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Panasonic WV-NP1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

WV-NP1000
Model Nos.
WV-NP1004
(Lens is option.)
The illustration above is of the WV-NP1004.
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model numbers in these Operating Instructions are given without suffix.

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  • Page 1: Network Camera

    Network camera Operating Instructions WV-NP1000 Model Nos. WV-NP1004 (Lens is option.) The illustration above is of the WV-NP1004. Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. The model numbers in these Operating Instructions are given without suffix.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configures the multi-screen settings [Multi-screen setup] .......... 27 Configure the alarm settings [Alarm setup] ..............28 Configure the settings relating to Panasonic alarm protocol [Panasonic alarm protocol setup] ................34 Configure the settings relating to the authentication [Authentication setup] ....35 Configure the settings of the servers [Server setup] ...........

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface About these operating instructions There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-NP1000/WV-NP1004 as follows. • Operating Instructions (book) • Operating Instructions (PDF, these operating instructions) These operating instructions contain descriptions of how to operate this product using a PC via a network and of how to configure the settings.

  • Page 4: Monitoring Images On A Pc

    Start up the web browser. Press the [Enter] key on the keyboard. → Live images will be displayed. Step 2 Enter the IP address designated using the Panasonic IP setup software in the address box of the browser. (Example: http://192.168.0.10) Notes: •...
  • Page 5 About the "Live" page q [Live] button o Camera name !0 Alarm occurrence indication button !1 Audio button !2 One shot button w [Setup] button e Multi-screen buttons !3 Main area r Image type buttons t Zoom buttons y Brightness buttons u AUX buttons i B/W buttons Brightness buttons *2...
  • Page 6 One shot button Click this button to take a picture (a still picture). The picture will be displayed on a newly opened window. !3 Main area Images from the camera will be displayed in this area. *1 Operable by only users whose access level is "1. Administrator"...
  • Page 7 Available operations when live images are displayed *1 Operable by only users whose access level is "1. Administrator" *2 Operable by only users whose access level is "1. Administrator" or "2. Camera control" when "ON" is selected for "User authentication" ( page 35). *3 The access level to operate this button can be changed by the settings of "Authentication"...
  • Page 8 Operation Description Images will be automatically switched between colour and B/W according to brightness (illumination). Click this button when using the camera in the nighttime with near-infra red rays as light source. Acknowledge alarm occur- This button will be displayed when an alarm occurred. When rences *2 this button is clicked, the alarm output connector will be reset and this button will disappear.

  • Page 9: Monitor Images From Multiple Cameras

    Monitor images from multiple cameras Images from multiple cameras can be displayed on a multiscreen. Images from up to 4 cameras can be displayed simultaneously. To display images on a multiscreen, it is necessary to register cameras in advance. 4 cameras can be registered as a group and up to 2 groups (8 cameras) can be registered.

  • Page 10: Action At An Alarm Occurrence

    When "ON" is selected for "Panasonic alarm protocol", the connected Panasonic device will be notified that the camera is in the alarm state. The settings for Panasonic alarm protocol can be configured on the [Notification] tab of the "Alarm setup" page. ( page 33)

  • Page 11: Transmit Images Onto An Ftp Server

    Transmit Images onto an FTP Server Images can be transmitted to an FTP server. By configuring the following settings, transmission of images captured at an alarm occurrence or captured at a designated interval to an FTP server will become available. Important: When using this function, set the user name and password to restrict users who can log into the FTP server.

  • Page 12: Save Images On The Sd Memory Card When Failed To Transmit Images By The Ftp Periodic Transmission Function

    Save images on the SD memory card when failed to transmit images by the FTP periodic transmission function Images failed to transmit by the FTP periodic transmission can be saved automatically on the SD memory card. To obtain the images saved on the SD memory card, use the Windows command prompt or FTP client software. The obtained images can be browsed on a PC.
  • Page 13 Step 3 Move the current directory to drive B and obtain images. Notes: • When logging in the camera, the current directory will be drive D. Images on the SD memory card can be found in the "FTP" directory under drive B. Move to the "FTP" directory and obtain images. <Directory structure of drive B>...

  • Page 14: About The Network Security Of The Camera

    About the Network Security of the Camera Equipped security functions The following security functions are featured in this camera. q Access restrictions by the host authentication and the user authentication It is possible to restrict users from accessing the camera by setting the host authentication and/or the user authentication to on.

