JVC VR-509E User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
VR-509E
INSTRUCTIONS
(A)
WARNING
OPERATE
TIMER/MODE
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SET
RETURN
SERIAL
SPLIT
SEQUENCE
ALARM
HDD
SPOT
LOCK
FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Set the “TIME ZONE” before operating this unit.
For the setting method, refer to ‘Setting up Areas’
on page 18.
ALARM RESET
OPEN/CLOSE
REW
PLAY/PAUSE
REC
FF
Precautions for use
z The hard disk drive (HDD) contained within this Digital
video recorder is a fragile, precision apparatus. Handle it with extreme care and do not subject it to physical shock.
z The HDD is most susceptible to damage when the unit is
on or when the HDD is being accessed.
z Before moving the Digital video recorder, wait one minute
after unplugging the power cord.
z Do not switch off the power on the rear panel or unplug
the power code during recording or playback, or when the hard disk drive is being accessed. It will result in damage.
LLT0094-001C

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning Notice
FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)
1.Insert this plug only into effectively earthed threepin
power outlet.
2.If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a
qualified electrician.
3.Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly
wired.
IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)
Mains Supply (AC 230 V)
WARNING - THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code;
GREEN-and-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW
must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
which is coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
POWER SYSTEM
Connection to the mains supply
This unit operates on voltage of 220 V to 240 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Note:
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representatives of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
P.O. Box 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany
Caution for AC Power Cord
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
Appropriate AC Power Cord must be used in each local area.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K.
FOR U.K. ONLY
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket
outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
WARNING
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or
video recording, broadcast, or cable programme and
in any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work
embodied therein.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
WARNING
For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket outlet
CAUTION
RED colour indications on the operation panel are
provided but they are not safety related, RED colour
indications:
(1) For Recording Button.
shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general
household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in
accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in
the European
Union.
potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com
about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other
rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
Erklärung zum Rauschen (für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland):
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordunung 3. GPSGV, 06.01.2004: Der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779
JVC Professional Europe Ltd.Frankfult, Germany
Grüner Weg 10,61169 Friedberg/hessen, Germany
Tel. : +49 (06031) 6050
to obtain information
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Contents

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................... 2
Getting Started
Main Features ........................................................................ 7
How to Read this Manual ....................................................... 7
Setting/Canceling the Operation Lock.................................... 7
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................... 8
Part Names and Functions (Front Panel)............................. 10
Part Names and Functions (Rear Panel).............................. 12
Part Names and Functions (Signal I/O Terminals)............... 13
Installation and Preparation
System Connection (When connecting 9 Cameras)............. 15
Turning On/Off the Power .................................................... 16
Switching between OPERATE ON/OFF with the button on
the front panel ...................................................................... 16
Switching between OPERATE ON/OFF with the signal I/O
terminal................................................................................. 16
MENU Screen Operations.................................................... 17
Setting up Areas................................................................... 18
Setting the Date/Time........................................................... 19
Installation Settings .............................................................. 20
Contents
Recording Camera Images
Types of Recording .............................................................. 28
Making Normal Recordings .................................................. 29
Making Normal Recording with the EXT REC I/O
Terminals.............................................................................. 29
Recording Status Notification ............................................... 29
Setting up the RECORD SETUP.......................................... 30
Setting the REC PATTERN SET.......................................... 31
Operation Setup
(RECOVERY REC, REC INDICATOR, REPEAT REC)....... 32
ALARM Recording................................................................ 33
Setting the ALARM TERMINAL............................................ 33
Setting the ALARM Recording.............................................. 34
Ending the ALARM Recording.............................................. 34
Using the Motion Detection Function.................................... 35
Motion Detection with Pre-Determined Sensitivity................ 35
Motion Detection with Freely Determined
Sensitivity Levels.................................................................. 36
Setting the MOTION DETECT AREA SET........................... 37
Motion Detection Check Mode ............................................. 37
WEEKLY TIMER .................................................................. 38
DATE TIMER........................................................................ 39
Viewing Live Camera Images
Switching between Display Screens..................................... 22
Changing the Layout of the Split Screens ............................ 23
Setting up monitor output ..................................................... 24
SEQUENCE TIME................................................................ 24
QUAD DISPLAY................................................................... 25
ONSCREEN MODE ............................................................. 25
Viewing Live Images with SPOT Output............................... 26
Changing SPOT Output Manually ........................................ 26
Changing SPOT Output with Terminal Input on
the Rear Panel ..................................................................... 26
COVERT CHANNEL ............................................................ 27
COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)................................................. 27
Playing Back Recorded Images
Playing Back Images ............................................................ 40
Playing Back during Recording
(Simultaneous Playback Mode)............................................ 40
Switching between Playback Screens.................................. 41
Searching with the Alarm List............................................... 42
Searching for Images According to Date/Time..................... 43
Adjusting Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Playback)............... 43
Skipping Recorded Images .................................................. 44
Enlarging Images (Image Zoom).......................................... 45
AUDIO OUT.......................................................................... 45
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Contents
Useful Features
Changing the On-screen Display Position............................ 46
Setting Camera Title............................................................. 47
Setting OPERATION LOCK ................................................. 48
Buzzer Setup........................................................................ 49
REAR TERMINAL ................................................................ 49
Hard Disk Maintenance ........................................................ 50
AUTO SCAN DISK ............................................................... 50
MANUAL SCAN DISK .......................................................... 50
DEFRAG DATABASE .......................................................... 51
Initializing the Hard Disk (“FORMAT”).................................. 51
Setting up the Hard Disk for Mirroring .................................. 52
Deleting Alarm Lists ............................................................. 53
Pass Code Setup ................................................................. 54
Displaying the Power Fail Time List and Log ....................... 55
Rebooting the System .......................................................... 55
Hard Disk Recovery Feature ................................................ 55
Using DVD
DVD for Recording & Playback ............................................ 56
Inserting & Removing DVD................................................... 56
Exporting Data on DVD ........................................................ 57
Playing Back Exported Images on DVD............................... 60
DVD-Video Format Menus and Playback............................. 61
Using Other External Devices
Capturing Still Images on the Flash Memory........................ 62
Storing Set Data in the Flash Memory.................................. 63
Loading Set Data from the USB Memory ............................. 63
Connecting a UPS ................................................................ 64
Viewing Live Images Using a PC
Live Image Display ............................................................... 69
Record Program Using a PC
Adding to the Weekly Timer ................................................. 70
Changing and Deleting the Weekly Timer............................ 70
Adding to the Date Timer...................................................... 71
Deleting the Date Timer........................................................ 71
TIMER MODE....................................................................... 72
Viewing Playback Image Using a PC
ALARM SEARCH ................................................................. 73
TIME/DATE SEARCH .......................................................... 74
Playback Image Display ....................................................... 75
Useful Functions Using a PC
Inputting a Camera Title ....................................................... 76
Covert Channel Setting for Live image/
Playback display screen....................................................... 76
Mail Notification Setting During Alarm Input ......................... 77
Adjusting Clocks with the NTP Server.................................. 78
Registering NTP Server........................................................ 78
Canceling NTP Server Registration...................................... 78
Downloading VR-509 Settings.............................................. 79
Uploading VR-509 Settings .................................................. 80
MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 81
OPERATION LOG................................................................ 81
RECORDING LOG............................................................... 81
OPEN SOURCE................................................................... 81
STATUS ............................................................................... 81
Connecting to a PC
You Can Do the Following.................................................... 65
Minimum PC Specifications Required .................................. 65
Connecting Using a LAN Cable............................................ 65
Setting up a Network for VR-509.......................................... 66
Setting up a PC Network ...................................................... 67
Connecting (Login) to the Network ....................................... 68
Changing Network Settings
Setting a Network Address................................................... 82
Registering an ACCESS USER............................................ 82
ACCESS USER List Screen................................................. 82
* Continued on the next page
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Contents
Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC
MONITOR ............................................................................ 83
ON-SCREEN MODE ............................................................ 83
SEQUENCE TIME................................................................ 83
QUAD DISPLAY................................................................... 83
COVERT CHANNEL ............................................................ 84
RECORD SETUP................................................................. 84
REC PATTERN SET ............................................................ 84
ALARM REC ........................................................................ 84
OPERATION ........................................................................ 85
AUDIO OUT ......................................................................... 85
ALARM TERMINAL.............................................................. 85
REAR TERMINAL ................................................................ 85
BUZZER ............................................................................... 85
Explanations
Menu Flowchart.................................................................... 86
Menu List.............................................................................. 90
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 96
Troubleshooting (Web Browser)......................................... 100
Web Browser Glossary....................................................... 102
Normal Recording .............................................................. 103
Repeat Recording .............................................................. 104
Pre-alarm Recording .......................................................... 105
Skip jump............................................................................ 106
Using the NTP Server Function.......................................... 107
Activating ActiveX Control and Plug-ins ............................. 108
Notes Related to Summer Time ......................................... 109
Recording Duration ............................................................ 110
DVD Recording Duration.................................................... 112
Time Required for DVD Exporting...................................... 113
Others
Specifications ..................................................................... 126
Index................................................................................... 127
External Hard Disk Drives
Installing Additional External Hard Disk Drives .................. 114
Changing to External Hard Disk Drives .............................. 114
Disconnecting External Hard Disk Drives........................... 115
RS-232C Interface
1. Electrical Specifications.................................................. 116
2. List of RS-232C Commands........................................... 117
3. Details of the Commands ............................................... 118
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Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Features

z Built-in hard disk drive with a high capacity of 320
GB
z Simultaneous recording of 100 images / sec in 9
channels
Recording up to 100 images/second.
z Simultaneous Playback mode
Playback, jog/shuttle playback and skip play are possible during recording.
z Direct search on the screen
Searches quickly for the date/time and alarm position to
invoke.
z Recovery Recording during power fail
Upon recovery from a power fail that occurred during recording, VR-509 will resume recording in the mode prior to the failure.
z Timer Recording
Daily/Weekly timer recording up to 8 programs.
z Alarm Recording
Switches automatically to the Alarm Recording mode as set in the menu when alarm signals are received during recording.
z Supports 9-channel asynchronous camera inputs
Simultaneous recording/playback of images in 9 asynchronous cameras.
z Network-compatible
Recorded images can be viewed on LAN-connected
computers. Titles and timer programs can also be set using
computers.
z Motion Detect
Automatically detects image motion within the specified area and starts alarm recording.
z Transmission of alarm e-mails
E-mails can be sent out to any computers during alarm input.
z DVD Export Function
Enables recording images to be exported to DVDs.
z Five On-Screen Language Displays
The on-screen displays can be shown in either English, German, French, Spanish or Italian (selected on the menu).

How to Read this Manual

In the subsequent sections of this manual, this
equipment shall be referred to as VR-509.
The names of buttons used during operation are
enclosed in [ ].
Example: MENU button [MENU]
* All product names stated in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as ™, ® and © are omitted in this manual.

Setting/Canceling the Operation Lock

The VR-509 is equipped with a secret operation lock to prevent the power from being switched off accidentally and from illegal recording operations.
Setting the Operation Lock
1. Sets the Operation Lock. (See page 48)
• Sets up the operation lock parameters and the cancellation method.
* Operations cannot be locked or cancelled when the
setup menus are displayed, or during playback. All button operations will be locked when [PASSCODE
*
(MODE 2)] is selected as the operation lock release method. The button operations selected with [OPERATION LOCK] will be locked when [BASIC] or [PASSCODE (MODE 1)] have been selected.
2. Press down on the [FUNCTION] button, and then press [SET].
• Operations will be locked.
The LOCK indicator will be illuminated when in the Operation Lock mode.
Canceling the Operation Lock
3. Press down on the [FUNCTION] button, and then press [CANCEL].
When [BASIC] has been selected as the cancellation method:
Operations will be cancelled.
• When [PASSCODE (MODE1)] or [PASSCODE (MODE2)]
has been selected as the cancellation method: The pass code entry screen will be displayed.
Please input the PassCode.
****
Press the SET Key.
Only passcode entry will be validated with [PASSCODE (MODE 1)]. The passcode and sub-passcode is entered with [PASSCODE (MODE 2)].
* When the passcode is being entered, asterisk ( ) will be
displayed instead of numerals.
4. Enter the pass code with the use of the ten-key pad, and then press [SET].
Only the user-specified operation lock will be canceled when the sub-passcode is entered (see page 48 for details). The LOCK indicator will blink when the lock is cancelled with the sub-passcode.
• All operation locks will be canceled when the passcode
is entered.
* If the [CANCEL] key is pressed, the entry screen will be
cancelled and the entire process must be restarted from the beginning.
* Operations cannot be locked or cancelled when the
setup menus are displayed, or during playback. (Page 30 PASSCODE ERROR REC) (Page 54 Pass Code Setup)
It is recommended that the descriptions on activating and canceling the operation lock are cut from the page and stored in a safe location for precautionary purposes.
4.
*
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Getting Started

PRECAUTIONS

Hard Disk Drive
The distance between the head and disk that read and write data on the hard disk drive (hereinafter known as the HDD) is a miniscule 0.02µm. Vibrations and physical shocks to the HDD may therefore result in the head coming into contact with the disk, producing dents and scratches to its surface. This will consequently prevent data from being read, and will result in disk crashes if use is continued. It is therefore necessary to handle the recorder with great care.
Installation and Changing the Location of
Installation
• Do not move the recorder or commence the installation process when the power is turned on or immediately after the power has been switched off (for approximately one minute) under any circumstances. (The HDD will continue to rotate due to inertia for a few moments after the power has been switched off, and vibrations or physical shocks will result in damage.)
• Wrap the recorder in protecting packing to prevent physical shocks.
Handling
• Handle this equipment with care. Do not subject it to physical shock.
• Do not unplug the power cord during recording or playback, or when the HDD is being accessed.
• The hard-disk is a consumable item. Replacement is recommended after 10000 hours of use (if use in a 25°C environment). For information on maintenance planning and costs, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
It is recommended that an UPS (Uninterruptible
Power Supply) is used when installing additional external hard disk drives to make sure the system remains stable. (Page 64)
If a power failure occurs during formatting of
hard disk, disconnection, or when configuring or disabling mirroring, operation of the equipment may be disabled even if it is connected to the UPS.
Please note that we will not provide
compensation for any failure during recording or playback due to defects in this equipment or the hard disk drive.
Please note that recorded images will be erased
when replacing hard disks. Note that there are cases where recorded images may be erased when software is upgraded.
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PRECAUTIONS (continued)
Getting Started
Place of storage and use
Please avoid storing or using this DVR in the following
places:
• Extremely hot or cold places beyond the allowable temperature for operation (5°C - 40°C).
• Humid or dry places beyond the allowable humidity range for operation (30 % - 80 % RH).
• Dusty or sandy places.
• Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam, such as the kitchen vicinity.
• Vibrating or unstable places.
• Places prone to condensation.
• Places that generates strong magnetic fields, e.g., transformer or motor.
• Places near devices that generate electric waves, e.g., transceiver or mobile phone.
• Places that generate radiation, X-rays or corrosive gases.
Handling the unit
• Please do not place heavy objects on the DVR, like a monitor or TV. Also, do not stack the VR-509 units on top of each other.
• Please do not block the ventilation openings.
• Avoid violent shocks to the unit. Do not drop the unit.
Maintaining the unit (Please turn off the power
before performing maintenance work.)
Please wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe it with
thinner or benzene lest the surface melts or becomes dull.
For stubborn stains, wipe first with a water-diluted neutral
detergent and then wipe dry.
Please use the supplied power cord. Using a
different type or damaged cord may cause fire or electric shock.
To save energy, be sure to turn off the system when
not in use.
Do not use the power cord supplied with this equipment on
other devices.
Do not stack up the equipment to prevent temperature
within from rising.
This product utilizes the open source software.
Refer to the instruction on page 81 to display the precise information.
Do not insert foreign object into this unit as this may cause
malfunction or electric shock.
A longer time may be required to search through data
stored in this equipment if the volume is too huge. This is not a defect.
TV broadcast or other video (audio) recordings are for
personal use only. Unauthorized use of these materials is strictly prohibited.
If the feet on the base of the unit are to be removed, make
sure that screws with a length of 8mm or less are used when reattaching them.
The width of the borders on split screens (dark portion) may
vary according to the type of input signal. This is a
characteristic of the camera input signal and is not a defect.
Contact your nearest JVC dealer if you wish to improve the
condition of the VR-509.
Take the necessary precautions to prevent the recorder
from toppling over when it is stood up vertically.
Make sure that all static electricity has been discharged
before touching the input and output terminals during
installation and other procedures.
Malfunctions can occur owing to static electricity, so avoid
touching the rear panel during operations.
The DVD drive unit is an expendable part. Although the
service life of the DVD drive unit differs depending on the
usage environment of the customer, replacement every 500
or so exports (approximately 1,000 hours) as a guide is
recommended.
Copyrights
z The usage of audio or video discs created using this
DVD recorder either for financial gain or in broadcasting
for widespread viewing may result in the legally-
enforceable rights of the copyright holder being
infringed.
z Unless the permission of the copyright holder has been
obtained, audio or video discs created using this DVD
recorder are to be used for personal enjoyment only.
Compensation for Damaged Content
JVC accepts no responsibility whatsoever for damages
incurred as a result of an inability to play or record audio
and video content in the rare event that this DVD
recorder, a DVD-R, or a DVD-RW fails to operate
correctly.
It is recommended that discs containing important
content be backed up at regular intervals (i.e., on a
yearly basis). Although digital signals do not deteriorate,
storage environments can have an effect on a disc’s
aging characteristics, and this may result in an inability to
play or record.
If a disc should break, there will be no way to recover
data from it.
Proper playback of discs recorded using this DVD
recorder on all devices is not guaranteed.
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Getting Started

Part Names and Functions (Front Panel)

5
1
2
3
OPERATE
TIMER/MODE
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
SET
RETURN
OUT
SERIAL
6
SPLIT
SEQUENCE
7
WARNING
ALARM
HDD
SPOT
LOCK
4
1
[OPERATE] Button and Operate indicator
Switches the operation on or off. The indicator is illuminated when the OPERATE button is set to ON. (Page 16)
• The main power cannot be turn OFF.
* Make sure the operation status has been set to OFF
before switching off the power supply.
2
[TIMER/MODE] Button
When the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting on the [RECORD SETUP] screen is set, the following is performed.
When the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting is set
at “PROGRAM TIMER”
Switches the timer ON. Press once again to switch the timer OFF. The indicator is illuminated when the timer is set to ON. (Page 28)
When the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting is set
to other than “PROGRAM TIMER”
Changes the operation by switching between “STANDARD” “REC PATTERN 1 to 9”. The indicator is illuminated when in the “REC PATTERN 1 to 9” modes. (Page 28) * The [TIMER/MODE] button cannot be used when the
menu is being displayed.
FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP
ALARM RESET
5
Keypad and Camera Input indicator
[1] to [9]
Selects the camera input when viewing live images and
when playing back recorded images. The indicator that
corresponds to the selected camera input is illuminated.
And also these buttons are used as numeric keys.
[S/T/W/X]
Moves the cursor on the menus and playback menus.
[–/+]
Changes the values set on the menus.
[SET]
Moves onto the next screen and sets the selected values
on the menus.
Executes hard disk scanning, formatting and other
functions.
[RETURN]
Returns to the previous screen on the menus.
6
[SPLIT] Button and indicator
Switches live images and recorded images between the
split screen and the single screen displays. The indicator is
illuminated when the screens are split.
PLAY/PAUSE
REW
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
FF
SKIP
10
3
[VIDEO OUT] / [AUDIO OUT] Terminals
Outputs live images and live sound when in the live image display mode. Outputs recorded images and sound during playback. However, sound will not be output in the following cases:
• When playing back still images, when running searches other than X1, and when playing back frame-by-frame.
• When playing back recordings with the [NORMAL AUDIO REC]/[ALARM AUDIO REC] setting on the [RECORD SETUP] screen set at OFF.
• When a menu or search menu is displayed during playback.
4
[SERIAL] Port
Used to connect the communication control terminals on flash memories (sold separately), additional hard disk drives (sold separately), (Page 114) and UPS (sold separately).
7
[SEQUENCE] Button and indicator
Press this button for at least one second to display live
images in the single screen auto change mode or quad
screen auto change mode. The indicator is illuminated
when in the auto change mode.
Part Names and Functions (Front Panel) (continued)
Getting Started
15
WARNING
SPLIT
SEQUENCE
8
ALARM
HDD
SPOT
LOCK
FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP
10
9
8
[0/HDD (DVD)]
OPERATE
TIMER/MODE
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
SET
RETURN
OUT
SERIAL
HDD DVD Button and indicator
Press this button to switch operations between DVD and
HDD. The indicator is illuminated when in DVD operations.
[0] Button
Sets the value to 0.
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Status indicators
WARNING indicator
Illuminated when a warning is in effect.
ALARM indicator
Illuminated during ALARM REC. The indicator will flash in
red when ALARM REC has been completed.
HDD indicator
Illuminated during built-in HDD access.
SPOT indicator
Illuminated during SPOT OUT operations.
LOCK indicator
Illuminated during OPERATION LOCK.
10
[FUNCTION] Button
Press and hold this button followed by pressing the [PLAY
STOP] button to adjust the seconds of the clock. (Page 19)
11
[MENU] Button
Displays the menu screen, and returns to the normal
screen from the menu screen. (Page 17)
12
[CANCEL] Button
• Cancels the warning light and silences the warning
buzzer.
• Cancels the program timer setting and the record
reservations. (Page 38, 39)
13
[ALARM RESET] Button
Cancels the alarm recording or the motion detect is
prohibited for 10 seconds.
Extinguishes the alarm indicator and silences the buzzer
when an alarm indicator in effect.
ALARM RESET
11 12 13
14
[REC/STOP] Button
[PLAY STOP] Button
[PLAY/PAUSE] Buttons and indicators
15
16
17
18
19
OPEN/CLOSE
REW
REC
16
FF
17
18
PLAY/PAUSE
SKIP
19
14
REC/PLAY Operations Buttons
Starts and ends recording.
Press for at least two consecutive seconds to stop
recording. (Page 29)
Stops playback and still image playback. When recording
and playing back simultaneously, playback is stopped and
recording is activated.
Displays the playback menu (EVENT SEARCH screen)
during live image display and recording.
Pauses when pressed during playback.
Resumes playback when pressed in the PAUSE mode.
(Page 40)
[OPEN/CLOSE] DVD Open/Close Button
Opens and closes the DVD tray.
REC indicator
Illuminated during recording. (Page 29)
Shuttle Dial
Changes the playback speed during playback and PAUSE
mode. (Page 43)
Jog Dial
Plays back a single frame in the normal or reverse direction
during playback and PAUSE mode. (Page 43)
[SKIP] Search Button
Jumps to the oldest record image or the latest record
image of the hard disk when pressed in the playback menu
mode.
Starts SKIP JUMP by the mode set in the playback menu
when pressed in the playback mode. (Page 44)
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Getting Started

Part Names and Functions (Rear Panel)

22
23
20
21
20
Power Switch
AC IN 220V - 240V 50Hz/60Hz
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
-DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
28 29 30 31 32
Switches the power on or off. The OPERATE ON mode is
automatically activated when the power is switched on.
(Page 16)
* Make sure the system has been set in the OPERATE
OFF mode before switching off the power supply.
21
[AC IN(220V - 240V)] Power Input Terminal
Connect using the power cable supplied to an AC 220 -
240 V outlet. (Page 16)
24
29
[LAN] Connection Interface (100 Base-T)
25 26
27
For connection to the Intranet and other networks using a
LAN cable. (Page 65)
30
[RS-232C] Remote Terminal (D-sub 9 PIN)
Enables the VR-509 to be controlled from an external
source when connected to a personal computer or other
device.
* See page 116 for details on the RS-232C interface.
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[VIDEO OUT] Terminal (BNC)
This function is the same as the [VIDEO OUT] terminal
3
on the front panel.
23
[SPOT OUT] Terminal (BNC)
Outputs live images screens. Also enables different
contents from the [VIDEO OUT] to be output. (Page 26)
24
[VIDEO IN] Camera Image Signal Input (BNC)
Connect this to the video output of the video camera (sold
separately).
25
[THRU OUT] Camera Image Output Terminal (BNC)
Output camera image signals that support the various
[VIDEO IN] terminals. Also enables monitor televisions to
be connected (automatic terminals).
26
[AUDIO IN] Terminals 1 and 2 (RCA)
Connect this to the audio output terminal of the device from
which audio signals are to be recorded.
27
[AUDIO OUT] Terminal (RCA)
This function is the same as the [AUDIO OUT] terminal
3
on the front panel.
31
[SERIAL] Serial Terminal (USB A-TYPE Female)
Used to connect the flash memories (sold separately),
additional hard disk drives (sold separately), (Page 114)
and the communication control terminals on UPS (sold
separately).
This port has the same function as the SERIAL port on
4
the front panel.
32
Signal Input/Output Terminal
For operating VR-509 using external alarm signals or
signals received from external devices, or for operating
external devices by outputting signals. (Page 13)
* Diameter of applicable cables:
φ 0.3mm to φ 0.8mm (AWG 22 to 28.)
(If separate wires are used, twist them together and
solder them.)
12
28
[VGA OUT] VGA Output Terminal (D-SUB 15 PIN)
Outputs live images, playback images and the menu
screens. Outputs the same contents as [VIDEO OUT].
(Page 24)

Part Names and Functions (Signal I/O Terminals)

WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
-DO NOT OPEN
AVIS :
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
AC IN 220V - 240V 50Hz/60Hz
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Getting Started
7
5
3
6
4
11
9
10
8
12
1
[ALARM IN 1 to 9] Terminals
ALARM REC is activated when signals are input to these
terminals. (Page 33)
2
[EMERGENCY] Terminal
EMERGENCY REC is activated when signals are input to
this terminal. (Page 33)
3
[CLOCK RST IN] Terminal
The terminal for adjusting the time. The VR-509 clock
(seconds digit) is reset when signals are input. (Page 19)
4
[CLOCK RST OUT] Terminal
The clock reset signal is output in accordance with the
following timing:
• When the VR-509 internal clock is 00:00 and 12:00.
5
[ALARM RESET] Terminal
Alarm recording is stopped when this signal is input.
The alarm indicator will be extinguished if a signal is input
with alarm recording stopped.
6
[REC OUT] Terminal
Outputs the recording status of the VR-509. (Page 29)
7
[WARNING OUT] Terminal
Outputs a signal when an operation abnormality or error
occurs on the hard disk or other. (Page 96)
8
[EXT REC IN] Terminal
Activates recording with an external signal. (Page 29)
9
[OPE ON/OFF] Terminal
Switches between OPERATE ON or OFF when the signal
is input. (Page 16)
10
[SPOT 1· 2] Terminal
The input signal selects the image to be output with SPOT
OUTPUT. (Page 26)
11
[COMMON] Terminal
The common grounding terminal. Connected to the signal
grounding terminal on the device connected.
12
[SIGNAL GND] Terminal
The common grounding terminal. Connected to the signal
grounding terminal on the device connected.
(This can be used when there are insufficient COMMON
grounding terminals.)
* Do not use this terminal for protective earthing.
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Getting Started
Part Names and Functions (Signal I/O Terminals) (continued)
Terminal Signal Level Remarks
[ALARM IN]
Alarm Input
[EMERGENCY]
Emergency Input
[EXT REC IN]
External Record Input
[CLOCK RST IN]
Clock Reset Input
[CLOCK RST OUT]
Clock Reset Output
[ALARM RESET]
Alarm Reset Input
min.400 ms
* Set the output impedance to 10k or less
min.400 ms
* Set the output impedance to 10k or less
External pull-up level
About 1 s
min.400 ms
Make Contact Input
Make Contact Input
Open collector
(DC15V, 10mA or
less)
Make Contact Input
[REC OUT]
Record Status Output
[WARNING OUT]
Warning Output
[OPE ON/OFF]
Operate ON/OFF
[SPOT 1 · 2]
Spot Output Selection
* Set the output impedance to 10k or less
REC STOP External pull-up level
WARNING
About 1 s to 10 s
External pull-up level
Switches to OFF when [OPERATE] is set at ON.
Switches to ON when [OPERATE] is set at OFF.
The SPOT output more is selected in accordance with a combined
input of [SPOT 1·2] Make/Open. (Page 26)
Open collector
(DC15V, 10mA or
less)
Open collector
(DC15V, 10mA or
less)
Make Contact Input
Make Contact Input
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Installation and Preparation

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Installation and Preparation

System Connection (When connecting 9 Cameras)

Connection with up to 9 cameras is possible with VR-509’s switcher.
<Example>
Perform recording/playback by connecting to 9 cameras.
Checking recorded images at Monitor.
Execution of alarm recording upon detecting alarm signals.
Camera 1
Camera 2
Microphone
Amplifier
Camera 9
Power Cord
(Supplied with this equipment)
Precautions:
AC IN 220V - 240V
[VIDEO IN]
Monitor 1
[AUDIO
IN]
[VIDEO IN]
Monitor 2
AC 220 V - 240 V
50 Hz/60 Hz
VGA Monitor
PC
AC 220 V - 240 V output
Alarm
(Communication)
UPS
Control
Terminal
AC 220 V - 240 V
When TV video image signals other than those input by cameras are input, there are cases where live image display and REC playback will not operate normally.
A message stating “No VIDEO IN * * Input (E-03)” will be displayed on the on-screen when a problem occurs with image signal input. (The number of the camera is displayed in * *). If recording is continued in this state, there is a possibility that accurate recording will not be possible not only with the affected camera, but also with normally operating cameras. In this case, either invalidate the input recording for which the problem occurred, or resolve the cause of the problem immediately. (See CAMERA SETUP-1 on page 20.)
Make sure that the power supply to all devices is turned off before establishing the connections.
Make sure that the input terminals to which no cameras are connected are set to “DISCONNECT” on the menu. See CAMERA SETUP-1 on page 20.)
When a BNC connector is connected to THRU OUT, the built-in 75 terminator will become OPEN. Connect the last device to the 75 terminator.
When connecting other equipment, make sure the relevant instruction manuals are read thoroughly beforehand.
See the section on Connecting to a PC on page 65 for details on establishing connections with personal computers.
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Installation and Preparation

Turning On/Off the Power

Switching the Power On
1. Connect the Power Cable.
• Connect using the power cable supplied to an AC 220 V
- 240 V 50Hz/60Hz outlet.
2. Switch on the power switch on the rear panel.
• The main power is turned on to initiate a system check.
• The OPERATE indicator will blink.
• The OPERATE indicator will then be steadily illuminated,
indicating that the OPERATE ON mode has been
activated. Operations are possible when the on-screen
display (REC/STOP mark, date and time) appears on the
VIDEO OUT.
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the power cable when the system
check is being run under any circumstances. Failure to
observe this may result in malfunctions.
Switching the Power Off
1. Press the [OPERATE] button for at least two
consecutive seconds to move across to the OPERATE
OFF mode.

Switching between OPERATE ON/OFF with the button on the front panel

It is possible to switch between the operational mode (OPERATE ON) and the stand-by mode (OPERATE OFF).
OPERATE ON
Press the [OPERATE] (when in the OPERATE OFF mode)
button.
• The OPERATE indicator will blink.
• The OPERATE indicator will then be steadily illuminated,
indicating that the OPERATE ON mode has been
activated. Operations are possible when the date and
time appears on the on-screen menu.
* The OPERATE ON mode will be started up automatically
when the power switch on the rear panel is switched on.
OPERATE OFF
Press the [OPERATE] button for at least two seconds
(when in the OPERATE ON mode).
• The OPERATE indicator will blink.
• A message stating “Please wait...” will be displayed.
• The OPERATE OFF mode will then be activated, and the
OPERATE indicator will be extinguished.
* Activate the OPERATE OFF mode before switching off
the power.
* Switch off the power supply to the VR-509 before
switching off the external hard disk drive.
• The OPERATE indicator will be extinguished after a
while.
2. Switch off the power switch on the rear panel.
MEMO
It is recommended that a UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply) is used in consideration of power failures, etc.
(See System Connection on page 15)
(See Connecting a UPS on page 64)
CAUTION
Do not move the VR-509 for at least one minute after the
power has been switched off. Failure to observe this may
result in damage to the internal disk drive if it is subject to
shock at this time.
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Switching between OPERATE ON/OFF with the signal I/O terminal

OPERATE ON
Set the OPERATE ON/OFF terminal to Low (0V) (when in
the OPERATE OFF mode).
• A system check will be started.
• The OPERATE ON mode will then be activated.
Operations are possible when the on-screen display
(REC/STOP mark, date and time) appears on the VIDEO
OUT.
OPERATE OFF
Set the OPERATE ON/OFF terminal to Low (0V) (when
in the OPERATE ON mode).
• A message stating “Please wait...” will be displayed.
• The OPERATE OFF mode will then be activated, and the
OPERATE indicator will be extinguished.
* Activate the OPERATE OFF mode before switching off
the power.
* This will not function during emergency recording or when
the scan-disk function is in progress.

MENU Screen Operations

Installation and Preparation
Displaying the MENU Screen
1. Press the [MENU] button for at least one second.
• The MENU screen will be displayed.
* Press the [MENU] once again to close the MENU screen.
CAMERA SETUP
RECORD SETUP
OPERATION MENU
LIVE PICTURE
Button operation explanation
SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT BACK
FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE
2.
* Recording in the motion detection mode or the alarm input
signal is not possible when operations are being carried out
on the menu.
Proceeding to Other MENU Screens
2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press
the [SET] button.
• The setup screen will be displayed.
* Press the [RETURN] to return to the previous screen.
RECORD SETUP
REC PATTERN SET ..
ALARM AUDIO REC OFF ALARM TERMINAL .. ALARM REC ..
PASSCODE ERROR REC TIMER/MODE(REC PATTERN) WEEKLY TIMER .. DATE TIMER .. WATER MARK
PROGRAM TIMER
* The above example is the “RECORD SETUP” screen.
3. Select your desired item with [S/T]
• It is possible to change the value settings that are
displayed on the right-hand side of the menu selections. Proceed to 4.
• Menu selections that do not show values on the right-
hand side advance onto different MENU screens when
selected. Repeat procedure 2. until your desired screen
is displayed.
OFFNORMAL AUDIO REC
OFFEMERGENCY REC DURATION OFF
OFF
3.
Changing the Value Setting
4. Change the value settings with [–/+].
• Press [–/+] to change the values displayed on the screen.
RECORD SETUP
REC PATTERN SET ..
NORMAL AUDIO REC ALARM AUDIO REC ALARM TERMINAL .. ALARM REC .. EMERGENCY REC DURATION PASSCODE ERROR REC TIMER/MODE(REC PATTERN) WEEKLY TIMER .. DATE TIMER .. WATER MARK
PROGRAM TIMER
ON
OFF
OFF OFF
OFF
4.
* The above example is the “RECORD SETUP” screen.
Displaying the Confirmation Window
5. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
RECORD SETUP
REC PATTERN SET ..
ALARM AUDIO REC OFF ALARM TERMINAL ALARM REC
TIMER/MODE(REC PATERN)
A SET CONTENT WAS CHANGED.
WEEKLY TIMER
DO YOU UPDATE THIS CONTENT?
DATE TIMER WATER MARK
..
..
PROGRAM TIMER
SAVE CANCEL
ONNORMAL AUDIO REC
OFFEMERGENCY REC DURATION OFFPASSCODE ERROR REC
OFF
* The above example is the “RECORD SETUP” screen.
Saving the Setting
6. Select “SAVE” with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
• The settings will be saved accordingly.
* Select “CANCEL” with [W/X] and then press the [SET]
button to close the confirmation screen. The settings will not be saved in this event.
* There are fields that cannot be updated or saved during
recording.
* There are fields that cannot be changed when in the timer
mode.
Displaying User Guidance on the Menu Screen
Press the [FUNCTION] button to display the user guidance
in the menu screen display mode.
Closing the Menu
Press the [RETURN] button or the [MENU] button for at
least one consecutive seconds to close the menu screen.
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Installation and Preparation

Setting up Areas

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] → [AREA SELECT].
AREA SELECT
DATE DISPLAY TIME ZONE LANGUAGE
2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press
[–/+] to change the value settings.
DD/MM/YY
UTC
ENGLISH
2.
Selections Available
DATE DISPLAY
DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY:
Selects the sequence in which the year, month and
day are to be displayed.
(DD = Day, MM = Month, YY = Year)
TIME ZONE
Selects the area closest to your own address.
LANGUAGE
Selects the language used for on-screen displays. The menus,
user guidance and warnings can be displayed in either English,
German, French, Italian or Spanish. The default setting is
English.
ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH
* User Guidance: See “Displaying User Guidance on the Menu
Screen” on page 17.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select “SAVE” with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
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Setting the Date/Time

Installation and Preparation
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU]
[CLOCK SET].
* The time cannot be set when the VR-509 is recording,
during DVD exporting, or when operating in the timer
mode.
* Additionally, the time cannot be set when synchronization
with the web browser NTP server has been activated.
(See page 78)
* Take care when changing the date and time settings if
recording data is stored on the hard disk. If the dates and
times are duplicated or set earlier, there is a chance that
the playback, skip, jump, search and other operations will
not be performed normally.
CLOCK SET
D / M / Y H : M
0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 6 0 0 : 0 1
2.
Adjusting the “seconds” Display with the Signal Input/Output Terminal
Clock Reset signal input terminal
The recorder’s clock will be reset when the relevant signal is input. The method of resetting the clock is the same as explained above in “Adjusting the seconds display with button operations.”
• It is possible to align the time with the master clock and the clocks on other equipment by receiving signals.
CLOCK
External master clock
RESET IN
Clock Reset signal output terminal
The clock reset signal is output in accordance with the following timing:
When the recorder’s internal clock reaches 00:00 and 12:00.
• It is possible to align the clock with two or more VR-509 units in calibrations of seconds.
COM
2nd VR-509
CLOCK
RESET IN
COM
1st VR-509
CLOCK
RESET OUT
COM
LAST VR-509
CLOCK
RESET IN
COM
2. Select your desired item with [W/X], and then press
[–/+] to change the value settings.
• Set the current date and time in “D”, “M”, “Y”, “H” and
“M”.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] and press the [SET] button.
• The date and time will now be set. The clock will start
operating at the set time with the second value at 00.
Adjusting the “seconds” Display with Button Operations
The “seconds” display is adjusted by pressing [PLAY
STOP] while pressing down on [FUNCTION]. However, this
will not be reset during recording.
• When the “seconds” value is 29 or less, the “minutes”
value remains unchanged, and the “seconds” value is
reset to 00.
• When the “seconds” value is 30 or more, the “minutes”
value is increased by one, and the “seconds” value is
reset to 00.
MEMO
When the [CLOCK RESET OUT/IN] terminal is connected, the time for two or more VR-509 units will be synchronized twice a day at 12:00 noon and midnight.
CAUTION
Make sure the power supply to the relevant units has been switched off before establishing the connection.
When the clock reset output terminal is to be connected in an array with multiple units, make sure all units are of the same type. Malfunctions will occur if the voltages on the input devices are not aligned. Also, note that there are cases where the clock will be reset for all other input units if the power supply to one of them is switched off.
Adjusting the Clock with the NTP Server
It is possible to adjust the clock by connecting to the NTP server. See the section on “Adjusting the Clock with the NTP Server” on page 78 for more details. * The internal clock is accurate to within about 60 seconds per
month. (If used in a 25°C environment) For greater accuracy, access the NTP server.
* See “Using the NTP Server Function” on page 107.
CAUTION
When aligning the clock during recording with the clock reset input or with the NTP server, there is a chance that the recording time will be duplicated if the clock has advanced past the actual time. The search and audio playback functions will not operate normally in this event.
* It is recommended that the clock is adjusted to the correct
time once per month to obtain accurate times.
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Installation and Preparation

Installation Settings

1. Press the [MENU] button.
CAMERA SETUP
RECORD SETUP
OPERATION MENU
LIVE PICTURE
Button operation explanation
SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT BACK
FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE
• Open the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [CAMERA SETUP].
• The [CAMERA SETUP-1] screen will be displayed.
* The settings cannot be amended during recording.
CAMERA SETUP-1
ABORT
CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT SMOOTH
3.
Confirmation screen
CAM 1 CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6
The current setting is changed when preserving it.
CAM 7
CONTINUE
CAM 8 CAM 9 PRIORITY
2.
2. Select “CONTINUE” on the confirmation screen with
the use of the [W/X] keys, and then press the [SET]
button.
• The confirmation screen will close.
* Select “ABORT” and press the [SET] button to return to
the top menu.
CAMERA SETUP-1
3. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press
[–/+] to change the value settings.
Settings
CAMERA1 to 9
CONNECT, DISCONNECT:
Set the camera input that is to be used for
recording at “CONNECT”, and all other cameras
at “DISCONNECT”.
PRIORITY
SMOOTH: Set and record with a total recorded frame count
of 100 images per second, and a picture size of
352 x 288 pixels.
HIGH-RESOLUTION:
Set and record with a total recorded frame count
of 50 images per second, and a picture size of
720 x 288 pixels.
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CAUTION
When the setting has been made for a specific number of cameras, it is only possible to amend [CAMERA SETUP-1]. In order to amend the subsequent cameras, the [REC PATTERN SET] data (the F.RATE, QLY, and M.DET settings for NORMAL REC/ALARM REC) that use [STANDARD] or [REC PATTERN 1 to 9] must be reset. (See “Setting the REC PATTERN SET” on page 31)
4. Press the [SET] button.
• The [CAMERA SETUP-2] screen will be displayed.
DURATION AUDIO REC REPEAT REC
CAMERA SETUP
-2
1 WEEK
OFF OFF
5.
CAMERA SETUP-2
5. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press
[–/+] to change the value settings.
Settings
DURATION
1DAY, 3DAYS, 5DAYS, 1WEEK, 2WEEKS, 3WEEKS, 1MONTH, 2MONTH, 3MONTH:
Set the period for which the recorded images are to be stored on the hard disk based on the preset recorded image mode and the number of cameras connected.
* This storage period only acts as a guidelines, as the actual
period of storing images may differ depending on amendments to the frame rate, quality and other settings in [CAMERA SETUP-3]. (Refer to the section on “Recording Duration” on page 110 for further details on the storage period for recorded images.)
AUDIO REC
ON, OFF: Set whether to record sound audio when in the
NORMAL REC and ALARM REC modes.
REPEAT REC
Set the action when the remaining capacity in the hard disk becomes empty. OFF: Stops recording. ALARM LOCK: Continues recording over old recordings.
However, recordings made in the ALARM REC mode will not be overwritten.
ALL: Continues recording over old recordings.
Installation Settings (continued)
6. Press the [SET] button.
• The recording settings for the standard mode set on the
[CAMERA SETUP-1] and [CAMERA SETUP-2] screens
will be automatically set, and the [CAMERA SETUP-3]
screen will be displayed.
CAMERA SETUP-3
NORMAL REC
F.RATE(ips) QLY
CAM 1
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
N N N N N N N N N
CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7 CAM 8 CAM 9
CAMERA SETUP-3
ALARM REC
F.RATE(ips) (AUTO) QLY M.DET
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
FINISHSET DETAIL MORE
7.
Installation and Preparation
7. Select your desired item with [S/T/W/X], and then
press the [SET] button.
• Select “SET DETAIL MORE” to change the recording
settings for the STANDARD and REC PATTERN 1 to 9
mode. (See page 31)
• The update confirmation screen will be displayed when
[FINISH] is selected. Select [SAVE] and then press
[SET] to confirm the setting and complete the CAMERA
SETUP procedure.
• When the settings are updated after being amended, all
of the current REC PATTERN settings will be amended
to reflect the amendments back onto the STANDARD
and REC PATTERN 1 to 9 settings.
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Viewing Live Camera Images

Switching between Display Screens

Viewing Live Camera Images
The VR-509 enables images to be viewed on single screens, split screens, and sequential screens. * It is not possible to change the sequential display when the
playback screen is being displayed.
Automatic Single Screen Switching
CH9
CH3
CH2
CH1
[SEQUENCE]
Single Screen
CH1-9
-
[1]
[9]
[SPLIT]
[SPLIT]
CH1
CH3 CH4
CH1
CH4
[4]
CH5
[1]
CH2
CH2 CH3 CH6
QUAD SEQUENCE
CH9
CH5 CH6
CH
3
CH
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
[SEQUENCE]
CH5 CH6
CH7 CH8
CH1 CH4 CH7
8
7
QUAD SCREEN
[5]
CH3
CH2
CH6
CH5
CH9
CH8
CH9
[3][2]
SPLIT SCREEN
Single Screen
The SPLIT display indicator and the SEQUENCE display indicator are both extinguished.
CH 1
Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second
to display the “QUAD” screen.
SPLIT Screen
The SPLIT display indicator will be illuminated, and the SEQUENCE display indicator will be extinguished.
1. Press [1] to display the “QUAD-A” screen.
CH 1 CH 2
CH 3 CH 4
2. Press [2] to display the “QUAD-B” screen.
CH 5 CH 6
CH 7 CH 8
3. Press [3] to display the “QUAD-C” screen.
CH 9
4. Press [4] to display the “6 WAY” screen.
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
Press buttons [1] to [9] to switch to the required camera
input.
Press the [SPLIT] button to display the SPLIT screen
that was previously set up.
Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second
to activate the automatic single screen.
Automatic Single Screen
Press [SEQUENCE] when the single screen is being
displayed.
The SPLIT display indicator will be extinguished and the SEQUENCE display indicator will be illuminated.
CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 9
Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second
to display the fixed single screen.
QUAD SEQUENCE
Press [SEQUENCE] when the split screen is being
displayed.
The SPLIT display indicator and the SEQUENCE display indicator will be both illuminated.
CH1 CH2 CH5 CH6 CH9
CH3 CH4 CH7
CH8
CH 4 CH 5
CH 6
5. Press [5] to display the “9 WAY” screen.
CH 3CH 1 CH 2
CH 4 CH 5 CH 6
CH 7
CH 8 CH 9
* The screen layout for the split screens are set on the “LIVE
PICTURE” screen. (Page 23)
Press the [SPLIT] button to display the single screen.
The single screen that was previously set up will be displayed.
Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second
to activate QUAD SEQUENCE screen. (Possible only when the “QUAD” screen is being displayed.)
* Sequential displays are not possible from “6 WAY” and
“9 WAY” screen.
MEMO
A marker that indicates the operational status of the VR-509 is displayed at the bottom left-hand side of the screen when the live screen is being displayed. (The position of the marker cannot be changed.)
Marker
Marker color
Blue Not recording
Red Normal recording
Yellow
White
Status of the VR-509
Alarm recording
Video loss
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Changing the Layout of the Split Screens

Viewing Live Camera Images
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Open the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [LIVE PICTURE].
• The layout pattern name that is set is displayed at the center of the screen.
• First of all, the “QUAD-A” screen will be displayed.
* The layout cannot be changed when in the playback
mode.
QUAD-A
2. Press [W/X] to select the split layout required.
• Changes sequentially in the order of “QUAD-A” “QUAD-B” “QUAD-C” “6 WAY” “9 WAY” “QUAD-A” when [X] is pressed. Press the [W] button to switch the display in the reverse
sequence.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The sub-screen will be displayed within the blue border
at the top left-hand side of the screen.
• Press the [0] button to select the black screen.
• Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second to
return the blue border to the previous sub-screen and
display the screen as it was prior to amendment.
5. Press the [SPLIT] button.
• The split-screen selection screen will be displayed.
Repeat procedures 2 to 5 to change the “6 WAY”, “9 WAY”
or any other split-screen display layouts.
6. Press the [RETURN] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
QUAD-A
A SET CONTENT WAS CHANGED. DO YOU UPDATE THIS CONTENT?
CANCEL
SAVE
* The above is an example of “QUAD” screen.
7. Select “SAVE” with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
• Changes the layout of the split screen.
* Press [CANCEL] to return to the top menu screen.
CAUTION
It is not possible to set a single camera in two or
more locations on the same screen.
It is not possible to set “QUAD-A”, “QUAD-B” and
“QUAD-C” at the same location when setting up the
layout for “QUAD” screens.
* The above is an example of “QUAD” screen.
4. Press any of the [1] to [9] buttons.
• The camera input that corresponds to the number
pressed will be displayed as a sub-screen inside the blue
border.
• The blue border moves to the next sub-screen.
* The above is an example of “QUAD” screen.
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Viewing Live Camera Images

Setting up monitor output

1. Press the [MENU] button.
The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [MONITOR]
screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance
with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17.
MONITOR
BORDER COLOR SEQUENCE TIME .. QUAD DISPLAY .. COVERT CHANNEL .. CAMERA TITLE .. ALARM REC DISP VGA OUT
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
BORDER COLOR
Set the brightness of the border lines for split screen displays.
BLACK/DARK GRAY/GRAY/LIGHT GRAY
* The brightness of the border lines for spot output will also
change at the same time.
ALARM REC DISP
Set the camera input to display when an alarm is detected.
OFF: Does not change the display
FIX: Displays the camera input started with the most
recent alarm recording. When alarm recording is
started for multiple camera inputs simultaneously,
each of these are displayed for a period of one
second, and then the camera input with the small
number will be displayed.
SEQUENCE:
Displays all of the camera inputs sequentially for a
period of one second during each alarm recording.
VGA OUT
DISABLE: Does not output images from VGA OUT.
ENABLE: Outputs images from VGA OUT.
LIGHTGRAY
SEQUENCE
ENABLE
2.

SEQUENCE TIME

1. Press the [MENU] button.
The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [MONITOR]
[SEQUENCE TIME] screens will be displayed in this
sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen
Operations] explained on page 17.
SEQUENCE TIME
CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 SPLIT PICTURE
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
CAMERA 1 to 9
Set the time at which each screen is to be switched.
1 SEC, 2 SEC, 3 SEC, 5 SEC, 10 SEC:
Sequential display is carried out in accordance with
the time set.
OFF: Sequential display not performed.
SPLIT PICTURE
1 SEC, 2 SEC, 3 SEC, 5 SEC, 10 SEC:
Sequential display is carried out in accordance with
the time set.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
* Depending on the monitor being used, there are cases
where images will be distorted for a short period of time
when switching between screens when display is being
carried out in the QUAD SEQUENCE screen mode.
1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC
2.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
* There are cases in which [VIDEO OUT] images will seem
different if these settings are changed.
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Viewing Live Camera Images

QUAD DISPLAY

Sets whether or not to display each screen with automatic
switching when in the split picture mode.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
•The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MONITOR]
[QUAD DISPLAY] screens will be displayed in this
sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen
Operations] explained on
QUAD DISPLAY
QUAD
DISPLAY QUAD-A QUAD-B QUAD-C
page 17
ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
QUAD-A
DISABLE: Skipped.
ENABLE: Displayed.
QUAD-B
DISABLE: Skipped.
ENABLE: Displayed.
QUAD-C
DISABLE: Skipped.
ENABLE: Displayed.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
.
2.

ONSCREEN MODE

Sets whether or not each of the settings are to be displayed on the on-screen.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [ONSCREEN/ OPERATION] [ONSCREEN MODE] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on
ONSCREEN MODE
DATE/TIME ALARM COUNT ALARM DETECT DISK CAPACITY PLAYBACK CAMERA TITLE WARNING REC TO STOP MESSAGE
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
DATE/TIME: Displays the date and time.
ALARM COUNT: Displays the alarm number (displayed as “AL-**”). The most recently recorded alarm number will be displayed for live images. The alarm number for the recording being played back will be displayed when playing pack ALARM REC images.
ALARM DETECT: “|-AL-|” will be displayed in red when an ALARM REC is operated.
DISK CAPACITY: Displays the remaining disk capacity when the [REPEAT REC] parameter has been set at OFF (displayed as “**%”). The remaining disk capacity will not be displayed when the [REPEAT REC] parameter is set at “ALL” or “ALARM LOCK”.
PLAYBACK: Displays the playback mode ( or , etc.,) and the operation status (blue circle, etc.) “DB/” display during maintenance. * There are cases where the playback audio
will cut in and out and the picture will be delayed when maintenance is in progress. In this event, playback the video again after the “DB/” display has been erased.
CAMERA TITLE: Displays the camera title that corresponds with the camera that is currently set. * The camera title will not be displayed for
camera playback images that have been deleted after recording.
WARNING: The on-screen warning and indicator warning displays when a warning is triggered. (Example: “NO HARD-DISK REMAINING CAPACITY”)
REC TO STOP MESSAGE: The “THE RECORDING IS STOPPED” on­screen display and warning indicator display.
Values
ON: Displayed. OFF: Not displayed.
page 17
2.
.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press [SET].
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Viewing Live Camera Images

Viewing Live Images with SPOT Output

It is possible to view live images with the SPOT output function.
The following two methods for changing the display contents for
SPOT output are available:
• Changing SPOT output manually.
• Changing SPOT output with terminal input on the rear
panel.

