Panasonic WJ-HD500A User Manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

Model No. WJ-HD500A

(V er. 2)

Digital Disk Recorder

Operating Instructions

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ENGLISH VERSION

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

Model No.
Serial No.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CARE­FULLY.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark

H or the BSI mark G on the body of the

fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCK­ET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow­ing code.

Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol

I or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with
a screwdriver and replace the fuse
and fuse cover.

For U.K.

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:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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
73/23/EEC en 89/336/EEC.

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 73/23/EEC og
89/336/EEC.

Vi deklarerar härmed värt fulla ansvar för att den produkt till vilken
denna deklaration hänvisar är i överensstämmelse med standarddoku­ment, eller andra normativa dokument som framställs i EEC-direktiv nr.
73/23 och 89/336.

Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote, jota tämä ilmoitus
koskee, noudattaa seuraavia standardeja tai muita ohjeellisia asiakirjoja,
jotka noudattavat direktiivien 73/23/EEC ja 89/336/EE. 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
73/23/EEC og 89/336/EEC.

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 EEC/73/23 and
EEC/89/336.

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 CEE/73/23 y CEE/89/336.

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 CEE/73/23 e CEE/89/336.

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
73/23/EEC und 89/336/EEC.

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
CEE/73/23 et CEE/89/336.

CAUTION:

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

FUSE

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PREFACE ......................................................................... 4

FEATURES ....................................................................... 4

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 5

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND

THEIR FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 6

■ Front View ............................................................... 6

■ Rear View................................................................. 8

■ WV-CU50 Remote Controller .................................. 10

INSTALLATION ................................................................ 12

■ Installing the Optional Hard Disk ............................ 12

■ Installing the Optional Network Board .................... 13

■ Mounting into the Rack ........................................... 14

CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 15

■ Connection with the Camera Site ........................... 16

■ Connection with the Monitors ................................. 16

■ Connection with the Remote Controller .................. 16

■ Alarm Port Connection............................................. 17

■ Control Port Connection .......................................... 18

■ Connection with the Extension Unit ......................... 20

■ Connection with the DVD Extension Unit ................ 21

■ Connection with the CD-R/DVD Drive ..................... 23

■ Connection to PS

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Data Compatible Equipment ...... 24

■ Connection with the PC .......................................... 25

PREPARATIONS ............................................................ 27

POWER UP PROCEDURE ............................................... 28

FORMATTING THE HARD DISK....................................... 29

FORMATTING THE DVD-RAM DISK ............................... 31

MIRRORING FUNCTION ................................................. 32

DISK REMOVE ................................................................. 34

MONITORS AND DISPLAYS ............................................ 35

■ Spot and Multiscreen Monitor ................................. 35

■ Status Display ......................................................... 35

HARD DISK and RECORDING ........................................ 37

■ Hard Disk ................................................................ 37

■ Time Lapse Recording ........................................... 38

■ Multi Shot Recording .............................................. 38

■ One Shot Recording ............................................... 39

SETUP PROCEDURES ................................................... 41

SETUP MENU ................................................................... 42

■ Displaying the SETUP Menu ................................... 42

■ Programming Menu Setup ...................................... 43

TIMER SETTING ............................................................... 44

RECORDING SETUP ........................................................ 45

Common Recording Setup ........................................... 45

■ Recording Quality Setup ......................................... 45

■ Group Setup ........................................................... 46

■ Recording of the Title Display ................................. 47

■ Recording of the Clock Display .............................. 47

■ Thumbnail Display Setup ........................................ 47

■ Playback Mode Setup ............................................. 47

■ Jog/Shuttle Function Setup ..................................... 47

■ Hard Disk End Setup .............................................. 48

Manual Recording Setup .............................................. 48

■ Manual Recording Mode Setting ............................ 48

■ Event Recording (Manual Recording) .................... 49

■ Alarm Active Mode (Manual Recording) ................ 50

Timer Recording Setup ................................................. 50

■ Program Timer ........................................................ 50

■ Special Day Timer ................................................... 51

■ External Program Timer .......................................... 52

■ Time Lapse Recording (Internal Timer) ................. 52

■ Multi Shot Recording (Internal Timer) ..................... 54

■ One Shot Recording (Internal Timer) ...................... 55

■ Recording-camera Setup ....................................... 56

Emergency Recording (Time Lapse Recording) .......... 56

MULTIPLEXER SETUP...................................................... 58

Sequence Setup ........................................................... 58

■ Sequence Setup (Multiscreen Monitor) .................. 58

■ Sequence Setup (Spot Monitor) ............................. 60

Power on Status Setup ................................................. 61

■ Power on Setting (Multiscreen Monitor) .................. 61

■ Power on Setting (Spot Monitor) ............................. 61

Secret View Setting ....................................................... 62

Live Camera View Setting ............................................. 62

ALARM SETUP ................................................................. 63

■ Alarm Port Setting ................................................... 63

■ Alarm Auto Reset Setting ........................................ 63

■ Alarm Output Setting .............................................. 63

■ Alarm Buzzer Setting .............................................. 64

■ Video Loss Alarm Setting ........................................ 64

■ Video Motion Detector Setting ................................ 64

■ Alarm Mode on the Multiscreen Monitor ................. 65

■ Alarm Mode on the Spot Monitor ............................ 65

DISPLAY SETUP............................................................... 66

■ Camera Title Setup ................................................. 66

■ Display Setting (Multiscreen Monitor) ..................... 66

■ Title Display Setting (Spot Monitor) ........................ 67

■ Alarm Display Setting ............................................. 67

■ Clock and Status Display Position Setting .............. 68

■ Title Display Position Setting ................................... 68

COMMUNICATION SETUP............................................... 69

■ PS

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Data Setup.......................................................... 69

■ RS-232C Setup ....................................................... 71

■ Network Setup ........................................................ 72

SYSTEM SETUP................................................................ 73

■ Clock Setup ............................................................ 73

■ Time Adjustment Setting ......................................... 73

■ Password Lock Setting ........................................... 74

■ Buzzer Setting ......................................................... 74

■ User Defined Setting ............................................... 74

■ Disk Management ................................................... 75

■ Error Report ............................................................ 76

■ System Information ................................................. 76

DVD DRIVE SETUP........................................................... 77

■ DVD Format ............................................................ 77

■ Alarm Recording Backup ....................................... 77

■ Emergency Recording Backup .............................. 78

■ DVD Disk End Setup ............................................... 78

■ Disk Space Display ................................................. 78

OPERATING PROCEDURES ......................................... 79

CONTROLLING

THE VIDEO INPUT AND MONITORS ............................... 80

■ Controlling the Spot Monitor ................................... 80

■ Controlling the Multiscreen Monitor ........................ 81

ALARM CONTROL FUNCTION ........................................ 86

■ Alarm Input ............................................................. 86

■ Alarm Operation ...................................................... 86

■ Alarm Reset ............................................................ 87

■ Alarm Suspension ................................................... 87

RECORDING .................................................................... 88

■ Manual Recording ................................................... 88

■ Internal Timer Recording ......................................... 88

■ Power-on Time Lapse Recording ............................ 88

■ Alarm Recording ..................................................... 89

■ Emergency Recording ............................................ 91

PLAYBACK ....................................................................... 92

■ Basic Playback ....................................................... 92

■ Search Record Function ......................................... 93

■ Display on the Monitor ............................................ 95

BACKUP FUNCTION........................................................ 97

DATA ERASE FUNCTION................................................. 99

■ Auto Erase Function ................................................ 99

■ Manual Erase Function ......................................... 100

BUTTON LOCKED FUNCTION ...................................... 101

PLAYBACK OF BACKUP DATA .................................... 102

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................... 103

STANDARD ACCESSORY...............................................103

CONTENTS

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PREF ACE

The WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder is a combination of
a Hard Disk Recorder with a Video Multiplexer; it is able to
record the images of up to sixteen sequentially controlled
video inputs on the built-in hard disk.

