PRECAUTIONS1. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws orcovers.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Ask qualified service personnel for servicing.2. Handle the camera with care.Do not misuse the camera. Avoid striking, shaking,etc. The camera could be damaged by improperhandling or storage.3. Consult an expert on the load bearing capacityof the installation surface and structure. If thesurface is not strong enough, the camera mayfall down. Refer to the product specifications forweights.4. Do not install the camera in places where it willbe exposed to corrosive gasses, e.g., in chemi-cal plants, seaside, at swimming pools or thelike.Otherwise corrosion of the bracket may causethe camera to fall down.5. Use the fall-prevention wires to reduce the riskof the camera falling down.Do not detach the fall-prevention wire securing thecamera. Otherwise the camera could fall down,causing injury to persons and damage to thecamera.6. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents whencleaning the camera body.Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty.When the dirt is hard to remove, use a milddetergent and wipe gently. Care should be takennot to scratch the dome cover when wiping it.Afterwards, wipe off the remaining detergent with adry cloth.7. Never aim the camera at the sun.Whether or not the camera is in use, never aim it atthe sun or other extremely bright objects.Otherwise, blooming or smear may be caused.8. Never aim the camera at strong light sources foran extended period of time.A light source such as a spot light causes burn-inon the display screen. Failure to observe this maycause the image to become discoloured due todeterioration of the colour filter in the CCD.9. Do not install this camera upside down.This camera is designed for mounting on the ceilingor wall. Using this camera installed upside down,for example, mounted on the floor, may causemalfunction.10. Do not operate the camera beyond the specifiedtemperature, humidity or power source ratings.Do not use the camera in an extreme environmentwhere high temperature or high humidity exists. Donot place the camera near heat sources such asradiators, stoves or other units that produce heat.Use the camera under conditions where tempera-ture is between –40 °C - +50 °C and humidity isbelow 90 %.The input power source is 220 V - 240 V AC for WV-CW960 and 24 V AC for WV-CW964.11. Do not install the camera near the air outlet of anair conditioner.The lens may become cloudy due to condensationif the camera is used under the followingconditions.• Rapid temperature fluctuations by switching the airconditioner on and off.• Rapid temperature fluctuations due to frequent dooropening and closing.• Use in an environment where eyeglasses becomefoggy.• Use in a room filled with cigarette smoke or dust.If the lens becomes cloudy due to condensation,remove the dome cover and wipe all moist surfaceswith a soft cloth.12. ConsumablesParts having contacts such as the lens-drivemotors, cooling fan motor and slip-rings inside thecamera are subject to wear with time. Please askthe nearest service centre about replacement andmaintenance of such parts.13. Do not aim the camera at the same object for along time.Burn-in of an image may be caused on thefluorescent screen of CRT.14. Do not install the camera in places subject tovibrations.Shock absorbers should be installed together withthe camera in such places as bridges, airplanes,vehicles, or near vibration sources.15. Self-diagnosis FunctionIf the camera continues operating abnormally for 30seconds or more due to such an accident asexternal noise, the camera will automatically resetits power. In the case it happens frequently, checkif there would be any environmental cause.* Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewithdeclares that it will not be liable for any damage,whether direct or indirect, caused by using theproduct for business transaction or security, ormalfunctioning of this product.-6-WV-CW960_US 05.11.18 11:08 ページ6