Panasonic Digital Disk Recorder Wj Rt208 Operating Instructions

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RS485 setup (RS485 SETUP)
Refer to the step (7) in 2.5.
Data port setup (DATA PORT SETUP)
The settings relating to the serial data communication can
be configured on DATA PORT SETUP of COMMUNICA-
TION SETUP on the WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU.
(1) Press the [MENU] button. The WJ-RT208 SETUP
MENU will be displayed.
(2) Move the cursor onto COMMUNICATION SETUP and
press the [SET] button.
The COMMUNICATION SETUP menu will be dis-
played.
(3) Move the cursor onto DATA PORT SETUP and press
the [SET] button.
The DATA PORT SETUP menu will be displayed.(4) Configure the following setup items.
•Unit Address (System)
A unit address (System) is a unique number assigning
to PS·Data devices. The addresses must be unique to
identify system devices when connecting multiple
devices compatible with PS·Data.
Numbers, 001-099, are to be assigned as the unit
addresses to the system devices.
•Baud Rate
Select the communication speed for data transmission
with a connected device from the following.
2 400/4 800/9 600/19 200/38 400 bps 
•Data Bit
It is impossible to change the value for this setting.
8 (bit)
•
Parity
Select a method to check a transmission error at com-
munication from the following.
None:No parity check 
Even: Even parity 
Odd:Odd parity 
•
Stop Bit
Select a stop bit from the following.
1 bit/2 bit 
•
Retry Timing
Select a retransmission interval for when data reception
is not confirmed from the following.
OFF/100 ms/200 ms/400 ms/1 000 ms
•
Alarm Data
Select a method to inform the connected controller of
an event occurrence from the following. 
Off:Does not function. 
0s:Informs the controller every time an event is
detected. 
1s/5s:Informs the controller when a specified time
has passed after detecting an event. 
•
Channel No.
It is possible to assign a number to each camera chan-
nel to operate cameras using the controller compatible
with PS·Data. 
Do the following to assign numbers to the camera chan-
nels. 
(1) Move the cursor onto Channel No. and press the
[SET] button.
The Channel No. menu will be displayed.
   COMMUNICATION SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
RS485 SETUP
DATA PORT SETUP
   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
REPORT
USER INFORMATION
DATA MANAGEMENT
DATA PORT SETUP
001 Unit Address (System)
9600 Baud Rate
8 Data Bit
None Parity
1 Stop Bit
Off Retry Timing
1s Alarm Data
Set Channel No.
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(3) Move the cursor to SYSTEM LOG and press the [SET]
button.
The result of queries into the system diary is displayed.
Note:When the same operations are performed for three
times or more, only the latest and the oldest system
logs will be displayed.
(4) Contents of system log descriptions are as follows:
System Startup
Invalid Password
[MANAGER] Login
[OPERATOR] Login
[VIEWER] Login
[L] Update Sys Settings
[L] Modify Time
[L] Reset System
Modify Timer Rec.
Modify VMD Rec.
Modify Terminal Rec.
Modify Rec. Reserve
Modify Network
Modify Manager Pswd
Modify Operator Pswd
Modify Viewer Pswd
Restore Default Set
Format Disk=m
Repair Directory Diskm
Disconnect User=n
[R] Control User Login
[R] Video User Login
[R] Update Sys Settings
[R] Modify Time
[R] Reset System (2) Assign a camera number (to be operated using the
controller) for each camera port using the camera
selection buttons.
(3) After completing the camera number assignment,
move the cursor onto [OK] and press the [SET] but-
ton.
Note:
To associate the camera number with the unit
address (unit number) on the system controller, it is
necessary to select Enable displayed on the LCD
on the system controller first. When connecting the
system controller with multiple recorders and is it
necessary to change the camera number settings,
select Disable for the set association setting of the
selected camera number before changing the cam-
era number settings. 
Refer to the operating instructions of the system
controller for further information about the associa-
tion settings between the camera number and the
unit address (number).
3.1.7 Report (REPORT)
System log (SYSTEM LOG)
(1) Press the [MENU] button. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
appears.
(2) Move the cursor to REPORT and press the [SET] but-
ton.
   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
REPORT
USER INFORMATION
DATA MANAGEMENT
         REPORT
SYSTEM LOG
EVENT LOG
OLDEST DATA INFORMATION
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[MANAGER] Login
[L]Modify Time
Modify Timer Rec.
Modify VMD Rec.