A multi-recording function records simultaneously several
images from various applications; this enables you to
obtain reliable records by selecting the application which is
best suited for your purpose.

FEATURES

•One recorder can handle sixteen video inputs, divid­ed into four groups, corresponding to various appli­cations.

Dividing the sixteen video inputs into four groups
makes it possible to record several images simultane­ously, depending on the system requirements, such as
varied input, image quality, recording time, etc.

•Reliable recording of events

Obtain reliable records of important events by selecting
the recording mode best suited.
There are three recording modes: One Shot, Multi Shot
and Time Lapse Recording.

• Easy image search

Three search modes for quick and easy images search:
rotating the shuttle ring, recording list and thumbnail
display.

•Other handy recording functions

•Use the program timer to preset the recording time and
mode for each day of the week.

• Emergency recording is given priority to record all
video inputs in Time Lapse Recording while the input is
received from an outboard device.

• Connect the extension units in series for uninterrupted
recording when the disk is full.

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PRECAUTIONS

• Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.

• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the
cover.

To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it at
least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.

• Do not drop metallic parts through slots.

This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact
qualified service personnel for maintenance.

•Handle the appliance with care.

Do not strike or shake it, as this may damage the appli­ance.

• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture,
nor try to operate it in wet areas.

Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser­vice personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance
and also cause electric shock.

•Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the appliance body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.

• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.

Use the appliance at temperatures within +5 °C ­+45 °C (41 °F - 113 °F) and a humidity below 85 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 220 V ­240 V AC, 50 Hz.

•Fully charge up the backup battery.

Keep the appliance turned on for at least 48 hours to
recharge the backup battery. This procedure is neces­sary when using the appliance for the first time or after
it has been unplugged for a long time from the AC out­let. Insufficient charging of the battery may cause era­sure of settings if the AC power supply should fail. The
battery, if fully charged, will back up the settings for 72
hours in an ordinary environment.

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

■ Front View

REMOTE

TIMER

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SEQUENCE

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SUMMER TIME

EL-ZOOM

COPY

REC PREVIEW

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q Operate Indicator (OPERATE)

Is on when the power of the WJ-HD500A Digital Disk
Recorder is turned on.

w Timer Indicator (TIMER)

Lights to indicate when the TIMER is set to INT (internal
timer) in the setup menu.

e Remote Indicator (REMOTE)

Lights to indicate when the Disk Recorder is controlled
by an outboard device via the Serial or 10/100BASE-T
port on the rear of the Disk Recorder.

r Alarm Suspend Indicator (ALARM SUSPEND)

Lights to indicate that the alarm suspension mode is
selected.

t Alarm Reset Button (ALARM RESET)

This button cancels an activated alarm.
Pressing this button will reset the alarm and return the
system to the condition before the alarm function was
activated.

y Alarm Indicator (ALARM)

This indicator blinks to indicate that an alarm condition
exists.
It changes to a steady light when the alarm is reset
automatically.
To turn the indicator off, press the ALARM RESET but­ton.

u Sequence Button (SEQUENCE)

Runs the assigned sequence on the selected monitor
screen for the specified duration.
During the sequence, pressing this button will pause
the sequence that is being run on the monitor screen.

The LED indicates the status as follows.

On: Sequence is being run.
Blinking: Sequence is in pause mode.

i Multiscreen Selection Button

(MULTISCREEN SELECT)

Selects the multiscreen pattern to be displayed on the
Multiscreen Monitor that is connected to the MULTI
SCREEN OUT on the rear of the Recorder.
Pressing this button will toggle the display on the moni­tor screen as shown below.

4 → 7 → 9 → 10 → 13 → 16 → 4 screen segments

o Monitor Selection Button (SPOT / MULTISCREEN)

Selects to control the display on the screen for either
the Spot or Multiscreen Monitor.
Pressing this button will toggle the indicator in the but­ton on and off to indicate the selected monitor as shown
below.

On: Indicates the Spot monitor is selected.
Off: Indicates the Multiscreen monitor is selected.

!0 Lock Button (LOCK)

Toggles to enable or disable the button lock function on
both front panels of the Disk Recorder and Remote
Controller.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: The button lock is enabled.
Off: The button lock is disabled.

While On, the button lock will be released only if the
preset password is entered in the password inquiry win­dow.

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!1 Numeric Buttons (1 - 16)

These buttons are used for numeric input into the sys­tem such as the video selection, password, etc.
The indicator in the button lights up to indicate as
shown below.

Green: The input is displayed on the monitor.
Yellow: The input is displayed on the monitor and

recorded on the Hard Disk.

Orange: The input is recorded on the Hard Disk (no

display).

!2 Set Button (SET)

During the setup, this button is used to display a sub­menu in the setup menu if the item has its own setting
menu.

!3 Increment /Decrement Button (+, -)

These buttons are used to zoom in and out the zoomed
image presently displayed on the Multiscreen Monitor.
During the setup, these buttons are used to select the
item parameter in the setup menu.

!4 Recording Stop Button (REC STOP)

Pressing this button will stop the recording.

!5 Recording Preview Button (REC PREVIEW)

Use this button to display the playback image with the
live images on the Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: The selected playback image is displayed
Blinking: Prompts you to select the numeric button for

displaying the playback image.

!6 Index Button (INDEX)

Displays the all record list (list and thumbnail) or alarm
and emergency list depending on the status of the
ALARM SEARCH button.

!7 Group Selection Button (GROUP SELECT)

Selects the camera group from among group 1, 2, 3
and 4.
The LED will light while any of the groups is selected.

!8 Stop Button (STOP)

Pressing this button will stop the playback.

!9 Playback / Pause Button (PLAY/PAUSE)

Pressing this button will start the playback.
During playback, pressing this button will pause the
playback.
The indicator in the button lights to indicate as shown
below.

On: Indicates that the playback mode is selected.
Blinking: Indicates that the pause mode is selected.

@0 Record Button (REC)

Pressing this button will start the recording manually
when the Timer parameter is set to OFF in the setup
menu.

The indicator in the button lights up to indicate that the
recording mode is selected.

@1 JogDial

In playback, rotating the dial will jump the displayed
image to the next or previous record when NORMAL is
assigned for the JOG/SHUTTLE function in the COM­MOM SETUP menu.
In playback, rotating will change the direction forward
or backward and also change the speed in six levels
corresponding to the dial position when REVERSE is
assigned in the setup.
In paused playback, rotating will advance the displayed
image field by field for searching.
The dial is also used to select a record number when
the record list is displayed on the monitor screen.

@2 Shuttle Ring

In playback, rotating the ring will change the direction
forward or backward and also change the speed in six
levels corresponding to the dial position when NOR-
MAL is assigned for the JOG/SHUTTLE function in the
COMMOM SETUP menu.
In playback, rotating will jump the displayed image to
the next or previous record when REVERSE is
assigned in the setup.

@3 Display Button (DISPLAY)

Pressing this button will display the recording list with
the search editing area to find the record to be played
back.

@4 Alarm Search Button (ALARM SEARCH)

Selects either the list of alarm (REC+ALM) and emer­gency recordings or all recordings to be displayed on
the Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status of selection as shown
below.

On: Search records for alarm (REC+ALM) and emer-

gency recordings.

Off: Search records for all recordings.

@5 Electronic Zoom Button (EL-ZOOM)

This button is used to zoom an image presently dis­played in a single spot on the Multiscreen Monitor.
Pressing this button selects a record list from among
that of the HDD, DVD, and CD-R while the record list is
displayed on the monitor screen.

