Sony Ipela RM-NS1000 User Manual

Sony Ipela RM-NS1000 User Manual

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4-160-013-11 (2)
System Controller
User's Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
RM-NS1000
© 2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-160-013-11 (2) System Controller User’s Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. RM-NS1000 © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ..................8 Left Side ....................10 Rear ..................... 11 Bottom ....................11 Chapter 2 Operations in RM-NS1000 Mode Overview..................12 Logging On to the System ............12 Viewing and Using the LCD ............14 Viewing the LCD ................14 Operating the Multi Function Menu............
  • Page 3 Performing a Layout Tour ............. 27 Outputting Audio to the Camera ..........28 Recording, Searching for, and Playing Back Images....29 Recording Live Images ............... 29 Using the Jog/Shuttle Dial..............30 Playing Back Recorded Images............31 Operations in the Search Screen............35 Searching for Recorded Images ............
  • Page 4 Multi Function Menu..............58 Protocol ....................59 Baudrate....................59 System Lock ..................60 System Menu..................62 Chapter 4 Other Information Screen Index .................. 63 RM-NS1000 Mode ................63 Pelco Mode..................68 I/O Port.................... 70 Troubleshooting................... 70 Specifications ................71 Dimensions ..................71 Trademarks •...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Connect it to the surveillance server or the computer used for remote operations in order to perform operations such as monitoring or searching for and playing back recorded images. The system controller has RM-NS1000 mode, and Pelco mode to select from in accordance with your surveillance server, software, and cameras.
  • Page 6 When connecting a Pelco-D or -P protocol camera directly to the system controller via the RS-485 port to perform pan, tilt, and zoom control, perform operation in Pelco mode. Monitors Video Out Video Out Video Out Pelco-D or -P protocol camera system controller RM-NS1000 Function Overview...
  • Page 7: Precautions And Limitations

    Highly functional system controller with support Precautions and for two modes The system controller is provided with RM-NS1000 mode, Limitations and Pelco to select from in accordance with your surveillance server, software, and cameras. You can operate various functions remotely such as monitoring, searching, and playback.
  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Control Panel qdqfqgqhqjqkqlw;waws A POWER LED H Custom function buttons Lights green when the AC adapter is connected to an Used to access pre-registered functions. outlet. F1: Sets image brightness adjustment to auto mode. F2: Turns the auto focus on. F3: Turns the DIRECT operations on or off.
  • Page 9 PTZ LED Note This LED is lit green when pan, tilt, and zoom The jog dial and shuttle ring can only be used when the operations can be performed. JOG/SHUTTLE LED is lit. IRIS buttons (LIVE) button Adjusts the aperture of the currently selected camera Switches the selected monitor frame to live images.
  • Page 10: Left Side

    V BACK button/TOP MENU button W Numeric keypad Displays the multi function menu that is shown on the Used to enter numbers. LCD. (This function is only available with RealShot (DIGITAL ZOOM) button Manager Advanced.) Turns the digital zoom on or off. For the operating procedure, see “Viewing and Using the LCD”...
  • Page 11: Rear

    Rear A RS-485 port B Power supply connector Used to control Pelco-D or -P protocol cameras. Connect the supplied AC adapter. For the connection procedure, see “I/O Port” (page 70). Bottom A USB cable C AC cord holder Connect this cable to a USB port of the NSR-1000 Wrap the AC adapter cord around the holder to secure series or a computer with RealShot Manager the cord.
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Operations In Rm-Ns1000 Mode

    Chapter Overview Logging On to the System RM-NS1000 mode is for when you are operating the Turn on the power of the system controller, and log on to NSR-1000 series or RealShot Manager Advanced. the NSR-1000 series or RealShot Manager Advanced.
  • Page 13 If authentication is successful, the Main screen Enter the system controller password with the numeric appears. keypad, and press the ENTER key. When a password is set for the system If the password is authenticated, the top screen controller appears. Connect the AC adapter of the system controller to an outlet.
  • Page 14: Viewing And Using The Lcd

