Toro N-DR2000 User Manual

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NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER N-DR2000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing TOA's Network Video Recorder. Please carefully follow the instructions in this
manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 3

2. LIST OF INCLUDED COMPONENTS AND PARTS ............................... 5

3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 5

4. FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 5

5. SOFTWARE LICENSE ..................................................................................... 5

6. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS........................................................................... 6

7. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS ....................................................... 7

8. CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 8

9. NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER
ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION

9.1. Recorder's Activation ........................................................................................ 8

9.2. Recorder's Termination ..................................................................................... 8

10. FUNCTIONS

10.1. Device Functions ............................................................................................ 9

10.2. Recording ........................................................................................................ 9

10.2.1. Recording conditions ........................................................................ 10

10.2.2. Recording function priorities ............................................................. 10

10.2.3. Using multiple N-DR2000s ................................................................ 11

10.2.4. Recording loopback audio ................................................................ 11

10.2.5. 1000BASE-T ..................................................................................... 11

10.3. Search and Playback Using the N-SD2000 Software Decoder .................... 11

10.4. Making Settings Using a Web Browser ......................................................... 12

10.5. General Overview of N-DR2000 Settings ..................................................... 12

10.5.1. Recording settings ............................................................................ 12

10.5.2. Playback settings .............................................................................. 12

10.6. Email Malfunction Alert ................................................................................. 12

10.7. Time Adjustment ........................................................................................... 12

10.8. Retrieving the Recoded Video Images to a PC (Export function) ................. 12

11. OPERATION GUIDE LISTED BY OBJECTIVE ...................................... 13

12. RECORDING TIME LIST ............................................................................... 14

13. RACK MOUNTING .......................................................................................... 16

14. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 17

15. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 19

System Requirements (for N-SD2000 Software decoder) ..................................... 20

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe
operation.

• Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages
regarded as very important precautions are included.

• We also recommend you keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.

Safety Symbol and Message Conventions

Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property
damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read this manual first and
understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in death or serious personal injury.

WARNING

When Installing the Unit

• 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.

• Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the unit. Using a voltage higher than that which is specified
may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the power supply cord. In addition, avoid using the power
cord in close proximity to heaters, and never place heavy objects -- including the unit itself -- on the power
cord, as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

• Avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable locations, such as on a rickety table or a slanted surface.
Doing so may result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

When the Unit is in Use

• If any of the following irregularities occurs, immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power supply
plug from the AC outlet and inform the shop from where the unit was purchased. Further using the unit may
result in fire or electric shock.

· If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming form the unit

· If water or any metallic object gets into the unit

· If the unit falls, or the unit case breaks

· If the power supply cord is damaged (exposure of the core, disconnection, etc.)

· If no image appears

• To prevent a fire or electric shock, never open the unit case nor modify the unit as there are high voltage
components inside the unit. Refer all servicing to your nearest TOA dealer.

• Do not place cups, bowls, or other containers of liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit. If they
accidentally spill into the unit, this may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert nor drop metallic objects or flammable materials in the ventilation slots of the unit's cover, as
this may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch the power supply plug or control line during thunder and lightning, as this may result in electric
shock.

Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be
splashed by water or other liquids, as doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.

WARNING

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled, could
result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage.

CAUTION

When Installing the Unit

• Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric shock.

• When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the cord
itself. Operating the unit with a damaged power supply cord may cause a fire or electric shock.When
removing the power cord, be sure to hold its plug to pull.

• When moving the unit, be sure to remove its power supply cord from the wall outlet. Moving the unit with the
power supply cord connected to the outlet may cause damage to the power supply cord, resulting in fire or
electric shock.

• Do not block the ventilation slots in the unit's cover. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside the unit and
result in fire.

• Avoid installing the unit in humid or dusty locations, in locations exposed to the direct sunlight, near the
heaters, or in locations generating sooty smoke or steam as doing otherwise may result in fire or electric
shock.

• Do not connect a network terminal exposed to excessive voltage to the 100BASE-TX terminal, Hard disk
expansion unit connection terminal or Remote control I/O terminal A, as doing so may result in fire or electric
shock.

When the Unit is in Use

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit as this may cause it to fall or break which may result in personal
injury and/or property damage. In addition, the object itself may fall off and cause injury and/or damage.

• Clean the unit periodically. Contact your TOA dealer regarding the cleaning. If dust is allowed to accumulate
in the unit over a long period of time, a fire may result.

• If dust accumulates on the power supply plug or in the wall AC outlet, a fire may result. Clean it periodically.
In addition, insert the plug in the wall outlet securely.

• Switch off the power, and disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet when cleaning or leaving the
unit unused for long periods of time. Doing otherwise may cause a fire or electric shock.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications

Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by TOA Corporation may void the authority
granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

CU version complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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2. LIST OF INCLUDED COMPONENTS AND PARTS

Check to be sure that the following components and parts are contained in the package:

Power supply cord (2 m) .................................................................................. 1

Network Video Recorder Instruction manual .................................................. 1

CD-ROM (Update disk) .................................................................................... 1

Note

The CD-ROM contains the updater for the N-SD2000 Software Decoder and the most recent firmware for
each device.

