Panasonic Matrix Switcher Wj Sx150a Operating Instructions

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Signal type Function
Control signal Controls camera functions (pan/tilt, zooming, focusing, lens iris, preset position) and camera
site accessories.
Status signal Shows camera status.
Timing pulse (VD2) This signal is supplied to the unit to each camera.
Each figure shows the picture status with or without the timing pulse.
■Example of a SYSTEM with Basic Functions
The illustration in the next page shows the surveillance system in a parking lot as an example.
Before the connections, the matrix switchers system configuration* and the recorders alarm recording setting are necessary.
Example: Operations of cameras and other connected equipment during an alarm input
1. The infrared sensor sends an alarm signal to the unit when detecting a car comes in.
2. The unit enters the sequence mode associated with Monitor 1.
At the same time, the unit controls the digital disk recorder to change its recording mode into the alarm-recording mode.
Monitor 1 is associated with the following sequence.
Displaying Camera 1s image
↓
Displaying Camera 4s image (Preset Position 1)
↓Camera 4 moves from preset position 1 to 2 according to the sequence setting.
Displaying Camera 4s image (Preset Position 2)
↓
Controlling AUX 1 and 2 (The gate will open and the lamp will light up.)
↓
Displaying Camera 5s image
s
ss
VD2 OFF
VD2 ON
s 
						

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Monitor 2 displays Camera 6s image consistently in the spot mode.
Operators will observe the parking lot by looking at these images on a monitor in a management office.
Lamp
lights up.
(Aux 2)
Camera 1
Dwell time : 1 sCamera 4/position 1
Dwell time : 3 sCamera 4/position 2
Dwell time : 2 s
Gate
opens.
(Aux 1)s
s s
Camera 5
Dwell time : 30 s
s
s s
Camera 1
Camera 4 Camera 5
Sensor Aux 1
Aux 2 Receiver
Preset
position 2
Matrix switcherAlarm 3
Alarm
Sequence mode
Alarm
mode
s
s
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
s
t t
t
Camera 6sAlarm recording mode
Camera 6Preset
position 1
Recorder 
						

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TERMINAL MODE DESCRIPTIONS
In the terminal mode, each external device (such as a cam-
era, monitor, system controller, or a recorder, etc.) has the
name and number (Camera 1, etc.). When you control a
device, you are to select the device number and execute the
selection. For example, before controlling Camera 1, you will
press the numeric button 1, and then press the CAM (SET)
button. Each operator has a level and priority. When you try
to control a device beyond the level and priority, the PRO-
HIBITED or BUSY indicator will light up to inform you that you
cannot control it. 
■Log-in/Log-out
Before starting the system operation, it is necessary to input
an operator ID and a password from a system controller.
The system identifies the operator ID and password by com-
paring the registered data. If the ID and password are cor-
rect, the system will enter the operation mode.
This identification is called log-in. On the contrary, the termi-
nation of the system operation is called log-out.
Log-in/log-out has two ways: One is the manual log-in/log-out
and the other is auto log-in/out.
Through the auto log-in, an operator can login the system
without entering a password, after turning the power on.
Through the auto log-out, an operator can logout of the sys-
tem when not operating the system for a fixed time.
The way of log-in/log-out and the time for auto log-out is con-
figurable when setting up the system.
When configuring the auto log-in, it is necessary to assign an
operator ID to each data port.
●Operator Registration
When operating the system, the operator registration is nec-
essary.
Up to 16 operators can be registered and filed by their oper-
ator IDs.
They are registered in SETUP MENU and WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console.The following are the properties, which can prevent the oper-
ation conflict.
Level Setting
16 operators are classified in the level from 1 (the highest) to
3 (the lowest).
A higher-level operator can control more functions.
Password Setting
Up to 5 digit numbers can be registered as a password.
When an operator logs in, the system identifies the operator
ID and password by comparing the registered data.
If they are correct, the operator can control the system.
Priority Setting
The system classifies the operators in priority from 1 to 16.
This setting includes the control coverage that is configured
by level, and the priority in case of the conflict with the same-
level operator.
Operable Cameras and Sequences
This setting assigns each operator the cameras and
sequences operable by the level.
Notes:
•Each operator’s ID, password, level and priority need to
be configured in SETUP MENU and WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console.
•Auto log-in/log-out is configurable in WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console.
•The level and priority are assigned to each operator.
Operators cannot control the system beyond the assign-
ment. 
Even within the level and priority, a device controlled by
a higher-level operator is not operable.
•Manual log-in/log-out or auto log-in/log-out is assignable
to the system controllers Terminal – K1 to K4.
Password
 • Description of Operator Registration
Level
Priority
Camera Operation ID
150
1
1
1
Operator 1
150
12345
1
2
1
Operator 2
1
100 100
1
3
1
Operator 3
101 101
1
4
1
Operator 4
102 102
2
5
1
Operator 5
103 103
3
6
1
Operator 6
–
–
–
– –
Operator  n* (Max 16)
• • •
Level Table 
SX150A Setup
Camera Setup
Program Preset Position
Camera Control
Camera Selection
Recorder Setup
Recorder Control
Camera Operation Level
1: This level can select and control the camera.
2: This level can only select the camera.
3: This level can neither select nor control the camera.
Items operable by 
the level are set to 
ON.
*n is a number. 
						

