JVC LST0728-001C User manual

VR-N1600U
VR-N1600E
VR-N900U
LST0728-001C
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NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
VR-N1600U/E (A)
VR-N900U (B)
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.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. VR-N1600U/VR-N900U
Serial No.
VR-N1600U/E
VR-N900U

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
I

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (for USA)
II
Please use this unit in an appropriate power source.
(VR-N900U)
Veuillez employer cette unité dans une source d'énergie
appropriée.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
III
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.
●When installing this unit or the like to the rack, refer to the consumption current value of the nameplate of each
device so that the current capacity (including rated capacity of power supply wire) of the rack is not exceeded.
●Use the rack that meets the following requirements:
• must be equipped with overcurrent protection
• must be equipped with protective earthing conductor power plug and socket
CAUTION
Before you mount this device in a rack, make sure that the rack is secure and in no danger of tipping over.
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system
remains stable.
The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom
of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
Please use this unit in an appropriate power source.

IV
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.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT
(POUR CANADA)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil num rique de la Class A est
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SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN (for Germany)
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Benutzen Sie bitte diese Maßeinheit in einer passenden
Energiequelle.

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SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN (for Germany)
VII

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E/VR-N900U
1600E/VR-N900U
E/VR-N900U.
1600E/VR-N900U
E/VR-N900U
E/VR-N900U

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Getting Started
Automatic detection of network cameras
Significantly reduces the hassle of complex camera registration procedures.
Built-in large-capacity hard disk (500 GB) (VR-N1600U/E)
Built-in hard disk (250 GB) (VR-N900U)
Supports HDD expansion
You can add 250 GB HDD for internal of VR-N900U, and 500 GB HDD
for internal of VR-N1600U/E.
For external, up to 2 TB HDD units can be added for both models of
VR-N900U and VR-N1600U/E .
Simultaneous recording up to 9 channels at 120
ips (VR-N900U)
Equipped with 4-channel analog input (VR-N900U)
Display/Distribution performance at 80 ips
(VR-N1600U/E) and 160 ips (VR-N1600U/E(A))
Display performance of 60 ips and distribution
performance of 30 ips (VR-N900U)
Enables simultaneous recording and playback
Playback of recorded images, jog dial playback and skip playback are
possible while recording is in progress.
Direct Search
Enables you to retrieve data of a specific date/time or alarm position
speedily.
Power failure recovery record
If a power failure occurs during recording, the system resumes
recording in the mode selected before the power failure after recovery.
Alarm recording
Enables recording to start automatically in the alarm recording mode
when alarm signal input is received during recording.
Motion Detect
Enables recording to start automatically when “motion” is detected in the
preset live image. You can also specify the detection area for each camera.
Alarm Mail Notification
Enables notification by e-mails to be sent out when an alarm or
motion is detected.
Supports RAID1 (VR-N1600U/E)
Adding a built-in HDD enables support for RAID1.
RAID1 writes the same data to two hard disks simultaneously (mirroring), so
that one of them remains usable when the other breaks down.
Simultaneous recording up to 16 channels at
160 ips (VR-N1600U/E)
Simultaneous recording up to 16 channels at 240 ips is possible
when NVR Viewer is not started up.
In addition, purchasing additional camera licenses enables the
VR-N1600U/E(A) to handle simultaneous recording up to 32
channels.
For details, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Supports cameras that allow bidirectional audio
transmission (VR-N1600U/E)
Microphone audio that is input into the AUDIO IN 1 terminal is
transmitted to the camera that supports bidirectional audio
transmission, and output from the speakers connected to the camera .
Features
How to Read this Manual
䡵 Documents
There are two documents on this unit.
(1) Startup Guide
This comes in a booklet together with this product. It is
also available in the PDF file format. You can find it in the
CD-ROM provided.
(2) Instruction Manual (PDF)
This manual is available in the PDF file format. You can
find it in the CD-ROM provided.
䡵 Symbols Used in this Manual
Caution Precautions to take during operation of this unit.
Notes Details for reference, such as functions and
restrictions on uses.
A
Page or item to refer to.
䡵 Content of this Manual
● The copyright of this manual belongs to JVC.
Reproduction or copy of this manual, in part or in whole,
without the prior consent of JVC is strictly prohibited.
● Product names used in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Symbols such as ™, ®, and © are omitted in this manual.
● Milestone and XProtect Enterprise are the registered
trademarks of Milestone Systems, Inc.
● Designs, specifications and other details used in this
manual may be modified for improvement without prior
notice.
● Images and illustrations of VR-N1600U/E are used in the
explanation of this manual except for some special cases.
When images or illustrations of VR-N900U are used, the
model name is indicated at the top right corner of the
illustration.

