Important Information Network Camera Model No. WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW532L WV-SPW311AL / WV-SPW312L WV-SPW531AL WV-SPW532L (This illustration represents WV-SPW531AL and WV-SPW532L) * For information about the installation tasks, refer to the provided Installation Guide. For information about how to perform the settings and how to operate the camera, refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
For U.S.A. WARNING: •T o prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall/ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions. • All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. • The installation shall be carried out in accordance with all applicable installation rules. • The connections should comply with local electrical code.
Contents Important safety instructions.......................................................................................................... 4 Limitation of liability........................................................................................................................ 5 Disclaimer of warranty.................................................................................................................... 5 Preface.......................................................................
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 instructions. 6) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 7) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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).
Preface The box type network cameras WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW532L / WV-SPW311AL / WV-SPW312L 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 network. Note: • It is necessary to configure the network settings of the PC and its network environment to monitor images from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary to install a web browser on the PC.
Main functions With the new codec engine Codec Engine has been redesigned to provide up to 60 frames/sec Full-HD SPW311L image quality output. SPW531L or HD Enhanced with Super Dynamic function enables a dynamic range of 133 dB. SPW531L SPW311L By image synthesis at different shutter speeds, and to a great difference in brightness even if the object to be photographed in pixels Brightness compensation, which captured more natural images.
About the user manuals There are 3 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW532L / WV-SPW311AL / WV-SPW312L as follows. • Important Information (this document): Provides information about the cautions required for safely using and installing this camera. • Installation Guide: Explains how to install devices. • Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.
IMPORTANT: • For information on the operation verification of the supported operating systems and web browsers, refer to our website at http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/index.html. • 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.
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.
Do not use this product in an inflammable atmosphere. Failure to observe this may cause an explosion resulting in injury. Avoid installing this product in the locations where salt damage occurs or corrosive gas is produced. Otherwise, the mounting portions will deteriorate and accidents such as a fall of the product may occur. Do not install or clean the camera, or touch this product, the power cable SPW531L SPW311L or the connected cables during thunder storms.
Turn the power off when cleaning this product. Failure to observe this may cause injury. Do not rub the edges of metal parts with your hand. Failure to observe this may cause injury. [Precautions for use] 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 degradation resulting in life shortening of this product. Do not expose this product to direct heat sources such as a heater.
About SD memory card • To remove the SD memory card from the unit, press the [Setup] button on the “Live” page, select the [SD memory card] tab, and set the SD memory card operation to “Not use”. Then, remove the SD memory card. Alternatively, hold down the SD ON/ OFF button for about
2 seconds. When the flashing SD MOUNT lamp goes out, you can remove the SD memory card. • When using an SD memory card, format it using this product. Recorded data on the SD memory card will be deleted when formatted.
About the MOS image sensor • When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a spotlight, the color filter of the MOS image sensor may become deteriorated and this may cause discoloration. Even when changing the fixed shooting direction after continuously shooting a spotlight for a certain period, the discoloration may remain. • When shooting fast-moving subjects or objects crossing the shooting area may look to be bending askew.
Equipment classification and power source indication label Refer to the indication label on the side of this unit for the equipment classification, power source, and other information. : Direct current symbol Product disposal/transfer Data saved on this product or a storage device used with this product may lead to personal information leakage. When it is necessary to dispose or give this product to someone, even when for repair, make sure that there is no data on this product.
Precautions for installation Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documentation. For information about the installation tasks, refer to the provided Installation Guide. Power supply This product has no power switch. When turning off the power, turn off a power supply or remove a power cable.
Check before installation Compatibility of devices is restricted. Before installation, check the ratings and dimensions of the devices to be used. Contact your dealer for details. Before installation Directly secure the camera mount bracket or use WV-Q120A (adapter box : SPW531L SPW311L ). • Anchor bolts and screws used to mount the camera on the ceiling or wall are not supplied.
Heater unit This product is equipped with an internal heater unit for use in cold climates. The heater unit turns on automatically when the temperature inside the product drops below around 0 °C {32 °F}. However, in an extremely low-temperature environment below –20 °C {–4 °F}, snow and frost may not be defrosted from the dome cover. When using the product in cold climates, take notice of the ambient and internal temperatures of the product.
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. Symptom Power is not turned on. Cause/solution When using a PoE device for power supply • Are the PoE device and the network connector connected using an Ethernet cable (category 5e or better)? Check whether the connection is appropriately established.
Symptom The SD ERROR/AF indicator lights up red. Audio input contains noise. SPW531L SPW311L When the IR LED lights, a part or all of the screen appears blurred. When the IR LED lights, the camera switches between color mode and black-and-white mode. 20 Cause/solution Reference pages This indicator lights up red when data cannot be saved on the SD memory card. • Isn’t the write protect switch of the inserted SD memory card set to “LOCK”? Unlock the write protect switch of the SD memory card.
