Panasonic Upgrade Software Wj Asc960 Operating Instructions

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Define a Video Switch Node
GX Switch Node
A GX switch node consists of one or more video decoder devices (WJ-GXD900) and video encoder devices (WJ-
GXE900). A GX switch node can be in a single system domain or across multiple system domains. Currently, the
system only supports one GX switch node, and the node ID is always set to zero by the system software.
GX Switch Node and its Domain
For each GX switch node, there can be many encoder and decoder devices. In the case of a single domain system,
such as the system on page 11, all the encoder and decoder devices will be assigned to that domain.
The GX node can split into multiple system domains.  In the case of a multiple domain system, the system designer
has to decide which domain the encoder and decoder devices should belong to.
For the system on page 15, we decided that encoder 1-1, encoder 1-2, and decoder 1-1 are in domain 1, while
encoder 2-1, encoder 2-2, and decoder 2-1 are in domain 2.
In general, we recommend that you should search for a nearby CPU and assign encoder or decoder devices to the
same domain ID of the CPU.
Enter Encoders and Decoders in the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console
After deciding the domain ID for each encoder and decoder, the next step is to enter the encoder and decoder
device information in the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console for the domain. 
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console GX DEVICESscreen, we need to configure the devices here. 
Since these devices are part of the digital node, select GXfrom the Switch Nodescommand on the Domainmenu.
Following are the sample data for encoder and decoder devices:
ID I/F IPA EA Encoder
Input 
PortsDecoder
Output
PortsGXDIN
Input
Ports
2 0 192.168.1.10 00:00:00:00:00:00 9 - 12–
9 - 12Address [SW1] GXOSD
Output
PortsABC
001
3 0 192.168.1.11 00:00:00:00:00:00 13 - 16–13 - 16
002
4 0 192.168.3.1 00:00:00:00:00:00–1 - 4–GXDOUT
Output
Ports
9 - 12
13 - 16
–
010 –
–
1 - 4
For detail configuration information, users should refer to WJ-MPU955A Operating Instructions.
SX850 Switch Node
SX850 switch node consists of one or more WJ-SX850 cages with WJ-PB85C16/WJ-PB85M16 (MXSW) and other
matrix controllers (WJ-SX850). SX850 switch node can only be located within a system domain, and cannot cross
over multiple domains. Currently, the system only supports up to one SX850 switch node in a single system domain,
and the node ID is always set to its domain ID by the system software. 
						

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ID
SX850 Switch Node and its Domain
For each SX850 switch node, there can be many matrix switch, matrix controller, and matrix OSD devices. In case of
a single domain system, such as the system on page 11, all the matrix controller devices will be assigned to that
domain.
In case of a multiple domain system, the system designer has to decide which domain the matrix controller devices
should belong to.
Enter SX850 FRAMES in the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console
After deciding the domain ID for each SX850 matrix controller, the next step is to enter the information in the WJ-
ASC960 Admin Console for the domain.
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console, SX850 FRAMESscreen, we need to configure the devices. Since these devices
are part of the SX850 node, select SX850from the Switch Nodescommand on the Domainmenu. Following are
the sample data for matrix controller devices:
I/F IPA Boot MXCONT MXOSD MXALM
1 1 172.18.0.100 15010426.sr 1-1281-128
– MXSW
Input Output
1-256 1-32LCPU Address
SW12 SW10 SW9
020
SX650 Switch Node
SX650 switch node consists of one more WJ-SX650 matrix switcher with WJ-PB65E01 network board. SX650
switch node can only be located within a system domain, and cannot cross over multiple domains. Currently, the
system only supports up to one SX650 switch node in a single system domain, and node ID is always set to its
domain ID by the system software. 
SX650 Switch Node and its Domain
In case of a single domain system, all the WJ-SX650 matrix switcher with WJ-PB65E01 network board will be
assigned to that domain.
In case of a multiple domain system, the system designer has to decide which domain all the WJ-SX650 matrix
switcher with WJ-PB65E01 network board should belong to.
Enter SX650 SUBNODESin the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console
After deciding the domain ID for each WJ-SX650 matrix switcher, the next step is to enter the information in the WJ-
ASC960 Admin Console for the domain.
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console,SX650 SUBNODESscreen, we need to configure the devices. Since these
devices are part of the SX650 node, select SX650from the Switch Nodescommand on the Domainmenu.
Following are the sample data for WJ-SX650 matrix switcher.
EA IF IPA BRIDGE CONTROL OSDSWITCH
Input OutputALARMAddress [MODE]
5678
1 1 172.18.0.100–1 - 256 1 - 32 1 - 256 1 - 32–OFF OFF ON OFF 00.00.00.00.00.00 
						

