Panasonic WJ-MP204C manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Model No. WJ-MP204C Data Multiplex Unit Operating Instructions POWER ON OFF ALARM ALARM SUSPEND Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204C[...]

2 The serial number of this product may be found on the bot- 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. Serial No. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this app[...]

3 IMPORT ANT 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 manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not use near any heat sourc[...]

4 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. ....................................... 3 PREFACE ....................................................................................................................... .........................................[...]

5 PREF ACE FEA TURES The Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204C is designed for instal- lation in a surveillance system, offering system flexibility particularly when camera control functions are required. The unit multiplexes video signals with control data and VD2 sync into a coaxial cable. This makes installations between the unit and cameras easy. Front[...]

6 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 temperature from rising, place the appliance at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall. • Do not drop metallic parts through sl[...]

7 MAJOR OPERA TING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS q Power switch and power Indicator (POWER ON OFF) To turn on or off the power of the unit, press the switch. The indicator is lit while the power is supplied. Note: Use the switch protector (supplied) to avoid acci- dental power-off of the unit. w Unit number switch (UNIT 0-8) This switch specifies th[...]

8 ■ Rear V iew @1 Camera Input Connector 1-4 (CAMERA IN 1 2 3 4) These connectors accept the composite video signal supplied by the cameras while passing through the control data and VD2 sync signal. @2 Camera Output Connector 1-4 (CAMERA OUT 1 2 3 4) These connectors supply the looped through composite video of the camera image. Any one of these[...]

9 Joint metal Remov e 2 screws from the rear beforehand. Rack mounting brack et (small) Rack mounting brack et (small) Mount screw Binding head (M3x8) Mount screw Flat head (M3x6) ■ Mounting in the Rack Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four screws from the bottom of the WJ-MP204C. ● Mounting One WJ-MP204C with the WV -Q204/1 1. Fix t[...]

10 Shown below are some system connection examples using Data Multiplex unit with peripheral devices in PS • Data (Panasonic Security Data) or the Camera Communication Protocols. Note that all system devices in a system should use the same proto- col. ● Basic Connection (PS • Data) Up to four cameras are connected with the unit at a camera si[...]

11 ● Multi-unit Connection (PS • Data) A maximum of four units can be connected in a daisy fashion, from SPOT OUT to SPOT IN and so on, and finally from SPOT OUT to the monitor. SD RD IN IN CAMERA RS485 A B A B G VS/VD SPOT DA TA ALARM / REMOTE MODE SIGNAL GND 43 21 OUT OUT IN OUT 43 21 TR IN IN CAMERA RS485 A B A B G VS/VD SPOT DA TA ALARM / R[...]

12 SD RD IN IN CAMERA RS485 A B A B G VS/VD SPOT D A TA ALARM / REMOTE MODE SIGNAL GND 43 21 OUT OUT IN OUT 43 21 TR IN IN CAMERA RS485 A B A B G VS/VD SPOT D A TA ALARM / REMOTE MODE SIGNAL GND 43 21 OUT OUT IN OUT 43 21 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch 4 ch 5 ch 6 ch 7 ch 8 ch System Controller WV -CU360C Branch Connector Unit Address 1 Unit Address 2 VS/VD INPUT [...]

13 ON OFF POWER REMOTO TIMER OPERATE FULL HDD SEQUENCE SET LOCK ALARM ALARM RESET ALARM SUSPEND MULTISCREEN SELECT SET UP /ESC GROUP SELECT SPOT MULTISCREEN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS EL-ZOOM COPY REC PREVIEW INDEX STOP PLAY/ PAUSE REC FWD REV ALARM SEARCH DISPLAY REC STOP 1 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD FS 16 ON OFF POWER [...]

14 ● Matrix Switcher Connection (Camera Communication) The WJ-SX350 and WV-CU360C are typically combined with the WJ-MP204C when using the Camera Communication Protocol. Ordinary cameras are connected directly with the Matrix Switcher, different from cameras having control functions. TR IN IN CAMERA RS485 A B A B G VS/VD SPOT D A TA ALARM / REMOT[...]

15 OFF SW position VS/VD ● Unit Number Setting A rotary switch is placed on the front panel. It specifies the WJ-MP204C unit number in a PS • Data protocol system, or camera unit numbers in a Camera Communication Protocol system. 8 Setting the unit number 1 Turn off the power switch of the unit. 2 Use a screw driver to rotate the UNIT switch so[...]

16 8 PS • Data Address Assignment 8 Camera Communication Protocol As shown in the table, the UNIT switch determines the camera unit numbers. Address Assignment ● Alarm/Remote T erminal Setting The rear of the unit is provided with an 11-pin terminal, ALARM/REMOTE. Pins from #1 to #5 perform as follows. Pin #1 supplies an active output for the d[...]

17 8 Alarm input Available when TERMINAL is set to ALARM and TERM. ALARM is set to ON in the setup, and the internal connector remains in the default position (CN703, ALM IN): Pin #6 accepts CH 1 alarm input from the connected sensor. Pin #7 accepts CH 2 alarm input from the connected sensor. Pin #8 accepts CH 3 alarm input from the connected senso[...]

