Panasonic Video Multiplexer Wj Fs616c Operating Instructions

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Model No.WJ-FS616C
Video Multiplexer
Operating Instructions
LOCKMULTI
SCREENMULTI SCREENSELECT
SEQUENCET
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VCR
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tom 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. WJ-FS616C
Serial No.
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example -
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
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nance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the points
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-overs.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............................ 3
PREFACE .......................................................................... 5
FEATURES ........................................................................ 5
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 6
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND 
THEIR FUNCTIONS  .......................................................... 7
Front View  .................................................................. 7
Rear View  ................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................................. 12
Installing the WV-PB6164 Data Multiplex Boards  ...... 12
Tally Output Setting .................................................... 13
DIP Switch Setting ...................................................... 14
Mounting into the Rack  .............................................. 15
CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 16
Connection with the Camera Sites  ............................. 17
Connections for RS-485 type camera  ........................ 18
Connection with the Monitors ..................................... 19
Connection with the PC .............................................. 19
Connection with Alarm Sensors  ................................. 20
Connection with External Remote Control Switches  .. 20
Connection with the Time Lapse VCR  ....................... 21
MONITORS AND DISPLAYS ............................................. 22
Spot and Multiscreen Monitor  .................................... 22
SETUP PROCEDURES.................................................... 23
SETUP MENU  ................................................................... 24
Displaying the SETUP MENU ..................................... 24
Programming Setup Menu  ......................................... 25
ALARM SETUP  ................................................................. 26
Alarm Recall  ............................................................... 26
Alarm Schedule .......................................................... 26
Camera Site Alarm  ..................................................... 27
Video Loss Alarm  ....................................................... 27
Camera Switching Pulse Loss Alarm  ......................... 27
Alarm Display on the Monitors  ................................... 27
Alarm Output Duration  ............................................... 27
Alarm Buzzer Duration  ............................................... 27
Alarm Mode on the Multiscreen Monitor  .................... 28
Alarm Mode on the Spot Monitor  ............................... 28
Dynamic Recording  ................................................... 28
Alarm Recording Mode  .............................................. 28
MULTISCREEN OUTPUT SETUP ...................................... 29
Camera Title Display  .................................................. 29
Clock Display   ............................................................ 29
Still Display ................................................................. 29
Border Display  ........................................................... 29
Camera Display Position Setting ................................ 30
Sequence Mode ......................................................... 30
Secret View  ................................................................ 30
SPOT OUTPUT SETUP  ..................................................... 31
Camera Title Display  .................................................. 31
Clock Display  ............................................................. 31
RECORD OR MULTISCREEN 2 OUTPUT SETUP  ............ 32
Record Output Setup  ................................................. 32
Multiscreen 2 Output Setup  ....................................... 34
SYSTEM SETUP  ................................................................ 36
Clock Setup ................................................................ 36
Clock Display Position  ............................................... 36
Camera Title Setup  .................................................... 37
Camera Title Display Position  .................................... 37
Sequence Setup  ........................................................ 37Sequence Timing (Multiscreen Monitor)  .................... 40
Sequence Timing (Spot Monitor)  ............................... 40
Lock Mode  ................................................................. 41
Cable Compensation/VD2/Data  ................................. 41
Alarm Terminal Setup ................................................. 41
Playback Mode  .......................................................... 42 
Data Mode  ................................................................. 42
RS-232C Mode ........................................................... 42
Communication Port Setup  ........................................ 42
VCR Input Select  ........................................................ 43
Daisy Mode  ................................................................ 43
Unit Address  .............................................................. 43
Password ................................................................... 44
OTHER SETUP MENUS  .................................................... 45
Camera Download  ..................................................... 45
Camera Upload .......................................................... 45
All Reset  ..................................................................... 46
OPERATING PROCEDURES........................................... 47
CONTROLLING THE VIDEO INPUT AND MONITORS  ..... 48