@6 Summer time Button (SUMMER TIME)

The SUMMER TIME button is recessed inside the front
panel opening. Pressing this button will shift the internal
clock to the summer time or vice versa.

@7 Copy Button (COPY)

Copies the selected images on to the DVD-RAM disk
when the system is equipped the DVD Extension Unit.
Holding down this button for 2 seconds finishes record­ing on a CD-R, or lets the DVD or CD-R drive become
ready for disc ejection.

Designation

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SPOT

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IN EXT STORAGE COPY

CONTROL ALARM

VIDEO

MODE

DATA

REMOTE(WV-CU50)

GEN-LOCK OUT

SERIAL

POWER

ON

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OFF

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OUT

OUT

MULTI SCREEN OUT

AUDIO

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$1 Multiscreen Output Connector (MULTI SCREEN

OUT)

The video output signal for the Multiscreen Monitor is
provided via this connector.
It can be displayed as the video input in a multiscreen
mode (4, 7, 9, 10, 13,16 screen segments).
It also displays the Recorder's playback images.
Pressing the SETUP/ESC button for two seconds or
more will automatically select the Multiscreen Monitor
and display the Disk Recorder's Setup menu.

$22 Spot Output Connector (SPOT OUT)

The video output signal for the Spot Monitor is provided
via this connector.
Displaying the Disk Recorder's playback is disabled.

$3 Audio Input Connector (AUDIO IN)

For audio input from an external device, if applicable.

$4 Audio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT)

For audio output to an external device, if applicable.

$5 Extension Storage Port (EXT STORAGE)

For connecting the optional Extension Unit.

$6 Control Port (CONTROL)

The port has the functions listed below. Make connec­tions to these pins as needed for operating your sys­tem.

Pin

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Group Recording Output

Manual Recording Output

Emergency Recording
Output

Sequence Timing Output

DVD Remain Space
Output

HDD Remain Space
Output

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 1)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 2)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 3)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 4)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 5)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 6)

Thermal Error Input (DVD
Unit)

Pin

No.

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Designation

Disk Recorder Error
Output

Ground

Ground

Power Failure Detect Input

Power Failure Proceeding
Output

Power Failure Process
Completion Output

Ground

Emergency Recording
Input

Time Adjustment Output

Summer time Select

Time Adjustment Input

Ground

CONTROL

1

13

14

25

@8 Setup / Escape Button (SETUP/ESC)

This button is used in the Disk Recorder's Setup opera­tion. Pressing this button for two seconds or more will
open the Disk Recorder's Setup menu on the screen of
the Multiscreen Monitor. During the setup, press this
button to return to the previous setup menu.

@9 Direction Buttons (CDA B)

These buttons are used to select an area for a zoomed
image displayed on the Multiscreen Monitor.
During the setup, these buttons are used to move the
cursor position in the setup menu of the Disk Recorder.

C: Downward
D: Upward
A: Left
B: Right

#0 Full Indicator (FULL)

Lights to indicate when the available recording space
of the Disk Recorder (HDD) is running low.

#1 Hard Disk Drive Indicator (HDD)

Lights to indicate when the Hard Disk is activated.

The pin assignment of the port is shown below.

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$7 Alarm Port (ALARM)

This port accepts the alarm input from the associated
alarm sensors through either Normally Open or
Normally Closed contacts.
The pin assignment of the port is shown below.

$8 Copy Port (COPY)

For connecting the optional DVD Extension Unit or a
separately purchased CD-R drive.

$9 Mode Selector (MODE)

Selects data termination for PS

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Data system expansion.

%0 Data Port (DATA)

Exchanges control data with the external device with
PS

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Data (Panasonic Security Data) mode.

%1 Remote Port [REMOTE (WV-CU50)]

This port is provided for controlling the Disk Recorder
with the optional WV-CU50 Remote Controller.
To connect to the controller, use a 6-conductor modular
cable supplied as an accessory with the controller.

%2 Gen-lock Output Connector (GEN-LOCK OUT)

This connector is used to connect an external system
for synchronization.
To record images at maximum recording rate, for exam­ple 60 fps, connect this output to the cameras to syn­chronize the system.

%3 Serial Port (SERIAL)

For connecting a Personal Computer.

%4 Signal Ground Terminal (SIGNAL GND)

%5 10/100BASE-T Port (Optional)

An optional Network Board can be installed in the Disk
Recorder.
This port is used to exchange control data with Ethernet
via an Ethernet Hub.

%6 Cooling Fan

Prevents the temperature of the Recorder from rising,
Do not block the ventilation opening on the cover.

%7 AC Inlet Socket (AC IN)

Plug the power cord (supplied as a standard accesso­ry) into this socket and connect it to an AC outlet.

%8 Power Switch (POWER ON/OFF)

This switch turns the power of the Disk Recorder on and
off.

%9 Video Output Connectors (VIDEO OUT 1 - 16)

The video signal connected to the Video Input
Connector (VIDEO IN) is looped through these connec­tors with an automatic 75 Ω termination.

^0 Video Input Connectors (VIDEO IN 1 - 16)

These connectors accept either a colour or B/W com­posite video signal from the camera.

Pin
No.

ALARM

1

13

14

25

Designation

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Alarm Input 1

Alarm Input 2

Alarm Input 3

Alarm Input 4

Sequence Timing Input

Alarm Reset Output

Ground

Alarm Recover Input

Alarm Output

Alarm Input 10

Alarm Input 11

Alarm Input 12

Alarm Input 13

Pin
No.

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Designation

Ground

Alarm Input 5

Alarm Input 6

Alarm Input 7

Alarm Input 8

Alarm Input 9

Ground

+5 V Output (0.2 A)

Recording Timer Select
Input

Alarm Input 14

Alarm Input 15

Alarm Input 16

10

■ WV-CU50 Remote Controller

&1 Lock Button (LOCK)

Toggles to enable or disable the button lock function on
both front panels of the Disk Recorder and Remote
Controller.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: The button lock is enabled.
Off: The button lock is disabled.

While On, the button lock will be released only if the
preset password is entered in the password inquiry win­dow.

&2 Monitor Selection Button

(SPOT / MULTISCREEN)

Selects either the Spot or Multiscreen Monitor for which
you wish to control the display on the screen.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: The Spot Monitor is selected.
Off: The Multiscreen Monitor is selected.

&3 Multiscreen Selection Button

(MULTISCREEN SELECT)

Selects the multiscreen pattern to be displayed on the
Multiscreen Monitor.
Pressing this button will change the screen pattern as
follows.

4 → 7 → 9 → 10 → 13 → 16 → 4 screen segments

&4 Recording Preview Button (REC PREVIEW)

Use this button to display the playback image with the
live images on the Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: The selected playback image is displayed
Blinking: Prompts you to select the numeric button for

displaying the playback image.

&5 Sequence Button (SEQUENCE)

Runs the assigned sequence on the selected monitor
screen for the specified duration.
During the sequence, pressing this button will pause
the sequence that is being run on the monitor screen.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: Sequence is being run.
Blinking: Sequence is in pause mode.

REMOTE

16151413

121110

9

5678

4321

PAUSE

Remote Controller

WV-CU50

FWDREV

LINK

SET

RECPLAY/STOP

STOP

REC

DISPLAY

ALARM

SEARCH

INDEX

GROUP

EL-ZOOMSEQUENCE

PREVIEW

REC

MULTISCREEN

SELECT

SPOT
MULTISCREEN

COPY

LOCK

SELECT

ALARM
RESET

*1

&1

&2

&3
&4

&5
&6

(2

&8

&7

&9

*0

*2 *3

*6

*5

*4

*7
*8

*9

(0

(1

(3

11

&6 Electronic Zoom Button (EL-ZOOM)

Use this button to enter or exit the electronic zoom
mode.
In the EL-ZOOM mode an image presently displayed in
single spot can be enlarged and compressed on the
Multiscreen Monitor.

