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Panasonic WJ-SX550C Operating Instructions Manual

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System 500 Matrix Switcher

Operating Instructions

Matrix Switcher
WJ-SX550C
Model No.
System Controller
WV-CU550C
Model No.
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    System 500 Matrix Switcher Operating Instructions Matrix Switcher WJ-SX550C Model No. System Controller WV-CU550C Model No. Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead sym- bol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres- ence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PREFACE ... PAGE 6 FEATURES ... PAGE 6 PRECAUTIONS ... PAGE 7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ... PAGE 8 FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM 500 MATRIX SWITCHER ... PAGE 9 - 20 DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION ... PAGE 21 - 46 INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...

  • Page 5: Preface

    PREFACE The WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher, when combined with the optional WV-CU550C System Controller and WJ-AD550 Extension Unit, allows for flexible control of 128 cameras and 16 monitors. FEATURES The WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher, when combined with the WV-CU550C System Controller and WJ-AD550 Extension Unit, enables control of the following functions: •...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS • Refer all work related to the installation of this prod- uct to qualified service personnel or system installers. • Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover. To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The purpose of this manual is to provide step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating a Matrix System 500. If a Matrix Switcher is new to you, it is highly recommended that you read through this manual. If you are already familiar with the Matrix Switcher, you may skip Sections 1 and 2 and start from Section 3, Installations and System Connections.
  • Page 8 SECTION 1 FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM 500 MATRIX SWITCHER...
  • Page 9 The System Controller also provides access to the Set Up Menu and Tables for programming. VCR: Up to 16 VCRs can be connected. The video signal controlled by the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher is supplied to the VCR. Also, the Matrix Switcher can supply the VCRs with an alarm output signal to switch time lapse recording mode.

  • Page 10: Monitor Selection

    Press the Numeric keys (1 to 16), then press the MON (ESC) key to select the desired monitor. For example: When selecting monitor Number 5: Camera-1 Camera-2 Monitor-1 WJ-SX550C System Controller WV-CU Controller are linked.) are linked.) played on the selected monitor.

  • Page 11: Camera Selection

    Camera Site Control The selected camera (if applicable) can be controlled by the System Controller. Specified Panasonic combination cameras can have vari- ous functions controlled remotely without the need for a receiver. Note: Because future camera models may have additional features and functions, please refer to the Operating Instructions provided with the camera for more details.

  • Page 12: Tour Sequence

    Sequence This system has three kinds of sequential modes: Program, Tour and Group Program Sequence The Program Sequence is a series of 64 steps assigned to a particular monitor. Each step has a Camera and Dwell Time assigned to it. In the Program Sequence, each monitor has its own specified sequence operation as shown below.

  • Page 13: Group Sequence

    Up to 128 alarm inputs are available. • Alarm Operation Modes There are three alarm operation modes available in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. The alarm modes can be switched according to the time programmed on an internal timer. 4th Floor...

  • Page 14: Alarm Recall

    Alarm Alarm Recall The WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher can store up to 99 Alarm Logs in its memory. The alarms may be recalled and displayed in chronological order on any desired monitor. Alarm Alarm...

  • Page 15: Operator Registration

    Operator Registration On the Operator Registration tables, an operator’s level, priority, password and camera access limits can be programmed. Up to 30 operators may be registered. For example: OPE-1 OPE-2 OPE-3 OPE-4 12123 Level 1 MENU 12243 CAMERA TITLE TIMER PROG SEQ TOUR SEQ GRP SEQ...

  • Page 16: System Status Display

    Camera Title and On-screen Display A camera title for each camera input is available for display on the monitor screen. Each title is composed of 15 characters per line, times 2 lines. All items listed below, except Alarm On/Off and Timer mode, can be included or excluded from display on the selected moni- tor screen.
  • Page 17 System Controller-Monitor Partitioning This feature is used to prevent specific WV-CU550C System Controllers from controlling the outputs of specific monitors. It prevents an operator from unintentionally gaining control over a monitor that may not be associated with his/her station. System Controller WV-CU For example: The following example demonstrates the use of both system controller-monitor partitioning and operator priority.
  • Page 18 P1624 Impact Dot Matrix Printer. RS-232C Port This port is used for connecting with a Personal Computer. The memory of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher can be loaded or saved. A Personal Computer can be substituted for the WV- CU550C System Controller to control the system.

