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JVC VR-716E Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
VR-716E
11
Please read the followings 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.
Set the "TIME ZONE" before operating this unit.
For the setting method, refer to 'Setting the Date/Time'
on page 16.
1
2
ALARM
5
6
SENSOR
3
4
ALARM
7
8
SENSOR
9
10
ALARM
13
14
SENSOR
SEQUENCE
REC
STOP
MULTI
1
ALARM
15
16
SENSOR
CANCEL
SEARCH
MENU
REV
TIMER
DISPLAY
EXECUTE
PLAY
STILL
SKIP
[ENGLISH]
The instruction manual in pdf version is stored as 'VR-716E_en.pdf'
under the 'VR-716E_Manual' folder in the provided CD-ROM. For re-
ference method, please see page 3.
[DEUTSCH]
Die Bedienungsanleitung ist unter dem Namen 'VR-716E_de.pdf' im
Ordner 'VR-716E_Manual' auf der beiliegenden CD-ROM gespei-
chert. Hinweise zur Benutzung finden Sie auf Seite 3.
[FRANÇAIS]
Le manuel de l'utilisateur est archivé sous le nom de 'VR-716E_-
fr.pdf' dans le dossier intitulé 'VR-716E_Manual' du CD-ROM fourni.
Pour de plus amples informations sur la méthode de référence, voir
page 3.
[ESPAÑOL]
El manual de instrucciones está guardado como 'VR-716E_es.pdf'
en la carpeta 'VR-716E_Manual' del CD-ROM proveído. Para méto-
do de referencia, por favor, vea la página 3.
[ITALIANO]
Il manuale delle istruzioni è memorizzato come 'VR-716E_it.pdf' nel-
la cartella 'VR-716E_Manual' contenuta nel CD-ROM allegato. Per il
sistema di riferimento, si prega consultare pagina 3.
INSTRUCTIONS
HDD
OPERATE
FWD
LOCK
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
LST0151-001A

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  • Page 1 SENSOR ALARM SENSOR Please read the followings 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. Set the “TIME ZONE” before operating this unit.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Warning Notice FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia) 1.Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three- pin power outlet. 2.If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a qualified electrician. 3.Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired. IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom) Mains Supply (AC 230 V) WARNING –...
  • Page 3 Replacement is recommended after 10000 hours of use (if use in a 25˚C environment). For information on maintenance planning and costs, con- sult your nearest JVC dealer. To save energy, be sure to turn off the system when not in use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Getting Started Table of Content ... 4 Main Features ... 5 Precautions ... 6 Names and Functions ... 7 Installation and Preparation System Connection (When Connecting 16 Cameras) ... 14 Mounting to a Rack ... 15 Turning On/Off the Power ... 15 Setting the Date/Time ...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    [EXECUTE] For security reasons, it is recommended that you detach this page and keep it separately. Thank you for purchasing this VR-716E Digital Video Recorder. Alarm/Sensor Recording Switches automatically to the Alarm Recording mode as set in the menu when alarm signals are received during recording.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Getting Started (continued) Precautions Do not stack up the equipment to prevent tempera- ture within from rising. Do not stand this equipment vertically during use. Handle this equipment with care. Do not subject it to physical shock. Do not expose the equipment to physical shock during transport.

  • Page 7: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions (Front) ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR 1 [OPERATE] Button and Operate LED To turn off the power, press the button continuously for about 2 seconds. ☞ Page 15 ‘Turning On/Off the Power’ 2 Shuttle Dial When in the Play or Still mode, turn this to adjust the play- back speed.
  • Page 8 Getting Started (continued) Names and Functions (Front) ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ! [HDD] LED Lights up when the built-in hard disk drive is in operation. @ [MENU] Button Press this button to display the menu screen or to return from the menu to the main screen.
  • Page 9 Names and Functions (Rear) ¤ AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT SCSI RS-232C ‹ › fi fl ) [AC IN (220 V - 240 V )] Power Inlet Connect using the power cord supplied to an AC 220 V - 240 V outlet.
  • Page 10 Getting Started (continued) Names and Functions (Signal In/Out Terminal) (Rear) AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT SCSI CAUTION AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC RS-232C ELECTRIQ ALARM 1 [ALARM IN] Terminal (Supports Channels 1 - 16) Terminal that accepts input signals to start alarm or sensor recording.
  • Page 11 Terminal [CLOCK RESET IN] Ensure that the impedance at the output is 10 k¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ or less. [CLOCK RESET OUT] [ALARM IN] Ensure that the impedance at the output is 10 k¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ or less. [ALARM REC OUT] [ALARM RESET] Ensure that the impedance at the output is 10 k¸...
  • Page 12 Getting Started (continued) Names and Functions (Front Display) 1 Operation Mode Indicator Displays the operation mode of VR-716. Recording Lights up in red. < Play Still < << Fast Forward / Slow Play = == Rewind / Slow Play < I Single Frame Playback <...
  • Page 13 Names and Functions (Front Display) 0 Counter/Setting Display Press the [DISPLAY] button 8 on the front panel to switch between the clock display, date display, remaining space display and record setting display. Clock Display: Example > 12:34:56, 1 March DISPLAY Date Display: Example >...

