Page 1 CANCEL ZOOM OUT ZOOM IN Please read the following before getting started: Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (for USA) Please use this unit in an appropriate power source. Veuillez employer cette unité dans une source d'énergie appropriée. (VR-N900U)
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS WHEN MOUNTING RACK CAUTION ● Do not install the VR-N1600U/E/VR-N900U to the rack in places where ambient temperature becomes 40˚C or more. ● When rack mounting, keep the internal temperature of rack assembly 40˚C or less. ● When using rack mount, keep the clearance between the rack and the rear of unit 150mm or more. ●...
Page 5 INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil num rique de la Class A es t WARNING (FOR EUROPE): This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Page 6 SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN (for Germany) Benutzen Sie bitte diese Maßeinheit in einer passenden Energiequelle.
Page 8 SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN (for Germany)
Page 9 E/VR-N900U 1600E/VR-N900U E/VR-N900U. 1600E/VR-N900U E/VR-N900U E/VR-N900U VIII...
Page 10: Getting Started
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Page 12: Getting Started
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Page 16: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Contents Getting Started Features ... 2 Contents ... 8 Precautions for Proper Use of this Product ... 10 Part Names and Functions (VR-N1600U/E) ... 12 Part Names and Functions (VR-N900U) ... 16 Rear Panel Terminals ... 20 Camera Control Terminal (VR-N900U) ... 21 Differences when operating VR-N1600U/E and VR-N900U ...
Page 17 Applications Main Menu List ... 68 List of Menu Screens ... 68 Unit Setting ... 69 OS Setting ... 72 Image Server Setting ... 76 Auto Detect Setting ... 80 Camera Record Setting ... 84 Adding Cameras ... 86 Analog Cameras (VR-N900U) ... 86 Adding an Analog Camera (VR-N900U) ...
Page 18: Precautions For Proper Use Of This Product
HDD may affect its subsequent use even when the UPS is connected. JVC shall not be held responsible for the compensation of losses incurred in the event that recording or playback fails due to defects in this unit or its hard disk drive.
Page 19: Software Installation
The condition may also be improved by adjusting this unit. For details, consult our authorized dealers or JVC service centers. This unit comes with a high-precision hard disk device. Be careful not to exert vibration or impact on this unit when handling it.
Page 20: Part Names And Functions (Vr-N1600U/E)
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (VR-N1600U/E) Front LIVE/BROWSE OPERATE SELECT REC CONTROL PTZ/PRESET SERIAL [OPERATE] Button/Indicator Switches operation on or off. Press the button to turn operation ON and hold down the button to turn operation OFF . The indicator blinks while the recorder is starting up or shutting down.
Page 21 Memo : ● The manual recording mode executes recording from all cameras regardless of the settings in the [Camera Record Setting]. Recording is carried out in accordance with the frame rate selected in [Camera Record Setting]. (A Page 84) [STOP(PB)] Button Stops playback when you press this button in the playback mode.
Page 22: Part Names And Functions
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (VR-N1600U/E) (continued) Rear Panel POWER [POWER] switch Switches the power on or off. Memo : ● Be sure to press and hold down the [OPERATE] button on the front panel to shut down the system before switching off the power supply.
Page 23 Rear I/O Terminals Input ports [ALARM IN 1 to 8] alarm input terminals 1 to 8 Alarm recording is activated when signals are input to these terminals. [EMERGENCY] emergency input terminal Recording is activated in all cameras when a signal is input to this terminal.
Page 24: Part Names And Functions (Vr-N900U)
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (VR-N900U) Front Panel [OPERATE] Button/Indicator Switches operation on or off. Press the button to turn operation ON and hold down the button to turn operation OFF . The indicator blinks while the recorder is starting up or shutting down. [REC CONTROL] Button/Indicator Switches the recording control mode on or off.
Page 25 [SEARCH] Button Displays the date and time search screen when in the playback mode. (A Page 40) [KEY] Button When [KEY] button is pressed while pressing [FUNCTION] button, key operation on front panel will be disabled. (Key locked mode) To disable, perform same procedure again. Press to display or hide the software keyboard .
Page 26 Getting Started Part Names and Functions (VR-N900U) (continued) Rear Panel [POWER] switch Switches the power on or off. Memo : ● Be sure to press and hold down the [OPERATE] button on the front panel to shut down the system before switching off the power supply.
Page 27 Rear I/O Terminals Input ports [ALARM IN 1 to 4] alarm input terminals 1 to 4 Alarm recording is activated when signals are input to these terminals. [EMERGENCY] emergency input terminal Recording is activated in all cameras when a signal is input to this terminal.
Page 28: Rear Panel Terminals
Getting Started Rear Panel Terminals Rear I/O Terminals Terminal [ALARM IN] Name of Input Event Alarm IN 1 to 8 Falling (VR-N1600U/E) Alarm IN 1 to 4 Falling (VR-N900U) Memo : ● Set the impedance at the output end to 10 kK or lower. [EMERGENCY] [ALARM RESET] Memo :...
Page 29: Camera Control Terminal (Vr-N900U)
Camera Control Terminal (VR-N900U) Use connection cables according to the table below. Also make sure that you read through the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. Signal (D-sub 9 pin, male) Differences when operating VR-N1600U/E and VR-N900U The name of control buttons and operating methods may vary between VR-N1600U/E and VR-N900U.
Page 30: Operation Lock
Getting Started Operation Lock VR-N1600U/VR-N1600E/VR-N900U is equipped with an operation lock feature to prevent the system from being turned off accidentally as well as unauthorized recording operations. Setting Operation Lock Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, and press the [KEY] button at the same time ●...
