Panasonic Network Disk Recorder Wj Nd300a Installation Guide

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Set the Network Settings
It is possible to set the network settings. The available settings items are the same as described in the Check the Network
Settings section on the previous page.
It is possible to shift the display by pressing the arrows button (Cand D) while the underscore mark (_) is displayed below the
> indication. 
Shift the display and configure each setting as described below.
The settings of Gateway and HTTP port can be configured when displaying the PT#2 indication (client PC port).
Note:To change the port number (PT#), press the arrows button (Aor B) while the underscore mark (_) is displayed below
the > indication.
• Camera port (PT#1)
• Client PC port (PT#2)
• Maintenance port (PT#3)
CArrows buttons D [SET]
[ESC]
[ESC]
[ESC]
CArrows buttons D
1. Move the underscore mark below the number to be edited.
The underscore mark will move below the number by pressing the [SET] button while the underscore mark is displayed
below the > indication.
2. Enter the desired values.
Move the underscore mark:Arrows button (Aand B)
Enter values:Arrows button (Cand D)
Important:
Network settings for each port (IP address, etc.) should be on a different subnet. Otherwise, network communication
may be failed.
3. Move the underscore mark below the > indication by pressing the [ESC] button.
The edited settings will be determined.
4. Configure the network settings of another network port.
Change the port number (PT#) by pressing the arrows button (Aor B) while the underscore mark (_) is displayed below
the > indication.
The port number indication will change each time the arrows button (Aor B) is pressed.
PT#1:Camera port
PT#2:Client PC port
PT#3:Maintenance port 
						

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Key Lock Settings
It is possible to lock the buttons on the front panel to make them unusable. 
When the [SET] button is pressed while displaying the key lock display, the message of Keylock Enabled will be displayed
and the buttons on the front panel will be locked. 
The time and date display (standby display) will be displayed soon after the buttons are locked.
[SET]
To release the key lock, press any button on the front panel.
The LCD will display the password box.
Enter the password that has set for Front panel key lock of Basic Setup under System on the SETUP MENU.
When the password is confirmed, the locked buttons will be released.
Note:
Default password: 12345
Set the HDD Mode
The following HDD modes are available for maintenance.
• RAID 5 mode settings [RAID5]
Set to the RAID 5 setting.
• Single mode settings [SINGLE]
Release the RAID 5 mode and set to the single mode.
• HDD recovery [RECOVERY]
Perform the HDD recovery after replacing the HDD when one of the RAID disk failed.
• RAID board initialization [INIT.] 
Initialize the RAID board. It is necessary to initialize the RAID board when changing the mode between the RAID 5 mode
and the single mode, and when the HDD failure caused 2 DOWN of RAID.
• HDD safety mode [HDD Safe Mode: ACCEPT]
When maintaining (HDD replacement, installation, etc.) without turning the power of the unit off, activate the HDD safety
mode.
• Unit number (of the extension unit) check [EXT Number Check]
Unit number of the connected extension unit number will be displayed. 
						

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Shift the display on the LCD using the arrows button (Cand D).
CArrows buttons D
CArrows buttons D [SET]
[ESC]
CArrows buttons D
CArrows buttons D CArrows buttons D
Important:
When the HDD safety mode is activated, the power of the all HDDs will be off. (Recording and playback will be forcibly
canceled.)
Execute Each Maintenance Function
1. Press the [SET] button after selecting YES on the desired maintenance function display.
The message ACCEPT will be displayed on the LCD when the [SET] button is pressed after moving the underscore mark
below YES using the arrows button (Aor B).
When the [SET] button is pressed after selecting NO, returns to the previously displayed menu.
2. Press the [SET] button after selecting YES when ACCEPT is displayed.
The power of all HDDs will be turned off automatically and each menu item will be carried out when the [SET] button is
pressed after moving the underscore mark below YES using the arrows button (Aor B).
The unit will restart when RAID5, SINGLE, RECOVERY or INIT. is carried out.
The power of all HDDs will be turned off when the HDD safety mode is activated.(It takes approx.30 sec until the power is
turned off.) When the power of the HDDs is turned off, the unit can be installed in the rack without turning the power of the
unit off, and HDD replacement becomes possible. Consult your dealer for HDD replacement.
When EXT Number Check is carried out, the confirmation indication for unit number 1 will be displayed after around 30
seconds.
When the [SET] button is pressed while displaying this indication, the HDD access indicators of the respective extension
unit will light red for around 5 seconds. Refer to page 35 for further information.
When the [SET] button is pressed after selecting NO, the previous display will appear on the LCD.  
						

