Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu161c Operating Instructions

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Model No.WV-CU161C
System Controller
Operating Instructions
System Controller WV-CU             C5 4
1
SHIFT
ESC
ALARMALARM
OPERATE
RESETCAMERA
SETUPSETUP
SLOWPROGRAM
SET PRESET HOME
WIDE
WIPERA
UX 1
AUX 2DEF
PATROL
PLAY
CLOSE NEAR
FAR
L
R UP
DOWN
OPEN TELE
ZOOM
IRIS FOCUS
PATROL STOPPATROL LEARN
AUTO
B/W
AUTO FOCUS
IRIS RESET
PROGRAM
PRESET
CAMERA
FUNCTION SUSPEND
2
06 3
9 8 7 
						

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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.
Serial No.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
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
SA 1965
SA 1966
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
ENGLISH VERSION 
						

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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 grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the points
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-overs.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
S3125A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ........................................................................................................................................ 3
FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS  ...................................................................................................... 7
Front View  .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Rear View ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Mounting in the Rack  ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
CONNECTION & SETTING ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
System Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Connection with a Time Lapse VCR  ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Cable-loss Compensation Setting  ......................................................................................................................................... 14
RS-485 Connection ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Switch Setting  ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
SETUP MENU  ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Displaying the Setup Menu  ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Buttons & Controls used in Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................ 19
Alarm Setup  ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20
System Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Preset Data Loading  .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Communication Setup  ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
OPERATING PROCEDURES  ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
CAMERA CONTROL FUNCTIONS  ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Pan/Tilt Control  ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Lens Control  .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Operation of Combination Camera ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Camera Housing Control  ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
External Device Control  ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
ALARM CONTROL FUNCTIONS  ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Alarm Operation  .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Alarm Reset  ........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Alarm Suspend  ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
CAMERA SETUP  ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32
ALL RESET ................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35 
						

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PREFACE
The WV-CU161C System Controller is designed for one-to-one use with a Combination Camera or WV-RC100/WV-RC150
Receiver that is provided with camera control functions. You can operate the pan/tilt head, lens and patrol play function from
the controller in normal operations. The camera setup upload/download and other functions are also available on the setup
menus. The distance between the camera and controller may vary depending on the system. The controller can transmit cam-
era control commands via an RS-485 line or a coaxial cable. A time lapse VTR (VCR), alarm sensors and a video monitor can
be connected to the controller.
FEATURES
The WV-CU161C offers the following features when used with a combination camera.
• Pan/tilt control: Manual Pan/Tilt Slow ON/OFF, Auto Panning ON/OFF, Sequence Sort/Random
• Lens control: Iris, Zoom, Focus with Auto-focus
• Preset position memories: Up to 64 positions including HOME
• Patrol: Learning/Play
• Image selection: Color/Black and White
• Alarm control: Suspension ON/OFF, Reset
Note:The WV-CU161C will not perform audio communications even if an audio board is installed in the connected Receiver. 
						