Page 31: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language The [Language Setting] screen appears when you start up this unit for the first time. Select the language to use using the steps below. Select a language ● Use the [2/D] or [10/0/E](8/E) button to select a language. Use the [SKIP] button to select [OK], followed by pressing the [16/ENTER](ZOOM IN/ENTER) button...
Page 32 Getting Started During Initial Startup (Continued) Automatic Registration of Cameras (continued) Use the [SKIP] button to select [OK], followed by pressing the [16/ENTER](ZOOM IN/ENTER) button ● The [Configure Device] screen appears. Enter the password for the network camera ● Press the [KEY] button to display the software keyboard. (A Page 28) ●...
Page 33 Use the [7/B](5/B) button to display the list of cameras Use the [10/0/E](8/E) button to select a camera Use the [SKIP] button to select [Settings...], followed by pressing the [16/ENTER](ZOOM IN/ENTER) button ●The [Camera Settings] screen appears. Speedup Settings Recording Settings Set the display rate for live images ●Set the display rate for live images to Same as...
Page 34: Preparation
Preparation System Connection Example The following operations are possible with this system. ● Surveillance of up to 16 cameras (VR-N1600U/E)/9 cameras (VR-N900U) (live image, recording and playback) ● Checking recorded images on the VGA monitor ● Recording/Playing sound ● Transmitting audio data to a designated camera (VR-N1600U/E) ●...
Page 35: Clock Display
Note : ● Do not connect LAN1 to the internet. If the internet is busy or the relay equipment fails, you may not be able to save important camera images. To maintain full recording capacity, it is recommended that a dedicated network be used. Be sure to connect the LAN1 camera network to the same segment.
Page 36: Character Input And Mouse Pointer
Preparation Character Input and Mouse Pointer You can input characters and move the mouse pointers in two different ways. ● Operate using the buttons on the front panel. ● Operate by connecting a mouse (sold separately). Memo : ● Connecting a mouse eases the specification of complex settings as well as input of characters.
Page 37: Changing Monitor Resolution
Changing Monitor Resolution You can switch the resolution of the VGA output using the following procedures. ● Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, and press the [14/ ZOOM OUT](ZOOM OUT/CANCEL) button at the same time. BPressing the button each time increases the resolution value.
Page 38: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Switching the Power On/ Switching the Power On Connect the power cable ● Connect using the power cable supplied to an AC100V (50 Hz/60 Hz) outlet. Turn ON the power switch at the rear panel. ● A system check will run when the power is turned on. ●...
Page 39: Login
Login If [Auto Logon] is set to off , the [Login] screen appears after operation has been turned on. (Default setting: on ) [Logon] Screen Memo : ● You can specify the [on]/[off] setting of [Auto Logon] in [Unit Setting] of the main menu. (A Page 69) Enter the password using the keypad, and press the [16/ENTER](ZOOM IN/ENTER) button ●...
Page 40: Opening The Main Menu
Basic Operation Opening the Main Menu The following are procedures to open the main menu, which is used for specifying various settings. Note : ● The input ports do not operate when the main menu is displayed. Inputs such as alarms will also be ignored when the main menu is displayed.
Page 41: Nvr Viewer
NVR Viewer ● You can view live and recorded images using the NVR Viewer. ● NVR Viewer can also be used for remote surveillance of this unit from a PC. (A Page 125) ● Some of the NVR Viewer features may vary during remote surveillance from a PC. [Live] Tab View List [Views] Section...
Page 42: Viewing Live Images Via Front Panel Control
Basic Operation Viewing Live Images via Front Panel Control This section describes the procedures for viewing live images by using the front panel of this unit. Memo : ● To operate by connecting a mouse (sold separately), refer to [Viewing Live Images via Mouse Control] (A Page 36). [LIVE/BROWSE] Button [SELECT] Button Keypad...
Page 43: Operating The Camera
[Live] Screen Memo : Event indicator (Left: yellow) Lights up when events specified in the [Camera Record Setting] occur. The indicator appears black if event indication has not been specified for the camera in question, or if no specified event has occurred. Motion indicator (Center: red) Lights up when motion is detected.
Page 44: Viewing Live Images Via Mouse Control
Basic Operation Viewing Live Images via Mouse Control This section describes the procedures for viewing live images by controlling the mouse. Displaying the [Live] Screen Select [Live] from the main menu ● The NVR Viewer starts up and the [Live] screen appears. ●...
Page 45: Viewing Images Using The Ptz Features
Memo : ● When you have selected a camera, the blue bar at the top of each live image changes to a lighter blue tone. This bar comes with a tri-color square indicator, which indicates the following features, as well as characters that indicate the operating status of the camera.
Page 46: Using Preset Positions
Basic Operation Viewing Live Images via Mouse Control (continued) Viewing Images Using the PTZ Features (continued) Digital Zoom By selecting the [Digital Zoom] check box in the [PTZ Control] section, you are able to use digital zoom on images from any camera displayed in the view.
Page 47 Memo : ● If you have selected a camera for which an audio source has been set on the [Camera Settings] screen of [Camera Record Setting], the preset audio sound is being output. (A Page 55) ● If you have selected a camera for which an audio source has not been specified, the most recently selected audio source will be continuously output.
Page 48: Playing Back Recorded Images Via Front Panel Control
Basic Operation Playing Back Recorded Images via Front Panel Control This section describes the procedures for viewing recorded images using the front panel of this unit. [LIVE/BROWSE] Button/Indicator Keypad/Indicator WARNING LIVE/BROWSE OPERATE ALARM SELECT LOCK REC CONTROL PTZ/PRESET FUNCTION SEARCH キーロック...
