Panasonic WJDR200 - DIGITAL VIDEO RECORD User manual

AV Disc Recorder
WJ-DR200
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully.
ENGLISHFRANÇAIS

Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency ener-
gy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS
TURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appli-
ance.
The serial number of this product may be found on the rear
of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966
For U.S.A
3. Manual Time Lapse Alarm Recording Menu ...... 24
4. Time Lapse Program Timer Setup ...................... 25
■ Alarm Recording Menu ....................................... 26
■ SEARCH/PLAY Menu .......................................... 28
■ System Information Menu .................................... 30
■Label Setup ......................................................... 30
■Password Setup .................................................. 31
OPERATING PROCEDURES ..................................... 34
FORMATTING THE DISC ........................................ 34
STATUS DISPLAY ................................................... 35
RECORDING ........................................................... 36
PLAYBACK ............................................................. 39
APPENDIX................................................................... 43
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 47
ACCESSORY ............................................................. 48
PREFACE ................................................................... 1
FEATURES ................................................................. 1
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND
THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................... 3
■ Front View ............................................................ 3
■ Rear View ............................................................ 5
INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 7
INSTALLATIONS ..................................................... 7
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................................ 8
SETUP PROCEDURES ............................................... 14
■ MAIN Menu ......................................................... 15
■ SET UP Menu ...................................................... 16
■ System Menu ....................................................... 16
■ Recording Mode Menu ....................................... 19
1. Multi Shot Recording Setup ................................ 21
2. Time Lapse Recording Menu ............................. 22
CONTENTS
ENGLISH VERSION

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The WJ-DR200 AV Disc Recorder can record up to
28,000 freeze pictures with a resolution of 720 x 480
(Fine Mode) on a large capacity optical disc (DVD-
RAM).
It can be set up to respond automatically to a sensor or
alarm signal by recording the associated pictures.
PREFACE
• Records clear freeze pictures
Applies 3D Scan Conversion to record blur-com-
pensated, clear freeze pictures from moving
images. Vertical resolution is nearly double that of
conventional VCR pictures.
• Reliable recording of events
Obtain reliable records of important events by
selecting the recording mode best suited for your
purpose. There are three recording modes:
Single Shot Recording: Records a single freeze pic-
ture.
Multi Shot Recording: Records a continuous series
of freeze pictures.
Time Lapse Recording: Records freeze pictures at
regular intervals.
FEATURES
• Easy picture search
Three search modes for quick and easy picture
search.
List Search: Searches a list by recording date and
time.
Thumbnail Search: Searches displayed thumbnail
images of recorded pictures.
Direct Search: Searches by a recording date and
time or record number directly specified by the
user.
• Other handy recording functions
• Use the program timer function to preset the
recording time and mode for each day of the
week.
• Two video input channels for simultaneous
recording of images from two cameras.
• Connect two Disc Recorders in series for unin-
terrupted recording when the disc of one
recorder is full.
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PRECAUTIONS
• Refer all work related to the installation of this
product to qualified service personnel or system
installers.
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on
the cover.
To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it
at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.
• Do not drop metallic parts through slots.
This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified ser-
vice personnel for service.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact
qualified service personnel for maintenance.
• Handle the appliance with care.
Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the
appliance.
• Fully charge up the backup battery.
Keep the appliance turned on for at least 48 hours
to recharge the backup battery. This procedure is
necessary when using the appliance for the first
time or after it has been unplugged for a long time
from the AC outlet. Insufficient charging of the bat-
tery may cause erasure of settings if the AC power
supply should fail. The battery, if fully charged, will
back up the settings for 480 hours in an ordinary
environment.
• We recommend that you note down your settings
and retain them. Power or battery failure may
erase settings you entered.
• Do not expose the appliance to water or mois-
ture, nor try to operate it in wet areas.
Do take immediate action if the appliance becomes
wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel. Moisture may damage the
appliance and also cause electric shock.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the appliance body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is
dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild deter-
gent and wipe gently.
• Do not operate the appliance beyond its speci-
fied temperature, humidity or power source rat-
ings.
Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment
where high temperature or high humidity exists.
Use the appliance at temperatures within +5°C -
+40°C (41°F - 104°F) and a humidity below 90 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 120 V
AC 60 Hz.