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SLAVE DOWN (Displayed when communication is not
established between the Master and Slave units: for
example, power/cable disconnection)
* “n” is a number.
Notes:
•When pressing the associated numeric button (1 to 5)
while holding down the OSD button, information is
turned on or off.
•When you select the LCN (logical camera number) not
assigned in the system, “NOT ASSIGN” will appear
beside the camera number.
●The Display Position
The display position of the information is adjustable with the
joystick on the system controller.
●Priority Lock
Priority lock is the function to prevent other operators con-
trol of a monitor even after the system log-out.
While the priority lock is active, the monitor is operable by
the locking operator and higher-priority operators.
●Sequence Mode
Camera images are displayed for a fixed time, and they are
sequentially switched.
The change from a tour sequence into the spot mode is
also possible.
Before use, the parameters of the sequence, such as a
camera or monitor selection and dwell time need to be con-
figured.
There are two sequences:
•Tour sequence
•Group sequence
Tour Sequence
The images through Camera 1 to 99 are displayed on a
given monitor in the desired sequence.
A tour sequence is consisted of 64 steps and up to 32
sequences are configurable.
Up to 30 seconds are selectable as each steps dwell time.
Each step can call the desired preset position of a camera
to be displayed.
■Monitor-related Functions
The following functions related to monitors are configurable. 
●Monitor Selection
It is necessary to select a monitor when controlling the
monitor-related functions, such as camera images or
SETUP MENU.
●Information Displayed on the
Monitors
The following information is displayed on monitors.
Time and Date
Time and date are displayed.
The date display is selectable from five patterns, and the
time display is selectable from 24- or 12- hour system.
The date display pattern (Example: August 21, 2001)
21/08/2001
08/21/2001
21/Aug/2001
2001/08/21
Aug/21/2001
Camera Title
The camera number (C01 to C99) and characters (up to 20)
can be configured as a camera title.
The title is displayed in one line.
Monitor Status
The following status is displayed in one line.
Mn (Monitor number)*
Kn (Controller number)*
Tnn (Monitor mode: the example shows the tour
sequence)*
Rn (Recorder number)*
* n is a number.
Event
The information related to system operation is displayed.
An alarm control, alarm suspension, and timer event are the
example.
ALARMnn (The alarm is operating.)
ALARMnn ACK (The alarm has been acknowledged.)
Tnn (Timer event: tour sequence number)
LOSS CHnn (the video loss channel number)
ALM SUSPENDED (The alarm is suspended.)
CAM SW LOSS Rn* (Displayed when no camera switch-
ing pulse is supplied from Rn) 
08/21/2001 6:50:08 PM
M1  K1 T01
C01 camera title          ALARM10*Clock
Monitor status
Camera title
Event
CH1 CH2
CH3 
						

