Panasonic Matrix Switcher Wj Sx150 Operating Instructions

●To Record the Camera Images in Maximum
Recording Rate
The following is the description of the connection between a
recorder and this unit for the maximum-rate recording.
1.Set the unit address of the recorder to 1. Then, set the
recorder’s CAMERA GENLOCK to ON in its SETUP
MENU. (Refer to the recorders operating instructions.)
2.Connect the unit’s CAM OUT 1 to 16 connectors to the
recorder’s VIDEO IN 1 to 16 connectors with a coaxial
cable.
3.Connect the unit’s EXT IN connector to the recorder’s
GENLOCK...

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●To Control a Recorder via the Network
The following is the description of the connection between
a recorder and this unit to control the recorder via the net-
work.
1. Set the recorders unit address to a number 5 or larger .
(Refer to the recorders operating instructions.)
2. Connect the unit’s CAM OUT 1 to 16 connectors to the
recorder’s VIDEO IN 1 to 16 connectors with a coaxial
cable.
3. Connect the unit’s DATA HDR and DATA4 connectors
to the recorder’s DATA port with a daisy chain connec-
tion...

■ Connection with Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD100 Series
1. To record the camera images with Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD100 Series, install an optional Multiplexer board in the
matrix switcher.
2. Connect the matrix switcher’s EXT OUT (REC OUT) to the digital disk recorder’s VIDEO IN with a coaxial cable.
3. Connect the matrix switcher’s EXT IN (PLAY IN) to the digital disk recorder’s MONITOR OUT (PLAY) with a coaxial cable.
4. Connect the matrix switcher’s DATA HDR to the digital disk recorder’s DATA...

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■Connection with the Time-lapse VCR (Panasonic Models)
1. Configure the parameters of the multiplexer functions in the Multiplexer Mode (refer to p. 82) window of WJ-SX150
Administrator Console.
Note:When VCR is selected in 610 RECORDER CONTROL in SETUP MENU (refer to p. 60), parameter configuration in the
Multiplexer Mode window is unavailable.
2. Select VCR for 610 RECORDER CONTROL in SETUP MENU. (Refer to p. 60.)
3. Conform the communication speed (COMM. SPEED) for 750 SERIAL PORT SPEED in SETUP...

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■Connection with the Time-lapse VCR (Non-Panasonic Models)
1. To record the camera images through a time-lapse VCR, install an optional Multiplexer board in the matrix switcher.
2. Select OFF for 610 RECORDER CONTROL in SETUP MENU.
3. Connect the matrix switcher’s EXT OUT (REC OUT) to the time-lapse VCR’s video input connector with the coaxial cable.
4. Connect the matrix switcher’s EXT IN (PLAY IN) to the time-lapse VCR’s video output connector with the coaxial cable.
Notes:
•To use the alarm...

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■Connection with the PC
1. Conform the communication speed (SERIAL PORT
SPEED) parameter in SETUP MENU to that of the PC.
2. Connect the matrix switchers serial port to that of the
PC with the 9-pin D-sub cable.
Notes:
•The following parameters are fixed.
Data bit:8 bits
Parity check:none
Stop bit:1 bit 
•Refer to Cable Specifications in this page for details on
cables. 
●Cable Specifications
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Frame1
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Shield
PC WJ-SX150
SERIAL
Personal Computer Matrix Switcher
D-sub9...

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WJ-SX150 SETUP PROCEDURES 

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SETUP PROCEDURES
■Setup Procedures
This unit has two setting procedures.
The one is SETUP MENU, which is the units on-screen dis-
play (OSD).
The other is WJ-SX150 Administrator Console, which oper-
ates on the PC.
•SETUP MENU (OSD)
The basic functions, which are essential for the operation,
are configurable. However, some items are not config-
urable. The settings about group sequences, operators and
schedules, etc.
•WJ-SX150 Administrator Console (PC)
All the functions of this unit are configurable....

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•It is also selectable whether to activate the recording
and sequence/spot image monitoring when an alarm
signal is input to the unit. Alarm recording without the
sequence/spot image monitoring is also available.
●Operator Settings
If you control this unit with a terminal-mode system con-
troller, your operator information, controllable monitors and
auto log-in/log-out will be registrable and configurable.
•Operator registration: Up to 16 operators are available.
ID and password for operator...

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WJ-SX150 SETUP MENU (OSD)
The WJ-SX150 SETUP MENU (SETUP MENU) enables func-
tion controls that are not available by direct operation.
Note: Only one operator can enter SETUP MENU.
■Displaying SETUP MENU
To display SETUP MENU, follow the procedure below.
1. Confirm that the camera and peripherals are correctly
and securely connected and that all components are
turned on.
2. To execute the selection, select one of the monitors (1
to 4) by pressing the numeric button, then press the
MON (ESC) button....