Panasonic Network Disk Recorder Wj Nd200 Setup Instructions

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Network Disk Recorder
Setup Instructions 
Model No. WJ-ND200
Network Disk Recorder WJ-ND200
ERROR
REC
OPERATETIMERALARM
ALARM
SUSPENDBUZZER
STOPLINK
/ACT
MIRROR
HDD1
HDD2 
						

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CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 3
Features ......................................................................................................................3
About these operating instructions  .............................................................................. 4
System requirements for a PC  .................................................................................... 4
Trademarks and registered trademarks  ...................................................................... 5
Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 5
Terms used in these operating instructions  ................................................................ 5
Operations Flow  .............................................................................................................. 7
Performing the Network Settings of a PC ........................................................................ 8
About the Network Security of This Unit .......................................................................... 11
Equipped security functions  ........................................................................................ 11
For enhanced security ................................................................................................. 11
Display the Operation Window  ........................................................................................ 12
About the Operation Window  .......................................................................................... 14
Top page  ..................................................................................................................... 14
[Control] button ............................................................................................................ 15
[Cam Select] button ..................................................................................................... 16
[Setup] button  .............................................................................................................. 17
Status display area ...................................................................................................... 18
Playback point operation area ..................................................................................... 19
[HDD] tab  .................................................................................................................... 19
[CAM] Tab  ................................................................................................................... 21
Setup Menu  .....................................................................................................................22
Setup menu chart  ........................................................................................................ 22
Basic operation with the setup menu  .......................................................................... 25
Perform the minimum required settings [Quick]  .......................................................... 27
Perform the settings for the system [System]  ............................................................. 30
Functions for the emergency recording [Emergency REC]  ......................................... 34
Functions for events [Event] ........................................................................................ 36
Settings for the recording/event schedule [Schedule]  ................................................. 39
Settings relating to cameras [Camera]  ........................................................................ 47
Settings relating to network [Comm]  ........................................................................... 55
Settings relating to the authentication [User Mng.]  ..................................................... 65
Settings for maintenance [Maintenance]  ..................................................................... 72
Settings relating to the disk configuration [Config]  ...................................................... 76
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................78 
						

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Preface
Features
The Network Disk Recorders WJ-ND200 are designed for use within a surveillance system, and perform recordings
and playbacks pictures from network cameras in the system.
The network disk recorder is a recording device using a hard disk drive to record camera pictures instead of using
video tapes so that pictures recorded by repeated overwriting will not experience deterioration of the recorded pic-
ture quality.
Up to 16 cameras can be connected via a network and it is possible to record their camera pictures. It is possible to
perform the settings or operate the WJ-ND200 (this unit) using a web browser installed on a PC connected to a net-
work. Up to 4 PCs (web browsers) can access this unit concurrently and it is possible to perform the settings and
operate this unit.
Recording Functions
Multi-recording
It is possible to perform multiple recordings using a single network disk recorder even if the operating environments
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 a week. It is also possi-
ble to perform recording at a different recording rate according to time range.
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 an alarm signal is supplied, the recording mode (recording rate) can be changed to
high rate to record pictures.
2.5 inch removable hard disk
Two removable hard disks are provided, and they can be removed and inserted easily and quickly on the front of the
unit.
When using two hard disks, it is possible to replace the hard disks without interrupting recording.
Downloading/Transmitting Images
It is possible to download (save) the currently displayed image in the web browser window onto the hard disk of a
PC. By establishing an FTP server, it is possible to transmit images to the designated FTP server periodically. When
an event occurs, it is possible to transmit images from the camera installed in the place where the alarm occurred.
Event Notification Function
When an event occurs, it is possible to send e-mails to designated addresses to notify of the event occurrence. It is
also possible to send an e-mail with an image recorded when the event occurred. 
						

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Security Function and Reliability
• User authentication function (registration of ID and password) allows users access to predetermined selection of
the available functions. Up to 32 users can be registered.
• Host authentication function restricts devices from operating this unit if their IP addresses are not registered.
• If a hard disk crashes, the mirroring function prevents any recorded pictures loss by continuing recording on the
another hard disk.
About these operating instructions
There are 3 sets of operating instructions for the WJ-ND200 as follows. 
• Installation Guide (book)
• Operating Instructions (PDF)
• Setup Instructions (PDF, these operating instructions)
These Setup Instructions contain descriptions of how to perform the required settings to operate this unit using a
PC via a network and descriptions for installations such as how to connect the unit to other devices.
The network settings of the unit will be different depending on the settings of the LAN or the Internet service provider
to which the unit is to be connected. Refer to an administrator of each network for further information about the
respective network.
Refer to the Installation Guide for descriptions about available functions by operating this unit using the buttons on
the front panel.
Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for descriptions of how to operate this unit from a PC.
Adobe
®Reader is required to read these operating instructions (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.
ND200 shown in the illustrations used in these operating instructions indicate this unit or the WJ-ND200.
System requirements for a PC
It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. If using a PC that
does not meet the following system requirements, it may cause problems such as slow imaging or the browser
becomes inoperable.
OS: Microsoft
®Windows®2000 Professional SP4
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional SP2
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition SP2
OS Language English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
CPU: Pentium
®4 3.0 GHz or faster
Memory: 512 MB or more
Monitor: 1 024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface: 10/100 Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser: Microsoft
®Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1, 6.0 SP2
Other web browsers are not compatible with this unit.
Other CD-ROM Drive: It is necessary to read the operating instructions and use the software on
the provided CD-ROM.
DirectX
®9.0c or later
Adobe®Reader: It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-
ROM. 
						