Controlling the Spot Monitor  ............................................. 48
Selecting the Spot Monitor  ......................................... 48
Single Spot (Live)  ....................................................... 48
Single Sequence (Live)  .............................................. 48
Controlling the Multiscreen Monitor  .................................. 49
Selecting the Multiscreen Monitor .............................. 49
Controlling the Camera Images  ................................. 49
Controlling the Playback Images  ............................... 51
Displaying the Camera and Playback Images  .......... 54
CAMERA CONTROL FUNCTION  ..................................... 56
Camera Selection ....................................................... 56
Controlling Camera Site Accessories  .........................56
ALARM CONTROL FUNCTION  ........................................ 59
Alarm Input ................................................................. 59
Alarm Operation  ......................................................... 59
Alarm Reset ................................................................ 61
Example of Using Multiscreen 2 Monitor  ................... 61
Alarm Suspension  ...................................................... 62
OTHER FUNCTION ........................................................... 63
Recording on the Time Lapse VCR  ........................... 63
Camera Switching Pulse Loss Display  ...................... 63
OPERATING PROCEDURES (with WV-CU550C).......... 65
SYSTEM CONTROLLER WV-CU550C  .............................. 66
Major Operating Controls and Their Functions  .......... 66
Installations ................................................................ 68
SETUP MENU OPERATIONS (WITH WV-CU550C)  .......... 70
FUNCTION OPERATIONS (WITH WV-CU550C)  .............. 71
Controlling the Video Input and Monitors  ......................... 71
Camera Control Function .................................................. 71
Camera Selection ....................................................... 72
Controlling Camera Site Accessories  ........................ 72
Alarm Control Function  ..................................................... 74
Alarm Suspension  ...................................................... 74
SYSTEM EXPANSION  ....................................................... 75
Connections ............................................................... 76
Operating Procedure  ................................................. 76
Other Applications  ..................................................... 76
APPENDIX ......................................................................... 78
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  ............................................. 82
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 82
CONTENTS 
						

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PREFACE
The WJ-FS616C Video Multiplexer is designed to multiplex
the field signals from video cameras and record the camera
images on a time lapse VCR.
Up to 16 cameras can be connected to the unit for monitor-
ing images in multiscreen, sequence, freeze or electronic
zoom mode on a video monitor screen.The WJ-FS616C Video Multiplexer allows you to control
camera functions such as lens focussing, zooming, and iris,
positioning of the pan/tilt head, etc. This makes the system
highly flexible and sophisticated, and allows expansion to
up to 64 cameras.
FEATURES
• The images of any connected camera can be displayed
on full screen or on a 4, 7, 9, 10, 13 and 16 multiscreen
as shown below.
(7, 10 and 13 multiscreens are not available for play-
back images.)
In addition, one playback image can be displayed with
camera images in 4, 7, 10 and 13 multiscreens.
• The pattern of a spot sequence consisting of up to 32
steps can be programmed by presetting the channel
order and individual dwell time.
The pattern of a 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, or 16 multiscreen
sequence consisting of up to 5 steps can be pro-
grammed as shown below.• Electronic zoom and freeze image functions are avail-
able. The zoom area can be selected with the direction
buttons.
• Up to 16 camera images multiplexed by the field rate
are available at the REC OUT connector for recording
on the time lapse VCR. Alarm priority recording is sup-
ported.
• Camera functions such as pan/tilt, lens zoom, focus
and iris, and camera setup can be controlled via a
coaxial cable or RS-485 interface.
• The WJ-FS616C has a versatile alarm mode to optimize
its multiscreen output, spot output, and record output.
• REC, PLAY, REW, FF, etc. can be controlled from the
front panel of the video multiplexer, via the RS-232C
interface or the wired remote control terminal of the
Panasonic Time Lapse VCR.
• The WJ-FS616C can be controlled from a PC or the WV-
CU550C and WV-CU360C System Controller via RS-
232C or RS-485 interface.
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PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the
cover.
To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it at
least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.
• Do not drop metallic parts through slots. 
This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact
qualified service personnel for maintenance.
• Handle the appliance with care.
Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appli-
ance.
• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture,
nor try to operate it in wet areas.
Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Moisture can damage the appliance
and also cause electric shock.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the appliance body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.
• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Use the appliance at temperatures within –10˚C - +50˚C
(14˚F – 122˚F) and humidity below 90 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC
60 Hz.• Fully charge up the backup battery.
Keep the appliance turned on for at least 48 hours  to
recharge the backup battery. This procedure is neces-
sary when using the appliance for the first time or after
it has been unplugged for a long time from the AC out-
let. Insufficient charging of the battery may cause era-
sure of settings if the AC power supply should fail. The
battery, if fully charged, will back up the settings for 72
hours in an ordinary environment.