  • Page 14: Installation And Preparation

    Installation and Preparation System Connection (When Connecting 16 Cameras) Connection with up to 16 cameras is possible with VR-716’s switcher. <Example> • Perform recording/playback by connecting to 16 cameras. • Checking recorded images at Monitor 1 and live camera images on Monitors 2 ~ 5 at the same time. •...

  • Page 15: Mounting To A Rack

    Mounting to a Rack Make use of the rack-mounting bracket provided when mounting VR-716 to the EIA rack. Rack-mounting Bracket 2 (4 corners) Caution • Do not place any object on VR-716 that has been mounted onto the rack. This may cause the rack to give way and lead to inju- ries or equipment damages.

  • Page 16: Setting The Date/Time

    Installation and Preparation (continued) Setting the Date/Time Onscreen Setting Using the Monitor Screen Set the date and time on the monitor screen. OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK EXECUTE VIDEO AUDIO SKIP 2.3. Note • The order of D/M/Y will change in accor- dance with the “DATE DISPLAY”...

  • Page 17: Clock Setting

    5. 10. OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK EXECUTE VIDEO AUDIO SKIP 6.7.8.9. 7.8. Clock Setting Press the [MENU] button • This displays the “MAIN MENU/OP- ERATION MENU” screen on the moni- tor. MENU Select the “CLOCK SET” item using [ • Move the cursor to select. Press [ ] to move the cursor to “CLOCK SET”...
  • Page 18 Installation and Preparation (continued) Setting the Date/Time Setting Using the Front Display Set the date/time on the front display of VR-716. Caution • Ensure to set the TIME ZONE before set- ting the Date/ Time. CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE STILL SKIP...

  • Page 19: Onscreen Display

    Onscreen Display VR-716 allows the onscreen display of Date/Time, Alarm (Sensor) No. and the operational state on the monitor. Changing Position of Onscreen Display <Onscreen Display> Day-Month-Year Day of the Week Time (24-hour Display) 01-03-2003 SA 12:34:56 Alarm (Sensor) Detection (Blinks) AL * 3 Playback Direction (Operational State)

  • Page 20: Menus

    Menus Menu Flow Chart Menu Screen MAIN MENU/OPERATION MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN MODE FDP/BUZZER REC MODE CAMERA TITLE OPERATION/EXT REC MONITOR DISPLAY ALARM SENSOR MODE PROGRAM TIMER NETWORK DISK UTILITY/MAINTENANCE “CLOCK SET” Menu CLOCK SET 2003 TIME ZONE: UTC <= : RETURN (☞...
  • Page 21 “PROGRAM TIMER” Menu PROGRAM TIMER 1.WEEKLY TIMER 2.DATE TIMER 3.AFTER RELEASE CONTINUE (☞ Pages 29, 30) “NETWORK” Menu NETWORK 1.HOST NAME vr716 2.METHOD STATIC 192.168. 0. 10 3.IP ADDRESS 255.255.255. 4.NET MASK 192.168. 0.254 5.DEFAULT GATEWAY 6.NAME SERVER MAC ADDRESS 00:80:88:40:b0:00 <= : RETURN [CANCEL]:DELETE...

