Panasonic Disk Recorder Management Software Wv As65 Operating Instructions

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Disk Recorder Management Software 
PC Software Package
Operating Instructions 
Model No.WV-AS65 
						

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 3
System Configuration  ...................................................................................................... 3
Features .......................................................................................................................... 5
About These Operating Instructions  ................................................................................ 7
System Requirements  ..................................................................................................... 7
Camera Settings Relating to MPEG-4 Image .................................................................. 8
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks ........................................................................ 8
Limitation of Liability   .......................................................................................................8
Disclaimer of Warranty  .................................................................................................... 9
Standard Accessories  ..................................................................................................... 9
Terms Used in These Operating Instructions  .................................................................. 10
Restrictions when operating MPEG-4 images ................................................................. 12
Installation / Uninstallation ............................................................................................... 15
Connecting with the Recorder  ......................................................................................... 17
Main Application  ..............................................................................................................20
The Network Mode and the Local Mode  ......................................................................... 22
User Management  ........................................................................................................... 23
Switch user ...................................................................................................................... 24
Principal Window Chart .................................................................................................... 25
The Operation Window in the Network Mode .................................................................. 26
Monitor Live Images  ........................................................................................................ 41
Switch the Pattern of the Screen  ..................................................................................... 46
Control Cameras  ............................................................................................................. 48
Save the Camera Channel Allocation for the Areas  ........................................................ 49
Play Recorded Images on the Recorder  ......................................................................... 52
Search and Play Recorded Images ................................................................................. 54
Download Recorded Images  ........................................................................................... 64
Save as a Still Image File (JPEG)  ................................................................................... 67
Print ................................................................................................................................. 68
Check the Log of the Recorder  ....................................................................................... 69
Operate the Recorder ...................................................................................................... 70
Operation Windows in the Local Mode ............................................................................ 76
Browse the Downloaded Files in the Local Mode  ........................................................... 86
Filter the Listed Files  .......................................................................................................90
Play the Downloaded File ................................................................................................ 92
Playback Multiple Files Simultaneously  .......................................................................... 95
Go to the Desired Point by Designating the Time and Date (JUMP)  .............................. 97
Import Motion Images ...................................................................................................... 98
Save as a Motion Image File  ........................................................................................... 99
Save as a Still Image File (JPEG)  ................................................................................. 101
Print ............................................................................................................................... 102
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 103
Notification of an Alarm Occurrence .............................................................................. 111
Notification of Error ........................................................................................................ 112
Start & Exit the Downloader  .......................................................................................... 113
Check the Download Status ........................................................................................... 114
Settings of the Recorder  ................................................................................... 122
User Settings  .................................................................................................... 131
Schedules Settings  ........................................................................................... 136
Option Settings  ................................................................................................. 141
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 146
Displayed Message and Solutions  ................................................................................ 150
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Preface
The PC Software Package WV-AS65 (hereinafter referred to as WV-AS65) is designed for integrated management
of up to 100 Panasonic WJ-ND300, WJ-ND200 network disk recorders and WJ-HD300 series digital disk recorders
(hereinafter referred to as recorders) connected to a network such as a LAN or the Internet, and runs on the
Microsoft
®Windows®operating system.
By using this software on a personal computer (hereinafter PC) via a network, it is possible to display live images of
the cameras connected to the recorder, to play images stored on the recorder, and to download image files to the
hard disk drive of the PC. It is possible to search and play the downloaded images matching the specified conditions
such as recorded time, etc.
System Configuration
This software consists of the following 2 applications:
[Main application]:The main application runs in the following 2 modes.

In this mode, it is possible to control a recorder remotely via a network.
Run this application in this mode to monitor live images from cameras connected to a
recorder or play the recorded images stored in a recorder.

In this mode, it is possible to access downloaded recorded images saved onto the hard
disk drive of a PC.
Run this application in this mode to search and play downloaded recorded images.
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NetworkSystem A
When the system is configured as System A in the illustration above, live
images can directly be monitored with this software. To monitor live
images, the followings are necessary:
•Register cameras in the recorder.
•Do not use two or more ports of the recorder.
•Select MJPEG for the live image transmission mode of the camera
when the camera in use is WV-NP472, WV-NS32x or WV-NW47x.
Refer to the operating instructions of the recorder for further information
about cameras can be connected to the recorder. 
						

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[Downloader]:This application downloads recorded images from a recorder.
This is the resident application (in the system tray). Once the PC is turned on, the down-
loader runs in the background of the PC.
It is possible to start the main application from the downloader.
The downloader will not close even though the main application is closed.
When using the schedule download function, activate the downloader.
When the downloader is closed, the main application will close automatically. 
						

