1. Install the plugin for WV-CU980

1. Obtain the WV-CU950 plug-in from the Milestone Software Downloads page on their website and install it on the XProtect Smart Client PC.
https://www.milestonesys.com/downloads/

2. Select "XProtect Input Unit Plug-ins" in the "Product" field and the version you are using in the "Version" field.
    Download "Panasonic WV-CU950 64-bit(for XProtect Smart Client XXXXXX")

 

3. Double-click "Milestone PanasonicWVCU950 Plugin 2024 R1 Installer.exe" to start the installation.
To install the XProtect Input Unit Plug-in, accept the terms of the license agreement and then click "Continue".

 

4. When the installation is complete, click "Close".

 

2. WV-CU980 setting

1. Set in advance so that it can connect to VMS.（*Connect with 10/100 BASE-T.) 

Push the "CAM(SET)" button and enter ID and Password(default ID/Password 12345678/12345678) .
Push the "||>" button and shit the Network Setup and push "CAM(SET)" button.
 

Set the following field in [MENU] - [Nerwork Setup].

For details on the setting procedure, refer to the WV-CU980 Operating Instructions.
https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/en/surveillance/products/wv-cu980

 

3. Camera settings

1. Launch the camera browser and change the Language to English.
Select [Setup] - [Image/Audio] - [Cam.Function].　
Select Profile2 in "Pan/Tilt Operability" field.
* It works with Profile1 (Normal), but just in case, select Profile2 (profile adjusting PTZ speeds for Milestone).
* If you cannot see the "Pan/Tilt Operability" field, select [Basic] - "Menu language" and change it to "English".

 

2. Register the PTZ camera with Milestone Xprotect. 
When you log in XProtect Smart Client, you will hear the electronic sound "Pi! Pi! Pi!" from WV-CU980.
Display will show "Connected" and the WV-CU980 will be ready for use.

 

4. XProtect Smart Client

4.1 Overview

As optional settings, Action Mapping and Pan/Tilt/Zoom speed adjustments are available.

1.  Select Settings from the menu at the top right of XProtect Smart Client.

 

2. Select [Panasonic WV-CU950 Keyboard Setup] .

 

3. Select [Actions Mapping] .
You can customize the association between Actions and Keys.

 

4. Select [Device Settings] .
You can customize the Pan/Tilt and Zoom speeds.

 

4.2 Action Mapping

 

4.3 Procedure to enable the WV-CU980 buttons

4.3.1 MON (Monitor Switching)

To use this feature, you need to assign a Shortcut number to the View you want to use.

1. Each view in Smart Client can be assigned a [Shortcut] number under [Setup] > [Default View Group].

 

2. After assigning the numbers, launch the Smart Client.

3. Pressing [Number] + [MON] on the WV-CU980 allows you to switch views.
Example: Pressing [1] + [MON] will display the view assigned to Shortcut 1.
Note: Camera selection is only effective if the view is focused (highlighted with a blue frame).

4.3.2 CAM (Camera Switching)

To use this feature, you need to assign a Shortcut number to the Camera you want to use.

1. Open the [Camera] > [Client] tab in Management Client to assign [Shortcut] numbers.

 

2. Assign numbers to each camera.

3. After assigning the numbers, launch the Smart Client.

4. Pressing [Number] + [CAM] on the WV-CU980 allows you to switch cameras.
Example: Pressing [1] + [CAM] will display the camera assigned to Shortcut 1.
Note: Camera selection is only effective if the view is focused (highlighted with a blue frame).

4.3.3 AUX1ON、AUX2ON

This explains how to control the Aero PTZ (WV-X67700-Z3L, etc.)’s unique functions from the WV-CU980.

1. Click the [Settings and more] button at the top right of Milestone Smart Client, then click [Settings] to open the [Settings] window.

 

2. Click [Panasonic WV-CU950 Keyboard Settings] to enable selection of [Key], [Group], and [Action].

 

3. Select the Key assigned to the WV-CU980 button (e.g., AUX1ON or AUX2ON), set [Group] and [Action], and then close the [Settings] window.
The Aero PTZ unique functions that can be set are shown in the table below.

Group	Action	Function
PTZ	Aux 5 On	White LED On
PTZ	Aux 5 Off	White LED Off
PTZ	Aux 6 On	Glass Heater On
PTZ	Aux 6 Off	Glass Heater Off
PTZ	Aux 7 On	Wiper On
PTZ	Aux 7 Off	Wiper Off
PTZ	Aux 8 On	Wiper＋Washer On *

* When using the Washer function, perform the following settings in the camera browser:
Select [Washer control] under [Setup] > [Basic] > [Relay output].

 

4. After the WV-CU980 emits a “PiPiPi” sound, pressing the WV-CU980 button with the assigned Key will execute the configured function.
Note: Button operations are only effective if the view is focused (highlighted with a blue frame).

4.3.4 PRESET

Note: Before starting, configure the preset positions on the camera itself.

1. In the Management Client, go to [Properties] > [Presets], check [Use presets from device], and click the [Get] button.

 

2. Launch the Smart Client.

3. Click the [Settings and more] button at the top right of Milestone Smart Client, then click [Settings] to open the [Settings] window.

 

4. Click [Panasonic WV-CU950 Keyboard Settings] to enable selection of [Key], [Group], and [Action].

 

5. Select [PRESET] for [Key], [PTZ.Presets] for [Group], and the desired value for [Action].

 

6. Close the [Settings] window.

7. After the WV-CU980 emits a “PiPiPi” sound, pressing the PRESET button on the WV-CU980 will move the PTZ camera to the selected preset position.
Note: Button operations are only effective if the view is focused (highlighted with a blue frame).

 

 

 

 

Milestone XProtect Management Client 2025 R2 /DP 13.8a