Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu360c Operating Instructions

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oIris buttons (IRIS, CLOSE/OPEN)
Close or open the lens iris of cameras equipped with
the specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed simultaneously, the
lens iris is reset to the factory default setting.
!0Focus buttons (FOCUS, NEAR/FAR)
Adjust the lens focus of cameras equipped with the
specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed simultaneously, the
lens focus is set automatically if the specified camera is
used.
!1Zoom buttons (ZOOM, WIDE/TELE)
Zoom the image in or out if the camera is equipped with
the specified lens.
!2Unit A/UNIT button (UNIT A/UNIT)
Selects a specific system unit in a multiple unit system.
To select a unit, press this button after entering the unit
number with the numeric button. To confirm a unit num-
ber, press this button after pressing the SHIFT button.
The selected unit address appears on the LED display.
The unit that is assigned to number 1 can be selected
by pressing this button.
!3Unit B button (UNIT B)
Selects a specific system unit in a multiple unit system.
To select a unit, press this button after entered the unit
number with the numeric button. The selected unit
address appears on the LED display.
Just pressing this button will select the system unit
assigned the number 1.
!4Home/Preset/Programme Preset button
(HOME/PRESET/PROGRAM PRESET)
Returns a specific camera to its home position.
In combination with the numeric buttons, this button is
also used to recall a preset position assigned to a spe-
cific camera.
Pressing it while holding down the Programme/Camera
Setup/Camera Function button will programme the pre-
set position.
!5Numeric buttons (0-9)
These buttons are used for numeric input, such as cam-
era, monitor and unit numbers, and preset positions.
!6Camera/Set button (CAM/SET)
CAM:Used for camera selection. To select a camera,
enter the desired camera number with the numeric
buttons, and then press this button.
SET:Executes the currently highlighted setting in the
setup menu.
Pressing this button together with the MON/ESC button
for approximately 2 seconds will log out from the sys-
tem.!7Monitor/Escape button (MON/ESC)
MON:Used for monitor selection and confirmation. To
select a monitor, enter the desired monitor number
with the numeric buttons, and then press this but-
ton. The selected monitor number appears on the
LED display.
To confirm a monitor number, simply press this but-
ton.
ESC:Used to escape from the currently highlighted
selection and return to the previous menu of the
setup menu.
Pressing this button together with the CAM/SET button
for approximately 2 seconds will log out from the sys-
tem.
!8Programme/Camera Setup/Camera Function button
(PROGRAM/CAM SETUP/CAM FUNCTION)
Programmes camera patrol learning and preset position
functions.
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or more will open the
camera setup menu. Pressing it in combination with the
numeric buttons after pressing the shift button will exe-
cute camera functions. 
The LED next to the button is lit during the camera
setup operation.
!9Setup/Function button (SETUP/FUNCTION)
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or more will open the
setup menu of a system unit. 
When the SHIFT indicator is lit, it provides access to the
functions of the system unit.  Enter a function number
with the numeric keys, then press this button.
The LED next to the button is lit during the setup opera-
tion.
@0Shift button (SHIFT)
Shifts the button function between the normal and the
shift mode shown in half-tone print under the button on
the template.  The LED next to the button is lit in the
shift mode.
@1Auto Panning/Black and White button (AUTO/B/W)
Activates the auto panning function of cameras provid-
ed with this feature. Pressing this button in the shift
mode will change the camera picture from color to
black and white for better viewing in a dark place.
AUTO PAN ON or combination camera function:
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. 
						

