Panasonic Video Multiplexer Wj Fs216 Operating Instructions

							Video Multiplexer
WJ-FS216
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of theft.
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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 the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to pro-
vide connection to earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major
cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply
that the power point is earthed and that the installation is completely
safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of
the power point, consult a qualified electrician.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
interned to alert the user to the presence
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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
For Australia
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CARE-
FULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 13 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 
Hor the BSI mark Gon the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCK-
ET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow-
ing code.
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellowmust be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter Eor by the earth
symbol 
Ior coloured greenor green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brownmust be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter Lor coloured red.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with
a screwdriver and replace the fuse
and fuse cover.
For U.K.
ENGLISH VERSION
CAUTION:
Before attempting to connect or operate this prod-
uct, please read the label on the bottom. 
						

							CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................................   2
FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................................................   2
IMPORTANT NOTICES  ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 3
RACK MOUNTING  .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
SETTING UP THE MENU  ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
A. Setting up MENU 1 OF 3 in MULTIPLEX mode  ............................................................................................................... 8
B. Setting up MENU 2 OF 3 in MULTIPLEX mode  ............................................................................................................. 10
C. Setting up MENU 3 OF 3 in MULTIPLEX mode ............................................................................................................... 11
A. Setting up MENU 1 OF 3 in MULTISCREEN mode  ......................................................................................................... 13
B. Setting up MENU 2 OF 3 in MULTISCREEN mode  ......................................................................................................... 14
C. Setting up MENU 3 OF 3 in MULTISCREEN mode  ......................................................................................................... 14
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
MULTIPLEX Mode  ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
MULTISCR Mode  ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  ................................................................................................................................................... 26
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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
the field signals from video cameras and record the
camera images on a time lapse VTR.  Up to 16 cameras
(black & white or colour cameras) can be connected to
the WJ-FS216 regardless of whether the camera signals
are synchronized or not.
The functions of the two available modes, MULTIPLEX
and MULTISCR, are as follows:
• MULTIPLEX mode
1. Monitoring sequential or single (spot) pictures and
simultaneously recording them on the time lapse
VTR.
2. Easy selection of playback picture from the time
lapse VTR and displaying it as a single (spot) or
multi picture (quad, 3x3, or 4x4) by simply pushing
the camera selection button.
The Quad Shift function allows you to shift between
up to four quad pictures (each consisting of 4 pic-
tures).
3. Pauses can be inserted in the pictures reproduced
by the time lapse VTR (STILL ON mode).  In multi
picture mode, pauses can also be inserted in any
monitored pictures, and single spot pictures can be
zoomed up to twofold.
• MULTISCR mode
1. You can monitor sequential, single (spot) or multi
pictures (quad, 3x3, or 4x4).
In multi picture mode, all camera pictures are dis-
played on the multiscreen skipping some frames.
2. You can switch between display patterns (spot,
quad, 3x3, or 4x4) by simply pressing any of the
camera selection buttons 1 to 3.
3. The Quad Shift function allows you to display up to
four quad pictures (each consisting of 4 pictures)
on one screen.
4. You can pause (STILL ON mode) or zoom the play-
back picture.  In multi picture mode, all pictures
monitored can be paused, but only one specified
picture can be zoomed.
• Common to both modes
1. Remote control
2. An alarm beeps to indicate that a cable is discon-
nected.
3. Memory backup (approx. 72 hours) for menus.• While playing back the picture of the time lapse
VTR with linear mode, the picture of another chan-
nel may be reproduced and break in. In this case,
play back again in normal mode or time lapse
mode.
• This unit does not accept the camera motion detec-
tor alarm signal.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. In order to
prevent electrical shock, do not remove screws or
covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Do not abuse the unit. Avoid striking, shaking etc. It
could be damaged by improper handling or stor-
age.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the unit body.
• Do not expose the unit to water or moisture, and do
not operate it in wet or humid areas.
• Do not use the unit in an extreme environment
where high temperature or high humidity exists.
• Handle the unit with care.
• Take immediate action if ever the unit does become
wet. Tune the power off and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel. Moisture can damage the
unit and also create a danger of electric shock.
• Use the unit under conditions where temperature is
within 
-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F), and humidity
is below 90%. When installing the unit in the rack, it
is recommended to install the fan.
• The input power source is 220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
• Refer all installation work to qualified service per-
sonnel or system installers. 
						