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In each step, the desired preset position of a camera can
be called and displayed.
Tour sequences are configurable in SETUP MENU and WJ-
SX150A Administrator Console.
Group Sequence
Group sequence is a function to display up to 4 tour
sequences in a group on up to 4 monitors. More than one
sequences can be activated at one time by registering
each tour sequence in a group.
Up to 4 tour sequences can be registered in a group.
Notes:
•Up to 4 group sequences are configurable in WJ-
SX150A Administrator Console. The configuration in the
matrix switchers SETUP MENU is unavailable.
•The black picture is displayed when the following are
included in a tour or group sequence: a camera chan-
nel without image or the image restricted to the opera-
tor.
●Multiscreen Display (4, 9, and 16 Screens)
With a recorder, more than one camera images can be dis-
played in 4, 9, and 16 multiscreen segments.
Refer to p. 129 EXPANDED FUNCTION for details.
■Camera-related Functions
This system can operate the following camera-related func-
tions.
Notes:
•When operating the motorized zoom lens, a combina-
tion camera is necessary.
•A motorized zoom lens needs to be installed on a cam-
era. Confirm the system components.
●Camera Selection
The camera needs to be selected when controlling the
camera-related functions such as a lens zoom, pan/tilt
head, or spot image of a camera.
●Operating Zoom Lens
Note:Make sure that the lens selection switch (DC/VIDEO)
is set to DC.Focus
This setting adjusts the lens focus.
An auto-focus camera can automatically adjust the focus.
Zoom
This setting adjusts the lens zoom rate.
Iris
This setting adjusts the lens iris .
●Pan/Tilt Head Control
Pan/Tilt
Camera rotates on the pan/tilt heads.
There are two ways of control:
•Manual control by the joystick
The joystick on the system controller can control a cam-
eras pan/tilt head.
•Preset position control
Entering preset position number can automatically
rotate the camera to the desired position.
It is necessary to register a cameras preset position
numbers.
The specified cameras support the registration during
the pan/tilt head control.
Notes:
•Depending on the system components, the specified
combination cameras are not operable.
•The speed varies depending on cameras.
•Some cameras pan/tilt speeds cannot be controlled by
the joystick.
(Refer to the cameras operating instructions for
details.)
Auto Pan
The camera automatically turns within the preset panning
range.
Sequence Mode
The camera turns in the sequence of preset positions in
numerical order.
Sort Mode
The camera turns in the sequence of preset positions
counterclockwise from pan/tilt starting point.
Patrol Learn
The combination camera can learn and reproduce a routine
of manual operation.
There are two ways of patrol learn:
•Learning during the operation
•Configuration in the cameras SETUP MENU
●Housing Control
The wiper or defroster of the camera housing can be con-
trolled.
Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 Monitor 4
Tour 1Tour 5Tour 2Tour 7
Group sequence 1 
						

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Notes:
•The images cannot be displayed while cleaning the
camera. Use this function when continuous surveillance
is not necessary, such as after-hours time.
•Cameras which are operating or being in the sequence
mode are not cleaned.
•Camera selection will immediately stop the camera
cleaning.
•If noise remains in the monitor even after the camera
cleaning, there can be a malfunction. Stop using the
camera and consult qualified service personnel.
■Alarm-related Functions
This unit is equipped with 16 alarm input connectors. When
an alarm input signal is accepted via one of them, the
alarm-associated spot image or tour sequence image is
displayed on the monitor. With the alarm image on the mon-
itor, the unit notifies you of the alarm information with
ALARM nn (nn is the alarm number).
There are two ways to display the alarm-associated image:
•Sequence mode
•Hold mode
Notes:
•The camera (or tour sequence) and monitor need to be
associated with the alarm number through the configu-
ration in SETUP MENU (OSD) or WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console.
•The mode is selectable and configurable in SETUP
MENU (OSD) or WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
•Even in the alarm mode, pressing the ACK button can
control the cameras pan/tilt, zoom, focus and lens iris.
•When a recorder is connected to the matrix switcher,
the alarm-related recording of the camera images is
possible.
●External Equipment Control
When the camera is connected via a receiver, the external
equipment connected to the receiver can be controlled.
●Controllable Camera-related
Functions 
The control is conducted while watching the camera
images on the monitor.
•Changing to black and white pictures
•Camera function (Shortcut function)
Note:The specified cameras can control each function.
Confirm the functions of the connected cameras and
external devices.
Changing to Black and White Pictures
Color images are changeable to black and white images.
This function is intended for surveillance in a dark place
such as an underground parking lot.
Camera Function (Shortcut Function)
The frequently-used functions are registered with the cam-
era function button.
Pressing the button can activate the registered functions.
Refer to the cameras operating instructions for details on
the registered functions.
●Camera Title
The titles for camera identification, which are displayed on
the monitor, can be registered.
For example, if a camera setting place is registered as a
camera title, operators can be informed where the image is
recorded.
The title is displayed in one line.
The available character numbers:
20 (camera number and the characters)
The available characters:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijkl
mnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!#$%&()=+*_:;,. */?
Notes:
•Camera title is configurable in SETUP MENU and WJ-
SX150A Administrator Console.
•User font characters can be made through WJ-SX150A
Administrator Console.
●Camera Cleaning
When using a combination camera, noise can occur on the
monitor after the long-term use.
In this case, the camera needs to be cleaned.
Camera cleaning is configurable to be conducted at the
designated day and time.
The cleaning time is approximately 30 seconds per cam-
era. 
Time
Alarm
input 1Alarm
input 5Alarm
input 2
Alarm
input 1Alarm
input 5Alarm
input 2
Alarm reset operations
• Description about sequence mode and hold mode
Camera imageALARM 01 ALARM 05
ALARM 01 ALARM 05ALARM 02
Dwell time
Camera image
Sequence
mode
Hold modeAutomatically replaces
the alarm image 
						

