Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu161 Operating Instructions

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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
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 of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example -
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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CONTENTS
PREFACE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4  
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5  
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS  ..................................................................................................... 6  
Front View  ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6  
Rear View .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8  
SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Data Switch Setting  .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Alarm Switch Setting ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10  
Dip Switch Setting  ................................................................................................................................................................ 10  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 
Basic Connection  ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Connection with a Video Switcher  ........................................................................................................................................ 12
RS-485 Site Communication Connection via Codec for Camera Distance of 1 200 m (4 000 ft) or More  ........................... 13
Connection with a Time Lapse VCR  ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Cable-loss Compensation Setting  ........................................................................................................................................ 14
RS-485 Terminal  ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SETUP MENU  .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16  
Displaying the Setup Menu  .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Key Function of Setup Menu  ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Alarm Setup  .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
System Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Preset Data Load Setting ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Communication Setting  ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
OPERATING PROCEDURES  ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
CAMERA CONTROL FUNCTIONS  ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Pan/Tilt Control  ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Lens Control  ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Operation of Combination Camera ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Camera Housing Control  ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
External Device Control  ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
ALARM CONTROL FUNCTIONS  .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Alarm Operation  ................................................................................................................................................................... 29 
Alarm Reset  .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29 
Alarm Suspend  ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29 
CAMERA SETUP  ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Mounting in the Rack  ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
ALL RESET  .................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
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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 allows moving the camera to the preset position when an alarm is activated.
The WV-CU161 is capable of downloading preset data from a camera such as the WV-CS854, save it in memory, and upload
it to the other combination cameras.
It can also control the camera patrol learning operations, including camera lenses, electronic zoom, auto focus, and pan/tilt
heads.
Consult your dealer about camera models suitable for uploading and downloading data. Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions of other peripherals.
FEATURES
The WV-CU161 offers the following functions:
Remote control*3of the camera*2and the WV-CU161 System Controller, including:
1 Pan/Tilt: Slow Pan/Slow Tilt/Auto Pan/Auto Sequence/Auto Sort/Random
2 Lens functions: Iris/Focus/Auto Focus/Zoom
3 Preset (Selection/Program)/Home/Camera Patrol (Learn/Play/Stop)
4 Color/Black and White selection
5 Housing: Defroster/Wiper/Auxiliary 1, 2
6 External Devices (Power On/Off)
7 Alarm (Suspend/Reset)
8 Camera setup
Note:The WV-CU161 is not provided with functions to control the audio signal.  Audio communication is not possible, regard-
less of whether audio boards are installed in the receiver.
*1 Communicate via RS-485 site communication is disabled in a daisy-chain connection.
*2 Controlling the same combination camera from multiple WV-CU161 units installed in different locations is not possible.
*3 For remote control functions refer to the Operating Instructions of the combination camera. 
						

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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 disassemble the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer main-
tenance to qualified service personnel.
• Handle the appliance with care.
Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appli-
ance.• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture,
nor try to operate it in wet areas.
Do take immediate action if the appliance becomes
wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. Moisture can damage the appliance
and also cause electric shock.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the appliance body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.
• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment
where high temperature or high humidity exists.
Use the appliance at temperatures within –10˚C -
+50˚C (14°F - 122°F) and a humidity below 90 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC
60 Hz. 
						

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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 the Joystick Controller pushed down in the
desired position will keep the cursor moving continu-
ously in the Setup menu. (See page 17.)
UP: Upward
DOWN: Downward
L: Left
R: RightrPatrol Play/Patrol Learn Button (PATROL PLAY/
PATROL LEARN)
Pressing this button will turn on the camera patrol play
function. Pressing this button while holding down the
CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM button will start to
program the camera patrol learning function.
tDefroster/Auxiliary 2 Button (DEF/AUX2)
Pressing this button will activate the housing defroster
of cameras provided with this feature. Pressing it after
pressing the SHIFT button will turn on the AUX2 button
controlling accessories connected to the camera or the
specified receiver.
