JVC VR-509E User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

VR-509E

INSTRUCTIONS

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

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

SKIP

This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper.

LLT0094-001A

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.

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.

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.

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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 DETAIL REC ................................................. 30

Setting the Operation Set ..................................................... 31

Operation Setup

(RECOVERY REC, REC INDICATOR, REPEAT REC)....... 32

ALARM Recording................................................................ 33

Setting up the ALARM TERMINAL....................................... 33

Setting ALARM Recording.................................................... 34

Ending 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 up 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

SEQUENTIAL....................................................................... 24

SPLIT PICTURE................................................................... 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

Contents

Useful Features Using a PC

Changing the Onscreen 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 Outage Time List and Log ................. 54

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

External Hard Disk Drives .................................................... 64

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 Confirmation Screen .................................. 82

* Continued on the next page

Contents

Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC

MONITOR OUT.................................................................... 83

INDICATION......................................................................... 83

AUTO CHANGE ................................................................... 83

DIVISION PIC....................................................................... 83

COVERT CHANNEL ............................................................ 84

REC DETAIL ........................................................................ 84

REC PATTERN .................................................................... 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

Prealarm 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 Time.......................................................... 112

Time Required for DVD Exporting...................................... 113

RS-232C Interface

1. Electrical Specifications.................................................. 114

2. List of RS-232C Commands........................................... 115

3. Details of the Commands ............................................... 116

Others

Specifications ..................................................................... 124

Index................................................................................... 125

Getting Started

Main Features

z Built-in hard disk drive with a high capacity of 320

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 outage

Upon recovery from a power outage 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.

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.

2. Press down on the [FUNCTION] key, and then press

[SET].

• Operations will be locked.

The LOCK LED will be illuminated when in the Operation

Lock mode.

Canceling the Operation Lock

3. Press down on the [FUNCTION] key, and then press

[CANCEL].

• When [BASIC] has been selected as the cancellation

method: → Operations will be cancelled.

• When [PASSCODE] has been selected as the

cancellation method: → The pass code entry screen will be displayed.

Please input the PassCode.

****

Press the SET Key.

* When the pass code 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].

• Operations will be cancelled.

* 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.

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.

 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 firmware is upgraded.

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-509E 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 (approximately 10,000 or more.). 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 this equipment and is not a defect.

 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 recording, dubbing, or playing of software

containing a copyright protection signal is not possible

on this DVD recorder.

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.

Getting Started

Part Names and Functions (Front Panel)

OPERATE

TIMER/MODE

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

SET

RETURN

OUT

SERIAL

SPLIT

SEQUENCE

WARNING

ALARM

HDD

SPOT

LOCK

[OPERATE] Button and Operate LED

Switches the main power on or off. The LED is illuminated

when the OPERATE button is set to ON. (Page 16)

[TIMER/MODE] Button

When the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting on the

[REC DETAIL] 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 LED 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 LED 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.

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

[DETAIL REC] screen set at OFF.

• When a menu or search menu is displayed during

playback.

FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP

ALARM RESET

Keypad and Camera Input LED

 [1] to [9]

Selects the camera input when viewing live images and

when playing back recorded images. The LED 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 on-screen display position when live images

(single screen) are displayed. (Page 46)

 [–/+]

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.

[SPLIT] Button and LED

Switches live images and recorded images between the

split screen and the single screen displays. The LED is

illuminated when the screens are split.

[SEQUENCE] Button and LED

Press this button to display live images in the single screen

auto change mode or 4 division screen auto change mode.

The LED is illuminated when in the AUTO CHANGE mode.

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

OPEN/CLOSE

REC

SKIP

SERIAL Port

Used to connect the communication control terminals on

flash memories (sold separately,) additional hard disk

drives (sold separately,) and UPS (sold separately.)

Part Names and Functions (Front Panel) (continued)

Getting Started

WARNING

SPLIT

SEQUENCE

ALARM

HDD

SPOT

LOCK

FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP

[HDD(DVD)/0]

OPERATE

TIMER/MODE

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

SET

RETURN

OUT

SERIAL

HDD ⇔ DVD Button and LED

Press this button to switch operations between DVD and

HDD. The LED is illuminated when in DVD operations.

 [0] Button

Sets the value to 0.

Status LEDs

 WARNING LED

Illuminated when a warning is in effect.

 ALARM LED

Illuminated during ALARM REC. The LED will flash in red

when ALARM REC has been completed.

