Quad Unit
WJ-MS424
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions completely
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FRANÇAIS
CONTENTS
PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 2
RACK MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SETTING UP THE MENUS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS
TURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom 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-MS424
Serial No.
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
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
CAUTION:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
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The Panasonic WJ-MS424 Quad Unit is ideal for CCTV
applications where multiple surveillance cameras are
required. Most 2 : 1 interlace cameras available today,
either color or black and white, are compatible with the
WJ-MS424. Up to four cameras may be connected to
PREF ACE
1. Compatible with Most 2 : 1 Interlace cameras
Advanced digital processing technology allows
connection of most 2 : 1 interlace cameras available
today without the requirement for synchronization of
the four video inputs.
The system may be added to existing security systems and makes possible displays in black and
white or full color.
2. Alphanumeric Character Generator
Title insertion of up to 8 characters in each of the
four windows is possible. This promotes easy identification of the separate camera locations.
3. Alarm with Built-in Buzzer
This system can be combined with alarm sensors
and switches as well as time-lapse VCRs through
the alarm output and reset signal connectors.
Upon receiving an alarm signal, a full-sized picture
of the site is displayed. By setting the “CAM TITLE
ON” and “ALARM TITLE ON” modes from the TITLE
menu, “ALARM” and the window title will appear
intermittently in the picture.
The Automatic alarm reset time is adjustable from 1
to 30 sec.,1, 2, 3, 4, 5 min. or Off.
FEATURES
PRECAUTIONS
• 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 storage.
• 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 qualified 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 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• Refer all installation work to qualified service personnel or system installers.
4.Quad Picture Borderlines
A white borderline can be inserted in the quad pictures by setting “BORDER ON” from the Setup
Menu.
5. Two kinds of Video Output Connectors
The Quad system offers two kinds of video output
connectors :
(a) VIDEO OUT : Quad or full-size single picture
can be selected with the front panel switches.
(b) VCR OUT : A quad display is always supplied,
regardless of the setting of the front panel
switches.
6. A back-up memory inside maintains preset title
character information.
7. Video Loss Checking Function
If the video signal is lost due to a disconnected
cable or other reasons, an alarm buzzer beeps and
a caution message is displayed on the monitor
screen.
the system, and if desired, the monitor can be divided
into 4 windows for simultaneous display of the four different images.
Simple front panel switch operation allows quick selection between quad and single camera display modes.
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1. Power ON/OFF Switch (POWER)
This switch turns the power of this switch 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 this unit is turned off accidentally, install the supplied switch protector as shown
below.
• QUAD button
When QUAD is selected for VIDEO OUT on the
SYSTEM SETUP menu, this button works as the
QUAD button.
Pressing this button displays the quad picture on
the monitor screen.
• SEQ button
When SEQ is selected for VIDEO OUT on the SYSTEM SETUP menu, this button works as the SEQ
button.
Pressing this button displays the pictures on the
monitor screen in the sequential order and with the
dwell time set on the SEQ SETUP menu.
• ESC button
When the setup menu (SYSTEM SETUP, SEQ
SETUP, TITLE SETUP, TITLE SET, or TITLE POSI) is
displayed on the monitor screen, this button works
as the ESC button.
Pressing this button returns the current setup menu to
the previous setup menu.
4. VIDEO SELECT (1, 2, 3, 4)/CURSOR
(4, 5)/SELECT (–, +) Buttons
These buttons select the video signal or move the
cursor on the setup menus.
• VIDEO SELECT(1, 2, 3, 4) buttons
When the setup menu is not displayed, these button
work as VIDEO SELECT button.
Pressing one of these buttons selects a channel to
be displayed in single picture mode.
• CURSOR (4, 5)/SELECT(–, +) buttons
When the setup menu is displayed, these buttons
work as CURSOR (4, 5)/SELECT (–, +) buttons.
Pressing these buttons moves the cursor or select s
a mode or a parameter.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
VCR
OUT
1
VIDEO
OUT
ALARM/REMOTE
INOUT
2
VIDEO
INOUT
3
INOUT
4
INOUT
SIGNAL GND
ON
POWER
ALARM
MENU
ESC
ALARM RESET
QUAD/SEQ
OFF
POWER
PROTECTION
1 2 3 4
VIDEO SELECT
CURSOR SELECT
–
+
Quad System WJ-MS
SWITCH
PROTECTOR
2. Alarm LED (ALARM)
This LED flashes while the alarm signal is received.
It changes to steady light when the alarm is reset
automatically.
To turn the flashing LED off, press the ALARM
RESET/QUAD/SEQ button.
3. Alarm Reset/Quad/Sequence/Escape Button
(ALARM RESET/QUAD/SEQ/ESC)
This button has different functions in different
modes, as described below.
• ALARM RESET button
When an alarm signal is received, this button works
as the ALARM RESET button.
Pressing this button in an alarm situation cancels
the alarm mode with the following results:
1. The alarm LED stops flashing.
2. The alarm output is stopped.
3. The alarm buzzer stops beeping.
4. The video loss caution message on the monitor
screen disappears and the screen returns to
the camera picture.
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4 button: This button moves the cursor to the left or
selects an item on the setup menus.
5 button: This button moves the cursor to the right
or selects an item on the setup menus.
– button: This button selects a character or a para-
meter on the setup menus.
+ button: This button selects a character or a para-
meter on the setup menus.
5. Menu Button (MENU)
Pressing this button for approx. 2 seconds displays
the setup menus. Pressing it again for approx. 1
second cancels the display of the setup menus.
6. Video input Connector (VIDEO IN 1, 2, 3, 4)
These connectors receive a composite video signal.
They are automatically terminated.
Notes:
• The input signals must meet the EIA B/W
video signal standard, if the video inputs of this
unit are to be synchronized.
• If the input signals have a high jitter content,
as in the case of a VCR playback picture, it
may not be possible to synchronize this unit.
Not Used
Not Used
ALARM OUT
Not Used
ALARM RESET OUT
ALARM RECOVER IN QUAD/SEQ
Menu
Selector
REMOTE/ALARM 4
REMOTE/ALARM 3
REMOTE/ALARM 2
REMOTE/ALARM 1
GND
Pin-14 to 25 are connected to Ground
7. Video Output Connectors
(VIDEO OUT 1, 2, 3, 4)
The video input signals connected to the VIDEO IN
connector are looped through to these connectors.
Connectors a coaxial cable to these connectors
cancels the termination.
8. VCR Output Connector (VCR OUT)
The video signal for the quad picture mode is
always provided at this connector. By connecting it
to the VIDEO IN connector of the time lapse VCR,
you can record the quad picture.
9. Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
The video signal selected by the QUAD/SEQ button
(quad picture) or the VIDEO SELECT button (single
picture) is output from this connector.
10. Alarm/Remote Control Connector
(ALARM/REMOTE)
This connector accepts the alarm signal from associated alarm sensor units and the remote control
signal from the external equipment.
Notes:
• The pins #6 Menu and #7 QUAD/SEQ are operable only when pin #5 Selector is grounded.
• See Specifications for allowable electric capacity of each pin.
11. Power Cord
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To install the WJ-MS424 Quad Unit 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.
RACK MOUNTING
Remove four rubber legs.
3. Attach the rack mounting brackets on both sides
and fix them with eight screws (provided).
Eight screws (Provided)
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).
EIA 19”
rack
Fix the rack mounting brackets