5PrefaceThe network camera WV-NF284 is designed to operate using a PC on a network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX).By connecting to a network (LAN) or the Internet, images and audio from the camera can bemonitored on a PC via a network. *1Features3.6x Varifocal lens provides variation of the angular field of view when installing the camera.Progressive scan CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)1/4 inch progressive scan CCD with VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) achieves high-fidelitymotion image scanning with high-resolution.JPEG/MPEG-4 dual encodeMPEG-4 images can be monitored while recording JPEG images.Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af compliant) function is featuredWhen connecting with a PoE (Power over Ethernet) device, power will be supplied by simplyconnecting a LAN cable.Audio monitoring is available using the built-in microphone.Audio captured by the built-in microphone can be monitored using a PC via a network.Wall mounting and ceiling mounting are available.The camera can be installed on a ceiling or a wall directly using the provided camera mountbracket. When using an optional ceiling mount bracket, embedded installation on a ceiling isavailable.Motion detection function * 2This function detects a motion in a designated surveillance area and issue an alarm signal isfeatured.SD memory card slotThe FTP backup function and recording of each log on an optional SD memory card are avail-able using the featured SD memory card slot. *3*1 It is necessary to configure the network settings of the PC and its network environment tomonitor images and audio from the camera on the PC. It is also necessary that a webbrowser is installed on the PC.*2 The motion detection function is not a dedicated function to prevent thefts, fires, etc. Weassume no responsibility whatsoever for any damages resulting from the use of the motiondetection function.*3 Performance with this camera has been checked by using Panasonic’s SD memory cards(64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 1 GB and 2 GB). If another SD memory card is used,this camera may not operate properly. (SD High Capacity (SDHC) card is not compatiblewith this camera.)