Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WJ-HD309 Panasonic
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Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. WJ-HD309 Model Nos.
2 The serial number of this product may be found on the top and 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.
3 CONTENTS PREFACE .................................................................... 4 FEATURES .................................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ........................................................... 5 TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS .
4 PREF ACE The Digital Disk Recorders WJ-HD316/309 are designed for use within a surveillance system and are a combination of a hard disk recorder and a video multiplexer (16-input for the WJ-HD316, 9-input for the WJ-HD309).
5 PRECAUTIONS • Refer all work related to the installation of these products to qualified service personnel or system installers. • Do not operate the appliances beyond their speci- fied temperature, humidity, or power source ratings. Use the appliance at temperatures within +5 °C - +45 °C (41 °F - 113 °F) and humidity below 85 %.
6 TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS • Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trade- marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/ or other countries. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.
7 MAJOR OPERA TING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ■ Front V iew S-VIDEO COPY 2 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COPY 2 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT [WJ-HD309] [WJ-HD316] ALARM TIMER HDD 2 ERROR HDD 1 ALARM SUSPEND .
8 When the shift button is lit, these buttons work as the toggled function buttons. (The buttons available as the toggled function buttons will light green when the shift button is lit.) !1 Pan, Tilt, Latest Recorded Image Playback Button (PAN/TILT, GO TO LAST) Pans/tilts the selected camera, or plays back the latest recorded image.
9 q Audio Input Connectors (AUDIO IN 1 - 4) These connectors, for RCA pin jacks, accept an unbal- anced –10 dBV, 10 k Ω line input audio signal supplied from an external device such as a microphone amplifi- er.
10 Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to see if your VGA monitor supports a refresh rate of 50 Hz. If your VGA monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you are not sure), then turn off your VGA monitor before turning on WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 when using your television as a dis- play.
11 3. Event Display When an event has occurred, an event display will be displayed. The position of an event display will be symmetrical to the position where the time is displayed. When the time is displayed at the lower left of the screen, an event dis- play will be displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.
12 Note: When the camera title and the task bar are lay- ered in this mode, only the task bar will be dis- played. Mode 2 Displays the status on the main bar, the left bar and the right bar. Mode 3 Displays the status only on the main bar, and does not display information on the left bar and the right bar.
Time Displays time and date of the displayed image When displaying live image: Current time and date When playing recorded image: Time and date when recorded *: During summer time, an asterisk (*) will be dis- played on the left side of the displayed time.
14 t Error Display Area Indicated Item Status Indication Error Warning Indicates an error occurrence or warning ALT-*: Alteration is detected W-ERROR: Failed to write data on the HDD SMART: Warning of.
15 Indicates the available disk space of each partition. Top: 100 % of the disk space is being used (no available disk space) Second from the top: 80 % of the disk space is being used Centre: 60 % of .
16 z Insert the power plug to an outlet (AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz) Note: Make sure the power source is AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz. x Turn on the power switch on the rear panel. The OPERATE indicator will light and the system check (checking the system and hard disk) will start.
17 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT It is recommended to check the clock periodically and put the clock right if it shows the wrong time. Adjust the clock when displaying a live image. z Press the SETUP/ESC button for 2 seconds or more. The SETUP MENU will be displayed on monitor 2 and the VGA monitor.
18 SHUTDOWN To shutdown the unit, do the following. When recording is being performed, press the REC button for 2 or more seconds. Recording will stop and the indica- tor on the REC button will go off. When playback is being performed, press the STOP button.
19 When recording with higher priority than manual recording is performed, manual recording will not be performed until this recording finishes. Refer to the following about the recording mode. x Stop recording. Press the REC button down for around 2 seconds.
20 ● Recording Time The possible recording durations on the following table are just the average values. (Refer to the important notice below the table.) Recording rate for a single camera channel (Recording without audio) Unit: Hour Recording Rate [ips] SFA SFB FQA FQB NQA NQB EXA EXB 0.
21 Record manually using an external switch at an emergency event occurrence. For example, install an external switch at the reception counter, and start recording with it when a suspicious indi- vidual appears. Refer to a system administrator about the required settings for emergency recording.
22 It is possible to play recorded images without stopping recording. The playback images will be displayed on monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. z Select the camera respective to the recorded images to be played. (Go to step 2 if not neces- sary) Press the desired camera selection button.
23 Fast forward/Fast reverse Rotating the shuttle ring will change the playback speed (1/2x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x, 20x) according to rotated degree. When the shuttle ring is held in the 20x position (rotated to the end) for 5 seconds, the play- back speed will be 50x.
