Sony NSR-500-4T User Manual

Network Surveillance

4-272-495-16 (1)

Server

User’s Guide

Software Version 1.6 and Later

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

NSR-500 Series

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview...........................................................................................6

Features and Functions ..................................................................8

System Requirements ...................................................................11

Front (When the Front Cover and the HDD Cover are Opened) .......... 8

Rear ....................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 2

Administration Menu

Overview.........................................................................................12

Displaying the Administration Menu ...........................................12

Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu...........................13

Displaying Setup Menu ....................................................................... 13

Details on Setting Items ...................................................................... 13

Configuring Settings Related to Servers.....................................18

Installing Patch Files.....................................................................20

Saving and Restoring Configuration Data ..................................21

Saving Configuration Data.................................................................. 21

Restoring Configuration Data ............................................................. 22

Exporting System Information .....................................................23

Installing Licenses.........................................................................24

Chapter 3 Basic Operation

Overview.........................................................................................25

Logging On to the NSR .................................................................25

Basic Window Operations ............................................................27

Changing the Password................................................................30

Logging Off ....................................................................................31

Locking the NSR ............................................................................31

Shutting Down and Restarting the NSR ......................................32

Viewing Version Information ........................................................32

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Chapter 4

Application Settings

Alarms and Events ........................................................................33

Displaying Configuration Window ...............................................33

Registering Devices ......................................................................34

Changing Registration Details............................................................. 34

Deleting Devices ................................................................................. 35

Settings Required when Using SNC-CS20/CM120/DS10/DM110/

DS60/DM160............................................................................. 35

Registering Device Groups ................................................................. 36

Details of Each Screen ........................................................................ 37

Configuring Camera Video Settings ............................................41

Configuring Camera Operations ..................................................45

Configuring Preset Positions ............................................................... 45

Configuring Camera Tours.................................................................. 46

Configuring Shadow Tours ................................................................. 47

Configuring Masks (Camera).............................................................. 48

Configuring Control Protocols for Analog Cameras........................... 50

Configuring Network Camera Control................................................ 50

Configuring Audio .............................................................................. 51

Settings Related to Monitoring.....................................................51

Configuring Monitor Layout Settings ................................................. 51

Assigning Cameras to Monitor Frames............................................... 57

Configuring Layout Tours................................................................... 57

Configuring Motion Detection Settings .......................................59

Using the Motion Detection Function of the Camera

(VMD (Camera)) ....................................................................... 59

Configuring Camera Tamper Detection and Audio Detection... 61

Configuring Edge Storage Settings.............................................62

Configuring Settings Related to Storage ....................................63

Configuring Storage Settings .............................................................. 63

Configuring Settings Related to Deleting Recording Data ................. 66

Configuring Recording Schedules...............................................69

Configuring Schedules Manually........................................................ 69

Configuring Alarm Recording and Event Recording.......................... 71

Configuring Sensor Inputs ...........................................................76

Changing Settings of Sensor Input Pins of NSR................................. 76

Changing Settings of Sensor Input Pins of Camera ............................ 76

Changing Settings of Sensor Input Pins of Barionet........................... 77

Adding Logical Sensor Input Pins to NSR.......................................... 77

Deleting Logical Sensor Input Pins Created for NSR......................... 78

Setting Items of the [Logical Sensor In] Tab ...................................... 78

Configuring Alarm Output Settings .............................................79

Changing Settings of Alarm Output Pins of NSR............................... 79

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Changing Settings of Alarm Output Pins of Camera .......................... 79

Changing Settings of Alarm Output Pins of Barionet......................... 80

Setting Items of the [Alarm Out] Tab ................................................. 80

Configuring Action Settings .........................................................82

Manual Action..................................................................................... 82

Event/Alarm Actions........................................................................... 85

Configuring Mail Notification Settings ........................................89

Configuring System Alert Settings ..............................................90

Registering Users ..........................................................................91

User Levels and Permissions............................................................... 91

Registering a User ............................................................................... 92

Changing User Settings ....................................................................... 93

Deleting a User.................................................................................... 93

Setting Items of the [User] Tab ........................................................... 93

Configuring the Duration to Rewind for Quick Playback...........95

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Operation and Control

Monitoring ......................................................................................96

Monitoring Live Images...................................................................... 96

Monitoring Using Layout Tours.......................................................... 97

Monitoring Audio from Cameras ........................................................ 97

Functions and Operating Procedure of Main Screen........................... 98

When a Click Action is Configured .................................................. 103

Monitor Frame................................................................................... 103

Controlling Cameras ...................................................................104

Performing Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Operations ..................................... 104

Using Camera Presets........................................................................ 105

Performing Camera Tours ................................................................. 106

