Sony Ipela NSR-S10 User manual

Network
Surveillance
Recorder
User’s Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
NSR-S10/S20
4-262-347-12 (1)
© 2010 Sony Corporation

2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview...........................................................................................5
System Requirements .....................................................................6
Features and Functions ..................................................................6
Front panel............................................................................................. 6
Rear panel.............................................................................................. 6
Infrared remote control unit .................................................................. 7
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Overview...........................................................................................9
Logging On to the NSR ...................................................................9
Basic Window Operations ............................................................11
Monitoring ......................................................................................15
Monitoring Live Images ...................................................................... 15
Displaying images from different cameras in succession
(AutoScan) ................................................................................. 15
Functions and Operating Procedure of “Monitoring (LIVE)”
Screen......................................................................................... 16
Controlling Cameras .....................................................................17
Using Camera Presets.......................................................................... 17
Recording, Searching, and Playing Images ................................18
Recording Camera Images .................................................................. 18
Playing Recorded Images .................................................................... 19
Searching by Event.............................................................................. 20
Setting a Bookmark ............................................................................. 21
Functions and Operating Procedure of “Playback” Screen................. 22
Exporting Recorded Images .........................................................23
Backing Up Recorded Images ............................................................. 23
Exporting Recorded Images as Movies............................................... 24
Exporting Recorded Images as Still Images........................................ 25
Releasing Alarms...........................................................................26
System Administration..................................................................26
Changing the Password ....................................................................... 26
Shutting Down, Restarting and Logging Off...............................27

Table of Contents 3
Chapter 3 Monitoring from a Web Browser (WebViewer)
Overview.........................................................................................28
Accessing the NSR from a Web Browser ........................................... 28
Functions and Operating Procedure of WebViewer Page................... 30
Chapter 4 Detailed Descriptions of Settings and Windows
Available Settings..........................................................................33
Displaying “Setting” screen .........................................................33
System Setting...............................................................................35
Settings Related to the System ............................................................ 35
Adding a Storage Location.................................................................. 36
Importing/Exporting Configuration Data............................................ 36
“System Setting” Screen Details ......................................................... 38
Camera Setting ..............................................................................40
Settings Related to the Cameras.......................................................... 40
Camera Settings................................................................................... 41
Advanced Camera Settings ................................................................. 41
“Camera Setting” Screen Details ........................................................ 43
Recording Setting..........................................................................45
Making Settings Related to Recording................................................ 46
Recording Mode Combinations for Schedule Recording.................... 46
Setting a Schedule ............................................................................... 47
Details of “Recording Setting” Screen................................................ 48
Network Setting ............................................................................49
Settings Related to the Network......................................................... 49
“Network Setting” Screen Details ....................................................... 50
Sensor Setting ...............................................................................52
Settings Related to Sensor Input ......................................................... 52
“Sensor Setting” Screen Details .......................................................... 52
Relay Setting ..................................................................................53
Settings Related to Relays................................................................... 53
“Relay Setting” Screen Details............................................................ 53
Alarm Setting .................................................................................55
Settings Related to Alarms .................................................................. 55
Registering the Alarm Settings............................................................ 56
“Alarm Setting” Screen Details........................................................... 57
User Setting....................................................................................61
Registering a User ............................................................................... 61
“User Setting” Screen Details ............................................................. 61

4Table of Contents
Chapter 5 Miscellaneous
Firmware Update............................................................................63
I/O Port............................................................................................64
Troubleshooting ............................................................................65
Specifications ................................................................................66
NSR-S10/S20 ...................................................................................... 66
Trademarks
• “IPELA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Other products or system names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Further, the ®‚ or ™symbols are not used in the text.