    Operating the Multi Function Menu Viewing and Using the Each item of the multi function menu corresponds to one of the multi function buttons below the LCD. When you want to select or operate an item of the multi function menu, press the button directly below the item to On the LCD, you can check the current status and operate display a screen that corresponds with that item.
  • Page 15: Switching Modes

    Press the (OK) button. Switching Modes Switch to RM-NS1000 mode or Pelco mode in accordance with the devices you are using. Press the button. The setting complete screen appears, and the “Completed” indication appears. The Controller menu screen appears. The mode is switched, and the top screen of the Press the (MODE) button.
  • Page 16: Operations In The Main Screen

    Operations in the Main Screen The Main screen of the NSR-1000 series and RealShot Manager Advanced and the system controller are linked as shown below. 1Selecting a monitor frame 2Selecting a layout 4Searching and playing back 3Layout tour 5Full screen display 6Selecting a camera 7All monitor frames 8Switching live / playback...
  • Page 17 Playing back recorded images from the alarm history Selecting a layout Specifying a date and time and then playing back recorded images Playback operations Exporting recorded images 7All monitor frames qgMoving to a preset position 6Selecting a camera 9Camera control qsPlayback operations 0Adjusting the camera...
  • Page 18: Selecting A Monitor Frame

    The light blue frame moves to the selected monitor Selecting a Monitor frame, and the selected monitor frame number appears in the screen on the LCD. Frame Example: When monitor frame 2 is selected Use the numeric keypad or joystick to select a monitor frame.
  • Page 19: Selecting A Camera

    Selecting a Camera Assigning Cameras to Monitoring Frames Select the camera for the live images you want to monitor or recorded images you want to play. You can select a monitor frame and assign a camera. You can use the joystick or numeric keypad to select the camera.
  • Page 20: Switching Between Monitoring Live Images And Playing Recorded Images

    Press the (CAMERA SELECT) button. Switching between Monitoring Live Images and Playing Recorded Images You can switch the status of the selected monitor frame (monitoring live images and playing recorded images). The light blue frame moves to the selected monitor frame, and the next screen appears.
  • Page 21: Setting The Joystick To Mouse Mode

    Setting the Joystick to Controlling Cameras Mouse Mode For a camera equipped with pan and tilt functions, you can monitor the images from the camera while performing If the mouse mode is set, you can perform mouse operations such as panning, tilting, and zooming. operations using the joystick.
  • Page 22: Returning All Cameras To Preset Position 1

    Zooming Use the joystick to operate pan, tilt, and zoom. Rotate the z-axis of the joystick clockwise to zoom in Panning (Tele), and rotate it counterclockwise to zoom out (Wide). Move the joystick right or left. Front view Returning All Cameras to Preset Position 1 Tilting Move the joystick up or down.
  • Page 23: Using Manual Focus

    Using Manual Focus Adjusting the Brightness of Images You can use the MANUAL FOCUS button to adjust the Adjust the iris of the camera to change the brightness. focus manually. Adjust the aperture in the direction to make the images brighter, and adjust it in the direction to make the Press...
  • Page 24: Using Camera Presets

    Select a preset. Using Camera Presets To select with the numeric keypad: Enter the preset number, and press the ENTER key. To select with the joystick: You can move a camera to preset positions stored on the Select a preset in the [Camera Control] pane, and press camera.
  • Page 25: Performing A Camera Tour

    Enter the preset number with the numeric keypad, and Performing a Camera press the ENTER key. Tour You can perform a tour to move a camera to the pan, tilt, and zoom positions specified for presets in order. The camera only stops at each preset position for the duration The current camera position is set as the preset set in advance.You can also record camera movements position.
  • Page 26: Performing Shadow Tours

    Select a camera tour. Press the CAMERA TOUR button. To select with the numeric keypad: Enter the tour number, and press the ENTER key. To select with the joystick: Select a tour in the [Camera Control] pane of the Main screen, and press the top button.
  • Page 27: Performing A Layout Tour

