JVC VR-N900U User guide

VR-N900U
LST0495-001D
Powered by Milestone
NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER
STARTUP GUIDE
(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-N900U
Serial No.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
I

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
III
Please use this unit in an appropriate power source.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN MOUNTING RACK
CAUTION
●Do not install the 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.

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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)
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VR-N900U

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Contents ............................................................................ 2
Features ............................................................................3
Precautions for Proper Use of this Product ....................... 3
Part Names and Functions ............................................... 6
Rear Panel Terminals ...................................................... 10
Mounting to a Rack ......................................................... 10
Preparation
System Connection Example .......................................... 11
During Initial Startup ....................................................... 12
Basic Operation
Viewing Live Images via Front Panel Control ..................15
Displaying the [Live] Screen ........................................ 15
Select a view ................................................................15
Select a Camera .......................................................... 15
Operating the Camera ................................................. 16
Playing Back Recorded Images via Front Panel Control ..... 17
Select a view ................................................................17
Searching Recorded Image
Using a Specific Date/Time ....................................17
Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images ...... 18
Adjusting the Playback Speed
(Jog/Shuttle Playback) ........................................... 18
Others
Specifications .................................................................. 19
Contents
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.
This STARTUP GUIDE deals only with the initial setup and
basic operational procedures on the VR-N900U.
Besides the STARTUP GUIDE, the VR-N900U
INSTRUCRTIONS is also provided on a CD-ROM that
explains further details on the operation procedures.
For details, please refer to the CD-ROM.

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Automatic detection of network cameras
Significantly reduces the hassle of complex camera registration
procedures.
Built-in hard disk (250 GB)
Supports HDD expansion
You can add 250 GB HDD for internal of VR-N900U.
For external, up to 2 TB HDD units can be added for both models of
VR-N900U.
Simultaneous recording up to 9 channels at 120 ips
Equipped with 4-channel analog input
Display performance of 60 ips and distribution
performance of 30 ips
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.
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.
Features Precautions for Proper Use
of this Product

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Getting Started
Precautions for Handling Hard Disk Drive
䢇 The distance between the head and the disk is only about
0.02 µ m 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. Depends on the
environment in use, it is recommended to replace 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.
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 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.
Precautions for Proper Use
of this Product (continued)

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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
casewill not be covered under warranty.

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Getting Started
Front Panel
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.
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.
Press the [FUNCTION] button, [ALARM CLEAR] button and the
[SELECT] button at the same time to reboot the NVR Viewer as
well as the internal distribution server.
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 8)
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 [ZOOM OUT/CANCEL] Button
Selects ZOOM OUT ( A Page 16) when PTZ mode is selected
and selects a view in PRESET mode.
Cancels the selected values in the Main Menu window. Also,
pressing the [ZOOM OUT/CANCEL] button while holding down
the [FUNCTION] button changes the resolution of VGA output.
G [ZOOM IN/ENTER] Button
Selects ZOOM OUT ( A Page 16) when PTZ mode is selected
and selects a view in PRESET mode.
Sets the selected values in the Main Menu window. Also,
pressing the [ZOOM IN/ENTER] button while holding down the
[FUNCTION] button changes the resolution of VGA output.
You can control the click action of the mouse when the software
keyboard is displayed.
H Status indicators
䡵 [WARNING] Indicator
Lights up when an error occurs.
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.
I [FUNCTION] Button
Press the [FUNCTION] together with another button to use the
corresponding features.
Press the [FUNCTION] button, [ALARM CLEAR] button and the
[SELECT] button at the same time to reboot the NVR Viewer as
well as the internal distribution server.
Part Names and Functions
A
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J [SEARCH] Button
Displays the date and time search screen when in the playback
mode. (
A Page 17)
K [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.
L [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.
Press the [FUNCTION] button, [ALARM CLEAR] button and the
[SELECT] button at the same time to reboot the NVR Viewer as
well as the internal distribution server.
M [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.
Memo :
● Recording will not be started in cameras to which no video
signal is being input.
● The manual recording mode executes recording from all
cameras regardless of the settings in the [Camera Record
Setting]. Recording is carried out in accordance with the frame
rate selected in [Camera Record Setting].
N [STOP(PB)] Button
Stops playback when you press this button in the playback
mode.
O [PLAY] Button
Plays back at the speed and in the direction specified by the
Shuttle Dial position.
P [SKIP] Button
䡵 [ S ]
Press to move the item selection in the reverse direction in the
menu or settings screen. Jumps to the beginning of the previous
sequence on the selected camera when you press this button in
the playback mode. Press and hold it to jump to the first image
in the database of the selected camera.
䡵 [ T ]
Press to move the item selection in the forward direction in the
menu or settings screen. Jumps to the beginning of the next
sequence on the selected camera when you press this button in
the playback mode. Press and hold it to jump to the last image in
the database of the selected camera.
Memo :
● “Sequence” indicates a certain block of images that are recorded
during motion detection.
● Recorded images are stored in the database. “Database” refers
to data recorded in this unit.
Q Jog dial
Plays back a single frame when it is rotated in the playback
mode.
R Shuttle dial
The position of the dial specifies the playback speed and
playback direction when in the playback mode. Playback speed
is selectable from x 1/20, x 1/5, x 1, x 2, x 5, x 10 and x 20
according to the angle.
S [REC] Indicator
Lights up during recording. Flashes during EMERGENCY or
EXT REC IN recording.
T Center panel
Do not remove the cover.
U Keypad buttons/Indicator
[0] to [9]
Selects the camera input when viewing live images and when
playing back recorded images.
The indicator that corresponds to the selected camera input
lights up during camera selection mode.
Used to move the camera to the specified position during PTZ
mode, to enter the preset number during PRESET mode and to
narrow down the search date, month, week and time in the
search mode. You can move the mouse cursor when the
software keyboard is displayed. When the main menu is
displayed, press the [2/
D ] or [8/ E ] button to move the option
highlight. These buttons are also used as numeric keys.
V [LIVE/BROWSE] Button/Indicator
Switches between the [Live] mode and [Browse] mode.
The indicator lights up when in the [Live] mode.
Pressing the [LIVE/BROWSE] button when the wallpaper screen
is displayed shows the [Live] screen.
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, and press and hold the [LIVE/
BROWSE] button at the same time to log out of the system.
Press the [FUNCTION] button, [ALARM RESET] button and the
[SELECT] button at the same time to reboot the NVR Viewer as
well as the internal distribution server.
Memo :
● When [Auto Logon] is enabled, the login operation starts
automatically immediately after logging out.

