Operating Instructions Color CCTV Camera Model No. WV-CP300 WV-CP300 Series WV-CF344 Series WV-CF344 (Lens is optional for WV-CP300 Series.) This manual covers the models: WV-CP300 Series (WV-CP310, WV-CP314, WV-CP300, WV-CP304) and WV-CF344 Series (WV-CF354, WV-CF344). 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.
Preface About the user manuals The operating instructions of the camera consist of 2 sets: these operating instructions (PDF) and Installation Guide. This document explains how to configue the settings of the camera. Refer to the installation guide for further information about how to install the camera. Adobe® Reader® is required to read PDF. When the Adobe® Reader® is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe® Reader® from the Adobe web site and install it.
Contents Preface................................................................................... 2 About the user manuals..................................................... 2 Trademarks and registered trademarks............................ 2 About notations................................................................. 2 About the setup menus ......................................................... 4 List of setup menu.............................................................
About the setup menus Performing each setting item in the setup menu should be completed in advance to use this unit. Perform the settings for each item in accordance with the conditions of the camera shooting area.
Basic operation The operations in the setup menu are performed with the operation buttons after calling up the setup menu on the connected video monitor. The description below explains how to operate the setup menu basically. Screenshots of WV-CP310 are shown as an example. Screenshot 1 Hold down the [SET] button for about 2 seconds to call up the top screen of the setup menu.
Screen transition diagram CP310 CP310 Top screen MODEL WV-CP310 SERIES CAMERA ID OFF CAMERA SYSTEM SPECIAL LANGUAGE CP300 “CAMERA ID” screen **CAMERA ID** 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ ().,'":;&#!?= +-*/%$ SPACE POSI RET TOP END RESET END SETUP DISABLE ................
CP310 Screen transition diagram CP310 CP300 Top screen “CAMERA ID” screen MODEL WV-CP300 SERIES CAMERA ID OFF CAMERA SYSTEM SPECIAL LANGUAGE **CAMERA ID** 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ ().,'":;&#!?= +-*/%$ SPACE POSI RET TOP END RESET END SETUP DISABLE ................
Screen transition diagram Top screen CF354 “CAMERA ID” screen MODEL WV-CF354 CAMERA ID OFF CAMERA SYSTEM SPECIAL LANGUAGE **CAMERA ID** 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ ().,'":;&#!?= +-*/%$ SPACE POSI RET TOP END RESET END SETUP DISABLE ................
Screen transition diagram Top screen MODEL WV-CF344 CAMERA ID OFF CAMERA SYSTEM SPECIAL LANGUAGE CF344 “CAMERA ID” screen **CAMERA ID** 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ ().,'":;&#!?= +-*/%$ SPACE POSI RET TOP END RESET END SETUP DISABLE ................
Camera title setting [CAMERA ID] This item specified the camera title. The camera title that indicates the camera location and other information about the camera is created with alphanumerics and symbols, and is displayed on the screen. The camera title is named with up to 16 characters. Follow the procedure below to specify the camera title. Top screen MODEL WV-CP310 SERIES CAMERA ID ON CAMERA SYSTEM SPECIAL LANGUAGE “CAMERA ID” screen **CAMERA ID** 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ ().
Camera operation setting [CAMERA SETUP] The following describes the camera operation settings. The following settings can be configured on the “CAMERA SETUP” screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5 for how to call up the screen. The settings configured on the “CAMERA SETUP” screen will be saved as a scene file. 1. Register a scene file [SCENE1/SCENE2] It is possible to register 2 patterns of scene file.
Back light compensation function Follow the procedure below. “CAMERA SETUP” screen **CAMERA SETUP** SCENE1 ALC/ELC ALC SHUTTER OFF AGC ON(HIGH) SENS UP OFF WHITE BAL ATW1 DNR HIGH D&N(IR) AUTO1 VMD OFF RET TOP END “ALC CONT” screen Mask setting screen **ALC CONT**(1) BACK LIGHT COMP OFF BLC ABS OFF MASK SET LEVEL .I..... + 0 RET TOP END Step 1 Set “ALC/ELC” to “ALC”, and press the [SET] button. →The “ALC CONT” screen appears.
Step 6 Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds after completion of masking. → Return to the previous menu. Step 7 Move the cursor to “LEVEL” and press the [right] or [left] button to adjust the level. 3. Electronic shutter setting [SHUTTER] The variation in shutter speed allows users to perform the following. • Increased shutter speed prevents blurring fast-moving subjects. • If flicker is observed under fluorescent lighting of 50 Hz, selection of “1/100” for the speed can reduce flicker.