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oEnd-User License Agreement for Milestone's Software embedded in JVC's NVR products
This license agreement is a legally binding agreement among you (You, either an individual or a single entity), Milestone
Systems A/S (Milestone) and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) for the software product embedded in JVC's
Network Video Recorder(NVR) products (Software), which may include associated software components, media, printed
materials, and online or electronic documentation, if any. By using JVC's NVR product incorporating the Software, you
agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement.
The Software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws
and treaties. Note that the Software is licensed, not sold.
1. Grant of Use.
Milestone hereby grants you the right to use the Software on JVC's NVR products.
2. Copyright.
All title, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the Software and any copies thereof are owned by Milestone. All
rights not expressively granted are reserved by Milestone.
3. No Warranties.
Milestone and JVC expressly disclaims any warranty for the Software. The Software and any related documentation is
provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. The entire risk and liability arising out of use or
performance of the Software remains with you as the user. You are notified that the Software, when used with certain
equipment or other software, may enable you to perform surveillance actions and data processing which are likely to be
restricted by or contrary to applicable law, including without limitation data privacy and criminal law. The sole responsibility
for verification of your use against compliance with applicable law lies with you as the user.
4. Limitation of Liability.
The provisions of this paragraph are in effect to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. In no event shall
Milestone, JVC or their suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or
any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software or the provision of or failure to provide
proper support, even if Milestone or JVC have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Absent any wilful
misconduct or gross negligence, The entire liability of Milestone and JVC under any provision of this agreement shall be
limited to the amount paid by you for the Software portion of JVC's NVR product.
5. Miscellaneous.
6.Termination.
Without prejudice to any other rights, Milestone may terminate this license agreement if you fail to comply with its terms
and conditions. In such event you must cease to use the Software.
7. Governing Law.
These License Terms and the contract is governed by Japanese law and the sole and proper forum for the settlement of
disputes hereunder shall be the Tokyo District Court.
You acknowledge that the Software is embedded in JVC's NVR products, and you may not make copies of the Software.
If necessary for backup and archival purposes, please contact JVC.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
You may not remove the Software from JVC's NVR product nor distribute copies of the Software to third parties.
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any of the Software except to the extent permitted by
applicable law which cannot be contractually waived.
You may permanently transfer all of your rights for the Software, provided the recipient of JVCÕs NVR product
incorporating the Software agrees to the terms of this agreement.