24 Marking It is possible to play from a marked point. Do the following to mark a desired point. 1. Press the SHIFT button. The SHIFT indicator will light. 2. Press the camera selection button 12 (9 for the WJ-HD309) (MARK) at a desired point to be marked during playback.
25 Images from a camera will be recorded on the built-in hard disk or external recording devices (DVD-RAM drive, DVD-R drive or CD-R drive) connected to this unit. Available disk areas are as follows. Note: External recording devices can be used as a copy area for images recorded on the hard disk.
26 c Select a disk to be played using the jog dial and move the cursor to "OK" using the arrows button. Press the SET button to determine the selection. The recording event list window will be displayed. (Refer to page 28 for further information.
27 It is possible to play recorded images from a designated time and date without stopping recording. Playback images will be displayed on monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. z Press the SEARCH button repeatedly until the time and date designation window is dis- played.
28 There are 3 ways to search for a recorded image and play it. • Search for a recording event and play it (Recording event search) • Search for a motion detected time and date from the recorded i.
29 Search filter buttons: Selects the search filter Filter cancel button: Cancels the selected search filter and lists all recording events Time and date: <When searched by recording event> The time when recording started will be displayed. <When searched by VMD> The time when motion was detected will be displayed.
30 z Press the SEARCH button repeatedly until the recording event list window is displayed. The recording event list window will be displayed on moni- tor 2 and the VGA monitor. Use the arrows button ( CD ) to switch between displaying the list window and the thumbnail window alternately.
31 c Filter recording events. Filter recording events by time and date Move the cursor using the arrows button and rotate the jog dial to enter the time and date. Press the SET button to determine the entered time and date. The recording event in the entered time range will be listed and displayed.
32 <Thumbnail window> n To stop playback, press the STOP button. The indicator on the PLAY/PAUSE button will go off and playback will be stopped. Live images will be displayed on monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. Important: In the recording event list, the start time of recording will be displayed.
33 x Press the SET button. The VMD search window will be displayed. Enter a camera channel number and time range on the VMD search window for the VMD search.
34 ⁄0 Select the sensitivity using the arrows button ( DC ) from the following. OFF: Motion will not be detected LOW: Low sensitivity MID: Standard sensitivity HIGH: High sensitivity ⁄1 Rotate the jog dial to select "EXIT" on the sta- tus bar to exit from the motion detection area setup window.
35 ⁄2 Move the cursor to select a detection mode using the arrow buttons and rotate the jog dial to check the radio button next to the selected detection mode. Press the SET button to deter- mine the selection. Refer to page 36 for further information about each of the detection modes.
36 Any motion will be detected anywhere in the A, B, C, D areas. Note: In the ANY AREA mode, it is possible to set the masking duration. When the masking duration is set, motion will be ignored for a certain period (set duration as the masking duration) in the same area.
37 ■ Search for a marked point and play from that point (Marking search) Display the recording time of the recorded images with a marked point in a list or a thumbnail and select the desired recording time to play. Refer to page 24 for further informa- tion about marking.
38 MONIT OR LIVE IMAGES It is possible to display live images on a single screen or a multi-screen. On a single sequential display (It is also possible that dis- played images from cameras will be switched automatical- ly) ■ Displaying Live Images on a Single Screen z Press the MONITOR1/MONITOR2 button to select the monitor.
39 ■ Displaying on a Multi-screen It is possible to display images on a multi-screen (4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16 for the WJ-HD316, 4, 7, 9 for the WJ-HD309). z Press the MONITOR1/MONITOR2 button to select the monitor. When monitor 1 is selected, the indicator will light.
40 ■ Sequential Display Displayed images from cameras will be switched automati- cally. Camera images will be displayed sequentially according to the settings performed in advance. z Press the MONITOR1/MONITOR2 button to select the monitor. When monitor 1 is selected, the indicator will light.
41 CONTROL CAMERAS When displaying live images, the following camera controls are possible. • Panning/tilting: Moves a camera horizontally/vertically. • Zooming: Zooms in/out on images. • Focus: Adjusts the focus. • Iris: Adjusts the iris of the lens.
42 x Use the arrows button ( AB ) to adjust the focus. Press the arrows button ( A ) to shift the focus farther. Press the arrows button ( B ) to shift the focus nearer.
43 ■ Move a camera to the preset position z Press the PRESET/AUTO button. The PRESET/AUTO indicator will light and the PRESET/ AUTO PAN window will be displayed. x Press a camera selection button ([1] - [10/0] for the WJ-HD316, [1] - [9], [0] for the WJ-HD309) to select a desired preset posi- tion.
