Network Disk Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WJ-ND400 9 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Contents Preface Preface Preface.............................................................................................................................................................. 5 About these Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements for a PC ........................................................................................................................
Contents Operations during an event............................................................................................................................. 34 Canceling alarm action .............................................................................................................................. 34 Suspend alarm action ................................................................................................................................ 34 Cancel the Error Status ..................
Contents Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................60 Problems......................................................................................................................................................... 60 Message display ............................................................................................................................................. 64 Glossary..................................
Preface The Network Disk Recorder (WJ-ND400) is for recording images and audio from network surveillance cameras to a hard disk (hereafter HDD). It is possible to connect up to 64 cameras over a network. Also, it is possible to access and operate the recorder via a network from the web browser on a computer (hereafter PC). A maximum of 16 PCs can be connected (via a network). • The network settings for the PC need to be done to do settings and operations from the PC. A web browser must also be installed.
System Requirements for a PC It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. • OS : Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business (32-bit) : Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional SP2* : Microsoft® Windows ® XP Home Edition SP2* • OS Language : English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese • CPU : Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz or faster • Memory : 1 GB or more (512 MB or more is required when using Microsoft® Windows® XP.
Restrictions when operating MPEG-4 images There are following restrictions when "MPEG-4" is selected for the image compression method on the setup menu. ("NW camera" under "Camera") 1. When displaying live images (1) Black screen may be displayed for the first few seconds (*) when the following operations are performed while displaying live images. ⋅ When MPEG-4 live images are displayed (by switching camera channel, etc.
About operating windows Display and close the operating window Operate the recorder from a web browser on a PC. 1 2 3 Start the PC. Launch the web browser. Enter a "User name" and "Password" that is registered with the recorder, and click the [Login] button. The top page is displayed. Enter the URL or IP address set for the recorder into the address box and press the [Enter] key. The authentication window is displayed.
About operating windows 5 Click the buttons and tabs to set up operations. Important: • Refer to page 64 if a message appears in the information bar. Note: • The first time the recorder's top page is displayed on a PC the wizard for installing ActiveX, which must be installed to view images, is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions. • If WJ-ND200/WJ-ND300 ActiveX is already installed, delete WebVideo ActiveX using Add or Remove Programs and then install WJ-ND400 ActiveX.
About operating windows Names and functions of components Top page (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (6) (7) (9) (8) (1) [Control] button (page 11) Performs operations such as searching for recorded images. You can also perform the functions of the camera picture switcher such as changing the display of camera live pictures to multiscreen or sequential display. (2) [Cam. select] button (page 12) The switcher functions such as switching camera channels are operable on this page.
About operating windows (4) [Search] box [Control] button [Search] button The following operation panel appears when you click the [Control] button. Searches for recorded images. The search results are shown on the rec event list window (page 24, page 25). [Area select] button Selects disk to play or search (page 26). (5) [Copy] box (3) (1) (2) Copies recorded images into the Copy area of the HDD. (6) [Log] box (5) (4) The history is shown on the rec event list window.
About operating windows Note: • The rec event list is displayed when the [Refresh] button is pressed, or when searching (page 24, page 25) or when selecting an area (page 26). • The [All list] button is disabled during playback. Stop playback and then do the search operation. • When there are many cameras, the recording start time may vary for each channel. [Cam. select] button The following operation panel appears when you click the [Cam. select] button.
About operating windows (7) [Server] button [Setup] button Displays a menu for setting the server of recorder. The following operation panel appears when you click the [Setup] button. (8) [Network] button Displays a menu for setting the network of recorder. Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file) for more information. (9) [User mng.] button Displays a menu for setting authentication. (10) [Maintenance] button Displays a menu for setting HDDs. (1) (2) (3) (4) (11) [Config.
About operating windows Status display area (1) (2) (1) Displays the status of live and playback images. (3) (4) (2) [REC] indicator Displays the recording status. : Live images are being displayed. : Recording is being performed. : Recorded images are being played back. : Recording is not being performed. : Images are being played back reversely. : Images are being played back at fast forward. (3) Display the following statuses. : Images are being played back reversely at fast forward.
About operating windows Playback point operation area (1) (2) (1) Displays the time and date for the download start point/ending point. (page 42) [Start] : Set the time and date to start the image to be downloaded. [End] : Set the time and date to end the image to be downloaded. (3) (2) [Go to date] button Used to playback images from a specified time and date. (page 22). (3) [Go to last] button Skips to the latest recorded image on the displayed camera channel and starts playback.
About operating windows Note: • The operations are as follows when the image for playback is an MPEG-4 image. Date/Time Search : Playback may start a few seconds before or after the specified time. Reverse Playback : Not all recorded images are displayed. Reverse playback is performed at the refresh rate set for the camera at the time of recording. Playback During Playback : Performing the playback operations again during playback skips ahead a few seconds.
About operating windows [CAM] tab The camera can be controlled (pan/tilt, zoom, focus, brightness, preset, auto mode) when the live image is from a camera that can pan and tilt. Some camera operations cannot be done depending on the type of camera connected. (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) (6) (1) [Zoom] box Click [-] or [+] to adjust the zoom. Click [x1] to return the zoom to normal. (2) [Focus] box Click [Near] or [Far] to adjust the image focus. Click [Auto] to adjust the focus automatically (auto focus).
Recording images and audio Recording and playing images Manual recording of images and audio You can set the recorder for manual recording of images and audio. Check with your system administrator about the manual recording settings. 1 2 Recording mode and priority The recorder has 5 recording modes. The access priority of the recording modes is shown below.
Playback Playback recorded images Play back recorded images. There are three ways to play recorded images, specify a time and date, specify search conditions, or select a disk. 1 Click the [HDD] tab. 2 3 Click the [PLAY] button. Plays recorded images. "Playback operation [Step 1]" is displayed in the status display area. Playback will start from the finish point (time and date) of the last playback. On the [HDD] tab, click the [STOP] button.
Playback Operations during playback Function Button Playback/reverse playback Operation • • Plays recorded images. Plays recorded images in reverse. Note: • Stop Clicking the [Play] or [Reverse play] button while recording at a low rate may not play the images being recorded either forward or reverse. • Clicking during playback stops playback and displays the live image. Pausing • • Clicking during playback pauses play back. Clicking while paused restarts playback.
Playback Function Button Playback on a multiscreen Operation • • Images being played back are displayed on a split screen (4-screen). Displays multiple images from up to 4 cameras at the same time. Each time the button is clicked, the 4 screens change. Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file) for information about camera group settings. To return to a single screen display, click the camera title in the [Cam. select] box or a camera title displayed in the image.
Playback Playback from a designated time and date 6 On the [HDD] tab, click the [STOP] button. "Playing [Step 1]" disappears from the status display area and playback is stopped. • Playback images from a designated time and date. You can also playback while recording. 1 2 3 The live image from the camera is displayed in the Image display. Note: Click the [Cam. select] button. The camera list is displayed in the [Cam. select] box.
Playback Filter conditions Filter Conditions Search Time and date Select the starting and ending time and date to search for images recorded during that period. Event Search only for images of the selected recording mode. Select from the following recording modes.
Playback Search for and playback recorded events 1 2 3 5 Click the [OK] button. • [FILTERING] is displayed on the status display area and the filtered results are displayed. Click the [Control] button. • Click the [Search] button in the [Search] box. This will display the [Select search method] window. Click the [Rec event search] button. This displays the [Rec event search] window. This displays the search results on the rec event list window. • To clear the filter, click the [All list] button.
Playback Search for and playback images with motion at a specific time and date (VMD search) 5 6 Search for images with motion on a specific time and date from images recorded by cameras that support VMD search and view them in a list. Select and playback images of a specified time and date from the results list. Click the [V] button and set the date range and the basic channel for the VMD search. Set the area for the motion search. Specify the area by dragging the mouse on the area of the image.
Playback Note: • When doing a VMD search in the multiple image screen, the upper-left image is searched. • If you do a VMD search during sequence operations, the sequence operation stops. Select an area to play back Playback camera images saved in the Normal recording area, Event recording area, and Copy area on the HDDs. 1 2 Click the [Control] button. Click the [Search] button in the [Area select] box. This will display the [Area select] window.
Live images Screen operations Live images from a camera are displayed on a web browser. The live images from the cameras can be displayed on a web browser in one or multiscreen. Images can also be automatically displayed in a sequence. 1-screen display 1 Click the [Cam. select] button. The camera list is displayed in the [Cam. select] box. Note: • About Selecting a Camera Click [WJ-ND400] to display the group titles of the cameras set on the recorder.
Live images Useful functions while images are displayed Function Name Button * Electronic zoom Operation • Enlarges live images. Clicking the button in the [El-zoom] box while one screen is being displayed enlarges the image. [x1] button: Digitally zooms image by 1x. [x2] button: Digitally zooms image by 2x. [x4] button: Digitally zooms image by 4x. The point where a zoomed image is clicked becomes the center of the screen. • Zoom in [Zoom in] • • Enlarges live images.
Live images Zoom, focus, brightness operations Camera control Adjust the zoom, focus, and brightness of the image. The following camera operations are available when live images from a camera with the pan and tilt function are displayed on a single screen. Operations may not be possible depending on the model of the connected camera. Pan & tilt : Adjust the cameras horizontal and vertical position. Zoom : Zoom in/out the image. Focus : Adjust the focus point of the image.
