Panasonic WJHD500A - Digital Disk Recorder User manual

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Model No. WJ-HD500A (Ver. 2)
Digital Disk Recorder
Operating Instructions
REMOTO ALARM
GROUP
SELECTPLAYPPAUSE
REVFWD
INDEX
ALARMSEARCH
DISPLAY
ALARM
RESET
ALARM
SUSPEND
HDD
FULL
TIMER
OPRATE
Digital Disk
Recorder
WJ-HD500A
LOCK
SPOT
MULTISCREEN
MULTISCREEN
SELECT
EL-ZOOM
RECREVIEW
RECSTOP
1234
5678
910 11 12
13 14 15 16
SET
+
-
FS
16

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tom 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. WJ-HD500A
Serial No.
Caution:
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read the label on the bottom. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example -
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com-
puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip-
ment.
For U.S.A
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TOREDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SA 1965
SA 1966

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PREFACE ......................................................................... 4
FEATURES ....................................................................... 4
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 5
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND
THEIR FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 6
■Front View ............................................................... 6
■Rear View................................................................. 8
■WV-CU50 Remote Controller .................................. 10
INSTALLATION ................................................................ 12
■Installing the Optional Hard Disk ............................ 12
■Installing the Optional Motion Detector Board......... 13
■Installing the Optional Network Board .................... 14
■Mounting into the Rack ........................................... 15
CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 16
■Connection with the Camera Site ........................... 17
■Connection with the Monitors ................................. 17
■Connection with the Remote Controller .................. 17
■Alarm Port Connection............................................. 18
■Control Port Connection .......................................... 19
■Connection with the Extension Unit ......................... 21
■ Connection with the DVD Extension Unit ................ 22
■ Connection with the CD-R/DVD Drive ..................... 24
■ Connection to PS•Data Compatible Equipment ...... 25
■Connection with the PC .......................................... 26
PREPARATIONS ............................................................ 27
POWER UP PROCEDURE ............................................... 28
FORMATTING THE HARD DISK....................................... 29
FORMATTING THE DVD-RAM DISK ............................... 31
MIRRORING FUNCTION ................................................. 32
DISK REMOVE ................................................................. 34
MONITORS AND DISPLAYS ............................................ 35
■Spot and Multiscreen Monitor ................................. 35
■Status Display ......................................................... 35
HARD DISK and RECORDING ........................................ 37
■Hard Disk ................................................................ 37
■Time Lapse Recording ........................................... 38
■Multi Shot Recording .............................................. 38
■One Shot Recording ............................................... 39
SETUP PROCEDURES ................................................... 41
SETUP MENU ................................................................... 42
■ Displaying the SETUP Menu ................................... 42
■ Programming Menu Setup ...................................... 43
TIMER SETTING ............................................................... 44
RECORDING SETUP ........................................................ 45
Common Recording Setup ........................................... 45
■Recording Quality Setup ......................................... 45
■ Group Setup ........................................................... 46
■ Recording of the Title Display ................................. 47
■ Recording of the Clock Display .............................. 47
■ Thumbnail Display Setup ........................................ 47
■ Playback Mode Setup ............................................. 47
■ Jog/Shuttle Function Setup ..................................... 47
■ Hard Disk End Setup .............................................. 48
Manual Recording Setup .............................................. 48
■ Manual Recording Mode Setting ............................ 48
■ Event Recording (Manual Recording) .................... 49
■Alarm Active Mode (Manual Recording) ................ 50
Timer Recording Setup ................................................. 50
■ Program Timer ........................................................ 50
■ Special Day Timer ................................................... 51
■ External Program Timer .......................................... 52
■ Time Lapse Recording (Internal Timer) ................. 52
■ Multi Shot Recording (Internal Timer) ..................... 54
■ One Shot Recording (Internal Timer) ...................... 55
■ Recording-camera Setup ....................................... 56
Emergency Recording (Time Lapse Recording) .......... 56
MULTIPLEXER SETUP...................................................... 58
Sequence Setup ........................................................... 58
■ Sequence Setup (Multiscreen Monitor) .................. 58
■ Sequence Setup (Spot Monitor) ............................. 60
Power on Status Setup ................................................. 61
■ Power on Setting (Multiscreen Monitor) .................. 61
■ Power on Setting (Spot Monitor) ............................. 61
Secret View Setting ....................................................... 62
Live Camera View Setting ............................................. 62
ALARM SETUP ................................................................. 63
■ Alarm Port Setting ................................................... 63
■ Alarm Auto Reset Setting ........................................ 63
■ Alarm Output Setting .............................................. 63
■ Alarm Buzzer Setting .............................................. 64
■ Video Loss Alarm Setting ........................................ 64
■ Video Motion Detector Setting ................................ 64
■ Alarm Mode on the Multiscreen Monitor ................. 65
■ Alarm Mode on the Spot Monitor ............................ 65
DISPLAY SETUP............................................................... 66
■ Camera Title Setup ................................................. 66
■ Display Setting (Multiscreen Monitor) ..................... 66
■ Title Display Setting (Spot Monitor) ........................ 67
■ Alarm Display Setting ............................................. 67
■ Clock and Status Display Position Setting .............. 68
■ Title Display Position Setting ................................... 68
COMMUNICATION SETUP............................................... 69
■ PS•Data Setup.......................................................... 69
■ RS-232C Setup ....................................................... 71
■ Network Setup ........................................................ 72
SYSTEM SETUP................................................................ 73
■Clock Setup ............................................................ 73
■Time Adjustment Setting ......................................... 73
■Password Lock Setting ........................................... 74
■Buzzer Setting ......................................................... 74
■User Defined Setting ............................................... 74
■Disk Management ................................................... 75
■Error Report ............................................................ 76
■System Information ................................................. 76
DVD DRIVE SETUP........................................................... 77
■DVD Format ............................................................ 77
■Alarm Recording Backup ....................................... 77
■Emergency Recording Backup .............................. 78
■DVD Disk End Setup ............................................... 78
■Disk Space Display ................................................. 78
OPERATING PROCEDURES ......................................... 79
CONTROLLING
THE VIDEO INPUT AND MONITORS ............................... 80
■Controlling the Spot Monitor ................................... 80
■Controlling the Multiscreen Monitor ........................ 81
ALARM CONTROL FUNCTION ........................................ 86
■Alarm Input ............................................................. 86
■Alarm Operation ...................................................... 86
■Alarm Reset ............................................................ 87
■Alarm Suspension ................................................... 87
RECORDING .................................................................... 88
■Manual Recording ................................................... 88
■Internal Timer Recording ......................................... 88
■Power-on Time Lapse Recording ............................ 88
■Alarm Recording ..................................................... 89
■Emergency Recording ............................................ 91
PLAYBACK ....................................................................... 92
■Basic Playback ....................................................... 92
■Search Record Function ......................................... 93
■Display on the Monitor ............................................ 95
BACKUP FUNCTION........................................................ 97
DATA ERASE FUNCTION................................................. 99
■Auto Erase Function ................................................ 99
■Manual Erase Function ......................................... 100
BUTTON LOCKED FUNCTION ...................................... 101
PLAYBACK OF BACKUP DATA .................................... 102
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................... 103
STANDARD ACCESSORY...............................................103
CONTENTS

