Model No. WV-SP509E/WV-SP508E Lens: Option (This illustration represents WV-SP509.) 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.
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For U.S. and Canada: WARNING: WV-SP509, WV-SP508 • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be For Europe and other countries: securely attached to the floor/wall/ceiling in WV-SP509E, WV-SP508E accordance with the installation instructions. • To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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For Europe We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standard or other normative document following the provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC. Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der folgenden Norm oder normativen Dokument übereinstimmt.
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 instruc- tions.
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:...
The following notations are used when describing the functions limited for specified models. The functions without the notations are supported by all models. The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SP509. SP509 The functions with this notation are available when using the model WV-SP508.
About the user manuals There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SP509, WV-SP508 (P model), WV-SP509E, WV-SP508E (E model) as follows. • Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices. • Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.
* A phenomenon in which portions of the screen are displayed out of alignment • For information on the operation verification of the supported operating systems and web browsers, refer to our website at http://panasonic.net/pss/security/support/index.html. Trademarks and registered trademarks • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Network security As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called 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.
Precautions Refer installation work to the dealer. Avoid installing this bracket in the loca- Installation work requires technique and experi- tions where salt damage occurs or corro- ences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, sive gas is produced. electric shock, injury, or damage to the prod- Otherwise, the mounting portions will deterio- uct.
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Do not rub the edges of metal parts with Handle this camera with care. your hand. Do not drop this camera, nor apply shock or Failure to observe this may cause injury. vibration to this camera. Failure to observe this may cause trouble.
AVC Patent Portfolio License If an unformatted SD memory card or an THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE SD memory card formatted with other AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE devices is used, this product may not work properly or performance deterioration may PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR caused.
Precautions for Installation Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from fail- ures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documenta- tion. This camera is designed to be used • Locations where the temperature is not indoors.
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Screw tightening Router When connecting this product to the Internet, • The screws and bolts must be tightened use a broadband router with the port forward- with an appropriate tightening torque according to the material and strength of ing function (NAT, IP masquerade). the installation area.
<Rear view> <WV-SP509> Network connector Audio output connector 10BASE T/100BASE-TX Access indicator Microphone/line input connector (blinks when accessing) AUDIO OUT MIC/LINE IN INITIAL INITIAL SET button LINK Link indicator SD CARD/ABF POWER Power indicator MONITOR OUT 12V = IN EXT I/O...
Lens mounting Slowly rotate the lens clockwise to mount the lens and connect the lens cable to the ALC lens con- nector of the camera. ALC lens connector Protruded portion from mount face: ø20 mm {25/32 Zoom lock knob inches} or less CS-mount lens (option) Protruded portion from flange face:...
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Note: • The most common use of a varifocal lens and a zoom lens Note that the adjustment method is different depending on the type. For further information, refer to the operating instructions for the lens to be used. When using 8x or 10x lens, adjust the back focus after positioning the zoom ring at the "W" end and positioning the focus ring at a step short of the "F"...
Insert/remove a SD memory card (WV-SP509 only) IMPORTANT: • Before inserting a SD memory card, turn off the power of the camera first. • When inserting a SD memory card, make sure the direction. • Before removing the SD memory card, select "Not use" for "SD memory card" on the [SD memory card] tab of "Basic" on the setup menu first. Turn off the power after "Not use" selec- tion, and then unload the SD memory card.
Installation Connect the safety wire The following is an example of safety wire connection. IMPORTANT: • Be sure to install the safety wire. Ask your dealer for installation. Mounting screws For mounting on ceiling Tripod mount base Remove the tripod mount base on the top Safety wire plate of the camera. for ceiling (accessory) Align the tripod mount base with the safety...
For mounting on wall Put the tripod mount base on the bottom of the camera. Secure the safety wire lug for wall (accessory) to the camera mount screw hole with the wire lug fixing screw (accessory). Wire lug xing Wire engaging IMPORTANT: screw (accessory) hole...
Camera mounting The camera is mounted on the camera mount bracket (locally procured) and the safety wire is secured. IMPORTANT: • The installation area shall be strong enough to hold the camera and camera mount bracket. • The camera mount bracket (locally procured) shall be mounted on the foundation part of the construction or a part with adequate strength. • To prevent the mounting strength from becoming lower, do not use wooden screws to secure the camera mount bracket (locally procured).
IMPORTANT: • The safety wire shall be adjusted to remove slack. • Be sure to install the safety wire to prevent a fall of the camera resulting in injury or accidents in case the camera comes off. • To prevent the mounting strength from becoming lower, do not use wooden screws to secure the safety wire. <For mounting on ceiling> Washer (accessory) Spring washer (accessory) Recommended screw M4 Minimum pull-out strength 196 N {44.06 lbf} Safety wire <Mounting sample> Recommended screw M4 Minimum pull-out strength 196N {44.06 lbf} Safety wire...
