Page 1: Operating Instructions
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Page 2 You should note the serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. WJ-HD309/WJ-HD316 Serial No. For U.S.A...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 4 CONTENTS...
Page 5 • It is possible to display pictures of four or more cam- eras on a single monitor (multi-screen) splitting monitor screen into 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16 using WJ-HD316, and into 4, 7, 9 using WJ-HD309. While monitoring a multi-screen, each camera picture will be displayed as moving image.
Page 6 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 - 133 °F) and humidity below 90 %.
Page 7 About These Operating Instructions There are 3 operating instructions for WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 as follows. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRI- AL CO., LTD.
Page 8: Front View
Toggles the functions of the camera selection buttons. !0 Camera Selection Buttons ([1] - [10/0], [11] - [16] for WJ-HD316, [1] - [9], [0] for WJ-HD309) Pressing a button displays live or playback image of the selected camera. The LED in the button indicates the status as follows.
Page 9 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 a selected camera, or playbacks the latest recorded image.
Page 10: Rear View
To connect combination cameras, connect them to the CAMERA IN 1 - 8 connectors of the WJ-HD316, or the CAMERA IN 1 - 6 of the WJ-HD309 (accept connection with coaxial cables).
Page 11 LOSS-*: When video loss occurred. COM-#: When a command alarm occurred. TRM-#: When a terminal alarm occurred. *: Camera number (1 - 16 for WJ-HD316, 1 - 9 for WJ- HD309) #: Event number Note: Refer to page XX for further information about...
Page 12 On the Monitor 2 (To display live or recorded image) w – A Note: The same image will be displayed on the monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. Important Since VGA output from this unit is the same as for televi- sions (720 H x 480 V pixels/vertical frequency of 59.94 Hz), it may be possible that both the left and right edges can not be fit in the screen depending on a VGA monitor.
Page 13 Statuses on the Task Bar • On the Main Bar q Status Display Area w Copy/Delete Icons q Status Display Area Indicated Item Live Indicates live image display status Playback Indicates that playback is being performed currently with displayed playback speed Recording Indicates that recording is being performed currently Search...
Page 14 LOSS-*: When video loss occurred COM-*: When a command alarm occurred TRM-*: When a terminal alarm occurred *: Camera number (1 - 16 for WJ-HD316, 1 - 9 for WJ- HD309) #: Alarm number Note: Refer to page XX for further information about alarm types and alarm operations.
Page 15 • On the Left Bar Indicated Item Camera Indicates recording and displaying status Gray: Camera currently not displayed or not con- nected to a respective channel Green: Camera displayed on the monitor Orange: Camera currently being recorded Blue: Camera currently being recorded and dis- played on the monitor •...
Page 16 Rotate the jog dial to select a character to be entered in the cursor position. It is also possible to enter numbers by pressing the camera selection buttons ([1] - [10/0] for WJ-HD316, [1] - [9], [0] for WJ-HD309). To move the cursor, press the arrow buttons.
Page 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 live image. STOP PLAY PAUSE MONITOR1 MONITOR2 GOTO PAN/TILT LAST SEARCH SHIFT PAN/TILT SLOW ZOOM/ FOCUS REPEAT...
Page 18 SHUTDOWN To shutdown the unit, do the followings. 1. In case recording is being performed, press the REC button for 2 or more seconds. Recording will stop and the indicator on the REC button will go off. 2. In case playback is being performed, press the STOP button.
Page 19: Recording Mode And Priority
RECORDING (Manual Recording) Do the followings to recordmanually. Refer to a system administrator about the required settings for manual recording. STOP PLAY PAUSE MONITOR1 MONITOR2 GOTO PAN/TILT SEARCH LAST SHIFT PAN/TILT SLOW ZOOM/ FOCUS REPEAT DISK SELECT COPY TEXT MARK 10/0 IRIS LISTED...
Page 20: Recording Time
Recording Time Approximate possible recording durations will be as follows (with built-in HDD, manual recording): Recording with audio Recording Rate (For Long Time Recording) Recording without audio Recording Rate (For Long Time Recording) Important The possible recording durations on the above tables are approximate durations under the conditions below. Refer to a system administrator for further information.
Page 21: Stop Recording
RECORDING (Emergency Recording) Record manually using an external switch at an emergency event occurrence. For example, install an external switch at the reception counter, and start recording using it when a suspicious individual appears. Refer to a system administrator about the required settings for emergency recording.
Page 22: Start Playback
PLAYBACK It is possible to play recorded image without stopping recording. Playback image will be displayed on the monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. STOP MONITOR1 MONITOR2 GOTO PAN/TILT LAST SHIFT PAN/TILT SLOW ZOOM/ FOCUS REPEAT DISK SELECT COPY TEXT MARK 10/0 IRIS...
Page 23 (4/7/9/10/13/16 for WJ-HD316, 4/7/9 for WJ-HD306). q Press the SHIFT button. The SHIFT indicator will light. w Press a camera selection button (1 - 6 for WJ-HD316, 1 - 3 for WJ- HD306) to select a desired multi-screen. Camera selection button 1: 4 split screen...