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Features
Image download
• Schedule download
Downloads images automatically according to the schedule set (start time and date of downloading, the record-
ing time range of images to be downloaded) in advance.
• Manual download
Downloads the recorded images manually by designating the recording time range while playing the recorded
images stored in the recorder.
• Alarm download
Downloads the alarm images when an alarm occurrence is notified by the recorder.
Note:
It is impossible to download using an unregistered host PC when ON is selected for Host Authentication for
the recorder.
Remote control of the recorder
It is possible to operate the recorder via a network using this software. The available functions are displaying live
images, playback of recorded images, camera control, status indication, searching, etc.
Image file management
Downloaded images will be registered in the database. It is possible to play images, print images, save as a jpeg
image file, save as a motion image file and import motion images.
Alarm management
• Notification of an alarm occurrence
The alarm images will be displayed in the pop-up window to notify an alarm occurrence using the alarm notifica-
tion function provided with the recorder.
• Alarm log management
The alarm log is created from the notification of an alarm occurrence and is managed. It is possible to play the
alarm images by clicking the status bar of the main application where the latest alarm log is displayed.
Note:
There are two selectable protocols for an alarm notification used by the recorder, Panasonic’s protocol (for WJ-
ND300 only) and FTP protocol. Refer to page 123 for descriptions of how to register the recorder. Refer to the
Operating Instructions of the recorder for descriptions of how to register the recorder.
Security
•It is possible to enhance security by using the user authentication function (requires entering a user name and
password). This software manages the administrator and the registered users. It is also possible to restrict opera-
ble functions by applying the user type to each user. In combination with the user authentication of this software
and the user level setting and the priority setting of the recorder, it is possible to have well-designed user man-
agement for remote operation. 
						

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Note:
When using this software with the user authentication of ON, select ON for the user authentication on the
recorder. When OFF is selected for the user authentication, all users accessing this recorder using this soft-
ware will be regarded as administrators.
Refer to the Operating Instructions of the recorder about the settings of user authentication.
Local PC maintenance
• Management of the available disk space of a PC
It is possible to check the available disk space of the hard disk drive used to store downloaded images.
Downloading will not be performed when the available disk space is running out and there is no space to save
images.
• Deletion of image files recorded at a designating the time and date
It is possible to delete image files on the hard disk drive of a PC that were recorded at a designated time and
date.
• Deletion of image files by setting the file retention period
It is possible to delete recorded image files automatically when a preset number of days have passed from the
day the image was recorded.
• Operation log management
It is possible to create a log of user operations for later examination. It is possible to save the operation log in the
CSV format.
System specifications
•Up to 100 recorders can be registered.
•Up to 10 concurrent accesses for downloading are available.
•Up to 32 users can be registered.
•Displaying images from up to 16 cameras on a monitor is available.
•5 user types are available.
•Displaying playback images of up to 4 files is available.
•Up to 400 schedules can be registered.
•Up to 10 000 file items can be displayed in the list.
•Up to 500 favorites can be registered.
•Up to 100 000 file items can be managed.
Notes:
•When 2 or more WV-AS65’s are used, up to 4 concurrent accesses (4 PCs) to a single recorder are available. (A
single recorder can accept up to 8 concurrent accesses by users, but the recorder counts a single access using
this software as 2 accesses.)
•When exceeding the maximum number of concurrent access due to an increase in the number of accesses using
web browsers or FTP accesses, connection to the recorder may be interrupted and a black screen may be dis-
played. 
						