ALARM IN 1/DAY/NIGHT IN ALARM IN 3/AUX OUT ALARM IN 2/ALARM OUT (This illustration represents WV-SP509.) IMPORTANT: • The monitor output connector is provided only for checking the adjustment the angle field of view on the video monitor when installing the camera or when servicing. It is not provided for recording/ monitoring use.
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Input specification: No-voltage make contact input (4 V - 5 V DC, internally pulled up) OFF: Open or 4 V - 5 V DC ON: Make contact with GND (required drive current: 1 mA or more) * DAY/NIGHT IN is only for WV-SP509. LAN cable Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better,...
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Specification of cable (wire): 16 AWG - 24 AWG (This illustration represents Single core, twisted WV-SP509.) • Check whether the stripped part of the wire is not exposed and is securely connected. e Tighten the screw of the power cord plug.
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When using PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Connect a LAN cable (category 5 or better, straight, STP*) between a PoE device (such as a hub) and the network connector of the camera. * E models only. IMPORTANT: • Use all 4 pairs (8 pins) of the LAN cable. • The maximum cable length is 100 m {328 feet}. • Make sure that the PoE device in use is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard. • When connecting both the 12 V DC power supply and the PoE device for power supply, 12 V DC will be used for power supply.
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC to start up the CD launcher. Then the License Agreement will be displayed. • If the launcher window is not displayed, double click the "CDLauncher.exe" file on the CD-ROM. • Read the Agreement and choose "I accept the term in the license agreement", and click [OK]. Then the launcher window will be displayed. Using the supplied CD-ROM, the following actions can be performed. q The Panasonic IP setting software can be installed on the PC. → Refer to "Installing Panasonic IP setting software". ( Page 30) ☞ w Settings related to the camera's network can be set from the Panasonic IP setting software. → Refer to "Configure the network settings". ( Page 32) ☞...
Select the Panasonic IP setting software to install. w Select where to create the Panasonic IP setting shortcut icon when the Panasonic IP setting software is installed. e Specify which folder on the PC to install the Panasonic IP setting software to.
Installing the manuals On the CD launcher window, click the [Install] button next to [Manual] to display the Manual installa- tion window. Confirm the following settings before starting the installation. q Select which manuals to install. The camera models that the manuals support are displayed in w "Model List". w The camera models that are supported by the manuals selected in q are displayed here. e Select where to create the manuals shortcut icon when the manuals are installed.
Configure the network settings Configure the network settings of the camera using the Panasonic IP setting software It is possible to perform the network settings of the camera using the IP setup software on the pro- vided CD-ROM. When using multiple cameras, it is necessary to configure the network settings of each camera independently. If the Panasonic IP setting software does not work, configure the network settings of the camera and the PC individually on the "Network" page of the setup menu. Refer to the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) for further information.
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Complete each network setup item and click the [Save] button. Note: • By unchecking the "Wait for camera restarting." checkbox, multiple cameras can be continuously configured. IMPORTANT: • It may take for around 2 minutes to complete to upload the settings to the camera after clicking the [Save] button. The settings may be invalidated when the LAN cable is disconnected before completing the upload. In this case, perform the settings again. • When using a firewall (including software), allow access to all UDP ports. About the default user name and password Click the [Setup] button on the "Live" page, the user authentication window will be displayed. Enter the default user name and password as follows, and log in.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, check the symptoms with the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution in the table or a problem is not described below. Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages When using DC power supply...
Specifications ● Basic Power source: 12 V DC, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption: 12 V DC: 570 mA, PoE 48 V: 125 mA (Class 2 devices) SP509 12 V DC: 550 mA, PoE 48 V: 120 mA (Class 2 devices) SP508 * FOR UL LISTED MODEL(S), ONLY CONNECT 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY.
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Super Dynamic: On/Off Dynamic range: 52 dB typ. (only at Super-Dynamic On) Gain (AGC): On(Low)/ On(Mid)/ On(High)/ Off Adaptive black stretch: On/Off (only at Super-Dynamic Off) Light control mode setting: Indoor scene (50Hz/60Hz)/ Outdoor scene/ ELC/ Fix shutter Shutter speed: Off (1/30 s), 3/100, 3/120, 2/100, 2/120, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 (only at Super-Dynamic Off) Auto slow shutter:...
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Multi-screen: Up to 16 camera images can be displayed simultaneously on a multi-screen (including the camera itself). Compatible SDXC/SDHC/ Manufactured by Panasonic SD memory card (option) : SDXC memory card: 64 GB SP509 SDHC memory card: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB...
Standard accessories Installation Guide (this document) .................. 1 pc. Warranty card* ......................1 pc. CD-ROM* ........................1 pc. Code label* ........................1 pc. *1 P models only *2 The CD-ROM contains the operating instructions and the software. *3 This label may be required for network management. The network administrator shall retain the code label.