Contents Introduction Initial Configuring the System Basic Operation Monitoring Live Images Overview...5 Features and Functions ...8 Front ... 8 Rear ... 11 System Requirements...14 Overview...15 Configuration Flow ...15 System Configuration (First Time: Basic Initial Setup) ...16 Basic Configuration ... 16 Camera IP Address Configuration and Registration to NSR ...
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Settings Monitoring in Sequence Mode ...62 Displaying Camera Images in the Hot Spot Monitor Window ...63 Displaying Images in the Hot Spot Monitor Window When There is Sensor Input or an Alarm ... 63 Monitoring Audio From Cameras...63 Muting Sound From Cameras ... 63 Recording Live Images ...64 Starting Recording ...
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Trademarks • “IPELA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Linux is either a registered trademark or trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and/or other countries.
Overview Machine room Monitor Keyboard Introduction The NSR series is a dedicated surveillance recorder equipped with preinstalled surveillance software that runs on their dedicated operating system. The NSR allows you to monitor and record network camera images (JPEG or MPEG4). It also allows you to play back the recorded images and search through them, making the NSR a truly versatile monitoring tool.
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30 fps. This frame rate may become less because of fragmentation on the internal hard disks. Values are based on Sony measurements. These values are not guaranteed, as performance may change due to the user’s operating environment.
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Notes • When you use RAID 0 with the NSR-100, spanning with the NSR-50, or the NSR-25 there is no data redundancy. Also, storage capacity varies according with the RAID level. • RAID is not available for the NSR-25. Easy monitoring operation by remote control In addition to using your keyboard and mouse to operate the NSR, but you can also use the joystick and buttons of the optional RM-NS10 remote control unit.
Features and Functions Front NSR-100/50 POWER NETWORK STATUS A Power LED Alternates between green and amber lights when the unit is starting up. Lights green when startup is complete. Lights amber when it is on standby. B Network LED (1 to 3) Lights green when there is activity at the corresponding LAN connector at the rear of the NSR.
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NSR-25 POWER I Audio input connector* Use this connector to input audio from a peripheral audio device, such as a microphone. J Audio output connectors (L and R) Use these connectors to output audio to a peripheral audio device. K Video output connector Use this connector to output video to a peripheral video device, such as a VCR.
A Power LED Alternates between green and amber lights when the unit is starting up. Lights green when startup is complete. Lights amber when it is on standby. B Network LED Lights green when there is activity at the corresponding LAN connector at the rear of the NSR.
Rear NSR-100/50 A Fan 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 Power switch Press the switch in the a position to turn on the unit. C Video output connector Use this connector to output video to a peripheral video device, such as a VCR.
NSR-25 J USB connector Use this connector to connect a USB keyboard, mouse, USB flash memory or the RM-NS10 remote control unit to the NSR. K LAN connectors (1 to 3) Use these connectors to connect 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX, or 1000 Base-T network cables to the NSR.
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E Alarm output connector Use this connector to connect the alarm output lines. For connection details and a wiring diagram for alarm output, see the “I/O Port” (page 170). F Audio input connector* Use this connector to input audio from a peripheral audio device, such as a microphone.
System Requirements The hardware required in order to use this recorder are as follows. • Sony network cameras Contact your dealer for details about compatible Sony network cameras. • Monitor • USB keyboard • USB mouse • Network switch • 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T cable •...
Initial Configuring the Overview Configuration Flow System When you first start the NSR, the system configuration window automatically appears. Refer to the section below and configure the necessary settings. Initial configuration Turn on the The system configuration window automatically appears. See “System Configuration”...
System Configuration (First Time: Basic Initial Setup) Basic Configuration Initial configuration settings • Language • EULA • Keyboard Layout • Time Zone • Day and Time • Network Device • Monitor Model • Video Settings (only the NSR-100/50) • Host Name Additional settings •...
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Then the following screen appears, and a progress bar for software startup appears. The unit starts and the system settings screen (Setup Wizard) appears. Click [Next]. The [Select Language] screen appears. Select the desired display language from the list, and then click [Next]. The [EULA] screen appears.
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Select the type of USB keyboard connected to the unit from the list, and then click [Next]. The [Time Zone] screen appears. Select the desired time zone from the list, and then click [Next]. * There is no option for enabling or disabling summer time. If you select a time zone in which time is adjusted for summer time, the time is adjusted for summer time automatically.
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Perform the following steps to configure the network settings. (1) Enter an IP address for each server in the [General Network Setting] screen, and click [Next]. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address. When there is no primary DNS or one is not necessary, do not enter an IP address.
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When using a DHCP server to configure address settings automatically Select [DHCP]. When configuring addresses manually (1) Select [Static]. (2) Enter the following information. IP Address Enter the desired IP address. Caution • Before you enter the desired IP address, make sure that it is not already otherwise used on the network.
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Use only alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-). Domain Name Enter the network domain name according to your network. Example: xxx.sony.co.jp When you do not register the NSR to the DNS, you do not need to change the default settings.
Camera IP Address Configuration and Registration to NSR Confirm the settings and then click [Next]. The [Warning] screen appears. Click [Finish]. The NSR restarts automatically. After restarting, the logon screen appears. Next, configure the IP addresses for cameras and register them to the NSR. Enter your user name and password, and then click [Log On].
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Click [Camera IP Setup]. If the IP addresses for the cameras have already been set, click [Register All] and proceed to Step 5. The Camera IP Setup window appears. Perform the following settings. In the Camera IP Setup window, you can search for cameras on the same network by MAC address and configure their IP addresses all at once.
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(3) Click [Set]. The information you entered is reflected in the “Found Camera List.” IP addresses are assigned within the specified range. Because the list does not expand to compensate if there are not enough IP addresses, make sure the list is set correctly by directly changing addresses in the list as needed.