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PREFACE
The WJ-HD500A Digital Disk Recorder is a combination of
a Hard Disk Recorder with a Video Multiplexer; it is able to
record the images of up to sixteen sequentially controlled
video inputs on the built-in hard disk.
A multi-recording function records simultaneously several
images from various applications; this enables you to
obtain reliable records by selecting the application which is
best suited for your purpose.
FEATURES
•One recorder can handle sixteen video inputs, divid-
ed into four groups, corresponding to various appli-
cations.
Dividing the sixteen video inputs into four groups
makes it possible to record several images simultane-
ously, depending on the system requirements, such as
varied input, image quality, recording time, etc.
•Reliable recording of events
Obtain reliable records of important events by selecting
the recording mode best suited.
There are three recording modes: One Shot, Multi Shot
and Time Lapse Recording.
•Easy image search
Three search modes for quick and easy images search:
rotating the shuttle ring, recording list and thumbnail
display.
•Other handy recording functions
•Use the program timer to preset the recording time and
mode for each day of the week.
•Emergency recording is given priority to record all
video inputs in Time Lapse Recording while the input is
received from an outboard device.
•Connect the extension units in series for uninterrupted
recording when the disk 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 service
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 it, as this may damage the appli-
ance.
•Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture,
nor try to operate it in wet areas.
Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser-
vice 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 detergent
and wipe gently.
•Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Use the appliance at temperatures within +5°C - +45°C
(41°F - 113°F) and a humidity below 85 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC
60 Hz.
•Fully charge up the backup battery.
Keep the appliance turned on for at least 48 hours to
recharge the backup battery. This procedure is neces-
sary when using the appliance for the first time or after
it has been unplugged for a long time from the AC out-
let. Insufficient charging of the battery may cause era-
sure of settings if the AC power supply should fail. The
battery, if fully charged, will back up the settings for 72
hours in an ordinary environment.

