Copper wire
size (AWG)
Length
of cable
(Approx.)
CONNECTIONS
A. WV-CP250 (220 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz)
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet
of 220V - 240V AC 50Hz.
Notes:
• Connect the power cord firmly.
• The power cord should be long enough
for panning and tilting.
If the cable is too short, the power cord
plug may be pulled off the camera when
the camera pans or tilts.
B. WV-CP254E (12 V DC/24 V AC)
The WV-CP254E has an AC/DC compatible
input terminal. The 12 V DC or 24 V AC power
supply cord can be connected to this termi-
nal. The camera detects the power source
automatically.
1. 12 V DC Power Supply
Connect the power
cord to the AC/DC
compatible input
terminal on the rear
panel of the cam-
era.
(m)
(ft)
#24
(0.22mm
2
)
95
314
#22
(0.33mm
2
)
150
495
#20
(0.52mm
2
)
255
842
#18
(0.83mm
2
)
425
1 403
Recommended wire gauge sizes for 24 V AC line
Installation of Auto Iris Lens
Connector
Install the lens connector (YFE4191J100) when
using a video drive ALC lens.
The installation should be made by qualified
service personnel or system installers.
Cut the iris control cable at the edge of the lens
connector to remove the existing lens connector
and then remove the outer cable cover of the sup-
plied connector as shown in the diagram.
The pin assignment of the lens connector is as fol-
lows:
Pin 1: Power source; +9 V DC, 50 mA max.
Pin 2: Not used
Pin 3: Video signal; 0.7 V[p-p]/40 kΩ
Pin 4: Shield, ground
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 2
Rib
Pin 1
Mounting the Lens
Caution:
Before you mount the lens, loosen the focus
lock knob, and rotate it clockwise until it
stops. If the ring is not at the end, the inner
lens or CCD image sensor may be damaged.
q Mount the lens by turning it clockwise on the
lens mount of the camera.
Note: When mounting the C-mount lens on
the camera, mount the C-mount adapter
by rotating it clockwise in advance.
w Connect the lens cable to the auto iris lens
connector on the side of the camera.
W
V
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C
P
2
5
0
CP250
Lens mount
Focus lock
knob
C-mount adapter
(Option)
q
w
Solder the lens cable to the pins of the sup-
plied connector.
Video Cable
1. It is recommended to use a monitor whose
resolution is at least equal to that of the
camera.
2. The maximum extensible coaxial cable
length between the camera and the moni-
tor is shown below.
Type of RG-59/U RG-6/U RG-11/U RG-15/U
coaxial cable (3C-2V) (5C-2V) (7C-2V) (10C-2V)
Recommended (m) 250 500 600 800
maximum
cable length (ft) 825 1 650 1 980 2 640
Caution: Connect to 12 V DC (10.5 V-16 V) or
24 V AC (19.5 V-28 V) class 2 power sup-
ply only. Make sure to connect the ground-
ing lead to the GND terminal when the
power is supplied from a 24 V AC power
source.
!2 Day/Night Mode Selector
This function switches the condition of pic-
tures from colour to black and white in low
light conditions.
COLOUR FIX: Colour picture reverts to
black-and-white picture when an exter-
nal day/night switching signal is
received (refer to Day/Night connec-
tions).
Note: When using this unit with infrared rays
or lighting of which colour temperature is
3 000 K or less, select this mode without
fail, and short-circuit the Day/Night input
terminals if you select the black-and-
white picture.
(The AUTO mode may cause hunting.)
AUTO: The camera selects black-and-white
mode if the picture is dark, or colour
mode if the picture is bright enough.
Notes:
• When using this unit with a video servo
control lens, you may not switch from the
black-and-white mode to the colour
mode depending on lens iris.
In such a case, operate the lens adjuster
to open the aperture.
• This function may not be activated auto-
matically when a backlight or a strong
light source causes excessive contrast
in the picture. In such cases, use the
Day/Night input terminals.
!3 Duration Time Selector
This selector is available when the Day/night
switch position is 'AUTO'.
Switching time (5 sec. or 1 minute ) is selec-
table.
!4 BW Level Selector
Selects the luminance level.