Page 24 A - B repeat playback It is possible to play recorded images between two designated points repeatedly. q Designate a start point (A) by pressing the A - B REPEAT button during playback. The A - B REPEAT indicator will start blinking, and the time of point A will be displayed.
Page 25 Playback Image on a Designated Disk 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 with this unit. Available disk space or disks are as follows. Note: External recording devices can be used as copy area of images recorded on the hard disk.
Page 26 b Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the selected recorded image. The indicator on the PLAY/PAUSE button will light and the playback will start. n To stop playback, press the STOP button. The indicator on the PLAY/PAUSE button will go off and the playback will stop.
Page 27 Playback From a Designated Time and Date It is possible to play recorded image from a designated time and date without stopping recording. Playback image will be displayed on the monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. STOP PLAY PAUSE MONITOR1 MONITOR2 GOTO PAN/TILT...
Page 28 SEARCH AND PLAY There are 3 ways to search recorded image and play it. • Search a recording event and play it (Recording event search) • Search a motion detected time and date from recorded images and play it (VMD search) •...
Page 29 Searching filter buttons: Filter cancel button: Time and date: Camera channel: Recording event: Text information: Time range of the listed data: Number of the listed data: Searching information: Recording Event Thumbnail Window Time and date: Camera channel/Recording event: Number of the listed data: Selects the searching filter Cancels the selected searching filter and lists all recording events <When searched by recording event>...
Page 30 STOP MONITOR1 MONITOR2 GOTO PAN/TILT LAST SHIFT PAN/TILT SLOW ZOOM/ FOCUS REPEAT DISK SELECT COPY TEXT MARK 10/0 IRIS LISTED PRESET EL-ZOOM LOGOUT LOGOUT /AUTO BUSY z Press the SEARCH button repeatedly until the recording event list window is displayed. TIME&DATE CAMERA REC EVENT...
Page 31 CAMERA SET : [ SET ] CANCEL : [ ESC ] Select camera channel numbers (1 - 16 for WJ-HD316, 1 - 9 for WJ-HD309) by pressing the camera selection buttons to apply filtering. The selected camera channels will be highlighted (white).
Page 32 Searching a motion detected time and date from recorded images and play it (VMD search) Search a motion detected time and date from all images recorded in all the recording modes, and display a list or a thumbnail of the results. Select a time and date displayed on the result list or thumb- nail to play it.
Page 33 STOP PLAY PAUSE MONITOR1 MONITOR2 GOTO PAN/TILT SEARCH LAST SHIFT PAN/TILT SLOW ZOOM/ FOCUS REPEAT DISK SELECT COPY TEXT MARK 10/0 IRIS LISTED PRESET EL-ZOOM LOGOUT LOGOUT /AUTO BUSY c Move the cursor using the arrows button and rotate the jog dial to enter a camera channel number and time range for the VMD search.
Page 34 , Rotate the jog dial to select "EXIT" on the status bar to exit from the motion detection area setup window. . Press the SET button to display the VMD search window. Refer to page xx for further information about each of the detection mode.
Page 35 ⁄4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. The indicator on the PLAY/PAUSE button will go off and playback will be stopped. Live image will be displayed on the monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. Detection Mode Set how to detect motion in the set motion detection area. There are 3 detection modes as follows: Important It is impossible to set two or more detection modes simulta-...
Page 36 Searching a marked point and play from that point (Marking search) Display the recording time of recorded images with a marked point in a list or a thumbnail and select the desired recording time to play. Refer to page XX for further informa- tion about marking.
Page 37: Electronic Zoom
When the monitor 2 or the VGA monitor is selected, the indi- cator will not light. x Press a camera selection button (1 - 16 for WJ-HD316, 1 - 9 for WJ-HD 309) to select a camera. Live image from the selected camera will be displayed and the respective camera selection button will light green or blue.
Page 38: Sequential Display
Each time the camera selection button 4 is pressed, dis- played camera channels will be changed as follows: WJ-HD316: 1-4 CH – 5-8 CH – 9-12 CH – 13-16 CH WJ-HD306: 1-4 CH – 5-8 CH – 9 CH When displaying on a 9 split screen...
Page 39 CONTROL CAMERAS When displaying live images, the following camera controls are possible. • Panning/tilting: Moves a camera horizontally/vertically. • Zooming: Zooms in/out images. • Focus: Adjusts the focus. • Iris: Adjusts the iris of the lens. • Preset action: Moves a camera to the preset position registered in advance.
Page 40: Preset Action
[2] Press the SET button.The preset c Press a camera selection button (1 - 10/0 for WJ-HD316, 1 - 9, 0 for WJ- HD309) to register a preset position number. Pressed button number will be registered as a preset posi- tion number.
Page 41: Move A Camera To The Preset Position
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 WJ-HD316, 1 - 9, 0 for WJ- HD309) to select a desired preset position. The jog dial also can be used to select a preset position number by rotating it.
Page 42: Action At An Event Occurrence
ABOUT THE EVENT FUNCTION The event action will be performed when the following events occur. • Terminal alarm: When a signal is supplied from an external device such as a door sensor to the ALARM terminal, this is stated as an event of the terminal alarm. •...
Page 43: Alarm Function
