Panasonic WJHD309 - DIGITAL DISK RECORDER Manual

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Digital Disk Recorders
Network Setup Instructions
Model Nos. WJ-HD309
WJ-HD316

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CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 4
Features ...................................................................................................................... 4
Downloading/transmitting images ............................................................................... 4
Event notification function ........................................................................................... 4
Host authentication ..................................................................................................... 4
About these operating instructions .............................................................................. 4
System requirements for a PC .................................................................................... 5
Trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................................................... 5
Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 5
About notations ........................................................................................................... 5
Preparations .................................................................................................................... 6
Connections ................................................................................................................ 6
Performing network settings ........................................................................................ 7
About network security of this unit .............................................................................. 10
Display the operation window .......................................................................................... 11
How to display the operation window .......................................................................... 11
About the operation window ........................................................................................ 13
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 19
SETUP MENU chart .................................................................................................... 19
Basic operation with the [Setup] Tab .......................................................................... 22
Settings for maintenance [Maintenance] ..................................................................... 24
Functions for recording [Recording] ............................................................................ 30
Functions for events [Event] ........................................................................................ 35
Settings for the recording/event schedule [Schedule] ................................................. 42
Settings for switcher function [Switcher] ..................................................................... 53
Settings for display [Display] ....................................................................................... 58
Settings for communication with other devices [Comm] ............................................. 62
Perform the settings for the system [System] ............................................................. 81
Notification by e-mail ....................................................................................................... 95
Alarm mail notification ................................................................................................. 95
Problem mail notification ................................................................................................. 97
About error mail ...............................................................................................................98
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 99

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Preface
Features
It is possible to perform the settings or operate the unit using a PC when this unit is connected to a network.
The following functions are available when using a PC via a network as well as the functions operable on the buttons
on the front panel of the unit.
Refer to the Network Operating Instructions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM for further information about the avail-
able functions.
Downloading/transmitting images
It is possible to download (save) the currently displayed image in the web browser window onto the hard disk of a
PC. By establishing an FTP server, it is possible to transmit images to the designated FTP server. When an event
occurs, it is possible to transmit images from the camera installed in the place where the alarm occurred.
Event notification function
When an event occurs, it is possible to send e-mails to designated addresses to notify of the event occurrence. It is
also possible to send an e-mail with an image recorded when the event occurred.
Host authentication
It is possible to restrict devices from operating this unit if their IP addresses are not registered.
About these operating instructions
There are 3 operating instructions for WJ-HD316/WJ-HD309 as follows.
• Operating Instructions (book)
• Network Operating Instructions (PDF)
• Network Setup Instructions (PDF, these Operating Instructions)
These "Network Setup Instructions" contain descriptions of how to perform the required settings to operate this unit
using a PC via a network and descriptions for installers such as of how to connect the unit to other devices.
The settings of the unit will be different depending on the settings of a LAN or the Internet service provider to which
the unit is to be connected.
Refer to an administrator of each network for further information about respective network.
Refer to the provided "Operating Instructions (book)" for descriptions of how to operate this unit using the buttons on
the front panel of the unit, installation and system configurations.
Refer to the "Network Operating Instructions (PDF)" for descriptions of how to operate this unit using a PC.
Adobe®Reader is required to read these operating instructions (PDF) on the provided CD-ROM. When the Adobe®
Reader is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe®Reader from the Adobe web site and install it.

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System requirements for a PC
It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. If using a PC that
does not meet the following system requirement, it may cause problems such as slow imaging or the browser
becomes unable to operate.
OS Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional SP4
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional or Home Edition SP1
Computer IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU Pentium IV 1.4GHz or faster
Memory 512 MB or more
Monitor 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 16-bit HIGH colour or better
Network Interface 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser Microsoft®Internet Explorer 5.5SP2, 6.0 SP1
Other web browser are not compatible with this unit.
Important:
To operate this unit, the plug-in software is required to be installed. The plug-in software will be downloaded and
installed automatically when accessing the unit using a browser. If the plug-in software has not been down-
loaded/installed correctly, install it from the provided CD-ROM. Refer to "readme.txt" on the provided CD-ROM
for the descriptions of how to install it.
Trademarks and registered trademarks
• Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/ or
other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
• Other names of companies and products contained in these operating instructions may be trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respective owners.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in these operating instructions.
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional Service Pack 4 is described as Windows 2000.
Microsoft®Windows®XP is described as Windows XP.
About notations
Important: Restrictions or cautions to operate respective functions.
Note: Tips to operate respective functions.