AWC: Activates the automatic white balance control mode. This adjustment is suitable for a location where a light source is stable. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from 2000 K to 10000 K. When “AWC” is selected, the white balance needs to be adjusted. Note: • If the situation meets one of the followings, color may not be accurately reproduced. • The subject is mostly highly-colored. • The photographic scene is under the bright blue sky or at nightfall.
Step 1 Set “WHITE BAL” to “ATW1”, “ATW2” or “AWC” and press the [SET] button. → The fine adjustment screen appears. Step 2 Move the cursor to “R” and “B” and press the [left] or [right] button to fine adjust the level for each. “R” stands for red and “B” stands for blue. When the level indicator moves in the “+” direction, the color becomes deeper, and when the level indicator moves in the “–” direction, the color becomes lighter.
AUTO2: Used a near-infrared light source at night time. ON: Displays black-and-white images. CP310 OFF: Displays color images. CP300 AUTO: Similar to the basic functions of AUTO1, but does not change the IR filter. CF354 Switches to black-and-white images when the illuminance around the camera is lower than approx. 0.1 lx. CF344 OFF (default): Displays color images. CP310 Note: • • When “AUTO1” or “AUTO2” is selected, it is recommended to set “AGC” to “ON”.
Important: • The following circumstances may result in detection failure or false detection. Use the camera after adjusting the detection area and sensitivity.
Step 3 Hold down the [SET] button for more than 2 seconds after completion of masking. → Return to the previous menu. Step 4 Move the cursor to “ALARM” and press the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons to select “ON” or “OFF”. ON: Outputs alarm signal when in display mode. Actions may be confirmed through the motion detection mode when a moving object is detected. OFF (default): Does not output alarm signal when in display mode. Step 5 Move the cursor to “DISPLAY MODE” and press the [SET] button.
Camera system setting [SYSTEM SETUP] Performs the settings relating to the camera system such as synchronization, and privacy zone. The following settings can be configured on the “SYSTEM SETUP” screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5 for how to call up the screen. “SYSTEM SETUP” screen **SYSTEM SETUP** SYNC INT PRIVACY ZONE OFF STABILIZER OFF EL-ZOOM OFF UPSIDE-DOWN OFF LDC I...... + 0 RET TOP END 10.
Step 4 Press the [up], [down], [right], and [left] buttons to determine the left upper position of the zone to be set and press the [SET] button. Step 5 Press the [up], [down], [right], and [left] buttons to determine the lower right position of the zone to be set and press the [SET] button. → An asterisk “*” will be displayed after the number and the zone setting will be saved. Step 6 When “ON (2)” is selected for “PRIVACY ZONE”, the mosaic level may be adjusted.
Step 2 Move the cursor to “PUSH SET” of “ZOOM” and press the [SET] button. → The zoom setting screen appears. Step 3 Adjust the angular field of view by changing the electronic zoom factor (up to 2x) using the [up] or [down] button, and press the [SET] button. Note: • When the zoom factor is incremented, resolution will be deteriorated. Step 4 Move the cursor to “PUSH SET” of “PAN/TILT” and press the [SET] button. → The pan/tilt setting screen appears.
Important: • The following are recommendation for focus setting in accordance with subjects. 22 For such case (subject conditions) Select this (recommendation) • Normal subject “ABF” • Frequently moving subject Fine adjustment with "MANUAL" setting after “ABF” .
Special menu setting [SPECIAL SETUP] The special menu setup is performed including the setting of the camera image quality and the communication configuration when a receiver is used. The following settings are to be configured on the "SPECIAL SETUP" screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5 for how to call up the screen. "SPECIAL SETUP" screen **SPECIAL SETUP** ....I..160 CHROMA GAIN ...I... 32 AP GAIN .I..... 15 PEDESTAL HUE ...I...
Step 2 Select a number (1 to 16) with which a pixel compensation point is registered and press the [SET] button. → The pixel compensation positioning screen appears. Step 3 Press the [up], [down], [right], and [left] buttons to move the crosshair cursor to the center of the flaw to be corrected and press the [SET] button. → The flaw is corrected and the pixel compensation point is registered. The “PIX OFF” screen appears again.
Camera language selection [LANGUAGE SETUP] A language for the setup menu is selected from the following: The language selection can be made on the “LANGUAGE SETUP” screen displayed from the top screen. Refer to page 5 for how to call up the screen. “LANGUAGE SETUP” screen **LANGUAGE SETUP** LANGUAGE ENGLISH SET RET TOP END Move the cursor to “LANGUAGE” and press the [right] or [left] button to select the target language, then move the cursor to “SET”, and press the [SET] button.
Shortcut operation Use of a system controller with the “Camera function” button allows users to perform the shortcut settings with use of the numeric keypad and camera function button. The available shortcut operations with this unit are shown as follows.
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