4PrefaceFeaturesThe network disk recorders WJ-NV300K and WJ-NV300K/G (hereinafter, recorders) are designed for use withina surveillance system, and record images/audio from up to 32 network cameras (hereinafter, cameras) on thehard disk drives. Number of cameras to be used in the system (9 cameras in basic system) can be increased to16, 24 and 32 (maximum) by purchasing the additional camera kit (WJ-NVE30, WJ-NVE30W).Model No. HDD slot(s) Number of initial CHs/Maximumnumber of CHsRAID functionWJ-NV300K 2 16CH/32CH Available (*)WJ-NV300K/G 2 9CH/32CH Available (*)(*) RAID5 or RAID6 mode is available when the Extension Unit (WJ-HDE400) is connected. But the HDD of theExtension Unit is not available for the mirroring mode.This recorder supports connection with a monitor equipped with the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inter-face) connector.Connection using an HDMI cable (optional) offers display of playback/live images with superior quality.It is possible to operate cameras from this recorder to display images from multiple cameras or switch camerasfrom which images are to be displayed, etc.The optional parts described in this installation guide are based on information as of May, 2014. Contact yourdealer for further information.About the user manualsThere are 4 sets of operating instructions for the WJ-NV300K, WJ-NV300K/G as follows.Installation Guide: Contains descriptions of how to install/connect this product with devices and descrip-tions about "Easy start".Operating Instructions (PDF: this document):Contains descriptions of how to configure the required settings and how to operatethis product.Both operations/configurations using the interface on the product and using a PC viaa network are provided.Quick Reference Guide: Contains descriptions of how to operate functions frequently used.Operating Instructions of Additional Business Intelligence Kit (PDF):Contains descriptions of how to use WJ-NVF30, WJ-NVF30W (option), how to registerthe license, how to configure the settings and how to operate.Adobe® Reader® is required to read the PDF files on the provided CD-ROM. When Adobe® Reader® is notinstalled on the PC, download the latest Adobe® Reader® from the Adobe web site and install it.Depending on descriptions, the model name of this recorder may be omitted as "NV300" in the manuals and onthe setup. The screens used in these operating instructions show the case in which WJ-NV300K is used and 16cameras are connected.Refer to "readme.txt" on the provided CD-ROM for further information about the dedicated software (option)that receives and displays the event and error information, compatible cameras and their versions.Refer to the Panasonic support website (http://security.panasonic.com/pss/security/support/index.html) for lat-est information about the compatible cameras and functions to be added or changed by firmware upgrade.