Live images Registration of a camera direction on the preset position. The current camera direction can be registered on the specified preset position. Registered preset positions can be used with a camera supporting the preset position function. 1 Auto mode function (Auto pan etc.) Operates the auto functions set for the camera. 1 Click the [CAM] tab. 2 2 3 4 3 Click the [V] button in the [Preset] box and select the preset number (1 to 256) you want to register. [Home] cannot be registered.
Live images 4-screen (Multiscreen) Images from cameras will be displayed on a 4-screen. 1 Click the [Cam. select] button. Display switching (Sequence) Automatically switches the camera image. Refer to page 28 for information about this handy function for use while images are displayed. 1 2 Click the [Cam. select] button. Click the [Sequence] button. Live images are displayed in sequence according to the preset sequence operation settings. • 2 Click the [Multiscreen select] button.
Live images Note: 32 • If you perform VMD search (page 25), 1-screen (page 27), or 4screen (page 25) during sequence operations, the sequence operation will stop. • When an image in the sequence cannot be displayed, the image for the next step is displayed. (MPEG-4 image is also unavailable to display. It will be skipped automatically.) • When the [Go to last] button is clicked while displaying images sequentially, playback of the latest recorded images from the selected camera channel will start.
Event Managing The recorder's alarm action starts according to the settings when an event occurs. The event function includes, terminal alarms, command alarms, and site alarms. Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file) for information about event functions. Event functions About Events Event action will be performed when some events occur. Events include, terminal alarms, site alarms, and command alarms. For example, if a camera sends a site alarm, the recorder receives the alarm and an event occurs.
Event Operations during an event When an event occurs and is recognized by the recorder, alarm action starts according to the settings. Refer to page 33 for information about alarm action. Note: • When an event occurred and the corresponding camera's compression method is "MPEG-4", event recording may start from a point several seconds after the event occurrence and the recording duration may be shortened for several seconds.
Event Cancel the Error Status When an error occurred, the unit will be in the error status. To release the unit from the error status, do the following. 1 2 When an error occurred, the [ERR] button will be displayed in the status display area. Click the [ERR] button. The unit will be released from the error status. Note: • Depending on the error, the ERROR indicator on the front of the unit does not go off even if the [ERR] button is clicked.
Preventing illegal operations You can lock the buttons on the front panel of the recorder to prevent them from being operated. Lock Cancel 1 1 Press the arrow buttons (up or down) on the front panel. Continue to press it until [Keylock Mode] is displayed. 2 2 Press the [SET] button. [Keylock Enabled] is displayed and Key Lock is set. 3 4 36 Press the arrow buttons (up or down) on the front panel. Continue to press it until [Keylock Mode] is displayed. Press the [SET] button.
Checking logs You can check logs of malfunctions, access, events (time/date, description), and network malfunctions. Error log You can view a listing of the errors that have occurred on the recorder. 1 2 Click the [Control] button. Click the [Error log] button in the [Log] box. Errors that have occurred on the recorder are shown in a list (Error Logs) on the rec event list. Refer to page 52 for more information about Error logs.
Checking logs Event log Network log You can view the Event log (when events occurred and a description) in a list. For information about events, refer to page 33. 1 2 Click the [Control] button. Click the [Event log] button in the [Log] box. Event logs are shown in a list on the rec event list. You can view the Network log (when they occurred and a description) in a list. 1 2 Click the [Control] button. Click the [Network log] button in the [Log] box.
Copying recorded images Images recorded to a disk can be selected and copied to an area on a HDD. We recommend backing up important data in case of HDD malfunction or unexpected accident. Copying You can copy images recorded in the Normal recording area/Event recording area to the Copy area while live images are being displayed and while recorded images are being played back. 1 Important: • Images are copied before audio. • All images and audio may not be copied depending on the time set for copying.
Copying recorded images Playing back copied images You can playback copied images. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click the [Control] button. Click the [Area select] button in the [Search] box. This will display the [Area select] screen. Select the [Copy area] check box. Click the [OK] button. Logs (when copied and a description) of copied images are shown in a list in the rec event list. Click the [HDD] tab. Click the log to playback.
Deleting images Manual deletion You can manually delete images and audio recorded on the Normal recording area, Event recording area and Copy area of the recorder's HDD. By setting a time and date, the images recorded the day before the set time and date will be subject to deletion. Important: • Note that deleted images and audio cannot be recovered. • You can set period of time, after which the images on the HDD are automatically deleted (HDD auto delete).
Downloading images • Downloading images for playback The download time is longer if audio or alteration detection data is attached. You can download images to the PC by setting the start and end time and date for download of images being played back. Downloaded images are saved as image data files (file name.n3r) and audio data file (file name.n3a). Refer to page 44 for information on playing back downloaded images. 1 Click the [HDD] tab. 6 Click the [Save] button.
Downloading images Downloaded image operations When you download an image for playback, image data (file name.n3r), and audio data (file name.n3a) are downloaded. Using the viewer software available for download from the recorder, you can playback, save, and print downloaded data. Installing the viewer software You must uninstall any previous versions of the viewer software before installing the latest version. 1 Double-click the downloaded n3vsetup.exe file.
Downloading images 4 Select [Anyone who uses this computer (all users)] and then click the [Next >] button. The wizard is ready to install. Uninstalling the viewer software In Windows XP 1 2 3 Select [Add or Remove Programs] from the Control Panel. Select [ND_Viewer] from the list of installed programs, and then click the [Remove] button. The uninstall program launches. Uninstall the program following the instructions on the window. In Windows Vista 5 Click the [Install] button.
Downloading images 3 Select the downloaded image data (file name.n3r). • • 4 5 You can select multiple files while pressing either the [Ctrl] or [Shift] keys. A maximum of 32 files can be selected. When you play audio data, put both image data (file name.n3r) and audio data (file name.n3a) in the same folder. Saving images Displayed images are saved to the PC as jpeg files. 1 Perform operations on playback with the viewer software. Click the [Open] button. This displays the image.
Downloading images Printing images 2 Click the [Open File (OPEN)] button. The [Open] window opens. You can pause playback and print images displayed on screen with the viewer software. 1 Play back an image with the viewer software. 3 4 2 3 Select the downloaded image data (file name.n3r). Click the [Open] button. Playback is paused on the first image of the data. Click the [PAUSE] button when the image you want to print is displayed. Click the [PRINT] button.
Transmitting data Transmitting to the FTP server You can transmit camera images to the FTP server. You can either use image transmission by periodic timer [Image transmission by periodic timer] to transmit images periodically to the FTP server or an alarm [Image transmission by alarm] to send camera images to the FTP server during an event. Periodically transmit camera images It is necessary to perform the settings on the setup menu to transmit images from cameras to an FTP server periodically.
Checking system/disk information For checking information about the HDDs and the recorder system. System information Displays software and hardware versions, MAC address, serial number, internal temperature, and Extension unit software version information. 1 2 Click the [Setup] button. Click the [Maintenance] button and then click [Product information]. Disk information You can view the capacities and the remaining space available of the recorder's HDDs and Extension units (Ext.1 to 5).
About mail notification Attachments Alarm mail notification The main unit's address appears in the alarm mail as shown below. Contents of the alarm mail ND400 (192.168.0.250), alarm was occurred. Alarm date: xx-xxx-xxxx xx:xx:xx GMT xx:xx (Example: 01-JAN2008 GMT+0:00) Cause of alarm: Displays an event type and a camera channel or an alarm number (Example: COMMAND ALARM 5CH) File name of alarm image: The file name of the image attached to an e-mail. URL:http://192.168.0.
About mail notification Item 50 Description RAID5 recovery failure : Recorder: MAIN RAID5 RECOVERY FAILURE Extension unit: EXTx RAID5 RECOVERY FAILURE x is unit number. RAID6 recovery failure : Recorder: MAIN RAID6 RECOVERY FAILURE Extension unit: EXTx RAID6 RECOVERY FAILURE x is unit number. Fan trouble : Recorder: MAIN FANy ERROR Extension unit: EXTx FANy ERROR x is unit number, y is FAN number.
About mail notification Item *1 Description RAID6 mode format failure : Recorder: MAIN RAID6 FORMAT ERROR Extension unit: EXTx RAID6 FORMAT ERROR x is unit number. HDD remove error : Recorder: MAIN-y SWAP WARNING Extension unit: EXTx-y SWAP WARNING x is unit number, y is disk number. Alteration detected : :ALTERED **CH ** is camera channel.
Error log About the error log The followings are the descriptions about the contents of the error log and the network error log.
Error log Description of error Single mode format failure RAID5 format failure RAID6 format failure RAID5 1DOWN RAID5 2DOWN RAID6 1DOWN RAID6 2DOWN RAID6 3DOWN HDD S.M.A.R.