 HDD LED

Illuminated during built-in HDD access.

 SPOT LED

Illuminated during SPOT operations.

 LOCK LED

Illuminated during OPERATION LOCK.

[FUNCTION] Button

Press and hold this button followed by pressing the [PLAY

STOP] button to adjust the seconds of the clock.

[MENU] Button

Displays the menu screen, and returns to the normal

screen from the menu screen. (Page 17)

[CANCEL] Button

• Cancels the program timer setting and the record

reservations. (Page 38, 39)

• Cancels the warning light and silences the warning

buzzer.

[ALARM RESET] Button

Extinguishes the alarm and warning LEDs and silences the

buzzer when an alarm or warning is in effect.

The alarm LED is extinguished.

ALARM RESET

11 12 13

 [REC/STOP] Button

 [PLAY STOP] Button

 [PLAY/PAUSE] Buttons and LEDs

OPEN/CLOSE

REW

REC

PLAY/PAUSE

SKIP

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

normal 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 LED

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 when pressed in the playback mode.

(Page 44)

Getting Started

Part Names and Functions (Rear Panel)

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.

[AC IN(220V - 240Vto)] Power Input Terminal

Connect using the power cable supplied to an AC 220 -

240 V outlet. (Page 16)

[LAN] Connection Interface (100 Base-T)

25 26

For connection to the Intranet and other networks using a

LAN cable. (Page 65)

[RS-232C] Remote Terminal (D-sub 9PIN)

Enables the VR-509 to be controlled from an external

source when connected to a personal computer or other

device.

* See page 114 for details on the RS-232C interface.

[VIDEO OUT] Terminal (BNC)

This function is the same as the [VIDEO OUT] terminal on

the front panel.

[SPOT OUT] Terminal (BNC)

Outputs live images screens. Also enables different

contents from the [VIDEO OUT] to be output. (Page 26)

[VIDEO IN] Camera Image Signal Input (BNC)

Connect this to the video output of the video camera (sold

separately.)

[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.)

[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.

[AUDIO OUT] Terminal (RCA)

This function is the same as the [AUDIO OUT] terminal on

the front panel.

[SERIAL] Serial Terminal (USB A-TYPE Female)

This port has the same function as the SERIAL port on the

front panel.

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: AWG 22 to 28.

[VGA OUT] VGA Output Terminal (D-SUB 15PIN)

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

Getting Started

[ALARM IN 1 to 9] Terminals 1 - 9

ALARM REC is activated when signals are input to these

terminals. (Page 33)

[EMERGENCY] Terminals

EMERGENCY REC is activated when signals are input to

these terminals. (Page 33)

[CLOCK RST IN] Terminal

The terminal for resetting the time. The VR-509 clock is

reset when signals are input. (Page 19)

[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 or 12:00.

[ALARM RESET] Terminal

Recording is stopped when this signal is input in the

ALARM REC mode.

[REC OUT] Terminal

Outputs the recording status of the VR-509. (Page 29)

[WARNING OUT] Terminal

Outputs a signal when an operation abnormality or other

error occurs on the hard disk. (Page 96)

[EXT REC IN] Terminal

Activates recording with an external signal. (Page 29)

[OPE ON/OFF] Terminal

Switches between OPE ON or OFF when the signal is

input. (Page 16)

[SPOT 1· 2] Terminal

The input signal selects the image to be output with SPOT

OUTPUT. (Page 26)

[COMMON] Terminal

The common grounding terminal. Connected to the signal

grounding terminal on the device connected.

[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.

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 10kΩ or less

min.400 ms

* Set the output impedance to 10kΩ or less

External pull-up level

About 1 s

min.400 ms

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 10kΩ or less

REC STOP External pull-up level

WARNING

About 1 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

Installation and Preparation

System Connection (When connecting 9 Cameras)

Connection with up to 9 cameras is possible with VR-509’s switcher.

• 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

Computer

AC 220 V - 240 V output

Alarm

(Communication)

UPS

AC 220 V - 240 V

Control

Terminal

• 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 INTRODUCTION SET - 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 INTRODUCTION SET - 1 on page 20.)

• When a BNC connector is connected to THRU OUT, the built-in 75Ω end terminal will become OPEN. Connect the last device to the end terminal at 75Ω.

• 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.

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 LED will blink.

• The OPERATE LED will then be steadily illuminated,

indicating that the OPERATE ON mode has been

activated. Operations are possible when the REC/STOP

mark appears on the on-screen menu.