18 • Basic Connection • Daisy Connection ● RS-485 T erminal Connection (Camera Communication) These terminals are connected with system devices using the Camera Communication Protocol in 4-line full duplex or 2-line half duplex mode specified with the DIP switch set- ting. Notes: • Use a data grade, shielded and twisted cable suited to RS-4[...]

19 ■ Prior to setup ● Confirmation 1. Connections and switch settings are complete. 2. Switch on the power of the connected system devices including the monitor that displays the menus. 3. Turn on the power of the WJ-MP204C. 4. When setting at the camera site, remove the front cover from the unit to make access possible to the buttons on the fr[...]

20 ● Setup menus There are two setup menu groups depending on the communication protocol used in the system, menus for PS • Data and for the Camera Communication Protocol. MODE DIP switch # 3 on the rear of the unit is set to the position of the used protocol, and it specifies what menu group is displayed on the monitor. Menu trees are shown be[...]

21 ■ Setup Menus for PS • Data ● Communication setup (PS • Data) Communication parameters for a PS • Data protocol system are set in this menu. 1. Hold down the SETUP button for 2 seconds to open the setup menu. 2. Move the cursor to COMMUNICATION , then press SET. The communication setup appears. 8 UNIT ADDRESS 1. Move the cursor to UNIT[...]

22 8 Alarm mode setup 1. Move the cursor to ALARM MODE to select ON or OFF with the [–] or [+] button, then press SET. The default setting is ON. ON : Opens a submenu shown below. OFF: Alarm mode is disabled. The ALARM MODE sub menu appears. 1-1. Move the cursor to MONITOR SPOT to select ON or OFF with the [–] or [+] button, then press SET. The[...]

23 8 Cable compensation/VD2 sync/data setup The COMP/VD2/DATA menu is displayed when you select it in the SYSTEM menu. In this menu, each camera is set up for cable compensa- tion, VD2 sync and data communication ON/OFF. 1. Move the cursor to CAMERA IN. Select a camera input channel with the [–] or [+] button. The default setting is 1CH. The came[...]

24 8 Camera Configuration The CAMERA CONFIG menu is displayed when you select it in the SYSTEM menu. When more than one unit are used, each camera input is given a camera number in this menu. 1. Move the cursor to CAM NO. Select a number with the [–] or [+] button. The default setting is that both CAM- ERA IN and CAM NO. are given the same number[...]

25 8 CAM ADDRESS Camera addresses are assigned to each of the unit's cam- era input. 1. Move the cursor to CAM ADDRESS , then press SET. The CAM ADDRESS window appears. 2. Specify a number with the [–] or [+] button. The default setting is 1. Available numbers: 1-99, – (no assignment) Note: This setting takes effect only when the UNIT swit[...]

26 The ALARM MODE sub menu appears. 1. Move the cursor to MONITOR SPOT to select ON or OFF with the [–] or [+] button. The default setting is ON. This setting specifies whether to change the monitoring image when an alarm operates. ON: The image displayed on the monitor screen changes to that of the alarm activated channel. OFF: The image display[...]

27 2. Move the cursor to COMP. Select a parameter with the [–] or [+] button. The default setting is S. The longer a coaxial cable is extended, the more the video signals attenuate. This setting is to compensate signal attenuation in 3 degrees. Select the best para- meter that optimizes the displayed image on the moni- tor while observing it. S: [...]

28 Camera selection and alarm operations are made on the front panel of the unit or WV-CU360C System Controller. ■ Camera Selection ● Front Panel Operation • You need to remove the front cover loosening the screw with a screw driver before starting operation. • Press a camera number button. The selected camera picture is displayed on the mo[...]

29 WJ-MP204C Function WV-CU360C Camera Selection ● Alarm Reset Alarms are reset according to the reset mode (EXT, auto (1S-5M) or OFF) selected in the ALARM OUTPUT setup. • Manual resetting Pressing the RESET button on the unit resets the activated alarm. Pressing the ALARM RESET button on the controller resets the activated alarm. • External[...]

30 SPECIFICA TIONS Power Source : 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption : 7 W Camera Input : 1 V[p-p]/75 Ω x 4 Spot Input : 1 V[p-p]/75 Ω x 1 VS/VD Input : VS (1 V[p-p]/75 Ω ), or VD (4 V[p-p]/75 Ω ) x1 Camera Output : 1 V[p-p]/75 Ω (Looped through) x4 Spot Output : 1 V[p-p]/75 Ω x1 (Changeable Output from camera input or Spot input) VS/VD O[...]

31 ST ANDARD ACCESSORIES Switch Protector ....................................................................... 1 pc. ALL RESET The Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204C can be reset to the default settings as follows: 1. Press the power switch to set it to the OFF position. 2. Press the power switch down to the ON position while pressing the camera sele[...]

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