&7 Group Selection Button (GROUP SELECT)

Selects the camera group from among group 1, 2, 3
and 4.
The LED will light while any of the groups is selected.

&8 Index Button (INDEX)

Displays the all record list (list and thumbnail) or alarm
and emergency list depending on the status of the
ALARM SEARCH button.

&9 Alarm Search Button (ALARM SEARCH)

Selects either the list of alarm and emergency record­ings or all recordings to be displayed on the
Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status of selection as shown
below.

On: Search records for alarm and emergency record-

ings.

Off: Search records for all recordings.

Pressing this button in combination with the STOP but­ton will reset the activated alarm.

*0 Display Button (DISPLAY)

Toggles the all title displays on the Multiscreen Monitor
on and off, such as camera and group titles, operating
status and so forth.
Pressing this button will also display the record list with
the search editing area to find the record to be played
back.

*1 Link Indicator (LINK)

Is lit while the connection is established with the WJ­HD500A Disk Recorder.

*2 Copy Button (COPY)

Copies the selected images on to the DVD-RAM disk
when the system is equipped the DVD Extension Unit.

*3 Numeric Buttons (1 - 16)

Use these buttons to select the desired camera number
while recording and playing back.
Entering the preset password with these buttons will
release the button lock function.

*4 Set Button (SET)

Use this button to select multiple records in the list for
coping to the DVD-RAM disk.

*5 Increment / Decrement Button (+, -)

Use these buttons to zoom in and out an image while
the zoom mode is selected.

*6 Direction Buttons (CDAB)

Use these buttons to select the desired area to be
zoomed on the Multiscreen Monitor.

C: Downward
D: Upward
A: Left
B: Right

*7 Stop Button (STOP)

Stops playback.

*8 Record Button (RECORD)

Starts recording manually if applicable. The LED turns
on to indicate that the recording mode is selected.

*9 Playback / Pause Button (PLAY/PAUSE)

Pressing this button will start playback.
During playback, pressing this button will pause the
playback.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.

On: Playback mode
Blinking: Pause mode

(0 JogDial

Rotate in the pause mode to advance forward or
reverse to the next recorded image.
Rotating the dial also selects the record number when
the recorded list is displayed on the monitor.

(1 Shuttle Ring

Rotate in the playback or the pause mode to search for­ward or reverse the recorded images at variable speed.

(2 Recording Stop Button (REC STOP)

Pressing this button will stop the recording.

(3 Remote Port (REMOTE)

Connect with the supplied modular cable to the WJ­HD500A Disk Recorder.

4. Insert the absorbers on to the chassis as shown in the
figure.

5. Place the hard disk on the chassis, then fix it with the
four screws and sleeves with the earth lug as shown in
the figure.

6. Set the unit address with the jumper connector on the
hard disk drive, as shown in the figure, for example.

7. Install the hard disk with the chassis into the Disk
Recorder by sliding it from the front.

8. Plug in the power cable and interface flat cable pre­pared in the power inlet and interface connector of the
hard disk as shown in the figure.

9. After installing the hard disk, secure the tray chassis
and control panel by tightening the screws.

12

INSTALLATION

The installations described below should be made by
qualified service personnel or system installers.

■ Installing the Optional Hard Disk

At the time of shipment from the factory, the WJ-HD500A
Disk Recorder is equipped with one hard disk drive; an
optional drive can be installed to increase the hard disk
storage capacity.
To install the optional hard disk, follow the procedures
below.

1. Unplug the power cord from the WJ-HD500A Disk
Recorder, or disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

2. Remove one screw on the control panel shown in the
figure, then remove the panel by sliding it to the left and
turned over.

3. Remove two screws on the tray chassis in the figure,
then slide out the chassis from the Disk Recorder.

FS

16

absorber

earth lug

sleeve

FS

16

13

■ Installing the Optional Network Board

The Network Board WJ-HDB502 is installed exclusively in
the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder.

1. Unplug the power cord from the WJ-HD500A Digital
Disk Recorder, or disconnect the plug from the AC out­let.

2. Remove the top cover of the Disk Recorder by remov­ing the 11 screws, as shown in the figure.

3. Remove the small plate covering the 10/100BASE-T
port hole on the rear of the Disk Recorder by removing
the screw shown in the figure.

4. Remove the 6 screws on the board, as shown below,
disconnect the CN403, then turn over the Main Board
with the front side up.

5. Connect one end of the supplied flat cable to the
brown-coloured receptacle on the main board, as
shown in the figure.

6. Place the main board and CN403 as before, and
secure them by tightening the reinstalled screws.

7. Remove a screw on the bracket as shown in the figure,
and then fix a supplied grounding wire by tightening the
removed screw.

8. Place the Network Board on the brackets, as shown in
the figure, then secure it with the grounding wire by
tightening the 4 supplied screws.

9. Fix the 10/100BASE-T port to the rear panel with the
screw removed in step 3.

10. Connect the supplied DC power cable and the other
end of the flat cable to the board, as shown in the fig­ure.

11. After installing the board, secure the top cover by tight­ening the screws.

Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500

10/100BASE-T

Main Board

Flat Cable
(Supplied)

Network Board

Grounding Wire

CN403

Main Board

Rear Panel

DC Power Cable
(Supplied)

Flat Cable
(Supplied)

10/100BASE-T

Tighten

14

■ Mounting into the Rack

The Disk Recorder can be mounted into the rack as
described below.

1. Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four
screws from the bottom of the Disk Recorder.

2. Place the rack mounting brackets on both sides of the
Disk Recorder and tighten with the four supplied
screws (M4 X10).

3. Install the Disk Recorder with the rack mounting brack­ets in the rack, securing it with four screws (not includ­ed).

Cautions:

• The cooling fan inside the Disk Recorder is subject to
wear and needs to be replaced periodically.

• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots in the
cover to prevent the appliance from overheating.
Always keep the temperature in the rack below 45°C
(113°F).

• If the rack is subject to vibration, secure the rear of the
appliance to the rack by using additional mounting
brackets (procured locally).

Digital Disk

Recorder

W

J-HD

500

A

•

•

•

FS

1616

Remove 4 rubber feet

16

•

F

S

16

•

•

Digital Disk

Recorder

W

J

-H

D

500

A

•

FS

16

•

•

Digital Disk

Recorder

W

J

-H

D

500

A

15

CONNECTIONS

Shown below are examples of system connections.

<Basic System>

ON

OFF

POWER

ON

OFF

POWER

REMOTO

TIMER

OPERATE

FULL

HDD

SEQUENCE

SET

LOCK

ALARM

ALARM
RESET

ALARM

SUSPEND

MULTISCREEN

SELECT

SET UP

/ESC

GROUP
SELECT

SPOT
MULTISCREEN

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

EL-ZOOM

COPY

REC PREVIEW

INDEX

STOP PLAY/ PAUSE REC

FWDREV

ALARM SEARCH

DISPLAY

REC STOP

1 2 3 4

13 14 15 16

9 10 11 12

5 6 7 8

Digital Disk

Recorder

WJ-HD A

FS

16

Spot Monitor

Multiscreen Monitor

Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500A

Remote Controller

WV-CU50

16 Cameras

ON

OFF

POWER

REMOTO

TIMER

OPERATE

FULL

HDD

SEQUENCE

SET

LOCK

ALARM

ALARM

RESET

ALARM
SUSPEND

MULTISCREEN

SELECT

SET UP
/ESC

GROUP
SELECT

SPOT
MULTISCREEN

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

EL-ZOOM

COPY

REC PREVIEW

INDEX

STOP PLAY/ PAUSE REC

FWDREV

ALARM SEARCH

DISPLAY

REC STOP

1 2 3 4

13 14 15 16

9 10 11 12

5 6 7 8

Digital Disk

Recorder

WJ-HD

FS

1616

ON

OFF

POWER

Spot Monitor

Multiscreen Monitor

Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500A

Extension Unit WJ-HDE500

(with optional HDs)

Remote Controller

WV-CU50

8 Camreras

HDD 1

HDD 2

HDD 3

HDD 4

Extension Unit WJ-HDE

OPERATE

System Controller

POWER

ON
OFF

ALARM

Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204

ALARM

SUSPEND

POWER

ON
OFF

ALARM

Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204

ALARM

SUSPEND

System Controller

LAN

Ethernet

(100 Base-T Cable)

WJ-HDB502

PS-Data

Link

WJ-MP204WJ-MP204

A

<System Expansion>

16

■ Connection with the Remote

Controller

Connect the Remote Controller to the REMOTE port on the
rear of the Disk Recorder with the supplied modular cable.