44 Note: To move the camera to another registered preset position, press the SET button after selecting a desired preset position number in step 2. The PRESET/AUTO PAN window will not close and it is possible to select another preset number. ■ Auto Function (Auto Pan, etc) Moves a camera with an auto function set in advance.
45 ABOUT THE EVENT FUNCTION The event action will be performed when the following events occur. • Motion detection: When motion is detected by the motion detection function (see below), this is stated as an event of motion detection.
46 ■ Alarm Function ● Blinks the ALARM indicator on the front panel ● Switches from the images displayed on monitor 1 and monitor 2 to the images from the location of the alarm occurrence (on a .
47 ■ Cancel the Alarm Action When an alarm has occurred, this unit will start the alarm action according to the selected alarm action mode. To cancel the alarm action, press the ALARM RESET but- ton.
48 It is possible to copy (duplicate) manually the images recorded on the disk area selected with the DISK SELECT window (page 25 ) to the HDD copy area or the external recording device (DVD-RAM disk, DVD-R disk, CD-R disk) connected to the unit.
49 v Select the "OK" button using the arrows button and press the SET button. The DATA COPY window will be closed and data copy will start. The copy icon will be displayed on the task bar during copying. To close the DATA COPY window, select "CANCEL" using the arrows button and press the SET button.
50 Perform the settings for the built-in hard disk of the unit, the optional extension unit and the DVD-RAM disk. These are the descriptions of how to delete recorded images on the hard disk and how to format a DVD-RAM disk. Refer to a system administrator for further information about the other disks.
51 b Move the cursor to "Manual Delete for Normal Recording Area" or "Manual Delete for Event Recording Area" using the arrows button, and set time and date using the jog dial. The images recorded the day before the set time and date will be subject to be deleted.
52 FORMA T (INITIALIZE) A DVD-RAM DISK To copy (duplicate) recorded images onto the DVD-RAM disk, formatting (initializing) the DVD-RAM disk is required in advance. To delete images recorded on the DVD-RAM disk, format- ting (initialization) of the DVD-RAM disk is also required.
53 n Press the SET button to select "FORMAT". The confirmation dialog window will be displayed. m Move the cursor to "OK" using the arrows but- ton and press the SET button to start format- ting. To stop formatting, select "CANCEL" and press the SET but- ton.
54 DISPLA Y/EDIT TEXT INFORMA TION It is possible to attach text information to images when recording. Entering 20 characters for a line (up to 10 lines, with a total of 200 characters) is possible. These are the descriptions of how to display/edit the attached text information for images.
55 b Edit text information using the arrows button and the jog dial. • To insert a character Move the cursor to a desired point where a character is to be inserted using the arrows button, and select a character using the jog dial.
Indication 56 H-METER Press the ALARM RESET button to can- cel the warning status. The unit will be in the error half-reset/error reset condition. Contact the dealer to replace the hard disk. Warning The set time for the HOUR METER has passed. (Refer to page 94 .
POWER Warning The power outage alert signal is sup- plied from the uninterruptible power sup- ply system (UPS). Internal processing will start when the set time for "Shutdown Time" on the "Basic Setup" menu of "System" has passed after having received the power outage alert signal.
58 Item WV-CU360C Note Open/Close the SETUP MENU WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 Press the [5] button to display the search filter window. Press the SET button to start playback. Press the [5] button to display the VMD search list. Press the SET button to start playback.
59 PLA Y P AUSE REV – + FWD Rotate the shut- tle ring Rotate the shut- tle ring REV – + FWD Rotate the shut- tle ring Rotate the shut- tle ring Rotate the shut- tle ring Rotate the shut- tle ring .
60 Available only during pause Skip to the next frame Available only during pause Skip to the previous frame The point to be skipped to will be different between normal playback and filtered play- back. Skip forward The point to be skipped to will be different between normal playback and filtered play- back.
61 It is possible to stop the sequential display by pressing a camera selection button. It is possible to stop the sequential display by pressing a camera selection button.
62 OPERA TION USING A PC It is possible to perform the settings or operate the unit using a web browser installed on a PC when this unit is connected to a network. The available features and the system requirements of a PC are as follows. Refer to the Network Operating Instructions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM.
63 OPERA TION OF THE UNIT IN THE CASCADE CONNECTION When connecting multiple units (up to 4 units) in the cascade connection, it is possible to monitor images from all of the WJ- HD316/309 in the cascade connection using a monitor. It is necessary in advance to perform the settings to operate the unit in the cascade connection.
64 1. Remove the rubber legs (6 pcs.) on the bottom of the unit. • Use a flat-blade screwdriver and remove the screws. 2. Install the rack mounting brackets on both sides of the unit. • Using the mounting screws (4 pcs.) for the rack mount- ing brackets, fix them firmly.