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1. Operate indicator (OPERATE)
Is on (green) when the Disc Recorder’s power is
turned on.
2. Remote indicator (REMOTE)
Is on (orange) when the Disc Recorder is controlled
by an outboard device through the Serial Control
port (50).
3. Alarm Reset button (RESET)
Cancels an activated alarm and resets the system to
the condition prior to alarm activation.
4. Alarm indicator (ALARM)
Lights (red) for two seconds when an alarm is acti-
vated and then starts blinking.
Pressing the Alarm Reset button (3) will turn off the
indicator.
5. Alarm Recording indicator (ALARM REC)
Is on (green) when the Disc Recorder is in Alarm
Recording mode.
6. Recording indicator (REC)
Is on (red) when the Disc Recorder is recording,
and blinks when it is on standby for recording.
7. Disc indicator (DISC)
• Blinks/lights (red) when the recording capacity of
the DVD-RAM disc is running low.
(Blinks at 10% remaining space, blinks rapidly at
5%, and changes to steady light at 1%.)
• While overwriting in endless recording, continues to
turn on for two seconds and off for half a second.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
R A M
PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN
AV Disc Recorder WJ-DR
REMOTE
OPERATE
ALARM
RESET
REC
DISC
ALARM
REC
DISC CONTROL
■Front View
REMOTE
OPERATE
ALARM
RESET
REC
DISC
ALARM
REC
AV Disc Recorder WJ-DR
PUSH OPEN
PLAY MODE
1↔ ALL
DISC
KEEP COVER CLOSED
TO PREVENT INSIDE FROM DUST
BUSY
ARARM REC
STANDBY
INDDEX
FIND SET UP/ESC
SET
PAUSE REC
PLAY
T/L MODE
–FORMAT +
PLAY BACK
SELECT
LOCK
OFF ON
STOP
OPEN/
CLOSE
CONTROL
PLAY MODE
1↔ ALL
ALARM REC
STANDBY
INDDEX
FIND
SET UP/ESC
SET
PAUSE REC
PLAY
T/L MODE
–FORMAT +
PLAY BACK
SELECT
LOCK
OFF ON
STOP
OPEN/
CLOSE

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13. Eject hole
For sliding out the disc tray manually (by inserting a
wire) if it is not ejected automatically when pressing
the OPEN/CLOSE button (35).
21. Find button (FIND)
Press to directly specify and play back a frame*2.
22. Index button (INDEX)
Press to search the disc for a recorded frame.
23. Alarm Recording button (ALARM REC STAND-
BY)
Enables/disables alarm recording.
24. Reverse Record button ( )
Left button
Press to move the playback operation back one
step to the previous record*1.
In the setup operation, moves the cursor to the left
or select a parameter in reverse.
25. Reverse Frame button ( )
Down button
Press in paused playback to move the playback
operation back one step to the previous frame.
In the setup operation, moves the cursor down one
line.
26. Advance Frame button ( )
Up button
Press in paused playback to advance the playback
operation one step to the next frame.
In the setup operation, moves the cursor up one
line.
27. Set button (SET)
In frame search, press to apply the entered value.
In the setup operation, press to execute a selection
and enter the submenu associated with the selected
item.
28. Advance Record button ( )
Right button
Press to advance the playback operation one step
to the next record.
In the setup operation, moves the cursor right or
select a parameter forward.
29. Pause button (yPAUSE)
Press to temporarily pause playback.
Holding down the Pause button and pressing the
REC button (31) will place the device into recording
standby status.
30. Reverse Playback button (AA)
Press to play back frames in the reverse order they
were recorded in. Holding the button down will
speed up reverse playback, releasing it will restore
the normal speed.
0.2s 1.0s
0.2s
An error has occurred on the disc in use. The
disc is about to reach the end of its life cycle
and should be replaced.
• Blinks rapidly twice, followed by a 1-second
interval.
0.2s 1.0s
0.2s
The unit’s lens or disc needs cleaning. See
page 46.
• Blinks once, followed by a 1-second interval.
0.2s 1.0s
Abnormal temperature rise inside the unit. Turn
the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel.
12. Shutter
For loading/unloading the disc. Pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button (35) on the Control Panel with
the Disc Cover open will open the shutter and slide
out the tray.
8. Disc cover
Prevents dust from entering into the disc drive.
Press to open.
Do not open except to load or unload a disc.
9. Ventilation holes
Allow air to enter the device to prevent it from over-
heating. Make sure not to block these holes.
10. Control Panel cover
Press to open for access to the control buttons on
the Control Panel.
11. Busy indicator (BUSY)
Is on (green) when a disc is loaded.
Is on (orange) when the disc drive is in operation.
It also indicates an error condition in the disc
recorder by blinking in green as follows:
• Blinks rapidly three times, followed by a 1-sec-
ond interval.
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CAUTION
- FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
Manufactured by Matushita Communication
Industrial Co. Ltd Yokohama Japan
- AFIN D' ASSURER UNE
ATTENTION
AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE FUSE
PROTECTION PERMANENTE CONTRE LES RISQUES
D' INCENDIE REPLACER UNIQUEMENT PAR UN
FUSIBLE DE MEME TYPE
POWER 120V AC 60 Hz 38W
VIDEO OUT 1V [ p-p ] 75Ω
FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
Made In Japan
SIGNAL GND
120V AC 60Hz
OFF
125V 4 A
POWER
ON
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
CAMERA SW OUT
AUDIO
PARALELL CONTROL
SERIAL CONTROL
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
BA
SER.
NO. 6ZA00001
OUTPUT LEVEL
H
L
■Rear View
41. Looped Through Output B connector (B, OUT)
The NTSC composite video signal B connected to
VIDEO IN B (42) is looped through to this connector.
Provided with automatic 75 Ωtermination.
42. Video Input B connector (VIDEO IN, B)
For input of the NTSC composite video signal from
an outboard device.
43. Looped Through Output A connector (A, OUT)
The NTSC composite video signal A connected to
VIDEO IN A (44) is looped through to this connector.
Provided with automatic 75 Ωtermination.
44. Video Input A connector (VIDEO IN, A)
For input of the NTSC composite video signal from
an outboard device.
31. Recording button (REC)
Pressing the REC button will start recording in the
previously defined mode.
32. Playback button (BB)
Pressing the (BB) button will start playback. Holding
the button down will speed up playback, releasing it
will restore the normal speed.
33. Lock switch (LOCK OFF/ON)
In ON position, locks out control of the Disc
Recorder from the Control Panel and Parallel Control
port (49).
Keep normally in OFF position.
34. Stop button (STOP)
Pressing the STOP button will terminate all modes of
operation, such as recording, playback and setup.
35. Open/Close button (OPEN/CLOSE)
Press to slide the disc tray out or in for loading or
unloading a disc.
Disabled while the Disc Cover (8) is closed.
36. Increment button (DD+)
Pressing the (DD+) button in playback will decrease
the playback speed.
Pressing it in paused playback will increment the
playback channel (or camera ID). To play back the
selected channel, press the PLAY BACK SELECT
button (38).
37. Decrement button (CC–)
Pressing the (CC–) button in playback will increase
the playback speed.
Pressing it in paused playback will decrement the
playback channel (or camera ID). To play back the
selected channel, press the PLAY BACK SELECT
button (38).
38. Playback Select button (PLAY BACK SELECT)
Pressing the PLAY BACK SELECT button after
selecting the input channel with the (DD+) (36) or
(CC–) (37) button will start playback of the respective
channel.
39. Setup/Escape button (SET UP/ESC)
Used in the Disc Recorder’s setup operation.
Pressing the button for about two seconds will
establish Setup mode and display the Setup menu
window. Pressing it in a menu will return you to the
previous menu window.
To terminate setup, press again for about two sec-
onds.
45. S-Video Input connector (VIDEO IN, S-VIDEO)
For input of the S-video signal from an outboard
device.
46. Video Output connector (VIDEO OUT)
Outputs the selected composite video signal for the
monitor.
The A input images are displayed during recording,
except when A and B inputs are recorded at a cap-
ture rate of one second or more.
47. S-Video Output connector (VIDEO OUT, S-
VIDEO)
Outputs the selected S- video signal for the monitor.
The A input images are displayed during recording,
except when A and B inputs are recorded at a cap-
ture rate of one second or more.