  • Page 19: Detailed Product Description And Selection

    SECTION 2 DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION...
  • Page 20 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher Appearance Front View O P E R A T E Rear View w e r t RS-232C TIME ADJUST IN PRINTER VS/VD CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUT1 DATA 1 DATA 2...
  • Page 21 Operate Indicator (OPERATE) Is on when the power of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher is turned on. w CPU Board (CPU) A personal computer and printer can be connected to this board. Refer to the CPU Board on page 24 for more details.

  • Page 22: Cpu Board

    WV-CU550C System Controller (by using optional software). w Time Adjustment Input Connector (TIME ADJUST IN) Accepts the time adjustment signal from a Time Lapse VCR. It enables the time display of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher and the Time Lapse VCR to be matched. TIME ADJUST IN...
  • Page 23 By changing the position of jumper connector (CN14) on the board, this connector can be used for displaying the system status on the monitor screen. (Set Up Menu is displayed during setup mode.) Caution This board should be installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher even if the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit is used. VS input signal VD output signal...
  • Page 24 These switches are used only for factory test. Always keep these switches in the “OFF” positions in the field. 2. Set switch (SW4) on the board to select either VD or VS for the Sync input signal, if applicable. The factory default setting is VS.
  • Page 25 1 200 m (4 000 ft). w Test Ports (TEST 1, 2) These ports are used only for factory test. Caution This board should be installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher even if the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit is used. Pin No. Designation...
  • Page 26 Board Setting Before installing this board, the following settings should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. 1. Confirm that switches (SW2) on the board are set as follows. Note These switches are used only for factory test. Always keep these switches in the “OFF”...
  • Page 27 WV-PB5508 Video Input Board Appearance q Video Output Ports (VIDEO OUT 1, 2) The video signal connected to the Camera Input Connector (CAMERA IN) is present at these ports. The camera control data multiplexed on the video signal is not available at these ports. When the power of the Matrix Switcher is turned off, no signal is present at these ports.
  • Page 28 • Board Numbers 1 to 8 should be installed in the WJ- SX550C Matrix Switcher and Board Number 9 to 16 in the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit. Do not install more than 9 boards in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. SW 1...
  • Page 29 WV-PB5504A Video Output Board Appearance q Alarm Output/Reset Output Connector (ALARM OUT/RESET OUT) External Timing Input Connector (EXT TIMING IN) Recover Input Connector (RECOVER IN) ALARM OUT: When the Matrix Switcher receives an alarm from the WV-PB5564 Alarm Board or camera site receivers WV-RC100 or WV-RC150, the alarm output signal is provided at this connector for the Time Lapse VCR.
  • Page 30 • Board Numbers 1 to 4 should be installed in the WJ- SX550C Matrix Switcher and Board Number 5 to 8 in the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit. Do not install more than 5 boards in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. 2. Set switches (SW2/SW3/SW4/SW5) on the board to meet the alarm reset output requirement as either Open Collector (OPEN C.) or Pulse (VTR).