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
■Front View
REMOTE
TIMER
OPERATE
FULL
HDD SEQUENCE
SET
LOCK
ALARM
ALARM
RESET
ALARM
SUSPEND
MULTISCREEN
SELECT
SETUP
/ESC
GROUP
SELECT
SPOT
MULTISCREEN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
EL-ZOOM
COPY
REC PREVIEW INDEX
STOP BPLAY/ PAUSE REC
FWDREV
ALARM SEARCH
DISPLAY
REC STOP
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9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
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qOperate Indicator (OPERATE)
Is on when the power of the WJ-HD500A Digital Disk
Recorder is turned on.
wTimer Indicator (TIMER)
Lights to indicate when the TIMER is set to INT (internal
timer) in the setup menu.
eRemote Indicator (REMOTE)
Lights to indicate when the Disk Recorder is controlled
by an outboard device via the Serial or 10/100BASE-T
port on the rear of the Disk Recorder.
rAlarm Suspend Indicator (ALARM SUSPEND)
Lights to indicate that the alarm suspension mode is
selected.
tAlarm Reset Button (ALARM RESET)
This button cancels an activated alarm.
Pressing this button will reset the alarm and return the
system to the condition before the alarm function was
activated.
yAlarm Indicator (ALARM)
This indicator blinks to indicate that an alarm condition
exists.
It changes to a steady light when the alarm is reset
automatically.
To turn the indicator off, press the ALARM RESET but-
ton.
uSequence Button (SEQUENCE)
Runs the assigned sequence on the selected monitor
screen for the specified duration.
During the sequence, pressing this button will pause
the sequence that is being run on the monitor screen.
The LED indicates the status as follows.
On: Sequence is being run.
Blinking: Sequence is in pause mode.
iMultiscreen Selection Button
(MULTISCREEN SELECT)
Selects the multiscreen pattern to be displayed on the
Multiscreen Monitor that is connected to the MULTI
SCREEN OUT on the rear of the Recorder.
Pressing this button will toggle the display on the moni-
tor screen as shown below.
4→7→9→10 →13 →16 →4screen segments
oMonitor Selection Button (SPOT / MULTISCREEN)
Selects to control the display on the screen for either
the Spot or Multiscreen Monitor.
Pressing this button will toggle the indicator in the but-
ton on and off to indicate the selected monitor as shown
below.
On: Indicates the Spot monitor is selected.
Off: Indicates the Multiscreen monitor is selected.
!0 Lock Button (LOCK)
Toggles to enable or disable the button lock function on
both front panels of the Disk Recorder and Remote
Controller.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: The button lock is enabled.
Off: The button lock is disabled.
While On, the button lock will be released only if the
preset password is entered in the password inquiry win-
dow.

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!1 Numeric Buttons (1 - 16)
These buttons are used for numeric input into the sys-
tem such as the video selection, password, etc.
The indicator in the button lights up to indicate as
shown below.
Green: The input is displayed on the monitor.
Yellow: The input is displayed on the monitor and
recorded on the Hard Disk.
Orange: The input is recorded on the Hard Disk (no
display).
!2 Set Button (SET)
During the setup, this button is used to display a sub-
menu in the setup menu if the item has its own setting
menu.
!3 Increment /Decrement Button (+, -)
These buttons are used to zoom in and out the zoomed
image presently displayed on the Multiscreen Monitor.
During the setup, these buttons are used to select the
item parameter in the setup menu.
!4 Recording Stop Button (REC STOP)
Pressing this button will stop the recording.
!5 Recording Preview Button (REC PREVIEW)
Use this button to display the playback image with the
live images on the Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: The selected playback image is displayed
Blinking: Prompts you to select the numeric button for
displaying the playback image.
!6 Index Button (INDEX)
Displays the all record list (list and thumbnail) or alarm
and emergency list depending on the status of the
ALARM SEARCH button.
!7 Group Selection Button (GROUP SELECT)
Selects the camera group from among group 1, 2, 3
and 4.
The LED will light while any of the groups is selected.
!8 Stop Button (STOP)
Pressing this button will stop the playback.
!9 Playback / Pause Button (PLAY/PAUSE)
Pressing this button will start the playback.
During playback, pressing this button will pause the
playback.
The indicator in the button lights to indicate as shown
below.
On: Indicates that the playback mode is selected.
Blinking: Indicates that the pause mode is selected.
@0 Record Button (REC)
Pressing this button will start the recording manually
when the Timer parameter is set to OFF in the setup
menu.
The indicator in the button lights up to indicate that the
recording mode is selected.
@1 JogDial
In playback, rotating the dial will jump the displayed
image to the next or previous record when NORMAL is
assigned for the JOG/SHUTTLE function in the COM-
MOM SETUP menu.
In playback, rotating will change the direction forward
or backward and also change the speed in six levels
corresponding to the dial position when REVERSE is
assigned in the setup.
In paused playback, rotating will advance the displayed
image field by field for searching.
The dial is also used to select a record number when
the record list is displayed on the monitor screen.
@2 Shuttle Ring
In playback, rotating the ring will change the direction
forward or backward and also change the speed in six
levels corresponding to the dial position when NOR-
MAL is assigned for the JOG/SHUTTLE function in the
COMMOM SETUP menu.
In playback, rotating will jump the displayed image to
the next or previous record when REVERSE is
assigned in the setup.
@3 Display Button (DISPLAY)
Pressing this button will display the recording list with
the search editing area to find the record to be played
back.
@4 Alarm Search Button (ALARM SEARCH)
Selects either the list of alarm (REC+ALM) and emer-
gency recordings or all recordings to be displayed on
the Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status of selection as shown
below.
On: Search records for alarm (REC+ALM) and emer-
gency recordings.
Off: Search records for all recordings.
@5 Electronic Zoom Button (EL-ZOOM)
This button is used to zoom an image presently dis-
played in a single spot on the Multiscreen Monitor.
Pressing this button selects a record list from among
that of the HDD, DVD, and CD-R while the record list is
displayed on the monitor screen.
@6 Daylight Savings Button (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS)
The DAYLIGHT SAVINGS button is recessed inside the
front panel opening. Pressing this button will shift the
internal clock to the summer time or vice versa.
@7 Copy Button (COPY)
Copies the selected images on to the DVD-RAM disk
when the system is equipped the DVD Extension Unit.
Holding down this button for 2 seconds finishes record-
ing on a CD-R, or lets the DVD or CD-R drive become
ready for disc ejection.

