Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 ...
Page 3 - Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment; WARNING; [Other Countries outside the European Union]
3 Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment 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 i...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................... 2 Main Features ........................................................................ 7 How to Read this Manual ....................................................... 7 Setting/Canceling the Operation Lock ........
Page 5 - Covert Channel Setting for Live image/
5 Contents Changing the Onscreen Display Position ............................. 46 Setting Camera Title ............................................................. 47 Setting OPERATION LOCK ................................................. 48 Buzzer Setup .............................................
Page 6 - Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC
Contents 6 MONITOR OUT .................................................................... 83 INDICATION ......................................................................... 83 AUTO CHANGE ................................................................... 83 DIVISION PIC. .......................
Page 7 - Main Features; Setting the Operation Lock; Getting Started
7 Getting Started z Built-in hard disk drive with a high capacity of 320 GB z Simultaneous recording of 100 images / sec in 9 channels Recording up to 100 images/second. z Simultaneous Playback mode Playback, jog/shuttle playback and skip play are possible during recording. z Direct search on the sc...
Page 8 - PRECAUTIONS; Hard Disk Drive; Installation and Changing the Location of
Getting Started 8 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, pro...
Page 9 - Place of storage and use; Copyrights
9 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 o...
Page 10 - VIDEO OUT / AUDIO OUT Terminals
Getting Started 10 [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. Switches the ti...
Page 12 - Power Switch
Getting Started 12 Power Switch 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...
Page 14 - Terminal
Getting Started 14 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 * Set the output impedance to 10k Ω or less Make Contact Input [CLOCK RST IN] Clock Reset Input * Set the...
Page 15 - System Connection (When connecting 9 Cameras); Installation and Preparation
15 Installation and Preparation \ Connection with up to 9 cameras is possible with VR-509’s switcher. System Connection (When connecting 9 Cameras) <Example> • Perform recording/playback by connecting to 9 cameras. • Checking recorded images at Monitor. • Execution of alarm recording upon dete...
Page 16 - Switch on the power switch on the rear panel.; Turning On/Off the Power; CAUTION
Installation and Preparation 16 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 wil...
Page 17 - MENU Screen Operations
17 Installation and Preparation 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The MENU screen will be displayed. * Press the [MENU] once again to close the MENU screen. * Recording in the motion detection mode is not possible when operations are being carried out on the menu. 2. Select your desired item with [ S / ...
Page 18 - Selections Available; Setting up Areas; LANGUAGE
Installation and Preparation 18 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”. 2. Select your desired item with [ S / T ], and then press [–...
Page 19 - Clock Reset signal input terminal; Setting the Date/Time; Adjusting the Clock with the NTP Server; MEMO
19 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, o...
Page 20 - Installation Settings
Installation and Preparation 20 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” → “INTRODUCTION SET”. • The “INTRODUCTION SET - 1” screen will be displayed. * The settings cannot be amended durin...
Page 22 - Viewing Live Camera Images; playback screen is being displayed.; Switching between Display Screens; Single Screen
Viewing Live Camera Images 22 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. • The SPLIT display LED and the SEQUENCE display LED are both extinguished....
Page 23 - ] to select the division layout required.; Changing the Layout of the Split Screens
23 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 DI...
Page 24 - Setting up monitor output
Viewing Live Camera Images 24 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. 2. Select your desired item with the [ S / T ] keys, and then change the value of t...
Page 25 - ONSCREEN MODE
25 Viewing Live Camera Images 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 ...
Page 26 - panel for 400 ms or more.; Viewing Live Images with SPOT Output; Returning to the Monitor Output Selection Mode; Changing screen
Viewing Live Camera Images 26 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. Press and hold the...
Page 27 - Settings; SELECT COVERT; WEB PLAY PERMISSION
27 Viewing Live Camera Images 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 Scr...
Page 28 - Types of Recording; Normal Recording; Recording Camera Images
Recording Camera Images 28 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 Standard Mode • Performs recording with...
Page 29 - Set the normal recording parameters with [STANDARD; Making Normal Recordings; STANDARD MODE; Recording Status Notification
29 Recording Camera Images 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] butt...
Page 30 - Setting up the DETAIL REC
Recording Camera Images 30 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”. 2. Select your desired item with [ S / T ], and then change the setting with [–/+]. Settings OFF: No aud...