Modifying the System Configuration If necessary, configure the individual settings for each camera. For details about settings, see “Settings” (page 83), Chapter 5. When you have verified the settings for each camera, click [Monitoring]. The “Monitoring” window appears. By clicking [Configure], you can switch to the “Configuration” screen and make changes to the settings.
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Select the [Language Display], and then click [Select]. The [Select Language] screen appears. Select one of the languages displaying in the screen, and then click [Accept]. When you click [Accept], the [Setup Menu] screen returns. Select the [Keyboard Layout], and then click [Select]. The [Keyboard Layout] screen appears.
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Select the [Date and Time], and then click [Select]. The [Date and Time] screen appears. Configure the date and time, and then click [Accept]. Year/Month/Day Enter the date. Hour/Min Enter the correct time, and then select [AM] or [PM]. Time Zone Select the time zone where you are located.
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Note When using the NSR-100/50, connect the following devices to each of the LAN ports. LAN 1: Network cameras LAN 2: Remote clients LAN 3: External storage devices (This may not be supported depending on the software version. For details, consult your dealer.) To configure general settings, click [General Setting] and then [Select].
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Configure each item, and then click [Accept]. Configure the settings depending on your network. When using a DHCP server to configure address settings automatically Select [DHCP]. When wanting to configure addresses manually (1) Select [Static]. (2) Enter the following information. IP Address Enter the desired IP address.
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Route Setting Click if you need to configure a route to another network. Make the following settings on the [Route For Network Device 1] screen that appears. (1) Enter the network address, gateway, and net mask, and then click [Add] to add the new network to the list. For details, consult the network administrator.
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Select the model of monitor connected to the NSR and its resolution, and then click [Accept]. Note The default setting for monitors is as follows. Generic LCD Display; LCD Panel 1600x1200; 31.5-90;60 Resolution 1024×768 When you click [Accept], the [Setup Menu] screen returns. When using the NSR-100/50, select [Video], and then click [Select].
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Note Use only alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-). When you click [Accept], the [Setup Menu] screen returns. Select the [NTP], and then click [Select]. The [NTP Setting] screen appears. When you want to acquire the current time from an NTP server, select [Enable], and enter the NTP server IP address, then click [Accept].
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To configure an SNMP community, select [Agent]; to configure SNMP traps, select [Traps], and then click [Select]. Configure each item below in the following screen, and then click [Accept]. When you select [Agent] Enable Select this check box to enable the SNMP Agent function. Disable Select this check box to disable the SNMP Agent function.
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When you select [Traps] Enable Select this check box to enable SNMP traps. Disable Select this check box to disable SNMP traps. Host IP Address Enter the trap’s host IP address. Community Enter the SNMP community name in the check box. Temperature Events Select this option to be notified of irregular temperatures of the unit.
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Configure each item below, and then click [Accept]. Enable Select this check box when you use a UPS. If you select this check box, select your UPS from the list. Disable Select this check box when you do not use a UPS. Power off In XXX Seconds Enter the time before shutting down the unit after a power interruption is detected.
Reconstructing Data Volume (Changing RAID Types) (Only the NSR-100/50) RAID constructions that can be set as data volumes differ depending on the model number of the NSR. * RAID is not available for the NSR-25. Model Type Approximate Redund- capacity NSR-100 RAID-5 670 GB RAID-1+0...
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Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select [IDE DiskOnModule], and press Enter. Startup from DiskOnModule (DOM) begins. After startup, the DOM menu appears. Click the third item from the top, [Clean System Restore with Changing RAID Types]. The RAID Type selection screen appears. Select the RAID Type, and click [OK].
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Click [OK]. RAID reconstruction for data volume and full system restoration begins. This process can take up to about 5 hours. A progress bar appears during the process. When the process successfully completes, a notification screen appears. Example: For an NSR-50 with RAID 1 selected Press Enter after the process completes and the message [Press any key to continue!] appears.
Basic Operation Overview To perform the initial configuration Configuring the system Registering cameras Configuring cameras To monitor live images Controlling cameras (“Selecting the Live Images” (page 59)) This chapter presents NSR basics, such as how to log on to it, how to configure the system settings, how to use the various windows, how to modify the password, as well as how to turn the unit off and restart it.
To record Manual recording Scheduled recording Triggered recording To play back recorded images “Playing Back Recorded Images” (page 65) To use other functions Monitoring audio from a camera Exporting recorded images Configuring alarm outputs Configuring monitors Logging On to the NSR “Recording Live Images”...
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NSR-100/50 NSR-25 The startup screen appears. Notes • About two seconds after you turn on the NSR, the fan starts emitting a loud noise, but this is not a malfunction. • If the NSR is not properly turned off, it may take some time for it to start the next time you turn it on.
Basic Window Operations Monitoring Window Enter your user name and password, and then click [Log On]. Note By default, the first time you turn on the NSR, only the administrator is registered on the system. The default administrator user name is as follows. User name: admin Password: admin This section presents an overview of the basic operations common in all...
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For details about monitoring, see “Monitoring Live Images” (page 53). Select a camera. Use these buttons to switch between live images and recorded images. When you click [Configuration] The “Configuration” window appears. These buttons change depending the available operations for the current screen. Select the settings that you want to change.
Changing the Password When you click [System] The “System Menu” screen appears. You can click the buttons to perform basic system-related operations. The NSR password is essential to your system’s security. We recommend that you modify the default password after logging on to the NSR for the first time, and then to guard your password carefully.
Logging Off From the NSR Change the necessary settings. User Enter the user name used when logging on to the NSR. Old Password Enter the current password. New Password Enter your new password. Confirm New Password Enter your new password again to confirm. Click [OK].
Locking the NSR Click [Log Off]. You are logged off from the NSR and the “Logon” screen appears. To log on to the NSR again, simply type your user name and password, and then click [Log On]. You can temporarily lock the screen in its current state. Use the lock if, for example, you need to leave your seat during operation.