  • Page 22: Changing Menu Settings

    Menus (continued) Changing Menu Settings Changing Initial Settings Change the VR-716 preset values (Factory settings) during purchase according to its use. Connect the monitor for which the menu screen is to be displayed to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. (☞ Page 33) 1.6.
  • Page 23 “ONSCREEN MODE” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. Item Settings ● “ON” “DATE/TIME” “OFF” ● “ON” “PLAYBACK MODE” “OFF” ● “ON” “TITLE” “OFF” ● “ON” “ALARM/SENSOR “OFF” COUNT” ● “ON” “DISK CAPACITY” “OFF” ● “ON” “ALARM/SENSOR “OFF” DETECT” ● “ON” “WARNING”...
  • Page 24 Menus (continued) “BUZZER” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. Item Settings “ON” “HDD FULL” ● “OFF” “ON” “ALARM/SENSOR” ● “OFF” “ON” “WARNING” ● “OFF” “REC MODE” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. (Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode.) Item Settings ●...
  • Page 25 “CAMERA TITLE” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. (Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode.) Item Settings ********** “CAMERA 1” ~ “CAMERA 16” “OPERATION” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. (Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode.) Item Settings ●...
  • Page 26 Menus (continued) “MONITOR DISPLAY” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. Item Settings ● “1-4” “EE OUT1 - 4/ -16” “1-16” “SINGLE PICTURE MODE” “SINGLE PICTURE “OFF” ● “1 SEC” MODE” “2 SEC” “CAMERA1” “3 SEC” ~ “CAMERA16” “4 SEC” “5 SEC”...
  • Page 27 “ALARM/SENSOR MODE” Menu This menu is used for specifying settings related to alarm or sensor recording. Alarm/sensor inputs are either received via the [ALARM IN] terminal at the rear panel of VR-716 or via Motion Detect. [ ● ] are factory settings. (Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode.) Item Settings ●...
  • Page 28 Menus (continued) “ALARM/SENSOR MODE” Menu (continued) [ ● ] are factory settings. (Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode.) Item Settings ● “OFF” “EXT INPUT OPERAT- ING MODE” “ON” “NORMAL” “TIMER” ● “OFF” “MOTION DETECT” “ON” “NORMAL” “TIMER” “MOTION DETECT SETTING”...
  • Page 29 “PROGRAM TIMER” Menu Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode. Item Settings “WEEKLY TIMER” “SUN”, “MON”, “TUE”, “START”/ “END” “WED”, “THU”, “FRI”, “SAT”, “DAY” “START”/ “END” 00 ~ 23 TIME (HOUR) “START”/ “END” 00 ~ 59 TIME (MINUTE) “FRAME RATE” 12.5 1/12 “REC QUALITY”...
  • Page 30 Menus (continued) “PROGRAM TIMER” Menu (continued) [ ● ] are factory settings. Item Settings “DATE TIMER” “START”/ “END” 00 ~ 23 TIME (HOUR) “START”/ “END” 00 ~ 59 TIME (MINUTE) “FRAME RATE” 12.5 1/12 “REC QUALITY” “H” “N” “B” “L” “AUDIO REC”...
  • Page 31 “NETWORK” Menu [ ● ] are factory settings. (Setting is disabled when in the Recording mode.) Settings Item vr716 “HOST NAME” ● “STATIC” “METHOD” “DHCP” “OFF” 192.168.0.10 “IP ADDRESS” “NET MASK” 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 “DEFAULT GATEWAY” ***.***.***.*** “NAME SERVER” “MAC ADDRESS” A “IP ADDRESS SETTING IN PROGRESS...”...

  • Page 32: Routine Uses

    Routine Uses Viewing Live Camera Images When connecting the monitor to the [EE OUT] terminal Only live images currently displayed can be viewed on the monitor that is connected to the [EE OUT] terminal. Playback of recorded images and display of menu screens are not possible. 1~4/~16 EXT REC 9~12...

  • Page 33: When Connecting The Monitor To The [Video Out] Terminal

    When connecting the monitor to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal Display of live images, playback of recorded images and display of menu screens on the monitor are possible when it is connected to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT SCSI AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 34: Setting Time Interval For Switching Displays In The Single Picture Mode

    Routine Uses (continued) Viewing Live Camera Images Setting Time Interval for Switching Displays in the Single Picture Mode This enables the monitor to display images from Camera 1 ~ Camera 16 by switching from one camera to another according to the preset time interval.

  • Page 35: Setting Time Interval For Switching Displays In The Quad Picture Mode

    Setting Time Interval for Switching Displays in the Quad Picture Mode Monitor will display images of each block (“BLOCK 1”: “CAMERA 1” ~ “CAMERA 4”, “BLOCK 2”: “CAMERA 5” ~ “CAMERA 8”, “BLOCK 3”: “CAMERA 9” ~ “CAMERA 12”, “BLOCK 4”: “CAMERA 13” ~ “CAMERA 16”) in quad picture by switching from one block to another.

  • Page 36: Recording Camera Images

    Routine Uses (continued) Recording Camera Images Recording in the Normal Mode 1.2. SEARCH MENU EXECUTE VIDEO SKIP SEQUENCE STOP PLAY STILL MULTI [STOP] Notes • Recording will not be executed if all cameras within a block are set to “OFF” in Step 1 . •...

  • Page 37: Repeat Recording (Repeat Record Feature)

    Repeat Recording (Repeat Record Feature) VR-716 comes equipped with a Repeat Record feature that returns to the start point and overwrites old data when there is insufficient hard disk space. ☞ Page 112 ‘Repeat Record’ 1.4. SEARCH MENU EXECUTE SKIP SEQUENCE STOP PLAY...

  • Page 38: Viewing Recorded Images

    Routine Uses (continued) Viewing Recorded Images Playing Back Recorded Images Play back the recorded images. To do so, search according to the date of the image to be played back using “DATE/TIME SEARCH” (☞ page 40) or according to the time when alarm/sensor signals are received using the “ALARM/SENSOR SEARCH” feature (☞ page 41).

  • Page 39: Viewing Recorded Images In The Split Screen Mode

    Viewing Recorded Images in the Split Screen Mode Connect the monitor for viewing the playback image to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR SEQUENCE STOP MULTI ALARM SENSOR 2.3. ‘Camera Selection’ Notes • If there is no image in the selected camera no., the “SPECIFIED IMAGE IS NOT RE- CORDED”...

  • Page 40: Searching Image According To Date/Time ("Date/Time Search")

    Routine Uses (continued) Viewing Recorded Images Searching Image According to Date/Time (“DATE/TIME SEARCH”) Connect the monitor for viewing the playback image to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. SEARCH MENU EXECUTE SKIP 2.4. 5. 3.4. SEQUENCE STOP PLAY STILL MULTI Notes • Date/Time Search can be performed when in the Recording mode.