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Getting Started
VR-N1600U/VR-N1600E/VR-N900U (hereinafter referred to as “this device”) is installed with Windows 姞 XP Embedded Runtime
(hereinafter referred to as “the software”), a licensed software from Microsoft Corporation. By using this device and the software, you
agree to abide by the following Microsoft Software License Terms.
Microsoft Software License Terms for:
Windows XP Embedded Runtime
These license terms are an agreement between you and JVC. Please read them. They apply to the software included on this
device. The software also includes any separate media on which you received the software.
The software on this device includes software licensed from Microsoft Corporation or its affiliate.
The terms also apply to any Microsoft
●Updates,
●Supplements,
●Internet-based services, and
●Support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply. If you obtain updates or supplements
directly from Microsoft, then Microsoft, and not JVC, licenses those to you.
As described below, using some features also operates as your consent to the transmission of certain standard
computer information for Internet-based services.
By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use or copy the software. Instead,
contact JVC to determine its return policy for a refund or credit.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
1Use Rights.
You may use the software on the device with which you acquired the software.
2Additional Licensing Requirements and/or Use Rights.
a.Specific Use.
JVC designed this device for a specific use. You may only use the software for that use.
b.Other Software.
You may use other programs with the software as long as the other programs
●Directly support the manufacturer s specific use for the device, or
●Provide system utilities, resource management, or anti-virus or similar protection.
Software that provides consumer or business tasks or processes may not be run on the device. This includes email, word
processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling and personal finance software. The device may use terminal services
protocols to access such software running on a server.
c.Device Connections.
●You may use terminal services protocols to connect the device to another device running business task or processes
software such as email, word processing, scheduling or spreadsheets.
●You may allow up to ten other devices to access the software to use
●File Services,
●Print Services,
●Internet Information Services, and
●Internet Connection Sharing and Telephony Services.
The ten connection limit applies to devices that access the software indirectly through multiplexing or other software or
hardware that pools connections. You may use unlimited inbound connections at any time via TCP/IP.
3Scope of License.
The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. JVC and Microsoft reserve
all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly
permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that allow you to use it
only in certain ways. For more information, see the software documentation or contact JVC. Except and only to the extent
permitted by applicable law despite these limitations, you may not:
●Work around any technical limitations in the software;
●Reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software;
●Make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement;
●Publish the software for others to copy;
●Rent, lease or lend the software; or
●Use the software for commercial software hosting services.
Except as expressly provided in this agreement, rights to access the software on this device do not give you any right to
implement Microsoft patents or other Microsoft intellectual property in software or devices that access this device.

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You may use remote access technologies in the software such as Remote Desktop to access the software remotely from
another device. You are responsible for obtaining any licenses required for use of these protocols to access other software.
●Remote Boot Feature.
If the JVC enabled the device Remote Boot feature of the software, you may
(i) your server and to deploy the software on licensed devices as part of the Remote Boot process; and
(ii) use the Remote Boot Installation Service only for deployment of the software to devices as part of the Remote Boot
process; and
(iii)download the software to licensed devices and use it on them.
For more information, please refer to the device documentation or contact JVC.
●Internet-Based Services.
Microsoft provides Internet-based services with the software. Microsoft may change or cancel them at any time.
a.Consent for Internet-Based Services.
The software features described below connect to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over the Internet. In
some cases, you will not receive a separate notice when they connect. You may switch off these features or not use them.
For more information about these features, visit
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/docs/privacy.mspx.
By using these features, you consent to the transmission of this information.
Microsoft does not use the information to identify or contact you.
b.Computer Information.
The following features use Internet protocols, which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as your
Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version of the software you are using, and
the language code of the device where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet-
based services available to you.
●Web Content Features.
Features in the software can retrieve related content from Microsoft and provide it to you. To provide the content, these
features send to Microsoft the type of operating system, name and version of the software you are using, type of browser
and language code of the device where the software was installed. Examples of these features are clip art, templates,
online training, online assistance and Appshelp.
These features only operate when you activate them. You may choose to switch them off or not use them.
●Digital Certificates.
The software uses digital certificates. These digital certificates confirm the identity of Internet users sending X.509
standard encrypted information. The software retrieves certificates and updates certificate revocation lists. These
security features operate only when you use the Internet.
●Auto Root Update.
The Auto Root Update feature updates the list of trusted certificate authorities. You can switch off the Auto Root Update
feature.
●Windows Media Player.
When you use Windows Media Player, it checks with Microsoft for
●Compatible online music services in your region;
●New versions of the player; and
●Codecs if your device does not have the correct ones for playing content. You can switch off this feature. For more
information, go to:
http://microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/privacy.aspx.
●Windows Media Digital Rights Management.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property,
including copyrights. This software and third party software use WMDRM to play and copy WMDRM-protected content. If
the software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use
WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect other content. When you download licenses for
protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require
you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. Microsoft software that includes WMDRM will ask for your consent prior
to the upgrade. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade. You may
switch off WMDRM features that access the Internet. When these features are off, you can still play content for which you
have a valid license.
c.Misuse of Internet-based Services.
You may not use these services in any way that could harm them or impair anyone else s use of them. You may not use
the services to try to gain unauthorized access to any service, data, account or network by any means.