Page 31 - Setting the Operation Set; Restrictions on the Settings for Frame Rate
31 Recording Camera Images 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “DETAIL OPERATION” → “OPERATION SET”. 2. Select your desired mode with [ S / T ], and then press the [SET] button. • T...
Page 32 - Procedure for Changing the Number of Cameras
Recording Camera Images 32 1. Take a note of all the [OPERATION SET] data settings (F.RATE, QLY and M.DET on NORMAL REC/ALARM REC) when [STANDARD] or [REC PATTERN 1 to 9] is in use. 2. Amend the setting for the number of operation cameras with [INTRODUCTION SET] as explained on page 20. 3. When the ...
Page 33 - ALARM Recording; Emergency Recording; Setting up the ALARM TERMINAL; ALARM PORT
33 Recording Camera Images Alarm recording is started when signals are input and when motion is detected in the STOP mode, and during normal recording and timer recording. 1. Connect the [EMERGENCY] terminal to the alarm device. 2. Setting the [DETAIL REC] screen. (Page 30) Set the [EMERGENCY REC] s...
Page 34 - Select the camera input that is to be set up with [; Setting ALARM Recording; DURATION; Ending ALARM Recording; Canceling the Alarm with the Button on the
Recording Camera Images 34 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [REC DETAIL] → [ALARM REC] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17. 2. Select the camera input that is to be set up with [ W / X ]. 3. Select your desired ite...
Page 35 - Using the Motion Detection Function
35 Recording Camera Images There are two methods of performing motion detection: 1) with a pre-determined set of parameters, and 2) by freely setting detection sensitivity. It is also possible to set the area for which detection is to be carried out on the screen. * Motion detection is not possible ...
Page 36 - Manual Setup
Recording Camera Images 36 When the [Motion Detection] value on the [OPERATION SET] screen is set at [USER], it is possible to set the sensitivity for [DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL], [TARGET AREA LEVEL] and [STOP LEVEL]. These settings have no effect if anything other than [USER] has been specified. 1....
Page 37 - Setting up the MOTION DETECT AREA SET; Motion Detection Check Mode
37 Recording Camera Images Sets up the area for motion detection. This setting is applicable for when both [USER] and any other parameter has been selected for the sensitivity level. 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [REC DETAIL] → [ALARM REC] screens will be displayed in this sequence in a...
Page 38 - WEEKLY TIMER
Recording Camera Images 38 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” → “WEEKLY TIMER”. 2. Set the starting day. 3. Set the starting time. 4. Set the ending day. 5. Set the en...
Page 39 - Activating the Timer Recording Mode
39 Recording Camera Images 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “DETAIL REC” → “DATE TIMER”. 2. Set the starting time. 3. Set the ending time. 4. Set the “MODE”. 5. Set “EXEC”. 6. Se...
Page 40 - Playing Back Recorded Images; Playing Back Images; Pausing during Playback
Playing Back Recorded Images 40 Plays back recorded images. This is activated by running a search according to the date of the image to be played back using “SEARCH DATE” (See page 43) or in accordance with the time when alarm signals are received using the “ALARM LIST SEARCH” feature. (See page 42)...
Page 41 - Press the [SPLIT] button to divide the screen into 9 split; Switching between Playback Screens
41 Playing Back Recorded Images The VR-509 is equipped with features to playback images on single screens and split screens. * Sequential display is not possible during playback. • The SPLIT display LED and the SEQUENCE display LED are both extinguished. Press buttons [1] to [9] to switch to the r...
Page 42 - Select the camera input number to be retrieved with; Searching with the Alarm List
Playing Back Recorded Images 42 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. • The “EVENT SEARCH” screen will be displayed. 2. Select [ALARM LIST SEARCH] with [ S / T ], and then press the [SET] button. • The “ALARM LIST SEARCH” screen will be displayed. 3. Select the year, month, day, hour and minutes with [ ...
Page 43 - Rotating the Shuttle Dial
43 Playing Back Recorded Images 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. • The “EVENT SEARCH” screen will be displayed. 2. Select [SEARCH DATE] with the [ S / T ] keys. 3. Select the year, month, day, hour and minutes with [ W / X ], and then change the values with [–/+]. 4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. ...
