Panasonic WJ-GXD400 Operating Instructions

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Installation Guide

Network Video Decoder

Model No. WJ-GXD400

OPERATE

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LARM

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

• This apparatus must be earthed.

• To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

• All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.

• The connections should comply with local electrical code.

CAUTION:

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the bottom.

Wij verklaren als enige aansprakelijke, dat het product waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet aan de volgende normen of andere normatieve documenten, overeenkomstig de bepalingen van Richtlijnen 2006/95/EC en 2004/108/EC.

Vi erklærer os eneansvarlige for, at dette produkt, som denne deklaration omhandler, er i overensstemmelse med standarder eller andre normative dokumenter i følge bestemmelserne i direktivene 2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC.

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Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote, jota tämä ilmoitus koskee, noudattaa seuraavia standardeja tai muita ohjeellisia asiakirjoja, jotka noudattavat direktiivien 2006/95/EC ja 2004/108/EC säädöksiä.

Vi erklærer oss alene ansvarlige for at produktet som denne erklæringen gjelder for, er i overensstemmelse med følgende normer eller andre normgivende dokumenter som følger bestemmelsene i direktivene 2006/95/EC og 2004/108/EC.

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative documents following the provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.

Nosotros declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad que el producto a que hace referencia esta declaración está conforme con las normas u otros documentos normativos siguiendo las estipulaciones de las directivas 2006/95/CE y 2004/108/CE.

Noi dichiariamo sotto nostra esclusiva responsabilità che il prodotto a cui si riferisce la presente dichiarazione risulta conforme ai seguenti standard o altri documenti normativi conformi alle disposizioni delle direttive 2006/95/CE e 2004/108/CE.

Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der folgenden Normen oder normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.

Nous déclarons sous note seule responsabilité que le produit auquel se réfère la présente déclaration est conforme aux normes ou autres documents normatifs conformément aux dispositions des directives 2006/95/CE et 2004/108/CE.

The serial number of this product may be found on the surface 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.

Model No.

Serial No.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

For U.S.A

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Canada

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 install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Limitation of Liability

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THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).

Disclaimer of Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO,.LTD. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW: (1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIM-

ITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;

(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY

INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF THE USER;

(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFI-

CATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;

(4) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,

OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY;

(5) ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES, BROUGHT

BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION BEING A PHOTOGENIC SUBJECT, DUE TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY WITH THE RESULT OF THAT SURVEILLANCE-CAMERA'S PICTURE, INCLUDING SAVED DATA, FOR SOME REASON, BECOMES PUBLIC OR IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER THAN SURVEILLANCE;

(6) LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANY FAIL-

URE.

Preface

Features

The network video decoder WJ-GXD400 is designed to convert digital image data (JPEG/MPEG-4) to analog video signals. By connecting to a network (LAN), images and audio from cameras and encoders connected to the network can be displayed on an HDMI monitor or on an analog monitor (NTSC/PAL).

• Up to 6 cameras can be displayed on a single monitor by using the HDMI connector or the BNC output connector (NTSC/PAL).

• One (1) x 4VGA (1 280 x 960) image with 2 x VGA (640 x 480) images or 6 x VGA (640 x 480) images can be displayed in a split screen.

• Images, audio and the other data packets can be received via a network.

There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WJ-GXD400 as follows.

• Installation Guide (this book)

• Setup Instructions (PDF) The "Installation Guide" contains descriptions of how to install and connect this unit. Refer to the "Setup Instructions (PDF)" on the provided CD-ROM for descriptions of how to perform the unit settings. Adobe

Reader®is required to read these operating instructions (PDF).

About The Operating Instructions

System Requirements for a PC

CPU Pentium®4 3.0 GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB or more (512 MB or more is required when using Microsoft

Windows®XP) Network Interface: 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port x1 Monitor: Image capture size: 1 024 x 768 pixels or more

Color: 24-bit True color or better

OS: Microsoft

Windows Vista®32-bit

Microsoft

Windows®XP Home Edition SP2

Microsoft

Windows®XP Professional SP2 OS Language: English Web Browser Microsoft

Internet Explorer®6.0 SP2

Windows

Internet Explorer®7.0 Other: CD-ROM Drive: It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.

Adobe

Reader®: It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.

Notes:

• When using a PC that does not meet the above requirements, displaying of images may become slow or the web browser may become inoperable.

Software License (Licence)

This product includes a software component that is licensed by GNU General Public License (GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). For more details, refer to the Readme. txt file in the CD-ROM.

As you will use this product connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks.

• Leakage or theft of information through this product

• Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent

• Interference with or stoppage of this product by persons with malicious intent It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself against the above network security risks.

• Use this product in a network secured by a firewall, etc.

• If this product is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system is not infected by computer viruses

or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).

• Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who log in with an authorized user name

and password.

• Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage or theft of information, including

authentication information (user names and passwords) and DDNS server information.

Network Security

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States

and/or other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, ActiveX and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and

other countries.

• HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing

LLC.

• Other names of companies and products contained in these operating instructions may be trademarks or registered trade-

marks of their respective owners.

Trademarks and Registered Trademarks

Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and also exporting in violation of export laws of the software provided with this product, is expressly prohibited. This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. and foreign patents, including patent numbers 5,315,448 and 6,836,549, and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the product must be authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 4

Limitation of Liability .................................................................................................................................... 5

Disclaimer of Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 5

Preface ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

About These Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................ 7

Software License (Licence) ......................................................................................................................... 7

System Requirements for a PC ................................................................................................................... 7

Trademarks and Registered Trademarks .................................................................................................... 8

Copyright ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Network Security ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................10

Major operating controls and their functions ................................................................................................12

Front view ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Rear view ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Setup window and live image display ......................................................................................................... 14

Outline of the functions ............................................................................................................................... 17

Operation flow ............................................................................................................................................ 18

Setup procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Install the decoder in a rack ........................................................................................................................ 19

Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 20

When connecting to a network using a hub ............................................................................................. 20

Turn on/off the power of the decoder ......................................................................................................... 21

Turn on the power of the decoder ............................................................................................................ 21

Turn off the power of the decoder ............................................................................................................ 21

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 25

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