Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WJ-HD316A 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-HD309A 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.
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4 IMPORT ANT 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.
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7 CONTENTS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .............................................. 3 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 4 PRECAUTIONS ...................................
8 PREF ACE The Digital Disk Recorders WJ-HD316A/309A 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-HD316A, 9-input for the WJ-HD309A).
9 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-HD309A] [WJ-HD316A] ALARM TIMER HDD 2 ERROR HDD 1 ALARM SUSPEN.
10 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.
11 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.
12 !1 PS · Data Ports (DATA) Connect PS·Data compatible devices with these ports. !2 Mode Switches (MODE) Set the operation mode of this unit with these dip switches. !3 RS485 Ports (RS485 (CAMERA)) Connect RS485 compatible combination cameras with these ports.
13 ■ On Monitor 2 (T o display live or recorded images) The negative circled number q indicates the camera title default position. Notes: • The same images displayed on monitor 2 will be dis- played on the VGA monitor. • The camera title will be displayed with 16 characters (2 lines: 8 characters per line).
14 Indicated Item RECOVER Indicates that mirror/RAID recovery is currently being performed : Currently recovering mirror/RAID Time Displays time and date of the displayed image When displaying live im.
15 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.
16 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 Center: 60 % of .
17 z Insert the power plug to an outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Note: Make sure the power source is AC 120 V, 60 Hz. Important: When using the optional extension unit (WJ-HDE300 series), turn on the power of this unit after turning on the power of all extension units.
18 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. Note: The following are the descriptions of how to adjust the clock on the SETUP MENU (Quick).
19 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.
20 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.
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-HD309A) (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. When "HDD NORMAL/EVENT AREA" or "HDD COPY AREA" is selected, the recording event list window will be dis- played.
27 Note: This feature is available only when "HDD NORMAL/ EVENT AREA" or "HDD COPY AREA" is selected with the DISK SELECT window. When "COPY 1" or "COPY 2" is selected, this feature is not available. Refer to page 25 for further information about the DISK SELECT win- dow.
28 There are 3 ways to search for a recorded image and play it when "HDD NORMAL/EVENT AREA" or "HDD COPY AREA" is selected with the DISK SELECT window.
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 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.
33 ● Copy Data Thumbnail Window Time and date: The time when copying of the recorded images had started will be displayed. Camera channel: The camera channel of the copy data file will be displayed. The recorded image of the displayed camera channel will be played on a single screen.
34 z Press the SEARCH button repeatedly until the copy data file list window is displayed. The copy data file list window will be displayed on monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. Use the arrows button ( CD ) to switch between displaying the list window and the thumbnail window alternately.
35 c Filter copy data files. Filter copy data files 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 copy data file in the entered time range will be listed and displayed.
36 ■ Search for a motion detected time and date from the recorded images and play it (VMD search) Note: This feature is available only when "HDD NORMAL/ EVENT AREA" or "HDD COPY AREA" is selected with the DISK SELECT window. When "COPY 1" or "COPY 2" is selected, this feature is not available.
37 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.
38 . Move the cross cursor to the motion detection area to apply the sensitivity using the arrows button ( DCAB ). ⁄0 Select the sensitivity using the jog dial from the following.
39 ⁄3 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 40 for further information about each of the detection modes.
40 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.
41 ■ 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.
42 MONIT OR LIVE IMAGES It is possible to display live images on a single screen or a multi-screen, or on a single sequential display (Displayed images from cameras on a single screen will be automati- cally switched.). ■ Displaying Live Images on a Single Screen z Press the MONITOR1/MONITOR2 button to select the monitor.
43 x Press the EL-ZOOM button to enlarge the dis- played image. The displayed image will be displayed with x2 zoomed size. Zooming level will change each time the EL-ZOOM button is pressed. x2 → x4 → OFF Notes: • When an image is zoomed in on (x2 or x4), it is possible to move the zoomed image using the arrows button.
44 ■ 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.
45 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.
46 x Use the arrows button ( AB ) to adjust the focus. Press the arrows button ( A ) to shift the focus nearer. Press the arrows button ( B ) to shift the focus farther.
47 ● 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-HD316A, [1] - [9], [0] for the WJ-HD309A) to select a desired preset position.