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54. Cooling fan
Prevents temperature rise inside the unit.
55. AC socket
For connecting the supplied power cord.
56. Power switch (POWER ON/OFF)
Turns the power of the Disc Recorder on and off.
*1: A “record” is a batch of freeze pictures (frames)
recorded in one recording session.
*2: One recorded freeze picture is called a “frame”.
Alarm
Output
Alarm
Recover
Output
HL
12 V
0 V 5 V0 V
5 V0 V
5 V
0 V
48. Audio Output/Input connectors (AUDIO OUT/IN)
Provided for recording and playback of audio sig-
nals.
49. Parallel Control port (PARALLEL CONTROL)
For connecting an outboard device used to remote
control the Disc Recorder.
50. Serial Control port (SERIAL CONTROL)
For connecting a Personal Computer and the like to
remote control the Disc Recorder.
51. Camera Switching Output connector (CAMERA
SW OUT)
Outputs a pulse after each recorded frame.
52. Terminal Board
For connecting output and input signals to and from
outboard devices.
53. Alarm Output Level selector (OUTPUT LEVEL
H/L)
Switches the output level of the ALARM OUT and
ALARM RECOVER terminals on the Terminal Board
(52).
The factory default is L.

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INSTALLATIONS
The installations described below should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
3. Install the Disc Recorder with the rack mounting
brackets in the rack by using four screws (not
included).
OPERATE
INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Remove four rubber feet.
■Mounting in the Rack
1. Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four
screws from the bottom of the Disc Recorder.
OPERATE
2. Place the rack mounting brackets on both sides of
the Disc Recorder and tighten them with the four
supplied screws (M4 X 10).
OPERATE
Cautions:
• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots in
the cover to prevent the appliance from over-
heating.
Always keep the temperature in the rack within
+40°C (104°F).
• Secure the rear of the appliance to the rack by
using additional mounting brackets (procured
locally) if the rack is subject to vibration.