  • Page 41: Searching Image According To Alarm/Sensor Data ("Alarm/Sensor Search")

    Searching Image According to Alarm/Sensor Data (“ALARM/SENSOR SEARCH”) Connect the monitor for viewing the playback image to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK EXECUTE VIDEO SKIP 2.3. 4.5. 3.5. CANCEL TIMER DISPLAY SEQUENCE STOP PLAY STILL MULTI <How to clear the Alarm Record List> •...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Playback)

    Routine Uses (continued) Viewing Recorded Images Adjusting Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Playback) Playback speed can be adjusted by turning the jog/shuttle dial. This feature is very useful when searching for a specific screen for viewing. Shuttle dial Jog dial SEARCH MENU EXECUTE SKIP Note...

  • Page 43: Viewing Recorded Images In The Skip Mode

    Viewing Recorded Images in the Skip Mode Connect the monitor for viewing the playback image to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. SEARCH MENU EXECUTE SKIP 3. 5. Note • The “TIME JUMP SETTING” can be speci- fied by selecting one of the following: “1MIN”, “5MIN”, “10MIN”, “30MIN”, “1HOUR”, “4HOURS”, “1DAY”, “1WEEK”...

  • Page 44: Enlarging The Still Image (Still Image Zoom)

    Routine Uses (continued) Viewing Recorded Images Enlarging the Still Image (Still Image Zoom) Still images can be viewed in an enlarged mode. Connect the monitor for viewing the playback image to the [VIDEO OUT] terminal. CANCEL SEARCH TIMER DISPLAY STOP PLAY STILL 2.3.
  • Page 45 CANCEL SEARCH TIMER DISPLAY STOP PLAY STILL Notes • Still image cannot be enlarged when play- back screen is in quad. • Pressing the [CANCEL] button during set- ting exits the Still Image Zoom mode. Press the [STILL] button MENU •...

  • Page 46: Record Programming Using The Program Timer

    Routine Uses (continued) Record Programming Using the Program Timer Weekly Timer (For starting recording on a specific day and time on a weekly basis) <Example> Execute recording from 8:00 a.m. every Friday ~ 5:00 p.m. every Saturday. Recording Mode • Cameras 1 - 4 “FRAME RATE”...
  • Page 47 CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE STILL SKIP 6.7.8.9. 6.7.8. Notes • The “FRAME RATE”, “REC QUALITY” and “AUDIO REC” settings of Block 1 (Cameras 1 - 4) will be automatically copied to the remain- ing blocks. To make alterations, do so by turn- ing the jog dial.

  • Page 48: Weekly Timer (For Starting Recording On A Specific Time Of The Day)

    Routine Uses (continued) Record Programming Using the Program Timer Weekly Timer (For starting recording on a specific time of the day) <Example> Execute recording from 8:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. everyday. Recording Mode • Cameras 1 - 4 “FRAME RATE” : “12.5 IPS”...
  • Page 49 CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE STILL SKIP 6.7.8.9. 6.7.8. Notes • The “FRAME RATE”, “REC QUALITY” and “AUDIO REC” settings of Block 1 (Cameras 1 - 4) will be automatically copied to the remaining blocks. To make alterations, do so by turning the jog dial.

  • Page 50: Weekly Timer (For Starting Recording On A Specific Day Of The Week And Time)

    Routine Uses (continued) Record Programming Using the Program Timer Weekly Timer (For starting recording on a specific day of the week and time) <Example> Execute recording from 9:30 a.m. ~ 10:30 p.m. on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Recording Mode •...
  • Page 51 CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE STILL SKIP 6.7.8.9. 6.7.8. Notes • The “FRAME RATE”, “REC QUALITY” and “AUDIO REC” settings of Block 1 (Cameras 1 - 4) will be automatically copied to the remaining blocks. To make alterations, do so by turning the jog dial.

  • Page 52: Date Timer

    Routine Uses (continued) Record Programming Using the Program Timer Date Timer For executing the recording of a program on different dates. <Example> Execute recording from 8:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 p.m. on 1 October and 10 October. Recording Mode • Cameras 1 - 4 “FRAME RATE”...
  • Page 53 CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE SKIP 7.8.9.10. 7.8.9. Notes • The “FRAME RATE”, “REC QUALITY” and “AUDIO REC” settings of Block 1 (Cameras 1 - 4) will be automatically copied to the remaining blocks. To make alterations, do so by turning the jog dial. •...

  • Page 54: Canceling A Record Program

    Routine Uses (continued) Record Programming Using the Program Timer Canceling a Record Program CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE SKIP Notes • Move the cursor away from the “CAM” 1-4 / 5-8 / 9-12 / 13-16 items and press the [CAN- CEL] button to clear all settings for a par- ticular day.