■ Connection with the Camera Sites

Connect cameras (or camera site equipment) to the VIDEO
IN connectors (1 to 16) on the rear of the Disk Recorder
with the coaxial cable.

■ Connection with the Monitors

Connect the monitors to the SPOT OUT connector and
MULTI SCREEN OUT connector on the rear of the Disk
Recorder with the coaxial cable.

1616151514

IN

OUT

14

REMOTE

(WV-CU50)

Remote Controller

WV-CU50

Disk Recorder

WJ-HD500A

SPOT

OUT

OUT

MULUTI SCREEN

POWER

ON

OFF

Spot Monitor

POWER

ON

OFF

Multiscreen Monitor

17

■ Alarm Port Connection

The ALARM port can be used for connecting the alarm sen­sor and alarm control switches. It is also used to synchro­nize the sequence as shown below.

• Connect the sensor switches to the ALARM port on the
rear of the Disk Recorder, as shown in the example
below.

Designation

Pin
No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Alarm Input 1

Alarm Input 2

Alarm Input 3

Alarm Input 4

Sequence Timing Input

Alarm Reset Output

Ground

Alarm Recover Input

Alarm Output

Alarm Input 10

Alarm Input 11

Alarm Input 12

Alarm Input 13

Pin
No.

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Designation

Ground

Alarm Input 5

Alarm Input 6

Alarm Input 7

Alarm Input 8

Alarm Input 9

Ground

+5 V Output (0.2 A)

Recording Timer Select
Input

Alarm Input 14

Alarm Input 15

Alarm Input 16

• The sequence timing can be assigned to one of the
recorders when the multiple Disk Recorders are
equipped in the system.
Connect the CONTROL port and ALARM port as shown
below.
Refer to the SEQ TIMING in the SEQUENCE SETUP
menu for further setting.

If the sequence timing is controlled from the outboard
device, the input signal is required as shown in the fig­ure. For example, the WJ-HD500A output is also in the
figure.

Sequence Timing Output

Sequence Timing Input

13

25

ALARM

1

14

Ground

4

15

CONTROL

WJ-HD500A (1st)

Ground

5

7

ALARM

WJ-HD500A (2nd)

input

100 ms 100 ms

WJ-HD500A
output

500 ms 100 ms

18

• Time adjustment can be enabled connecting with the
external device as shown below.

• The Extension Units are installed in the system for
extending its disk capacity.
Connect each thermal error output from the Extension
Units with the CONTROL Port on the rear of the WJ­HD500A Disk Recorder as shown below.
The WJ-HD500A will display the warning for thermal
error on the monitor.

■ Control Port Connection

The CONTROL port can be used for controlling the system
with the outboard device as shown below.

• Emergency Recording can be enabled receiving the
input from the connected external device.

Designation

Pin
No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Group Recording Output

Manual Recording Output

Emergency Recording
Output

Sequence Timing Output

DVD Remain Space
Output

HDD Remain Space
Output

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 1)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 2)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 3)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 4)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 5)

Thermal Error Input
(Extension 6)

Thermal Error Input (DVD
Unit)

Pin
No.

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Designation

Disk Recorder Error
Output

Ground

Ground

Power Failure Detect Input

Power Failure Proceeding
Output

Power Failure Process
Completion Output

Ground

Emergency Recording
Input

Time Adjustment Output

Summer time Select

Time Adjustment Input

Ground

13

1

WJ-HD500A

CONTROL Port

13

1

25

CONTROL

14

WJ-HD500A

CONTROL Port

13

1

25

24

20

14

Time Adjustment Output

WJ-HD500A

CONTROL Port

13

25

789101112

20

1

14

Extension Unit #1

Thermal Error Out
G

Extension Unit #2

Thermal Error Out
G

Extension Unit #3

Thermal Error Out
G

Extension Unit #4

Thermal Error Out
G

Extension Unit #5

Thermal Error Out
G

Extension Unit #6

Thermal Error Out

G

25

21

20

14

Terminal board on
the Extension Unit

G

THERMAL ERROR OUT

NC

19

■ Connection with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

• The figure shows an example of how to connect a UPS as protection against power failures.

• When a power failure detect input is received from the UPS, the disk recorder's power failure process starts to process this
signal to turn off its power supply.

• When the power failure process is completed, the disk recorder outputs a signal to the UPS.

•When the UPS receives the completion signal from the disk recorder, the disk recorder's power is turned off

■ Connection with CONTROL output

• Signal outputs (Pins #1-6, 18) can be used to connect alarm devices such as a buzzer or lamp to inform you of the opera­tion status by sounding a buzzer or lighting a lamp when a signal is output.

• The figure below shows an example of how to connect an alarm output (Pin #6) to warn of low remaining HDD capacity.

Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500A

Power Failure Process
Completion Output

Power Failure Detect Input

Ground Common

(19) (17) (16)

CONTROL

Power Cable

UPS Shut Down

Line Fail signal
(Normally Open)

Uninterrupted
Power Supply

C

Before connecting the UPS,
refer to the manual of
your UPS.

to AC outlet

(Remaining HDD Capacity Alarm Output)

(6)

CONTROL Input/Output

(15)

Ground

Alarm Device

Relay, etc.

20

■ Connection with the Extension Units

● SCSI Connection

The Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500A controls
the extension units through the SCSI chain.

1. Connect the supplied SCSI cable between
the EXT STORAGE port on the WJ-HD500A
and the EXT IN port on the 1st extension
unit.

2. Connect the supplied SCSI cable between
the EXT OUT port on the 1st extension unit
and the EXT IN port on the 2nd extension
unit.
Repeat connections in the same manner for
all additional extension units.

3. The 3rd extension unit must be a WJ-
HDE505 if a further extension unit is con­nected. Use WJ-HDE500 if the 3rd unit is
located at the end of the SCSI chain.

Up to 6 extension units can be added.

● Switch Setting

Data termination and SCSI number settings are required, as
shown below.

1. Set the MODE switch #2 on the rear of the WJ-HD500A
to ON when connecting with an extension unit.

2. Set the SCSI ID number for each unit by pressing the
[–] or [+] button on the rear of the Extension Unit.
0 to 5 are applicable to the extension units.

Note: SCSI ID 6 and 7 are reserved for WJ-HD500A

Disk Recorder.

3. Set the termination switches on the rear of the Extension
Units to ON or OFF.

ON: Is applied to the extension unit located at the end

of the SCSI chain.

OFF: Is used for units other than the end unit.

