Panasonic WV-CP254H Leaflet

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.

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 in.
pick-up tube)

Synchronization:

internal, line-locked or multiplexed vertical drive (VD2), 
selectable 

Scanning system:

2 : 1 interlace

Scanning:

525 lines / 60 fields / 30 frames

Horizontal:

15.734 kHz

Vertical:

59.94 Hz

Horizontal resolution:

480 lines

Video output:

1.0 V [P-P] NTSC 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 color 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

power consumption:

24 V AC 60Hz, 3.3 W

Dimensions (without lens):

67 mm (W) x 65 mm (H) x 72.5 mm (D)
2-5/8" (W) x 2-9/16" (H) x 2-7/8" (D)

Weights (without lens):

0.33 k

g (0.7 lbs)

Day/Night

selectable COLOR FIX (

→ external terminal active) or AUTO

Weights and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Operating Instructions (this document)  ............................................. 1 pc.
The following parts are for installation:
Body cap  ........................................................................................... 1 pc.
ALC lens connector (YFE4191J100) .................................................. 1 pc.
C-mount Adapter  ............................................................................... 1 pc.

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-LZ61/15, WV-LZA61/2, WV-LZF61/2

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Loosen

Tighten

Focus lock
knob

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 sup-
porter.
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”)

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: color picture
ON: make contacts: black-and-white picture
Note: To activate the Day/Night function, set

Day/Night Mode Selector to COLOR FIX.

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DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC.
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Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

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AUTO: The camera selects black-and-white

mode if the picture is dark, or color mode
if the picture is bright enough.

• When using this unit with a video servo

control lens, you may not switch from the
black-and-white mode to the color 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 picture
from color to black-and-white, or in reverse.
HI: Color picture switches to black-and-white

pictures at approx. 7 lx with F1.2 lens.

LOW: Color picture switches to black-and-

white pictures at approx. 5 lx with F1.2
lens.

The factory default setting is HI.

!5 Power Indicator (POWER)

!6 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: color picture
Terminals shortened: black-and-white picture

!7 Video Output Cable with BNC Connector

Connects the VIDEO IN connector of the mon-
itor.

!8 Power Cable

1. CONNECT THIS TO 24 V AC CLASS 2

POWER SUPPLY ONLY. Be sure to connect
the grounding lead to the GND terminal.

2. To prevent fire or electric shock hazard,

use a UL listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for
the Input Terminal.

3. The connections should comply with

National Electrical Code (NEC).

■ Connections

The following connections should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers in
accordance with NEC 725-51.

Note: For the WV-CP254H Color CCTV Camera, do not use a transformer larger than 10VA.

Power Cable

Video Output Cable

To Video IN
(CAMERA IN)

BNC Plug

Green/Yellow (Ground)

White (Neutral)

Black (Live)

BNC Plug

BNC Plug

24 V AC, 60 Hz
(19.5 V-28 V)
(CLASS 2 SUPPLY ONLY)

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1. Shrinking the cable-entry seal is a one-time

procedure. Do not shrink the cable-entry
seal until it has been ascertained that the
unit is functioning.

2. CONNECT THIS TO 24 V AC CLASS 2

POWER SUPPLY ONLY. Be sure to connect
the grounding lead to the GND terminal.

3. To prevent fire or electric shock hazard,

use a UL listed cable (VW-1, style 1007) for
the Input Terminal.

4. The connections should comply with

National electrical Code (NEC).

Copper wire
size (AWG)

Length
of cable
(Approx.)

(m)

(ft)

#24

(0.22mm

2

)

20

65

#22

(0.33mm

2

)

30

100

#20

(0.52mm

2

)

45

160

#18

(0.83mm

2

)

75

260

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 monitor
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

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