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System requirements for a PC

CPU:  

Intel

®

 Core

TM 

2 Duo 2.4 GHz or faster recommended

Memory: 

512 MB or more (A minimum of 1 GB memory is required when using 
Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 7 or Microsoft

®

 Windows Vista

®

.)

Network Interface: 

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1 port

Audio Interface: 

Sound card (when using the audio function)

Monitor: 

Image capture size: 1 024 x 768 pixels or more

 

Color: 24-bit True color or better

OS: 

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 7 Professional (64-bit)

 

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 7 Professional (32-bit)

 

Microsoft

®

 Windows Vista

®

 Business SP1 (32-bit)

 

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 XP Professional SP3

Web browser: 

Windows

®

 Internet Explorer

®

 8.0

 

(Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit))

 

Windows

®

 Internet Explorer

®

 7.0 

 

(Microsoft

®

 Windows Vista

®

 Business SP1 (32-bit))

 

Microsoft

®

 Internet Explorer

®

 6.0 SP3 

 

(Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 XP Professional SP3)

Other: 

CD-ROM drive

 

(It is necessary to read the operating instructions and use the software on 
the provided CD-ROM.)

 

DirectX

®

 9.0c or later

 

Adobe

®

 Reader

®

 

(It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.)

     

About the user manuals

There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WJ-GXE500 (NTSC model), WJ-GXE500E (PAL 
model) as follows.
  •  Installation Guide: Explains how to install and connect devices.
  •  Operating  Instructions  (PDF):  Explains  how  to  perform  the  settings  and  how  to  operate  this 

unit.

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.
"WJ-GXE500" shown in the instructions and illustrations used in these operating instructions indi-
cates the WJ-GXE500, WJ-GXE500E.
The screens used in these operating instructions show the case of NTSC model.
Refer to the readme file on the provided CD-ROM for further information including the dedicated 
software, its version, and compatible cameras.
     

Summary of Contents for WJ-GXE500

Page 1: ...ructions carefully and save this manual for future use The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual Installation Guide Network Video Encoder Model No WJ GXE500 WJ GXE500E ACT 10BASE T 100BASE TX OPERATE LINK SD CARD ERROR Network Video Encoder WJ GXE500 ...

Page 2: ...s following the provisions of Directives 2006 95 EC and 2004 108 EC Nosotros declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabili dad que el producto a que hace referencia esta declaración está conforme con las normas u otros documentos normativos siguiendo las estipulaciones de las directivas 2006 95 CE y 2004 108 CE Noi dichiariamo sotto nostra esclusiva responsabilità che il prodotto a cui si riferisce l...

Page 3: ...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide 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 ...

Page 4: ... your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the app...

Page 5: ...ERATION OF THE USER 3 UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE REPAIR OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER 4 INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED DUE TO ANY REASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT 5 ANY PROBLEM CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE OR LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRD PARTY 6 ANY CLAIM OR ACTION FOR DAMAGES BRO...

Page 6: ...e image clearness Power over Ethernet function When connecting with a PoE Power over Ethernet device power will be supplied by simply con necting a LAN cable IEEE802 3afcompliant Interactive communication with audio is available Only for images from Ch1 By using the audio output connector and the microphone input connector receiving audio from the unit on a PC and transmitting audio from the PC to...

Page 7: ...ry to read the operating instructions and use the software on the provided CD ROM DirectX 9 0c or later Adobe Reader It is necessary to read the operating instructions on the provided CD ROM About the user manuals There are 2 sets of operating instructions for the WJ GXE500 NTSC model WJ GXE500E PAL model as follows Installation Guide Explains how to install and connect devices Operating Instructi...

Page 8: ...demarks Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Internet Explorer ActiveX and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of A...

Page 9: ...hat the system is not infect ed by computer viruses or other malicious entities using a regularly updated anti virus pro gram anti spyware program etc Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who log in with an authorized user name and password Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage or theft of information including ...

Page 10: ...les over Do not install or wire during lightning storms Failure to observe this may cause fire or electric shock Avoid moist or dusty places to install this system Failure to observe this may cause fire or electric shock Turn the power off when cleaning of this product Failure to observe this may cause injury Do not block the openings for ventilation Doing so can cause fire since it can raise the ...