Page 49: Playing, Skipping And Stopping Recorded Images
Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images Control using the [PLAY], [SKIP], and [STOP(PB)] buttons. Control using the [PLAY], [SKIP], and [STOP(PB)] buttons on the front panel Playing Back Press the [PLAY] button ● Playback starts from the date/time indicated on the [Master Time] of [Time Navigation].
Page 50: Playing Back Recorded Images Via Mouse Control
Basic Operation Playing Back Recorded Images via Mouse Control This section describes the procedures for viewing recorded images by controlling the mouse. Notes: ● The recording frame rate may decline when you are using the [Browse] screen. ● When access to the hard disk occurs frequently, such as when recording and playback of recorded images are performed simultaneously, the playback image may pause and the audio sound may be interrupted.
Page 51: Select A View
Select a view For details on the view settings, refer to [Screen Setup] (A Page 60). Select a view from the [Views] section, or from the view list at the upper end of the window Note : ● Do not switch the view frequently within a short time interval. ●...
Page 52: Searching Recorded Image Using The Timeline Browser
Basic Operation Playing Back Recorded Images via Mouse Control (continued) Searching Recorded Image Using the Timeline Browser You can search recorded images using the Timeline Browser to the right of the [Browse] screen. The vertically extended timeline shows the recording status and the number of cameras that can be displayed in the NVR Viewer.
Page 53: Searching Recorded Image From The Alert List
Searching Recorded Image from the Alert List A list of recorded images is displayed for each [Alart], such as when motion is detected (A Page 104). Double-click the [Alerts] bar on the [Browse] screen Click [ ] on the [Alerts] list and select an event from the list ●...
Page 54: Playing, Skipping And Stopping Recorded Images
Basic Operation Playing Back Recorded Images via Mouse Control (continued) Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images Use the [Time Navigation] of the NVR Viewer to perform playback, stop, and skip operations. Browse Button NVR Viewer [Time] Slider [Playback] Slider Play Button The buttons and sliders have the following functions.
Page 55: Listening To Audio Sound
Listening to Audio Sound To listen to recorded audio sound, select the required audio source from the [Audio Source] list of the [Audio] section. To temporarily mute the live audio sound, select the [Mute] check box. NVR Viewer [Browse] Screen Select Note : ●...
Page 56 Basic Operation Writing Images/Audio Sound to CDs, DVDs and Other Media (Export) (continued) Burning a CD/DVD (continued) Select the export format if you have selected [AVI/JPEG Export...] ● Select either [AVI] (movie clip) or [JPEG] (still image). ● Select whether to add time stamps to the exported images.
Page 57 Specify the export destination To write data to a CD/DVD, select [CD]. [CD] Check Button Click [Export] ● Export begins to prepare for writing data to the CD/DVD. When export is complete, connect the CD/DVD drive to this unit Press and hold the [FUNCTION] key in front, and press [4] on the keypad ●...
Page 58: Deleting Temporary Files (Operation On The Unit)
Basic Operation Writing Images/Audio Sound to CDs, DVDs and Other Media (Export) (continued) Deleting Temporary Files (Operation on the Unit) Select the temporary files you want to delete from the data list. Click the [Erase Sel Data] button A [YES] or [NO] message asking you whether to delete the selected data appears.
Page 59: Printing Recorded Images (Operation From A Surveillance Computer)
Desktop Use this to export to the desktop. Path Use this to export to a selected folder. Click [Export] ● Export begins. Printing Recorded Images (Operation from a Surveillance Computer) You can print out playback images that are displayed on the screen. Note : ●...
Page 60: Recording Camera Images
Basic Operation Recording Camera Images Recording Modes There are four different recording modes. ● Recording Control Mode ● Manual Recording Mode ● EXT REC IN Signal Recording Mode ● Emergency Recording Mode Recording Control Mode (A Page 53) This mode performs recording according to the [Camera Record Setting].
Page 61: Selecting The Recording Control Mode
Selecting the Recording Control Mode In order to record in the recording control mode, you need to specify the scheduler settings (A Page 53), image recording settings (A Page 55), picture (A Page 58) in the main menu [Camera Record Setting]. Press and hold down the [REC CONTROL] button while camera recording is stopped ([REC] indicator is off).
Page 62 To check the detailed schedule, enlarge the day of week area of the calendar. Mode [JVC VN-E4]Camela1 Select the [Online] check box Specify the date to switch online in the calendar section ●...
Page 63: Specifying Image Recording Settings
Camera/Alert Scheduler Screen Copy Enables you to copy the schedule displayed in the calendar section. Schedule Paste Pastes the schedule copied using [Copy Schedule]A to the selected camera. Schedule Copy and Pastes the schedule displayed in the calendar section to all cameras. Paste to All Close Exits the [Scheduler...] screen.
Page 64: Settings
Basic Operation Recording Camera Images (continued) Settings : Factory settings) Item Preset Values Speedup Settings Frame Rate Live Settings Frame Rate Same as recording Same sa speedup Camera Show Motion Monitor Show Regions Setup Update on motion only Disabled Audio Audio1 Source Recording Settings...
Page 65 Item Preset Values ERecording Settings (continued) Enable speedup On motion On event When to store Always images in Never database Conditionally Datebase Settings Motion Detection Settings Motion Detection.. Motion Color.. Enables you to specify whether to execute recording with a higher maximum frame rate when motion is detected or when an event occurs.
Page 66: Setting Picture Quality
Basic Operation Recording Camera Images (continued) Settings (continued) Item Preset Values Exclude Regions Settings Exclude Regions... Region Color... PTZ Preset Positions... Outputs... Event Notifications... Image Quality... Note : ● When the recording program (recording server) is operating, the [PTZ Preset Positions...] button is disabled. To stop the recording server temporarily, press the [Service Manager...] button on the [Camera Record Setting] screen, followed by clicking the [Pause] button.
