Panasonic Network Disk Recorder Wjnd300a Setup Instructions

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Network Disk Recorder
Setup Instructions 
Model No.  WJ-ND300A
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CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 3
Features ......................................................................................................................3
About these Operating Instructions  ............................................................................. 4
System Requirements for a PC ................................................................................... 4
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks  ................................................................... 4
Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 5
Terms Used in these Operating Instructions  ............................................................... 5
Operations Flow  .............................................................................................................. 7
Performing the Network Settings ..................................................................................... 8
Performing the Network Settings of this Unit  .............................................................. 8
Performing the Network Settings of a PC  ................................................................... 10
About the Network Security of this Unit  ........................................................................... 13
Equipped Security Functions  ...................................................................................... 13
For Enhanced Security ................................................................................................ 13
Display the Operation Window  ........................................................................................ 14
About the Operation Window  .......................................................................................... 16
Top Page ..................................................................................................................... 16
[Control] Tab  ............................................................................................................... 17
[Cam Select] Tab  ........................................................................................................ 18
[Setup] Tab (Quick)  ..................................................................................................... 19
[Setup] Tab (Advanced)  .............................................................................................. 20
Status Display Area ..................................................................................................... 21
Playback Point Operation Area  ................................................................................... 23
[HDD] Tab  ................................................................................................................... 23
[CAM] Tab  ................................................................................................................... 25
Setup Menu (Quick)  ........................................................................................................ 26
Setup Menu (Quick) Chart  .......................................................................................... 26
Basic Operation with the Setup Menu (Quick)  ............................................................ 26
Display/System Settings [Display Setup]  .................................................................... 28
Camera Network Settings and Group Settings [Camera Setup]  ................................. 30
[Rec & Event Setup]  .................................................................................................... 31
Perform the Settings for Network [Network Setup]  ..................................................... 35
Setup Menu (Advanced) Chart  ........................................................................................ 37
Setup Menu (Advanced) Item List  ............................................................................... 37
Basic Operation with the Setup Menu (Advanced)  ..................................................... 40
Perform the Settings for the System [System]  ............................................................ 42
Functions for Recording [Recording] ........................................................................... 46
Functions for Events [Event]  ....................................................................................... 49
Settings for the Recording/Event Schedule [Schedule]  .............................................. 53
Settings Relating to Cameras [Camera] ...................................................................... 60
Settings for Communication with other Devices [Comm]  ............................................ 64
Settings Relating to the User Authentication [User Mng.]  ........................................... 75
Settings for Maintenance [Maintenance]  ..................................................................... 82
About the Hard Disk Drives  ............................................................................................. 89
Summary of the RAID 5 function (Redundant Arrays for Independent Disks, 
independent data disks with distributed parity blocks)  ................................................ 89
Display the HDD DISK MENU ..................................................................................... 90
Initialize the Hard Disk Drive [Format] ......................................................................... 92
Remove the Hard Disk Drive from the System Logically [Remove]  ............................ 96
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................97 
						

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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 to record their camera pictures. It is possible to
perform the settings or operate the WJ-ND300A (this unit) using a web browser installed on a PC connected to a
network. Up to 8 PCs (web browsers) can access this unit concurrently and it is possible to perform the settings and
operate this unit.
WJ-ND300A is the generic name of the network disk recorders WJ-ND300A series.
Various Recording Functions
• Multi-recording
It is possible to perform multiple recordings using a single network disk recorder even if the operating environ-
ments 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
possible 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 (quality and recording rate) can
be changed to high quality to record pictures.
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.
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 RAID 5 function prevents any recorded pictures loss.  
						

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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 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. 
WJ-ND300A or ND300A shown in the illustrations used in these operating instructions indicate this unit or the
WJ-ND300A series.
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
Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU: Pentium
®4 3.0 GHz or faster
Memory: 512 MB or more
Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface: 10/100Mbps 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.
*: Update Microsoft Direct X to 9.0C or later. The latest Direct X can be downloaded from the web site of Microsoft
Corporation.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
• Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/ or
other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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. 
						

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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 determines the smootheness 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 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 720 and the number of verti-
cal dots is 480, the display reads 720 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.
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.
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. 
						

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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 occurrence of an event is announced
by screen display, LED, or buzzer (Alarm Operation). In ADM, the occurrence of an event is not announced, but the
unit starts event recording, performs the preset operations, and enters the event into the event log. In OFF mode,
the unit only enters the event into the event log. 
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).
A-B repeat playback
Function for playing back repeatedly between a set start point (A) and an end point (B) in playback mode.
HDD safety mode
Function for turning off the power supply to the HDD to prevent damage of the HDD due to vibration and shock if the
unit is mounted in or dismounted from the rack with the power turned on.
Disk config
When an HDD is replaced, removed, or added, the HDDs need to be newly configured. Disk config refers to the
menu for performing these HDD settings.
RAID (RAID5)
This stands for Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks. It refers to a technology to implement a high-speed large-
capacity and high-reliability disk unit by distributing access to multiple HDDs. If trouble occurs in one of the HDDs,
the data on the faulty HDD can be recovered based on the error correction data recorded on the other HDDs.
(RAID5 is used when 3 or more HDDs are connected. If trouble occurs simultaneously in 2 or more HDDs, the data
of the faulty HDD cannot be recovered.)
System Administrator
This refers to a person who has the responsibility and authority to operate the unit and perform settings. 
						

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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 settings of the unit.
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Network settings of the PC 
(page 10)Change the TCP/IP setting of the PC to conform to the
settings of this unit.
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Format (initialize) hard disk drives
(page 92)Display the disk configuration menu and format the
hard disk drives.
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Display the camera setup menu and
perform the network settings of
cameras. (page 30)Refer to the Setup Instructions (PDF) for descriptions of
how to display the camera setup menu.
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Setup (pages 26 - 88)
Start operation
Perform the required settings on the setup menu to
start operation.
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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 Address: 192.168.1.1
When the network settings are different from the settings above, perform the network settings of this unit and the
PC.
It is necessary to display the camera setup menu to perform the network settings of cameras. It is possible to display
the camera setup menu on the NW Camera Setup menu of the setup menu (Camera – NW Camera Setup).
Performing the Network Settings of this Unit
Perform the following settings relating to network.
Operate the buttons on the front panel of the unit to perform the network settings of the unit. The settings items will
be displayed on the LCD.
• DHCP
• IP Address
• Subnet mask
• Gateway
• HTTP port
The default network settings of each port are as follows.
DHCP
IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway
HTTP portOFF
192.168.0.250
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1
–OFF
192.168.1.250
255.255.255.0
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192.168.2.250
255.255.255.0
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– Camera port Client PC port Maintenance port
Important:
Network settings for each port (IP address, etc.) should be on a different subnet. Otherwise, network communica-
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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 and finalize the setting.
Step 8
To set the next item, press the arrows button (C) or (D)
to change the menu screen.
Step 9
Repeat steps 5 – 7 to set other items.
Step 3
Select the desired network port by pressing the arrows
button (Aor B).
PT#1:Camera port
PT#2:Client PC port
PT#3:Maintenance port
Step 4
Display the desired settings item by pressing the arrows
button (Cor D).
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Screenshot 2
The IP address setup display will be displayed.
Step 2
Press the [SET] button. 
						

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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 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.