Panasonic Digital Disk Recorders Wj Hd309 Operating Instructions

							Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
WJ-HD309
Model Nos.WJ-HD316
Digital Disk Recorders
Operating Instructions
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Digital Disk Recorder
WJ-HD 
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SHIFT
DISK SELECT
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The serial number of this product may be found on the top
and bottom 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.
WARNING:
• To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
• All work related to the installation of this product should be made by
qualified service personnel  or system installers.
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
CAUTION:
•Read the label on the top and bottom of the unit for identification of this
product, and the power ratings.
Wij verklaren als enige aansprakelijke, dat het product waarop deze
verklaring betrekking heeft, voldoet aan de volgende normen of andere
normatieve documenten, overeenkomstig de bepalingen van Richtlijnen
73/23/EEC en 89/336/EEC.
Vi erklærer os eneansvarlige for, at dette produkt, som denne
deklaration omhandler, er i overensstemmelse med standarder eller
andre normative dokumenter i følge bestemmelserne i direktivene
73/23/EEC og 89/336/EEC.
Vi deklarerar härmed värt fulla ansvar för att den produkt till vilken
denna deklaration hänvisar är i överensstämmelse med
standarddokument, eller andra normativa dokument som framställs i
EEC-direktiv nr. 73/23 och 89/336.
Ilmoitamme yksinomaisella vastuullamme, että tuote, jota tämä ilmoitus
koskee, noudattaa seuraavia standardeja tai muita ohjeellisia asiakirjoja,
jotka noudattavat direktiivien 73/23/EEC ja 89/336/EE. säädöksiä.
Vi erklærer oss alene ansvarlige for at produktet som denne erklæringen
gjelder for, er i overensstemmelse med følgende normer eller andre
normgivende dokumenter som følger bestemmelsene i direktivene
73/23/EEC og 89/336/EEC.
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this
declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative
documents following the provisions of Directives EEC/73/23 and
EEC/89/336.
Nosotros declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad que el producto
a que hace referencia esta declaración está conforme con las normas u
otros documentos normativos siguiendo las estipulaciones de las
directivas CEE/73/23 y CEE/89/336.
Noi dichiariamo sotto nostra esclusiva responsabilità che il prodotto a
cui si riferisce la presente dichiarazione risulta conforme ai seguenti
standard o altri documenti normativi conformi alle disposizioni delle
direttive CEE/73/23 e CEE/89/336.
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich
diese Erklärung bezieht, mit der folgenden Normen oder normativen
Dokumenten übereinstimmt. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
73/23/EEC und 89/336/EEC.
Nous déclarons sous note seule responsabilité que le produit auquel se
réfère la présente déclaration est conforme aux normes ou autres
documents normatifs conformément aux dispositions des directives
CEE/73/23 et CEE/89/336.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CARE-
FULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 
Hor the BSI mark Gon the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCK-
ET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follow-
ing code.
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellowmust be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter Eor by the earth
symbol 
Ior coloured greenor green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brownmust be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter Lor coloured red.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with
a screwdriver and replace the fuse
and fuse cover.
For U.K.
FUSE 
						

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CONTENTS
PREFACE .................................................................... 4
FEATURES .................................................................. 4
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................... 5
TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED 
TRADEMARKS ............................................................ 6
ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  ......... 6
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  ......................................... 6
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND 
THEIR FUNCTIONS  .................................................... 7
Front View  ............................................................. 7
 Rear View  ............................................................. 9
 On Monitor 1 (To display only live image) ............. 10
 On Monitor 2 
(To display live or recorded image) ....................... 11
STARTUP .................................................................... 16
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT  ............................................... 17
SHUTDOWN ................................................................ 18
RECORDING (Manual Recording)  .............................. 19
RECORDING (Emergency Recording)  ........................ 21
PLAYBACK .................................................................. 22
PLAYBACK IMAGE ON A DESIGNATED DISK .......... 25
PLAYBACK FROM A DESIGNATED 
TIME AND DATE  ......................................................... 27
SEARCH AND PLAY  ................................................... 28
 Search for a Recording Event and Play it back
(Recording Event Search) ..................................... 28
 Search  for a motion detected time and date from
recorded images and play it (VMD search) ........... 32
 To delete the motion detection area  ..................... 36
 Search  for a marked point and play from that point
(Marking search)  ................................................... 37