Recording, Searching, and Playing Images ..............................106

Recording Live Images ..................................................................... 106

Playing Recorded Images.................................................................. 107

Searching Recorded Images .............................................................. 108

Playing Recorded Images from Search Results ................................ 108

Details of Search Window................................................................. 108

Deleting Recorded Images..........................................................110

Protecting Recorded Images ......................................................111

Exporting Recorded Images .......................................................112

Exporting Recorded Images .............................................................. 112

Exporting Recorded Images as Still Images...................................... 114

System Administration................................................................115

Monitoring the Error Status............................................................... 115

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Chapter 6 Appendix

Exporting Log Files........................................................................... 116

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ...........................................118

Concerning GPL-LPGL................................................................119

MPEG-4 Video Patent Portfolio License....................................120

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE .............................................120

Preamble............................................................................................ 120

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION

AND MODIFICATION........................................................... 121

END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...........................................124

How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs ........................ 124

GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE..............................125

Preamble............................................................................................ 125

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION

AND MODIFICATION........................................................... 126

END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS ...........................................130

How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries ......................... 130

Index ............................................................................................132

Trademarks

• “IPELA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• Other products or system names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Further, the ® or ™ symbols are not used in the text.

Before using the unit, be sure to read "END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" in this manual.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

Chapter

Overview

The NSR-500 series is a network surveillance server for network cameras. The NSR series allows you to monitor and record JPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 images from network cameras via the network. It also allows you to search and play back recorded images, making the NSR a truly versatile monitoring system.

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Analog Camera

System Controller

Monitor

Network

NSR-500 Series

Mouse

Keyboard

Surveillance cameras

1) The NSR requires an NSBK-EB05 (optional) expansion.

RealShot Manager Advanced Client is used for surveillance and configuration.

Windows PC

System Controller

RealShot Manager Advanced Client Software

Installing

Overview

Control compatible cameras from remote locations

You can pan, tilt, and perform zoom operations of compatible cameras.

Compatible with analog cameras

You can monitor and record images from analog cameras by connecting them directly to the unit

1) The NSR requires an NSBK-EB05 (optional) expansion.

Slim type (2U), space-saving 19-inch rack mounting model

With a purpose-built rack mounting kit, the unit can be installed in a standard universal pitch EIA 19-inch rack. For details on the rack mounting kit, contact your Sony dealer.

High reliability

The NSR supports redundant configurations such as RAID

and performs with high reliability. In a RAID 5 configuration, for example, the system can continue functioning even if one of the hard disks develops a malfunction. The NSR also supports uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

, making them extremely reliable

systems.

1) RAID 5 is a system for dividing and storing data and parity

(error correcting codes) onto more than one hard disk drive. Although this system allows continued operation should one of the hard disks malfunction, it does not guarantee restoration of lost data. In addition, due to high internal processing loads during reconstruction after you replace the malfunctioned hard disk, the unit may not be able to record images at the configured recording rate while reconstruction is in progress.

2) If the power turns off suddenly during operation, the data may

be corrupted.

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Protect data from power interruptions

If the power supply is interrupted while the unit is in operation, data may be damaged. We recommend using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Other features

• Custom layout support allows you to display images in a

variety of different layouts in addition to standard 2 × 2 and 3 × 3 layouts.

• The NSR is capable of manual, scheduled, and alarm

recording, among others.

• Run searches for recorded images by camera name, date,

alarm, and other methods.

• Audio recording and playback

are also supported from

compatible cameras.

• If a video loss occurs due to the network connection

being disrupted or an abnormal shutdown occurring, video can be recorded to the camera’s Edge Storage, allowing you to retrieve the data later after the system is restored.

1) Optional audio amplifiers or speakers are required.

Overview

Features and Functions

Front (When the Front Cover and the HDD Cover are Opened)

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A RAID LED

Lights green when the RAID configuration is functioning properly. Lights red if a fatal problem exists with the RAID due to an internal HDD failure, for example. Lights amber if the RAID is degraded or rebuilding.

B ACCESS LED

Blinks green when the HDDs are accessed.

C HDD LEDs (1 to 6)

Light green when the internal hard disk drives are functioning properly. Light red when failures or other problem occurs. Also, light amber during the rebuilding of RAID.

D Lock

Use this in conjunction with the supplied HDD cover key to lock the HDD cover. When the HDD cover is locked, you cannot remove it. The fan unit is also locked when the HDD cover is locked. When attaching the HDD cover, make sure the lock is the unlocked state before you attach the cover. You can distinguish the locked position from the unlocked position by looking at the lock, as illustrated below.

The HDD cover is locked

E Fan unit

For details on maintenance, contact your Sony dealer.

The HDD cover is unlocked

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F HDDs

For details on maintenance, contact your Sony dealer.

