Panasonic System Controller Wv Cu161c Operating Instructions

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Alarm Buzzer Setting
This item lets you select whether or not to sound the alarm
buzzer when an alarm is activated.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM BUZZER by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select ALARM BUZZER ON or OFF by moving the joy-
stick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
Note:The alarm buzzer time differs depending on (4) alarm
output setting.
Alarm Preset Position Setting
This item lets you preset a camera position to an alarm
input. The camera will move its pan/tilt head to the position
when the alarm operates.
• The menu below appears when the ALARM switch on
the rear of the controller is set to the upper position to
connect with a Time Lapse VCR. 
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM PRESET by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Move the joystick to the right or left to select the
desired preset numbers of the picture on the moni-
tor in the range from 1-64 or [–] if no preset num-
bers are assigned.
The initial factory setting is – (No assignment).
1-64:Preset numbers
–:No assignment
Note:ALARM PRESET is only available when a
combination camera is connected.
Alarm Terminal 
The menu below appears when the ALARM switch on the
rear of the controller is set to the lower position to receive
the four sensor inputs.
1. Display the ALARM SETUP menu.
2. Select ALARM TERMINAL by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The ALARM TERMINAL menu opens.
4. Select the alarm terminal number by moving the joystick
up or down.
5. Move the joystick to the right or left to select the desired
preset numbers.
The initial factory setting is – (No assignment).
1-64:Preset numbers
–:No assignment
6. Press the HOME/ESC button to return to the previous
menu.
Notes:
• ALARM TERMINAL is only available when a combina-
tion camera is connected.
• If the camera has the Preset Alarm ON/OFF mode, then
set it to OFF.
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM PRESET  –
      ALARM SETUP
   ALARM DISPLAY ON
   SITE ALARM    ON
   TERM.ALARM    ON
   ALARM OUTPUT  10S
   ALARM BUZZER  ON
   ALARM TERMINAL
     ALARM TERMINAL
    ALARM     PRESET
      1          -
      2          -
      3          -
      4          - 
						

							System Setup
1. Display the WV-CU161C SETUP MENU.
2. Select SYSTEM SETUP by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The SYSTEM SETUP menu appears on the monitor.
Cable Compensation Setting
This item lets you select a compensation level to match to
transmission loss caused by cable extension.
1. Display the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
2. Select CABLE COMP by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select the most appropriate cable length by moving the
joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is S.
S:Less than 400 m (1 300 ft)
M:400 m (1 300 ft) to 700 m (2 300 ft)
L:700 m (2 300 ft) to 900 m (3 000 ft)
(When using RG-59U, BELDEN 9259 or equivalent
cable)
Switch Buzzer Setting
This item lets you select whether or not to sound the switch
buzzer when a button is pressed.
1. Display the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
2. Select SWITCH BUZZER by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select the ON or OFF mode by moving the joystick to
the right or left.
The initial factory setting is ON.
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Preset Data Loading
The data settings preset to the camera are downloaded to
the controller. A set of preset data can be given a title by
the controller operation. The preset data with the title can
be uploaded to other cameras.
1. Display the WV-CU161C SETUP MENU.
2. Select PRESET DATA LOAD  by moving the joystick
up or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The PRESET DATA LOAD screen appears on the moni-
tor as shown below.
P:Data saved.
:No Data saved. (The factory default setting for all
cameras from CAM1 to CAM8 is 
.)
Downloading
1. Display the PRESET DATA LOAD menu.
2. Select a camera number between CAM1 and CAM8 by
moving the joystick up or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The camera number and download menu appear on
the monitor as shown below.
4. Select DOWN LOAD by moving the joystick up or down.
5. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
Downloading starts.
      SYSTEM SETUP
     CABLE COMP    S
     SWITCH BUZZER ON
    PRESET DATA LOAD
   CAM1:
   CAM2:
   CAM3:
   CAM4:
   CAM5:
   CAM6:
   CAM7:
   CAM8:
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE
    END 
LOADINGBlinking 
						

