Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
Please read the following before getting started: Handle it with extreme care and do not subject it to physical shock. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. The HDD is most susceptible to damage when the unit is Before operating this unit, please read the instructions on or when the HDD is being accessed.
Page 2: Safety Precautions
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected European representatives of Victor Company of Japan Limited is: to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH which is coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured P.O. Box 10 05 52...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............2 Recording Camera Images Getting Started Types of Recording .............. 28 Main Features ................ 7 Making Normal Recordings ..........29 How to Read this Manual ............7 Making Normal Recording with the EXT REC I/O Terminals................29 Setting/Canceling the Operation Lock ........
Page 5 Contents Useful Features Viewing Live Images Using a PC Changing the On-screen Display Position......46 Live Image Display ............... 69 Setting Camera Title............. 47 Record Program Using a PC Setting OPERATION LOCK ..........48 Buzzer Setup ................ 49 Adding to the Weekly Timer ..........70 REAR TERMINAL ..............
Page 6 Contents Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC Others MONITOR ................83 Specifications ..............126 ON-SCREEN MODE ............83 Index................... 127 SEQUENCE TIME..............83 QUAD DISPLAY ..............83 COVERT CHANNEL ............84 RECORD SETUP ..............84 REC PATTERN SET ............84 ALARM REC ................
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Main Features Setting/Canceling the Operation Lock The VR-509 is equipped with a secret operation lock to prevent Built-in hard disk drive with a high capacity of 320 the power from being switched off accidentally and from illegal recording operations.
Page 8: Precautions
Replacement is recommended after 10000 hours of use (if use in a 25°C environment). For information on maintenance planning and costs, consult your nearest JVC dealer. It is recommended that an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is used when installing additional external hard disk drives to make sure the system remains stable.
Page 9 • Extremely hot or cold places beyond the allowable Contact your nearest JVC dealer if you wish to improve the temperature for operation (5°C - 40°C). condition of the VR-509.
Page 10: Part Names And Functions (Front Panel)
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (Front Panel) OPEN/CLOSE WARNING SPLIT OPERATE ALARM SEQUENCE SPOT TIMER/MODE RETURN LOCK VIDEO AUDIO ALARM FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP PLAY/PAUSE SERIAL RESET SKIP [OPERATE] Button and Operate indicator Keypad and Camera Input indicator Switches the operation on or off.
Page 11 Getting Started Part Names and Functions (Front Panel) (continued) OPEN/CLOSE SPLIT WARNING OPERATE ALARM SEQUENCE SPOT TIMER/MODE RETURN LOCK VIDEO AUDIO ALARM FUNCTION MENU CANCEL REC/STOP PLAY STOP PLAY/PAUSE SERIAL RESET SKIP [0/HDD (DVD)] REC/PLAY Operations Buttons HDD ⇔ DVD Button and indicator [REC/STOP] Button Press this button to switch operations between DVD and Starts and ends recording.
Page 12: Part Names And Functions (Rear Panel)
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (Rear Panel) WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD -DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR AC IN 220V - 240V 50Hz/60Hz Power Switch [LAN] Connection Interface (100 Base-T) Switches the power on or off. The OPERATE ON mode is For connection to the Intranet and other networks using a automatically activated when the power is switched on.
Page 13: Part Names And Functions (Signal I/O Terminals)
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (Signal I/O Terminals) WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD -DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR AC IN 220V - 240V 50Hz/60Hz [ALARM IN 1 to 9] Terminals [WARNING OUT] Terminal ALARM REC is activated when signals are input to these Outputs a signal when an operation abnormality or error terminals.
Page 14 Getting Started Part Names and Functions (Signal I/O Terminals) (continued) Terminal Signal Level Remarks [ALARM IN] Make Contact Input Alarm Input [EMERGENCY] min.400 ms Emergency Input [EXT REC IN] * Set the output impedance to 10kΩ or less External Record Input [CLOCK RST IN] Make Contact Input Clock Reset Input...
Page 15: Installation And Preparation
Installation and Preparation Installation and Preparation System Connection (When connecting 9 Cameras) Connection with up to 9 cameras is possible with VR-509’s switcher. <Example> • Perform recording/playback by connecting to 9 cameras. • Checking recorded images at Monitor. • Execution of alarm recording upon detecting alarm signals. Microphone Amplifier Camera 1...
Page 16: Turning On/Off The Power
