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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-CU550CJ
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 System 500 Matrix Switcher Operating Instructions Matrix Switcher WJ-SX550C Model No. System Controller WV-CU550CJ Model No. Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ........................PAGE 4 FEATURES ........................PAGE 4 PRECAUTIONS ......................PAGE 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..................PAGE 6 FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM 500 MATRIX SWITCHER ......PAGE 7 - 18 DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION ......PAGE 19 - 44 INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........

  • Page 4: Preface

    PREFACE The WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher, when combined with the Tour and Group sequences for customized security optional WV-CU550CJ System Controller and WJ-AD550 requirements can be easily established through the user- Extension Unit, allows for flexible control of 128 cameras friendly, on-screen menu setup.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS • Refer all work related to the installation of this prod- • Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, uct to qualified service personnel or system nor try to operate it in wet areas. Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. installers.

  • Page 6: 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 7 SECTION 1 FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM 500 MATRIX SWITCHER...
  • Page 8 The System Controller also provides access to the Set Up Menu and Tables for programming. VTR: Up to 16 VTRs can be connected. The video signal controlled by the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher is supplied to the VTR. Also, the Matrix Switcher can supply the VTRs with an alarm output signal to switch time lapse recording mode.
  • Page 9 WV-RC150 priority. These items are described in more detail on page Monitor-1 Monitor-2 Operator name: Mike Operator number: Operator level: Password: 07171 WJ-SX550C Priority: Operator name: Robert Operator number: System Controller WV-CU Operator level: Controller Password: 11524 Priority: General Procedures 1.
  • Page 10 The selected camera (if applicable) can be controlled by WV-RC150 or WV-RC170 Receivers. 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 11 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 12 SX550C Matrix Switcher. 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.
  • Page 13 Any sequence, preset and auxiliary control Alarm Any monitors 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.
  • Page 14 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 Priority OPE-2 OPE-3 OPE-4 12123 Level 1 MENU 12243 12341 12443 CAMERA TITLE Level 2 TIMER...
  • Page 15 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 16 System Controller-Monitor Partitioning This feature is used to prevent specific WV-CU550CJ 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. WV-CU550CJ System Controller WV-CU System Controller WV-CU System Controller WV-CU...
  • Page 17 1 second or more. This port is used for connecting with a Personal Computer. If the interval is set to less than 1 second, the system The memory of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher can be will not work properly. loaded or saved.