About the indicator The indicator will light or blink as follows depending on the camera status.
Specifications • Basic Power source *1: WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW532L WV-SPW311AL / WV-SPW312L SPW531L SPW311L DC 12 V, PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) SPW532L Power consumption *1: SPW312L PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant) SPW311L SPW531L DC 12 V : 770 mA/Approx. 9.24 W DC 12 V : 770 mA/Approx. 9.24 W PoE : DC 48 V : 200 mA/Approx. PoE : DC 48 V : 200 mA/Approx. 9.6 W (Class 0 device) 9.6 W (Class 0 device) SPW312L SPW532L PoE : DC 48 V : 190 mA/Approx. PoE: DC 48 V : 190 mA/Approx. 9.12 W (Class 0 device) 9.
Waterproof *2: Dimensions: WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW532L WV-SPW311AL / WV-SPW312L Main body: IP66 (IEC60529), Type 4X (UL50), NEMA 4X compliant SPW531L SPW311L 95 mm {3-3/4 inches} (W), 99 mm {3-57/64 inches} (H), 334.5 mm {1ft 1-11/64 inches} (L) SPW532L SPW312L 95 mm {3-3/4 inches} (W), 99 mm {3-57/64 inches} (H), 326 mm {1ft 27/32 inches} (L) Mass: SPW531L SPW311L Approx. 1.6 kg {3.5 lbs} SPW532L Finish: SPW312L Approx. 1.4 kg {3.
• Camera WV-SPW531AL / WV-SPW532L WV-SPW311AL / WV-SPW312L Image sensor: Effective pixels: Scanning area: Scanning system: Minimum illumination: Approx. 1/3 type MOS image sensor Approx. 2.35 mega pixels Approx. 1.35 mega pixels 5.35 mm (H) × 3.34 mm(V) 4.86 mm (H) × 3.89 mm(V) {7/32 inches (H) × 1/8 inches (V)} {3/16 inches (H) × 5/32 inches (V)} Progressive SPW531L SPW532L Color: 0.07 lx {0.0065 footcandle} (F1.6, Maximum shutter: Off (1/30 s), AGC: High) 0.005 lx {0.00046 footcandle} (F1.
Shutter speed: 2 mega pixel [16:9](60 fps mode) SPW531L / 1.3 mega pixel [16:9](60 fps mode) SPW311L Off (1/60), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Other than 2 mega pixel [16:9](60 fps mode) SPW531L / 1.3 mega pixel [16:9](60 fps mode) SPW311L Off (1/30), 3/100, 3/120, 2/100, 2/120, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Maximum shutter: max. 1/1000 s, max. 1/500 s, max. 1/250 s, max. 1/120 s, max. 1/100 s, max. 1/60 s, max. 1/30 s, max. 2/120 s, max.
• Camera mount bracket Adjustment angle: Ceiling mounting Horizontal: ±180° (PAN rotation part) Vertical: 0° to 90° (TILT rotation part) Yaw: from -190° to +100° (YAW rotation part) Wall mounting Horizontal: ±90° (TILT rotation part)* Vertical: ±90° (TILT rotation part)* Yaw: from -190° to +100° (YAW rotation part) * You can change between horizontal and vertical angels by adjusting the PAN rotation part.
Resolution: H.264 JPEG (MJPEG) (continued) 1.3 mega pixel [16:9](60 fps mode) * WV-SPW311AL only H.264(1) 1280 × 720 H.264(2), H.264(3), H.264(4) 1280 × 720 / 640 × 360 / 320 × 180 / 160 × 90 1.3 mega pixel [4:3](30 fps mode) H.264(1), H.264(2), H.264(3), H.264(4) 1280 × 960 / 800 × 600 / VGA / 400 × 300 / QVGA / 160 × 120 2 mega pixel [16:9](30 fps mode) * Used by super resolution techniques H.264(1), H.264(2) 1920 × 1080 / 640 × 360 / 320 × 180 / 160 × 90 H.264(3), H.
Audio compression method: G.726 (ADPCM) 32 kbps/ 16 kbps, SPW531L SPW311L G.711 64 kbps, AAC-LC*3 64 kbps AAC-LC (HIGH QUALITY) 64 kbps/ 96 kbps/ 128 kbps Protocol: IPv6: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, DHCPv6, MLD, ICMP, ARP IPv4: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTSP, RTP, RTP/RTCP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, UPnP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP OS*4: Microsoft Windows 8.
Standard accessories Important Information (this document)..................1 pc. Installation Guide.................................................. 1 set Warranty card*1.................................................... 1 set CD-ROM*2...........................................................1 pc. Code label*3.........................................................1 pc. The following parts are used during installation procedures. SPW531L SPW311L Camera mount bracket cover............................
Optional accessories 30 User License Accessory (For H.
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