48 When selecting "CANCEL" using the arrows button and press the SET button, the PRESET/AUTO PAN window will be closed. ■ Auto Function (Auto Pan, etc) Moves a camera with an auto function set in advance. Important: When monitor 1 is selected, it is impossible to move a camera with an auto function by performing the follow- ing steps.
49 Event Action 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.
50 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 sing.
51 ■ 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.
52 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.
53 c Perform the settings for data copy (camera channel, time range, the disk on which images are to be copied). Move the cursor to each set- ting item using the arrows button and select a parameter by rotating the jog dial. (It is possi- ble to change only the CAMERA parameter set- tings by pressing the SET button.
54 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.
55 b Press the SET button. The cursor will be displayed on the "Data Delete" menu. n 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.
56 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 (initializing) of the DVD-RAM disk is also required.
57 m Press the SET button to select "FORMAT". The confirmation dialog window will be displayed. , 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.
58 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.
59 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.
60 Error Indication ERROR indicator on the front panel Blinks Lights steadily Off Buzzer Sounds (when it has been set) Stops Stops Error display area on the main bar Displays Displays Does not display The error output (pin no.
61 POWER Indication THERMAL Press the ALARM RESET button to can- cel the warning status. The unit will be in the error half-reset/error reset condition. If thermal errors occur frequently, the unit may be malfunctioning. Contact the dealer. Warning Thermal error of the unit or the optional extension unit has been detected.
62 Press the ALARM RESET button to can- cel the error status. The unit will be in the error half-reset condition. Contact the dealer. Press the ALARM RESET button to can- cel the error status. The unit will be in the error half-reset condition. Contact the dealer.
63 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.
64 System controller OPERA TION OF THE UNIT IN THE CASCADE CONNECTION When connecting multiple units (up to 4 units) in the cas- cade connection, it is possible to monitor images from all of the WJ-HD316A/309A in the cascade connection using a monitor.
65 ■ Operation using the system con- trollers When using the system controller to which the unit number "001" is allocated It is possible to operate all of the WJ-HD316A/309A in the cascade connection using an optional PS·Data compatible controller by designating a unit number.
66 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.
67 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.
68 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.
69 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 OFF.
70 The camera selection buttons (1 - 16 for the WJ-HD316A, 1 - 9, 0 for the WJ-HD309A) will light green and go off (for 2 seconds each) alternately. The following window will be displayed after around 30 sec- onds. Start maintenance after this window is displayed.
71 Places to avoid • Places exposed to direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as a radiator • Very dirty and dusty places • Places subject to strong vibrations • Near magnetic field sou.
72 Important: • Use only the recommended BNC connectors listed below. Standards For U.S.A. MIL-C39012C or MIL-C39012/16F For Europe BS CECC 22120:1981 For Japan JIS C5412 Suffixes attached to the standards may be updated. Other BNC connectors may cause video signal interruption, and damage the BNC receptacles on the rear panel of the unit.
73 ■ Connections when the unit is used independently An example of connections is shown below when the unit is used independently. Important: • When connecting the Panasonic matrix switcher or the.
74 ■ 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.
75 ■ 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.
76 ■ Connections with the VCR When it is necessary to copy the recorded images to a video tape using a VCR, connect the VCR 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.
77 ■ 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.
78 ● 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) System Controller Controller T er mination: ON Un.
79 ■ 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.
80 ● When the PS · Data compatible device is connected to the first unit 1 18 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 AUD IO I.
81 ● When the PS · Data compatible device is connected to the third unit 1 18 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.
82 ● When the PS · Data compatible devices are connected to the first and third units 1 18 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 V.
83 ■ 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.
84 ● Daisy connection Multiple cameras can be connected to the RS485 (CAMERA) port. Example: When cameras 1 - 4 are connected to the CAMERA IN connectors 1 - 4 and cameras 9 - 12 are connected to the RS485 (CAMERA) port 1. RS485 cable Mode switch Nos.
85 ■ 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.
86 @5 Pin No. ■ 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.
87 ● 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.
88 ● 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.
89 ● 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.
90 ■ 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.
91 ● 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.
92 ■ 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.
93 SETUP To operate this unit, it is necessary to set each item of the SETUP MENU in advance. Using the SETUP MENU (Quick) and the SETUP MENU (Advanced) First, check the setting items of the SETUP MENU (Quick) and perform the settings. When more detailed settings are required, perform the settings on the SETUP MENU (Advanced).