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●Sequence Mode
In the sequence mode, the unit displays the initial alarm
image on the monitor until the dwell time ends, even when
another alarm input is accepted. When the dwell time ends,
the unit automatically replaces the alarm image with the
next one.
●Hold Mode
In the hold mode, the unit continues to display the initial
alarm image until the alarm reset. With the alarm image on
the monitor, the unit notifies you that more than one alarm
input is accepted with * next to ALARM nn (nn is the
alarm number).
●Alarm Reset
The built-in timer automatically resets the alarm operation
after the time specified in WJ-SX150A Administrator
Console.
After the reset, the monitor displays and the sequence will
return to the state before the alarm input.
Note:When more than one alarm input has been accepted,
only the newest can be reset.
●Alarm Suspension
Even when an alarm signal is input, the system will deacti-
vate the alarm input and the alarm mode.
When the alarm suspension is active, ALM SUSPENDED
will appear on the monitor.
●Alarm History Table
This table displays the alarms that have occurred in the
past.
The alarm order, date, time, alarm number and event can
be identified.
Up to 100 item can be reserved, and they are overwritten
from the oldest, after more than 100 item have occurred.Notes:
•When turning off the unit, all the history will be deleted.
•Alarm history can also be identified on the PC.
●Video Loss History Table
While the units power is ON, the video signal loss from a
camera or a recorder can occur by cable disconnection,
etc.
In this case, video loss history will be reserved in the sys-
tem, and this table will display the history.
The loss order, date, time, camera number/recorder num-
ber and event can be identified.
Up to 100 item can be reserved, and they are overwritten
from the oldest, after more than 100 item have occurred.
As well as the video loss history, the date of the loss and
recovery, the camera number and the loss status are dis-
played on the table.
Notes:
•When turning off the unit, all the history will be deleted.
•Alarm history can also be identified on the PC.
■Timer Event
The built-in timer can automatically start the sequence or
spot mode on the specified days, which is configurable in
WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
The available operations:
Tour sequence and spot mode
The available timer events:
Up to 50
Note:When displaying SETUP MENU while timer event is
operating, the operation will stop.
             ALARM HISTORY      1 of 2
NO  YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS  ALARM  EVENT
016 2002/08/21 18:59:08  80     ALARM
015 2002/08/21 18:58:08  80     ACK
014 2002/08/21 18:57:08  80     RESET
013 2002/08/21 18:55:08  07     ALARM
012 2002/08/21 18:54:08  07     ACK
011 2002/08/21 18:53:08  07     RESET
010 2002/08/21 18:53:00  09     ALARM
009 2002/08/21 18:52:08  09     RESET
008 2002/08/21 18:51:08  06     ALARM
007 2002/08/21 18:50:08  06     ACK
          VIDEO LOSS HISTORY    1 of 2
NO  YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS  CH EVENT
012 2002/08/21 18:59:08  99 VIDEO RECOVER
011 2002/08/21 18:58:08  14 VIDEO RECOVER
010 2002/08/21 18:57:08  99 VIDEO LOSS
009 2002/08/21 18:55:08  07 VIDEO LOSS
008 2002/08/21 18:54:08  R0 SW RECOVER
007 2002/08/21 18:53:08  16 VIDEO LOSS
006 2002/08/21 18:53:00  09 VIDEO LOSS
005 2002/08/21 18:52:08  R0 SW LOSS
004 2002/08/21 18:51:08  S1 SLAVE DOWN
003 2002/08/21 18:50:08  S1 SLAVE RECOVER
         
						

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■Extended Functions 
If a recorder is connected to the matrix switcher, the follow-
ing will be available.
●Recorder Connection
The operations are conducted with the buttons on the
recorder, system controller or PC.
•The setup of the recording device 
•The playback of the recorded images (the multiscreen
display, still picture, etc.) 
•The search for the recorded image
•Forward or backward search
•Forward of backward field advance
•Fast-forward
•Rewind
•Index
Refer to each devices operating instructions for details.
■System Status Table
The current system status can be identified.
The continuous display becomes possible by the OSD set-
ting.
MON:Monitor number
CAM:Camera number / Recorder number
MODE: Operation mode
KB: Controller name
OPE:Operator number
PRI: Priority
■Setup Procedures
To use the unit, it is necessary to configure the system
through the following setup procedures:
•OSD setup with an active monitor and system controller
The basic parameters are configurable to operate the
unit.
•WJ-SX150A Administrator Console with the PC
The setup utility can configure all the functions of the
unit.
Refer to p. 63 WJ-SX150A SETUP MENU (OSD) and p. 79
WJ-SX150A ADMINISTRATOR CONSOLE for details.
             SYSTEM STATUS
  MON   CAM  MODE      KB    OPE     PRI
  1     01   T01       K1    12345   30
  2     99   SPOT      K2    2       2
  3     04   ALARM     K4    4       1
  4     R1   RECORDER  PC    30      1 
						