Page 44 - Skipping Recorded Images; SKIP PLAY
Playing Back Recorded Images 44 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. • The “EVENT SEARCH” screen will be displayed. 2. Select [SKIP SET] with [ S / T ], and then press the [SET] button. • The [SKIP SET] screen will be displayed. * Skip playback is the repeated operation of Search → Playback → Search → ...
Page 45 - Double-Size Enlargement
45 Playing Back Recorded Images Images can be viewed in an enlarged mode.Only single-screen displays can be enlarged.* Enlarged displays are not possible when live images are being displayed. 1. Start playback (See page 40 “Playing Back Images”) 2. Press buttons [1] to [9] to select the camera input...
Page 46 - Useful Features Using a PC; Selects the camera for the live display.; Changing the Onscreen Display Position; TITLE
Useful Features Using a PC 46 As can be seen in the illustrations below, the VR-509’s DATE/ TIME, camera title and other elements can be displayed on the monitor screen. It is also possible to change their position on the screen. Set the display mode to live images on a single screen. * The positi...
Page 47 - input that is to be set.; Setting Camera Title; Deleting Characters
47 Useful Features Using a PC 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “DETAIL OPERATION” → “MONITOR” → “CAMERA TITLE”. 2. Press the [SEQUENCE] button to select the camera input that is ...
Page 48 - Setting OPERATION LOCK
Useful Features Using a PC 48 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “DETAIL OPERATION” → “ONSCREEN/OPERATION” → “OPERATION”. 2. Select your desired item with [ S / T ], and then chang...
Page 49 - Buzzer Setup
49 Useful Features Using a PC 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [Display/ Operation] → [BUZZER] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17. 2. Select your desired item with the [ S / T ] keys, and then...
Page 50 - Hard Disk Maintenance; MANUAL SCAN DISK
Useful Features Using a PC 50 When a power failure occurs while in the Recording mode or Alarm Record Standby mode, or when a failure occurs in the recorded data on the hard disk, recording/playback may not function properly. To repair the hard disk, two types of scan disk functions are available on...
Page 51 - DEFRAG DATABASE; Precautions When Initializing the Hard Disk
51 Useful Features Using a PC When alarm recording is performed repeatedly with Repeat Recording set to “ALL” or “ALARM LOCK”, data in the hard disk may become fragmented. Continued use of such data may cause files to split up and be recorded into free space, thereby giving rise to fragmentation or ...
Page 52 - Setting up the Hard Disk for Mirroring; Setting up MIRRORING; Do not turn off the power during MIRRORING.; Canceling MIRRORING; Do not turn off the power during cancelling
Useful Features Using a PC 52 Mirroring refers to recording the same data in the 2 built-in hard disks. In this way, recorded data can be secured even if data on one of the hard disks is damaged. (See on page 53 for the notes on “Setting up MIRRORING”) 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus i...
Page 53 - Precautions When Setting up Mirroring; Deleting Alarm Lists
53 Useful Features Using a PC • The capacity of the hard disk will be reduced by approximately half when mirroring is set up. It is therefore necessary to take care when setting recording times. • Mirroring can only be set up for the built-in hard disk, and is not possible on additional disks. • Set...
Page 54 - Pass Code Setup; Deleting the Power Outage List
Useful Features Using a PC 54 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [MAINTENANCE] → [PASSCODE SET] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17. 2. Select [PASSCODE] with the [ S / T ] keys, and then press [...
Page 55 - Rebooting the System
55 Useful Features Using a PC 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [DETAIL OPERATION] → [MAINTENANCE] → [MAINTENANCE/LOG] screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17. 2. Select [REBOOT] with the [ S / T ] keys, and then press ...
Page 56 - Using DVD; DVD for Recording & Playback; The VR-509 Export Format; Recommended manufacturers; Inserting & Removing DVD; Inserting a DVD; Precautions regarding the disc tray
Using DVD 56 The following shows the discs that can be recorded to and played using VR-509, in addition to the corresponding display marks or logos. * Certain characteristics and properties of DVD-Rs and DVD- RWs can render them unsuitable for recording or playback. DVD-R : Only discs that conform w...
