i-PRO WJ-NX510K Series User manual

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.
Installation Guide
Network Disk Recorder
Model No. WJ-NX510K Series
WJ-NX410K Series
The Operating Instructions and Important Information is on our support website
(https://i-pro.com/global/en/surveillance/documentation_database).
For professional use only
WJ-NX510K Series refer to WJ-NX510K, WJ-NX510KG and WJ-NX510KGV.
WJ-NX410K Series refer to WJ-NX410K, WJ-NX410KG and WJ-NX410KGV.

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Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4
Standard accessories ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
About the user manuals ............................................................................................................................................................4
About the symbol mark.............................................................................................................................................................4
About HDD Unit ........................................................................................................................................................................5
About Additional Camera Kit (option) .......................................................................................................................................5
About Secure Communication Kit (option)................................................................................................................................5
When the product is accessible from the Internet .................................................................................................................... 5
Open Source Software..............................................................................................................................................................6
AVC Patent Portfolio License.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Precautions for installation........................................................................................................................................................6
Basic operations .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Setup menu...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Operations flow ..................................................................................................................... 10
1 Obtain the license (Registration Key) ............................................................................. 12
2 Rack mounting .................................................................................................................. 13
Installation procedure..............................................................................................................................................................13
Position in the Rack ................................................................................................................................................................14
3 Connections ...................................................................................................................... 15
Connection of cameras and a mouse .....................................................................................................................................15
Connection of monitors ..........................................................................................................................................................16
Connection of a PC.................................................................................................................................................................17
Connection of extension units ................................................................................................................................................19
How to use the terminals of the ALARM/CONTROL ..............................................................................................................20
How to use the terminals of the ALARM IN ............................................................................................................................ 23
Time and polarities of the ALARM/CONTROL connector.......................................................................................................25
4 Turn on the devices........................................................................................................... 26
Turn on the power of the recorder ..........................................................................................................................................26
(When turn off the power of the recorder)............................................................................................................................... 27
5 Register the license (Registration Key) .......................................................................... 28
6 Assemble HDD unit........................................................................................................... 30
7 Installation of HDD unit .................................................................................................... 31
Install HDD unit in recorder ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Install HDD unit in extension unit ............................................................................................................................................ 32
8 Initialize the hard disk drive ............................................................................................. 33
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 34

Important Information
Refer to the Important Information on our support website for the following items.
Safety Information · Important safety information
Introduction · Preface
· System requirements for a PC
· Network security, etc.
Precautions · Precautions for use
Major operating controls · Major operating controls and their functions
User management · User/Host management
HDD unit · Handle the HDD unit
· Install the HDD unit in recorder
· Remove the HDD from recorder
· Remove the extension unit from recorder
Others · Specifications
Operating Instructions
Refer to the Operating Instructions on our support website for the following items.
Setup via recorder's main
monitor
· Basic setup
Set up date & time and language [Date/Language]
Camera setup [Camera]
Set up recording/events [REC & event]
· Advanced setup
Configure the settings relating to monitors [Monitor]
Configure the settings relating to network [Network]
Configure the settings relating to the user management [User management]
Configure the settings relating to maintenance [Maintenance]
Manage the hard disk drives [HDD management]
Configure the settings relating to the security [Security]
Configure the settings relating to the extra functions [Extra function]
· Lists of the setting items
Operation via recorder's main
monitor
· Monitor live images
Operate the camera
· Event function
· Record images
· Play recorded images
· Useful functions
Copy recorded images
Play back copied images with this recorder
Operation via PC web browser · Monitor live images
Operate the camera
· Event function
· Play recorded images
· Copy and download
Copy recorded images
Download
Play back the copied/downloaded images on a PC
· Setup
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Contents (continued)