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Note:
When using a PC that does not meet the above requirements, displaying of images may become slow or the web
browser may become inoperable.
Trademarks and registered trademarks
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States 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.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in these operating instructions.
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional Service Pack 4 is described as Windows 2000.
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional SP2 and Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition SP2 are described as
Windows XP.
Terms used in these operating instructions
HDD
Refers to a hard disk drive (mass storage medium). The unit records camera pictures on a hard disk rather than on
video tape.
Recording rate (ips, I-Flame)
Refers to the unit that determines the smoothness with which the recorded images are played back. ips is used to
express the number of frames recorded per second. The higher the number, the smoother the movement, but the
available recording time becomes shorter. I-Frame is used to express the refresh interval of MPEG-4 image display
set on the camera.
Resolution
Resolution refers to the degree of fineness and quality of the camera pictures recorded by this unit. This unit dis-
plays the resolution in number of dots. For example, if the number of horizontal dots is 640 and the number of verti-
cal dots is 480, the display reads 640 x 480.
M-JPEG
A video codec that compresses video fields from the camera into independent JPEG images sequentially by query
from the unit. Network load will be reduced comparing with the method that obtains JPEG images independently
from the camera. However, the transmission rate will fluctuate depending on the state of the camera. Some cameras
phrase this video codec as just JPEG. 
						

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Manual recording
Function for starting and stopping recording manually by clicking the recording button or recording stop button.
Schedule recording
Function for starting and stopping recording automatically at a preset time.
Event recording
Function for starting recording automatically when an event occurs. Event recordings are divided into pre recordings
(pictures before the event occurs) and post recordings (pictures after the event occurs).
Emergency recording
Function for performing priority recording in emergency situations, etc. through an external switch connected to the
unit.
External recording mode
Function for changing the programmed time schedule through an external switch connected to the unit.
SD memory recording/SD memory data
Function featured in some Panasonic’s cameras that saves images on the SD memory card on the camera when
communication with the camera failed in the period set for the schedule recording of this unit. Images saved by the
SD memory recording are described as SD memory data on these operating instructions. The recording time of SD
memory data will be displayed based on the clock of the camera.
Event
An event is a phenomenon which triggers a specific operation (event operation) in the unit. Events are divided into
terminal alarm, command alarm, and site alarm.
Sequence
Sequence refers to automatically changing the displayed camera picture in a preset sequence. Sequence display is
possible while the unit displays live pictures.
Electronic zoom
Function for enlarging live and playback pictures. While the camera uses the camera zoom function to enlarge pic-
tures, the electronic zoom function enlarges the picture electronically in the unit and displays it.
Camera control
Camera control refers to controlling the functions of the combination cameras connected to the unit. These functions
include Pan/Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Brightness, Preset Operations (moving the camera to a preset horizontal/vertical
position), and Auto (for example, automatic panning).
System Administrator
This refers to a person who has the responsibility and authority to operate the unit and perform settings.
Write protection switch
This switch is on the plastic case covering the hard disk drive and is to be used to determine whether or not to pro-
tect the hard disk drive from writing. 
						

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Operations Flow
Connections
Refer to the provided Installation Guide for further infor-
mation about connections.
➜
z
Startup
Turn on the power of the unit.
For further information, refer to the Installation Guide.
➜
x
Network settings of the PC
(page 8)Change the TCP/IP setting of the PC to conform to the
settings of this unit.
➜
c
Format (initialize) hard disk drives
(page 76)Display the disk configuration menu and format the
hard disk drives.
➜
v
Display the camera setup menu and
perform the network settings of
cameras. (page 47)Display the camera setup menu and configure the net-
work settings of cameras.
➜
b
Setup (pages 22 - 77)
Perform the required settings on the setup menu to
start operation.
n
Start operation
➜ 
						

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Performing the Network Settings of a PC
Change the TCP/IP setting of the PC to conform to the settings of this unit.
It is required to set the IP address of the PC to 192.168.0.XX (a number from 2 to -254 except 250) to access this
unit.
With the following network environment, it is not necessary to perform the network settings. It is possible to perform
the settings or operate this unit using a web browser after completing the connection.
IP Address: 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.249, 192.168.0.251 - 192.168.0.254
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
When the network settings are different from the settings above, perform the network settings of the PC.
The network settings of cameras can be configured on the NW Camera Setup page (Camera – NW Camera
Setup).
In these operating instructions, the settings are performed on Windows XP as examples. Refer to the operating
instructions of the respective OS for further information.
Screenshot 1
Start just after the PC is started up.
Important:
Log in to the PC as an administrator.
Step 1
On the taskbar, click Start, and then click the Control
Panel.
Screenshot 2
The control panel will be displayed.
Step 2
Click the Network and Internet Connections icon. 
						

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Screenshot 3
The Network and Internet Connections window will be
displayed.
Step 3
Click Network Connections.
Screenshot 4
The Network Connections window will be displayed.
Step 4
Double click Local Area Connection.
Screenshot 5
The Local Area Connection Status window will be dis-
played.
Step 5
Click Properties. 
						

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Screenshot 6
The Local Area Connection Properties window will be
displayed.
Step 6
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click
Properties.
Screenshot 7
The Properties window of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
will be displayed.
Step 7
Click Use the following IP address and enter the IP
address and the subnet mask as follows;
• IP address: 192.168.0.100
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Depending on the network configuration, it may be nec-
essary to set the Default gateway. Refer to a system
administrator for further information.
Step 8
Click the OK button and close the window.