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Panasonic WV-CU360C Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic WV-CU360C Operating Instructions Manual

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WV-CU360C
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Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    System Controller Operating Instructions WV-CU360C Model No. Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2 ENGLISH VERSION Caution: Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the bottom. 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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

    Rear View & AC Adapter ... 6 INSTALLATIONS ... 7 Template Mounting ... 7 Rear Panel Switch Setting (Summary) ... 8 Chapter 1 For Panasonic Security Data (PS MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS ... 10 Front View (Template for PS • INSTALLATIONS (PS Data) ...

  • Page 5: Preface

    PREFACE The System Controller WV-CU360C is designed for setup and operation of cameras and other system units installed in a surveillance system. The controller is compatible with the Panasonic Security Data (PS Data) protocol by default, but DIP switches are •...

  • Page 6: Major Operating Controls & Their Functions

    Controller Number Switch (CONTROLLER No.) This switch is used to assign a controller number to the System Controller to identify it in a system comprising multiple System Controllers (See page 14). A system may comprise up to four controllers.

  • Page 7: Installations

    INSTALLATIONS Template Mounting The system controller is provided with four templates including one for PS Data system that is placed (not taped • yet) on the surface of the controller when shipped from the factory. MONITOR OPERATE LOGIN ALARM UNIT...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Switch Setting (Summary)

    Rear Panel Switch Setting (Summary) An 8-bit DIP switch and a rotary switch mounted on the rear of the controller specify the system unit ID and parameters for communication. Switch settings depend on your system configuration such as a PS tem, WJ-SX350 Matrix Switcher system or System 850.

  • Page 9: Data) Systems

    Panasonic Security Data (PS Data) Systems •...

  • Page 10: Major Operating Controls & Their Functions

    STILL – SEQ PAUSE SEQUENCE SLOW q Operate indicator (OPERATE) Is lit while power is supplied to the System Controller. w Login indicator (LOGIN) Lights up when communication is established with Data compatible system units. • e Alarm indicator (ALARM) Blinks when an alarm is activated.
  • Page 11 o Iris buttons (IRIS, CLOSE/OPEN) Close or open the lens iris of cameras equipped with the specified lens. When these buttons are pressed simultaneously, the lens iris is reset to the factory default setting. !0 Focus buttons (FOCUS, NEAR/FAR) Adjust the lens focus of cameras equipped with the specified lens.
  • Page 12 @2 Defroster/Auxiliary 2 button (DEF/AUX 2) Activates the housing defroster of cameras provided with this feature. Pressing this button in the shift mode will turn on the AUX 2 function controlling accessories connected to the cameras or the system. The LED next to the button is lit while the defroster or AUX 2 function operates.

  • Page 13: Installations

    Example 1 shows 8 cameras connected to 2 Data Multiplex Units (WJ-MP204C), to a Video Multiplexer (e.g., WJ-FS316) and a Digital Disk Recorder (e.g., WJ-HD100). The WV-CU360C controls these system units through RS-485 communication while pictures are viewed on the monitors.
  • Page 14 1 Controller No. 1 WV-CU360C DATA Port Connection (PS Data ports are connected with RS-485 cables among devices using the PS Notes: When using cables other than those supplied, make sure to use shielded 4-wire twisted pair cable suitable for RS-485 communication.

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Setting (Ps Data)

    Line termination Bit 4 Reserved Bit 3 System Unit Version Bit 2 System Unit Version Bit 1 System Unit Version System Controller WV-CU360C DATA Termination: RS-485 Cable SW position Fixed to OFF* Not used Fixed to OFF* Not used Operator*...

  • Page 16: Controller Number Setting (Ps Data)

    ON when it is con- nected at the chain end. A 10-position rotary switches provided on the rear for spec- ifying the unit number of the WV-CU360C controller in a • 1. Remove the DC plug from the rear of the controller.

  • Page 17: Controller Setup Procedures (Ps Data)

    CONTROLLER SETUP PROCEDURES (PS To display the setup menus for the WV-CU360C System Controller on the LED display, set the MODE switch and power up the controller as described below. Prior to Setup Do the following before entering the setup mode.