Item 65 MANAGEMENT OF USERS/HOSTS It is necessary in advance to register users and PCs (hosts) who access this unit via a network such as a LAN. Up to 32 users and 8 hosts can be registered. The following information can be registered as user information and host information.
66 Notes: • When a user is operating this unit using a PS·Data compatible controller, this user can log in automatically as a PSD user set for "PSD User" of "System" on the SETUP MENU.
67 OPERA TING THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME Important: When connecting an optional extension unit (the WJ- HDE300 series), turn on the power of the extension unit before turning on the power of this unit. z Turn on the POWER switch. x Press the SET button when the system check complete window is displayed.
68 Preparation for maintenance (HDD replacement, installation, etc.) When maintaining (HDD replacement, installation, etc.) without turning the power of the unit off, carry out the follow- ing operation after setting the HDD SAFETY MODE to ON. (The default setting is ON.
69 When the system check has been completed, the HDD SAFETY MODE window (as shown below) will be displayed. The camera selection buttons on the front panel (1 - 16 for the WJ-HD316, 1 - 9, 0 for the WJ-HD309) will light green and orange (for 2 seconds each) alternately.
70 Important When connecting the Panasonic matrix switcher or the data multiplex unit to this unit, the looped through output signal for every video input signal from them must be supplied to the video input connectors of this unit directly.
71 ■ Connections with an extension unit An example of connections is shown below when the unit is used together with an optional extension unit. This unit can be connected with up to seven extension units.
72 ■ Connections with DVD-RAM, CD-R, and DVD-R drives This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the designated DVD-RAM, DVD-R and CD-R drive.
73 ■ Connections with the VTR When it is necessary to copy the recorded images to a video tape using a VTR, connect the VTR to the S-VIDEO connector (or the VIDEO OUT connector) and the AUDIO OUT connector inside the connectors cover on the front panel of this unit as below.
74 ■ Connections with PS · Data systems This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the PS · Data devices. If a connected system controller is PS · Data compatible, it is possible to operate this unit or connected devices using the sys- tem controller.
75 ● When installing this unit between a controller and a system device ● When connecting this unit with a system device (No. 7: OFF) (No. 8: OFF) POWER ON OFF ALARM Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204 A.
76 ■ Cascade connection of multiple units Up to of four units can be connected. For the cascade connection, connect the CASCADE IN connector and the CASCADE OUT connector on the rear panel of each unit as below.
77 ● When the PS · Data compatible device is connected to the first unit 1 2 IN OUT CASCADE OUT 16 16 3 15 15 14 14 13 2 1 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN AU.
78 ● When the PS · Data compatible device is connected to the third unit 1 2 IN OUT CASCADE OUT 16 16 3 15 15 14 14 13 2 1 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN AU.
79 ● When the PS · Data compatible devices are connected to the first and third units 1 2 IN OUT CASCADE OUT 16 16 3 15 15 14 14 13 2 1 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 VIDE.
80 ■ Connection with the RS485 camera This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the RS485 devices. Up to eight cameras can be connected using a single RS485 (CAMERA) port. Important: • Terminate both devices on both ends of the connection.
81 ● Daisy connection Multiple cameras can be connected to the RS485 (CAMERA) port. Example: When cameras 1 - 4 are connected to one of the RS485 (CAMERA) port and cameras 9 - 12 are connected to the other RS485 (CAMERA) port.
82 ■ Mode Switch RS485 interface is used to communicate between this unit and the PS · Data compatible system device. In this case, it is neces- sary to terminate both devices on both ends of the RS485 connection. The settings of the mode switch will be different depending on whether this unit is used as a receiver or a controller.
83 ■ How to Use the T erminals of the ALARM/CONTROL Connector These terminals are used for emergency recording, auto time adjustment (Auto Adjust Time), taking measures against power outages (Shutdown Time), and when installing a buzzer, a lamp, or similar alarm device.
84 ● Connection for emergency recording When the external switch is turned ON, emergency recording will be started. Resolution, recording time, recording rate and quality for emergency recording can differ according to the settings of "Emergency REC" of "Recording" on the SETUP MENU.
85 ● Connection for the Auto Adjust Time function • When "Auto Adjust T ime" of "System" on the SETUP MENU is set to "MASTER" "Time Adjust Output" becomes available and the clock of this unit can be applied to other units.
86 ● Connection with the Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) This is an example of connection with the uninterruptible power system (UPS) to be installed to protect from a power outage.
