Panasonic Digital Disk Recorder Wj Rt208 Operating Instructions

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Digital Disk Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.WJ-RT208
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							WARNING:
• This apparatus must be earthed.
• Apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
• The mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.
• To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be
placed on the apparatus.
• All work related to the installation of this product should be
made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
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The serial number of this product may be found on the sur-
face 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.
Serial No.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example -
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
Power disconnection. Unit with or without
ON-OFF switches have power supplied to
the unit whenever the power cord is inserted
into the power source; however, the unit is
operational only when the ON-OFF switch is
in the ON position. The power cord is the
main power disconnect for all units.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For Canada 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Limitation of Liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WAR-
RANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE
THIRD PARTYS RIGHT.
Disclaimer of Warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRI-
AL CO., LTD. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PER-
SON, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN WARRANTY PROGRAM
OFFERED BY THE LOCAL DEALER OF PANASONIC, FOR
THE CASES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIM-
ITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSE-
QUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
(2) PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
OF THE USER;(3) UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLY, REPAIR OR MODIFI-
CATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
(4) INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANY REASON
OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM
OF THE PRODUCT;
(5) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,
OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYS-
TEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY. THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INAC-
CURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES
ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY
TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION
AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S). 
						

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Precautions
•Refer all work related to the installation of this appliance
to qualified service personnel or system installers.
•Prevent condensation from forming on the surface of
the hard disk. Wait until the moisture evaporates in any
of the following cases:
The recorder is moved to a place significantly different
in temperature or humidity.
The recorder is moved outside of an air-conditioned
room.
The recorder is placed in an extremely humid place.
The recorder is placed in a room where a heater has
just been turned on.
•Consumable parts
Contact your dealer for replacement of the following
parts when the time comes:
Built-in hard disk needs replacement after around
30 000 hours of operation.
Cooling fan also needs replacement after around
30 000 hours of operation.
Backup battery has a lifetime of around five (5) years in
an ordinary environment.
•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.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
About These Operating Instructions
•Microsoft, Windows, Direct X, and Windows XP are reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries.
•Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trade-
marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/
or other countries.
The WJ-RT208 comes with the following instruction manu-
als: 
Operating Instructions (This Document)
The Operating Instructions explain how to operate the unit
with the buttons on the front panel. •Other names of companies and products contained in
these operating instructions may be trademarks or reg-
istered trademarks of their respective owners.
Network Operating Instructions (PDF)
Refer to the Network Operating Instructions (PDF) for
descriptions of how to operate this unit using a PC.
Adobe
®Reader is required to read the Network Operating
Instructions (PDF). When the Adobe®Reader is not
installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe®Reader
from the Adobe web site and install it.•Do not drop metallic parts through slots.
This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
•Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake,
as this may damage the appliance.
•We recommend that you note down your settings and
keep the notes. Power or battery failure may erase set-
tings you entered.
•Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor
try to operate it in wet areas.
•Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when clean-
ing the appliance body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.
•Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified tem-
perature, humidity, or power source ratings.
Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment
where there are high temperatures or high humidity.
Use the appliance at temperatures within +5 °C to
+45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F) and humidity +5 - 90 % (without
condensation).
The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC,
60 Hz.
•A malfunction of RECORD or PLAY, or damage or
defect of recorded data, can occur due to machine fail-
ure or problems. Any consequent damage or loss aris-
ing from such problems is not subject to the warranty. 
						

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions  ...................................................................................................................... 3
Limitation of Liability  ................................................................................................................................... 4
Disclaimer of Warranty  ............................................................................................................................... 4
Precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks  ................................................................................................... 5
About These Operating Instructions  ........................................................................................................... 5
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Major Operating Controls & Their Functions  .............................................................................................. 8
■Front View ............................................................................................................................................ 8
■Rear View  ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 11
■Installing the Hard Disk  ........................................................................................................................ 11
System Composition and Connections ....................................................................................................... 14
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Setup Procedures  ....................................................................................................................................... 22
1. Preparation  ........................................................................................................................................... 22
2. Operation  .............................................................................................................................................. 26
3. Setup  .................................................................................................................................................... 32
System Screen Explanations ...................................................................................................................... 49
Setup Menu Parameters and Initial Setup Values  ...................................................................................... 50
Operation using the system controller  ........................................................................................................ 56
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 59
■Basic Specifications  ............................................................................................................................. 59
■Table of Recording Length  .................................................................................................................. 60
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 60 
						

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Preface
Features
The Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT208 is a professional security product with eight video and audio inputs. It is capable of
recording high-quality video/audio data over an extended period of time. In addition to image recording and playback, the
many features of the WJ-RT208 include motion detection, external alarm recording, remote operation via a network, and net-
work communication. An RS485 interface is provided for connection with peripheral devices. 
The recorder can be controlled by the system controller WV-CU650.
Disk configuration:Up to 8 hard disks can be installed
2 hard disks factory-installed (WJ-RT208)
Live monitoring:Single channel live monitoring (CH 1-8)
1-, 4-, 6-, 9-split screen
Camera control
Recording mode:Manual recording
Timer recording
Power-on auto recording
Terminal recording
Motion detection (VMD) recording
Recording quality, frame rate, stream type setup
Compression methods:Video: MPEG-4
Audio: ADPCM
Playback mode:Single channel playback
Time & date search playback
Network remote playback
Remote download and local playback
Playback after backup
Network monitoring:Live monitoring
Remote playback
Camera control
Live network communication
Others:Password key protection
Running log record
Original heat radiation design
Operable using the connected system controller 
						