Alarm Function Blinks the ALARM indicator on the front panel TIMER ERROR ALARM ALARM SUSPEND ALARM RESET HDD 1 OPERATE HDD 2 Switches the displayed images on the moni- tor 1 and the monitor 2 to the images from a location of an alarm occurrence (on a single screen) Displays the event information in the alarm...
Page 44: Cancel The Alarm Action
Cancel the Alarm Action When an alarm 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. When "ON" is selected for "Alarm Auto Reset" (on the "Alarm Setup"...
Page 45 COPYING (Duplicate) It is available to copy (duplicate) manually the recorded images in the copy area of the built-in hard disk to the external recording device (DVD-RAM disk, DVD-R disk, CD-R disk) connected to the unit. It is recommended to make back-up copies on a regular basis for unexpected situations such as malfunction of the hard disk.
Page 46: Deletion Of Recorded Images Saved On The Hard Disk Manually
DISK MANAGEMENT Perform the settings for the built-in hard disk of the unit, of the 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.
Page 47 m Select "OK" using the arrows button and press the SETUP/ESC button. To not delete, select "CANCEL". , Press the SET button for 2 seconds or more. The SETUP MENU will be closed and live image will be dis- played.
Page 48 FORMAT (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 will be necessary. Important All data on the disk will be deleted if formatted (initialized).
Page 49 n Press the SET button to select "FORMAT". The confirmation window will be displayed. m Move the cursor to "OK" and press the SET button to start formatting. To not start formatting, select "CANCEL" and press the SET button. During formatting, the status window will be displayed. The status window will be closed automatically when com- pleting formatting.
Page 50 DISPLAY/EDIT TEXT INFORMATION 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) for text information is possible. These are the descriptions of how to display/edit the attached text information to images.
Page 51 • To delete all characters Press the STOP button for 2 seconds or more. • Available characters The following characters can be entered: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XY Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9!"#$%' ()*+, - ./: ;<=>?@[ ¥...
Page 52 ERROR/WARNINGS • The "error" status When a fatal error (highly possible to cause the system down) occurred, the ERROR indicator will blink red. • The "warning" status When an error (even though it will not cause the system trouble yet, but it is possible to become a fatal error) occurred, the ERROR indicator will blink orange.
Page 53 Indication Status MEDIUM-n Warning REMOVE Error Warning * : Camera number # : Partition number (Refer to page XX.) nn : Available disk space (percentage) n : COPY port number to which an external recording device is connected Description The external recording device is not operable because no disk or different format disk is inserted, etc.
Page 54 Note: To perform the operation with buttons with the shadowed background ( ), press the SHIFT button of the system con- troller to light the SHIFT indicator on the right side of the SHIFT button. Item WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 Open/Close the SETUP MENU...
Page 55 Item WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 Alarm reset ALARM RESET ALARM Alarm suspension RESET REC - REC STOP Manual recording Press for 2 REC - REC STOP Stop manual recording seconds or more REC - REC STOP Press 2 Stop playback/manual seconds recording or more...
Page 56 1 - 4 CH ... 9-split screen: For WJ-HD316: 1 - 9 CH 10 - 16 CH 1 - 9 CH... For WJ-HD309: 1 - 9 CH 10 - 16 CH 16-split screen: Only for WJ-HD316: 1 - 16 CH 9 CH...
Page 57 Item WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 ZOOM/ Zoom ON/OFF FOCUS Text information display SHIFT ON (For WJ-HD316) Text information display SHIFT ON (For WJ-HD309) Text information display SHIFT OFF (For WJ-HD316) Text information display SHIFT OFF (For WJ-HD309) Display the DATA COPY SHIFT menu (For WJ-HD316)
Page 58: System Requirements Of A Pc
OPERATION 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.
Page 59 INSTALLATION IN THE RACK 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.
Page 60: Operating The Unit For The First Time
SAFETY MODE window (as shown below) will be displayed. The camera selection buttons on the front panel (1 - 16 for WJ-HD316, 1 – 9, 0 for WJ-HD309) will light green and orange (for 2 seconds each) alternately. x Move the cursor to OFF using the arrows button (A B) and press the SET button.
Page 61 v Enter a user name and password. Live image will be displayed on the monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. Refer to page XX for further information about the user name and password. Notes: • With the default setting, all the disk space is set as the normal recording area.
Page 62 The unit will restart automatically and the HDD SAFETY MODE window will be displayed. The HDD safety mode will begin. The camera selection buttons (1 - 16 for WJ-HD316, 1 – 9, 0 for WJ-HD309) will light green and orange (for 2 seconds each) alternately.
Page 63: Connections When The Unit Is Used Independently
CONNECTIONS Connections when the unit is used independently: An example of connections is shown below when the unit is used independently. Important: • The power plug should be connected last. • When connecting combination cameras , connect them to the video input connectors 1 - 8 (for coaxial communication). Examples of connections Monitor 1 Microphone...