MONITOR LIVE IMAGES  ............................................ 38
 Displaying Live Images on a Single Screen .......... 38
 Electronic Zoom  .................................................... 38
 Displaying on a Multi-screen  ................................. 39
 Sequential Display  ................................................ 40
CONTROL CAMERAS  ................................................ 41
 Panning/Tilting ...................................................... 41
 Zoom ..................................................................... 41
 Focus .................................................................... 41
 Iris ......................................................................... 42
 Preset Action ......................................................... 42
 Move a camera to the preset position  ................... 43
 Auto Function (Auto Pan, etc)  ............................... 44
ABOUT THE EVENT FUNCTION ................................ 45
 Action at an event occurrence  .............................. 45
 Alarm Function  ...................................................... 46
 Cancel the Alarm Action  ....................................... 47
 Suspend the Alarm Actions ................................... 47
COPYING (Duplicate)  .................................................. 48
DELETE DATA ON THE DISK  .................................... 50
 Deletion of recorded images saved on the 
hard disk manually  ................................................ 50
FORMAT (INITIALIZE) A DVD-RAM DISK  .................. 52
DISPLAY/EDIT TEXT INFORMATION  ........................ 54
ERROR/WARNINGS ................................................... 56
OPERATION USING A SYSTEM CONTROLLER  ...... 58
OPERATION USING A PC  .......................................... 62
 Features ................................................................ 62
 System Requirements of a PC ...............................62OPERATION OF THE UNIT IN THE CASCADE 
CONNECTION ............................................................. 63
 Features ................................................................ 63
 Operation using the buttons on the front panel  ..... 63
 Operation using a system controller  ..................... 63
INSTALLATION IN THE RACK  ................................... 64
MANAGEMENT OF USERS/HOSTS  .......................... 65
OPERATING THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME  ........ 67
Preparation for maintenance (HDD replacement, 
installation, etc.)  ........................................................... 68
CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 70
 Connections when the unit is used 
independently ........................................................ 70
 Connections with an extension unit  ...................... 71
 Connections with DVD-RAM, CD-R, and 
DVD-R drives  ........................................................ 72
 Connections with the VTR  .................................... 73
 Connections with PS·Data systems  ...................... 74
 Cascade connection of multiple units  ................... 76
 Connection with the RS485 camera  ..................... 80
 Mode Switch  ......................................................... 82
 RS485 Port  ........................................................... 82
 How to Use the Terminals of the ALARM/
CONTROL Connector  ........................................... 83
 How to Use the Terminals of the ALARM 
Connector ............................................................. 87
 How to Use the SERIAL Connector  ...................... 89
SETUP ......................................................................... 90
 Item list of the SETUP MENU  ............................... 90
 About the SETUP MENU  ...................................... 92
 Basic Operation with the SETUP MENU  .............. 93
 [Maintenance] Functions for Maintaining  .............. 94
 [Recording] ............................................................ 98
 [Event] Function for Events  ................................. 100
 [Schedule] Settings for the recording/
event action schedule  ......................................... 105
 [Switcher] Settings for the switcher function  ....... 110
 [Display] .............................................................. 113
 [Comm] Settings for communication with other
devices ................................................................ 116
 [System] Settings on System  .............................. 121
DISPLAY SETUP MENU OF CAMERA ..................... 127
DISK MANAGEMENT ................................................ 128
 Notes on hard disk  .............................................. 128
 How to replace the built-in hard disk  ................... 128
 About the HDD DISK MENU  ............................... 131
 Display of the HDD DISK MENU  ........................ 131
 RAID 5 Function of the Extension Unit  ............... 132
 Formatting (Initialization) the Hard Disk  .............. 133
 Setting for Mirroring  ............................................ 137
SERIAL (RS232C) CONNECTOR COMMAND 
REFERENCE ............................................................. 141
 SERIAL (RS232C) Communication Protocol  ...... 141
 Command Format  ............................................... 141
FLOWCHART OF THE SETUP MENU ...................... 151
PARAMETERS AND THE DEFAULT SETTINGS 
OF THE SETUP MENU  ............................................. 152
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 158
SPECIFICATION ....................................................... 162
STANDARD ACCESSORIES  .................................... 163 
						

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PREFACE
The Digital Disk Recorders WJ-HD316/309 are designed for
use within a surveillance system and are a combination of a
hard disk recorder and a video multiplexer (16-input for the
WJ-HD316, 9-input for the WJ-HD309).