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.

• The OPERATE LED will be extinguished.

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)

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 LED will blink.

• The OPERATE LED 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 LED will blink.

• A message stating “Please wait...” will be displayed.

• The OPERATE OFF mode will then be activated, and the

OPERATE LED will be extinguished.

* Activate the OPERATE OFF mode before switching off

the power.

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 date and time appear

on the on-screen menu.

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 LED will be extinguished.

* Activate the OPERATE OFF mode before switching off

the power.

MENU Screen Operations

Installation and Preparation

Displaying the MENU Screen

1. Press the [MENU] button.

• The MENU screen will be displayed.

* Press the [MENU] once again to close the MENU screen.

INTRODUCTION SET

DETAIL REC

DETAIL OPERATION

LIVE PICTURE

Button operation explanation

SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT BACK

FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE

* Recording in the motion detection mode 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.

DETAIL REC

OPERATION SET ..

ALARM AUDIO REC ON ALARM TERMINAL .. ALARM REC ..

PASSCODE ERROR REC TIMER/MODE(REC PATERN) WEEKLY TIMER .. DATE TIMER .. WATER MARK

PROGRAM TIMER

ONNOMALLY AUDIO REC

1 MINEMERGENCY REC

10 SEC

OFF

Changing Value Setting

4. Change the value settings with [–/+].

• Press [–/+] to change the values displayed on the

screen.

DETAIL REC

OPERATION SET .. NORMAL AUDIO REC ALARM AUDIO REC ALARM TERMINAL .. ALARM REC .. EMERGENCY REC PASSCODE ERROR REC TIMER/MODE(REC PATTERN) WEEKLY TIMER .. DATE TIMER .. WATER MARK

PROGRAM TIMER

ON ON

5 MIN

30 SEC

OFF

* The above example is the “DETAIL REC” screen.

Displaying the Confirmation Window

5. Press the [SET] button.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

DETAIL REC

OPERATION SET

ALARM AUDIO REC ON ALARM TERMINAL ALARM REC

TIMER/MODE(REC PATERN) WEEKLY TIMER DATE TIMER WATER MARK

A SET CONTENT WAS CHANGED. DO YOU UPDATE THIS CONTENT?

SAVE CANCEL

PROGRAM TIMER

ONNOMALLY AUDIO REC

1 MINEMERGENCY REC

10 SECPASSCODE ERROR REC

OFF

* The above example is the “DETAIL REC” screen.

Saving the Setting

* The above example is the “DETAIL REC” 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.

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.

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 two consecutive seconds to close the menu screen.

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” → “DETAIL OPERATION” → “MAINTENANCE” → “AREA SELECT”.

AREA SELECT

LANGUAGE TIME DISPLAY FORM TIME ZONE

2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press

[–/+] to change the value settings.

OFF

D/M/Y

Europe/Paris

Selections Available

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH

Selects the language required for MENU display.

TIME DISPLAY FORM

D/M/Y, Y/M/D, M/D/Y:

Selects the sequence in which the year, month and

day are to be displayed.

(D = Day, M = Month, Y = Year)

TIME ZONE

Selects the area closest to your own address.

3. Press the [SET] button.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Select “SAVE” with [W/X], and then press the [SET]

button.

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” → “DETAIL OPERATION” →

“CLOCK SET”.

* The time cannot be set when the VR-509E 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

/ 2 0

* *

Adjusting the “seconds” Display with the Signal I/O 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

COM

RESET IN

LAST VR-509

CLOCK

RESET IN

COM

External master clock

 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 or 12:00.

• It is possible to align the clock with two or more VR-509E units in calibrations of seconds.

COM

2nd VR-509

CLOCK

RESET IN

1st VR-509

CLOCK

RESET OUT

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 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-509E units will be synchronized twice a day at 12:00 noon and midnight.

• Make sure the power supply to the relevant units has been switched off before establishing the connection.

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.

Installation and Preparation

Installation Settings

1. Press the [MENU] button.

INTRODUCTION SET

DETAIL REC

DETAIL OPERATION

LIVE PICTURE

Button operation explanation

SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT BACK

FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE

• Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions

provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “INTRODUCTION SET”.

• The “INTRODUCTION SET - 1” screen will be displayed.

* The settings cannot be amended during recording.

INTRDUCTION SET-1

ABORT

CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT SMOOTH

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. 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.

INTRODUCTION SET - 1

3. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press

[–/+] to change the value settings.