94 ■ [Display] Perform the time and date, display settings such as the time and date display, the camera title display, the sequen- tial display and the language setting. 8 Date Format Select a display format for the date from the following. (Ex. April 1, 2004) YY.
95 <When RUSSIAN is selected> 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzÄÅÇÉÑÖ›Ü áàâäãåçéèêëíìîïñóòôöõúùûü?"#&() *+,-./:;S P Note: To correct the entered characters, move the cur- sor to the character to be corrected and press the STOP button to delete it.
96 10 - 16 (only for the WJ-HD316A): Displays images from camera channels 10 - 16 on a 9-split screen. --: Skips the selected step. v When displaying images from camera channels "1 - 16" on a single screen is selected in step 3, select the cam- era position.
97 Resolution [Screenshot 2] The REC Camera pop-up menu will be displayed. x Select the desired camera channel for manual record- ing/event recording using the arrows button ( CDA B ) and rotate the jog dial.
98 The following are available for the image quality. SFA/SFB: Top quality (SUPER FINE) FQA/FQB: High quality (FINE) NQA/NQB: Standard quality (NORMAL) EXA/EXB: Low quality (EXTENDED) **A is suitable for less dynamic images. **B is suitable for more dynamic images.
99 1 s - 30 s (in 1 second intervals)/40 s/50 s/1 min/ 2 min/3 min/4 min/5 min EXT: Alarm output will continue until the ALARM RESET button is pressed. The following are available for "Buzzer" (buzzer sound duration). When OFF is selected, a buzzer will not sound.
100 [Screenshot 5] The motion detection area is set with the start point and the end point as the points at opposite angles of the motion detection area. n Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set another motion detection area. Up to 4 areas can be set. The newly created areas will be named automatically as A, B, C and D in the order of creation.
101 SETUP MENU Advanced Recording Event Schedule System Display Comm Switcher LIVE Maintenance REC Rate Disk Info Version Inf o Disk End Mode Disk Capacity Date Delete Event Log Error Log Access Log Q.
102 Event Event Setup Perform the settings for the alarm output duration and the buzzer sound when an event (motion detection, video loss, terminal/command alarm) occurs. VMD Setup Perform the settings for the motion detection area, sensitivity and the detection mode for each camera channel.
103 Settings menu Description Page Maintenance REC Rate Display the recording rate for each recording mode and image quality for each camera channel in list form. Disk Info Display hard disk information such as the available disk space on the built-in hard disk and the connected optional extension unit.
104 z Press the SETUP/ESC button for 2 seconds or more when displaying live images. When "QUICK" is selected for "REC Type" of "REC & Event" (pages 97 and 111), the SETUP MENU (Quick) will be displayed.
105 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.
106 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.
107 [Screenshot 1] Start operation from the "Time & Date" menu. z Move the cursor to "Summer Time (Day Light Savings) Table" using the arrows button ( CD ) and press the SET button. [Screenshot 2] The "Summer Time (Day Light Savings) Table" will be dis- played.
108 ● [User Delete] Deletion of a registered user It is possible to delete a registered user. Move the cursor to "User Name" and rotate the jog dial to select the user name. Move the cursor to "DELETE" and press the SET button. The selected user will be deleted.
109 QUAD1 - 4: Displays live images from camera channels 1 - 4 on a 4-split screen. QUAD5 - 8: Displays live images from camera channels 5 - 8 on a 4-split screen. QUAD9 (only for the WJ-HD309A): Displays an image from camera channel 9 on the upper left area on a 4- split screen.
110 Alarm Reset Alarm Suspended Time Copy Normal Recording Erase Event Recording Erase Manual REC Operation Playback Operation N/W Access An event operation can be canceled. (Refer to page 51.) An event operation can be suppressed. (Refer to page 51.) A recorded image can be manually copied.
111 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. Select "QUICK" or "ADVANCED" for validation of the record- ing settings.
112 Important: • It is possible to select ON or OFF to determine whether or not to display the camera title during playback even though OFF is selected. (Refer to page 129.) • When ON is selected, it is impossible to hide the cam- era title and the time and date.
113 Important: • When OFF is selected for a specified camera channel, images from a camera channel set to OFF will not be recorded. • When "FRAME 3D ON" or "FRAME 3D OFF" is selected, the total recording rates of CAM 1 - CAM 16 (for the WJ-HD316A) must be less than 30 ips.