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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 condition, this button serves as ALARM
RESET button regardless of the MODE
SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch position.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
CAMERA
IN
CAMERA
OUT
PLAY IN    MONITOR OUT
ALARM/REMOTECAMERA
SW  IN
SIGNAL
GND
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1312 11 10 98
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21 7
16 15 1413
12 11 10 9 86
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1 7
POWER
ON
OFFZOOM ALARM
CAMERA
SELECTMODE
SELECT
MENUCAMERA/VTR
SET
STILL ONDigital Video  MultiplexerWJ-FS216SEQENCE
ALARMRESETMULTI SCREEN
QUAD SHIFT
Panasonic1234
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15 16
REC OUT
• Sequence Button
This button is used to activate the sequence mode.
In this mode, a series of pictures is displayed in
succession on the monitor screen in the order and
for the duration or dwell time you set.
• Alarm Reset Button
This button is used to cancel an active alarm.
Press while the alarm function is activated to reset
the alarm and the unit to the condition before the
alarm function was activated.
4. Zoom/Multiscreen/Quad Shift Button (ZOOM/
MULTISCREEN/QUAD SHIFT)
This button has three functions. The functions
change according to the position of the MODE
SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch as follows:
When the MODE SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch
is in CAMERA SELECT position, this button works
as the MULTISCREEN or the QUAD SHIFT button.
When the MODE SELECT/CAMERA SELECT switch
is in MODE SELECT position, this button works as
the ZOOM button.
• MULTISCREEN button
Pressing this button changes the picture (cam-
era picture or playback picture from the time
lapse VTR) to four (quad), 3x3 or 4x4 (multi)
pictures.
• QUAD SHIFT button
Pressing this button when monitoring a quad
picture shifts to another of up to four quad pic-
tures.  See page 17 for details.
• ZOOM button
Pressing this button zooms up a specified por-
tion of the monitored picture.
See page 19 or 21 for details. 1. Power ON/OFF Switch (POWER ON/OFF)
This switch is used to turn the power of this unit on
or off. The POWER indicator lights when the power
of this unit is on.
Switch Protector (Standard Accessory)
To prevent that the power of the video multi-
plexer is turned off accidentally, install the sup-
plied switch protector as shown below.
SWITCH
PROTECTOR 
						

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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 No.1 ( )
When the MULTIPLEX mode is selected, the play-
back picture is displayed as a quad picture.
When the MULTISCR mode is selected, the camera
picture is displayed as a quad picture.
Button No.2 ( )
When MULTIPLEX mode is selected, the monitor
screen is divided into nine fields for displaying
playback pictures.
When MULTISCR mode is selected, the screen is
divided into nine fields for displaying camera pic-
tures.
Button No.3 ( )
When MULTIPLEX mode is selected, the monitor
screen is divided into sixteen fields for displaying
playback pictures.
When MULTISCR mode is selected, the screen is
divided into sixteen fields for displaying camera
pictures.
Button No.8 (CAMERA / VTR)
This button is used to select the camera picture or
playback picture to be displayed on the monitor.
While the playback picture is displayed, the CAM-
ERA/VTR indicator lights to indicate that VTR is
selected.
Button No.9 (D
D)
Moves the “+” sign (zoom cursor) upward.
Use this button to move the cursor on the menu.
Button No.10 (C
C)
Moves the “+” sign (zoom cursor) downward.
Use this button to move the cursor on the menu.
Button No.11 (A
A)
Moves the “+” sign (zoom cursor) to the left.
Use this button to move the cursor on the menu.
Button No.12 (B
B)
Moves the “+” sign (zoom cursor) to the right.
Use this button to move the cursor on the menu.
Button No.13 (–)
Moves the character selection cursor in reverse
alphabetical order.
Button No.14 (+)
Moves the character selection cursor in alphabeti-
cal order.
Button No.15 (SET)
This button is used as the SET button in setting pro-
cedures.
Button No.16 (STILL ON)
This button is used to pause the picture on the
screen and monitor the still picture (STILL ON
mode).
6. CAMERA/VTR Indicator
While this indicator is lit, the playback picture can
be displayed on the monitor.
7. STILL ON indicator
While this indicator is lit, the picture can be made
still by pressing one of the camera selection but-
tons.
8. MODE SELECT/CAMERA SELECT Switch
This switch is used to change the functions of the
buttons on the front panel.
When this switch is positioned at CAMERA SELECT,
the buttons operate as indicated by the printed but-
ton name in the gray square.
When this switch is positioned at MODE SELECT,
the buttons operate normally as indicated by the
printed button name.
9. Menu button (MENU)
This button is used to display the setup menu.
Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer will dis-
play the menu on the monitor screen.  To return to
monitoring, press this button again for 2 seconds or
longer.
10. Camera Input Connectors
These connectors input the composite video signal
from the cameras.
Note:
If the video signal is interrupted due to a cable
disconnection, for example, the message
“CHXXLOSS” is displayed and the buzzer
beeps.  Check that the connections are correct
and firm, then input the video signal again or
press the SEQUENCE/ALARM RESET button.
This stops the buzzer and resets the alarm and
the unit to the condition before the video signal
was interrupted.
Caution:
The picture may be disturbed when switching
non-synchronized camera signals.  This can be
avoided by synchronizing the camera signals.
11. Camera Output Connectors (CAMERA OUT)
The signals from the input cameras are looped
through at these connectors.  Connecting a coaxial
cable will automatically select high impedance
video loop.
12. Playback Input Connector (PLAY IN)
The playback signal from the time lapse VTR is sup-
plied to this connector. This connector works only
when MULTIPLEX mode is selected. 
						