Settings

CAMERA1 to 9

CONNECT, DISCONNECT:

Sets the camera input that is to be used for

recording at “CONNECT”, and all other cameras

at “DISCONNECT”.

PRIORITY

SMOOTH: Sets and records with a total recorded frame

count of 100 images per second, and a picture

size of 352 x 288 pixels.

HIGH-QUALITY:

Sets and records with a total recorded frame

count of 50 images per second, and a picture

size of 720 x 288 pixels.

CAUTION

When the setting has been made for a specific number of cameras, it is only possible to amend [INTRODUCTION SET-1]. In order to amend the subsequent cameras, the [OPERATION 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 Operation Set” on page 31)

4. Press the [SET] button.

• The “INTRODUCTION SET - 2” screen will be displayed.

INTRODUCTION SET-2

DURATION AUDIO REC REPEAT REC

5 DAYS

ALL

INTRODUCTION SET - 2

5. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then press

[–/+] to change the value settings.

Settings

DURATION

1DAY, 3DAY, 5DAY, 1WEEK, 2WEEK, 3WEEK, 1MONTH, 2MONTH, 3MONTH:

Sets the period for which the recorded images are to be stored on the hard disc based on the preset recorded image mode and the number of cameras connected.

* This storage period only acts as a yardstick, as the actual

period of storing images may differ depending on amendments to the frame rate, resolution and other settings in [INTRODUCTION SET-3] (refer to the section on recording time on page 110 for further details on the storage period for recorded images.)

AUDIO REC

ON, OFF: Sets whether to record sound audio when in the

NORMAL REC and ALARM REC modes.

REPEAT REC

Sets 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

“INTRODUCTION SET - 1” and “INTRODUCTION SET -

2” screens will be automatically set, and the

“INTRODUCTION SET - 3” screen will be displayed.

INTRODUCTION SET-3

NORMAL REC

F.RATE(ips) QLY

CAM 1

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

INTRODUCTION SET - 3

ALARM REC

F.RATE(ips) (AUTO) QLY M.DET

FINISHSET DETAIL

Installation and Preparation

7. Select your desired item with [S/T/W/X], and then

press the [SET] button.

• Select “SET DETAIL” to change the recording settings

for the standard mode. (See page 31)

• Select “FINISH” to end the INTRODUCTION SET

procedure.

* All existing settings will be updated when these settings

are saved after amendment.

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

[SEQUENTIAL]

Single Screen

CH1-9

[1]

[9]

[SPLIT]

CH1

CH3 CH4

CH1

CH4

CH5

[4]

[1]

CH2

CH2 CH3 CH6

QUAD PICTURE

CH9

CH5 CH6

CH1 CH2

CH3 CH4

[SEQUENTIAL]

CH5 CH6

CH7 CH8

CH1 CH4 CH7

4 DIVISION SCREEN

[5]

CH3

CH2

CH6

CH5

CH9

CH8

[3][2]

CH9

SPLIT SCREEN

Single Screen

• The SPLIT display LED and the SEQUENCE display LED are both extinguished.

 Press the [SEQUENCE] button to display the 4

DIVISION screen.

SPLIT Screen

• The SPLIT display LED will be illuminated, and the SEQUENCE display LED will be extinguished.

1. Press [1] to display the 4 DIV PATTERN A screen.

CAM 1 CAM 2

CAM 3 CAM 4

2. Press [2] to display the 4 DIV PATTERN B screen.

CAM 5 CAM 6

CAM 7 CAM 8

3. Press [3] to display the 4 DIV PATTERN C screen.

CAM 9

4. Press [4] to display the 6 DIV PATTERN screen.

CAM 1

CAM 2

CAMERA 1

 Press buttons [1] to [9] to switch to the required camera

input.

 Press the [SPLIT] button to divide the screen into 9 split

screens.

 Press the [SEQUENCE] button to activate the automatic

single screen.

Automatic Single Screen

• The SPLIT display LED will be extinguished and the SEQUENCE display LED will be illuminated.

CAM 1 CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 9

 Press the [SEQUENCE] button to display the single

screen.

QUAD PICTURE

• The SPLIT display LED and the SEQUENCE display LED will be both illuminated.

CH1 CH2 CH5 CH6 CH9

CH3 CH4 CH7

CH8

CAM 3

CAM 4 CAM 5

CAM 6

5. Press [5] to display the 9 DIV PATTERN screen.

CAM 3CAM 1 CAM 2

CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6

CAM 7

CAM 8 CAM 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.

