Panasonic Digital Disk Recorder Wj Hd616 Wj Hd716 Installation Guide

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How to detach the front cover
Step 1
(When detaching the front cover while the power is on)
Hold down the [ALARM RESET] button and the [MONITOR] 
button (for more than 2 seconds).
  →  The power of the front cover will be turned off.
Step 2
Open the maintenance port cover and the DVD drive cover, 
and then remove the fixing screws (x3).
Step 3
Pull the right side of the front cover first, and then detach the 
front cover.
Step 4
Disconnect the connection cable of the front cover.
	 •	 Detach	the	cables	from	the	cable	clamp	on	the	front	 cover.
	 •	 Disconnect	the	cable	while	holding	down	the	tab	of	the	 connector.
    
DVD drive cover
Maintenance port cover
(Pull up the bottom side 
of cover.)
Connection 
cable
Connector
Cable clamp
Note:
	 •	 Before	disconnecting	the	cable,	be	sure	to	turn	off	the	 power of front cover.
 
How to attach the front cover
Step 1
Connect the connection cable of the front cover.
When connecting the connection cable, twist the connection 
cable around the tab of the cable clamp.  
(+  Reference illustration for step 4 of "How to detach the 
front cover")
Step 2
Put the tab (on the left of the front cover) into the hole, and 
then attach the front cover.
Step 3
Fasten the detached screws (x3), and then close the cover.
Step 4
(When attaching the front cover while the power is on)
Press the [ALARM RESET] button.
  →  The power of the front cover will be turned on.
    
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Note:
	 •	 After	attaching	the	front	cover	to	the	recorder,	be	sure	to	 turn on the power of front cover.
 
■  Rear view
    
EXT STORAGE MODE
D ATARS485(CAMERA)10/100BASE-T
ALARM
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!2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8!1
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!0
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 q	 Alarm/Control	connector	(D-sub	25-pin)	[ALARM/
CONTROL]
    Connect a control switch to control the recorder using 
an external device such as a buzzer or a lamp.  
(+ Page 44)
  w	 Alarm	connector	(D-sub	25-pin)	[ALARM]
    Connect an external device such as a sensor, door 
switch, etc. to this connector. (+ Page 48)
  e	 External	storage	connector	1-3	[EXT	STORAGE]
    Connect the optional extension unit (WJ-HDE400) to this 
connector using the dedicated connection cable provid-
ed with the extension unit. (+ Page 33)
  r	 Mode	switch	[MODE]
    Determine the operational mode of the recorder using 
this switch. (+ Page 51)
  t	 DATA	port	[DATA]
    Connect a PS·Data compatible device to this port.  
(+ Page 35)
  y	 RS485	port	[RS485/CAMERA]
    Connect an RS485 combination camera to this port.  
(+ Page 42)
  u	 Network	port	[10/100BASE-T]
    Connect this recorder to a network (10BASE-T/ 
100BASE-TX) using this port. When the recorder is con-
nected to a network, it is possible to operate the record-
er from a PC via a network.
      
i	 Audio	cascade	input/output	connector	(RCA	pin	
jack)	[CASCADE	IN,	OUT])
    Use this connector for audio output from another record-
er when it is connected in cascading connection.
  o  SIGNAL GND terminal
    Connect this terminal to the SIGNAL GND terminals of 
the devices in the system for signal ground. When oper-
ating the recorder and the devices in the system without 
signal ground, oscillation or noise may be produced.
  !0	 Power	button	[POWER]
    Press this button to turn on/off the power of the record-
er. When this button is pressed again, the operation is 
finished and the power is turned off. 
  !1	 Power	inlet	[AC	IN]
    Connect the provided power cord to this inlet. The 
power plug is a 2-conductor plug with grounding termi-
nal type. 
  !2	 Video	input	connector	1	to	16	(BNC)	 
[VIDEO	IN	1	to	16]
    Connect system cameras and combination cameras to 
these connectors. When connecting combination cam-
eras, connect them to the video input connector 1-8 
(coaxial communication compatible).
  !3	 Video	output	connector	1	to	16	(BNC,	active	loop	
through)	[VIDEO	OUT	1	to	16]
    Images input to the video out connectors 1-16 will be 
output from these connectors. When the power is off, 
images will not be output to the video output connector 
1-16.
     