Page 57 - Exporting Data on DVD; EXPORT FORM; DELETE METHOD
57 Using DVD The VR-509 is equipped with a function to enable the images stored on the hard disk to be exported to DVDs. * It is possible to export images to a DVD when recording onto the hard disk. 1. Press the [HDD(DVD)] button. • The display LED will be illuminated, and the DVD operation mode wil...
Page 58 - Select the required period list with the [
Using DVD 58 6. Setting up the [DURATION] setup screen. Select the required period list with the [ S / T / W / X ] keys, and then amend the value with the [–/+] keys.Starting Time : Specifies the starting date and time (yy/mm/ dd hh:mm) of the image data to be exported Ending Time : Specifies the en...
Page 59 - Displays During DVD Export; Permissible
59 Using DVD The status of execution will be displayed on the live screen when the DVD export process is in progress. D.S: Searching for the relevant file. D.E: Deleting the data that has been written onto the DVD. D.C: Converting the data into a format that conforms with the DVD-Video format. D.W: ...
Page 60 - Select the title that is to be played back with the [; Playing Back Exported Images on DVD; Operations when the Chapter List Screen is
Using DVD 60 It is possible to playback the images that have been exported from the hard disk to DVDs. Set the export format to format including “SELF-PLAYING” when exporting the data.* DVD images can be played back when recording onto the HDD. 1. Press the [HDD(DVD)] button. • The display LED will ...
Page 61 - DVD-Video Format Menus and Playback; Title Menus; Chapter Menus
61 Using DVD The following title menus and chapter menus are created for DVDs that are formatted in the DVD-Video and DVD-Video (intermittent interpolation) formats for exporting purposes. * DVDs that are created in the DVD-Video and DVD-Video (intermittent interpolation) cannot be played back on th...
Page 62 - Using Other External Devices
Using Other External Devices 62 It is possible to capture still images onto USB flash memories when in the playback mode. 1. Connect a USB flash memory to the [SERIAL] port on the front or back panel. 2. Set the VR-509 in the playback mode. (See page 40) 3. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button when the ima...
Page 63 - Storing Set Data in the Flash Memory
63 Using Other External Devices 1. Connect the flash memory to the [SERIAL] port on the front or on the back panel. 2. Press the [MENU] button. • Open the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “DETAIL OPERATION” → “MAINTENA...
Page 64 - the front or on the back panel and then plug in the; External Hard Disk Drives; USB Hub
Using Other External Devices 64 The VR-509 allows connection of one external hard disk drives in addition to the 2 built-in hard disks. Follow the procedure below to alter the connection setup of the hard disk. There are 3 ways of altering connection setup, namely “NEW”, “CHANGE” and “DISCONNECT”. 1...
Page 65 - Connecting to a PC; You Can Do the Following; Connecting Using a LAN Cable; Connecting to Public Line Networks; LAN
65 Connecting to a PC z Viewing Live Images Using a PC (Page 69) z Record Program Using a PC (Page 70) z Viewing Playback Image Using a PC (Page 73) z Useful Functions Using a PC (Page 76) • Camera titles (Page 76) • Mail Notification (Page 77) • NTP server registration (Page 78) • Downloading (Page...
Page 66 - Select your desired character with the [; Setting up a Network for VR-509
Connecting to a PC 66 Perform the initial setup procedure for the VR-509 while referring to the connected monitor screen. 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of “MENU” → “DETAIL OPERATION” → “N...
Page 67 - Setting up a PC Network
67 Connecting to a PC The following illustrates how to set up a small LAN using VR- 509’s factory settings. 1. Click on the button. • Right-click on [My Network], and then select the “Properties”. 2. Select the network that is connected to the PC that operates the Web browser. • Right-click on “Prop...
Page 68 - field, and then click on; Top Page
Connecting to a PC 68 1. Start up the Web browser. 2. Enter the VR-509 IP address (default factory setting: 191.168.0.10) in the field, and then click on “Go”. 3. Enter “admin” (small letter) 4. Enter “vr-509” (small letter) 5. Click on the button. * See page 66 for details on the IP address. • The ...