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Set the HDD Safety Mode
When installing/uninstalling the unit in the rack without turning the power of the unit off, do the following. (Steps 1, 3 and 4.)
1. Turn off the power of the HDDs.
Press the [SET] button after selecting YES when the ACCEPT indication is displayed (page 32).
When the [SET] button is pressed, the Wait for 30 sec indication will be displayed.
When the power of the HDD is turned off (it will take for around 30 seconds), the REBOOT/PANEL OFF indication will be
displayed.
Important:
• Installation of the unit should be made while the REBOOT/PANEL OFF indication is displayed on the LCD. After com-
pleting the installation, perform step 2.
• To replace the HDDs, perform steps 3 and 4.
2. Reboot the unit.
Press the [SET] button after selecting REBOOT using the arrows button (Aand B) when the REBOOT/PANEL OFF indi-
cation is displayed.
The unit will restart.
3. Detach the front panel.
Press the [SET] button after selecting PANEL OFF using the arrows button (Aand B) when the REBOOT/PANEL OFF
indication is displayed.
The OPERATE indicator and the LCD will go off.
Important:
Detach the front panel after confirming that the OPERATE indicator and the LCD are went off. If the front panel is
detached while the OPERATE indicator or the LCD is on, it may damage the unit. Consult your dealer for the front panel
detachment and HDD replacement.
4. Attach the front panel and restart the unit.
When the front panel is attached correctly, the following indication will be displayed. The unit will restart by pressing the
[SET] button. 
Press the [SET] button after selecting YES.
After around 30seconds 
						

							Check the Unit Number of the Extension Unit
The unit number of the connected extension unit can be checked with the HDD access indicators on the extension unit.
1. Select YES when the EXT Number Check indication (page 33) is displayed on the LCD, and then press the [SET]
button. 
The message Wait for 30 sec will be displayed. When the unit completed to turning off the power of the HDDs (it will take
around 30 seconds), the EXT Unit:1 will be displayed.
2. Check the unit number of the extension unit.
When the [SET] button is pressed while the EXT Unit:1 indication is displayed, the HDD access indicators (HDD1 - HDD4)
of the extension unit with unit number 1 will light red for around 5 seconds.
The displayed unit number can be shifted to the other unit number using the arrows button (Cor D).
3. Quit the unit number check.
Display Reboot by pressing the arrows button (Cor D), and then press the [SET] button.
The unit will restart.
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[SET]
D Arrows buttons C
[SET]
D Arrows buttons C[SET]
D Arrows buttons C[SET]
D Arrows buttons C[SET]
The unit will restart.
D Arrows buttons C[SET]
D Arrows buttons C[SET]
[SET]
The HDD access indicators (HDD1 – HDD4) of the 
extension unit respective to the selected unit number 
will light red (around 5 seconds) 
						

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Reboot the Unit Manually
It is possible to reboot the unit manually as follow.
Press the [SET] button while displaying the [REBOOT] display.
The message ACCEPT will be displayed.
When the [SET] button is pressed after moving the underscore mark below YES using the arrows button (Aor B), the unit will
reboot.
[SET] 
						

