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Panasonic WJ-NX400K/GJ Installation Manual

Panasonic WJ-NX400K/GJ Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
Network Disk Recorder
WJ-NX400K
Model No.
WJ-NX400K/G
WJ-NX400K/GJ
The Operating Instructions (PDF) is on the Panasonic support website (https://security.panasonic.com/download/).
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.
WJ-NX400K/GJ is the same model as the Network Disk Recorder WJ-NX400K/G.

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  • Page 1 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. WJ-NX400K/GJ is the same model as the Network Disk Recorder WJ-NX400K/G.

  • 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 · Remove the HDD units from recorder Others · Troubleshooting · Specifications Operating Instructions Refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF) on the Panasonic support website for the following items. Setup via recorder's main · Basic setup monitor Set up date & time and language [Date/Language] Camera setup [Camera] Set up recording/events [REC &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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. Refer to the Panasonic support website (https://security.panasonic.com/support) for latest information about the compatible cameras and functions to be added or changed by firmware upgrade.

  • 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 ☞ Page 35 If necessary, perform the detailed settings for each function. Setup ☞ Operating Instructions (PDF file on the Panasonic support website) When the camera image is displayed on the main monitor or Start operations the web browser on the PC and can be recorded or played, the recorder is ready for operation.

  • 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) (×6). •...

  • 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

    3 Connections Connection of cameras and a mouse Up to 128 cameras can be connected to the recorder via a switching hub. Connect to the Camera/PC port of the recorder. Use a Ethernet cable (straight) to connect the recorder and the switching hub. Connect the provided mouse to the mouse connection port on the front or rear side of the recorder.

  • 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

    3 Connections (continued) Connection of a PC Connect this recorder and a PC via a switching hub. When PC and the camera are in the same network When the PC and the camera are configured on the same network, connect the PC to the Camera/PC port. Recorder IP address: 192.168.0.x (except 0, 1, 250 and 255)
  • Page 18 3 Connections (continued) When PC and the camera are in different networks When the PC and the camera are configured on different networks, connect the PC to the PC port. Recorder IP address: 192.168.1.x (except 0, 1, 250 and 255) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.1.1 [Camera/PC port]...

  • 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

    4 Turn on the devices Turn on the power of the recorder Turn on the power of the recorder. When using the recorder for the first time, register the license for the recorder. (☞ Page 29) Important: • When using extension units, connect all the extension units to the power cords and turn on the power of all the extension units before turning on the power of the recorder.

  • 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 RAID1/RAID5/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 RAID1/RAID5/RAID6 mode is in operation). Attach an even number of HDDs if it is being operated in RAID1 mode, attach three or more HDDs if it is being operated in RAID5 mode, and attach four or more HDDs if it is being operated in RAID6 mode.

  • 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 "Format HDD" 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 "Easy Start", the settings will be applied excluded. to all the cameras. • If a camera manufactured by other than Panasonic is used, the value of "Referenced recording days" will not be displayed. • When configured to perform recording in high resolution and high quality, recording may sometimes not be per- formed at the specified rate.

  • 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 • The ambient operating temperature is +5 °C to +45 °C {41 °F to is displayed on the main 113 °F}. The "Thermal error" is displayed based on the internal monitor.
  • 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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