114 ■ [Event] Function for Events Perform the settings for event actions of each event type (motion detection, video loss, command alarm and terminal alarm).
115 [Screenshot 2] The "VMD Setup" window will be displayed. x Move the cross cursor to a desired point to be set as the start point of the motion detection area using the arrows button ( CDAB ), and press the SET button.
116 Note: • Depending on the set positions of the motion detection areas, the sensitivity indications of the detection areas may be displayed overlapping each other. • Depending on the set position of the detection area, a part of the sensitivity indication of the detection area may not be displayed.
117 v Rotate the jog dial to select "EXIT" on the status bar, and press the SET button. → The "VMD Setup" window will be closed. 8 About the Detection mode Perform the settings of the detection mode (method of detection) in the set detection area.
118 ● [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. (Normally Open) N.C.: Signals will be supplied when open-circuited.
119 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.
120 MAN. (MANUAL): The recording duration will be as follows depending on the event type. • At a motion detection: For 8 seconds • At a video loss occurrence: During a video loss occur- rence • At a terminal alarm occurrence: During the supply of a signal • At a command alarm: For 8 seconds CON.
121 8 VMD Perform the settings of event action at a motion detection or the settings of the auto copy function. Perform the settings for the following operation mode.
122 n Select OK using the arrows button ( CDAB ), 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.
123 Note: When the SET button is pressed after moving the cursor to CANCEL in step 9, the settings will be canceled and the selected timetable window will be closed. ● [Special Days] Perform the settings for recording programs for special days Assign timetables to special days aside from other days of the week.
124 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.
125 8 Auto Skip Select ON of OFF to determine whether or not to skip the camera channel without supplying the video input signal because it is not connected, etc. ON: Skips a channel if it is not connected. OFF: Displays a black screen for a channel not connected.
126 ● [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 124 for further information.
127 [Screenshot 2] The camera title pop-up window will be displayed. x Move the cursor to "CAM1" using the arrows button ( C DAB ). [Screenshot 3] The cursor moves to "CAM1". c Select a character to be entered by rotating the jog dial.
128 3. Move the cursor to "OK" using the arrows button ( CDAB ), and press the SET button. The camera title will be copied. • The available characters for a camera title are dif- ferent depending on the selected language as fol- lows.
129 8 Time & Date Display Select ON and OFF whether or not to display the time. ON: Displays time. OFF: Does not function. 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.
130 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).
131 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.
132 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.
133 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.
134 8 Subnet Mask Enter a subnet mask according to the network configuration when OFF is selected for "DHCP". 8 Gateway Enter the gateway address according to the network con- figuration when OFF is selected for "DHCP".
135 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.
136 ● [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 (norma.
137 ● [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 49 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.
138 HDD-ERROR 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.
139 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.
140 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).
141 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.
142 c After replacing the hard disk drive, insert the power plug into the outlet and turn on the power of the unit. → The "HDD DISK MENU" will be displayed automati- cally after the restart. When replacing the hard disk drive without turning off the power of the unit.
143 160GB: Indicates the hard disk capacity (disk existed when last started up) 160GB M: Indicates the hard disk capacity (mirrored disk existed when last started up) ADD (160GB): Indicates that this hard disk is newly mount- ed at this startup, but that it was not mounted last time.
144 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.
145 ■ 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 .
146 , 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.
147 [Screenshot 4] The "DISK SELECT" menu will be displayed. When using the RAID 5 function, the "UNIT SELECTION" menu will be displayed.
148 [Screenshot 7] The "PRE RECORDING AREAS" menu will be displayed. ⁄0 Select the camera channel for pre-event recording using the arrows button ( CDAB ) and assign the disk space to the selected pre-recording area by rotat- ing the jog dial.
149 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.
150 n Select a recording area using the arrows button ( CD AB ), 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.
151 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.
152 [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- HD316A, [1] - [9], [0] for the WJ-HD309A) are available to enter numbers for password.
153 ■ 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.
154 • 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.
155 • 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.
156 1 18 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/CONTROL 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.
157 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.
158 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.
159 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.
160 Search Operation Item Display the search win- dow Display Operation Item Switch display Inquiry Item Available disk space inquiry ID request Interface ID request Production category request Alarm .