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Getting Started
Microsoft Software License Terms for:
(continued)
4WindowsUpdate Agent (also known asSoftware Update Services).
The software on the device includesWindowsUpdate Agent ( WUA ) functionality that may enable your device to connect
to and access updates( WindowsUpdates) from aserver installed with the required server component. Without limiting
any other disclaimer in thisMicrososoft Software License Termsor any EULA accompanying aWindowsUpdate, you
acknowledge and agree that no warranty isprovided by MS, Microsoft Corporation or their affiliateswith respect to any
WindowsUpdate that youinstall or attempt to install on your device.
5Product Support.
Contact JVC for support options. Refer to the support number provided with the device.
6Backup Copy.
Yo umay make one backup copy of the software. Youmay use it only to reinstall the software on the device.
7Proof Of License.
If youacquired the software on the device, or on adisc or other media, agenuine Certificate of Authenticity label with a
genuine copy of the software identifieslicensed software. To be valid, thislabel must be affixed to the device, or included on or
in JVC ssoftware packaging. If youreceive the label separately, it isnot valid. Youshould keep the label on the device or
packaging to prove that youare licensed to use the software.
To identify genuine Microsoft software, see http://www.howtotell.com.
8Transfer to a Third Party.
Yo umay transfer the software only with the device, the Certificate of Authenticity label, and these license termsdirectly to a
third party. Before the transfer, that party must agree that these license termsapply to the transfer and use of the software.
Yo umay not retain any copiesof the software including the backup copy.
9Not Fault Tolerant.
The software isnot fault tolerant. JVC installed the software on the device and isresponsible for how it operateson the device.
10 Restricted Use.
The Microsoft software was designed for systemsthat do not require fail-safe performance. Youmay not use the Microsoft
software in any device or system in which amalfunction of the software would result in foreseeable risk of injury or death to any
person. Thisincludesoperation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systemsand air traffic control.
11 No Warrantiesfor the Software.
The software isprovided as is. Youbear all risksof using it. Microsoft givesno express warranties, guaranteesor
conditions. Any warrantiesyoureceive regarding the device or the software do not originate from, and are not binding on,
Microsoft or itsaffiliates. When allowed by your local laws, JVC and Microsoft exclude implied warrantiesof merchantability,
fitness for aparticular purpose and non-infringement.

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12 Liability Limitations.
You can recover from Microsoft and its affiliates only direct damages up to two hundred fifty U.S. Dollars (U.S. $250.00). You
cannot recover any other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental damages.
This limitation applies to:
●Anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party internet sites, or third party programs;
and
●Claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the
extent permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if Microsoft should have been aware of the possibility of the damages.
The above limitation may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental,
consequential or other damages.
13 Export Restrictions.
The software is subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and international
export laws and regulations that apply to the software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use.
For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.