Installation and Preparation Switching between OPERATE ON/OFF Turning On/Off the Power with the button on the front panel It is possible to switch between the operational mode Switching the Power On (OPERATE ON) and the stand-by mode (OPERATE OFF). 1. Connect the Power Cable. OPERATE ON •...
Page 17: Menu Screen Operations
Installation and Preparation MENU Screen Operations Displaying the MENU Screen Changing the Value Setting 1. Press the [MENU] button for at least one second. 4. Change the value settings with [–/+]. • The MENU screen will be displayed. • Press [–/+] to change the values displayed on the screen.
Page 18: Setting Up Areas
Installation and Preparation Setting up Areas 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [MAINTENANCE] → [AREA SELECT]. AREA SELECT DATE DISPLAY DD/MM/YY...
Page 19: Setting The Date/Time
Installation and Preparation Setting the Date/Time 1. Press the [MENU] button. Adjusting the “seconds” Display with the Signal • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions Input/Output Terminal provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the Clock Reset signal input terminal sequence of [MENU] →...
Page 20: Installation Settings
Installation and Preparation Installation Settings 1. Press the [MENU] button. CAUTION When the setting has been made for a specific number of CAMERA SETUP cameras, it is only possible to amend [CAMERA SETUP-1]. RECORD SETUP In order to amend the subsequent cameras, the [REC OPERATION MENU PATTERN SET] data (the F.RATE, QLY, and M.DET LIVE PICTURE...
Page 21 Installation and Preparation Installation Settings (continued) 6. Press the [SET] button. • The recording settings for the standard mode set on the [CAMERA SETUP-1] and [CAMERA SETUP-2] screens will be automatically set, and the [CAMERA SETUP-3] screen will be displayed. CAMERA SETUP-3 NORMAL REC ALARM REC...
Page 22: Viewing Live Camera Images
Viewing Live Camera Images Viewing Live Camera Images Switching between Display Screens The VR-509 enables images to be viewed on single screens, Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second split screens, and sequential screens. to display the “QUAD” screen. * It is not possible to change the sequential display when the playback screen is being displayed.
Page 23: Changing The Layout Of The Split Screens
Viewing Live Camera Images Changing the Layout of the Split Screens 1. Press the [MENU] button. • Press the [0] button to select the black screen. • Press the [SEQUENCE] button for at least one second to • Open the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the return the blue border to the previous sub-screen and sequence of [MENU] →...
Page 24: Setting Up Monitor Output
Viewing Live Camera Images Setting up monitor output SEQUENCE TIME 1. Press the [MENU] button. 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [MONITOR] • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [MONITOR] → [SEQUENCE TIME] screens will be displayed in this screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance with the [MENU Screen Operations] explained on page 17.
Page 25: Quad Display
Viewing Live Camera Images QUAD DISPLAY ONSCREEN MODE Sets whether or not to display each screen with automatic Sets whether or not each of the settings are to be displayed on the on-screen. switching when in the split picture mode. 1.
Page 26: Viewing Live Images With Spot Output
Viewing Live Camera Images Changing SPOT Output with Terminal Viewing Live Images with SPOT Output Input on the Rear Panel It is possible to view live images with the SPOT output function. Make on the [SPOT1] and [SPOT2] terminals on the rear The following two methods for changing the display contents for panel for 400 ms or more.
Page 27: Covert Channel
Viewing Live Camera Images COVERT CHANNEL COVERT CHANNEL (WEB) Sets whether or not the screen is to be displayed in black Sets whether or not the screen is to be displayed in black without the camera inputs being displayed. without the camera inputs being displayed when watching live images on a personal computer.
Page 28: Recording Camera Images
Recording Camera Images Recording Camera Images Types of Recording Alarm Recording Normal Recording Alarm recording is started when signals are input or motion is The normal recording mode is operated as follows in detected in the pause mode, and during normal recording and accordance with the [TIMER/MODE (REC PATTERN)] setting timer recording.
Page 29: Making Normal Recordings
Recording Camera Images Making Normal Recording with the EXT Making Normal Recordings REC I/O Terminals Enables the start and stop operations when recording to be STANDARD MODE controlled by signals input to the [EXT REC IN] terminal on the 1. Set up the RECORD SETUP parameters. (See page 30) rear panel, instead of the [REC/STOP] button.
Page 30: Setting Up The Record Setup
Recording Camera Images Setting up the RECORD SETUP 1. Press the [MENU] button. PASSCODE ERROR REC • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions Sets whether recording is to be carried out or not when an provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the illegal passcode has been detected.
Page 31: Setting The Rec Pattern Set