Page 11: ...ed the product may not work properly or performance deterioration may be caused Refer to the Operating Instructions PDF for how to format a SDHC SD memory card When some SDHC SD memory cards are used with this product the product may not work properly or performance deterio ration may be caused Use the SDHC SD memory cards recommended in page 30 Code label The code labels accessory are required at...

Page 12: ...e temperature is not within 10 C to 50 C 22 F to 122 F Locations subject to vibrations This product is not designed for on vehicle use Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in tem perature Be sure to remove this product if it is not in use Radio disturbance When this product is used near TV radio anten na strong electric field or magnetic field near a motor a transforme...

Page 13: ... necessary to set the time date before putting this product into operation In addition depending on use environment the time date setting of this product may advance or delay To minimize the gap between the setting and the actual time use the NTP server to update the time setting regularly Refer to the Operating Instructions PDF on the provided CD ROM for descriptions of how to perform the setting...

Page 14: ...ettings will be ini tialized Before initializing the settings it is recommended to copy down the settings in advance ACT LINK Network Video Encoder WJ GXE500 SD CARD ERROR 10BASE T 100BASE TX OPERATE 10BASE T 100BASE TX ACT LINK OPERATE WJ GXE500 SD CARD ERROR Operation indicator INITIAL SET button Access LED blinking at accessing Link LED lighting at linking SDHC SD memory card error LED SDHC SD ...

Page 15: ... OFF Default Video Input terminal switches 1 to 4 Terminated Not terminated ON RS 485 terminal switch Terminated Not terminated ON 4 3 2 1 RS 485 SIGNAL GND 12V IN 2 1 4 3 VIDEO IN MIC LINE IN SET SW AUDIO OUT EXT I O Video input connectors Set switches Microphone line input connector Audio output connector RS 485 port SIGNAL GND terminal EXT I O terminals 12 V DC power supply terminals Cable clam...

Page 16: ...em firmly When installing three units Model No WV Q204 2S Rack mount bracket x 2 pcs Joint bracket x 4 pcs Bracket mounting screws M3 x 8 6 pcs Bracket mounting screws Flat head M3 x 6 16 pcs Rack mounting screws locally procured diameter 5 tapping 4 pcs Joint bracket Rack mount bracket Rack mount bracket Flat head screw Flat head screw Bracket mounting screws Remove two screws at the rear side an...

Page 17: ...side the rack below 30 C 86 F when operating the units Installing ventilation fan s in the rack is recommended especially when the rack is covered with front lids Important When operating the units keep the temperature inside the rack surely below 45 C 113 F To prevent the unit from overheating do not block the ventilation openings or slots in the cover ...

Page 18: ...select Not use for SD memory card on the SD memory card tab of Basic on the setup menu first Turn off the power after Not use selection and then unload the SDHC SD memory card Operating Instructions How to insert an SDHC SD memory card z Open the SDHC SD memory card slot cover by loosening a screw Network Video Encoder WJ GXE500 SD CARD ERROR ACT LINK OPERATE 10BASE T 100BASE TX SDHC SD memory car...

Page 19: ... memory card slot cover and tighten the screw How to remove the SDHC SD memory card z Open the SDHC SD memory card slot cover by following steps 1 of the How to insert an SDHC SD memory card section x Release the locked SDHC SD memory card by pushing the card and then pull the SDHC SD memory card from the slot c Close the SDHC SD memory card slot cover and tighten the screw ...

Page 20: ... the microphone line input connector for use of the audio reception function Input impedance Approx 2 kΩ Recommended cable length 1 m 3 3 or less for microphone input 10 m 32 81 or less for line input Recommended microphone Plug in power type microphone option Connect a monaural mini plug ø3 5 mm Supply voltage 2 5 V 0 5 V Recommended sensitivity of microphone 48 dB 3 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Importan...