87 ■ How to Use the T erminals of the ALARM Connector These terminals are used to connect the alarm devices, such as sensors, door switches, etc. The pin configurations of these terminals are as shown below. The connector used should be compatible with the pin configu- ration.
88 ● Alarm connection When a signal is supplied to the alarm input terminals of CH 1-16, recording and displaying of camera images will be per- formed according to the settings. When an alarm device such as a buzzer, a lamp, etc., is installed outside, connect them to the alarm output terminals (pin nos.
89 ■ How to Use the SERIAL Connector This connector is compliant with the RS232C Standard, and is used to communicate with a connected PC. A connection example and the pin configuration of the SERIAL connector are as shown below.
90 SETUP To operate this unit, it is necessary to set each item of the SETUP MENU in advance. Perform the settings for each item of the SETUP MENU by displaying the SETUP MENU on monitor 2.
91 Switcher Monitor1 Perform the settings for the image switching on monitor 1 such as the setting of the sequential display or the screen to be displayed at login on monitor 1. Monitor 2 Perform the settings for the image switching on monitor 2 such as the setting of the sequential display or the screen to be displayed at login on monitor 2.
92 Main menu: These menus are always displayed on the SETUP MENU. Live image: Live images from the camera channel that was selected just before the SETUP MENU was displayed. Main area: The setting items of the selected submenu will be displayed in this area.
93 z Press the SETUP/ESC button for 2 seconds or more when displaying live images. [Screenshot 1] The top page of the SETUP MENU will be displayed. x Select a main menu using the arrows button and press the SET button. [Screenshot 2] The submenu of the selected main menu will be displayed.
94 Perform the settings for the hard disk drives. It is possible to check the histories (log) of event occur- rence, error occurrence and access. ● [REC Rate] Check the recording rate and the image quality for each camera channel. The recording rate for each recording mode for each cam- era (as shown below) will be displayed in list form.
95 ● [Disk End Mode] Set actions to be taken when the available hard disk space has run out Select an action from the following to be taken when the available space of the built-in hard disk (normal.
96 ● [Event Log] Check the event log The event log (time and date at an event occurrence, details) will be displayed in list form. Refer to page 45 for further information about each event. COM: Command alarm EMR: Emergency recording LOSS: Video loss TRM: Terminal alarm VMD: Motion detection Note: Up to 750 event logs can be kept.
97 SMART X-Y X indicates the unit/unit number that has the hard disk error Y indicates the unit/unit number HDD SMART error ● [Access Log] Check the access log The time, user name and IP addresses when logging in/out to/from this unit will be displayed in list form.
98 Perform the settings for the basic recording (REC Setup) and the emergency recording. ● [REC Setup] Perform the settings for the basic recording. Perform the following settings for the basic recording. 8 Recording Select ON or OFF to record or not record.
99 Important: • When a live image from the audio assigned camera channel is displayed on a single screen on monitor 2, audio will be heard. When displaying on a multi-screen, audio will not be heard. • When images from the audio assigned camera channel are displayed on a single screen, recorded audio will be heard.
100 Perform the settings for event actions of each event type (motion detection, video loss, command alarm and terminal alarm). ● [Event Setup] Settings for the alarm output duration and the buzzer .
101 [Screenshot 2] The "VMD Setup" window will be displayed. x Rotate the jog dial to select "SETUP AREA" on the status bar. Note: To set all areas on the monitor as the motion detection area, select "ALL AREAS" and press the SET button.
102 x Move the cross cursor onto an area to be deleted using the arrows button and press the SET button. c To complete the settings, rotate the jog dial to select "EXIT" on the status bar. → The "VMD Setup" window will be closed.
103 <DURATION> Move the cursor to the parameter box of each area using the arrows button ( B ) and select a moving dura- tion for an object in each area from the following using the arrows button ( CD ).
104 8 Alarm Disarm Time The following are possible for the alarm disarm. 2 s - 10 s (in 1 second intervals) ● [T erminal Setup] Perform the settings for the alarm terminal polarity . Select how to supply the signal to the alarm terminal. N.O.: Signals will be supplied when short-circuited.
105 Perform the settings for the recording schedules of record- ing and event action by designating a day of the week and time. A day can be divided into up to 6 time zones, and record- ing programs and event action programs can be assigned to each time zone to create a recording schedule.
106 8 Recording Rate and Image Quality for Each Camera Channel Perform the settings for recording rate, image quality and recording duration for each camera channel (only for pre- event recording and post-event recording). Perform the settings for each recording mode.