  • Page 55: Useful Features

    Useful Features Hard Disk Maintenance When power failure occurs while in the Recording mode or Sensor Record Standby mode, or when failure occurs in the recorded data of the hard disk, recording/playback may not function properly. To repair the hard disk, two types of scan disk functions are available on VR-716: •...
  • Page 56 Useful Features (continued) Hard Disk Maintenance Scanning Hard Disk Data (“MANUAL SCAN DISK”) SEARCH MENU EXECUTE SKIP Notes • To cancel the Manual Scan Disk operation, press the [CANCEL] button. • Scan the hard disk once a month if record- ing is continuously executed.

  • Page 57: Defrag

    Defrag When alarm or sensor recording is performed repeatedly with Repeat Recording set to “ON”, data in the hard disk may become fragmented. Continued use of such data may cause files to split up and recorded into free space, thereby giving rise to fragmenta- tion or decay of data and subsequently slows down the speed extremely during hard disk search.

  • Page 58: Initializing The Hard Disk ("Format")

    Useful Features (continued) Initializing the Hard Disk (“FORMAT”) Recording may fail if there is insufficient space on the hard disk. In this case, format the hard disk to create space. CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE VIDEO SKIP 2.3 4.5 Note •...

  • Page 59: Hard Disk Mirroring

    Hard Disk Mirroring Mirroring refers to recording the same data in the 2 built-in hard disks. In this way, recorded data can be secured even if data in one of the hard disks is damaged. CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE SKIP 2.

  • Page 60: To View The List Of Power Outage Recovery Records

    Useful Features (continued) Hard Disk Mirroring (continued) OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK EXECUTE VIDEO SKIP 2.3. Notes • Recording and playback are not possible when undoing mirroring. • The hard disk capacity displayed on the screen is calculated based on 1 GB = (1024) Bytes.

  • Page 61: Series Recording Using 2 Or More Vr-716 Recorders

    Series Recording Using 2 or More VR-716 Recorders Recording using 2 or more VR-716 recorders is possible. Once the first VR-716 is full, recording automatically starts at the second VR-716. <VR-716 1> AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT SCSI CAUTION AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...

  • Page 62: External Hard Disk Drives

    Notes • For the external hard disk and cable that can be connected, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The external hard disk drive will not func- tion properly if its power is turned on after turning on VR-716.

  • Page 63: Hard Disk Recovery Feature

    SEARCH MENU EXECUTE VIDEO SKIP 4.5. Notes • If the “HDD RECONFIGURING” screen is not displayed upon turning on the power again, this means the connection is faulty. Turn off the power of VR-716 and the exter- nal hard disk drives and check if the cables, terminator and power supply are properly connected.

  • Page 64: Copying To Dvd-Ram

    Useful Features (continued) Copying to DVD-RAM Copy of data stored in VR-716 to DVD-RAM is possible when a DVD-RAM drive is connected to it. <VR-716> AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT SCSI CAUTION AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RS-232C AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC...
  • Page 65 CANCEL SEARCH MENU TIMER DISPLAY EXECUTE SKIP 6.8. 4.5. 5.6. 7.8. Notes • This cannot be executed if the data volume to be copied exceeds the space available. • The data copied to the DVD-RAM may shift 2 seconds forward or backward from the specified location.

  • Page 66: Activation Of Recording Via External Alarm/Sensor Signals

    Useful Features (continued) Activation of Recording Via External Alarm/Sensor Signals When signals from alarm devices are input via the [ALARM IN] terminal on the rear panel, recording will automatically start in the mode as specified for the “REC MODE” item in the “ALARM/SENSOR MODE” Menu (☞ Page 27). Alarm recording will be executed if alarm signals are received when VR-716 is in the Recording mode.
  • Page 67 SEARCH MENU EXECUTE SKIP 6.8. 7.8. Notes • In the case when “REC MODE” is set to “ALARM”, press the [REC] button after menu setting is completed. Alarm record- ing will be executed in the specified mode when alarm input is received. •...

  • Page 68: Using The Motion Detect Feature

    Useful Features (continued) Using the Motion Detect Feature VR-716 comes equipped with a Motion Detect feature, whereby the monitor screen is divided into 150 areas and alarm/sensor recording is automatically executed upon detection of image motion within these areas. OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK...
  • Page 69 SEARCH MENU EXECUTE VIDEO SKIP 6.8.9.10. <How to set manually> • To determine the value for “DETECTING SENSITIVITY”, “TERMINATION SENSITIV- ITY” and “OBJECT SIZE LEVEL”, when se- lecting the “SCENE” value other than “STANDARD”, please refer to the detailed setting displayed. (☞ Page 70 ‘Setting’) Notes •...

  • Page 70: Motion Detect Check Mode And Setting Guidance

    Useful Features (continued) Motion detect check mode and setting guidance Check mode Screen image Press and hold [SEARCH] button when the “AREA SETTING” screen is displayed to open the check mode screen. Explanation of the screen content • ALARM mark: A red [a] will be displayed on the upper left of the screen when ALARM detection is ongoing.

  • Page 71: Continuing With Recording Upon Recovery From Power Failure

    Continuing with Recording Upon Recovery from Power Failure VR-716 is equipped with a Recovery Recording feature that starts recording automatically upon recovery from a power failure. With this feature, restoration procedure will not be required when a power failure occurs during recording. 1.4.