Changing SPOT Output Manually

Press and hold the [SEQUENCE] button, and then press
the [SPLIT] button.
• The SPOT indicator will be illuminated, and the SPOT
OUT SELECT mode will be activated.
• Switch between the contents that are to be displayed for
SPOT output using the same operations for monitor
output with the use of the [1] to [9], [SEQUENCE] and
[SPLIT] buttons.
Returning to the Monitor Output Selection Mode
Press and hold the [SEQUENCE] button, and then press
the [SPLIT] button.
The SPOT indicator will be extinguished, and the
MONITOR OUT SELECT mode will be activated.

Changing SPOT Output with Terminal Input on the Rear Panel

Make on the [SPOT1] and [SPOT2] terminals on the rear
panel for 400 ms or more.
• The setup screen will change to SPOT output when the
SPOT1 and SPOT2 terminals are input.
SPOT1 SPOT2 Changing screen
MAKE OPEN Displaying the next screen
OPEN MAKE
MAKE MAKE Amending the layout
OPEN OPEN No change
Displaying the next screen
When in the single screen mode: Switched alternately in the sequence 1 2 3 ... 9 1
When in the QUAD screen mode: Switched alternately in the sequence QUAD-A QUAD-B QUAD-C QUAD-A ...
When in the 6 WAY and 9 WAY screen modes: Input is
disabled.
* Will not function during sequential operations.
Displaying the previous screen
Switches the screens in the opposite sequence to that of
“Displaying the next screen.”
Displaying the previous
screen
Amending the layout
Switched alternately in the sequence SINGLE SCREEN QUAD 6 WAY 9 WAY SINGLE SCREEN
* SPOT output does not have on-screen display.
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Viewing Live Camera Images

COVERT CHANNEL

Sets whether or not the screen is to be displayed in black
without the camera inputs being displayed.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
•The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MONITOR]
[COVERT CHANNEL] screens will be displayed in this
sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen
DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE
OFF
page 17
Operations] explained on
COVERT CHANNEL
CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 SELECT OUTPUT PLAY PERMISSION COVERT CHANNEL (WEB) ..
SPOT+MONITOR OUT
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
.
2.

COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)

Sets whether or not the screen is to be displayed in black
without the camera inputs being displayed when watching live
images on a personal computer.
(Page 69 “Viewing Live Images Using a PC”
Page 73 “Viewing Playback Image Using a PC”)
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MONITOR] [COVERT CHANNEL] [COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)]
screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance
with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on
page 17
CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 WEB PLAY PERMISSION
.
COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)
DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE
OFF
2.
CAMERA 1 to 9
ENABLE: Enables non-display (displays a black image)
DISABLE: Disables non-display
* Images will be recorded even when the COVERT CHANNEL
settings are activated.
SELECT OUTPUT
Selects the image output terminal for which the blind setting is
to be enabled.
OFF: Disables the covert setting.
SPOT OUT, MONITOR OUT, SPOT + MONITOR OUT:
Enables the settings for selected output terminal.
PLAYBACK PERMISSION
Sets whether or not to permit the playback of inputs for which
the COVERT CHANNEL setting has been enabled.
OFF: Disables playback
ON: Enables playback
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
CAMERA 1 to 9
ENABLE: Enables non-display (displays a black image)
DISABLE: Disables non-display
* Images will be recorded even when the COVERT CHANNEL
(WEB) settings are activated.
WEB PLAY PERMISSION
Sets whether or not to permit recorded images to be played
back on a personal computer.
OFF: Disables playback
ON: Enables playback
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
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Recording Camera Images

Types of Recording

Recording Camera Images
Normal Recording
The normal recording mode is operated as follows in
accordance with the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting
made on the [RECORD SETUP] screen (See page 30), and the
ON/OFF setting for the [TIMER/MODE].
Table #1: Normal Recording Mode
TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)
PROGRAM
TIMER
TIMER/MODE OFF
(indicator extinguished)
TIMER/MODE ON
(indicator illuminated)
Standard Mode
• Performs recording with the STANDARD Mode.
• Recording is started and stopped with the [REC/STOP]
buttons. (See page 29)
• Recording is started and stopped with the [EXT REC IN]
terminal. (See page 29)
REC PATTERN 1 to 9 Mode
• Performs recording with the REC PATTERN mode
settings established with [TIME/MODE (REC
PATTERN)]. (See page 30)
• Recording is started and stopped with the [REC/STOP]
buttons. (See page 29)
• Recording is started and stopped with the [EXT REC IN]
terminal. (See page 29)
STANDARD
Mode
Timer
Recording
REC PATTERN
1 to 9
STANDARD
Mode
REC PATTERN
1 to 9 Mode
Alarm Recording
Alarm recording is started when signals are input or motion is
detected in the pause mode, and during normal recording and
timer recording.
The following three types of alarm recording are available:
Emergency Recording
• Recording is started when a signal is input to the
[EMERGENCY] terminal. (See page 33)
Passcode Error Recording (See page 30)
Alarm Recording (Signal input terminal)
• Recording is started when a signal is input to the
[ALARM IN] terminal. (See page 33)
Alarm Recording (Motion Detection)
• Recording is started when motion is detected on the
image. (See page 33)
Recording Priority
A sequence of priority exists for recording. Recording for a high-
priority setting will be started midway through recording for low-
priority settings.
1. Emergency recording
2. Passcode error recording
3. Alarm recording (signal input terminal, motion detection)
4. Date timer recording
5. Weekly timer recording
6. Normal recording
Timer Recording
Performs recording with the settings specified for WEEKLY
TIMER and DATE TIMER.
• WEEKLY TIMER settings. (See page 38)
• DATE TIMER settings. (See page 39)
Operations are not possible with the [REC/STOP] buttons
or the [EXT REC IN] terminal.
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Recording Camera Images

Making Normal Recordings

STANDARD MODE
1. Set up the RECORD SETUP parameters. (See page 30)
2. Set the normal recording parameters with STANDARD
MODE. (See page 31)
3. Check to confirm that the indicator for TIMER/MODE is
extinguished.
Press the [REC/STOP] button.
• Recording will be started.
Press the [REC/STOP] button for approximately two
consecutive seconds.
• Recording will be stopped.
REC PATTERN 1 to 9
1. Set up the RECORD SETUP parameters. (See page 30)
The desired REC PATTERN mode can be set with the
[TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting on the [RECORD
SETUP] screen (select from REC PATTERN 1 to 9).
2. Set the normal recording parameters with [REC
PATTERN 1 to 9]. (See page 31)
3. Exit the MENU screen and press [TIMER/MODE]
button.
• The TIMER/MODE indicator will be illuminated.
Press the [REC/STOP] button.
• Recording will be started in accordance with each normal
mode setting.
Press the [REC/STOP] button for approximately two
consecutive seconds.
• Recording will be stopped.

Making Normal Recording with the EXT REC I/O Terminals

Enables the start and stop operations when recording to be
controlled by signals input to the [EXT REC IN] terminal on the
rear panel, instead of the [REC/STOP] button.
1. Set the [EXT REC IN] setting to [TRIGGER] or
[MANUAL]. (See page 49)
When the [EXT REC IN] is set at [TRIGGER]
• Normal recording is started when the [EXT REC IN]
terminal is just set to MAKE state.
• If the terminal is in OPEN state, normal recording is
continued.
• Press the [REC/STOP] button for approximately two
consecutive seconds to stop recording.
When the [EXT REC IN] is set at [MANUAL]
• Normal recording is executed while the [EXT REC IN]
terminal is in MAKE state.
• Recording is stopped when the [EXT REC IN] terminal is
in OPEN state.
• Press the [REC/STOP] button for approximately two
consecutive seconds to stop recording.

Recording Status Notification

The status of the recording can be examined during recording
with the use of the indicator lamps and the signals output from
the [REC OUT] terminal.
Setting the operations for the recordings indicators. (See
page 32)
Setting the [REC OUT] terminal. (See page 49)
MEMO
The contents from the start to the end of recording are saved on the hard disk as a single event.
The [REC] indicator on the front panel will be illuminated during recording if the [REC INDICATOR] setting on the [OPERATION] screen is set at “ON”.
It is possible to set the operations that are to be performed when the hard disk and event runs out of space with the [REPEAT REC] setting on the [OPERATION] screen. When the [REPEAT REC] setting is set at “ALARM LOCK” or “ALL”, recordings will be written over the oldest recordings to enable operations to continue. (See “Operation Setup” on page 32)
The maximum number of events that can be recorded is approximately 100,000. A message will be displayed on the screen when the number of events that can be recorded (event capacity) runs low. (See page 97)
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Recording Camera Images

Setting up the RECORD SETUP

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [RECORD SETUP].
RECORD SETUP
REC PATTERN SET
ALARM AUDIO REC OFF ALARM TERMINAL ALARM REC EMERGENCY REC DURATION
TIMER/MODE(REC PATTERN) WEEKLY TIMER DATE TIMER WATER MARK
..
..
..
..
..
PROGRAM TIMER
OFFNORMAL AUDIO REC
OFF OFFPASSCODE ERROR REC
OFF
2.
2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then change
the setting with [–/+].
Settings
NORMAL AUDIO REC (Page 45 “AUDIO OUT”)
OFF: No audio signals recorded.
ON: Audio signals recorded.
* Audio sound will not be recorded when the frame
rate per second is set at 0.08 or 0.2. (See page 31)
ALARM AUDIO REC
OFF: No audio signals recorded.
ON: Audio signals recorded.
EMERGENCY REC DURATION
Sets the recording time when the EMERGENCY REC terminal
is input. The recording resolution is set at H (high-resolution
recording).
OFF: Not record.
30SEC, 1 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, 20 MIN:
records in the set duration.
CONTINUE: Continue recording until the user press the
[ALARM RESET] button.
MANUAL: Continues recording while the signal is being
input.
PASSCODE ERROR REC
Sets whether recording is to be carried out or not when an
illegal passcode has been detected. Recording will be started
with the same settings as [EMERGENCY] recording. The
recording time is set with this function.
However, it is not possible to forcibly stop recording by pressing
the [ALARM RESET] button.
OFF: Recording not started when the wrong passcode is
entered.
10 SEC, 20 SEC, 30 SEC:
Starts recording only to the period of time set when the
wrong passcode is entered.
(Page 54 “Pass Code Setup”)
TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)
PROGRAM TIMER:
Records according to weekly program timer and daily
program timer.
REC PATTERN 1-9:
Records according to the respective REC PATTERN
setting.
WATER MARK
The tampering detection signal will be recorded on the image.
OFF: The WATER MARK function is deactivated.
ON: The WATER MARK function is activated.
* Special replay software is required for the tampering
detection function.
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MEMO
The number of recording frames for emergency recording
(passcode error recording) is the total frame count (120
frames when the PRIORITY mode is [SMOOTH] and 60
frames when it is [HIGH-RESOLUTION]) divided equally
into the number of camera inputs selected with emergency
recording.

Setting the REC PATTERN SET

Recording Camera Images
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [RECORD SETUP] [REC PATTERN SET].
REC PATTERN SET
STANDARD .. REC PATTERN 1 .. REC PATTERN 2 .. REC PATTERN 3 .. REC PATTERN 4 .. REC PATTERN 5 .. REC PATTERN 6 .. REC PATTERN 7 .. REC PATTERN 8 .. REC PATTERN 9 ..
2.
2. Select your desired pattern with [S/T], and then press
the [SET] button.
• The “STANDARD” or “REC PATTERN” screen will be displayed.
• The amount of time that recording is possible in accordance with the set parameters will be displayed on the bottom line. The amount of time recording is possible with the remaining hard disk capacity will be displayed when the [REPEAT REC] parameter is set at “OFF”. The amount of time recording is possible with the total capacity of the hard disk will be displayed when the [REPEAT REC] parameter is set at “ALL” or “ALARM LOCK”.
3.
NORMAL REC
F.RATE(ips) QLY
CAM 1
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
N N N N N N N N N
CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7 CAM 8 CAM 9 RECORDABLE HOUR
STANDARD
ALARM REC
F.RATE(ips) (AUTO) QLY M.DET
– – – – – – – – –
4.
42h
* The above is an example of STANDARD.
3. Select “NORMAL REC” items with [S/T/W/X], and set
the frame count and resolution with [–/+].
Settings
F.RATE (Frame Rate)
0.08, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.7, 2.5, 5, 8.3, 12.5, 25: Sets the number of frames (images) to be recorded per second.
---: Does not record.
QLY
H (High): High quality recording N (Normal): Normal quality recording B (Basic): Basic quality recording L (Lowest): Lowest quality recording
4. Select “ALARM REC” items with [S/T/W/X], and then
set “QLY” “F.RATE” or “M.DET” with [–/+].
Settings
F.RATE (Frame Rate)
0.8, 1.7, 2.5, 5, 8.3, 12.5, 25: Sets the number of frames (images) to be recorded per second.
---: Does not record
(AUTO): Records with the highest frame count possible when
there are no effects from other inputs. Highest frame count: The maximum frame count that can be used for recording divided equally. A guide to the estimated recordable frame rate is displayed on the right-hand side of the “(AUTO)” when all alarm recordings have been started.
QLY
H (High): High quality recording N (Normal): Normal quality recording B (Basic): Basic quality recording L (Lowest): Lowest quality recording
M.DET (Motion Detect)
Sets the motion detect sensitivity. OFF: Disables the motion detect mode. NORM: Detects the motion detect sensitivity in normal mode. USER: Detects the motion detect sensitivity in free mode. DOOR H, DOOR L, HALL H, HALL L, CHECK H, CHECK L, ATM H, ATM L, LOBBY H, LOBBY L, GATE H, GATE L, PARK H, PARK L, DARK H, DARK L, ELEVATR, COUNTER:
Detects the motion detect sensitivity in set mode.
* See page 35 for more details.
5. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
6. Select “SAVE” with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
Restrictions on the Settings for Frame Rate
• It is necessary to ensure that the total number of frames shown below in (1) to (3) are set so that they do not exceed 100 (or 50). The total number of frames are 100 when the [PRIORITY] setting on the [CAMERA SETUP­1] screen (See page 20) is set at [SMOOTH], and 50 when it is set at [HIGH-RESOLUTION].
(1) Total number of frames during normal recording.
(2) Total number of frames during alarm recording.
(3) Total number of frames of either each camera,
normal recording or alarm recording, whichever is the largest.
* The frame count for alarm recording when in the [AUTO]
mode is calculated under the assumption that the number of frames for alarm recording is 1.
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Recording Camera Images
Setting the REC PATTERN SET (continued)
Procedure for Changing the Number of Cameras
1. Take a note of all the [REC PATTERN SET] data
settings (F.RATE, QLY and M.DET on NORMAL REC/
ALARM REC) when [STANDARD] or [REC PATTERN 1
to 9] is in use.
2. Amend the setting for the number of operation
cameras with [CAMERA SETUP] as explained on
page 20.
3. When the [CAMERA SETUP] parameters have been
amended with procedure 2, reset the [REC PATTERN
SET] data settings.
* It is recommended that the original data is backed up onto
a USB memory or other storage device before the
settings are temporarily changed.

Operation Setup (RECOVERY REC, REC INDICATOR, REPEAT REC)

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [ONSCREEN/ OPERATION] [OPERATION] screens will be
displayed in this sequence in accordance with the
[MENU Screen Operations] explained on
OPERATION
RECOVERY REC REC INDICATOR REPEAT REC OPELOCK RELEASE OPERATION LOCK REC STOP PLAY CHANGE SETTING CHANGE MONITOR OPERATION DVD
PRIOR STATE
ALL
BASIC
REC STOP
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON
page 17
2.
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
.
RECOVERY REC
Sets whether or not to perform recovery recording after a power
failure.
OFF: Remains at OFF. COMPULSION REC:Normal recording is started. PRIOR STATE: Recording is started in accordance with
the same settings prior to the power failure only when recording was being carried out before the power failure occurred.
* Recording will be carried out in accordance with the timer
settings during timer operations.
REC INDICATOR
Sets whether or not to illuminate the recording indicator during
recording.
OFF: Not illuminated.
ON: Illuminated.
REPEAT REC
Sets the operations to be carried out when the hard disk runs out of space. OFF: Recording is stopped. ALARM LOCK:
Recording is continued while overwriting old recordings. However, the alarm recording (including emergency and passcode error recording) will not be overwritten.
ALL: Recording is continued while overwriting all old recordings. * Details on REPEAT REC are explained on page 104.
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3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select “SAVE” with [W/X], and then press the [SET].
Recording Camera Images

ALARM Recording

Alarm recording is started when alarm signals are input and when motion is detected in the STOP mode and during normal recording and timer recording.
Emergency Recording
1. Connect the [EMERGENCY] terminal to the alarm device.
2. Setting the [RECORD SETUP] screen. (Page 30)
Set the [EMERGENCY REC DURATION] setting to anything other than “OFF”.
3. Setting for the alarm terminal. (Page 33)
Select the camera that is to be used for emergency recording with the [EMERGENCY REC] setting.
4. Setting for the alarm recording. (Page 34)
Set the emergency recording time with the [DURATION] setting.
Recording is started when a signal is input to the
[EMERGENCY] terminal.
Alarm Recording (Alarm Input Terminal)
1. Connect the [ALARM IN] terminal to the alarm device.
2. Setting the [RECORD SETUP] screen. (Page 30)
Set whether audio recording is to be activated or not with the [ALARM AUDIO REC] setting.
3. Setting the [REC PATTERN SET] screen. (Page 31)
Set the [F.RATE (ips)] setting for [ALARM REC] to anything other than “---”.
4. Setting for the alarm terminal (Page 33)
Select the camera that is to be activated for the alarm input terminal.
5. Setting for the alarm recording (Page 34)
Set whether the alarm recording time and pre-alarm recording time are to be activated or not.
Recording is started when a signal is input to the [ALARM
IN] terminal.

Setting the ALARM TERMINAL

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [RECORD SETUP] [ALARM TERMINAL] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17.
ALARM TERMINAL
ALARM PORT PORT1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT4 PORT5 PORT6 PORT7 PORT8 PORT9 EMERGENCY REC
• The screen will display a matrix that shows the alarm input terminals on the vertical axis and the camera input on the horizontal axis.
• If a camera input number is displayed on the right-hand side of the port number when a signal is input to each of the alarm input terminals it is enabled, and if “-” is displayed it is disabled.
* The corresponding camera input can also be set up for
the emergency recording terminal in the same way.
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T/W/X] keys, and
then change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
ALARM PORT Corresponding Camera
(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9):
(–): Recording is not started even when signals are input to
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
(1)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(2)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(3)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(4)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(5)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(6)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(7)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(8)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(9)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
2.
Recording of selected camera is started when a signal is input to the terminal.
the terminal.
Alarm Recording (Motion Detection)
1. Setting the [RECORD SETUP] screen. (Page 30)
Set whether alarm audio recording is to be activated or not with the [ALARM AUDIO REC] setting.
2. Setting the [REC PATTERN SET] screen. (Page 31)
• Set the [F.RATE (ips)] setting for [ALARM REC] to anything other than “---”.
• Set the [M.DET] setting to anything other than “OFF”.
3. Setting for the alarm recording. (Page 34)
• Set whether the alarm recording time and pre-alarm recording time are to be activated or not.
• Set the motion detection level. (Only when “USER” has been specified for [M.DET] on the [REC PATTERN SET] screen.)
4. Setting for the motion detection area. (Page 37)
Recording is started when motions is detected in the input
image.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET] button.
MEMO
The [ALARM] indicator on the front panel will be illuminated during alarm recording and emergency recording. This will then blink when recording has finished.
A buzzer will sound during alarm and emergency recording if the [ALARM] setting on the [BUZZER] screen is set at “ON”. (See page 49)
Alarm recording will not be carried out when the setup menu is being displayed. The recording frame rate will be the total number of frames
• divided equally into the value entered for emergency recording when emergency recording (passcode error recording) is in operation (Total frame count: 120 frames when the PRIORITY mode is [SMOOTH] and 60 frames when it is [HIGH-RESOLUTION] ).
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Recording Camera Images

Setting the ALARM Recording

1. Press the [MENU] button.
•The [MENU] [RECORD SETUP] [ALARM REC]
screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance
with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on
page 17
CAMERA INPUT
DURATION PREALARM REC MOTION DETECT SET DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL (DEFAULT:8) STOP LEVEL (DEFAULT:2)
MOTION DETECT AREA SET ..
2. Select the camera input that is to be set up with [W/X].
3. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
.
ALARM REC
CAMERA 1
3 MIN
10SEC
(DEFAULT:2) TARGET AREA LEVEL
2.
3.
8 2 2

Ending the ALARM Recording

Alarm recording is stopped when [ALARM RESET] button is
pressed and when a signal is input to the [ALARM RESET]
terminal during alarm recording (alarm input terminal, motion
detection.)
* When alarm recording is cancelled, alarm recording triggered
by new motion detection signals will not be accepted for
fifteen seconds.
Canceling the Alarm with the Button on the
Front Panel
Press [ALARM RESET] button during alarm recording.
• Alarm recording will be stopped.
Canceling the Alarm with the Signal Input
Terminal
Input a signal to the [ALARM RESET] terminal during
alarm recording.
• Alarm recording will be stopped.
DURATION
10 SEC, 15 SEC, 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 MIN, 5 MIN:
Alarm recording is performed only for the period of
time set.
When an additional alarm is detected during alarm
recording, the recording will be extended only for the
amount of time set from that point.
MANUAL: Recording is continued during the period a signal is
being input.
PREALARM REC
OFF: Pre-alarm recording is not performed.
10 SEC, 30 SEC, 60 SEC:
Pre-alarm recording is performed for the period of time
set.
4. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
5. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET] button.
* Set the frame rate for [ALARM REC] at anything other than
“--” for [CAMERA SETUP-3] or [REC PATTERN SET] when
alarm recording is to be carried out.
(Page 21, 31)
* There are cases where the search time during playback will
require additional time if the number of alarms is increased.
* Pre-alarm recording is only performed for alarm detection
when ALARM REC has been set and recording is not being
carried out at that time.
Details on pre-alarm recording are explained on page 105.
* Alarm recording (includes motion detection) will not be
carried out when the setup menu is open.
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Using the Motion Detection Function

Recording Camera Images
There are two methods of performing motion detection: 1) with
a pre-determined detection sensitivity, and 2) by freely setting
detection sensitivity. It is also possible to set the area for which
detection is to be carried out on the screen.
* Motion detection is not possible when operations are being
carried out on the menu.

Motion Detection with Pre-Determined Sensitivity

Select either “NORM” or the scene name as the [M. DET]
setting on the [REC PATTERN SET] screen to perform motion
detection with a pre-determined set of parameters. The
parameters for the scene name are shown in the table below.
Table #1: Motion Detect Parameters for Each Scene
Detailed Settings of Sensitivity
Scene
NORM 8 2 2
USER [1 to 10]
DOOR H 9 1 1
DOOR L 8 3 2
HALL H 9 1 1
HALL L 8 3 2
CHECK H 9 1 1
CHECK L 8 3 2
ATM H 8 1 1
ATM L 7 3 3
LOBBY H 10 1 1
LOBBY L 9 3 2
GATE H 10 1 1
GATE L 9 3 3
PARK H 10 1 1
PARK L 9 3 3
DARK H 10 1 1
DARK L 10 3 2
ELEVATOR 9 2 1
COUNTER 7 2 2
* Default: The value set when the unit is shipped from the
factory. This can be selected from [DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL], [STOP LEVEL] and [TARGET AREA LEVEL] on the [ALARM REC] setup screen (Page 34).
DYNAMIC
SENSITIVITY
LEVEL
8: default*
STOP
LEVEL
[1 to 3]
2: default*
TARGET
AREA
LEVEL
[1 to 10]
2: default*
DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL: (1 to 10)
The level value for detection. The higher the value,
the higher the sensitivity.
STOP LEVEL: (1 to 3)
The offset value for the stop level of operation
sensitivity. The larger the value, the more difficult to
discontinue alarm detection.
TARGET AREA LEVEL: (1 to 10)
The value for the size of the subject to be detected.
The higher the value, the more difficult to detect
small motions.
The relationship between the target area level and the
detection area count is shown in the table below.
Table #2: Target Area Level and Detection Area Count
Target Area Level 1 2 3 4 5
Detection Area Count 1 2 4 6 8
Target Area Level 6 7 8 9 10
Detection Area Count 10 15 20 25 30
MEMO
The Target Area Level is the setting for determining
movement in areas more than the number of detection
areas count in Table #2.
The setting for the Target Area Level cannot exceed
the parameter setting for [MOTION DETECT AREA
SET] on page 37. Select the relevant Target Area
Level for the number of detection areas in Table #2.
The number of alarms will increase when motion
detection has been set to be carried out frequently.
Note that this may result in alarm searches requiring
additional time during playback.
There are cases where motion detection will be
mistakenly triggered owing to flickering fluorescent
lights when the camera is connected. In this event, set
the camera settings to flickerless.
There are cases where false detection will occur if the
camera images include large amounts of noise. Set the
parameters to avoid false detection when AGC
(Automatic Gain Control) is used for cameras at night,
etc.
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Recording Camera Images

Motion Detection with Freely Determined Sensitivity Levels

When the [M. DET] value on the [REC PATTERN SET] screen
is set at “USER”, it is possible to set the sensitivity for
[DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL], [TARGET AREA LEVEL]
and [STOP LEVEL]. These settings have no effect if anything
other than [USER] has been specified.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [RECORD SETUP] [ALARM REC]
screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17
CAMERA INPUT
DURATION PREALARM REC MOTION DETECT SET DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL (DEFAULT:8) STOP LEVEL (DEFAULT:2)
MOTION DETECT AREA SET ..
.
ALARM REC
CAMERA 1
3 MIN
10SEC
(DEFAULT:2) TARGET AREA LEVEL
2.
8 2
3.
2
2. Select the camera input that is to be set up with [W/X]
keys.
About Manual Setup
Use the manual settings if the desired level of detection is not
attained with STANDARD or other scenes. These three
parameters should be determined after referring to [Table #1:
Motion Detect Parameters for Each Scene] and [Table #2:
Target Area Level and Detection Area Count] on page 35.
3. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL
The level value for detection. The higher the value, the higher
the sensitivity.
Setting Range:
1 (low sensitivity) to 10 (high sensitivity)
STOP LEVEL
The offset value for the stop level of operation sensitivity. The
larger the value, the more difficult to discontinue alarm
detection.
Setting Range:
1 to 3
TARGET AREA LEVEL
The level value for the size of the subject to be detected. The
higher the value, the more difficult it is to detect small motions.
Setting Range:
1 (small) to 10 (large)
4. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
5. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET] button.
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Recording Camera Images

Setting the MOTION DETECT AREA SET

Sets up the area for motion detection. This setting is applicable for when both [USER] and any other parameter has been selected for the sensitivity level.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The [MENU] → [RECORD SETUP] → [ALARM REC] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17.
ALARM REC
CAMERA INPUT
DURATION PREALARM REC MOTION DETECT SET DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL (DEFAULT:8) STOP LEVEL (DEFAULT:2)
MOTION DETECT AREA SET ..
2. Select the camera input that is to be set up with [W/X]
keys.
3. Select [MOTION DETECT AREA SET] with the [S/T]
keys, and then press [SET] button.
• The [MOTION DETECT AREA SET] screen will be displayed. The screen will be divided by 16 x 12 to make a total of 192 areas. Each of these areas can be enabled or disabled.
CAMERA 1
3 MIN
OFF
(DEFAULT:2) TARGET AREA LEVEL
2.
8 2 2
3.
The current enabled area will be displayed in blue.