  • Page 18: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus There are 12 setup menus as shown below. Menu LED Display Selection blinking Move Joystick up and down to select DOWN Setup Menus Reading Function Initial Setup Display Administrator Password Authorization Prompt Baud Rate Speed (bps) Parity Parity Check Wait Time Wait (ms)
  • Page 19 Administrator Authorization 1. Press the CAM/SET button while [SEtUP] is displayed. The [- - - - -] prompt appears. 2. Enter a password with the numeric buttons, then press the CAM/SET button. The default setting is [12345]. 3. [SPEED] appears when the right password is entered. If password entry failed, the menu returns to [- - - - -].
  • Page 20 Unit A button Assignment In this menu, a maximum of 9 system units is assigned to numeric buttons 1-9 regardless of unit address. This is to avoid double-digit unit addresses which can occur in a large system with many units connected and could confuse operators.
  • Page 21 Camera Cleaning This menu is for specifying the order in which combination cameras connected to the system are cleaned. The camera cleaning function causes cleaning of the built- in slip rings that conduct electric signals while moving the pan/tilt head. All combination cameras connected to the system are cleaned in the order specified here.

  • Page 22: Operating Procedures (Ps Data)

    OPERATING PROCEDURES (PS Basic Operating Flow The operation starts with a log-in procedure. It proceeds to system unit selection, monitor selection and camera selection. Alarm operations for the system such as alarm reset, suspension may be implemented. The operation ends with a log-out pro- cedure.

  • Page 23: Login/Logout

    Login/Logout Log In Right after powering up, the controller will be operable with- out password entry, provided user password certification is set to Off in the setup menu. When set to On, you will be prompted to enter your regis- tered password.

  • Page 24: System Unit Selection

    • When multiple system units such as Data Multiplex Unit are connected to the System Controller and the UNIT A or UNIT B button is pressed, the camera number on the controller's LED display will not agree with the camera picture on the monitor.

  • Page 25: Monitor Selection

    Monitor Selection A monitor is selected when multiple monitors are connected to a system unit (e.g., a Video Multiplexer) to control such functions as multiscreen display and electronic zoom. 1. Select the system unit connected to the monitor you wish to control. 2.

  • Page 26: Camera Control

    Camera Control Cameras and their peripherals are controlled from the WV- CU360C as follows. Some of the descriptions may not be applicable if they refer to devices not equipped in your sys- tem. The operating procedures on the following pages assume that you have selected a system unit and a monitor.
  • Page 27 Combination Camera Shortcuts The shortcuts listed below are available for controlling combination cameras. For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions included with the camera. Function Selecting a PRESET position From #1 to #64 AUTO PAN Speed Up Speed Down Setting Start Point Setting End Point Setting PAN Reverse...

  • Page 28: Data Multiplex Unit Control

    Housing/AUX Control When your system includes a camera housing, the defroster and wiper equipped in it are controlled. When a Receiver is installed in the system, an auxiliary device con- nected to it such as a buzzer or lamp will be also con- trolled.

  • Page 29: Video Multiplexer Control

    Video Multiplexer Control Some of the major functions equipped in a Video Multiplexer are remotely controlled from the System Controller. For more information, refer to the manual includ- ed with the Video Multiplexer. The operating procedures on the following pages assume that you have selected a system unit and a monitor.
  • Page 30 Viewing Playback VCR playback pictures are displayed on the selected spot or multiscreen monitor. 1. With the connected VCR in playback mode, press the VCR/CAM button to turn on the VCR indicator. Playback pictures are displayed on the selected moni- tor.

  • Page 31: Digital Disk Recorder Control

    Digital Disk Recorder Control A Digital Disk Recorder is controlled from the System Controller using shortcuts assigned to numeric buttons. For more information, refer to the manual included with the Digital Disk Recorder. The operating procedures on the following pages assume that you have selected a system unit and a monitor.
  • Page 32 Stop Recording Alarm Search OFF Alarm Search ON Button Lock OFF Button Lock ON Daylight Savings ON/OFF Timer Mode Selection Record List Display ON/OFF Record Search Window ON WJ-HD100 WV-CU360C DAYLIGHT SAVINGS SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT Controller Operation SETUP SHIFT...
  • Page 33 Item Screen Display ON/OFF Group Selection Show/Hide Alarm Log Skip Playback FWD. Skip Playback REW. Record List 1 line Up Record List 1 line Down Record List Turn Next Page Record List Turn Prev. Page Playback of Selected Record Backward Search in Window Forward Search in Window Increment Parameter in Window Decrement Parameter in Window...