Page 67: Specifying Audio Recording Settings
Specifying Audio Recording Settings Select [Camera Record Setting] from the main menu ● The [Camera Recording Administator] screen appears. Memo : ● You can also specify audio settings using the following operation. Click the [+] mark beside the device with an audio source Select the audio source and right-click on it.
Page 68: Renaming Cameras And Assigning Camera Numbers
Basic Operation Recording Camera Images (continued) Renaming Cameras and Assigning Camera Numbers Select a camera name and right-click on it, followed by clicking [Edit] ● The Camera Name and Number editing screen appears. Item Camera Name Displays the name of the camera. You can overwrite the existing name with a new one.
Page 69: Creating Groups And Views
Creating Groups and Views Creating a group Select [Screen Setup] from the main menu ● If the [Live] or [Browse] screen is displayed, you can also click on the [Setup] tab using the mouse. 画面表示設定 ● Main Menu Select the root folder in which you want to create a new group [Create New Group] Button Click the [Create New Group] button in the...
Page 70 Basic Operation Screen Setup (continued) Creating Groups and Views (continued) Enter a name for the new view ● Next, add cameras to the view. (APage 63 [Adding Cameras to a View]) Renaming a group/view Select the group or view that you want to rename in the Views section.
Page 71: Adding Cameras To A View
Adding Cameras to a View Select a view ● The layout of the selected view appears. Click the [+] mark to the left of [Server] under [System Overview] ● A list of available cameras appears. Camera List Select the camera you want to add from the list, and drag the camera name over the screen of the view on the right ●...
Page 72: Using Your Views On Different Computers
Basic Operation Screen Setup (continued) Adjusting Camera Settings (continued) Item Description Sound on Enables notification with a simple alert sound when events related to the selected camera Event occur while viewing images from the camera on the [Live] screen. To use this feature, you need to configure the event notification setting.
Page 73 Click and drag the [Carousel] icon in the [System Overview] section to the position that you want to set in the view [NVR] Camera3 [NVR] Camera4 Release the mouse button at the position [NVR] Camera3 [NVR] Camera4 Select the preset carousel position and specify its properties in the [Properties] section ●...
Page 74: Adding Hot Spots (Enlarged Images)
Basic Operation Screen Setup (continued) Adding Hot Spots (Enlarged Images) The selected camera within the view is displayed in the hot spot designated position. Setting the hot spot in a larger position, such as in [1] of the [1+7] view, displays an enlarged image when the hot spot is selected.
Page 75: Using The [Html Page]
Using the [Html Page] Click [Html Page] under [System Overview] [Screen Setup] Screen [Html Page] Drag and drop at the required position using the mouse. The [Open URL] screen appears. Type in the URL and click [OK] Select [Html Page] under [Views], and specify the properties in the [Properties] section Item Description...
Page 76: Applications
Applications Main Menu List List of Menu Screens (A Page 84) (A Page 69) (A Page 72) (A Page 111) (A Page 116) (A Page 115) (A Page 117) (A Page 128) T VR-N1600U/E only (A Page 60) (A Page 36) (A Page 76) (A Page 80)
Page 77: Unit Setting
Unit Setting Unit Setting enables you to specify settings related to this unit, including account configuration, error recovery, and serial port configuration. Item Preset Values Password Current Password New Password Password(reenter) Auto Logon Select check Do not select check box Change Live viewing Live viewing Auto...
Page 78 Applications Main Menu List (continued) Unit Setting (continued) Item Preset Values Error Report Dialog Select check box Do not select check box Mail Select check box Do not select check box Record Control ON at startup Select check box Do not select check box Mail Server SMTP Server...
Page 79 Item Preset Values Serial(VR-N900U) Speed Speed 1800 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Data Lenght Parity NONE EVEN Stop Bit Encode Mode Variable File Size (VR-N900U) Average File Size Constant File Size Interpolate Select check box Do not select check box Mail Send List List Input...
Page 80: Os Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) OS Setting Enables you to specify settings related to the OS, including network, time, and volume settings. You may need to reboot your computer depending on the settings.
Page 81 Network Adapter This section enables you to specify settings such as the IP address of this unit. The camera network and Intranet of this unit are configured with a different IP address. The default address for the camera network is (192.168.0.253), and that for the Intranet is (192.168.1.253).
Page 82 Applications Main Menu List (continued) OS Setting (continued) When specifying analog camera network settings (VR-N900U only) Item Preset Values ANetwork adapter Enc Board Bus Master Driver interface name (continued) Obtain an IP Select check box address Do not select automatically check box IP address 192.168.201.253...
Page 83 Other Settings Item Preset Values Day and Time Properties Automatically Select check box synchronize with an Do not select Internet server check box Server NTP Polling Interval Date Time Time Zone VR-1600U: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time VR-1600E: (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time Volume Properties Device Volume Center position...
Page 84: Image Server Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Image Server Setting This section enables you to specify settings for connecting this unit to a computer, and for displaying the [Live] and [Browse] screens. The distribution settings are also applied to operation on the [Live], [Browse], and [Screen Setup] screens of this unit.
Page 85 Item Preset Values Server Configuration Name Server Port Enable Outside IP Select check box Address Do not select check box Outside IP address Outside Port Local IP Ranges... Max,number of clients User Administration User Setup... User VR-N1600U/E:vr-n1600 VR-N900U:vr-n900 Administrator Add Basic User...
Page 86 Applications Main Menu List (continued) Image Server Setting (continued) Item Preset Values BUser Administration (continued) User Setup... (continued) Add Windows User... Delete Change password... Define Username Full access for all and Password users Restrict user access Do not select this option. For details, consult your system administrator. Note : ●...