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@2Defroster/Auxiliary 2 button (DEF/AUX 2)
Activates the housing defroster of cameras provided
with this feature. Pressing this button in the shift mode
will turn on the AUX 2 function controlling accessories
connected to the cameras or the system.
The LED next to the button is lit while the defroster or
AUX 2 function operates.
@3Wiper/Auxiliary 1 button (WIPER/AUX 1)
Activates the housing wiper of cameras provided with
this feature. Pressing this button in the shift mode will
turn on the AUX 1 function controlling accessories con-
nected to the cameras or the system.
The LED next to the button is lit while the wiper or AUX
1 function operates.
@4Patrol Play/Patrol Learn button (PATROL PLAY/
PATROL LEARN)
Starts the camera patrol play. While holding down the
Programme/Camera setup/Camera Function button,
pressing this button will start to programme the camera
patrol learning.
@5Alarm Suspend button (ALM SUSPEND)
Suspends or allows the alarm process.
The LED next to the button is lit while the alarm suspen-
sion mode operates.
@6Alarm Reset/Alarm Recall button (ALM RESET/ALM
RECALL)
Resets system alarm when the alarm function is active.
Pressing this button in the SHIFT mode will recall the
alarm logs (record of alarms activated in the past).
Select a monitor, and then press this button to display
the alarm logs on the monitor screen. Pressing this but-
ton after pressing the shift button again will cancel the
function. 
The LED next to the button is lit while Alarm Recall
mode is activated.
@7Multiscreen Selection button (MULTI SCREEN
SELECT)
Selects the number of segments into which the multi-
screen is split on the selected monitor connected to the
MULTISCREEN OUT terminal of the Video Multiplexer.
@8VCR/Camera Selection button ( VCR/ CAM)
Changes the display on the multiscreen monitor
between the live picture of a camera and the playback
picture of a recording device.  The LED next to the but-
ton is lit while VCR is selected.@9Electronic Zoom/Increment button (EL-ZOOM/+)
Zooms the camera picture or VCR playback picture dis-
played on the multiscreen monitor.
Pressing this button in the shift mode will move the
camera sequence one step forward from the step previ-
ously paused while a system unit provided with SEQ
PAUSE (e.g., a Video Multiplexer) is selected.
Pressing this button in the shift mode will select the pic-
ture of camera with the next higher number for display
on the monitor while a system unit connected with cam-
eras (e.g., a Data Multiplex Unit) is selected.
The LED next to the button is lit while Electronic Zoom
mode is selected.
#0Still/Decrement button (STILL/–)
Freezes the camera picture or VCR playback picture on
the multiscreen monitor.
Pressing this button in the shift mode will move the
camera sequence one step backward from the step
previously paused while a system unit (e.g., a Video
Multiplexer) provided with SEQ PAUSE is selected.
Pressing this button in the shift mode will select the pic-
ture of the camera with the next lower number for dis-
play on the monitor while a system unit connected with
cameras (e.g., a Data Multiplex Unit) is selected.
The LED next to the button is lit while a still picture is
displayed.
#1Sequence/Patrol Stop button (SEQUENCE/PATROL
STOP)
Runs or stops a preset sequence in which a series of
camera pictures is displayed in succession on the mon-
itor screen for the specified duration. Pressing it while
holding down the Programme/Camera Setup/Camera
Function button will stop programming of camera patrol
learning.
The LED next to the button is lit while a sequence runs.
#2Sequence Pause/Slow button (SEQ PAUSE/SLOW)
Pauses a sequence running on the selected monitor. In
this mode, a series of camera pictures is displayed in
pause on the monitor screen for the specified duration.
Pressing this button while moving the joystick controller
will decrease the pan/tilt speed. 
						

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INSTALLATIONS (PS•Data)
The installation should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers according to the following instructions.
CAUTION
System Connections
Connection Example
Example 1 shows 8 cameras connected to 2 Data Multiplex Units (WJ-MP204C), to a Video Multiplexer (e.g., WJ-FS316) and a
Digital Disk Recorder (e.g., WJ-HD100). The WV-CU360C controls these system units through RS-485 communication while
pictures are viewed on the monitors.
SIGNAL
GNDALARM/REMOTEOUTIN
VIDEO 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 87654 21
765433
21
PLAY INREC OUTSPOT OUT D ATACAMERA
SW INMULTI
SCREEN OUT
SD RD
IN IN
CAMERA RS485
A B A B GVS/VD SPOT DATAALARM / REMOTE
MODESIGNAL GND
43 21
OUT OUT
IN
OUT43 21TR
IN IN
CAMERA RS485
A B A B GVS/VD SPOT DATAALARM / REMOTE
MODESIGNAL GND
43 21
OUT OUT
IN
OUT43 21
Camera No. 1
Camera No. 2
Camera No. 3 Camera No. 4 Camera No. 5
Camera No. 6
Camera No. 7
Camera No. 8
VS/VD INPUT
Unit Address 1 Unit Address 2
WJ-MP204C
WJ-MP204C
WJ-FS316
WJ-HD100Unit Address 3
Unit Address 4
Video Signal 6-conductor Modular Cable (supplied)
Termination ON MODE
VS/VD OUTPUT 
4-Line
Monitor No. 1
Monitor No. 2
Panasonic Security 
Data modeTermination OFF
Panasonic Security 
Data mode4-Line MODE
VD OUT
RS-485 Signal
(Panasonic Security
Data Mode)
SIGNAL GND
ALARM SERIES
RECORD TIME
ADJUSTREMOTEMODE DATA RS-232C VIDEO OUTIN
OUTIN
AUDIOMONITOR OUT
(PLAY) CAMERA
SW  OUTG
G
GPOWER
ON
OFFJOG-CLICK
JOG-LEFT
JOG-RIGHTALARM SEARCHSTEP
REW/FF
STOP/SETUP
PLAY
REC
OUT
PLAY OUT
REC OUTAUTO OFF OUTDISK END OUT IN
OUT
IN
RECALL (EXT REC)
OUTRECOVER OUTRESET IN
IN
PLAY IN PLAY
VIDEO IN REC OUT
RS-485 Cable
Branch
Cable
Up to four WV-CU360C
can be used in a system.
DC 9V IND ATA MODE CONTROLLER No.0987654321
0987654321
Keep in OFF position
Keep in OFF position Termination ON
Set to OFF position
(for operator mode) Controller No. 1
Refer to DIP switch setting on page 15 CONTROLLER No. 
						