Motion Detection Check Mode

The Motion Detection Check screen will be displayed when
[SET] button is pressed on the [MOTION DETECT AREA SET]
screen.
Motion Detection Check screen
Enabled motion detection area
CAMERA :
SCENE :
SENS LEV
STOP LEV
AREA LEV
1. Press the [–/+] keys to select the motion detection
sensitivity.
2. Press the [SET] button to check motion detection.
The color of the circle at the top left-hand side of the check
screen is set in accordance with the following conditions:
Red: Motion detection operate
Gray: Motion detection not operate
Circle
01
NORM
: 08
: 02
: 02
Motion detection sensitivity display (scene and parameter levels)
* Red characters cannot be amended.
01
4.
4. Select the desired area with the [S/T/W/X] keys, and
then switch between Enabled/Disabled with [–/+].
• Press [+] to enable the area and display it in blue. Press [–] to disable the area.
• Press [+] while holding down the [FUNCTION] button to enable all areas. Press [–] while holding down the [FUNCTION] button to disable all areas.
5. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed if the motion detection area has been changed with procedure 4. In this event, proceed to procedure 6.
• A motion detection check screen will be displayed if the motion detection areas have not been amended. (See Motion Detection Check Mode on page 37)
6. Select [SAVE] on confirmation screen with the [W/X] keys, and then press the [SET] button.
• This completes the motion detection area registration
procedure.
Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous screen.
3. Press the [RETURN] button to return to the [MOTION
DETECT AREA SET] screen.
* If motion detection fails, press the [SET] button to display
the Motion Detection Check screen and repeat steps 1
through 3 above to perform the check once again.
Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous
screen.
* Check to ensure that a setting that allows motion detection to
be carried out is set for the [REC PATTERN] and [Motion
Detection Set (Scene and Level Set)] parameters.
(See M.DET on page 31)
(See Motion Detection with Freely Determined Sensitivity
Levels on page 36)
CAUTION
Motion detection is not possible if the number of motion
detection areas is less than the Detection Area Count set
for the Target Area Level in Table #2 of page 35.
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Recording Camera Images

WEEKLY TIMER

A maximum of eight timer patterns, including the daily pattern,
can be set.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [RECORD SETUP] [WEEKLY
TIMER].
2.
WEEKLY TIMER
START END MODE EXEC
:
SUN
* *
* * * * * *
:
MON
* *
* * * * * *
:
TUE
* *
* * * * * *
:
WED
* *
* * * * * *
:
THU
* *
* * * * * *
:
FRI
* *
* * * * * *
:
SAT
* *
* * * * * *
:
DAY
* *
* *
REC DATE SET
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
* *
6.5.4.3.
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
:
* * * * * * * *
7.
8.
2. Set the starting day.
3. Set the starting time.
4. Set the ending day.
5. Set the ending time.
6. Select the “MODE” (REC PATTERN mode).
7. Select “EXEC”.
“END” Time
00:00 to 23:59: Sets the time at which recording is to end.
MODE
STANDARD, REC PATTERN 1 to REC PATTERN 9:
Selects the appropriate setting from among multiple recording settings. (See REC PATTERN SET on page 31)
EXEC
OFF: Timer not executed. ON: Executes once, and then changes to “OFF”. WEEK: Executes the timer every week. * When the starting day has been set to “DAY” note that only
“ON” and “OFF” can be selected for this parameter. When “ON” has been selected, the timer will be executed on a constant basis.
REC DATE SET
Sets the day of the week to be recorded when “DAY” has been selected for the starting day.
The desired day of the week, “MON”, etc. will be recorded.
“–” is displayed for days on which recording is not activated.
9. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
8. Set the day of recording.
(By setting “DAY” for the starting day, it is possible to select RECORD/NOT RECORD for every day of the week.)
* To delete the settings, move the cursor to the timer that is to
be deleted, and then press the [CANCEL] button.
Buttons Used for Procedures 2. to 8.
[S/T/W/X]: Selecting an item.
[–/+]: Changing the value settings.
Settings
“START” Day
SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT:
Sets the day on which recording is to start.
DAY: When recording daily. You can set the recording day
of the week in combination with the [REC DATE SET], such as Mon through Fri., etc.
“START” Time
00:00 to 23:59: Sets the time at which recording is to start.
“END” Day
SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT:
Sets the day on which recording is to end.
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10. Select [SAVE] with [W/X], and then press the [SET] button.
* If an incorrect parameter is set, a message will be
displayed on screen and it will be impossible to move the cursor up or down or escape from the screen. In this case, either press the [CANCEL] button and reset the parameter, or re-enter the correct parameter.
See page 39 for details on the operations required for timer recording and for the timer standby mode.
MEMO
When the WEEKLY TIMER and the DATE TIMER have both been set for operation, the priority is given to the DATE TIMER. (See page 28)
When the program timer has been set to start up at the same time, the priority is given to the setting higher up the list.
When multiple program timers have been set, the priority is given to the first time to start, and this setting is stored until time recording has finished. However, if two or more program timers have been registered after recording has finished, the priority is given to the setting higher up the list, regardless of the starting time.

DATE TIMER

Recording Camera Images
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [RECORD SETUP] [DATE TIMER].
2.
DATE TIMER
START END MODE EXEC
:
* *
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
:
* * * *
DD/MM DD/MM
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * *
/
* *
/
* *
/
* *
/
* *
/
* *
/
* *
/
* *
/
* *
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
4.3.
5.
9.
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
/
* *
* *
6.
2. Set the starting time.
3. Set the ending time.
4. Select the “MODE” (REC PATTERN mode).
5. Select “EXEC”.
6. Select the day of recording.
The Buttons Used for Procedures 2. to 6.
[S/T/W/X]: Selecting an item. [–/+]: Changing the value settings.
Settings
“START” Time
00:00 to 23:59: Sets the time at which recording is to start.
“END” Time
00:00 to 23:59: Sets the time at which recording is to end.
MODE
STANDARD, REC. P1 to REC. P9:
Selects the appropriate setting from among multiple recording settings. (See REC PATTERN SET on page 31)
EXEC
OFF: Timer not executed. ON: Executes the timer every year.
8. Select [SAVE] with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
* If an incorrect parameter is set, a message will be
displayed on screen and it will be impossible to move the cursor up or down or escape from the screen. In this event, either press the [CANCEL] button and reset the parameter, or re-enter the correct parameter.
Activating the Timer Recording Mode
1. Set the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN) setting on the
[RECORD SETUP] screen to “PROGRAM TIMER”. (See
page 30)
2. Press the [TIMER/MODE] button on the front panel to
illuminate the TIMER/MODE indicator.
• The system will enter the timer standby mode.
• Performs recording with the setting specified for
WEEKLY TIMER or DATE TIMER.
The following operations are not possible when in the timer
standby mode:
• Operations OFF.
• Operations OFF with the signal I/O terminals.
• Recording with the [REC/STOP] button or the [EXT REC
IN] terminal.
• Timer program amendments.
If the above operations are required, press the [TIMER/
MODE] button to cancel the timer standby mode (the
TIMER/MODE indicator will be extinguished).
MEMO
When the WEEKLY TIMER or DATE TIMER are in use,
stop recording temporarily and then activate the timer
standby mode.
The STOP mode cannot be activated when moving from
the recording status into the timer standby mode directly.
There are cases where recording is continued, depending
on the [REC PATTERN SET] settings.
Recording Day
JAN 1 to DEC 31: Sets the date of recording.
7. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
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Playing Back Recorded Images

Playing Back Recorded Images

Playing Back Images

Plays back recorded images. This is activated by running a
search according to the date of the image to be played back
using [SEARCH DATE] (See page 43) or in accordance with
the time when alarm signals are received using the [ALARM
LIST SEARCH] feature. (See page 42)
1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will be displayed.
CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK ALARM LIST SEARCH .. SEARCH DATE * * / * * / 2 0 * * * * : * * SKIP SET ..
OLDEST EVENT
2. Select [CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK] with [S/T], and
then press the [SET] button.
• Playback will be started.
The OLDEST EVENT/LATEST EVENT will be displayed
when the [SKIP] button is pressed while the [EVENT
SEARCH] screen is being displayed.
Pausing during Playback
3. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• Playback will be paused.
• Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to resume
Ending Playback
4. Press the [PLAY STOP] button.
• The screen will return to the [EVENT SEARCH] screen.
5. Press the [PLAY STOP] button once again.
• The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will close.
EVENT SEARCH
2.
Play with PLAY / PAUSE button.
SKIP
LATEST EVENT
playback.

Playing Back during Recording (Simultaneous Playback Mode)

It is possible to view recorded images when in the Recording
mode.
This will not affect the images being recorded.
1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button during recording.
• Images can be played back with the normal operations
even when recording is in progress.
The following modes of playback are possible when in the
Simultaneous Playback mode:
• Normal playback
• Search Alarm (Page 42 “Searching with the Alarm List”)
• Search Date (Page 43 “Searching for Images According
to Date/Time”)
• Jog/Shuttle Playback (Page 43 “Adjusting Playback
Speed”)
• Skip Playback (Page 44 “Skipping Recorded Images”)
CAUTION
There are cases where playback images are displayed after a delay when playback is activated at the same time as recording, but this has no adverse effects on the recording.
In order to ensure that the hard disk is kept in its optimal status, the VR-509 will periodically enter the maintenance mode automatically. When maintenance is in progress there are cases where the audio sound may break up or the images be displayed after a delay during playback. In this case, wait until the mode display (“DB/”) has disappeared before restarting playback. (Page 25)
There are cases where images that have been recorded close to the most recent recording time cannot be played back normally if recorded images are viewed during recording. In this case, stop the playback for a few moments, and then start it again.
There are cases where images recorded close to the times of power failures will not playback normally.
The VR-509 uses a special recording method that may result in a loss of synchronization between the images and the audio sound, depending on the setup conditions.
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Switching between Playback Screens

Playing Back Recorded Images
The VR-509 is equipped with features to playback images on
single screens and split screens.
* Sequential display is not possible during playback.
QUAD SCREEN
Single Screen
CH1-9
-
[1]
[9]
[SPLIT]
[SPLIT]
CH1
CH3 CH4
[4]
CH1
CH4
CH5
[1]
CH2
CH2 CH3 CH6
CH5 CH6
CH7 CH8
[5]
CH2
CH1
CH5
CH4
CH8
CH7
[3][2]
CH9
SPLIT SCREEN
CH3 CH6 CH9
Single Screen
The SPLIT indicator and the SEQUENCE indicator are
both extinguished.
CH 1
4. Press [5] to display the “9 WAY” screen.
CH 3CH 1 CH 2
CH 4 CH 5 CH 6
CH 7
CH 8 CH 9
* The screen layout for the split screens are set on the “LIVE
PICTURE” screen. (Page 23)
* The position of the border will differ slightly with live images
and playback images.
* The “6 WAY” cannot be activated even if the [4] button is
pressed when the split-screen mode is in use. The “9 WAY”
screen will be activated in this case.
Press the [SPLIT] button to display the single screen.
Press buttons [1] to [9] to switch to the required camera
input.
Press the [SPLIT] button to display the SPLIT screen
(the SPLIT screen that was previously set will be
displayed.)
SPLIT Screen
The SPLIT indicator will be illuminated, and the
SEQUENCE indicator will be extinguished.
1. Press [1] to display the “QUAD-A” screen.
CH 1 CH 2
CH 3 CH 4
2. Press [2] to display the “QUAD-B” screen.
CH 5 CH 6
CH 7 CH 8
3. Press [3] to display the “QUAD-C” screen.
CH 9
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Playing Back Recorded Images

Searching with the Alarm List

1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will be displayed.
CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK ALARM LIST SEARCH .. SEARCH DATE * * / * * / 2 0 * * * * : * * SKIP SET ..
OLDEST EVENT
EVENT SEARCH
2.
Play with PLAY / PAUSE button.
SKIP
LATEST EVENT
2. Select [ALARM LIST SEARCH] with [S/T], and then
press the [SET] button.
• The [ALARM LIST SEARCH] screen will be displayed.
ALARM LIST SEARCH
D / M / Y
* * / * * / 20 * *
SEARCH CONDITION
ALARM NO DATE/TIME No TYPE
H : M
* * : * *
START SEARCH
3.
4.
TYPE
EMG: Emergency recording, Passcode error recording. ALARM: Alarm recording with the alarm signal input terminal. M.DET: Alarm recording with motion detection. ALL: Emergency recording, Passcode error recording
and all alarm recordings.
* The search will be run for all alarm types when the [TYPE]
parameter has not been specified.
7. Select [CLOSE] with [S/T], and then press the [SET]
button.
• The search condition entry sub-window will be closed.
ALARM LIST SEARCH
D / M / Y
* * / * * / 20 * *
SEARCH CONDITION
ALARM NO DATE/TIME No TYPE
H : M
* * : * *
START SEARCH
8.
8. Select [START SEARCH] with [S/T/W/X], and then
press the [SET] button.
3. Select the year, month, day, hour and minutes with
[W/X], and then change the values with [–/+].
• Proceed to 4. to change the search conditions.
• Proceed to 8. if the search conditions are acceptable.
4. Select [SEARCH CONDITIONS] with [S/T/W/X], and
then press the [SET] button.
• The sub-window for entering the search conditions will be displayed.
ALARM LIST SEARCH
D / M / Y
* * / * * / 20 * *
SEARCH CONDITION
ALARM NO DATE/TIME No TYPE
No.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ALL
TYPE
EMG ALARM M.DET ALL
H : M
* * : * *
START SEARCH
CLOSE
5.
6.
7.
5. Select the camera input number to be retrieved with
[W/X], and then press the [SET] button.
• A mark will be set beside the selected camera input number.
6. Select the alarm type to be retrieved with [S/T/W/X],
and then press the [SET] button.
• A mark will be set beside the selected alarm type.
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• A list of search results will be displayed.
ALARM LIST SEARCH
D / M / Y
* * / * * / 20 * *
SEARCH CONDITION
ALARM NO DATE/TIME No TYPE
******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** ***** ******** **/**/** **:**:** *** *****
H : M
* * : * *
START SEARCH
TYPE
EMG: Emergency
recording
P.ERR: Passcode error
recording
R.TERM: Alarm recording
with the signal input terminal.
M.DET: Alarm recording
with motion detection.
9.
9. Select the date of the recorded image to be played
back with [S/T], and then press the [SET] button.
• The alarm image selected will be played back. * Press the [–] button to jump to the oldest of 100 items of
data. If the number of items remaining is less than 100, the oldest list will be displayed in the center. Press the [+] button to jump to the most recent of 100 items of data. If the number of items remaining is less than 100, the most recent list will be displayed in the center.
* The cameras that are enabled for the [COVERT
CHANNEL] setting will not appear in any search results. In this event, either make sure that the [SELECT OUTPUT] setting does not include [MONITOR OUT], or set [PLAY PERMISSION] to [ON] and run the search once again. (See page 27)
* It will jump to the position for starting pre-alarm recording
when pre-alarm recording exists. (See page 105 “Pre­alarm Recording”)
Playing Back Recorded Images

Searching for Images According to Date/ Time

1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will be displayed.
CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK ALARM LIST SEARCH .. SEARCH DATE * * / * * / 2 0 * * * * : * * SKIP SET ..
OLDEST EVENT
2. Select [SEARCH DATE] with the [S/T] keys.
3. Select the year, month, day, hour and minutes with
[W/X], and then change the values with [–/+].
4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• Playback will start from the search date and time.
• Playback will start from the nearest date and time in the
EVENT SEARCH
2.3.
Play with PLAY / PAUSE button.
SKIP
LATEST EVENT
event that no images have been recorded on the
specified date.

Adjusting Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Playback)

Playback speed can be adjusted by turning the jog/shuttle dial. This feature is very useful when searching for a specific screen for viewing.
Rotating the Shuttle Dial
Rotate the shuttle dial during playback to change the mode to fast forward, fast rewind and slow playback.
Slow Reverse
x–1
x–3
x–5
x–15
x–60
x–360
* The playback speed indications when performing fast-
forward and rewind operations by rotating the shuttle dial are merely guidelines. The speed will differ depending on conditions, such as the playback mode (split-screen, single­screen) and the recording mode (alarm recording, recording frame rate), etc.
* A guide to the slow reverse operations with the shuttle dial is
listed below:
• High-frame rate recording (25-frame recording) on a
single-screen display: Slow playback with every second
• Other modes on single-screen displays: All frames
played back slowly.
• Split-screen displays: Slow playback with a maximum of
Still
Slow Forward
FF REW
x360
x1
x3
x5
x15
x60
frame.
two or three frames every second.
Rotating the Jog Dial
Rotate the jog shuttle during playback, a single frame will be played back.
Rotate the dial clockwise to playback a single frame in the normal direction.
Rotate the dial counter-clockwise to playback a single frame in the reverse direction.
Release the dial to pause. However, there are cases where the images will continue moving even after jog dial rotation has been halted when single-frame playback is continued in the normal or reverse modes.
Ending Jog/Shuttle Dial Playback
Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to return to (normal speed) playback.
Press the [PLAY STOP] button to return to the EVENT SEARCH screen.
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Playing Back Recorded Images

Skipping Recorded Images

1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will be displayed.
CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK ALARM LIST SEARCH .. SEARCH DATE * * / * * / 2 0 * * * * : * * SKIP SET ..
OLDEST EVENT
EVENT SEARCH
Play with PLAY / PAUSE button.
SKIP
LATEST EVENT
2.
2. Select [SKIP SET] with [S/T], and then press the [SET]
button.
• The [SKIP SET] screen will be displayed.
SKIP SET
SKIP PLAY
SKIP MODE TIME JUMP
OFF
TIME 5MIN
3.
3. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then change
the setting with the [–/+] keys.
Settings
4. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
5. Select [SAVE] with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
6. Press [RETURN] to return to the [EVENT SEARCH]
screen.
7. Select [CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK] to activate the
playback mode.
8. Press the [SKIP] button during playback to jump to the
previous or next image.
* If the [SKIP] button is pressed while the [EVENT
SEARCH] screen is displayed, the display will jump to the
oldest or the latest image.
* Depending on the monitor being used, there are cases
where images will be distorted for a short period of time
when switching between screens when display is being
carried out in the split-screen mode.
SKIP PLAY
OFF: Disables the SKIP PLAY function. 1 SEC, 5 SEC, 10 SEC:
Skip operations are repeated in accordance with the conditions set for the [SKIP MODE], and images are played back for the number of seconds set for [SKIP PLAY].
* Skip playback is the repeated operation of Search
Playback Search Playback.
SKIP MODE
TIME: Jumps for the duration specified with [TIME JUMP]. EVENT: Jumps to the record starting point (both NORMAL
REC and ALARM REC.)
ALARM: Jumps to the ALARM REC starting point.
Jumps to the position for starting pre-alarm recording when pre-alarm recording exists. (Page 105 “Pre-alarm Recording”)
TIME JUMP
1 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, 30 MIN, 1 HOUR, 4 HOURS, 1 DAY, 1 WEEK:
The duration of each jump when [TIME] has been specified for the SKIP MODE.
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MEMO
See the section on “Skip Jump” on page 106 for details on
skip operations.
Playing Back Recorded Images

Enlarging Images (Image Zoom)

Images can be viewed in an enlarged mode. Only single-screen displays can be enlarged. * Enlarged displays are not possible when live images are
being displayed.
1. Start playback (See page 40 “Playing Back Images”)
2. Press buttons [1] to [9] to select the camera input that is to be enlarged.
3. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• Playback will be paused. * It is possible to enlarge images during playback.
Double-Size Enlargement
4. Press the [1] to [9] buttons (the button pressed in 2.) for approximately two consecutive seconds.
• The range of enlargement will be displayed on the screen.
Green (x4 enlargement range)
Red (x2 enlargement range)

AUDIO OUT

Sets whether to link the AUDIO 1 or 2 to a specified input or not.
Or sets the input audio that was not specified for the AUDIO 1
link or AUDIO 2 link.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MONITOR] [AUDIO OUT].
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO 01 LINK AUDIO 02 LINK AUDIO FIXED
2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and change the
setting value with [–/+].
(NOT DESIGNATED) (NOT DESIGNATED)
AUDIO 1
2.
5. Move the range of enlargement with [S/T/W/X], and then press the [SET] button.
• The selected area will be displayed at double the size.
Adjust the area being displayed with [S/T/W/X] if necessary.
Four-Fold Enlargement
6. Press the [+] button.
• The area will be displayed at four times the normal size.
Adjust the area being displayed with [S/T/W/X] if necessary.
• Press the [–] button to return to the double-size display.
Settings
AUDIO 01LINK
z (NOT DESIGNATED):The link is not specified.
CAMERA 1-9: AUDIO 1 output.
* Audio sound will be output when the single screen is
displayed.
AUDIO 02LINK
z (NOT DESIGNATED):The link is not specified.
CAMERA 1-9: AUDIO 2 output.
* Audio sound will be output when the single screen is
displayed.
AUDIO FIXED (When displaying the SPLIT screen)
OFF: AUDIO not output.
AUDIO1: AUDIO 1 is output.
AUDIO2: AUDIO 2 is output.
3. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
Ending the Enlarged Display
7. Press the [RETURN].
* If the [EVENT SEARCH] screen or the setup menu is
displayed, the image zoom function will be ended and the image will return to its normal played back size.
4. Select [SAVE] with [W/X], and then press [SET].
* Audio sound will not be output when the frame rate per
second is set at 0.08 or 0.2. (See F.RATE on page 31)
* There are cases where the audio sound may break up when
parts that contain many alarms are played back, and during
split-screen playback.
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Useful Features

Changing the On-screen Display Position

As can be seen in the illustrations below, the VR-509’s DATE/
TIME and camera title can be displayed on the monitor screen.
It is also possible to change their position on the screen.
Set the display mode to live images on a single screen.
* The DATE/TIME display can be set for both the single
screen and the SPLIT screen.
* The location for displaying the camera title is only
possible when single-screen live images are being
displayed.
* It is possible to change the display position for each
camera. Amend the positions for all cameras if
necessary.
Useful Features
TITLE
DATE/TIME
Message Display Area
Sub-message Display Area
Camera Title
1. Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button and then press
the [MENU] button.
• The on-screen display position adjustment mode will be
activated.
• The “Date/time” areas will be highlighted against a blue
background.
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
Message Display Area
Sub-message Display Area
2. Press [S/T/W/X].
• The “Date/time” areas will all move together.
• Do not move this sub-screen over the Message Display
Area.
Warnings and other messages will be overlaid and
difficult to read.
3. Selects the camera for the live display.
Press the [1] to [9] button while pressing down on the
[FUNCTION] button.
• The live images for the selected camera will be
displayed.
• The “Title” area will be highlighted against a blue
background, and the display position adjustment mode
will be activated.
4. Press [S/T/W/X].
• Move the “Title” position to any preferred location.
• Do not move this sub-screen over the Message Display
Area.
Warnings and other messages will be overlaid and
difficult to read.
* Press the [CANCEL] button to return it to its original
location.
5. Press the [MENU] button or [RETURN] button to
display DATE/TIME position.
6. Press the [MENU] button or [RETURN] button in the
state of “DATE/TIME” display position.
• The on-screen display position will be set in the system
and the screen will return to the normal display.
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MEMO
The size of the characters on the camera title for “QUAD”
screen displays are the same as for single-screen displays.
The display positions are also relative to the single-screen
displays.