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Introduction
About the user manuals
About the symbol mark
There are 5 manuals provided for this product as follows.
Installation Guide (this book): Contains procedures of how to install/connect this product with devices.
Important Information: Contains preface, precautions, and major operating controls and their functions and
specications.
Refer to our support website
(https://i-pro.com/global/en/surveillance/documentation_database).
Operating Instructions: Contains descriptions of how to congure the required settings and how to operate
this product.
Refer to our support website.
Easy Start Guide: This guide describes how to set up the minimum required settings for this product.
Quick Reference Guide: Contains descriptions of how to operate functions frequently used.
Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions of installation, connection, etc. in this manual are based on the WJ-NX510K Series
as an example and the descriptions of the screens are based on the WJ-NX310K Series.
For the latest information on the part numbers, versions and network cameras that can be connected, and information such as
the addition of functions by upgrading the software of this product, please refer to our support website (https://i-pro.com/global/
en/surveillance/training_support/support/technical_information).
In the manuals of this product, the network camera hereinafter referred to as camera, and the personal computer hereinafter
referred to as PC.
"NX410" and "NX510" in this manual refer to WJ-NX410K Series, WJ-NX510K Series respectively.
The external appearance in the document may differ from the actual product within no influence range on operation due to
improvement of the product.
The explanation of the symbol marks used in this product are as follows.
Alternation current symbol Computer network "ON"/"OFF" (push-push)
Direct current symbol Mouse port
For indoor use only USB port
Polarity of d.c. power connector Functional earthing;functional
grounding (US) symbol
Mouse ............................................................... 1 pc.
Installation Guide ............................................... 1 pc.
Easy Start Guide................................................ 1 pc.
Quick Reference Guide...................................... 1 pc.
Activation Key Card ........................................... 1 pc.
Power Cord (WJ-NX410K, WJ-NX510K)............1pc.
Power Cord (WJ-NX410KG, WJ-NX510KG) ...... 2pcs.
Power Cord (WJ-NX410KGV, WJ-NX510KGV).. 1pc.
Label*1............................................................... 1 pc.
Terminal Plug (12 pin) ........................................ 2 pcs.
Terminal Plug (16 pin) ........................................ 2 pcs.
Standard accessories
Cable Clamp (for xing cable connected to
Terminal Plug).................................................... 1 pc.
Key.................................................................... 2 pcs.
Rack mounting bracket ..................................... 2 pcs.
Rack mounting bracket xing screw .................. 6 pcs.
Rack handle ...................................................... 2 pcs.
Screws for the rack handle ................................ 4 pcs.
Washer.............................................................. 4 pcs.
HDD canister..................................................... 9 pcs.
HDD xing screw............................................... 36 pcs.
Power cord clamp ............................................. 3 pcs.
Spring washer (for future use) ............................ 36 pcs.
*1 This label is the same one found on the surface of this product. Keep it in view when installing this product in the
rack.

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Introduction (continued)
To prevent unauthorized access, note the following.
• Leave user authentication turned on.
• Periodically change passwords that are used to access the product.
Refer to the Operating Instructions on our support website for information about how to change passwords.
To install a hard disk drive in the recorder, it is necessary to assemble an HDD unit (encase the hard disk drive in the HDD
canister). The HDD unit is designed to easily install/remove the hard disk drive in/from the recorder. Contact your dealer about
purchasing, installing, and replacing the hard disk drives.
When the product is accessible from the Internet
About HDD Unit
Number of cameras to be used in the system can be increased by purchasing the Additional Camera Kit (option). Refer to
following table regarding camera numbers.
For NX410
Additional Camera Kit
WJ-NXE42W
(license for 32 cameras)
NX410 only
(No additional license)
one Additional Camera Kit
(
one additional licenses)
up to 32 cameras up to 64 cameras
For NX510
Additional Camera Kit
WJ-NXE52W
(license for 32 cameras)
NX510 only
(No additional license)
one Additional Camera Kit
(one additional license)
two Additional Camera Kit
(two additional licenses)
up to 64 cameras up to 96 cameras up to 128 cameras
Additional Camera Kit
WJ-NXE53W
(license for 64 cameras)
NX510 only
(No additional license)
one Additional Camera Kit
(
one additional licenses)
up to 64 cameras up to 128 cameras
About Additional Camera Kit (option)
Registering a license of a secure communication kit (option) to the recorder enables to use the function that encrypts the video
data. Each secure communication kit differs in the number of cameras that can be registered as shown in the table below. Use
several licenses as necessary.
WJ-NXS01W WJ-NXS04W WJ-NXS16W WJ-NXS32W
1 camera 4 cameras 16 cameras 32 cameras
About Secure Communication Kit (option)

