Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu161 Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Model No.WV-CU161
System Controller
Operating Instructions
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The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No. WV-CU161
Serial No.
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
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CONTENTS
PREFACE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4  
PRECAUTIONS...

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PREFACE
The WV-CU161 System Controller is designed for one-to-one use with the Combination Camera such as the WV-CS854/WV-
CS654/WV-CS604 Combination Camera or the WV-RC100/WV-RC150 Receiver.
Camera control is performed by multiplexing the control signal with the video signal by connecting an AV Codec or the like, or
via RS-485 site communication*
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Alarm signals, such as motion detector signals, can be supplied to external equipment from a built-in alarm output connector.
An alarm input connector...

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PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the
cover.
To prevent the appliance temperature from rising,
place the appliance 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 refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
• Do not attempt to...

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front View
qOperate Indicator (OPERATE)
Lights up while the power of the System Controller is
turned on.
wAlarm Indicator (ALARM)
Blinks when an alarm is activated.
The blink changes to steady light when the alarm is
automatically reset.
To turn the indicator off, press the ALARM RESET but-
ton.
eJoystick Controller (UP/DOWN/L/R)
This joystick is used to manually operate the Pan/Tilt
Head, or move the cursor in the Setup menu on the
monitor screen. 
Keeping...

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yAuto Panning/Black and White Selection/Patrol Stop
Button (AUTO/B/W/PATROL STOP)
AUTO:Pressing this button will activate the auto pan-
ning function of cameras provided with this feature.
B/W:Pressing this after pressing the SHIFT button will
display the picture in black and white on the moni-
tor.
PATROL STOP:Pressing this will stop the program-
ming of the camera patrol learning function.
The following four types of Auto Panning can be
selected with numeric buttons 1 to 4, but not all of
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Rear View
POWER
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SIGNAL GND
ON CAMERA
IN RS485 ALARM DATA
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ALARM IN RECOVER IN ALARM OUT ALARM INLINECOAX
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qAlarm Input Terminal (ALARM IN)
Accepts the alarm signals from external devices such
as alarm sensor when the alarm switch yis in the
upper position.
wAlarm Output Terminal (ALARM OUT)
The alarm output signal is provided at this terminal for
the Time Lapse VCR etc. when the alarm switch yis in
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SETUP
Data Switch Setting
Set this switch to specify the mode of communication
between the WV-CU161 and a connected combination
camera.
• Coaxial Multiplex communication via a coaxial cable
In this mode, control signals transmitted to the combi-
nation camera are multiplexed with the video signals.
Allows control of a camera installed at a distance of up
to 900 m (3 000 ft) from the WV-CU161 via a single
coaxial cable (When using RG-59U, BELDEN 9259 or
equivalent cable).
• RS-485 site communication
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Check the DIP switch settings before connecting this controller.  They need to be changed only if you want to change the sys-
tem settings.
The following setting procedure should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
DIP Switch Setting
Caution:Unplug the AC cord before changing any DIP switch setting.
Removing the Bottom Cover for SW1
1. Take off the bottom cover by removing the two screws.
CONNECTIONS
SW1
SW1 lets you choose 0/5V or open collector (O.C.) for
the alarm...