M EN U Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Digital Disk Recorder Operating Instructions WJ-RT208 Model No. ST O P ES C PL AY R EC...
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WARNING: • This apparatus must be earthed. • Apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. • The mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. • To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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• Adobe, Adobe logos, and Acrobat are registered trade- marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/ or other countries. About These Operating Instructions The WJ-RT208 comes with the following instruction manu- als: Operating Instructions (This Document) The Operating Instructions explain how to operate the unit with the buttons on the front panel.
Important Safety Instructions ... 3 Limitation of Liability ... 4 Disclaimer of Warranty ... 4 Precautions ... 5 Trademarks and Registered Trademarks ... 5 About These Operating Instructions ... 5 Preface ... 7 Features ... 7 Major Operating Controls & Their Functions ... 8 ■...
Preface The Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT208 is a professional security product with eight video and audio inputs. It is capable of recording high-quality video/audio data over an extended period of time. In addition to image recording and playback, the many features of the WJ-RT208 include motion detection, external alarm recording, remote operation via a network, and net- work communication.
Lights when timer recording is set. Blinks when record- ing starts. y Operate Indicator (OPERATE) Lights up when the power of the WJ-RT208 Digital Disk Recorder is on. u Alarm Reset Button (ALARM RESET) Pressing this button cancels an activated alarm.
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↓: Down button • Menu: The cursor moves downwards on the menu or dia- log. • Camera control: Controls the downward movement of the camera. Images will be zoomed out. ←: Left button • Menu: Moves the cursor to the left or changes option parameters.
■ Rear View q Power Cooling Fan Prevents the temperature of the recorder from rising. Do not block the ventilation openings. w AC Power Connector (AC IN) Connect the supplied power cable to this AC power connector. e Power Switch (POWER) This switch turns the power of the disk recorder on and off.
Installation This installation should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. ● Cautions Places to avoid • Direct exposure to sunlight or near a source of heat such as a radiator. • Very dirty and dusty places. Places subject to strong vibrations. •...
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4. Ready the hard disk and install wire jumpers. To connect two hard disks to one IDE interface, make sure to designate one as the Master HDD and the other the Slave HDD. If only one hard disk is connected, make this the Master HDD. (For connection of the Master and Slave HDD, refer to the operating instructions of the hard disk.) Pay attention to the following when choosing the connection position of the Master and Slave HDD.
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7. Connect the flat hard disk data cable and power cord (Fig. 7). Seen from the front of the recorder, the IDE interface is numbered 0, 1, 2, 3 from left to right. Connect the four power sup- ply ports and four IDE data ports on the motherboard with the correspondingly numbered hard disk connectors. (For the relation between hard disk positions refer to the figure above or the explanation on hard disk management on page 47.) 8.
■ Example for Basic System Connections ● Basic Connection Camera Cautions: q Camera cable length (BNC) is a maximum of 500 m. w The audio signals from a microphone are firstly amplified at the amplifier and then fed to the WJ-RT208. Camera ALARM STOP PLAY...
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Only the 4-pin RS485 signal cable can be used. RS485 Camera ALARM ERROR STILL SEQUENCE RESET ALARM TIMER OPERATE TERMINAL IN +12V COM3 TERMINAL/CONTROL interface WJ-RT208 STOP PLAY COPY 2 MENU PAUSE REV FWD SKIP Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT RS485 COM2 COM1 ALARM OUT...
● Connection with External HDD (For Data Backup) ERROR ALARM TIMER OPERATE <Network System> ■ Example for Network System Connection ● Direct PC Connection ALARM ERROR RESET STILL SEQUENCE ALARM TIMER OPERATE IP Address: 192.168.0.88 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 AUDIO OUT POWER AC IN SIGNAL GND...
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PC/AT Compatible Caution: The number of clients that can be connected to each WJ-RT208 is defined in the next table. According to differences in the network communication protocol, the number of clients that can be connected can differ. In the next table, the num- ber of clients that can be connected is defined for the TCP/UDP protocol and the MCAST protocol, independently of each other.
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• When connecting a PS·Data compatible device, it is necessary to set each item of "DATA PORT SETUP" of "COMMUNICA- TION SETUP" on the "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" according to the system configuration. • The following are available PS·Data compatible devices.
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When controlling cameras with coaxial and PS·Data communication systems ■ When using WJ-SX150 System camera Mode switch POWER SIGNAL GND MODE DATA 10/100BASE-T COPY1 First unit (this unit) Unit address (system): 5 Controller Termination: ON Unit address: 1 SYSTEM CONTROLLER ■...
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■ RS485 Connection A 25-pin connector is used to accept and supply control signals. TERMINAL/CONTROL Pin No. Signal Terminal input 1 Terminal input 2 Terminal input 3 Terminal input 4 Terminal input 5 Terminal input 6 Terminal input 7 Terminal input 8 +12 V Grounding Alarm Output 1 (N.O.)