Error log Description of error HDD SKIP warning*3 Remove HDD auto links (per HDD) Remove HDD auto links (per Unit) Error log Recorder: MAIN-d HDD SKIP Extension unit: EXTu-d HDD SKIP Recorder: MAIN-d LOGICALLY REMOVED Extension unit: EXTu-d LOGICALLY REMOVED Recorder: MAIN LOGICALLY REMOVED Extension unit: EXTu LOGICALLY REMOVED Network log LCD Output from connector − − − − − HDD link error − Partition error (per HDD) Partition error (per Unit) HDD RAID 5 recovery failure HDD RAID
Error log Description of error Error log Copy area available capacity warning (FULL) COPY-HDD FULL Copy error NO DATA COPY Network link error Network log LCD AREA ERR COPY-HDD FULL − − − NETWORK LINK ERROR − Output from connector Available disk space warning output − NW ERR NW LINK ERROR Network error output Network camera error detection CAM cc COMMUNICATION ERROR − NW ERR CAMERA cc ERROR Camera error output Network camera error detection (audio) CAM cc COMMUNICATION ERROR (AUDIO) −
Error log Description of error 56 Error log Network log LCD Output from connector FTP log-in failure − LOGIN_FAULT − Network error output FTP log-out failure − LOGOUT_FAULT − Network error output Other error for FTP − OTHER_ERR − Network error output DDNS IP address update − IP_ADD_UPDA TE_OK − No response from the DDNS server − SVR_ERR − Network error output Password error for DDNS user name − USER_PASS_E RR − Network error output DDNS IP
Error log Description of error Other errors for HTTP Error log − Network log LCD OTHER_ERR Network error output − CONFIG Camera SD memory card error CAM cc SD ERR − NW ERR CAMERA cc SD ERROR Camera error output Request to start writing on the camera SD denied CAM cc SD START ERR − NW ERR CAMERA cc SD ERROR Camera error output Request to finish writing on the camera SD denied CAM cc SD END ERR − NW ERR CAMERA cc SD ERROR Camera error output Request to obtain a data list on the ca
Error operations About the error operations Do the following when the error log is displayed. Contact the dealer when an unlisted error occurred. Error log display LCD MAIN-d WRITE ERR (EXTu-d WRITE ERR) Description of error Remedy Failed to read or write data to the HDD. The HDD may have malfunctioned. If this error occurs frequently, contact your dealer to have the HDD replaced.
Error operations Error log display LCD Description of error Remedy NETWORK LINK ERROR NW ERR NW LINK ERROR PORTp ERR, NW link error Check the network connection. CAM cc SD ERR NW ERR CAMERA cc SD ERROR Abnormality with the camera's SD memory card. An SD memory card was not detected or there is not enough space on the card. Check the camera settings and the SD memory card. CAM cc SD START ERR NW ERR CAMERA cc SD ERROR Abnormality with the camera's SD memory card.
Troubleshooting Problems Before requesting service, check the following items. Contact your dealer if the problem does not appear here, if the problem is not resolved by these remedies, or if you have any questions about settings and installation. Problem Check item/remedy Page Check if the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX cable is connected to the network port. − If the network port connection indicator does not light, the LAN is not connected or the network is not operating correctly.
Troubleshooting Problem SD memory data is not displayed on rec event list Cannot play SD memory data Check item/remedy Page Data on SD memory cannot be played from a normal rec event list or from date search. Filter the rec event list by using [SD memory] of the rec event search and then select rec event list to play images. − The recorded time on the SD memory data is the time set for the camera when the image is recorded on the SD memory card. Check the time set for the camera.
Troubleshooting Problem Audio is not recorded Audio is not be played correctly Cannot play audio using the Viewer software Live image is not displayed Stops playback. Playback restarts after a short time Check item/remedy Page Is "Mic input" selected for "Audio mode" on the setup menu of the network camera? Setup Instructions (PDF file) Is "32 kbps" selected for "Audio bit rate" on the setup menu of the network camera? Check the settings of the camera.
Troubleshooting Problem • • • • • Refresh of live images is unstable Browser disconnection occurs Network performance is poor Downloaded image is not displayed correctly The image is not displayed, recorded, or played back correctly. Check item/remedy Page If the cameras use different compression formats, the performance may be poor (image update is unstable). − The settings may exceed the performance limit of network cable or the recorder's network.
Troubleshooting Message display The following problems may occur depending on the operating environment. If these problems occur, use the appropriate remedy to solve it. The following remedies do not affect other applications or security. The "Information bar" used in the following problems and remedies indicates the message bar that appears under the address bar in Internet Explorer. Problem Remedy The following message appears in the information bar. "Pop-up blocked.
Glossary Words used in the manual This manual uses the following words. ActiveX Control A software module developed by Microsoft. It is used to add functions, downloaded from a web server via the Internet or an Intranet, to Internet Explorer. The recorder uses it to display video. Bit rate Indicates how many bits of data can be processed or transmitted in a unit of time. Generally, the units are in bps, or bits per second.
Glossary IP Masquerading PoE (Power over Ethernet) A technology for sharing a single global address between two or more PCs. Allows simultaneous connection of multiple machines to 1 global address to dynamically convert NAT and different TCP/UDP port numbers. A technique for supplying power and data simultaneously over an Ethernet cable. PoE was standardized in June, 2003 as "IEEE802.3af".
Glossary Resolution Subnet mask Indicates the smoothness of the image quality and the size of the images recorded from the camera. Indicates the number of dots used in the image displayed on the screen. A horizontal resolution of 720 dots and a vertical resolution of 480 dots is expressed as 720480. Subnet mask consists of 32-bit numeric values. According to the values, devices can determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address.
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2008 3TR005563BAB A0408-1078 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
ND400_Basic.book 1 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Network Disk Recorder Installation Guide Model No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WJ-ND400 9 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ND400_Basic.book Preface 2 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 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.
ND400_Basic.book 3 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 For U.S.A. The model number and serial number of this product may be found in the unit. You should note the model number and 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. For Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. For U.S.A.
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ND400_Basic.book 5 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Contents Preface Preface.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 About these Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 7 System Requirements for a PC ..............................................................................................
ND400_Basic.book 6 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Contents About Connectors.................................................................................................................32 Using the Alarm/Control connector ................................................................................................................. 32 Pin Assignments ........................................................................................................................................
ND400_Basic.book 7 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Preface The Network Disk Recorder (WJ-ND400) is for recording images and audio from network surveillance cameras to a hard disk (hereafter HDD). It is possible to connect up to 64 cameras over a network. Also, it is possible to access and operate the recorder via a network from the web browser on a computer (hereafter PC). A maximum of 16 PCs can be connected (via a network).
ND400_Basic.book 8 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 System Requirements for a PC It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. • OS : Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business (32-bit) : Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional SP2* : Microsoft® Windows ® XP Home Edition SP2* • OS Language : English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese • CPU : Pentium® 4 3.
ND400_Basic.book 9 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Precautions z Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or system installers. z Do not operate the unit beyond their its specified temperature, humidity, or power source ratings. Use the unit at temperatures between +5 ºC - +45 ºC {41 ºF - 113 ºF} and where the humidity is between 5 % - 90 %. The input power source for NTSC model is 120 V AC 60 Hz, for PAL model is 220 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz.
ND400_Basic.book 10 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 z Indication label Refer to the indication label placed on the surface of the unit as to the indications of equipment classification and power source, etc. z Handle the unit with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the unit. z Do not strike or give a strong shock to the unit. It may cause damage or allow water to enter the unit. z Place the unit horizontally on a level surface. Do not place the unit in an upright position.
ND400_Basic.book 11 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Major Operating Controls and Their Functions Front View (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (1) Error indicator [ERROR] Blinks when errors or problems with the recorder's operation occur. Blinks red : System errors Blinks orange : Temperature is too high or low. Cooling fan stopped, etc.
ND400_Basic.book 12 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Major Operating Controls and Their Functions (14) Escape button [ESC] Use to return to the previous screen when doing operations on the LCD. Important: • When the HDD indicators light red in the RAID5/RAID6 mode, quickly replace the HDD where the errors occurred. Contact your dealer for information on replacing HDDs. ⋅ RAID5 mode: Data cannot be recovered when two or more HDD indicators are lighting or blinking red.
ND400_Basic.book 13 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Major Operating Controls and Their Functions Inside the Front Cover (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1) USE button [USE] Used when adding or replacing an HDD or changing the operating mode of the HDD. Installing or removing an HDD HDD operation mode Change : You can install or remove the HDD by holding down the button for at least 2 seconds, waiting for the buzzer to sound, and using the front panel buttons and LCD operations.
ND400_Basic.book 14 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Major Operating Controls and Their Functions (5) HDD bay slots Up to 9 HDD can be installed (one HDD unit is installed at the factory). Note: • Limiting factors for the RAID5/RAID6 mode. RAID5 mode : The RAID5 mode can be used when more than three HDDs are installed. RAID6 mode : The RAID6 mode can be used when more than four HDDs are installed. (6) RAID mode switch [RAID] Switches the HDD operational mode (Single, RAID5, or RAID6).
ND400_Basic.book 15 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Major Operating Controls and Their Functions Rear View (1)(2) (3) (1) (4) (5) (1) Handle for Maintenance (6) (7) Use to connect alarm devices (buzzers or indicators), external devices, control switches controlled by the recorder. (9) (10) (10) Power switch [POWER] Loosen the 5 screws indicated by the triangles and grip these handles to pull off the panel when replacing the fan or doing other maintenance work.
ND400_Basic.book 16 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Outline of Functions Description of Functions HDD Mega Pixel Camera Compatibility and Capacity The recorder can record high-definition images (mega pixel camera images) in SXGA (1280 x 960) JPEG four times that of the existing VGA (640 x 480). This makes it possible to record a wide angle of view and to zoom in without fuzziness to check things.