Modify Operator Pswd
Modify Manager Pswd
Restore Default Set
Format Disk=1
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DATA PORT SETUP
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[R] System Updated
Disk Full
User Allow Overwrite
Full Records
Disk Access Error
Thermal Error
Fan Error
Event log (EVENT LOG)
(1) Select REPORT from WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU. Move
the cursor to EVENT LOG of the REPORT menu and
press the [SET] button. 
(2) Contents of event log descriptions are as follows:
Cam=n loss signal
Cam=n get signal
Port=n terminal alarm
Ch=n VMD alarm
Note:
SYSTEM LOG and EVENT LOG are stored in the hard
disk with the smallest number. If this disk is replaced,
logs cannot be checked any more. If this hard disk is
initialized, the logs are also deleted. 
Oldest data information (OLDEST DATA INFOR-
MATION)
(1) Select REPORT from WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU. Move
the cursor to OLDEST DATA INFORMATION of the
REPORT menu and press the [SET] button. 
Note:In the OLDEST DATA INFORMATION menu, the
time of the oldest data available on the present hard
disk is displayed.
3.1.8 User information (USER INFORMATION)
User level setup (USER LEVEL SETUP)
(1) Press the [MENU] button. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
appears. 
(2) Move the cursor to USER INFORMATION and press
the [SET] button.
(3) Move the cursor to USER LEVEL SETUP and press the
[SET] button.
Press the direction buttons (right/left) to changeover to
the required camera number or update the user level of
the operator and viewer.
If the user level of the operator or viewer is set at No
for a channel, that operator or viewer cannot watch that
channel image. However, audio will not be ruled by
these settings.
Cautions:
1. User level higher than your own level cannot be
modified. 
2. In regard to [All] operation and functions, refer to
the timer recording explanation.
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Cam=5 loss signal
Port=2 terminal alarm
Cam=4 get signal
Port=1 terminal alarm
Cam=5 loss signal
Port=2 terminal alarm
Port=2 terminal alarm
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OK OLDEST DATA INFORMATION
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   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
REPORT
USER INFORMATION
DATA MANAGEMENT
     USER INFORMATION
USER LEVEL SETUP
ONLINE USER INFORMATION
PASSWORD
KEYLOCK
Channel No.
Type Live View Playback1 USER LEVEL SETUP
AllYes
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Online user information (ONLINE USER INFORMA-
TION)
(1) Move the cursor to ONLINE USER INFORMATION on
the USER INFORMATION menu, and press the [SET]
button.
(2) Move the cursor to [Prev] or [Next] in order to browse
the on-line user list.
For this unit, the remote on-line user can be turned off.
(3) Move the cursor to the user being turned off and press
the [SET] button.
The confirmation dialog box will be displayed.
(4) Move the cursor to [OK] and press the [SET] button.
The on-line user is disconnected.
Note:Even when a user of MONITOR is disconnected,
the user will be automatically connected again
when Auto Reconnect is selected for the user on
the Net Client software.
Password (PASSWORD)
(1) Move the cursor to PASSWORD on the USER INFOR-
MATION menu, and press the [SET] button.
(2) Enter a password with numeric keys. User level higher
than your own level cannot be modified. 
Note:Refer to 1.2 for initial password setting.
Keylock (KEYLOCK)
(1) Move the cursor to KEYLOCK on the USER INFOR-
MATION menu, and press the [SET] button. The confir-
mation dialog box will be displayed.
Notes:
1. The level for key lock operation stays at the same level
for the Viewer. If Live Viewer of the channel in the
USER LEVEL SETUP menu is set at No, key lock will
be made and the screen will not be displayed. 
2. In the case of key lock, only the camera selection but-
ton (numeric buttons) and the screen split button are
available. If other buttons need be pressed, it is neces-
sary to enter a password.
(2) Move the cursor to [OK] and press the [SET] button.
3.1.9 Data management (DATA MANAGE-
MENT)
Factory default (FACTORY DEFAULT)
Refer to 3. 5.
Backup selection (BACKUP)
Refer to 3. 3.
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Cancel OK
Do you really want to 
disconnect current user ?
****** ****** Viewer Confirm ******
****** ****** Operator Confirm ******
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Cancel OKPASSWORD
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3.2 Search and Playback
(1) Press the [MENU] button. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU is
displayed.
(2) Move the cursor to SEARCH and press the [SET] but-
ton.
The SEARCH dialogbox will be displayed.
(3) Move the cursor to Channel No., and enter the desired
number.
Caution:If Channel No. is set at 0, data of all chan-
nels are checked.
(4) Move the cursor to Start and enter a starting time to be
checked.
(5) Move the cursor to End and enter a ending time to be
checked.
(6) Move the cursor to Event Only, and select Yes or
No.