  • Page 31: Front View

    WV-CU550C System Controller Appearance Front View RESET Rear View ALARM BUSY BACK FORWARD PRESET ZOOM –1CAM +1CAM STOP WIDE SLOW DATA CONTROLLER UNIT NO. MODE TERM IRIS CLOSE OPEN LEFT RIGHT FOCUS DOWN TELE NEAR System Controller WV-CU CONTROLLER...
  • Page 32 q Alarm Indicator (ALARM) Blinks to indicate that an alarm condition exists. To turn the indicator off, press the ACK RESET button. w Busy Indicator (BUSY) Lights up when you attempt to control a monitor or a camera that is already used by a higher priority opera- tor, or when the higher priority operator selects the monitor or camera you are currently operating.
  • Page 33 Alternate (ALT) indicator is on will cancel all currently activated alarms at the same time. #1 Data Ports (DATA IN, OUT) Exchanges control data with the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher in a system. #2 Termination Switch (TERM ON/OFF) This switch enables termination of the controller’s data port.
  • Page 34 Is on when the power of the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit is turned on. w Extension Board (EXTENSION) One of these boards is installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. Connect these boards using the 25- pin connection cables supplied to expand the Matrix Switcher system.
  • Page 35 These switches are used to identify the unit address number of the WV-PB5548 Data Board installed in the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit. Set switches on the board installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher to the “ON” posi- tion designate the Data Board Number.
  • Page 36 1. Set switches (SW1 and SW3) on the board to reflect the system configuration as shown below. SX550A: Set to this position when the board is installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. AD550: Set to this position when the board is installed in the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit.
  • Page 37 Note: The display indicator lights up as shown below when the alarm number is over one hundred. w Mode Selection Switch (MODE) This rotary switch, in combination with the Test button, is used to select the alarm test mode. Mode 0: Press the Test button to receive an alarm number display in chronological order from the internal memory which stores all alarms received from the Alarm Input Ports.
  • Page 38 t Alarm Input Port (1-32, 33-64) This port accepts alarm input from the associated alarm sensors through either Normally Open or Normally Closed con- tacts. Normally Open (NOR OPEN) Normally Closed (NOR CLOSE) 1-32 33-64 Normal Condition (Open) Alarm Sensor (Close) Alarm Sensor (Close) Alarm Sensor (Open) Alarm Sensor...
  • Page 39 2. Set switches (SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10 and SW11) on the board to meet the alarm input requirements. NOR OPEN: Normally Open Input NOR CLOSE: Normally Closed Input The factory default setting is Normally Open (NOR OPEN). CLOSE OPEN Switch No. SW10 SW11 3. Confirm that switches (SW12) on the board are set as follows. SW12 Note These switches are used only for factory test.
  • Page 40 For connection, use a data grade shielded 4-wire twisted pair cable suitable for RS-485 communication. Cable length may be extended up to 1 200 m (4 000 ft). TA (+) RA (+) Termination Resistor, 150 Selection Switch, Full Duplex/Half Duplex GND: Ground; connected to each channel and common ground. 1/2 W DATA...
  • Page 41 The factory default settings are Full Duplex (FULL). 3. Set switch (SW5) on the board to choose "ON" or "OFF" mode for the LED indicator. The indicator shows that control data operations on the board are normal.
  • Page 42 The CPU and Control Board, along with one Video Input Board and one Video Output Board are supplied as standard acces- sories. Depending on the number of camera inputs and monitor outputs required, additional WV-PB5508 Video Input Boards and WV- PB5504A Video Output Boards will be required. WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher CONTROL RS-232C DATA 1...
  • Page 43 The tables below show the components required for various system configurations. Cameras Monitors 1 - 8 1 - 4 9 - 16 1 - 4 17 - 24 1 - 4 25 - 32 1 - 4 33 - 40 1 - 4 41 - 48 1 - 4...
  • Page 44 Cameras Monitors 1 - 8 9 - 12 9 - 16 9 - 12 17 - 24 9 - 12 25 - 32 9 - 12 33 - 40 9 - 12 41 - 48 9 - 12 49 - 56 9 - 12 57 - 64 9 - 12...

  • Page 45: Installation And System Connections

    SECTION 3 INSTALLATION SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 46 3. Place the Rack Mounting Brackets on both sides of the System Controller and tighten with the four supplied screws. 4. Install the System Controller with Rack Mounting Brackets in the rack by using four screws (procured locally). Palm-rest WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher WJ-AD550 Extension Unit Mounting into the Rack 1.
  • Page 47 Installing Additional Extension Boards Before installing the additional extension boards, be sure to make the specified board settings. Refer to the board settings for each board in section 2 for further details. Extension Unit is not Required Caution Before installing any boards be sure to turn the power of the Matrix Switcher off.
  • Page 48 Extension Unit is required Caution Before installing any boards, be sure to turn the power of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher and WJ-AD550 Extension Unit off. When the Extension Unit is required to install the boards, follow the procedures as shown below.
  • Page 49 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Receiver Receiver WJ-SX550C Computer Matrix Switcher RS-232C Port RS-232C TIME ADJUST IN Printer PRINTER VS/VD System Status Monitor WJ-AD550 Extension Unit ALARM Alarm Sensor MODE TEST RESET 1-32 33-64 Note: Refer to the Operating Instructions of the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit for connections when the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit is used.

