Panasonic Digital Disk Recorders Wj Hd309 Operating Instructions

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 Connections with an extension unit
An example of connections is shown below when the unit is used together with an optional extension unit.
This unit can be connected with up to seven extension units.
Connect the EXT IN port on the rear panel of the extension unit and the EXT STORAGE port on the rear panel of this unit using
the cable provided with the optional extension unit.
Important:
•Use the cable provided with the optional extension unit.
•Fix the cables with the cable clamp (provided with each unit) to prevent disconnection or unstable connections that may
cause recording failures or an unstable system.
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
This unit
 Cable (attached to the extension unit)
Extension unit (WJ-HDE300 series)
POWER
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND
1 2 IN OUTEXT
Cable Clamp
Fixing screw
How to fix the cable clamp
2 21
1 COPY
EXIT STORAGE
10/100BASE-T
Cable Clamp
Fixing screw
How to fix the cable clamp
1 2 IN OUTEXT
Remove this screw from the 
unit and fix the cables with the 
cable clamp using the provided 
screw for the cable clamp.
Remove this screw from the 
unit and fix the cables with the 
cable clamp using the provided 
screw for the cable clamp. 
						

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 Connections with DVD-RAM, CD-R, and DVD-R drives
This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the designated DVD-RAM, DVD-R and CD-R drive.
Connect the designated DVD-RAM, DVD-R and CD-R drive and the COPY1 port on the rear panel or the COPY2 port inside the
connectors cover on the front panel of this unit using an USB cable (not included).
Important:
•Use an appropriate USB cable compatible with the USB2.0 standard.
•Fix the cables with the cable clamp (provided with this unit) to prevent disconnection or unstable connections that may
cause recording failures or an unstable system.
ALARMTIMER
HDD 2 ERROR
HDD 1 ALARM
SUSPEND
OPERATE
LOGOUT
MONITOR1
MONITOR2
5
9
2
6
10/0
14 13
3
7
11
SHIFT SEQ
COPYDISK SELECT
EL-ZOOM
TEXT
LOGOUT
4
8
12
OSD
MARK
1
15 16BUSY
REV FWDSTOPPLAY PAUSEREC - REC STOP
SEARCH
SETUP
/ESCPA N / T I LTSLOWA-B
REPEATGOTO
LAST
LISTED ZOOM/
FOCUS
IRIS
PRESET
/AUTO
SET
–
+ALARM
RESET
S-VIDEO
COPY 2VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
PA N /
TILT
Rear 
Front 
Designated DVD-RAM drive, etc.
USB cable (Locally procured)
Designated DVD-RAM drive, etc.USB cable (Locally procured)
ROM
ROM
Cable Clamp
Fixing screw
2 21 1 COPY
EXIT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T
How to fix the cable clamp
Remove this screw from the 
unit and fix the cables with the 
cable clamp using the provided 
screw for the cable clamp. 
						

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 Connections with the VTR
When it is necessary to copy the recorded images to a video tape using a VTR, connect the VTR to the S-VIDEO connector (or
the VIDEO OUT connector) and the AUDIO OUT connector inside the connectors cover on the front panel of this unit as below.
Note:The same video signal supplied to the MONITOR1 connector and to the MONITOR2 (VGA) connector will be supplied to
the S-VIDEO connector and the VIDEO OUT connector inside the connectors cover.
The same audio signal supplied to the AUDIO OUT connector on the rear panel of this unit will be supplied to the AUDIO
OUT connector inside the connectors cover on the front panel.
VTR
Open the connectors cover.
ALARMTIMER
HDD 2 ERROR
HDD 1 ALARM
SUSPEND
OPERATE
LOGOUT
MONITOR1
MONITOR2
5
9
2
6
10/0
14 13
3
7
11
SHIFT SEQ
COPYDISK SELECT
EL-ZOOM
TEXT
LOGOUT
4
8
12
OSD
MARK
1
15 16BUSY
REV FWDSTOPPLAY PAUSEREC - REC STOP
SEARCH
SETUP
/ESCPA N / T I LTSLOWA-B
REPEATGOTO
LAST
LISTED ZOOM/
FOCUS
IRIS
PRESET
/AUTO
SET
–
+ALARM
RESET
S-VIDEO
COPY 2VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUTPA N /
TILT
AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO IN 
connectorAudio cable with an RCA pin plug (Locally procured)
Audio cable with an RCA pin plug (Locally procured)
S-video cable (Locally procured)
VIDEO
IN 
						

