Panasonic Digital Disk Recorders Wj Hd309a Operating Instructions

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Places to avoid
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as a radiator
• Very dirty and dusty places
• Places subject to strong vibrations
• Near magnetic field sources such as a television or speakers
• Near high-voltage cables such as a power cable
• Near noise sources such as fluorescent lamps
• Places where condensation forms easily
• Humid places
• Places where drastic temperature changes occur
• Places which are not level
• Steamy and oily places such as kitchens
Rack mounting
1. Remove the rubber legs (6 pcs.) on the bottom of the
unit.
• Use a flat-blade screwdriver and remove the screws.
2. Install the rack mounting brackets on both sides of the
unit.
• Using the mounting screws (4 pcs.) for the rack mount-
ing brackets, fix them firmly.
3. Install the unit in the rack.
• Fix the unit firmly with the rack mounting screws (4
pcs.).
Important:
• The cooling fan inside the unit is perishable and must
be replaced periodically.
• Do not block the ventilation openings or slots in the
cover to prevent the unit from overheating.
• If the rack is subject to vibration, secure the rear of the
unit to the rack using additional mounting brackets (not
included).
• Be sure to keep the temperature inside the rack below
30 °C (86 °F) when operating the units. Installing venti-
lation fan(s) in the rack is recommended especially
when the rack is covered with front lids. Otherwise, it
can cause reductions in the lifespans of hard disk dri-
ves.
• When installing, install the unit lower in the rack with a
space equivalent to about 1 unit (44 mm) or more sepa-
rating it from the other appliances.
INSTALLATIONS
Remove the rubber legs.
Mounting screws for rack mounting brackets 
(accessories)
 Rack mounting brackets (accessories)
Rack mounting screws
For our rack: Nominal diameter 5 tapping (accessory) 
						

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Important:
• Use only the recommended BNC connectors listed below.
Standards
For U.S.A. MIL-C39012C or MIL-C39012/16F
For Europe BS CECC 22120:1981
For Japan JIS C5412
Suffixes attached to the standards may be updated.
Other BNC connectors may cause video signal interruption, and damage the BNC receptacles on the rear panel of the
unit.
• When connecting the Panasonic matrix switcher or the data multiplex unit to this unit, the looped through output signal for
every video input signal from them must be supplied to the video input connectors of this unit directly.
Do not supply the monitor output signal or the spot output signal from the matrix switcher or the data multiplex unit to the
video input connectors of this unit.
Otherwise, the images may be disorderly displayed and recorded for a split second. (The images displayed before switch-
ing channel may be displayed and recorded.)
CONNECTIONS
Ø 1.32 mm – Ø 1.37 mm
Ø 0.13 mm – Ø 0.69 mm
RECOMMENDED
Tip dimensioins inside the BNC
 BNC
Tip 
(inside) Video (coaxial) Cable 
						

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Connections when the unit is used independently
An example of connections is shown below when the unit is used independently.
Important:
• When connecting the Panasonic matrix switcher or the coaxial communication unit to this unit, the looped through output
signal for every video input signal from them must be supplied to the video input connectors of this unit directly.
Do not supply the monitor output signal or the spot output signal from the matrix switcher or the coaxial communication unit
to the video input connectors of this unit. Otherwise, the improper image switching may occur and the images displayed
before switching channels may be displayed and recorded.
• The power plug should be connected last.
• When connecting combination cameras, connect them to the video input connectors 1 - 8 when using the WJ-HD316A or
1 - 6 when using the WJ-HD309A (for coaxial communication).
 Examples of connections
Notes:
• The SETUP MENU will be displayed on monitor 2 and the VGA monitor. (It is impossible to display the SETUP MENU on
monitor 1.)
• The same images displayed on monitor 2 will be displayed on the VGA monitor.
Microphone
Note: If the DATA and RS485 ports are not 
used, the mode switches should be used as 
illustrated.
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
System cameras 
(VIDEO IN 9 - 16)
Combination cameras 
(VIDEO IN 1 - 8) For Audio AmplifierMonitor 1
Monitor 2
120 V AC
60 Hz
•    •    •    •    •    • •    •    •    •    •    •
678 12345 ON
 Mode switch setting (Factory default)
Amplifier 
						

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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 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL 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 screw 
removed from the unit.
Remove this screw from the 
unit and fix the cables with the 
cable clamp using the screw 
removed from the unit. 
						

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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.
•When a DVD-RAM, DVD-R or CD-R drive is connected to one of the COPY1 or COPY2 port, do not connect another drive
to the other port.
•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
/ESCPAN/TILTSLOWA-B
REPEATGOTO
LAST
LISTED ZOOM/
FOCUS
IRIS
PRESET
/AUTO
SET
–
+ALARM
RESET
S-VIDEO
COPY 2VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUTPA N /
TILT
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
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 screw 
removed from the unit. 
						

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 Connections with the VCR
When it is necessary to copy the recorded images to a video tape using a VCR, connect the VCR 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.
Notes:
•The same video signal supplied 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.
•When connecting multiple units in the cascade connection, it is impossible to supply video output signals of an other unit
using the S-VIDEO connector or the MONITOR (VGA) connector. Connect VCRs individually to each WJ-HD316A/WJ-
HD309A unit.
VCR
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)
Video 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)
PS·Data setup of Comm on the SETUP MENU
  • Unit Address (System) : 1
  • Unit Address (Controller) : 2
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
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)
System Controller
Controller
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 1 RS485 cable
Mode switch
POWER
ON
OFFALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND1234ESC SET RESETSUSPEND SET UPALARM UNIT 0987654321
Coaxial communication unit
Termination: ON
Unit Address : 2
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
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 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
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 130)
•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
Monitor 1
Monitor 1
Mode switch
(No. 7: OFF)
(No. 8: ON)
678 12345 ON
Mode switch
678 12345 ON
Mode switch
678 12345 ONMonitor 1
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)
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 18
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/CONTROLSERIAL ALARMPOWER COPY 1 MODEEXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)D ATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42 
						

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 When the PS·Data compatible device is connected to the first unit
1 182
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
VIDEOAU DIO  I N AU DIO  O U TMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 18
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
VIDEOAU DIO  I N AU DIO  O U TMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
AC  IN
SIGNAL GND1
42
1 18
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
VIDEOAU DIO  I N AU DIO  O U TMONITOR OUT CASCADE INMONITOR (VGA) ALARM/CONTROLSERIAL
ALARM
POWER COPY 1 MODE
EXT STORAGE 10/100BASE-T RS485(CAMERA)DATA
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)
Monitor 1
Monitor 1
Monitor 1