  • Page 15: Display The Setup Menu And Configure The Settings Of The Camera Using A Pc

    Display the Setup Menu and Configure the Settings of the Camera Using a PC The following are descriptions of how to configure the settings on the SETUP menu. The setup menu is operable by only users whose access level is "1. Administrator". How to display the setup menu Refer to the next page for further information about Step 1...

  • Page 16: How To Operate The Setup Menu

    How to operate the setup menu When completing the setting items in field A, click the [SET] button below field A (A-1). The edited set- ting items in field A will not be applied unless the [SET] button below field A (A-1) is clicked. In the same manner above, click the [SET] button below field B (B-1) when completing the setting items in field B.
  • Page 17 About the operation window !1 Status display area q [Live] button w [Basic setup] button !2 Main area e [Camera setup] button r [Multi-screen] button t [Alarm setup] button y [Authentication setup] button u [Server setup] button i [Network setup] button o [Maintenance] button !0 [Help] button [Live] button...
  • Page 18 [Network setup] button Click this button to display the "Network setup" page. The network settings and the settings relating to DDNS (Dynamic DNS), SNMP (Simple Network management Protocol) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) can be configured on the "Network setup" page.

  • Page 19: Configure The Basic Settings Of The Camera [Basic Setup]

    Default: WV-NP1000 (for the WV-NP1000) ON (Lower left): The shooting date and time will be dis- WV-NP1004 (for the WV-NP1004) played at the lower left corner of the image display area.
  • Page 20 [Daylight saving (Summertime)] Select "ON" or "OFF" to determine whether or not to apply daylight saving time. ON: Applies summer time. An asterisk (*) will be dis- played on the left side of the displayed time and date. OFF: Does not apply summer time. Default: OFF [Link/Access LED] Select "ON"...
  • Page 21 Configure the settings relating to the NTP server [NTP] Click the [NTP] tab on the "Basic setup" page. ( page 19) The settings relating to the NTP server such as the NTP server address, port number, etc. can be configured on this page.
  • Page 22 SD memory card. • Save/obtain the system logs • It is recommended to use Panasonic's SD memory Important: card. Otherwise, the camera may not work properly • Before removing the SD memory card from the cam- or performance deterioration may be caused.

  • Page 23: Configure The Settings Relating To Images And Audio [Camera Setup]

    Configure the settings relating to images and audio [Camera setup] The settings relating images and audio such as brightness and image quality of JPEG/MPEG-4 can configured on this page. The "Camera setup" page has 3 tabs of the [JPEG/MPEG-4] tab, the [Camera] tab and the [Audio] tab. Configure the settings relating to JPEG image [JPEG/MPEG-4] Click the [JPEG/MPEG-4] tab on the "Camera setup"...
  • Page 24 Configure the settings relating to MPEG-4 image [JPEG/MPEG-4] Click the [JPEG/MPEG-4] tab on the "Camera setup" page. ( page 23) Configure the settings such as "Max bit rate (per 1 client)", "Image capture size" and "Image quality" on this page. Refer to page 23 for further information about the settings relating to JPEG images.
  • Page 25 Configure the camera settings such as image quality and brightness, etc. [Camera] Click the [Camera] tab on the "Camera setup" page. ( page 23) The following are descriptions of how to configure the settings relating to image quality and brightness, etc. Refer to the operating instructions (book) for further information about the setup items (camera setup page).
  • Page 26 Configure the settings relating to audio [Audio] Click the [Audio] tab on the "Camera setup" page. ( page 23) The settings relating to audio can be configured on this page. [Authentication] Select an access level for audio transmission from the following.

  • Page 27: Configures The Multi-Screen Settings [Multi-Screen Setup]

    Configures the multi-screen settings [Multi-screen setup] The cameras to be used for the multi-screen display can be registered on this page. Refer to page 9 for descriptions of how to display images on a multi-screen. [IP Address] Enter the IP address or the host name of the camera to be used for the multi-screen.