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How to Identify a Video Switch Link
Links between an SX650/SX850 Node and a GX Node
In order to pass video from one switch node to another, video links are required. Page 11 gave an example of a sys-
tem with video links. In general, you can find video links in the following conditions:
•From a video decoder device to an SX650/SX850 matrix switch input
•From an SX650/SX850 matrix switch output to a video encoder device
The above video links can connect two video switch nodes within the same system domain or different system
domains.
Links between two SX650/SX850 Switch Nodes
In general, you can find video links from a matrix switch output to a matrix switch input. These links must cross two
different system domains.
Enter Video Links in the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console (Global database)
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console main screen, select Routingon the Domainmenu. The LINKscreen will be acti-
vated. Then, enter the video link(s)information into the fields provided. In the following table, we used the example
on page 11 to show what information you would need to enter.
In the above video link table, users are able to enable or disable a video link. When disabled, the system will not use
that link in its video routing operation.
Also in the above video link table, the destination unit ID and source unit ID are the same. They also can be different
in a multiple domain system.
In the example on page 15, there is no video link in the GX system, and users can skip this configuration.
Define System Operators
System Operators
System operators are also called global operators or system users. In order to seize a system resource, such as a
camera in a foreign domain, the system requires a global operator. When a global operator logs into a system con-
troller, it becomes a global controller.Link ID
1Enable

1Video Source
Unit ID SwitchVideo Destination Navigation Cost
Port Unit ID
GX 1 1 SX850 9 1
2
1 GX 2 1 SX850 10 1
3
4
1 GX 4 1 SX850 12 1 
1 GX 3 1 SX850 11 1Switch Port 
						

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The global operator is subject to unit partitioning restrictions, where within their domain, she/he will act like a local
super user.
Enter Global Operators in the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console (Global Database)
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console main screen, select Operators→Recordson the Componentsmenu. The
OPERATORSscreen will be activated. Then, enter the operator(s)information into the fields provided. For global
operator(s), you can select one of the four global class levels.
User ID Password Priority Timeout Name Class
500 500 2 00:00:00 Global Operator 1 20: Global Level 0
100 123 10 00:00:00 Global Operator 2 20: Global Level 0
Enter Operator to Unit Partitioning in the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console main screen, select Operator→Recordson the Componentsmenu. The
OPERATORSscreen will be activated. Then, select the Unittab and check the partitioning you want to apply to a
global operator.
Additional GX Switch Node Setup
Setup Multicast IP Address for Encoder and Decoder Devices
The following steps are required to set up the multicast IP address for each system domain Encoder and Decoder.  
Using the WJ-ASC960 Global Admin tool PC, launch Internet Explorer.
1) http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Enter the IP address (such as xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) of the WJ-GXE900 or WJ-GXD900 in the address box of the Web
browser and press the ENTER key. The top page will be displayed.
2) Click the ‘SYSTEM’ button in the left column on the top page.
The authentication dialog window will be displayed. Enter a user name whose access level is 1 (ADMINISTRA-
TOR) and a password, and click the [OK] button. When authenticated, SYSTEM setup page will be displayed
3) Set the IP address into MULTICAST IP ADDRESS FOR SETUP by following table.
Unit ID MULTICAST IP ADDRESS
1 (Default) 239.192.255.2 (Default)
2 239.192.255.3
3 239.192.255.4
4 239.192.255.5
5 239.192.255.6
62 239.192.255.63
63 239.192.255.64
64 239.192.255.65
4) All WJ-GXE900 and WJ-GXD900s are needed to set up the same MULTICAST IP ADDRESS FOR SETUP. 
						

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Upgrade MPU955A CPU to ASC960
To upgrade a standalone WJ-MPU955A system to a distributed WJ-ASC960 system, please refer to MPEG2
Encoder WJ-GXE900, MPEG2 Decoder WJ-GXD900 Operating Instructions. With this upgrade, you can create a
multiple domain system that forms a large scale system. 
						

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Main Features
System Operator Functions
Operator Log On and Off
Each system operator is assigned a user ID and password by a global system administrator. A user ID and pass-
word are required for any operators to log on to the system. System administrators can decide to automatically log
operators off if there is no activity for a pre-defined time period.  
Operator Priority
The global administrator can assign a priority to each operator. When two operators compete for system resources,
only the operator with the higher priority gets the resources.
Global Video Switch and Video Routing
This function allows operators to switch video from one video source to another, if the permission is granted. For
multiple operators competing for the same resource, it only allows the highest priority operator to perform this func-
tion. The next highest priority operator gains control when the highest priority operator releases the resource. Here is
a sample operation to switch video from local camera number 1 in domain 1, to another camera number 1 in domain
2, on a local monitor number 1.  
1. Login to System Controller: Enter 500 for ID and enter 500 for password (Global Operator).
2. Select monitor 1: Enter 1 and press MONITOR key.
3. Select local camera 1: Enter 1 and press CAMERA key.
4. Select global camera 1(Unit2’s camera 1): Enter 200001 and press CAMERA key.
Note:Format: Unit (Domain) id (2) + Camera number (1). E.g. 200001 (Unit 2, Camera 1)
(Note that first entry digit must be non-zero, and must not exceed eight digits).
Note:Only Global Operator can access foreign domain resources.
Please note that first entry digit must be non-zero, and must not exceed 2 digits. Also, entry will overflow if the
domain ID entered is greater than 64. 
						