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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.
Place the appliance at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from
the wall to prevent the appliance from heating up.
• Do not drop metallic parts through the slots as this
could permanently damage the appliance.
Turn the power off immediately and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel if any foreign parts fall
through the slots.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.
Do not remove any screws or covers as doing so can
cause electric shocks.
There are not any user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
maintenance to qualified service personnel.
• Handle the appliance with care.
Do not strike or shake the appliance as this may dam-
age the appliance.• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture.
Do not try to operate it in wet areas.
Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Moisture can damage the appliance
and can also cause electric shocks.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents to clean
the outside of the appliance.
Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty. If
the dirt is hard to remove, then 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 there are high temperatures or high humidity.
Use the appliance at temperatures within –10˚C and
+50˚C (14°F to 122°F) and where the 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 System Controller power is on.
wAlarm Indicator (ALARM)
Blinks when an alarm is activated.
The blink changes to a steady light when the alarm is
automatically reset.
Press the ALARM RESET button to turn the indicator off.
eAuto 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 that are provided with this
feature.
B/W:Pressing this while the SHIFT indicator is lit will
display the picture in black and white on the moni-
tor.
PATROL STOP:Pressing this button while holding
down the CAMERA SETUP button will stop pro-
gramming the camera patrol learning function.The four following Auto Panning modes can be selected
by pressing the AUTO button in combination with but-
tons 1 to 4
For further information, refer to the Operating Instruc-
tions for the individual combination cameras.
AUTO PAN ON or Functions set on a combination
camera:
Simply press this button or press button 1 and
then this button.
AUTO SORT ON:Press button 2 and then this button.
AUTO SEQ ON:Press button 3 and then this button.
RANDOM PAN ON:Press button 4 and then this but-
ton.
rPatrol Play/Patrol Learn Button 
(PATROL PLAY/ PATROL LEARN)
Pressing this button will start the camera patrol play
function. Pressing this button while holding down the
CAMERA SETUP button will start to program the cam-
era patrol learning function.
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SHIFT OPERATE ALARM
RESET
SLOW SUSPEND
CAMERA
SETUPPATROL
PLAY
PROGRAM
PRESET CAMERA
FUNCTIONSETUP
ESC HOME
SET PRESET
WIDE TELE NEAR AUX1B/W AUTO
PATROL STOP PATROL LEARNWIPER
AUX2DEFUP
DOWNR L
FA R
FOCUS
IRIS ZOOM
CLOSE OPEN
PROGRAMALARM
IRIS RESET
AUTO FOCUS
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tWiper/Auxiliary 1 Button (WIPER/AUX1)
Pressing this button will turn the housing wipers on or
off for cameras provided with this function. Pressing this
while the SHIFT indicator is lit will turn on or off the
AUX1 function controlling accessories that are connect-
ed to the camera or the specified receiver.
The indicator next to the respective button is lit while
the wiper or AUX1 operates.
yDefroster/Auxiliary 2 Button (DEF/AUX2)
Pressing this button will turn the housing defroster on or
off for cameras provided with this function. Pressing this
while the SHIFT indicator is lit will turn on or off the
AUX2 function controlling accessories that are connect-
ed to the camera or the specified receiver.
The indicator next to the respective button is lit while
the defroster or AUX2 operates.
uJoystick Controller (UP/DOWN/L/R)
This joystick manually operates the Pan/Tilt Head and
moves the cursor in the Setup menu on the monitor
screen.
UP: Upward
DOWN: Downward
L: Left
R: Right
iFocus Buttons (FOCUS: NEAR/FAR)
These buttons are used to adjust the lens focus of cam-
eras equipped with the specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed simultaneously, the
lens focus is set automatically when the specified cam-
era is used.
oZoom/Iris Buttons
(ZOOM: WIDE/TELE, IRIS: CLOSE/OPEN)
These buttons are used to zoom the camera image in
(TELE) and out (WIDE).
The lens iris is adjusted by pressing the OPEN or
CLOSE button while the SHIFT indicator is lit. Hold
down these buttons simultaneously for 1 second while
the SHIFT indicator is lit in order to reset the iris back to
the factory setting.
!0Preset/Set/Program Preset Button
(PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET)
PRESET:This button is used combined with the numer-
ic buttons to move a specific camera to a preset
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.
!1Numeric Buttons (0-9)
These buttons are used for the numeric input of preset
numbers and for executing parameters on the Camera
Setup menu.!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 will enter or quit the shift mode.
While the SHIFT indicator is lit, press or hold down a
button that is assigned to a special function in the shift
mode in order to activate or deactivate the function.
!4Alarm Reset/Suspend Button
(ALARM RESET/SUSPEND)
Pressing this button while the alarm function is activat-
ed will reset the system alarm.
Pressing this button while the SHIFT indicator is lit will
activate or deactivate the alarm suspension mode.
The LED next to the button is lit while the alarm suspen-
sion mode operates.
!5Camera Setup/Setup/Program Button
(CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM)
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or more will open or
close the Camera Setup menu. 
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or more while the
SHIFT indicator is lit will open or close the controller
setup menu. The indicator next to the respective button
is lit while the setup window is operated.
This button is also used to program the camera patrol
learning and preset position functions.
!6Slow/Camera Function Button 
(SLOW/CAMERA FUNCTION)
The pan/tilt speed will decrease if this button is pressed
while the joystick controller is moved.
Pressing this combined with the numeric buttons while
the SHIFT indicator is lit will execute the camera func-
tions. 
						

