Panasonic Matrix Switcher Wj Sx550c Operating Instructions

							Notes:The desired monitor selection may not be avail-
able due to one of the following reasons:
• The System Controller used for selecting a particu-
lar monitor is not allowed access to that monitor
because of controller partitioning.
See page 18 for more details.
• The desired monitor is currently selected by anoth-
er operator who has a higher operator priority, and
therefore, control over that monitor.
In this case, “Monitor Busy” or “NOT AVAILABLE”
will be displayed on the LCD Display of the System
Controller.
Camera Selection
The video signal from the desired camera can be supplied
to the selected monitor.
Press the Numeric keys (1 to 128), then press the CAM
(SET)key to select the desired camera.
For example:When selecting Camera Number 2:
Press 2, then press the CAM (SET)key.
Notes:The desired camera selection may not be avail-
able due to one of the following reasons:
• The operator is not allowed access to the desired
camera because the Operator Registration has lim-
ited the operator’s access to certain cameras.
See page 16 for more details.
• The desired camera is currently selected by anoth-
er operator who has a higher operator priority, and
therefore, control over that camera.
In this case, “Camera Busy” will be displayed on
the LCD Display of the System Controller.
Camera Site Control
The selected camera (if applicable) can be controlled by
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.
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Lens Focus Control
This control is used to adjust the lens focus to obtain a
sharply focused picture while observing the monitor screen.
Lens Zoom Control
This control is used to adjust the lens zoom to obtain the
desired picture while observing the monitor screen.
Lens Iris Control
This control is used to close or open the lens iris to obtain
the proper picture exposure while observing the monitor
screen.
Pan/Tilt Control
This control is used to pan or tilt the pan/tilt head.
The following operations are available.
• Manual Operation
Using the Joystick Controller to move the Pan/Tilt head
towards the desired direction.
Eight directions are available: UP/DOWN/RIGHT/ LEFT/
UP-RIGHT/UP-LEFT/DOWN-RIGHT/DOWN-LEFT.
• Auto Panning Operation
It is necessary to use a Pan/Tilt head such as the WV-
7225 or specified Panasonic combination camera
equipped with the auto pan feature in a system.
• Random Panning Operation
It is also necessary to use a Pan/Tilt head equipped
with the random panning feature, such as the WV-7225,
in a system.
Preset Control
The preset function is used to memorize the focus, zoom,
pan and tilt setting values of any scene to have them avail-
able for easy recall at any time.
In addition, if the Camera Position Number is saved with its
associated camera number and preset position, the cam-
era position can be recalled quickly by activating the cam-
era selection and preset function at the same time.
This control is available when the specified camera
equipped with the preset feature is used in a system.
Auxiliary (AUX) Control
This control is used to turn on or off the user’s auxiliary
switches located in the Receiver, such as the WV-RC100 or
WV-RC150 Receivers. 
						

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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.
•Auto Skip Function
The Auto Skip function is available in sequence mode. If there is no video signal present at a step, the sequence will auto-
matically skip that step.
This function is enabled from the Set Up Menu.
•Dwell Time
The amount of time each camera view is displayed on the monitor (Dwell Time) can be set from 1 second to 30 seconds in
1-second increments.
This function is set from the Set Up Menu.
External Timing, which is controlled from the Time Lapse VCR, can also be selected from the Set Up Menu.
Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
Step 1Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
Step 2Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
Step 3Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
Step 4Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
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Tour Sequence
A Tour Sequence consists of 64 steps. 
Each step has a Camera, Dwell Time, Auxiliary Control and Pan/Tilt Preset assigned to it.
A total of 32 Tour Sequences can be programmed on the Set Up Menu.
A Tour can be assigned to any monitor.
Monitor 1
Dwell time: 5 sec.
Step 1Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
Step 2Monitor 1
Dwell time: 10 sec.
Step 3Monitor 1
Dwell time: 5 sec.
Step 4Monitor 1
Dwell time: 3 sec.
Step 5
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T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8
T9 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15 T16
T17 T18 T19 T20 T21 T22 T23 T24
T25 T26 T27 T28 T29 T30 T31 T32
Tour Sequence
32 Tours to Any Monitor
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
Monitor 3
Monitor 4
Monitor 15
Monitor 16 
						