SIGNAL GND

TERMINA

THERMAL ERR

OR OUT

OFF

ON

SIGNAL GND

TERMINA

THERMAL ERR

OR OUT

OFF

ON

SIGNAL GND

WER

SCSI ID

TERMINA

THERMAL ERR

OR OUT

OFF

ON

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

WER

SCSI ID

TERMINA

THERMAL ERR

OR OUT

OFF

ON

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

WER

SCSI ID

TERMINA

THERMAL ERR

OR OUT

NC

OFF

ON

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

TERMINA

THERMAL ERR

OR OUT

OFF

ON

Digital Disk Recorder

WJ-HD500A

SCSI ID = 6 & 7

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

EXT STORAGE

SPOT
OUT

OUT

CONTROL ALARM

MULTI SCREEN OUT

AUDIO

16161515141413131212111110109988776655443 2231

IN

OUT

Extesion Unit #1

WJ-HDE500

SCSI ID = 5

EXT IN

OR OUT

EXT OUT

SCSI ID

GND

THERMAL ERR

NC

–

TERMINA

TOR

+

ON
OFF

AC IN

Extesion Unit #2

WJ-HDE500

GND

TOR

ON
OFF

OR OUT

THERMAL ERR

NC

SCSI ID = 4

AC IN

SCSI CableSCSI Cable SCSI Cable

EXT IN

EXT OUT

SCSI ID

–

TERMINA

+

GEN-LOCK OUT

SIGNAL GND

REMOTE(WV-CU50)

DATA

10/100

SERIAL

MODE

VIDEO

AC

BASE-T

IN

ON
OFF

1

POWER

Extesion Unit #4

WJ-HDE500

SCSI ID = 2

EXT IN

OR OUT

POPOWER

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

EXT OUT

SCSI ID

GND

THERMAL ERR

NC

–

TERMINA

TOR

+

ON
OFF

AC IN

POPOWER

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

Extesion Unit #5

WJ-HD500

OR OUT

GND

THERMAL ERR

NC

TOR

ON
OFF

SCSI ID = 1

AC IN

POPOWER

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

SCSI CableSCSI Cable

SCSI Cable

POPOWER

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

EXT IN

EXT OUT

SCSI ID

–

TERMINA

+

Extesion Unit #3

WJ-HDE500 or

WJ-HDE 505*

NC

SCSI ID = 3

AC IN

POWER

SIGNAL GND

EXT IN

EXT OUT

ON
OFF

SCSI ID

–
+

EXT IN

OR OUT

EXT OUT

SCSI ID

GND

THERMAL ERR

–

TERMINA

TOR

+

ON
OFF

OR OUT

GND

THERMAL ERR

NC

TERMINA

TOR

ON
OFF

Extesion Unit #6

WJ-HD500

SCSI ID = 0

AC IN

POPOWER

ON
OFF

SIGNAL GND

* Use a WJ-HDE505 for the 3rd unit position if additional units are installed.

Use a WJ-HDE500 if the 3rd position is the end of the SCSI chain.

1 2 3 4

ON

MODE

SCSI ID

–
1

+

TERMINATOR

ON
OFF

21

●

Switch Settings

1. Set MODE switch #2 on the rear of the WJ-HD500A to
OFF when connecting a DVD Extension Unit without an
optional HDD.
Set the MODE switch to ON if other Extension Units are
installed in the system.

2. Set the SCSI ID and TERMINATION of the Extension
Units as required.

■ Connection with the DVD Extension Unit

The WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder controls the WJ­HDE510 DVD Extension Unit through the SCSI chain.

<Connection with the DVD Extension Unit
without HDD>

The figure shows a WJ-HDE510 without an HDD.
The DVD-RAM is used for backup of the data recorded
on the WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder.

1. Connect between the COPY port on the WJ-HD500A
and the COPY IN port on the 1st DVD Extension Unit
with the supplied (WJ-HDE510) SCSI cable.
Plug the cable end with magnetic core into the COPY
port, and the other ends into the COPY IN port.

2. Connect between the EXT STORAGE port on the WJ­HD500A and the EXT IN port on the 2nd Extension
Unit with the supplied (WJ-HDE510) SCSI cable.
Plug the cable end with magnetic core into the EXT
STORAGE port, and the other ends into the EXT IN
port.

The system can be expanded by up to 6 Extension
Units.
To connect the other Extension Units, refer to the
operating instructions of each unit for further informa­tion.

EXT
STORAGE

Digital Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500A
SCSI ID=6 and 7

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT

OUT

OUT

MULTI SCREEN OUT

IN

OUT

CONTROL ALARM

AUDIO

16161515141413131212111110109988776655443 2231

SCSI cable
(supplied with
Extension Unit)

COPY IN

EXT IN

EXT OUT

HDD

INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED

EXT IN

EXT IN

EXT OUT

COPY port

GEN-LOCK OUT
REMOTE(WV-CU50)

DATA

MODE

VIDEO

CONTROL port

SCSI cable (supplied)

DVD Extension Unit #1
WJ-HDE510

COPY IN

SCSI ID

-

TERMINATOR

1

+

ON
OFF

SCSI ID= not set

G
THERMAL ERROR OUT
NC

Terminal board

SCSI ID

GND

THERMAL ERROR OUT

NC

–

TERMINATOR

+

ON
OFF

Extension Unit #2
WJ-HDE500/HDE505
SCSI ID=0 to 5

SIGNAL GND

BASE-T

10/100

SERIAL

1

AC IN

AC IN

POWER

SIGNAL

POWER

SIGNAL GND

AC
IN

ON
OFF

POWER

ON

OFF

GND

ON
OFF

1 2 3 4

ON

MODE

22

<Connection with the DVD Extension Unit
with HDD>

The figure shows the WJ-HDE510 with an HDD.
The DVD-RAM is used for backup of the data recorded
on the WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder as well as for
storing the data of the extension hard disk drive units in
the system.

1. Connect between the COPY port on the WJ-HD500A
and the COPY IN port on the 1st DVD Extension Unit
with the supplied (WJ-HDE510) SCSI cable.
Plug the cable end with magnetic core into the
COPY port, and the other ends into the COPY IN
port.

2. Connect between the EXT STORAGE port on the
WJ-HD500A and the EXT IN port on the 1st DVD
Extension Unit with the supplied (WJ-HDE510) SCSI
cable.
Plug the cable end with magnetic core into the EXT
STORAGE port, and the other ends into the EXT IN
port.

Repeat the connection steps for any subsequent
extension units.
The system can be expanded by up to 6 Extension
Units. To connect the other Extension Units, refer to
the operating instructions of each unit for further
information.

●

Switch Settings

1. Set MODE switch #2 on the rear of the WJ-HD500A to
ON when connecting a DVD Extension Unit with an
optional HDD.

2. Set the SCSI ID for the DVD Extension Unit and each
subsequent Extension Unit with the – or + selector on
the rear of each Unit.

0 to 5: IDs for Extension Units.

Note: SCSI ID 6 and 7 are reserved for the WJ-HD500A

Digital Disk Recorder.

3. Set the termination switches on the rear of the Extension
Units to ON or OFF.

ON: Is applied to the extension unit located at the end

of the SCSI chain.

OFF: Is used for units other than the end unit.

EXT
STORAGE

Digital Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500A
SCSI ID=6 and 7

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT

OUT

OUT

MULTI SCREEN OUT

AUDIO

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IN

OUT

SCSI cable
(supplied)

EXT IN

EXT IN

EXT OUT

HDD

INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED

EXT OUT

EXT IN

EXT IN

EXT OUT

COPY port

CONTROL ALARM

DATA

MODE

VIDEO

CONTROL port

SCSI cable (supplied)

DVD Extension Unit #1

G
THERMAL ERROROUT
NC

WJ-HDE510
SCSI ID=0 to 5

COPY

IN

SCSI ID

-

TERMINATOR

1

+

COPY IN

ON
OFF

SCSI cable
(supplied with
Extension Unit)

Terminal board

SCSI ID

GND

THERMAL ERROR OUT

NC

–

TERMINATOR

+

ON
OFF

Extension Unit #2
WJ-HDE500/HDE505
SCSI ID=0 to 5

GEN-LOCK OUT
REMOTE(WV-CU50)

SERIAL

SIGNAL GND

SIGNAL

POWER

SIGNAL GND

AC
IN

ON
OFF

POWER

POWER

ON
OFF

GND

ON
OFF

BASE-T

10/100

1

AC IN

AC IN

1 2 3 4

ON

MODE

SCSI ID

–
1

+

TERMINATION

ON
OFF

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■ Connection with the CD-R/DVD Drive

A CD-R or DVD drive is connected to the WJ-HD500A.
Image data on the HDD is backed up to the CD-R/DVD
for viewing the images later on the computer.