Page 87 Item Preset Values Log Files Days to log Audit Log Enable Audit Select check box Logging Do not select check box Days to log Minimum Logging Interval In Sequence Timespan Language Support and XML Encoding Enables you to select the available languages. Select a language (local character set) for Language Traditional Chinese (Big5) Japanese (euc-jp)
Page 88: Auto Detect Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Auto Detect Setting This section enables you to assign an IP address to each camera and configure various auto detect settings. For procedures on using the Auto Detect feature, refer to [Auto Detect Settings] (A Page 113). T VR-N900U only...
Page 89 Item Preset Values IP Lease Enable Disable IP Lease Parameter Start Address 192.168.0.100 Unit 20Units 1Unit to 99Units Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.254 DNS Server Primary 192.168.0.253 Secondry 192.168.0.252 Domain Name Lease Time Limit Client Only Camera Any Client Description For configuring the function to assign IP addresses to each network camera.
Page 90 Applications Main Menu List (continued) Auto Detect Setting (continued) Item Preset Values IP Information Reserve MAC Address OK/Cancel The [IP Information] list contains information on the [IP address] of the automatically detected camera, MAC address, number of video CH, manufacturer, and model. Click [Auto Detect] to start auto detect and display the result.
Page 91 Note : ● When the Do not detect in the future. check box on the [Detect Device] screen is selected during automatic detection, the [Detect Device] screen of the said camera will not appear during subsequent automatic detection operations. You can add the camera manually to enable its detection again.
Page 92: Camera Record Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Camera Record Setting Memo : ● If you are configuring the [PTZ Preset Positions...] settings from the [Settings...] button M, do so after stopping the recording server temporarily using this menu. (A Page 90)
Page 93 Item Service Manager... Pressing the [Service Manager...] button opens a small [Service Manager] screen, which enables you to pause/resume the Recording Server recording program. Use this feature when you need to pause the program, such as when configuring PTZ cameras. Scheduler...
Page 94: Adding Cameras
Applications Adding Cameras To specify settings on camera connection, you first need to add the required devices, such as network cameras or network encoders (IP video servers), to the system. Devices have their own IP addresses and host names. The system identifies the devices based on their IP address or host name.
Page 95: Editing Device Settings
Editing Device Settings This section describe the procedures to edit the settings of added devices. Select [Camera Record Setting] from the main menu ● The [Camera Recording Administator] screen appears. [Camera Recording Administator] Screen Select a device in the [Device Manager] section, and click the [Edit Device...] button ●...
Page 96: Ptz Camera Settings (Com1/Com2)
Applications PTZ Camera Settings (COM1/COM2) The [Camera Settings] screen enables you to specify of the information on cameras. The number of configurable parameters available on the [Camera Settings] screen may be limited if the camera does not come with the PTZ features or if the device connected to the network encoder (IP video server) is not a camera.
Page 97 Camera Type For specifying whether the camera corresponding to the selected number is [Fixed] or [Moveable]. Fixed Moveable This option is enabled only if Moveable is selected in the [Camera Type] item E. Device Port For specifying which control port on the network encoder (IP video server) to use for controlling the PTZ features. This option is enabled only if Moveable is selected in the [Camera Type] item E.
Page 98: Defining A Preset Ptz Position
Applications Defining a Preset PTZ Position Stopping the Recording Server Stop the recording server before defining the PTZ camera settings. Select [Camera Record Setting] from the main menu Main Menu [Camera Recording Administator] Screen Click the [Service Manager...] button The [Service Manager] screen appears. [Service Manager...] Screen Click the [Pause] button Note :...
Page 99 Click the [PTZ Preset Positions...] button ● The [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name] window appears. [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name] Window Note : ● When using VN-C625U/VN-C655U, the preset position cannot be registered if electronic zoom feature of camera is functioning. Please take note that no error message will be displayed in such case.
Page 100: Defining A Preset Position
Applications Defining a Preset PTZ Position (continued) Defining a Preset Position Display the [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name] window (A Page 90) [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name] Window Move the camera and determine the position using the [PTZ View] Select an item in the [Preset Positions] list to register the preset position to.
Page 101: Auto Ptz Patrolling
Auto PTZ Patrolling PTZ patrolling is a feature that enables automatic movement of a PTZ camera between several preset positions. Display the [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name] window (A Page 90) [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name] Window Click the [Setup...] button of [Patrolling] ●...
Page 102 Applications Defining a Preset PTZ Position (continued) Auto PTZ Patrolling (continued) Specifying Patrol Timing Select the patrol scheme that you want to define from the [Patrol scheme] list Specify the duration (seconds) for the PTZ camera to stop at each preset position in the [Stay at each position in the patrol schedule(in seconds)] field Specify the time required for the PTZ camera to...
Page 103: Camera Input/Output Port And Events
Camera Input/Output Port and Events The input/output port is the input/output terminal that is found on each device registered with this unit. You can register the input port as [Input events], and the output port as [Outputs...]. A registered input/output port can be linked to an event as described below.
Page 104 Applications Camera Input/Output Port and Events (continued) I/O Settings (continued) Specifying an Input Event Select the camera for specifying the event from the [Defined events] list on the [I/O Setup] screen [I/O Setup] Screen Click the [Add new event...] button ●...
Page 105: Input/Output Terminal On Rear Panel
Input/Output Terminal on Rear Panel ● The audio input acts as a network device in the VR-N1600U/E system, and the device name assigned to it is NVR . The input/ output terminals on the rear panel have been assigned to the NVR device by default.