The digital hard disk recorder is a recording device using a
hard disk drive to record camera pictures instead of using
videotapes so that pictures recorded by repeated overwrit-
ing will not experience deterioration of the recorded picture
quality. Up to 16 cameras can be connected to the WJ-HD316 directly (up to 9 cameras to the WJ-HD309) and it is
possible to record their camera pictures. It is also possible
to display four or more camera pictures on a single monitor,
to switch camera pictures, and to operate cameras using
this unit.
FEATURES
Various Recording Functions
• Multi-Recording
It is possible to perform multiple recordings using a sin-
gle digital disk recorder even if the operating environ-
ments are different, for example, recording pictures of
cameras in different places at different times.
• Schedule recording
It is possible to perform recording automatically at a
scheduled time on a designated day of the week.
Schedules can be set on each camera.
• Emergency Recording
In the case of an emergency, emergency recordings
will be given a higher priority than other recording
modes by operating an external switch.
• External Timer Recording
It is possible to perform recording automatically using
an external timer.
• Event Recording
At an event occurrence, such as when an alarm signal
is supplied, the recording mode (quality and recording
rate) can be changed to high quality to record pictures.
• Motion Detection Function (VMD)
It is possible to start recording automatically when
motion is detected in a shooting area.
Frame Switcher Function
• It is possible to display pictures of four or more cam-
eras on a single monitor (multi-screen) splitting the
monitor screen into 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, or 16 sections using
the WJ-HD316, and into 4, 7, or 9 sections using the
WJ-HD309.
While monitoring a multi-screen, each camera picture
will be displayed as a moving image.
Remote Operation via Network
It is possible to operate this unit using a PC connected to a
LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet with the featured
network function.
Security Function and Reliability
• Authentication function (registration of ID and pass-
word) allows users access to a predetermined selection
of the available functions. Up to 32 users can be regis-
tered.
• If alteration of a recorded image data is made for any
reason, the alteration alert function will announce it.
• If a hard disk crashes, the backup function
*1, the mirror-
ing function*2and the RAID 5 function*3prevent any
data loss.
*1: Only when the recommended DVD-RAM drive, DVD-R
drive or CD-R drive is used
*2: The mirroring function does not work with an external
hard disk drive such as an extension unit.
*3: To use the RAID 5 function, an optional extension unit is
required.
Transmission with Coaxial Cable, PS·Data and
RS485 Compatible
• It is possible to control a Panasonic combination cam-
era such as the WV-CS850 using only a coaxial cable
but not other devices. Using a coaxial cable also com-
pensates for transmission loss.
• It is easy to establish the surveillance system by con-
necting a PS·Data compatible system controller and
peripherals. 
						

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PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of these
products to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not operate the appliances beyond their speci-
fied temperature, humidity, or power source ratings.
Use the appliance at temperatures within +5 °C -
+45 °C (41 °F - 113 °F) and humidity below 85 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 220 V -
240 V AC 50 Hz.
Performance and lifetime of hard disk drives are easily
affected by heat (used at high temperature) character-
istically. It is recommended to use this appliance at
temperatures within +20 °C - +30 °C (68 °F - 86 °F).
• Handle the appliance with care.
Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appli-
ance.
• Do not strike or give a strong shock to the unit.
It may cause damage or allow water to enter the unit.
• Built-in backup battery
Before the first use, charge the built-in backup battery
(lithium battery) by turning on the power for 48 hours or
more.
If it is not charged enough, in a case where the power
goes down, the internal clock may keep bad time or the
operative condition may be different to that before the
electric power failure.
The built-in battery life is approximately 5 years as an
indication of replacement. (This is just an indication of
replacement. We are not providing any guarantee of the
built-in battery lifetime. Replacement cost of the built-in
battery is not covered by the warranty even if it needs
to be done within the warranty period.) Ask the shop
where you purchased the unit when replacement of the
battery is required.
• Cooling Fan
Turn the power off when cleaning the unit. Otherwise it
may cause injuries.
Replacement costs of the cooling fan are not covered
by the warranty even if it needs to be done within the
warranty period. Consult your dealer for servicing.
• Cleaning
Turn the power off when cleaning the unit. Otherwise it
may cause injuries.
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.
• Indication label
Refer to the indication labels placed on the top and but-
tom of the unit as to the indications of equipment classi-
fication and power source, etc.• Built-in hard disk drives
Hard disk drives are vulnerable to vibration. Handle
them with care.
It is possible to damage them if they are moved while
their motors are still running. Do not move them just
after turning their power on or off (for around 30 sec-
onds).