Designation
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■Rear View
16
16
15
15
14
14
13
13
12
12
11
11
10
10
9
9
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3 2
23
1
1
SIGNAL GND
10/100
BASE-T
SPOT
OUT
IN EXT STORAGE COPY
CONTROL ALARM
VIDEO
MODE
DATA REMOTE(WV-CU50)
GEN-LOCK OUT
SERIAL
POWER
ON
AC
IN
OFF
IN
OUT
OUT
MULTISCREENOUT AUDIO
$1
^0
$2
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$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 %0%1 %2%3 %4 %5 %6
%7
%8
$1 Multiscreen Output Connector (MULTI SCREEN
OUT)
The video output signal for the Multiscreen Monitor is
provided via this connector.
It can be displayed as the video input in a multiscreen
mode (4, 7, 9, 10, 13,16 screen segments).
It also displays the Recorder's playback images.
Pressing the SETUP/ESC button for two seconds or
more will automatically select the Multiscreen Monitor
and display the Disk Recorder's Setup menu.
$22 Spot Output Connector (SPOT OUT)
The video output signal for the Spot Monitor is provided
via this connector.
Displaying the Disk Recorder's playback is disabled.
$3 Audio Input Connector (AUDIO IN)
For audio input from an external device, if applicable.
$4 Audio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT)
For audio output to an external device, if applicable.
$5 Extension Storage Port (EXT STORAGE)
For connecting the optional Extension Unit.
$6 Control Port (CONTROL)
The port has the functions listed below. Make connec-
tions to these pins as needed for operating your sys-
tem.
Pin
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Group Recording Output
Manual Recording Output
Emergency Recording
Output
Sequence Timing Output
DVD Remain Space
Output
HDD Remain Space
Output
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 1)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 2)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 3)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 4)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 5)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 6)
Thermal Error Input (DVD
Unit)
Pin
No.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Designation
Disk Recorder Error
Output
Ground
Ground
Power Failure Detect Input
Power Failure Proceeding
Output
Power Failure Process
Completion Output
Ground
Emergency Recording
Input
Time Adjustment Output
Daylight Savings Select
Time Adjustment Input
Ground
CONTROL
1
13
14
25
@8 Setup / Escape Button (SETUP/ESC)
This button is used in the Disk Recorder's Setup opera-
tion. Pressing this button for two seconds or more will
open the Disk Recorder's Setup menu on the screen of
the Multiscreen Monitor. During the setup, press this
button to return to the previous setup menu.
@9 Direction Buttons (CDA B)
These buttons are used to select an area for a zoomed
image displayed on the Multiscreen Monitor.
During the setup, these buttons are used to move the
cursor position in the setup menu of the Disk Recorder.
C:Downward
D:Upward
A:Left
B:Right
#0 Full Indicator (FULL)
Lights to indicate when the available recording space
of the Disk Recorder (HDD) is running low.
#1 Hard Disk Drive Indicator (HDD)
Lights to indicate when the Hard Disk is activated.
The pin assignment of the port is shown below.