Page 69 - Viewing Live Images Using a PC; Live Image Display Area; Live Image Display
69 Viewing Live Images Using a PC 1. Click on the Live Images button. • The Live Images display window will be displayed. 1. Live Image Display Area Displays live images. “REC” will be displayed when the VR-509E is recording. 2. [DIVISION PIC] Enables the selection of split screens. 1 DIVISION, 4 DI...
Page 70 - recording is to be reserved.; Adding to the Weekly Timer; Program List (Weekly Timer Setting) Screen; Changing and Deleting the Weekly Timer; Changing the Programs; Record Program Using a PC
Record Program Using a PC 70 1. Click on [TIMER RECORDING] → [WEEKLY TIMER]. • The [WEEKLY TIMER SETUP] and program list (weekly timer settings) screen will be displayed. 2. Select the [PROGRAM] number against which recording is to be reserved. 3. Enter the [START] and [END] times. 4. Select [MODE]....
Page 71 - • The settings will be saved.; Adding to the Date Timer
71 Record Program Using a PC 1. Click on [TIMER RECORDING] → [DATE TIMER]. • The [DATE TIMER SETUP] and program list (date timer settings) screen will be displayed. 2. Select the [PROGRAM] number against which recording is to be reserved. 3. Select the [DATE (DD:MM)] for the recording. 4. Enter the ...
Page 72 - • The TIMER MODE will be activated.; Click on “TIMER RECORDING”; • The TIMER MODE will be deactivated.; TIMER MODE; When the TIMER MODE is Deactivated
Record Program Using a PC 72 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “TIMER MODE” in that order. 2. Click the [ON] button. • The TIMER MODE will be activated. 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “TIMER MODE” in that order. 2. Click on the [OFF] button. • The TIMER MODE will be deactivated. TIMER MODE When the T...
Page 73 - ALARM SEARCH; ALARM SEARCH Screen; Viewing Playback Image Using a PC
73 Viewing Playback Image Using a PC 1. Click on “EVENT SEARCH” → “ALARM SEARCH” in that order. 2. Select the search conditions. Settings All Alarm Channels: Searches for all recorded images regardless of the channel. ch1 to ch9: Searches for recorded images only on the specified channel. All: Searc...
Page 74 - Click on “EVENT SEARCH”; • Playback screen will be displayed.
Viewing Playback Image Using a PC 74 1. Click on “EVENT SEARCH” → “TIME/DATE SEARCH” in that order. 2. Enter the date and time of the search. 3. Select the channel to be searched. 4. Click on the [SEARCH] button. • Playback screen will be displayed. (Click on the RESET button to clear the entry.) TI...
Page 75 - Playback Image Display
75 Viewing Playback Image Using a PC 1. Executes either the “ALARM SEARCH” or the “TIME/DATE SEARCH”. • The Playback image display screen will be displayed. 1. Live Image Display Area Displays live images. 2. [REC TYPE] Displays the recording mode.NORMAL, TIMER, ALARM, etc. 3. [STATUS] Displays the ...
Page 76 - Useful Functions Using a PC; Click on “DISPLAY”; Inputting a Camera Title; Valid Characters
Useful Functions Using a PC 76 1. Click on “DISPLAY” → “CAMERA TITLE” in that order. * When [CAM1 to CAM9] for the [INPUT NO.] is grayed out, it indicates that the camera input setting for [INTRODUCTION SET-1] is set at [DISCONNECT]. (See page 20) 2. Click on your desired checkbox. • It is not possi...
Page 78 - Click on “NETWORK”; Adjusting Clocks with the NTP Server; When Clock Synchronization is Successful; Canceling NTP Server Registration
Useful Functions Using a PC 78 If the times set in the system clocks of all VR-509 that are linked up to a multiple unit network are not synchronized, alarm searches cannot be performed accurately. It is therefore necessary to make sure that all system clocks are synchronized in accordance with the ...
Page 79 - Click on “UTILITY”; Downloading VR-509 Settings
79 Useful Functions Using a PC 1. Click on “UTILITY” → “DOWNLOAD” in that order. 2. Click on the [EXEC] button. • The “DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS” screen will be displayed. • A screen stating “Download data making completion” will be displayed when the download has finished. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button....
Page 80 - Uploading VR-509 Settings
Useful Functions Using a PC 80 1. Click on “UTILITY” → “UPLOAD” in that order. 2. Click on the [Browse] button. • The “FILE SELECTION” screen will be displayed. 3. Click on the file that is to be uploaded. 4. Click on the [OPEN] button. • The display will return to the “UPLOAD” screen. 5. Check the ...