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Getting Started
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 .................................................................21
Mounting to a Rack .........................................................21
Operation Lock ................................................................22
During Initial Startup .......................................................22
Preparation
System Connection Example .......................................... 26
Clock Display ...................................................................27
Performance Meter ..........................................................27
Character Input and Mouse Pointer ................................28
Entering Characters Using a Mouse ............................28
Controlling Mouse Pointer from the Front Panel
(Without Connecting a Mouse (Sold Separately)) ... 28
Changing Monitor Resolution ..........................................29
Precautions when Changing Settings .............................29
Precautions when Changing Display Settings .................29
Basic Operation
Switching the Power On/Off ............................................30
Switching Operation On/Off ............................................30
Login ............................................................................... 31
Opening the Main Menu ..................................................32
NVR Viewer .....................................................................33
Viewing Live Images via Front Panel Control ..................34
Displaying the [Live] Screen ........................................34
Select a View ...............................................................34
Select a Camera ..........................................................34
Operating the Camera .................................................35
Viewing Live Images via Mouse Control .........................36
Displaying the [Live] Screen ........................................36
Select a View ...............................................................36
Select a Camera ..........................................................36
Viewing Images Using the PTZ Features ....................37
Using Preset Positions ................................................. 38
Other Useful Functions ................................................38
Playing Back Recorded Images via Front Panel
Control .......................................................................40
Select a View ...............................................................40
Searching Recorded Image Using a Specific
Date/Time ...............................................................40
Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images ......41
Adjusting the Playback Speed
(Jog/Shuttle Playback) ............................................41
Playing Back Recorded Images via Mouse Control ........42
Select a View ...............................................................43
Searching Recorded Image Using
[Time Navigation] ...................................................43
Searching Recorded Image Using the Timeline
Browser ..................................................................44
Searching Recorded Image Using Sequence ..............44
Searching Recorded Image from the Alert List ............45
Smart Search ...............................................................45
Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images ......46
Listening to Audio Sound .............................................47
Writing Images/Audio Sound to CDs, DVDs and Other
Media (Export) ...........................................................47
Deleting Temporary Files (Operation on the Unit) ........50
Deleting Data from a CD-RW
(Operation on the Unit) ...........................................50
Writing Data to a USB Memory Device
(Operation on the Unit) ...........................................50
Operation from a Surveillance Computer .....................51
Printing Recorded Images
(Operation from a Surveillance Computer) ................51
Recording Camera Images .............................................52
Recording Modes .........................................................52
Recording Operation During Power Failure .................52
Selecting the Recording Control Mode ........................53
Selecting the Manual Recording Mode ........................53
Scheduler Setting .........................................................53
Specifying Image Recording Settings ..........................55
Settings ........................................................................56
Setting Picture Quality .................................................58
Specifying Audio Recording Settings ...........................59
Renaming Cameras and Assigning Camera
Numbers .................................................................60
Screen Setup ...................................................................60
Screen Display (Groups and Views) ............................60
Creating Groups and Views .........................................61
Adding Cameras to a View ...........................................63
Adjusting Camera Settings ..........................................63
Using Your Views on Different Computers ...................64
Adding a Carousel .......................................................64
Adding Hot Spots (Enlarged Images) ..........................66
Using the [Html Page] ..................................................67
Using Still Images (GIF/JPEG files, etc.) .....................67
Adding Matrix Content .................................................67
Contents