Page 64: Connections With An Extension Unit
Connections with an extension unit: An example of connections is shown below when the unit is used together with an extension unit. This unit can be connected with up to seven extension units. Connect the EXT IN port on the rear panel of the extension unit and the EXT STORAGE port on the rear panel of this unit using the cable provided with the extension unit.
Page 65 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. Connect the designated DVD-RAM, DVD-R and CD-R drive and the COPY1 port on the rear panel or the COPY2 port inside the connectors cover on the front panel of this unit using an USB cable (locally procured).
Page 66: Connections With The Vcr
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. MONITOR1 MONITOR2 TIMER...
Page 67 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.
Page 68 When this unit is connected with the system device (when this unit is used as a controller) Controller Termination: ON Unit Address : 2 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SERIAL CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT CASCADE IN MONITOR (VGA) "PS·Data setup"...
Page 69: Cascade Connection Of Multiple Units
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. Important: When connecting the unit in the cascade connection, set "Cascade" of "PS·Data Setup" in "Com" on the SETUP MENU to "ON". (Page xx) When no PS·Data compatible device is connected to the system Monitor 2...
Page 70 When the PS·Data compatible device is connected to the first unit (when this unit is used as a receiver) Monitor 2 Monitor 1 CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT BNC Cable (Locally procured) CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT BNC Cable (Locally procured) CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...
Page 71 When the PS·Data compatible device is connected to the third unit (when this unit is used as a receiver) Monitor 2 Monitor 1 BNC Cable (Locally procured) CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT CASCADE IN BNC Cable BNC Cable (Locally procured) (Locally procured) CASCADE...
Page 72 When the PS·Data compatible devices are connected to the first and third units (when this unit is used as a receiver) Monitor 2 Monitor 1 CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT BNC Cable (Locally procured) CASCADE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT BNC Cable (Locally procured) CASCADE AUDIO IN...
Page 73: Connection With The Rs485 Camera
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 the both devices on the both ends of the connection. Refer to the respective operating instructions for the descriptions of how to terminate.
Page 74 Daisy connection Multiple cameras can be connected to the RS485 (CAMERA) port. Example: When the cameras 1 - 4 are connected to one of the RS485 (CAMERA) port and the cameras 9 - 12 are connected to the other RS485 (CAMERA) port. Unit No.
Page 75: Mode Switch
Mode Switch RS485 interface is used to communicate between this unit and the PS·Data compatible system device ,. In this case, it is required to terminate the both devices on the both ends of the RS485 connection. The settings of the mode switch will be different whether this unit is used as a receiver or a controller. When an RS 485 camera is connected to this unit, it is required to terminate the both devices on the both ends of the connec- tion.
Page 76 How to Use the Alarm/Control Terminals 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, and such an alarming device. They are also used to synchro- nize with the sequential display changeover.
Page 77 (Master) and the synchronizing side (Slave). Synchronized side (Master): Set at "INT" (functioning as an output terminal) Synchronizing side (Slave): Set at "EXT" (functioning as an input terminal) (Earth) (13) ALARM/CONTOROL WJ-HD316 (First unit) (12) (12) (Earth) (Sequence changeover output) (13)
Page 78 Connection for the Auto Time Adjust function • When "AutoTime Adjust" 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. (Earth) (13) ALARM/CONTOROL •...
Page 79 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 the power outage. When a signal is supplied to the outage detection I/O terminals from the uninterruptible power system (UPS), internal process- ing will be started to shut off the power supply for this unit.
Page 80 How to Use the Alarm Terminals These terminals are used to connect the alarming devices, such as sensors, door switches, etc. The pin array of these terminals are as shown below. The connector to be used should be manufactured according to the pin array.
Page 81 Alarm connection When a signal is supplied to the alarm input terminals ofCH 1 16, recording and displaying camera images will be performed according to the settings. When an alarming device such as a buzzer, a lamp, etc., is installed outside, connect them to the alarm output terminals (pin nos.
Page 82 How to Use the Serial Terminal This terminal is compliant with the RS232C Standard, and is used to communicate with a connected PC. Connection example and the pin array of the SERIAL terminal are as shown below. Important • When using the SERIAL terminal, it is necessary to perform the settings with "RS232C Settup" of "Com" on the SETUP MENU for the communication functions.
Page 83: Item List Of The Setup Menu
SETUP To operating 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 the monitor 2. Settings item are as below. Item list of the SETUP MENU Setting menu Maintenance...