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Major Operating Controls & Their Functions
■Front View
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wError Indicator (ERROR)
Lights Red: HDD error, HDD removed automatically.
Lights Orange: Internal thermal error or fan stop error
eAlarm Indicator (ALARM)
Blinks when alarm is activated. It changes to a steady
light when the activated alarm is reset after the auto-
reset time has elapsed.
To turn the indicator off, press the [ALARM RESET] but-
ton.
rHDD Access Indicator (HDD)
Lights up when the HDD is accessed.
tTimer Recording Indicator (TIMER)
Lights when timer recording is set. Blinks when record-
ing starts. 
yOperate Indicator (OPERATE)
Lights up when the power of the WJ-RT208 Digital Disk
Recorder is on.
uAlarm Reset Button (ALARM RESET)
Pressing this button cancels an activated alarm.
iStill Button (STILL)
Pressing this button switches the currently displayed
picture to a still picture.
oSequence Button (SEQUENCE)
Runs the assigned sequence on the monitor screen for
the specified duration. Pressing this button starts/stops
the sequence.
!04-split Screen Button
Pressing this button splits the screen into four segments
displaying the surveillance pictures on Channels 1 to 4.
Pressing the button again displays the next four surveil-
lance pictures on Channels 5 to 8. 
!16-split Screen Button
Pressing this button splits the screen into six segments
displaying the surveillance pictures on Channels 1 to 6.
Refer to page 26 for further information. The camera
selection button is disabled in this mode.
!29-split Screen Button
Pressing this button splits the screen into nine seg-
ments displaying the surveillance pictures on Channels
1 to 8. 
!3Camera Selection Buttons (Numeric Button)
Pressing a button selects the input live image, or the
recorded image of the specified input.
While a channel is recording, the corresponding button
lights up in orange.
These buttons are used for password input to release
the button lock function.
!4Menu Button (MENU)
Pressing this button opens the main menu.
!5Direction Button
↑: Up button
•Menu:
The cursor moves upwards on the menu or dialog.
•Camera control:
Controls the upward movement of the camera.
Images will be zoomed in. 
						

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↓: Down button
•Menu:
The cursor moves downwards on the menu or dia-
log.
•Camera control:
Controls the downward movement of the camera.
Images will be zoomed out.
←: Left button
•Menu:
Moves the cursor to the left or changes option
parameters.
•Camera control:
Controls the movement of the camera to the left.
Shifts the focus nearer.
Closes the iris.
→: Right button
•Menu:
Moves the cursor to the right or changes option
parameters.
•Camera control:
Controls the movement of the camera to the right.
Shifts the focus farther.
Opens the iris.
!6Cancel Button (ESC)
To return to the previous menu, press this button. 
When the menu is not displayed, pressing this button
once activates the mute function. To release the mute
function, press this button again.
!7Set Button (SET)
In a dialog box, this button is used to OK a selected
parameter. 
When controlling the camera, this button is used to
change the control mode (pan/tilt 
→zoom/focus →iris).
When setting the motion detection area, it is used to
change the points describing the detection area.
!8Stop Button (STOP)
Pressing this button for two seconds stops recording.
In playback mode, pressing this button stops playback.
!9Play Button (PLAY)
Pressing this button plays back the images recorded on
the current channel.
When this button is pressed in pause mode, the next
frame will be displayed.
When this button is pressed while panning/tilting opera-
tion, the auto function of the camera will be activated.
@0Recording Button (REC)
Pressing this button starts recording the data on the
current channel. If the camera control is ON, the current
position of the camera is saved as preset position.
@1Pause Button (PAUSE)
Pauses playback.
@2Fast Reverse Play Button (REV)
Starts fast reverse playback. Three playback speeds
are available.
@3Fast Forward Play Button (FWD)
Starts fast forward playback. Three playback speeds
are available.
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@5Skip Playback Button (SKIP)
Skips to the previous or next recorded data, and plays
the data from its beginning.
@6Copy Connector (COPY 2)
This connector is for connecting an external hard disk
to back up the data recorded on the hard disks. 
						

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■Rear View
qPower Cooling Fan
Prevents the temperature of the recorder from rising. Do
not block the ventilation openings.
wAC Power Connector (AC IN)
Connect the supplied power cable to this AC power
connector.
ePower Switch (POWER)
This switch turns the power of the disk recorder on and
off.
rSignal Ground Terminal (SIGNAL GND)
tMode Selection DIP switches (MODE)
This 2-bit DIP switch is used for setting the terminal sys-
tem. Refer to DIP Switch Setting for details.
yData Port (DATA)
This port is for data communication with external
devices.
u10Base-T/100Base-Tx Port (10/100BASE-T)
This port is used to exchange control data with Ethernet
via an Ethernet Hub.
iCopy Port (COPY1)
This port is used to connect an external hard disk to
back up the data recorded on the hard disks. 
oSerial Data Port (SERIAL)
For servicing purpose only.
!0Terminal/Control Port (TERMINAL/CONTROL)
This port controls terminal inputs 1-8 and alarm outputs
1-3. It is also used to connect component cameras with
the RS485 protocol feature.
!1VGA Output Port (MONITOR (VGA))
When a VGA monitor is connected to this port, the
same image as supplied from the video output terminal
is obtained.
!2Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
Spot live, split-screen, and playback pictures are output
from this BNC connector. All menu settings and screen
display information are also output from this connector. 
!3Video Input Connectors (VIDEO IN 1-8)
System cameras or component cameras are connected
to these BNC connectors. A 75 Ωtermination is made
unless the video output terminal is connected.
!4Audio Input Connectors (AUDIO IN 1-8)
These are used for BNC standard jacks. Each of them
accept an unbalanced –10 dBV, 22 kΩline input audio
signal supplied from an external device.
!5Audio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT)
This is used for a BNC standard jack that supplies an
unbalanced –10 dBV, 22 Ωline output audio signal to
an external device.
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