Recording Camera Images Setting the REC PATTERN SET 1. Press the [MENU] button. 4. Select “ALARM REC” items with [ / / / ], and then • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions set “QLY” “F.RATE” or “M.DET” with [–/+]. provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] →...
Page 32: Operation Setup (Recovery Rec, Rec Indicator, Repeat Rec)
Recording Camera Images Operation Setup (RECOVERY REC, REC Setting the REC PATTERN SET (continued) INDICATOR, REPEAT REC) Procedure for Changing the Number of Cameras 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [ONSCREEN/ 1. Take a note of all the [REC PATTERN SET] data OPERATION] →...
Page 33: Alarm Recording
Recording Camera Images ALARM Recording Setting the ALARM TERMINAL 1. Press the [MENU] button. Alarm recording is started when alarm signals are input and when motion is detected in the STOP mode and during normal • The [MENU] → [RECORD SETUP] → [ALARM recording and timer recording.
Page 34: Setting The Alarm Recording
Recording Camera Images Setting the ALARM Recording Ending the ALARM Recording 1. Press the [MENU] button. Alarm recording is stopped when [ALARM RESET] button is • The [MENU] → [RECORD SETUP] → [ALARM REC] pressed and when a signal is input to the [ALARM RESET] terminal during alarm recording (alarm input terminal, motion screens will be displayed in this sequence in accordance detection.)
Page 35: Using The Motion Detection Function
Recording Camera Images Using the Motion Detection Function There are two methods of performing motion detection: 1) with DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL: (1 to 10) a pre-determined detection sensitivity, and 2) by freely setting The level value for detection. The higher the value, detection sensitivity.
Page 36: Motion Detection With Freely Determined Sensitivity Levels
Recording Camera Images Motion Detection with Freely Determined Sensitivity Levels When the [M. DET] value on the [REC PATTERN SET] screen About Manual Setup is set at “USER”, it is possible to set the sensitivity for Use the manual settings if the desired level of detection is not [DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL], [TARGET AREA LEVEL] attained with STANDARD or other scenes.
Page 37: Setting The Motion Detect Area Set
Recording Camera Images Setting the MOTION DETECT AREA SET Motion Detection Check Mode Sets up the area for motion detection. This setting is applicable The Motion Detection Check screen will be displayed when for when both [USER] and any other parameter has been [SET] button is pressed on the [MOTION DETECT AREA SET] selected for the sensitivity level.
Page 38: Weekly Timer
Recording Camera Images WEEKLY TIMER A maximum of eight timer patterns, including the daily pattern, “END” Time can be set. 00:00 to 23:59: Sets the time at which recording is to end. 1. Press the [MENU] button. MODE • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions STANDARD, REC PATTERN 1 to REC PATTERN 9: provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the Selects the appropriate setting from among multiple...
Page 39: Date Timer
Recording Camera Images DATE TIMER 1. Press the [MENU] button. 8. Select [SAVE] with [ / ], and then press the [SET] • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions button. provided in MENU Screen Operations (page 17) in the * If an incorrect parameter is set, a message will be sequence of [MENU] →...
Page 40: Playing Back Recorded Images
Playing Back Recorded Images Playing Back Recorded Images Playing Back during Recording Playing Back Images (Simultaneous Playback Mode) Plays back recorded images. This is activated by running a It is possible to view recorded images when in the Recording search according to the date of the image to be played back mode.
Page 41: Switching Between Playback Screens
Playing Back Recorded Images Switching between Playback Screens The VR-509 is equipped with features to playback images on 4. Press [5] to display the “9 WAY” screen. single screens and split screens. * Sequential display is not possible during playback. CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
Page 42: Searching With The Alarm List
Playing Back Recorded Images Searching with the Alarm List 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. TYPE EMG: Emergency recording, Passcode error recording. • The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will be displayed. ALARM: Alarm recording with the alarm signal input terminal. M.DET: Alarm recording with motion detection. EVENT SEARCH ALL: Emergency recording, Passcode error recording...
Page 43: Searching For Images According To Date/Time
Playing Back Recorded Images Searching for Images According to Date/ Adjusting Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Time Playback) 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Playback speed can be adjusted by turning the jog/shuttle dial. This feature is very useful when searching for a specific screen •...
Page 44: Skipping Recorded Images