This selector is available when the Day/night
switch position is 'AUTO'.
According to the luminance level, this camera
automatically switches the condition of pic-
ture from colour to black-and-white, or in
reverse.
HI: Colour picture switches to black-and-
white pictures at approx. 7 lx with F1.2
lens.
LOW: Colour picture switches to black-and-
white pictures at approx. 5 lx with F1.2
lens.
The factory default setting is HI.
!5 Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
This connector is for connecting with the
VIDEO IN connector of the video monitor.
Whenever the multiplexed vertical drive (VD2)
signal is supplied to this connector, the cam-
era synchronization mode is automatically set
to Vertical Drive.
!6 Power Indicator (POWER)
!7 Day/Night Input Terminal
(DAY/NIGHT IN/GND)
This terminal is used for connecting the cam-
era to an external day/night detecting sensor.
Terminals opened: colour picture
Terminals shortened: black-and-white picture
!8 AC Inlet Socket
Plug the power cord (supplied as a standard
accessory) into this socket and connect it to
an AC outlet.
!9 AC/DC Compatible Input Terminal
(DC 12 V IN/AC 24 V IN)
This terminal is for connecting the 12 V DC or
24 V AC power supply cord.
Note: Do not exceed the ratings of the volt-
age or current when connecting the
external device.
Copper wire #24 #22 #20 #18
size (AWG) (0.22mm
2
) (0.33mm
2
) (0.52mm
2
) (0.83mm
2
)
Resistance 0.078 0.050 0.030 0.018
Ω/m
Resistance 0.026 0.017 0.010 0.006
Ω/ft
Resistance of copper wire [at 20 °C (68 °F)]
• Calculation of maximum cable length
between camera and power supply
10.8 V DC ≤ VA - (R x 0.42 x L) ≤ 16 V DC
L : Cable length (m)
R : Resistance of copper wire (Ω/m)
VA : DC output voltage of power supply unit
VA − 12
L standard = (m)
0.42 x R
VA − 16
L minimum = (m)
0.42 x R
VA − 10.8
L maximum = (m)
0.42 x R
2. 24 V AC Power Supply
Connect the power cable to the AC/DC com-
patible input terminal on the rear panel of the
camera.
+
–
GND
1-L
2-N
AC 24V IN
DC 12V IN
+
–
GND
GND
1-L
2-N
AC 24V IN
DC 12V IN
Be sure to use a 12 V DC or 24 V AC power sup-
ply device that complied with safety standards.
1. Loosen the focus lock knob.
2. Adjust the focus lock knob to obtain a
focused point while watching the monitor
screen.
3. Tighten the focus lock knob.
Caution: Tightening the knob by force will
cause damage to the knob or deviation
of focus.
Note: The object may be out of focus when
using a source of near-infrared light than
using the visible light.
FOCUS OR FLANGE-BACK ADJUSTMENT
Pick-up device: 752 (H) x 582 (V) pixels, interline transfer CCD
Scanning area: 5.59 (H) x 4.68 (V) mm (equivalent to scanning area of 1/3”
pick-up tube)
Synchronization: internal, line-locked or multiplexed vertical drive (VD2),
selectable
Scanning system: 2 : 1 interlace
Scanning: 625 lines / 50 fields / 25 frames
Horizontal: 15.625 kHz
Vertical: 50 Hz
Horizontal resolution: 480 lines
Video output: 1.0 V[p-p] PAL composite 75 Ω / BNC connector
Signal-to-noise ratio: 50 dB (min) (at AGC Off, weight On)
Electronic light control: equivalent to continuous variable shutter speed between 1/50 s
and 1/15 000 s
Minimum illumination: 1.0 lx (0.1 foot-candle) at colour mode, 0.15 lx (0.015 foot-candle)
at black and white mode with F1.4 lens
Aperture: SHARP or SOFT, selectable
Lens mount: CS-mount
Ambient operating temperature: −10 °C - +50 °C (14°F - 122 °F)
Ambient operating humidity: less than 90 %
Power source and WV-CP250: 220 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz, 3.9 W
power consumption: WV-CP254E: 12 V DC 300 mA
24 V AC 50 Hz, 3.3 W
Dimensions (without lens): 70 mm (W) x 55 mm (H) x 118 mm (D)
2-3/4" (W) x 2-3/16" (H) x 4-5/8" (D)
Weights (without lens): WV-CP250: 0.460 kg (1.01 lbs)
WV-CP254E: 0.450 kg (0.99 lbs)
Day/Night selectable COLOUR FIX (→ external terminal active) or AUTO
Weights and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Operating Instructions (this document) ............................................. 1 pc.