							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.
Pan/Tilt preset and Auxiliary control (1 & 2) can also be set for each camera/monitor combination.
Camera view switching (Dwell Time) for each step can be set from 1 second to 30 seconds in 1-second increments.
There are 8 Group Sequences available, with programming performed on the Set Up Menu.
Timer Event
The timer function is used to program and automatically activate Tour or Group Sequences according to the time of day, day
of week and 5 user defined special days.
There are 45 timer events available in one day.
Alarm Control
Alarm Input
There are 2 kinds of alarm inputs available in the system.
•Camera Site Alarm
This alarm signal is supplied from the associated camera site receiver or camera.
Receivers capable of camera site alarm input are models WV-RC100 and WV-RC150.
•Interface Alarm
This alarm signal is supplied from the Alarm Input (ALARM IN) Connector on the optional Alarm Boards installed in the WJ-
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.
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CAM 13 CAM 14 CAM 15 CAM 16
CAM  9 CAM 10 CAM 11 CAM 12
CAM  5 CAM  6 CAM  7 CAM  8
CAM  1 CAM  2 CAM  3 CAM  4 4th Floor
Group Sequence
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3rd Floor
C 9C 10C 11C 12
2nd Floor
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1st Floor
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Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3 Monitor 4 
						

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Examples of these modes are described below.
Alarm Mode 1:Any alarmed pictures are assigned to Monitor 1.
Mode 1 displays all alarms on Monitor 1.
If more than one alarm is activated, the system will sequentially display the alarms on Monitor 1.
Alarm Mode 2:Any alarmed pictures are assigned to four Monitors (1 - 4).
Mode 2 displays the first alarm on Monitor 1.
When the second alarm is received, the first alarm is shifted to Monitor 2 and the second alarm is displayed on Monitor 1
and so on.
This means, the latest alarm is always displayed on Monitor 1.
If more than four alarms are activated, the system will sequence the pictures starting with Monitor 1, then 2, etc.
Alarm Mode 3:Any alarmed pictures are assigned to any monitors.
Mode 3 is a fully programmable mode. Any alarm can be shown on any monitor, plus sequence routines, presets and aux-
iliary relays in receivers can be activated.
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.
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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:
Level Setting
Operator access to various setup functions and system operations is determined by the operator’s level.
There are five separate levels available (Level 1 is the highest).
Priority
When two or more operators attempt to perform the same function at the same time, the operator with the higher priority is
allowed to perform the function while the lower priority operators’ attempts are denied.
There are 30 priority levels available in this system.
Password
All operators have a five digit long password assigned to them.
Operator Limits for Camera Access
Access to any camera’s video and control of the camera’s pan/tilt head may be restricted to certain operators.
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Level 3
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Level 1
OPE-1
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OPE-5 OPE-6 OPE-7
12341 12443 12243
Level 2
OPE-2 OPE-3 OPE-4
43432 43331 42341
Level 4
OPE-8~OPE-26 OPE-27
54343 56567 54543
Level 5
OPE-28 OPE-29 OPE-30
Priority
2
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4
5
6
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Operator LEVEL TABLE
MENU
CAMERA TITLE
TIMER
PROG SEQ
TOUR SEQ
GRP SEQ
PRESET
ALARM
KEY BOARD
OPERATOR
COMP/VD2
CLOCK
CAM SELECT
P-SEQ SELECT
T-SEQ SELECT
G-SEQ SELECT
ALARM ACK/RSTMENU
CAMERA TITLE
TIMER
PROG SEQ
TOUR SEQ
GRP SEQ
PRESET
ALARM
KEY BOARD
CAM SELECT
P-SEQ SELECT
T-SEQ SELECT
G-SEQ SELECT
ALARM ACK/RSTCAM SELECT
P-SEQ SELECT
T-SEQ SELECT
G-SEQ SELECT
ALARM ACK/RSTCAM SELECT
P-SEQ SELECT
T-SEQ SELECT
G-SEQ SELECTCAM SELECT
P-SEQ SELECT
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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.
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Note:When the overscanning mode is selected on a monitor, the screen display (edge portion) may be partially hidden.
System Status Display
This table shows the system status in real time.
Possible Active modes, as indicated in this table, are defined below.
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G2S
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SPOT
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G1B
G1B
SPOT
SPOT2
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SPOT : Spot
P : Program Sequence
T : Tour Sequence
G : Group Sequence
CAM : Camera Setting
SET : Setup
in : Displays video connected to the Video
Output Board
F : Forward Sequence
B : Backward Sequence
S : Paused 
						