G NETWORK LEDs (1 and 2)

Light green when there is a link to the network. Blink amber when the network is being accessed.

H USB connectors (1 and 2)

Use these connectors to connect a USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB flash memory device, USB CD/DVD drive, or system controller (RM-NS1000) to the unit.

I REC LED

Lights red when recording images.

J STATUS LED

Indicates the recognition status of USB flash memory devices. If a device is recognized, this lights green. If a device is not recognized, this lights red.

Caution

Do not remove the USB flash memory device while the LED is blinking.

K FAN LED

Lights green when the internal fan is functioning properly. Lights red when a fan failure occurs.

L SYSTEM LED

Blinks green while the unit is starting up and then changes to always on when the unit has started. During operation, this LED is lit green when the system is functioning normally. When a system error or other problem occurs, it lights red. If this LED is lit red, contact your Sony dealer.

Features and Functions

M Power switch

Press this to turn on the unit. If you press the power switch during operation, the POWER LED blinks green for up to 3 seconds. Pressing the power switch again during this time turns off the unit. If 3 seconds elapse without the power switch being pressed while the POWER LED is blinking, the unit does not turn off and operation continues.

Rear

NSR-500

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Caution

Pressing and holding down the power switch (approximately 5 seconds) turns off the unit forcefully.

N POWER LED

Lights green when the unit is turned on. If you press the power switch during operation, the POWER LED blinks green for up to 3 seconds.

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A Fan

Caution

Take care not to obstruct the fan grille. If the grille is obstructed, heat may build up in the unit, leading to damage and/or fire.

B AUDIO OUT (line output) connector (stereo)

Use these connectors to output audio to a peripheral audio device.

C AUDIO IN (microphone input) connector (used for

future expansion)

Use this connector to input audio from a peripheral audio device, such as a microphone. Plug-In Power microphones are supported.

D RS-232C 1 (UPS) connector

Use this connector to connect the control line of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

E RS-232C 2 connector

Use this connector to connect analog cameras via the analog camera input cable. This connector cannot be used at the same time as the I RS-422/485 connector. For pin assignment details and wiring diagrams for sensor inputs, refer to the Installation Manual (separate document).

F LAN connectors (1 and 2)

Use these connectors to connect 10Base-T, 100BaseTX, or 1000Base-T network cables. LAN1: Network cameras

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Features and Functions

LAN2: Network cameras1) (LAN2 can only be used when using a different segment from LAN1.)

1) Connect remote clients to the network specified with the [Network Interface for Remote Client] setting (either LAN1 or LAN2) in the Server Configuration screen. For details, see “Configuring Settings Related to Servers” (page 18).

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Caution

• Do not configure LAN connectors 1 and 2 to the

same network segment.

• For details on using iSCSI storage, contact your

Sony dealer.

CAUTION

• For safety, do not connect the connector for

peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to the following ports.

- LAN1 connector

- LAN2 connector

• Follow the instructions for the above ports.

• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to

peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

G Monitor connectors (1 and 2)

Use this connector to connect a monitor that supports analog RGB input.

For connection details and wiring diagrams for sensor inputs, refer to the Installation Manual (separate document).

L Power supply connector

Use this connector to connect the power cord.

M HDMI monitor connector

Use this connector to connect a monitor that supports HDMI input. Monitor connector 2 and the HDMI monitor connector cannot be used at the same time. This connector can only be used when an NSBKDH05 (optional) is mounted.

N Analog camera cable input connector

Use this connector to connect the analog camera input cable. This connector can only be used when an NSBK-EB05 (optional) is mounted.

CAUTION

When you connect the analog camera input cable of the unit to peripheral device, use the supplied cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

Caution

If the optional NSBK-DH05 is installed, monitor connector 1 will not be available for use. Only monitor connector 2 will be available. Monitor connector 2 and the HDMI monitor connector cannot be used at the same time.

H USB connectors (1 and 2)

Use these connectors to connect a USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB flash memory device, USB CD/DVD drive, or system controller (RM-NS1000) to the unit.

I RS-422/485 connector

Use this connector to connect analog cameras via the analog camera input cable. This connector cannot be used at the same time as the E RS-232C 2 connector. For pin assignment details and wiring diagrams for sensor inputs, refer to the Installation Manual (separate document).

J ALARM OUT (alarm output) connector

Use this connector to connect the alarm output lines. For connection details and a wiring diagram for alarm output, refer to the Installation Manual (separate document).

K SENSOR (sensor input) connector

Use this connector to connect the sensor input lines.

Features and Functions

System Requirements

The hardware required in order to use this unit are as follows.

- We do not recommend using a USB hub.

