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Panasonic WJ-NX400K Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

Network Disk Recorder
WJ-NX400K
Model No.
WJ-NX400K/G
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Network Disk Recorder WJ-NX400K Model No. WJ-NX400K/G Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................4 Standard accessories ................................4 About the user manuals ................................4 About HDD Unit ..................................5 About Additional Camera Kit (option) ............................5 About Secure Communication Kit (option)..........................5 Precautions for installation ................................ 5 Basic operations ..................................7 Setup menu ....................................

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Contents (continued) Important Information Refer to the Important Information (PDF) in the provided CD-ROM for the following items. Safety Information · Important safety instructions Introduction · Preface · System requirements for a PC · Network security Precautions · Precautions for use Major operating controls ·...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Reader from the Adobe web site and install it. "NX400" shown in the instructions and illustrations used in these operating instructions indicate the WJ-NX400K, WJ-NX400K/G. The screens used in these operating instructions show the case of NTSC model. Refer to "readme.txt" on the provided CD-ROM for further information about the optional dedicated software, compatible network cameras (hereinafter, cameras) and their versions.

  • Page 5: About Hdd Unit

    This product is designed to be used indoors. Do not place this product in the following places: • Locations exposed to direct sunlight Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or • Locations subject to having strong vibration or impact property damage resulting from failures arising out of •...
  • Page 6 Introduction (continued) • Locations where condensation forms easily, where tem- Grounding perature changes greatly or where humidity level is high Confirm that the wire is connected from the SIGNAL GND • Locations subject to steam and oil smoke such as a terminal to earth ground.

  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    Introduction (continued) Basic operations This section explains operation of a mouse and the soft keyboard, and setting screen only. The recorder can be operated using the mouse (provided) connected to the mouse connection port either on the front or the rear side of the recorder.
  • Page 8 Introduction (continued) About the operation of on-screen keyboard Use the on-screen keyboard to enter characters for the setting items. When clicking the [ ] icon beside the entry field, the on- screen keyboard will be displayed, and it will become possible to enter characters by clicking the character keys on the key- board.

  • Page 9: Setup Menu

    Introduction (continued) Setup menu Configuration of each setting item in the setup menu should be completed in advance to use this recorder. The setup menu has the following levels for the setting items. On "Easy Start", the minimum settings required to operate the recorder will be performed, but other settings will remain default.

  • Page 10: Operations Flow

    Operations flow • Professional knowledge on and experience in network and the HDD are required for the settings and changes of the operation. • The main monitor is required for the settings. * The settings can be done through a web browser on the PC (Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF)).
  • Page 11 Operations flow (continued) Remove the "HDD unit holding bracket" of the recorder and Installation of HDD unit take out the HDD unit. ☞ Page 32 The removed "HDD unit holding bracket" is necessary when transporting the recorder. Keep it in an appropriate place. Register the date &...

  • Page 12: Obtain The License (Registration Key)

    1 Obtain the license (Registration Key) Keep the "Activation Key Card" provided with the recorder nearby. Obtain the "Registration Key" of the recorder by following the instructions on the provided Activation Key Card. To increase number of connected cameras, get the registration key number of the additional camera license according to the Additional Camera Kit (option).

  • Page 13: Rack Mounting

    2 Rack mounting Install the recorder in an EIA standard 19-inch rack (Depth: Step 3 550 mm or more). Place the provided rack mounting brackets (provided) on both sides of the recorder and fix them with the Note: rack mounting bracket fixing screw (provided) (x6). •...

  • Page 14: Position In The Rack

    2 Rack mounting (continued) Position in the Rack This is an example where the recorder and the extension unit (WJ-HXE400, max 5 units) are installed in the rack. Connect the recorder and the extension unit using the connection cable (1.5 m {4 feet 11 inches}) provided with the extension unit. (☞...