Page 84 Setting menu Switcher Monitor1 Monitor 2 Display OSD Setup Monitor1 Monitor2 Camera Control PS.Data Setup RS485Setup RS232C Setup NW Setup 1 NW Setup 2 NTP Setup System Basic Setup Time & Date User Regist. User Edit User Delete Host Regist. Host Edit Host Delete User Level...
Page 85 About the SETUP MENU SET UP MENU Maintenance Switcher REC Rate Status CAM 1 Disk Info. CAM 2 Version Info. CAM 3 CAM 4 Disk End Mode CAM 5 Disk Capacity CAM 6 CAM 7 Date Delete CAM 8 Maintenance CAM 9 CAM 10 CAM 11...
Page 86: Basic Operation With The Setup Menu
Basic Operation with the SETUP MENU 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. SET UP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Switcher Display MANU SCHE PRE EVT...
Page 87 Functions for Maintaining (Maintenance) Perform the settings for the hard disk drives. It is possible to check the histories (log) of event occur- rence, error occurrence and access. SET UP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System MANU SCHE PRE EVT POST EVT REC Rate Status...
Page 88 CONTINUE: When the available disk space has run out, old data will be overwritten by new data. In this case, the oldest data is the first to be overwritten. STOP: When the available disk space has run out, recording and copying will be canceled. t [Disk Capacity] Set actions to be taken when the available disk space is riunning out...
Page 89 i [Event Log] Check the event log Event log (time and date at an event occurrence, details) will be displayed in list form. Refer to page XX for further information about each event. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System Time&Date...
Page 90 Indication #-nn% SMART X-Y PWR LOSS H.METER X-Y PROTECT -# NO DISK -# MEDIUM -# UNFORMATTED -# PWR RECOVER !0 [Access Log] Chack the access log The time, user name and IP addresses when logging in/out to/from this unit will be displayed in list form. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording...
Page 91 [Recording] Perform the settings for the basic recording (REC Setup) and the emergency recording. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System Recording Action Event Setup External Timer VMD Setup Manual Recording Chanel Alarm Setup Embedded REC(Title) Embedded REC(Time & Date) Terminal Setup REC Priority PRIORITY...
Page 92 CAM 1 - CAM 16 (for WJ- HD316) must be less than 30 ips. CAM 1 - CAM 16 (for WJ-HD316) must be less than 60 ips. 1 - CAM 16 (for WJ-HD316) must be less than 120 ips.
Page 93 [Event] Function for Events Perform the settings for event actions of each event type (motion detection, video loss, command alarm and terminal alarm). SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System Event Setup SETUP Video Loss Setup SETUP VMD Setup Terminal Command Alarm SETUP Alarm Setup...
Page 94 [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 AREA" and press the SET button.
Page 95 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. Set the sensitivity Set the sensitivity for the created motion detection area.
Page 96 <DURATION> Move the cursor to a parameter box of each area using the arrows button (B) and rotate the jog dial to select a moving duration for an object in each area from the fol- lowing. --/5 s/10 s/20 s/30 s/40 s/50 s/1 m c To complete the settings, rotate the jog dial to select "EXIT"...
Page 97 [Alarm Auto Reset] The following are possible for the alarm auto reset. When OFF is selected, the alarm display will not automati- cally disappear. To erase the alarm display, press the ALARM RESET but- ton. OFF/1 s - 30 s (in 1 second intervals) 40 s/50 s/1 m/2 m/3 m4 m/5 m [Alarm Disarm] The following are possible for the alarm disarm.
Page 98 [Schedule] Perform the settings for the recording/event action schedule 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.
Page 99 The following are for the recording rate. When OFF is selected, images from the selected camera channel will not be recorded. OFF/0.1 ips/0.2 ips/0.3 ips/0.4 ips/0.5 ips/1 ips/2 ips/3 ips/5 ips/6 ips/7.5 ips/10 ips/15 ips/30 ips/60 ips AUTO: Recording rate will be set automatically. (Not possi- ble for event pre-recording and event post-recording) Important: The total recording rates of each camera channels in the...
Page 100 Note: When "OFF" is selected for "Auto Copy" of "Basic Setup" on "System", the auto copy function will not work even though "ON" is selected for this setting. Select "HDD", "COPY 1" or "COPY 2" for "Auto Copy". Video Loss Perform the settings of event action at a video loss or the settings of the auto copy function.
Page 101 [Screenshot 4] The checkbox for "Weekday Time Table" is checked. Time Table (MON) SETUP MENU Copy the other Time Table Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Weekday Time Table 12AM 12PM Switcher Display System Period 1 Period 2 Time Table Time Table (MON) Period 3 Copy the other Time Table REC Prog...
Page 102 9SCREEN1 - 9: Displays images from the camera channels 1 - 9 on a 9-split screen. 9SCREEN10 – 16 (Only for WJ-HD316): Displays images from the camera channels 10 - 16 on a 9- split screen. --: Skips the selected step.
Page 103 9 SCREEN 1 - 9: Displays images from the camera channels 1 - 9 on a 9-split screen. 9 SCREEN 10 - 16 (only for WJ-HD316): Displays images from the camera channels 10 - 16 on a 9- split screen.
Page 104 w [Monitor 2] Switcher function of monitor 2 Perform the setting for the switcher function of monitor SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Switcher Display Live Sequence Monitor 1 Sequence Timing Monitor 2 Auto Skip Login Screen Secret View Live Sequence The settings for "Live Sequence" are the same as for "Monitor1".