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Rear View
POWER
OFF
SIGNAL GND
ON CAMERA
IN RS485 ALARM DATA
TERMVIDEO
OUTRESET OUT
ALARM IN RECOVER IN ALARM OUT
ALARM INLINECOAX
RS485 4
2 ON
OFF
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qAlarm Switch 
This switch is used to specify the functions for the 5-pin
terminal adjacent to the switch. When the switch is set
to the upper position, the terminals supply and accept
the alarm related signals with a Time Lapse VCR. When
the switch is in the lower position, the terminals accept
alarm inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
wAlarm Terminals
Terminal functions are specified by the alarm switch
position as shown in the table. Refer to page 14 for con-
nection with a Time Lapse VCR. 
eRS-485 Terminal
This terminal is used to exchange control data with the
camera site.
rTermination Switch (TERM ON/OFF)
This switch is used to terminate the RS-485 communi-
cation lines.
It should normally be kept in the ON position.
tLine Selection Switch (LINE 4/2)
This switch is used to select full-duplex (4-lines) or half-
duplex (2-lines) for the communication lines.
yData Selection Switch (DATA COAX/RS485)
This switch selects the data communication route from
among the multiplexing data on a coaxial cable or when
using an RS-485 line.uVideo Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
This connector supplies composite video signals from
the camera.
iCamera Input Connector (CAMERA IN)
This connector accepts the multiplexed video and con-
trol data signals from the specified camera or a speci-
fied receiver.
oAC Cord
!0Power Switch (POWER)
This switch is used to turn the System Controller power
on and off.
Caution:In the following cases, disconnect the AC
cord from the service outlet, or switch off an ALL-
POLE MAIN SWITCH with a contact separation of at
least 3 mm in each pole incorporated in the electri-
cal insulation of the building.
This is to be used when the controller needs to be
isolated from the AC mains, when the controller will
not be used for a long time, and when there is light-
ning.
!1Signal Ground Terminal (SIGNAL GND) Pin #
1
2
G
3
4Switch Position
Up
Alarm Input
Alarm Output
Signal ground
Recover Input
Reset OutputDown
Alarm Input 1
Alarm Input 2
Signal ground
Alarm Input 3
Alarm Input 4 
						

							• Installation should be performed by qualified service personnel or system installers according to the following instruc-
tions.
• Disconnect the power cord from the service outlet before installation.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting in the Rack
1. Remove the Connector Panel and Bottom Cover from
the controller by removing the four screws.
2. Mount the Connector Panel onto the bottom by using
the two screws that were removed above.
3. Mount the Bottom Cover onto the rear by using the two
screws that were removed above.
4. Remove the side panels by removing the four screws.
5. Remove the Palm Rest Panel by removing the two
screws.
6. Fix the Rack Mounting Angles onto both sides by using
the four screws.
7. Mount the controller in the EIA standard 19-inch rack.
Note:Always keep the temperature in the rack within 45°C
(122°F).Connector Panel
1
Bottom Cover Bottom Cover
Connector Panel
3
2
System Controller WV-CU5 412
06 3
9 8 7
System Controller WV-CU5 412
06 3
9 8 7
4
4
5
7 (Procured locally)
5 (Procured locally) 
(Supplied: 
WV-Q62)6 6 
(Supplied:
WV-Q62)
Rack Mounting Angle
(Optional Accessory: WV-Q62)
Palm Rest Panel
Side Panel
(Left)
Side Panel
(Right)
CAUTION