Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu360c Operating Instructions

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Model No.WV-CU360C
System Controller
Operating Instructions
System Controller WV-CU 
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............................ 3
PREFACE .......................................................................... 5
FEATURES ........................................................................ 5
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 5
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS .... 6
Rear View & AC Adapter ............................................ 6
INSTALLATIONS ............................................................... 7
Template Mounting  .................................................... 7
Rear Panel Switch Setting (Summary)  ....................... 8
Chapter 1
For Panasonic Security Data (PS
•Data) Systems ........ 9
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS.... 10
Front View (Template for PS
•Data) .............................10
INSTALLATIONS (PS
•Data) .............................................. 13
System Connections  .................................................. 13
DIP Switch Setting (PS
•Data) ..................................... 15
Controller Number Setting (PS
•Data) .........................16
CONTROLLER SETUP PROCEDURES (PS
•Data) ............ 17
Prior to Setup  ............................................................. 17
Buttons and Controls used in Setup ........................... 17
Setup Menus  .............................................................. 18
OPERATING PROCEDURES (PS
•Data) ........................... 22
Basic Operating Flow.................................................. 22
Login/Logout ............................................................... 23
System Unit Selection  ................................................ 24
Monitor Selection  ....................................................... 25
Camera Selection ....................................................... 25
Camera Control  .......................................................... 26
Data Multiplex Unit Control  ........................................ 28
Video Multiplexer Control  ........................................... 29
Digital Disk Recorder Control  .................................... 31
Alarm Operation  ......................................................... 34
REMOTE SETUP of UNITS & CAMERAS  .......................... 35
System Unit Setup ...................................................... 35
Camera Setup  ............................................................ 35
Camera Patrol Learning  ............................................. 36
Camera Preset Position .............................................. 37
Chapter 2
For WJ-FS616C Multiplexer System............................. 39
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS.... 40
Front View (Template for WJ-FS616C)  ....................... 40
INSTALLATIONS (For WJ-FS616C)  .................................. 43
System Connections  .................................................. 43
DIP Switch Setting ...................................................... 44
Controller Number Setting  ......................................... 45
SETUP PROCEDURES (For WJ-FS616C)  ......................... 46
Prior to Setup  ............................................................. 46
Buttons and Controls used in Setup  .......................... 46
Controller Setup  ......................................................... 47
OPERATING PROCEDURES (For WJ-FS616C) ................ 49
Camera Selection ....................................................... 49
Camera Control  .......................................................... 49
Alarm Operation  ......................................................... 50VTR (VCR) Control  ..................................................... 50
Camera Setup  ............................................................ 51
Chapter 3
For WJ-SX350 Matrix Switcher System........................ 53
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS.... 54
Front View (Template for WJ-SX350)  ......................... 54
INSTALLATIONS (For WJ-SX350)  .................................... 57
System Connections  .................................................. 57
DIP Switch Setting (For WJ-SX350)  ........................... 58
Controller Number Setting  ......................................... 59
CONTROLLER SETUP PROCEDURES (For WJ-SX350)  .. 60
Prior to Setup  ............................................................. 60
Buttons and Controls used in Setup  .......................... 60
Setup Procedures  ...................................................... 61
OPERATING PROCEDURES (For WJ-SX350)  .................. 62
Login/Logout .............................................................. 62
Lens Control (Auto Focus Operation)  ........................ 62
Pan/Tilt Control (Camera Position Operation)  ............ 62
Pan/Tilt Control (Auto/Random Panning)  ................... 63
Camera Housing Control  ........................................... 63
Chapter 4 
For WJ-SX850 Matrix Switcher System ........................ 65
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS.... 66
Front View (Template for System 850)  ....................... 66
INSTALLATIONS (For System 850)  .................................. 70
System Connections  .................................................. 70
DIP Switch Setting ...................................................... 72
Controller Number Setting  ......................................... 72
SETUP PROCEDURES (For System 850)  ......................... 73
Prior to Setup  ............................................................. 73
Buttons and Controls used in Setup  .......................... 73
Setup Procedures  ...................................................... 74
OPERATING PROCEDURES (For System 850)  ................ 75
Log-in & Log-out  ........................................................ 75
Appendix......................................................................... 77
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 78
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  ............................................. 78
ALL RESET  ....................................................................... 79 
						

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PREFACE
The System Controller WV-CU360C is designed for setup
and operation of cameras and other system units installed
in a surveillance system.