• We recommend that you note down your settings
and retain them. Power or battery failure may erase
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front View
FUNCTION
PRE-POSILEFT
RIGHT
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HOME/SET
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LOCKOFF ONSET  UP/ESC
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qPower Switch (POWER ON/OFF)
This switch turns the power of the video multiplexer on
or off. The indicator lights while the power is turned on.
Caution:The indicator blinks to indicate raising tem-
perature in the video multiplexer.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Note:To prevent accidental interruption of power sup-
ply to the video multiplexer, cover the power switch
with the supplied switch protector as shown in the
figure.wLock Indicator (LOCK)
This indicator (Yellow) lights to indicate that the LOCK
switch is in ON position.
While this indicator is on, control from the video multi-
plexer is disabled.
eAlarm Reset Button (RESET)
This button is used to cancel an activated alarm.
Press this button, while the alarm function is activated,
to reset the alarm and return the system to the condition
before the alarm function was activated.
The indicator (Orange) in the button lights to indicate
that the alarm suspension mode is selected.
rAlarm Indicator (ALARM)
This indicator (Red) blinks to indicate an alarm condi-
tion exists.
It changes to steady light when the alarm is reset auto-
matically.
To turn the indicator off, press the ALARM RESET but-
ton.
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tSpot Monitor Button (SPOT)
This button is used to operate the spot monitor connect-
ed to the SPOT OUT connector on the rear of the video
multiplexer.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate that
the spot monitor is selected, and enables control of the
monitor.
yMultiscreen Monitor Button (MULTISCREEN)
This button is used to operate the multiscreen monitor
connected to the MULTISCREEN OUT connector on the
rear of the video multiplexer.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate that
the multiscreen monitor is selected, and enables control
of the monitor.
Note:When the monitor is connected to the REC OUT
connector for using as Multiscreen 2 Output, this
button alternately selects multiscreen output or mul-
tiscreen 2 output.
The indicator blinks to indicate that the multiscreen
2 output is selected.
uMultiscreen Selection Button (MULTISCREEN
SELECT)
This button is used to select the multiscreen pattern to
be displayed on the multiscreen monitor while monitor-
ing the camera images or VCR playback images.
Pressing this button will toggle the screen pattern as
follows:
Camera Images:
4→7→9→10→13→16→4 screen segments
VCR Playback Images:
4→9→16→4 screen segments
iSequence Button (SEQUENCE)
This button is used to activate the sequence mode. In
this mode, a series of camera images is displayed in
succession on the monitor screen for the specified
duration.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate that
this mode is selected.
oCamera Number Buttons (CAMERA)
Preset Position Number Buttons
(PRESET POSITION)
CAMERA:
These buttons select the camera images corre-
sponding to the button.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate
the camera number currently selected.
PRESET POSITION:
These buttons are used in combination with the PRE
POSI button to assign a preset position number to
the selected camera.!0VCR/Camera Selection Button (VCR/CAM)
This button is used to select the camera image or VCR
playback image to be displayed on the multiscreen
monitor screen.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate that
the VCR mode is selected.
Note:The above operation is not valid unless multi-
screen output is selected by pressing the MULTI-
SCREEN button.
!1Control Panel
Press “PUSH OPEN” panel to open the control panel.
@1Function Button (FUNCTION)
This button is used to display the camera images with a
VCR playback image on the multiscreen monitor.
While displaying the setup menu on the monitor, press-
ing this button will select the next page of the setup
menu.
@2Preset Position Button (PRE-POSI)
This button is used to assign a preset position to a
specified camera.
@3Still Button (STILL)
Decrement Button (–)
This button is used to freeze the image currently dis-
played on the multiscreen monitor.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate that
the freeze mode is selected.
While displaying the setup menu on the monitor, press-
ing this button will select the parameter reversely in the
setup menu.
@4Electronic Zoom Button (EL-ZOOM)
Increment Button (+)
This button is used to zoom the image currently dis-
played on the multiscreen monitor.
The indicator (Green) in the button lights to indicate that
the zoom mode is selected.
While displaying the setup menu on the monitor, press-
ing this button will select the parameter forwardly in the
setup menu.
@5Home/Set Button (HOME/SET)
This button is used to return to the home position of the
camera.
While displaying the setup menu on the monitor, press-
ing this button will execute the currently highlighted
selection and to enter a submenu in the setup menu if
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@6Direction Buttons (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)
These buttons are used to manually operate the Pan/Tilt
Head, move the cursor position in the setup menu of
the video multiplexer, or to select an area for Electric
Zooming.
