Panasonic Video Multiplexer Wj Fs216 Operating Instructions

Video Multiplexer
WJ-FS216
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely 

The serial number of this product may be found on the
rear 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. 
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be insert-
ed only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively
earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used
with...

CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................   2
FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................................................   2
IMPORTANT NOTICES...

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PREFACEIMPORTANT NOTICES
PRECAUTIONS
The WJ-FS216 Video Multiplexer is designed to pick up
the field signals from video cameras and record the
camera images on a time lapse VTR.  The pictures of
up to 16 cameras can be monitored in single, quad or
multi picture mode.  Camera/pictures can be called
from the time lapse VTR output by a title added to the
camera picture or by simply pressing the selection but-
ton for the respective camera.
FEATURES
The WJ-FS216 Video Multiplexer is designed to pick up...

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2. Alarm LED (ALARM)
This LED flashes while the alarm signal is received.
It lights in the following cases:
• When the ALARM/REMOTE connector receives
the alarm reset signal.
• When the alarm reset time specified for AUTO
RESET in MENU 1 OF 3 has elapsed (in multi-
screen mode).
To turn off the LED, press the ALARM RESET but-
ton.
3. Sequence/Alarm Reset Button 
(SEQUENCE/ALARM RESET)
This button activates sequence mode when the
MODE SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch is in
CAMERA SELECT position.
In alarm...

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5. Camera Selection Button (1...16,  ,  ,  ,
CAMERA/VTR, 
D D,C
C,A
A,B
B, –, +, SET, STILL
ON)
When the MODE SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch
is in CAMERA SELECT position, these buttons can
be used to select the desired camera.  The LED in
the button lights to indicate the number of the
selected camera.
Except for buttons 4, 5, 6 and 7, the function of
these buttons changes when the MODE SELECT/
CAMERA SELECT switch is set to MODE SELECT
position.  The functions of each button are as fol-
lows:
Button...

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13. Recording Output Connector (REC OUT)
This connector supplies the recording signal for the
time lapse VTR.
Caution:
In MULTIPLEX mode, the unit adds codes to
video signals during vertical blanking while they
are recorded on the VTR.  This is the reason
why video signals with a certain code are not
recordable during vertical blanking.
14. Monitor Output Connector (MONITOR OUT)
This connector supplies a composite video signal
for monitoring.  Sequential picture, time lapse VTR
playback pictures and...

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To install the WJ-FS216 Video Multiplexer in an EIA 19-
inch rack, use the rack mounting brackets (provided)
and eight screws (provided, M3x10).
1. Turn off the power of the unit.
2. Remove the four screws fixing the rubber legs and
remove the four rubber legs from the unit.
Remove four rubber legs.
3. Attach the rack mounting brackets on both sides
and fix them with eight screws (provided).
Fix the rack mounting brackets
4. Install the unit in the rack with four screws (to be
procured locally)....

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• Before the settings
1. Confirm that the cameras and peripherals are con-
nected correctly and firmly.
2. Turn on the power of this unit and connected
peripherals.
1. Displaying the Menus
1. Set the MODE SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch to
MODE SELECT position.
CAMERA
SELECTMODE
SELECT
2. Press the MENU button for 2 seconds. MENU 1  OF
3 appears on the monitor.
2. Selecting the system mode
This unit can be adapted to specific user needs.
Before performing other settings, follow the steps
below to select...