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6. The text line LOADING blinks on the right while down-
loading.
The bar graph changing from 
to 
Pdisplays the down-
loading progress.
7. END appears on the right after downloading has been
completed. The progress bar disappears.
8. Editing the DATA TITLE.
For further information, refer to Data Title on the next
page.
Notes:
•Preset data for up to 8 cameras can be downloaded.
•Downloading time is approximately 2 minutes per cam-
era.
•Any previously preset data is overwritten by the down-
loaded data.
•Press the HOME/ESC button while downloading to ter-
minate downloading. ERROR 3 appears. The progress
bar disappears.
•END and error messages remain on the menu until the
next operation is performed.
•Check that the right unit address is selected for the
combination camera when the RS-485 mode is used. If
the numbers do not agree, the camera cannot be oper-
ated.
Therefore, preset data cannot be downloaded.
•Error Display
The following messages appear on the monitor when an
error occurs during downloading.
ERROR 2Message Cause Note
Lack of memory
Memory capacity was
exceeded while down-
loading.
ERROR 3 Causes except
aboveDownloading not possi-
ble for some reason
other than the above.
Uploading
1. Display the PRESET DATA LOAD menu.
2. Select a camera number between CAM1 and CAM8 by
moving the joystick up or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The camera number and upload menu appear on the
monitor as shown below.
4. Select UP LOAD by moving the joystick up or down.
5. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
Uploading starts.
6. The text line LOADING appears on the right while
uploading.
The bar graph changing from 
to 
Pdisplays the
uploading progress.
7. END appears on the right after the uploading has been
completed. The progress bar disappears.
Notes:
•Preset data for up to 8 cameras can be uploaded.
•The uploading time is approximately 2 minutes per
camera. When uploading is completed, combination
cameras such as the WV-CS854 will move during the
initial periods to fit the new settings.
•The camera picture may change as a result of
uploaded data. Access the Camera Setup menu to
make any necessary settings.
•Any previous preset data is overwritten by the uploaded
data.
•Press the HOME/ESC button to terminate uploading.
ERROR 3 appears and the progress bar disappears.
•END and error messages remain on the menu until the
next operation is performed.
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE
    END 
LOADINGBlinking
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE 
						

							•Check that the right unit address is selected for the
combination camera when using the RS-485 mode. The
camera cannot be operated if the numbers do not
agree.
Therefore, preset data cannot be uploaded.
•Error Display 
The following messages appear on the monitor when
errors occur during uploading.
Data Title
1. Display the PRESET DATA LOAD menu.
2. Select the desired CAM1-CAM8 position by moving the
joystick up or down.
3. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The camera number and data title menu appear on the
monitor as shown below.
4. Select DATA TITLE by moving the joystick up or down. 
Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The menu shown below appears on the monitor.
5. Move the cursor to the desired character symbol in the
character symbol area by moving the joystick up, down,
right or left, and then pressing the PRESET/SET/PRO-
GRAM PRESET button. The selected character is dis-
played in the title area.
ERROR16. Repeat step 5 to complete the data title. A title of up to
12 characters can be selected.
7. After setting all data titles, press the HOME/ESC button
to return to the Preset Data Menu.
To replace a specific character
1. Move the cursor to the title area by moving the joystick.
2. Move the cursor on the character to be replaced by
moving the joystick right or left.
3. Move the cursor from there to the desired character in
the character area by moving the joystick up or down,
and move the cursor to the desired character by mov-
ing the joystick up, down, right or left.
4. Press PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The character selected in the title area is replaced with
the correct character.
To delete a specific character
A specific character can be deleted by selecting SPACE
to replace it in the character area.
1. Move the cursor to the title area by moving the joystick.
2. Move the cursor on the character to be deleted by mov-
ing the joystick right or left.
3. Move the cursor from there to SPACE in the character
area by moving the joystick up or down.
4. Press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESET button.
The character selected in the title area is deleted.
[•] (space mark) appears in place of the deleted char-
acter.
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Message Cause Note
IncompatibilityIncompatibility detected
between transmission
data and camera model
while uploading.
ERROR 3 Causes except
aboveUploading not possible
for some reason other
than the above.
   CAM1:
    DOWN LOAD
    UP   LOAD
    DATA TITLE
   CAM1:
     0123456789
     ABCDEFGHIJKLM
     NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
     ().,’”:;&#!?=
     +-*/%$
    SPACETitle Area
Character Area
Space 
						