ND400_Basic.book 17 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Outline of Functions HDD Fault Tolerance System RAID 6 A1 B1 C1 P1 Q1 A2 A3 P4 B2 P3 Q4 P2 Q3 A4 Q2 B3 B4 C2 C3 C4 The RAID function makes it possible to improve the HDD's tolerance to errors. This product is equipped with the RAID6 mode that can recover image data when two HDDs fail, in addition to the RAID5 mode that can recover image data (RAID6 has two sets of error correcting code data).
ND400_Basic.book 18 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Outline of Functions Recording and Playing Images Stable recording and playback of images Event Functions High through put is achieved by separating the camera port and the client PC port. In addition to acquiring extremely stable images, you can connect a maximum of 64 cameras and 16 client PCs, depending on your network. About Events Recording For example, if a camera sends a site alarm, the recorder receives the alarm and an event occurs.
ND400_Basic.book 19 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Outline of Functions Event operations include the following. • Start recording images Recording is done according to the recording duration and rate settings on the settings menu. The images from a camera before an event occurs can be recorded and linked to the event (prerecord event). • Display alarm messages A pop-up screen appears to indicate an event has occurred.
ND400_Basic.book 20 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Outline of Functions Network Connection Examples Remote Operation The recorder and cameras connected to it can be operated from a PC on the network. Enabled functions IP address: 192.168.0.1 subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Router IP address: 192.168.1.1 subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Router WAN* When monitoring images from a camera with pan and tilt function. Function Description Pan & tilt Adjust the cameras horizontal and vertical position.
ND400_Basic.book 21 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Outline of Functions SD Memory Recording If the connection with the camera is broken within the time set in the program in the recorder, images are recorded on the SD memory card in the camera. Recording Rate Setting SD memory recording can only be set when the camera supports it and the compression format is set to M-JPEG. The recording rate for SD memory recording can be set for each camera channel.
ND400_Basic.book 22 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Getting Started Installation and Setup Setup Procedure The procedure to start operations is shown below. 1 Rack Mounting 2 Connections 3 Power On Turn on the recorder (page 39). When using extension units, turn on all extension units before turning on the recorder. 4 Installing HDDs Install the HDDs in the recorder (page 46). Unformatted HDDs inserted into the recorder are automatically initialized.
ND400_Basic.book 23 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Setting up the Rack 4 Rack Mounting Install the recorder in the rack. Secure using the rack mounting screws. Install the recorder into an EIA standard compliant rack. EIA standard compliant: an EIA-standard 19"rack, depth product 550 mm or more (locally procured) Note: • 1 Installation in a rack requires four M5 x 12 screws. Rack mounting screws (M5 x 12, locally procured) Remove the 5 rubber feet from the underside of the recorder.
ND400_Basic.book 24 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Setting up the Rack Rack mounting positions When connecting multiple extension units (WJ-HDE400) to the recorder, place the recorder in the center of the rack. Connect the recorder and the extension unit with the connection cable (1 m {39.4 "}) included with the extension unit (page 31).
ND400_Basic.book 25 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Connections This sections explains how to connect the PC, cameras, and extension units. The types of cables and other hardware depend on how each setup is done. Before starting installation work, check to make sure you have everything you need. Connecting the PC and the Camera Connect the PC and the camera to the recorder using a HUB. The recorder is connected to the HUB via a LAN cable (straight).
ND400_Basic.book 26 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Connections 2 Port Operation Using a HUB for Direct Connection The PC connects to the camera using the camera port and the client PC port on the rear of the recorder. Network camera PC PC HUB HUB LAN cable (Not provided: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1 000BASE-T category 5e, straight (NTSC model) / category 7, straight (PAL model)) Recorder Camera images input through the camera port are sent to the PC from the client PC port.
ND400_Basic.book 27 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Connections Example of Connectivity with 1 Port Operation Connecting to a PC over ADSL PC Network camera PC ADSL router (Commercially available) ADSL line WAN (Internet) HUB LAN cable (Not provided: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1 000BASE-T category 5e, straight (NTSC model) / category 7, straight (PAL model)) Recorder Note: • MPEG-4 video may not be displayed when using a router. Consult your network administrator about router settings.
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ND400_Basic.book 31 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Connections Connecting the Extension Unit You can connect a maximum of 5 extension units to a single recorder. Connect the recorder and the extension unit with the connection cable included with the extension unit. Connect as follows when connecting multiple extension units (WJ-HDE400) or adding a new connection. Also, be sure to read the user manual for the extension unit.
ND400_Basic.book 32 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Using the Alarm/Control connector You can use emergency recording and auto adjustment time functions when alarm equipment like a buzzer or indicator which is mounted externally. Create the connector by referring to the pin assignments. Pin Assignments The pin assignments are different for other Network Disk Recorders. Connect using the following chart.
ND400_Basic.book 33 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Pin Number Name Description of Operation Remarks Non-voltage make contact input 5V pull-up 150 kΩ 22 Alarm suspension input The state of alarm suspension is assumed according to the signal input. 23 Outage detection input Start of outage processing according to the signal input. 24 External recording switching input 25 +5 V output mode Changeover to the external recording mode +5 V output 200 mA max.
ND400_Basic.book 34 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Auto Adjustment Time Function Connection 2 When settings menu - [Basic] - [Time & date] - [Auto adjustment time] is set to [Slave] [Time Adjust Input] is available and the time on the recorder is synchronized with the other devices. 15 minutes before or after the set [Activation time] if a signal output from another device is input to the Adjustment Time I/O, the time on the recorder is set to the [Activation time].
ND400_Basic.book 35 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Connectivity This section explains how to connect an Uninterruptible Power Supply (hereafter UPS) as part of your power outage countermeasures. When the recorder receives a power outage detection signal from the UPS, it begins its internal power off sequence (process to stop recording to protect the recorder).
ND400_Basic.book 36 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Using the Alarm Connector Used to connect alarm-related devices such as a sensor or a door switch. Create the connector by referring to the pin assignments. Pin Assignments The pin assignments are different for other Network Disk Recorders. Connect using the following chart.
ND400_Basic.book 37 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Alarm Connectivity When a signal is input to Alarm Inputs 1 through 32 (Alarm connector pins 1 through 12 and 15 through 25, Alarm/Control connector pins 1 through 9), recording and camera images are shown according to the settings. When alarm devices such as a buzzer or indicator are installed externally, connect them to the Alarm output (Alarm/Control connector pin 21).
ND400_Basic.book 38 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 About Connectors Alarm/Control connector and Alarm Connector Timing and Polarity Connectors Active Time Remarks Alarm input 100 ms or more L active Alarm output The time set on the setup menu L active Network error output Until the network error is cleared, or until the [ERR] button on the operation window (browser) is clicked.
ND400_Basic.book 39 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Power Supply Turning On the Power Turn on the recorder. 1 Insert the power plug to an outlet. 120 V AC, 60 Hz for NTSC model 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz for PAL model • Make sure the power source matches the power requirement of the model in use. 2 Turn on the [POWER] switch on the rear of the recorder. • The operate indicator lights and recorder/HDD check (system check) begins. • During system check, [WJ-ND400] appears on the LCD.
ND400_Basic.book 40 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Basic Operations Operate the recorder using the LCD and the buttons on the front panel. The LCD changes as follows when you press the arrow buttons (up or down). Date display screen The date, time and internal temperature (reference value) are displayed. Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file) for more information. (Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit for NTSC model, e.g.
ND400_Basic.book 41 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Checking System Information For checking information (software version, hardware version, MAC address, or serial number) about the recording system. Check the settings by switching between screens using the following operations. The LCD changes as follows when using the arrow buttons (up or down). Also, pressing the arrow buttons (left or right) from [PT#1 MAC address] switches between the PT#2 and PT#3 screens.
ND400_Basic.book 42 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Checking the IP Address You can check the DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, gateway*, and HTTP port* for each port. The following ports are displayed: Camera port: PT #1, Client PC port (PC port): PT #2, and the Maintenance port: PT#3. Use the arrow buttons (left or right) to switch between ports. * Gateway and HTTP port settings are checked under the client PC port (PT #2).
ND400_Basic.book 43 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Setting the IP Address Settable items are the same as those in "Checking the IP Address (page 42)". Configure the settings for each item by switching between screens using the following operations. When the cursor is ">", use the arrow buttons (up or down) to switch between screens. The cursor is shown with an under bar (_).
ND400_Basic.book 44 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 1 HDD Unit Use the HDD canister provided to install the HDD. The HDDs can be easily installed or removed from the HDD slots inside the front cover. Install the HDD into the special canister and use the four screws to fasten both sides of the HDD. The torque for tightening the screws is 0.
ND400_Basic.book 45 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Handling the HDD Install the HDD unit provided (page 46). The HDDs can be easily installed or removed from the HDD bay slots inside the front cover. Contact your dealer for information on purchasing, installing, and replacing HDDs. Important: • HDDs are precise devices. Note the following precautions when handling them. ⋅ Do not subject them to vibration or impact.
ND400_Basic.book 46 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 3 Installing HDDs The HDD is automatically recognized. • You can install HDDs from the recorder while it is in operation. 1 While the HDD is being recognized, the HDD status indicator blinks orange. Once the HDD is recognized, the HDD status indicator lights green or blinks. Insert the key (included) into the key hole and turn it to the right while pressing gently to open the front cover.
ND400_Basic.book 47 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 11 Select [YES] with the arrow buttons (left or right) and then press the [SET] button. Installing HDDs by unit All the HDDs in one extension unit can be linked to operate at the same time. For details refer to the operating instructions for the extension unit. The HDD is recognized for recording. 1 Install the HDD units in the extension unit.