Playing Back Recorded Images Skipping Recorded Images 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. 4. Press the [SET] button. • The [EVENT SEARCH] screen will be displayed. • A confirmation screen will be displayed. EVENT SEARCH 5. Select [SAVE] with [ / ], and then press the [SET] CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK ALARM LIST SEARCH ..
Page 45: Enlarging Images (Image Zoom)
Playing Back Recorded Images Enlarging Images (Image Zoom) AUDIO OUT Images can be viewed in an enlarged mode. Sets whether to link the AUDIO 1 or 2 to a specified input or not. Only single-screen displays can be enlarged. Or sets the input audio that was not specified for the AUDIO 1 * Enlarged displays are not possible when live images are link or AUDIO 2 link.
Page 46: Useful Features
Useful Features Useful Features Changing the On-screen Display Position As can be seen in the illustrations below, the VR-509’s DATE/ TITLE TIME and camera title 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.
Page 47: Setting Camera Title
Useful Features Setting Camera Title 1. Press the [MENU] button. Deleting Characters • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the • To delete a character from the title, align the cursor with sequence of [MENU] →...
Page 48: Setting Operation Lock
Useful Features Setting OPERATION LOCK 1. Press the [MENU] button. 4. Select [SAVE] with [ / ], and then press the [SET] • Opens the menus in accordance with the instructions button. provided in Changing MENU Settings (page 17) in the sequence of [MENU] →...
Page 49: Buzzer Setup
Useful Features Buzzer Setup REAR TERMINAL 1. Press the [MENU] button. 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [ONSCREEN/ • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [ONSCREEN/ OPERATION] → [BUZZER] screens will be displayed in OPERATION] →...
Page 50: Hard Disk Maintenance
Useful Features Hard Disk Maintenance MANUAL SCAN DISK When a power failure occurs while in the Recording mode or Performs manual scanning of the hard disk. Perform Manual Alarm Record Standby mode, or when a failure occurs in the Scan Disk regularly when the [AUTO SCAN DISK] item in the recorded data on the hard disk, recording/playback may not menu is set to “OFF”...
Page 51: Defrag Database
Useful Features DEFRAG DATABASE Initializing the Hard Disk (“FORMAT”) When alarm recording is performed repeatedly with Repeat Recording may fail if there is insufficient space on the hard disk. Recording set to “ALL” or “ALARM LOCK”, data in the hard disk When there is insufficient hard disk space, create a backup may become fragmented.
Page 52: Setting Up The Hard Disk For Mirroring
Useful Features Setting up the Hard Disk for Mirroring Mirroring refers to recording the same data in the 2 built-in hard Canceling MIRRORING disks. In this way, recorded data can be secured even if data on one of the hard disks is damaged. 1.
Page 53: Deleting Alarm Lists
Useful Features Setting up the Hard Disk for Mirroring Deleting Alarm Lists (continued) It is possible to delete only the alarm lists without disturbing the alarm recorded images. Precautions When Setting up Mirroring 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The capacity of the hard disk will be reduced by •...
Page 54: Pass Code Setup
Useful Features Pass Code Setup 1. Press the [MENU] button. 5. To enter or amend the sub-passcode, select • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [SUBCODE] with the [ / ] keys, and then press [SET]. [MAINTENANCE] → [PASSCODE SET] screens will be •...
Page 55: Displaying The Power Fail Time List And Log
Useful Features Displaying the Power Fail Time List and Rebooting the System 1. Press the [MENU] button. 1. Press the [MENU] button. • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → • The [MENU] → [OPERATION MENU] → [MAINTENANCE] → [MAINTENANCE/LOG] screens will [MAINTENANCE] →...
Page 56: Using Dvd
DVD-R/RW discs, although playback performance is not guaranteed. They cannot be played back on the VR-509. Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on suitable DVD players. (See Export Form on page 57) * DVD video discs available on the open market cannot be...
Page 57: Exporting Data On Dvd
Using DVD Exporting Data on DVD The VR-509 is equipped with a function to enable the images DVD-VIDEO (NO OPT): The copy is made in the DVD-Video format. This can stored on the hard disk to be exported to DVDs. be played back on DVD players.
Page 58 Using DVD Exporting Data on DVD (continued) * Lists for which [DEL] have been set will be cleared before 6. Setting up the [DURATION] setup screen. the calculations are carried out. * Select [ABORT] and then press [SET] to abort the Starting time Ending time calculation process.
Page 59 Using DVD Exporting Data on DVD (continued) MEMO Points to Note During DVD Export • Press the [RETURN] button when [EDIT], [CHECK] or [EXPORT] operations in the DURATION setup • Playback from the hard disk is not possible when data is screen’s button area are activated to return to the being recorded onto DVDs.
Page 60: Playing Back Exported Images On Dvd
Using DVD Playing Back Exported Images on DVD It is possible to playback the images that have been exported from the hard disk to DVDs. Set the export format to format 5. Select the chapter that is to be played back with the including “SELF-PLAYING”...