  • Page 18: Detailed Product Description And Selection

    SECTION 2 DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION...
  • Page 19 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher Appearance Front View O P E R A T E Matrix Switcher WJ-SX Rear View w e r t CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUT1 RS-232C DATA 1 CAUTION DATA 2 CAMERA IN...
  • Page 20 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 22 for more details.
  • Page 21 Other pins are not used. w Time Adjustment Input Connector (TIME ADJUST IN) Accepts the time adjustment signal from a Time Lapse VTR. It enables the time display of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher and the Time Lapse VTR to be matched. Pin No. Designation...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Board Setting Before installing this board, the following settings should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. CN12 CN13 CN14 1. Confirm that Switches (SW2) on the board are set as 3. Position jumper connectors (CN12) on the board to follows.
  • Page 24 Test Ports (TEST 1, 2) DATA 6 These ports are used only for factory test. DATA 7 Caution This board should be installed in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher even if the WJ-AD550 DATA 8 Extension Unit is used. TEST 1 TEST 2...
  • Page 25 Board Setting Before installing this board, the following settings should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. CN13 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 26 WV-PB5508E 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 27 • Board Numbers 1 to 8 should be installed in the WJ- SX550C Matrix Switcher and Board Number 9 to 16 in 73-80 the WJ-AD550 Extension Unit. Do not install more than 9 boards in the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher. 81-88 89-96...
  • Page 28 WV-PB5504AE 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-PB5564E OUTPUT Alarm Board or camera site receivers WV-RC100, WV-RC150 or WV-RC170, the alarm output signal is provided at this connector for the Time Lapse VTR.
  • Page 29 • 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 3.
  • Page 30 WV-CU550CJ System Controller Appearance Front View ALARM BUSY BACK FORWARD IRIS RESET PRESET CLOSE OPEN ZOOM FOCUS -1CAM +1CAM STOP TELE NEAR WIDE SLOW System Controller WV-CU Rear View CONTROLLER CONTROLLER DATA UNIT No. MODE TERM.
  • Page 31 q Alarm Indicator (ALARM) !2 Preset Button (PRESET) Blinks to indicate that an alarm condition exists. Auto Focus Button (AF) It changes to steady light when the alarm is reset auto- PRESET: This button, in combination with the Numeric matically. keys, is used to move the selected camera to a pre- To turn the indicator off, press the ACK RESET button.
  • Page 32 Alternate (ALT) indicator is on will cancel all currently activated alarms at the same time. @4 Data Ports (DATA IN, OUT) Exchanges control data with the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher in a system. @5 Termination Switch (TERM ON/OFF) This switch enables termination of the controller’s data port.
  • Page 33 –5 V regulated DC voltages. w Extension Board (EXTENSION) r Power Switch (POWER ON/OFF) One of these boards is installed in the WJ-SX550C This switch is used to turn the Extension Unit power on Matrix Switcher. Connect these boards using the 25- and off.
  • Page 34 These switches are used to identify the unit address number of the WV-PB5548E 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 35 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 36 WV-PB5564E Alarm Board Appearance q Alarm Number Display Indicates the alarm input number when an alarm is received from the associated alarm sensor. ALARM Note: The display indicator lights up as shown below when the alarm number is over one hundred. Indicator MODE TEST...
  • Page 37 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. Normal Condition Alarm In Alarm Signal (Open) Alarm Sensor (Close) Alarm Sensor t≥100 msec. Normally Open (NOR OPEN) (Close) Alarm Sensor (Open) Alarm Sensor...
  • Page 38 Board Setting Before installing this board, the following settings should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. 1. Set switches (SW1) on the board to designate the Alarm Input board number as shown below. Alarm Board No. SW1 Setting Input No.
  • Page 39 WV-PB5548E Data Board Appearance q Data Connector (TA/TB/RA/RB/G, 1 - 8) These connectors are used to exchange control data with the camera site equipment. DATA For connection, use a data grade shielded 4-wire twisted pair cable suitable for RS-485 (RS485) communication.
  • Page 40 Board Setting Before installing this board, the following settings should be made by qualified service per- sonnel or system installers. 1. Set switches (SW1) on the board to designate the data board number as shown in the following table. The factory default setting is Board Number 1. Board SW1 Setting SW100...
  • Page 41 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-PB5508E Video Input Boards and WV-PB5504AE Video Output Boards will be required. WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT...
  • Page 42 The tables below show the components required for various system configurations. Extension Unit Input Boards Output Boards Cameras Monitors Slots Used Slots Left WJ-AD550 WV-PB5508E WV-PB5504AE 1 - 8 1 - 4 not required 9 - 16 1 - 4 not required 17 - 24 1 - 4...
  • Page 43 Extension Unit Input Boards Output Boards Cameras Monitors Slots Used Slots Left WJ-AD550 WV-PB5508E WV-PB5504AE 1 - 8 9 - 12 not required 9 - 16 9 - 12 not required 17 - 24 9 - 12 not required 25 - 32 9 - 12 not required 33 - 40...

