Panasonic Video Multiplexer Wj Fs616 Operating Instructions

							-9- 16. Function Button (FUNCTION)
This button is used to display the VCR playback
picture with the camera pictures on the multiscreen
monitor.
During the setup, this button is used to select the
next page.
17. Auto/Increment Button (AUTO / + )
This button is used to activate the auto panning
function.
During the setup, this button is used to select the
desired parameter in the setup menu.
18. Home/Decrement Button (HOME / – )
This button is used to move the camera to the home
position.
During the setup, this button is used to select the
desired parameter in the setup menu.
19. Alternate Button (ALT)
Press this button to have the other 8 buttons switch
to their alternate functions.  These buttons are iden-
tified by special labeling - - text or a symbol in a
rounded corner rectangular.  For example, while the
indicator (green) of the ALT button is lit, pressing
the STILL button controls the VCR rewind function.
20. Multi Screen Selection Button 
(MULTISCREEN SELECT)
This button is used to select the desired multi-
screen to be displayed on the multiscreen monitor,
when monitoring the camera picture or VCR play-
back picture.
Pressing this button repeatedly will switch the
screen as follows:
Camera Picture:
4→7→9→10→13→16→4 screen segments
VCR Playback Picture:
4→9→16→4 screen segments
21. Electronic Zoom Button (EL-ZOOM)
This button is used to zoom the picture currently
displayed on the monitor screen.
Note:The above operation is not valid unless multi-
screen output is selected by pressing the (F1)
Function button.
22. Alarm Reset Button (RESET)
This button is used to cancel an active alarm of the
currently selected unit and to return to the condition
before the alarm function was activated. When plur-
al Multiplexer units are connected in a daisy chain,
pressing the ALT button and then this button resets
all alarm inputs at once.23. Data Ports (DATA, IN / OUT)
These ports are used to exchange control data with
the WJ-FS616 Video Multiplexer.
24. Termination Switch (TERM., ON / OFF)
This switch is used to enable termination of the con-
troller’s data port.
When combined with the WJ-FS616 Video Multi-
plexer, set this switch to the “ON” position.
25. Controller Unit Number Switch 
(CONTROLLER UNIT NO. 1-8)
This switch is used to identify the unit number of the
System Controller.
When combined with the WJ-FS616 Video Multi-
plexer, set this switch to the “0” position.
26. Mode Selection Switches (MODE)
These switches are used to select the mode of the
system controller connected to the video multiplex-
er.
When combined with the WJ-FS616 Video Multi-
plexer, set as shown below.
27. Controller On / Off Switch 
(CONTROLLER ON / OFF)
This switch is used to turn the power of the system
controller on or off.
28. Power Cord
MODE
OFF
ON 
						

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INSTALLATIONS
The installations described below should be made
by qualified service personnel or system installers.
Installing the WV-PB6164 Data Multiplex
Boards
When controlling the camera with the multiplexed
control data by connecting a coaxial cable, the WV-
PB6164 Data Multiplex Board must be installed  in
the Video Multiplexer.
Four data multiplex boards are included with the
WJ-FS616 for cameras 1 to 4.
Please note that additional multiplex boards are
available for purchase as model WV-PB6164 Data
Multiplex Boards, which includes four control
boards.
Caution:Before installing boards, be sure to turn
off the Power Switch of the video multiplexer.
1. Remove the six screws on the top cover of the
video multiplexer as shown below.
2. Remove the top cover.
3. Remove the four screws on the board  as shown
below.4. Remove the one screw shown below. Then turn
over the printed circuit board with the front side up.
5. Pull out the two knobs from the bracket shown
below. Then remove the bracket.
Front
Rear 
						

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CH9 - CH16
CH1 - CH8 6. Set the jumper connector, located at the top left of
the board to be installed, to the position shown
below.
7. Insert the board and confirm that the position is cor-
rect. Then push it in straight.
8. After installing the boards, secure them by tighten-
ing the screws and knobs shown above.
Note:Some settings for the VD2 signal and control
data will be necessary from the setup menu of
the Video Multiplexer. Refer to Cable Compen-
sation/VD2/Data Setup on page 34 for details.
Jumper Connector
Board Connector
Initial StateInstalled State
2
18
72
18
7
Tally Output Setting
Allows you to use the Alarm Input Terminal as Tally
Output Terminal by changing two internal connec-
tions.
1. Disassemble the video multiplexer as described for
installing the Data Multiplex Boards on page 10.
2. Move the two connectors from the ALM side to the
TLY side as shown above.
The relation between the connector numbers and
channel numbers is shown in the table below.
10 1CN33
91CN32
ALM
TLY
10 1CN37
91CN36
Alarm Input
CN33
CN32Tally Output
CN37
CN36 
						