Setting Camera Title

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MONITOR] [CAMERA TITLE].
CAMERA TITLE
CAM1:
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
ALPHAMERIC
SYMBOL
2. Press the [SEQUENCE] button to select the camera
input that is to be set.
• The camera input selection will change whenever the
[SEQUENCE] button is pressed.
3. Press the [SPLIT] button to select your desired type of
characters for the input.
• The character types will change whenever the [SPLIT]
button is pressed.
CAMERA TITLE
CAM1:
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
ALPHAMERIC
SYMBOL
Title area
3.
4.
Useful Features
Deleting Characters
To delete a character from the title, align the cursor with
the relevant character and press the [CANCEL] button.
6. Press the [SEQUENCE] button after the camera title
has been entered.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
7. Select [SAVE] and press the [SET] button to save the
title.
• Proceed onto entering the next camera title.
* Press the [CANCEL] button to return the title to its original
status.
Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous
menu.
CAUTION
If a connected camera is reset to “DISCONNECT”, the
camera title for that camera will no longer be displayed.
The camera title will also not be displayed when
images recorded previously are played back.
When the camera title is amended midway through
operations, the amended camera title will be displayed
when images recorded prior to the amendment are
played back.
4. Select the characters with [S/T/W/X], and then press
the [SET] button.
• One character (word) will be entered into the camera
title.
5. Repeat procedures 3. to 4. until all camera titles have
been entered.
* Press the [–] or [+] keys to move the cursor on the title
area backwards and forwards.
Maximum characters: 20
* Note that the on-screen display will overlay the operation
status marker when the maximum character count is
used. Change the position of the camera title in this event.
(See page 46)
Camera Titles on the [6 WAY] and [9 WAY] screens
A maximum of ten alphanumerals will be displayed for the
camera titles on the [6 WAY] (except for the large screen at the
top left-hand side) and [9 WAY] screens.
If the camera title has been set with more than ten characters,
“..” will be displayed immediately afterwards.
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Useful Features

Setting OPERATION LOCK

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [ONSCREEN/OPERATION] [OPERATION].
OPERATION
RECOVERY REC REC INDICATOR REPEAT REC OPE LOCK RELEASE OPERATION LOCK REC STOP PLAY CHANGE SETTING CHANGE MONITOR OPERATION DVD
PRIOR STATE
ON
ALL
BASIC
REC STOP
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
2.
2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then change the setting with [–/+].
Settings
OPE LOCK RELEASE
BASIC: Cancels the lock with button operation. PASSCODE (MODE1):Passcode input required to cancel lock. PASSCODE (MODE2): The passcode and sub-passcode must
be entered to cancel this. (Page 54 “Pass Code Setup”)
* The button operations selected with [OPERATION LOCK]
will be locked when [BASIC] or [PASSCODE (MODE 1)] have been selected. All button operations will be locked when [PASSCODE (MODE 2)] has been selected.
* Only “BASIC” can be set when nothing has been specified for
the passcode. “PASSCODE” cannot be specified. The button operations that will be released are shown in the following table.
Release Method
Released Button
Operations
BASIC All locked button
PASSCODE
Passcode Entry
operations
(MODE1)
PASSCODE (MODE2)
Sub-passcode Entry Button operations un-
locked with the following OPERATION LOCK.
OPERATION LOCK
OFF: Disables the “OPERATION LOCK”. REC STOP: Some of the button operations are prohibited.
(See table 4)
ALL: All of the button operations are prohibited.
(See table 4)
USER: User can set the button operation to be prohibited
optionally. (See table 5)
Operation type:
REC STOP, PLAY, CHANGE SETTING, CHANGE MONITOR, OPERATION, DVD
Selections:
ON, OFF
3. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
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4. Select [SAVE] with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
* Menu setup is possible even when the operation lock has
been activated when the [CHANGE SETTING] parameter on
the [USER] settings has been set at “OFF”. However, the
parameters related to the operation lock cannot be amended.
Amendments to the operation lock settings can only be made
after the operation lock has been cancelled.
Table 4: Buttons to be prohibited (REC STOP, ALL)
Front Button REC STOP ALL
[REC] [ALARM RESET]
DISABLE DISABLE
[STOP] [PLAY/PAUSE] [SHUTTLE DIAL]
ENABLE DISABLE [JOG DIAL] [SKIP]
[MENU] DISABLE DISABLE
[FUNCTION] ENABLE DISABLE
[KEYPAD 1-9] [SPLIT]
ENABLE DISABLE [SEQUENCE]
[OPERATE] [TIMER/MODE]
DISABLE DISABLE
[CANCEL] ENABLE DISABLE
[HDD(DVD)/0] [OPEN/CLOSE]
DISABLE DISABLE
Table 5: Buttons to be prohibited (USER)
Front Button Type
[REC] [ALARM RESET]
REC STOP
[STOP] [PLAY/PAUSE] [SHUTTLE DIAL]
PLAY [JOG DIAL] [SKIP]
[MENU] [FUNCTION]
[KEYPAD 1-9] [SPLIT] [SEQUENCE]
CHANGE SETTING
CHANGE
MONITOR
[OPERATE] [TIMER/MODE]
OPERATION
[CANCEL]
[HDD(DVD)/0] [OPEN/CLOSE]
DVD
Useful Features

Buzzer Setup

1. Press the [MENU] button.
•The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [ONSCREEN/ OPERATION] [BUZZER] screens will be displayed in
this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen
Operations] explained on
BUZZER
ALARM HDD FULL WARNING VIDEO LOSS HDD ERROR FAN MOTOR ERROR PASSCODE ERROR POWER FAIL REC STOP BUTTON
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
ALARM
Set value: OFF, ON
HDD FULL
Set value: OFF, ON
WARNING
OFF: The buzzer will not sound. ALL: The buzzer will sound whenever any type of warning is
issued.
USER: Selects whether or not to set the buzzer for sounding
depending on the warning type.
Warning Types:
VIDEO LOSS, HDD ERROR, FAN MOTOR ERROR, PASSCODE ERROR, POWER FAIL, REC STOP
Set value:
OFF, ON * The buzzer will not sound even when the warning
buzzer parameter has been set at “ON” if the [WARNING] setting on the [ON-SCREEN MODE] menu has been set at “OFF”.
* The buzzer will not sound even when the REC STOP
buzzer parameter has been set at “ON” if the [REC TO STOP MESSAGE] setting on the [ON-SCREEN MODE] menu has been set at “OFF”.
page 17
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON
.
2.

REAR TERMINAL

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [ONSCREEN/ OPERATION] [REAR TERMINAL] screens will be
displayed in this sequence in accordance with the
[MENU Screen Operations] explained on
REAR TERMINAL
EXT REC REC OUT WARNING OUT VIDEO LOSS HDD ERROR FAN MOTOR ERROR PASSCODE ERROR POWER FAIL
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
2.
page 17
2. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
change the value of the setting with [–/+].
Settings
EXT REC (See page 29)
Recording will start/stop with input into the [EXT REC IN]
terminal on the rear panel.
REC OUT
OFF: Signals not output.
ALL: Signals output during recording.
ALARM REC: Signals only output during alarm recording.
STOP REC: Signals output when recording stopped.
WARNING OUT
OFF: Signals not output.
ALL: Signals output when warnings are issued.
USER: Selects whether or not to output signals depending on
the warning type.
Warning Types:
VIDEO LOSS, HDD ERROR, FAN MOTOR ERROR,
PASSCODE ERROR, POWER FAIL
Set value:
OFF, ON
3. Press the [SET] button.
.
BUTTON
Set value: OFF, ON
3. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
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Useful Features

Hard Disk Maintenance

When a power failure occurs while in the Recording mode or
Alarm Record Standby mode, or when a failure occurs in the
recorded data on the hard disk, recording/playback may not
function properly. To repair the hard disk, two types of scan disk
functions are available on the VR-509:

AUTO SCAN DISK

Scans the hard disk automatically when the power is switched
on.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU]
[MAINTENANCE].
MAINTENANCE
AUTO SCAN DISK MANUAL SCAN DISK ALARM LIST CLEAR DEFRAG DATABASE.. FORMAT.. MIRRORING.. PASSCODE SET.. MAINTENANCE/LOG.. AREA SELECT..
OFF EXEC EXEC
2. Select [AUTO SCAN DISK] with [S/T].
3. Select [ON] with [–/+].
4. Press the [SET] button.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
5. Select [SAVE] with [W/X], and then press the [SET]
button.
2.
3.

MANUAL SCAN DISK

Performs manual scanning of the hard disk. Perform Manual
Scan Disk regularly when the [AUTO SCAN DISK] item in the
menu is set to “OFF” or when the power to the equipment
remains on for extensive periods of time. (About once a month)
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU]
[MAINTENANCE].
MAINTENANCE
AUTO SCAN DISK MANUAL SCAN DISK ALARM LIST CLEAR DEFRAG DATABASE.. FORMAT.. MIRRORING.. PASSCODE SET.. MAINTENANCE/LOG.. AREA SELECT..
2. Select [MANUAL SCAN DISK] with [S/T], and then
press the [SET] button.
• The SCAN DISK function will be executed.
Press the [CANCEL] button to abort the scandisk
process.
This has no effect if the scandisk process is stopped in
the middle of progress.
There are cases where the time required for ending the
process is extended if the size of the recorded event is
large or there are a large number of events (several
hours).
Recording, playback and search functions cannot be
used when the scandisk procedure is running.
OFF EXEC EXEC
2.
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CAUTION
The manual scandisk process cannot be executed when in
the following operation modes:
During recording.
During the playback of recorded images.
When the timer is ON.
During DVD export.
When a malfunction occurs with the hard disk.
Useful Features

DEFRAG DATABASE

When alarm recording is performed repeatedly with Repeat
Recording set to “ALL” or “ALARM LOCK”, data in the hard disk
may become fragmented. Continued use of such data may
cause files to split up and be recorded into free space, thereby
giving rise to fragmentation or decay of data, which
subsequently slows down the speed dramatically during hard
disk searches. This is where the [DEFRAG DATABASE]
feature comes into play in the maintenance of the hard disk.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [DEFRAG DATABASE].
DEFRAG DATEBASE
TIMER CONTROL DATE AND HOUR
MANUAL
01 DATE 00 HOUR
OFF
EXEC
2.

Initializing the Hard Disk (“FORMAT”)

Recording may fail if there is insufficient space on the hard disk.
When there is insufficient hard disk space, create a backup
data and format the disk to create space for the recorded data.
You are also recommended to “FORMAT” (Initialize) the hard
disk on a regular basis to avoid data fragmentation.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [FORMAT].
FORMAT
HDD IDE1 IDE2 EXTERNAL
FORMAT
CAPACITY
149GB 149GB
---GB
STATUS NORMAL NORMAL DISCONNECT
EXEC
2.
2. Select [MANUAL] with [S/T] keys, and then press the
[SET] button.
• The DEFRAG DATABASE confirmation screen will be
displayed.
3. Select [YES] and press the [SET] button.
• The DEFRAG DATABASE function will be executed.
CAUTION
If the time for automatic execution is reached during recording, the recording procedure will be aborted and the database will be defragged. When the defragging process is complete, recording will be restarted automatically.
The defrag procedure should be run when searches take excessive amounts of time.
When the date and time of automatic execution arrives during alarm recording, the recording process will be ended and the defrag process executed. Alarm recording will not be restarted when the defrag process has ended (although it can receive new alarms).
The manual defrag process cannot be executed when in the following operation modes:
• During recording.
• During the playback of recorded images.
• When the timer is ON.
• During DVD export.
• When a malfunction occurs with the hard disk.
EXTERNAL: Indicates external hard disks.
(Only one can be connected.)
2. Select [FORMAT] with [S/T] keys, and then press the
[SET] button.
• The FORMAT confirmation screen will be displayed.
3. Select [YES] and press the [SET] button.
• The FORMAT function will be executed. When the
formatting process has been completed, the “FORMAT
SUCCEEDED” screen will be displayed. Operations will
then automatically return to normal.
Precautions When Initializing the Hard Disk
As the hard disk capacity displayed on the screen is
calculated as 1GB = (1024)
actually exists will be displayed.
All recorded events will be erased when the formatting
procedure is executed. Make sure that all important events
are backed up accordingly.
CAUTION
The hard disk cannot be initialized when in the following
operation modes:
During recording.
During the playback of recorded images.
When the timer is ON.
During DVD export.
When a malfunction occurs with the hard disk.
3
bytes, a lower capacity than
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Useful Features

Setting up the Hard Disk for Mirroring

Mirroring refers to recording the same data in the 2 built-in hard
disks. In this way, recorded data can be secured even if data on
one of the hard disks is damaged.
(See on page 53 for the notes on “Setting up MIRRORING”)
Setting up MIRRORING
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [MIRRORING].
Canceling MIRRORING
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [MIRRORING].
MIRRORING
HDD
IDE1 IDE2
CAPACITY
149GB 149GB
STATUS
NORMAL NORMAL
MIRRORING
HDD
IDE1 IDE2
The mirroring operation can be set.
MIRRORING SET
CAPACITY
149GB 149GB
STATUS
NORMAL NORMAL
EXEC
2.
2. Check to confirm that the “The mirroring operation can
be set.” message is displayed, and then press the
[SET] button.
• The “Do Mirroring EXEC?” confirmation screen will be
displayed.
3. Select [YES] and press the [SET] button.
• The set up procedure requires approximately 90 minutes
for completion.
Do not turn off the power during MIRRORING.
• A message stating “MIRRORING OPERATION EXEC
xx%” and the progress status will be displayed when the
mirroring process is being run.
4. The operation ready status will be resumed
automatically when mirroring setup has been
completed.
The mirroring is being operated.
MIRRORING RELEASE/RECOVERY
EXEC
2.
• The MIRRORING screen will be displayed.
2. Check to confirm that the “The mirroring is being
operated.” message is displayed, and then press the
[SET] button.
• The “Do Mirroring Release/Recovery?” confirmation
screen will be displayed.
3. Select [RELEASE] and press the [SET] button.
• The MIRRORING SETTING will be cancelled, and the
MIRRORING mode will be disabled.
Do not turn off the power during cancelling
MIRRORING.
• A message stating “MIRRORING RELEASE EXEC” will
be displayed when the mirroring process is being
released.
4. The operation ready status will be resumed
automatically when mirroring release has been
completed.
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CAUTION
The mirroring settings cannot be executed when in the
following operation modes:
During recording.
During the playback of recorded images.
When the timer is ON.
During DVD export.
When a malfunction occurs with the hard disk.
Useful Features
Setting up the Hard Disk for Mirroring (continued)
Precautions When Setting up Mirroring
The capacity of the hard disk will be reduced by
approximately half when mirroring is set up. It is therefore
necessary to take care when setting recording times.
Mirroring can only be set up for the built-in hard disk, and is
not possible on the external hard disk.
Setting the system for mirroring is not a guarantee that
data will not be damaged.
All events logged on the built-in hard disk and the external
hard disk will be deleted when mirroring is set up. It is
therefore necessary to take back-ups of all important
events beforehand.
Depending on the recording settings and the operational
status, there is a possibility that playback speed will be
reduced and that the sound will not be synchronized with
the images when setting up the system for mirroring. This
is not a malfunction.
If a power failure occurs which the mirroring settings
enabled, the re-creation process will be carried out once
again in the background. The safety of the recorded data
cannot be guaranteed while the recreation process is being
performed.
Depending on the condition of the hard disk, there is a
possibility that the mirroring settings will fail. In this event,
cancel the mirroring settings, and then begin the setup
process once again.
Recording and playback is not possible when the mirroring
settings are being processed.
As the hard disk capacity displayed on the screen is
3
calculated as 1GB = (1024)
actually exists will be displayed.
If a defect occurs on one of the hard disks, the function for
exporting data onto DVDs will not operate.
The objective of mirroring is to protect recorded data in the
event that the VR-509 hard disk malfunctions. Note that
there are cases where operations cannot be continued
even when mirroring has been set up depending on the
case of hard disk malfunction.
bytes, a lower capacity than

Deleting Alarm Lists

It is possible to delete only the alarm lists without disturbing the
alarm recorded images.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU]
[MAINTENANCE] screens will be displayed in this
sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen
OFF EXEC EXEC
page 17
Operations] explained on
MAINTENANCE
AUTO SCAN DISK MANUAL SCAN DISK ALARM LIST CLEAR DEFRAG DATABASE .. FORMAT .. MIRRORING .. PASSCODE SET .. MAINTENANCE/LOG .. AREA SELECT ..
2. Select [ALARM LIST CLEAR] with the [S/T] keys, and
then press [SET].
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
3. Select [YES] and press the [SET] button.
• The alarm list will be deleted.
* Select the [NO] button to close the confirmation screen.
* The image data for which the alarm list clear process has
been performed are handled as normal recording events.
* Press the [CANCEL] button to abort the deletion process.
Image data for which the alarm list clear process has been
performed until halted become normal recording events.
CAUTION
The alarm list cannot be cleared when in the following
operation modes:
During recording.
During the playback of recorded images.
When the timer is ON.
During DVD export.
When a malfunction occurs with the hard disk.
.
2.
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Useful Features

Pass Code Setup

1. Press the [MENU] button.
•The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [PASSCODE SET] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on
PASSCODE SET
PASSCODE MIS-INPUT OF PASSCODE SUBCODE
NONE
OFF
NONE
2.
4.
5.
page 17
.
2. To enter or amend the passcode, select [PASSCODE]
with the [S/T] keys, and then press [SET].
• The pass code entry screen will be displayed.
* The passcode confirmation screen will be displayed when
a passcode has been entered.
Please input the PassCode.
****
Press the SET Key.
Finish is CANCEL Key.
3.
5. To enter or amend the sub-passcode, select
[SUBCODE] with the [S/T] keys, and then press [SET].
• The sub-passcode entry screen will be displayed.
* The sub-passcode cannot be set unless the passcode
has been set up.
Settings
SUBCODE
NONE: Press the [SET] button to enable passcode entry. DONE:
Press the [SET] button to enable passcode amendment.
6. Enter a four-character sub-passcode with the ten-key
pad, and then press [SET].
• The sub-passcode will be set/amended.
7. Press the [SET] button.
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
8. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
Settings
PASSCODE
NONE: Press the [SET] button to enable passcode entry. DONE:
Press the [SET] button to enable passcode amendment.
3. Enter the pass code with the use of the ten-key pad,
and then press [SET].
Enter the passcode twice.
• The pass code will be set or amended.
* Enter the four characters of the passcode.
4. Select [MIS-INPUT OF PASSCODE] with the [S/T]
keys, and then amend the value of the setting with
[–/+].
Settings
MIS-INPUT OF PASSCODE
OFF: A warning will not be issued even when mis-input
occurs.
ONCE, TWICE, THRICE:
A warning is issued after mis-input occurs
(consecutively) for the number of times set.
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Useful Features

Displaying the Power Fail Time List and Log

1. Press the [MENU] button.
•The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [MAINTENANCE/LOG] screens will
be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the
[MENU Screen Operations] explained on
• The TOTAL TIME and POWER FAIL TIME LIST will be
displayed.
• The oldest log and the most recent three logs will be
displayed for the POWER FAIL TIME LIST.
MAINTENANCE/LOG
TOTAL TIME POWER FAIL TIME LIST PL - **** PL - **** PL - **** PL - ****
REBOOT OPERATION LOG RECORD LOG DOWNLOAD SETTING UPLOAD SETTING
********** h
**/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20**
** : ** ** : ** ** : ** ** : **
EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC
page 17
2.
3.

Rebooting the System

1. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE] [MAINTENANCE/LOG] screens will
be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the
[MENU Screen Operations] explained on
page 17
.
MAINTENANCE/LOG
TOTAL TIME POWER FAIL TIME LIST PL - **** PL - **** PL - **** PL - ****
REBOOT OPERATION LOG RECORD LOG DOWNLOAD SETTING UPLOAD SETTING
********** h
**/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20**
** : ** ** : ** ** : ** ** : **
EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC
2.
2. Select [REBOOT] with the [S/T] keys, and then press
[SET].
• The confirmation screen will be displayed.
* [REBOOT] cannot be executed during timer recording.
.
Deleting the Power Fail List
2. Select the POWER FAIL TIME LIST with the [S/T]
keys, and then press [CANCEL].
• All list will be deleted.
Displaying the Operation Log and Recording
Log
3. Select your desired item with the [S/T] keys, and then
press [SET].
Settings
OPERATION LOG
Displays the operation log.
RECORD LOG
Displays the recording log.
CAUTION
There are cases where images recorded close to the times
of power failures will not playback normally.
3. Select [YES] and press the [SET] button.
• The system will be rebooted.

Hard Disk Recovery Feature

The VR-509 is equipped with a function to notify the user of
abnormalities on the hard disk when it is automatically
rebooted.
The automatic shut-off process will be executed if the
system fails to recognize the hard disk or malfunctions
occur three times during automatic rebooting.
When there is a failure on the hard disk, it will restart and
recovery automatically. The [E-01] error code will be
displayed on the monitor screen after the automatic
rebooting procedure has been carried out.
Normal operations will be resumed when the automatic
rebooting procedure has restored the malfunction. In this
event, a message stating “SYSTEM REBOOTED TO
CHECK HARD DISK” will be displayed on the monitor
screen.
Recording is not possible when the rebooting procedure is
in progress.
Automatic recovery is impossible in the case of fatal
malfunctions that prevent the rebooting procedure from
running.
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Using DVD

Using DVD

DVD for Recording & Playback

The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and played using VR-509, in addition to the corresponding display marks or logos.
DVD-R 12 cm: 4.7 GB
General Version 2.0
(video mode)
DVD-RW 12 cm: 4.7 GB
Version 1.1 or later
(video mode)
* Certain characteristics and properties of DVD-Rs and DVD-
RWs can render them unsuitable for recording or playback.
Recommended manufacturers
DVD-R : JVC 4x, 8x
DVD-RW : JVC 2x, 4x
DVD-R & DVD-RW Details
DVD-R: Only discs that conform with DVD-R Standard 2.0
(video mode) can be used.
DVD-RW: Discs of Version 1.1 or later can be used.
Although Version 1.1 of the DVD-RW Standards allows the selection of either video mode or VR mode for recording, this DVD recorder performs recording in video mode only. * Version 1.0 of the DVD-RW Standards does not
support video-mode recording, and for this
reason, the corresponding discs cannot be used. In terms of recording characteristics, DVD-R and DVD-RW (video mode) differs as follows.
DVD-R
Each disc can be recorded only once. Accordingly, these discs are recommended for use in archiving or long-term storage.
DVD-RW (video mode)
After viewing a disc, all data can be erased and it can be used to record new content.

Inserting & Removing DVD

Inserting a DVD
1. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will open automatically.
2. Place the disc on the disc tray.
• Ensure that the disc is inserted correctly into the tray’s
recess with the printed side facing upward.
3. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will close automatically and “LOAD” will be
shown on the monitor.
Removing a DVD
1. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will open automatically.
2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.
Be sure to wait until the disc tray has opened fully before
removing the disc.
3. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button.
• The disc tray will close automatically.
Precautions regarding the disc tray
The disc tray will not open even when the [OPEN/
CLOSE] button is pressed when a DVD is being
created.
Do not push the disc tray as it is opening or closing.
Do not place objects other than discs on the disc tray.
Do not press down on the disc tray.
The VR-509 Export Format
DVD-R/RW discs that have been created in the Self-
Playing format with the VR-509 can only be played back on the VR-509.
DVD-R/RW discs created in the DVD-Video format with the
VR-509 can be played back on any DVD player that supports DVD-R/RW discs, although playback performance is not guaranteed. They cannot be played back on the VR-509. Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on suitable DVD players. (See Export Form on page 57)
* DVD video discs available on the open market cannot be
played back.
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Exporting Data on DVD