  • Page 50: Connection With The Camera Sites

    Connect the Camera Site Equipment to the Camera Input Connectors (CAMERA IN, 1-8) on the Video Input Board(s). Note: Make sure that the cable length between the camera site and the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher is less than 900 m (3 000 ft) when using RG-59/U, BELDEN 9259 or equivalent cable.
  • Page 51 Connection with the Monitors and Time Lapse VCRs Connect the Monitors to the Monitor Output Connectors (MONITOR OUT) on the Video Output Board(s). Connect the Time Lapse VCR as shown in the example below. Video Output Board OUTPUT ALARM OUT RESET OUT EXT TIMING IN RECOVER IN...

  • Page 52: Connection With The System Controllers

    Data Line Connection Up to eight WV-CU550C System Controllers can be installed in a Matrix System. The Control Board installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher has eight ports that correspond to eight WV-CU550C System Controller inputs. If the supplied 6-conductor cable assembly is used, simply plug one end of the cable into a port on the Control Board and the other end into one of the ports on the rear of the System Controller.
  • Page 53 Direct connection to the Control Board (“Home Run” Type Wiring) In this type of installation there is one control cable directly connecting each System Controller to one Control Board port. Refer to the connections and controller settings in the figure shown below. Matrix Switcher WJ-SX550C Control Board CONTROL...
  • Page 54 In this type of installation only one control cable directly connects between the System Controller #1 and the Control Board. The rest of the System Controllers connect to System Controller #1 in a Daisy-Chain connection. Refer to the connections and controller settings in the figure shown below. Matrix Switcher WJ-SX550C Control Board CONTROL...
  • Page 55 In this type of installation there is a mixture of wiring methods, with some System Controllers connecting directly to the Control Board while other System Controllers connect to the Control Board through other System Controllers. Refer to the connections and controller settings in the figure shown below. Matrix Switcher WJ-SX550C Termination and Controller Unit Number Setting Termination...
  • Page 56 Connection with the Alarm Sensor Units Connect the sensor switches to the Alarm Input Connector on the Alarm Board as shown in the example below. Pin No. 1-32 Pin No. 33-64 1-32 Designation Pin No. Board No.1 Board No.2 Board No.1 Alarm 1 Alarm 65 Alarm 20...
  • Page 57 In this type of connection there is one data cable directly connecting each Data Connector to the WV-RM70 Camera Controller (or specified camera). Refer to the connections and settings shown below. 4-Line (Full Duplex) Connection (Internal Switch: SW5, 4 line) Combination Camera...
  • Page 58 2-Line (Half Duplex) Connection (Internal Switch: SW5, 2 lines) Combination Camera Receiver Note: In the above connection the camera power must be turned on in order for the Camera Status Display described on page 113 to be displayed correctly. SW100, 150, 200, 250...
  • Page 59 In this type of connection only one control cable directly connects between Data Connector #1 and Camera Controller #1. The rest of the Camera Controllers connect to Camera Controller #1 in a Daisy-Chain connection. Refer to the connections and set- tings shown below. 4-Line (Full Duplex) Connection (Internal Switch: SW5, 4 lines) Combination Camera Reciver Note: Do not use the Camera Status Display described on page 113 in a daisy-chained system as it will not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 60 Parameters Daisy Caution Only one unit in a daisy chain is available for receiving alarm data. Set the Mode Selection Switch on one Camera Controller to “NORMAL” position and on the others to “ALARM OFF” position. Matrix Switcher Camera Controller...

  • Page 61: Software Setup

    SECTION 4 SOFTWARE SETUP...
  • Page 62 SETUP MENU The Setup Menu provides a way for controlling functions that are not available by a direct operation. Access to the Setup Menu is limited to operators with the proper opera- tor’s level. Access to the Setup Menu 1. System Log-in Refer to Log-in on page 97 for details.
  • Page 63 Setup Programming Menu As shown below, the Setup Menu has six main submenus: Program, Operator, Camera Title, Alarm Recall, Status and System. Three of these, Program, Operator and System, are further divided into additional submenus. Setup Program Operator Camera Title Alarm Recall Status System...