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$7 Alarm Port (ALARM)
This port accepts the alarm input from the associated
alarm sensors through either Normally Open or
Normally Closed contacts.
The pin assignment of the port is shown below.
$8 Copy Port (COPY)
For connecting the optional DVD Extension Unit or a
separately purchased CD-R drive.
$9 Mode Selector (MODE)
Selects data termination for PS•Data system expansion.
%0 Data Port (DATA)
Exchanges control data with the external device with
PS•Data (Panasonic Security Data) mode.
%1 Remote Port [REMOTE (WV-CU50)]
This port is provided for controlling the Disk Recorder
with the optional WV-CU50 Remote Controller.
To connect to the controller, use a 6-conductor modular
cable supplied as an accessory with the controller.
%2 Gen-lock Output Connector (GEN-LOCK OUT)
This connector is used to connect an external system
for synchronization.
To record images at maximum recording rate, for exam-
ple 60 fps, connect this output to the cameras to syn-
chronize the system.
%3 Serial Port (SERIAL)
For connecting a Personal Computer.
%4 Signal Ground Terminal (SIGNAL GND)
%5 10/100BASE-T Port (Optional)
An optional Network Board can be installed in the Disk
Recorder.
This port is used to exchange control data with Ethernet
via an Ethernet Hub.
%6 Cooling Fan
Prevents the temperature of the Recorder from rising,
Do not block the ventilation opening on the cover.
%7 AC Inlet Socket (AC IN)
Plug the power cord (supplied as a standard accesso-
ry) into this socket and connect it to an AC outlet.
%8 Power Switch (POWER ON/OFF)
This switch turns the power of the Disk Recorder on and
off.
%9 Video Output Connectors (VIDEO OUT 1 - 16)
The video signal connected to the Video Input
Connector (VIDEO IN) is looped through these connec-
tors with an automatic 75 Ωtermination.
^0 Video Input Connectors (VIDEO IN 1 - 16)
These connectors accept either a color or B/W compos-
ite video signal from the camera.
Pin
No.
ALARM
1
13
14
25
Designation
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Alarm Input 1
Alarm Input 2
Alarm Input 3
Alarm Input 4
Sequence Timing Input
Alarm Reset Output
Ground
Alarm Recover Input
Alarm Output
Alarm Input 10
Alarm Input 11
Alarm Input 12
Alarm Input 13
Pin
No.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Designation
Ground
Alarm Input 5
Alarm Input 6
Alarm Input 7
Alarm Input 8
Alarm Input 9
Ground
+5 V Output (0.2 A)
Recording Timer Select
Input
Alarm Input 14
Alarm Input 15
Alarm Input 16

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■WV-CU50 Remote Controller
&1 Lock Button (LOCK)
Toggles to enable or disable the button lock function on
both front panels of the Disk Recorder and Remote
Controller.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: The button lock is enabled.
Off: The button lock is disabled.
While On, the button lock will be released only if the
preset password is entered in the password inquiry win-
dow.
&2 Monitor Selection Button
(SPOT / MULTISCREEN)
Selects either the Spot or Multiscreen Monitor for which
you wish to control the display on the screen.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: The Spot Monitor is selected.
Off: The Multiscreen Monitor is selected.
&3 Multiscreen Selection Button
(MULTISCREEN SELECT)
Selects the multiscreen pattern to be displayed on the
Multiscreen Monitor.
Pressing this button will change the screen pattern as
follows.
4→7→9→10 →13 →16 →4screen segments
&4 Recording Preview Button (REC PREVIEW)
Use this button to display the playback image with the
live images on the Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: The selected playback image is displayed
Blinking: Prompts you to select the numeric button for
displaying the playback image.
&5 Sequence Button (SEQUENCE)
Runs the assigned sequence on the selected monitor
screen for the specified duration.
During the sequence, pressing this button will pause
the sequence that is being run on the monitor screen.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: Sequence is being run.
Blinking: Sequence is in pause mode.
REMOTE
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121110
9
5678
4321
PAUSE
Remote Controller WV-CU50
FWDREV
LINK SET
RECPLAY/STOP
STOP
REC
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEARCH
INDEX
GROUP
EL-ZOOMSEQUENCE
PREVIEW
REC
MULTISCREEN
SELECT
SPOT
MULTISCREEN COPY
LOCK
SELECT
ALARM
RESET
*1
&1
&2
&3
&4
&5
&6
(2
&8
&7
&9
*0
*2 *3
*6
*5
*4
*7
*8
*9
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&6 Electronic Zoom Button (EL-ZOOM)
Use this button to enter or exit the electronic zoom
mode.
In the EL-ZOOM mode an image presently displayed in
single spot can be enlarged and compressed on the
Multiscreen Monitor.
&7 Group Selection Button (GROUP SELECT)
Selects the camera group from among group 1, 2, 3
and 4.
The LED will light while any of the groups is selected.
&8 Index Button (INDEX)
Displays the all record list (list and thumbnail) or alarm
and emergency list depending on the status of the
ALARM SEARCH button.
&9 Alarm Search Button (ALARM SEARCH)
Selects either the list of alarm and emergency record-
ings or all recordings to be displayed on the
Multiscreen Monitor.
The LED indicates the status of selection as shown
below.
On: Search records for alarm and emergency record-
ings.
Off: Search records for all recordings.
Pressing this button in combination with the STOP but-
ton will reset the activated alarm.
*0 Display Button (DISPLAY)
Toggles the all title displays on the Multiscreen Monitor
on and off, such as camera and group titles, operating
status and so forth.
Pressing this button will also display the record list with
the search editing area to find the record to be played
back.
*1 Link Indicator (LINK)
Is lit while the connection is established with the WJ-
HD500A Disk Recorder.
*2 Copy Button (COPY)
Copies the selected images on to the DVD-RAM disk
when the system is equipped the DVD Extension Unit.
*3 Numeric Buttons (1 - 16)
Use these buttons to select the desired camera number
while recording and playing back.
Entering the preset password with these buttons will
release the button lock function.
*4 Set Button (SET)
Use this button to select multiple records in the list for
coping to the DVD-RAM disk.
*5 Increment / Decrement Button (+, -)
Use these buttons to zoom in and out an image while
the zoom mode is selected.
*6 Direction Buttons (CDAB)
Use these buttons to select the desired area to be
zoomed on the Multiscreen Monitor.
C:Downward
D:Upward
A: Left
B: Right
*7 Stop Button (STOP)
Stops playback.
*8 Record Button (RECORD)
Starts recording manually if applicable. The LED turns
on to indicate that the recording mode is selected.
*9 Playback / Pause Button (PLAY/PAUSE)
Pressing this button will start playback.
During playback, pressing this button will pause the
playback.
The LED indicates the status as shown below.
On: Playback mode
Blinking: Pause mode
(0 JogDial
Rotate in the pause mode to advance forward or
reverse to the next recorded image.
Rotating the dial also selects the record number when
the recorded list is displayed on the monitor.
(1 Shuttle Ring
Rotate in the playback or the pause mode to search for-
ward or reverse the recorded images at variable speed.
(2 Recording Stop Button (REC STOP)
Pressing this button will stop the recording.
(3 Remote Port (REMOTE)
Connect with the supplied modular cable to the WJ-
HD500A Disk Recorder.

