Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu161 Operating Instructions

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SYSTEM CONNECTION
The WV-CU161 can be connected with a camera, a video monitor and a Time Lapse VCR. A typical connection example is
shown below.
Basic System Connection
WV-CS854
WV-CU161
Time Lapse VCR
System Controller WV-CU123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PLAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSETUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1B/W AUTO
WIPER
AUX2DEFUP
DOWNR L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS RESETAUTO FOCUS
Video Monitor
Camera Site
Control Site
900 m or less (Using RG-59U,
BELDEN 9259 or equivalent cable)
(Coaxial Multiplex Communication)
ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT
(See page 14)CAMERA
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUTD ATA
COAX
RS485
Note:Refer to the operating instructions of each system component for connection and operation. 
						

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Connection with a Video Switcher
Connected with a video switcher, the WV-CU161 allows you to control multiple combination cameras.
WV-CS854
Video SwitcherCamera HousingCamera
Receiver
R
System Controller
WV-CU161
System Controller WV-CU123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PLAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSETUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1B/W AUTO
WIPER
AUX2DEFUP
DOWN L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS RESETAUTO FOCUS
Video Monitor Time Lapse VCR
D ATA
COAX
RS485
CAMERA
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
Notes:
• Only the camera of the channel selected the Video Switcher can be controlled by the WV-CU161. Two or more cameras
cannot be controlled simultaneously. It is not possible to operate two or more cameras at the same time during alarm acti-
vated control.
• Refer to the operating instructions of each system component for connection and operation. 
						

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RS-485 Site Communication Connection via Codec for Camera
Distance of 1 200 m (4 000 ft) or More
WV-CS854AV Codec
AV Codec
R
System Controller
WV-CU161
System Controller WV-CU123467890
5SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
RESET SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSERUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1B/W AUTO
WIPER
AUX2DEFUP
DOWN L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS
CLOSS OPENPROGRAMALARMIRIS RESETAUTO FOCUS
Video Monitor
DATA PORT
DATA PORT VIDEO OUT
CAMERA IN
VIDEO OUT RS-485 Cable
Coaxial Cable
RS485 DATA
TERM LINECOAX
RS485 4
2 ON
OFFR TA B A B G
Public lines
Video signal
RS-485 signal
Notes:
• Refer to the operating instructions of each system component for connection and operation.
• If public line is busy, it may cause instability of the system operation. 
						

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Connection with a Time Lapse VCR
Connect the time lapse VCR as shown in the example below.
Make sure the polarity of the buzzer matches the terminal.
Connect the positive (+) terminal of the buzzer to the Alarm Output Terminal.
The Alarm Output Terminal is an Open Collector terminal with a capacity of 16 V DC, 100 mA or less.
(1) Connect the buzzer as shown below if its rating lies within the capacity of the Alarm Output Terminal.
(2) Use an external relay unit as shown below if the buzzer rating exceeds the capacity of the Alarm Output Terminal.
GNDALARM IN
ALARM OUT1 2
G 3 4
Relay
+12 V NC
NO
Alarm Indicator etc.
Time Lapse VCR
1 ALARM IN
2 ALARM OUT
G ROUND
3 RECOVER IN
4 RESET OUT
NC: Normally Closed Contact
NO: Normally Open Contact
24ALARM
IN 1
COM2
ALARM
RESET IN 3
ALARMRECOVER OUT4
ALARM
OUT 5
135
Cable-loss Compensation Setting
The maximum allowable cable length of the system is approximately 900 m (3 000 ft).
See the diagram below and setup the cable-loss compensation switch for each unit accordingly. (See page 19)
Camera WV-CU161
A m (A ft)

   0 (0)≤ A < 400 (1 300)→ S
  400 (1 300)≤ A < 700 (2 300)→ M
  700 (2 300)≤ A < 900 (3 000)→LCable compensation 
parameter in WV-CU161
Setup menu Cable length (with RG-59U
BELDEN 9259 or equivalent)
Unit: m (ft) 
						

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Internal Diagram
RS-485 Terminal
Control data is transmitted and received to and from other
peripherals. Use a data grade, double-shielded, twisted
pair cable, suitable for the RS-485. Cable length may be
extended up to 1 200 m (4 000 ft).
TR
RS485
A B A B G
GND
5
TB TA RB RA4321
RA  TB  4
3
2
1
TA 
RB  
						

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SETUP MENU
The Setup menu has four main submenus: Alarm Setup, System Setup, Preset Data Load, and Communication.
All of these main menus are further divided into submenus.
ALARM SETUP*1
ALARM TERMINAL
SYSTEM SETUP*2
PRESET DATA LOAD*3
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 1
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 2
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 3
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 4
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 5
                                   PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 6                           
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 7
PRESET DATA LOAD CAM 8
COMMUNICATION*4
SETUP MENU
*1 To set the alarm operation mode when an alarm is activated.
*2 To set the system mode.
*3 To download the preset data from a combination camera.
To upload the preset data after downloading it.
*4 To setup RS-485 site communication. This item appears only for RS-485 site communication.
In case of coaxial multiplex communication, it does not appear. 
						