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 Connections with PS·Data systems
This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the PS·Data devices.
If a connected system controller is PS·Data compatible, it is possible to operate this unit or connected devices using the sys-
tem controller.
Use the RS485 cable provided with the system controller.
Important:
•Terminate both devices on both ends of the connection. Refer to the respective operating instructions for the descriptions
of how to terminate. Termination of this unit can be set with the mode switch on the rear panel. (See below.)
•When connecting a PS·Data compatible device, it is necessary to set each item of PS·Data Setup of Comm on the
SETUP MENU according to the system configuration.
•The PS·Data is our exclusive protocol. Contact the dealer about devices that can be connected.
 When connecting this unit with a controller
System Controller
Controller
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 1RS485 cable (provided with the controller)
Mode switch
(No. 7: ON)
(No. 8: OFF)
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
PS·Data setup of Comm on the SETUP MENU
  • Unit Address (System) : 1
  • Unit Address (Controller) : 2
678 12345 ON 
						

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 When installing this unit between a controller and a system device
 When connecting this unit with a system device
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
POWER
ON
OFFALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND1234ESC SET RESETSUSPEND SET UPALARM UNIT 0987654321
System Controller
Controller
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 1RS485 cable
Mode switchCoaxial communication unit
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 2
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
678 12345 ON
PS·Data setup of Comm on the SETUP MENU
  • Unit Address (System) : 1
  • Unit Address (Controller) : 2
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: ON)
POWER
ON
OFFALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND1234ESC SET RESETSUSPEND SET UPALARM UNIT 0987654321
POWER
ON
OFFALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND1234ESC SET RESETSUSPEND SET UPALARM UNIT 0987654321RS485 cable
RS485 cable
Mode switch
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
678 12345 ON
Coaxial communication unit
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 3
Coaxial communication unit
Termination: OFF
Unit Address : 2
PS·Data setup of Comm on the SETUP MENU
  • Unit Address (System) : 1
  • Unit Address (Controller) : 1 
						

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 Cascade connection of multiple units
Up to of four units can be connected.
For the cascade connection, connect the CASCADE IN connector and the CASCADE OUT connector on the rear panel of each
unit as below.
Important:
•When connecting the unit in the cascade connection, set Cascade of PS·Data Setup in Comm on the SETUP MENU to
ON. (Page 116)
•It is impossible to use this connector when connecting the unit in the cascade connection.
 When no PS·Data compatible device is connected to the system
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
First unit (this unit)
System : 1
Controller : 1
Second unit
System : 2
Controller : 2
Third unitSystem : 3
Controller : 3 Monitor 2
Mode switch
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: ON)
678 12345 ON
Mode switch
678 12345 ON
Mode switch
678 12345 ON
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
Unit Address settings 
of PS·Data Setup 
of Comm on the 
SETUP MENU
RS485 Cable
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)BNC Cable
(Locally procured)
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)RS485 Cable
(No. 7: ON)
(No. 8: OFF) 
						