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■ DIP Switch Setting When this unit is connected to any other system unit, it is necessary to set up the 2-bit DIP termination switches located on the back of this unit. DIP termination switches: The dip switch positions are defined by the attribute of the unit connected to the system’s DATA terminal. Machine connected to the DATA port Termination switch 1 Termination switch 2...
To enhance security, set a new password before using this unit. We recommend changing these passwords periodical- The keyboard is automatically locked if any operation is not carried out by the preset time period of "Keylock Time" for "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" – "SYSTEM MAN- AGEMENT" – "SYSTEM SETUP".
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DATA MANAGEMENT Channel No. Start Event Only TIMER REC TERMINAL REC VMD REC RECORD LENGTH AUDIO SELECT Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP PTZ SETUP CAMERA SETUP COMMUNICATION SETUP REPORT...
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Direction button (up or down): Used to move the cursor up or down. [SET] button: Used to move the cursor to the setup dialog box. [ESC] button: Used to return the screen to the main menu. Main menu WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP...
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This system time should be checked periodically. If it seems to be incorrect, readjustments are needed. (1) Click the [MENU] button to display the setting menu. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP...
2. Operation 2.1 Screen Operation 2.1.1 Spot display If you want to display only one screen of a specified chan- nel, press the channel number. Images from the selected camera channel will be displayed with a spot display. Note: In the case of a 6-split screen, the screen of the selected channel is displayed in the top left area (the largest area of the 6-split areas).
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This time set- ting is made with the menu shown below. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" - "REC & EVENT" - "TER- MINAL REC" - "Alarm Time" "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" - "REC & EVENT" - "VMD REC"...
The camera preset position is set up with the menu specified below. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" - "REC & EVENT" - "TERMI- NAL REC" - "VMD REC" - "PTZ Preset" or "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" - "REC & EVENT" - "VMD REC" - "PTZ Preset"...
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In the above figure, "Cam1" is selected in the "PTZ SELECT" menu. No other camera are selected in other channels. (4) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. Refer to step (1). (5) Move the cursor to "CAMERA SETUP" and press the [SET] button.
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[STOP] button. Notes: 1. For the settings of the camera home position, refer 2. If the camera is not a Panasonic, the present posi- 2.5.8 To display the camera setting menu Prior to controlling the camera that has been connected to this unit, perform the settings for this camera, without fail, according to the "CAMERA SETUP"...
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(4) After completing the settings, press the [MENU] button again to close the camera setup menu. Caution: When displaying the Special Menu, move the cursor to "SPECIAL" on the camera setup menu and press the camera selection button [2]. When returning the camera settings to the default settings, move the cursor to "CAMERA RESET"...
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3.1 Operation for Various Settings 3.1.1 System Management (SYSTEM MAN- AGEMENT) (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP PTZ SETUP CAMERA SETUP COMMUNICATION SETUP REPORT USER INFORMATION DATA MANAGEMENT (2) Move the cursor to "SYSTEM MANAGEMENT" and press the [SET] button.
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System setup (SYSTEM SETUP) Item "Power On Rec." Recording will automatically start when the power is turned on. "Seq. Dwell" Sequential changeover time intervals. "Video Format" The video output format is fixed to the NTSC system. Therefore, the user cannot set the settings. "Overwrite"...
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In regard to hard disc initialization and hard disc index recovery, refer to 3.4 herein. Reboot system (REBOOT SYSTEM) (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. Move the cursor to "SYSTEM MANAGEMENT" and press the [SET] button. (Refer to steps (1) and (2) in 3.1.1.)
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3.1.2 Record search (SEARCH) Refer to 3. 2. 3.1.3 Recording & event setup (REC & EVENT) Timer recording (TIMER REC) (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP PTZ SETUP CAMERA SETUP...
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Video motion detector recording (VMD REC) (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. Move the cursor to "REC&EVENT SETUP" and press the [SET] button. (Refer to steps (1) and (2) in 3.1.3.)
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VMD response may be delayed. Record length (RECORD LENGTH) (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. Move the cursor to "REC & EVENT SETUP" and press the [SET] button. (Refer to steps (1) and (2) in 3.1.3.)
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(3) When confirmation is completed, move the cursor to [Return] and press the [SET] button. 3.1.5 Camera setup "CAMERA SETUP" (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. (2) Move the cursor to "CAMERA SETUP" and press the [SET] button.
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Channel Name: Indicates the correlation between the camera title and serial number. Channel name can be changed using the provided software. Cautions: For the [All] operation and functions, refer to the timer recording explanation. Notes: 1. "CH Enable" of channel 1 cannot be set at "Off". During playback in channel 1, it is impossible to set up its masking area.