ND400_Basic.book 48 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 7 8 Select [YES] with the arrow buttons (left or right) and then press the [SET] button. Select the number of the extension unit where you installed the HDD with the arrow buttons (up or down) and press the [SET] button. Removing HDDs You can remove HDD units from the recorder while it is in operation. 1 Insert the key (included) into the key hole and turn it while pressing in gently to open the front cover.
ND400_Basic.book 49 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 9 Select [YES] with the arrow buttons (left or right) and then press the [SET] button. 12 The HDD stop process begins and the HDD status indicator blinks orange. The HDD status indicator goes out once the HDD stop process is complete. • If you stop the HDD during recording, recording switches to another HDD. Images are not recorded for a few seconds while recording switches.
ND400_Basic.book 50 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 8 Removing HDDs by unit Select [YES] with the arrow buttons (left or right) and then press the [SET] button. The HDDs in one extension unit can be removed simultaneously. For details refer to the operating instructions for the extension unit. 1 The extension unit stop process begins and all the HDD status indicators blink orange. All the HDD status indicators go off once the stop process is complete.
ND400_Basic.book 51 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations 11 Check the disk information. Check the following content related to the HDD under [Disk information] on the settings menu. Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file) for more information. Sets the HDD operation mode. • HDD capacity The initial setting is set to [SINGLE mode]. • HDD remaining capacity This setting is not necessary to use the single mode as it is set up.
ND400_Basic.book 52 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations HDD Error Recovery (During RAID Operation) When errors occur during RAID5 or RAID6 operation, the HDD errors in the following table are displayed. When one HDD has errors ([1down]) in RAID5 mode, the data on the remaining HDDs can be read and recovery is possible. When two HDDs have errors ([2down]) in RAID6 mode, the data on the remaining HDDs can be read and recovery is possible.
ND400_Basic.book 53 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Replacing Faulty HDD during RAID Operation When one HDD errors ([1down]) in RAID5 mode, the data on the remaining HDDs can be read and recovery is possible. (1) Hook the HDD unit's tab securely on the HDD bay slot. (2) Press the lever down and push the HDD unit until the removal knob clicks. When two HDDs errors ([2down]) in RAID6 mode, the data on the remaining HDDs can be read and recovery is possible.
ND400_Basic.book 54 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Using the Front Panel for Operations Rebooting Press the [SET] button on the Manual Reboot screen to display the Manual Reboot ACCEPT screen. Select [YES] and press the [SET] button to reboot.
ND400_Basic.book 55 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Troubleshooting Attachments Problems Before requesting service, check the following items. Contact your dealer if the problem does not appear here, if the problem is not resolved by these remedies, or if you have any questions about settings and installation. Problem Check item/remedy Make sure that the power plug is firmly connected to the electric outlet. Page - Power is not turn on. Alarms are not activated.
ND400_Basic.book 56 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Troubleshooting Problem Check item/remedy Make sure the HDD unit is firmly inserted into the disk slot. The HDD you are trying to recover data from has errors. Cannot recover data after replacing HDDs (In RAID5/RAID6 mode) HDD indicator lights orange and red alternately even though recording or playback is not done. The power cord gets warm or hot if bent or pulled during use. [MAIN ERR INITIAL ERR] is displayed on the LCD.
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ND400_Basic.book 58 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Accessories Standard Accessories • CD-ROM *1 ........................................................................ 1 pc. • Installation Guide (this book) ............................................ 1 pc. • Quick Reference Guide .................................................... 1 pc. • Warranty (Only for NTSC model) .................................... 1 pc. The followings are for installation: • Hard disk unit.......................................
ND400_Basic.book 59 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 Index 1 port operation ............................................................................................. 25 1 000BASE-T ................................................................................................ 25 100BASE-TX ................................................................................................. 25 10BASE-T .....................................................................................................
ND400_Basic.book 60 ページ ２００８年７月１０日 木曜日 午前１０時５０分 2008 3TR005548BAA AM0408-1078 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
Network Disk Recorder Setup Instructions Model No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WJ-ND400 9 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Contents Preface Preface Preface.............................................................................................................................................................. 5 About these Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements for a PC ........................................................................................................................
Contents Site alarm........................................................................................................................................................ 40 Command alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 41 Schedules ..............................................................................................................................42 Program ..............................
Contents Data encryption.....................................................................................................................85 Encryption settings.......................................................................................................................................... 85 Formatting disks ...................................................................................................................86 Format.................................................................
Preface The Network Disk Recorder (WJ-ND400) is for recording images and audio from network surveillance cameras to a hard disk (hereafter HDD). It is possible to connect up to 64 cameras over a network. Also, it is possible to access and operate the recorder via a network from the web browser on a computer (hereafter PC). A maximum of 16 PCs can be connected (via a network). • The network settings for the PC need to be done to do settings and operations from the PC. A web browser must also be installed.
System Requirements for a PC It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. • OS : Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business (32-bit) : Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional SP2* : Microsoft® Windows ® XP Home Edition SP2* • OS Language : English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese • CPU : Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz or faster • Memory : 1 GB or more (512 MB or more is required when using Microsoft® Windows® XP.
Restrictions when operating MPEG-4 images There are following restrictions when "MPEG-4" is selected for the image compression method on the setup menu. ("NW camera" under "Camera") 1. When displaying live images (1) Black screen may be displayed for the first few seconds (*) when the following operations are performed while displaying live images. ⋅ When MPEG-4 live images are displayed (by switching camera channel, etc.
Getting started Initial configurations Setup procedure The procedure to start operations is shown below. 1 Rack Mounting 2 Connections Connect the recorder to the various devices (refer to the Installation Guide). 3 Power On Turn on the recorder (refer to the Installation Guide). When using extension units, turn on all extension units before turning on the recorder. 4 Installing HDDs Install the HDDs in the recorder (refer to the Installation Guide).
Getting started Setup menu list You must pre-configure settings from the setup menu when using the recorder. To display the setup menu, click the [Setup] button. Setting item Description Page Quick Setup Display a menu with the minimum settings necessary to use the recorder. page 26 Basic Set the basic operations for the recorder. page 31 Time & date Set the time and date. page 32 Emergency rec. Set the emergency recording duration, rate, audio, etc.
Getting started Setting item Description Page User mng. Basic Set whether user and host authentication should be performed. page 67 Administrator Edit registered administrator information such as the administrator name, password, and start monitor. page 68 User Edit or delete registered user information and register uses who can operate the recorder. You can also set the operation level, user name, and password.
Network settings Recorder network settings This section explains how to configure recorder network settings. The following are the settings for ports to be used. Set the parameters using the button on the front panel. Setting parameters are displayed on the LCD. Setting item Description DHCP Specifies whether a DHCP server is used. Select [On] for this setting to obtain the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from a DHCP server. IP address When DHCP is [Off], specify the IP address.
Network settings The following is the procedure for configuring network settings. 1 Make sure that the Date display screen (standby screen) is displayed on the LCD. If display is different, press the [ESC] button to display the standby screen. 8 9 10 2 3 4 Use the arrow buttons (up or down) to display the IP address settings screen. Press the [SET] button. This will display the [PT#1 IP ADDR] setting screen. Use the arrow buttons (left or right) to display the network port setting screen.
Network settings PC network settings This section explains how to match the PC network settings to the settings of the recorder. In order to access the recorder, the IP address of the PC must be set to the same subnet mask area as the recorder client PC port. The examples in this manual are presented using the basic settings of Windows XP. If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, refer to the user documentation of the operating system you are using.
Network settings 7 8 9 14 Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and then click [Properties]. This will display the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window. Click [Use the following IP address] and then configure the IP address and subnet mask. • For the IP address, set the same subnet mask area as the recorder. • Depending on the network configuration, the default gateway setting is required. For details about settings, refer to your network administrator.
About operating windows Display and close the operating window Operate the recorder from a web browser on a PC. 1 2 3 Start the PC. 4 Launch the web browser. Enter a "User name" and "Password" that is registered with the recorder, and click the [Login] button. The top page is displayed. Enter the URL or IP address set for the recorder into the address box and press the [Enter] key. The authentication window is displayed.
About operating windows 5 Click the buttons and tabs to set up operations. Important: • Refer to page 96 if a message appears in the information bar. Note: • The first time the recorder's top page is displayed on a PC the wizard for installing ActiveX, which must be installed to view images, is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions. • If WJ-ND200/WJ-ND300 ActiveX is already installed, delete WebVideo ActiveX using Add or Remove Programs and then install WJ-ND400 ActiveX.
About operating windows Names and functions of components Top page (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) (6) (7) (9) (8) (1) [Control] button (page 18) Performs operations such as searching for recorded images. You can also perform the functions of the camera picture switcher such as changing the display of camera live pictures to multiscreen or sequential display. (2) [Cam. select] button (page 19) (8) [HDD] tab (page 22) Controls recorded images, such as playing images or downloading to save to a PC.
About operating windows (4) [Search] box [Control] button [Search] button The following operation panel appears when you click the [Control] button. Searches for recorded images. The search results are shown on the rec event list window. (refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF file)) [Area select] button Selects disk to play or search. (refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF file)) (3) (1) (2) (5) [Copy] box Copies recorded images into the copy area of the HDD.