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DATA Port Connection (PS•Data)
Data ports are connected with RS-485 cables among devices using the PS•Data protocol as follows.
Notes:When using cables other than those supplied, make sure to use shielded 4-wire twisted pair cable suitable for RS-485
communication.
•Internal Diagram
•Basic Connection Example 2 shows 4 Data Multiplex Units connected with 16 combination cameras, and 4 System Controllers.
System ControllerWV-CU360System ControllerWV-CU360UP
LR
DOWNSystem ControllerWV-CU360
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204CData Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
WJ-MP204C
WV-CU360C
4 cameras can be connected to one Data Multiplex Unit
UP
LR
DOWN UP
LR
DOWN
Up to 4 Data Multiplex Units
Up to 4 System Controllers
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 4 Channel 13 Channel 14 Channel 16
Unit
address 1
Controller
No. 1Controller No. 2 Controller No. 4 Unit
address 2Unit
address 4
See page 16 for MODE switch and 
CONTROLLER NO. switch settings.
D ATA
Data Multiplex Unit
WJ-MP204CSystem Controller
WV-CU360C
D ATA
RS-485 Cable
Termination:
ONTermination:
ON
Data Flow
–
WJ-MP204C ← WV-CU360C
WJ-MP204C ← WV-CU360C
WJ-MP204C → WV-CU360C
WJ-MP204C → WV-CU360C
–
1
61
6
No.No.
11
22
33
44
55
66
Name
GND
TX(B)
TX(A)
RX(B)
RX(A)
GND
Controller endTX (B) 
TX (A)
RX (A)
RX (B) 
						

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SW position •Daisy Chain Connection
DIP Switch Setting (PS•Data)
An 8-bit DIP switch mounted on the rear panel specifies the communication mode, etc. The default position is marked with an
asterisk *.
D ATA
Data Multiplex Unit
WJ-MP204C
Branch
Cable Termination:
OFF Termination:
ONSystem Controller
WV-CU360C
D ATA  D ATA
Video Multiplexer
WJ-FS309 (WJ-FS316)
RS-485
CableTermination:
ON
RS-485
Cable
MODE
123456 78
OFF
ON
OFF
Not used Function
ON
Bit 6 Bit 7
Bit 8
Bit 5
Bit 4
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1Operation mode Baud rate selection
Data transmission mode
Line termination
Reserved
System Unit Version
System Unit Version
System Unit VersionOperator* Fixed to OFF*
Fixed to OFF*
Off
Fixed to OFF*
Fixed to OFF*
Fixed to OFF*
Fixed to OFF*Administrator
Not used
Not used On*
Not used
Not used Not used
1. Remove the DC plug from the rear of the controller.
2. Set the switch referring to the table.
3. Connect the DC plug to the controller.
Notes:
• Bits 1 - 4 are reserved.
• Bit 5 opens or terminates the communication chain. The switch should be set to OFF when the controller is located in an
intermediate position.
• Bit 6 specifies the operation mode, Operator or Administrator. The switch should be set to Administrator when setting up
the controller. Remember to set this switch to the right position after completion of the setup operation.
• Bits 7 and 8 are used in the OFF position. 
						