  • Page 34: Alarm Operation

    Copy Cancel DVD Copy Record Display Alarm Operation When the WV-CU360C receives an alarm signal from a sys- tem unit, the alarm indicator on the controller blinks. The alarm indicator changes from blinking to steady light when the alarm is automatically reset.

  • Page 35: Remote Setup Of Units & Cameras

    REMOTE SETUP of UNITS & CAMERAS You can set up the system unit and the camera with the setup menu by this controller. You can use the controller to set up system units and cam- eras. This section describes the main remote setup procedures. Some of the descriptions may not be applicable if they refer to devices not equipped in your system.

  • Page 36: Camera Patrol Learning

    7. Move the cursor to [SPECIAL] on the Setup menu, and press numeric buttons 4 and 6 simultaneously for 2 seconds or more to display the special menu. 8. Move the cursor to [CAMERA RESET]* on the Setup menu, and press buttons 4, 5 and 6 simultaneously to reset all the functions to the defaults.

  • Page 37: Camera Preset Position

    There are two ways of presetting camera positions. One is to use the camera setup menu of the combination camera and the other is to operate the System Controller as follows. 1. Select the desired system unit, monitor and camera.

  • Page 38: For Wj-Fs616C Multiplexer System

    For WJ-FS616C Multiplexer System...

  • Page 39: Major Operating Controls & Their Functions

    @7 @ 8 T/L MODE q Operate Indicator (OPERATE) Is lit while power is supplied to the System Controller. w Lock Indicator (LOCK) Is lit while operation of the System Controller and WJ- FS616C is prohibited by the connected computer. The lock can be released by sending a command from the computer.
  • Page 40 !0 Home/Decrement button (HOME/–) Moves the camera to the home position. During the setup, this button is used to select the desired parameter in the setup menu. !1 Auto Focus button (AUTO FOCUS) Activates the auto focus function when the specified camera with auto focus feature is selected.
  • Page 41 @5 Preset Position button (PRE - POSI) In combination with the numeric buttons and CAM (SET) button, moves the camera to the desired preset position. @6 Still button (STILL) Freezes the picture on the multiscreen monitor. The indicator lights up when the still mode is selected. @7 Camera Set buttons (CAMERA SET ON/OFF) Open or close the camera setup menu on the monitor screen.

  • Page 42: Installations (For Wj-Fs616C)

    The connection example shows cameras and an alarm sensor connected to the Video Multiplexer. A time lapse VCR will record pictures for later playback. The spot monitor and multiscreen monitor will display live and playback pictures while these devices are being operated from System Controller WV-CU360C. Alarm Sensor...

  • Page 43: Dip Switch Setting

    Bit 4 Reserved Bit 5 Line termination Bit 6 Operation mode Bit 7 Reserved Bit 8 Data transmission Data Flow Name – Controller end WV-CU360C TX(B) WV-CU360C TX(A) WV-CU360C RX(B) WV-CU360C RX(A) – Video Multiplexer WJ-FS616C DATA TERM. Termination: RS-485 Cable CONTROLLER No.

  • Page 44: Controller Number Setting

    Unit Version The unit ID is defined by the upper 3 bits depending on the software version installed in the unit. • WJ-FS616 MODE • WJ-FS616C MODE Controller Number Setting Set this switch always to 1 when using the System Controller in a system including a Multiplexer WJ- FS616/FS616C.

  • Page 45: Setup Procedures (For Wj-Fs616C)

    SETUP PROCEDURES (For WJ-FS616/FS616C) To display the setup menus for the WV-CU360C System Controller on the LED display, set the MODE switch and power up the controller as described below. Prior to Setup Do the following before entering the setup mode.

  • Page 46: Controller Setup

    Controller Setup Set up the baud rate and parity check mode for the controller while observing the LED on the front panel. Menu LED Display Selection blinking Move Joystick UP and down to select DOWN Administrator Authorization 1. Press the CAM/SET button while [SEtUP] is displayed. The [- - - - -] prompt appears.
  • Page 47 4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu. Note: The baud rate and parity check mode of both the WJ-FS616/FS616C and the controller must be the same, otherwise data communications will not function. To confirm the WJ-FS616/FS616C setup, open the COM PORT SETUP window to check the DATA port column parameters.