  • Page 28: Configure The Alarm Settings [Alarm Setup]

    Select "ON" or "OFF" to determine whether or not to receive the command alarm. The command alarm is the function that notifies of Panasonic protocol alarm from the other cameras. When "ON" is selected, alarm actions will be performed between multiple cameras.
  • Page 29 Configure the settings relating to the alarm image [Alarm image setup] Click the [Alarm] tab on the "Alarm setup" page. ( page 28) The settings relating to the alarm image to be transmitted to the FTP server can be configured on this page. The alarm image will be transmitted to the FTP server.
  • Page 30 Configure the settings relating to the alarm out connector [Alarm output setup] Click the [Alarm] tab on the "Alarm setup" page. ( page 28) The settings relating to the alarm out connector can be configured on this page. Refer to pages 29 and 30 for further information about the settings relating to the alarm image and the alarm out connector.
  • Page 31 Set the VMD areas [VMD area] Click the [VMD area] tab on the "Alarm setup" page. ( page 28) The video motion detection areas can be set on this page. When a motion is detected in the set area, the alarm action will be performed. Note: It will take around 5 minutes to start detection after the power is turned on.
  • Page 32 Step 6 Select "ON" or "OFF" for "Light detection control". When "ON" is selected, detection errors caused by turn- ing lighting on/off can be diminished. Notes: • Complete prevention of detection error is not guar- anteed even if using this function. •...
  • Page 33 Configure the settings relating to the mail notification [Notification] Click the [Notification] tab on the "Alarm setup" page. ( page 28) The settings relating to the alarm mail can be configured on this page. To notify of an alarm occurrence by e-mail, it is necessary to configure the settings of the mail server.

  • Page 34: Configure The Settings Relating To Panasonic Alarm Protocol [Panasonic Alarm Protocol Setup]

    [Panasonic alarm protocol setup] Click the [Notification] tab on the "Alarm setup" page. ( page 28) The settings relating to Panasonic alarm protocol can be configured on this page. [Panasonic alarm protocol] Select "ON" or "OFF" to determine whether or not to notify of an alarm occurrence by Panasonic alarm proto- col when an alarm is detected.

  • Page 35: Configure The Settings Relating To The Authentication [Authentication Setup]

    Configure the settings relating to the authentication [Authentication setup] The settings relating to the authentication such as users and PCs (IP addresses) restrictions for accessing the cam- era can be configured on the "Authentication setup" page. The "Authentication setup" page has 2 tabs of the [User] tab and the [Host] tab. Configure the settings relating to the user authentication [User] Click the [User] tab on the "Authentication setup"...
  • Page 36 Configure the settings relating to the host authentication [Host] Click the [Host] tab on the "Authentication setup" page. ( page 35) The settings to restrict PCs (IP address) to access the camera can be configured on this page. Note: By clicking [i] of "Host check", the registered host can be selected and the selected host’s IP address can be checked.

  • Page 37: Configure The Settings Of The Servers [Server Setup]

    Configure the settings of the servers [Server setup] The settings relating to the mail server and the FTP server can be configured on this page. The "Server setup" page has 2 tabs of the [Mail] tab and the [FTP] tab. Configure the settings relating to the mail server [Mail] Click the [Mail] tab on the "Server setup"...
  • Page 38 Configure the settings relating to the FTP server [FTP] Click the [FTP] tab on the "Server setup" page. ( page 37) The settings relating to the FTP server used to transmit the alarm images can be configured on this page. [FTP mode] Select "Passive"...

  • Page 39: Configuring The Network Settings [Network Setup]