Page 21: ...fying that the ratings are within the specifications above When using the EXT I O terminals as the output terminals ensure they do not cause signal col lision with external signals Ratings Alarm output AUX output Output specification Open collector output maximum applied voltage 20 V DC Open 4 5 V 5 5 V DC by internal pull up Close Output voltage 1 V DC or less 50 mA or less Alarm input Input spec...

Page 22: ...N SET SW AUDIO OUT EXT I O Camera 4 Camera 3 Camera 2 Camera 1 RS 485 2 wire 2 wire 4 wire A TA TB RA RB B When connecting cameras and units in the daisy chain set the RS 485 terminal switch of the units at the connection ends to ON and other units to OFF page 15 n Connect a LAN cable category 5 or better to the network connector on the front of the unit ACT LINK Network Video Encoder WJ GXE500 10...

Page 23: ...wer cord plug accessory into the 12 V DC power supply terminal Otherwise it may damage the unit or cause malfunction 4 3 2 1 RS 485 SIGNAL GND 12V IN 2 1 4 3 VIDEO IN MIC LINE IN SET SW AUDIO OUT EXT I O To 12 V DC power supply 12 V DC GND Power cord plug accessory RS 485 DC12V IN SIGNAL GND EXT I O 2 3 4 1 Cable clamp When using PoE IEEE802 3af compliant Connect a LAN cable category 5 or better b...

Page 24: ... each unit When using a PoE device hub 12 V DC power supply is unnecessary Refer to the readme file on the provided CD ROM for further information about the supported models and versions of devices to be connected PoE device hub PC Microphone option Speaker with the amplifier option BNC coaxial cable Analog camera ACT LINK Network Video Encoder WJ GXE500 10BASE T 100BASE TX LAN cable category 5 or...

Page 25: ... units it is necessary to configure the network settings of each unit inde pendently If the Panasonic IP setting software does not work perform the network settings of the unit and the PC individually on the Network page of the setup menu Refer to the Operating Instructions PDF for further information Important When using Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista the Windows Security Alert wi...

Page 26: ...ress IP address will be dis played shaded c Complete each network setup item and click the Apply button Note When using a DHCP server it is possible to set DNS to AUTO Important It may take for around 2 minutes to complete to upload the settings to the unit after clicking the Apply button The settings may be invalidated when the 12 V DC power supply is cut or when the AC adaptor or the LAN cable i...

Page 27: ...limit for all PoE ports Refer to the operating instructions of the PoE device in use Non interlace signals sometimes may not be transmitted to display setup menus The setup menus of the matrix switchers such as WJ SX550 Series are com posed of non interlace signals which this unit sometimes cannot transmit 23 Cause solution Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs check the symptoms with the foll...

Page 28: ...one Plug in power type Supply voltage 2 5 V 0 5 V For LINE input Input level Approx 10 dBV Audio output ø3 5 mm stereo mini jack monaural output Associated with Video input Ch1 Output impedance approx 600 Ω Line level Serial port RS 485 x1 RJ11 For external device control Dimensions 140 mm W x 44 mm H x 185 mm D 5 1 2 W x 1 3 4 H x 7 9 32 D excluding rubber feet and projections Weight Approx 1 0 k...

Page 29: ...4kbps 1 536kbps 2 048kbps 3 072kbps 4 096kbps Frame rate priority NTSC model 1fps 3fps 5fps 7 5fps 10fps 15fps 20fps 30fps PAL model 1fps 3 1fps 4 2fps 6 25fps 8 3fps 12 5fps 20fps 25fps JPEG Image quality 0 Super fine 1 Fine 2 3 4 5 Normal 6 7 8 9 Low 10 steps 0 to 9 Transmission type PULL PUSH Transmission interval NTSC model 0 1 fps 30 fps PAL model 0 08 fps 25 fps JPEG frame rate will be restr...

Page 30: ...ard 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB miniSD card and micro SD card excluded 1 Either H 264 or MPEG 4 is selectable 2 Refer to Notes on Windows Vista Windows 7 PDF for further information about system requirements for a PC and precautions when using Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista 3 When using IPv6 for communication use Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows Vista Standard accessories Insta...

Page 31: ...or more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipm...

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