 Press the [SPLIT] button to display the single screen.  Press the [SEQUENCE] button to activate QUAD

PICTURE. (Possible only when the 4 DIV screen is being displayed.)

* Sequential displays are not possible from 6 DIV and 9 DIV

displays.

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 display cannot be changed.)

Marker

Marker color

Blue Not recording

Red Normal recording

Yellow

White

Status of the VR-900E

Alarm recording

Video loss

Changing the Layout of the Split Screens

Viewing Live 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” → “LIVE PICTURE”.

• The layout pattern that is set is displayed at the center of

the screen.

• First of all, the 4 DIV PATTERN A screen will be

displayed.

* The layout cannot be changed when in the playback

mode.

4DIVISION-A

2. Press [W/X] to select the division layout required.

• Changes sequentially in the order of 4 DIV PATTERN A

→ 4 DIV PATTERN B → 4 DIV PATTERN C → 6 DIV PATTERN → 9 DIV PATTERN → 4 DIV PATTERN A

when [X] is pressed.

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 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 DIV, 9 DIV or any

other split-screen display layouts.

6. Press the [RETURN] button.

• A confirmation screen will be displayed.

A SET CONTENT WAS CHANGED. DO YOU UPDATE THIS CONTENT?

CANCEL

SAVE

* The above is an example of QUAD PICTURE.

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 split-screen selection

screen.

CAUTION

It is not possible to set 4 DIV A, 4 DIV B and 4 DIV C at

the same location when setting up the layout for 4 DIV

split screens.

* The above is an example of QUAD PICTURE.

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 PICTURE.

Viewing Live Camera Images

Setting up monitor output

1. Press the [MENU] button.

•

The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [MONITOR]

screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance

with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17.

MONITOR

BORDER COLOR AUTO CHANGE .. SPLIT PICTURE .. BLIND CAMERA .. 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

Sets 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

Sets the camera input to display when an alarm is detected.

OFF: Does not change the display

FIXED: 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.

SEQUENTIAL:

Displays all of the camera inputs sequentially for a

period of one second each during alarm recording.

VGA OUT

DISABLE: Does not output images from VGA OUT.

ENABLE: Outputs images from VGA OUT.

LIGHTGRAY

OFF

ENABLE

SEQUENTIAL

1. Press the [MENU] button.

•

The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [MONITOR]

screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance

with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17.

SEQUENCIAL

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

Sets the time at which each screen is to be switched.

1 SEC, 2 SECS, 3 SECS, 5 SECS, 10 SECS:

Sequential display is carried out in accordance with

the time set.

OFF: Sequential display not performed.

SPLIT PICTURE

1 SEC, 2 SECS, 3 SECS, 5 SECS, 10 SECS:

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 PICTURE sequential mode.

1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC 1 SEC

3. Press the [SET] button.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press

[SET].

Viewing Live Camera Images

SPLIT PICTURE

Sets whether or not to display each screen with automatic

switching when in the split picture mode.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

•The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [MONITOR]

→ [SPLIT SCREEN] screens will be displayed in this

sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen

Operations] explained on

SPLIT PICTURE

4 DIVISION 4 DIVISION-A 4 DIVISION-B 4 DIVISION-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

4 DIVISION A

DISABLE: Skipped.

ENABLED:Displayed.

4 DIVISION B

DISABLE: Skipped.

ENABLED:Displayed.

4 DIVISION C

DISABLE: Skipped.

ENABLED:Displayed.

3. Press the [SET] button.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press

[SET].

ONSCREEN MODE

Sets whether or not each of the settings are to be displayed during the ONSCREEN mode.

1. Press the [MENU] button.

• The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [DISPLAY/ OPERATIONS] → [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 SET CAMERA TITLE WARNING REC TO STOP MESSAGE

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON

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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 is triggered.

• 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 “AL” or “ALARM LOCK”.

• PLAYBACK SET: Displays the playback mode ( or , etc.,) and the operation status (blue circle, etc.)

• 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 LED warning displays when a warning is triggered. (Example: MAINTENANCE PROCEEDING.)

• REC TO STOP MESSAGE: The “The record stopped” on-screen display and LED warning display.

Values

ON: Displayed. OFF: Not displayed.

3. Press the [SET] button.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press [SET].

* DISK CAPACITY display:

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 LED 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 LED will be extinguished, and the MONITOR

OUT SELECT mode will be activated.