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Parity Check 
This item lets you set the parity check mode for RS-485
communication.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select PARITY CHECK by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select NONE, EVEN or ODD for the parity check by
moving the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is NONE.
Note:This setting must be compatible with the peripherals
connected.
Stop Bit 
This item lets you set the number of stop bits for RS-485
communication.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select STOP BIT by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select 1 or 2 for the number of stop bits by moving the
joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is 1 bit.
Note:This setting must be compatible with the peripherals
connected.
Wait Time 
This item lets you set the waiting time in milliseconds (ms)
until the next RS-485 communication retry.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select WAIT TIME by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select OFF, 100, 200, 400 or 1000 ms for the wait time
by moving the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is OFF (No retry).
Delay Time 
This item lets you set the minimum delay time from the
reception of data to the reply for RS-485 communication.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select DELAY TIME by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select OFF, 20, 40 or 100 ms for the delay time by mov-
ing the joystick to the right or left. 
The initial factory setting is OFF.
XON/XOFF 
This item lets you set the flow control for RS-485 communi-
cation.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select XON/OFF by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select the NOT USE or USE mode by moving the joy-
stick to the right or left. 
The initial factory setting is NOT USE.
Communication Setup
Note:The COMMUNICATION menu appears when the
DATA switch is set to RS-485.
Unit Address 
This item lets you set the unit address assigned to the cam-
era for RS-485 communication. Be sure to confirm the cam-
era unit address before setting up this item.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select UNIT ADDRESS by moving the joystick up or
down.
3. Select the unit address assigned to the combination
camera in the range from 1 to 96 by moving the joystick
to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is 1.
Note:The camera cannot be operated if an address differ-
ent from that set on the camera is selected.
Baud Rate 
This item lets you set the baud rate for RS-485 communica-
tion.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select BAUD RATE by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select 19200, 9600, 4800 or 2400 bps for the baud rate
by moving the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is 19200 bps.
Notes:
•The data response may be unstable at the baud rate of
2400 bps for some functions such as resetting alarms.
•This setting must be compatible with the peripherals
connected.
Data Bit 
This item lets you set the number of data bits for RS-485
communication.
1. Display the COMMUNICATION menu.
2. Select DATA BIT by moving the joystick up or down.
3. Select 7 or 8 bits for the number of data bits by moving
the joystick to the right or left.
The initial factory setting is 8 bits.
Note:This setting must be compatible with the peripherals
connected.
     COMMUNICATION
   UNIT ADDRESS 1
   BAUD RATE    19200
   DATA BIT     8
   PARITY CHECK NONE
   STOP BIT     1
   WAIT TIME    OFF
   DELAY TIME   OFF
   XON/XOFF     NOT USE 
						

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CAMERA CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Camera control functions are operable.
It is necessary to set up the camera before using the cam-
era control functions. For further information, refer to the
Operating Instructions for the respective combination cam-
era (See page 33). You can also set it up from the Camera
Setup menu during operating the system.
Pan/Tilt Control
A combination camera or an ordinary camera with pan/tilt
head can be controlled.
Move the pan/tilt head in the desired direction using the
joystick.
To move the pan/tilt head slowly, move the joystick while
holding down the SLOW/CAMERA FUNCTIONbutton.
Note:The SLOW/CAMERA FUNCTION button only works in
combination with cameras or pan/tilt heads that are pro-
vided with more than 8-step speeds.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Lens Control
A motorized lens can be controlled.
1. Press the FOCUS NEARor FOCUS FARbutton to
adjust the lens focus while watching the monitor.
If you are using a camera with an auto focus feature,
then the lens focus can be automatically adjusted by
simultaneously pressing the FOCUS NEARand
FOCUS FARbuttons.
2. Press the ZOOM TELEbutton to zoom in on the object
or press the ZOOM WIDEbutton to zoom out from the
scene. 
The focal length differs depending on the lens installed
on the camera.
3. Press the SHIFTbutton.
4. Press the ZOOM/IRISbuttons to adjust the lens iris
while watching the monitor.
If the IRIS CLOSEand IRIS OPENbuttons are simulta-
neously pressed for approximately 1 second or more,
then the iris is reset to the default values.
NEAR FAR
FOCUS
AUTO FOCUS
WIDE TELE
IRIS ZOOM
CLOSE OPENIRIS RESET
SHIFT
WIDE TELE
IRIS ZOOM
CLOSE OPENIRIS RESET
Joystick  
						