WJ-DR200 Setup Menu
VIDEO INPUT
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
■Basic System
Shown below is a typical connection scenario.
CAUTION
- FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
Manufactured by Matushita Communication
Industrial Co. Ltd Yokohama Japan
- AFIN D' ASSURER UNE
ATTENTION
AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE FUSE
PROTECTION PERMANENTE CONTRE LES RISQUES
D' INCENDIE REPLACER UNIQUEMENT PAR UN
FUSIBLE DE MEME TYPE
POWER 120V AC 60 Hz 38W
VIDEO OUT 1V [ p-p ] 75Ω
FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
Made In Japan
SIGNAL GND
120V AC 60Hz
OFF
125V 4 A
POWER
ON
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
CAMERA SW OUT
AUDIO
PARALELL CONTROL
SERIAL CONTROL
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
BA
SER.
NO. 6ZA00001
OUTPUT LEVEL
H
L
Camera Video Monitor
(Alarm)(Sensor)
(VIDEO OUT) (VIDEO IN)
WJ-DR200
Requirements for alarm and sensor input are as follows:
• Open collector output or no-voltage make contact
• The voltage between Ground and Alarm Input or Sensor Input when the circuit closes must be 0 to 0.2 V. The polarities
can be changed by setting the SIGNAL TYPE parameter in the Alarm Recording menu.
Notes:
• Recording of freeze pictures from VCR playback is not provided as a function. Recording is possible, but the results
may not be satisfactory depending on the type of VCR used.
• When the Disc Recorder is connected to several cameras, for example through a multiplexer, all camera inputs must be
synchronized to obtain proper images.
Refer all connection work to qualified service personnel or system installers.
• If you use the WJ-DR200 AV Disc Recorder with a Sequential Switcher that is connected to non-synchronized cameras
(*1) and switches their video output sequentially (*2), recording with the following capture rates is not available:
720 *480 mode 0.07 sec.
720 *240 mode 0.03 sec.
*1: Including cameras with VD (Vertical Drive) synchronization.
*2: Without using the camera switching pulse supplied by the WJ-DR200.
■Connection with Video Multiplexer
Example: Connection with Video Multiplexer WJ-FS616
Note: Refer connection with a Video Multiplexer other than the WJ-FS616 to qualified service personnel or system installers.
MULTI SHOT (MODE *)
TIME LAPSE (MODE *)
MANUAL REC ALARM
SERIAL SETUP
Item
VIDEO INPUT
CAPTURE RATE
CAMERA INPUT
SIGNAL TYPE
Parameter
COMPOSITE *1
0.1 sec. or more
A (CAMERA ID ON)
RS-232C (VCR mode) *3
Default Setting
COMPOSITE
S *1 COMPOSITE
0.20 sec.
A (CAMERA ID OFF)
RS-232C
●WJ-DR200 System Setup
Cautions:
Noise may appear in the monitor image and the audio may be interrupted under the following circumstances:
• Faulty camera synchronization, causing large frequency deviations between individual cameras
• Picture experiencing abrupt changes in brightness
• Faulty timing in switching input and recording of video signals (for example, a sequential switcher is not used for the
camera switching output of the disc recorder, or switching is out of synchronization due to an alarm condition)

DefaultWJ-FS616 Setup Menu
SYSTEM SETUP 2/2
SYSTEM SETUP 2/2
REC MODE SETUP
WJ-FS616 SETUP MENU
SYSTEM SETUP 1/2
ALARM SETUP
Item
VCR IN SELECT
REC/MULTI 2
SEQ TIMING-MLT
ALM SCHEDULE
ALM OUTPUT DUR
DYNAMIC REC
ALM REC MODE
RS-232C MODE
Parameter
VIDEO *1
REC OUTPUT
EXT *5
VIDEO
S-VIDEO *1 VIDEO
REC OUTPUT
MODE 9 (EXT1 or EXT4) *3 MODE 0
INT (TIME-ADJ)
ON OFF
2 SEC
ON *4 OFF
MODE 9 MODE 0
VCR *2 VCR
INT (TIME-AJD)
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BNC Connector
Pin Plug
WJ-DR200
WJ-FS616
H
L
H
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
A B
TA B R
G
N
DG
N
D
RS485 TERM. LINE
SELECT CAMERA
SW IN GENLOCK
IN (VS)
OFF ON 2 4
SPOT REC OUT PLAY IN MULTISCREEN VCR CONTROL
RS–232C
OUT I N VIDEO S
– VIDEO S – VIDEO S – VIDEOVIDEOVIDEO
REMOTE
ALARM/REMOTE
OUT
TERM.
OFF
INOUT
ON
SIGNAL
GND
DATA
CAMERA
IN
CAMERA
OUT
CAUTION
- FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
Manufactured by Matushita Communication
Industrial Co. Ltd Yokohama Japan
- AFIN D' ASSURER UNE
ATTENTION
AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE FUSE
PROTECTION PERMANENTE CONTRE LES RISQUES
D' INCENDIE REPLACER UNIQUEMENT PAR UN
FUSIBLE DE MEME TYPE
POWER 120V AC 60 Hz 38W
VIDEO OUT 1V [ p-p ] 75Ω
FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
Made In Japan
SIGNAL GND
120V AC 60Hz
OFF
125V 4 A
POWER
ON
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
CAMERA SW OUT
AUDIO
PARALELL CONTROL
SERIAL CONTROL
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
BA
SER.
NO. 6ZA00001
OUTPUT LEVEL
H
L
OUTPUT LEVEL
Alarm
Output Level
Selector
SW1
OFF
SW1: Recording
Output
*1. Select VIDEO or S-VIDEO according to the connection.
VIDEO: Select this parameter when the BNC connector is used for the connection.
S-VIDEO: Select this parameter when the S- VIDEO connector is used for the connection.
Monitoring the playback picture from the MULTISCREEN OUT connector or the SPOT connector is not available.
*2. Connect only when WJ-DR200 is controlled by Video Multiplexer WJ-FS616. (Refer connection of the cable to qualified
service personnel or system installers.)
You need to set the communication parameters (DATA BIT, PARITY, etc.) on both the WJ-DR200 and the WJ-FS616.
*3. This value applies to EXT 1. For EXT 4, set the parameter to 0.20 sec. or more.
*4. Set this parameter to change the recording rate automatically when an alarm signal is received.
*5. Set the recording time when alarm time lapse recording is required.
●WJ-FS616 System Setup