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• Monitor

• Sony network cameras2) or Sony analog cameras3)

• USB keyboard

•USB mouse

•Network hub

• 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T cable

• USB flash memory device

• USB CD/DVD drive

1) Computer displays that accept RGB input are supported. The supported resolutions are as follows.

- Full High-Definition (1,920 × 1,080)

- WUXGA (1,920 × 1,200)

- Full Wide XGA (1,360 × 768)

- UXGA (1,600 × 1,200)

- SXGA (1,280 × 1,024)

- XGA (1,024 × 768)

When NSBK-DH05 (optional) is mounted

HDMI-compatible devices and computer displays that accept RGB input are supported. The supported resolutions are as follows.

- Full High-Definition (1,920 × 1,080)

- WUXGA (1,920 × 1,200)

- Full Wide XGA (1,360 × 768)

- UXGA (1,600 × 1,200)

- SXGA (1,280 × 1,024)

- XGA (1,024 × 768) However, WUXGA is not supported on HDMI-compatible devices.

2) Contact your dealer for details about compatible Sony network cameras.

3) The NSR requires an NSBK-EB05 (optional) expansion.

4) Use a USB keyboard with a cable. However, keys other than the standard may not function. Wireless or infrared USB keyboards may also not function properly.

5) Use a USB mouse with a cable. Wireless or infrared USB mice may not function properly. Functions such as threebutton and wheel operations may also function improperly.

6) Required when backing up system information such as logs.

- This unit supports USB 2.0, Mass Storage class devices.

However, it does not support USB 2.0, Mass Storage class HDDs. Be aware that errors may still occur when writing data to a USB 2.0, Mass Storage class memory device, depending on the type of device used. If errors occur when writing data, use a USB flash memory device of a different type. Only FAT-format USB flash memory devices are supported.

7) The following restrictions apply.

- Supported media: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R,

DVD+R DL

- Format: ISO 9660 format (RockRidgeExtension/

JolietExtension)

- Use blank media or media that has previously been written

on using the NSR-500 series.

- Media that has been written on using equipment other than

the NSR-500 series is not supported.

- USB 1.1/2.0 supported.

- We do not recommend using USB bus power. Use an AC

power supply.

System Requirements

Administration Menu

Chapter 2

Administration Menu

Overview

The Administration Menu allows you to change settings that were configured with the Setup Wizard when you turned on the NSR for the first time, and also allows you to perform configurations and operations related to the server. This chapter describes the following configurations and operations for the Administration Menu.

• “Displaying the Administration Menu” (page 12)

• “Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu”

(page 13)

• “Configuring Settings Related to Servers” (page 18)

• “Installing Patch Files” (page 20)

• “Saving and Restoring Configuration Data” (page 21)

• “Exporting System Information” (page 23)

Chapter

Displaying the Administration Menu

Enter the user name and password in the logon screen, and click [Administration Menu].

Note

For details on restart and shutdown procedures, see Chapter 3 “Shutting Down and Restarting the NSR” (page 32).

Note

If you are already logged on to the NSR, you can display the logon screen by clicking at the top right of the Main screen and logging off from the dialog box that appears.

The Administration Menu screen appears.

Overview / Displaying the Administration Menu

Changing Initial Settings

Details on Setting Items

with the Setup Menu

Use the Setup Menu to change settings that were configured with the Setup Wizard when you turned on the NSR for the first time.

Displaying Setup Menu

Click [Setup Menu] in the Administration Menu.

The menu items of the Administration Menu differ depending on the server and clients.

Setting Items of Language Screen

Select the language to display on the screens, and click [OK].

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Setting Items of Keyboard Screen

Select the language of the USB keyboard connected to NSR, and click [OK].

The Setup Menu appears.

Select the item you want to configure, and click [Select].

The screen corresponding to the item appears.

Setting Items of Date and Time Screen

Configure the date and time of the equipment, and click [OK].

Year/Month/Day

Enter the date.

Hour/Min

Enter the time.

Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu

Date Time Format

Select the format for the date and time.

Enable NTP Server

Select the check box to enable the NTP server of NSR.

LAN2: Network cameras1) (LAN2 can only be used when

using a different segment from LAN1.)

1) Connect remote clients to the network specified with the [Network Interface for Remote Client] setting (either LAN1 or LAN2) in the Server Configuration screen. For details on the Server Configuration screen, see “Configuring Settings Related to Servers” (page 18).

Caution

When the NTP server of NSR is enabled, enable [Synchronize with NTP Server] as well, and configure settings to obtain clock information from other NTP

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servers. If you do not configure the settings, the clock may deviate dramatically.

Synchronize with NTP Server

Administration Menu

Select the check box to obtain the current time from another NTP server.

IP Address

Enter the IP address of the NTP server from which to obtain the information.