The following parts are for installation:Body cap ............................... 1 pc.
ALC lens connector (YFE4191J100) .................................................. 1 pc.
AC Power Cord (only for WV-CP250) ................................................ 1 pc.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Lenses: WV-LA2R8C3B, WV-LA4R5C3B, WV-LA9C3B, WV-LA210C3, WV-LA408C3,
WV-LA908C3, WV-LZ61/10, WV-LZ62/2, WV-LZ62/8, WV-LF4R5C3A, WV-LF9C3A,
WV-LFY3C3, WV-LFY45C3, WV-LFY9C3, WV-LZ61/15, WV-LZ61/2, WV-LZF61/2
C-mount Adapter: WV-AD20E
W
V
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C
P250
CP250
Focus lock
knob
Loosen
Tighten
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
2003 © Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Caution for Mounting the Lens
The lens mount should be a C-mount or CS-mount
(1”-32UN) and the lens weight should be less than
450 g (0.99 lbs). If the lens is heavier, both the
lens and camera should be secured by using the
supporter.
The protrusion at the rear of the lens should be as
shown below.
C-mount: Less than 13 mm (1/2”)
CS-mount: Less than 8 mm (5/16”)
Day/Night Connections
Connect an optical sensor to the Day/Night Input
terminals.
• Day/Night Input terminals with a capacity of
5 V DC pull-up input, 0.2 mA or more.
OFF: break contacts: colour picture
ON: make contacts: black-and-white picture
Note: To activate the Day/Night function, set
Day/Night Mode Selector to COLOUR
FIX.
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Ask a qualified service person for servicing.
2. Handle the camera with care.
Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking,
shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged
by improper handling or storage.
3. Do not expose the camera to rain or mois-
ture, or try to operate it in wet areas.
Turn the power off immediately and ask a
qualified service person for servicing.
Moisture can damage the camera and also
create the danger of electric shock.
4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents
when cleaning the camera body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when
dirty.
In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently. Afterwards, wipe
off the remained part of the detergent in it
with a dry cloth.
5. Clean the CCD faceplate with care.
Do not clean the CCD with strong or abrasive
detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped
applicator and ethanol.
6. Never face the camera towards the sun.
Do not aim the camera at bright objects.
Whether the camera is in use or not, never
aim it at the sun or other extremely bright
objects. Otherwise, blooming or smear may
be caused.
7. Do not operate the camera beyond the
specified temperature, humidity or power
source ratings.
Use the camera under conditions where tem-
perature is between –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F -
122 °F), and humidity is below 90 %. The
input power source is 220 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz
for WV-CP250, and 24 V AC 50 Hz or 12 V
DC for WV-CP254E.
PRECAUTIONS
W
V
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C
P
2
5
0
CP250
<WV-CP250>
<WV-CP254>
Fixing screws
Camera mounting
screw holes
Mount adapter
WV-
CP250
WV-
CP25
BLC
ON
AGC
HI
SHARP COCOUR
FIX
VIDEO HI
1MINATW1ALCINT
5SECATW2ELCLL LOW
AUTODCOFF
DAY/NIGHT
SOFT LOW
DAY/
NIGHT
GND
GND
IN
VIDEO OUT
POWER
1-L
2-L
AC 24V IN
DC 12V IN
DAY/
NIGHT
GND
IN
VIDEO OUT
POWER
220-240V
E
50Hz
0
!5
!5
!6
!7
!6
!7
!9
!8
e
r
q w
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ut
!1
!3
!0
i
y
!2
!4
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
q Auto Iris Lens Connector
Supplies power and control signals to an auto
iris lens (not supplied).
w Focus Lock Knob
This knob adjusts the back-focal distance or
picture focus.
