product with care.
Do  not  drop  this  product,  nor  apply  shock  or  vibration  to 
the product. Failure to observe this may cause trouble.
About the PC monitor
When displaying the same image on the monitor for a long 
time, the monitor may be damaged. 
It is recommended to use a screen-saver. 
When an error is detected, this product will restart 
automatically. 
This  product  will  be  inoperable  for  around  2  minutes  after 
the restart just as when the power is turned on. 
Product disposal/transfer
Images saved on the SDHC/SD memory card may lead to 
personal information leakage. When it is necessary to dis-
pose  or  give  this  product  to  someone,  even  when  for 
repair,  make  sure  that  there  is  no  data  on  the  hard  disk 
drives. 
Cleaning this product body
Be  sure  to  turn  off  the  power  before  cleaning.  Failure  to 
observe this may cause injury. Do not use strong abrasive 
detergent  when  cleaning  this  product.  Otherwise,  it  may 
cause discoloration.  When  using  a  chemical  cloth  for 
cleaning,  read  the  caution  provided  with  the  chemical 
cloth product.
Important:
	 •	 The	 camera	position	 may	be	moved	 inadvertently	
while  cleaning  the  camera  body.  Restart  the  camera 
or  refresh  the  camera  position  (position  refresh)  to 
correct  the  camera  position.  Refer  to  the  Operating 
Instructions (PDF) for further information. 
 
Transmission interval
Image  transmission  interval  may  become  slow  depending 
on  the  network  environment,  PC  performance,  shooting 
subject, access number, etc.  About SDHC/SD memory card
	 •	 Before	
inserting	the	SDHC/SD	 memory	card,	turn	off	
the  power  of  this  product  first.  Otherwise,  it  may 
cause  malfunction  or  damage  data  recorded  on  the 
SDHC/SD  memory  card.  Refer  to  page  26  for 
descriptions  of  how  to  insert/remove  an  SDHC/SD 
memory card. 
	 •	 When	 using	an	SDHC/SD	 memory	card,	format	 it	
using  this  product.  Recorded  data  on  the  SDHC/SD 
memory  card  will  be  deleted  when  formatted.  If  an 
unformatted SDHC/SD memory card or an SDHC/SD 
memory  card  formatted  with  other  devices  is  used, 
this  product  may  not  work  properly  or  performance 
deterioration  may  be  caused.  Refer  to  the  Operating 
Instructions  (PDF)  for  how  to  format  a  SDHC/SD 
memory card. 
	 •	 When	 some	SDHC/SD	 memory	cards	are	used	 with	
this  product,  the  product  may  not  work  properly  or 
performance  deterioration  may  be  caused.  Use  the 
SDHC/SD memory cards recommended in page 36. 
Code label
The  code  labels  (accessory)  are  required  at  inquiry  for 
trouble.  Use  caution  not  to  lose  these  labels.  It  is  recom-
mended  to  paste  one  of  the  labels  onto  the  CD-ROM 
case.
About the MOS image sensor
	 •	 When	 continuously	 shooting	a	bright	 light	source	 such	
as  a  spotlight,  the  color  filter  of  the  MOS  image  sen-
sor may have deteriorated and it may cause discolor -
ation.  Even  when  changing  the  fixed  shooting  direc-
tion  after  continuously  shooting  a  spotlight  for  a  cer -
tain period, the discoloration may remain. 
	 •	 When	 shooting	fast-moving	 subjects	or	performing	
panning/tilting operations, objects crossing the shoot-
ing area may look to be bending askew.  
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent 
Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial 
use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance 
with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard ("MPEG-4 Video") and/
or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a 
consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider 
licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. 
Additional information including that relating to 
promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing 
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. 
See http://www.mpegla.com.
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