Panasonic i-Pro WJ-ND300/500 32-Channel Network Video Recorder with 500GB storage

This product is discontinued, for alternatives please see Panasonic i-PRO

The Panasonic WJ-ND300/500 is a network disk recorder suitable for mission-critical IP CCTV applications for medium to large sized businesses or organisations.

Record from up to 32 Panasonic cameras while simultaneously monitoring live video footage. Various recording modes are supported including event or continuous recording and a wide range of inputs/outputs allow the device to be integrated into a building’s alarm system with little effort.

Expandable storage options allow you to choose how much storage your CCTV application requires up to a maximum of 14TB. Easy to install, manage and maintain, the WJ-ND300 offers secure and reliable monitoring and recording to meet your high demands.

Key benefits:

• Secure monitoring and reliable digital recording for up to 32 Panasonic cameras
• Expandable storage provides both flexibility and scalability
• Camera support includes full Panasonic i-Pro range as well as partial support for Panasonic BL/BB range and Axis cameras/video encoders

Key features:

• MJPEG and MPEG-4 video mode support
• Maximum 32 cameras can be connected simultaneously
• Full support for Panasonic i-Pro range of cameras, partial support for Panasonic BL/BB range of cameras, Axis cameras and video encoders
• Video encoder support allows the WJ-ND300 to be integrated into existing analogue CCTV installations providing benefits of IP CCTV technology
• Expandable storage for up to 14TB of storage. 4 HDD bays in the main unit with the option to expand up to 6 extensions giving 28 drive bays in total (not supplied)
• Various recording modes: manual, event(pre/post), schedule, emergency and external timer
• Pre-/post-alarm recordings: up to 60 minutes (dedicated HDD unit for pre/post required)
• Alarm input/output: 16x input, 16x camera alarms, Panasonic alarm protocol function
• Alarm actions: alarm recording, email notification, alarm message, camera positioning, FTP image transfer, terminal output, Panasonic alarm protocol output, audible buzzer and LED
• Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras can be controlled from the device as well as controls for presets, brightness, focus and auto mode (dependent on camera model)
• Flexible playback controls: jump date/time, go to last record, A-B repeat
• Various display modes offer customisable layouts
• Flexible search facility allows searching of recordings based on date/time, event, camera or text
• Export up to 20min of footage to PC for direct playing without the recorder using supplied viewer software
• Quick setup or advanced setup options
• Automatic backup from supported cameras SD memory cards. In the event of network failure some cameras can be configured to record to their internal SD memory card. When the network reconnects the WJ-ND300 can be set to automatically download images stored on cameras SD cards to maintain consistent recording during network down periods
• Security comprises of host/user authentication, 4 user levels and User-Camera view/control partitioning set up for sophisticated user management of up to 32 user registrations
• LCD screen on front panel shows status displays
• HDD safety mode helps protect hard disk drives during installation
• Feature rich and easy to use

Typical applications:

• High-quality secure live video monitoring and recording for new IP CCTV installations or for integrating into existing analogue applications. Suitable for any medium-large sized business or organisation

Key technical indicators:

• Compression format: JPEG, MJPEG and MPEG-4 (selected cameras)
• Supported resolutions: 1280x960, 960x720, 640x480, 320x240 (dependent on camera support)
• Supported frame-rates: Up to 30fps max (dependent on camera), max 960fps combined
• Scheduled recording: 4 programs, 6 time zones/day, independent setup for each day of the week
• Storage capacity: 1x 500GB base HDD unit, 4x HDD bays, expandable with up to 6x optional additional extension units, each with 4x HDD bays (not supplied, extensions available separately)
• Number of cameras supported: up to 32
• Number of simultaneous users: 8
• System logs covering operator access, network error, errors or events
• Multiple language support: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
• Supported operating system: Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP Home/Professional SP2 English, French, German, Italian Spanish
• Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1, SP2
• Alarm source: 16x terminal inputs, 16x camera alarms, Panasonic alarm control
• Bandwidth control: 32kbps, 64kbps, 128kbps, 256kbps, 512kbps, 1024kbps, 2M, 5Mbps, 10Mbps and unlimited
• Supported protocol: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, RTP
• Security: Multi-level user authentication (ID and password), Host authentication (IP address), alteration detection
• HDD type: 3.5 inch 1x 500GB installed
• Maximum storage capacity: 14TB (with 6x WJ-HDE300 extension units each with 4x 500GB HDD installed)
• RAID support: RAID5 support with optional WJ-NDB301 RAID5 board, not supplied
• Power source: 220-240V AC, 50Hz
• Power consumption: approx: 85W
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
• Dimensions: (HxWxD) 88 x 420 x 350mm
• Weight: 8.3kg (18.3lbs)

Supported cameras:

• Full Support for all Panasonic i-Pro range, Panasonic BB-HCM381, Panasonic BB-HCE481, Axis 241A, Axis 241Q, Axis 210 and cameras from the Axis 23xD range
• Partial support for BB-HCM581 (video only). Panasonic consumer ranges BB and BL may work but full functionality may not be supported

Connections:

• Camera port: Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45), Client port: Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45), Maintenance port: Ethernet 10Base-T (RJ-45)
• Alarm connector: Alarm input 1-16, Alarm output 1 – 7, (D-sub 25-pin)
• Alarm control connector: Alarm outpit 8-16, Alarm suspension input, alarm reset input, emergency recording input, power outage detection input, external recording mode switching, power outage recovery completion output, time adjustment input/output, +5V output (D-SUB 25-pin)
• EXT Storage: High-speed serial interface 480Mbps (theoretical value) for WJ-HDE300 extension unit
• RS-232C: For servicing purposes only

Accessories included:

• CD-ROM including operating instructions and setup tools
• Installation guide
• Power cord
• Rack mount bracket
• Rack mount bracket fixing screw
• Hard disk drive fixing screw (w/sleeve and damper)