Page 106: Specifying An Output
Applications Camera Input/Output Port and Events (continued) Specifying an Output Select the camera for specifying the event from the [Defined events] list on the [I/O Setup] screen Click the [Add new output event...] button ● The [Add New Output] screen appears. [Add new output] Screen Specify the output connection destination, output holding time, and output name...
Page 107: Configuring Event Buttons
Item Description Polling For some devices, the surveillance system may need to check the status of their input Frequenc ports in order to detect whether input has been y[1/10sec] received. These regular status checks are called polling . The [Polling Frequency[1/10sec]] field enables you to specify the interval between status checks.
Page 108: Specifying Generic Events
Applications Camera Input/Output Port and Events (continued) Specifying Generic Events What is a generic event? This is a function that uses TCP or UDP protocol communication as an input event for this unit. When character strings in the communication data received by the unit matches the predetermined conditions, the corresponding generic event is triggered.
Page 109 Notification settings Item Description Send e-mail if this Select this check box to send an e-mail alert event occurs when an event occurs. Include image Select this check box to attach the currently from camera recorded images to the e-mail when the input event is triggered.
Page 110: Event Notification Settings
Applications Camera Input/Output Port and Events (continued) Event Notification Settings When a specific event occurs, this can be indicated using yellow color in the title bar area at the top of the live image display screen. The yellow indicator lights up when the specified event has occurred, the red indicator lights up when motion has been detected, and the green indicator lights up when images are received from a camera.
Page 111: Camera Output Settings
Camera Output Settings You can assign external outputs specified on the [I/O Setup] screen to a camera, such as sounding of a siren or switching on of lights. ● The assigned outputs can be triggered automatically when motion is detected, or manually by pressing the output buttons. ●...
Page 112: Motion Settings
Applications Motion Settings Note : ● Before configuring the motion detection settings, it is recommended that you complete the settings related to image resolution, compression, and motion detection exclusion areas. Otherwise, you may need to adjust the sensitivity level in the motion detection settings again when you change the picture quality and set the exclusion areas at a later date.
Page 113 [Adjust Motion Detection] Screen Memo : ● The [Motion Sensitivity] slider is used to determine the number of pixels for which a change is to be recognized as motion. When the slider is moved from side to side, the black vertical line at the bottom of the screen moves together, and the boundary (Motion Sensitivity) is adjusted.
Page 114: General Settings
Applications General Settings Use [Camera Record Setting]-[General Settings] to specify general settings related to the system, such as e-mails. [General Settings] Screen Note : ● Do not use the [Enable Protection]/[Chenge Password...] function in the [Administrator Settings]. Item Description Milestone Settings for using Milestone XProtect Central by Milestone Systems.
Page 115: E Mail Settings
E mail Settings [E-mal setup] Screen Item Enable E- mail(Monitor) Recipient(S) Sender Settings Subject text Message text For specifying the message text. Time btw.mail(min utes) Include Image Memo : ● You can send a test e-mail by clicking the [Test] button. If the e- mail address of the sender is not registered with the mail server of the recipient, the [The mail address of the sender is not valid.
Page 116: Archiving
Applications Archiving With the archiving feature, you can store recorded images up to the maximum available capacity of the hard disk. By default, recorded images received from cameras are stored in the database for each camera, and data is automatically archived when the database is full.
Page 117: Precautions When Changing Nas Archive Settings
Setting Items and Buttons Item Description Time to add For specifying the archiving time. Adds the archiving time specified in the [Time to add] field to the [[Daily archiving times] K list. Delete Removes a selected archiving time from the list.
Page 118: Database Settings
Applications Database Settings This section enables you to specify the database settings. Select a camera from [Main Menu]-[Camera Record Setting]- [Device Manager], and select -[Settings...]. Memo : ● Recorded image data is referred to as the database in this manual. The recorded images are saved as database.
Page 119: Flash Memory Utility
Flash Memory Utility You can save set values to flash memory devices or retrieve data from them. Select [Flash Memory Utility] from the main menu ● The [Flash Memory Utility] screen appears. [Flash Memory Utility] Screen Save Setting Date The following are procedures to save the preset data in the flash memory device.
Page 120 Applications Flash Memory Utility (continued) Reading Preset Data This section describes procedures for reading the preset data from the flash memory. Insert the flash memory device into the [SERIAL] terminal on the front (rear) panel Select [Load Setting Data] ● If data is stored on the flash memory device, a list of data stored in the device will appear in the preset data list.
Page 121: Auto Detect Settings
Auto Detect Settings This section enables you to assign an IP address to each camera and configure various auto detect settings. Specifying IP Lease For configuring the function to assign IP addresses to each network camera. Note : ● In order to assign an IP address of the network camera using the IP Lease feature, you need to enable the DHCP of the network camera.
Page 122 Applications Auto Detect Settings (continued) Using the Auto Detect Feature The Auto Detect feature enables automatic detection of network cameras. Memo : ● When multicast packets are configured such that they do not pass through the network equipment, such as a switching hub, the Auto Detect of the camera may not function properly.
Page 123: Language Setting
Language Setting This option enables you to specify the language you want to use. Memo : ● The functions and GUI (graphical user interface) are the same as the [Selecting a language] (A Page 23) screen that is displayed when this unit is first switched on. Exit NVR Viewer Select [Language Setting] from the main menu ●...
Page 124: Hdd Utility
Applications HDD Utility This feature enables you to check the status of the hard disk, and format (initialize), or defragment (eliminate fragmented space) it. The [Progress indicator] shows the progress of formatting and defragmentation. [HDD Utility] Screen Select [HDD Utility] from the main menu ●...