Current Synchronization

This displays the IP address of the NTP server from which the current information is being obtained.

Time Zone

Select the region to configure the date and time.

Note

There is no setting for enabling or disabling daylight saving time. If you select a time zone in which daylight saving time is observed, the clock is adjusted automatically for daylight saving time.

xSetting Items of General Network Screen

Configure each item, and click [OK].

Primary DNS

Enter the IP address for the primary DNS (Domain Name Server). Do not enter this if there is no primary DNS, or if it is not required.

Secondary DNS

Enter the IP address for the secondary DNS. Do not enter this if there is no secondary DNS, or if it is not required.

Default Gateway

Enter the IP address for the default gateway. Do not enter this is if there is only a local network or there is no need to connect to another network.

Setting Items of Network Device Menu Screen

The network settings consist of “General Network” for setting general settings, and “Network Device 1 to 2” for setting LAN connectors. Select the network you want to configure, and click [OK].

Caution

Connect the following devices to the LAN connectors. LAN1: Network camera

Hosts

If host name registration is necessary, enter a combination of the IP address and host name, and click [Add] to add the host to the list.

xSetting Items of Network Device 1 to 2

Configure each item, and click [OK].

Configure the settings as follows in accordance with your environment.

Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu

To use a DHCP to obtain the address setting automatically: Select [DHCP].

To configure the address setting manually:

1 Click [Static]. 2 Enter the following address.

IP Address

Enter the IP address.

Setting Items of Monitor Screen

Select the resolution of the monitor connected to the unit, and click [OK]. If you select [Auto], the maximum resolution of the connected monitor will be detected and selected automatically.

Caution

• Before you enter the IP address, make sure there is no machine that uses the same value on the same network. Even if a machine that uses the same value does exist, an error message will not be displayed. However, be careful because more than one machine using the same value will result in incorrect operation.

• Do not set an IP address that is prohibited under the IP address assignment rules. Example: 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

127.0.0.1, etc.

Netmask

Enter the subnet mask.

Route Setting

Click this when you need to configure the route to another network. Configure the settings as follows on the Route For Network Device 1 screen that appears.

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Setting Items of Audio Screen

Select the audio connector you want to use, and click [OK]. When using audio output from an HDMI monitor, select [HDMI]. ([HDMI] can only be selected when an optional NSBK-DH05 is installed.)

1 Enter the address, gateway, and netmask of the

other network to which to connect, and click [Add] to add the network to the list. For details, contact the administrator of the network to which you will connect.

2 Click [OK].

Caution

When removing an NSBK-DH05 from the main unit, be sure to check that AUDIO OUT is in use. If the NSBK-DH05 is removed from the main unit while [HDMI] is selected, audio will not be output from AUDIO OUT until it is reselected. In such cases, reselect [AUDIO OUT] in the Audio screen.

Setting Items of Disk Screen

Configure iSCSI settings.

Caution

Contact your Sony dealer when using iSCSI.

Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu

Setting Items of FTP Screen

Configure each of the items when you want to enable the FTP server, and click [OK].

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Enable user to Get Data from Remote

This function is used for service and maintenance.

Enable user to Get Tools from Remote

Select the check box to enable remote client downloading of tools, operating manuals, and other documents using FTP. This is enabled under default settings.

User Name

This displays the user name. The user name is “ftptool.” It cannot be changed.

Password

Enter the password. The default password is “ftptool.”

Setting Items of Server Name Screen

Enter the server name of NSR, and click [OK].

Setting Items of SNMP Screen

Configure each item related to SNMP, and click [OK].

Enable

Select this to enable the SNMP agent function.

Disable

Select this to disable the SNMP agent function.

Community

Enter the SNMP community name.

Contact

Enter the contact. Normally, enter the mail address of the system administrator.

Location

Enter the installation location of NSR.

Name

Enter the name of the NSR unit.

Enable Trap

Select this to enable SNMP trap transmission.

Notes

• If you do not set a server name, a default name (e.g., NSR500_DB12) to which the last four digits of this unit’s LAN1 MAC address is appended is set.

• Do not use spaces when entering the server name.

Sink IP Address

Enter the destination IP address for SNMP traps.

Severity Level

Select the severity level for SNMP trap transmission. An SNMP trap will be sent when severity levels meet or exceed this setting.

For details on SNMP traps, contact your Sony dealer.

Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu

Setting Items of UPS Screen

Configure settings related to UPS, and click [OK].

Enable

Select this when using a UPS. If this is selected, select the type of UPS to be used from a list of UPS.

Setting Items of Serial Port (Analog Camera) Screen

Configure settings related to the analog camera connection. Configure each item, and click [OK]. (This screen only appears when an optional NSBK-EB05 is installed.)