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WV-CU161 SETUP MENU *.**
   ALARM SETUP
   SYSTEM SETUP
   PRESET DATA LOAD
   COMMUNICATION
Note:The COMMUNICATION parameter appears when the
data switch is set to RS-485 (See page 9).
Key Functions on the Setup
Menu
SHIFT button + CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM
button:
To display the program menu. Press CAMERA SETUP
/SETUP button for 2 seconds or more after pressing the
SHIFT button.
SHIFT
CAMERA
SETUP
SETUP
PROGRAM
PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button:
To execute modes and parameters.
To enter a submenu for an item marked  .
PROGRAM
PRESETSET PRESET
HOME/ESC button:
To return to the previous menu.
ESC HOME
Up: To select modes.
Down: To select modes.
Left: To decrease the parameter.
Right: To increase the parameter.
DOWN LRUP
LR
UP
DOWNR
UP
DOWN LR
•Joystick Controller
•Closing Setup Menu
Press the SHIFT button, and then press the PRESET/
SET/PROGRAM PRESET button for 2 seconds or more.
The LED next to the button goes off.
Notes:
• When the power of the WV-CU161 is turned off
before completing the setup, the new values do not
become valid. The saved values remain valid until
new values are saved.
• After parameters have been changed, return to the
Setup menu, and then turn the power off.
Alarm Setup
1. Display the Setup menu.
2. Select ALARM SETUP by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The ALARM SETUP menu appears on the monitor as
shown below.
• For using alarm input/output terminal and alarm
recover input/output terminal
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM PRESET  –
Displaying the Setup Menu
1. Check that the camera, the monitor and peripherals are
connected correctly and securely.
2. Switch all the system components on.
The operate indicator of the WV-CU161 lights up.
The picture of the camera appears on the monitor.
3. Press the SHIFT button, and then press the CAMERA
SETUP/SETUP button for 2 seconds or more.
4. The SETUP MENU appears. 
						

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(1) Alarm Display Setting
This item lets you select whether or not the message
ALARM on the monitor when the alarm is activated.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM DISPLAY by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. To have ALARM displayed, select ON for the ALARM
DISPLAY parameter. Otherwise select OFF by moving
the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
Note:The display time differs depending on (4) Alarm
Output Setting.
(2) Site Alarm Setting
This item lets you enable or disable the camera site alarm.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select SITE ALARM by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select SITE ALARM ON or OFF by moving the joystick
to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
(3) Terminal Alarm Setting
This item lets you enable or disable the alarm signal from
the alarm connector.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select TERM.ALARM by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select TERM.ALARM ON or OFF by moving the joystick
to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
(4) Alarm Output Setting 
This item lets you select an alarm operation duration when
the alarm is activated.
It determines the following. (The selected duration applies
to each alarm operation.)
• The length of time that ALARM is displayed on the mon-
itor (ALARM DISPLAY ON mode).
• The length of time the alarm is output to external
devices (from the ALARM OUTPUT connector).
• The length of time the buzzer sounds (ALARM BUZZER
ON mode).
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM OUTPUT by moving the joystick up or
down.3. Select the desired alarm output duration, 1S-30S, 40S
50S 1MIN 2MIN, 3MIN, 4MIN, 5MIN EXT, or OFF by
moving the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is 10S.
EXT:The alarm signal continues to be output from the
alarm output connector till the alarm is reset. The
alarm is not automatically reset.
1S-5MIN:The alarm signal is supplied from the alarm
output connector only for the set time. The alarm is
automatically reset after the set time. (The ALARM
indicator changes from blinking to steady light.)
OFF:No alarm output signal is supplied. (The alarm is
deactivated.)
(5) Alarm Buzzer Setting
This item lets you select whether or not the alarm buzzer
sounds when the alarm is activated.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM BUZZER by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select ALARM BUZZER ON or OFF by moving the joy-
stick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
Note:The alarm buzzer time differs depending on (4) alarm
output setting.
(6) Alarm Preset Setting
This item lets you select picture preset numbers in preset-
ting combination camera positions when the alarm is acti-
vated.
• For using alarm input/output terminal and alarm recover
input/output terminal.
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM TERMINAL
• For using alarm input terminals 1-4
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM PRESET by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Move the joystick to the right or left to select the
desired preset numbers of the picture on the moni-
tor in the range of 1-64 or [–] if no preset numbers
are assigned.
The initial factory setting is – (No assignment).
1-64:Preset numbers
–:No assignment
Note:ALARM PRESET is available only when a
combination camera is connected.
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM PRESET  – 
						