Page 82 - Changing Network Settings; Setting a Network Address
Changing Network Settings 82 0 1. Click on “NETWORK” → “ADDRESS” in that order. 2. Change the settings. (For more details, see page 66) • When network settings of VR-509 are changed, network settings need to be altered according at the PC. Consult the network administrator when making alterations. •...
Page 83 - MONITOR OUT
83 Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC It is possible to change the VR-509 settings with the use of a personal computer. See the reference page for further details of the relevant parameters. 1. Click on “DISPLAY” → “MONITOR OUT” in that order. 2. Change the settings. (See page 24 for details) 3. Cl...
Page 85 - • A table with the alarm input terminals laid out vertically
85 Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC 1. Click on “FUNCTION” → “MOVEMENT SETUP” in that order. 2. Change the settings. (See page 32 for details) 3. Click on the [SAVE] button. (Click on the [RESET] button to return to the setting values on the main unit.) 1. Click on “FUNCTION” → “AUDIO OUT” in tha...
Page 86 - Menu Flowchart; Explanations
Explanations 86 Menu Flowchart LIVE PICTURE 4DIVISION-A (Page 18) (Page 23) (Page 20) (Page 20) (Page 31) (Page 31) (Page 30) INTRODUCTION SET DETAIL REC DETAIL OPERATION LIVE PICTURE Button operation explanation FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE SET UPCURSORUPDATE/NEXT BACK INTRDUCTION SET-1 CAM 1CAM 2CAM 3...
Page 90 - Menu List
Explanations 90 [ z ] are factory settings. Menu List INTRODUCTION SET-1 (Page 20) Items Settings CAM 1 to 9 z CONNECT, DISCONNECT PRIORITY z SMOOTH, HIGH-QUALITY INTRODUCTION SET-2 (Page 20) Items Settings DURATION 1DAY, 3DAYS, 5DAYS, z 1WEEK, 2WEEKS, 3WEEKS, 1MONTH, 2MONTHS, 3MONTHS AUDIO REC ON, ...
Page 96 - Troubleshooting
Explanations 96 Problems Related to Error Code and Onscreen Display *1 to *3: See the next page Troubleshooting Onscreen Display Cause and Recovery Refer to Page “E-01 DETECTED.” *1, *2 • System restarted due to error in the functioning of the hard disk. • Continues operation with the intact hard di...
Page 100 - Error Message
Explanations 100 Problems that Trigger Error Messages Troubleshooting (Web Browser) Error Message Cause and Recovery [Normal Recording in Progress: (5XX2)] Perform operations via the Web browser after stopping or ending all operations on the VR-509. [Timer Recording in Progress: (5XX3)] [Alarm Recor...
Page 102 - Web Browser Glossary
Explanations 102 Web Browser Glossary Domain name The network name to which the network-connected PC belongs. Host Name Name of PC (or VR-509) on the network. The name of the PC connected to the network is managed by a database called DNS (Domain Name System). DNS links the IP address assigned to ea...
Page 103 - Beginning of
103 Explanations • Recording is executed from the start till the end of the hard disk during normal recording. • A recording operation from the time it starts till it ends is referred to as an “Event”. • Recording will stop when it reaches the end of the hard disk, and further recording will not be ...
Page 104 - When “ALARM LOCK” is selected; Repeat Recording; Notes on Repeat Recording
Explanations 104 When recording reaches the end of the hard disk and there is no space left for recording, it returns to the start of the hard disk to overwrite old data. Such an operation is known as Repeat Record. Display the “OPERATION” in MENU Screen Operations to execute Repeat Rec mode. (Page ...
Page 105 - Prealarm Recording; Prealarm Recording Preset Values and Actual; Prealarm; Notes On Prealarm Rec
105 Explanations Prealarm Recording is a feature that works hand-in-hand with Alarm Recording that starts recording automatically by tracing back to the time prior to the input of alarm signals. Display the “OPERATION” in MENU Screen Operations to execute PREALARM REC or PREALARM TIME. (Page 34) W...