Page 125: Restoring Default Settings
Item Description Details Click this option to display the [Advanced] screen. You can specify the settings when archiving to NAS or the built-in HDD on this screen. NAS User Settings User name For specifying the user name for connecting to NAS. Password For specifying the password for connecting to NAS.
Page 126: Distribution Settings (Details)
Applications Distribution Settings (Details) User Administration This section describes procedures to configure user accounts and rights. User Settings After the [User Administration] screen appears, you are able to define individual users and their passwords. There are two ways to add new users. vr-n1600 Add Basic User...: You can create a dedicated user account for the...
Page 127 Select the user for which user right is to be specified from the [User] list Select the user’s global rights (not restricted by cameras) in the [Global User Rights] list Item Description View Live Enables you to view live images. Browse Enables you to play back recorded images.
Page 128: Connecting To A Computer
Applications Connecting to a Computer The following operations are possible when you connect this unit to a computer. ● Viewing live images on the computer ● Controlling network cameras on the computer ● Viewing recorded images on the computer Note : ●...
Page 129 Select the network to which NVR is connected Right-click and select [Properties] Check to ensure that both the [Cliant for Microsoft Networks] and [Internet Protocol(TCP/ IP)] check boxes are selected Select [Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)] and click the [Properties] button Select [Use the following IP address] Set [IP address] to 192.168.1.11 Set [Subnet Mask] to 255.255.255.0 Set [Default gateway] to 192.168.1.254...
Page 130 Applications Connecting to a Computer (continued) Install the NVR Viewer on the computer Note : ● Before installing, check to ensure that Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0, DirectX 9.0 or later versions, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later versions are already installed on the computer.
Page 131 Installation complete ● Installation ends and a shortcut to the NVR Viewer is created on the desktop. Login to the NVR Viewer Double-click the NVR Viewer shortcut on the desktop Memo : ● If the NVR Viewer shortcut is not found on the desktop, select NVR Viewer from the [Start] menu.
Page 132: Connecting To A Computer
Applications Connecting to a Computer (continued) Login to NVR Viewer (Continued) Specify your login information in the following fields VR-N1600U/E VR-N900U User name :vr-n1600 User name : vr-n900 Password :vr-n1600 Password :vr-n900 Item Description Server For specifying the IP address and port number of this unit.
Page 133 Uses of the NVR Viewer For uses of the NVR Viewer, refer to the following pages. [Viewing Live Images via Mouse Control] (A Page 36) [Playing Back Recorded Images via Mouse Control] (A Page 42) [Screen Setup] (A Page 60) Exiting/Logging Out of the NVR Viewer [Log Out] Button Logging Out...
Page 134: Audio Transmission Application Control (Vr-N1600U/E)
Applications Audio Transmission Application Control (VR- N1600U/E) Audio sound input (such as from a microphone) to the [AUDIO IN 1] terminal is sent to a camera that supports bidirectional audio, and output to the speakers connected to the camera. Preparation Connection Refer to [System Connection Example] (A Page 26) to connect the microphone to the...
Page 135 Press the [Connect] button to connect to the camera and start audio transmission ● Connection status with the camera is displayed in the [Status] area of the [Status Information] list. Press the [Connect] button and audio sound that input to [AUDIO IN 1] terminal of this unit will be transmitted to the cameras that are displayed as Connected .
Page 136: Event Audio Settings (Vr-N1600U/E)
Applications Event Audio Settings (VR- N1600U/E) This feature plays back a specific audio file from the designated destination on the camera or this unit when a generic event registered with this unit is triggered or when alarm signals are input to the rear terminal.
Page 137: Audio Copying
Audio Copying This feature enables you to copy (register with this unit), delete, perform test play, and record audio files used on the [Event Audio Setting] screen. Format supported is G711 µ-law monaural sound. Playback time up to 300 seconds is supported. Memo : ●...
Page 138: Setting Copy
Applications Event Audio Settings (VR- N1600U/E) (continued) Setting Copy This feature copies the settings of event audio associated with an event (audio file name, destination of transmitted audio file, number of deliveries) to another event. Select the event to copy settings to (existing settings are overwritten) from the [Audio playing for] list on the [Event Audio Setting] screen Click [Setting copy]...
Page 139: Communication Settings
Communication Settings To make use of the event audio feature, you need to receive the communication data for triggering the generic event issued by an external device using the event audio program, and transfer it to the alert port of this unit. You can enter the port number and alert port number (A Page 102) for receiving communication data for triggering the generic event on the [Communication setting] screen.
Page 140: Others
Switch on the power of the UPS, followed by the power of this unit Note : ● Consult your nearest JVC dealer or service center for details on the types of UPS that can be used. ● Make sure that the UPS communication cable is connected before switching on the power of this unit.
Page 141: Nas
Note : ● Consult your nearest JVC dealer or service center for details on the type of external hard disk drive that can be used. ● When an additional hard disk is connected, several seconds of the recorded image may be lost during archiving.
Page 142: Special Key Operations
Others Special Key Operations Combining a Button with the [FUNCTION] Button [FUNCTION] + [REC CONTROL] Displays the main menu. (APage 32 [Opening the Main Menu]) [FUNCTION] + [LIVE/BROWSE](VR-N1600U/E) [FUNCTION] + [ALARM CLEAR] + [SELECT](VR- N900U) Reboots the NVR Viewer internal distribution server. (A Page 33) [FUNCTION] + [KEY] Locks/Unlocks the panel operation.
Page 143: Recording Before/After Occurrence Of Event Or Motion
Recording Before/After Occurrence of Event or Motion You can record images before and after the occurrence of an event or motion when recording in the recording control mode (A Page 53). Motion or event Stopped Records for set time before Records for set time after Set time Go to [Settings] (A Page 56), and select...