e Lens (option)
r Mount Adapter
The camera mounting screw hole is for
mounting the camera onto a mounting brack-
et. The camera is originally designed to be
mounted from the bottom, however, a top-
mounting type is also available. To mount
from the top, remove the mount adapter from
the bottom of the camera by removing two
fixing screws. Attach the mount adapter to
the top as shown in the diagram, then mount
the camera on the mounting bracket. Make
sure that two original screws are used when
mounting the mount adapter; longer type
screws may damage inner components, too
shorter type screws may cause the camera
drop.
t Synchronization Mode Selector (INT, LL)
Selects the camera synchronization mode as
either internal sync mode (INT) or line-lock
mode (LL).
INT: Sets to internal 2:1 interlace.
LL: Sets to Line-lock mode.
Note: Do not set the switch to the LL posi-
tion when supplying 12 V DC to avoid
a synchronization error.
y Back Light Compensation Mode Selector
(BLC ON, OFF)
Lets you select the mode according to the
position of the object and light conditions on
the screen.
ON: Select this mode when a strong light
such as a spotlight is in the background.
OFF: Normal picture
The factory default setting is OFF.
u AGC Level Selector
AGC level can be selected with this selector.
AGC automatically controls the gain of Image
brightness level.
HI: This setting raises more the gain and
brightness of images under low light
conditions.
LOW: Normal position
i Detail/Aperture Level Selector (SHARP,
SOFT)
The detail/aperture level can be selected with
this selector. Set it to the desired position
while observing the picture on the monitor.
SHARP: Normal position.
SOFT: Select this position when a Quad
System is connected to this camera.
o Automatic Light Control/Electronic Light
Control Selector (ALC, ELC)
Lets you select the mode according to the
lens type used.
ALC: Select this mode when an auto iris lens
(ALC lens) is used with this camera.
ELC: Select this mode when a fixed iris lens
or manual iris lens is used with this cam-
era.
!0 Lens Drive Signal Selector (VIDEO, DC)
Lets you select the mode according to the
type of auto iris lens drive signal to be sup-
plied to the lens from the auto iris lens con-
nector.
VIDEO: Select this mode if you are using a
auto iris lens that requires a video drive
signal.
DC: Select this mode if you are using a auto
iris lens that requires a DC drive signal.
!1 Auto-Tracing White Balance mode (ATW)
Selector
The ATW mode can be selected with this
selector.
ATW1: Normal picture
ATW2: ATW in sodium lamp mode
Slide the panel to the left until it locks.
1. The following functions are built in.
(1) Auto Light Control (ALC)/Electronic Light
Control (ELC)
(2) Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and
Automatic Tracing White Balance (ATW)
(3) Camera synchronization mode selec-
table between internal (INT), Line-locked
(LL) and Multiplexed Vertical Drive
(VD2).
2. Minimum Illumination of 1.0 lx (0.1 foot-can-
dle) at colour mode, 0.15 lx (0.015 foot-can-
dle) at black and white mode with F1.4 lens.
FEATURES
3. Signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB (min)
(at AGC OFF, weight ON)
4. Horizontal resolution of 480 lines
5. Auto iris lens control selectable between
video signal and DC power supply.
6. Auto black-and-white mode enables the cam-
era to switch between colour and black and
white picture in response to light input.
Model No. WV-CP250
WV-CP254E
Colour CCTV Cameras
Operating Instructions
W
V
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CP
2
50
CP250
(Lens: Option)
PREFACE
Panasonic’s WV-CP250/CP254E series digital sig-
nal processing colour CCD cameras introduce a
new level of high picture quality and high resolu-
tion through the use of a 1/3-inch interline transfer
CCD image sensor having 752 horizontal pixels
(picture elements), and digital signal processing
LSI’s. This model offers cutting-edge technology
for advanced video surveillance.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral trian-
gle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dan-
gerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOL-
LOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code.
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, pro-
ceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol
I or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be con-
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be con-
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L.
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided and retain this instruction as a per-
manent record of your purchase to aid identification
in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
Turn the power off at the mains to
disconnect the main powr for all
unit.
CAUTION: An ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorpo-
rated in the electrical installation of the building. (WV-CP250 only)