4. Insert the absorbers on to the chassis as shown in the
figure.
5. Place the hard disk on the chassis, then fix it with the
four screws and sleeves with the earth lug as shown in
the figure.
6. Set the unit address with the jumper connector on the
hard disk drive, as shown in the figure, for example.
7. Install the hard disk with the chassis into the Disk
Recorder by sliding it from the front.
8. Plug in the power cable and interface flat cable pre-
pared in the power inlet and interface connector of the
hard disk as shown in the figure.
9. After installing the hard disk, secure the tray chassis
and control panel by tightening the screws.
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INSTALLATION
The installations described below should be made by
qualified service personnel or system installers.
■Installing the Optional Hard Disk
At the time of shipment from the factory, the WJ-HD500A
Disk Recorder is equipped with one hard disk drive; an
optional drive can be installed to increase the hard disk
storage capacity.
To install the optional hard disk, follow the procedures
below.
1. Unplug the power cord from the WJ-HD500A Disk
Recorder, or disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
2. Remove one screw on the control panel shown in the
figure, then remove the panel by sliding it to the left and
turned over.
3. Remove two screws on the tray chassis in the figure,
then slide out the chassis from the Disk Recorder.
FS
16
FS
16
absorber
sleeve
earth lug

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5. Place the Motion Detector Board on the Analog Board,
as shown below, and plug in the boards.
6. Fix both boards with the 3 supplied screws, as shown
below.
7. After installing the board, connect CN403 and the main
board, then secure them by tightening the screws
shown below.
■Installing the Optional Motion
Detector Board
The Motion Detector Board WJ-HDB501 is installed exclu-
sively in the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder.
1. Unplug the power cord from the WJ-HD500A Digital
Disk Recorder, or disconnect the plug from the AC out-
let.
2. Remove the top cover of the Disk Recorder by remov-
ing the 11 screws, as shown below.
3. Remove the 6 screws on the board, as shown below,
and disconnect the CN403.
4. Turn over the Main Board with the front side up.
Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500
CN403
CN403
CN601
CN501
CN502
CN101
Main Board
Motion Detector
Board
Analog Board
Main Board