1. Connect between the COPY port on the WJ-HD500A
and the CSCSI IN port on the CD-R/DVD drive with a
SCSI cable (not supplied).

● Switch Settings

1. Set the MODE switch #2 on the rear of the WJ-HD500A
to OFF or ON for SCSI line termination.

2. Set the SCSI ID switch on the CD-R drive to #2 or set
the switch on the DVD drive to #4.

3. Set the SCSI termination switch on the CD-R or DVD
drive appropriately.

Digital Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500A
SCSI ID=6 and 7

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT

OUT

OUT

MULTI SCREEN OUT

IN

OUT

CONTROL ALARM

AUDIO

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COPY port

VIDEO

CD-R drive
SCSI ID #2

DVD drive
SCSI ID #4

EXT IN

EXT OUT

HDD

INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED

COPY IN

SCSI ID

-

TERMINATOR

2

+

ON
OFF

DATA

MODE

SCSI IN

G
THERMAL ERROR OUT
NC

GEN-LOCK OUT

SIGNAL GND

REMOTE(WV-CU50)

BASE-T

10/100

SERIAL

1

SCSI cable (Not supplied)

SCSI IN

AC IN

AC
IN

ON
OFF

POWER

POWER

ON
OFF

GND

SIGNAL

1 2 3 4

ON

MODE

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■ Connection to PS•Data Compatible Equipment

Note the following when connecting the Disk Recorder to equipment with PS•Data capability.

q Connect the controller and PS

•

Data equipment at the ends of the PS•Data line.

w Set the termination to ON for the units at both ends of the PS

•

Data line.

Use the MODE selector on the rear of the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder to set the termination.

e Use the optional RS-485 cable for connection.

Note: To be able to use PS

•

Data mode, the communication functions need to be set up in the PS•Data SETUP menu.

● MODE Selector Setting

• Set DIP switch 4 of the MODE selector as follows for data termination.

ON: If the disk recorder is connected at the end of the PS

•

Data line.

OFF: If the Disk Recorder is not connected at the end of the PS

•

Data line.

Example:

• If the optional WJ-HDB502 Network Board is installed as a controller in the Disk Recorder, the system can be controlled
from a PC through the Disk Recorder.
Set DIP switch 3 of the MODE selector as follows for data termination.

ON: If the Network Board is connected at the end of the PS

•

Data line.

OFF: If the Network Board is not connected at the end of the PS

•

Data line.

For a system that has no system controller and is controlled through the Disk Recorder, for example, set DIP switch 3 of the
MODE selector to ON position.

Note: If the system has a system controller, set DIP switch 3 to OFF position.

GEN-LOCK OUT
REMOTE(WV-CU50)

SERIAL

SIGNAL GND

BASE-T

10/100

1

AC

IN

ON

OFF

POWER

RS-485 Cable

MODE Selector

(3 : OFF, 4 : OFF)

↑

ON

1234

UNIT

ALARM

0

1

9

POWER

2

8

3

7

4

6

5

ON

1234

OFF

RESET

SUSPEND SET UP

ESCSET

Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204

ALARM

SUSPEND

ALARM

Data Multiplex Unit

Termination : ON

RS-485 Cable

System Controller

System Controller

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT

OUT

OUT

MULTI SCREEN OUT

AUDIO

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IN

OUT

CONTROL ALARM

DATA

MODE

VIDEO

Disk Recorder

Termination : ON

RS-485 Cable

MODE Selector

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT
OUT

OUT

CONTROL ALARM

MULTI SCREEN OUT

AUDIO

16161515141413131212111110109988776655443 2231

IN

OUT

GEN-LOCK OUT

SIGNAL GND

REMOTE(WV-CU50)

DATA

BASE-T

10/100

SERIAL

MODE

1

VIDEO

POWER

Disk Recorder Data Multiplex Unit

AC
IN

ON
OFF

(3 : ON, 4 : OFF)

↑

ON

1234

POWER

ON
OFF

Termination : OFF

UNIT

ALARM

0

1

9

2

8

3

7

RESET

4

6

5

1234

SUSPEND SET UP

ESCSET

Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204

RS-485 Cable

ALARM
SUSPEND

ALARM

UNIT

ALARM

0

1

9

POWER

2

8

3

7

4

6

5

ON

1234

OFF

RESET

SUSPEND SET UP

ESCSET

Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204

ALARM

SUSPEND

ALARM

Data Multiplex Unit

Termination : ON

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■ Connection with the PC

There are two options to communicate with the PC, the first is using Serial Port and the second is via Ethernet, when the speci­fied Network Board is installed in the Disk Recorder.

● Serial Port Connection

The SERIAL Port on the rear of the Disk Recorder conforms to RS-232C, and it can communicate with the PC by connecting as
shown in the figure.

● 10/100Base-T Port Connection

If the optional Network Board is installed in the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder, it is enabled control from the PC via Ethernet.
Shown in the figure is an example for connection.

Personal Computer

D-sub9

or

D-sub25

D-sub9

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT

OUT

OUT

MULTI SCREEN OUT

IN

OUT

CONTROL ALARM

AUDIO

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VIDEO

GEN-LOCK OUT
REMOTE(WV-CU50)

DATA

MODE

SERIAL

Digital Disk Recorder

SIGNAL GND

WJ-HD500A

DB9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

WJ-HD500A

DB9

BASE-T

10/100

1

AC

IN

ON

OFF

POWER

2 (RXD)
3 (TXD)
4 (ER)
5 (GND)
6 (DR)
7 (RTS)
8 (CTS)

PC

DB9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

PC

DB25
2 (TXD)
3 (RXD)

6 (DR)
7 (GND)
20 (ER)
5 (CTS)
4 (RTS)

10/100BASE-T Cable

(Locally Procured)

IN EXT STORAGE COPY

SPOT
OUT

OUT

AUDIO

CONTROL ALARM

MULTI SCREEN OUT

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IN

OUT

MODE

VIDEO

GEN-LOCK OUT
REMOTE(WV-CU50)

DATA

SERIAL

Digital Disk Recorder

SIGNAL GND

LAN

Hub

Hub

10/100

BASE-T

1

AC
IN

ON
OFF

POWER

Personal Computer

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PREPARATIONS

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POWER UP PROCEDURE

Before operating the Disk Recorder, confirm that the cam­eras and peripherals are connected correctly and securely
and all system components are turned on.

1. Turn on the Disk recorder by pressing the POWER

switch located on the rear of the Disk Recorder. Make
sure that the OPERATE indicator on the front panel is
illuminated.

2. After you completed the start, the Disk Recorder will run
through a series of instructions for the system on the
Multiscreen Monitor.

3. If the Disk Recorder is powered up successfully, the
display as shown below appears, then the camera
images appear on the monitor screen.

Note:

If during a system check the display shown below
appears on the monitor screen, it will be followed by
the DISK MENU after five seconds.

The DISK MENU-Display indicates the status of the
hard disks, and shows the causes why this menu
was called up.

• Optional Extension Unit is installed [ADD]
Requires disk formatting in the Extension Unit.

• Replaced Hard Disk [✽]
Requires disk formatting for a replaced Hard
Disk.

