Network Camera Installation Guide WV-NS202A Model No. L O C K O P E N Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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WARNING: • This apparatus must be earthed. • 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.
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.
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PC. It is also necessary that a web browser is installed on the PC. *2 Performance with this camera has been checked by using Panasonic’s SD memory cards (64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB). If another SD memory card is used, this camera may not operate properly.
About these operating instructions There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-NS202A as follows. • Installation Guide (book, these operating instructions) • Network Operating Instructions (PDF) The "Installation Guide" contains descriptions of how to install and connect this camera, and how perform the required network settings.
Network security As you will use this product connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks. 1. Leakage or theft of information through this product 2. Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent 3.
How to remove the SD memory card ... 21 Configure the network settings ... 22 Install the software ... 22 Configure the network settings of the camera using the Panasonic IP setting software ... 22 Troubleshooting ... 24 Specifications ... 25 Standard accessories ...
Refer to the network operating instructions (PDF) for descriptions of how to format a SD memory card. • It is recommended to use Panasonic’s SD memory cards (64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB) since they have tested and confirmed full compatibility with this camera.
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Refer to the network operating instructions (PDF) for further information. Indication label Refer to the indication label placed on the surface of the unit as to the indications of equipment classification and power source, etc. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Use a PoE hub/device that is compliant with IEEE802.3af standard.
Major operating controls and their functions Front view Transparent part (over the lens) WV-NS202A SD memory card slot cover Panasonic logo plate Mount bracket (standard accessory) FRONT Safety wire (fixed with the mount bracket) LO CK O P E N...
Rear view Link LED Network connector DC 12 V power terminals Power LED • About the [INITIAL SET] button Turn on the power of the camera while holding down this button, and wait for around 5 seconds without releasing this button. Wait another 1 minute after releasing the button. The camera will restart and the settings including the network settings will be initialized.
Installations/Connections Caution: ONLY CONNECT THIS TO 12 V DC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY. The following are descriptions of how to install the camera. The camera can be installed on a ceiling and can be placed on a desktop by placing the camera upside-down. Before starting the installation/connection, prepare the required devices and cables.
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Wire through a hole in the ceiling Step 1 Fix the provided camera mount bracket with four optional fixing screws (M4 or M6). There should be no obstacles such as wall in a range of 100 mm away from the center point of the mount brack- Shooting direction (FRONT) Step 2 Make a hole in the ceiling to pass the cables through.
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Specification of cable (wire): AWG #22 - #28 Single core, twisted EXT I/O terminal 2 (ALARM IN2/ALARM OUT) EXT I/O terminal 1 (ALARM IN1) EXT I/O terminal 3 (ALARM IN3/AUX OUT) Important: • Do not connect 2 or more wires directly to a termi- nal.
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Step 7 Fix the camera on the mount bracket using the provid- ed camera fixing screw. Recommended tightening torque: 0.68 N·m {7.0 kgf·cm} Fixing screw (standard accessory) Step 8 Connect the cables to the network connector and the power inlet. Important: •...
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Step 9 After completing the cable connections, attach the pro- vided decorative cover. q Align the indication "OPEN" of the decorative cover to the decorative cover guide of the mount bracket. Decorative cover guide Decorative cover (standard accessory) Wire without making a hole in the ceiling Step 1 Install the camera by following step 1 and steps 3 –...
Place the camera upside-down by fixing on the bracket When using the camera upside-down, fix the camera using the provided camera mount bracket to prevent a fall. Install the camera by following step 1 and steps 3 – 8 of the "Wire through a hole in the ceiling" section ( pages 14 - 16).
[Connection example] When connecting with a PC directly Speaker (sold separately) Microphone (sold separately) <Required cable> LAN cable (category 5, cross) When connecting to a network using a PoE device (hub) Speaker (sold separately) Microphone (sold separately) Speaker (sold separately) Microphone (sold separately) <Required cable>...
Detach the camera The camera is fixed on the camera mount bracket using the fixing screw. Remove the camera by following the instruc- tions below. Important: Do not detach the camera in a different way from the one described below. It may damage the camera. Step 1 Rotate the decorative cover counterclockwise until the indication "OPEN"...
Step 4 Shut the SD memory card slot cover and lock the cover by pushing the Panasonic logo plate. Step 5 Select "Use" for "SD memory card" on the [SD memory card] tab of "Basic Setup" on the setup menu.
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, perform the network settings of the camera and the PC individually on the "Network setup" page of the setup menu. Refer to the network operating instructions (PDF) for further informa- tion.
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Step 1 Start the Panasonic IP setting software. Step 2 Click the [IP setting] button after selecting the MAC address/IP address of the camera to be configured. Note: When using a DHCP server, the IP address assigned to the camera can be displayed by click- ing the [Refresh] button of the IP setting software.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, check the symptoms on the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution or if the problem is not described below. Symptom The power cannot be turned The camera does not move to the preset positions accu- rately.
Specifications Other specifications Power source DC12 V, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) Power consumption DC 12 V: Approx. 1 A, PoE: Approx. 12 W (Class 0 device) Ambient temperature –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F) Recommended operating temperature: +35 °C (95 °F) Ambient humidity 90 % or less VBS: 1.0 V [P-P]/75 Ω, composite (BNC), ø3.5 mm mini jack (monaural)
Alarm image transmission, FTP periodic transmission Images from 16 cameras (4 cameras x 4 groups) can be displayed simultaneously. Manufactured by Panasonic (Performance with this camera has been checked.) Capacity: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB * SD High Capacity (SDHC) card is not compatible with this camera.
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