Shutting Down and Restarting the NSR Saving and Restoring Configuration Data Saving Configuration Data Make sure that you shut down and restart the NSR from the “System” screen. Click [System] at the top of the window. The “System Menu” screen appears. Click [Shutdown] or [Reboot].
Restoring Configuration Data Click [Save Configuration Data]. The “Save Configuration Data” screen appears. Select the save destination, enter a name for the configuration data file, and then click [OK]. During backup of the configuration data, a progress bar appears. When backup is complete, the configuration data is saved.
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• When configuration data is restored, any recording operations that were in progress automatically stop. If you set a recording schedule, recording restarts automatically after data is restored. If you were performing manual recording, you must restart manual recording again after data is restored. Click [System] at the top of the window.
Exporting Log Files You can save NSR log files to external media. Log files include information such as system logs, alarm logs, and setting information. Click [System] at the top of the window. The “System Menu” screen appears. Click [Export Log Files]. The “Export Log Files”...
Starting Up the Setup Menu Click [System] at the top of the window. The “System Menu” screen appears. Click [Setup Menu]. The “Setup Menu” screen appears. Setup data is automatically backed up to DiskOnModule (DOM) when the Setup Menu is exited. Chapter 3 Basic Operation...
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While the settings are being backed up, a progress bar appears. When the process is complete, [OK] is enabled. Chapter 3 Basic Operation...
Monitoring Live Images Overview Monitoring Window Functions and Operation In the “Monitoring” window, you can watch the live images from the cameras connected to the NSR, playback recorded images, control connected cameras, or export recorded images. Note With two monitors connected to the NSR, you can perform monitoring, settings, searches and all other operations on monitor 1 and hot spot monitoring on monitor 2.
Monitoring Window (Monitor 1) A Monitor windows You can display live images and play back recorded images in each monitor window. To monitor live images, click the window in which you want to monitor live images and then click [LIVE]. t “Selecting the Live Images”...
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E [Sequence] button Perform a sequence operation. This button is enabled when a monitor sequence is selected for 4 Monitor layout selection. t “Monitoring in Sequence Mode” (page 62) F Option window (Auxiliary function area) Click [V] and then select an item from the list that appears to display information about that item or perform the camera control operations.
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L Quick search button You can specify a date and time for the playback start position of a recorded image. t “Quick Search” (page 67) M Play speed Adjust the play speed for the recording by clicking [V] and then selecting a play speed from the list that appears.
Monitoring Window (Monitor 2) Monitor Window When two monitors are connected to the NSR, a monitor layout specified as 1×1, 2×2, or 3×3 is displayed on the monitor connected to monitor connector 2. You can use monitor 2 as a hot spot monitor. Screen of Monitor 1 The image displayed is the same as that of the monitor window selected in monitor 1.
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To switch the monitor window layout To hide various information B Status Indicates the recording type (MANUAL REC, ALARM REC, or NORMAL REC) during recording. Indicates the playback status (PAUSE, etc.) and play speed (+1x, –0.2x, etc.) during the playback of recorded images (“+” appears for the play speed when playback is in the forward direction and “–”...
About selecting multiple monitor windows Selecting the Live Images Selecting the Live Images To monitor the images of another camera You can select multiple monitor windows by clicking monitor windows while pressing the Shift key. Note If you perform an operation that cannot be performed on multiple monitor windows after you select multiple monitor windows, the operation is only performed on the monitor window selected last.
Controlling Cameras The camera of the monitor window is switched. Notes • You can also select multiple monitor windows and then switch cameras. • Selecting another camera in the camera list does not change the camera setting for “Monitor” of the Configuration window. You can monitor live images while controlling the camera.
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To performing pan, tilt, and zoom operations in monitor windows Pan/Tilt Move the camera up, down, left, or right. PRESET Recall a registered preset. ZOOM Adjust the zoom toward the “W” side for a wide angle, and the “T” side for telephoto.
Mouse operations in monitor windows About presets Monitoring in Sequence Mode To the mouse wheel to zoom Rotate the mouse wheel in a forward direction while pressing the Ctrl key to zoom in and rotate the mouse wheel in a backward direction while pressing the Ctrl key to zoom out.
Displaying Camera Images in the Hot Spot Monitor Window Displaying Images in the Hot Spot Monitor Window When There is Sensor Input or an Alarm Monitoring Audio From Cameras Muting Sound From Cameras If a monitor window is set as the hot spot, the same images from another monitor window you click will also be displayed in the hot spot monitor window.
Recording Live Images Starting Recording Stopping Recording When sound is muted, sound is not output for any monitor windows you select. To cancel mute, click the Mute button again. You can record the images currently being captured by a camera. Select the monitor window of the live images you want to record.
Selecting a Camera From Recording Status and Stopping Recording Playing Back Recorded Images Selecting a Monitor Window and Starting Playback You can select a camera that is recording but not displayed in the current monitor layout from Recording Status in the Option window, assign it to any monitor window, and then stop recording.
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To change the play speed Click [PLAYBACK] at the bottom left of the window. [PLAYBACK] button The selected monitor window enters the playback state and displays the first frame of the last images recorded by the camera assigned to that monitor window.
Quick Search Selecting From Recording List To perform a quick search, specify a date and time for the playback start position of a recorded image. Select the monitor window in which you want to play back the recorded images. You can select multiple monitor windows by clicking monitor windows while pressing the Shift key.
Searching for Recorded Images to Play Back To search for recorded images Double-click the recorded image you want to play back. The first frame of the specified recorded image is displayed in the monitor window selected in Step 1. Note If multiple monitor windows are selected, the frame is displayed in the monitor window selected last.
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Enter the search criteria. Camera Select a camera. REC Type Select this option to search by recording type. When this is selected, you can search for a recorded image by specifying the recording type. Normal Search for a recorded image for which recording was started by a schedule.