Yes:Manually recorded data are not retrieved. The
event record data only are retrieved. 
No:Retrieval is attempted from all record data.
(7) Move the cursor to [OK] and press the [SET] button.
The SEARCH RESULT screen is displayed.
Caution:All record data from the starting time till the
ending time are displayed. 
Up to 5 000 record data can be displayed.
When there are 5 000 records or more for the chan-
nel to be played, the latest 5 000 records will be
subject to be played.(8) Use the direction button (up/down) and select the
images to be played. 
Move the cursor to [Prev] or [Next] and press the [SET]
button in order to browse data. 
Move the cursor to [Return] and press the [SET] button.
The screen returns to SEARCH.
(9) Press the [SET] button.
The selected image data are played.
For playback operation, refer to 2.3.2.
Caution:When the record starting time is set at the
time preset for checking, and if the time data are
contained in part of the recorded data, the record-
ed data will be played starting at the preset record
starting time.
Note:If no operation is carried out, the key lock opera-
tion will be carried out automatically. Playback will
not stop even when the key lock operation is carried
out during playback.
If you leave this unit for a long time, you should stop
playback to maintain security.
3.3 Backup by External HDD
This unit can record a data backup with an external HDD
including a 2.5-inch external hard disk. (Usually, an exter-
nal hard disk can be used.) In order to avoid data loss due
to hard disk malfunction or sudden accidents, we recom-
mend recorded data backup with external media.
Notes:
1. When an external HDD is used, initialization is usually
unnecessary. The data on the external HDD are deleted
during data backup. Prior to starting data backup,
therefore, it is necessary to examine if any important
data are contained on the external HDD.
2. If the connection cable is pulled out in the middle of
data backup, the external HDD may be damaged. The
connection cable can be pulled out only if data backup
is completed and the appropriate prompt dialog box is
displayed.
3. Connect the external hard disk to the COPY1 connector
at the back or the COPY2 connector on the front. It is
impossible to connect the external hard disk to both
connectors at the same time.
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   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
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Move the cursor to [Prev] or [Next] and press the [SET]
button in order to browse data.
Move the cursor to [Return] and press the [SET] button.
The screen returns to SEARCH.
Caution:All record data from the starting time till the
ending time are displayed. 
Up to 5 000 record data can be displayed.
When there are 5 000 records or more for the chan-
nel to be played, the latest 5 000 records will be
subject to be played.
Note:All record data are put into data backup at one time.
It is impossible to perform data backup only for a single
data file.
Move the cursor to BACKUP and press the [SET] but-
ton.
(5) The BACKUP dialog box is displayed and data back-
up is started.
When the [Cancel] button is pressed, data backup
operation is cancelled.
Caution:Any operation other than cancelling cannot be
performed during data backup.
(6) When data backup is completed, the ending dialog box
is displayed.
Notes:
1. The external HDD should be connected to the front
or back connector of this unit. If it is connected to
both front and back connectors at the same time,
normal data backup cannot be done.
2. Confirm that data backup is completed. Then, dis-
connect the external memory unit.
3. For backup image playback, it is necessary to use
the NetClient (USB Client) software on the accesso-
ry disc. For the usage method, refer to the Network
Operating Instructions. (1) Press the [MENU] button. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
appears.
Move the cursor to DATA MANAGEMENT and press
the [SET] button.
The DATA MANAGEMENT menu is displayed.
(2) Move the cursor to BACKUP and press the [SET] but-
ton.
The SEARCH menu appears.
(3) Similarly as for 3.2 Playback Check enter a checked
value. 
(4) Move the cursor to [OK] and press the [SET] button.
The backup data list is displayed.
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   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
REPORT
USER INFORMATION
DATA MANAGEMENT
     DATA MANAGEMENT
FACTORY DEFAULT
BACKUP
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3.4 Disk Management
It is possible to initialize the hard disk and recover the hard
disk index with SYSTEM MANAGEMENT – DISK INFOR-
MATION.
3.4.1 HDD formatting
Stop all recording operations and disconnect all the net-
works. 
(1) Press the [MENU] button. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
appears.
(2) Move the cursor to SYSTEM MANAGEMENT and
press the [SET] button. 
The SYSTEM MANAGEMENT menu is displayed.
(3) Move the cursor to DISK INFORMATION and press the
[SET] button.
The DISK INFORMATION menu appears.
Notes:
•Capacity: Total capacity of the respective hard disk
(Unit: GB)
•Used: Disk space already in use (Unit: GB)•Hour Meter: Hours the hard disk has been used (Unit:
hour) 0h – 99 999h (Even the hard disk is used for more
than 99 999 hours, the indication will not change from
99 999h.)