  • Page 72: Setting A Title For Each Camera Channel Screen

    Useful Features (continued) Setting a Title for Each Camera Channel Screen <Example> Register the title for Camera 1 as [EN- TRANCE1]. 1.6. OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK EXECUTE VIDEO AUDIO SKIP 2.4.5. 3.5. <Characters that can be used in camera titles> (Excludes the case when title is set using a computer.) Up to 15 characters can be used when reg-...

  • Page 73: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC – What is a Web Browser? – You can do the followings By connecting to a PC via a LAN cable, images recorded on VR-716 can be viewed on the PC monitor. ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR ALARM SENSOR SEQUENCE...

  • Page 74: Cautions For Proper Use Of The Web Browser

    Connecting to a PC – What is a Web Browser? – (continued) Cautions for Proper Use of the Web Browser Minimum PC Specifications Required • OS : Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP Pro- fessional SP1 / Windows XP Home Edition SP1 •...

  • Page 75: Setup Flow

    Setup Flow Connecting Using a LAN Cable Setting Up a Network for VR-716 • Set the “IP ADDRESS”. • Set the “NETMASK”. • Set the “DEFAULT GATEWAY”. Setting Up a PC Network • Set the “IP address”. • Set the “Subnet mask”. Connecting (Login) to the Network ☞...

  • Page 76: Connecting To A Web Browser And Setting Up

    Connecting to a PC – Connecting to a Web Browser and Setting Up – Connecting Using a LAN Cable Connecting to a (LAN) Network AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT RS-232C Connecting to a Peer-to-peer Network 100BASE-T Cross LAN Cable AUDIO IN VIDEO IN THRU OUT...

  • Page 77: Setting Up A Network For Vr-716

    Setting Up a Network for VR-716 Perform the initial setup at the main unit of VR-716 by referring to the monitor screen connected to VR-716. 1.5. OPERATE SEARCH MENU LOCK EXECUTE VIDEO AUDIO SKIP 1.2.3.4. Notes • If DHCP is selected, DHCP server assigned by IP address will be displayed when dis- playing this menu again after exiting it.

  • Page 78: Setting Up A Pc Network

    Connecting to a PC – Connecting to a Web Browser and Setting Up – (continued) The following illustrates how to set up a small LAN using VR-716’s factory settings. Example • “METHOD” OPERATE CANCEL SEARCH MENU ALARM SENSOR ALARM • “IP ADDRESS” TIMER LOCK SENSOR...

  • Page 79: When Using Windows 2000

    Setting Up a PC Network (Windows 2000) When Using Windows 2000 Click the button • Click “Settings” z “Control Panel”. • Double-click to open the “Network and Dial-up Connections” screen. Select “Local Area Connection” • Right-click “Local Area Connection” and click “Properties”. •...
  • Page 80 Connecting to a PC – Connecting to a Web Browser and Setting Up – (continued) Setting Up a PC Network (Windows 2000/XP) Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click Click on the “Local Area Connection Prop- erties” screen. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. Click “Properties”.

  • Page 81: Connecting (Login) To The Network

    Connecting (Login) to the Network Start the Web browser Enter the IP address for VR-716 in setting: 192.168.0.10) Enter the login password for VR-716 (factory Enter the IP address (factory setting: 192.168.0.10) Click “ Go”. Enter [admin] (lower case). Enter [vr-716] (lower case). Click “OK”.

  • Page 82: Setting A Title For Each Camera Channel Screen

    Connecting to a PC – Routine Uses of the Web Browser – Setting a Title for Each Camera Channel Screen Click Set the camera title Notes • Up to 15 characters can be used when setting the camera title. Click the [Check] box. •...

  • Page 83: Record Program Using The Program Timer

    Record Program Using the Program Timer (Setting Screen) Click Display Area in Program List for Weekly Timer • [PROGRAM LIST FOR WEEKLY TIMER] can be displayed, updated or deleted. Note • The [PROGRAM LIST FOR WEEKLY TIMER] has the following meaning: SPE: REC SPEED QUL: REC QUALITY AUD: AUDIO REC...

  • Page 84: Start Recording On A Specific Time Of The Week

    Connecting to a PC – Routine Uses of the Web Browser – (continued) Record Program Using the Program Timer (Start recording on a specific time of the week) <Example> Execute recording from 8:00 a.m. every Friday ~ 5:00 p.m. every Saturday. Recording Mode •...

  • Page 85: Start Recording At A Specific Time Everyday

    Record Program Using the Program Timer (Start recording at a specific time everyday) <Example> Execute recording from 8:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. everyday. Recording Mode • [CAMERA] 1 - 4 [REC SPEED] : 12.5 [REC QUALITY] : [H] [AUDIO REC] : [ON] Click Set to the Program Timer Standby mode...

  • Page 86: Start Recording On A Specific Day And Time

    Connecting to a PC – Routine Uses of the Web Browser – (continued) Record Program Using the Program Timer (Start recording on a specific day and time) <Example> Execute recording from 9:30 a.m. ~ 10:30 p.m. on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Recording Mode •...