The LEDs next to the button are each lit while the
defroster or AUX2 mode is selected.
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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
these types are always available depending on the
camera.
For further information, refer to the Operating
Instructions for the individual combination cameras.
AUTO PAN ON or Functions set on combination cam-
era:
Simply press this button, or press Numeric button 1
followed by this button.
AUTO SORT ON:Press Numeric button 2 followed by
this button.
AUTO SEQ ON:Press Numeric button 3 followed by
this button.
RANDOM PAN ON:Press Numeric button 4 followed
by this button.
uWiper/Auxiliary 1 Button (WIPER/AUX1)
Pressing this button will activate the housing wiper of a
camera provided with this feature. Pressing it after
pressing the Shift button will turn on the AUX1 button
controlling accessories connected to the camera.
The LEDs next to the button are each lit while the wiper
or AUX1 mode is selected.
iFocus Buttons (FOCUS: NEAR/FAR)
These buttons are used to adjust the lens focus of cam-
era equipped with the specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed simultaneously, the
lens focus is set automatically if the specified camera is
used.
oZoom/Iris Buttons (ZOOM: WIDE/TELE, IRIS:
CLOSE/ OPEN)
These buttons are used for zooming a camera or to
close or open the lens iris of a camera equipped with
the specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed for approx. 1 sec. or
more simultaneously after pressing the SHIFT button,
the lens iris is reset to the factory default settings.
!0Numeric Buttons (0-9)
These buttons are used for numeric input of preset
numbers or for executing each parameter on the
Camera Setup menu.
!1Preset/Set/Program Preset Button
(PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET)
PRESET:In combination with the Numeric buttons, this
button is used to move a specific camera to a pre-
set position.SET:This button is used to execute the currently high-
lighted setting in the Setup menu.
PROGRAM PRESET:Pressing this while holding down
the CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM button will
program a preset position.
!2Home/Escape Button (HOME/ESC)
HOME:This button is used to return a specific camera
to the home position.
ESC:This button is used to escape from the currently
highlighted selection and return to the previous
menu of the Setup Menu.
!3Shift Button (SHIFT)
Pressing this button in combination with buttons to
which special functions have been assigned will acti-
vate these functions. 
The LED next to the button is lit when the button is
pressed.
The LED next to the button goes off when the button is
pressed again.
!4Alarm Reset/Suspend Button
(ALARM RESET/SUSPEND)
Pressing this button while the alarm function is activat-
ed will reset the alarm of the system.
Pressing this button will activate the alarm suspension
mode after pressing the SHIFT button.
The LED next to the button is lit while alarm suspension
mode is selected.
Pressing the button after pressing the SHIFT button
again will cancel the alarm suspension mode.
!5Camera Setup/Setup/Program Button
(CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM)
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or more after press-
ing the SHIFT button will open the Camera Setup menu.
Pressing it in combination with the Numeric buttons will
execute the Setup menu of the System Controller. The
LEDs next to the button are each lit during the Camera
Setup or Setup operation.
This button is also used to program the camera patrol
learning and preset position functions.
!6Slow/Camera Function Button (SLOW/CAMERA
FUNCTION)
If this button is pressed while the joystick controller is
moved, pan/tilt speed will decrease. 
Pressing it in combination with the numeric buttons after
pressing the SHIFT button will execute camera func-
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Rear View
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IN RS485 ALARM DATA
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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
the upper position.
(Open collector output, 16 V DC or less, 100 mA or
less)
eGround Terminal (G)
rRecover Input Terminal (RECOVER IN)
Accepts the alarm recover signal from the Time Lapse
VCR etc. when the alarm switch yis in the upper posi-
tion.
tReset Output Terminal (RESET OUT)
When the Alarm Reset Switch is pressed or the Recover
Input Terminal ris input to reset the activated alarm,
and the alarm switch y is in the upper position, the
alarm reset signal for the peripherals is provided at this
terminal.
yAlarm Switch (ALARM IN)
Used to select the alarm mode.
