Panasonic Digital Disk Recorders Wj Hd500a Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Model No.WJ-HD500A
Digital Disk Recorder
Operating Instructions
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The serial number of this product may be found on the bot-
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No. WJ-HD500A
Serial No.
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15...

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PREFACE ......................................................................... 4
FEATURES ....................................................................... 4
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 5
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND 
THEIR FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 6
Front View  ............................................................... 6
Rear View...

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PREFACE
The WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder is a combination of
a Hard Disk Recorder with a Video Multiplexer; it is able to
record the images of up to sixteen sequentially controlled
video inputs on the built-in hard disk.A multi-recording function records simultaneously several
images from various applications; this enables you to
obtain reliable records by selecting the application which is
best suited for your purpose.
FEATURES
• One recorder can handle sixteen video inputs, divid-
ed into four...

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PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the
cover.
To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it at
least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.
• Do not drop metallic parts through slots. 
This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance....

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front View
REMOTE
TIMER
OPERATE
FULL
HDD
SEQUENCESET LOCK
ALARM
ALARM
RESET
ALARM
SUSPENDMULTISCREEN
SELECT
SETUP
/ESCGROUP
SELECT
SPOT
MULTISCREEN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
EL-ZOOM
COPY
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Is on when the power of the WJ-HD500A Digital Disk...

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!1Numeric Buttons (1 - 16)
These buttons are used for numeric input into the sys-
tem such as the video selection, password, etc.
The indicator in the button lights up to indicate as
shown below.
Green:The input is displayed on the monitor.
Yellow:The input is displayed on the monitor and
recorded on the Hard Disk.
Orange:The input is recorded on the Hard Disk (no
display).
!2Set Button (SET)
During the setup, this button is used to display a sub-
menu in the setup menu if the item has its own setting...

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Designation
Rear View
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SIGNAL GND
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OUTIN EXT STORAGE COPY
CONTROL ALARM
VIDEOMODED ATAREMOTE(WV-CU50)GEN-LOCK OUTSERIAL
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$1Multiscreen Output Connector (MULTISCREEN OUT)
The video output signal for the Multiscreen Monitor is
provided via this connector.
It can be displayed as the video input in a multiscreen
mode (4, 7, 9, 10,...

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$7Alarm Port (ALARM)
This port accepts the alarm input from the associated
alarm sensors through either Normally Open or
Normally Closed contacts.
The pin assignment of the port is shown below.
$8Copy Port (COPY)
For connecting the optional DVD Extension Unit.
$9Mode Selector (MODE)
Selects data termination for PS
•Data system expansion.
%0Data Port (DATA)
Exchanges control data with the external device with
PS
•Data (Panasonic Security Data) mode.%1Remote Port [REMOTE (WV-CU50)]
This port is provided...

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WV-CU50 Remote Controller
&1Lock Button (LOCK)
Toggles to enable or disable the button lock function on
both front panels of the Disk Recorder and Remote
Controller. 
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On:The button lock is enabled.
Off:The button lock is disabled.
While On, the button lock will be released only if the
preset password is entered in the password inquiry win-
dow.
&2Monitor Selection Button
(SPOT/MULTISCREEN)
Selects either the Spot or Multiscreen Monitor for which
you wish...