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MODE Switch Setting for System Example 2
The MODE switch needs to be set prior to operating a sys-
tem connected as shown in Example 2.
Bit 3 should be set to OFF.
Bit 5 should be set to OFF when the controller is placed
in an intermediate position, or set to ON when it is con-
nected at the chain end.
Controller Number Setting (PS•Data)
A 10-position rotary switches provided on the rear for spec-
ifying the unit number of the WV-CU360C controller in a
PS
•Data system.
1. Remove the DC plug from the rear of the controller.
2. Use a screw driver to rotate the switch so that the arrow
comes to the number you wish.
3. Connect the DC plug to the controller.
Notes:
• Set the switch to #1 when a single controller is used in
the system.
• Specify a unique number for each controller when con-
necting multiple controllers in the system.  One con-
troller within the multiple controller system must be
assigned the number 1.
• Positions #0 and #9 are reserved and cannot be used.
0987654321
CONTROLLER No.
Controller No. Switch of WV-CU360C Controller No.
0 Reserved
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
9 Reserved
123456 78
OFF
ON 
						

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CONTROLLER SETUP PROCEDURES (PS•Data)
To display the setup menus for the WV-CU360C System Controller on the LED display, set the MODE switch and power up the
controller as described below.
Prior to Setup
Do the following before entering the setup mode.
1. Confirm that all necessary connections and switch set-
tings are complete.
2. With the power turned off, move bit #6 of the MODE
switch on the rear to ON (administrator) position.
3. Supply power to the controller.
4. Turn on the power of cameras and other system units.
5. The LCD displays [SEtUP]. The controller is ready to
enter the setup mode.
When setup is completed, restore the switch to its original
position.
1. With the power turned off, move bit #6 of the MODE
switch on the rear to OFF (operator) position.
2. Supply power to the controller.
Buttons and Controls used for Setup
The following buttons and joystick operations are used in
the setup operation.  There are three ways to select a para-
meter, but the following pages only describe the selection
by use of the joystick.  Instead of operating the joystick, you
can enter the number enclosed in brackets with the numer-
ic keys or press the plus and minus buttons.
0
9
Numeric buttons: To select a parameter
To enter a password or
parameter
CAM/SET button: To confirm the selected
menu, selected parame-
ter or entered password
To enter a submenu
MON/ESC button: To return to the previous
menu
CAM
SET
MON
ESC
DOWN LRUP
LR
UP
DOWNR
UP
DOWN LR
Up: To select a setup menu
Down: To select a setup menu
Left: To decrease the parameter
Right: To increase the parameter 
EL-ZOOM
STILL
–
+
or
or 
						

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Setup Menus
There are 12 setup menus as shown below.
Menu 
Selection
Move Joystick up
and down to selectSetup Menus
Parameter Selection (default*)
LED Display
blinking
Setup
Administrator
Password
Prompt
Speed
Parity
Wait
Controller
Unit
Group
System
Unit
Group
Unit A
Number
Unit B
Number
User
Password
Super
User
Password
User
Certification
Cleaning
Unit
TestInitial
Display
Authorization
Baud Rate
(bps)Press
twice
Parity Check
Wait Time
(ms)
Unit
Assignment to
Button A
Unit
Assignment to
Button B
Administrator
Password
User
Authorization
Camera
Cleaning
Unit Connection
Test
CAM
SET
CAM
SET
MON
ESC
CAM
SET
LED prompts you to enter a pass-
word
Enter a 5-digit 
password, press
(12345*)
(1) 2 400  (2) 4 800  (3) 9 600*
(4) 19 200
(1) None*   (2) Even
(1) Off*  (2) 100  (3) 200  (4) 400
(5) 1 000
Leave as it is
Leave as it is
Enter a 5-digit 
number, press
(12345*) Reading Function
OK No
DOWN LR
UP
LR
CAM
SET
CAM
SET
Enter a 5-digit 
number, press
(12345*)
(1) Off   (2) On*CAM
SET 
						