  • Page 15: Connections

    Connect the provided mouse to the mouse connection port on the front or rear side of the recorder. Recorder Ethernet cable (locally procured): category 5e or better (straight) for WJ-NX400K, category 7 (straight) for PoE hub WJ-NX400K/G Mouse (provided) Network camera (x 128 max.)

  • Page 16: Connection Of Monitors

    3 Connections (continued) Connection of monitors Connect a main monitor (to be used to display live images, recorded images or the setup menu) and a sub monitor (to be used to display live images only) to the HDMI (video/audio output) connectors using HDMI cables (optional). Connect a sub monitor (BNC) to the video output connector using a BNC cable (locally procured).

  • Page 17: Connection Of A Pc

    Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Ethernet cable (locally procured): Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 category 5e or better (straight) for Default gateway: 192.168.0.1 Default gateway: 192.168.0.1 WJ-NX400K, category 7 (straight) for WJ-NX400K/G Network PoE hub IP address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Network camera (x 128 max.)
  • Page 18 Default gateway: 192.168.1.1 [PC port] Ethernet cable (locally procured): IP address: 192.168.1.250 category 5e or better (straight) for Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 WJ-NX400K, category 7 (straight) for WJ-NX400K/G Network Switching hub Ethernet cable (locally procured): category 5e or better (straight) for...

  • Page 19: Connection Of Extension Units

    3 Connections (continued) Connection of extension units Up to 5 extension units (WJ-HXE400: optional) can be connected with a single network disk recorder. Connect the recorder and the extension unit using the connection cable provided with the extension unit. Connect the extension units as shown in the illus- tration below.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Terminals Of The Alarm/Control

    3 Connections (continued) How to use the terminals of the ALARM/CONTROL The ALARM/CONTROL connectors on the back is used when connecting an external device such as a sensor that outputs alarm signals or when installing an external alarm device such as a buzzer or a lamp outside. Insert the unarmored cable into the provided terminal plug (12 pin) and then mount it on the ALARM/CONTROL connector on the back.
  • Page 21 3 Connections (continued) Connection example for emergency recording When the external switch is turned on, emergency recording will start. Recording time and recording rate for emergency recording differ according to the settings of "Emergency rec." on the setup menu. (Refer to the Operating Instructions.) (Emergency recording input) External switch (Signal ground)
  • Page 22 3 Connections (continued) Connection example 2 for the auto adjustment time function When "Auto time adjustment" found in "Date & time settings" under "Date/Language" on the setup menu is set to "Slave". When a signal output from the other device is supplied to the time adjustment input (C5 terminal) and the time difference between the recorder and the other device is 29 minutes or less, the clock of the recorder will be set to the time set for the other device.
  • Page 23 3 Connections (continued) Connection with an uninterruptible power system (UPS) This is an example of a connection with the uninterruptible power system (UPS) to be installed to protect from a power outage. When a signal is supplied to the outage detection input terminals from the uninterruptible power system (UPS), internal process- ing (stops recording safely) will start to shut off the power supply for the recorder.

  • Page 24: How To Use The Terminals Of The Alarm In

    3 Connections (continued) How to use the terminals of the ALARM IN ALARM IN terminals on the back are used to connect the alarm devices such as sensors, door switches, etc. Insert the unarmored cable into the provided terminal plug (16 pin) and then mount it on the ALARM IN terminal on the back. * The cable should be a single or twisted wire with AWG 26~16 and an exposed length of 9 mm {11/32 inches}.
  • Page 25 3 Connections (continued) Alarm connection example When a signal output from the other device is supplied to the Alarm input 1 to 32 terminals (pin nos. A1~A16, B1~B16), record- ing or an alarm action will be performed in accordance with the settings. When an alarm device such as a buzzer, a lamp, etc., is installed outside, connect them to the Alarm output terminal (pin no.

