Main functions

H.264 dual stream and JPEG (MJPEG) triple encoding at 1920x1080/30 fps

H.264 dual stream output and JPEG (MJPEG) output can be simultaneously provided.

*H.264 stream1: 1920x1080/ max. 30 fps

H.264 stream2: 640x360/ max. 30 fps

Super Dynamic (MEGA Super Dynamic)

(☞ Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM))

MEGA Super Dynamic compensates brightness on a pixel-to-pixel basis so that it produces clearer images even if objects have various illumination intensities.

Black & white function

Images will be displayed clear even at night since the camera will be automatically switched from the color mode to the black and white mode under low illumination condition.

2 megapixel lens with 30x optical zoom and high accuracy preset position function A single camera provides wide area monitoring.

The camera can be installed not only on the ceiling but also on the wall

When using a mounting bracket (option or custom-made), pendant-type installation on a ceiling or mounting on a wall is available.

Dome cover with rain wash coating

The rain wash coating is a special coating applied to the surface of the dome cover that makes it hard for water droplets to adhere to the dome cover.

*The rain wash coating is only effective against water (rain water) and is not intended to be used to protect the surface of the dome cover from other substances such as oil.

Power over Ethernet Plus function

Power can be supplied to the camera by simply connecting it to an IEEE802.3at compliant PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) device with a LAN cable. Furthermore, by using a tested PoE injector, power can be supplied to the camera in extremely low temperature outdoor environments that get as cold as –50 °C {–58 °F}.

*For information on tested PoE injectors (60 W), contact your dealer or access the following website. http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/info.html

SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card slot equipped

It is possible to save H.264 videos and JPEG images on the SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card manually at an alarm occur- rence, during the period of the schedule, or from a web browser. It is also possible to save JPEG images at a network fail- ure occurrence (download is possible).

(Recommended SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards ☞ page 38)

Auto tracking function with smooth changing between panning, tilting and zoom

It is possible to perform smooth changing between panning, tilting and zoom.

*The accuracy with the auto tracking function depends on the installation location. Make sure that the installation location is appropriate in advance.

About the user manuals

There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WV-SW598 as follows.

•Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices, as well as how to connect and configure the network.

•Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.

Adobe® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.

When the Adobe Reader is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe Reader from the Adobe web site and install it.

English screens are used in these operating instructions.