							System Controller-Monitor Partitioning
This feature is used to prevent specific WV-CU550C 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.
For example:
The following example demonstrates the use of both system controller-monitor partitioning and operator priority.
• Camera: 8 sets
• Monitor: 3 sets
• System Controller: 3 sets
• Operator : 3 persons
Setting Procedure
1. Operator Number 1 has the first priority . Cameras 1-8 can be selected by Monitor 1.
2. Operator Number 2 has the second priority. Cameras 1-5 can be selected by Monitor 2 (limited access due to operator
partitioning).
3. Operator Number 3 also has the second priority. Cameras 4-8 can be selected by Monitor 3.
1. In the above system, when Operators 1 and 2 both select camera 3 simultaneously, the selection of Operator 1 is allowed
because Operator 1 has a higher priority.
2. Operator 2 can not select camera 6 because operator’s partitioning limits access to cameras 1-5 by Operator 2.
3. Operator 2 can not control Monitor 3 because controller partitioning prevents access to monitor 3 by Operator 2.
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Partitioning
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Synchronizing the Sequence
with External Timing
The camera switching interval (Sequence Dwell Time) can
be synchronized with the time lapse mode set in the associ-
ated Time Lapse VCR.
Select the On or Off mode on the EXT Timing Select table to
meet each monitor’s requirements.
Caution:Set the interval time for the external timing signal
of the external equipment to 1 second or more.
If the interval is set to less than 1 second, the system
will not work properly.
Cable Compensation/VD2
Cable Compensation
This feature is used to compensate for signal loss due to
cable length.
The most suitable position for cable-loss compensation can
be selected in the Set Up Menu.
Available cable length compensations are shown
below.
S: Up to 400 m (1 300 ft)
M: 400 m (1 300 ft) to 700 m (2 300 ft)
L: 700 m (2 300 ft) to  900 m (3 000 ft)
(When using RG-59/U, BELDEN 9259 or equivalent)
VD2 (Vertical drive Sync Signal)
The VD2 (Vertical Drive Sync Signal) can be turned On or
Off by using the Set Up Menu.
Select VD2 On or Off to meet camera requirements.
RS-485 Site Communication
The parameters for communication with the Camera Site
can be set on the RS-485 Site Communication table in the
Set Up Menu, if the optional WV-PB5548 Data Board is
installed in the Matrix Switcher.
(The WV-RM70 Camera Controller or a modem may be
required in the system.)
Note:Be sure to select the correct Baud rate when using a
modem.
Clock
On-screen clock display is available.
The date and time can be set on the Clock Set table.
Printer
A parallel printer can be used to print out the Status, Alarm
Recall or Setup data.
The recommended printer to use is the Panasonic KX-
P1624 Impact Dot Matrix Printer.
RS-232C Port
This port is used for connecting with a Personal Computer.
The memory of the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher can be
loaded or saved.
A Personal Computer can be substituted for the WV-
CU550C System Controller to control the system.
Note:For using a Personal Computer, you will need special
software offered separately. 
						

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DETAILED
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher
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