  • Page 64: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu After having selected [Setup Menu On] on the LCD display, the interactive online Setup Menu allows access six main items as shown below. P r o g r a m O p e r a t o r C a m e r a A l a r m S t a t u s...
  • Page 65 Program Sequence (P-SEQ) This table is used to program or edit a Program Sequence. A Program Sequence is a series of 64 steps assigned to a particular monitor. Each step has a camera number assigned to it. The Program Sequence number refers to the actual monitor that a sequence is assigned to. In the table below, the sequence is assigned to monitor #1.
  • Page 66 Tour Sequence (T-SEQ) This table is used to program or edit a Tour Sequence. There are 32 Tour Sequences available, each with 64 steps. Each step has a camera number (CAM), an associated Pan/Tilt preset position (PRE), a dwell time (DWELL), and AUX 1 and AUX 2 control assigned to it.
  • Page 67 Group Sequence (G-SEQ) This table is used to program or edit a Group Sequence. A Group Sequence consists of up to 64 steps. In each step, a maximum of 16 cameras can be assigned to 16 monitors, each with preset position (if applicable) and AUX 1 and AUX 2 control. There are 8 Group Sequences available in this system.
  • Page 68 Timer Menu As shown below, the Timer Menu allows access to two items, Event and Special Day Schedule. With these two items, it is possible to enable or disable Tour and Group Sequences on selected monitors based on time of day, day of the week, and user-definable special days.
  • Page 69 Timer Event Schedule This table is used to enable and disable Tour and Group Sequences according to the time of day and day of the week. There are 45 events available in one day. S e t S t a r t 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 3 0 1 0 : 0 0...
  • Page 70 Special Day Schedule Before programming this table, confirm that the Timer Event Schedule (Special Day 1-5) is programmed completely. This table allows for up to 48 days to be defined as special days. In the Timer Event Schedule, there are 5 tables where the special days 1 through 5 are programmed for sequences. In this table, 48 specific, user defined, days of the year are assigned to one of those 5 special days.
  • Page 71 Alarm Menu As shown below, the Alarm Menu allows access to five items: Alarm Mode Select, Set Up Alarm Modes 1-3 and Timer Alarm Schedule. S e t A l a r m S e t S e t S e t T i m e r A l a r m S c h e d u l e F 1 : - - To select an item from the Alarm Menu:...
  • Page 72 Alarm Mode Select There are 5 Alarm modes available: Mode-1, Mode-2, Mode-3, Off mode and Timer mode. In Alarm mode-1, all alarm inputs are displayed in sequential order on monitor 1. In Alarm mode-2, all alarm inputs are displayed in sequential order on monitors 1 through 4. In Alarm mode-3, any alarm input can be displayed on any monitor, along with presets (if applicable) and Auxiliary 1 and 2 control.
  • Page 73 Set Up Alarm Mode 1 Note: To be able to set up this table, the Alarm Mode on the Alarm Mode Select table must be set to Off. S e t F 1 : - - To program or edit an Alarm Mode 1, do the following: 1.
  • Page 74 Set Up Alarm Mode 2 Note: To be able to set up this table, the Alarm Mode on the Alarm Mode Select table must be set to Off. S e t F 1 : - - To program or edit an Alarm Mode 2, do the following: 1.
  • Page 75 Set Up Alarm Mode 3 This table is used to set up the alarm function of each alarm input. This enables display of the alarmed picture on the assigned monitor(s), moves the Pan/Tilt head to the preset position and controls the auxiliary switches. There is a total of 110 programmable alarm functions available through 10 pages of tables.
  • Page 76 [Explanation of Table] The setup examples in the table on the preceding page are explained below. Example 1: Spot (S) An alarm will cause the picture of the alarmed camera to be displayed on the designated monitor. Contents of Example 1 setup: When Alarm 1 is activated, Monitor 1 displays the picture of Camera 1 at preset position 1.
  • Page 77 Timer Alarm Schedule This table is used to enable and disable the Alarm Modes according to the time of day and day of the week. Note: To be able to set up this table, the Alarm Mode on the Alarm Mode Select table must be set to Off. S e t T i m e r A l a r m S c h e d u l e A l a r m M o d e...

  • Page 78: Level Table

    Operator Menu The operator menu allows access to two items: the level table and operator registration. S e t L e v e l O p e r a t o r F 1 : - - To select an item from the Operator Menu: 1.
  • Page 79 Operator Registration This table is used to establish operator numbers for the users of the system along with associated passwords, operator levels and priorities. Up to 30 operators may be registered. Additionally, operator limits for camera access are set on this table. S e t O p e r a t o r L e v e l...

