Preface

The WV-CP280/WV-CP284 is surveillance color CCTV camera equipped with a 1/3 inch CCD solid-state image sensor with 768 of horizontal pixels.

The WV-CP280/WV-CP284 is provided with the adaptive black stretch function, high resolution of 540 TV lines (horizontal), and minimum illuminance of 0.8 lx {0.08 foot-candle} (F1.4) thanks to the adoption of the newly-developed digital signal processor.

Precautions

Do not attempt to disassemble the cam- era.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Ask qualified service personnel for servicing.

Do not drop metallic parts through slots.

This could permanently damage the appara- tus.

Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.

Use this product for indoor use only.

Do not expose this product to direct sunlight for hours and do not install the product near a heater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause deformation, discoloration and malfunction. Keep this product away from water.

To keep on using with stable performance

Parts of this product may deteriorate and it may shorten the lifetime of this product when using in locations subject to high temperatures and high humidity. Do not expose the product to direct heat such as from a heater.

Use this product at temperature within –10 °C - +50 °C {14 °F - 122 °F} and humidity below 90 %. (When using this product without turning the power off)

Handle the camera with care.

Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. The camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

Cleaning the camera body

Turn the power off when cleaning of the cam- era. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera.

Do not use strong abrasive detergent when cleaning the camera body. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently. Then, wipe off the remaining detergent with a dry cloth.

Otherwise, it may cause discoloration. When using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read the caution provided with the chemical cloth product.

Discoloration on the CCD color filter

When continuously shooting a bright light source such as a spotlight, the color filter of the CCD may have deteriorated and it may cause discoloration. Even when changing the fixed shooting direction after continuously shooting a spotlight for a certain period, the discoloration may remain.

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Panasonic WV-CP284, WV-CP280 operating instructions Preface, Precautions