  • Page 44: Installation And System Connections

    SECTION 3 INSTALLATION SYSTEM CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 45 INSTALLATIONS The installation described below should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers and should con- form to all local codes. WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher WJ-AD550 Extension Unit Mounting into the Rack 1. Remove four rubber feet by removing four screws from...
  • Page 46 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 Rear Panel the Matrix Switcher off.
  • Page 47 1. Install an Extension Board into slot number 15 of the Matrix Switcher and Extension Unit. Caution Before installing any boards, be sure to turn the power of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher and WJ-AD550 Extension Unit off. WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher CONTROL...
  • Page 48 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Combination Camera Max. 128 cameras Receiver Receiver WJ-SX550C Computer Matrix Switcher RS-232C Port CONTROL INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Extension RS-232C VIDEO OUT1 VIDEO OUT1 VIDEO OUT1 VIDEO OUT1 VIDEO OUT1...
  • Page 49 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 1 200 m (4 000 ft) when using RG-6/U or equivalent cable.
  • Page 50 Connection with the Monitors and Time Lapse VTRs Connect the Monitors to the Monitor Output Connectors (MONITOR OUT) on the Video Output Board(s). Connect the Time Lapse VTR as shown in the example below. Pin No. Destination ALARM OUT 1 RESET OUT 1 RECOVER IN 1 Ground...
  • Page 51 Data Line Connection Up to eight WV-CU550CJ 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-CU550CJ 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 Control Board CONTROL...
  • Page 55 Connection with the Alarm Sensor Units 1-32 Connect the sensor switches to the Alarm Input Connector on the Alarm Board as shown in the example below. Common (Ground) Alarm Sensor Alarm Sensor Alarm Sensor Designation Designation Pin No. Pin No. 1-32 Board No.1 Board No.2...
  • Page 56 Connection between the Data Board and Camera Site Connect the Data Board and the Camera Controller (or specified camera) using the specified data cable. A basic connection is shown in the figure below. DATA (RS485) DATA T(A) T(B) R(A) R(B) Then make the following settings on the Setup Menu of each component.
  • Page 57 2-Line (Half Duplex) Connection SW100, 150, 200, 250 300, 350, 400, 450 (Internal Switch: SW5, 2 lines) HALF: 2 lines TA (+) R(A) R(B) DATA RA (+) (RS485) T(A) TA (+) T(B) RA (+) TA (+) RA (+) TA (+) RA (+) TA (+) RA (+)
  • Page 58 Indirect Connection between the Data Board and Camera Controllers (“Daisy-Chain” Type Wiring) 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.
  • Page 59 Set the Matrix Switcher and the Camera Controllers (up to 8) as shown below. Models Matrix Switcher Camera Controller Parameters WJ-SX550C WV-RM70 F/H Duplex : Full Daisy Camera In Number #1 - - - Unit Number: Camera In Number #2 - - -...

  • Page 60: Software Setup

    SECTION 4 SOFTWARE SETUP...
  • Page 61 SETUP MENU The Setup Menu provides a way for controlling functions Executes the setting or selection. 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 Escapes from the programming mode or menu.
  • Page 62 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 Program Sequence Page 67 Tour Sequence Page 68 Group Sequence...
  • Page 63 Setup Menu After having selected [Setup Menu On] on the LCD display, the interactive online Setup Menu allows access to 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 T i t l e A l a r m...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 P R O G . T i m e r E v e n t S U N .
  • Page 69 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 70 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 P R O G . A l a r m A l a r m M o d e S e l e c t S e t...
  • Page 71 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 72 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 P R O G . A l a r m M o d e 1 S e t A l a r m...
  • Page 73 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 P R O G . A l a r m M o d e 2 S e t A l a r m...
  • Page 74 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 75 [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 76 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 P R O G .
  • Page 77 Operator Menu The operator menu allows access to two items: the level table and operator registration. S e t O P E . L e v e l T a b l e O p e r a t o r R e g i s t r a t i o n F 1 : - - F 2 : - -...
  • Page 78 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 .
  • Page 79 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 C a m e r a T i t l e C A M...
  • Page 80 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 R E C A l a r m...
  • Page 81 System Menu As shown below, the system menu allows access to six items. S e t S y s t e m 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 82 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 VTR. S e t S y s t e m E X T . E X T T i m i n g S e l e c t M O N I...
  • Page 83 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 S y s t e m C O M / V D C o m p e n s a t i o n / V D 2 P a g e...
  • Page 84 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 S y s t e m R S - 4 8 5 R S - 4 8 5 S i t e C o m m u n i c a t i o n B o a r d A d d r .
  • Page 85 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 S y s t e m S p e e d C o m m u n i c a t i o n S p e e d B a u d W a i t D a t a...
  • Page 86 Clock Set This table is used to set the current time and date. S e t S y s t e m C l o c k C l o c k S e t D a y M o n t h Y e a r H o u r M i n u t e...
  • Page 87 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 88 • 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 89: Operating Procedures

