Panasonic Matrix Switcher Wj Sx550c Operating Instructions

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System 500 Matrix Switcher
Operating Instructions
Matrix Switcher
Model No.WJ-SX550C
System Controller
Model No.WV-CU550C 

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation...

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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 manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or...

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11FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM 500 MATRIX SWITCHER  ............................. PAGE 9 - 20
2DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SELECTION  .......................... PAGE 21 - 46
3INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  ........................................ PAGE 47 - 64
4SOFTWARE SETUP  .................................................................................... PAGE 65 - 94
5OPERATING PROCEDURES  .................................................................... PAGE 95 - 126
6TROUBLESHOOTING...

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FEATURES
PREFACE
The WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher, when combined with the
optional WV-CU550C System Controller and WJ-AD550
Extension Unit, allows for flexible control of 128 cameras
and 16 monitors.Tour and Group sequences for customized security
requirements can be easily established through the user-
friendly, on-screen menu setup.
Thanks to its modular construction, the WJ-SX550C allows
for flexible expansion to meet future needs.
The WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher, when combined with the
WV-CU550C System...

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PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of this prod-
uct to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the
cover.
To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it at
least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.
• Do not drop metallic parts through slots. 
This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the...

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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. The contents of each
section of this manual are summarized below.
Section 1. Features of the System 500 Matrix Switcher...

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SECTION 1
FEATURES
OF THE SYSTEM 500
MATRIX SWITCHER 

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Shown below is an example of the expansion capabilities of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher.
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CPU
BoardControl
BoardWV-PB5504A
4ch
Output Board
X4Ext.
BoardWV-PB5508
8ch
Input Board
X8Ext.
BoardWV-PB5564
Alarm
Board
X2WV-PB5504A
4ch
Output Board
X4WV-PB5508
8ch
Input Board
X8
Printer
Computer
RS-232C Port64 Cameras 128 Cameras
128 Alarm Inputs
WV-CU550C System Controller (Max 8 Controllers) Max 16 VCR Control OutputsWJ-SX550C
Matrix SwitcherWJ-AD550
Extension Unit
Video...

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FEATURES
Log-in
To operate the Matrix Switcher System 500, a registered
operator must first supply his/her Operator Number and
Password to the system.
The operator number and password are established by
using the REGISTRATION table. See page 16 for more
details on operator number registration.
If an attempt is made to enter an operator number and
password that do not match with the registered operator
numbers and passwords, entry into this system is denied.
As shown in the examples below, there are...