Page 61: Dvd-Video Format Menus And Playback
Using DVD DVD-Video Format Menus and Playback The following title menus and chapter menus are created for Chapter Menus DVDs that are formatted in the DVD-Video and DVD-Video (OPT) formats for exporting purposes. * DVDs that are created in the DVD-Video and DVD-Video 01.
Page 62: Using Other External Devices
* Do not disconnect the flash memory when the still image is capturing still images will not be possible. being saved. * Contact your nearest JVC dealer for details on the flash memories that can be used.
Page 63: Storing Set Data In The Flash Memory
[MAINTENANCE]→[MAINTENANCE/LOG]. * Image distribution onto a network will be suspended when setup data is being downloaded or uploaded. MAINTENANCE/LOG * Contact your nearest JVC dealer for details on the flash TOTAL TIME ********** h memories that can be used. POWER FAIL TIME LIST...
Page 64: Connecting A Ups
VR-509. * Do not disconnect the communication cable when operations are being carried out. * Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on the UPS that can be used. USB Hub A USB hub is required when a UPS and an external hard disk are to be used simultaneously.
Page 65: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC You Can Do the Following Connecting Using a LAN Cable Viewing Live Images Using a PC (Page 69) Connecting the Network (LAN) Record Program Using a PC (Page 70) Viewing Playback Image Using a PC (Page 73) •...
Page 66: Setting Up A Network For Vr-509
Connecting to a PC Setting up a Network for VR-509 Perform the initial setup procedure for the VR-509 while 6. Press the [SET] button. referring to the connected monitor screen. • The settings will be saved. 1. Press the [MENU] button. •...
Page 67: Setting Up A Pc Network
Connecting to a PC Setting up a PC Network 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.
Page 68: Connecting (Login) To The Network
Connecting to a PC Connecting (Login) to the Network 1. Start up the Web browser. Top Page 2. Enter 2. Click on Go. http://192.168.0.10 2. Enter the VR-509 IP address (default factory setting: 1. Displays the title. 192.168.0.10) in the field, and then click on 2.
Page 69: Viewing Live Images Using A Pc
See the section of Registration Functions (page 75) for CAMERA No., TITLE, VR-509E TIME, ALARM REPORT details on the folder name in which still images are saved. 7. [EXECUTE] CAUTION Executes the parameter settings from 1 to 6 when clicked.
Page 70: Record Program Using A Pc
Record Program Using a PC Record Program Using a PC Adding to the Weekly Timer Changing and Deleting the Weekly Timer 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “WEEKLY TIMER”. 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “WEEKLY TIMER”. • The [WEEKLY TIMER SETUP] and program list (weekly •...
Page 71: Adding To The Date Timer
Record Program Using a PC Adding to the Date Timer Deleting the Date Timer 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “DATE TIMER”. 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “DATE TIMER”. • The [DATE TIMER SETUP] and program list (date timer •...
Page 72: Timer Mode
Record Program Using a PC TIMER MODE When the TIMER MODE is Deactivated 1. Click on “TIMER RECORDING” → “TIMER MODE” in that order. 2. Click the [ON] button. • The TIMER MODE will be activated. When the TIMER MODE is Activated 1.
Page 73: Viewing Playback Image Using A Pc
Viewing Playback Image Using a PC Viewing Playback Image Using a PC ALARM SEARCH 1. Click on “EVENT SEARCH” → “ALARM SEARCH” in ALARM SEARCH Screen that order. 2. Select the search conditions. Settings ALARM CHANNEL All the alarm channels: Searches for all recorded images regardless of the 4.
Page 74: Time/Date Search
Viewing Playback Image Using a PC TIME/DATE SEARCH 1. Click on “EVENT SEARCH” → “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. •...
Page 75: Playback Image Display
1. Playback Image Display Area CAUTION Displays Playback images. (Max. 2.5ips) • A message stating “There is not a reply of the VR-509E” 2. [REC TYPE] will be displayed if the playback display window is opened with a window opened on the live display Displays the recording mode.
Page 76: Useful Functions Using A Pc
Useful Functions Using a PC Covert Channel Setting for Live image/ Inputting a Camera Title Playback display screen 1. Click on “VR-509E DISPLAY” → “CAMERA TITLE” in 1. Click on “WEB DISPLAY” → “COVERT CHANNEL” in that order. that order.
Page 77: Mail Notification Setting During Alarm Input
Useful Functions Using a PC Mail Notification Setting During Alarm Input 1. Click on “NETWORK” → “E-MAIL” in that order. 3. Check the existing network settings. Display Items DOMAIN NAME Displays the domain name. DNS SERVER Displays the DNS server. 4.
Page 78: Adjusting Clocks With The Ntp Server
• A message stating “Now time synchronization with a NTP server is “availability”.” will be displayed. When Clock Synchronization Fails • A message stating “The VR-509E failed in the inquiry to a designated NTP server.” will be displayed. • Check to verify that the NTP server address was correctly entered, and then repeat the registration procedure.