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To play back recorded images from the search results From/To Specify the period to search for recorded images. The search collects any recorded images that fall within this specified period. Click [Search]. While searching, the following screen appears. When the search finishes, a list of search results appears. Notes •...
Exporting Exporting Movies For searches by VMF At the moment an alarm is detected with the specified VMF package, the image appears in the preview area. Click [Playback]. The Search screen closes and the specified recorded image appears in a paused state in the selected monitor window.
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Select [Movie Export] and then click [OK]. The “Movie Export - Output” screen appears. Go to step 6. Enter the search criteria. Camera Select a camera. REC Type Search for a recorded image by specifying the recording type. Normal Search for a recorded image for which recording was started by a schedule.
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Click [Search]. The search results list appears. Select the recorded images you want to export from the search results list and then click [Select]. The “Movie Export - Output” screen appears. Add the files for export to the [Files for Export] list. Selected records Displays the recorded images selected in the search results list.
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Capacity Requirement (MB) Displays the amount of space required for all the files selected for export. Output Select the location to export the files for export. Click [V] and then select Compact Flash, USB, or CD/DVD (only CD or USB memory for the NSR-25) from the list that appears.
Exporting Still Images The following appears when exporting ends. Click [OK]. The Movie Export - Status screen closes. Export one scene of a recorded image as a still image file. Select any monitor window and then play the recorded image containing the scene you want to export.
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File name Enter the file name. If you enter a file name that already exists in the export location, the file may be exported under a file name different from the one you enter. Output Select the location to which to export the files for export. Click [V] and then select Compact Flash, USB, or CD/DVD (only CD or USB memory for the NSR-25) from the list that appears.
Option Window (Auxiliary Function Area) Alarm Log In the Option window of the [Monitoring] window (monitor 1), you can display the following information and perform camera control operations. 1. Camera Control : Allows you to control the cameras. (page 60) 2.
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The alarm log details appear. Confirm the details and then click [OK]. The screen closes. Chapter 4 Monitoring Live Images...
System Log You can confirm information on system errors. Click [V] at the top right for the Option window and then click [5. System Log]. The system logs appear. Note The date and time format is always “day-month-year,” regardless of the [Date/Time Format] setting of “Main”...
Alarm Output To turn alarm output on/off You can confirm whether alarm output is turned on or off for the NSR or cameras. You can also turn the alarm output on or off from the list. Note The list only displays items for which [Enable] is selected in “Alarm Output” (page 130) of the “Configuration”...
Sensor Input VMD (Recorder) You can confirm whether sensor input is turned on or off for the NSR or cameras. Note The list only displays items for which [Enable] is selected in “Sensor Input” (page 121) of the “Configuration” window. To display the current sensor input status list, click [V] at the top right for the Option window and then click [7.
Manual Trigger You can execute registered actions manually. For details on how to register actions, see “Action” (page 131). Click [V] at the top right for the Option window and then click [9. Manual Trigger]. The action list appears. Double-click the action you want to execute. A confirmation screen appears.
Overview Configuration Window Basic Operation To select a setting Settings Configure the NSR settings in the “Configuration” window. To open the “Configuration” window, click [Configuration] at the top right of the window. Note When you connect two monitors to the NSR, you can only perform settings from monitor 1.
Advanced Configuration General Click the desired setting from the tree. The “Configuration” window contains the following items. General Allows you to configure basic settings for the NSR, storage settings, etc. Camera Allows you to configure the advanced settings for cameras managed by the NSR and register new cameras. Sensor Input Allows you to configure camera and NSR sensor input settings.
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Main • Main • Network • e-Mail (SMTP) • Storage The “Main” settings are used to modify the unit’s name and date, modify available functions, and perform other basic settings. In the “General” window, click [Main]. The “Main” screen appears and displays the current settings. Configure each setting.
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Name Displays the name of the NSR. This item cannot be modified on the “Main” screen. The name can be modified from the “Host Name” screen in the Setup Menu. For details, see “Modifying the System Configuration” (page 25). Serial Number Displays the unit’s serial number and cannot be modified.
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Network FTP: Enable FTP Server Select this check box to acquire recorded image files (.cam files) or audio recording files (.aud files) by FTP. When this check box is selected, set a password (the user name cannot be changed). A password must be set the first time this check box is selected. Note Changes to the [Date/Time Format] and [RSM Server] settings will take effect at the next startup.
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e-Mail (SMTP) Example: For the NSR-100/50 Displays the primary DNS and secondary DNS settings. Network Device Displays the following settings for the network devices. When using the NSR-25, only the settings input for Network Device 1 are displayed. DHCP This check box is selected when DHCP is set. IP address Displays the IP address for the network device.
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Storage The “e-Mail (SMTP)” screen appears and displays the current settings. Configure all the settings. Name Displays the name of the e-Mail (SMTP) settings. SMTP Server Enter the address of the SMTP server. Recipient Enter the e-mail address of the recipient of notifications. Sender Enter the e-mail address of the sender of notifications.
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To change storage settings Select the storage location you wish to configure under Storage in the tree on the left side of the window. Configure all the settings. Name Enter the storage location name. Default, Alarm, Normal, and Manual have been provided as storage locations.
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Enable Select this check box to enable the function. Caution Even if this setting is disabled, recording that is currently in progress on this storage device will continue. If recording is started after disabling this setting, recording to this storage device is not possible. Not to be less than Enter the limit for the minimum remaining capacity.
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location. We strongly recommend that you either configure a single overwrite setting, or that you estimate, in advance, the capacity you will use, based on the image size and required storage period specified for the camera, and configure the deletion settings for recordings accordingly. •...
Camera Setting IP Addresses after Detecting Cameras Automatically (Camera IP Setup) are deleted. Recorded images that are less than a week old are never deleted. Select this storage location for recorded images that you wish to keep for at least one week. Normal : When the remaining capacity for the storage location reaches 50% or below, recorded images that are at least one month old are deleted.