  • Page 48: Operating Procedures (For Wj-Fs616C)

    OPERATING PROCEDURES (For WJ-FS616/FS616C System) Note: For common operations to the controller and the WJ-FS616/FS616C, please refer to the manual included with the WJ-FS616/FS616C. The following pages describe only operations different from the WJ-FS616/FS616C. Camera Selection One of the cameras connected to the system unit is select- 1.

  • Page 49: Alarm Operation

    Note: Auxiliary control may be ignored while zooming, focusing or panning/tilting is in operation. Alarm Operation When the WV-CU360C receives an alarm signal from the WJ-FS616/FS616C, the alarm indicator blinks. The alarm indicator changes from blinking to steady light when the alarm is automatically reset.

  • Page 50: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup The cameras connected to the WJ-FS616/FS616C are set up from the controller. Note: Make sure that the multiplexer and the controller are set to identical communication parameters. General Setup 1. Select a camera pressing the numeric buttons, then press the CAM/SET button.

  • Page 51: For Wj-Sx350 Matrix Switcher System

    For WJ-SX350 Matrix Switcher System...

  • Page 52: Major Operating Controls & Their Functions

    @6 @ 7 @ 8 STATUS @9 # 0 # 1 q Operate indicator (OPERATE) Is lit while power is supplied to the System Controller. w Log-in indicator (LOGIN) Lights up when login has been successfully finished. e Alarm indicator (ALARM) Blinks when an alarm condition exists.
  • Page 53 u Joystick Controller (UP/DOWN/L/R) Used to operate the Pan/Tilt Head manually, or to move the cursor to the desired position on the SETUP MENU of the Matrix Switcher. Upward DOWN: Downward Left Right i Iris buttons (IRIS CLOSE/OPEN) Close or open the lens iris of cameras equipped with the specified lens.
  • Page 54 @1 @2 Backward/Forward Sequence button (SEQ BACK/FWD) BACK: In combination with the numeric buttons, runs a Tour or Group sequence backward on the selected monitor. It is also used to continue a sequence backward, that was previously paused on that monitor by pressing the PAUSE button.

  • Page 55: Installations (For Wj-Sx350)

    FOCUS NEAR NEAR ZOOM ZOOM TELE WIDE TELE DOWN Video Data RS-485 AUTO FOCUS OPEN LEFT WIDE DOWN MATRIX SWITCHER WJ-SX Matrix Switcher WJ-SX350 Time Lapse VCR (Max.8 Control Outputs) OPEN WIDE DOWN OPEN System Controller (Max.4 Units) WIDE DOWN...

  • Page 56: Dip Switch Setting (For Wj-Sx350)

    Data ports are connected with RS-485 cables among devices as follows. Note: When using cables other than those supplied, make sure to use shielded 4-wire twisted pair cable suitable for RS-485 communication. • Internal Diagram Data Flow – WJ-SX350 WV-CU360C WJ-SX350 WV-CU360C WJ-SX350 WV-CU360C WJ-SX350 WV-CU360C –...

  • Page 57: Controller Number Setting

    Controller Number Setting Set this switch always to 1 when using the System Controller with the WJ-SX350. CONTROLLER No. Switch Setting Procedures Set the MODE DIP switch and CONTROLLER NO. switch as follows. 1. Remove the DC plug from the rear of the controller. 2.

  • Page 58: Controller Setup Procedures (For Wj-Sx350)

    CONTROLLER SETUP PROCEDURES (For WJ-SX350) To display the setup menus for the WV-CU360C System Controller on the LED display, set the MODE switch and power up the controller as described below. Prior to Setup Do the following before entering the setup mode.

  • Page 59: Setup Procedures

    Setup Procedures Set up the baud rate and parity check mode for the controller while observing the LED on the front panel. Menu LED Display Selection blinking Move Joystick UP and down to select DOWN Administrator Authorization 1. Press the CAM/SET button while [SEtUP] is displayed. The [- - - - -] prompt appears.

  • Page 60: Operating Procedures (For Wj-Sx350)

    FUNCTION button. The LOGIN indicator turns off. Lens Control (Auto Focus Operation) The following function requires the use of a camera with auto focus capability, such as the Panasonic WV-CS854. 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. 2. Press the FOCUS NEAR and FAR buttons simultane- ously to automatically adjust the lens focus on the selected camera.