    Press the shadow tour button. Performing a Layout Tour You can perform monitoring using the layout tour function for sequentially changing the display shown on the display at a preset time. The shadow tour starts. Note Press the button when you want to end the To use the layout tour function, it needs to be set in shadow tour.
  • Page 28: Outputting Audio To The Camera

    Press the button. Outputting Audio to the Camera Select any monitor frame, and display the images of the camera to which you want to output audio. The layout tour starts. Output audio by holding down the MIC button. Press the button when you want to end the Audio is output to the camera while the MIC button is layout tour.
  • Page 29: Recording, Searching For, And Playing Back Images

    Recording Live Images Recording, Searching for, You can record the images currently being captured by a and Playing Back Images camera. Perform the recording operation from the multi function menu. You can record live images, and search for recorded image data or audio data and play back the data.
  • Page 30: Using The Jog/Shuttle Dial

    Using the shuttle ring Using the Jog/Shuttle Dial Use the shuttle ring to change the playback speed of recorded images. Use the jog/shuttle dial to change the playback speed and to frame-by-frame forward/rewind during the playback of recorded images. The top part of the jog/shuttle dial is the jog dial, and the bottom part is the shuttle ring.
  • Page 31: Playing Back Recorded Images

    Press the button. Playing Back Recorded Images Simple operations are available for playing recorded images, including quick playback for automatically rewinding a specified amount of time before playback, using date and time to specify the amount of time to rewind or the playback position before playback, and playing from alarm history.
  • Page 32 Specifying a date and time and then Enter the year/month/day with the numeric keypad, and press the ENTER key or (NEXT) button. playing back recorded images You can specify a date and time for the playback position of recorded images. This operation corresponds to the action performed in the Monitor Control pane of the Main screen.
  • Page 33 Jumping to recorded images for playback The buttons correspond to the following buttons in the Playback Control pane. You can search while jumping to recorded images one by one. Next alarm Previous alarm Previous recording Select a monitor frame in which recorded images are Next recording being played back.
  • Page 34 Use the joystick to select alarm history from the Alarm History pane, and press the top button. Press the TOP MENU button when you want to redisplay the top screen. Recording, Searching for, and Playing Back Images...
  • Page 35: Operations In The Search Screen

    Operations in the Search Screen The Search screen of the NSR-1000 series and RealShot Manager Advanced and the system controller are linked as shown below. 1Specifying search conditions 2Image control 5Exporting recorded images 4Capturing still images 3Playback operations Specifying search conditions Playback operations Exporting recorded images 2Image control...
  • Page 36: Searching For Recorded Images

    Searching for Recorded Images Note Pressing the (SEARCH MENU) button You can search for a recorded image from the previous day switches from the Main screen to the Search screen. by searching all triggers, instead of specifying the date and time or the recording type.
  • Page 37 The specified dates and times are reflected in [From] Note and [To]. The order in which the year, month, and day is displayed varies depending on the connected NSR-1000 series or RealShot Manager Advanced settings. Specify the recording types for which to search. Enter the hour:minute:second with the numeric keypad, and press the ENTER key or (OK)
  • Page 38: Playing Back Recorded Images From Search Results

    Press the (SEARCH) button to start the search. Exporting Recorded Images This function can be performed in both the Main screen and the Search screen. A list of search results is displayed. Video is exported in a native format (.cam file), and still images in JPEG format.
  • Page 39 Displaying the Export Screen Play back the recorded images, press the (OUT) button. Export recorded images in the Export screen of the Server menu. Select a monitor frame, and display the recorded images you want to export. Press the button. The end point is set for the current position.
  • Page 40 2 Enter the hour:minute:second with the numeric Press the (EXPORT START) button. keypad, and press the ENTER key or (OK) button. Export begins and the exporting in progress screen appears. The start point is set. Specify the date and time for the end point. 1 Enter the year/month/day with the numeric keypad, and press the ENTER key or (NEXT) button.
  • Page 41: Exporting Recorded Images As Still Images