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Notes • To perform the automatic detection again, click [Refresh]. • A camera server (such as the SNT series) is detected as single camera server, regardless of the number of cameras connected. When registering multiple cameras, register them as different cameras based on their connection channels.
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MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera. Detected by the IP Setup protocol. Model Displays the model of the camera. Detected by the IP Setup protocol. Serial No. Displays the serial number of the camera. Detected by the IP Setup protocol.
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Follow the procedure below. (1) In the “Check” column, select all the cameras for which you want to input settings. (2) Select the check boxes and input the item settings in “Set following settings for selected Cameras” that you want to set simultaneously. (3) Click [Set].
Detecting Cameras on the Network Automatically and Registering Multiple Cameras Detect cameras automatically and then register them with IP addresses to the NSR. You can specify camera names, as well as the user name and password of the camera administrator. After detecting cameras automatically, switch to the [Camera IP Setup] screen if you want to set camera IP addresses prior to registration.
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screen for a camera already registered on the NSR, the IP address is determined from the DNS, compared with detected camera IP addresses, and then a judgment is made. Check Select the check boxes of the cameras you want to register. To select all the check boxes, click [Select All].
Specifying the IP Address or Host Name of a Camera Registered Cameras on this NSR Displays the number of cameras registered on the NSR. Cameras to be registered The number of cameras selected in the above list. The number is displayed in red if it is larger than the remaining number of cameras that can be registered on the NSR.
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Click [Add] at the top right of the window. The “Add Camera - Find By Address” screen appears. Configure all the settings. Camera Name Enter the name of the camera to add. Use only alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-). Camera Address Enter the host address (IP address) of the camera.
Deleting a Camera Configuring the Advanced Settings of Cameras If these settings are modified, the camera settings of the NSR also need to be modified. Once you have configured all the desired settings, click [Connect]. The settings are used to connect to the camera and the camera is registered once it is detected.
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Basic operations for configuration Main Display the “Camera” screen and click the camera you want to configure in the tree on the left side of the window. The setting items appear below the camera. Click the item you want to configure and then configure the item in the tree on the left.
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• If a common value cannot be set for multiple cameras, the setting item deactivated so it cannot be modified. Change the combination of selected cameras and try setting the value again. The following section describes the settings in detail. [Update Generic Camera Information] button Retrieve the information from the camera.
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Network Address Enter the camera’s IP address in this text box. This setting does not appear when configuring multiple cameras simultaneously. HTTP Port Enter the HTTP port number necessary to access the camera. Timeout (sec) Enter an access timeout for the camera in seconds. Use Proxy If you are using a proxy server to access the camera, select this check box.
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Image Quality Set a percentage between 0% and 100%. Color Level Set a percentage between 0% and 100%. Raise system alert by “VIDEO LOSS” Select this check box when you want to generate a “VIDEO LOSS” notification as a system alert if images can no longer be obtained because the connection between the camera and network has been disconnected.
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Setting a Camera by Using Generic Camera received and recorded, but it cannot be displayed on the monitoring screen. Storage Settings You can specify the storage location the camera uses for each recording type. Alarm Select the storage location for the camera to save alarm recordings. Manual Select the storage location for the camera to save manual recordings.
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Example 1: When a certain codec is used, the motion detection function will not be available. Choose a combination with this codec only if motion detection function settings are not required. Example 2: When a combination with an available setting value range of 1 - 50 has been selected, the available range on the respective setup screens will be limited to 1 - 50 even if the camera setting range is 1 - 100.
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Note that the function combination selected here determines the setting range for the various setup screens. Item Select the desired function. Parameter Select the desired value. Note The control range for values will be narrowed down according to the item selection sequence and parameters.
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Preset MPEG: This software supports up to 2,048 kbps. This value is compared to the camera setting range, and the lower value of the two will be assigned to 0 - 100%. • Color level • Video Motion Detection (Camera) Up to 4 detection frames •...
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Mask To confirm a configured preset position, select the preset position and click [Recall] to move the camera to the preset position. Perform pan, tilt, and zoom operations to move the camera and modify the position. Click [Set]. The modified camera position is saved. To delete a preset position Display the “Preset”...
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Caution For [Gaussian Blur] and [Mosaic], because the blur size (in pixels) does not change as the image is zoomed, zoom out as far as possible before setting a mask with these patterns. Otherwise, the mask will not be visible until the image is zoomed in.
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VMD (Recorder) object you wish to mask to the center of the monitoring screen before configuring a mask area for a camera with pan and tilt functions. Configure the motion detection area (Video Motion Detection (Recorder)). The camera and NSR are equipped with motion detection functions. With this setting, you can configure the NSR’s motion detection function.
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While checking the image in the preview, use the buttons to create and edit the motion detection area and configure items. Buttons and functions (Move Polygon) Use this button to move an area or to create a rectangular area by dragging an area edit point.
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The motion detection processor uses this value as the standard value for determining whether motion has occurred between frames. Expert Mode Select this check box on to configure detailed settings for the motion detection area. When this check box is selected, you can configure the following items. Previous Frame Specify, by number of frames, the number of images to compare as a basis for determining that motion has occurred.
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Overview of Motion Detection by Camera Image Metadata Notes • [VMF] only appears when the camera supports motion detection by metadata. • To configure a VMF, the [VMF Support] check box must be selected on the “Main” screen in “General” (page 84). •...
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Display the “VMF” screen, and click [Add] at the top right of the screen. The “Add VMF Package” screen appears. Select a “Moving” package or an “Unattended” package, and then click [OK]. The package is added to the list, and the VMF configuration screen appears. Note The package name is created automatically at this point.