UP:Upward
DOWN:Downward
LEFT:Left
RIGHT:Right
@7Auto Button (AUTO)
This button is used to activate the auto panning function
if the camera is equipped with the specific future. 
@8Iris Buttons (IRIS, CLOSE/OPEN)
Close or open the lens iris of cameras equipped with
the specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed at the same time, the
lens iris is reset to the factory default settings.
@9Focus Buttons (FOCUS, NEAR/FAR)
Adjusts the lens focus of cameras equipped with the
specified lens.
When these buttons are pressed at the same time, the
lens focus is automatically set if the camera is
equipped with the specific future.
#0Zoom Buttons (ZOOM, TELE/WIDE)
Adjusts the lens zoom of cameras equipped with the
specified lens.
#1Setup/Escape Button (SET UP/ESC)
This button is used in the video multiplexer’s setup
operation. Pressing this button for two seconds or more
will open or close the video multiplexer’s setup menu on
the monitor screen.
While the setup menu is displayed on the monitor
screen, press this button to execute the currently
selected setting and return to the previous setup menu.#2
Lock Switch (LOCK OFF/ON)
This switch can be used to lock out operation of the
video multiplexer panel controls.
While this switch is in ON position, control from the
video multiplexer is disabled.
#3VCR Control Buttons
These buttons are used for remote control of the VCR
that is connected to the video multiplexer.
The buttons function as shown below.
: Rewind
: Pause
: Fast Forward
: Reverse Play
: Stop
: Play
: Decreases recording duration
: Increases recording duration
: Record
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$1Camera Output Connectors (CAMERA OUT)
The video signal connected to the CAMERA IN connec-
tor is looped through to this connector with an automat-
ic 75 Ωtermination.
The camera control signal multiplexed on the video sig-
nal is not available at this connector. When the power
switch of the video multiplexer is turned off, no signal is
present at this connector.
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2Camera Input Connectors (CAMERA IN)
These connectors accept either a color or B/W compos-
ite video signal from the cameras. In addition, the VD2
signal for synchronizing the vertical timing of the cam-
eras, and data to control camera site devices are multi-
plexed through these connectors.
$3RS485 Terminal (RS485)
This terminal is used to exchange control data with the
camera site.
$4Line Termination Switch (TERM., OFF/ON)
This switch is used to enable termination of the RS485
terminal.
$5Line Selection Switch (LINE SELECT, 2/4)
This switch lets you select either Full Duplex (4 lines) or
Half Duplex (2 lines) for the communication lines.
$6Camera Switching Input Connector
(CAMERA SW IN)
The camera switching pulse from the time lapse VCR is
supplied to this connector.
The camera switching interval (Sequential Dwell Time)
can be synchronized with the time lapse mode set in
the associated time lapse VCR.
$7Gen-Lock Input Connector (GENLOCK IN (VS))
The Gen-Lock signal can be supplied to this connector
for synchronizing the system.
$8Spot Input/Output Connectors (SPOT, OUT/IN)
IN:This connector accepts the video output signal from
the external system.The supplied video can be displayed on the spot
monitor screen with the specified conditions.
OUT:This connector supplies the video output signal
for the spot monitor.
$9Record Output Connectors
(REC OUT, VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
The recording signal for the time lapse VCR is provided
via these connectors.
These connectors can also be used as multiscreen 2
output with the specified conditions.
%0Playback Input Connectors
(PLAY IN, VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
The playback signal from the time lapse VCR is sup-
plied to these connectors.
%1Multiscreen Output Connectors
( MULTISCREEN OUT, VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
The video output signal for the multiscreen monitor is
provided via these connectors
%2RS-232C Port (VCR CONTROL, RS-232C)
The VCR control signal for the time lapse VCR is provid-
ed via this connector.
Connecting a PC to this connector will allow you to
remote control the video multiplexer.
%3Remote Output Connector
(VCR CONTROL, REMOTE OUT)
The VCR control signal for the time lapse VCR is provid-
ed via this connector.
You can select in the setup menu whether to have the
VCR control signal supplied from this connector or the
RS-232C Port.
%4Alarm/Remote Port (ALARM/REMOTE)
This connector accepts the alarm signals from the
associated alarm contacts and the control signals from
the external system.
%5Power Cord
Rear View
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