3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The N-DR2000 Network Video Recorder allows images and audio digital signals originating from network
cameras and network video transmitters connected to a LAN to be recorded to a hard disk drive.
Because the digital signals produced by such equipment are stored as is, they can be played back with high
clarity and quality.
It is possible to record images from up to 16 network cameras or network video transmitters at once, and to
record and play back up to eight images simultaneously.
With the use of a N-SD2000 software decoder, images stored on the network video recorder can also be
searched, retrieved, and played back.
The system also uses an NTP server function to synchronize the time throughout the system.

4. FEATURES

• Allows images (and audio) from network cameras/video transmitters, as well as event data, to be recorded,

distributed, and stored over a network.

• The recorder can have its settings adjusted over the network using a PC equipped with standard Web

browser software (such as Internet Explorer).

• An NTP server function can be used to synchronize the time throughout the system automatically.

• If the recorder malfunctions, an email notification can be sent to a pre-set email address to make the

administrator aware of the problem.

5. SOFTWARE LICENSE

This product uses software licensed under GNU General Public Licenses (GPL) and other forms of open
source software licensing.

• GNU General Public Licenses (GPLs)

Information on the Web regarding GNU General Public Licenses can be found at http://www.gnu.org.

• Extent of Warranty & Applicable Responsibilities

TOA does not guarantee the functioning of open source software covered under the conditions and
provisions of GPLs, etc., but does guarantee the function of items manufactured by the company itself.

• Information on Individual Open Source Software Products

Please contact TOA for more information on the open source software modules and their source codes used
in this product.

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6. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

• The supplied power supply cord is designed for exclusive use with the Recorder. Never use it with other
equipment.

• It is recommended that the Recorder be always used in locations where the ambient temperature ranges
from 0°C to +40°C and humidity levels of less than 80% to ensure that no condensation is formed.

• When moving or installing the Recorder, be absolutely sure to do so when the LED power indicator is
extinguished. If the LED power indicator is illuminated, follow the procedures for "Network Video Recorder
Activation and Termination," then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing with the movement or
installment.

• Avoid moving the Recorder suddenly from a cold location to a warm location, or installing it in close proximity
to an air-conditioner outlet, as internal condensation could result. When condensation occurs, do not switch
on the power until the Recorder has sufficiently dried.

• Avoid installing the Recorder in humid or dusty locations, or in locations exposed to direct sunlight, sooty
smoke or steam. Note that even in locations which are not particularly dusty, dust may accumulate at the
Recorder’s ventilation slots. Because this could cause an extreme rise in temperature inside the Recorder,
be sure to clean the ventilation slots periodically after switching off the power and disconnecting the power
supply cord from the AC outlet. It is highly recommended that the ventilation slots be cleaned once a year.

• When cleaning the Recorder, be sure to turn the power switch to OFF. Wipe with a soft dry cloth. If it gets
very dirty, use the soft cloth slightly moistened in neutral cleanser. Never use volatile spirits like thinner,
benzine, or alcohol. Such chemicals may damage its plastic surface.

• Do not block the ventilation slots or cooling fan, which could cause the temperature inside the Recorder to
rise, possibly resulting in unit failure. Install the Recorder at least 100 mm away from the nearest wall
surface.

• Since the Recorder is equipped with a cooling fan, a motor sound is generated.

• Do not install the Recorder in locations influenced by strong electrical or magnetic fields, as monitor screen
pictures may become distorted or the Recorder could fail.

• This Recorder is designed for use exclusively in commercial and industrial applications. General household
use may result in signal interference from radios, televisions, and similar electronic devices.

• Avoid jarring or striking the Recorder. The Recorder is a piece of precision equipment and accidentally
dropping it or subjecting it to strong impacts could cause its failure. When transporting the Recorder,
carefully pack it in the supplied carton to protect it from shock.

• Do not use this Recorder in areas where there are vibrations, as these may cause damage to the delicate
precision mechanisms within.

• Avoid installing the Recorder vertically or tilting it at extreme angles, since it is designed to be used in a
horizontal position only.

• About a hard disk
Hard disks other than those specified by TOA cannot be used. Since the hard disks are pieces of precision
equipment, take special care in handling not to accidentally drop, bump or jar them, lest they should fail.
If a hard disk on which condensation is formed is used, it could fail. Therefore, when brought into a warm
room from the cold outdoors, be sure to leave it unused for at least half a day before using it. If the hard disk
fails, recorded data cannot be restored.

• TOA takes no responsibility for any incidental damage, such as loss of sales opportunities, that may result.

• Using this Recorder with an unstable electrical power supply may cause malfunctions or mistaken
operations. If the power supply is unstable, it is recommended to connect the Recorder to that power supply
using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

• Recording may be interrupted if a network failure such as packet loss occurs.