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Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT
208
ALARM
ERROR STOP PLAY REC
RESET STILL SEQUENCE
1
2 3 ESC COPY 2
ALARM 4 5
HDD
PAUSE
MENU REV FWD SKIP
TIMER
6
7 8 9
0 SET
OPERATE
Digital Disk Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. WJ-RT208
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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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. • The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. • All work related to the installation of
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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. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pola
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Limitation of Liability THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WAR- THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INAC- RANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR- ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PAR- TIME, FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION TICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S). THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT. D
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Precautions • Refer all work related to the installation of this appliance • Do not drop metallic parts through slots. to qualified service personnel or system installers. This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn • Prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the power off and refer servicing to qualified service the hard disk. Wait until the moisture evaporates in any personnel. of the following cases: • Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, The recorder is mov
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 3 Limitation of Liability ................................................................................................................................... 4 Disclaimer of Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 4 Precautions .................
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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. An RS485 interface is provided for connection with peripheral devices. The recorder can be controlled by
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Major Operating Controls & Their Functions ■ Front View qu i o !3 !6 !8 !9 @0 @5 @6 ALARM STOP PLAY REC ERROR RESET STILL SEQUENCE w ESC 1 2 3 4 5 COPY 2 ALARM e HDD MENU PAUSE REV FWD SKIP r SET 6 7 8 90 TIMER t OPERATE y Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT208 208 !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !7 @1 @2 @3 @4 q Front Panel !0 4-split Screen Button Pressing this button splits the screen into four segments w Error Indicator (ERROR) displaying the surveillance pictures on Channels 1 to 4. Lights Red: HDD error, HDD re
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↓: Down button @1 Pause Button (PAUSE) • Menu: Pauses playback. The cursor moves downwards on the menu or dia- log. @2 Fast Reverse Play Button (REV) •Camera control: Starts fast reverse playback. Three playback speeds Controls the downward movement of the camera. are available. Images will be zoomed out. ←: Left button @3 Fast Forward Play Button (FWD) • Menu: Starts fast forward playback. Three playback speeds Moves the cursor to the left or changes option are available. parameters. •Camera co
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■ Rear View !5 !4 e w ON OFF AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT POWER AC IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SIGNAL GND TERMINAL/CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SERIAL MONITOR(VGA) VIDEO OUT MODE DATA 10/100BASE-T COPY1 VIDEO IN q rt y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 q Power Cooling Fan !0 Terminal/Control Port (TERMINAL/CONTROL) Prevents the temperature of the recorder from rising. Do This port controls terminal inputs 1-8 and alarm outputs not block the ventilation openings. 1-3. It is also used to connect component cameras with the RS485 protocol
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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. • Near a transformer, dimmer, video player, radio, or monitor. These may cause humming noises, etc. About mounting • Do not block the ventilation openings or slots in the cover to prevent the appliance from overheating. • Always ke
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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. (1) When connecting two hard disks to IDE port 1, make the one on t
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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. Follow the same procedure to install other hard disks. Note: Up t
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System Composition and Connections The WJ-RT208 is used to connect cameras, microphones, monitors, VGA monitors, PCs, networks, cameras, external HDDs, and more. (According to the interface type, some devices cannot be connected.) In regard to two types of system configurations and connections, a brief explanation is given below. In regard to more compli- cated system connections as well as the system connections not introduced in this Operating Instructions, refer all work relat- ed to the conn
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● Connection with RS485 Camera RS485 Camera WJ-RT208 ALARM ERROR STILL SEQUENCE STOP PLAY REC RESET 1 2 3 4 5 ESC COPY 2 ALARM HDD MENU PAUSE REV FWD SKIP SET TIMER 6 7 8 90 OPERATE Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT208 208 TERMINAL IN RS485 +12V 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RB RA TB TA GND GND COM3 NC3 NO3 COM2 NC2 NO2 COM1 NC1 NO1 GND ALARM OUT TERMINAL/CONTROL interface Cautions: q Camera cable length (RS485) is a maximum of 1 200 m. w Only the 4-pin RS485 signal cable can be used. 15
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● Connection with External HDD (For Data Backup) ON OFF AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT POWER AC IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SIGNAL GND TERMINAL/CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MODE DATA 10/100BASE-T COPY1 SERIAL MONITOR(VGA) VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN To COPY1 port USB cable (Locally procured) External HDD ALARM ERROR STOP PLAY REC RESET STILL SEQUENCE ESC 1 2 3 4 5 COPY 2 ALARM HDD MENU PAUSE REV FWD SKIP 6 7 8 90 SET TIMER OPERATE Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT2208 08 External HDD ■ Example for Network System Connec
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● Connections with any Existing Network System ALARM STOP PLAY REC ERROR RESET STILL SEQUENCE ESC 1 2 3 4 5 COPY 2 ALARM HDD MENU PAUSE REV FWD SKIP SET TIMER 6 7 8 90 OPERATE Digital Disk Recorder WJ-RT208 208 IP Address: 192.168.0.88 LAN cable Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (Not provided: 10BASE-T/100BASE-Tx, Category 5, Straight) Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1 HUB/Router IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Microsoft xp Windows LAN Microsoft xp PC/AT Compatible Windows IP Address: 19
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • Connection with PS·Data systems This is an example of connection when the unit is used together with the PS·Data devices. If a connected system controller is PS·Data compatible, it is possible to operate this unit or connected devices using the sys- tem controller. Use the RS485 cable provided with the system controller. Important: • Terminate both devices on both ends of the connection. Refer to the respective operating instructions for the descript
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 When controlling cameras with coaxial and PS·Data communication systems ■ When using WJ-SX150 Matrix switcher Termination: ON Unit address: 1 - 4 Combination System camera camera ON Mode switch BNC cable (option) BNC cable 1 2 (option) Second unit ON OFF AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN POWER AC IN Unit address (system): 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SIGNAL GND TERMINAL/CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SERIAL MONITOR(VGA) VIDEO OUT MODE DATA 10/100BASE-T COPY1 VIDEO IN ON OFF AUDIO IN POWER
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■ RS485 Connection A 25-pin connector is used to accept and supply control signals. Internal block diagram 13 1 RA RB 25 14 TERMINAL/CONTROL TA TB Pin No. Signal Operation Remarks 1 TA RS485 camera sending + data 2 TB RS485 camera sending – data 3 RA RS485 camera receiving + data 4 RB RS485 camera receiving – data 5 Terminal input 1 6 Terminal input 2 The requirements of the alarm signal level are as follows: 7 Terminal input 3 Low level: 0 V to 0.8 V When an alarm occurs in channels 1 8 Termina