About operating windows Note: • The rec event list is displayed when the [Refresh] button is pressed, or when searching or when selecting an area. Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF file) for information about searching and selecting an area. • The [All list] button is disabled during playback. Stop playback and then do the search operation. • When there are many cameras, the recording start time may vary for each channel. [Cam.
About operating windows (7) [Server] button [Setup] button Displays a menu for setting the server. The following operation panel appears when you click the [Setup] button. (8) [Network] button Displays a menu for setting the network. (9) [User mng.] button Displays a menu for setting authentication. (10) [Maintenance] button Displays a menu for setting HDDs. (1) (11) [Config.] button Displays a menu for disk information, data encryption settings, and formatting disks.
About operating windows Status display area (1) (2) (1) Displays the status of live and playback images. (3) (4) (2) [REC] indicator Displays the recording status. : Live images are being displayed. : Recording is being performed. : Recorded images are being played back. : Recording is not being performed. : Images are being played back reversely. : Images are being played back at fast forward. (3) Display the following statuses. : Images are being played back reversely at fast forward.
About operating windows Playback point operation area (1) (2) (1) Displays the time and date for the download start point/ending point. [Start] : Set the time and date to start the image to be downloaded. [End] : Set the time and date to end the image to be downloaded. (3) (2) [Go to date] button Used to playback images from a specified time and date. (3) [Go to last] button Skips to the latest recorded image on the displayed camera channel and starts playback.
About operating windows Note: • The operations are as follows when the image for playback is an MPEG-4 image. Date/Time Search : Playback may start a few seconds before or after the specified time. Reverse Playback : Not all recorded images are displayed. Reverse playback is performed at the refresh rate set for the camera at the time of recording. Playback During Playback : Performing the playback operations again during playback skips ahead a few seconds.
About operating windows [CAM] tab The camera can be controlled (pan/tilt, zoom, focus, brightness, preset, auto mode) when the live image is from a camera that can pan and tilt. Some camera operations cannot be done depending on the type of camera connected. (1) (3) (2) (1) [Zoom] box Click [-] or [+] to adjust the zoom. Click [x1] to return the zoom to normal. (2) [Focus] box Click [Near] or [Far] to adjust the image focus. Click [Auto] to adjust the focus automatically (auto focus).
About operating windows Basic operations 1 Display the top page and access the recorder. 5 6 Configure the settings for each item. Click the [Set] button after configuring the settings. The settings are reflected on the recorder. • The changes are canceled if you move to another page without clicking the [Set] button. Important: 2 3 4 Click the [Setup] button. The Setup menu button is displayed. • Activating the settings forcibly logs out any other users currently logged in to the recorder.
Quick settings Setup Configure the language, time & date, network setup, camera registration, and the minimum required settings to operate the recorder. Settings Language, and time & date settings This section explains how to configure settings for the display language, and the current time and date. 1 Click the [Quick] button on the setup menu. This will display the setting window. 2 3 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Quick settings 1” table for details about the settings.
Quick settings Network setup This section explains how to configure recorder network settings. 1 Click the [Quick] button on the setup menu. This will display the setting window. 3 Under the "Network setup" item, click the [Set] button When you change the Client PC port IP address, the "Change IP Address" window will appear. Click [OK] to complete the process. Note: 2 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Quick settings 2” table for details about the settings.
Quick settings Camera registration This section explains how to register a camera on the recorder. The recorder supports registration of up to 64 cameras. 1 Click the [Quick] button on the setup menu. This will display the setup window. 4 5 2 3 Click the [Registration] button. This will display a camera registration confirmation message. Click the [OK] button. This will detect the camera and perform registration. The "Setting" dialog box appears while registration is in progress.
Quick settings 7 Click the [OK] button. This completes registration. Important: • Execute [Register the IP address automatically given by this unit to a detected camera] to automatically provide IP addresses to all detected cameras. Note that some cameras may already be operating. Note: • When a camera you want to register is not detected or when you want to change the settings of a camera, refer to "NW camera (page 48)".
Quick settings Program settings Use the following procedure to select the recording program that determines the live image rate, recording rate, and other operations. 1 Click the [Quick] button on the setup menu. This will display the setting window. 2 3 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Quick settings 4” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. Quick settings 4 Item Program setup Settings Program1♦ to Program8 Description Selects the recording program.
Basics Configure the system settings to operate the recorder. Basics Use the following procedure to configure basic system settings. 1 2 Click the [Basic] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Basic]. This will display the setting window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Basic setup” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. Basic setup Item Settings Description Recording Off / On♦ Specifies whether recording should be performed.
Basics Time & date Use the following procedure to set the current time and date. 1 2 Click the [Basic] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Time & date]. This will display the "Time display format" window. 3 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Time display format” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. Time display format Item 32 Settings Description Date display format YY.MM.DD / MMM.DD.YY / DD.MMM.YY NTSC model : MMM.DD.
Basics Item Settings Description Activation time 0♦ to 23 Specifies the time for auto time adjustment. • When [Slave] is selected for [Auto adjustment time], this setting specifies the time that the recorder's time is auto adjusted. • When [Master] is selected for [Auto adjustment time], this setting specifies the time that the time setting is output from the alarm/control terminal. Summer time (daylight saving) Out / Auto♦ Specifies the summer time switching method.
Emergency recording Emergency recording Sets the recording duration or recording rate when performing emergency recording by input of the emergency recording input signal. For details about emergency recording, refer to the Installation Guide. 1 Click the [Emergency rec.] button on the setup menu. This will display the "Emergency rec." window. 2 3 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Emergency recording settings” table for details about the settings.
Emergency recording Item Audio rec. (Audio recording) Settings Description Off♦ / On Specifies whether to record audio images. • Audio and images are recorded at the same time. Audio recording without image is not supported. • Audio recording can be selected only for a camera model that supports audio recording. Refer to the "readme.txt" file on the CD-ROM bundled with the recorder for information about the camera models that support recording. Off♦ / 0.1ips / 0.
Emergency recording About the [Measurement] button By clicking the [Measurement] button, you can check that the specified rates provide proper operation on the network. A red rate setting value indicates that live images or recording of the image may not be possible at the specified rate. Note: • Measurement takes about 90 seconds.
Event The recorder's alarm action starts according to the settings when an event occurs. The event function includes, terminal alarms, command alarms, and site alarms. Event functions About events Event action will be performed when some events occur. Events include, terminal alarms, site alarms, and command alarms. Event action include the following. • Start recording images Recording is done according to the recording duration and rate settings on the setup menu.
Event Basics Use the procedures in this section to configure alarm output duration and buzzer duration settings for when an event (site alarm, terminal alarm, command alarm) occurs. 1 2 Click the [Event] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Basic]. This displays the event action basic setup window. 3 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Basic event settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
Event Terminal alarm Use the following procedure to configure settings the control alarm action when a terminal alarm occurs. For information on how to register preset positions for the camera, refer to the Operating Instructions. 1 2 Click the [Event] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Terminal alarm]. This will display the terminal alarm setting window. Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Terminal alarm settings” table for details about the settings.
Event Site alarm Use the following procedure to configure settings that control terminal alarm action when a Panasonic alarm protocol alarm (site alarm) is sent from a camera. 1 2 Click the [Event] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Site alarm]. This will display the site alarm setting window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Site alarm settings” table for details about the settings.
Event Command alarm Use the following procedure to configure settings that control command alarm action when an event occurs. 1 2 Click the [Event] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Command alarm]. This will display the command alarm setting window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Command alarm settings” table for details about the settings.
Schedules Create a schedule by specifying the day and time to record. Program Use the procedure in this section to create a recording program that controls live images, the recording rate, etc. You can create up to eight recording programs on the recorder. 1 2 Click the [Schedule] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Program]. This will display the schedule program setting window. Click the [Setup >>] button of the program number whose settings you want to configure.
Schedules Program settings Item Settings Description Model Shows the model number of the selected camera. Compression Shows the compression format of the recorded image. • To change the compression format, refer to "NW camera (page 48)". Measurement Max. network speed (Mbps) Shows the maximum bit rate on the network being used when the [Measurement] button is clicked. Max. bit rate (ips) Shows the maximum recording rate on the network being used when the [Measurement] button is clicked.
Schedules Item Duration Settings Description 2s / 5s / 10s / 20s / 30s*1*2*3 / 1min / 2min / 3min / 5min / 10min / 15min / Manual / Continue Specifies the time of post-event recording. • When [Manual] is selected, recording is performed only while the alarm signal is being input. At that time, minimum recording time is eight seconds. • Selecting [Continue] causes recording to continue until the "Alarm [ALM]" button is clicked. Off*1*2*3 / On Specifies whether audio should be recorded with images.
Schedules About the [Measurement] button Clicking the [Measurement] button displays a window that you can use to confirm that the specified rates provide proper operation on the network being used. A red rate setting value indicates that live images or recording of the image may not be possible at the specified rate. Measurement takes about 90 seconds.
Schedules Time table Use the procedure in this section to configure time table settings to schedule recording operations for each day of the week, and to assign each time table to a recording program. You can configure up to six time tables, for specific days of the week. You also can configure settings for externally controlled recording. Refer to page 47 for details about external recording. 1 2 • Click the [Schedule] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Time table].
Schedules Item Settings Description Alarm message Off / On♦ Specifies whether an event alert pop-up should appear on the PC window of the administrator when an event occurs. Panasonic alarm protocol Off♦ / On Specifies whether event information should be sent to a PC automatically when an event occurs. • Refer to "Panasonic alarm protocol (page 66)" for details about destination address settings. • Special software*2 is required for a PC to display received information.