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Dip Switch Setting
Alarm Output Setting
1. Disassemble the video multiplexer as described for
installing the Data Multiplex Boards on page 10.
2. Set switches (SW3/SW4/SW5) on the board to
choose the alarm control signals as either Open
Collector (O.C) or Pulse (0/5V).
Open Collector (O.C): 16V DC 100 mA max.
Pulse (0/5V): +5V DC approx. 500 ms
The above switch positions are the initial factory
settings.
0/5V O.C
SW5
0/5V 0/5VSW3
O.CSW4
O.C
SW3 :  Alarm Output
SW4 :  Alarm Reset Output
SW5 :  Alarm & SW Output
Dummy Black Picture Setting
According to the initial factory setting, the Dummy
Black Picture signal is supplied to the REC OUT
connector as needed to overwrite any picture dis-
played by error.  If this function is not required, set
the switch SW 1 to the position shown below.
1. Disassemble the video multiplexer as described for
installing the Data Multiplex Boards on page 10.
2. Set switch (SW1) on the board to the position
shown above. Timing Chart of Alarm Output, Alarm Reset Output, Alarm and Switching Output (0/5 V Selected)
CIf another alarm is input before the existing alarm is
reset, the alarm output lasts as long as the time set
for the succeeding alarm.
• The O.C position of SW3, SW4, and SW5 corre-
sponds to their 0/5 V position as shown in the table
on the right side.
SW1
OFFSW1 :  Record Output
0VHi-Z Hi-Z Hi-Z
100 ms or more
Approx 100 ms
Approx. 
450 ms
Alarm output time
0V
Alarm output time
C
Hi-Z Hi-Z 0V
100 ms or more
Retrigger
5V
Alarm output
(Pin #9) Alarm input 1
Alarm input 2
0V
5V
Alarm reset 
output (Pin #27)
0V
5V
Alarm & SW 
Output (Pin #25)
0V
O.C position
0/5 V position
Terminal condition
SWOFF
Hi-Z
0 VON
0 V
5 V 
						

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WV-CU550A System Controller
Modifying the Front Panel
1. Peel the tape off the supplied panel templates, then
attach them on the front panel of the System
Controller.
2. Peel off the label and attach it on the rear of the
System Controller as shown below.
CONTROLLER
ON MODE
OFFINOUTTERMON OFF
DATA0123456789CONTROLLER
UNIT NO.
1-8
Connection with
Video Multiplexer
(WJ-FS616)TERM. MODEON OFF0OFF
ON
WJ-FS616 Video Multiplexer
Mounting in the Rack
1. Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four
screws on the bottom of the video multiplexer.
2. Place the rack mounting brackets on both sides of
the video multiplexer and tighten with the four sup-
plied screws (M4 X10).
3. Install the video multiplexer with the rack mounting
brackets in the rack by using four screws (not
included).
Cautions:
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on
the cover to prevent the appliance from over-
heating.
Always keep the temperature in the rack within
45°C (113°F). 
• Secure the rear of the appliance to the rack by
using additional mounting brackets (procured
locally) if the rack is subject to vibrations.
Remove 4 rubber feet 
						

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Basic System Connection
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
481216
371115
261014
15913
PUSH   OPEN16
POWERLOCKON
OFF
ALARMMULTI
SCREENMULTISCREENSELECT
RESET SPOT SEQUENCE
VCR
CAMCAMERA/PRESET   POSITION
Video
Data RS-485
Video Multiplexer
WJ-FS616
Time Lapse VCR
Personal Computer
(Software) System Controller
WV-CU550ASpot Monitor
Live 1-16chMultiscreen Monitor
Live 1-16ch
Playback 1-16ch RS-232C/WiredAlarm Sensor
AUXAlarm
123456789MON CAM0System Controller for WJ-FS616
F3F4F2F1
Shown below is an example of a basic system connection. 
						