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Introduction (continued)
• This product contains software licensed under GPL (GNU General Public License), LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public
License), etc.
• Customers can duplicate, distribute and modify the source code of the software under license of GPL and/or LGPL.
• For details on open source software licenses and source code, on the "Maintenance > System Management" page of the
browser settings of this product, click "Click here for more information on the OSS used in this product." and then read the
information displayed.
• Please note that i-PRO Co., Ltd. shall not respond to any inquiries regarding the source code.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER
OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE BTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
Open Source Software
AVC Patent Portfolio License
This product is designed to be used indoors.
This product is not operable outdoors. Do not expose this
product to direct sunlight for hours and do not install the
product near a heater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it may
cause deformation, discoloration and malfunction.
Keep this product away from water and moisture.
i-PRO Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for injuries
or property damage resulting from failures arising out
of improper installation or operation inconsistent with
this documentation or through use of parts other than
this product, such as locally procured parts.
Do not place this product in the following places:
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations subject to having strong vibration or impact
• Locations near magnetic eld sources such as a
television or speakers
• Locations near the devices that emit large sound and
generate vibration by sound pressure
• Locations where condensation forms easily, where
temperature changes greatly or where humidity level is
high
• Locations subject to steam and oil smoke such as a
kitchen
• Locations which are not level
• Locations subject to dust
• Locations where it may get wet from rain or water splash
Do not install this product in locations where the
product or the cables can be destroyed or damaged
by persons with malicious intent.
In order to prevent injury, the product must be securely
mounted to a wall according to Installation Guide.
Place this product horizontally on a level surface.
Do not place this product in an upright position. When
stacking multiple recorders, clear a space of more than 5 cm
{2 inches} from both sides, the top, the bottom and the rear
of the recorders.
More than
5 cm {2 inches} More than
5 cm {2 inches}
More than
5 cm {2 inches}
More than
5 cm {2 inches}
• Do not stack this product in a stack.
• Do not place anything that can generate vibration on the
top of this product.
Precautions for installation

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Introduction (continued)
Heat dissipation
To prevent this product from overheating, heed the
following. Failure to observe this may cause fire or trouble.
• Do not block the cooling fan outlet or the ventilation holes
with a wall, rack, cloth, etc. Maintain the product
periodically to prevent dust from blocking ventilation
holes.
• The lifetime of the cooling fan is limited by use. It is
recommended to replace them after around 30000
hours of operation. Contact your dealer for replacement
of the cooling fans.
• When the internal temperature rises, the fan noise may
become louder.
• Clear a space of more than 5 cm {2 inches} from both
sides, the top, and the rear of the product. Do not block
the ventilation holes on the front side since this product
is designed to cool the hard disk drives by drawing in air
from the front.
Avoid placing this product near noise sources
If the cables are placed near noise sources such as
fluorescent lamps, noises may be produced. In this case,
rewire avoiding the noise sources, or move the product to a
place far from the source.
Grounding
Confirm that the wire is connected from the SIGNAL GND
terminal to earth ground.
A grounding connection must be made before connecting
the power plug or this product to the main power supply.
When disconnecting the grounding wire, make sure that the
power plug of this product is disconnected from the main
power supply.
Avoid placing receptacles that contain liquids such as
water near this product.
If liquid spills onto this product, it may cause fire or an
electric shock.
About sulfuration of rubber products
Do not leave rubber products containing sulfur (packing and
rubber feet) close to the recorder or in the same storing box.
Sulfur constituent from the rubber products may cause
sulfuration corrosion on electrical parts or terminals and
defects in the recorder.
Equipment classification and power source indication
label
Refer to the indication label on the bottom side of this unit
for the equipment classification, power source, and other
information.

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Basic operations
Introduction (continued)
About the operation of on-screen
keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter characters for the
setting items. When clicking the [ ] icon beside the entry
field, the on-screen keyboard will be displayed, and it will
become possible to enter characters by clicking the
character keys on the keyboard.
On-screen keyboard screen
Entry field
Language selection pull-down menu
Click the [▼] button to select the
language for character entry.
[Del all] button
Deletes all the characters in the entry field.
[←]/[→] button
Move the cursor in the entry field to either direction.
[Delete] button
Deletes a character pointed by the cursor in the entry field.
[A/a] button
This button changes the characters to be entered between
capital letters and small letters.
[Next] button
Changes the keys to be displayed for character entry.
The displayed keys are changed as follows:
Keys for the language selected by the language
selection pull-down menu →Combination characters →
Special characters
[Enter] button
Determines the entered characters and closes the on-screen
keyboard.
Note:
• Basic operations are also applied to the "Login" window.
• Click the [×] button to close the window without
determining the entered characters.
Connection of a mouse
Connect the included mouse to the mouse connection port
on the front side of the recorder.
→ The mouse cursor will be displayed on the main monitor.
Mouse operation
Left-click the desired buttons and tabs on the screen.
(Hereinafter, "Left-click..." will be described as "Click..." in
this document.)
When the entry field has the [▲] and [▼] buttons or the [▼]
button, the setting value can be changed using the mouse
wheel.
When no operation is made for 10 seconds or more, the
mouse cursor will be hidden. The mouse cursor will be
displayed again when the mouse is moved.
Display method of the setting screen
Click the [Setup] button.
→ The top screen of the setup menu will be displayed.
This section explains operation of a mouse and the soft keyboard, and setting screen only.
The recorder can be operated using the mouse (included) connected to the mouse connection port on the front side of the
recorder.
It is also possible to perform settings and some operations of the recorder from the web browser. Refer to the Operating
Instructions for descriptions of how to operate from the web browser and the configurable settings using the web browser.