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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 the menus can be displayed
on a connected monitor.
15. Camera Switching Signal Input Connector
(CAMERA SW IN)
The camera switching signal from the time lapse
VTR is supplied to this connector. This connector
works only when the MULTIPLEX mode is selected.
Note:
When REC MODE is set to T/L but no camera
switching signal is supplied, time lapse record-
ing will not work properly.
16. ALARM/REMOTE Connector
This connector is used for remote controlling. You
can control the following functions:
• Alarm Output
• Recover Input
• MULTISCREEN
• SEQ
• Receiving the alarm input signal at the camera
site, or the remote input signal for the camera
selection buttons.
17. Ground Terminal
18. Power Cord 
						

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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).
Cautions:
1. Leave one space free both above and below the
unit, or install a cooling fan in the rack.
2. If the rack is subject to vibrations, secure the rear of
the unit to the rack using additional rack mounting
brackets (to be procured locally).
Eight screws (Provided)EIA 19”
rack
RACK MOUNTING 
						

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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 the system mode that best meets
your requirements.
1. After displaying MENU 1 OF 3, use buttons 9 - 12
(D
D, C
C, A
A, B
B) to display MENU 3 OF 3. The func-
tions of these buttons in the menu are as follows:
2. Move the cursor to SYSTEM MODE by pressing but-
ton 9 (D
D) or 10 (C
C).
3. Select MULTIPLEX or MULTISCR by pressing but-
ton 13 (-) or 14 (+).
MULTIPLEX:
Select this mode to monitor the camera pictures or
playback pictures.
In MULTIPLEX mode you can perform the following
monitoring operations:
1. Camera picture
• Single spot picture
• Single spot picture sequence
2. Playback picture of the time lapse VTR
• Single spot picture
• Single spot picture sequence
• Multi spot picture
• Quad picture sequence
• Still single spot picture
• Still multi spot picture
• Single spot picture zoom
    * MENU 1 OF 3 *
 DYNAMIC REC    OFF
 ALARM BUZZER   2S
 ALARM OUTPUT   2S
 REC MODE       4FIELDS
    * MENU 2 OF 3 *
 TITLE SETUP *
 TITLE POSITION *
 TITLE DISPLAY     ON
 STILL/ALARM DISP  ON
      * MENU 3 OF 3 *
 BORDER          WHITE
 AUTO SKIP       OFF
 SEQUENCE SETUP *
 START SCREEN    1-SEQ
 SYSTEM MODE    MULTIPLEX
MENU
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• Button 9 (D
D)
Moves the cursor upward.  Pressing this button
when the cursor is on the first menu item displays
the previous menu.
• Button 10 (C
C)
Moves the cursor downward.  Pressing this button
when the cursor is on the last menu item displays
the next menu.
• Button 11 (A
A)
Moves the cursor to the left or upward.  Pressing
this button when the cursor is on the first menu item
displays the previous menu.
• Button 12 (B
B)
Moves the cursor to the right or downward.
Pressing this button when the cursor is on the last
menu item displays the next menu.
SETTING UP THE MENU