  • Page 87: Start Recording At A Specific Date

    Record Program Using the Program Timer (Start recording at a specific date) <Example> Execute recording from 8:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 p.m. on 1 October. Recording Mode • [CAMERA] 1 - 4 • [CAMERA] 5 - 8 [REC SPEED] : 8.3 DO NOT RECORD [REC QUALITY] : [H] [AUDIO REC]...

  • Page 88: Setting Vr-716 To The Program Timer Standby Mode

    Connecting to a PC – Routine Uses of the Web Browser – (continued) Setting VR-716 to the Program Timer Standby Mode Click Click To undo the Timer Standby mode, click Click [TIMER MODE]. Click the [ON] button. Click the [OFF] button. Note •...

  • Page 89: Checking Recording Operation After Release Timer Is Executed

    Checking Recording Operation After Release Timer is Executed Click 9 Operation after Release Timer: [STOP] Click [AFTER RELEASE]. Current status of the [Release Timer operation] is displayed. (Example) [AFTER RELEASE]: [CONTINUE] 9 Operation after Release Timer: [NORMAL REC] Note • Release the Timer mode at VR-716. Se- lect one of the 3 operations below after Timer mode is released: [CONTINUE]:...

  • Page 90: Changing/Deleting Record Programs In The Program Timer

    Connecting to a PC – Routine Uses of the Web Browser – (continued) Changing/Deleting Record Programs in the Program Timer [WEEKLY TIMER] Programs Click [DATE TIMER] Programs Click To alter a record program. Click [UP] to change settings in the setting area of [WEEKLY TIMER SETUP].

  • Page 91: Searching Image According To Date/Time (Event Search)

    Searching Image According to Date/Time (Event Search) Searching Alarm/Sensor recording Click Click the button for the event to be viewed • This opens up the Viewer window and starts to playback images of the camera channel for which alarm/sensor recording is executed. (☞...

  • Page 92: Search By Date/Time

    Connecting to a PC – Routine Uses of the Web Browser – (continued) Searching Image According to Date/Time (Event Search) Search By Date/Time Click To view a particular event, click the that event • This opens up the Viewer window and starts playback of images from the specified date.

  • Page 93: Search By Term

    Searching Image According to Date/Time (Event Search) Search By Term Click Click the button for the event to be viewed • This opens up the Viewer window and starts playback. (☞ Page 100) Input the Start/End Date. Select the display mode of search results.

  • Page 94: Restricting Access To Vr-716

    Connecting to a PC – Useful Browser Features – Restricting Access to VR-716 When there are multiple users sharing a VR-716 in a network environment, authorization of access rights of varying degrees to individual users will be necessary in order to protect VR-716 settings or data. At VR-716, the level of sharing can be specified according to the folders in which image files (event files) are stored.

  • Page 95: Restricting Access To Recorded Image Files At Vr-716

    Restricting Access to Recorded Image Files at VR-716 When there are multiple users sharing a VR-716 in a network environment, authorization of access rights of varying degrees to individual users will be necessary in order to protect VR-716 settings or file. At VR-716, the level of sharing can be specified according to the folders in which image files (event files) are stored.

  • Page 96: Changing Network Settings Of Vr-716 From Pc

    Connecting to a PC – Useful Browser Features – (continued) Changing Network Settings of VR-716 from PC Details in the “NETWORK” Menu of VR-716 can be altered via operation on a Web browser. Click Caution • When network settings of VR-716 are changed, network settings need to be al- tered accordingly at the PC.

  • Page 97: Mail Notification Setting During Alarm/Sensor Input

    Mail Notification Setting During Alarm/Sensor Input In a network environment where use of a mail server (SMTP) is possible, mail notification setting can be performed at VR-716 to send out the alarm list during alarm/sensor input in the form of notification messages on a regular basis. Click Upon setting, the mail notification feature can be checked to ensure that it is properly functioning.
  • Page 98 Connecting to a PC – Useful Browser Features – (continued) The notification mail received during alarm/sensor input will look as follows: Mail Header From: xxxxx@xxxxx.co.jp To: xxxxx@xxxxx.co.jp Subject: Starting Alarm/Sensor REC!! Message (Normal List Format) • ALARM/SENSOR NOTIFICATION Host name: VR-716 [3rd factory] The following alarm/sensor recording has been started: -----------------------...

  • Page 99: Viewing Images Of Event Search Results (Simple Viewer)

    Viewing Images of Event Search Results (Simple Viewer) Installation of the bundled application software [VR-716 Player] will be required prior to using the Simple Viewer. Otherwise, it cannot be used to view event images of search results. Search for an event ☞...
  • Page 100 Connecting to a PC – Useful Browser Features – (continued) Viewing Images of Event Search Results (Simple Viewer) Functions (continued) 4 [TITLE] Displays the registered camera title. [NO TITLE] When title is not registered. [QUAD DISPLAY] When displaying in quad picture. [Registered Camera Title display according to the Title]...