    Configuring the network settings [Network setup] The network settings and the settings relating to DDNS (Dynamic DNS) and SNMP (Simple Network management Protocol) can be configured on this page. The "Network setup" page has 3 tabs of the [Network] tab, the [DDNS] tab, the [SNMP] tab and the [FTP] tab. Configure the network settings [Network] Click the [Network] tab on the "Network setup"...
  • Page 40 [HTTP port] Assign the port numbers independently. Notes: The following port numbers are unavailable since they • When selecting "64 kbps", select "OFF" for "Mic are already in use. mode" on the "Audio" tab. ( page 26) Available port number: 1 - 65535 •...
  • Page 41 Notes: • The port forwarding function changes a global IP address to a private IP address, and "Static IP masquerade" and "Network Address Translation (NAT)" have this function. This function is to be set in a router. • To access the camera via the Internet by connecting the camera to a broadband router, it is necessary to assign a respective port number for each camera and address translation by using the port forwarding function.
  • Page 42 SNMP function will not work. [Camera title] Enter a camera title to be used to manage the camera with the SNMP function. Number of characters for the camera title: 0 - 32 characters Default: WV-NP1000 (for the WV-NP1000) WV-NP1004 (for the WV-NP1004)
  • Page 43 Configure the settings relating to the FTP periodic transmission [FTP periodic transmission] Click the [FTP] tab on the "Server setup" page. ( page 37) The settings relating to the periodic transmission of images to an FTP server can be configured on this page. To transmit images to an FTP server periodically, it is necessary to configure the settings of the FTP server in advance.
  • Page 44 Configure the schedule settings of the FTP periodic transmission [Schedule setup] Click the [FTP] tab on the "Server setup" page. ( page 37) The schedule settings of the FTP periodic transmission can be configured on this page. Refer to page 38 for further information about the settings relating to the FTP periodic transmission.
  • Page 45 How to delete the set schedule Step 1 Uncheck the check box of the set day of the week. Step 2 Click the [SET] button after completing the settings. → The result will be displayed at the bottom of the win- dow.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Of The Camera [Maintenance]

    Maintenance of the camera [Maintenance] System log check, firmware upgrade, and initialization of the setup menu can be performed on this page. The "Maintenance" page has 3 tabs of the [System log] tab, the [Upgrade] tab and the [Initialization] tab. Check the system log [System log] Click the [System log] tab of the "Maintenance"...
  • Page 47 Upgrade the firmware [Upgrade] Click the [Upgrade] tab of the "Maintenance" page. ( page 46) The current firmware can be checked and upgraded to the latest version on this page. Contact the dealer for further information about the firmware upgrade. Step 4 Click the [Upgrade] button.
  • Page 48 Initialize/restart the camera [Initialization] Click the [Initialization] tab of the "Maintenance" page. ( page 46) Initialization of the settings and data of the camera and restarting of the camera can be performed on this page. [Restart] Click the [Execute] button to restart the camera. It is impossible to operate the camera for around 2 minutes after the restart just as when the power is turned on.

  • Page 49: Configure The Camera Settings Such As Image Quality, Brightness, Etc

    Configure the Camera Settings such as Image Quality, Brightness, etc. The following are descriptions of how to configure the settings such as image quality, brightness, privacy zone and flange-back length, etc. The settings can be configured in the following methods. •...
  • Page 50 The following are available for the shutter speed. • When the sensitivity (amplification rate) is incre- When "Full scan" is selected for resolution: mented, images on the screen may become noisy, OFF (1/12.5), 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, may be washed out, or stripes may appear. This is 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 not malfunction.
  • Page 51 How to adjust white balance Note: (When "AWC" is selected "WHITE BAL") Privacy zones will not function just in the process of q Select "AWC" for "WHITE BAL", and then press initialization just after turning the power on. the [Left] button to switch to "AWC→PUSH SW". w Press the [SET] button to adjust white balance.

  • Page 52: Configure The Settings Relating To The Flange-Back [Back-Focus]

    Configure the settings relating to the flange-back [BACK- FOCUS] Select the method of the flange-back length adjustment and adjust the flange-back length minutely. The settings can be configured on the "BACK-FOCUS SETUP" page. Before adjusting the flange-back length, adjust the lens first. ( Operating instructions (book)) Refer to the operating instructions (book) for descriptions of how to display the "BACK-FOCUS SETUP"...
  • Page 53 [SETUP-SW LOCK] Select "ON" or "OFF" to determine whether or not to use the operation buttons on the camera for the flange-back length adjustment. ON: The operation buttons on the camera are unavail- able for the flange-back length adjustment. OFF: The flange-back length can be adjusted using the operation buttons on the camera.

  • Page 54: Configure The Settings On The "Special Setup" Page [Special Setup]

    Configure the settings on the "SPECIAL SETUP" page [SPECIAL SETUP] Configure the settings relating to image quality can be configured on the "SPECIAL SETUP" page. The settings can be configured on the "SPECIAL SETUP" page. Refer to the operating instructions (book) for descriptions of how to display the "SPECIAL SETUP" page. SPECIAL SETUP page **SPECIAL SETUP** ..