Page 105 Display Perform the display settings for monitors 1 and 2 connected to the unit. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System Camera Title SETUP OSD Setup Time & Date Display Position L-UPPER Monitor 1 Camera Title Display Position R-LOWER Monitor 2 Line Color on the Multi Screen...
Page 106 [Screenshot 4] The camera title is entered. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Switcher Display OSD Setup Camera Title CAM1 Time & Date Display Position CAM1 Monitor 1 Camera Title Display Position CAM2 ENTRANCE Monitor 2 Line Color on the Multi Screen CAM3 CAM3 CAM4...
Page 107 e [Monitor2] Settings on monitor 2 display Perform the displaying settings for monitor 2 such as the task bar style, time display position on/off, camera title display position, etc.. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System Style of Screen STANDARD OSD Setup T&D and Status Display Position...
Page 108 CAM 1 - 6 CH are available for WJ-HD309) PSD: Controls camera with the PS·Data. (CAM 9 - 16 CH are available for WJ-HD316, CAM 7 - 9 CH are available for WJ-HD309) RS 485: Controls camera with the RS 485 communica- tion.
Page 109 Baud Rate Select communication speed for data transmission with a connected device from the following. 2 400/4 800/9 600/19 200/38 400 bps Data Bit It is impossible to change the value for this setting. 8 bit Parity Select a method to check a transmission error at com- munication from the following.
Page 110 Baud Rate Select communication speed for data transmission with a connected device from the following. 4 800/9 600 /19 200 (bps) Control Camera CH It is possible to assign camera channels to the RS485 ports 1 and 2 as below. [Screenshot 1] Start operation from the "RS485 Setup"...
Page 111 Parity Select a method to check a transmission error at com- munication from the following. NONE: No parity check EVEN: Even parity ODD: Odd parity Stop Bit Select a stop bit from the following. 1/2 bit Retry Timing Select a retransmission interval when data reception is not confirmed from the following.
Page 112 DDNS Select ON and OFF whether or not to use the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server). Selecting ON is available only when "MANUAL" or "AUTO" is selected for "DNS". When "ON" is selected, perform the following. User Name: Enter the user name registered in "DDNS". Password: Enter the password for the user entered in "User Name".
Page 113 [System] Settings on System Perform the following system settings required to operate this unit. q [Basic Setup] Basic system settings SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording Event Schedule Switcher Display System Basic Setup ADMIN Password ***** Time & Date PSD User User Regist. ADMIN Auto Login User Edit...
Page 114 Auto Copy Select ON or OFF whether or not to copy recorded images to the copy area on the hard disk automatically. OFF: Does not copy automatically. ON: Copies recorded images to the copy area on the hard disk of this unit. Important: When OFF is selected, auto copy function at an event occurrence and emergency recording will not function.
Page 115 9 SCREEN 1 - 9: Displays images from the camera channels 1 - 9 on a 9-split screen. 9 SCREEN 10 - 16 (only for WJ-HD316): Displays images from the camera channels 10 - 16 on a 9- split screen.
Page 116 9 SCREEN 10-16 (only for WJ-HD316): Displays images from the camera channels 10 - 16 on a 9- split screen. 10 SCREEN (only for WJ-HD316): Displays images on a 10-split screen. 13 SCREEN (only for WJ-HD316): Displays images on a 13-split screen.
Page 117 u [Host Edit] Correction of registered host information It is possible to edit registered host information. Move the cursor to "Host IP Address" and rotate the jog dial to select the host IP address. Registered information will be displayed. Editing can be performed in the same way of registra- tion.
Page 118 Function HD 300 Setup HD 300 Setup reference Camera Setup Event Log Status Access Log Status Error Log Status Alarm Reset Alarm Suspend Copy Normal Recording Erase Event Recording Erase Manual REC Operation Playback Operation N/W Access !0 [Save/Load] Saving and loading of settings of the SETUP MENU It is possible to save the settings of SETUP MENU in this unit.
Page 119 DISPLAY SETUP MENU OF CAMERA For operating the camera connected to this unit, it is required to set the camera function in advance. Setup of camera function 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. Contents of camera setting menu and operations vary according to the connected cameras.
Page 120 DISK MANAGEMENT Notes on hard disk Camera images are recorded into the built-in hard disk of this unit. There are two hard disks equipped in this unit. In case that one of them becomes out of order during recording, it is possible to keep on recording with another hard disk (mir- ror function).
Page 121 2. Remove the cable from the front panel. Front panel connector 3. Remove the screws fixing the mounting unit, and then pull the mounting bracket toward you. Screws 4. Remove the screws fixing the hard disk drive. First, remove the four screws fixing upper side of the hard disk drive while holding the bottom side of the hard disk drive to prevent dropping the hard disk down.
Page 122 When replacing the hard disk drive without turning the power of the unit off z Set the unit to the disk maintenance mode using the "Maintenance" of "Maintenance". The "HDD DISK MENU" will be displayed and the unit becomes enable to replace hard disk. SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording...
Page 123: About The Hdd Disk Menu