  • Page 80: Camera Title

    Camera Title This table is used to edit the camera titles to be displayed on the monitor screen. There are 128 camera titles available. Each title is composed of 15 characters per line, times 2 lines. S e t C A M F 1 : N e x t To program or edit the Camera Title Table, do the following: 1.
  • Page 81 Alarm Recall There are 99 alarm records stored in chronological order in 7 pages of tables. The tables also show all monitor numbers involved when Alarm Mode-3 is activated, and indicate the alarm mode number when Alarm Mode-1 or Alarm Mode-2 is activated. S e t A l a r m N O .

  • Page 82: System Menu

    System Menu As shown below, the system menu allows access to six items. S e t C o n t r o l l e r E X T T i m i n g S e l e c t C o m p e n s a t i o n / V D 2 R S - 4 8 5 S i t e C o m m u n i c a t i o n C o m m u n i c a t i o n...
  • Page 83 EXT (External) Timing Select This table permits the sequence dwell time on the selected monitor to be synchronized with the time lapse mode set in the associated Time Lapse VCR. S e t M O N I F 1 : - - To program or edit the EXT Timing Select Table, do the following: 1.
  • Page 84 Compensation/VD2 This table is used to select a cable length for cable loss compensation, and to turn the vertical drive sync signal (VD2) and the control data for the cameras on or off. S e t C A M C O M P V D 2 C A M C O M P...
  • Page 85 RS-485 Site Communication This table is used to set the parameters for communication between the Data Boards installed in the Matrix Switcher and the Camera Site. S e t D a i s y C a m e r a I n N u m b e r W h e n D a i s y M o d e i s "...
  • Page 86 Communication Speed This table is used to set the parameters for communication between the System Controllers (or PCs) and the Matrix Switcher. S e t C o m m u n i c a t i o n S p e e d C U 1 C U 2 C U 3...
  • Page 87 Clock Set This table is used to set the current time and date. S e t M o n t h F 1 : - - To program or edit the Clock Set Table, do the following: 1. Move the cursor to position 3 by moving the Joystick Controller, then press the CAM (SET) key. 2.
  • Page 88 Auto Cleaning Auto Cleaning is for cleaning the electric-mechanical contacts of the Panasonic combination cameras. Use this function for maintenance when the camera has been directed at the same spot or panned over the same range for a long time.
  • Page 89 • Display of Cleaning Result Cleaning proceeds in the order of the camera numbers, starting with the lowest number. The table shows the cleaning result for the cameras (position 8). Cleaning is completed. Cleaning is disabled. Note: While either manually or timer controlled cleaning is in progress, the camera controlled manually or automatically from the system is disabled cleaning.

  • Page 90: Operating Procedures

    SECTION 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES...
  • Page 91 Power Up Display When the power switch of the Matrix Switcher is turned on, a screen similar to the one shown below is displayed on all moni- tors. There are three slightly different displays possible: Cold Start, Normal Start and Hot Start.
  • Page 92 1. Turn on the power switches of all system components. Caution: If the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit is used in the system, turn the Extension Unit power on before turning on the power of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. 2. Turn on the power of the system controller by pressing the Controller On/Off Switch located on the rear of the System Controller to the ON position.
  • Page 93 If an incorrect operator number or password is select- ed, “No Entry” is displayed on the LCD display and the Log-in procedure automatically returns to the start. ‘No Entry‘ Log-in Log-in Operator No : Password :... Welcome “Monitor Busy” will appear on the LCD display when another operator, with a higher operator priority, is cur- rently controlling the monitor outputs.
  • Page 94 Res A.Res Exit F3 F4 Note: The CAM-P Menu (D5) is shown only when the Mode Selection Switch on the rear of the controller is set to the CAM-P Mode. Refer to the Mode Selection on page 54. Set Up Menu...

  • Page 95: Monitor Selection

    Monitor Selection Select the desired Monitor Number (1 to 16) by pressing the Numeric keys, then press the MON (ESC) key to exe- cute the selection. Camera Monitor 01 Camera Monitor 01 Camera Monitor 02 Notes: • “Monitor Busy” appears on the LCD display, if the monitor is selected by a higher priority operator.