  • Page 55: Configure The Network Settings [Network]

    Configure the network settings [NETWORK] Configure the network settings. When connecting the camera to a network, it is necessary to configure the network settings such as IP address, etc. The settings can be configured on the "NETWORK SETUP" page. Refer to the operating instructions (book) for descriptions of how to display the "NETWORK SETUP" page. Note: Before configuring the settings, refer to the network administrator or the Internet service provider for the following information.

  • Page 56: Configure The Detailed Settings

    Configure the detailed settings The following are descriptions of how to edit the camera title, adjust white balance, etc. on the detailed setup menu. The camera title can be edited and displayed on the screen The camera title can be edited and displayed on the screen. Up to 16 characters are available for the camera title. Step 1 Step 3 Select "ON"...
  • Page 57 Compensate backlight <To cancel the mask setting> Set an area where backlight is to be compensated. Select the desired masked area and press the [SET] button. To cancel the mask setting for all areas, press the Step 1 [Left] and [Right] buttons for 2 seconds simultane- Select "ALC"...
  • Page 58 Adjust white balance finely After adjusting white balance using the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function or the auto white balance control (AWC) function ( page 50), manually adjust white balance finely. Step 1 Press the [SET] button after selecting any of "ATW1", "ATW2"...
  • Page 59 Configure the B/W mode settings Configure the settings relating to the B/W mode such as brightness at change between colour and B/W, waiting time to change to the B/W mode, etc. Step 1 Step 3 Press the [SET] button after moving the cursor onto Move the cursor onto "LEVEL"...
  • Page 60 Set the privacy zone When there is a zone that is not to be displayed, set the zone as a privacy zone to not to display. Up to 8 privacy zones can be set. Step 1 Notes: • When selected the zone number already in use in Move the cursor onto "PRIVACY ZONE"...
  • Page 61 Adjust the electronic zoom Adjust the electronic zoom. The electronic zoom is operable using a remote controller. Step 1 Step 4 Select "ON" for "EL-ZOOM" on the "CAMERA SETUP" Move the cursor onto "PAN/TILT" and press the [SET] page. button. →...
  • Page 62 Correct image defects (blemishes) such as scratches Image defects (blemishes) such as scratches can be corrected in the following method. Step 1 Step 3 Press the [SET] button after moving the cursor onto Press the [SET] button after moving the cross cursor (+) "PIX OFF"...

  • Page 63: About The Displayed System Log

    About the Displayed System Log Error indications relating to SMTP Category Cause Description POP3 server error Authentication error Entered user name or password may be incorrect. Check if the mail settings are con- figured correctly. Cannot connect to POP3 server •...

  • Page 64: Error Indications Relating To Ddns

    Error indications relating to DDNS Category Cause Description Connection error Cannot connect to DDNS server. • The designated IP address of the DDNS may be incorrect. Check if the DDNS set- tings are configured correctly. • The DDNS server may be down. Ask the network administrator.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    With the Windows command prompt, > ping "IP address set for the camera" When the WV-NP1000/WV-NP1004 replies, the cam- era is functioning normally. If not, turn off the power of the WV-NP1000/WV- – NP1004 once, and proceed as follows Cannot access from the (1) Change the IP address by using the "Panasonic IP...
  • Page 66 Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages • Is the power of the camera on? Operating Cannot access from the Check if the power of the camera is turned on. instructions browser. (book) • Is the viewer software installed on a PC? Operating Install the viewer software on a PC.
  • Page 67 Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages • Check if the SD memory card is inserted firmly? Replace the SD memory card with a new one. Images cannot be saved on (Generally, SD memory cards have a limited number – the SD memory card. of times to rewrite.) Contact your dealer if this problem is not solved even after replacing the SD memory card.
  • Page 68 Reference Symptom Cause/solution pages • This may occur due to the display adapter and driver combination. When this occurred, update the driver of the display adapter to the latest version first. If updating the driver does not solve the problem, adjust the hardware acceleration as follows.
  • Page 69 When using a PC on which Windows XP Service Pack2 (SP2) is installed The following may occur during operation when using a PC on which Windows XP Service Pack2 (SP2) is installed. Follow the instructions below when the following occurred. By performing the following solutions, other applications and the security level may not be affected.
  • Page 70 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Osaka, Japan http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. N1205-0 3TR004271AAA Printed in Japan...

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