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■Terminal Board
The Terminal Board has the following functions. Make
connections to these terminals as needed for operating
your system. GND terminal is common ground for all
terminals.
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
●Input Terminals
SENSOR IN: Connects the input signal to start
recording in Alarm Recording mode.
(In Time Lapse mode, recording is enabled
while this signal is input.)
The ALARM indicator on the front panel of the
Disc Recorder does not light in response to this
recording input.
(Any alarm output functions are disabled.)
ALARM IN: Connects the input signal to start
recording in Alarm Recording mode.
(In Time Lapse mode, recording is enabled
while this signal is input.)
The Alarm indicator on the front panel of the
Disc Recorder lights in response to this record-
ing input. The buzzer sounds if the buzzer func-
tion was selected in the Setup menu.
ALARM RESET IN: Connects the alarm and/or
buzzer reset input when an alarm has been acti-
vated.
SERIES REC IN: Connects an input signal to
enable recording on two series-connected Disc
Recorders.
TIME ADJUST IN: Connects a time adjust input
from an external source to synchronize the Disc
Recorder’s internal clock. When this input is
detected, the time is adjusted to an accuracy of
±30 seconds.
●Output Terminals
ALARM OUT: Sends an alarm signal in response to
an alarm input.
ALARM RECOVER OUT: Sends an alarm recover
signal in response to the alarm reset signal
received when the ALARM RESET button is
pressed, or when recording in Alarm Recording
mode is terminated.
ALARM REC: Outputs an alarm recording signal
while the Disc Recorder is operated in Alarm
Recording mode.
REC: Outputs an image recording signal while the
Disc Recorder is recording pictures. The signal
is interlocked with lighting of the REC indicator
on the Disc Recorder’s front panel.
DISC: Sends a signal when DVD-RAM disc space is
running low. The signal’s output parameters
can be changed from the Setup menu.
BUZZER OUT: Outputs a buzzer signal interlocked
with the Disc Recorder’s buzzer.
SYSTEM ERROR OUT: Outputs an error signal
when a fatal system error occurs in the Disc
Recorder.
THERMAL ERROR OUT: Outputs a signal when a
temperature rise is detected in the Disc
Recorder.
TIME ADJUST OUT: Sends a time adjust signal
used to slave the internal clocks of connected
equipment to that of the Disc Recorder. Output
as a 1-second pulse every day at 9:00 AM.
SERIES REC OUT: Outputs a signal that enables
recording on two series-connected Disc
Recorders.

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■External Remote Control
●Parallel Control Port
Connect an external remote control switch to the PARALLEL CONTROL port on the rear of the Disc Recorder as shown
below. This enables remote control of the Disc Recorder in the same way as with the control buttons on the recorder’s
front panel.
13 12 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Ground
Ground
ALARM REC STANDBY
UP
STOP
SET UP/ESC
LOCK
INDEX
LEFT
SET
PLAY
RIGHT
PAUSE
Pin No. Designation 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
FIND
REC
FORMAT –
DOWN
OPEN/CLOSE
FORMAT +
PLAY BACK SELECT
Not Used
REVERSE PLAY
ALARM RESET
Not Used
Ground
Pin No. Designation

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●Serial Control Port
Connect a personal computer to the SERIAL CONTROL port on the rear of the Disc Recorder. This port conforms both
with the RS-232C and RS-485 standard and permits remote control of the Disc Recorder or storing of video data to a
personal computer.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
17
18
20
23
FG
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
DCD
T(B)
R(B)
R(A)
DTR
T(A)
Frame Ground
Transmit Data
Receive Data
Request to Send
Clear to Send
Data Set Ready
Signal Ground
Data Carrier Detect
Transmit Data (RS-485)
Receive Data (RS-485)
Receive Data (RS-485)
Data Terminal Ready
Transmit Data (RS-485)
Pin No. Designation –
out
in
out
in
in
–
in
out
in
in
out
out
INPUT/OUTPUT Function
1
14
13
25