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Preparations
Connections
When connecting this unit to a PC, the required hardware and cables are different depending on the system configu-
ration. Prepare before starting connection.
Connecting this unit and a PC directly.
Connecting this unit to a PC directly using a LAN cable.
Important:
Use a cross cable when connecting this unit and a PC directly without using a hub or a router.
Add this unit to an existing network
Connecting this unit to a PC via a hub or a router. Connecting this unit to a hub using a LAN cable.
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Category 5, Cross)
IP Address: 192.168.0.250
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
IP Address: 192.168.0.x (except 0, 250 and 255)
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
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(Not provided: 10BASE-T/100BASE-Tx
Category 5, Straight)
LAN (Local Area Network)
IP Address: 192.168.0.250
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IP Address: 192.168.0.x (except 0, 1, 250 and 255)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
IBM PC/AT Compatible
FTP Server
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Screenshot 1
Start just after the PC is started up.
Important:
Log in to the PC as an administrator.
Step 1
On the taskbar, click "Start", and then click the "Control
Panel".
Performing network settings
In case of the following network environment, it is not necessary to perform network settings. It is possible to perform
the settings or operate this unit using a web browser after completing the connection.
IP Address: 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.249, 192.168.0.251 - 192.168.0.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1
When the network settings are different from the settings above, perform the network settings of this unit and the
PC.
Performing network settings of this unit
Use the buttons on the front panel of this unit to conform to the network settings to the network environment of the
PC.
Refer to the Operating Instructions (book) for further information about network settings ([SETUP] - [Comm] Settings
for communication with other devices – [NW Setup 2] Network connection settings).
Performing network settings of a PC
Change the TCP/IP setting of the PC to conform to the setting of this unit.
It is required to set the IP address of the PC to "192.168.0.XX (a number from 2 to 254 except 250)" to access this
unit.
In these operating instructions, settings are performed on Windows XP as examples. Refer to the operating instruc-
tions of the respective OS for further information.

Screenshot 4
The "Network Connections" window will be displayed. Step 4
Double click "Local Area Connection".
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Screenshot 2
The control panel will be displayed. Step 2
Click the "Network and Internet Connections" icon.
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The "Network and Internet Connections" window will be
displayed. Step 3
Click "Network Connections".

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Screenshot 6
The "Properties" window of "Local Area Connection" will
be displayed. Step 6
Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and then click
"Properties".
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The "Properties" window of "Local Area Connection" will
be displayed. Step 5
Click "Properties".
Screenshot 7
The "Properties" window of "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
will be displayed. Step 7
Click "Use the following IP address" and enter the IP
address and the subnet mask as follows;
• IP Address: 192.168.0.9
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Step 8
Click the "OK" button and close the window.

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About network security of this unit
Equipped security functions
qAccess restrictions by the host authentication and the user authentication
It is possible to restrict users from accessing this unit by setting the host authentication and/or the user
authentication to on. (page 71)
wAccess restrictions by changing the HTTP port
It is possible to prevent illegal access such as port scanning, etc. by changing the HTTP port number. (page 71)
For enhanced security
Divide the subnet using a router to enhance the network security by double authentications of IP addresses using
this unit and a router. When required to connect this unit with a network that is not with enhanced security, connect
the unit after the network security is enhanced, such as installing a VPN (Virtual Private Network) device, etc.
Important:
The settings of the unit will be different depending on the settings of a LAN or the Internet service provider to
which the unit is to be connected.
Refer to an administrator of each network for further information about respective network.
[Connection example]
Installing a firewall to use the packet filtering and the protocol filtering functions can better enhance the network
security.
[Connection example]
WAN*
Router Router
Global IP Address
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
IP Address: 192.168.0.250
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IBM PC/AT Compatible
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
This unit
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Switching hub
Firewall
Router Router
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IP Address: 192.168.0.250
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Global IP Address
IBM PC/AT Compatible
* Stands for Wide Area Network
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