Hard disk drives are perishable. They will need to be
replaced after around 20 000 - 30 000 hours of opera-
tion in case they are used at temperature of 25 °C
(77 °F).
Replacement costs of the hard disk drives are not cov-
ered by the warranty even if it needs to be done within
the warranty period. Consult your dealer for servicing.
When hard disk drive trouble occurs, replace it immedi-
ately. Consult your dealer for servicing.
When replacing the hard disk drives, take notice of the
following.
Do not detach the hard disk drives or the cables con-
necting the unit and the front cover while the
HDD1/HDD2 indicators are lit or for around 30 seconds
after the indicators go off.
Protect the hard disk drives from static electricity.
Do not stack them, or keep them upright. 
Do not use an electric screwdriver to fix them.
(Tightening torque: Approx. 0.49 N · m (5 kgf · cm))
Avoid rapid changes of the temperature/humidity to
prevent condensation. (Acceptable change: within
15 °C/h (59 °F/h))
• Avoid placing receptacles that contain liquids such as
water near the unit.
If liquid spills onto the unit, it may cause fire or an elec-
tric shock.
• Do not expose the unit to water or moisture, or try to
operate it in wet areas.
• Prevent condensation from forming on the surface of
the hard disk.
If this happens, do not turn on the power of the recorder
and leave the recorder for around 2 hours.
Wait until the dew evaporates in any of the following
cases:
• The recorder is placed in an extremely humid place.
• The recorder is placed in a room where a heater has
just been turned on.
• The recorder is moved from an air-conditioned room
to a humid and high-temperature room.
• We recommend that you make a note of your settings
and save them. This will help when you are required to
change the system configuration, or when unexpected
trouble or failure occurs.
• Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compil-
ing, reverse engineering, and also exporting in violation
of export laws of the software provided with this prod-
uct, is expressly prohibited. 
						

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TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
• Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trade-
marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/
or other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries.
• Other names of companies and products contained in
these operating instructions may be trademarks or reg-
istered trademarks of their respective owners.
There are 3 sets of operating instructions for the WJ-
HD316/WJ-HD309 as follows.
• Operating Instructions (book, these operating instruc-
tions)
• Network Operating Instructions (PDF)
• Network Setup Instructions (PDF)
These Operating Instructions contain descriptions of how
to operate this unit with the buttons on the front panel.
Refer to the Network Operating Instructions on the provid-
ed CD-ROM for descriptions of how to operate this unit
from a PC.Refer to the Network Setup Instructions on the provided
CD-ROM for descriptions of how to perform the required
settings and how to connect to other devices.
Adobe
®Reader is required to read these operating instruc-
tions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM. When the Adobe®
Reader is not installed on the PC, download the latest
Adobe®Reader from the Adobe web site and install it.
WJ-HD300 or HD300 shown in the illustrations used in
these operating instructions indicate this unit or the WJ-
HD300 series.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRI-
AL CO., LTD. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PER-
SON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE
MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, 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 DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR MODIFI-
CATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
(4) ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,
OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE SYS-
TEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY.
ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
 Front View
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qOperate Indicator (OPERATE)
Lights up when the power is turned on.
wAlarm Suspension Indicator (ALARM SUSPEND)
Lights up when the alarm suspension mode is selected.
eAlarm Indicator (ALARM)
Blinks when an alarm occurs, and lights steadily when
the activated alarm is reset automatically.
To turn this indicator off, press the ALARM RESET but-
ton.
rAlarm Reset Button (ALARM RESET)
Pressing this button cancels alarm activation, and
returns the system to the condition before the alarm
was activated.
tError indicator (ERROR)
Blinks orange when an error occurs that will not keep
the unit from running.
Blinks red when an error occurs that may cause the
system to go down.
Refer to page 56for further information about error/
warnings.
yTimer Indicator (TIMER)
Lights up when the schedule recording is set, and
blinks while the schedule recording is being performed.uHDD Access Indicators (HDD1/HDD2)
Blinks when the HDD1 or the HDD2 is accessed
respectively.
iMonitor Switch button (MONITOR1/MONITOR2)
Pressing this button switches the monitor. This button
lights up when monitor 1 is selected, and goes off when
monitor 2 or the VGA monitor is selected.
oShift Button (SHIFT)
Toggles the functions of the camera selection buttons.