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•The fan is not functioning because of the malfunction.
Refer to the dealer.
Troubleshooting
Check the following before requesting repair 
Contact a dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution or if a problem is not described
below, or when having a problem with installations. 
•Check if the power plug is properly connected to the AC
outlet. 
•Check if the power cord is properly inserted into the power
socket of the unit.
•Check if alarm input signals are properly input to the
ALARM or ALARM/CONTROL at the rear panel.
•Check the settings of the ALARM connector.
Power is not turned on. 
Alarm operations are not acti-
vated.
Check item/Remedy PageProblem
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The error indicator blinks
orange.
The unit stops because of the
thermal error.
The HDD access indicator
lights/blinks red.
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•The respective HDD is failed in the RAID 5 mode.
The indicator respective to the HDD that failed first will light
red and the indicators for the other failed HDD will blink red.
•Aren’t the fans on the rear or the ventilation slots on the
front and both sides of the unit blocked?
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•Temperature inside the unit is too high/low. Use the unit at
appropriate ambient temperatures.6
•When the error indicator lights orange, temperature inside
the unit may be too high. Check whether dust is collected
around the fans or not. 
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Inspect the power cord, power plug and connectors periodically. 
•The power cord, plug and connectors are worn out. This may result in electric
shock or a fire. Unplug the power plug from the AC outlet immediately, and
refer to qualified service personnel. 
The power cord insulation is
damaged.
The power cord, plug and con-
nectors get hot during use. 
The power cord gets hot when
bent or stretched.
Check item/RemedyProblem
ProblemCheck item/Remedy
The HDD access indicator
lights red and orange.
•The system error occurred. Refer to the dealer.
The system error status will be displayed with the HDD indi-
cators as follows.
8: Red,  9: Orange
9 8 8 8: Hardware malfunction
8 9 8 8: Hardware malfunction
9 9 8 8: Hardware malfunction
8 8 9 8: Hardware malfunction
9 8 9 8: Hardware malfunction
8 9 9 8: Hardware malfunction
9 9 9 8: Hardware malfunction
8 8 8 9: Hardware malfunction
9 9 8 9: Hardware malfunction
8 8 9 9: Hardware malfunction
8 9 9 9: Disk CRC error
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Standard Accessories
CD-ROM*   ............................................................................................................ 1 pc.
Installation Guide (this manual) ............................................................................ 1 pc.
The following are for installation: 
Power Cord (NTSC model) ................................................................................ 1 pc.
Power Cord (PAL model) ................................................................................. 2 pcs.
Rack Mounting Bracket  ................................................................................... 2 pcs.
Screw for Rack Mounting Bracket  ................................................................... 4 pcs.
Hard Disk Drive Fixing Screw (w/sleeve and damper). ................................. 12 pcs.
* The CD-ROM contains the operating instructions (PDFs) and the setup tools (Panasonic IP setup software, etc.).High-speed serial interface, 480 Mbps (theoretical value), x1 General
Specification
Power source
Power consumption
Ambient operating
temperature
Ambient operating
humidity
Maximum operating
altitude
Dimensions
Weight
Input/Output
External storage
Alarm/Control 
connector
Alarm connectorNTSC model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
PAL model: 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
85 W
5°C to 45°C {41 °F - 113 °F}
5 % - 90 % (non condensing)
2 000 m (6 562 feet) above sea level
420 mm (W) x 88 mm (H) x 350 mm (D) {16-9/16 (W) x 3-7/16 (H) x 
13-3/4 (D)} (excluding rubber feet and projections)
8.3 kg{18.3 lbs.}
Emergency recording input *
1, Alarm output for available disk space of
the copy/event recording area*2, HDD error output*2, Camera error out-
put*2, Error output*2, Power outage recovery completion output*1, Time
adjustment input/output*4, Power outage detection input*1, External
recording mode switching*1, Alarm output 8-16*2, Alarm suspension
input*1, Alarm reset input*1, Network error output*2, +5 V output*5
(D-sub 25-pin)
Alarm input 1-16*
1, Alarm output 1-7*2(D-sub 25-pin)
Camera port/client
PC port
Maintenance port10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45)
10Base-T (RJ-45)
*1: Non-voltage make contact, +5 V pull-up 150 kΩ
*2: Open collector output, 24 V DC max., 100 mA
*3: HIGH (+5 V - +12 V, 6.3 mA max.)
*4: 52 kΩ, 5 V pull-up, Output current –100 mA/Non-voltage make contact input
*5: 200 mA max. 
						

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