107 • When a pre-recording area is created in an optional extension unit (WJ-HDE300 series), it is possible to per- form pre-event recording for up to 60 minutes accord- ing to the resolution, recording rate and disk space for pre-event recording. Refer to page 135 for descriptions of how to create the pre-recording area.
108 8 Terminal/command alarm Perform the settings of an event action at a terminal/com- mand alarm occurrence or the settings of the auto copy function.
109 n Select OK using the arrows button and press the SET button. Notes: • The start time and end time can be set in 15 min- utes intervals. • To copy a timetable that is set for a different day of the week, select "Copy the Other Time Table" and select a day of the week by rotating the jog dial in step 3.
110 Perform the settings for image switching such as the sequential display setting or the waiting screen (while log- ging out) setting for displaying on monitors 1 and 2. ● [Monitor 1] Switcher function of monitor 1 Perform the settings for the switcher function of monitor 1.
111 [Screenshot 4] The cursor moves to the "PRESET" in "STEP 1". b Rotate the jog dial to select a preset position number for which image is displayed in "STEP 1" from the follow- ing. 1 - 64: Moves to the selected preset number.
112 ● [Monitor 2] Switcher function of monitor 2 Perform the settings for the switcher function of monitor 2. 8 Live Sequence The settings for "Live Sequence" are the same as for "Monitor1". Refer to page 110 for further information.
113 Perform the display settings for monitors 1 and 2 connected to the unit. ● OSD Setup Perform the On Screen Display settings for monitor 1 and monitor 2 such as the settings of camera titles or the set- tings of the time display position. 8 Camera Title Perform the settings for the camera title.
114 3. Move the cursor to "OK" using the arrows button and press the SET button. The camera title will be copied. • The following characters can be entered for a cam- era title: 0 1 2 3 4 .
115 8 Camera Title Display Select ON and OFF whether or not to display the camera title. ON: Displays the camera title. OFF: Does not function. 8 Alarm Display Select ON and OFF whether or not to activate the alarm dis- play at an event occurrence. ON: Displays the alarm display at an event occurrence.
116 It is necessary to adjust the communication speed and use the same communication protocol with external devices such as a controller when connecting those external devices to the DATA port or the SERIAL connector (RS232C).
117 8 Baud Rate Select the communication speed for data transmission with a connected device from the following. 2 400/4 800/9 600/19 200/38 400 bps 8 Data Bit It is impossible to change the value for this setting. 8 bit 8 Parity Select a method to check a transmission error at communi- cation from the following.
118 8 Baud Rate Select the communication speed for data transmission with a connected device from the following. 4 800/9 600/19 200 bps 8 Control Camera CH It is possible to assign camera channels to the RS485 ports 1 and 2 as shown below. [Screenshot 1] Start operation from the "RS485 Setup" menu.
119 8 Data Bit Select a data length for communication from the following. 7/8 bit 8 Parity Select a method to check a transmission error at communi- cation from the following. NONE: No parity check EVEN: Even parity ODD: Odd parity 8 Stop Bit Select a stop bit from the following.
120 8 DNS Select "MANUAL" or "AUTO" to enable searching for an IP address by its host name using DNS. When "OFF" is select- ed for "DHCP" (no use of the DHCP server), select "MANU- AL" and enter the domain name and the DNS server address.
121 Perform the following system settings required to operate this unit. ● [Basic Setup] Basic system settings Perform the following settings for basic operation. 8 ADMIN Password Set the password for an administrator. Enter 4-8 alphanumeric characters.
122 8 Shutdown Time Select a waiting time before starting the internal processing against the power outage after an outage detection signal has been supplied to the unit from the following. 10 s/20 s/30 s/1 m/2 m/3 m/4 m/5 m 8 Auto Copy ON or OFF whether or not to copy recorded images to the copy area on the hard disk automatically.
123 z Move the cursor to "Summer Time (Day Light Saving) Table" using the arrows button ( CD ) and press the SET button. [Screenshot 2] The "Summer Time (Day Light Saving) Table" will be dis- played. x Move the cursor to enter the ON or OFF time (year, month, date) for summer time using the arrows button.
124 ● [Host Regist.] Registration of PC (host) accessible to this unit Register host information for the PC that accesses the unit via a network such as a LAN. Move the cursor to "SET" at the lower right on the menu and press the SET button to complete registration.
125 9SCREEN10 - 16 (only for the WJ-HD316): Displays images from camera channels 10 - 16 on a 9-split screen. 16SCREEN (only for the WJ-HD316): Displays images from camera channels 1 - 16 on a 16-split screen. SEQ: Images will be displayed in the sequential display.