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Administrator Authorization
1. Press the CAM/SET button while [SEtUP] is displayed.
The [- - - - -] prompt appears.
2. Enter a password with the numeric buttons, then press
the CAM/SET button.
The default setting is [12345].
3. [SPEED] appears when the right password is entered. If
password entry failed, the menu returns to [- - - - -].
Notes: 
• We recommend that you register a new password dif-
ferent from “12345” in [SUSrP], and note down the reg-
istered password for future reference.
• Powering up the controller while holding down numeric
buttons 2, 4 and 5 simultaneously will reset the pass-
word to “12345”. Remember that this procedure also
resets all other menu parameters to the default settings.
Baud Rate
In this menu, the communication speed (bps: bits per sec-
ond) is selected.  The communication speed should match
that of the other units connected in the communication
chain.
1. Display [SPEED] and press the CAM/SET button twice.
2. Select a parameter entering a bracket-enclosed num-
ber, e.g., (3), moving the joystick right and left, or
pressing the [+] and [–] button.
The default setting is 19 200 bps.
(1) 2 400:2 400 bps
(2) 4 800:4 800 bps
(3) 9 600:9 600 bps
(4) 19 200:19 200 bps
Note:Selecting a slower rate (e.g., 2 400 bps) will
delay the response time (e.g., the time until an acti-
vated alarm is reset).
3. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection.
4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.
Parity
In this menu, the parity check mode is selected.
1. Display [PrtY] and press the CAM/SET button twice.
2. Select a parameter with the joystick.
The default setting is None.
n:None
E:Even parity
3. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection.
4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.
Wait Time
In this menu a wait time is selected. The controller will
retransmit data when there is no response during the speci-
fied wait time.
1. Display [LJAit] and press the CAM/SET button twice.
2. Select a parameter with the joystick.
The default setting is Off.
(1) OFF:Off, no retransmission of data
(2) 100:100 ms
(3) 200:200 ms
(4) 400:400 ms
(5) 500:500 ms
(6) 1 000:1 s
3. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection.
4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.
The following two menus should be maintained in the
default condition.
Controller Unit-Group Address
[CU-gr] appears on the Setup menu, but leave the
default as it is.
System Unit-Group Address
[SU-gr] appears on the Setup menu, but leave the
default as it is. 
						

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Unit A button Assignment
In this menu, a maximum of 9 system units is assigned to
numeric buttons 1-9 regardless of unit address. 
This is to avoid double-digit unit addresses which can
occur in a large system with many units connected and
could confuse operators.
A frequently used system unit can be easily selected in nor-
mal operation by pressing one numeric button and then the
UNIT A button.
1. Display [UA-no] and press the CAM/SET button. The
LED displays [A1-01] while “1” following A blinks.
The first 2 digits from A1 to A9, “A numbers”, stand for
numeric buttons from 1 to 9 to be pressed prior to UNIT
A button in normal operation. The next 2 digits are the
unit address assigned in the following procedures.
The default setting is shown below.
A1-01
A2-02
A3-03
A1-04
A5-05
A6-06
A7-07
A8-08
A9-09
2. Select an “A number” entering a number from 1 to 9,
then press the CAM/SET button. The LED displays “A
number” A3 when numeric button 3 is entered for
example.
Available A numbers:1-9
3. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection. The
LED displays [A3-03] while the next two digits are blink-
ing.
4. Enter a 2-digit unit address that you wish to assign to
the “A number” (e.g., A3), then press the CAM/SET but-
ton. The LED displays [A3-99], for example, when you
enter unit address 99.
Available addresses:01-99
5. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection.
Repeat above the steps 2 to 5 as needed.
6. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.
Unit B button Assignment
The UNIT B button is set up in the same way as the UNIT A
button for use in normal operation.  Refer to the above
description for Unit A button Assignment.
User Password
In this menu, a 5-digit password for user authorization is
registered.
1. Display [UsrP ] and press the CAM/SET button. The
LED displays the registered password.
2. Enter a 5-digit password with the numeric buttons. 
The default setting is [12345].
Available password digits: 00000-99999
3. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection.
4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.
Administrator Password
In this menu, a 5-digit password for administrator certifica-
tion is registered.
1. Display [SUsrP] and press the CAM/SET button. The
LED displays the registered password.
2. Enter a 5-digit password with the numeric buttons. 
The default setting is [12345].
Available password digits:00000-99999
3. Press the CAM/SET button to validate the selection.
4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.
User Password Certification
In this menu, password certification in normal operation is
enabled or disabled.
1. Display [USr-C] and press the CAM/SET button. The
LED displays [UC-on] or [UC-oF].
2. Select On or Off with the joystick controller. 
The default setting is On.
on:Password certification enabled.
oF:Password certification disabled.
3. Press the CAM/SET button to confirm the selection.
4. Press the ESC button to go back to the previous menu.