						

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 !4	 Monitor	output	connector	(BNC)	[MONITOR	OUT	 
1,	2]
    Connect a monitor to this connector. Monitor output 
connector 1 shall be used to connect a monitor (Monitor 
1) to display live image only. Monitor output connector 2 
shall be used to connect a monitor (Monitor 2) to display 
live/recorded images and the setup menus. Monitor out-
put connector 2 can also be used for cascade output.
  !5	 Cascade	input	connector	(BNC/HDMI)	[CASCADE	
IN	1,	2]
    Connect the other recorder in cascading connection 
(output) when connecting multiple recorders.
  !6	 Monitor	output	connector	(HDMI)	[MONITOR	OUT	
(HD)	1,	2]
    This connector functions in the same manner as the 
monitor output connector (BNC).
  !7	 Audio	input	connector	1-4	(RCA	pin	jack)	[AUDIO	
IN	1	to	4]
    Use this connector for LINE input. A device such as a 
microphone amplifier can be connected to input audio. 
The entered audio will be output from the audio output 
connector.
  !8	 Audio	output	connector	(RCA	pin	jack)	[AUDIO	
OUT	1,	2]
    Use this connector to output audio. Audio entered to the 
audio input connector will be output from this connector. 
When playing recorded images, audio recorded together 
with images will be output. When the recorders are con-
nected in cascading connection, audio from them are 
also be output.
How to use the power cord plug brace
Brace the power cord plug.
Step 1
Fix the power cord plug firmly with the power cord plug 
brace.
POWERON
OFF
Power cord plug brace 
						

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User/Host	management
It is necessary to register users who operates the recorder and hosts (PC) that accesses the recorder via a network such as a 
LAN. Up to 32 users and up to 8 hosts can be registered.
The following information can be registered as user information and host information.
ItemDescription Remarks
User name User name is to be registered to log in to the recorder.  
It will be required to log in to the recorder. This setting item can be configured only in 
the user registration.
IP address IP address of a PC is to be registered to access the 
recorder. When "On" is set for "Host registration", only 
PCs with the registered IP addresses can access the 
recorder. This setting item can be configured only in 
the host registration.
Password Password is to be registered to log in to the recorder 
together with the user name. It will be required to log in 
to the recorder. This setting item can be configured only in 
the user registration.
Level Level indicates availability of the functions for users. 
Refer to page 112 for the operable functions for each 
level.
Priority level Priority level indicates the operational priority. When 
multiple users/hosts tried to operate the same, only a 
user/host with a higher priority can operate. In the following cases, the operational right 
will be given to a user/host with a higher 
priority.
	 •	 When	another	user	tried	to	log	in	while	
the other user is already being logged 
in.
	 •	 When	another	user	tried	to	control	a	 camera that is being controlled by the 
other user
Default screen Camera channels from which live images are to be  displayed on Monitor 1, Monitor 2 and the PC monitor 
just after the login can be determined.
Camera partitioning Operational range of each camera channel for users/ hosts can be determined.
Users and hosts will be handled differently depending on how to access the recorder (between when the recorder is directly 
operated and when the recorder is operated via a network).
When operating the recorder directly
Operate the recorder while monitoring the monitor connected to the recorder. There are 3 ways of how to operate the recorder 
directly.
	 •	 Operate	using	the	buttons	on	the	front	cover	of	the	recorder.
	 •	 Operate	using	a	mouse	connected	to	the	front	cover	of	the	recorder.
	 •	 Operate	from	a	PS·Data	compatible	system	controller. Note:
	 •	 When	controlling	a	camera	connected	to	a	coaxial	communication	unit	from	a	system	controller	compatible	with	PS·Data,	the	 priority level configured on the recorder will not be applied since it is controlled directly from the system controller. (The priority 
will be given to the latest operation.)
 
It is impossible to log in to the recorder from the front cover (using the buttons or the mouse) and from the system controller at 
the same time (except logging in using the same user name).It is impos\
sible to log in to the recorder regardless of the priority 
level even if a user tried to log in when another user is already logged in.
     