    SECTION 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES...
  • Page 90 C h a r a c t e r T y p e V D / V S 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.
  • Page 91 Operator No : 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 92 If an incorrect operator number or password is select- “Monitor Busy” will appear on the LCD display when ed, “No Entry” is displayed on the LCD display and the another operator, with a higher operator priority, is cur- Log-in procedure automatically returns to the start. rently controlling the monitor outputs.
  • Page 93 Operation Menus After log-in, the following operation menus are available on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons. For example, to go from the Camera/Monitor Selection Menu (A1) to the Shutter Selection Menu (C1), press the B button twice.
  • Page 94 Monitor Selection Camera Selection Select the desired Monitor Number (1 to 16) by pressing 1. Select the desired camera number by pressing the the Numeric keys, then press the MON (ESC) key to exe- Numeric keys, then press the CAM (SET) key. cute the selection.
  • Page 95 Contrast and Backlight 2. Select the Function Select (B6) Menu on the LCD dis- play by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons. Adjustment of LCD Display The following procedure lets you adjust contrast and back- light of the controller's LCD display. Function Select Normal Special Pressing the Direction (A, D, B) buttons at the same...
  • Page 96 5. Press the IRIS CLOSE/OPEN buttons to close/open the Pan/Tilt Control (Manual Operation) lens iris. Adjust the lens iris by using these buttons to 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. obtain the proper picture exposure. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection on page 98.
  • Page 97 Pan/Tilt Control (Preset Operation) Pan/Tilt Control (Home Position) The following function requires the use of cameras The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. equipped with the specific feature. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. 1.
  • Page 98 Pan/Tilt Control (Camera Position 5. Select the desired camera position number by pressing the Numeric keys, then press the MON (ESC) key to Operation) move the camera to the preset position. The selected camera position appears on the active The following function is available only when the Mode monitor.
  • Page 99 Pan/Tilt Control (Auto/Random 4. Pressing the Function (F2) button will toggle the Random Panning function on and off . Panning) The functions described below require the use of the speci- Random fied Pan/Tilt Head or camera equipped with the specific Random Off: feature.
  • Page 100 Direct Preset Setup Patrol Learn and Play The following function requires the use of cameras The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. equipped with the specific feature. This function enables registering of preset position number A routine of manual operations can be stored for a specific without opening the camera setup menu.
  • Page 101 Camera Power and Housing Control Running a Sequence For remote camera power operation, a 24 V AC powered camera must be installed in the housing. Program Sequence 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. The following functions are available only if a Program Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection.
  • Page 102 4. Press the STOP button to pause the sequence that is 8. Press the DEC -1CAM button to move the sequence being run on the active monitor. one frame to the previous step (in forward or reverse run direction) from the step that was previously paused by pressing the STOP button STOP -1CAM...
  • Page 103 Tour Sequence 5. Press the FORWARD SEQ button to restart a Tour Sequence forward from the step that was previously The following functions are available only if a Tour paused by pressing the STOP button. Sequence has been previously established through the Set Up Menu.
  • Page 104 9. Press the FORWARD SEQ button while the ALT indica- Group Sequence tor is on to restart the sequence forward from the The following functions are available only if a Group beginning of the sequence step that was previously Sequence has been previously established through the Set paused by pressing the STOP button.
  • Page 105 5. Press the STOP button to pause a Group Sequence 9. Press the DEC -1CAM button to move the sequence that is being run on the assigned monitor. one frame to the previous step (in forward or reverse run direction) from the step that was previously paused by pressing the STOP button.
  • Page 106 Displaying Playback Video Title Display If the VTR's Video Output is connected to the Monitor Input 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. (MONITOR IN) Connector on the WV-PB5504AE Video Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. Output Board, the VTR's video can be displayed on the monitor by the following procedures.
  • Page 107 5. Press the Function (F3) button to toggle the date and Camera Status Display time display on the active monitor on and off. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 2. Select the Pan Action (B1) Menu on the LCD display by pressing the appropriate Direction buttons.