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Caution

If the power turns off suddenly during operation, the data may be corrupted.

Disable

Select this when not using a UPS.

Power off in XXX Seconds

Enter the time from when a power cut is detected until shutdown to start.

Caution

For details on automatic startup after power is restored, contact your dealer.

Setting Items of Auto Logon Screen

When you want to enable the auto logon function, select the [Enable Auto Logon] check box, and click [OK]. For details on the auto logon function, refer to “Logging On to the NSR” (page 25).

Serial standard (RS-485, RS-422, RS-232C)

Select the serial standard for connecting to the analog camera you want to control.

Baud rate

Select the communication baud rate.

Parity bit

Select the parity bit.

Character length

Select the character length.

Stop bits

Select the stop bits.

Setting Items of Video (Analog Camera) Screen

Select the video format for the analog camera to be connected, and click [OK]. (This screen only appears when an optional NSBK-EB05 is installed.)

Changing Initial Settings with the Setup Menu

Setting Items of Camera Auto Registration Screen

When you want to enable the camera auto registration function, select the [Display confirmation dialog box for automatic camera registration at startup] check box and click [OK]. If you select this check box, the Camera Automatic Registration screen appears when the unit starts up.

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Administration Menu

Configuring Settings Related to Servers

Configure these settings when, for example, you want to change the network settings to match the network environment of the users, or you want to centralize user administration when using multiple NSR and RealShot Manager Advanced together.

Click [Server Configuration] in the Administration Menu.

The menu items of the Administration Menu differ depending on the server and clients.

The Server Configuration screen appears.

Configure each item, and click [OK].

Configuring Settings Related to Servers

Central Server Mode

Set this if you want to manage multiple NSRs and RealShot Manager Advanced (Server) as one

system Manager Advanced (Client).

, or you want to connect from RealShot

You can set one master server for uniformly managing users in the system, and multiple slave servers.

1) This is for when you want to perform common user management with multiple servers, or when you want to connect from RealShot Manager Advanced (Client).

Select [Master] or [Slave]. If you select [Slave], enter the master server address to which to connect. If a server is changed from master to slave, the user information that was configured locally is discarded and the user information of the master is used. If you want to change this setting, basically change it immediately after installation. If you change this setting, restart the system.

Use Proxy Server

Select the check box when using a proxy server for connecting to the slave servers and master server of the central server.

IP Address

Enter the IP address for the proxy server.

Port

Enter the port number for the proxy server.

Connection from Remote Client

Select the check box to connect from a remote client.

Network Interface for Remote Client

Select the network to use for the connecting with remote client.

Server Port

Central Server

Configure the port number for the central server.

• When the central server mode or the server port is changed, a message appears and the system restarts.

• If you changed the network interface for the remote client, you must restart the system. When changing the server mode, be sure to change the network interface setting and restart the system beforehand.

Setting Items of NAT Setting Dialog Box

Configure port forwarding settings for broadband routers. If the router supports the UPnP function, you can use the UPnP function to configure the router settings.

• If you select [Auto Setting], all of the setting items will be configured automatically via UPnP. Select [Manual Setting] if you want to specify port numbers manually.

• Regardless of whether [Auto Setting] or [Manual Setting] is selected, router configuration is not necessary if the UPnP function is used.

• If you select [Manual Setting] and do not use the UPnP function, be sure to configure settings on the router side, and enter those same settings for the appropriate items in this dialog box.

This dialog box appears when you select [NAT Setting] on the Server Configuration screen (page 18). After configuring each setting, click [OK].

Note

These settings are not required if you do not intend to connect from clients on external networks.

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Event Action Server

Configure the port number for the event action server.

Download Server

Configure the port number for the download server.

Record Server

Configure the port number for the record server.

NAT Setting

Displays the NAT Setting dialog box (page 19). Configure these settings when you want to connect to the server via an Internet connection, for example, from a client connected to an external network using a broadband router.

Caution

• When changing to [Slave], register a user other than “admin” on the master server, and use that user. The user level for the user must be “Level 5”.

Auto Setting

Automatically configures settings for the router.

UPnP

If you select [Auto Setting], the [Use] check box will be selected automatically.

Configuring Settings Related to Servers

Manual Setting

Specify port numbers and a global IP address. When you select this option, enter values for each setting item under [Server Port] and [Address (WAN side)].

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UPnP

To use the UPnP function, select the check box next to [Use].

Server Port

Enter the WAN-side port number of the Central Server,

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Event Action Server, Download Server, and Record Server. The LAN-side port numbers are only for display and cannot be configured.

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Address (WAN side)

Enter a global IP address.

Registration

Registers your settings.

Note

When connecting from a client, the [Address] and [Central Server] under [Server Port] configured in the above will be used as the client logon server.