						

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Note:
	 •	 When	operating	from	a	system	controller	compatible	with	PS·Data,	log	in	to	the	recorder	automatically	as	the	user	registered	 in "PSD user" on the "Basic" tab under "User mng.".
	 •	 When	no	operation	is	made	for	approx.2	minutes	after	logging	in	from	a	system	controller	compatible	with	PS·Data,	the	PSD	 user will automatically be logged out.
	 •	 When	trying	to	log	in	as	the	same	user	name	used	by	a	user	who	is	already	logged	in,	both	users	will	be	authorized	to	log	in	 regardless of the priority level.
 
When operating from a PC via a network
Operation of the recorder can be made using a PC via a network. Up to 8 hosts (PCs) can acce\
ss the recorder concurrently. 
When trying to log in to the recorder even though 8 hosts (PCs) are already accessing the recorder, the host (PC) with the lowest 
priority will forcibly be logged out.
When accessing the recorder from a PC via a network, the authentication method is different depending on the "User authentica-
tion" and "Host authentication" settings of the "Basic" tab under "User \
mng.".
User authentication   setting Host authentication  
setting User/Host	to	log	in
Remarks
Off OffLog in as an administrator.
On OffLog in as a registered user. The login window will be 
displayed.
Off OnLog in as a registered host. The login window will not 
be displayed.
On OnLog in as a registered user. It is impossible to log in to 
the recorder from an 
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To directly operate the recorder, there are 2 ways of how to operate it: operations using the buttons on the front cover and opera-
tions using a mouse connected to the recorder.
Basic operation
Operations using a mouse
The recorder can be operated using a mouse connected to 
the mouse port on the front cover.
Move the mouse cursor onto a button or a tab on the screen 
of Monitor 2, and then click on it
When right-clicking, the operation panel representing the 
front cover (the monitor operation button and the camera 
selection button on the front cover) will be displayed on 
Monitor 2.The camera selection and monitor selection can 
be made by moving the cursor on the button and click it. 
When no operation is made for 10 seconds while the opera-
tion panel or the setup menu is displayed, the mouse cursor 
will disappear. The mouse cursor will be displayed when the 
mouse is moved.
Refer to Operating Instructions (PDF) for how to operate 
each function.
When you find “Select XX button" in the operating instruc-
tions, click the XX button. 
Operations using the buttons on 
the front cover
The recorder can be operated using the buttons on the front 
cover to which the functions are assigned.
Refer to the "Major operating controls and their functions" 
section (+ page 16) for further information about the func-
tions assigned to each button.
Refer to Operating Instructions (PDF) for how to operate 
each function.When you find "Select XX button" in the oper-
ating instructions, move the cursor onto the 
XX button using the arrows button (CDAB) 
and press the [SET] button. 
    
Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD616
Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD616
SET 
						

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➜
Operations flow
The operation flow of the recorder is as follows.
    
Rack mounting (+ Page 28)z
➜
Connections (+ Page 29)x
➜
Installation of the hard disk drives  
(+ Page 52)c
➜
Determination of the operational mode
(+ Page 54)v
➜
Startup (+ Page 55)b
➜
Configuration of the settings for the  quick setup. 
(+ Page 63)n
	z Install the recorder in the rack.
    Go to step x when not installing it in the rack.
    
	x  Connect the recorder to each device.
    When using an optional extension unit, install hard disk 
drives in the optional extension unit (WJ-HDE400) and 
connect to the recorder. (+ Page 33)
    
	c  Install hard disk drives in the recorder.
    When using an optional RAID board (WJ-HDB601) or an 
optional DVD drive (WJ-HDB611), install it.
    
	v  Reboot the recorder after determining the operational 
mode if necessary such when using the RAID function.
    When not installing an optional RAID board 
(WJ-HDB601), go to step 5.
    
	b  Turn on the power of the recorder.
    When using optional extension units (WJ-HDE400), turn 
the power of all the extension units before turning on the 
power of the recorder.
    
	n  Configure the settings such as the current time and date 
setting, schedule recording settings, etc.
    
➜
Configuration of the recording area  setting of the hard disk drives.
 (+ 
Page 126)m
  m  Change the recording area setting or format the record-
ing area of the hard disk drive if necessary such when it 
is necessary to assign the event recording area to the 
hard disk drive.
    
➜
Setup (+ Page 57),
	,  Configure the settings required for operation.
    