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The settings relating to the serial data communication can be configured on "DATA PORT SETUP" of "COMMUNICA- TION SETUP" on the "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU". (1) Press the [MENU] button. The "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" will be displayed. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP...
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(number). 3.1.7 Report (REPORT) System log (SYSTEM LOG) (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP...
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"Full Records" "Disk Access Error" "Thermal Error" "Fan Error" Event log (EVENT LOG) (1) Select "REPORT" from "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU". Move the cursor to "EVENT LOG" of the "REPORT" menu and press the [SET] button. EVENT LOG Time & Date...
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Online user information (ONLINE USER INFORMA- TION) (1) Move the cursor to "ONLINE USER INFORMATION" on the "USER INFORMATION" menu, and press the [SET] button. ONLINE USER INFORMATION User Level Type NO ONLINE USER NO ONLINE USER NO ONLINE USER NO ONLINE USER NO ONLINE USER Prev...
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3.2 Search and Playback (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" is displayed. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP PTZ SETUP CAMERA SETUP COMMUNICATION SETUP REPORT USER INFORMATION DATA MANAGEMENT (2) Move the cursor to "SEARCH" and press the [SET] but- ton.
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(1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP PTZ SETUP CAMERA SETUP COMMUNICATION SETUP REPORT USER INFORMATION DATA MANAGEMENT Move the cursor to "DATA MANAGEMENT" and press the [SET] button. The "DATA MANAGEMENT" menu is displayed.
It is possible to initialize the hard disk and recover the hard disk index with "SYSTEM MANAGEMENT" – "DISK INFOR- MATION". 3.4.1 HDD formatting Stop all recording operations and disconnect all the net- works. (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP...
3.5 Returning the Configuration to the Default Settings It is possible to return the configuration to the default set- tings with "DATA MANAGEMENT" – "FACTORY DEFAULT". (1) Press the [MENU] button. "WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU" appears. WJ-RT208 SETUP MENU SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH REC&EVENT SETUP...
System Screen Explanations All the system screens are shown below. Ordinary screen (9-split screen) Previous channel Screen in a certain channel CAM1 MANUAL NQ PLAY 2004-11-03 15:00:00 Playback time VMD recording Terminal recording Record PLAYBACK Playback the record Timer recording Sequence display Note: During playback, an icon is displayed and "PLAYBACK"...
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8. User Information (USER INFORMATION) 8.1 User Level Setup (USER LEVEL SETUP) Setting item Default setting "Channel No." "Operator - Live Viewer" "Yes" "Operator - Playback" "Yes" "Viewer - Live Viewer" "Yes" "Viewer - Playback" "Yes" Note: The parameters for this unit can be defined for each channel. 8.2 Online User Information (ONLINE USER INFORMATION) Setting item Default setting...
Return to the previous menu Alarm suspension Alarm reset Manual recording Stop recording Press for 2 seconds Play Stop playback WJ-RT208 WV-CU650 After displaying the "System Setup (301)" submenu of the WV-CU650 MENU Open the "SETUP MENU" Close the "SETUP MENU"...
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Operation WJ-RT208 REV FWD Fast forward/rewind Press for 2 seconds or more Slow playback PAUSE Pause playback Skip to the next frame SKIP Skip to the next/previous record Camera selection buttons Select a camera 1, 2, … , 8 Select a multi-screen Select a camera channel Press D or C.
Troubleshooting Prior to repairing services, verification should be carried out for the respective items specified below. Contact a dealer if a problem cannot be solved even after checking and trying the solution, or if a problem is not described below, or when having an installation problem. Problem Power is not turned on.
[16.9" (W) x 3.5" (H) x 18.5" (D)] WJ-RT208K: 9.0 kg (19.9 lb) (No hard disk model) WJ-RT208: 10.0 kg (22.0 lb) (2 hard disks model) 1.0 V[P-P]/75 Ω NTSC composite video signal (BNC) x 8 1.0 V[P-P]/75 Ω NTSC composite video signal (BNC) x 1 RGB output (15 pin D-sub) x 1 –10 dB 22 kΩ...
Network Operating Instructions (pdf) Net Client (software) The following are for installation: Power cord ... 1 pc. HDD mounting screw WJ-RT208K ... 32 pcs. WJ-RT208 ... 24 pcs. Table 1 HDD capacity 250 GB 500 GB 750 GB 1000 GB 1250 GB 1500 GB 1750 GB 2000 GB...
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Unit Company of Panasonic Corporation of North America Security Systems www.panasonic.com/security For customer support, call 1.877.733.3689 Executive Office: Three Panasonic Way 2H-2, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Zone Office Eastern: Three Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Central: 1707 N. Randal Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Southern: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 Western: 6550 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630...