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Getting Started
Rear Panel
W [POWER] switch
Switches the power on or off.
Memo :
● Be sure to press and hold down the [OPERATE] button on the
front panel to shut down the system before switching off the
power supply.
X [AC IN 120V H 240VH 50Hz/60Hz] power input
terminal
Connect to an AC outlet using the power cable supplied.
Y [RESET]
Resets the system. Press this button when a malfunction occurs.
Note :
● Do not press this button in normal circumstances.
Z [AUDIO IN 1/AUDIO IN 2] audio input terminals 1/2
(RCA)
Connect to the audio output terminal of the device from which audio
signals are to be recorded.
a [AUDIO OUT] audio output terminal (RCA)
Outputs live sound in the live viewing mode.
Outputs recorded sound in the playback mode.
Memo :
● There is no audio output when playing back still images, when
running searches other than x1, or when playing back frame-by-
frame.
b [VIDEO IN1 to 4] camera video signal input terminals
1 to 4
Connect to the video output terminal of the analog camera (sold
separately).
c [VGA OUT] VGA output terminal
Outputs live images, recorded images and the menu screens.
d [SERIAL1 to 4] serial terminals 1 to 4
For connecting the communication control terminals on a mouse
(sold separately), flash memory (sold separately), UPS (sold
separately) or additional disk drive (sold separately).
e Connector cover
Memo :
● Do not remove the cover.
f [LAN1] LAN1 connection terminal (camera network)
For connecting to the IP camera (sold separately) network using a
LAN cable.
g [LAN2] LAN2 connection terminal (Intranet)
For connecting to the remote PC network using a LAN cable.
h [CAMERA CONTROL] camera control terminal
Lets you control the analog cameras.
i Signal input/output terminals
For operating this unit using external alarm signals or signals
received from external devices, or for operating external devices by
outputting signals.
Memo :
● Diameter of applicable cable: AWG22 to AWG28
Part Names and Functions
(continued)
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Color Status
Left
Indicator
^ Off Not connected to the network or
connected to a 10Mbit/Sec
network.
Green On Connected to a 100Mbit/Sec
network.
Orange On Connected to a 1Gbit/Sec
network.
Right
Indicator
Orange Off Not communicating.
Blinking Communicating.
Color Status
Left
Indicator
Green Off Not connected to the network.
Blinking Connected to the network.
Right
Indicator
Green Off Not communicating.
Blinking Communicating.

