Panasonic WJ-HD505, WJ-HDE500, WJ-HDE505 Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

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

Extension Units

WJ-HDE500

Model No.

WJ-HDE505

WARNING:

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

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

CAUTION:

• Read the label on the bottom of the unit for identification of this product, and the power ratings.

The serial number of this product may be found on the rear
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 interned 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

FUSE

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■General

The WJ-HDE500 and WJ-HDE505 are the Extension Units for installation with the digital disk recorder WJ-HD500 to extend
its disk capacity. Extension is available by connecting a maximum of 6 extension units in the SCSI chain while an extension
unit can contain up to four HDDs. The WJ-HDE505 is used to assure driving capability for the SCSI chain when more than 3
extension units are connected.

■Precautions

• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment
where high temperature or high humidity exists. Use
the appliance at temperatures within +5 °C to +45
°C (41 °F to 113 °F) and a humidity below 90 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 220 V ­240 V AC 50 Hz.

• Avoid shock and vibration
Shock or vibration may damage the HDD while
operating or not operating.
Do not move the HDD for 30 seconds right after
turning off the power.

• Pay attention to static electricity
Put your hand on a metallic surface to discharge
static electricity before installation.
Do not touch components mounted on the HDD
directly with hand.
Hold only both sides of the HDD when installing.

• Avoid condensation on the surface of the HDD. Wait
until the dew evaporates if any of the following
cases takes place.
The appliance is moved to a place significantly def­erent in temperature or humidity.
The appliance is moved out from the air-conditioned
room.
The appliance is placed in an extremely humid
place.
The appliance is placed in a room where heater has
just been turned on.

• Consumable parts
Contact your dealer for the replacement when the
time comes.
Built-in hard disk needs replacement after around
30 000 hours of operation.
Cooling fan also needs replacement after around
30 000 hours of operation.

• 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.

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.

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■Appearance

<FRONT VIEW>

q Operate Indicator [OPERATE]

Lights in green while the power is supplied to the
unit. Lights in orange when a thermal error is detect­ed inside the unit.

w HDD Access Lamps [HDD 1] [HDD 2] [HDD 3]

[HDD 4]

Lights while the HDD is accessed. Do not turn off
the POWER switch while any of the access lamps is
lit.

e Front Lids

Four HDD openings are prepared inside the exten­sion unit. Remove the lid to install the HDD. Replace
the lid after installation.

<REAR VIEW>

r SCSI In connector [EXT IN]

Connect the WJ-HD500 or other Extension Unit with
a SCSI cable.

t SCSI Out connector [EXT OUT]

Connect another Extension Unit with a SCSI cable.

y SCSI ID Switch [SCSI ID –/+]

Press the upper or lower selector with a small head­ed screw driver to select the desired SCSI ID in the
chain.

q e

w

HDD 1

HDD 2

HDD 3

HDD 4

Extension Unit WJ-HDE

OPERATE

OPERATE LED WILL CHANGE TO ORANGE
IF THE INSEDE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS OR FALLS BELOW THE LIMIT.

● Front View

u Termination Switch [TERMINATE ON/OFF]

Set this switch to ON when the extension unit is
located at the end of SCSI chain. Set this to OFF
unless the unit is located at the chain end.

i Terminal Board [THERMAL ERROR OUT] [G]

A thermal error signal is supplied and OPERATE
LED lights in orange when the inside temperature
exceeds or falls below the limit. Connect these ter­minals with the WJ-HD500.
[NC]: No connection

o Cooling Fan

!0 AC Inlet [AC IN]

Connect the supplied power cord.

!1 Power Switch [POWER]

Turn on this switch (peripherals) first, then the power
of the WJ-HD500.
Confirm all HDD access lamps go out before turning
off this switch. Switch off the power of the WJ­HD500 first, then turn off this switch (peripherals).

!2 Signal GND Terminal [SIGNAL GND]

Connect this terminal with other equipment’s SIG­NAL GND to avoid possible grounding loop and
noise if required.

● Rear View

SIGNAL GND

POWER

AC IN

SCSI ID

EXT OUT

EXT IN

TERMINATOR

G

THERMAL ERROR OUT

NC

+

–

OFF

ON

ON
OFF

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t

yu

i o!0

!2

!1