➜
Start operation
Replacement/addition	of	hard	disk	  drives
 (+ Page 133).
The hard disk drives can be formatted/replaced without turn-
ing off the power of the recorder even when one of them 
becomes faulty.
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Rack mounting
Install the recorder in an EIA standard rack.
Equivalent to EIA standard rack (not manufactured by Panasonic): EIA 19-inch rack type (Depth: 550 mm or more)Note:
	 •	 Use	four	M5	x	12	screws	(locally	procured)	to	install	the	recorder	in	a	rack.
 
    
Step 1
Remove the five rubber feet from the bottom of the recorder 
using a flathead screwdriver. 
Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the rubber 
feet.
Step 2
Attach the rack handles to the rack mount brackets.
Fix them firmly using the screws for the rack handle (x4) and 
the washers (x4).
    Step 3
Place the rack mount brackets on both sides of the recorder.
Fix them firmly with the rack mount bracket fixing screws 
(x6).
Step 4
Install the recorder in the rack.
Fix them firmly using the rack mount screws.
Important:
	 •	 Keep	the	temperature	in	the	rack	below	+45	°C	  {+113 °F}.
	 •	 It	is	recommended	to	install	cooling	fans	or	equivalents	 to keep the temperature in the rack below +30 °C  
{+86 °F}.
	 •	 When	installing	 the	recorder	 in	the	 rack,	 make	 a	space	 of	
1U (44 mm {1-23/32"}) above and below the recorder 
for ventilation.
	 •	 Do	not	block	the	ventilation	openings	or	slots	to	prevent	 the recorder from overheating.
 
Remove the rubber feet.
Rack handle  Washer
Washer
Screw for rack handle
Rack mount bracket
Rack handle Rack handle
Screw for rack mount bracket (provided)
Rack mount bracket (provided)
Rack mount screws
M5 x 12 (locally procured) 
						

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Connection of cameras
Up to 16 cameras (system cameras or combination cameras) can be connec\
ted to the video input connector 1-16.Important:
	 •	 When	using	with	a	Panasonic's	matrix	switcher	or	a	coaxial	communication	unit,	make	sure	that	the	loop-through	output	 connection	(of	each	video	input)	to	the	recorder	are	correctly	made.	When	a	monitor	output	or	a	spot	output	is	connected	to	
the	video	input	connector	of	the	recorder,	noise	may	be	produced	upon	switching	camera	channels	or	images	of	few	sec-
onds	before	switching	camera	channels	may	be	displayed/recorded.	When	a	monitor	output	or	a	spot	output	is	connected	to	
the	video	input	connector	of	the	recorder,	noise	may	be	produced	upon	switching	camera	channels	or	images	of	few	sec-
onds	before	switching	
camera	

channels	may	be	displayed/recorded.
	 •	 Connect	the	power	plug	of	the	recorder	at	the	very	end	of	connections.
	 •	 When	connecting	combination	cameras	to	the	WJ-HD616K,	connect	them	to	the	video	input	connector	1	-	8	(coaxial	con- nection	compatible).
	 •	 It	is	impossible	to	connect	a	VCR	to	the	video	input	connector.
 
Mode switch setting (default)
Note:
	 •	 When	not	using	the	DATA	port	and	the	RS485	port,	do	not	change	the	setting	from	the	default.
 
    
Connections
Combination cameras 
(Video input connector 1 - 8)
System cameras 
(Video input connector 9 - 16)
EXT STORAGE MODE
D ATARS485(CAMERA)10/100BASE-T
ALARM
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ONAmplier
Microphone
Mode switch setting (default)
Note:  When not using the DATA port and the RS485 
port, do not change the setting from the default.
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Connection of monitors
Connect monitors to the monitor output connector.
Connect a monitor to be used to display live images only to the monitor \
output connector 1.
Connect a monitor to be used to display not only live images but also recorded images and setup menu to the monitor output 
connector 2.
The monitor can be connected using a BNC cable or a HDMI cable. (There is no difference in contents to be output to each 
monitor.)
When connecting a monitor using a BNC cable
    
EXT STORAGEMODE
D ATARS485(CAMERA)10/100BASE-T
ALARM
VIDEO
OUT
-CASCADE-IN
ALARM/CONTROL CASCADE IN
MONITOR
OUT
OUT MONITOR OUT(HD) AUDIO IN AUDIO
OUT
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 * When outputting audio
 Connect a powered speaker (locally procured)
Monitor 1
Recorder Monitor 2
Powered speaker
BNC cable 
(locally procured) Audio cable 
(locally procured)