Caution

• To ensure Internet (WAN side) security, be sure to use the firewall function on your router or similar device, and confirm that the security for the configured port is enabled.

• If security is not enabled via the router or similar device, there is a risk of the NSR being accessed by unauthorized users via the WAN side ports. To maintain security, change the password regularly and configure other related settings. password, refer to “Changing the Password” (page 30).

• If unauthorized users log onto NSR, there is a risk of the following. – NSR settings may be changed. – Images from cameras and recorded images may be

• Depending on your router and operating environment, connection from an external network may be disabled.

viewed and operated.

For details on changing the

Patch files distributed by Sony can be installed on the NSR. A patch file is distributed when, for example, cameras supported by the NSR are added to the lineup and when new functions are added. We recommend installing patch files so that you can operate the unit with the latest software. For details on patch file distribution, contact your Sony dealer.

Copy the patch file onto a USB flash memory device.

Caution

Do not change the file name or other aspects of the patch file.

Note

The USB flash memory only supports FAT32 format.

Click [Patch Installation] in the Administration Menu.

The Patch Installation screen appears.

Select the media on which the patch file is stored.

1) For details on router security settings, refer to the operating

instructions for the routers, or contact the manufacturer of each router.

2) Changing the password does not guarantee prevention of log

on by unauthorized users.

3) Sony Corporation is not liable for any loss of profits incurred

by the customer as a result of such occurrences. The customer is responsible for configuring appropriate settings and measures.

Installing Patch Files

A list of patch file names appears.

Confirm a patch file name, and click [OK].

A confirmation message appears.

Confirm the content of the message, and click [Yes].

Caution

The NSR will automatically restart after installation of certain patch files. A confirmation screen will appear if restart is necessary. If you cannot stop your current operations, select [No] to cancel installation, and perform installation when restarting the NSR will not be a problem.

The following screen appears during installation of the patch file.

When installation is complete, the patch is applied.

After restarting the unit, you can check the software version under [Information] in the logon screen. Make sure that the software has been updated to the correct version.

Saving and Restoring Configuration Data

You can save the configuration data of NSR to external media, and restore saved configuration data.

Note

Configuration data consists of configurations for all NSR settings. You can quickly return to a previous configuration environment by restoring configuration data. We recommend saving configuration data regularly each time you change settings or upgrade the software version, for example.

Saving Configuration Data

Generally, the settings configured in the Server Configuration screen in the Administration Menu of the logon screen and settings configured in the settings screen after logging on are stored as configuration data.

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Caution

Note that the following information is not saved.

• Recording records

• Log information

Click [Save Configuration] in the Administration Menu.

The menu items of the Administration Menu differ depending on the server and clients.

The Save Configuration screen appears.

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Select the media to save the configuration data, enter the file name for the configuration data, and click [OK].

You can use alphanumeric characters and some symbols (periods (.), hyphens (-), underscores (_)) when entering the file name.

A progress bar is displayed during the backing up of the configuration data, and the configuration data is saved when the backup is finished.

Click [Close].

Restoring Configuration Data

Caution

• Note that the following information is not restored. – Recording records – System settings such as network settings and time

information (Items of [Setup Menu] (page 13))

– Logs

• The settings of the external storage itself cannot be restored, so it is necessary to configure them to the same settings as those at the time of saving.

• The configuration data cannot be restored if the first two digits of the current version (e.g.: “a.b” of “a.b.c” separated by “.”) differ from those at the time of saving or the model differs.

• When the configuration data is restored, the recording operation performed up until that point is stopped automatically. If a recording schedule has been configured, recording resumes automatically after restoration. If manual recording was performed, it needs be started again.

Click [Restore Configuration] in the Administration Menu.

Note

When saving of the configuration data finishes, the following files are created in the save location. <Configuration data save name>.item <Configuration data save name>_db.tar.gz <Configuration data save name>_img.tar.gz <Configuration data save name>_os.tar.gz <Configuration data save name>_preset.tar.gz Example: When the configuration data is saved under the name “Configuration001,” files with the names shown below are created. Configuration001.item Configuration001_db.tar.gz Configuration001_img.tar.gz Configuration001_os.tar.gz Configuration001_preset.tar.gz

The menu items of the Administration Menu differ depending on the server and clients.

The Restore Configuration screen appears.

Select the location where the configuration data is saved and the configuration data, and click [OK].

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A confirmation message appears to notify you that this operation requires NSR to be restarted.

Click [OK].

A confirmation message appears.

Click [Yes].

A progress bar appears during restoring, NSR restarts when the process is finished, and the configuration data is restored.

Exporting System Information

You can save NSR system information as files onto external media.

Note

System information consists of NSR system configuration information and logs.