161 ztl:n Search editing area ON n=0 Search editing area OFF n=1 Recording event search list ON n=2 Recording event search thumbnail ON n=3 VMD search list ON n=4 VMD search thumbnail ON n=5 Marking s.
162 Communication Item Communication check Transmission command (ASCII) RCK Response command (ASCII) RCK Parameter (ASCII) Record information inquiry ZGP:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ZGP:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr: ccc:q:n.
163 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.
164 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. SETUP MENU (Quick) Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting Display Date Format YY.
165 System Basic Setup ADMIN Password - 12345 PSD User - ADMIN Auto Login ON/OFF ON Auto Login User - ADMIN Auto Logout ON/OFF OFF Priority Follow the priority.
166 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting *1 User Regist. User Name - - User Edit User Password - - User Delete Level 1/2/3 1 Priority 1/2/...../16 1 Default Screen WJ-HD316A CAM1/CAM2/.../CAM16/QUAD1-4/QUAD5-8/ QUAD9-12/QUAD13-16/7SCREEN/9SCREEN1-9/ 9SCREEN10-16/10SCREEN/13SCREEN/ 16SCREEN/SEQ WJ-HD309A CAM1/CAM2/.
167 Emergency REC Resolution FRAME 3D ON/FRAME 3D OFF/FIELD/SIF FIELD Recording Time 1 s/2 s/..../10 s/20 s/30 s/1 min/2 min/..../10 min/ 20 min/30 min40 min/50 min/60 min/MANUAL/ CONTINUE 10 s Recording Rate and Quality Recording rate: 1 ips/2 ips/3 ips/5 ips/6 ips/ 7.
168 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting *1 REC Program Resolution FRAME 3D ON/FRAME 3D OFF/FIELD/FRAME FIELD RATE OFF/0.1 ips/0.2 ips/0.3 ips/0.
169 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting *1 Monitor2 Live Sequence [Operating with the buttons of the unit] HD316A: STEP1: CAM1, WJ-HD316A: STEP2: CAM2, .....STEP16:CAM16 1/2/.../16/1-4/5-8/9-12/13-16/1-9/10-16/-- HD309A: STEP1: CAM1, WJ-HD309A: STEP2: CAM2, .
170 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting *1 RS485 Setup Baud Rate 4 800/9 600/19 200 9 600 Control Camera CH PORT1/PORT2 HD316A: CAM1 to CAM8: PORT1, CAM9 to CAM16: PORT2 HD309A: CAM1 to CA.
171 Setup Menu Setup Item Parameter Default Setting *1 Network FTP Setup FTP Server Address - - N User Name - - N User Password - - N Mode SEQUENTIAL/PASSIVE SEQUENTIAL N Server Directory - - N File N.
172 The camera image is dim. The log-in menu does not appear even if you press the button of the unit. Displayed image does not fit in the screen. • Check if the power is supplied to cameras and connected devices. • Check if the power plug is properly connected to the AC outlet.
173 • 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 of a matrix switcher is displayed by a non-interlace signal, the setting menu may be unable to function normally.
174 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.
175 • Check the host registration setting. When host authentica- tion is set to ON, you cannot establish the connection from computers other than the PC registered as the host. Check item/Remedy Problem Page The available disk space of HDD is not displayed.
176 WJ-HD316A: 1 V [P-P] / 75 Ω , vertical timing pulse multiplexed, x8 (1 to 8 CH) (BNC) WJ-HD309A: 1 V [P-P] / 75 Ω , vertical timing pulse multiplexed, x6 (1 to 6 CH) (BNC) General SPECIFICA TI.
177 ST ANDARD ACCESSORIES CD-ROM* ............................................................................ 1 Operating Instructions (this manual) .................................. 1 Warranty .......................................................
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ADDENDUM This document contains the additional instructions described in the Operating Instructions (book), the Network Operating Instruction (PDF) and Network Setup Instructions (PDF) to operate the additional features. Refer to the following for the corre - sponding pages and descriptions.
Network Operating Instructions (PDF) Add this step between steps 5 and 6. (page 50) After completing the settings for data copy in step 3, move the cursor to the SIZE button using the arrows button and press the SET button to start the recorded images size cal- culation.
Live V ideo Quality Depending on the traffic of the network, there might be diffi- culties in displaying images. To improve this matter, changing the parameter of "Live Video Quality" becomes possible. Operating Instructions (book) Correct the description on page 133 as follows.
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