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Applications
Main Menu List ................................................................68
List of Menu Screens ...................................................68
Unit Setting 1 ...............................................................69
Unit Setting 2 ...............................................................72
OS Setting ...................................................................73
Image Server Setting ...................................................76
Auto Detect Setting ......................................................80
Camera Record Setting ...............................................83
Optional Installation .....................................................85
Adding Cameras ............................................................. 86
Analog Cameras (VR-N900U) .....................................86
Adding an Analog Camera (VR-N900U) ......................86
Editing Device Settings ...................................................87
PTZ Camera Settings (COM1/COM2) ............................88
Defining a Preset PTZ Position .......................................90
Stopping the Recording Server ....................................90
Display the [PTZ Preset Positions for Device Name]
Window ..................................................................90
Defining a Preset Position ............................................ 92
Moving to Preset Positions by Events ..........................92
Auto PTZ Patrolling ......................................................93
Camera Input/Output Port and Events ............................95
I/O Settings ..................................................................95
Input/Output Terminal on Rear Panel ...........................97
Specifying a VMD Event ..............................................97
Specifying Timer Events ..............................................97
Specifying an Output ...................................................98
[Advanced] Screen .......................................................98
Configuring Event Buttons ...........................................99
Specifying Generic Events .........................................100
Event Notification Settings .........................................102
Specifying an Output Port ..........................................102
Camera Output Settings ............................................103
Motion Settings .............................................................104
General Settings ...........................................................106
E-mail Settings ...........................................................107
Archiving .......................................................................108
Precautions when Changing NAS Archive Settings ... 109
Precautions when Changing Archive Settings ...........109
Database Settings .........................................................110
Flash Memory Utility ......................................................111
Auto Detect Settings ......................................................113
Specifying IP Lease ...................................................113
Language Setting ..........................................................115
HDD Utility .....................................................................116
Restoring Default Settings ............................................117
Distribution Settings (Details) ........................................118
Master/Slave Settings ................................................ 120
Connecting to a Computer ............................................121
Audio Transmission Application Control
(VR-N1600U/E) .......................................................127
Audio Transmission ....................................................127
Event Audio Settings (VR-N1600U/E) ...........................129
Audio Copying ............................................................130
Setting Copy ...............................................................131
Password ....................................................................131
Communication Settings ............................................132
HDD Meter ....................................................................133
Displaying the HDD Meter ..........................................133
Setting SNMP ................................................................134
Others
Compatible Equipment ..................................................136
Compatible Network Cameras ...................................136
Connecting a UPS .....................................................136
External Hard Disk Drives ..........................................136
Connecting the External Hard Disk Drive ..................136
NAS ............................................................................137
Special Key Operations .................................................138
Combining a Button with the [FUNCTION] Button .....138
Pressing a Button for Two Seconds or Longer ...........138
Recording Before/After Occurrence of Event or
Motion ......................................................................139
PTZ Camera Control .....................................................139
Display and Saving of Maintenance Information ...........141
Export Viewer ................................................................142
Customizing Joystick Settings .......................................144
Configuring NAS ............................................................145
Recording Time Schedule (VR-N1600U/E) ...................146
Default Value List ...........................................................150
Troubleshooting .............................................................156
Specifications ................................................................157
VR-N1600U/E ............................................................157
VR-N900U ..................................................................158

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Getting Started
Locations of Storage and Use
䢇Do not place this product at the following locations.
Doing so may cause this product to malfunction or break
down.
● Hot or cold places beyond the allowable operating
temperature range (5 I to 40 I )
● Humid places beyond the allowable operating humidity
range (30%RH to 80%RH) (no condensation)
● Places that emit a strong magnetic field, such as near
transformers and motors
● Places near devices that emit radio waves, such as
transceivers and mobile phones
● Places with considerable dust and sand
● Places with strong vibrations
● Places where water droplets may be formed, such as
window sides
● Places with considerable vapor and oil, such as kitchens
● Places that emit radiation, X-rays, and corrosive gases
䢇Using this unit and the cable that is connected to it near
places where strong radio waves or magnetic fields (such
as near radios, TVs, transformers, and monitors) are
emitted may cause noises in the video images or color
changes.
Handling Precautions
䢇Do not stack the devices on one another during use.
Heat and noise from the devices may cause the unit to
malfunction or break down, and lead to fire.
䢇Do not block the ventilation holes.
Doing so may cause heat to trap inside the unit and result
in fire. Do not use this unit by laying it down sideways,
upside down, or at an angle.
䢇Do not place objects on this unit.
Placing heavy objects, such as TV monitors, or objects
that are bigger in size on this unit may cause it to lose
balance and drop or fall, hence resulting in injuries.
䢇Do not stand or sit on this unit.
Doing so may cause this unit to fall or break down, and
result in injuries. Keep it out of the reach of young
children.
䢇Do not place objects with water (e.g., vases, flower pots,
cups, cosmetic products, and chemicals) on this unit.
Water may enter this unit through the ventilation holes and
result in fire or electric shock.
䢇Do not insert objects into this unit.
Metallic or other flammable objects that enter this unit
from the ventilation holes may result in fire or electric
shock.
Precautions for Handling Hard Disk Drive
䢇The distance between the head and the disk is only about
0.02 μm when the hard disk (henceforth HDD) is reading
the data. Vibration or impact that is exerted on the HDD
may therefore cause the head to hit against the disk,
hence causing the disk surface to dent or the disk to chip.
When this occurs, data may not be properly read, or in a
worse scenario, continued use in this condition may result
in head crash (damage). Careful attention must therefore
be paid when handling it.
䢇Precautions During Installation and Change of Installation
Location
Moving of this unit or installation work is strictly prohibited
when the power of this unit is on or immediately after the
power is turned off (approximately 1 minute). The HDD
continues to move under its own inertia for some time
after the power is disconnected, and exertion of vibration
or impact during this interval may result in HDD failure.
When moving this unit, wrap it using cushioning materials
to protect it from external shock.
䢇Handling Precautions
●
Handle this unit carefully without exerting vibration or
impact on it.
● Do not remove the power plug during recording or
playback, or when the HDD is being accessed.
● The HDD is a consumable product. Although it may vary
according to the environment of use, it is recommended to
replace the HDD after using for 18,000 hours in a
surrounding temperature of 25
I . (However, this is only a
reference time and not a quaranty for HDD life span. ) For
inquiries on maintenance plans and expenses, consult
your nearest JVC dealers.
䢇When installing an external hard disk, we recommend the
use of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to ensure the
stable operation of the system. [Connecting a UPS]
(APage 136)
䢇Power failure that occurs during formatting or
disconnection of the HDD may affect its subsequent use
even when the UPS is connected.
䢇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.
䢇Images recorded on the HDD will be deleted when you
replace it with a new disk. Note also that recorded images
may be deleted when you upgrade the software for this
unit.
Clock
䢇Use of a time server is recommended to ensure recording
at an accurate time.
䢇There may be a daily error of 10 to 20 seconds depending
on the operating environment.
䢇The clock time may vary significantly when the lithium
battery level used for backup in this unit is running low.
䢇Connect the time server to the LAN2 network.
Precautions for Proper Use
of this Product