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■Installing the Optional Network Board
The Network Board WJ-HDB502 is installed exclusively in
the WJ-HD500A Disk Recorder.
1. Unplug the power cord from the WJ-HD500A Digital
Disk Recorder, or disconnect the plug from the AC out-
let.
2. Remove the top cover of the Disk Recorder by remov-
ing the 11 screws, as shown in the figure.
3. Remove the small plate covering the 10/100BASE-T
port hole on the rear of the Disk Recorder by removing
the screw shown in the figure.
4. Remove the 6 screws on the board, as shown below,
disconnect the CN403, then turn over the Main Board
with the front side up.
Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500
10/100BASE-T
CN403
Main Board
5. Connect one end of the supplied flat cable to the
brown-colored receptacle on the main board, as shown
in the figure.
6. Place the main board and CN403 as before, and
secure them by tightening the reinstalled screws.
7. Remove a screw on the bracket as shown in the figure,
and then fix a supplied grounding wire by tightening the
removed screw.
8. Place the Network Board on the brackets, as shown in
the figure, then secure it with the grounding wire by
tightening the 4 supplied screws.
9. Fix the 10/100BASE-T port to the rear panel with the
screw removed in step 3.
10. Connect the supplied DC power cable and the other
end of the flat cable to the board, as shown in the fig-
ure.
11. After installing the board, secure the top cover by tight-
ening the screws.
Main Board
Flat Cable
(Supplied)
Flat Cable
(Supplied)
DC Power Cable
(Supplied)
Tighten 10/100BASE-T
Network Board
Rear Panel
Grounding Wire

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■Mounting into the Rack
The Disk Recorder can be mounted into the rack as
described below.
1. Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four
screws from the bottom of the Disk Recorder.
2. Place the rack mounting brackets on both sides of the
Disk Recorder and tighten with the four supplied
screws (M4 X10).
3. Install the Disk Recorder with the rack mounting brack-
ets in the rack, securing it with four screws (not includ-
ed).
Cautions:
•The cooling fan inside the Disk Recorder is subject to
wear and needs to be replaced periodically.
•Do not block the ventilation opening or slots in the
cover to prevent the appliance from overheating.
Always keep the temperature in the rack below 45°C
(113°F).
•If the rack is subject to vibration, secure the rear of the
appliance to the rack by using additional mounting
brackets (procured locally).
Digital Disk
Recorder
WJ-HD
500
A
•
•
•
FS
1616
Remove 4 rubber feet
Digital Disk
Recorder
WJ-HD
500
A
•
•
•
FS
16
Digital Disk
Recorder
WJ-HD
500
A
•
•
•
FS
16
16

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CONNECTIONS
Shown below are examples of system connections.
<Basic System>
ON
OFF
POWER
ON
OFF
POWER
REMOTO
TIMER
OPERATE
FULL
HDD SEQUENCE
SET
LOCK
ALARM
ALARM
RESET
ALARM
SUSPEND
MULTISCREEN
SELECT
SET UP
/ESC
GROUP
SELECT
SPOT
MULTISCREEN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
EL-ZOOM
COPY
REC PREVIEW INDEX
STOP PLAY/ PAUSE REC
FWDREV
ALARM SEARCH
DISPLAY
REC STOP
1 2 3 4
13 14 15 16
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
Digital Disk
Recorder
WJ-HD A
FS
1616
Spot Monitor
Multiscreen Monitor
Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500A
Remote Controller
WV-CU50
16 Cameras
ON
OFF
POWER
REMOTO
TIMER
OPERATE
FULL
HDD SEQUENCE
SET
LOCK
ALARM
ALARM
RESET
ALARM
SUSPEND
MULTISCREEN
SELECT
SET UP
/ESC
GROUP
SELECT
SPOT
MULTISCREEN
DAYLIGHTSAVINGS
EL-ZOOM
COPY
REC PREVIEW INDEX
STOP PLAY/ PAUSE REC
FWDREV
ALARM SEARCH
DISPLAY
REC STOP
1 2 3 4
13 14 15 16
910 11 12
5 6 7 8
Digital Disk
Recorder
WJ-HD
FS
1616
ON
OFF
POWER
Spot Monitor
Multiscreen Monitor
Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500A
Extension Unit WJ-HDE500
(with optional HDs)
Remote Controller
WV-CU50
8 Camreras
HDD 1
HDD 2
HDD 3
HDD 4
Extension Unit WJ-HDE
OPERATE
System Controller
POWER
ON
OFF
ALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND
POWER
ON
OFF
ALARM
Data Multiplex Unit WJ-MP204
ALARM
SUSPEND
System Controller
LAN
Ethernet
(100 Base-T Cable)
WJ-HDB502
PS-Data
Link
WJ-MP204WJ-MP204
A
<System Expansion>

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■Connection with the Remote
Controller
Connect the Remote Controller to the REMOTE port on the
rear of the Disk Recorder with the supplied modular cable.
■Connection with the Camera Sites
Connect cameras (or camera site equipment) to the VIDEO
IN connectors (1 to 16) on the rear of the Disk Recorder
with the coaxial cable.
■Connection with the Monitors
Connect the monitors to the SPOT OUT connector and
MULTI SCREEN OUT connector on the rear of the Disk
Recorder with the coaxial cable.
16
16
15
15
14
14
IN
OUT
REMOTE
(WV-CU50)
Remote Controller
WV-CU50
SPOT
OUT
OUT
MULUTISCREEN
ON
OFF
POWER
ON
OFF
POWER
Spot Monitor Multiscreen Monitor
Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500A