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      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM TERMINAL
System Setup
1. Display the Setup menu.
2. Select SYSTEM SETUP by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The SYSTEM SETUP menu appears on the monitor as
shown below.
      SYSTEM SETUP
     CABLE COMP    S
     SWITCH BUZZER ON
• For using alarm input terminals 1-4
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM TERMINAL by moving the joystick up
or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The ALARM TERMINAL screen appears as shown
below.
     ALARM TERMINAL
    ALARM     PRESET
      1          -
      2          -
      3          -
      4          -
4. Select the alarm terminal number by moving the joy-
stick up or down.
5. Move the joystick to the right or left to select the
desired preset numbers of the picture on the moni-
tor in the range of 1-64, or [–] if no preset numbers
are assigned.
The initial factory setting is – (No assignment).
1-64:Preset numbers
–:No assignment
6. To return to the previous menu, press the
HOME/ESC button.
Notes:
• ALARM TERMINAL is available only when a  combi-
nation camera is connected.
• If the camera has the Preset Alarm ON/OFF mode,
set it to OFF.
(1) Cable Compensation Setting
This item lets you select the cable length to compensate for
transmission loss.
1. Display the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
2. Select CABLE COMP by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select the most suitable cable length by moving the joy-
stick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is S.
S:Less than 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-59U, BELDEN 9259 or equivalent
cable)
(2) Switch Buzzer Setting
This item lets you select whether or not the switch buzzer
sounds when a button is pressed.
1. Display the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
2. Select SWITCH BUZZER by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select ON or OFF mode by moving the joystick to the
right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON. 
						

							ERROR 2
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Message Cause Note
Lack of memory
Memory capacity was
exceeded while down-
loading.
ERROR 3 Causes except
aboveDownloading not possi-
ble for some reason
other than the above.
    PRESET DATA LOAD
   CAM1:
   CAM2:
   CAM3:
   CAM4:
   CAM5:
   CAM6:
   CAM7:
   CAM8:
P: Data saved.
: No Data saved. (CAM1 - CAM8 of the initial factory
setting are marked all 
.)
(1) Download Setting
1. Display the PRESET DATA LOAD menu.
2. Select a camera number between CAM1 and CAM8 by
moving the joystick up or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
4. The camera number and download menu appear on
the monitor as shown below.
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE
5. Select DOWN LOAD by moving the joystick up or down.
6. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
Downloading starts.
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE
    END 
LOADINGBlinking
7. While downloading, the word LOADING blinks on the
right.
changing to 
Pin the progress bar indicates the
progress of downloading.
8. When downloading is completed, END appears on the
right. The progress bar disappears.
9. Editing the DATA TITLE.
For further information, refer to (3) Data Title Setting.
Notes:
•The preset data of up to 8 cameras can be down-
loaded.
•Downloading time is approx. 2 minutes per camera.
When downloading is completed, the combination cam-
era such as WV-CS854, WV-CS654 or WV-CS604 will
move to the Preset Position.
•Any previous preset data is overwritten by the down-
loaded data.
•To terminate downloading, press the HOME/ESC button
while downloading. ERROR 3 appears. The progress
bar disappears.
•END and error messages remain on the menu until the
next operation is performed.
•In case of RS-485 Site Communication mode, check
that the unit address is the same as set on the combi-
nation camera. If the numbers do not agree, the camera
cannot be operated.
Therefore, preset data cannot be downloaded.
•Error Display
When an error occurs during Down Loading, the follow-
ing messages appear on the monitor.
Preset Data Load Setting
1. Display the Setup menu.
2. Select PRESET DATA LOAD by moving the joystick up
or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The PRESET DATA LOAD screen appears on the moni-
tor as shown below.