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Global Video Camera Control and Operation
Global Camera Seize
Operators must seize a camera in order to perform camera operations. After Global Video Switch and Video Routing
(refer to page 26), you can seize a camera 200001, which means a camera in domain 2 with a camera ID of 1.
Camera Control
The system provides operators with camera control functions. The supported functions are: pan, tilt, zoom, focus,
and iris. 
Camera Operation
The system provides operators with the following camera operation functions:
•Camera menu control
•Camera preset call and programming
•Camera receiver control
Global Video Recorder Control and Operation
Global Recorder Selection
Operators must seize a digital disk recorder in order to perform recorder operations. After Global Video Switch and
Video Routing (refer to page 26), you can seize a recorder 200001, which means a recorder in domain 2 with a
recorder ID of 1.
Recorder Basic Operation
The system provides operators with the following video recorder functions:
•Recording
•Playback, pause, and stop
•Fast-forward and rewind playback at different speeds
•Video input channel selection
•Multiscreen segment switching
Recorder Search Functions
The system provides operators with the following recorder search functions:
•Date-and-time search playback
•Recording event search (Thumbnail or list search)
•VMD search (Video motion detection search)
Recorder Menu Functions
The system provides operators with the following recorder menu functions: 
						

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•Recorder setup menu
•Disk selection menu
•A – B repeat playback menu
•Filter cancellation menu
Recorder Instant Playback Operation
The system provides operators with the instant playback operation for a seized global camera.
Global Tour Sequences
Local Monitor Seize
The system allows global operators to start and control a tour sequence from another system domain. Before tour
sequence operation, a local monitor must be seized. Here is the sample procedure to seize local monitor number 1
in domain 1:
1. Login to System Controller: Enter 500 for ID and enter 500 for password (Global Operator).
2. Select monitor 1: Enter 1 and press MONITOR key.
Tour Sequence Operation
Tour sequence operations include start, stop, pause, run, next step, and previous step. Here is the sample to start a
tour sequence:
Run global tour sequence 1(Domain 2’s tour sequence 1): 
Enter 20010001 and press TOURSEQ key.
Notes:
•Format: Domain id (2) + Area number (1) +Tour number (1). E.g. 20010001
•Only Global Operator can access foreign domain resources.
Please note that the first entry digit must be non-zero, and must not exceed 2 digits. Also, the entry will overflow if
the domain ID entered is greater than 64.
The WJ-ASC960 can execute 20 tour sequence steps per second. If the WJ-ASC960 is asked to perform more than
20 steps in a single second, it will automatically form 20-step groups, and alternate their execution over a period of
two or more seconds. 
						

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Alarm Export to other Domains
Alarm Export Function
This function allows administrators to assign an alarm export to another system domain.
Assign Alarm Export in WJ-ASC960 Admin Console
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin main screen, select Components→Alarms→Records→Exporttab.From there, you can
add, delete, and edit an alarm to be exported to multiple system domains (units). The alarm ID has the following for-
mat:
Domain (Unit) id (2) + Alarm id (1).  E.g. 20001
In the above format, the domain ID has up to 2 digits and its range is from 1 … 64. The domain ID here is also called
alarm source domain, which means that the alarm originates from that domain.
Setup an Exported Alarm in WJ-ASC960 Admin Console
After creating an alarm to be exported to a destination domain, an administrator must enter the alarm information
into the destination domain alarm database using its WJ-ASC960 Admin Console. 
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console main menu, select Recordsfrom the Alarmcommand on the Components
menu. For alarm source, select the source type Global Alarm and ID to 20001 (in the above case).
You should also go to the alarm target screen and action screen to complete your normal alarm setup.
System Wide Log View
The system supports the following system logs:
•Operator log
•Alarm log
In the WJ-ASC960 Admin Console main screen select the Tools, Logs, and Systemlinks to view system wide user
logs and alarm logs. 
						

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Check the video link direction in the “Routing
Configuration” screen of the global admin. Video links on
the decoder side should be the source node and matrix
side should be the destination side. 
Video Switch Node-Related problems
No video switch between
monitors in analog node and
cameras in digital node 
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SymptomReference page Possible cause / Possible solution
Check whether the global operator subjects to the tour 
sequence unit partitioning.
Check whether you enter a correct unit id for the global-
tour sequence.
Check whether the global operator subjects to the cam-
era unit partitioning.
Check whether you enter a correct unit id for the global
camera.
Check whether global database has been updated for
this operator.
Users typed correct password.
Troubleshooting
Before contacting technical support, please check the following symptoms and their possible causes and solutions. If
the solutions suggested do not solve the problem, or if the symptom is not listed below, contact your installer or
sales representative.
Global Operation-Related problems 
SymptomReference page Possible cause / Possible solution
Global Operator fails to login
Global Operator fails to
select a global camera 
Global Operator fails to start
a global tour sequence 
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