About the HDD DISK MENU The operations regarding the hard disk can be performed with displaying the "HDD DISK MENU" on the monitor 2. The "HDD DISK MENU" will be displayed when the SET button is pressed while displaying the system check complete window. The "HDD DISK MENU"...
Page 124: Raid 5 Function Of The Extension Unit
RAID 5 Function of the Extension Unit Summary of RAID 5 function (Redundant Arrays for Independent Disks, independent data disks with distributed parity blocks) RAID level 5 regards 3 or more drives as one drive, and it is possible to read data by attaching error correction data even though one of the drives is broken automatically.
Page 125 Hard Disk Initialization It is necessary to initialize the hard disk at the following conditions. • When replacing the hard disk of this unit • At the first operation after connecting the optional extension unit to this unit Important: If the hard disk is initialized, all of the recorded images will be deleted.
Page 126 [Screenshot 5] The format check screen appears. . Press the arrows button (A and B) to move the cursor to "EXECUTE" and press the [SET] button. Formatting starts and the format result screen appears. The top page of the disk configuration menu automatically resumes after displaying the for- mat result screen.
Page 127 [Screenshot 4] A screen on which you can select a hard disk (unit) appears. <Screen at RAID function activated> m Press the arrows button (A, B, C and D) to move the cursor to the hard disk (unit) to be initialized and press the [SET] button.
Page 128 [Screenshot 7] The setting screen of pre-record area appears. ⁄0 Press the arrows button (A, B, C and D) to select camera CH for pre-recording and rotate the jog dial to decide the capacity of selected pre-record area. For deciding the capacity of pre-recording with two or more camera CHs, repeat this procedure.
Page 129 Setting on Mirroring Mirroring is a function that camera images are recorded into 2 hard disks simultaneously. In case that one hard disk fails, normal image data stays in the other hard disk. The credibility of disk can be enhanced. It is recommended to activate the mirroring function for the first use of this unit.
Page 130 [Screenshot 5] The format check screen appears. , Press the arrows button (A and B) to move the cursor to "EXECUTE" and press the [SET] button. Mirroring starts and the top page of the disk configu- ration menu resumes. Cancel of mirroring You can cancel the mirroring function by following the pro- cedure below.
Page 131 Logical Delink and Reconfiguration of Hard Disk (Remove Link) Logical delinking of hard disk (Remove Link) is a situation where a hard disk is not physically removed but a hard disk is not recognized. You may want to use delinking in the sit- uation that a hard disk in this unit or an add-on unit fails (hard disk marked with "*", "LOST"...
Page 132: Command Format
SERIAL (RS232C) PORT COMMAND REFERENCE SERIAL (RS232C) Communication Protocol SERIAL (RS232C) means the EIA standard number of an interface for serial data transfer. With the SERIAL (RS232C) interface, you can control functions of this unit by transferring the specified commands from a personal computer (PC) to this unit. Notes: •...
Page 133 • When an ANSWER command is required The unit sends back the status or data, as shown in the figure. Transmission command ( The unit) [STX] Status inquiry command Transmission command ( The unit) [STX] Version inquiry command • About ACK code After receiving an command from the PC, the unit sends back the ACK code to the PC in 20 ms or less.
Page 134 (9) (PC -> This unit) Logout. [STX]AD001;OLO [ETX] When receiving the command above, the user logged in via serial (RS232C) (ADMIN) will logout. (10) (This unit - > PC) Response against (9). [STX]AD001;OLO[ETX] Note: The character code of [STX], [ETX] and [SP] are as follows. [STX]: 02h [ETX]: 03h [SP] (space): 20h...
Page 135 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUT CASCADE IN MONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROL DATA RS485(CAMERA) 10/100BASE-T VIDEO This unit WJ-HD316 Rear View Pin No. Signal Name D-sub Pin 9 SIGNAL GND COPY 1 POWER EXT STORAGE Personal compute AC IN Cross cable connection example –...
Page 136: Command Table
Command Table Basic Operation Item Transmission command (ASCII) Forward a field Rewind a field Pause during playback Play Manual recording ZMR:nn:ddd ... ddd Manual recording with text Stop OSP:n Skip & play forward OSF:n Skip&play rewind OSR:n Record No. Search and ZPR:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:mm playback Time &...
Page 137 Item Transmission command (ASCII) Electronic zooming OZM:m Start sequence OQT:01F Stop sequence OQS:0 Disk selection ZDS:k Marking Alarm Control Item Transmission command (ASCII) Alarm input OAI:b Alarm input with text ZAI:b nn:ddd ... ddd Alarm reset OAL;n Alarm suspension MAD:n Alarm change information –...
Page 138 Data Control Item Transmission command (ASCII) Copy by specifying ZCR:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:m record Copy by specifying date ZCT:y & time Data copy completed – Cancel data copy Erase log ZLC:k Log data total number ZLQ:k:y inquiry Log readout ZLR:yyyymmdd hhnn:mmmmmmmm Record list acquisition ZGR:yyyymmddnn :nnnnnnnn Text acquisition...
Page 139 HDD normal recording sector p=2 HDD event recording sector p=3 HDD copy sector p=4 Disk connected to COPY 1 p=5 Disk connected to COPY 2 sss: Additional disk space (%) QID:WJ-HD309 QID:WJ-HD316 QIB:WJ-HD309 QIB:WJ-HD316 QIC:2 QLD:n n=0 (No alarm) n=1 (Alarm end) n=2 (Under alarm operation) QRV:n.nn...