Cautions:
1. Possible hard disk errors
Unformatted disk
Failure in hard disk identification
Disk access error
Fatal errors in hard disk
2. Hard Disk Setup Position
The outlined diagram shown above displays the WJ-RT208
seen from above. The numeral indicates the hard disk num-
ber. 
In screen display, the hard disk position is indicated by two
digits. Example: A-B 
→0-1
A:This is the hard disk position number in the diagram
above. 0, 1, 2, 3
B:Indicates the distinction between Master HDD (0)
and Slave HDD (1).
Regarding 0-1, for example, it denotes the Slave HDD
located in Position 0.
Note:If Master and Slave HDD are vertically connected in
the same position, both hard disks may become use-
less if either HDD unit is out of order.
(4) Move the cursor to the initializing hard disk and press
the [SET] button. 
The confirmation dialog box will be displayed.
Note:The hard disk cannot be initialized while record-
ing or playback is performed.
(5) When the cursor is moved to [OK] and the [SET] button
is pressed, initializing is started.
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Cancel
All data will be deleted. 
Will you continue ? 
   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
REPORT
USER INFORMATION
DATA MANAGEMENT
    SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM SETUP 
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3.4.2 Recovery of hard disk index
Move the cursor to the hard disk of the recovering index
and press the [REC] button.
Recovery of the hard disk index is then started.
3.5 Returning the Configuration to the
Default Settings
It is possible to return the configuration to the default set-
tings with DATA MANAGEMENT – FACTORY DEFAULT.
(1) Press the [MENU] button. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
appears.
(2) Move the cursor to DATA MANAGEMENT and press
the [SET] button.
The DATA MANAGEMENT menu is displayed.
(3) Move the cursor to FACTORY DEFAULT and press the
[SET] button.
The confirmation dialog box will be displayed.
(4) Move the cursor to [OK] and press the [SET] button.
Recovery is started for the default settings configura-
tion. 
Caution:Except for the system time, all the setting val-
ues are restored to the default settings.
   WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SEARCH
REC&EVENT SETUP
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
COMMUNICATION SETUP
REPORT
USER INFORMATION
DATA MANAGEMENT
     DATA MANAGEMENT
FACTORY DEFAULT
BACKUP
OK FACTORY DEFAULT
Cancel
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System Screen Explanations
All the system screens are shown below.
Ordinary screen (9-split screen)
Screen in a certain channel
Note:During playback, an icon  is displayed and PLAYBACK is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
If there is no video signal input in a channel, NO SIGNAL is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
 
 
 
CH1 CH2 CH3 
CH4 CH5 CH6 
CH7 CH8 
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Hard disk 
volume prompt
Mute System time
Previous channel
Channel name
CAM1  MANUAL  NQ   PLAY
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Playback time 
Playback status
Record
Playback the 
record
Terminal
recording
Timer recording
VMD recording
Sequence display
Iris adjustment
Network 
Connections
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Setting item
Setup Menu Parameters and Initial Setup Values
1. System Management (SYSTEM MANAGEMENT)
1.1 System Setup (SYSTEM SETUP)
1.2 Disk Information (DISK INFORMATION)
1.3 Reboot System (REBOOT SYSTEM)
1.4 CH1 Picture Adjustment (PICTURE ADJUST)
Note:The parameters for this unit can be defined for each channel.
1.5 Time & Date (TIME & DATE)
1.6 Version Information (VERSION)
Setting item

Power On Rec.
Seq. DwellOff
05Off/On
02 - 30
Video Format NTSC NTSC (fixed)
Overwrite On Off/On
Status Display All All/Stat/None/Name
Keylock Time 600 005 - 999
Keylock Buzz On Off/On
Alarm Buzz Off Off/On
Pre Recording Off Off/On
Rec. Quality Normal SP Fine/Fine/Good/Normal/Extended
I Frame Inter. 04 01 - 15
Resolution 800 x 600 800 x 600/1024 x 768
Alarm Spot Off Off/On
Stream Type CBR CBR/VBR
Alarm Input N.O. N.O./N.C.
Frame Rate Full Full/1/2F/1/4F/1/8F/1/16F
Possible displayed contents
No disk detected
Disk not format
Disk access error
Disk fatal error
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Saturation
Default setting
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Available values
00 - 99
00 - 99
00 - 99
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Setting item
YYYY-MM-DD - HH:MM:SS
Default setting
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Available values
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Default setting Available values
Setting item
Current Version
Default setting
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Available values
– (Fix)