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●Series Recording 2
(Alternate Time Lapse Recording)
Connect the terminals on the Terminal Boards of the MASTER and SLAVE Recorder as shown below.
When there is no more recording space on the disc of the MASTER recorder, time lapse recording switches to the
SLAVE recorder. For uninterrupted recording, the disc of the MASTER recorder can be exchanged while recording is
switched to the SLAVE recorder.
(Up to 16 recorders including the MASTER recorder can be connected to record sequentially.)
(Auxiliary Alarm Recording)
An auxiliary record is made on the SLAVE recorder when a second alarm signal is received while the MASTER recorder
is recording. This function is not available while the MASTER recorder is in an operating mode other than Alarm
Recording (playback, search, etc.).
Connect the required video and audio input to both recorders.
For sensor input, connect the SENSOR IN instead of the ALARM IN terminals.
WJ-DR200 MASTER Recorder SLAVE RecorderWJ-DR200
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
Connection for Alternate Time Lapse Recording
■Series Recording Connection
The WJ-DR200 can be set up for automatic serial recording by connecting a second recorder to its Terminal Board.
●Series Recording 1 (Alternate Alarm Recording)
Connect the terminals on the Terminal Boards of the MASTER and SLAVE recorder as shown below.
Connect the required video and audio input to both recorders.
This will enable recording alarms alternately on the MASTER and on the SLAVE recorder. When there is no more
recording space on the disc of the MASTER recorder, alarm recording switches to the SLAVE recorder.
WJ-DR200 MASTER Recorder SLAVE RecorderWJ-DR200
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR
GND
SENSOR IN ALARM IN
ALARM RESET IN SERIES REC IN TIME ADJUST IN
GND
ALARM OUT
ALARM RECOVER OUT
ALARM REC REC DISC BUZZER OUT SYSTEM ERROR OUT
THERMAL ERROR OUT TIME ADJUST OUT SERIES REC OUT
LED
MONITOR

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SETUP PROCEDURES
The Setup Menu provides a way for controlling functions
not available through direct input.
●Displaying the SETUP MENU
1. Confirm that the camera and peripherals are con-
nected correctly and securely.
2. Turn on the power switches of all system compo-
nents.
3. Press the SET UP/ESC button of the Disc Recorder
for about 2 seconds or more.
The MAIN menu appears on the monitor screen as
shown below.
MAIN
SET UP DISABLE
SYSTEM *
REC MODE MODE1 *
MODE2 *
ALARM RECORD *
SEARCH/PLAY *
SYSTEM INFO *
Panasonic AV Disc Recorder V1.0R00
PLAY MODE
1↔ ALL
SET UP/ESC
SET
–FORMAT +
PLAY BACK
SELECT
T/L MODE
• In the MAIN menu, press the SET UP/ESC button
for about 2 seconds to apply the setting and exit the
setup mode.
Note: If alarm is activated during the setup opera-
tion, the setup menu disappears and the display
returns to the normal picture. Any settings previ-
ously made take effect, even if the SET UP/ESC
button was not pressed.
• The following buttons are valid in the setup menu:
UP : Moves the cursor upward.
DOWN : Moves the cursor downward.
LEFT : Moves the cursor to the left, or
selects the mode or parameter.
RIGHT : Moves the cursor to the right, or
selects the mode or parameter.
SET: Executes the selections and dis-
plays a submenu for an item with the
(*) mark.
SET UP/ESC: Executes the currently selected set-
ting and returns to the previous
setup menu.
(–): Selects the next mode or parameter.
(+): Selects the previous mode or para-
meter.

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■MAIN Menu
As shown below, the MAIN menu has seven main submenus: Set Up, System, Recording Mode 1, Recording Mode 2, Alarm
Recording, Search/Play, and System Information.
Six of these sub menus (System, Record Mode 1, Record Mode 2, Alarm Record, Search/Play and System Information) are
further divided into additional submenus.
MAIN Menu
SET UP
SYSTEM
SET UP PASSWORD
START UP STATUS
CLOCK SET
SERIAL PORT SET UP
VIDEO INPUT
STATUS DISPLAY
ALARM DISPLAY
DISPLAY POSITION
SERIES RECORD
SERIES RECORD OUTPUT
SYSTEM INFORMATION
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Page 16
DISC LED FUNCTION
BUZZER
VIDEO PIXEL
VIDEO QUALITY
AUDIO RECORD
CAPTURE MODE
ENDLESS RECORD
SIGNAL TYPE
ALARM RECOVER FUNCTION
ALARM TIMER DURATION
ALARM BUZZER
ALARM LABEL
SENSOR LABEL
DELAY TIME
PROGRAM TIMER
ON FIRST RECORD
SKIP NUMBER RECORD
SEARCH DATA
THUMBNAIL
PLAY
RECORDING MODE 1 / 2
ALARM RECORDING
SEARCH / PLAY
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Page 28
Page 30
PLAY MODE
PLAY BACK RATE