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■Alarm Port Connection
The ALARM port can be used for connecting the alarm sen-
sor and alarm control switches. It is also used to synchro-
nize the sequence as shown below.
•Connect the sensor switches to the ALARM port on the
rear of the Disk Recorder, as shown in the example
below.
Designation
Pin
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Alarm Input 1
Alarm Input 2
Alarm Input 3
Alarm Input 4
Sequence Timing Input
Alarm Reset Output
Ground
Alarm Recover Input
Alarm Output
Alarm Input 10
Alarm Input 11
Alarm Input 12
Alarm Input 13
Pin
No.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Designation
Ground
Alarm Input 5
Alarm Input 6
Alarm Input 7
Alarm Input 8
Alarm Input 9
Ground
+5 V Output (0.2 A)
Recording Timer Select
Input
Alarm Input 14
Alarm Input 15
Alarm Input 16
ALARM
1
13
14
25
•The sequence timing can be assigned to one of the
recorders when the multiple Disk Recorders are
equipped in the system.
Connect the CONTROL port and ALARM port as shown
below.
Refer to the SEQ TIMING in the SEQUENCE SETUP
menu for further setting.
If the sequence timing is controlled from the outboard
device, the input signal is required as shown in the fig-
ure. For example, the WJ-HD500A output is also in the
figure.
CONTROL
5
7
Ground
Sequence Timing Input
ALARM
WJ-HD500A (1st) WJ-HD500A (2nd)
15
4
Sequence Timing Output
Ground
input
100 ms 100 ms
WJ-HD500A
output
500 ms 100 ms

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•Time adjustment can be enabled connecting with the
external device as shown below.
•The Extension Units are installed in the system for
extending its disk capacity.
Connect each thermal error output from the Extension
Units with the CONTROL Port on the rear of the WJ-
HD500A Disk Recorder as shown below.
The WJ-HD500A will display the warning for thermal
error on the monitor.
■Control Port Connection
The CONTROL port can be used for controlling the system
with the outboard device as shown below.
CONTROL
1
13
14
25
•Emergency Recording can be enabled receiving the
input from the connected external device.
WJ-HD500A
CONTROL Port 1
13
14
25
20
789101112
Extension Unit #1
Extension Unit #2
Extension Unit #3
Extension Unit #4
Extension Unit #5
Extension Unit #6
Thermal Error Out
Thermal Error Out
Thermal Error Out
Thermal Error Out
Thermal Error Out
Thermal Error Out
G
G
G
G
G
G
Terminal board on
the Extension Unit
G THERMAL ERROR OUT NC
WJ-HD500A
CONTROL Port 1
13
14
25 20
21
WJ-HD500A
CONTROL Port 1
13
14
25 20
24
Time Adjustment Output
Designation
Pin
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Group Recording Output
Manual Recording Output
Emergency Recording
Output
Sequence Timing Output
DVD Remain Space
Output
HDD Remain Space
Output
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 1)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 2)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 3)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 4)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 5)
Thermal Error Input
(Extension 6)
Thermal Error Input (DVD
Unit)
Pin
No.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Designation
Disk Recorder Error
Output
Ground
Ground
Power Failure Detect Input
Power Failure Proceeding
Output
Power Failure Process
Completion Output
Ground
Emergency Recording
Input
Time Adjustment Output
Daylight Savings Select
Time Adjustment Input
Ground

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(Remaining HDD Capacity Alarm Output)
CONTROL Input/Output
(15) Alarm Device
Relay, etc.
(6) Ground
Power Failure Process
Completion Output UPS Shut Down
Line Fail signal
(Normally Open)
C Before connecting the UPS,
refer to the manual of
your UPS.
Power Failure Detect Input
Ground Common
Power Cable
Disk Recorder
WJ-HD500A
CONTROL
(19) (17) (16)
Uninterrupted
Power Supply
to AC outlet
■Connection with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
•The figure shows an example of how to connect a UPS as protection against power failures.
•When a power failure detect input is received from the UPS, the disk recorder's power failure process starts to process this
signal to turn off its power supply.
•When the power failure process is completed, the disk recorder outputs a signal to the UPS.
•When the UPS receives the completion signal from the disk recorder, the disk recorder's power is turned off
■Connection with CONTROL output
•Signal outputs (Pins #1-6, 18) can be used to connect alarm devices such as a buzzer or lamp to inform you of the opera-
tion status by sounding a buzzer or lighting a lamp when a signal is output.
•The figure below shows an example of how to connect an alarm output (Pin #6) to warn of low remaining HDD capacity.