  • Page 96: Controlling Camera Site Accessories

    Lens Control Confirm that the specified lens with power zoom/focus func- tions is mounted on the camera. Also confirm that the Lens Selection Switch (DC/VIDEO) on the camera is set to the DC position. Function capabilities vary between cameras. Referring to the operating instructions of each camera is recommended.
  • Page 97 4. Press the IRIS CLOSE/OPEN buttons to close/open the lens iris. Adjust the lens iris by using these buttons to obtain the proper picture exposure. IRIS CLOSE OPEN Pressing these buttons at the same time for three sec- onds or more will reset the lens iris to the factory default setting.
  • Page 98 Pan/Tilt Control (Preset Operation) The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the preset position number by pressing the Numeric keys.
  • Page 99 Pan/Tilt Control (Camera Position Operation) The following function is available only when the Mode Selection Switch located on the rear of the controller is set to CAM-P Mode, and requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. 1. Select the desired monitor.
  • Page 100 Random-1: Auto Panning Head pans for a predeter- mined time, "X" (set by the receiver), stops for 2X, and continues in the same direction for "X" period, unless Pan Limit Switch is closed, in which case unit will pan in reverse direction for remainder of X time.

  • Page 101: Patrol Learn And Play

    Direct Preset Setup The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. This function enables registering of preset position number without opening the camera setup menu. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. Move the camera to the preset position to be regis- tered by moving the Joystick Controller and ZOOM, FOCUS Controls.
  • Page 102 Camera Power and Housing Control For remote camera power operation, a 24 V AC powered camera must be installed in the housing. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Cam-Power Housing (B2) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the Direction buttons.
  • Page 103 4. Press the STOP button to pause the sequence that is being run on the active monitor. STOP P-Seq Monitor 16 5. Press the FORWARD SEQ button to restart the sequence forward from the step that was previously paused by pressing the STOP button. FORWARD P-Seq Monitor 16...
  • Page 104 Tour Sequence The following functions are available only if a Tour Sequence has been previously established through the Set Up Menu. As described on page 70, any one of 32 tours can be assigned to any one of 16 monitors. 1.
  • Page 105 9. Press the FORWARD SEQ button while the ALT indi- cator is on to restart the sequence forward from the beginning of the sequence step that was previously paused by pressing the STOP button. FORWARD SEQ ALT 10. To return to Spot monitoring, select a camera. Refer to the Camera Selection.
  • Page 106 5. Press the STOP button to pause a Group Sequence that is being run on the assigned monitor. STOP G-Seq 01 Stop Monitor 16 6. Press the FORWARD SEQ button to restart a Group Sequence forward from the step that was previously paused by pressing the STOP button.
  • Page 107 Displaying Playback Video If the VCR's Video Output is connected to the Monitor Input (MONITOR IN) Connector on the WV-PB5504A Video Output Board, the VCR's video can be displayed on the monitor by the following procedures. When this function is selected, the Camera Title, Date, and Time are not displayed on the active monitor.
  • Page 108 5. Press the Function (F3) button to toggle the date and time display on the active monitor on and off. MAY 07'00 14:23:56 C 01 M16 3rd Floor Pr64 Sp Room 6. Press the Function (F4) button to toggle the camera title display on the active monitor on and off.
  • Page 109 Camera Function Operation Electronic Shutter Mode The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Shutter (C1) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons.
  • Page 110 Electronic Zoom Mode The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. a) Selecting Area after Zooming Procedures: 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Ele Zoom (C3) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons.
  • Page 111 b) Selecting Area before Zooming Procedures: 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Ele Zoom (C3) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons. 3. Press the Function (F2) button to select the Zooming Position Mode.

  • Page 112: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Camera Set Up (D4) Menu on the LCD dis- play by pressing the appropriate Direction button.
  • Page 113 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Pressing the AUX 1 or 2 button will toggle the user's auxiliary switch in the Receiver (WV-RC100 or WV- RC150) on and off. F3 F4...