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■SET UP Menu
This menu lets you change the setup or register an up
to 8-character password that will allow you access to
the setup menu.
MAIN
SET UP ENABLE
SYSTEM *
REC MODE MODE1 *
MODE2 *
ALARM RECORD *
SEARCH/PLAY *
SYSTEM INFO *
Panasonic AV Disc Recorder V1.0R00
1. Move the cursor to the SET UP parameter in the
MAIN Menu by pressing the or button.
2. Select ENABLE or PASSWORD by pressing the
or button. The default setting is DISABLE.
3. Select ENABLE for making changes in the setup
menu, or select PASSWORD for registering a pass-
word.
Refer to Password Setup on page 31 for details.
■System Menu
MAIN
SET UP ENABLE
SYSTEM *
REC MODE MODE1 *
MODE2 *
ALARM RECORD *
SEARCH/PLAY *
SYSTEM INFO *
Panasonic AV Disc Recorder V1.0R00
Select SYSTEM from the MAIN menu by pressing the
or button, then press the SET button. The SYS-
TEM menu appears on the monitor screen.
As shown below, the SYSTEM menu allows access to 11
items.
SYSTEM
CLOCK *AUG 1.98 0:00
START UP STATUS MANUAL
SERIAL SET UP *
VIDEO INPUT *
STATUS DISPLAY ON
ALARM DISPLAY ON
DISPLAY POSITION *
SERIES REC MASTER
SERIES REC OUT CLOSE↓
DISC LED FUNCTION FULL
BUZZER ON
To select an item or parameter in the SYSTEM menu:
1. Move the cursor to the desired item or parameter by
pressing the or button.
2. Press the or button to select the desired
parameter.
3. Press the SET button to execute the selection or
display a submenu for an item with the (*) mark.
4. Press the SET UP/ESC button to return to the MAIN
menu, if desired.
●Clock Setup
This item lets you set the current time and date.
1. Move the cursor to CLOCK in the SYSTEM menu by
pressing the or button, then press the SET
button to move the cursor to the editing area.
2. Move the cursor to the area you want to edit by
pressing the or button, then select the
month or number by pressing the (+) or (–) button.
Notes:
• Valid years are from 1998 to 2096. Set the last
two digits for the year. For the year 2000, set
“00”.
• Set two digits for the hours (military time).
3. After finishing the setting, press the SET UP/ESC
button to move the cursor to CLOCK.
Note: The date and time are updated when the SET
UP/ESC button is pressed.
●Start Up Status Setup
This item lets you select the start-up mode of the Disc
Recorder when the power is turned on.
1. Move the cursor to the START UP STATUS parame-
ter in the SYSTEM menu by pressing the or
button.

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2. Select the desired mode by pressing the or
button.
MANUAL: Selects manual recording mode.
ALARM REC: Selects Alarm Recording mode.
DISC AND ALARM REC: Selects Alarm Recording
mode if a formatted disc is loaded.
The default setting is MANUAL.
Note: It is recommended to select the modes shown
below for normal usage.
• Select ALARM REC in the menu if the Alarm
Recording mode is used frequently.
MANUAL or ALARM REC mode can also be
selected by pressing the ALARM REC STAND-
BY button on the control panel of the recorder.
• Select DISC AND ALARM REC in the menu if the
disc is exchanged each time after the Disc
Recorder is powered up.
The recorder automatically selects Alarm
Record mode if a formatted disc is loaded.
●Serial Port Setup
This item lets you set the parameters for communication
between the SERIAL CONTROL port of the recorder and
a PC when the Disc Recorder is remote controlled exter-
nally.
1. Move the cursor to SERIAL SET UP in the SYSTEM
menu by pressing the or button, then press
the SET button. The SERIAL SET UP menu shown
below appears on the monitor screen.
SERIAL SET UP
PORT NUMBER 01
SIGNAL TYPE RS-232C
BAUD RATE 9600
SET UP INFO
START BIT 1
DATA BIT 8
PARITY CHECK NONE
STOP BIT 1
Xon/Xoff NOT USE
CIRCUIT SYSTEM HALF DUPLEX
2. Move the cursor to the PORT NUMBER parameter
by pressing the or button.
3. Select the desired port number (01 to 16) by press-
ing the or button to identify the Disc
Recorder when multiple recorders are connected in
the system.
The default setting is 01.
4. Move the cursor to the SIGNAL TYPE parameter by
pressing the or button.
5. Select one of the interface modes shown below by
pressing the or button.
RS-232C, RS-232C (VCR mode) or RS-485
The default setting is RS-232C.
6. Move the cursor to the BAUD RATE parameter by
pressing the or button.
7. Select one of the baud rates shown below by press-
ing the or button.
2 400, 4 800, 9 600, 19 200, 38 400, 57 600,115 200
The default setting is 9 600.
8. Press the SET UP/ESC button to return to the SYS-
TEM menu.
●Video Input Setup
This item lets you select the type of video input from the
input connectors located on the rear of the Disc
Recorder.
1. Move the cursor to VIDEO INPUT in the SYSTEM
menu by pressing the or button, then press
the SET button. The VIDEO INPUT menu shown
below appears on the monitor screen.
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT COMPOSITE
CAMERA INPUT A(CAMERA ID OFF)
CAMERA TYPE COLOR
INPUT CHECK -
2. Move the cursor to the VIDEO INPUT parameter by
pressing the or button.
3. Select either COMPOSITE or S input by pressing the
or button.
COMPOSITE: Selects composite input for VIDEO
IN A and B
S: Selects the S-video input terminal.
The default setting is COMPOSITE.
4. Move the cursor to the CAMERA INPUT parameter
by pressing the or button.
5. Select the desired input and recording method by
pressing the or button.