Camera Configure the network settings (address, ports etc.) and group settings, and sequence operations for the cameras. NW camera Use the procedures in this section to register and modify network cameras. Automatically detecting and registering cameras 1 2 Click the [Camera] button on the setup menu. 6 Click the [NW camera] tab. This will display the "NW camera setup" window. Find the camera you want to register, and check if its check box under "Camera search" is selected.
Camera NW camera settings 1 Item Settings Description Model Shows the model number of a detected camera. MAC address Shows the MAC address of the camera. IP address Shows the IP address of the camera. New IP address Address input Enter a new IP address to assign it to a camera. DHCP Off / On Specifies whether DHCP is used by the camera. ♦Initial default Note: • Registering a camera forcibly logs out any other users currently logged in to the recorder.
Camera Switch cameras (4-screen display setting) Checking and changing a camera (Manually setting) 1 2 1 2 3 Click the [Camera] button on the setup menu. Click the [NW camera] tab. This will display the "NW camera setup" window. • The 4-screen combinations are displayed as channels 1 to 4, 5 to 8, and so on up to 61 to 64. To change the combination, change the sequence of the camera channels. Click the [Execute] button. This changes the camera channel number.
Camera 4 5 Check or change the items you want. Refer to “NW camera settings 2” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. NW camera settings 2 Item Settings Description Manufacturer Panasonic♦ / Axis Specifies the camera manufacturer. Model/Compression --♦ Model/JPEG Model/M-JPEG Model/MPEG4 Specifies the camera model and image compression format. Refer to the "readme.txt" file on the CD-ROM for details about camera's model number.
Camera Group Use the following procedure to specify the group title of a camera. 1 2 Click the [Camera] button on the setup menu. 3 Click the [Group] tab. This will display the "Group Setting" window. 4 Input a group title. Refer to “Group settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. Group settings Item Group title ♦Initial default 52 Settings Title input (Group 1: G1♦ to Group 8: G8♦) Description Specifies the group title of a camera.
Camera Sequence Use the following procedure to configure settings for automatically switching the camera image in a preset sequence. 1 2 3 Click the [Camera] button on the setup menu. Click the [Sequence] tab. This will display the "Sequence Setting" window. Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Sequence display type settings” table for details about the settings. • Clicking the [Setup >>] button will display an advanced settings window for the selected sequence. 4 Click the [Set] button.
Camera Sequence display type settings Item Sequence display type Settings 1-screen♦ / 4-screen Description Selects 1-screen or 4-screen during sequence display. ♦Initial default 1-screen live sequence Item Settings Description Cam. Cam.1 to Cam.64 / -- Specifies the camera images displayed for each step. • Selecting [--] causes the step to be skipped. Preset position Signal input (Blank♦) Specifies the camera preset position (1 to 256).
Server NTP Configures settings for clock adjustment based on an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. 1 2 Click the [Server] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [NTP]. This will display the "NTP Setup" window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “NTP settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. NTP settings Item Settings Description Time adjustment Off♦ / On Specifies whether an NTP server is used.
Server FTP Use the following procedure to send images from a camera connected to the recorder to a specified FTP server. 1 2 Click the [Server] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [FTP]. This will display the "FTP Setup" screen. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “FTP settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
Server Item Settings Image transmission by alarm Description Set the following items to transmit images of where an alarm occurs at an event. Setting whether or not to transmit live images to the FTP server where an alarm occurs at an event can be set for scheduled time periods with "Time table (page 46)". Server directory Name input (Blank♦) Enter the send destination directory. • Enter up to 255 single-byte alpha-numeric characters and symbols, excluding &*:<>?\|~ and spaces.
Server Mail Use the following procedure to configure settings for sending alarm mail and for warning mail notification. 1 2 58 Click the [Server] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Mail]. This will display the [Mail] setup window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Mail settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
Server Mail settings Item Settings Description Attach alarm image Off♦/On Specifies whether the image when the event occurred should be attached to the mail. • Image attachment is not supported when the compression format specified for the camera image being sent is MPEG4. • Even if [On] is selected here, the image will not be attached if [Off] is selected for the recording rate setting of event recording.
Server Proxy Use the following procedure to configure settings to use the proxy server. 1 2 Click the [Server] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Proxy]. This will display the "Proxy setting" window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Proxy settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button. Proxy settings Item Description Proxy setup use Off♦ / On Specifies whether a proxy server is used.
Network Basics This section explains how to configure recorder network settings. Configure network configuration settings like the IP address, default gateway and DNS (Domain Name System) server. 1 2 3 Click the [Network] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Basic]. This will display the basic network setting window. 4 5 Click the [Set] button. Click the port forwarding [Setup >>] button. This will display the "Port forwarding" window. Configure the settings for each item.
Network Network settings Item Settings Description NW link down detection Off♦ / On Specifies whether to detect disconnected network connection of Camera port/Client PC. Bandwidth control Unlimited♦ / 32Kbps / 64Kbps / 128Kbps / 256Kbps / 512Kbps / 1024Kbps / 2Mbps / 5Mbps / 10Mbps Specifies the maximum rate for data transmitted to the network. • The transmission amount is not limited in the case of an MPEG-4 live image. Port forwarding Specifies whether port forwarding is enabled.
Network ♦Initial default *1 Refer to "Recorder network settings (page 11)" for information on initial default settings. Important: • A different subnet should be set for each port. • If DHCP is set to [On] and "SD Memory recording" is set, write requests to the camera's SD memory data may fail at startup. This occurs because the response from the DHCP server is slow. Once the address has been obtained from the DHCP server, the error is resolved.
Network DDNS Use the following procedure to configure settings for using a DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System). 1 2 Click the [Network] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [DDNS]. This will display the [DDNS] setup window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “DDNS settings” table for details about setting items. Click the [Set] button. DDNS settings Item Settings Description DDNS Off♦ / On Specifies whether a DDNS is used.
Network SNMP Use the following procedure to configure settings for using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). Configure these settings when connecting to an SNMP manager and check the status of the recorder. 1 2 Click the [Network] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [SNMP]. This will display the "SNMP Setup" window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “SNMP settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
Network Panasonic alarm protocol Use the following procedure to configure settings for sending a message to a preset address whenever an event or error occurs. Up to four destinations can be specified. Special separately available software* must be installed on the PC receiving the notification in order to display the received event or error information. * Refer to the "readme.txt" file on the CD-ROM for details about the software. 1 2 Click the [Network] button on the setup menu.
User management Configure the user and host authentication required to access the recorder from a PC. It is possible to restrict access by users and hosts (PCs). Basics Use the following procedure to specify whether user and host authentication should be performed. 1 2 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Basic]. This displays the basic user management settings window. 3 4 Configure the settings for each item.
User management Administrator Use the following procedure to configure settings to assign recorder administrator privileges to a user (administrator). The administrator name and password can be changed, and the operation level and other operation privileges can be configured. 1 2 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Administrator]. This will display the "Administrator Settings" window. 3 4 Configure the settings for each item.
User management Users Use the following procedure to configure information (user name, password, operation level, etc.) about recorder users. Up to 32 users can be registered. 1 2 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [User]. This will display the "User Settings" window. 3 4 5 6 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “User setups” table for details about the settings. Click the [Registration] button.
User management Note: • Clicking the [Registration] button does not log out other users. Editing user information Deleting user information 1 2 1 2 3 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [User]. This will display the "User settings" window. In "User edit/delete" select the name of the user you want to edit. 3 4 5 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [User]. This will display the "User settings" window.
User management Hosts The following procedure is to register information for PCs (hosts) that can access the camera over a network. Up to 32 hosts can be registered. 1 2 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Host]. This will display the "Host setting" window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Host settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
User management Editing host information Deleting host information 1 2 1 2 3 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Host]. This will display the "Host setting" window. In "Host edit/delete" select the name of the host you want to edit. 3 4 5 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Host]. This will display the "Host setting" window. In "Host edit/delete" select the name of the host you want to delete.
User management User level Use the following procedure to define which operations can be performed at each user level. You can specify functions that can be accessed at each user level (LV1/LV2/LV3/LV4). 1 2 Click the [User mng.] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [User level]. This will display the "User level Settings" window. 3 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “User level settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
User management User level settings Item Settings *1*2 Description Setup Checked Quick Checked*1 / Unchecked*2*3*4 Camera / Unchecked *3*4 *1 Checked / Unchecked *2*3*4 Checked *1*2 Network Checked *1*2 User mng. Checked*1 / Unchecked*2*3*4 Server Maintenance Camera control Modification of some settings ([Basic], [Emergency rec.], [Event], [Schedule], [Config.]) allowed in setup menu display. Modification of setup menu [Quick] settings allowed.
Maintenance Check the recorder and network status, and configure HDDs. Recorder information Use the following procedure to view software and hardware versions, MAC address, serial number, internal temperature, and Extension unit software version information. 1 2 Click the [Maintenance] button on the setup menu. 3 Check the items you want. Refer to “Recorder information” table for details about the settings. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Product information].
Maintenance Disk information Use the following procedure to view the capacities of the HDDs and Extension units (Ext.1 to 5), the capacity of each recording area, and other disk partition information. You also can view the remaining HDD capacity, the time and date ranges of images recorded on the HDD, and the HDD operating time (hour meter). 1 2 3 76 Click the [Maintenance] button on the setup menu. 4 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Disk information].