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About These Operating Instructions
This manual is composed of Preparations, Operations, Setup and References.
The descriptions in the following pages are based on the assumption that Windows®XP Professional runs on a PC.
Operation windows may not be the same as those appearing on the pages when a different OS is used or different
settings are applied.
Preparations (pages 15 - 24)
Contains descriptions of the required preparations to operate this software including descriptions of how to install
this software.
Operations (pages 25 - 121)
Contains descriptions of how to operate the applications.
Start with Principal Window Chart (page 25) to find out  about operation windows first.
Start with Monitor Live Images (page 41) to find out about functions first.
Setup (pages 122 - 145)
Contains descriptions of how to perform the settings of the recorder, the user registration, the schedule recording
and the optional settings of the applications. Before running the applications, perform the required settings.
References (pages 146 - 155)
Contains descriptions such as how to solve problems and the messages displayed on a monitor.
System Requirements
It is recommended to install this software on a PC that meets the following system requirements.
OS Microsoft
®Windows®2000 Professional SP4*1
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional or Home Edition SP2
OS language Refer to page 2 of the Installation Guide
Computer IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU Pentium
®D 3.0 GHz or faster (Pentium®4 2.4 GHz minimum)
Memory 1 GB or more
Video memory 128 MB or more (64 MB minimum)
CD-ROM drive Necessary to install this software
Hard disk drive 80 MB of available disk space for installation*
2
Display 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
(Full color environment recommended)
Network Interface 10/100/1000 Mbps Network interface card must be installed*
3
Web Browser Microsoft®Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
Other web browsers are not compatible with this unit.
*1 Update Microsoft Direct X to 9.0c or later. The latest Direct X can be downloaded from the web site of Microsoft
Corporation.
*2 It is necessary to prepare other disk space exclusively as storage for files downloaded from the recorder in addi-
tion to the required available disk space for installation.
*3 The network settings on the PC must meet those of the network environment where the PC is connected.
Important:
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If a sound card is not installed on a PC in use, it is impossible to hear audio playback.
•This software must be installed or started by the administrator. Otherwise, any problems will not be covered by
the warranty.
•While running this software, the PC will not move to the system standby mode or the system hibernation mode.
•Run this software alone. Otherwise, the CPU overload and the shortage of resources will cause malfunction and
insufficient performance. Do not use other applications, especially heavy load types, while this software is run-
ning.
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Camera Settings Relating to MPEG-4 Image
Set the Max bit rate (per 1 client) setting of the camera as below according to the setting of Performance (Drawing
efficiency). When the set value for Max bit rate (per 1 client) is larger than the values below, this software may not
work correctly. Refer to page 144 about the Performance (Drawing efficiency) setting.
Limitation of Liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS
PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S). 
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
•Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows®XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries.
•Intel
®and Pentium®are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
•Adobe®, Adobe logos, and Acrobat®are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/
or other countries.
•Other names of companies and products contained in these operating instructions may be trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respective owners.
Performance (Drawing efficiency)
High 1 024 kbps or less
Middle
Low512 kbps or less
256 kbps or less Max bit rate (per 1 client) 
						

							Disclaimer of Warranty
Standard Accessories
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IN NO EVENT SHALL MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY OR ANY
PERSON, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN WARRANTY PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE LOCAL DEALER OF PANASON-
IC, FOR THE CASES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BELOW:
(1) ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, 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 MODIFICATION 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.
CD-ROM .................................................................. 1 pc.
Installation Guide ..................................................... 1 pc.
Label (with product key) ........................................... 3 pcs.
Important:
•The provided CD-ROM contains the installer of this software, the operating instructions (these operating instruc-
tions) and the readme.txt. Prior to installation, read the readme.txt.
•Do not lose the label (containing the product key). It is essential when requesting support or trouble shooting.
Keep the label in a safe place. Attach the first one to the case of the CD-ROM. Attach the second one to the PC.
Keep the third one as a spare. 
						

							Recording event list Indicates a list of recording events searched from the recorded images stored in
the recorder. The recording event list contains the recording start time, the record-
ing channel and the recording event type. Terms
Main application
Downloader
User
Event log
Event action
Recording eventThis is the core of the PC software package enabling the users to operate the sys-
tem. Main application works in the network mode (operates the recorder via a net-
work) and in the local mode (plays image files downloaded from the recorder). The
basic operation of this software can be performed using this application.
This is a resident application on a PC to download image files stored in the
recorder according to the programmed schedule and the user’s operation.
Operator of this software. A single user can be registered as the administrator. The
administrator can perform/manage the settings of this software.
Indicates the logs of the recording events detected by the recorder.
Indicates the actions that the recorder performs at an event occurrence. Refer to
the Operating Instructions of the recorder for further information.
Indicates the following events or operations that become the trigger for recording:
The following are types of recording events.
TERMINAL, CAM (site alarm)  , VMD (video motion detection)  ,
COMMAND, VIDEO LOSS  , EMERGENCY, MANUAL, SCHEDULE.
HD300
HD300ND300
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Terms Used in These Operating Instructions
These are descriptions of the basic terms used in these operating instructions.
Recorder
Camera
Download
Schedule
Image fileDescriptions
Panasonic WJ-ND300, WJ-ND200 network disk recorders and WJ-HD300 series
digital disk recorders.
WJ-HD300 Series is the generic name of the models WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 and
WJ-HD316A/WJ-HD309A. Also, WJ-HD300 Series will appear on the monitor
screen.
Indicates the camera connected to the recorder.
Transferring image files from the recorder to a PC. There are three ways to down-
load recorded images.
Schedule download (download according to the schedule settings), manual down-
load (download manually while monitoring playback images) and alarm download
(download alarm images when an alarm occurrence is notified) are available.
The set schedules to download image files from the recorder automatically. The
downloader will start downloading automatically by designating a download start
time and a recorded time range of image files to be downloaded.
Indicates the downloaded images recorded on the recorder. It is possible to play
them using this software.
Note:
An image file will contain images from multiple camera channels depending
on the channel selection for the schedule settings. Refer to page 136 for
further information.