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CAMERA
IN
CAMERA
OUT  16 15 14 13 5 4 3 2 1
16 15 14 13 5 4 3 2 1
A    B
TA    B
RG
N
DG
N
D
RS485
AUXAlarm
Video Multiplexer WJ-FS616
Connection with the Camera Sites
Connect cameras (or camera site equipment) data
multiplexed type to the CAMERA IN connectors 1
through 4 on the rear panel of the Video Multiplex-
er.
Note:Make sure that the cable length between the
camera site and the WJ-FS616 Video Multi-plex-
er is less than 900 m (3 000 ft) when using RG-
59/U, BELDEN 9259 or equivalent cables. 
Connect none multiplexed type cameras to the
CAMERA IN connectors 5 through 16.
Note:If you need to change input channels from
the none multiplexed type to multiplexed, install
the WV-PB6164 Data Multiplex Boards for the
corresponding channels inside the Video
Multiplexer.  For installations, see page 10.For cameras equipped with RS-485 communication
facility, connect the RS-485 cable as follows.
Note:If you use cables assembled from locally pro-
cured materials, it is important that only high
quality, data grade cable, suitable for RS-485
“2-wire twisted pair shielded cable” is used,
BELDEN 9406 or equivalent.
Low grade cable will result in unstable opera-
tion of the system.
Check the settings of the camera addresses when
using cameras capable of RS-485 communication.
Operations from the Multiplexer will not work if the
camera addresses are set improperly. 
1. Do not use addresses  other than 1 through 16 for
individual cameras (“17” is  not allowed.)
2. Do not set the same address for more than one
camera in an RS-485 chain. 
						

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Connections  for RS-485 type camera
There are two options  to connect the camera with
the Multiplexer, depending on the distance
between them. 
For data multiplexed type cameras, a maximum dis-
tance of 900 meters (3 000 ft) is the limit for using
coaxial cable such as RG-59/U, BELDEN 9259 or
equivalent.
If more distance is required, use cameras and
Multiplexers with RS-485 communication feature.
This will lower signal loss and extend the distance
as video signal and data are transmitted separately.
Note that you need to set up the communication
port as described on page 35 when using the RS-
485 feature.
Note:Recommended for RS-485 communication is
shielded, two-wire, twisted pair, low impedance
cable, AWG#22 or thicker.
(1) Connect with single RS-485 camera as shown
below, setting the LINE SELECT switch to “2” or “4”.(2) Connect cameras in a Daisy Chain
1. Draw up a plan for connection between the cameras
and the input channels of the Video Multiplexer, and
the assignment of unit addresses to cameras.
Caution:
Check the settings of the camera addresses
when using cameras capable of RS-485 com-
munication.  Operations from the Multiplexer will
not work if the camera addresses are set
improperly.
1. Do not use addresses other than 1 through 16
for individual cameras (“17” is not allowed).
2. Do not set a single address for more than one
camera in an RS-485 chain.
2. Set the LINE SELECT switch of the Multiplexer to
“2”.  Also set the switch of the connected equipment
if required.
3. Connect one end of the cable as shown to the RS-
485 terminal of the Multiplexer, and the other end to
the first camera in the chain.  Repeat this procedure
for all cameras to the end of the chain.
4. Set the termination switches of the Multiplexer and
cameras at both ends of the chain to ON position.
Termination switches of cameras not at the chain
ends must be in OFF position.
Cautions:
• Termination is the key to data transmission and
reception in the chain.  Only the switches at the
chain ends must be switched ON, while the
other switches are kept OFF.
• Response may slow gradually the higher the
equipment number in the chain.
ONOFFTERM
WJ-FS616 WV-RM70 and others
GND
DATA
T(A) T(B) R(A) R(B)
A    B
TA    B
RG
N
DG
N
D
RS485 TERM.LINE
SELECT
OFF ON 2 4
WJ-FS616
A    B
TA    B
RG
N
DG
N
D
RS485 TERM.LINE
SELECT
OFF ON 2 4
WV-CPR450 and others  (For the 
Termination Switch positions, refer 
to the instruction manual for the 
camera.)
(A)(B)GND
OFF ON
WJ-FS616
A    B
TA    B
RG
N
DG
N
D
RS485 TERM.LINE
SELECT
OFF ON 2 4
(A)(B)GND
OFF ON(A)(B)GND
OFF ON
WV-CPR450 and others
Set it to 
position 2
The switch on a daisy-
chain-connected unit not 
at the extremities must 
be in the OFF position.The switch on the end 
unit should be in the 
ON position.
(For the Termination 
Switch positions, refer 
to the instruction 
manual for the 
corresponding unit.) 
						

