Panasonic WJ-HD716/1000 Operating Instructions - Page 4

Preface The digital disk recorder WJ-HD616K, WJ-HD716K, WJ-HD616K/G and WJ-HD716K/G (hereinafter WJ-HD616K or WJ-HD716K), are designed for use within a surveillance system, and record images from up to 16 cameras on the hard disk drives. This product supports HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) standard which allows displaying playback/ live images with superior quality when connecting to a high-definition monitor using an optional HDMI cable. It is possible to operate cameras from this product to display images from multiple cameras or switch cameras from which images are to be displayed, etc. About the user manuals The following 3 manuals are provided for the WJ-HD616K and the WJ-HD716K. Installation Guide: Contains descriptions of how to install/connect this product and how to configure the required settings. Operating Instructions (PDF) (this document): Contains descriptions of how to operate this product. (Both operations using the interface on the product and using a PC via a network are provided) Quick Reference Guide: Contains descriptions of how to configure the basic settings and to operate functions frequently used. Adobe® Reader® is required to read the PDF files on the provided CD-ROM. When Adobe® Reader® is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe® Reader® from the Adobe web site and install it. This product is described as "HD616K" or "HD716K" in the manuals and on the setup menus. Refer to "readme.txt" on the provided CD-ROM for further information about the optional dedicated software, compatible cameras and their versions. A DVD drive (WJ-HDB611) and RAID board (WJ-HDB601) are optional. When these optional products are installed, the following functions will become avaialable. • Built-in DVD drive: Copying of recorded images and audio onto a DVD disc Playback of recorded images and audio copied on a DVD • RAID board: Switching of the operational mode to RAID 5 or RAID 6 and running system with RAID 5 or RAID 6 In these operating instructions, instructions are provided on the assumption that both the optional DVD drive and RAID board are installed. System requirements for a PC It is recommended to operate this unit using a PC that meets the following system requirements. OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business SP1 (32-bit) Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP3 CPU: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB or more (512 MB or more when using Windows® XP) Monitor: 1 024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better Network interface: A 10/100 Mbps network interface card must be installed. Web browser: Windows® Internet Explorer® 7.0* Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 SP3 Audio: Sound card (When using the audio function) 4