  • Page 108 Camera Function Operation Electronic Sensitivity Up Mode The following function requires the use of cameras equipped with the specific feature. Electronic Shutter Mode 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. The following function requires the use of cameras Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. equipped with the specific feature.
  • Page 109 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 110 b) Selecting Area before Zooming Procedures: Backlight Compensation (BLC) Mode The following function requires the use of cameras 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. equipped with the specific feature. Refer to the Monitor Selection and Camera Selection. 1. Select the desired Monitor and camera. 2.
  • Page 111 Camera Setup 4. Select the desired item parameter by moving the Joystick Controller } and {, and then select the The following function requires the use of cameras desired mode by moving the Joystick Controller ] and equipped with the specific feature. Press the CAM (SET) key to execute the setting or 1.
  • Page 112 Changing to Black and White Pictures Auxiliary Control The following function is available only when specified cam- The following function is available only when WV-RC100, eras with colour-black and white switching feature are WV-RC150 or WV-RC170 Receivers are included in the sys- used.
  • Page 113 Alarm Control Note: “AL0” or “AL1” is displayed in the upper right corner of the alarmed monitor. Alarm Input Selection The following settings enable or disable alarm inputs from 07 MAY'00 14:23:56 the camera site or Alarm Board after the Alarm Mode Select item has been set in the Setup Menu.
  • Page 114 Preset Setting (WV-CS500 Only) Preset Program Menu As shown below, the Preset Program Menu has three sub- The following function is only available with the WV-CS500 menus: camera that has preset panning functions. SET UP PRESET, SET HOME POSI (Position), and PRESET TEST.
  • Page 115 Setting Up Preset Positions 5. Move the cursor to the area, where backlight is bright, by moving the Joystick Controller. In the PRESET PROGRAM menu, select SET UP PRESET, and then press the CAM (SET) key. The PRESET NUMBER 6. Press the INC +1CAM button or DEC -1CAM button to SET table shown below appears on the active monitor.
  • Page 116 Home Position Setting Preset Test Mode In the PRESET PROGRAM menu, select SET HOME POSI, In the PRESET PROGRAM menu, select PRESET TEST, and then press the CAM (SET) key. The HOME POSITION and then press the CAM (SET) key. The table shown below table shown below appears on the active monitor.
  • Page 117 Clearing Preset Settings Camera Position Number Setting 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. The following function is available only when the Mode Refer to the Monitor Selection and camera Selection. Selection Switch located on the rear of the controller is set to CAM-P Mode, and cameras equipped with the specific 2.
  • Page 118 5. Select the Camera Position Number by pressing the 5. Confirm the display on the LCD display, then press the Numeric keys. CAM (SET) key to delete the selected Camera Position After completing the above steps, press the CAM (SET) Number.
  • Page 119 5. The test function stops automatically, and the LCD dis- Priority Lock play reads as shown below. Press the Function (F4) button to exit from the test This function is used by an operator to retain control of a mode. The display will return to the previous CAM-P monitor, even after that operator has selected another mon- Menu.
  • Page 120 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 121: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 122 2. Check that the ON/OFF switch, located in the rear of the WV-CU550CJ 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 123 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 other System, 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 124 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 125: Specifications

    SECTION 7 SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 126 SPECIFICATIONS WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher General Power Supply: 220 - 240 V AC 50 Hz Power Consumption: Approx. 20 W (Max. 75 W with all optional boards installed) Max. Number of Video Input Boards: 8 (total 64 Inputs) Max. Number of Video Output Boards: 4 (total 16 Outputs) Max.
  • Page 127 WV-PB5504AE Video Output Board 1.0 V[p-p]/75 Ω composite video signal Monitor Output (1 - 4): 1.0 V[p-p]/75 Ω composite video signal Monitor Input (1 - 4): Alarm Output (1 - 4): Open collector output: 16 V DC 100 mA max. Reset Output (1 - 4): Pulse (VTR): +5 V DC 500 ms or Open collector output: 16 V DC 100 mA max.
  • Page 128 WV-PB5548E Data Board Data Input/Output (1 - 8): 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 Max.
  • Page 129 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ N0901-2042 V8QA5860CN Printed in Japan N 19 Gedruckt in Japan Imprimé au Japon 2001 © Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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