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Precautions when Moving this Unit
䢇Remove all connected cords before moving
Turn off the power and remove the power plug before
moving this unit. Failure to do so may cause damage on
the cords, and result in fire or electric shock.
䢇Moving of this unit or installation work is strictly prohibited
when the power of this unit is on or immediately after the
power is turned off (approximately 1 minute).
The HDD continues to move under its own inertia for
some time after the power is disconnected, and exertion
of vibration or impact during this interval may result in
HDD failure.
䢇When moving this unit, wrap it using cushioning materials
to protect it from external shock.
䢇Handle this unit carefully without exerting vibration or
impact on it.
Precautions for Handling Power Cords
䢇Do not use the supplied cords on devices other than this
unit.
䢇Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, or place it
under this unit
Doing so may cause damage on the cords, and result in
fire or electric shock.
䢇Do not use cords other than those supplied with this unit
Use only power cords supplied together with this unit.
Using cords with different withstanding voltage
specifications or damaged cords may result in fire or
electric shock.
䢇Do not remove the power plug during recording or
playback, or when the HDD is being accessed.
Maintenance
䢇Turn off the power before performing maintenance of this
unit.
䢇Wipe this unit using a soft cloth. Wiping using thinner or
benzene may cause the surface to melt or fog. When the
surface is extremely dirty, wipe using a cloth that is dipped
into a neutral detergent diluted with water, followed by
wiping with a dry cloth.
Energy Conservation
䢇Turn off the power of the system for safety reasons and to
save energy if this unit is not to be used for a long time.
Copyright
䢇Use of video or audio sound recorded using this unit for
commercial purposes or playing them for public viewing or
listening may be an infringement of the copyrights of their
respective authors under the copyright law.
䢇These video (audio) recordings shall only be restricted to
personal uses, and their use without prior consent of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited under the copyright
law.
Others
䢇When there is variation in the supply voltage such as
during lightning, operation of this unit may be disabled to
protect the system until the supply voltage stabilizes
again.
䢇Eliminate static electricity before performing work that
requires you to touch the input/output terminals, such as
when installing devices.
䢇Do not touch the rear panel of this unit when it is running
as static electricity may cause it to malfunction.
䢇When there is a large number of data recorded on this
unit, such as short alarm records, a longer time may be
required during search or backup. This is not a
malfunction.
䢇Data recorded from TV broadcasts or video (audio)
recordings shall only be restricted to personal uses, and
their use without the prior consent of the copyright holder
is strictly prohibited under the copyright law.
䢇The width of the border lines (black in color) of images on
the split screen varies according to the type of input
signals. This is due to the characteristics of the camera’s
input signals, and is not a malfunction. The condition may
also be improved by adjusting this unit. For details, consult
our authorized dealers or JVC service centers.
䢇This unit comes with a high-precision hard disk device. Be
careful not to exert vibration or impact on this unit when
handling it.
䢇Exertion of vibration or impact particularly when the power
is on or when the hard disk is being accessed may cause
this unit to break down.
䢇When moving this unit, do so about 1 minute after
disconnecting the power supply.
䢇Do not turn off the power switch at the rear of this unit or
unplug the power cord during recording or playback, or
when the hard disk is being accessed. Otherwise, it may
break down.
Precautions During Master/Slave
Connection of Milestone XProtect
Enterprise (XPE) and this Unit
䢇Connect only one master PC to this slave unit.
Connecting multiple master computers to this slave unit
may cause it to malfunction.
Software Installation
䢇Do not install any software to this device other than the
provided application software. Otherwise, operations may
become unstable. Any malfunctions arised in such a case
will not be covered under warranty.