Using DVD
The VR-509 is equipped with a function to enable the images stored on the hard disk to be exported to DVDs. * It is possible to export images to a DVD when recording onto
the hard disk.
1. Press the [HDD(DVD)] button.
• The display indicator will be illuminated, and the DVD operation mode will be activated.
* It is not possible to switch across to the DVD operation
mode during HDD playback.
2. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [DVD MENU] screen will be displayed.
DVD MENU
DVD INFORMATION
STATUS ST-BY
MEDIA TYPE DVD-RW
DISC FORMAT
DVD PLAY ..
DVD EXPORT ..
CANCEL DVD EXPORT
SELF-PLAYING+DVD-VIDEO (OPT)
DVD drive status
Type of media inserted (displayed as [–] when no media inserted).
Type of disc inserted (displayed as [–] when no disc inserted or an unused disc is inserted).
3.
Aborts the DVD export procedure.
3. Select [DVD EXPORT] with [S/T], and then press the
[SET] button.
• The [DVD EXPORT] screen will be displayed.
DVD EXPORT
EXPORT FORM
TIME DATE
ERASING METHOD
SELF-PLAYING+DVD-VIDEO(OPT)
ON
HIGH SPEED
4.
DVD-VIDEO (NO OPT):
The copy is made in the DVD-Video format. This can be played back on DVD players. Gaps between images caused by a low number of frames per second are played back in the fast-forward mode. This format cannot be played back on the VR-509.
ONLY SELF-PLAYING:
The copy is made in a format that can only be played back on the VR-509.
* OPT: An abbreviation of “Option.” Intermittent interpolation
will be added.
* To output linked audio sound in the DVD-Video format, either
set the [OPT] parameter, or specify “25” for the frame rate. If the frame rate is set at 0.08 or 0.2, audio sound will not be output even if the [OPT] parameter is set up.
TIME DATE
Sets whether the date/time stamp is to be recorded on images or not when writing is being carried out in the DVD-Video format.
DELETE METHOD
When data is being exported to a DVD-RW disc, all previous data on the disc will be deleted. This function specifies the method of deletion. COMPLETE: Deletes all data. This will require between thirty
minutes and one hour for a 4x disc.
HIGH SPEED: Deletes the data at high speed (approximately
two minutes). However, the data will not be completely erased.
5. Select [DURATION] with [S/T] keys, and then press
the [SET] button.
• The [DURATION] setup screen will be displayed.
DURATION..
5.
4. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then change
the setting with [–/+].
Settings
EXPORT FORM
SELF PLAYING + DVD-VIDEO (OPT*):
The copy is made in both the self-playing format and the DVD-Video formats.
SELF PLAYING + DVD VIDEO (NO OPT):
The copy is made in both the self-playing format and the DVD-Video formats.
DVD-VIDEO (OPT):
The copy is made in the DVD-Video format. This can be played back on DVD players. It is designed so that gaps between images caused by a low number of frames per second are filled in, and it is played back at a speed of x1. This format cannot be played back on the VR-509.
DURATION
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 01
01
INPUT :
01
02
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 01
INPUT :
09
03
20
INPUT :
EDIT CHECK
TYPE : ALL
TYPE : ALL
TYPE :
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 59
2000MB [99]
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 59
2000MB [99]
20
MB [
EXPORT
DEL
DEL
] DEL
Duration List Area
Button Area
Duration List Area
The DURATION setting enables lists for a maximum of 99 periods to be set up. Lists for three periods are displayed on each screen. When the parameters for one period list have been completed, press the [T] key to continue with the setup of the next list. The list number in the Duration List Area will also be increased accordingly.
Button Area
[EDIT]: Used to amend the period list settings. [CHECK]: Used to calculate the capacity of the set lists.
The number of chapters is also displayed.
[EXPORT]: Used to export the data to a DVD.
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Using DVD
Exporting Data on DVD (continued)
6. Setting up the [DURATION] setup screen.
Starting time Ending time
DURATION
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 01
01
INPUT :
01
TYPE : ALL
02
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 01
INPUT :
09
TYPE : ALL
03
display area
1
20
TYPE :
INPUT :
EDIT CHECK EXPORT
Select the required period list with the [S/T/W/X]
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 59
2000MB [99]
10 / 01 / 2005 10 : 59
2000MB [99]
20
MB [
4 5
DEL
DEL
] DEL
keys, and then amend the value with the [–/+] keys. Starting Time: Specifies the starting date and time (dd/mm/
yy hh:mm) of the image data to be exported.
Ending Time: Specifies the ending date and time (dd/mm/
yy hh:mm) of the image data to be exported.
INPUT: Specifies the number of the camera that is
to be exported.
TYPE: Specifies the type of recorded image data
that is to be exported.
ALL ....................All images.
R.TERM.............Alarm recorded images taken with
alarm input.
M.DET ...............Alarm recorded images taken with the
motion detection function.
EMG ..................Emergency recorded images and
PASSCODE ERROR recorded images.
Capacity: This field cannot be amended.
The results of capacity calculation are
displayed here. The number of chapters
taken during the period are displayed within
parenthesis. A message stating “OVER
MB” will be displayed if the capacity is too
large. [0 MB] will be displayed if no data
exists for the relevant period.
DEL: Sets whether or not to delete the settings for
the relevant period list. (this is used when a
capacity overflow occurs in the results of
capacity calculation.)
.............. Left undeleted
.............. Delete
2
Press the [T] key to proceed onto the setup for the following list.
• The cursor will move to the next list. Repeat the procedures explained in .
3
Press the [SET] button when all settings have been completed.
• Operations in the button area on the DURATION setup screen will be activated.
4
Select [CHECK] with the [W/X] keys, and then press [SET].
Calculation of the capacity for the setup lists will commence.
• A screen to indicate that calculations are in progress will be displayed.
• When the calculation are complete, all of the period lists, the total capacity for the period lists, and the number of chapters will be displayed. The usage ratio (percentage) of the disk will also be displayed.
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Capacity and chapters Value display
1 2
Area to display the results of totaling calculations
Disc usage ratio
Total number of chapters
Total capacityError message
1
* Lists for which [DEL] have been set will be cleared before
the calculations are carried out.
* Select [ABORT] and then press [SET] to abort the
calculation process.
* Capacity calculation may require a certain amount of time
to run when the number of relevant chapters is large.
* Incorrect entries will be highlighted with red underlines.
It is possible to display a message stating “CAPACITY
OVER” on the DURATION setup screen when the capacity exceeds the volume of the DVD. (see the section on Error Messages below). In this event, select [EDIT] on the DURATION setup screen and press [SET] to amend or delete the period list parameters.
5
Select [EXPORT] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
• The display will return to the live screen, and the export process will be commenced. The execution status of the export process will be displayed on the screen.
Error Messages
Error messages similar to those shown below will be displayed in the error message display area when an error occurs with the parameters set on the DURATION setup screen. INVALID DATE/TIME:
When one or more errors are included in the period setting.
CAPACITY OVER:
When excessive capacity exists in one or more period.
NO STREAM FOUND:
When relevant images do not exist in one or more period.
ERROR FOUND:
When an error other than those listed above exists in one or more period.
TOTAL CAPACITY OVER:
When an OVER CAPACITY error does not exist individually for each period, but when the total
capacity exceeds 4.5GB. ERROR: When an internal error occurs during export execution. CHAPTER OVER:
When the number of chapters in one or more period
are too many. TOTAL CHAPTER OVER:
The total number of chapters is limited when the
export format includes [SELF-PLAYING].
When an CHAPTER OVER error does not exist
individually for each period, but when the total
number of chapters exceeds a maximum of 498
when no audio sound is included, and a maximum of
249 when audio sound is included. (the maximum
limit for the number of chapters differs depending on
the existence of audio sound).
Exporting Data on DVD (continued)
Using DVD
MEMO
Press the [RETURN] button when [EDIT], [CHECK] or [EXPORT] operations in the DURATION setup screen’s button area are activated to return to the previous screen.
Press the [CANCEL] or [MENU] button for several seconds to return to the live screen.
Displays During DVD Export
The status of execution will be displayed on the live screen
when the DVD export process is in progress.
D.S: Searching for the relevant file.
D.E: Deleting the data that has been written onto the DVD.
D.C: Converting the data into a format that conforms with the
DVD-Video format.
D.W: Writing the converted files onto the DVD.
D.F: Performing the finalization process.
* See page 98 for details on the error messages related to
DVDs.
Configuration of Completed DVDs
The periods specified during the export process will be
sorted by title. A maximum of 99 titles can be created.
The chapters included in each title will be created for each
recording type. A maximum of 99 chapters can be created
for each title (although the chapters will not be divided if
there are internal links for alarm files).
Additionally, the chapters will be divided automatically in
files of up to six hours in accordance with the recorded
file’s information (recording rate and recording time).
Serial numbers, channels, the starting time and ending
time of recordings, and the recording mode will be
appended to the title of DVD recording.
The playback mode is the title loop.
There are cases where the starting times of chapters within
titles are a maximum ten seconds prior to the specified
starting times.
Points to Note During DVD Export
Playback from the hard disk is not possible when data is being recorded onto DVDs.
All data exported to DVD-R discs when the DVD export function is executed cannot be deleted. In the case of DVD-RW discs, the current data can be deleted and replaced with new export data.
The DVD tray cannot be opened during DVD export and disc loading.
A maximum of 99 titles can be recorded onto a single DVD. Additionally, a maximum of 99 chapters can be created for each title.
The maximum number of chapters that can be exported when the export format is in self-playing format is limited to a total of 498 (249 when audio sound is included).
Image distribution onto a network will be suspended during DVD exporting.
Malfunctions on the hard disk may result in the DVD export function not being able to be used.
When data that is less than a total of 1GB is to be exported onto a DVD-R, it will be expanded to approximately 1GB of data and exported accordingly, depending on the rating for the DVD-R. This will consequently result in additional time required for the process to be completed.
There are cases where the “CHAPTER OVER” error message will be displayed if the [FRAME RATE] parameter is set at [AUTO] during alarm according when the alarm recording is exported to the DVD. This is caused by the VR-509’s DVD conversion specifications (*1), so when this occurs it is necessary to reduce the amount of periods that are to be exported to the DVD, and then execute the [CHECK] or [EXPORT] functions once again. *1: As the VR-509 exports data for which the frame rate has
been converted as different alarm recorded data when frame rates are changed in accordance with the [AUTO] setting for a single alarm recording, the number of chapters that are exported exceeds the actual number of chapters.
When old recordings are exported with the [REPEAT REC] parameter (page 32) set at [ALL] or [ALARM LOCK], the relevant export duration will be deleted. There are cases where an error will be triggered when [CHECK] or [EXPORT] are performed. In this event, select [CHECK] once again, and re-calculate the capacity.
See page 112 for guidelines to the amount of time that can be recorded onto a single DVD. The relationships between the export format and the permissible recording time are shown below.
Permissible
Recording Time
Short
↓↓
↓↓
Long ONLY SELF-PLAYING
See page 113 for guidelines to the amount of time required for exporting data onto DVDs.
SELF-PLAYING + DVD-VIDEO (OPT)
SELF-PLAYING + DVD-VIDEO
Export Format
(NO OPT)
DVD-VIDEO (OPT)
DVD-VIDEO (NO OPT)
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Using DVD

Playing Back Exported Images on DVD

It is possible to playback the images that have been exported from the hard disk to DVDs. Set the export format to format including “SELF-PLAYING” when exporting the data. * DVD images can be played back when recording onto the HDD.
1. Press the [HDD(DVD)] button.
• The display indicator will be illuminated, and the DVD operation mode will be activated.
* It is not possible to switch across to the DVD operation
mode during HDD playback.
2. Press the [MENU] button.
• The [DVD MENU] screen will be displayed.
DVD MENU
DVD INFORMATION
STATUS ST-BY
MEDIA TYPE DVD-RW
DISC FORMAT
DVD PLAY ..
DVD EXPORT ..
CANCEL DVD EXPORT
SELF-PLAYING+DVD-VIDEO (OPT)
3.
* If the [MENU] button is pressed during DVD playback,
playback will be halted and the [DVD MENU] screen will be displayed.
3. Select [DVD PLAY] with [S/T], and then press the
[SET] button.
• The preparations for the VR-509 to playback DVDs will be started. A screen indicating that playback preparations are in progress will be displayed.
• The DVD title list will be displayed when the preparations are complete. The titles are created in accordance with the periods specified at the time of export (up to a maximum of 99 titles).
* To cancel the playback preparations midway and return
to the [DVD MENU], select the [CANCEL] button and then press [SET].
DVD TITLE LIST
NO
DATE/TIME(START) DATE/TIME(END)
10/01/05 10:01:00 10/01/05 10:59:00
01 1
10/02/05 10:01:00 10/02/05 10:59:00
02 1 03 1
10/03/05 10:01:00
04 1
10/04/05 10:01:00 10/04/05 10:59:00
05 1
10/05/05 10:01:00 10/05/05 10:59:00
10/03/05 10:59:00
Select with SET button.
ch
TYPE
TYPE
all: All recordings. EMG: Emergency and
Passcode error
all all all all all
recordings.
R.TERM: Alarm recordings made
with the alarm terminal.
M.DET: Alarm recordings made
with motion detection.
4. Select the title that is to be played back with the [S/T]
keys, and then press the [SET] button.
• The chapter list for the selected title will be displayed. The chapters are divided into alarm recordings (up to a maximum of 99 chapters).
5. Select the chapter that is to be played back with the
[S/T] keys, and then press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• Playback will be carried out continuously in sequence from the selected chapter. When the final chapter has been played back, playback will return to the first chapter and start again (loop playback for one title).
6. Press the [PLAY STOP] button to stop playback.
• The display will return to the chapter list screen.
Operations when the Chapter List Screen is Displayed
7. Press the [RETURN] button to play other titles.
• The display will return to the title list screen.
Perform the operations explained in procedures #4 to #6 to continue with playback.
8. Press the [PLAY STOP] button to return to the live screen.
• The display will return to the live screen.
MEMO
The display will return to the DVD MENU if the [RETURN] button is pressed when the title list screen is being displayed.
The display will return to the live screen if the [MENU] button is pressed for several seconds when the chapter list, the title list or the DVD MENU are being displayed.
Possible Operations in the DVD PLAYBACK Mode
Pause
Changing the playback speed with the shuttle dial
A single frame playback with the jog dial
It is possible to jump to the previous or next chapters with the [SKIP] button.
Returning to the HDD Operation Mode
Press the [HDD(DVD)] button when displaying the live screen.
The display indicator will be extinguished, and the HDD Operation mode will be activated.
* It is not possible to switch across to the HDD operation mode
when the DVD list or DVD MENU is being displayed, or when a DVD is being played back.
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DVD CHAPTER LIST
NO
DATE/TIME(START) DATE/TIME(END)
01/10/05 10:01:00
01
01/10/05 10:06:00
02 03
01/10/05 10:11:00
04
01/10/05 10:16:00
05
01/10/05 10:21:00
01/10/05 10:05:59 01/10/05 10:10:59 01/10/05 10:15:59 01/10/05 10:20:59 01/10/05 10:25:59
Play with PLAY/PAUSE button.
TYPE
ch
EMG: Emergency recordings.
nomal: Normal recordings.
TYPE
R.TERM: Alarm recordings made
with the alarm terminal.
M.DET: Alarm recordings made
normal
01
normal
01
normal
01
normal
01
normal
01
with motion detection.
P.ERR: Passcode error
recordings.
PRE: Pre-alarm recordings.
* DVD-Video (DVD-ROM) disks available on the open
market cannot be played back. The discs created in the DVD-Video format cannot be played back on the VR-509. Only the discs that can be created in the self-playing format with the VR-509 can be played back.
* There are cases where the playback audio will cut in and
out and the picture will be delayed when “DB/” is displayed. In this event, playback the video once again after the “DB/” display has been erased.

DVD-Video Format Menus and Playback

The following title menus and chapter menus are created for
DVDs that are formatted in the DVD-Video and DVD-Video
(OPT) formats for exporting purposes.
* DVDs that are created in the DVD-Video and DVD-Video
(OPT) cannot be played back on the VR-509.
They can be played back on DVD players that support the
DVD-R/RW format.
Chapter Menus
01. 10/01
02. 10/01
03. 10/01
/2005
10:01:00 - 10/01
/2005
10:06:00 - 10/01
/2005
10:11:00 - 10/01
/2005
/2005
/2005
Using DVD
10:05:59 N
10:10:59 A
10:15:59 N
Title Menus
01.CH01 10/01/2005 10:01 - 10/01/2005 10:59 A
02.CH02 10/02/2005 10:01 - 10/02/2005 10:59 A
03.CH03 10/03/2005 10:01 - 10/03/2005 10:59 A
Previous page
04.CH04 10/04/2005 10:01 - 10/04/2005 10:59 A
05.CH05 10/05/2005 10:01 - 10/05/2005 10:59 A
The title menu is displayed when a disc is inserted in the
DVD player. The title menu can also be displayed with the
top menu key, etc., on the remote controller.
A maximum of 99 titles is possible. Five titles will be
displayed on each page (maximum 20 pages).
Turn the pages with the [Previous Page] and [Next Page]
keys on either side of the screen.
The name of the title consists of the serial number, the
camera number, the starting time, the ending time and the
type of search recording.
The symbols for the type of search recording are shown
below.
A: All recordings.
R: Alarm recordings taken with the alarm terminal.
M: Alarm recordings taken with motion detection.
E: Emergency recordings.
When a title is selected, the playback will commence
continuously from the first chapter within the title.
When the final chapter has been played back, playback will
return to the first chapter and start again (loop playback for
one title).
Next page
Previous page
04. 10/01
05. 10/01
/2005
10:16:00 - 10/01
/2005
10:21:00 - 10/01
/2005
/2005
10:20:59 P
10:25:59 N
Next page
The chapter menu can be displayed with the menu keys on
the remote controller when a title is being played back.
The chapters are divided into recording types (although the
chapters will not be divided if there are internal links for
alarm files.)
A maximum of 99 chapters is possible within a single title.
Five chapters will be displayed on each page (maximum 20
pages).
Turn the pages with the [Previous Page] and [Next Page]
keys on either side of the screen.
The name of the title consists of the serial number, the
starting time, the ending time and the recording type.
The symbols for the recording types are shown below.
N: Normal recordings.
E: Emergency recordings.
R: Alarm recordings taken with the alarm terminal.
M: Alarm recordings taken with motion detection.
C: Passcode error recordings.
P: Pre-alarm recordings.
When a chapter is selected, the playback will commence
continuously from that chapter.
When the final chapter has been played back, playback will
return to the first chapter and start again (loop playback for
one title).
DVD-Video Playback
The channel number for the chapter (camera number) and
recording type, such as ALARM (alarm mark) will not be
displayed during playback.
If the [TIME/DATE] parameter on the DVD Export menu
was set at “ON” when the data was exported, the time that
the data was recorded onto the hard disk will be displayed.
The audio sound will break up when switching between
chapters during playback.
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Using Other External Devices

Capturing Still Images on the Flash Memory

Using Other External Devices
It is possible to capture still images onto USB flash memories when in the playback mode.
1. Connect a USB flash memory to the [SERIAL] port on the front or rear panel.
2. Set the VR-509 in the playback mode. (See page 40)
3. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to capture displayed image and pause the playback mode.
4. Once playback has been paused, press the [0/HDD
(DVD)] button while pressing down on the [FUNCTION]
button.
• The [STILL PICTURE] menu will be displayed. * Camera numbers that are not displayed on the split
screen cannot be selected.
STILL PICTURE
Please select the preserved
camera number.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9
1.
SAVE
CANCEL
When the flash memory is not acknowledged
A message stating “The USB flash memory cannot be recognized” will be displayed on screen.
To continue, make sure the flash memory is connected correctly, select [RETRIAL] on the screen, and then press [SET].
To abort the procedure, select [CANCEL] on the screen, and then press [SET].
* This message will be displayed in the following
circumstances: When a flash memory has not been connected. When the flash memory contains a different file system.
A message stating “Still picture preservation failure”
will be displayed on screen if the procedure for saving
a still image fails.
In this event, select [CANCEL] on the screen and then press [SET]. * See Troubleshooting on page 98 for details on the cause
and recovery methods when an error is triggered.
Still Image File Names
5. Select the camera channel to which the still image is to
be saved with the [W/X] keys, and then press the [SET] button.
* This cannot be selected when the [COVERT CHANNEL]
parameter is set at [ENABLE]. In this event, either make sure that the [SELECT OUTPUT] setting does not include [MONITOR OUT], or set [PLAY PERMISSION] to [ON].
* Camera channels that are not being played back cannot
be selected.
6. Select [SAVE] with the [S/T] keys, and then press the
[SET] button.
• A message stating “The still picture is being preserved” will be displayed on screen.
7. A message stating “Still picture preservation success”
will be displayed when the still image has been saved.
Press the [SET] button.
• The capturing procedure will be completed, and the [STILL PICTURE] menu will be closed.
• The file name for the still image will be set automatically.
• If a file with the same name exists on the USB flash memory, it will be overwritten.
8. Disconnect the USB flash memory from the port.
* Do not disconnect the flash memory when the still image is
being saved.
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File names are automatically assigned in accordance with
the following conventions:
Example: An image captured at 12:34:56:012 on
February 20th 2006 from camera 9 in the normal recording mode.
n09_20060220123456012.jpg
Year
Camera CH
Image mode
Month
Day
Minute
Hour
Second
Millisecond
Fixed
n: Normal Rec t: Timer Rec p: Pre Alarm Rec a: Alarm Rec m: Motion Alarm Rec e: Emergency Rec c: Passcode Error Rec l: Only used when in the Live Web mode (See page 69)
* Flash memories connected to the VR-509 will be
registered automatically the first time. A maximum of ten flash memories can be registered. The registration will be erased when the power to the VR-509 is switched off.
* Image distribution onto a network will be suspended when
capturing still images.
* There are cases where images recorded close to the
times of power failures will not playback normally, and capturing still images will not be possible.
* Contact your nearest JVC dealer for details on the flash
memories that can be used.

Storing Set Data in the Flash Memory

Using Other External Devices
1. Connect the flash memory to the [SERIAL] port on the front or on the rear panel.
2. Press the [MENU] button.
• Open the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE][MAINTENANCE/LOG].
MAINTENANCE/LOG
TOTAL TIME POWER FAIL TIME LIST PL - **** PL - **** PL - **** PL - ****
REBOOT OPERATION LOG RECORD LOG DOWNLOAD SETTING UPLOAD SETTING
********** h
**/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20**
** : ** ** : ** ** : ** ** : **
EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC
3.
3. Select [DOWNLOAD SETTING] with [S/T], and then press the [SET] button.
• A message stating “Set data is being saved” will be
displayed on the screen.
4. The menu settings will be saved in the flash memory
when the message is cleared from the screen.
5. Disconnect the flash memory from the [SERIAL] port.

Loading Set Data from the USB Memory

1. Connect the flash memory to the [SERIAL] port on the front or on the rear panel.
2. Press the [MENU] button.
• Open the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU] [MAINTENANCE][MAINTENANCE/LOG].
MAINTENANCE/LOG
TOTAL TIME POWER FAIL TIME LIST PL - **** PL - **** PL - **** PL - ****
REBOOT OPERATION LOG RECORD LOG DOWNLOAD SETTING UPLOAD SETTING
3. Select [UPLOAD SETTING] with [S/T], and then press the [SET] button.
• A message stating “Set data is being confirmed” will be
displayed on the screen.
The upload confirmation screen will be displayed on the
screen when the setting data has been confirmed.
********** h
**/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20** **/**/20**
** : ** ** : ** ** : ** ** : **
EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC
3.
4. Select [EXEC] on the confirmation screen, and then
press the [SET] button.
• A message stating “Set data is being updated” will be displayed on the screen.
The system will reboot when uploading has been
completed.
5. Disconnect the flash memory from the [SERIAL] port
after the system reboots.
When the flash memory is not acknowledged
A message stating “The USB flash memory cannot be recognized” will be displayed on screen.
To continue, make sure the flash memory is connected correctly, select [RETRIAL] on the screen, and then press [SET].
To abort the procedure, select [CANCEL] on the screen, and then press [SET].
* This message will be displayed in the following
circumstances: When a flash memory has not been connected. When the flash memory contains a different file system.
A message stating “Set data save failure” or “Set data of
the USB flash memory cannot be recognized” will be
displayed on screen if the procedure for downloading/
uploading the data fails.
In this case, select [CANCEL] on the screen and then press [SET]. * See Troubleshooting on page 98 for details on the cause
and recovery methods when an error is triggered.
* Flash memories connected to the VR-509 will be
registered automatically the first time. A maximum of ten flash memories can be registered. The registration will be erased when the power to the VR-509 is switched off.
* Image distribution onto a network will be suspended when
setup data is being downloaded or uploaded.
* Contact your nearest JVC dealer for details on the flash
memories that can be used.
The name of the setting data file
(Example) E01-00_060220040750.509. VR-509 software version yymmddhhmmss. 509
When loading setting data
It is not possible to change the file extension (509). It is possible to change the file name (although only with single-byte alphanumerals).
When loading setting data
Only one item of setting data can be saved onto a USB flash memory (the file is placed in the root directory). The most recently saved data will be loaded when multiple setup data files exist on the root directly.
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Using Other External Devices

Connecting a UPS

UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
Connecting a UPS to the hard disk will protect it from damage
by automatically powering down all operations prior to
switching off the power supply.
1. Connection
• Connect the UPS communication cable to the [SERIAL]
port on the front or rear panel.
• Connect the VR-509 power cord to the UPS power
output connector.
2. Switching on the power
• Switch on the power to the UPS.
• Switch on the power to the VR-509.
* Make sure the UPS communication cable is connected
before switching on the power to the VR-509.
* Do not disconnect the communication cable when
operations are being carried out.
* Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on the
UPS that can be used.
USB Hub
A USB hub is required when a UPS and an external hard
disk are to be used simultaneously.
Make sure that the USB hub supports USB 2.0.
Depending on the USB hub in use, there is a chance that
USB 1.1 will be operated in the event of both USB 2.0 and
USB 1.1 equipment being connected. It is recommended
that this type of USB hub is avoided.
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Connecting to a PC

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Connecting to a PC

You Can Do the Following

z Viewing Live Images Using a PC (Page 69)
z Record Program Using a PC (Page 70)
z Viewing Playback Image Using a PC (Page 73)
z Useful Functions Using a PC (Page 76)
• Camera titles (Page 76)
• Mail Notification (Page 77)
• NTP server registration (Page 78)
• Downloading VR-509 Settings (Page 79)
• Uploading VR-509 Settings (Page 80)
z Changing a Network Settings (Page 82)
z Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC (Page 83)

Minimum PC Specifications Required

OS: Windows XP Professional SP2 /
Windows XP Home Edition SP2
CPU: Pentium III 1GHz and above
Memory: 256 MB and above
Monitor: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) and above required
SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixels) recommended
* Supports Internet Explorer Ver. 6.0.
In addition, Internet Explorer 5.0 is not supported.
(Set Java Script and ActiveX control to [ENABLE] and Pop-
Up Block to [DISABLE].)
* See page 108 for details on activating ActiveX Control.
The PC specifications are merely recommended examples
for using the application software with ease, and
operations are not guaranteed.
Even when the PC fulfils the necessary operating
conditions, its performance may vary between individual
users depending how the PC is used.