When this switch is in the lower position, the terminals
q, w, r and tabove are used for alarm inputs 1 - 4.
uRS-485 Terminal
This terminal is used to exchange control data with the
camera site.
iTermination Switch (TERM ON/OFF)
This switch is used to terminate the RS-485 terminal.
Normally, keep it in the ON position.oLine Selection Switch (LINE 4/2)
This switch is used to select either Full-duplex (4-lines)
or Half-duplex (2-lines) for the communication lines.
!0Data Selection Switch (COAX/RS485)
This switch selects either multiplex coaxial data or RS-
485 data from control data with the camera site.
!1Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
Video signals from the camera are output from this con-
nector.
!2Camera Input Connector (CAMERA IN)
This connector accepts the multiplexed video and con-
trol data signal from the specified camera such as WV-
CS854, WV-CS654 or WV-CS604 or a specified receiv-
er.
!3AC Cord
!4Power Switch (POWER ON/OFF)
This switch is used to turn the power of the System
Controller on and off.
Note:Turning off this switch will not interrupt the power
supply. Disconnect the AC cord or turn off the cir-
cuit breaker when the controller is not used for a
long time.
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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
In this mode, control signals transmitted to the combi-
nation camera are separated into video signals and
control signals.
Allows control of a camera installed at a distance 1 200
m (4 000 ft) or more from the WV-CU161 via an inter-
face unit such as an AV Codec.
Note:Keep the power switch in the off position while
setting each switch (DATA, TERM, LINE). The
switch setting will not take effect if the power is on. The WV-CU161 can be programmed by setting switches or from the interactive Setup menu as described below.
1. DIP Switch Setting (See page 10)
2. Data Switch Setting
For setting the mode of communication between the WV-CU161 and the combination camera.
3. Alarm Switch Setting
For setting up the alarm terminal. Turn off the power before setting this switch.
4. Setup of WV-CU161
Display the Setup menu (see page 17) to setup the WV-CU161.
RS485 DATA
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RS485 4
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RS-485 site communication
Set to ON position in case of terminating. Set the 4 or 2 position according to 
the desired data line selection mode.
Rear Panel
Alarm Switch Setting
For Using Alarm Input/Output Terminal and Alarm Recovery Input/Output Terminal
Place the Alarm Switch in the upper position for the following uses:
• Connection with the Time Lapse VCR.
• Transmitting the alarm signal to external devices.
• Resetting the alarm signal from external devices.
For Using Alarm Input Terminals 1-4
Place the Alarm Switch in the lower position to use alarm
input terminals 1-4.
This allows input of up to four alarm signals into the WV-
CU161.
Also allows programming the alarm switch to activate four
preset positions for a connected combination camera.
Note:Keep the power switch in the off position while
setting the alarm switch. The switch setting will not
take effect if the power is on.
ALARM
RESET OUT
ALARM IN RECOVER IN ALARM OUT ALARM IN
1 2 G 3 4
For using alarm input/output 
terminal and alarm recovery 
input/output terminal
For using alarm input 
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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 recover output signal.
0/5V: +5 V DC approx. 500 m sec.
Open Collector (O.C.): 16 V DC 100 mA max.
The initial factory setting is 0/5V.
Remove two screws.
Bottom Cover
Panasonic
SW1
SW1
O.C 0/5V
NOR:White with Black border
REV:Black with White border
The initial factory setting is NOR.
SW4
Confirm that SW4 on the board is set as shown below.
This switch is used only for factory tests. Do not change
this switch setting.
SW100
SW100 lets you choose the mode for displaying charac-
ters on the monitor.
Bit
ON
OFF1234
SW4
SW100
NOR REV
Removing the Bottom Panel for
SW100
1. Take off the side panels by removing the four screws.
2. Take off the bottom panel by removing the 8 screws.
SW100 Remove four screws.
Remove four screws.
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