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 When the PS·Data compatible device is connected to the first unit
12
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16
3
15
15
1414
132
1
13
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
22
11
VIDEOAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1
2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16
3
15
15
1414
132
1
13
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
22
11
VIDEOAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1
2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16
3
15
15
1414
132
1
13
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
22
11
VIDEOAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
(No. 7: ON)
(No. 8: OFF)
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
System Controller
First unit (this unit)
System : 1
Controller : 2
Second unit
System : 2
Controller : 3
Third unit
System : 3
Controller : 4
Monitor 2
Mode switch
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
678 12345
ON
Mode switch
678 12345
ON
Mode switch
678 12345
ON
Controller
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 1
RS485 cable
RS485 cable
RS485 cable
Unit Address settings 
of PS·Data Setup  
of Comm on the 
SETUP MENU
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)(provided with 
the controller) 
						

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 When the PS·Data compatible device is connected to the third unit
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 315 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1VIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
First unit (this unit)
System : 1
Controller : 1
Second unit
System : 2
Controller : 2
Third unit
System : 3
Controller : 3 Monitor 2
Mode switch
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: ON)
678 12345 ON
Mode switch
678 12345 ON
Mode switch
678 12345 ON
POWER
ON
OFFALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND1234ESC SET RESETSUSPEND SET UPALARM UNIT 0987654321
Coaxial communication unit
Termination: ON
Unit Address: 4
Unit Address settings 
of PS·Data Setup 
of Comm on the 
SETUP MENU
RS485 cable
RS485 cable
RS485 cable BNC Cable
(Locally procured)BNC Cable
(Locally procured)
BNC Cable
(Locally procured) 
						

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 When the PS·Data compatible devices are connected to the first and third units
12
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16
3
15
15
1414
132
1
13
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
22
11
VIDEOAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1
2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16
3
15
15
1414
132
1
13
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
22
11
VIDEOAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1
2
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16
3
15
15
1414
132
1
13
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
22
11
VIDEOAUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
POWER
ON
OFFALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND1234ESC SET RESETSUSPENDSET UPALARM UNIT 0987654321
First unit (this unit)
System : 1
Controller : 2
Second unit
System : 2
Controller : 3
Third unit
System : 3
Controller : 4
Monitor 2
Mode switch
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: OFF)
678 12345
ON
Mode switch
678 12345
ON
Mode switch
678 12345
ON
Coaxial communication unit
Termination: ON
Unit Address: 5
System Controller
RS485 cable
Controller
Termination: ON
Unit Address: 1 PS
 · Data Compatible
RS485 cable
RS485 cable
RS485 cableUnit Address settings 
of PS·Data Setup  
of Comm on the 
SETUP MENU
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)BNC Cable
(Locally procured)
BNC Cable
(Locally procured)(provided with 
the controller) 
						

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 Connection with the RS485 camera
This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the RS485 devices.
Up to eight cameras can be connected using a single RS485 (CAMERA) port.
Important:
•Terminate both devices on both ends of the connection. Refer to the respective operating instructions for the descriptions
of how to terminate. Termination of this unit can be set with the mode switch on the rear panel.
•When connecting an RS485 camera, it is necessary to set each item of RS485 Setup of Comm on the SETUP MENU
according to the RS485 settings of the camera. (Refer to page 117.)
•The total length of the RS485 cable from this unit is 1 200 meters at the maximum.
 1:1 connection
Connect a camera to the RS485 (CAMERA) port.
Example: When the RS485 cameras are connected to the CAMERA IN connectors 9 and 13:
IN
OUT
CASCADE
OUT
16 16 415 1514
1413
2 113
12 1211
1110
109
98
87
76
65
54
43
32
21
1CAMERA
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUTMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTOROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY MODEEXIT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS-485(CAMERA)PS·D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
32
RS485 cable RS485 cable
Mode switch
(No. 1, No. 4 : ON)
678 12345 ON
Combination Cameras Unit No.13
Termination: ON
Unit No.9
Termination: ON
Connect the RS485 camera to Switches required to be set 4-wire communication 2-wire communication
RS485 (1)
RS485 (2)No.2
No.3
No.5
No.6OFF
OFF
OFF
OFFON
ON
ON
ON