Panasonic Network Disk Recorder Wj Nd400 Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, 
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Network Disk Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. WJ-ND400
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Preface
Contents
Preface
Preface.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
About these Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements for a PC ........................................................................................................................ 6
Trademarks...

Contents
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Operations during an event............................................................................................................................. 34
Canceling alarm action ......................................................................................................... ..................... 34
Suspend alarm action ........................................................................................................... ..................... 34
Cancel the Error Status...

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Troubleshooting................................................................................................ .................... 60
Problems ....................................................................................................................... .................................. 60
Message display ................................................................................................................ ............................. 64...

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The Network Disk Recorder (WJ-ND400) is for recording images and audio from netw ork surveillance cameras to a hard disk (hereafter HDD). It
is possible to connect up to  64 cameras over a network. 
Also, it is possible to access and operate t he recorder via a network from the web brow ser on a computer (hereafter PC). A maximum of 16 PCs
can be connected (via a network). 
• The network settings for the PC need to be done to do settings an d operations from the PC. A web browser must also be...

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It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. 
*Microsoft
® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP2 is required when using Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2 or Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Edition SP2. 
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Restrictions when operating MPEG-4 images
There are following re
strictions when MPEG-4 is selected for the
image compression method on the setup menu. (NW camera
under Camera)
1. When displaying live images
(1) Black screen may be displayed for the first few seconds (*) when the following operations are performed while displaying
live images.
⋅When MPEG-4 live images are displayed (by switching
camera channel, etc.)
⋅ When MPEG-4 image is enlarged (or when enlarged
MPEG-4 image is resized  to the...

8About operating windows
Operate the recorder from a web browser on a PC.
1Start the PC.
2Launch the web browser.
3Enter the URL or IP address set for the recorder into the
address box and press the [Enter] key.
The authentication window is displayed.
 If [User authentication] is [Off], the authentication window
does not open (refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF file)).
4Enter a User name and Password that is registered
with the recorder, and click the [Login] button.
The top page is displayed.
Display...

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5Click the buttons and tabs to set up operations.
Note:
 The first time the recorders top page is displayed on a PC thewizard for installing ActiveX, which must be installed to view
images, is displayed. Follow  the on-screen instructions.
 If WJ-ND200/WJ-ND300 ActiveX  is already installed, delete
WebVideo ActiveX using Add or Remove Programs and then
install WJ-ND400 ActiveX.
 When the install wizard is  displayed again even after
completing the installation of  the ActiveX,...

About operating windows
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(1) [Control] button (page 11)
Performs operations such as searching for recorded images.
You can also perform the functions of the camera picture
switcher such as changing the di splay of camera live pictures
to multiscreen or sequential display.
(2) [Cam. select] button (page 12)
The switcher functions such as switching camera channels
are operable on this page.
(3) [Setup] button (page 13)
Sets up the recorder.
(4) Status display area (page 14)
Displays the recorders status,...