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Configuration of each setting item in the setup menu should be completed in advance to use this recorder.
The setup menu has the following levels for the setting items. On "Easy Start", the minimum settings required to operate the
recorder will be performed, but other settings will remain default. On the [Basic setup] or [Advanced setup] page, the settings can
be customized in accordance with a variety of operational modes.
The following is the example of the setup menu that describes the features and operations.
The setup menu will be displayed when clicking the [Setup] button (☞Page 8) at the upper right corner of the operational
screen on the main monitor.
The buttons of the setup pages will be displayed on the left column of the setup menu.
Setup menu
➀[Home] button
It is possible to return to the top screen (☞Page 8)
of the setup menu from any setup page.
➁Setup menu panel
Displays buttons of the setup pages.
➂[Easy Start] button
It is possible to configure the minimum settings required
to operate the recorder, such as date & time and cam-
era registration.
➃[Basic setup] – Setup page buttons
Each "Basic setup" page will be displayed.
➄[Advanced setup] button
The buttons to open the corresponding setup pages of
the "Advanced setup" menu will be displayed. When
clicking this button again, the buttons will be hidden.
➅[Advanced setup] – Setup page buttons
Each "Advanced setup" page will be displayed.
➆Hierarchical display
The name of the current setup page will be displayed in
the hierarchy. The tab name will also be included.
➇Setup page
Displays each setup page. If the current setup page is
composed of two or more tabs, it is possible to change
the page display by clicking the tabs.
➈[Exit] button
Applies the settings to the recorder and closes the setup
menu to return to the operational screen (☞Page 11).
Except for some cases, the descriptions of this document
follow the hierarchical display and setup pages.
Important:
• If the settings are applied, all login users will be forcibly
logged out.
Introduction (continued)
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Operations ow
1Obtain the license (Registration Key)
☞Page 12 and Activation Key Card
2Rack mounting
☞Page 13
3Connections
☞Page 15
4Turn on the devices
☞Page 26
5Register the license (Registration Key)
☞Page 28
6Assemble HDD unit
☞Page 30
Obtain the "Registration Key" of the recorder by following the
instructions on the included Activation Key Card. To increase
the number of connected cameras, or to use the secure
function, get the registration key of the additional license
according to the appropriate Additional Kit (option). The
obtained "Registration Key" will be used in Step 5.
Install the recorder in the rack.
Go to step 3when not installing it in the rack.
Connect the extension unit, camera, mouse, PC, monitor,
alarm input/output cable, etc. to this product.
Turn on the power to launch in the following order.
󱉨Turn on the power of the camera and the monitor.
󱉩Turn on the power of the extension unit.
󱉪Turn on the power of the recorder.
󱉫Register as an administrator.
Register the Registration Key of the recorder. If necessary,
register the "Registration Key" for each Additional kit.
Important:
• Be sure to register the "Registration Key" of the recorder.
If the "Registration key" of the recorder is not registered,
the Additional Kit cannot be registered.
After registration, click [Restart] button on the license
registration screen to reboot the recorder and activate the
license.
To install a hard disk drive in the recorder, it is necessary to
assemble an HDD unit (encase the hard disk drive in the
HDD canister).
• Professional knowledge on and experience in network and the HDD are required for
the settings and changes of the operation.
• The main monitor is required for the settings.
* The settings can be done through a web browser on the PC (Refer to the Operating
Instructions).
• The PC is required for reading the Important Information, the Operating Instructions
and camera settings.