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Getting Started
Front
A [OPERATE] Button/Indicator
Switches operation on or off. Press the button to turn operation
A ON B and hold down the button to turn operation A OFF B . The
indicator blinks while the recorder is starting up or shutting down.
B [REC CONTROL] Button/Indicator
Switches the recording control mode on or off. The indicator lights
up when the recording control mode is set to on.
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, and press the [REC
CONTROL] button at the same time to display the menu.
Memo :
● The main menu cannot be displayed in the recording control
mode or during recording.
● The recording control mode performs recording in accordance
with the settings in the [Camera Record Setting] menu.
( A Page 53)
C [SELECT] Button/Indicator
Use the S key to set to the camera selection mode. The indicator
lights up when the camera selection mode is set to on. (
A Page 36)
D [PTZ/PRESET] Button/Indicator
Switches between the PTZ mode and PRESET mode of the S key.
The mode changes each time the button is pressed. The indicator
lights up when PTZ mode is selected and blinks when PRESET
mode is selected.
E [SERIAL] Terminal
For connecting the communication control terminals on a mouse
(sold separately), flash memory (sold separately) or UPS (sold
separately).
Memo :
● Use the [SERIAL1 to 4] port on the rear panel for additional hard
disk drive connection. (
A Page 14)
Note :
● Attach the serial port cover supplied with this product if this port
is not in use.
● This product may malfunction due to the presence of static
electricity. Remove any static before starting operation.
F Status indicators
䡵 [WARNING] Indicator
Lights up when an error occurs. (
A Page 156)
Press and hold the [ALARM CLEAR] button to turn off the light.
䡵 [ALARM] Indicator
Lights up when an alarm is activated.
Goes off when the [ALARM CLEAR] button is pressed.
䡵 [HDD] Indicator
Lights up when the built-in hard disk drive is accessed.
䡵 [LOCK] Indicator
Lights up when operation is locked. (
A Page 22)
G [FUNCTION] Button
Press the [FUNCTION] together with another button to use the
corresponding features.
[Special Key Operations] ( A Page 138)
H [SEARCH] Button
Displays the date and time search screen when in the playback
mode. (
A Page 40)
I [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
A software keyboard B .
Memo :
● Use the software keyboard to input characters. ( A Page 28)
J [ALARM CLEAR] Button
Clears the [ALARM] display when an event occurs or motion is
detected. Press and hold this button to turn off the [WARNING]
indicator.
K [REC/STOP] Button
Press to start recording in all cameras. (When the recording control
mode is turned on, recording on all cameras starts after turning off
the recording control mode. ) Press and hold down to stop
recording.
When in the recording control mode, press and hold this button to
exit the recording control mode.
Part Names and Functions
(VR-N1600U/E)
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REC CONTROL
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SELECT
PTZ/PRESET
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