Panasonic Digital Disk Recorders Wj Hd500a Operating Instructions

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Connection with the Extension Units
 SCSI Connection
The Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500A controls
the extension units through the SCSI chain.
1. Connect the supplied SCSI cable between
the EXT STORAGE port on the WJ-HD500A
and the EXT IN port on the 1st extension
unit.
2. Connect the supplied SCSI cable between
the EXT OUT port on the 1st extension unit
and the EXT IN port on the 2nd extension
unit.
Repeat connections in the same manner for
all additional extension units.
3. The 3rd extension unit...

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 Switch Settings
1. Set MODE switch #2 on the rear of the WJ-HD500A to
OFF when connecting a DVD Extension Unit without an
optional HDD.
Set the MODE switch to ON if other Extension Units are
installed in the system.
2. Set the SCSI ID and TERMINATION of the Extension
Units as required.
Connection with the DVD Extension Unit
The WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder controls the WJ-
HDE510 DVD Extension Unit through the SCSI chain.

The figure shows a WJ-HDE510 without an HDD.
The DVD-RAM is used for...

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The figure shows the WJ-HDE510 with an HDD.
The DVD-RAM is used for backup of the data recorded
on the WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder as well as for
storing the data of the extension hard disk drive units in
the system.
1. Connect between the COPY port on the WJ-HD500A
and the COPY IN port on the 1st DVD Extension Unit
with the supplied (WJ-HDE510) SCSI cable.
Plug the cable end with magnetic core into the
COPY port, and the other ends into the COPY IN
port.
2. Connect between the EXT STORAGE port...

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 Connection to PS•Data Compatible Equipment
Note the following when connecting the Disk Recorder to equipment with PS•Data capability.
qConnect the controller and PS
•Data equipment at the ends of the PS•Data line.
wSet the termination to ON for the units at both ends of the PS
•Data line.
Use the MODE selector on the rear of the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder to set the termination.
eUse the optional RS-485 cable for connection.
Note:To be able to use PS
•Data mode, the communication functions need to be...

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Connection with the PC
There are two options to communicate with the PC, the first is using Serial Port and the second is via Ethernet, when the speci-
fied Network Board is installed in the Disk Recorder.
Serial Port Connection
The SERIAL Port on the rear of the Disk Recorder conforms to RS-232C, and it can communicate with the PC by connecting as
shown in the figure.
10/100BASE-T Port Connection
If the optional Network Board is installed in the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder, it is enabled control from...

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PREPARATIONS 

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POWER UP PROCEDURE
Before operating the Disk Recorder, confirm that the cam-
eras and peripherals are connected correctly and securely
and all system components are turned on.
1. Turn on the Disk recorder by pressing the POWER
switch located on the rear of the Disk Recorder. Make
sure that the OPERATE indicator on the front panel is
illuminated.
2. After you completed the start, the Disk Recorder will run
through a series of instructions for the system on the
Multiscreen Monitor.
3. If the Disk...

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FORMATTING THE HARD DISK
The Hard Disk requires formatting before it can be used for
storing images, as shown below.
• When the Hard Disk in the Disk Recorder is replaced.
(Disk formatting is required for the replaced Hard Disk.)
• When the optional extension units are operated for the
first time after installation.
(Disk formatting is required for the Hard Disk in the
Extension Unit.)
Notes:
• Remember that by formatting the hard disk all previ-
ously recorded data on the disk will be erased.
• If...

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6. Select either 1DISK or ALL by pressing the Aor B
button, then press the SETbutton.
1DISK:Enables formatting only a specified Hard Disk.
ALL: Enables formatting all Hard Disks.
If the 1DISK is selected in the menu, move the cursor
to the Hard Disk number to be formatted by pressing
the A, B, Dor Cbutton, then press the SETbutton.
The instructions appear in the lower-left corner of the
menu, as shown below.
7. Select YES in the menu by pressing the Aor B but-
ton, then press the SETbutton to start...

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4. Select DVD FORMAT in the menu by pressing the Dor
Cbutton, then press the SET button.
The DVD FORMAT menu as shown below appears on
the monitor.
5. Select YES in the menu by pressing the Aor Bbut-
ton, then press theSETbutton to start formatting.
6. When the formatting is completed, COMPLETED!
appears in the center of the menu.
7. To exit from the menu, press and hold the SETUP/ESC
button for two seconds or more.
FORMATTING THE DVD-RAM DISK
The DVD-RAM Disk requires formatting before it can be
used...