  • Page 61: Pan/Tilt Control (Auto/Random Panning)

    Pan/Tilt Control (Auto/Random Panning) 1. Select the desired monitor and camera. 2. Type 1 using the numeric button, then press the PAN button to toggle the Auto Panning function on the selected camera On and Off. 3. Type 2 using the numeric button, then press the PAN button to toggle the Random Panning function on the selected camera On and Off.
  • Page 62 System Status Display 1. Select a monitor to display the System Status Table. 2. Press the ALT button (indicator light on), then press the STATUS button to toggle the display of the System Status Table on the selected monitor On and Off. STATUS...
  • Page 63 For System 850 WJ-SX850 Matrix Switcher System...

  • Page 64: Major Operating Controls & Their Functions

    @5 @ 6 @ 7 CAM MENU OFF GROUP CAM FUNC q Operate indicator (OPERATE) Is lit while power is supplied to the System Controller. w Link indicator (LINK) Lights up when communication is established with the Main CPU. e Alarm indicator (ALARM) Lights up when an alarm condition exists.
  • Page 65 o Joystick Controller (UP/DOWN/L/R) Used to manually operate the Pan/Tilt Head, or move the cursor in the camera menu on the active monitor screen. Upward DOWN: Downward Left Right !0 Iris buttons (IRIS, CLOSE/OPEN) Closes or opens the lens iris of cameras equipped with the specified lens.
  • Page 66 @1 Alarm Reset button (RESET) Cancels an activated alarm. Press this button to reset an alarm activated in the cur- rently active unit. Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT but- ton cancels all currently activated alarms at a time (ALL RESET).
  • Page 67 #2 Monitor/Monitor Lock/OSD service button (MONITOR/OSD SERVICE), Lock indicator (LOCK) Selects a monitor by entering a monitor number with the numeric buttons, and then pressing this button. To lock or unlock the currently selected monitor, press this button while holding down the SHIFT button. While the LOCK indicator is lit, other operators will be barred from accessing the monitor.

  • Page 68: Installations (For System 850)

    The connection example shows a large-scale system having a number of cameras, alarm sensors, monitors and so forth con- nected to the System 850 Matrix Switcher. The System Controller WV-CU360C provides major operating functions to control the system. System 850...
  • Page 69 Note: When using cables other than those supplied, make sure to use shielded 4-wire twisted pair cable suitable for RS-485 communication. • Internal Diagram Data Flow – Main CPU WV-CU360C Main CPU Main CPU Main CPU – • Basic Connection PERIFERAL INTERFACE (RS–232C)

  • Page 70: Dip Switch Setting

    DIP Switch Setting An 8-bit DIP switch mounted on the rear panel specifies communication mode, etc. The default position is marked with an asterisk *. Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 Bit 8 Controller Number Setting Set this switch always to 1 when using the System Controller in a System 850.

  • Page 71: Setup Procedures (For System 850)

    SETUP PROCEDURES (For System 850) To display the setup menus for the WV-CU360C System Controller on the LED display, set the MODE switch and power up the controller as described below. Prior to Setup Do the following before entering the setup mode.

  • Page 72: Setup Procedures

    Setup Procedures Set up the baud rate and parity check mode for the controller while observing the LED on the front panel. Menu LED Display Selection blinking Move Joystick UP and down to select DOWN Administrator Authorization 1. Press the CAMERA (ENTER) button while [SEtUP] is displayed.

  • Page 73: Operating Procedures (For System 850)

    Login & Logout Login 1. Turn on the power switches of all system components. 2. Turn on the power of the WV-CU360C System Controller by connecting the AC adapter to the AC outlet. The OPERATE indicator lights up and “NO USER” will appear on the LED display of the System Controller.

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS <Controller> Power Source: Data Output/Input Port: Switching Functions : Controller Number Unit Address Selection: Monitor Number Selection: Camera Number Selection: Lens Functions: Housing: Pan/Tilt: Other Camera Controls: System Operation: Ambient Operating Temperature: Ambient Operating Humidity: Dimensions: Weight: <AC Adapter> Input Power Source: Power Consumption:...

  • Page 76: All Reset

    ALL RESET The System Controller WV-CU360C can be reset to the default settings. 1. Remove the DC plug of the AC adapter from the con- troller. 2. While pressing numeric buttons 2, 4 and 6 simultane- ously, plug in the DC plug.
  • Page 77 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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