  • Page 114: Alarm Operation

    Alarm Control Alarm Input Selection The following settings enable or disable alarm inputs from the camera site or Alarm Board after the Alarm Mode Select item has been set in the Setup Menu. 1. Select the Alarm in (A5) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction button.
  • Page 115 Preset Setting (WV-CS500 Only) The following function is only available with the WV-CS500 camera that has preset panning functions. Preset Menu Setting 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Preset (D3) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons.
  • Page 116 Setting Up Preset Positions In the PRESET PROGRAM menu, select SET UP PRESET, and then press the CAM (SET) key. The PRESET NUMBER SET table shown below appears on the active monitor. : CameraTitle *PRESET NUMBER SET* 1. Move the cursor to the desired preset number by mov- ing the Joystick Controller.
  • Page 117 Home Position Setting In the PRESET PROGRAM menu, select SET HOME POSI, and then press the CAM (SET) key. The HOME POSITION table shown below appears on the active monitor. : CameraTitle *HOME POSITION* 1 HOME POSITION : 2 AUTO HOME POSITION 1.
  • Page 118 7. Pressing the MON (ESC) key repeatedly will return to the previous setup table or menu. The following function is available only when the Mode Selection Switch located on the rear of the controller is set to CAM-P Mode, and cameras equipped with the specific feature are used.
  • Page 119 5. Select the Camera Position Number by pressing the Numeric keys. After completing the above steps, press the CAM (SET) key to execute the selection. If a mistake was made in the above steps, press the Escape MON (ESC) key to cancel the selection. F1 F2 Note: Up to 1 000 positions can be registered on this menu.

  • Page 120: Priority Lock

    5. The test function stops automatically, and the LCD dis- play reads as shown below. Press the Function (F4) button to exit from the test mode. The display will return to the previous CAM-P Menu. Test1 CAM-P9999 End -Act F1 F2 Camera Position Mode Selection Operation by camera position number is available only when CAM-P Mode is set to On mode.
  • Page 121 Log-Out This function is used when an operator is leaving the con- troller, or no longer requires access to the system. 1. Select the Log-Out (A4) Menu by pressing the appro- priate Direction button. 2. Press the Function (F4) button to log out. The LCD dis- play shows the Log-in Display.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 123 2. Check that the ON/OFF switch, located in the rear of the WV-CU550C System Controller, is turned on. Symptom: System Controller(s) will not log-in. 1. Ensure that the System Controller(s) is (are) plugged into the correct ports on the Control Board of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. The two ports labeled “Test” do not support System Controller inputs.
  • Page 124 Symptom: While running the Preset Test, the WV-CS500 Combination Camera stops at preset positions for extend- ed periods of time. 1. If the WV-CS500 had preset positions originally programmed by the PFW-300 System (Proteus for Windows), there are dwell times associated with those positions that will determine how long the Preset Test will take. Re-program the presets by using the Matrix Switcher to eliminate the dwell times.
  • Page 125 Symptom: The Alarm does not work. 1. Check that the Alarm Mode is set to "Mode 1 - 3" or Timer on the Alarm Mode Select Menu of the Setup Menu. 2. Check that the Alarm Input (Site or Board) is set to "On" on the Alarm Mode Select Menu of the Setup Menu. Symptom: The sequence does not stop after the programmed time.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    SECTION 7 SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 127 SPECIFICATIONS WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher General Power Supply: Power Consumption: Max. Number of Video Input Boards: Max. Number of Video Output Boards: 4 (total 16 Outputs) Max. Number of Alarm Boards: Max. Number of System Controllers: RS-232C: Printer: Time Adjust In (for VCR):...
  • Page 128 Power Consumption : Data Input/Output : Switching Functions : Camera Functions : Lens Functions : Housing : Pan/Tilt : Auxiliary Switch : Unit Number : Ambient Operating Temperature : Ambient Operating Humidity : Dimensions : Weight : Option: 1.0 V[p-p]/75 composite video signal 1.0 V[p-p]/75...
  • Page 129 Weight: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. RS-485 (Full Duplex or Half Duplex, selectable by internal switch) [5-pin T(A), T(B), R(A), R(B), GND] X8 use with shielded, twisted pair data cable Transmitting Speed (Baud Rate); 1 200 - 19 200 bps...
  • Page 130 Panasonic Security and Digital Imaging Company A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 3E-7, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Regional Offices: Northeast: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7303 Southern: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6838...

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