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Rear I/O Terminals
䡵Input ports
j [ALARM IN 1 to 4] alarm input terminals 1 to 4
Alarm recording is activated when signals are input to these
terminals.
k [EMERGENCY] emergency input terminal
Recording is activated in all cameras when a signal is input to
this terminal.
l [ALARM RESET] alarm reset input terminal
Output from the alarm output terminal is stopped when a signal
is input during output of the Alarm Out signals.
Turns off the [ALARM] indicator
H on the unit. Press and hold
down to turn off the [WARNING] indicator
H .
m [EXT REC IN] external recording input terminal
Recording in all cameras is started or stopped by an external
signal. Recording will not be started in cameras to which no
video signal is being input.
n [OPE ON/OFF] Operate ON/OFF terminal
Switches between OPERATE ON or OFF when a signal is input.
Note :
● Input ports j to n will not operate when the main menu is
displayed. Inputs such as alarms will also be ignored when the
main menu is displayed.
䡵Output ports
o [COMMON] signal ground terminal
This is a common ground terminal. Connect it to the signal
ground terminal on the connected device. (This can be used
when there are insufficient common ground terminals.)
p [ALARM OUT] alarm output terminal
Outputs a signal when recording is started by an alarm.
q [WARNING OUT] warning output terminal
Outputs a signal when an error such as operation abnormality
occurs on the hard disk.
r [REC TALLY] recording status output terminal
Outputs the recording status of this unit.
s [OPTION OUT1][OPTION OUT2] OPT OUT output
terminals 1/2
Outputs a signal when an event is detected.
t [COMMON] signal ground terminal
Same as j .
u [SIGNAL GND] signal ground terminal
This is a common ground terminal. Connect it to the signal
ground terminal on the connected device.
(This can be used when there are insufficient common ground
terminals.
Memo :
● Do not use this terminal for protective earthing.
u
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
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Getting Started
Rear I/O Terminals
Camera Control Terminal (VR-N900U)
Use connection cables according to the table below. Also make
sure that you read through the instruction manual of the
equipment to be connected.
(D-sub 9 pin, male)
Use the supplied rack mount bracket to mount this unit to the
EIA rack. For the installation to the rack, consult the specialist or
dealer.
1 Mount the rack mount bracket using screw (1)
● Use the 4 screws (M4 x 10 mm) supplied to fasten this unit
at the two sides.
2 Remove the foot screws B(4 pcs) at the bottom
of the unit
● Remove the foot.
3 Mount to the rack using screws C
● Use the 4 screws (M5 x 11 mm) supplied to fasten this unit
to the rack.
Note :
● Do not place any object on this unit when it is mounted to the
rack. Doing so may cause it to lose balance and drop or fall,
hence resulting in injuries or damages.
● When mounting more than one of this unit to the rack, make sure
to mount each at a distance that is at least equivalent to one
unit.
● When remounting the removed foot, make sure to use same
screws (M3x6 mm). Using a longer screw may cause
malfunction.
Rear Panel Terminals
Terminal Remarks
[ALARM IN]
Memo :
● Set the impedance at the output end to
10 k K or lower.
Make Contact
Input
[EMERGENCY]
[ALARM
RESET]
Memo :
● Set the impedance at the output end to
10 k K or lower.
Make Contact
Input
[EXT REC IN]
Memo :
● Set the impedance at the output end to
10 k K or lower.
Make Contact
Input
[OPE ON/OFF]
Memo :
● Set the impedance at the output end to
10 k K or lower.
Make Contact
Input
[REC TALLY]
[ALARM OUT]
[WARNING
OUT]
[OPTION OUT1]
[OPTION OUT2]
(External Pull-up Level)
The make contact is formed using the
individual output terminals and the COM
terminal. Turning off the power of this unit
switches the output of the output terminals
to break.
Auto Collector
Output
(DC15V, 10 mA
and below)
250 ms and
above
250 ms
and above
Make Break
●
Name of Input Event
Alarm IN 1 to 4 Rising
● Name of Input Event
Alarm IN 1 to 4 Falling
250 ms and
above
250 ms and
above
1 s and above
Approx. 50 ms
OPE ON OPE OFF
Make Output
● Name of Output Event
Set output Option Out
1,2 high
● Name of Output Event
Set output Option Out
1,2 low
Signal Pin No.
RX+ 1
RX- 2
TX- 3
TX+ 4
GND 5
NC 6
NC 7
NC 8
NC 9
Mounting to a Rack
Rack Mount
Bracket
(4 Screws)