The controller is compatible with the Panasonic Security
Data (PS
•Data) protocol by default, but DIP switches are
provided to select the conventional communication protocol
used with the Video Multiplexer WJ-FS616C, Matrix
Switcher WJ-SX350 or WJ-SX850.  Exchangeable templatesare supplied to adapt the names printed on the buttons to
the functions of the unit you wish to control.
You can operate a whole system from the controller, for
example, by selecting cameras and monitors, watching
monitor screens and indicators, and controlling pan/tilt, lens
and other camera functions.
FEATURES
Main features
• Camera channel selection 
• Monitor Selection 
• Alarm (Display/Suspend/Recall/Reset)
• Camera and system unit setup
Camera controls 
• Lens functions: Iris/Focus/Auto Focus/Zoom
• Housing: Defroster/Wiper/Auxiliary 1, 2
• Pan/Tilt: Slow Pan/Slow Tilt/Auto Pan/Auto Sort/Auto
Sequence/Random Pan/Preset/Home/Camera PatrolIn a PS•Data or a WJ-FS616 system
• Switching of Live pictures and Playback/Changing the
Multiscreen Picture layout/Electronic Zoom/Sequence
• System Unit Selection 
PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact
qualified service personnel for maintenance.
• 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.
Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance
and 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 in 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 by
use of the AC Adapter supplied.
• Do not use any AC adapter other than the one
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
Rear View and AC Adapter
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qController Number Switch (CONTROLLER No.)
This switch is used to assign a controller number to the
System Controller to identify it in a system comprising
multiple System Controllers (See page 14). A system
may comprise up to four controllers.
wMode Selection Switches (MODE)
The DIP switches are used to set communication para-
meters for the System Controller.
eData Ports (DATA)
These ports are used to exchange control data with the
connected system units via the supplied RS-485 cable.
rDC 9 V Input Jack (DC 9V IN)
Jack for the DC plug of the supplied AC adapter.tClamp
The clamp fastens the power cord to the AC adapter.
yAC Adapter
Caution:
Use only the supplied AC adapter to feed DC 9 V to a
System Controller.
Note:Disconnect the plug from the controller before
setting the controller number switch or mode selec-
tion switch, and reconnect it when finished.  The
new settings will take effect when the power is
turned on.
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INSTALLATIONS
Template Mounting
The system controller is provided with four templates
including one for PS
•Data system that is placed (not taped
yet) on the surface of the controller when shipped from the
factory.1. Select the correct template for your system.
• Select the PS
•Data template when your system
includes any of the following:
Video Multiplexer (WJ-FS309/316)
Digital Disk Recorder (WJ-HD100/500A)
Data Multiplex Unit (WJ-MP204C)
• Select the template marked “For Multiplexer” if your
system includes a WJ-FS616C Video Multiplexer.
• Select the template marked “For Matrix Switcher” if your
system includes a WJ-SX350 Matrix Switcher.
• Select the template marked “For Matrix Switcher
(System SX850)” if your system includes a WJ-SX850
Matrix Switcher.
2. Peel off the tape, and fix the template in the guide slots
on the front panel of the controller.