Page 79: Downloading Vr-509 Settings
Useful Functions Using a PC Downloading VR-509 Settings 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.
Page 80: Uploading Vr-509 Settings
Useful Functions Using a PC Uploading VR-509 Settings 1. Click on “UTILITY” → “UPLOAD” in that order. 7. Click on the [EXEC] button. • The uploading procedure will be activated. 8. Wait until the upload procedure has been completed. • A screen stating “UPLOAD COMPLETE” will be displayed when the uploading procedure has finished.
Page 81: Maintenance
• MONITOR 1. Click on “UTILITY” → “OPEN SOURCE” in that order. • ONSCREEN MODE • SEQUENCE TIME • QUAD DISPLAY • COVERT CHANNEL (VR-509E) • CAMERA TITLE • RECORD SETUP • REC PATTERN SET • ALARM REC • OPERATION •...
Page 82: Changing Network Settings
Changing Network Settings Changing Network Settings Setting a Network Address 1. Click on “NETWORK” → “ADDRESS” in that order. Access rights for each menu: Administrators Operators Users Live Image Screens Event Search Timer Recording × Reservation 2. Change the settings. (For more details, see page 66) ×...
Page 83: Changing Vr-509 Settings Using A Pc
See the reference page for further details of the relevant parameters. MONITOR SEQUENCE TIME 1. Click on “DISPLAY” → “SEQUENCE TIME” in that 1. Click on “VR-509E DISPLAY” → “MONITOR” in that order. order. 2. Change the settings. (See page 24 for details) 3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
Page 84: Covert Channel
Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC COVERT CHANNEL REC PATTERN SET 1. Click on “WEB DISPLAY” → “COVERT CHANNEL” in It is possible to change the default recording parameters for that order. each mode on the same screen as the setup mode selection screen.
Page 85: Operation
Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC OPERATION 1. Click on “FUNCTION” → “OPERATION” in that order. • If a check mark is added to the number that denotes the camera input to the right of a alarm terminal that has received an input, it means it has been enabled.
Page 86: Explanations
Explanations Explanations Menu Flowchart LIVE PICTURE CAMERA SETUP RECORD SETUP OPERATION MENU LIVE PICTURE QUAD-A Button operation explanation SET UP CURSOR UPDATE/NEXT BACK FUNCTION : USER GUIDANCE (Page 17) (Page 23) CAMERA SETUP-1 CAMERA SETUP-2 DURATION 1 WEEK CAM 1 CONNECT AUDIO REC CONNECT...
Page 87 Explanations Menu Flowchart (continued) CAMERA SETUP-3 NORMAL REC ALARM REC F.RATE(ips) QLY F.RATE(ips) (AUTO) QLY M.DET CAM 1 CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7 CAM 8 CAM 9 SET DETAIL MORE FINISH (Page 20) ALARM TERMINAL WEEKLY TIMER ALARM PORT...
Page 88 Explanations Menu Flowchart (continued) MONITOR CAMERA SETUP BORDER COLOR LIGHTGRAY RECORD SETUP SEQUENCE TIME .. OPERATION MENU QUAD DISPLAY .. COVERT CHANNEL .. LIVE PICTURE CAMERA TITLE .. ALARM REC DISP Button operation explanation VGA OUT SEQUENCE TIME ENABLE SET UP CURSOR QUAD CAMERA 1...
Page 89 Explanations Menu Flowchart (continued) QUAD DISPLAY COVERT CHANNEL CAMERA TITLE CAMERA 1 DISABLE QUAD DISPLAY CAM1: 1 SEC CAM1: CAMERA 2 DISABLE QUAD-A ENABLE 1 SEC CAMERA 3 DISABLE ALPHAMERIC QUAD-B ENABLE 1 SEC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CAMERA 4 DISABLE QUAD-C...
Page 90: Menu List
Explanations Menu List [ ] are factory settings. CAMERA SETUP-1 (Page 20) Items Settings CAM 1 to 9 CONNECT, DISCONNECT PRIORITY SMOOTH, HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERA SETUP-2 (Page 20) Items Settings DURATION 1DAY, 3DAYS, 5DAYS, 1WEEK, 2WEEKS, 3WEEKS, 1MONTH, 2MONTH, 3MONTH AUDIO REC REPEAT REC OFF, ALL, ALARM LOCK...
Page 91 Explanations Menu List (continued) [ ] are factory settings. ALARM REC (Page 34) Items Settings CAMERA INPUT CAMERA1, CAMERA2, CAMERA3, CAMERA4, CAMERA5, CAMERA6, CAMERA7, CAMERA8, CAMERA9 DURATION 10SEC, 15SEC, 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 5MIN, MANUAL PREALARM REC OFF, 10SEC, 30SEC, 60SEC MOTION DETECT SET DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY LEVEL 1 to 10(Factory setting: 8)
Page 92 Explanations Menu List (continued) [ ] are factory settings. SEQUENCE TIME (Page 24) Items Settings CAMERA 1 to CAMERA 9 OFF, 1SEC, 2SEC, 3SEC, 5SEC, 10SEC SPLIT PICTURE 1SEC, 2SEC, 3SEC, 5SEC, 10SEC QUAD DISPLAY (Page 25) Items Settings QUAD DISPLAY QUAD-A ENABLE, DISABLE QUAD-B...
Page 93 Explanations Menu List (continued) [ ] are factory settings. ONSCREEN MODE (Page 25) Items Settings DATE / TIME ON, OFF ALARM COUNT ON, OFF ALARM DETECT ON, OFF DISK CAPACITY ON, OFF PLAYBACK ON, OFF CAMERA TITLE ON, OFF WARNING ON, OFF REC TO STOP MESSAGE OPERATION (Page 32, 48)
Page 94 Explanations Menu List (continued) [ ] are factory settings. REAR TERMINAL (Page 49) Items Settings EXT REC OFF, TRIGGER, MANUAL REC OUT OFF, ALL, ALARM REC, STOP REC WARNING OUT OFF, USER, ALL VIDEO LOSS HDD ERROR FAN MOTOR ERROR PASSCODE ERROR POWER FAIL NETWORK (Page 66)
Page 95 Explanations Menu List (continued) [ ] are factory settings. MIRRORING (Page 52) Items Settings MIRRORING (When in MIRRORING OFF) EXEC (When in MIRRORING ON) EXEC PASSCODE SET (Page 54) Items Settings PASSCODE NONE, DONE MIS-INPUT OF PASSCODE OFF, ONCE, TWICE, THRICE SUBCODE NONE, DONE MAINTENANCE / LOG (Page 55, 63)