126 Alarm Reset Alarm Suspend Copy Normal Recording Erase Event Recording Erase Manual REC Operation Playback Operation N/W Access An event operation can be canceled. (Refer to page 47 .) An event operation can be suppressed. (Refer to page 47 .) A recorded image can be manually copied.
127 For operating the camera connected to this unit, it is necessary to set the camera functions in advance. Setup of the camera functions can be performed on the setup menu of the connected camera. You can operate the camera setup menu by calling up it from this unit.
128 DISK MANAGEMENT ■ Notes on the hard disk Camera images are recorded into the built-in hard disk of this unit. There are two hard disks in this unit. In case one of them malfunctions during recording, it is possible to keep record- ing with the other hard disk (mirror function).
129 2. Remove the cable from the front panel. 3. Remove the screws fixing the mounting unit, and then pull the hard disk drive mounting angle toward you. Only the upper and lower holes on both sides will be used when fixing by screws even though there are 3 holes each on both sides.
130 When replacing the hard disk drive without turning off the power of the unit. z Close the SETUP MENU after selecting "ON" for "HDD Safety Mode" of "Disk Info" on the "Maintenance" menu. → The HDD SAFETY MODE window will be displayed.
131 160 GB: Indicates the hard disk capacity (disk existed when last started up) 160 GB M: Indicates the hard disk capacity (mirrored disk existed when last started up) ADD (160 GB): Indicates that this hard disk is newly mount- ed at this startup, but that it was not mounted last time.
132 Summary of the RAID 5 function (Redundant Arrays for Independent Disks, independent data disks with distributed parity blocks) It is possible to use the RAID 5 function with an optional extension unit.
133 ■ Formatting (Initialization) the Hard Disk It is necessary to initialize the hard disk in the following cases. • When replacing the hard disk of this unit • When operating the unit for the .
134 , Press the SET button after setting. [Screenshot 5] The confirmation dialog window will be displayed. . Move the cursor to "EXECUTE" using the arrows button ( A B ) and press the SET button. → Formatting will start and the format result dialog window will be displayed.
135 [Screenshot 4] The "DISK SELECT" menu will be displayed. When using the RAID 5 function, the "UNIT SELECTION" menu will be displayed. <Screen displayed when using the RAID 5 function> m Move the cursor to a desired hard disk (unit) to be for- matted (initialized) using the arrows button and press the SET button.
136 [Screenshot 7] The "PRE RECORDING AREAS" menu will be displayed. ⁄0 Select the camera channel for pre-event recording using the arrows button and assign the disk space to the selected pre-recording area by rotating the jog dial. Repeat this operation to assign disk space to two or more camera channels.
137 Mirroring is the function that records camera images onto two hard disks simultaneously. In case one hard disk has a problem, image data will be stored on the other hard disk. The credibility of the disk can be enhanced. It is recommended to activate the mirroring function for the first use of this unit.
138 n Select a recording area using the arrows button and assign the disk space to the selected recording area by rotating the jog dial. Repeat this operation to assign disk space to two or more recording areas. m Press the SET button after setting. [Screenshot 5] The confirmation dialog window will be displayed.
139 Note: When the hard disk is replaced or removed, the "TOP MENU" of the "HDD DISK MENU" will be auto- matically displayed. [Screenshot 1] The "TOP MENU" of the "HDD DISK MENU" will be dis- played. x Move the cursor to "MIRROR ON" using the arrows but- ton ( A B ) and press the SET button.
140 [Screenshot 2] The password entry window will be displayed. c Enter the password for an administrator by rotating the jog dial. The camera selection buttons ([1] - [10/0] for the WJ- HD316, [1] - [9], [0] for the WJ-HD309) are available to enter numbers for password.
141 ■ SERIAL (RS232C) Communication Protocol With the SERIAL (RS232C) interface, you can control functions of this unit by transferring the specified commands from a per- sonal computer (PC) to this unit. Notes: • This unit does not support the communication converted between the SERIAL (RS232C) and USB interface.
142 • When an ANSWER command is required The unit sends back the status or data, as shown in the figure. • About ACK code After receiving a command from the PC, the unit sends back the ACK code to the PC in 20 ms or less.
143 • Parameter error When the unit cannot properly process the received command, the unit sends back an error code to the PC. After clearing the receive buffer, the unit enters the wait state until receiving the following [STX] command.
144 1 2 IN OUT CASCADE OUT 16 16 3 15 15 14 14 13 2 1 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT CASCADE IN MONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROL SERIAL ALARM POWER COPY 1 MODE EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA) DATA AC IN SIGNAL GND 1 4 2 D-sub Pin 9 (Female) D-sub Pin 9 (Female) This unit PC Pin No.
