Panasonic Network Disk Recorder Wjnd300a Setup Instructions

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Network Disk Recorder
Setup Instructions 
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CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 3
Features ......................................................................................................................3
About these Operating Instructions  ............................................................................. 4
System Requirements for a PC ................................................................................... 4...

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Preface
Features
The Network Disk Recorders WJ-ND300A series 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 32 cameras can be connected via a network and it is possible...

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About these Operating Instructions
There are 3 sets of operating instructions for the WJ-ND300A 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...

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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-Frame)
Refers to the unit that...

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External recording mode
Function for changing the programmed time schedule through an external switch connected to the unit.
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. 
Event Action
Event action refers to a specific operation performed when an event occurs. Event operations are divided into ALM
(Alarm Mode), ADM (Activity Detection Mode), and are selectable. In ALM, the...

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Operations Flow
The operation flow of this unit is as follows.
Rack Mounting
Install the unit in the rack.
Refer to the Installation Guide for further information
about rack mounting.
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Connections
Refer to the provided Installation Guide for further infor-
mation about connections.
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Startup
Turn on the power of the unit.
For further information, refer to the Installation Guide.
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Network settings of this unit 
(page 8)Operate the buttons on the front panel of the unit to per-
form the network...

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Performing the Network Settings
Screenshot 1
Start operation when the standby display is displayed
on the LCD.
Step 1
Display the IP address setup display by pressing the
arrows button (Cor D). 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: 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.249, 192.168.1.251 - 192.168.1.254
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway...

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Screenshot 3
The DHCP Setup window will be displayed.
Screenshot 4
The setup item display for each item will be displayed.
Step 5
After confirming that the cursor is positioned on l,
press the [SET] button, and move the cursor to the
number area. 
Step 6
Set the value as follows. The cursor appears as a _
(underscore).
To move the cursor:Press the arrows button (A) or
(B).
To input values:Press the arrows button (C) or (D).
Step 7
After setting the value, press the [ESC] button to move
the cursor on l...

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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 192.168.1.XX (a number from 2 to 254 except 250) to access this
unit.
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...