Panasonic WV-CU550C User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Model No. WV-CU550C

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 3

PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

STANDARD ACCESSORY ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

MAJOR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Caution:

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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 magni-

SA 1965

tude 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.

For U.S.A

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com­ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro­vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ­ment. 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 com­puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip­ment.

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. WV-CU550C
Serial No.

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SA 1966

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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 manufacturer's 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.

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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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PREF ACE

The WV-CU550C System Controller, when combined with the optional WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher and WJ-AD550 Extension
Unit, allows for flexible control of 128 cameras and 16 monitors.
When used in a system with either Receivers (WV-RC100 or WV-RC150) or with Panasonic
CU550C can control camera functions such as zoom and focus and can also control accessory equipment such as Pan/Tilt
Heads.
In addition, the WV-CU550C can control sequential switching in systems programmed from the Set Up Menu of the WJ­SX550C Matrix Switcher.

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FEATURES

The WV-CU550C System Controller, when combined with the WJ-SX550C Matrix Switcher and WJ-AD550 Extension Unit,
enables control of the following functions:

• Routing of up to 128 cameras to any one of 16 monitors.

• Remote control of up to 128 cameras and auxiliary equipment by using optional receivers and accessories, including:

1. Remote control of Pan-Tilt Head and Camera Housing.

2. Remote control of Motorized Zoom Lenses: Focus, Zoom and Iris.

3. Remote control of camera settings, including Electronic Sensitivity Enhancement, Electronic Shutter, Electronic Zoom,
and more.

• Selection of various sequence functions such as Program Sequence, Tour Sequence and Group Sequence.

Additional features of the WV-CU550C include:

• Up to 8 WV-CU550C System Controllers can be connected in a system by using standard RS-485 shielded 4-wire twisted
pair cable. Can also be combined with standard communication media such as modems, fiber optics and microwave can
also be used.

• Ergonomic design reduces the number of switches to only those with common functions. Secondary functions are
accessed through function keys.

• Flexible design allows for either table-top or rack-mounting.

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