  • Page 26: Time And Polarities Of The Alarm/Control Connector

    3 Connections (continued) Time and polarities of the ALARM/CONTROL connector Terminal name Active Time Remarks Alarm input 100 ms or more N.O.: L active N.O.: H active Alarm reset input 100 ms or more L active Emergency recording input 100 ms or more L active Outage detection input 5 s or more...

  • Page 27: Turn On The Devices

    WJ-NX400K: 120 V AC, 60 Hz WJ-NX400K/G: 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz → The [OPERATE] indicator on the front of the recorder will light, the system check will start, and the startup window will be displayed on the main monitor.

  • Page 28: (When Turn Off The Power Of The Recorder)

    4 Turn on the devices (continued) Step 2 Step 3 The administration registration window is displayed on If the license for the recorder has not been registered the main monitor. yet, the message asking you to register the "Registration Key" will be displayed after the completion of the system check and the administrator registration.

  • Page 29: Register The License (Registration Key)

    5 Register the license (Registration Key) When using the recorder for the first time, using the secure function, or increasing the number of the cameras to be connected, it is necessary to register the recorder license (Registration Key). Important: • In the following cases, the recorder must be rebooted by clicking the [Restart] button. The licenses will not be effective until the recorder is rebooted.
  • Page 30 5 Register the license (Registration Key) (continued) Step 5 Step 8 Click the [Setup >] button of [Registration of license To increase number of connected cameras, enter the (This product, camera extension, etc.)]. registration key of the additional camera license →...

  • Page 31: Assemble Hdd Unit

    6 Assemble HDD unit To install a hard disk drive in the recorder, it is necessary to Step 2 assemble an HDD unit (encase the hard disk drive in the Fix the bottom of the hard disk drive with the HDD HDD canister).

  • Page 32: Installation Of Hdd Unit

    7 Installation of HDD unit Install HDD unit in recorder The illustration on this page is schematic. Details of the shape are omitted. It is possible to install the HDD units without stopping the operation (except when RAID5 or RAID6 mode is in operation). Step 1 ➁...

  • Page 33: Install Hdd Unit In Extension Unit

    7 Installation of HDD unit (continued) Install HDD unit in extension unit Install the HDD units in the extension unit as in the recorder. The illustration on this page is schematic. Details of the shape are omitted. It is possible to install the HDD units without stopping the operation (except when RAID5 or RAID6 mode is in operation). Step 1 ➁...

  • Page 34: Initialize The Hdd Unit

    7 Installation of HDD unit (continued) Initialize the HDD unit Open the "HDD management" page from the setting screen and format the HDD. Step 1 Step 4 Click the [HDD management] button of the setup Click "Execute" next to "HDD Format" on the "HDD menu - the "Advanced setup"...

  • Page 35: Configure The Minimum Settings [Easy Start]

    8 Configure the minimum settings [Easy Start] The minimum settings required to operate the recorder, such as the date & time, camera registration, recording, can be config- ured on the setup menu - the "Quick setup" menu - "Easy Start". First, configure the minimum settings on "Easy Start", and to configure more advanced settings, go to each setup page.
  • Page 36 "ONVIF" may be detected depend- tings to those of the registered cameras, perform the ing on the models of Panasonic cameras. In such a settings for the added cameras. case, turn off the power of the camera and turn if on •...
  • Page 37 • The HDD consumption for the event recording will be excluded. [Next] button • If a camera manufactured by other than Panasonic is used, the value of "Referenced recording days" will not Proceeds to the settings for recording. be displayed.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, check the symptoms with the following table. Contact your dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution in the table or a problem is not described below. Symptom Cause/solution Ref.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause/solution Ref. pages The "Thermal error" indication • Check if the fan is malfunctioning. Operating is displayed on the main Instructions monitor. • Check if the recorder ventilation holes or cooling fan are blocked, and also check for dust collected around the ventilation holes. •...
  • Page 40 Directive for the chemical involved. For U.S.A. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. For U.S. and Canada: For Europe and other countries:...

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