!0Camera Selection Buttons ([1] - [10/0], [11] - [16] for
the WJ-HD316, [1] - [9], [0] for the WJ-HD309)
Pressing a button displays live or playback images of
the selected camera. The LED in the button indicates
the status as follows.
Green:When a button is lit green, the currently dis-
played image on the monitor is live from the respec-
tive camera.
Orange:When a button is lit orange, the image from the
respective camera is recorded.
Blue:When a button is lit blue, the currently displayed
image on the monitor is live from the respective
camera and is also recorded. 
						

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When the shift button is lit, these buttons work as the
toggled function buttons.
(The buttons available as the toggled function buttons
will light green when the shift button is lit.)
!1Pan, Tilt, Latest Recorded Image Playback Button
(PAN/TILT, GO TO LAST)
Pans/tilts the selected camera, or plays back the latest
recorded image.
(Refer to pages 41and 23respectively.)
!2Zoom, Focus, A - B Repeat Button (ZOOM/FOCUS,
A-B REPEAT)
Zooms in/out, adjusts focus, or repeats playback of
recorded images between two designated points.
(Refer to pages 41and 24respectively.)
!3Iris, Listing Button (IRIS, LISTED)
Adjusts iris, or enables/disables the filtering playback.
(Refer to pages 42and 28respectively.)
!4Preset, Auto Function Button (PRESET/AUTO)
Moves a camera to the preset position, or activates the
auto function of the camera.
(Refer to pages 42and 44respectively.)
!5Stop Button (STOP)
Stops playback.
!6Play/Pause Button (PLAY/PAUSE)
Plays recorded images, or pauses playback.
!7Record Button (REC/REC STOP)
Starts recording. To stop recording, press this button
down for 2 seconds or more.
!8Slow Button (SLOW)
Pans/tilts the selected camera slowly.
!9Search Button (SEARCH)
Displays the search menu.
@0Setup, Escape Button (SETUP/ESC)
Displays the setup menu, or turns back to the previous
page of the setup menu, etc.
@1Busy Indicator (BUSY)
Lights when the selected camera was not available to
operate because another user is operating it using a
controller or a PC via a network. In this case, wait until
this indicator goes off.
@2Arrow Buttons (CDAB)
Adjusts zooming/focus, or moves the cursor on the
setup menus and the search menu.@3Set Button (SET)
Works differently depending on the situations listed
below:
• Plays recorded images at the current playback speed
when this button is pressed during fast playback.
• Registers preset positions of cameras.
• Activates the auto focus function.
• Sets the alarm suspension mode on/off.
• Determines the setting of parameters on the setup
menus.
@4Jog Dial
Works differently depending on the situations as fol-
lows:
• Plays recorded images frame by frame when this dial is
rotated during pausing playback.
• Skips playback time when this dial is rotated during
playback at normal speed.
• Moves the cursor on the search menu or the thumbnail
menu.
• Selects a parameter setting or a character on the setup
menus.
@5Shuttle Ring
Works differently depending on the situations as fol-
lows:
• Plays fast when this dial is rotated during playback at
normal speed.
• Turns the search menu pages or the thumbnail menu
pages.
@6Connectors Cover
@7Copy Port (COPY2)
Connect a recommended external recording device to
this port.
@8S-Video Output Connector (S-VIDEO)
Connect the S-video input connector of a VTR with this
connector. The same video signal supplied to the MON-
ITOR OUT2 connector on the rear panel will be sup-
plied to this connector.
@9Video Output Connector (VIDEO OUT)
Connect the video input connector of a VTR with this
connector. The same video signal supplied to the MON-
ITOR OUT2 connector on the rear panel will be sup-
plied to this connector.
#0Audio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT)
This connector, for an RCA standard jack, supplies an
unbalanced –10 dBV, 600 Ωline output audio signal to
an external device.
Recorded audio will be supplied from this connector
during playback.
The same audio signal supplied to the AUDIO OUT
connector on the rear panel will be supplied to this con-
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qAudio Input Connectors (AUDIO IN 1 - 4)
These connectors, for RCA pin jacks, accept an unbal-
anced –10 dBV, 10 kΩline input audio signal supplied
from an external device such as a microphone amplifi-
er.
wAudio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT)
This connector, for an RCA standard jack, supplies an
unbalanced –10 dBV, 600 Ωline output audio signal to
an external device.
Recorded audio will be supplied from this connector
during playback.
eVideo Input Connectors (CAMERA IN 1 - 16 for the
WJ-HD316/CAMERA IN 1 - 9 for the WJ-HD309)
Connect system cameras or combination cameras to
these BNC connectors.