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A (CAMERA ID ON): Records only input A with
multiplexed Camera ID signals.
Use this parameter when the Disc Recorder is
connected to a Video Multiplexer. You can
select camera images in playback mode. The
video pixel number (resolution) is fixed at 720 *
240.
A (CAMERA ID OFF): Records only input A without
multiplexed Camera ID signals.
A+B (CAMERA ID OFF): Records input A and B
without multiplexed Camera ID signals.
Use this parameter when two cameras are con-
nected to the Disc Recorder.
Note: When two recording inputs are selected,
audio recording is disabled in Multi Shot and
Time Lapse Recording mode.
The default setting is A (CAMERA ID OFF).
6. Move the cursor to the CAMERA TYPE parameter by
pressing the or button.
7. Select the parameter according to the connected
camera by pressing the or button.
COLOR: Select this mode when a color camera
other than a line-locked camera is connected for
input.
COLOR LL: Select this mode when a line-locked
color camera is connected for input.
B/W: Select this mode when a black and white cam-
era other than a line-licked camera is connected
for input.
B/W LL: Select this mode when a line-locked black
and white camera is connected for input.
Note: If the CAMERA INPUT item on the same menu
is set to A (CAMERA ID ON), neither the COLOR
LL nor B/W LL parameter of the CAMERA TYPE
item will be displayed (cannot be set).
Precautions in Using a Line-locked Camera
1. With a line-locked camera, horizontal stripes
may appear in recorded images despite the
above settings.
2. With an S-video output camera, monochrome
images will be monitored in standby mode when
COLOR LL is selected on the above menu, but
will be recorded normally.
3. If the CAMERA TYPE parameter COLOR is
selected on the above menu, recorded images
may be subject to disturbance or the number of
frames recorded may be different from the set
number.
4. If you are connecting the WJ-DR200 AV Disc
Recorder to the Spot Output (or Camera Output)
of a sequential switcher or video multiplexer to
which a line-locked camera is connected, be
sure to select the CAMERA TYPE parameter
Line Lock.
The default setting is COLOR.
8. Move the cursor to the INPUT CHECK parameter by
pressing the or button.
9. Press the or button to display the video
selected with this parameter.
This function is available only when the CAMERA
INPUT parameter is set to A+B (CAMERA ID OFF) in
this menu.
10. Press the SET UP/ESC button to return to the SYS-
TEM menu.
●Status Display Setup
This item lets you enable or disable status display or
embedded display on the monitor screen.
1. Move the cursor to the STATUS DISPLAY parameter
in the SYSTEM menu by pressing the or
button.
2. Select the desired mode by pressing the or
button.
ON: Enables status display on the monitor screen.
OFF: Enables status display for two seconds on the
monitor screen every time the status changes.
EMBEDDED: Enables time and date display only in
recording mode and status display in playback
mode.
The default setting is ON.
●Alarm Display Setup
This item lets you enable or disable alarm display on the
monitor screen.
1. Move the cursor to the ALARM DISPLAY parameter
in the SYSTEM menu by pressing the or
button.
2. Select either ON or OFF by pressing the or
button.
ON: Enables alarm display on the monitor screen.
OFF: Disables alarm display on the monitor screen
The default setting is ON.
●Display Position Setup
This item lets you select the positions where the alarm
and status displays are placed on the monitor screen.
1. Move the cursor to DISPLAY POSITION in the SYS-
TEM menu by pressing the or button, then
press the SET button. The position setup menu
shown below appears on the monitor screen.
PRESS SET_UP/ESC KEY
↑=MOVE UP ↓=MOVE DOWN
RECORD-# STATUS WARNING
YY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS LABEL
2. Move the display position by pressing the or
button, then press the SET UP/ESC but-
ton to execute the selection and return to the SYS-
TEM menu.