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Auto Pan
The combination camera starts a specific panning mode
preset beforehand.
1. Press the AUTO/B/W/PATROL STOPbutton.
The auto panning function is activated.
The picture appears on the monitor.
The following functions may be also available depend-
ing on the combination camera.
AUTO PAN ON or functions set in the combination
camera:
Press the numeric button 1 and then press this
button.
AUTO SORT ON:Press the numeric button 2 and then
press this button.
AUTO SEQ ON:Press the numeric button 3 and then
press this button.
RANDOM PAN ON:Press the numeric button 4 and
then press this button.
For further information, refer to the Operating Instruc-
tions for the combination camera.
2. To stop auto pan, move the joystick.
Operation of Combination Camera
It is necessary to set up the combination camera before
operating it. For further setup information, refer to the
Operating Instructions for the combination camera (See
page 30). You can also set it up from the Camera Setup
menu during operating the system.
Moving to a Preset Position
The combination camera is moved to a position preset
beforehand.
Select a preset number using the numeric buttons, and
then press the PRESET/SET/PROGRAM PRESETbutton.
The picture of the camera in that position appears on the
monitor.
Moving to the Home Position
The combination camera is moved to the home position
preset beforehand.
Press the HOME/ESCbutton.
The picture in that position appears on the monitor.
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PROGRAM
PRESET ESC HOME
SET PRESET
PROGRAM
PRESETSET PRESET
ESC HOME
B/W AUTO
PATROL STOP
UP
LR
DOWN 
						

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Patrol Play
The combination camera reproduces a series of pan/tilt
movements and lens controls that have been preset before-
hand in Patrol Learning.
See page 33 to program the camera patrol learning func-
tion.
1. Press the PATROL PLAY/PATROL LEARNbutton.
The camera patrol picture appears on the monitor.
2. To stop the patrol play function, move the joystick.
Color or Black & White 
A black and white image is easier to view in dark places
while a colored image is better to use in the daylight.
Changing from color to B/W and B/W to color can be done
manually.
1. Press the AUTO/B/W/PATROL STOPbutton, while the
SHIFT indicator is lit, to change from color to a black
and white picture. The black and white picture appears
on the monitor.
2. Press the AUTO/B/W/PATROL STOPbutton while the
SHIFT indicator is lit to change back from black and
white to a color picture.
Note:This function is disabled when the B/W is set to
AUTO in the camera setup. Set the B/W to ON or OFF to
make manual operations possible.
PATROL
PLAY
PATROL LEARN
UP
LR
DOWN
B/W AUTO
PATROL STOP
SHIFT
B/W AUTO
PATROL STOP
SHIFT 
						