Click [Export System Information] in the Administration Menu.

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The Export System Information screen appears.

Select the media on which to save the system information, enter the file name, and then click [OK].

You can use alphanumeric characters and some symbols (periods (.), hyphens (-), underscores (_)) when entering the file name.

A progress bar is displayed during exporting of the system information, and the system information is saved when exporting is finished.

Click [Close].

Exporting System Information

Installing Licenses

You can install a license on the NSR to enable registration of additional cameras. You can register up to 16 cameras normally, but this can be increased to up to 24 cameras.

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Notes

• For details on licenses, refer to the NSBK-CL05 Installation Guide (PDF).

• For details on acquiring licenses, contact your Sony dealer.

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Basic Operation

Chapter

Overview

This chapter describes how to perform the following basic operations on the NSR, including logging on, using various windows, changing the password, and turning off the unit.

• “Logging On to the NSR” (page 25)

• “Basic Window Operations” (page 27)

• “Changing the Password” (page 30)

• “Logging Off” (page 31)

• “Locking the NSR” (page 31)

• “Shutting Down and Restarting the NSR” (page 32)

• “Viewing Version Information” (page 32)

Note

For details on settings related to devices, schedules, sensor inputs, and alarm outputs, see Chapter 4 “

Settings

for and playing back recorded images, see Chapter 5

“

” (page 33). For details on monitoring and search

Operation and Control

” (page 96).

Application

Logging On to the NSR

Before you can use the NSR, you must first log on.

Press the power switch on the front of the NSR to turn it on.

The startup screen appears, and the progress bar for software startup appears.

Note

The fan noise may be loud after turning on the unit. This is not a malfunction.

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After startup, the logon screen appears.

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Enter the user name and password, and click [Logon].

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• If you log on with the [Auto-Logon] check box selected, the logon screen will not appear the next time you start the application, and you will be logged on automatically.

• To change the user that you are logged on as, first log off from the Main screen.

• To enable the auto logon function, configure it from the [Setup Menu] of the Administration Menu.

Caution

The selection status of the check box is applied each time you log on. Therefore, you must log on once in order for an unselected status to be applied.

Note

The first time you turn on the NSR, the administrator is the only user registered on the system. The default user name for the administrator is as follows. User name: admin Password: admin

Logging On to the NSR

Basic Window Operations

This section provides a brief description of the basic operations for each screen. The unit includes a Main screen for monitoring images, a configuration screen for configuring various settings, and an Administration Menu for performing configurations and operations related to the NSR unit.

Logon Screen

Recorder Settings Screen

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Administration Menu

Main Screen

Configuration Screen

Note

Click [Automatic Record Settings] or [Easy Setup] to register and configure cameras with a few simple operations. For details on the operating procedures, refer to the Installation Manual (separate document).

Basic Window Operations

Administration Menu

When you click [Administration Menu] after entering your user name and password in the logon screen, the Administration Menu screen appears. Click each button to configure settings and perform operations related to the NSR unit.

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For details on settings that can be configured from the Administration Menu, see Chapter 2 “

Administration Menu

(page 12).

Main screen

In the Main screen, you can monitor live images from each monitor frame, and search for and play back recorded images. To switch between live image display and playback of recorded images, click the target monitor frame, and then click [LIVE] or [PLAYBACK] on the right side of the window.

Monitor frame Displays the Configuration screen.

”

Allows you to log off or restart the NSR.

Select cameras.

Switch between live image display and playback of recorded images.

For details on monitoring and searching for and playing back recorded images, see Chapter 5 “ (page 96).

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”

Basic Window Operations

Configuration screen

Configure settings that are necessary for operating the NSR, such as camera registration, schedule settings, and user registration.

Click the button for the item you want to configure.

Returns to the Main screen.

Setting items appear based on the button you clicked.

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For details on setting items and how to configure them, see Chapter 4 “

Application Settings

” (page 33).

Basic Window Operations

Changing the Password

You change the password for logging on to NSR.

Notes

Note

If [Enable Auto Logon] is enabled, the logon screen will not appear during application startup, and you will be logged on automatically. To change the password while [Enable Auto Logon] is enabled, first log off from the Main screen.

• The password is extremely important to the security of this equipment. The first time you log in to NSR after purchasing the equipment, be sure to change the password before monitoring and configuring various settings. Take care to keep the password secure.

• When using a System Controller (RM-NS1000) for operations, create user names and passwords consisting

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only of numbers.

Enter the user name and password on the [Logon] screen, and click [Change Password].

Caution

When changing the password of an administrator or a user with “User Configuration” permission, be sure to memorize the new password.

The Change Password dialog box appears.

Enter a new password, and click [OK].

Enter the same password again in [Confirm New Password].

The password is changed.

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