Page 96: Troubleshooting
→ Switch the power supply off and then on again, and try the formatting or – defrag functions once again. → Consult your nearest JVC dealer. “E-02 NO IDE 1 HDD” • Abnormality with hard disk operations (cannot be started up.) →...
Page 97 HDD. (power fail to additional hard disk units, etc.) Displayed during HDD substitute sector processing. → Operations may be continued without problem if the system returns to normal after rebooting. Consult your nearest JVC Dealer if this problem occurs frequently. The buzzer will sound when an error occurs.
Page 98 Explanations Troubleshooting (continued) Problems with the DVD If the following messages are displayed during DVD exporting or DVD playback, press the [CANCEL] button to delete the message, and then check the cause of the problem. Refer On-screen Message Cause and Recovery Page “DVD export data retrieval was •...
Page 99 → Check to determine that the [SKIP PLAY] parameter on the [SKIP SET] The screens continue to advance when the [SKIP] menu is not set to anything other than [OFF]. button is pressed. → Rack mount fittings are optional. Please consult the nearest JVC dealer Cannot mount rack fittings – for details.
Page 100: Troubleshooting (Web Browser)
Explanations Troubleshooting (Web Browser) Problems that Trigger Error Messages Error Message Cause and Recovery [Normal Recording in Progress: (5XX2)] [Timer Recording in Progress: (5XX3)] [Alarm Recording in Progress: (5XX5)] Perform operations via the Web browser after stopping or ending all operations on the VR-509.
Page 101 → Deactivation of passwords that involve security issues need to be and menu screen for Web browser operation cannot be displayed. repaired. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. → In the Program List for Weekly Timer, click the [+] [–] button of the Daily mode in the Weekly Timer cannot be selected.
Page 102: Web Browser Glossary
There are 2 types of IP address, namely Global IP Address and Local IP Address (Private IP Address). IP Address Host Name Domain Name .vr509 jvc-victor.co.jp 192.168.0.10 Convert IP addresses assigned by the PC are converted by the DNS server into host names and domain names. Global IP Address Just as separate IP addresses are required on a network, this is also required for all PCs that are connected to the Internet throughout the world.
Page 103: Normal Recording
Explanations Normal Recording Beginning of End of hard disk hard disk Event1 Event2 Event3 Event4 Record Record Record Record • 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”.
Page 104: Repeat Recording
Explanations Repeat Recording When recording reaches the end of the hard disk and there is When “ALL” is selected no space left for recording, it returns to the start of the hard disk • Execute repeat recording regardless of alarm recording/ to overwrite old data.
Page 105: Pre-Alarm Recording
Explanations Pre-alarm Recording Prealarm Recording is a feature that works hand-in-hand with Notes On Pre-alarm Rec Alarm Recording that starts recording automatically by tracing back to the time prior to the input of alarm signals. • When alarm recordings that have pre-alarms have been Display the [ALARM REC] menu screen to execute selected, the display will jump to the starting position of the PREALARM REC or PREALARM TIME.
Page 106: Skip Jump
Explanations Skip jump There are 3 types of Skip Jump, namely “TIME”, “ALARM” and When “EVENT” is selected “EVENT”, which can be specified in the search menu. Display • Pressing [SKIP] each time enables a jump to the start the [SKIP SET] menu screen to execute Skip Jump setting. position of recording (start of an event).
Page 107: Using The Ntp Server Function
Explanations Using the NTP Server Function The NTP Server function is enabled in accordance with the The NTP Server function is enabled in accordance with the following procedure with Windows XP. following procedure with Windows 2000. 1. Click on [START] and then click on [Run...] 1.
Page 108: Activating Activex Control And Plug-Ins
Explanations Activating ActiveX Control and Plug-ins 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 Sites [Site...]] window to be opened.
Page 109: Notes Related To Summer Time
Explanations Notes Related to Summer Time The VR-509 makes use of Time Zone to perform automatic 4. Playback switching for Summer Time and Winter Time. * The starting/ending time of Summer Time may differ from the 1) Playback using the main unit actual time in your local area.
Page 110: Recording Duration
Explanations Recording Duration 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 priority. Refer to the following table when recording detailed images.
Page 111 Explanations Recording Duration (continued) Requirements: Upon setup of standard HDD (320 GB) (2/2) VR-509 Recording duration Repeat on / Audio off In the case of 1ch recording In the case of 4ch recording SMOOTH HIGH-RESOLUTION SMOOTH HIGH-RESOLUTION Framerate Framerate 25x1 ips 25x4 ips 12.5x1 ips 12.5x4 ips...
Page 112: Dvd Recording Duration
Explanations DVD Recording Duration 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: Time Date Recording: Yes Audio: Yes (however, audio will not be recorded for 0.2ips or 0.08ips.)