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Combination Camera Shortcuts
The combination camera is controlled using the hundred shortcuts shown in the table. While the SHIFT indicator is lit, type a
number using the numeric buttons, and then press the CAMERA FUNCTION button. [CAM FUNC] in the table below is an
abbreviation for the CAMERA FUNCTION button. For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions included with the cam-
era.
Selecting a PRESET position From #1 to #64
#1 [1] + [CAM FUNC]
#10 [1] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
#64 [6] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
AUTO PAN
ON [6] + [5] + [CAM FUNC]
OFF [6] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
Speed Up [6] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]
Speed Down [6] + [8] + [CAM FUNC]
Setting Start Point [6] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
Setting End Point [7] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
Setting PAN Reverse [7] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
AUTO MODE
MODE Off [7] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
SEQ On [7] + [2] + [CAM FUNC]
SORT On [7] + [3] + [CAM FUNC]
ENDLESS PAN
On [7] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [7] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]
DIGITAL FLIP 
On [7] + [8] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [7] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
PROP. PAN/TILT
On [8] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [8] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
SUPER-D2
On [8] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [8] + [5] + [CAM FUNC]
AUTO FOCUS
STOP AF On* [8] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
STOP AF Off* [8] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]
AF On (Activate) [8] + [8] + [CAM FUNC]
HOME POSITION
Move to HOME [8] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
B/W or C/L 
B/W On* [9] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
B/W Off* [9] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
B/W AUTO* [9] + [2] + [CAM FUNC]
CAMERA ID
On [9] + [3] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [9] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
AREA TITLE
NESW On [9] + [5] + [CAM FUNC]
USER On [9] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
TITLE Off [9] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]EL-ZOOM
On [9] + [8] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [9] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
RESTART
Begin [1] + [0] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
Memorize PRESET From #1 to #64**
Position #1 [1] + [0] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
Position #10 [1] + [1] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
Position #64 [1] + [6] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
PATROL
PLAY [1] + [6] + [5] + [CAM FUNC]
STOP [1] + [6] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
LEARN(Start) [1] + [6] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]
IRIS
Open [1] + [6] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
Close [1] + [7] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
EL-SHUTTER
On [1] + [7] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [1] + [7] + [2] + [CAM FUNC]
Speed Up [1] + [7] + [3] + [CAM FUNC]
Speed Down [1] + [7] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
AGC
On [1] + [7] + [5] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [1] + [7] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
SENS UP
On [1] + [7] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [1] + [7] + [8] + [CAM FUNC]
Up [1] + [7] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
Down [1] + [8] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
SENS UP AUTOOn [1] + [8] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [1] + [8] + [2] + [CAM FUNC]
Up [1] + [8] + [3] + [CAM FUNC]
Down [1] + [8] + [4] + [CAM FUNC]
LL SYNC phase
INC [1] + [8] + [5] + [CAM FUNC]
DEC [1] + [8] + [6] + [CAM FUNC]
PAN
180°turn [1] + [8] + [7] + [CAM FUNC]
CLEANING
On [1] + [8] + [8] + [CAM FUNC]
Off [1] + [8] + [9] + [CAM FUNC]
BW SW AUTO
30 sec. [1] + [9] + [0] + [CAM FUNC]
60 sec. [1] + [9] + [1] + [CAM FUNC]
300 sec. [1] + [9] + [2] + [CAM FUNC]
600 sec. [1] + [9] + [3] + [CAM FUNC]
Function Key Function Key
Notes: 
•Shortcut operations marked with * will only change the parameter settings. Actual operations take
place when the conditions for changing the settings are met.
•**, “NO REGS. ; FLIP ON” may appear on the monitor. Re-enter the shortcut.
•Shortcuts may be ignored while PAN/TILT, ZOOM or FOCUS is in operation.
•PATROL LEARN only saves [1] through [6]+[4], [1]+[6]+[9] and [1]+[7]+[0] in the memory.
•PATROL PLAY stops when a shortcut other than [1]+[6]+[9] or [1]+[7]+[0] is entered. 
						

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External Device Control
Auxiliary Control
An auxiliary device connected to the Receiver or a camera
is controlled.
1. Press the WIPER/AUX1or DEF/AUX2button while the
SHIFT indicator is lit, to activate the connected device
to the receiver. 
The AUX1or AUX2indicator lights up.
2. To cancel the auxiliary control function, press the
WIPER/AUX1or DEF/AUX2button while the SHIFT
indicator is lit.
The AUX1or AUX2indicator goes off.
Camera Housing Control
Wiper Control
The camera housing provided with the wiper is controlled.
1. Press the WIPER/AUX1button to operate the wiper on
the selected camera.
The WIPERindicator lights up.
2. Press the WIPER/AUX1button to cancel the wiper con-
trol function.
The WIPERindicator goes off.
Caution:Be sure to turn off the wiper whenever it is not
needed or before selecting another camera for viewing
in order to prevent the wipers from quickly wearing out.
Defroster Control
The camera housing provided with the defroster is con-
trolled.
1. Press the DEF/AUX2button to operate the defroster for
the selected camera.
The DEFindicator lights up.
2. To cancel the defroster control function, press the
DEF/AUX2button.
The DEFindicator goes off.
AUX1 WIPER
AUX2DEF
SHIFTAUX1 WIPER
AUX2DEF