  • Page 101: Saving Vr-716 Settings To A File

    Saving VR-716 Settings to a File Click Wait for a while for the backup data to be created After backup data is created, click [SAVE] to save the data file to the PC Caution • As this is a utility feature, ensure to stop all operation at VR-716 when executing.
  • Page 102 Connecting to a PC – Useful Browser Features – (continued) Click “Save” Specify a location on the PC for the data to be saved Download completed Caution • As download is performed via the Web browser, a security message will be dis- played.

  • Page 103: Uploading Vr-716 Settings

    Uploading VR-716 Settings Click Specify the backup data file to upload from the PC Click [UPDATE] after specifying a backup data file Click [EXEC] Caution • As this is a utility feature, ensure to stop all operation at VR-716 when executing. •...

  • Page 104: Information About Open Source Software

    Connecting to a PC – Useful Browser Features – (continued) Wait for a while when uploading to EEPROM (pro- cessing may take a few minutes) After uploading is completed, display information of the uploaded backup data Information About Open Source Software Click Caution •...

  • Page 105: Explanations

    3: When the hard disk is full, priority is given to this display even if trigger to start recording is received such as by pressing [REC] button or alarm input during playback. (Blinks for 5 seconds) Cause ● System restarted due to error ● Consult your nearest JVC dealer. ● Continue the operation with the intact in the functioning of hard disk. hard disk.

  • Page 106: Other Problems

    Explanations (continued) Troubleshooting (continued) Other Problems Symptom ● Is the power cable properly Power cannot be turned connected? ● Is the Operation Lock turned on? [REC] and [PLAY] ● Is the [TIMER] indicator on? buttons do not work. ● Is the monitor properly connected? Playback image is not ●...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting On Use Of Browsers

    Deactivation of password that involves security issue will be treated as repair. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Double-check settings of Weekly Timer and Date Timer. Recording cannot be stopped via the Web browser.
  • Page 108 Explanations (continued) Troubleshooting (continued) Troubleshooting on Use of Web Browsers (continued) Perform authentication for the PC if the following symptoms are observed. • [Browseable] has been enabled but files cannot be viewed at the Explorer. • When playback of event images is executed, the following message is displayed and playback fails. The specified file \\192.168.0.10\normal_h2\n1_030110_18023600.mpg (example) cannot be opened.
  • Page 109 Other Messages Displayed Message [VR-716 Player] is not installed in Either the [VR-716 Player] application software is this PC or [VR-716 Player] is ac- not installed or both the [VR-716 Player] and Simple tive and execution is not possible. Viewer are launched. The specified file [****] cannot be The shared folder at VR-716 is currently accessed opened.

  • Page 110: Web Browser Glossary

    PCs. It will be difficult to manage if there are a few hundred Windows-based PCs that are sharing the same network. In this case, management by setting up workgroups will be neces- sary. A service that displays PCs within a workgroup or domain, or the list of resources. Host Name Domain Name vr716 . jvc-victor.co.jp...

  • Page 111: Recording Mechanism

    Recording Mechanism Normal Recording Beginning of hard disk Event1 Record Event2 Event4 Event3 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 re- ferred to as an “Event”.

  • Page 112: Repeat Record

    Explanations (continued) Recording Mechanism (continued) Repeat Record When recording reaches the end of the hard disk and there is no space left for recording, it returns to the start of the hard disk to overwrite old data. Such an operation is known as Repeat Record. Set this in the “REPEAT REC” item of the “OPERATION/EXT REC”...

  • Page 113: Presensor Recording

    Presensor Recording Presensor Recording is a feature that works hand-in-hand with Sensor Recording that starts recording automatically by tracing back to the time prior to the input of alarm signals. Set this in the “PRESENSOR REC” and “PRESENSOR REC DURATION” items of the “ALARM/SENSOR MODE”...

  • Page 114: Skip Jump

    Explanations (continued) Skip Jump There are 3 types of Skip Jump, namely “TIME”, “ALARM” and “EVENT”, which can be specified in the search menu. Set this in the “SKIP MODE” item of the “SEARCH MENU”. Refer to ‘View Recorded Images in the Skip Mode’ on page 43. When “TIME”...

  • Page 115: Recording Duration

    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 casino) that illustrates the recording duration based on different modes of recording quality. Refer to the following table when recording detailed images.

  • Page 116: Notes Related To Summer Time

    Explanations (continued) Notes related to Summer Time VR-716 makes use of Time Zone to perform automatic switch- ing for Summer Time and Winter Time. * The starting/ending time of Summer Time may differ from the actual time in your local area. 1.

  • Page 117: Others

    Others Specifications <General> Video compression : MPEG-2 (Conformity) Capacity : 80 GB x 2 Interface : Ultra Wide SCSI, RS-232C UPS, LAN Power supply : 220 V - 240 V Power consumption : 0.5 A Allowable operating temperature : 5˚C ~ 40˚C Allowable storage temperature : -20˚C ~ 60˚C Allowable operating humidity : 30 % ~ 80 %...
  • Page 118 ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED LST0151-001A...

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