    Exporting Recorded Images as Still Locking Operation Images You can capture one scene of recorded or live images and When, for instance, you leave your seat during operation, export it as a still image file. you can lock system controller operation to prevent other people performing operations.
  • Page 42: To Unlock The Lock

    To Unlock the Lock Setting the System Controller to the Off State Press the LOCK button. Pressing the LOCK button for at least 3 seconds sets the system controller to the off state. If a password is not set, the top screen appears. If a password is set, a screen requesting you to enter the password appears.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd

    Press the button to adjust the Adjusting the Brightness brightness. Example: When adjusting the backlight of the LCD Current setting You can adjust the backlight brightness and contrast of the LCD. It is also possible to turn on or off the code number indication.
  • Page 44: Multi Function Menu

    Press the (LCD) button. Multi Function Menu The multi function menu of RM-NS1000 mode contains the following menu items. Menu Item Description Reference Page The LCD screen appears. Monitor Layout Allows you to change the Press the (CODE NUMBER) button.
  • Page 45: Monitor Layout

    Monitor Layout Device You can change the layout in the Monitor Layout menu. You can turn backlight compensation on or off, set the day/ This operation corresponds to the operation for selecting a night function, enable or disable the alarm output layout on the Layout toolbar.
  • Page 46 Day/Night function (Day/Night) Manual actions (Manual Action) Set this function if the camera has a day/night function. You can perform a manual action. This operation corresponds to the operation for selecting a Press the button in the Device screen. manual action in the Manual Action pane. The Day/Night screen appears.
  • Page 47: Volume

    Shadow tours (Shadow Tour) Notes If the camera has a shadow tour function, you can record • Recording time limits vary depending on camera the pan, tilt, and zoom movements of a camera, and specifications. register them as a shadow tour. •...
  • Page 48: System Lock

    Setting the password System Lock Set the system controller password. The default password setting is “111111.” You can set or change the system controller password, and set the function that automatically sets the system Press the (PASSWORD) button in the System controller to the off state when no operation is performed Lock screen.
  • Page 49 The password is set. Enter the same password for confirmation with the numeric keypad, and press the ENTER key. Changing the password If setting the password is successful, the following screen appears, and the System Lock screen is Press the (PASSWORD) button in the System redisplayed after 3 seconds.
  • Page 50: Button Confirmation

    Enter the password with the numeric keypad, and press Button Confirmation the ENTER key. You can set whether to display a confirmation screen when the PANIC button or custom function buttons are pressed. Selecting whether to display a confirmation screen when the PANIC button is pressed If the password is authenticated, a confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 51: System Menu

    Press the (FUNCTION) button. System Menu You can view version information for the system software. Displaying the System Menu Press the button. Press the (ON/OFF) button. Each press turns the item on or off. Current setting The Controller screen appears. Press the (SYSTEM) button.
  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Operations In Pelco Mode

    Operations in Pelco Mode Chapter Overview Viewing and Using the This mode is used for performing pan, tilt, and zoom controls for Pelco-D or -P protocol cameras connected On the LCD, you can check the current status and operate directly to the system controller via the RS-485 port. the multi function menu.
  • Page 53: Operating The Multi Function Menu

    Each item of the multi function menu corresponds to one of the multi function buttons below the LCD. Switch to RM-NS1000 mode or Pelco mode in accordance When you want to select or operate an item of the multi with the devices you are using.
  • Page 54: Selecting A Camera

    Press the (OK) button. Selecting a Camera Select the camera for which to perform pan, tilt, and zoom control. Select the monitor frame in which to display the The setting complete screen appears, and the flashing camera images. “Completed” indication appears. Press the (CAMERA SELECT) button.
  • Page 55: Controlling Cameras

    Zooming Controlling Cameras Rotate the joystick clockwise to zoom in (Tele), and rotate it counterclockwise to zoom out (Wide). For a camera equipped with pan and tilt functions, you can monitor the images from the camera while performing operations such as panning, tilting, and zooming. Note The PTZ LED on the system controller lights green when pan, tilt, and zoom operations can be performed.
  • Page 56: Locking Operation