Page 144 Others PTZ Camera Control (continued) Pan/Tilt : Tilts the camera upwards : Tilts the camera downwards : Pans the camera to the right : Pans the camera to the left Zoom : Zooms out : Zooms in Iris : Opens the iris : Closes the iris Focus : Sets the focus to a distant position...
Page 145: Display And Saving Of Maintenance Information
Display and Saving of Maintenance Information This section describes procedures for displaying various information. Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, and press the [6/HOME](5/HOME) keypad button at the same time ● The [Maintenance Information] screen appears. Item Description Power Failure The power failure history appears.
Page 146: Export Viewer
Others Export Viewer You can view data exported to a USB memory device, CD-R/RW, or DVD/R-RW on the computer. Starting the Export Viewer Insert the USB memory device containing the exported data into the USB port of the computer ● The USB memory device is automatically recognized by the computer as a removable disk.
Page 147 Viewing Data on a Specific Date/Time Using Timeline The vertical timeline indicates the progress status of a recording operation. Drag the mouse pointer upwards or downwards on the Timeline ● You can view data at the specified date/time while checking the images. Data Playback/Stopping Data Playback Playback Set the playback speed using the speed control...
Page 148: Customizing Joystick Settings
Others Customizing Joystick Settings Click the [K] button at the top right corner of the screen Select [Joystick Setup] from the menu that appears Select a joystick from the selected joystick list Specify the settings for each axis in the [Axis Setup] section Z-axis X-axis...
Page 149: Configuring Nas
Configuring NAS Click [HDD Utility] under [Main Menu] (A Page 116) ● The [HDD Utility] screen appears. Click [Details] Enter the [User name] and [Password] that are configured on the NAS device for access to NAS in [NAS User Settings], and click [Set] Enter the IP address and shared name of the NAS device in the format of shared name in the [Address] field under [NAS...
Page 150: Recording Time Schedule (Vr-N1600U/E)
Others Recording Time Schedule (VR-N1600U/E) The actual recording time varies according to the camera settings, input image content, and condition of the hard disk. Use the tables below as a guide to the recording time. 16 Channel Recording/No Audio Recording/No Additional HDD Image Data/Image [kB] Size...
Page 151 8 Channel Recording/No Audio Recording/No Additional HDD Image Data/Image [kB] Size Picture 32.0 Quality 24.0 Settings 20.0 16.0 QVGA 27.0 15.0 8 Channel Recording/2 Channel Audio Recording/No Additional HDD Image Data/Image [kB] Size Picture 32.0 Quality 24.0 Settings 20.0 16.0 QVGA 27.0 15.0...
Page 152 Others Recording Time Schedule (VN-N900) The actual recording time varies according to the camera settings, input image content, and condition of the hard disk. Use the tables below as a guide to the recording time. 9 channel recording without audio recording or additional HDD upgrade Image Data/Image Size...
Page 153 9 Channel Recording/No Audio Recording/No Additional HDD Image Data/Image Size [kB] Picture Quality Settings QVGA 9 Channel Recording/2 Channel Audio Recording/No Additional HDD Image Data/Image Size [kB] Picture Quality Settings QVGA 9 Channel Recording/No Audio Recording/Additional HDD (1 TB x 1 Unit) Image Data/Image Size...
Page 154: Default Value List
Others Default Value List Scheduler [Scheduler Setting] (A Page 53) Online Enable speedup E-mail Patrolling Camera Settings [Edit Device...]-[Settings] (A Page 56) PTZ Camera Section Some of the connected cameras are Pna/Tilt/Zoom cameras Camera Type Camera Settings [Specifying Image Recording Settings] (A Page 55) Speedup Settings Frame Rate Frame/...
Page 155 Motion Detection [Specifying Motion Detection.] (A Page 104) Sensitivity Motion Sensitivity General Settings [General Settings] (A Page 106) Milestone XProtect Central Settings Enable Milestone XProtect Central Connections Patrolling Settings Resume Patrol after Manual or Event PTZ(sec.) Logfile Settings Logfile Path Days to log Event Recording Settings Path...
Page 156 Others Default Value List (continued) Unit Settings [Unit Setting] (A Page 69) Password Auto Logon Live Live viewing Auto Start Error Report Dialog Mail Record Control ON at startup Mail Server SMTP Server POP Server SMTP Authentication Emergency Record Time of Record Encode Mode (VR-N900U) Encode Mode Interpolate...
Page 157 Intel 8225xER PCI Adapter: LAN2 (Intranet) Obtain an IP address automatically IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Perferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server Host Name DNS Domain Name Enc Board Bus Master Driver: Analog Camera Network (VR-N900U) Obtain an IP address automatically IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway...
Page 158: Troubleshooting
● When the power is forcibly shut down, recorded images that are not archived (A Page 108) may not be properly played back. The built-in backup battery level is running low. Consult your nearest JVC service center. [None] [None] [Selected]...
Page 159 Check to ensure that the power of the external HDD is switched on. Check to ensure that the connecting cable is properly inserted. If no abnormality is found above, consult your nearest JVC service center. This is a hard disk (during RAID setting) warning.
Page 160: Specifications
Others Specifications VR-N1600U/E General Allowable Operating Temperature : 5 I to 40 I Allowable Storage Temperature : -20 I to 60 I Allowable Operating Humidity : 30 % to 80 % Power Supply VR-1600U : AC 120 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz VR-1600E : AC 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Consumption...
Page 161: Vr-N900U
VR-N900U General Allowable Operating Temperature : 5 I to 40 I Allowable Storage Temperature : -20 I to 60 I Allowable Operating Humidity : 30 % to 80 % Power Supply : AC 120 H 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Consumption : 1.7 A Mass...
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