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Pulse Setting Configure this setting when you wish to specify a pulse duration and input a pulse. Pulse Select this check box when you wish to specify a pulse duration and input a pulse. If you select this check box, enter a value for [Pulse Duration]. Pulse Duration Enter the duration in milliseconds to sustain pulse input once it is turned on.
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Filter Name Enter a name for the filter. When [Sequential] is selected, this option allows you to enter, in seconds, how long to apply the filter on the left (before moving to the next filter). Caution To set the time, the inactive area must be turned off.
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orientation of the arrow changes as follows: both directions t one direction only t other direction only t both directions… (Move Polygon) Use this button to move an existing figure or line, or to create a rectangular figure by clicking and dragging. (Edit Points) Use this button to add/delete edit points and to create complex figures or lines.
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(Preview) Click this button to confirm the operation of the filtering used in the configured package. Duration ([Existing] and [Unattended/Removed] Filter Types Only) When using the [Existing] filter type, enter the amount of time for RealShot Manager to wait before triggering an alarm, after an object is detected as moving.
Sensor Input Adding a Sensor Input Pin to the NSR [PLAYBACK] Button Click this button to display recorded images stored on the camera. When you click this button, the playback control buttons and quick search buttons appear. This toolbar is used to play back recordings. For details on the use of each button, see “qf Play speed”...
Deleting a Sensor Input Pin Created on the NSR Click [Add]. The “Sensor Input” screen appears. Configure each item. Name Enter a name for the sensor input pin. Invert Select this check box to invert the pulse polarity (e.g., when inverting High t Low to Low t High).
Modifying Sensor Input Pin Settings on the NSR and the Camera Select the NSR, and click the sensor input to delete. Click [Delete]. A confirmation screen appears. Click [Yes]. The sensor input is deleted. Click [Sensor Input] in the tree on the left side of the window. The “Sensor Input”...
Setting a Video Motion Detection (Camera) Pin Name Enter the sensor input name in this text box. Invert Select this check box when you want to invert the pulse polarity (for example, when you want to invert high t low to low t high). Enable Select this check box when you want to enable the sensor input.
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Configure each item. Name Enter a name for the pin. Pulse Select this check box when you wish to specify a pulse duration and input a pulse. If you select this check box, enter a value for [Pulse Duration]. Pulse Duration Enter the duration in milliseconds to sustain pulse input from the VMD (Camera) pin once it is turned on.
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x For the SNC-RZ30 and similar cameras Drag the red frame with your mouse to configure a motion detection area. By dragging each edge of the detection area, you can change its size. Detection areas cannot be deleted. Caution The VMD (Camera) setting cannot be configured when the mount angle is set to 90 or 270 degrees.
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Detection areas cannot be deleted. Caution • The VMD (Camera) setting cannot be configured when the mount angle is set to 90 or 270 degrees. • The VMD (Camera) setting is only active when the codec setting is MPEG. Sleep time after detection (sec) Enter a duration from 1 to 30 seconds to pause motion detection after motion has been detected.
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Caution The VMD (Camera) setting cannot be configured when the mount angle is set to 90 or 270 degrees. Area1 to Area2 Select the check boxes of the detection areas to enable. Sensitivity Set a value from 1 to 9 as the sensitivity level. Normally, you do not need to configure this setting.
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Camera Position Select the camera position to configure. Current Position Select this option to configure settings for the current camera position. Preset Position Select this option to configure settings for each preset position. If you select this option, Click [V], and select a preset from the list that appears, to move the camera to the preset position.
Alarm Output Modifying Alarm Output Pin Settings Maximum Detectable Object Size Enter a maximum size for the object to be detected. Or, use the mouse to configure the maximum size by dragging the edges of the (blue) setting frame for maximum detectable object size. You can change the size of the frame by dragging each edge.
Controlling Alarm Outputs Manually Action To add a new action Pulse Select this check box to reset the output pin to off at the specified time, when it has been turned on. Pulse Duration Enter the duration to leave the output pin turned on. Invert Select this check box when you want to invert the polarity of the output pin.
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Configure each setting. Name Enter the name of the action in this text box. Comment Enter a comment for the action. Event Select the type of event to trigger the action. Sensor Input Select this option when you want the sensor input to trigger the action. When you select this option, you must also specify the following: •...
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Action Select the type of action to perform upon triggering from the pull-down list. Select from [Report By Mail], [Start Beep], [Stop Beep], [Change Monitor Layout], [Activate Alarm Out], [Deactivate Alarm Out], and [Recall Preset]. The settings that appear subsequently vary depending on the action you select here.
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Indefinitely Select this option if you want to let the NSR beep until another event stops it. You must, however, select what events will stop the beep beforehand. • When [Stop Beep] is selected This option is just for stopping the beep. There are no settings to configure.
Recording Schedule • When [Deactivate Alarm Output] is selected Alarm Out Select the alarm output name for which to turn off the alarm output. • When [Set Preset] is selected Camera Select the camera for which to recall the preset. Preset name Select a preset.
Creating a New Recording Schedule Conditions Codec Resolution Frame rate Image quality Time until segmentation Approx. 19 days When recording continuously over long periods, we recommend segmenting the record by setting a recording schedule that inserts a 1-second recording break each day.
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• To configure a recurring schedule Name Enter the name of the recording schedule. Camera Select the check boxes of the cameras to target. When multiple cameras are selected, the same settings are applied to all of the selected cameras. However, Generic Cameras cannot be used together with other cameras for this setting.
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Normal Recording Select this check box for normal recording and then configure the following settings. Note When normal recording and alarm recording times overlap, if the resolution is set to 360 × 288 dpi for normal recording and 720 × 576 dpi for alarm recording, the resolution of images imported from the camera becomes 720 ×...
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Caution Because the available frame rates differ depending on the camera, click [V] next to [Frames/second], and select a frame rate available for the camera from the list that appears. Make sure to confirm operation before operating NSR. Note For MPEGs, when the frame rate set here is less than the frame rate set under “Main”...