Page 140 Item Transmission command (ASCII) Response command (ASCII) Recording mode inquiry Monitor status inquiry Recording status inquiry Record number informa- – tion Camera SYNC status QSY:a1a2a3a4a5 inquiry :b1b2b3b4b5 Parameter (ASCII) zqm: Monitor status: camera CH: Playback time Monitor status n=0 Live n=1 Live sequence n=2 Playback n=3 Other statuses...
Page 141 Item Transmission command (ASCII) Response command (ASCII) Record information ZGP:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr inquiry Communication Item Transmission command (ASCII) Communication check Parameter (ASCII) ZGP:rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr: rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr: Record number ccc:q:nnnn:yyyymmdd ccc: Camera CH hhnnss:nnss:t:ssssss q: picture quality (0 (VeryFine), 1 (Fine), 2 (Normal), 3 (Extended)) nnnn: Recording rate yyyymmddhhnnss: Recording start date and time...
Page 142 Flowchart of the SETUP MENU Maintenance Recording REC Rate Status REC Setup Maintenance Recording Disk Info. Emergency REC Maintenance Version info. Maintenance Disk End Mode Maintenance Disk Capacity Maintenance Disk Delete Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Event Log Maintenance Error Log Maintenance Access Log Maintenance Monitor 1...
Page 143 Parameters and the default 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 Setup Item Maintenance Disk Info. Warning for Disk Life Time HDD Safety Mode Disk End Mode Normal Recording Area...
Page 144 Setup Menu Setup Item Event Event Setup Alarm Output Output Terminal Buzzer Monitor1 Action Monitor2 Action VMD Setup (SETUP AREA) (SETUP ALL AREA) (DELETE AREA) (DELETE ALL AREA) (SENSITIVITY) (VMD MODE) (EXIT) Alarm Setup Alarm Auto Reset Alarm Disarm Time Terminal Setup Terminal Setup Schedule...
Page 145 Setup Menu Setup Item EVENT PROGRAM Action Mode (The unit) Mode (NW) REC CH Auto Copy Preset Position Serial Notice Mail Notice FTP Alarm Sending Special Days DATE Mode Switcher Monitor1 Live Sequence Sequence Timing Auto Skip Login Screen Secret View Monitor2 Live Sequence Sequence Timing...
Page 146 Setup Menu Setup Item Camera Control COMP TYPE PS·Data Setup Unit Address(System) Unit Address(Controller) Cascade Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Stop Bit Retry Timing Alarm Data Camera Number Setup RS485 Setup Baud Rate Control Camera CH Data Bit Parity Stop Bit RS232C Setup Unit Address(System) Baud Rate...
Page 147 Setup Menu Setup Item Network SNMP COMMUNITY Setup CONTACT SYSTEM NAME LOCATION NTP Setup Time Adjustment Time Zone NTP Server Address Refresh Interval Network FTP Setup FTP Server Address User Name User Password Mode Server Directory File Name Interval Channel to Send Server Directory File Name Duration-Pre...
Page 148 Setup Menu Setup Item Time & Date Date Format Time Format Auto Adjust Time Master Time Summer Time(Day Light Saving) ON/OFF/AUTO Summer Time(Day Light Saving) Table User Regist. User Name User Edit Password User Delete Level Priority Default Screen Camera Partitioning Host Regist.
Page 149 TROUBLESHOOTING Check to see the following before request for repair. Contact your dealer if a trouble cannot be removed even after checking and trying remedy. Problem Power is not turned on. The HDD safety mode screen appears after turning on the power.
Page 150 Problem Cannot start recording. Cannot record the SETUP MENU of a matrix switcher Cannot playback images. Cannot control cameras. Check item/Remedy • Check if the HDD has an additional disk space. • Check if the alarm operation is set to ON. •...
Page 151 Problem 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 power on the unit, DISK CONFIG MENU will be displayed. Check item/Remedy •...
Page 152 Problem The additional disk space of HDD is not displayed. The available disk space of HDD is not displayed on the right bar. Cannot establish the connec- tion via the network. Response or Image update takes time. Inspect the power cord, power plug and connectors periodically. The power cord insulation is damaged.
Page 153 SPECIFICATION General Power source: Power consumption Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating humidity Dimensions Weight Input/Output Video Video input connectors Cascade input connector Video output connectors Monitor output connectors Monitor output connector (VGA) S-video output connector Video output connector (front panel) Audio Audio input connectors Audio output connectors...
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Page 1: Operating Instructions

Page 8: Front View

Page 10: Rear View

Page 19: Recording Mode And Priority

Page 20: Recording Time

Page 21: Stop Recording

Page 22: Start Playback

Page 37: Electronic Zoom

Page 38: Sequential Display

Page 40: Preset Action

Page 41: Move A Camera To The Preset Position

Page 42: Action At An Event Occurrence

Page 43: Alarm Function

Page 44: Cancel The Alarm Action

Page 46: Deletion Of Recorded Images Saved On The Hard Disk Manually

Page 58: System Requirements Of A Pc

Page 60: Operating The Unit For The First Time

Page 63: Connections When The Unit Is Used Independently

Page 64: Connections With An Extension Unit

Page 66: Connections With The Vcr

Page 69: Cascade Connection Of Multiple Units

Page 73: Connection With The Rs485 Camera

Page 75: Mode Switch

Page 83: Item List Of The Setup Menu

Page 86: Basic Operation With The Setup Menu

Page 123: About The Hdd Disk Menu

Page 124: Raid 5 Function Of The Extension Unit

Page 132: Command Format

Page 136: Command Table

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