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Connection with the Monitors
Connect the Monitors to the Spot Output (SPOT
OUT) Connector and Multiscreen (MULTISCREEN)
Connector on the rear of the Video Multiplexer.
Connection with the WV-CU550A
System Controller
If the supplied 6-conductor cable assembly is used,
simply plug one end of the cable into the DATA IN
port of the Video Multiplexer and the other end into
DATA OUT port on the System Controller.
If you use cables assembled from locally procured
materials, it is important that only high quality, data
grade cable, suitable for RS-485 “2-wire twisted
pair shielded cable” is used, BELDEN 9406 or
equivalent.
Low grade cable will result in unstable operation of
the system.
Setting the Termination and Controller Unit
Number
The Termination Switch and the Controller Unit
Number Switch are located on the rear of the
System Controller.
When combined with the WJ-FS616 Video Multi-
plexer, always keep these switches in the positions
shown below.
Setting the Mode Selection Switch
The Mode Selection Switch, that selects the opera-
tion mode of the System Controller, is located on
the rear of the System Controller.
When combined with the WJ-FS616 Video Multi-
plexer, always keep these switches in the positions
shown below.
SPOTMULTISCREEN OUTOUT I NS–VIDEO VIDEO
Video Multiplexer
WJ-FS616
TERM. MODE
ON OFF
0
OFF
ON
TERM.
OFF IN OUT
ONDATAINOUTTERMON OFF
DATA
0123456789
CONTROLLER
UNIT NO.
1-8
Video Multiplexer
WJ-FS616System Controller
WV-CU550A
Connection with the PC
There are two options to communicate with the PC,
the first is using RS-232C port and the second is via
DATA port.Connection with the WV-CU550A System Controller
RS-232C
• In page 2 of 2 of the SYSTEM SETUP menu, select
the RS-232C MODE  and press the SET button to
activate the RS-232C port on the rear panel. Then
you need to select the parameters of the RS-232C in
the COM PORT SETUP menu detailed on page 35.
• Use a cross type RS-232C cable to connect  the
Multiplexer with the PC.
DATA
In page 2 of 2 of the SYSTEM SETUP menu, select
the DATA MODE  and press the SET button to acti-
vate the DATA port on the rear panel. Then you
need to select the parameters of the DATA in the
COM PORT SETUP menu detailed on page 35.
Use a 6-core modular cable to connect the Multi-
plexer with the PC.
Caution:
Data disruption may occur if you use both DATA
port and RS-232C port at a time. Use only one port
to communicate with the PC.
FG
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
SG
DTR
DSR
DCD1
2
3
4
5
7
20
6
8
PC
FG
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
SG
DTR
DSR
DCD1
2
3
4
5
7
20
6
8
FS616 end
1
6
1
6
No.No.NameData Flow
11GND–
22RX(B)FS616 ← Controller
33RX(A)FS616 ← Controller
44TX(B)FS616 → Controller
55TX(A)FS616 →  Controller
66GND–
Controller end 
						

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Connection with Alarm Sensors
Connect the sensor switches to the Alarm/Remote (ALARM/REMOTE) Control Connector on the rear of the Video
Multiplexer as shown in the example below.
37
19
20 1
SW2
SW1
SW16
GND
ALARM/REMOTE1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19Function
Electronic Zoom
Sequence
Spot
Alarm/Remote Select Input
Sequence SW for Spot Output
Not Used
Alarm Recover Input
Alarm Output
Alarm 16
Alarm 14
Ground
Alarm 11
Alarm 9
Alarm 8
Alarm 6
Ground
Alarm 3
Alarm 1 Pin No. Designation20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37Still Picture
VCR/Camera Select
Multiscreen Select
Multiscreen
Ground
Alarm & SW Output 
Time Adjust Input
Alarm Reset Output
Ground
Alarm 15
Alarm 13
Alarm 12
Alarm 10
Ground
Alarm 7
Alarm 5
Alarm 4
Alarm 2 Pin No. Designation
Notes:
• Alarm inputs simultaneously or at very short intervals will be ignored. Allow for an interval of at least 100 ms from one
alarm input to the next.
• Connect Pin#5, Alarm/ Remote Select Input to Pin#12, GND.