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Note The pre-alarm, alarm, and post-alarm periods have the following relationship. 1 Pre-Alarm Period The period of time before the alarm occurred, as set in [Duration] under [Pre Alarm]. 2 Alarm Period The alarm signal is active during this period. 3 Post-Alarm Period The period of time after the alarm is stopped, as set in [Duration] under [Post Alarm].
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When the [Show All] check box is selected, all the VMF packages for the camera are displayed. When the check box is cleared, only the VMF packages for the targeted camera are displayed. Caution Uses a VMF package (Unattended), an initialization period of approximately 40 seconds is required at the start time of the schedule.
Modifying Schedule Settings Modifying From the Schedule List Schedules can be modified using one of the following methods: • Modifying from the schedule list • Modifying from the recurrent schedule list • Modifying from the date/time schedule list Click [REC Schedule] in the tree on the left side of the window. The “REC Schedule”...
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Modifying From the Recurrent Schedule List For details on each setting, see “Creating a New Recording Schedule” (page 136). Click [REC Schedule] in the tree on the left side of the window. The “REC Schedule” screen appears. Click [Recurrent]. The recurrent schedule list appears. Double-click the schedule you want to modify.
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Modifying From the Date/Time Schedule List For details on each setting, see “To configure a recurring schedule” in step 4 of “Creating a New Recording Schedule” (page 136). Click [REC Schedule] in the tree on the left side of the window. The “REC Schedule”...
Monitor For details on each setting, see “To configure a date/time schedule” in step 4 of “Creating a New Recording Schedule” (page 136). You can configure the monitor layout display method in [Monitor]. The settings are as follows. • Registering monitor layouts •...
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Registering a New Monitor Layout You can register a new monitor layout configuration. Use a template when registering a new monitor layout. The following types of templates are provided. Choose one that suits your needs, and then configure the monitor layout by assigning cameras. Predefined configuration templates 1 ×...
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Click [Add] in the upper right part of the window. The “Select Type” screen appears. Click [Add Monitor Layout]. The “Select Template” screen appears. Select a template, and then click [OK]. Configure all the settings. Chapter 5 Settings...
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Name Enter the name of the monitor layout in the text box. Template This field displays the template selected in Step 4, above. When configuring a second monitor, click [V], and select the template to use from the list that appears. You can select a 1×1, 2×2, or 3×3 monitor layout.
Adding a Monitoring Sequence VMD (Recorder) : Displays a frame around the subject for which motion was detected. Apply to all monitor windows When you click this button, the settings in the information display are applied to all of the monitor windows. Video Motion Filter Specify the Video Motion Filter information to display in the selected monitor window.
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Click [Add] in the upper right part of the window. The “Select Type” screen appears. Click [Add Monitor Sequence]. Configure all the settings. Name Enter the name of the monitoring sequence. Enable Select this check box to use the current monitoring sequence. Monitoring layout list Register the monitor layouts you want to use with the monitor sequence you are currently configuring.
User Creating a User (2) Select the monitoring layout that you want to add from the pull- down list, and then enter how long you want it to be displayed on- screen (in seconds). (3) Click [OK]. To delete a Monitor Layout Select the monitor layout you want to delete in the monitor layout list and then click [Delete].
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Click [Add] at the top right of the window. Configure all the settings. Name Enter the user name. The name is not case sensitive when logging on. Password Enter the password. To change the password later, edit this field. Retype Password Enter the password again for confirmation.
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Once you have configured all the desired settings, click [Save] at the top of the window. The user is created. To not create the user and discard any modifications, click [Discard]. Chapter 5 Settings...
Miscellaneous Functions Supported by the Remote Control Keys Monitor Layout Switch Functions Switches the monitor layout to 1x1 (1 monitor window). A subsequent press of the key switches back to the original layout. However, once the monitor layout is switched to 1x1, if it is (1x1) switched again by an action, monitoring sequence, or monitor layout change, then subsequent presses of the...
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Camera Selection and Control Functions Enables you to select the camera to control (pan, tilt, zoom, focus, etc.). After pressing this key, select the camera by entering the camera number (0 to 9) with the numeric keypad and then pressing the [Enter] key. Increases or decreases the zoom value of the camera selected currently.
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Switches between the [Monitoring] window and the [Configuration] window. (currently not supported) Logs off the user operating the NSR currently. Prohibits key operations. Copies recorded camera images to a DVD/CD. (See “Remote Control Operations” under “Notes” (page 179).) Turns on/off the microphone (audio). (currently not supported) Mutes audio from the speakers.
User Permissions Window Operation Monitoring Monitoring Option Window operation (reference only) Camera Control Playback The following are the permissions you can set for users. There are four levels of user permissions. Level 1: Allows a user to perform monitoring and reference the option window.
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Window Operation Monitoring Searches Quick Search (Continued) Search Menu Play back from Record List (double-click enabled) Start Recording REC START (Manual) Stop Recording REC STOP (Manual only) (Manual) Stop Recording REC STOP (Schedule (Schedule) only) Export Export (still image) Export (movie) Option Window Manual trigger (double- operation (non-...
System Setup Menu Items Main heading Subheading 1 Language — Display Keyboard — Layout Date and Time — Network General Network Device 1 IP Address Network Device 2 (Only the NSR-100/50) Network Device 3 (Only the NSR-100/50) Monitor Dual Display Generic Monitor Others Resolution...
Main heading Subheading 1 SNMP Traps (Continued) Enable/Disable UPS models Power off seconds Monitoring Setting Items Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 General Main Network e-Mail (SMTP) SMTP Server (Mail Subheading 2 Description Enable/Disable SNMP trap setting Host IP Address — Community —...