145 Basic Operation Item Forward a field Rewind a field Pause during playback Play Manual recording Manual recording with text Stop Skip & play forward Skip&play reversely Record No.
146 Item Start sequence Stop sequence Disk selection Marking Alarm Control Item Alarm input Alarm input with text Alarm reset Alarm suspension Alarm change information (LED indication) Alarm change in.
147 Data Control Item Copy by specifying record Copy by specifying date & time Data copy completed Cancel data copy Erase log Log data total number inquiry Log readout Record list acquisition Text.
148 Search Operation Item Display search editing area Display Operation Item Switch display Inquiry Item Additional disk space inquiry ID request Interface ID request Production category request Alarm.
149 zqm: Monitor status: camera CH: Playback time Monitor status n=0 Live n=1 Live sequence n=2 Playback n=3 Other statuses Camera CH Playback time: yyyymmddhhnnss ztl:n Search editing area ON n=0 Sea.
150 Communication Item Communication check Transmission command (ASCII) RCK Response command (ASCII) RCK Parameter (ASCII) Record information inquiry ZGP:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ZGP:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr: ccc:q:n.
151 FLOWCHART OF THE SETUP MENU Recording Emergency REC Recording REC Setup Maintenance REC Rate Maintenance Disk Info Maintenance V ersion info Maintenance Disk End Mode Maintenance Disk Capacity Mai.
152 P ARAMETERS AND THE DEF AUL T SETTINGS OF THE SETUP MENU These are the setting parameters and the default settings of the items on the SETUP MENU. Refer to these as reference.
153 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting Event Setup Buzzer OFF/1 s/2 s/...../30 s/40 s/50 s/1 m/ VMD: OFF 2 m/...../5 m/EXT Video Loss: 2 s Terminal Command Alarm: 2 s Monitor1 Action HD316: OFF/CAM1/CAM2/...../CAM16 VMD: OFF HD309: OFF/CAM1/CAM2/.
154 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting Special Days DATE 1/1 to 12/31 -- Mode MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN -- Switcher Monitor1 Live Sequence [Operating with the buttons of the unit] HD316: STEP1: CAM1, WJ-HD316: STEP2: CAM2, ...... STEP16: CAM16 1/2/.
155 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting Monitor1 Time & Date Display ON/OFF ON Camera Title Display ON/OFF ON Alarm Display ON/OFF ON Monitor2 Display Mode MODE1/MODE2/MODE3 MODE1 T&am.
156 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting NW Setup2 User Name - - User Password - - Access Interval 10 m/30 m/1 h/6 h/24 h 1 h Host Name - HD316: HD316 HD309: HD309 Domain Name - localdomain Network SNMP COMMUNITY - public Setup CONTACT - - SYSTEM NAME - - LOCATION - - NTP Setup Time Adjustment ON/OFF OFF Time Zone GMT-12:00/GMT-11:00/.
157 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting Time & Date Date Format YY.MM.DD/MMM.DD.YY/DD.MMM.YY DD.MMM.YY Time Format 24 h/12 h 12 h Auto Adjust Time ON/OFF OFF Master Time 0:00/1:00/...../23:00 0:00 Summer Time(Day Light Saving) ON/OFF/AUTO OFF Summer Time(Day Light Saving) Table - - User Regist.
158 • Check if the power is supplied to cameras and connected devices. • Check if the power plug is properly connected to the AC outlet. • Check if the power cord is properly inserted into the power socket of the unit. • The HDD SAFETY MODE is set to ON.
159 • Check if the HDD has any available disk space. • Check if the recording setup is set to ON. • Check the schedule settings. • Check the recording priority settings. • When the setting menu is displayed by a non-interlace signal, the setting menu may be unable to function nor- mally.
160 Check item/Remedy Problem Page Alarm operations are not acti- vated. "VIDEO LOSS" appears on the monitor. "THERMAL" appears on the monitor. The clock does not keep cor- rect time. When you turn on the power of the unit, the HDD DISK MENU is displayed.
161 Check item/Remedy Problem Page The additional disk space of HDD is not displayed. The available disk space of HDD is not displayed on the right bar. Cannot establish a connection via the network. Response or Image update takes time. The power cord insulation is damaged.
162 General SPECIFICA TION Power source: Power consumption Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating humidity Dimensions Weight Input/Output Video Audio Others * 1 When power is not supplied, the video output signal was not sent from the unit even if a video input signal is supplied.
163 ST ANDARD ACCESSORIES CD-ROM* ............................................................................ 1 Operating Instructions (this manual) .................................. 1 The following are for installation: Power Cord .................
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