Page 113: Time Required For Dvd Exporting
Explanations Time Required for DVD Exporting 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 depending on the DVD media in use, and the status of the VR-509.
Page 114: External Hard Disk Drives
The VR-509 allows connection of one external hard disk drives in addition to the 2 built-in hard disks. * Consult with your nearest JVC dealer for details on the external hard disks that can be used. 5. Select [YES] and then press [SET] once again.
Page 115: Disconnecting External Hard Disk Drives
• If the process fails repeatedly, consult with your the power switch has been turned off before starting work. nearest JVC dealer. 2. Disconnect the external hard disk drive. • Do not switch off the power or disconnect the external hard disk drive during operations.
Page 116: Rs-232C Interface
RS-232C Interface RS-232C Interface 1. Electrical Specifications 1. D-Sub 9-pin Connector Specifications Pin No. Signal Operations Signal Direction HDR → CPU Sending data Output level OFF: —5V or less HDR ← CPU Receiving data 3 4 5 ON : +5V or more HDR ←...
Page 117: List Of Rs-232C Commands
STILL STILL STEP DATE FWD x15 REV x15 DATE SET STEP SENSE TIME STOP STILL TIME SET SENSE JVC-1 TABLE →Top ↓ Bottom TIMER TD SKIP ALARM OPE LOCK ENTER Data 0 /SET TIMER TD SKIP ALARM OPE LOCK CLEAR...
Page 118: Details Of The Commands
TIMER/MODE OFF (61H) [JVC-1] TIMER/MODE switch: Set of OFF. 3.2. Operation Commands • TD SKIP FWD (90H) [JVC-1] The command to jump in the forward direction for the time • PLAY (3AH) [BASIC/JVC-1] set in the MENU x the number of jumps. The number of Activates the PLAY mode.
Page 119 • EVENT SKIP FWD (93H) [JVC-1] • ALARM REV(B1H) [BASIC/JVC-1] (Maximum 10 times) The command to jump in the forward direction the x The command to perform the alarm jump in the reverse number of events (one event is from the start of recording direction for the specified number of times.
Page 120 (include when recording and playback the menu is being displayed. are performed at the same time). • Vol +, – (65H, 66H) [JVC-1] The FULL size sequential display ⇔ QUAD sequential Changes the set values with + (ascending) and – display specifications are invalid.
Page 121 ↓ ↓ RS-232C version is displayed Ver.1-10 in the above example • HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) [JVC-1] • STATUS SENSE (D7H) [BASIC/JVC-1] Returns the HOUR METER (time). Returns the status data related to the VR-509 in 10 bytes. 6th character...
Page 122 RS-232C Interface 3. Details of the Commands (continued) 3.4. SENSE Commands (continued) • VR STATUS SENSE (D6H) [JVC-1] • REC MODE SENSE (D8H) [JVC-1] Returns the status data related to the VR-509. Returns the status data for the input recording settings.
Page 123 RS-232C Interface 3. Details of the Commands (continued) 3.4. SENSE Commands (continued) • ALARM MODE SENSE (D9H) [JVC-1] • VR MODE SENSE (DAH) [JVC-1] Returns the status data for the alarm recording settings. Returns the status data for the operation settings.
Page 124 2 Quad display sequence time setting: 0001: 1, 0010: 2, 0011: 3, 0100: 5, 0101: 10 (seconds) • MONITOR OUT STATUS SENSE (DEH) [JVC-1] bit 1 bit 0 Returns the status data for monitor output. Monitor Display Settings 3/7...
Page 125 • JVC TABLE 1 ON (F6H) [BASIC/JVC-1] The command to activate the JVC TABLE 1. JVC TABLE 1 is maintained until F7H is output once this has been set. • BASIC TABLE ON (F7H) [BASIC/JVC-1] The command to set the BASIC TABLE to ON.
Page 126 Others Others Specifications <General> <Appearance> Video compression: MPEG-2 (Conformity) Capacity: 160 GB × 2 Interface: RS-232C, SERIAL, LAN Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V , 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 humidity:...
Page 127 Others Index Alarm ONSCREEN MODE ..............25 Alarm Reset ..............11 OPERATION LOCK...............48 Deleting Alarm Lists............53 Searching with the Alarm List ..........42 Setting ALARM Recording..........34 Setting up the ALARM TERMINAL ........33 Part Names and Functions ............10 Using the Motion Detection Function.......35 Adjusting Clocks with NTP Server ........78 Downloading VR-509 Settings .........79 Mail Notification Setting During Alarm Input ....77 CAMERA TITLE ..............47...

JVC VR-509E Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Installation and Preparation

Viewing Live Camera Images

Recording Camera Images

Playing Back Recorded Images

Useful Features

Using DVD

Using Other External Devices

Connecting to a PC

Viewing Live Images Using a PC

Record Program Using a PC

Viewing Playback Image Using a PC

Useful Functions Using a PC

Changing Network Settings

Changing VR-509 Settings Using a PC

Explanations

External Hard Disk Drives

RS-232C Interface

1 Electrical Specifications

2 List of RS-232C Commands

3 Details of the Commands

Quick Links

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

Troubleshooting

Related Manuals for JVC VR-509E

Summary of Contents for JVC VR-509E

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