OPERATELOGIN ALARM
CAM SETUPPROGRAM
PROGRAM
PRESET
UNIT AIRIS
CLOSE OPEN
NEAR FAR
WIDE TELE
FOCUS
ZOOM AUTO FOCUSIRIS RESET
AUTO SETUPALM SUSPENDFUNCTIONCAM FUNCTION
MULTI SCREEN SELECTDEF
WIPER
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SHIFTALM RESET
VCR   CAM
STILL
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PAT R O L
LEARN PAT R O L
STOP
AUX 1
AUX 2
B/WUNIT
SEQ PAUSE
SLOWSEQUENCEPATROL PLAYHOME/PRESET
UNIT B
MONCAM
LOGOUT
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LR
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IRIS
CLOSE OPEN
NEAR FAR
WIDE TELE
FOCUS
ZOOM IRIS RESET
PREV
SEQ
SEQTOURGROUP
ALARM
DISARM
ACKRESET
GROUP PRESET NEXT
LOG OUT PAUSE STOP
F1
F2 MONITOR
CAM FUNC LOCK
OSD SERVICE
CAMERA
(ENTER) CLEAR
(ESC)CALL
PRESET
PROGRAM
PRESET
SHIFT
DEF OFFDEF ON
AUX2 OFFAUX2 ON
AUX1 OFFAUX1 ON
CAM ID
OPE IDS-CTL ID
OSD
CAM MENU OFFCAM MENU ON
ALL RESET
MDN STATUSWIPER
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EXIT BLK VLD H ALM HVLD S SYS S ALM SAUTO
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CAMERA SITE CONTROL
System ControllerMONITOR CAMERA
SEQ
HISTORY
AUTO FOCUS
OPERATELOGIN ALARMBUSYPROHIBITED
AUXIRIS
CLOSE OPEN
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ZOOM IRIS RESET
BACK
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BACK
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CAMERA SITE CONTROL
System Controller
SETUPCAMMENU
System ControllerOPERATELOCK ALARM
SPOT
AUTO/+IRIS
CLOSE OPEN
NEAR FAR
TELE WIDE
FOCUS
ZOOM IRIS RESET
VTR
CAM MULTI
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ALM SUSPEND
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T/L MODE
CAMERA SITE CONTROL
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Rear Panel Switch Setting (Summary)
An 8-bit DIP switch and a rotary switch mounted on the rear of the controller specify the system unit ID and parameters for
communication. Switch settings depend on your system configuration such as a PS
•Data system, WJ-FS616C Multiplexer sys-
tem, WJ-SX350 Matrix Switcher system or System 850. A summary of switch positions is shown below.  For detailed information
refer to the description of switch settings provided for each system.
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MODE
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WJ-FS616C
MODE
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CONTROLLER No.
WJ-FS616
MODE
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ON
CONTROLLER No.
WJ-SX350
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MODE
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ON
CONTROLLER No.
WJ-SX350
(Ver. 1.xx)
MODE
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CONTROLLER No.
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Function
Bit 3 Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 4
Bit 5
Bit 6
Bit 7
Bit 8System Unit ID System Unit ID
System Unit ID
Reserved 
Line termination
Operation mode
Baud rate selection
Data transmission mode 
						

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Panasonic Security
Data (PS
•Data) Systems 
						

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front View (Template for PS•Data)
qOperate indicator (OPERATE)
Is lit while power is supplied to the System Controller.
wLogin indicator (LOGIN)
Lights up when communication is established with
PS
•Data compatible system units.
eAlarm indicator (ALARM)
Blinks when an alarm is activated.
Blinking changes to steady light when the alarm is auto-
matically reset.
To turn the indicator off, press the Alarm Reset button.
rMonitor/Unit indicator ( MONITOR/ UNIT)
When this indicator lights up, the monitor number is dis-
played.  When it goes off, the unit address is displayed.
tLED Display
LED display allowing you to confirm the monitor or unit
number and the number of the currently controlled
camera. 
It also displays numeric input, error status, etc.
The monitor or unit number is displayed when initial
communication is established.
yBusy indicator (BUSY)
Lights up when you attempt to control a system unit or
camera that is already used by a higher priority opera-
tor, or when a higher priority operator selects the cam-
era or system unit you are currently operating.
Operations from the System Controller are disabled
until this indicator goes off.
uProhibited indicator (PROHIBITED)
Lights up when an attempt is made to access a function
that is prohibited to the operator level.
iJoystick Controller (UP/DOWN/L/R)
Used to manually operate the pan/tilt head, or move the
cursor in the setup menu on the active monitor screen.
The joystick can also be moved in 8 directions.
Holding down the joystick in the desired position will
keep the cursor moving continuously in the setup menu.
(See page 17.)
UP: Upward
DOWN: Downward
L: Left
R: Right
OPERATELOGIN ALARM
CAM SETUPPROGRAM
PROGRAM
PRESET
UNIT AIRIS
CLOSE OPEN
NEAR FAR
WIDE TELE
FOCUS
ZOOM AUTO FOCUSIRIS RESET
AUTO SETUPALM SUSPENDFUNCTIONCAM FUNCTION
MULTI SCREEN SELECTDEF
WIPER
EL-ZOOM
SHIFTALM RESET
VCR   CAM
STILL
–
+
ALM RECALL
PATROL
LEARN PATROL
STOP
AUX 1
AUX 2
B/WUNIT
SEQ PAUSE
SLOWSEQUENCEPATROL PLAYHOME/PRESET
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MONCAM
LOGOUT
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