Maintenance Disk information Item Description Recording Information Clicking the [Display] button displays the capacity, hour meters, and recorded image time and date ranges for each HDD. • Shows HDD1 information when RAID5/RAID6 is operating. Operational mode Shows the recorder operation mode. HDD Operational mode: Single mode/RAID5 mode/RAID6 mode Total capacity Shows the sum of the capacities of all the HDDs.
Maintenance Network information Use the following procedure to view each recorder's IP address, and the line speed, number of users logged in, and other network information. 1 2 Click the [Maintenance] button on the setup menu. On the sub-menu that appears, click [Network information]. This will display the "Network information" window. 3 Check the items you want. Refer to “Network information” table for details about the settings.
Maintenance Disk Use the following procedure to configure settings for operation when the HDD in the recorder becomes full. It also can be used to configure the warning operation when the HDD becomes full. 1 2 Click the [Maintenance] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Disk]. This will display the "Disk setting" window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Disk settings” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
Maintenance Deleting image data from a disk Use the following procedure to delete image data from the HDD of the recorder. There are two methods available for deletion: auto delete and manual delete. 1 2 Click the [Maintenance] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Disk]. This will display the "Disk setting" window. 4 Configure the settings for each item. Refer to “Data delete” table for details about the settings. Click the [Set] button.
Maintenance Settings management Use the following procedure to save setup menu settings to the recorder and to load previously saved settings. This procedure also can be used to return setup menu settings to their initial defaults. 1 2 Click the [Maintenance] button on the setup menu. 3 On the sub-menu that appears, click [Settings management]. This will display the "Settings management" window. Click the button of the respective item to suit your particular requirements.
Configuring disks Disk management Display disk configuration to do operations to the HDD. With disk configuration, it is possible to check the total HDD capacity and the capacity of each recording area, and to format HDDs. HDD space management The HDDs in the recorder are virtually divided in the 4 image areas shown below. You can set only one area for each HDD.
Configuring disks Disk partition information Important: • When the "Config" page is displayed, all operations (recording, playback, etc.) except disc configuration stop. • Displaying the config window forcibly logs out any other users currently logged in to the main unit. Also installing or removing HDD or HDD units from the front panel forcibly logs out any other users logged in to the main unit. • To exit the disk config window, click the [Main] button.
Configuring disks Disk information Item Description Operational mode Shows the recorder operation mode. HDD Operational mode: Single mode/RAID5 mode/RAID6 mode Total capacity Shows the sum of the capacities of all the HDDs. Normal recording area Shows the storage area capacity of images recorded by manual recording and schedule recording. Event recording area Shows the storage area capacity of images recorded by emergency recording and post-event recording.
Data encryption Encryption settings The image and audio data recorded on the HDDs is encrypted. The image and audio data on the HDDs cannot be played except on the recorder when encryption is enabled. Important: • When the "Config" page is displayed, all operations (recording, playback, etc.) except disc configuration stop. • Displaying the config window forcibly logs out any other users currently logged in to the main unit.
Formatting disks When necessary, format HDDs when using them for the first time after replacing or adding HDDs, or when connecting an extension unit. HDDs can be formatted as a group or individually (select units when running RAID5 or RAID6). You must also divide the HDD into the normal recording area, event recording area, copy area and the play recording area. When an HDD is formatted, all the data on it is destroyed.
Formatting disks 6 7 Click the [OK] button. This will return to the "Format" window. Click the [Main] button. This will return to the “Cam. select” window. Note: • Multiple recording areas cannot be allocated to a single HDD. • The copy area can be allocated to an HDD plugged into the main unit's HDD8 or HDD9 positions only during single operation. A copy area cannot be allocated to HDD 1 to 7 or to an extension unit HDD. Copy areas cannot be set during RAID5/RAID6.
Formatting disks Pre-event recording area formatting Use the following procedure to format a pre-event recording area. Pre-event recording area space can be allocated for each camera channel. • Formatting the pre-event recording area may take around 10 minutes depending on the number of cameras. Important: • When the "Config" page is displayed, all operations (recording, playback, etc.) except disc configuration stop.
Formatting disks 6 7 8 Select the HDD you want to format as the HDD to set with a pre-event recording area, and then click the [Set] button. This will display a window for allocating pre-event recording area. Select the camera channel and enter the amount of space to be allocated. • Pre-event recording areas can be created for up to 64 channels on a single HDD. • A camera channel that is already specified for a pre-event recording area on another HDD cannot be selected.
About mail notification Attachments Alarm mail notification The main unit's address appears in the alarm mail as shown below. Contents of the alarm mail ND400 (192.168.0.250), alarm was occurred. Alarm date: xx-xxx-xxxx xx:xx:xx GMT xx:xx (Example: 01-JAN2008 GMT+0:00) Cause of alarm: Displays an event type and a camera channel or an alarm number (Example: COMMAND ALARM 5CH) File name of alarm image: The file name of the image attached to an e-mail. URL:http://192.168.0.
About mail notification Item Description RAID5 recovery failure : Recorder: MAIN RAID5 RECOVERY FAILURE Extension unit: EXTx RAID5 RECOVERY FAILURE x is unit number. RAID6 recovery failure : Recorder: MAIN RAID6 RECOVERY FAILURE Extension unit: EXTx RAID6 RECOVERY FAILURE x is unit number. Fan trouble : Recorder: MAIN FANy ERROR Extension unit: EXTx FANy ERROR x is unit number, y is FAN number. Thermal trouble : Recorder: MAIN THERMAL ERROR Extension unit: EXTx THERMAL ERROR x is unit number.
About mail notification Item *1 Description RAID6 mode format failure : Recorder: MAIN RAID6 FORMAT ERROR Extension unit: EXTx RAID6 FORMAT ERROR x is unit number. HDD remove error : Recorder: MAIN-y SWAP WARNING Extension unit: EXTx-y SWAP WARNING x is unit number, y is disk number. Alteration detected : ALTERED **CH ** is camera channel.
Troubleshooting Problems Before requesting service, check the following items. Contact your dealer if the problem does not appear here, if the problem is not resolved by these remedies, or if you have any questions about settings and installation. Problem Check item/remedy Page Check if the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX cable is connected to the network port. − If the network port connection indicator does not light, the LAN is not connected or the network is not operating correctly.
Troubleshooting Problem Check item/remedy Page This may be caused by the combination of the PC's display adapter and driver. When this happens, first, update the driver of the display adapter. • If this does not resolve the problem, use the following procedure to adjust the hardware accelerator function. This explanation uses Windows XP as an example. 1. Close all the browsers and then right-click the desktop and select "Properties" from the menu. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Live image is not displayed Stops playback. Playback restarts after a short time. Check item/remedy Check the settings for [NW camera] on the setup menu. page 48 Check the settings for "Live video" on the setup menu. page 42 Check the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the recorder and the network camera.
Troubleshooting Message display The following problems may occur depending on the operating environment. If these problems occur, use the appropriate remedy to solve it. The following remedies do not affect other applications or security. The "Information bar" used in the following problems and remedies indicates the message bar that appears under the address bar in Internet Explorer. Problem Remedy The following message appears in the information bar. "Pop-up blocked.
Glossary Words used in the manual This manual uses the following words. ActiveX Control A software module developed by Microsoft. It is used to add functions, downloaded from a web server via the Internet or an Intranet, to Internet Explorer. The recorder uses it to display video. Bit rate Indicates how many bits of data can be processed or transmitted in a unit of time. Generally, the units are in bps, or bits per second.
Glossary IP Masquerading PoE (Power over Ethernet) A technology for sharing a single global address between two or more PCs. Allows simultaneous connection of multiple machines to 1 global address to dynamically convert NAT and different TCP/UDP port numbers. A technique for supplying power and data simultaneously over an Ethernet cable. PoE was standardized in June, 2003 as "IEEE802.3af".
Glossary Resolution Subnet mask Indicates the smoothness of the image quality and the size of the images recorded from the camera. Indicates the number of dots used in the image displayed on the screen. A horizontal resolution of 720 dots and a vertical resolution of 480 dots is expressed as 720480. Subnet mask consists of 32-bit numeric values. According to the values, devices can determine which part of the address is the network address and which part is the host address.
Index 1-screen live sequence ................................................................................. 54 4-screen live sequence ................................................................................. 54 A Access interval .............................................................................................. 64 Administrator ................................................................................................. 68 Alarm messages.............................................
Index Serial number ................................................................................................ 75 Server address .............................................................................................. 60 Server directory ....................................................................................... 56, 57 Settings management ................................................................................... 81 Setup tab ..................................................
2008 3TR005560BAB A0408-1078 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
Notes on handling HDD Be aware of the following at HDD installation and recovery: The network disk recorder, WJ-ND400, is described as ND400 and the extension unit, WJ-HDE400, as HDE400. If an HDD unit is added during the operation described below, the ND400 and HDE400 do not recognize the HDD unit to be added.
Notes on using audio and VMD search To use audio and VMD search, the total number of recording cameras plus channels for audio plus channels for VMD search shall be 64 or less. Number of recording cameras + number of channels for audio + number of channels for VMD search ≦ 64 Failure to observe this may cause unrecorded images that should be recorded, undisplayed live images that should be displayed, unissued alarms that should be issued, depressed operational response, restart of ND400, etc.