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 General Storage Default (Continued) Alarm Manual Normal Camera Main Camera Name User Name Password Address Port Timeout Detailed setting / (*) Description Enable/Disable Run cleanup job when: Run Cleanup job when Remaining Capacity is lower than Run Cleanup job when Cleanup files saved more than Data Overwriting Enable/Disable...
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Camera Main Use Proxy (Continued) (Continued) SNT Settings Video Settings Audio Settings VMF Settings Storage Settings Presets Preset Name Mask Mask Type (Single Color) RGB Color Mask Type (Gaussian Blur) Mask Type (Mosaic (Average)) Mask Type (Mosaic (Duplicate)) Mask Type (Random...
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Camera Expert Mode Check (Continued) (Recorder) (Continued) Package Name Pulse Pulse Duration Package Type Filter 1 to 3 Object Size Object Speed Duration Sensor Input Input N Name Invert Check Enable Check Alarm Output Output N Name Pulse Check...
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Action Action N Action (Continued) (Continued) REC Schedule Recurrent Name Schedule N Camera Weekdays Start Time (HH/MM/SS) End Time (HH/MM/SS) Duration (HH/MM/SS) Normal Recording Alarm Recording Detailed setting / (*) Description Report By Mail (Send Still Image, Camera Name) Start Beep (Duration) Stop Beep...
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 REC Schedule Recurrent VMD (Recorder) (Continued) Schedule N (Continued) Date/Time Name Schedule N Camera Start Date (YY/MM/DD HH/MM/SS) End Date (YY/MM/DD HH/MM/SS) Normal Recording Alarm Recording VMD (Recorder) Detailed setting / (*) Description — VMD (Recorder) (*) Up to 50 characters.
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Monitor Default Layout Name Enable Display Monitor 2 Hot Spot Monitor Window — Template Display Custom Name Layout Enable Hot Spot Monitor Window Display Detailed setting / (*) Description — Enable/Disable Camera Name Status Date &...
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Main heading Subheading 1 Subheading 2 Monitor Custom Hot Spot Monitor Window (Continued) Layout Display (Continued) (Continued) Monitor Name Sequence Enable/Disable Sequence List Comment User Level N — Name Password Comment Note The setting items are subject to change. Detailed setting / (*) Description VMD (Recorder) Object Frame Alarm Object Frame...
STATUS LED When an error occurs, the STATUS and ERROR LED light or flash. STATUS The STATUS LED indicates the following error situations. Error codes displayed during boot stage (The ERROR LED blinks when an error occurs during boot.) Error STATUS ERROR Possible Cause...
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Error codes displayed during operation stage (The ERROR LED lights when an error occurs during operation.) Error STATUS ERROR Possible Cause code Critical temperature 1 2 3 4 CPU fan failure 1 2 3 4 Power supply fan failure 1 2 3 4 Voltage power supply 1 2 3 4 failure...
Using the I/O Receptacle Wiring Diagram 1 for Sensor Input Wiring Diagram 2 for Sensor Input Insert a small slotted screwdriver into the upper or lower slot of the hole you want to connect a wire to (AWG No. 28 to 18). Hold down the screwdriver and insert the wire, then release the screwdriver.
Wiring Diagram for Alarm Output Inside of this unit 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 pin (ALARM OUT+) Magnet relay 24 V AC/24 V DC, Circuit example 1 A or less 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 pin (ALARM OUT-) Outside Miscellaneous...
Notes alarm recordings, specify a duration longer than 10 seconds after an alarm under “Post Alarm” of the alarm recording settings. (The default duration is 10 seconds for newly added schedules, so be sure to specify a longer duration.) • If you specify a value exceeding the limit for the total frame rate or the system’s processing load is exceedingly high, operations in the recording schedule settings screen may become slow, and the changing or addition of settings may not be possible.
display. Reduce the number of display items, or select a layout with fewer monitor windows. You can also try shortening the camera name. • During playback, a large value appears momentarily for the bandwidth and number of frames received. Refer to the number of frames displayed to confirm playback performance.
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Settings • Do not change settings from both the NSR unit and RealShot Manager Controller at the same time. • When registering multiple cameras at once, an error message appears if any of the settings are configured improperly. Only the cameras configured correctly will be registered.
• When using external media, do not insert a CF (CompactFlash) card and USB memory device at the same time. • When exporting recorded image or log files, an export in progress is cancelled if you click [Abort] in the Status dialog box. A warning message to confirm cancellation does not appear.
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on the remote control unit will not change the layout. To change the layout, select a monitor window with a camera assigned to it, and then press the [1×1] button. Remote Clients • To connect to the NSR unit from RealShot Manager Controller, perform the following steps after starting up RealShot Manager Controller.
• Be sure to reboot after changing RAID settings in the DOM menu. If you change the RAID settings again without rebooting, an error message will appear. Before contacting your retailer or a Sony Support Center, please check the following items. If the problem persists, contact them. The NSR does not work.
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Example: For the NSR-100/50 When it does, proceed as follows. 1 Click [Shutdown] and turn off the NSR. 2 Referring to “Cannot access the hard drive.”, verify whether the NSR hard disks are correctly connected. 3 Restart the NSR and verify whether it starts. 4 If the same screen as above appears again, insert the supplied NSR Series Recovery CD into the CD and DVD drive, and then turn off the NSR.
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reconfigure your monitor resolution. For details, see “Modifying the System Configuration” (page 25). The new external hardware is not working properly. • Make sure the cables for the new external device are firmly connected and the pins are not bent. An external device connected to a USB connector does not work.
Specifications Recording device Internal hard disk drives 4 (NSR-100), 2 (NSR-50), 1 (NSR-25) DVD/CD drive 1 drive Compatible media: NSR-100/50: DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM NSR-25: CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM External connectors Rear Monitor output analog RGB (mini D-SUB 15 pins, S-Video output (1) (Only the NSR-100/50) Video output (1) (Only the NSR-100/50) Audio output (L, 1)
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Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT...
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