Connecting Using a LAN Cable

Connecting the Network (LAN)
Connect the PC to the hub and the VR-509 to the hub with the use of straight LAN cables.
LAN
Hub
100BASE-T straight LAN cable
[LAN] terminal
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
-DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
AC IN 220V - 240V 50Hz/60Hz
Peer-to-Peer Connection
Connect the PC to the VR-509 with the use of a crossover LAN cable.
100BASE-T cross LAN cable
[LAN] terminal
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
-DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
AC IN 220V - 240V 50Hz/60Hz
Connecting to Public Line Networks
Connect the PC to a line terminal device (router, etc.,) and the
• VR-509 to a line terminal device with a straight LAN cable.
Line terminal devi
IP: 172.25.0.10
LAN]termina
Public line networ
CAUTION
As the VR-509 is only equipped with an auto-
negotiation function, care must be taken when it is
connected to the full duplex fixed equipment.
The VR-509 does not support functions that amend
NAT, NAPT (IP masquerade) or similar IP addresses,
or port numbers.
MEMO
Establish the settings for the line terminal device in accordance with the instructions provided for each individual device.
* Always used LAN cables that are rated Enhanced Category
5 or Category 6.
Line terminal devi
IP: 172.25.0.20
z Consult the network administrator when connecting to an
existing LAN line.
z A maximum of thirty-two live images can be viewed on
multiple PCs with each VR-509 unit.
z A maximum of one video playback image can be viewed
with each VR-509 unit.
z It is not possible to view both live images and playback
images at the same time.
The VR-509 supports WAN (Wide Area Networks).
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Connecting to a PC

Setting up a Network for VR-509

Perform the initial setup procedure for the VR-509 while
referring to the connected monitor screen.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions
provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] [OPERATION MENU]
[NETWORK].
NETWORK
HOST NAME.. METHOD IP ADDRESS NET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY DNS SERVER
MAC ADDRESS
vr509
STATIC IP
192.168. 0. 10
255.255.255. 0
192.168. 0.254
0. 0. 0. 0
00:80:88:40:b0:00
2.
2. Select [HOST NAME] with the [S/T] keys, and then
press [SET].
• The host name entry screen will be displayed.
6. Press the [SET] button.
• The settings will be saved.
• When a DHCP server has been set for METHOD, the IP
address allocated by the DHCP server will be displayed
the next time this menu is opened (cannot be amended).
• When [DHCP] has been set for METHOD, the IP
address acquisition process will only be performed when
the recorder is rebooted or when the setting is amended
to an IP address. If the network is enabled after a certain
period of time has passed since rebooting, amend the
METHOD setting to something different, and then
change it back to [DHCP] in order to acquire the IP
address.
• If setting acquisition from the DHCP server failed with
[DHCP] set as the setup method, the previous STATIC
IP values will be set.
* Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous screen.
HOST NAME:
***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
BACK
3.
4.
3. Select your desired character with the [S/T/W/X]
keys, and then press [SET].
• A single character will be entered in the host name.
* Press the [–] or [+] keys to move the cursor backward and
forward along the name.
• Press the [CANCEL] button to delete the character in the
name over which the cursor is located.
4. Select [BACK] with the [W/X] keys, and then press
[SET].
• The screen will return to the [NETWORK] screen.
5. Select your desired item with the [S/T/W/X] keys, and
then change the value of the setting with [–/+].
* The factory default settings are listed below.
• METHOD: STATIC IP (DHCP servers cannot be used.)
• IP ADDRESS: 192.168.0.10
• NET MASK: 255.255.255.0
• DEFAULT GATEWAY: 192.168.0.254
Consult with the network administrator for details on the
settings required to connect the recorder to a LAN network.
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Setting up a PC Network

The following illustrates how to set up a small LAN using VR-
509’s factory settings.
Connecting to a PC
1. Click on the button.
• Right-click on [My Network], and then select the
“Properties”.
2. Select the network that is connected to the PC that
operates the Web browser.
• Right-click on “Properties”.
3. Confirm that this field is ticked.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
5. Select “Use the following address”
6. Set the “IP Address” to 192.168.0.11
7. Set the “Subnet Mask” to 255.255.255.0
8. Set the “Default gateway” to 192.168.0. 254
9. Click on “OK”
3. Confirm that “Client for Microsoft Networks” and
“Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] are ticked.
4. Select Internet
4. Click on
,,
Protocol (TCP/IP)
,, Properties
,,
4. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, and then click on
.
10. Click on OK .
10. Click on the button on the “Local Area
,,
Connection Properties” screen.
Ensure that the same IP address is not used within the
same network environment.
Do not register more than one IP address for each NIC
when setting up the PC network environment.
,,
,,
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Connecting to a PC

Connecting (Login) to the Network

1. Start up the Web browser.
,,
2. Enter http://192.168.0.10
2. Click on Go.
,,
Top Page
1.
3.
2.
4.
2. Enter the VR-509 IP address (default factory setting:
192.168.0.10) in the field, and then click on “Go”.
3. Enter admin
(lower-case)
,,
4. Enter vr-509
5. Click on OK.
,,
(lower-case)
,,
,,
3. Enter “admin” (small letter)
4. Enter “vr-509” (small letter)
5. Click on the button.
* See page 66 for details on the IP address.
1. Displays the title.
2. Displays the selection menu.
3. Displays the setup screen.
4. The contents of each of the selection menu will be
displayed when the cursor is placed over the top.
The following dialog box will be displayed when [LIVE
PICTURE], [EVENT SEARCH] [ALARM SEARCH] and [EVENT SEARCH] [TIME/DATE SEARCH] are clicked.
Click on [INSTALL] to execute the installation procedure
(this will not be displayed on subsequent uses.)
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Viewing Live Images Using a PC

Live Image Display

1. Click on the [LIVE PICTURE].
• The Live Images display window will be displayed.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Viewing Live Images Using a PC
7.
8.
9.
1. Live Image Display Area
Displays live images. “REC” will be displayed when the VR-509 is recording.
2. [SPLIT VIEW]
Enables the selection of split screens. Single (8.3ips x 1 screen), Quad (2.5ips x 4 screens), 6 Way (1.7ips x 6 screens), 9 Way (0.8ips x 9 screens) * The displayed frame count will be automatically adjusted
when live images are displayed on multiple PCs (a maximum of 10ips). Also, an error message will be displayed if the maximum number of displayable screens is exceeded (32 screens,) and the screen will be displayed in blue.
3. [CAM SELECT]
Selects the camera to display. 1 to 9 * Multiple settings for the same camera are not possible when
the Quad, 6 Way or 9 Way split screens are being displayed.
4. [PIC. SIZE (%)]
Selects the size of the display. 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 200%, 400%, 800%
5. [PIC. QUALITY]
Selects the resolution of the display. High, Normal, Basic, Lowest
6. Display Information
Selects whether or not information is to be displayed. The items that have been ticked will be displayed on the screen. CAMERA No., TITLE, VR-509E TIME, ALARM REPORT
7. [EXECUTE]
Executes the parameter settings from 1 to 6 when clicked.
8. [VIEW SETTING]
The layout of the display window can be saved. There are the following two methods.
[PC SET]
Click on this button to save the live image display window settings onto the personal computer, and to delete the live image display window settings from the personal computer. The [PC REGISTER/DELETE] screen will be displayed. Click on either [SAVE] or [DEL]. The saved data will be loaded when the live image display window is opened.
[VR-509 SET]
Click on this button to save the live image display window settings onto the VR-509. The saved data will be loaded when the live image display window is opened. (If data registered on the personal computer with the [PC REG.] button exists, that data takes precedence).
9. [SNAPSHOT]
It is possible to capture still images from the live images. All displayed images will be captured. Enter the name of the folder in which data is to be saved on the personal computer in the text box, and then click on [JPEG]. The still image will be stored on the personal computer. The name of the image is automatically allocated. (See Still Image File Names on page 62) * Add “\” to the end of the folder name in which the file is to
be stored.
MEMO
See the section of Registration Functions (page 75) for details on the folder name in which still images are saved.
CAUTION
Close the playback image display window if it is open.
There are cases where images recorded close to the times of power failures will not playback normally.
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Record Program Using a PC

Record Program Using a PC

Adding to the Weekly Timer

1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” “WEEKLY TIMER”.
• The [WEEKLY TIMER SETUP] and program list (weekly
timer settings) screen will be displayed.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
2. Select the [PROGRAM] number against which
recording is to be reserved.
3. Enter the [START] and [END] times.
4. Select [MODE].
5. Select [ON], [OFF] or [WEEKLY] for [EXEC].
* [WEEKLY] cannot be selected if [DAY] has been set for
[START].
6. Set the days on which recording is to be carried out in
[DAILY MODE] if [DAY] has been selected for [START].

Changing and Deleting the Weekly Timer

1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” “WEEKLY TIMER”.
• The [WEEKLY TIMER SETUP] and program list (weekly
timer settings) screen will be displayed.
2.
Changing the Programs
2. Click on the [UP] button.
• A confirmation screen showing the amendments will be
displayed.
3. Click on the [UP] button on confirmation screen.
• The program will be updated.
• The updated program list (weekly timer settings) screen
will be displayed.
* These fields will be grayed out and selection not possible
if any setting other than [DAY] has been selected for
[START].
7. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on [RESET] to clear the settings already made.)
• The settings will be saved.
• The updated program list (weekly timer settings) screen
will be displayed.
Program List (Weekly Timer Setting) Screen
Deleting the Programs
2. Click on the [DEL] button.
• A confirmation screen showing the details to be deleted
will be displayed.
3. Click on the [DEL] button on confirmation screen.
• The program will be deleted.
• The updated program list (weekly timer settings) screen
will be displayed.
Click on [CLOSE] to close the window.
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Record Program Using a PC

Adding to the Date Timer

1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” “DATE TIMER”.
• The [DATE TIMER SETUP] and program list (date timer
settings) screen will be displayed.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
2. Select the [PROGRAM] number against which
recording is to be reserved.
3. Select the [DATE (DD:MM)] for the recording.
4. Enter the [START] and [END] times.
5. Select [MODE].
6. Select [ON] or [OFF] for [EXEC].
7. Click on the [SAVE] button.

Deleting the Date Timer

1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” “DATE TIMER”.
• The [DATE TIMER SETUP] and program list (date timer
settings) screen will be displayed.
2.
2. Click on the [DEL] button.
• A confirmation screen showing the details to be deleted
will be displayed.
3. Click on the [DEL] button on confirmation screen.
• The program will be deleted.
• The updated program list (date timer settings) screen will
be displayed.
(Click on [RESET] to clear the settings already made.)
• The settings will be saved.
• The updated program list (date timer settings) screen will
be displayed.
Program List (Date Timer Setting) Screen
Click on [CLOSE] to close the window.
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Record Program Using a PC

TIMER MODE

When the TIMER MODE is Deactivated
1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” “TIMER MODE” in
that order.
2.
2. Click the [ON] button.
• The TIMER MODE will be activated.
When the TIMER MODE is Activated
1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” “TIMER MODE” in
that order.
2. Click on the [OFF] button.
• The TIMER MODE will be deactivated.
2.
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Viewing Playback Image Using a PC

ALARM SEARCH

1. Click on “EVENT SEARCH” “ALARM SEARCH” in
that order.
Viewing Playback Image Using a PC
ALARM SEARCH Screen
2.
3.
2. Select the search conditions.
Settings
ALARM CHANNEL
All the alarm channels:
Searches for all recorded images regardless of the
channel.
ch1 to ch9: Searches for recorded images only on the specified
channel.
TYPE
All: Searches for all recorded images regardless of the
alarm type.
Emergency terminal:
Searches for the images recorded with emergency
port input and the images of the passcode error
recording.
Alarm terminal:
Searches for the images recorded with alarm port
input.
Motion detect:
Searches for the images recorded with motion
detection.
SEARCH DATE
Enter the year, month, date, hour and minutes required for the
search.
BEFORE/AFTER
BEFORE: Searches for images recorded prior to the specified
date.
AFTER: Searches for images recorded after the specified
date.
3. Click on the [SEARCH] button.
• The “ALARM SEARCH” screen will be displayed.
(Click on [RESET] to clear the entry.)
5.
6.
7.
4.
4. Select the recorded image to be played back from the list of search results.
• 15 items will be displayed for the recording image list at
one time. Click on the button to open the page. [Next 15 Lists]: Displays the next screen. [Before 15 Lists]: Displays the previous screen.
5. Select Recording image list.
• Select the recording image to be played back by
referring to the listed items.
Display Items
ALM No
The alarm number registered in the VR-509 database.
PREALARM
Pre-alarm recordings will be displayed in the check-box when available. Press the [PLAY] button after clicking on the relevant entry to commence playback from the pre-alarm recording.
CAM. No
Displays the recorded camera input.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of detection.
TYPE
R.TERM: Alarm input terminal M.DET: Motion detect EMG: Emergency input terminal P.ERR: Passcode error
6. Select whether to playback the pre-alarm recording.
• Add a tick to the checkbox to play-back pre-alarm
recordings.
7. Click on the [PLAY] button.
• Playback will start. (Page 75)
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Viewing Playback Image Using a PC

TIME/DATE SEARCH

1. Click on “EVENT SEARCH” “DATE SEARCH” in that
order.
2.
3.
4.
2. Enter the date and time of the search.
3. Select the channel to be searched.
4. Click on the [SEARCH] button.
• Playback screen will be displayed.
(Click on the RESET button to clear the entry.)
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Playback Image Display

1. Executes either the “ALARM SEARCH” or the “DATE SEARCH”.
• The Playback image display screen will be displayed.
2.
1.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Viewing Playback Image Using a PC
1. Playback Image Display Area
Displays Playback images. (Max. 2.5ips)
2. [REC TYPE]
Displays the recording mode. NORMAL, TIMER, ALARM, etc.
3. [STATUS]
Displays the playback status. TOP, END, -x5, -x3, -x1, PAUSE, x1, x3, x5
4. [PIC. SIZE (%)]
Selects the size of the display.
5. Display Information
Selects whether or not information is to be displayed. CAMERA No., TITLE, PB TIME DISP., ALARM REPORT
6. Operation Buttons
: Normal playback.
: Playback is paused.
/ : Search playback in the forward or reverse
directions. The search playback will be performed at x1 speed with one click, x3 speed with two clicks, and x5 speed with three clicks (the speed will be displayed in the operation status display area).
/ : Single frame playback in the forward or reverse
directions.
7. [SNAPSHOT]
It is possible to capture still images. Enter the name of the folder in which data is to be saved on the personal computer in the text box, and then click on [JPEG]. The still image will be stored on the personal computer. The name of the image is automatically allocated. (See Still Image File Names on page 62) * Add “\” to the end of the folder name in which the file is to
be stored.
CAUTION
A message stating “There is not a reply of the VR-509E” will be displayed if the playback display window is opened with a window opened on the live display screen, but this is not a malfunction.
Close the live image display window if it is open. There are cases where playback will fail if it is started immediately after closing the live screen. Leave a small amount of time between switching from the live screen to the playback screen.
The playback window will be initialized whenever the [DATE SEARCH PLAYBACK] search is run.
MEMO
Registration Functions for the Name of the Folders in Which Still Images are Saved
This is a convenient function that remembers the details entered into the save still image text box to simplify the procedure the next time an image is saved.
Preparations
1. Click on the [Tools] [Internet Options] [Contents] [Auto-Complete] buttons on Internet Explorer with
the mouse.
2. Add a tick to the [Form] column check box.
Registration
Enter the name of the folder that is to be registered in the save still image text box, and then press the [ENTER] key to register it.
Selecting folder names that have been registered
Double-click on the left-hand mouse button over the save still image text box to display a pull-down menu of the folder names that have been registered before. Select the required folder name from amongst those displayed.
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Useful Functions Using a PC

Useful Functions Using a PC

Inputting a Camera Title

1. Click on “VR-509E DISPLAY” “CAMERA TITLE” in
that order.
2.
3.
4.
* When [CAM1 to CAM9] for the [INPUT No.] is grayed out,
it indicates that the camera input setting for [CAMERA
SETUP-1] is set at [DISCONNECT]. (See page 20)
CAUTION
There are cases where the camera title will not be displayed normally on the [VR-509E DISPLAY]
[CAMERA TITLE] field on personal computers if it has been
set at [”] on the VR-509’s [CAMERA TITLE] setup screen.

Covert Channel Setting for Live image/ Playback display screen

1. Click on “WEB DISPLAY”“COVERT CHANNEL” in
that order.
2.
3.
2. Change the setting. (See on page 27 for details)
2. Check on your desired checkbox.
• It is not possible to enter camera titles unless the
relevant checkbox has first been clicked.
3. Enter the camera title.
Valid Characters
A maximum of twenty single-byte alphanumerals may be used
for entering the camera title.
4. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• Make sure that all camera titles that need to be changed
have been entered before pressing the [SAVE] button.
• The camera titles that have been left blank when the
[SAVE] button is pressed will be initialized.
• Character amendments are not possible once the
[SAVE] button has been pressed. The entire title must be
entered in full once again.
• Click on the [RESET] button to return the settings to the
VR-509 default settings.
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• (Click on “RESET” to return to the setting values on the
main unit.)
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Mail Notification Setting During Alarm Input

Useful Functions Using a PC
1. Click on “NETWORK” “E-MAIL” in that order.
2.
3.
4.
2. Enter/Select the required parameter.
Settings
MODE
Off: Disables the alarm report.
Alarm: Transmits an e-mail when an alarm is input.
MAIL (SMTP) SERVER
Enters the domain name of the mail server.
INTERVAL
5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min: The shortest mail transmission
interval.
TO E-MAIL
Enters the mail address of the recipient.
Separate the addresses with spaces when multiple recipients
are to be entered.
FROM E-MAIL
Enters the mail address of the sender.
3. Check the existing network settings.
Display Items
DOMAIN NAME
Displays the domain name.
DNS SERVER
Displays the DNS server.
4. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• An e-mail will be transmitted in accordance with the
specified parameters when an alarm is input.
5. The mail sending report settings confirmation screen
will be displayed.
• Test mail transmission is possible by clicking on [TEST
MAIL], so check to ensure that mail can be received by
the specified address.
CAUTION
There are cases where mail notification will not be
carried out depending on the licensing agreement with
the mail server. (The mail server for which licensing is
to be carried out cannot be accessed.)
Consult with the network administrator for details on
the parameter values of the mail server.
Not all alarm lists can be received on mobile
telephones depending on the setting that determines
the number of characters that can be received.
All though mail will be notified within ten minutes of the
first alarm input regardless of the mail notification
interval setting, additional time may be required until
receipt depending on the network environment.
SUBJECT
Enters the subject name.
LIST FORM
Normal Mail: Creates an e-mail with less than 80 characters
on one line.
Short Mail: Creates an e-mail with less than 30 characters
on one line.
LOCATION NAME
Enters the installment location.
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Useful Functions Using a PC

Adjusting Clocks with the NTP Server

If the times set in the system clocks of all VR-509 that are linked
up to a multiple unit network are not synchronized, alarm
searches cannot be performed accurately. It is therefore
necessary to make sure that all system clocks are
synchronized in accordance with the NTP server settings when
multiple VR-509 are connected together.

Registering NTP Server

1. Click on “NETWORK” “NTP SERVER” in that order.
2.
3.
4.
2. Select the [Yes] button.
3. Enter the NTP server address.
4. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• The system clock is synchronized with the NTP server.
5. Confirm the result of clock synchronization.

Canceling NTP Server Registration

1. Click on “NETWORK” “NTP SERVER” in that order.
2.
3.
2. Select the [No] button.
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• The NTP server registration will be cancelled.
• A confirmation screen will be displayed.
MEMO
The NTP server registration setting cannot be carried
out when recording is in progress. It is possible to
adjust the time during recording when NTP server
registration has been set to [Yes].
When time synchronization with the NTP server has
been enabled, time adjustment will be carried out once
every hour.
See page 107 for details on the personal computer
settings (Windows XP and Windows 2000) for when
the NTP server function is in use.
• The result of clock synchronization will be displayed.
When Clock Synchronization is Successful
• A message stating “Now time synchronization with a
NTP server is “availability”.” will be displayed.
When Clock Synchronization Fails
• A message stating “The VR-509E failed in the inquiry to
a designated NTP server.” will be displayed.
• Check to verify that the NTP server address was
correctly entered, and then repeat the registration
procedure.
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Downloading VR-509 Settings

1. Click on “UTILITY” → “DOWNLOAD” in that order.
2. Click on the [EXEC] button.
• The “DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS” screen will be
displayed.
• A screen stating “Download data making completion” will
be displayed when the download has finished.
3.
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• The “FILE DOWNLOAD” screen will be displayed.
Useful Functions Using a PC
2.
4. Click on the [SAVE] button.
• The “SAVE AS” screen will be displayed.
5. Click on the [SAVE] button.
4.
5.
• The downloading procedure will be activated.
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Useful Functions Using a PC

Uploading VR-509 Settings

1. Click on “UTILITY” → “UPLOAD” in that order.
2. Click on the [Browse] button.
• The “FILE SELECTION” screen will be displayed.
7. Click on the [EXEC] button.
• The uploading procedure will be activated.
2.
8. Wait until the upload procedure has been completed.
• A screen stating “UPLOAD COMPLETE” will be
displayed when the uploading procedure has finished.
• VR-509 will be automatically restarted.
3.
4.
3. Click on the file that is to be uploaded.
4. Click on the [OPEN] button.
• The display will return to the “UPLOAD” screen.
5. Check the name of the file to be uploaded.
6. Click on the [UPDATE] button.
• The “Upload re-confirmation to VR-509” screen will be
displayed.
7.
5.
6.
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Useful Functions Using a PC

MAINTENANCE

1. Click on “UTILITY” → “MAITENANCE” in that order.
• Displays the usage time and power fail time list.

OPERATION LOG

1. Click on “UTILITY” → “OPE. LOG” in that order.
• Displays the OPERATION LOG.
• Displayed in the sequence of date/time the operation log
was saved, date/time the operation was carried out, and
the contents of the operation.

RECORDING LOG

1. Click on “UTILITY” → “REC LOG” in that order.

STATUS

1. Click on “STATUS”.
• Displays all the setting items as a list. Click on your
desired item, then you jumps to it.
• Displays the RECORDING LOG.
• Displayed in the sequence of date/time the recording log
was saved, date/time the recording was carried out, and
the contents of the recording.

OPEN SOURCE

1. Click on “UTILITY” → “OPEN SOURCE” in that order.
• Displays the information concerning OPEN SOURCE.
Display Items
• WEEKLY TIMER
• DATE TIMER
•TIMER MODE
• COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)
• MONITOR
• ONSCREEN MODE
• SEQUENCE TIME
• QUAD DISPLAY
• COVERT CHANNEL (VR-509E)
• CAMERA TITLE
• RECORD SETUP
• REC PATTERN SET
•ALARM REC
• OPERATION
• AUDIO OUT
• ALARM TERMINAL
• REAR TERMINAL
•BUZZER
• ADDRESS
•E-MAIL
• NTP SAVER
* When [SEQUENCE TIME], [CAMERA TITLE], [REC
PATTERN SET], [ALARM REC] and [ALARM
TERMINAL] are grayed out, it indicates that the camera
input settings for the [CAMERA SETUP-1] that
correspond to the grayed out items have been set to
[DISCONNECT]. (See page 20)
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Changing Network Settings

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Setting a Network Address

Changing Network Settings
1. Click on “NETWORK” “ADDRESS” in that order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (For more details, see page 66)
• When network settings of VR-509 are changed, network settings need to be altered according at the PC. Consult the network administrator when making alterations.
• Upon changing network settings of VR-509, change the network settings at the PC as well, followed by restarting the Web browser.
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.)
Access rights for each menu:
Administrators Operators Users
Live Image
Screens
Event
Search
Timer
Recording
Reservation
WEB
Displays
Main Unit
Displays
Main Unit
Operations
Network × ×
Utilities × ×
Status
×
×
×
×

Registering an ACCESS USER

1. Click on “NETWORK” “ACCESS USER SET” in that
order.
2.
3.
2. Enter/selection user information.
Settings
USER NAME
Enter within 32 single-byte characters.
LOGIN NAME
Enter within 32 single-byte alphanumerals. Character-sensitive for upper-case and lower-case characters.
PASSWORD
Enter within 8 single-byte alphanumerals. Character-sensitive for upper-case and lower-case characters.
PASSWORD (AGAIN)
Enter the password once again for confirmation purposes.
ACCESS RIGHTS
Select from either Administrators, Operators or Users.
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3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
Click on [RESET] to clear the entry.

ACCESS USER List Screen

1. Click on “NETWORK” “ACCESS USER List”.
2.
3.
4.
2. This screen enables the access user profiles to be
checked.
3. Click on the [UPDATE] button to make any
amendments.
4. Click on the [DELETE] button to delete users.
MEMO
The following two user names are registered when the VR­509 is shipped from the factory.
1
USER NAME admin guest
PASSWORD vr-509 vr-509
ACCESS RIGHTS Administrators Operators
2

Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC

It is possible to change the VR-509 settings with the use of a
personal computer.
See the reference page for further details of the relevant
parameters.
Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC

MONITOR

1. Click on “VR-509E DISPLAY” “MONITOR” in that
order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 24 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)

ON-SCREEN MODE

1. Click on “VR-509E DISPLAY” “ON-SCREEN MODE”
in that order.

SEQUENCE TIME

1. Click on “DISPLAY” “SEQUENCE TIME” in that
order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 24 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)
* When the display is grayed out, it indicates that the
camera input settings for the [CAMERA SETUP-1] that
correspond to the grayed out cameras have been set to
[DISCONNECT]. (See page 20)
2. Change the settings. (See page 25 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)

QUAD DISPLAY

1. Click on “DISPLAY” “QUAD DISPLAY” in that order.
2.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 25 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)
3.
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COVERT CHANNEL

1. Click on “WEB DISPLAY” “COVERT CHANNEL” in
that order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 27 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)

RECORD SETUP

1. Click on “FUNCTION” “RECORD SETUP” in that
order.

REC PATTERN SET

It is possible to change the default recording parameters for
each mode on the same screen as the setup mode selection
screen.
1. Click on “FUNCTION” → “REC PATTERN SET” in that
order.
2.
3.
4.
2. Select the mode to be set up.
3. Change the settings. (See page 31 for details)
4. Click on the [SAVE] button.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 30 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)
* When the display is grayed out, it indicates that the
camera input settings for the [CAMERA SETUP-1] that
correspond to the grayed out cameras have been set to
[DISCONNECT]. (See page 20)

ALARM REC

1. Click on “FUNCTION” “ALARM REC” in that order.
2.
3.
4.
2. Select the camera to be set up.
3. Change the settings. (See page 31 for details)
4. Click on the [SAVE] button.
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(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values
on the main unit.)
* When the display is grayed out, it indicates that the
camera input settings for the [CAMERA SETUP-1] that
correspond to the grayed out cameras have been set to
[DISCONNECT]. (See page 20)

OPERATION

Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC
1. Click on “FUNCTION” “OPERATION” in that order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 32 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.)

AUDIO OUT

1. Click on “FUNCTION” “AUDIO OUT” in that order.
2.
• If a check mark is added to the number that denotes the camera input to the right of a alarm terminal that has received an input, it means it has been enabled. If it remains blank, it means it is disabled.
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.) * When the display is grayed out, it indicates that the
camera input settings for the [CAMERA SETUP-1] that correspond to the grayed out cameras have been set to [DISCONNECT]. (See page 20)

REAR TERMINAL

1. Click on “FUNCTION” “REAR TERMINAL” in that
order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 45 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.)

ALARM TERMINAL

1. Click on “FUNCTION” “ALARM TERMINAL” in that
order.
2.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 49 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.)