Page 106 - When “TIME” is selected; Skip jump
Explanations 106 There are 3 types of Skip Jump, namely “TIME”, “ALARM” and “EVENT”, which can be specified in the search menu. Display the “SKIP MODE” in SKIP PLAY to execute SKIP button setting. (Page 44) When “TIME” is selected • Selecting “1HOUR” for Time Jump Setting enables jumps in 1 hour i...
Page 107 - End “regedit” once the settings have been amended.; Using the NTP Server Function
107 Explanations The NTP Server function is enabled in accordance with the following procedure with Windows XP. 1. Click on [START] and then click on [Run...] Enter the “regedit” command and then click [OK]. 2. Set the following registry value to [5]. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ S...
Page 108 - Starting up Internet Explorer; Enter the IP address that is set in the VR-509 [Setting up a; Activating ActiveX Control and Plug-ins
Explanations 108 Follow the procedures explained below to activate ActiveX Control and plug-ins with Internet Explorer if they are not already activated. Starting up Internet Explorer Select [Tools] → [Internet Options] → [Security], and then click on [Trusted Sites]. This will enable the [Trusted...
Page 109 - Changing the Time Zone; Notes Related to Summer Time
109 Explanations The VR-509 makes use of Time Zone to perform automatic switching for Summer Time and Winter Time.* The starting/ending time of Summer Time may differ from the actual time in your local area. 1. Changing the Time Zone After changing the Time Zone during operations, make sure to forma...
Page 110 - Refer to the following table when recording detailed images.; Recording Duration; Repeat Rec off / Audio off
Explanations 110 Actual recording duration varies according to the input image as well as hard disk conditions. The table below is an example of detailed images (eg. in a convenience store) that illustrates the recording duration based on different modes of recording quality. Refer to the following ...
Page 111 - out on the hard disk.
111 Explanations Requirements: Upon setup of standard HDD (320 GB) (2/2) * Recording duration may shorten by about 10% depending on the hard disk conditions as well as type of image. * When in the Repeat Record mode, recording will be deleted from the oldest data to create recording space when it is...
Page 112 - The charts are listed by export format.; DVD Recording Time
Explanations 112 The following charts provide guidelines to the recording time for one channel that can be recorded onto a single DVD. The charts are listed by export format. The conditions for all of these are as follows: Tie Date Recording: No Audio: Yes (however, audio will not be recorded for 0....
Page 113 - Time Required for DVD Exporting
113 Explanations The following chart provides guidelines to the amount of time required for exporting one hour’s worth of recorded data for a single channel in the self-playing + DVD-Video (OPT) format. Note that the exporting times are merely estimates, and the actual times may differ greatly depen...
Page 114 - Electrical Specifications; Configuration
RS-232C Interface 114 1. D-Sub 9-pin Connector Specifications 2. Data Format Mode: Asynchronous Character Length: 8bit Parity Check: None Stop Bit: 1bit Data Speed: 9600bps 3. Command Format and ACK/NAK Control: No control sequence • The ACK (NAK) response will be returned within 200ms for a 1byte t...
Page 115 - BASIC TABLE
115 RS-232C Interface 2. List of RS-232C Commands 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Data 0 → Top ↓ Bottom Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 Data 8 Data 9 PLAY FWD x3 FWD x15 STOP CLEAR DATE SET TIME SET FF REW REC VTR/HDR INQ ENTER REV x3 REV x15 STILL ERROR ACK NAK A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
Page 116 - Details of the Commands
RS-232C Interface 116 The numbers within parenthesis indicate the corresponding table. • ERROR (02H) [BASIC/JVC-1] The ERROR is returned when the VR-509E receives an un-receivable command related to a series of commands. This command will not be accepted when sent, and only the status SENS command w...
Page 124 - Specifications; Others
Others 124 <General> Video compression: MPEG-2 (Conformity) Capacity: 160 GB × 2 Interface: RS-232C, SERIAL, LAN Power supply: 220 V - 240 V to 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 0.5 A Allowable operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C Allowable storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C Allowable operating hum...
Page 125 - Index
125 Others Alarm Alarm Terminal ................................................................ 33 Alarm Rec Set.................................................................. 34 Motion Detect................................................................... 35 Camera Title .......................
Page 126 - IGITAL VIDEO RECOR
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