Changing SPOT Output with Terminal Input on the Rear Panel

Make up 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

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 4 DIVISION mode: Switched alternately in the sequence 4-A → 4-B → 4-C → 4-A ...

When in the 6 DIVISION and 9 DIVISION modes: Input is

disabled.

 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 → 4 DIVISION → 6 DIVISION → 9 DIVISION → SINGLE

SCREEN

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] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [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

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Operations] explained on

COVERT CHANNEL

CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 SELECT COVERT 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

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] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [MONITOR] → [COVERT CHANNEL] → [COVERT CHANNEL

(WEB)] screens will be displayed in this sequence in

accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations]

explained on

COVERT CHANNEL (WEB)

CAMERA 1 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 3 CAMERA 4 CAMERA 5 CAMERA 6 CAMERA 7 CAMERA 8 CAMERA 9 WEB PLAY PERMISSION

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DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE

OFF

CAMERA 1 to 9

ENABLE, DISABLE

SELECT COVERT

Selects the image output terminal for which the blind setting is

to be enabled.

OFF: Disables the blind 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, ON

3. Press the [SET] button.

• The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Select [SAVE] with the [W/X] keys, and then press

[SET].

* Images will be recorded even when the COVERT CHANNEL

settings are activated.

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, DISABLE

WEB PLAY PERMISSION

Sets whether or not to permit recorded images to be played

back on a personal computer.

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].

* Images will be recorded even when the COVERT CHANNEL

(WEB) settings are activated.

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 [DETAIL REC] 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

(LED extinguished)

TIMER/MODE ON

(LED 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 Mode

• Performs recording with the mode settings established

with [TIME/MODE (REC PATTERN)].

• 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

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)

 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.

Recording Camera Images

Making Normal Recordings

STANDARD MODE

1. Set up the DETAIL REC parameters. (See page 30)

2. Set the normal recording parameters with [STANDARD

MODE]. (See page 31)

3. Check to confirm that the LED for TIMER/MODE is

extinguished.

 Press the [REC/STOP] button.

• Recording will be started.

 Press the [REC] button for approximately two

consecutive seconds.

• Recording will be stopped.

REC PATTERN 1 to 9

1. Set up the DETAIL REC parameters. (See page 30)

The desired REC PATTERN mode can be set with the

[TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting on the [DETAIL

REC] screen (select from REC PATTERN 1 to 9.)

2. Set the normal recording parameters with [REC

PATTERN 1 to 9]. (See page 31)

3. Press [TIMER/MODE].

• The TIMER/MODE LED will be illuminated.

 Press the [REC/STOP] button.

• Recording will be started in accordance with each normal

mode setting.

 Press the [REC] 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 set to [MAKE].

• 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 started when the [EXT REC IN]

terminal is set to [MAKE].

• Recording is stopped when the [EXT REC IN] terminal is

set to [OPEN].

Recording Status Notification

The status of the recording can be examined during recording

with the use of the LED lamps and the signals output from the

[REC OUT] terminal.

• Setting the operations for the recordings LEDs. (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 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)

Recording Camera Images

Setting up the DETAIL REC

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” → “DETAIL REC”.

DETAIL REC

OPERATION SET

ALARM AUDIO REC ON ALARM TERMINAL ALARM REC EMERGENCY REC

TIMER/MODE(REC PATERN) WEEKLY TIMER DATE TIMER WATER MARK

PROGRAM TIMER

10 SECPASSCODE ERROR REC

ONNOMALLY AUDIO REC

1 MIN

OFF

2. Select your desired item with [S/T], and then change

the setting with [–/+].

Settings

NOMALLY AUDIO REC

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)

(Page 45 “AUDIO OUT”)

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.

However, it is not possible to forcibly stop recording by pressing

the [CANCEL] 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 or daily

program timer.

REC PATTERN 1-9:

Records according to the respective operation setting.

WATER MASK

OFF: The WATER MASK function is deactivated.

ON: The WATER MASK function is activated.

ALARM AUDIO REC

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)

(Page 45 “AUDIO OUT”)

EMERGENCY REC

Sets the recording time when the EMERGENCY REC terminal

is input.

OFF: Not record.

30SEC, 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN, 20MIN:

records in the set duration.

CONTINUE: Continue recording by the user performs the

recording stop operation.

MANUAL: Continues recording while the signal is being

input.

MEMO

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: See page 31).

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