• Detached Hard Disk [LOST]
Requires disk relocation in the system.

• Hard Disk malfunctions [✽]
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

❏❏GB indicates the hard disk capacity.

Note:

If the Disk Recorder is left in this state for about five
minutes, it will automatically restart by reconfiguring the
system (disk remove).
Normal camera images will appear on the monitor
screen.

[ SYSTEM CHECK ]

PLEASE WAIT

[ SYSTEM CHECK ]

YOU HAVE TO CONFIGURE DISKS

PLEASE WAIT

DISK MENU
MAIN 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB

EXT5 1:
EXT4 1:* 2:* 3:ADD 4:ADD
EXT3 1:LOST 2:LOST 3:LOST 4:LOST
EXT2 1:LOST 2:LOST 3:LOST 4:LOST
EXT1 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT0 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT DVD:- CD:OK

REMOVE FORMAT
RESTART

SELECT ITEM AND PRESS [SET] KEY

¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB 3:¢¢GB 4:¢¢GB

[ SYSTEM CHECK ]

SYSTEM CHECK DONE!

PLEASE WAIT

DISK MENU: [SETUP] KEY

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FORMATTING THE HARD DISK

The Hard Disk requires formatting before it can be used for
storing images, as shown below.

• When the Hard Disk in the Disk Recorder is replaced.
(Disk formatting is required for the replaced Hard Disk.)

• When the optional extension units are operated for the
first time after installation.
(Disk formatting is required for the Hard Disk in the
Extension Unit.)

Notes:

• Remember that by formatting the hard disk all previ-

ously recorded data on the disk will be erased.

• If the Disk Recorder is set up with the mirroring

function, the replaced Hard Disk is automatically
copying the data from the other disk of the pair after
the disk was formatted.
Copying data will take about two hours for a disk
with a capacity of 30 GB.

Follow the procedures described below to format the Hard
Disk in the unit.

1. Power up the Disk Recorder by pressing the POWER

switch.

2. The Disk Recorder will run through a series of instruc­tions for the system on the Multiscreen Monitor.
The display as shown below appears on the monitor,
then the DISK MENU shown below will be displayed
after five seconds.

3. Move the cursor to FORMAT in the menu by pressing

the A or B button, then press the SET button.
The FORMAT MENU shown below appears on the mon­itor screen.

4. Select the ALL password (5-digit) by pressing the

Numeric buttons (1 - 10).
Refer to the password setup in the SYSTEM SETUP
menu for further details.
The factory default setting is 12345.

• To select “0” for numeric input, press the numeric
10 button.

• Entering an input will automatically check the pass­word.
If the password is not correct, “PASSWORD
ERROR!" is displayed on the monitor screen and
the display returns to step 2.
To enter the password again, repeat procedures 3
and 4.

• To quit entering the password, press the SETUP/
ESC button.

5. If the password is correct, the instructions shown below
appear in the lower-left corner of the menu.

FORMAT MENU
MAIN 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB

EXT5 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB 3:¢¢GB 4:¢¢GB
EXT4 1:ADD 2:ADD 3:ADD 4:ADD
EXT3 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT2 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT1 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT0 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT DVD:- CD:OK

PASSWORDB-----

[ SYSTEM CHECK ]

YOU HAVE TO CONFIGURE DISKS

PLEASE WAIT

DISK MENU

MAIN 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB
EXT5 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB 3:¢¢GB 4:¢¢GB
EXT4 1:ADD 2:ADD 3:ADD 4:ADD
EXT3 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT2 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT1 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT0 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT DVD:- CD:OK

REMOVE FORMAT
RESTART

SELECT ITEM AND PRESS [SET] KEY

FORMAT MENU
MAIN 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB

EXT5 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB 3:¢¢GB 4:¢¢GB
EXT4 1:ADD 2:ADD 3:ADD 4:ADD
EXT3 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT2 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT1 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT0 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT DVD:- CD:OK

1DISK ALL ALL MIRROR
RESTART

SELECT ITEM AND PRESS [SET] KEY

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6. Select either “1DISK" or “ALL" by pressing the A or B

button, then press the SET button.

1DISK: Enables formatting only a specified Hard Disk.
ALL: Enables formatting all Hard Disks.

If the “1DISK" is selected in the menu, move the cursor
to the Hard Disk number to be formatted by pressing
the A, B, D or C button, then press the SET button.

The instructions appear in the lower-left corner of the
menu, as shown below.

7. Select “YES" in the menu by pressing the A or B but-

ton, then press the SET button to start formatting.

8. When the formatting is completed, “FORMAT DONE!"
appears in the lower centre of the menu.

<1DISK Selection>

• Then the menu display will return to step 6 for for­matting another Hard Disk.
Repeat the procedure 6 to 8 to format the another
disk.

• To quit formatting, move the cursor to RESTART in
the menu by pressing the A, B, D or C button,
then press the SET button to restart the Disk
Recorder.
Normal camera images will appear on the monitor.

<ALL Selection>

• Normal camera images will appear on the monitor
after five seconds.

1DISK FORMAT

MAIN 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB
EXT5 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB 3:¢¢GB 4:¢¢GB
EXT4 1:ADD 2:ADD 3:ADD 4:ADD
EXT3 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT2 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT1 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT0 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT DVD:- CD:OK

EXECUTE? YES NO
SELECT YES/NO AND PRESS [SET] KEY

1DISK FORMAT

MAIN 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB
EXT5 1:¢¢GB 2:¢¢GB 3:¢¢GB 4:¢¢GB
EXT4 1:ADD 2:ADD 3:ADD 4:ADD
EXT3 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT2 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT1 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT0 1:- 2:- 3:- 4:­EXT DVD:- CD:OK

FORMAT DONE!

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4. Select DVD FORMAT in the menu by pressing the D or

C button, then press the SET button.

The DVD FORMAT menu as shown below appears on
the monitor.

5. Select “YES" in the menu by pressing the A or B but-

ton, then press the SET button to start formatting.

6. When the formatting is completed, “COMPLETED!"
appears in the centre of the menu.

7. To exit from the menu, press and hold the SETUP/ESC
button for two seconds or more.

FORMATTING THE DVD-RAM DISK

The DVD-RAM Disk requires formatting before it can be
used for storing images when the DVD Extension Unit is
installed in the system for backup of the recording data.

Notes:

• Remember that by formatting the DVD-RAM disk all
previously recorded data on the disk will be erased.

• Confirm that the AUTO COPY (EVENT) and AUTO
COPY (EMERGENCY) parameters in the DVD menu
are set to OFF.
Otherwise disk formatting is disabled.

Follow the procedures described below to format the DVD­RAM Disk in the unit.

1. Insert the DVD-RAM disk into the DVD Extension Unit.

2. Press and hold the SETUP/ESC button for two seconds

or more to display the WJ-HD500 SETUP menu on the
screen of the Multiscreen Monitor.

3. Select DVD in the menu by pressing the D or C button,

then press the SET button.
The DVD menu as shown below appears on the moni­tor.

WJ-HD500 SETUP 2.00
TIMER OFF

REC SETUP
COMMON SETUP
*MANUAL WITHOUT AUDIO
*TIMER WITHOUT AUDIO
*EMERGENCY WITHOUT AUDIO
MULTIPLEXER SETUP
ALARM SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
COPY DVD
LANGUAGE ENGLISH

10-1 DVD FORMAT

EXECUTE? YES NO

10-1 DVD FORMAT

FORMATTING!

DON'T TURN OFF THE POWER

10 DVD
DVD FORMAT
*AUTO COPY(EVENT) OFF

AUTO COPY(EMERGENCY) OFF
DVD DISKEND STOP

DVD FULL 1%

10-1 DVD FORMAT

COMPLETED!