    To Unlock the Lock Locking Operation Press the LOCK button. When, for instance, you leave your seat during operation, you can lock system controller operation to prevent other people performing operations. To Lock Operation Press the LOCK button. If a password is not set, the top screen appears. If a password is set, a screen requesting you to enter the password appears.
  • Page 57: Setting The System Controller To The Off State

    Setting the System Adjusting the Brightness Controller to the Off State of the LCD Pressing the LOCK button for at least 3 seconds sets the Allows you to adjust the backlight brightness and contrast system controller to the off state. of the LCD display.
  • Page 58: Multi Function Menu

    Allows you to adjust the backlight brightness and contrast of the LCD display. MODE Allows you to switch to RM-NS1000 mode or Pelco mode. System Menu Allows you to view version information for the system software. Multi Function Menu...
  • Page 59: Protocol

    Protocol Baudrate Set the control protocol for Pelco-D or P protocol cameras Set the baud rate. in the Protocol menu. Select the camera you want to set. Press the (PROTOCOL) button. Press the button. The Protocol screen appears. The Baudrate screen appears. Press the (Pelco-D/P) button.
  • Page 60: System Lock

    Setting the password System Lock Set the system controller password. The default password setting is “111111.” You can lock or unlock the system, set or change the system controller password, and set the time until the Press the (PASSWORD) button in the System system controller automatically enters the off state when Lock screen.
  • Page 61 Changing the password Setting the time until the system controller enters the off state Press the (PASSWORD) button in the System Set the time (timer) until the system controller Lock screen. automatically enters the off state when no operation is performed for a set time.
  • Page 62: System Menu

    System Menu You can view version information for the system software. Displaying the System Menu Press the button. The Controller screen appears. Press the (SYSTEM) button. The System Menu screen appears. Viewing the version information Press the (Ver.) button. The version information appears. Press the (OK) button.
  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Other Information

    If you do not know how to perform an operation, you can use the code number displayed on the right side of the screen to find the page for the operation in this user’s guide. Code number RM-NS1000 Mode Code Screen...
  • Page 64 Code Screen Refer- Code Screen Refer- Number ence Number ence Page Page Enable/disable backlight compensation Search menu function System lock menu Perform manual action LCD adjustment Shadow tour registration Day/night function setting Shadow tour recording Mode selection Enable/disable confirmation screen display Playback control menu System menu...
  • Page 65 Code Screen Refer- Code Screen Refer- Number ence Number ence Page Page LCD brightness (backlight) adjustment Start point specification (year / month / day) Password setting/changing Start point specification (hour : minute : second) Off state timer setting (duration before off state) Enable/disable confirmation screen display when the PANIC button is...
  • Page 66 Code Screen Refer- Code Screen Refer- Number ence Number ence Page Page Time specification for rewind playback Setting completion – End point specification Current password entry (year / month / day) New password entry End point specification (hour : minute : second) New password entry (confirmation) Jumping to recorded images Password entry...
  • Page 67 Operation result screens Code Screen Refer- Number ence Page Screen Refer- ence Start point specification for export Page (year / month / day) Setting or operation success – Start point specification for export (hour : minute : second) Setting or operation failure –...
  • Page 68: Pelco Mode

    Pelco Mode Code Screen Refer- Code Screen Refer- Number ence Number ence Page Page System menu Control protocol selection Baud rate selection LCD brightness (backlight) adjustment Controller menu Off state timer setting (duration before off state) Control protocol selection confirmation Mode selection System lock menu Password entry...
  • Page 69 Operation result screens Code Screen Refer- Number ence Page Screen Refer- ence New password entry Page Setting or operation success – New password entry (confirmation) Setting or operation failure – Current password entry Restricted setting or operation – LCD contrast adjustment Setting or operation failure –...
  • Page 70: I/O Port

    First, check the following items again. If you are still not able to resolve the problem, consult the place of purchase Pin arrangement of I/O port or a Sony dealer for business products. The keys do not work RS-485 • Check whether the AC adapter is connected to an outlet Pin No.
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS...

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