11
Preparation
The following operations are possible with this system.
● Surveillance of up to 9 cameras (live image, recording and
playback)
● Checking recorded images on the VGA monitor
● Recording/Playing sound
● Alarm recording
● Remote surveillance using PCs
Memo :
● Connect LAN1 to the camera network.
● LAN2 to the surveillance computer network.
● For details of the protocol and port number for the network
cameras on the LAN1 network, refer to the network camera’s
user manual.
● The protocol and port number used on the LAN2 network are
shown below.
● Surveillance computer: HTTP 80
● Mail: SMTP 25, POP 110
● Time Synchronization : NTP 123
● Connect NAS to the LAN1 network.
● Connect the time server to the LAN2 network.
Note :
● Connect only after having turned A OFF B the power of all devices.
● Set the IP address of the camera to 192.168.0.xxx. When setting
the IP address of the camera to an address other than
192.168.0.xxx, you must also change the IP address of LAN1.
Refer to the [Instruction Manual] of each camera for procedures
to change the camera’s IP address,
● Do not connect LAN1 to the internet. If the internet is busy or the
relay equipment fails, you may not be able to save important
camera images. To maintain full recording capacity, it is
recommended that a dedicated network be used. Be sure to
connect the LAN1 camera network to the same segment. (Do
not use the address translation of NAT and NAPT etc. or a
router.)
● If you connect LAN2 to the internet from a surveillance
computer, you will need to configure IP Masquerading.
● Communication between LAN1 and LAN2 is not possible. Nor is
it possible to configure a camera connected to LAN1 from the
surveillance computer connected to LAN2. In order to configure
a camera connected to LAN1, it is necessary to connect the
computer for configuring cameras to LAN1.
● LAN1 and LAN2 are incompatible with QoS. Sound may not be
played normally depending on the condition of the circuit.
● The default LAN1 IP address is 192.168.0.253 and the default
LAN2 IP address is 192.168.1.253. To change the address, use.
● In this unit, analog input circuitry is considered a network
encoder (IP video server), and the IP address is set to When
altering the IP address of LAN1 and LAN2, specify an address
(different segment) other than 192.168.201.0 to
192.168.201.255. Also make sure that the same segment is not
specified for LAN1 and LAN2.
● When a single network camera is registered with multiple units
of VR-N900U, recording may not be properly completed in some
cases. Camera control (e.g. PTZ control) may also become
unstable. It is recommended that a single VR-N900U be used for
registering one IP camera as well as for controlling PTZ
operations.
● Do not connect a broken hub, router or deteriorated network
cable etc. Doing so may prevent the system from operating
properly.
● Connection to a keyboard is not recommended.
System Connection
Example
● You can connect up to 9 cameras, out of which a maximum of
4 analog cameras are allowed.
● You can connect up to 10 surveillance computers.
Analog cameras
Supplied power cord
AC 120-240V 50Hz/60Hz
VIDEO IN
VGA OUT
LAN1
VGA monitor
IP cameras
Switching
HUB
Computer for
configuring cameras

12
Preparation
Perform language setting and automatic camera registration
when starting up this unit for the first time.
Starting this unit
1 Turn on the power switch at the rear panel.
● Doing so starts up this unit.
Selecting a language
The [Language Setting] screen appears when you start up this
unit for the first time. Select the language to use using the steps
below.
1 Select a language
● Use the [2/ D ] or [8/ E ] button to select a language.
2 Use the [SKIP] button to select [OK], followed by
pressing the [ZOOM IN/ENTER] button
● The A The system is being set up. B message may appear
depending on the setting, and the system is automatically
rebooted.
Memo :
● Selecting [OK] changes the color of the [OK] characters from
brown to orange.
Automatic Registration of Cameras
After you have started up this unit for the first time and finished
selecting a language, the [Auto Detect] screen appears.
1 Check to ensure that [Auto Detect] is selected,
followed by pressing the [ZOOM IN/ENTER]
button
● The A Please wait... B message appears.
Memo :
● The characters of the selected item switches to orange color.
Memo :
● In the case of VR-N900U, the analog input appears on the [Auto
Detect] screen from the start as the
A Analog-in B network
encoder (IP video server) of A 192.168.201.12 B .
2 Check to ensure that the camera is detected
● After the message disappears, a list of detected cameras
is displayed.
● If all the cameras are not detected, press the [Auto Detect]
button again. If doing so does not solve the problem,
check the connection with the cameras and the IP
address of the cameras.
3 Replace the detected camera accordingly in
sequence
Use the [SKIP] button to select the Sort button, followed by
pressing the [ZOOM IN/ENTER] button to sort the order of the
detected cameras in sequence.
● The Sort button allows you to perform [IP] sort, [MAC]
sort, [CH] sort, [MAKER] sort, or [MODEL] sort.
● After using the [SKIP] button to select the list, followed by
using [2/
D ] or [8/ E ] to select a camera, use the [SKIP]
button to select [Up] or [Down], and press the [ZOOM IN/
ENTER] button to change the sequence of the cameras.
● Deselect the check box of any camera that you are not
using.
During Initial Startup
Before Starting Up.
● The DHCP setting is required for the IP camera beforehand.
Start up this unit first, then switch the camera on after
confirming that the [Auto Detect Setting] window is displayed.
● Refer to the user manual supplied with the camera for
instructions on how to specify the IP camera settings.
● By default, Time zone is set to GMT. Specify a Time zone
according to the region used. Refer to the INSTRUCTIONS on
how to specify a Time zone settings.
Keypad
[SKIP] Button
[KEY] Button
[ZOOM IN/ENTER] Button