A 75 Ωtermination is made unless the video output ter-
minal is connected.
To connect combination cameras, connect them to the
CAMERA IN 1 - 8 connectors of the WJ-HD316, or the
CAMERA IN 1 - 6 of the WJ-HD309 (accept coaxial
communication).
rVideo Output Connectors (CAMERA OUT 1 - 16 for
the WJ-HD316/CAMERA OUT 1 - 9 for the WJ-HD309)
These BNC connectors supply video signals looped
through the video input connectors.
Note:Video signals will not be supplied from the CAM-
ERA OUT 1 - 8 connectors (CAMERA OUT 1 - 6
connectors for the WJ-HD309) if the power of the
unit is off.
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TOR OUT2/CASCADE OUT)
Connect monitors to these BNC connectors.
The MONITOR OUT2 connector can also be used as
the CASCADE OUT connector.
When using two or more units of the WJ-HD316/WJ-
HD309 and using the MONITOR OUT2 connector as
the CASCADE OUT connector, connect with the CAS-
CADE IN connector of another WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309.
yCascade In Connector (CASCADE IN)
Connect with the CASCADE OUT connector of another
WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 when using two or more units of
the WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309.
uSerial Connector (SERIAL)
Connect a PC with this D-Sub 9-pin connector when
controlling this unit.
iMonitor Connector (MONITOR (VGA))
Connect a VGA monitor with this connector. The same
video signal supplied to the MONITOR OUT2 connector
will be supplied to this connector.
IMPORTANT
For European Customers
The refresh rate of the video output signal supplied from the
MONITOR (VGA) connector is 50 Hz. Some VGA monitors
in Europe may not support this refresh rate and could be
damaged. Please check the refresh rate supported by your
VGA monitor before connecting. 
						

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Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor
to see if your VGA monitor supports a refresh rate of 50 Hz.
If your VGA monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you are
not sure), then turn off your VGA monitor before turning on
WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 when using your television as a dis-
play.
oAlarm Connector (ALARM)
Connect an external device such as a sensor or a door
switch with this D-Sub 25-pin connector.
!0Alarm/Control Connector (ALARM/CONTROL)
Connect a control switch with this D-Sub 25-pin con-
nector when controlling this unit using an external
device, or when controlling an alarm device such as a
buzzer or a lamp.
!1PS·Data Ports (DATA)
Connect PS·Data compatible devices with these ports.
!2Mode Switches (MODE)
Set the operation mode of this unit with these dip
switches.
!3RS485 Ports (RS485 (CAMERA))
Connect RS485 compatible combination cameras with
these ports.
!4Network Port (10/100BASE-T)
Connect this unit to a network compatible with 10BASE-
T or 100BASE-Tx when controlling this unit using a PC
via a network.
!5Copy Port (COPY1)
Connect a recommended external recording device to
this port.
!6Extra Storage Port (EXT STORAGE)
Connect an optional extension unit (WJ-HDE300 series)
with this port.
!7Power Switch (POWER)
Turns the power of this unit on and off.
!8Signal Ground Terminal (SIGNAL GND)
!9Power Cord Inlet (AC IN)
Connect the power cord to this inlet. On Monitor 1 (To display only
live image)
The negative circled numbers indicate the default positions
of camera title q, time wand event display e.
Important:
• The SETUP MENU will be displayed on monitor 2 and
the VGA monitor. (It is impossible to display the SETUP
MENU on monitor 1.)
• It will take around 2 minutes to display live images on
monitor 1 after turning on the power of the unit.
1. Camera Title
Displays the edited camera title.
A position to display the camera title can be selected
from the following.
Upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right, centre
The default camera title position is lower right (R-
LOWER).
Note:The camera title will be displayed with 16 charac-
ters (2 lines: 8 characters per line).
2. Time
Displays the current time (hour:minute:second) and
date (day:month:year).
A position to display the time can be selected from the
following.
Centre, upper left, lower left, upper right, lower right
The default time display position is upper left (L-
UPPER).
Notes:
• When the camera title and the time display are lay-
ered, only the time display will be displayed.
• When monitor 1 is selected, it is possible to turn
on/off display of the camera title and the time by
pressing the camera selection button 8 for the WJ-
HD316 (the camera selection button 6 for the WJ-
HD309) while the shift function is on (by pressing
the SHIFT button).
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