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●Multiplexer Board Function 
To use WJ-HD 100 Series or a time-lapse VCR as a recorder, you need to install a Multiplexer board inside the matrix switcher.
With the Multiplexer board installation, the following will be available.
• Multiscreen display
More than one camera images can be displayed in 4, 9, and 16 multiscreens.
The sequence output is also available.
As the sequence output, the following are configurable in WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
•The images are switched within 4 multiscreens. (QUAD)
•The images are displayed in 4 multiscreens, and the images of Camera 4 to 16 are displayed in the sequence mode.
The images of Camera 1 to 3 are fixed.
(3+1→2S)
•The images are displayed in 9 multiscreens, and the images of Camera 9 to 16 are displayed in the sequence mode.
The images of Camera 1 to 8 are fixed.
(8+1→2S)
Notes:
•The black image will be displayed for a camera channel which is not connected to the camera.
•Even during the multiscreen display, pressing the camera number can display the cameras image in the spot mode.
• Still display 
The desired image can be displayed in a still picture.
Live images can be displayed in multiscreen display.
Playback images can be displayed in spot/multiscreen display. 
STILL will appear on the active monitor.
• Zoom
The desired image on the monitor can be zoomed up to two fold.
Note:This function is available only when a playback image is displayed in a spot picture.
• Alarm priority mode
When an alarm is activated and the alarm signal is input to the unit, the camera channel with the alarm input will be recordable
according to the configuration in SETUP MENU and WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
The following are configurable as the recording mode when the alarm is activated:
•The camera channel with the alarm input is given recording priority. (ALM-PRI) 
•Only the camera channel with the alarm input is recorded. (ALM-ONLY) 
•Up to 4 camera channels are assigned to an alarm input to record the images by priority. (GROUP) 
Notes:
•The recording mode needs to be configured in SETUP MENU and WJ-SX150A Administrator Console in advance.
•Detailed settings of GROUP is configurable only in WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
MUX
CH9 to CH16 are in a
sequence mode.
CH1 to CH8 are fixed.
CH4 to CH16 are in a
sequence mode.
CH1 to CH3 are fixed. 
						

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• Motion detector 
When the multiplexer board detects motions in the image, the Multiplexer board sends an alarm signal to the unit.
Then, the unit will send the alarm signal to the connected devices.
The areas can be divided in four segments, and the detection is conducted in each segment.
For example, this function can be applied to a time-lapse recording, which responds to the break-in at night.
Notes:
•The motion-detection area needs to be configured in SETUP MENU in advance.
•The range of the motion detector is also configurable in the WJ-SX150A Administrator Console.
• When connected with Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD100 Series/time-lapse VCR 
The multiplexed recording and playback of all the camera images connected to the unit are possible.
Each cameras image and camera ID are recorded.
The camera ID can search and play back the desired cameras image.
The digital disk recorder (WJ-HD100 Series) connected to the unit and time-lapse VCR have the following functions.
The operations are conducted with their buttons or the system controller or the PC.
•The setup of the recording device (HD100 only)
•The start of the playback
•The stop of the playback 
•The playback of the recorded images (the multiscreen display, still picture, zoom spot picture) 
•The search of the recorded image (the search by the recorded time and date) (HD100 only)
•Forward or backward search
•Forward or backward field advance
•Fast-forward
•Rewind
•Index (HD100 only)
Refer to each devices operating instructions for details.
Notes:
•When recording on the WJ-HD100 Series or time-lapse VCR, an optional Multiplexer board needs to be installed in this
unit.
•Only Panasonic time-lapse VCRs supporting RS232C are operable.
●Master-slave Connection
When applying this connection, up to 5 matrix switchers (units) and 64 cameras can be connected in a surveillance control
system. One of the units is designated as Master and others as Slave 1 to 4. Each unit has camera channels (CAM 1 to 16).
Cameras have logical camera numbers (LCN 1 to 99), which are uniquely assigned for camera control and monitor display.
(Refer to pp. 49 to 52 for illustrations.)