BUZZER

1. Click on “FUNCTION” “BUZZER” in that order.
2.
2. Change the settings.
• A table with the alarm input terminals laid out vertically and the camera inputs laid out horizontally will be displayed.
3.
3.
2. Change the settings. (See page 49 for details)
3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
(Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.)
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Explanations

Menu Flowchart

CAMERA SETUP
RECORD SETUP
OPERATION MENU
LIVE PICTURE
Button operation explanation
SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT
BACK
FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE
Explanations
LIVE PICTURE
QUAD-A
(Page 17) (Page 23)
CAMERA SETUP-1
CAM 1 CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7 CAM 8 CAM 9 PRIORITY
CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT SMOOTH
(Page 20) (Page 20)
RECORD SETUP
REC PATTERN
ALARM AUDIO REC OFF ALARM TERMINAL ALARM REC EMERGENCY REC DURATION
TIMER/MODE(REC PATTERN) WEEKLY TIMER DATE TIMER WATER MARK
..
..
SET
..
..
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PROGRAM TIMER
OFFNORMAL AUDIO REC
OFF OFFPASSCODE ERROR REC
OFF
(Page 30)
CAMERA SETUP-2
DURATION AUDIO REC REPEAT REC
REC PATTERN SET
STANDARD .. REC PATTERN1 .. REC PATTERN2 .. REC PATTERN3 .. REC PATTERN4 .. REC PATTERN5 .. REC PATTERN6 .. REC PATTERN7 .. REC PATTERN8 .. REC PATTERN9 ..
1 WEEK
OFF
ALL
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NORMAL REC
F.RATE(ips) QLY
CAM 1
8.3
N
8.3
CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7 CAM 8 CAM 9 RECORDABLE HOUR
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.3
N N N N N N N N
(Page 31)
STANDARD
ALARM REC
F.RATE(ips) (AUTO) QLY M.DET
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(Page 31)
Menu Flowchart (continued)
CAMERA SETUP-3
NORMAL REC
F.RATE(ips) QLY
CAM 1
0.8
CAM 2
0.8
CAM 3
0.8
CAM 4
0.8
CAM 5
0.8
CAM 6
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CAM 7
0.8
CAM 8
0.8
CAM 9
0.8
ALARM REC
F.RATE(ips) (AUTO) QLY M.DET
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(Page 20)
Explanations
ALARM TERMINAL
ALARM PORT PORT1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT4 PORT5 PORT6 PORT7 PORT8 PORT9 EMERGENCY REC
(1)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(2)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(3)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(4)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(5)(–)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(6)(–)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(7)(–)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(8)(–) (–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(–)(9)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
(Page 33)
ALARM REC
CAMERA INPUT
DURATION PREALARM REC MOTION DETECT SET DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL (DEFAULT:8) STOP LEVEL (DEFAULT:2)
MOTION DETECT AREA SET ..
The camera is changed with a [Right/Left] key.
CAMERA 1
(DEFAULT:2) TARGET AREA LEVEL
(Page 34, 36, 37)
3MIN
OFF
WEEKLY TIMER
START END MODE EXEC
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(Page 38)
DATE TIMER
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Menu Flowchart (continued)
CAMERA SETUP
RECORD SETUP
OPERATION MENU
LIVE PICTURE
Button operation explanation
SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT BACK
FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE
OPERATION MENU
MONITOR .. AUDIO OUT .. ONSCREEN/OPERATION .. NETWORK .. MAINTENANCE .. CLOCK SET ..
(Page 17)
MONITOR
BORDER COLOR SEQUENCE TIME .. QUAD DISPLAY .. COVERT CHANNEL .. CAMERA TITLE .. ALARM REC DISP VGA OU T
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO 01 LINK AUDIO 02 LINK AUDIO FIXED
ONSCREEN/OPERATION
ONSCREEN MODE .. OPERATION .. BUZZER .. REAR TERMINAL ..
HOST NAME .. METHOD IP ADDRESS NET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY DNS SERVER
MAC ADDRESS
AUTO SCAN DISK MANUAL SCAN DISK ALARM LIST CLEAR DEFRAG DATABASE.. FORMAT.. MIRRORING.. PASSCODE SET.. MAINTENANCE/LOG.. AREA SELECT..
NETWORK
MAINTENANCE
LIGHTGRAY
OFF
ENABLE
(Page 24, 26)
(NOT DESIGNATED) (NOT DESIGNATED)
AUDIO 1
(Page 45)
vr509
STATIC IP
192.168. 0. 10
255.255.255. 0
192.168. 0.254
0. 0. 0. 0
00:80:88:40:b0:00
(Page 66)
OFF EXEC EXEC
SEQUENCE TIME
CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 SPLIT PICTURE
ONSCREEN MODE
DATE/TIME ALARM COUNT ALARM DETECT DISK CAPACITY PLAYBACK CAMERA TITLE WARNING REC TO STOP MESSAGE
DEFRAG DATEBASE
TIMER CONTROL DATE AND HOUR
MANUAL
1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC
(Page 24)
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
OFF
(Page 25)
OFF
01 DATE 00 HOUR
EXEC
QUA
QU QU QU
REC REC REP OPE OPE RE PL CH CH OP DV
H
ID ID
88
(Page 50)
CLOCK SET
D / M / Y H : M
/
/ 2 0
* *
* *
* *
* *
(Page 19)
(Page 51)
:
* *
HDD IDE1 IDE2 EXTERNAL
FORMAT EXEC
FORMAT
CAPACITY
149GB 149GB
---GB
STATUS NORMAL NORMAL DISCONNECT
PA MIS
(Page 51)
Menu Flowchart (continued)
Explanations
1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC
QUAD DISPLAY
QUAD-A QUAD-B QUAD-C
QUAD DISPLAY
ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE
COVERT CHANNEL
CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 SELECT OUTPUT PLAY PERMISSION COVERT CHANNEL (WEB) ..
SPOT+MONITOR OUT
DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE
OFF
(Page 24) (Page 25) (Page 27)
COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)
CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 WEB PLAY PERMISSION
DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE
OFF
(Page 27)
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
OFF
Page 25)
OPERATION
RECOVERY REC REC INDICATOR REPEAT REC OPELOCK RELEASE OPERATION LOCK REC STOP PLAY CHANGE SETTING CHANGE MONITOR OPERATION DVD
PRIOR STATE
ON
ALL
BASIC
REC STOP
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Page 32, 48)
ALARM HDD FULL WARNING VIDEO LOSS HDD ERROR FAN MOTOR ERROR PASSCODE ERROR POWER FAIL REC STOP BUTTON
BUZZER
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON
(Page 49)
CAM1:
CAM1:
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
EXT REC REC OUT WARNING OUT VIDEO LOSS HDD ERROR FAN MOTOR ERROR PASSCODE ERROR POWER FAIL
CAMERA TITLE
REAR TERMINAL
ALPHAMERIC
SYMBOL
(Page 47)
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Page 49)
OFF
E 00 HOUR
EXEC
(Page 51)
TATU S ORMAL ORMAL ISCONNECT
EXEC
(Page 51)
MIRRORING
CAPACITY STATUS
HDD
IDE1 IDE2
149GB 149GB
MIRRORING SETTING EXEC
(Page 52)
PASSCODE SET
PASSCODE MIS-INPUT OF PASSCODE SUBCODE
(Page 54)
NORMAL NORMAL
NONE
OFF
NONE
MAINTENANCE/LOG
TOTAL TIME POWER FAIL TIME LIST PL - **** PL - **** PL - **** PL - ****
REBOOT OPERATION LOG RECORD LOG DOWNLOAD SETTING UPLOAD SETTING
AREA SELECT
DATE DISPLAY TIME ZONE
LANGUAGE
********** h
**/**/20**
** : ** ** : **
**/**/20**
** : **
**/**/20**
** : **
**/**/20**
EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC EXEC
(Page 54, 55)
DD/MM/YY
UTC
ENGLISH
(Page 18)
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Explanations

Menu List

[z] are factory settings.
CAMERA SETUP-1 (Page 20)
Items Settings
CAM 1 to 9 z CONNECT, DISCONNECT
PRIORITY z SMOOTH, HIGH-RESOLUTION
CAMERA SETUP-2 (Page 20)
Items Settings
DURATION 1DAY, 3DAYS, 5DAYS, z 1WEEK, 2WEEKS, 3WEEKS,
1MONTH, 2MONTH, 3MONTH
AUDIO REC ON, z OFF
REPEAT REC OFF, z ALL, ALARM LOCK
RECORD SETUP (Page 30)
Items Settings
NORMAL AUDIO REC ON, z OFF
ALARM AUDIO REC ON, z OFF
EMERGENCY REC DURATION z OFF, 30SEC, 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN, 20MIN, CONTINUE,
MANUAL
PASSCODE ERROR REC z OFF, 10SEC, 20SEC, 30SEC
TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN) z PROGRAM TIMER, REC PATTERN 1 to 9
WATER MARK ON, z OFF
NORMAL REC (Page 31)
Items Settings
F.RATE(ips) (NORMAL REC) –, 0.08, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.7, 2.5, 5, z 8.3, 12.5, 25(ips)
QLY (NORMAL REC) H(High), z N(Normal), B(Basic), L(Lowest)
F.RATE(ips) (ALARM REC) 0.8, 1.7, 2.5, 5, 8.3, 12.5, 25(ips), z ---, AUTO
QLY (ALARM REC) z H(High), N(Normal), B(Basic), L(Lowest)
M.DET z OFF, NORM, USER, DOOR H, DOOR L, HALL H, HALL L,
CHECK H, CHECK L, ATM H, ATM L, LOBBY H, LOBBY L, GATE H, GATE L, PARK H, PARK L, DARK H, DARK L, ELEVATR, COUNTER
ALARM TERMINAL (Page 33)
Items Settings
ALARM PORT 1 to 9 DISABLE (–), z ENABLE (1) to (9)
EMERGENCY REC DISABLE (–), z ENABLE (1) to (9)
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Explanations
Menu List (continued)
[z] are factory settings.
ALARM REC (Page 34)
Items Settings
CAMERA INPUT z CAMERA1, CAMERA2, CAMERA3, CAMERA4, CAMERA5,
CAMERA6, CAMERA7, CAMERA8, CAMERA9
DURATION 10SEC, 15SEC, 30SEC, 1MIN, z 3MIN, 5MIN, MANUAL
PREALARM REC z OFF, 10SEC, 30SEC, 60SEC
MOTION DETECT SET
DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL 1 to 10 (Factory setting: 8)
STOP LEVEL 1 to 3 (Factory setting: 2)
TARGET AREA LEVEL 1 to 10(Factory setting: 2)
WEEKLY TIMER (Page 38)
Items Settings
START DAY SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, DAY
START TIME 00:00 to 23:59
END DAY SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT
END TIME 00:00 to 23:59
MODE (REC PATTERN mode) STANDARD, REC.P 1 to 9
EXEC OFF, ON, WEEK
REC DATE SET SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT
DATE TIMER (Page 39)
Items Settings
START TIME 00:00 to 23:59
END TIME 00:00 to 23:59
MODE (REC PATTERN mode) STANDARD, REC.P 1 to 9
EXEC OFF, ON
DATE SET 1/1 to 12/31
MONITOR (Page 24)
Items Settings
BORDER COLOR BLACK, DARKGRAY, GRAY, z LIGHTGRAY
ALARM REC DISP z OFF, FIX, SEQUENCE
VGA OUT z ENABLE, DISABLE
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Explanations
Menu List (continued)
[z] are factory settings.
SEQUENCE TIME (Page 24)
Items Settings
CAMERA 1 to CAMERA 9 OFF, z 1SEC, 2SEC, 3SEC, 5SEC, 10SEC
SPLIT PICTURE z 1SEC, 2SEC, 3SEC, 5SEC, 10SEC
QUAD DISPLAY (Page 25)
Items Settings
QUAD DISPLAY
QUAD-A z ENABLE, DISABLE
QUAD-B z ENABLE, DISABLE
QUAD-C z ENABLE, DISABLE
COVERT CHANNEL (Page 27)
Items Settings
CAMERA 1 to CAMERA 9 ENABLE, z DISABLE
SELECT OUTPUT OFF, SPOT OUT, MONITOR OUT, z SPOT + MONITOR OUT
PLAY PERMISSION ON, z OFF
COVERT CHANNEL (WEB) (Page 27)
Items Settings
CAMERA 1 to CAMERA 9 ENABLE, z DISABLE
WEB PLAY PERMISSION ON, z OFF
CAMERA TITLE (Page 47)
Items Settings
CAM 1 to CAM 9 (20 one-byte characters) Factory setting: CAM 01 to CAM 09
AUDIO OUT (Page 45)
Items Settings
AUDIO 01 LINK z (NOT DESIGNATED), CAMERA 1 to 9
AUDIO 02 LINK z (NOT DESIGNATED), CAMERA 1 to 9
AUDIO FIXED OFF, z AUDIO1, AUDIO2
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Menu List (continued)
[z] are factory settings.
ONSCREEN MODE (Page 25)
Items Settings
DATE / TIME z ON, OFF
ALARM COUNT z ON, OFF
ALARM DETECT z ON, OFF
DISK CAPACITY z ON, OFF
PLAYBACK z ON, OFF
CAMERA TITLE z ON, OFF
WARNING z ON, OFF
REC TO STOP MESSAGE ON, z OFF
OPERATION (Page 32, 48)
Explanations
Items Settings
RECOVERY REC (Page 32) OFF, z PRIOR STATE, COMPULSION REC
REC INDICATOR (Page 32) z ON, OFF
REPEAT REC (Page 32) OFF, ALARM LOCK, z ALL
OPE LOCK RELEASE (Page 48) z BASIC, PASSCODE (MODE1), PASSCODE (MODE2)
OPERATION LOCK (Page 48) OFF, z REC STOP, ALL, USER
REC STOP ON, z OFF
PLAY ON, z OFF
CHANGE SETTING ON, z OFF
CHANGE MONITOR ON, z OFF
OPERATION ON, z OFF
DVD ON, z OFF
BUZZER (Page 49)
Items Settings
ALARM ON, z OFF
HDD FULL ON, z OFF
WARNING z OFF, USER, ALL
VIDEO LOSS ON, z OFF
HDD ERROR ON, z OFF
FAN MOTOR ERROR ON, z OFF
PASSCODE ERROR ON, z OFF
POWER FAIL ON, z OFF
REC STOP ON, z OFF
BUTTON z ON, OFF
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Explanations
Menu List (continued)
[z] are factory settings.
REAR TERMINAL (Page 49)
Items Settings
EXT REC z OFF, TRIGGER, MANUAL
REC OUT z OFF, ALL, ALARM REC, STOP REC
WARNING OUT z OFF, USER, ALL
VIDEO LOSS ON, z OFF
HDD ERROR ON, z OFF
FAN MOTOR ERROR ON, z OFF
PASSCODE ERROR ON, z OFF
POWER FAIL ON, z OFF
NETWORK (Page 66)
Items Settings
HOST NAME z vr509
METHOD OFF, z STATIC IP, DHCP
IP ADDRESS z 192.168.0.10
NET MASK z 255.255.255.0
DEFAULT GATEWAY z 192.168.0.254
DNS SERVER z 0.0.0.0
MAC ADDRESS Cannot set
MAINTENANCE (Page 50, 53)
Items Settings
AUTO SCAN DISK (Page 50) ON, z OFF
MANUAL SCAN DISK (Page 50) EXEC
ALARM LIST CLEAR (Page 53) EXEC
DEFRAG DATABASE (Page 51)
Items Settings
TIMER CONTROL ON, z OFF
DATE AND HOUR Date 1 to 31 (specified date), SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT
(specified day of the week)
Hour 0 to 23
MANUAL EXEC
FORMAT (Page 51)
Items Settings
FORMAT EXEC
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Menu List (continued)
[z] are factory settings.
MIRRORING (Page 52)
Items Settings
MIRRORING
(When in MIRRORING OFF) EXEC
(When in MIRRORING ON) EXEC
PASSCODE SET (Page 54)
Items Settings
PASSCODE z NONE, DONE
MIS-INPUT OF PASSCODE z OFF, ONCE, TWICE, THRICE
SUBCODE z NONE, DONE
Explanations
MAINTENANCE / LOG (Page 55, 63)
Items Settings
REBOOT (Page 55) EXEC
OPERATION LOG (Page 55) EXEC
RECORD LOG (Page 55) EXEC
DOWNLOAD SETTING (Page 63) EXEC
UPLOAD SETTING (Page 63) EXEC
AREA SELECT (Page 18)
Items Settings
DATE DISPLAY z DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD
TIME ZONE z UTC, London, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Paris, CET, GMT+1,
EET, GMT+2, GMT+3, GMT+4, GMT+5, GMT+6, GMT+7,
GMT+8, Japan, GMT+9, GMT+10, GMT+11, GMT+12, GMT–12,
GMT–11, Hawaii, GMT–10, Alaska, GMT–9, Pacific, GMT–8,
Arizona, Mountain, GMT–7, Central, GMT–6, East-Indian,
Eastern, GMT–5, Atlantic, GMT–4, GMT–3, GMT–2, GMT–1
LANGUAGE z ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH
CLOCK SET (Page 19)
Items Settings
Y 2005 to 2037
M 1 to 12
D 1 to 31
H 0 to 23
M 0 to 59
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Explanations

Troubleshooting

Problems Related to Error Code and On-screen Display
On-screen Message
“E-01 DETECTED.” *1, *2 System restarted due to error in the functioning of the hard disk.
Continues operation with the intact hard disk. Switch the power supply off and then on again, and try the formatting or
defrag functions once again.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
“E-02 NO IDE 1 HDD”
“E-02 NO HDD”
“E-02 IDE 1 FORMAT NG”
“E-02 MIRRORING NG”
“NO VIDEO IN** INPUT (E-03)” *2 No video input signals.
“E-05 DETECTED.” *1, *2 Error in the fan motor.
“E-06 DETECTED.” *1, *2 EEPROM error.
“E-07 DETECTED.” *1, *2 Codec 1 error. (Mostly used for recording and VR-509 playback)
“E-08 DETECTED.” *1, *2 Codec 2 error. (Mostly used for transmission and DVD trans-coding)
“E-09 DETECTED.” *1, *2 Error on one of the built-in hard disk drives. (This error is detected only
“E-10 DETECTED.” Abnormality with the DVD drive.
“POWER FAILURE” *2
“The power failure return by UPS
was executed.”
Abnormality with hard disk operations (cannot be started up.) Switch the power supply off and then on again, and try the formatting or
defrag functions once again.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Stop operations and check the connection.Double-check settings in the [CAMERA SETUP-1] Menu.
* Recording may fail if it is continued after the error message is displayed. Set
the [CAMERA] setting to “DISCONNECT” in the [CAMERA SETUP-1] Menu
or eliminate the cause of the error immediately.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
If this error occurs due to alteration of a menu setting, turn the equipment
off/ on and check the setting.
If this error keeps occurring due to alteration of a menu setting or during
operation, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
* HDD/DVD playback, and recording onto the HDD will not be carried out
normally if this is displayed.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
* USB still image capturing, DVD export processing and live/playback
transmission to the network will not be carried out normally if this is
displayed.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
when in the Mirroring Setting mode.)
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Displayed when a power fail occurs. This is not an error. Press the [CANCEL] button to clear the message. P55
Cause and Recovery
Refer
to
Page
P15
P20
*1 to *3: See the next page
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problems Related to Error Code and On-screen Display (continued)
On-screen Message
Cause and Recovery
Explanations
Refer
to
Page
“HARD-DISK CAPACITY IS VERY
LITTLE”
“NO HARD-DISK REMAINING
CAPACITY” *1, *3
“CAPACITY FOR EVENT IS
HARDLY”
“NO CAPACITY FOR EVENT ANY
MORE (0%)”
“NTP SERVER CONNECTION
ERROR”
Recordable space on the hard disk is running out. When hard disk space is about to run out, make changes accordingly
such as formatting the hard disk or changing the setting to the Repeat
Record mode.
* All event record data will be deleted when formatting is executed.
No space available on the hard disk for recording. Format the hard disk to create recording space or set Repeat REC to
values other than “OFF”.
* All event record data will be deleted when formatting is executed.
There is a possibility that the deletion of old events or playback is being
halted prior to all of the capacity on the hard disk being used, owing to
the incorrect setup of the REC PATTERN parameter.
Amend the setting to reduce the frequency and number of times the
alarm is triggered.
The deletion of old events or playback is being halted prior to all of the
capacity on the hard disk being used, owing to the incorrect setup of the
REC PATTERN parameter.
Amend the setting to reduce the frequency and number of times the
alarm is triggered.
The NTP server registration has been enabled, but a connection to the
NTP server failed.
Repeat the NTP server registration procedure, or set the NTP server
function to DISENABLE.
P51
P32
P51
P32
P31
P31
P78
“SYSTEM REBOOTED TO
CHECK HARD DISK”
*1: The buzzer will sound when an error occurs.
*2: A signal will be output to the [WARNING OUT] terminal when an error occurs.
*3: When the hard disk is full, priority is given to this display even when the command to start recording is received by pressing
the [REC/STOP] button or alarm input during playback. (Blinks for 5 seconds.)
The system has been rebooted due to temporary unstable operations in
the HDD. (power fail to additional hard disk units, etc.)
Displayed during HDD substitute sector processing.
Operations may be continued without problem if the system returns to
normal after rebooting. Consult your nearest JVC Dealer if this problem
occurs frequently.
P55
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Explanations
Troubleshooting (continued)
Problems with the DVD
If the following messages are displayed during DVD exporting or DVD playback, press the [CANCEL] button to delete the message,
and then check the cause of the problem.
Refer
On-screen Message
Cause and Recovery
to
Page
“DVD export data retrieval was discontinued (D-01)” “DVD export data retrieval was discontinued (D-02)” “DVD export data retrieval was discontinued (D-03)”
“DVD export data conversion was discontinued (D-01)” “DVD export data conversion was discontinued (D-02)” “DVD export data conversion was discontinued (D-03)”
“DVD export data disc making was discontinued (D-01)” “DVD export data disc making was discontinued (D-02)” “DVD export data disc making was discontinued (D-03)”
“There is no file can be reproduced in DVD (D-01)” “There is no file can be reproduced in DVD (D-02)” “There is no file can be reproduced in DVD (D-03)”
No relevant retrieval data.
The result of the search exceeds the disc capacity.
Search processing error.
No relevant conversion data.
The result of the conversion exceeds the disc capacity.
Conversion processing error.
Disc creation failed. There is a chance that an error occurred on the relevant disc.
The inserted disc is not supported.
Disc deletion failed. There is a chance that an error occurred on the relevant disc.
The directory for list creation does not exist.
The file for list creation does not exist.
List creation failed.
P57
P57
P57
P60
Problems with Flash Memories
On-screen Message
“Still picture preservation failure” “Set data save failed”
“Set data of the USB flash memory cannot be recognized”
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Cause and Recovery
The flash memory was disconnected during writing operations.
The flash memory is set for read-only operations. Disable the read-only function.
The flash memory does not have sufficient capacity. Increase the available capacity, or connect a new flash memory.
Sufficient capacity is available, but writing is not possible. (There are limits to the number of files a USB flash memory can store in the root directory.)
Either store the new file in a sub-directory, or delete some of the other
files.
The flash memory was disconnected during reading operations.
No menu setting data exists on the flash memory.
The VR-509 version does not match up with the menu setting data version.
The menu setting data file is damaged.
Refer
to
Page
P62
P63
P63
Troubleshooting (continued)
Other Problems
Explanations
Symptom
Power cannot be turned on. Check to ascertain that the power cable has been plugged in correctly.
[REC/STOP] and [PLAY/
PAUSE] buttons do not work.
Playback image is not
displayed on the monitor.
Unable to start program
recording using the Program
Timer
Menu screen is not displayed. Check to ascertain if the OPERATION LOCK is activated.
No on-screen display of date/
time and title.
Date/Time is not recorded. Check the DATE/TIME settings. P19
[TIMER] indicator blinks. The PROGRAM TIMER has not been reserved, or there is no recording
Check to ascertain if the OPERATION LOCK is activated.Check to ascertain if the TIMER STANDBY mode is activated.
Check the monitor connection.Select a camera that has a recorded image.
Check the DATE/TIME settings.Check to ascertain if the TIMER STANDBY mode is activated.Check the TIMER PROGRAM.
Check to ascertain if the TIMER STANDBY mode is activated.
Check to ascertain that the settings on the [ONSCREEN MODE] screen
are set to “ON”.
reservation that can be executed.
Check the PROGRAM TIMER.
There is no space left on the hard disk. Format the hard disk to create recording space or set [REPEAT REC] in
the [OPERATION] menu to values other than “OFF”.
Cause and Recovery
Refer to
Page
P48
P38, P39
P15
P41
P19
P38
P39
P48
P38
P25
P38, P39
P51, P32
Unable to play back audio
sound.
Unable to execute Skip Jump
or Direct Jump
The screens continue to
advance when the [SKIP]
button is pressed.
Cannot mount rack fittings Rack mount fittings are optional. Please consult the nearest JVC dealer
Make recordings with the [AUDIO REC] in the [RECORD SETUP] menu
set to “ON”.
* Sound audio cannot be recorded when the [F.RATE] setting on the [REC
PATTERN SET] menu has been specified as “0.08” or “0.2”.
Check the DATE/TIME setting.Check the SKIP setting.
Check to determine that the [SKIP PLAY] parameter on the [SKIP SET]
menu is not set to anything other than [OFF].
for details.
P30, P31
P19
P44
P44
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Explanations

Troubleshooting (Web Browser)

Problems that Trigger Error Messages
Error Message
[Normal Recording in Progress: (5XX2)]
[Timer Recording in Progress: (5XX3)]
[Alarm Recording in Progress: (5XX5)]
[Emergency Recording: (5XX6)]
[On-screen/Menu Control: (5XX7)]
[Timer Mode Standby: (5XX8)]
[Warning: Disable JavaScript in your web
browser]
[Authorization Required] User Name and password verification during access to the VR-509
[Timer Mode Standby cannot be activated] There is no timer program in the Weekly Timer or Date Timer to be
Perform operations via the Web browser after stopping or ending all
operations on the VR-509.
JavaScript is prohibited on the Web browser currently in use. Alter the security level in the [Internet Options] Menu of the Web
browser.
failed. Access the VR-509 again and enter the correct user name and
password.
executed. Double-check settings in the Weekly Timer and Date Timer.
Cause and Recovery
[***: (4xxx)]
[***: (xxxx)]
[SYSTEM ERROR (E_xx): ***] System error has been detected on the VR-509.
Processing of setting request from the Web browser failed. Select the menu item using the Menu button and resend the request,
or refresh the URL and perform operations via the Web browser
again.
* The live screen and playback screen cannot be viewed in this event.
Also, the VR-509 settings cannot be amended.
Check the operational status of the VR-509.
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