5
Overview
Chapter
Chapter 1 Introduction
1
Introduction
Overview
The NSR-S10/S20 is a network surveillance recorder for network cameras. The server allows you to monitor and record
JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264 images from network cameras via the network. The server also allows you to easily search for
and play back previously recorded images.
Manage and control compatible cameras from remote locations
You can manage, control, and display the images from up to four network cameras with the NSR-S10, and up to eight
network cameras with the NSR-S20. You can pan, tilt, and perform zoom operations of compatible cameras.
Large-capacity hard disks allow recording for long periods of time
Models with internal hard disks are equipped with large-capacity storage that enables recording for extended periods of
time. In addition, the unit allows you to connect storage devices that support the e-SATA interface.
Monitor from a browser
You can access the NSR from a computer browser, which then can be used to monitor, record, or play back images.
Other features
• The NSR is capable of continuous recording, motion detection, and alarm recording, among others.
• Run searches for recorded images by date and time, sensors, movement detection, video signal loss, etc.
• Audio recording and playback 1) are also supported from compatible cameras.
1) Optional audio amplifiers or speakers are required.
• This manual uses screen examples of NSR-S10 in the explanations.
• This manual describes the installation and initial setup of this unit. For details on the various settings for this unit, refer
to chapter 4, “Detailed Descriptions of Settings and Windows” (page 33).
• For details on the system requirements for client computers, supported camera models, and other important information,
refer to the Release Note (PDF).
Access the following URL to download the Release Note.
http://www.sony.co.jp/Products/NSR/NSR-S_ReleaseNote_E.pdf
Important
Monitor
Network
Surveillance cameras
Windows PC
Keyboard
Mouse

6System Requirements / Features and Functions
Chapter 1 Introduction
System Requirements
The hardware required in order to use this recorder is as
follows.
• Monitor1)
• Sony Network Camera
Contact your Sony dealer for details about compatible
Sony network cameras.
• USB keyboard2)
•USBmouse
3)
•Networkswitch
• 1000Base-T/100Base-TX/10Base-T cable
• USB flash memory device4)
1) This unit supports computer displays that support analog
RGB input.
2) Use a USB keyboard with a cable. Note that wireless or
infrared USB keyboards may not function with this unit. In
addition, nonstandard keys may not function.
3) Use a USB mouse with a cable. Wireless or infrared USB
mice may not function properly. Functions such as three-
button and wheel operations may also function improperly.
4) Required when exporting videos or still images.
- This unit supports USB 2.0 Mass Storage devices.
However, it does not support USB 2.0 Mass Storage HDDs
or CD/DVD drives. Do not connect mass storage devices
other than USB memory devices to the unit. Be aware that
errors may still occur when writing data to a USB 2.0 Mass
Storage memory device, depending on the type of device
used. If errors occur when writing data, use a USB flash
memory device of a different type.
Features and Functions
Front panel
APOWER LED
Lights green when the unit is turned on.
BHDD LED
Blinks green when the internal hard disks are accessed.
CInfrared sensor
Receives signals from the infrared remote control unit.
DNETWORK LED (1, 2)
Lights green when there is activity at the
corresponding LAN connector at the rear of the NSR.
EUSB connector
Use this connector to connect a USB keyboard, USB
mouse or USB flash memory to the NSR.
Rear panel
ASecurity slot
Attach an anti-theft cable here.
BUSB connector
Use this connector to connect a USB keyboard, USB
mouse or USB flash memory to the NSR.
CMonitor connector
Use this connector to connect a monitor.

7
Features and Functions
Chapter 1 Introduction
DI/O Port
Use this connector to connect audio, sensor inputs, and
relay outputs.
For connection details and wiring diagrams for sensor
inputs, see “I/O Port” (page 64).
Ee-SATA connector
Use this connector to connect storage devices that
support the e-SATA interface.
FLAN connectors (1, 2)
Use these connectors to connect 10 Base-T, 100 Base-
TX, or 1000 Base-T network cables.
The top connector is LAN2, and the bottom connector
is LAN1.
LAN1: Network camera
LAN2: Network camera (LAN2 can only be used
when using a different segment from LAN1.)
CAUTION for LAN ports
For safety reason, do not connect the LAN ports to any
network devices that might have excessive voltage.
Follow the instructions for the above ports.
G1Power switch
Press this to turn on the unit.
Although this button can be used to force a shut off of
power to the unit, under normal circumstances the
shutdown command on the screen should be used.
HDC IN connector (12V)
Use this connector to connect the AC adapter.
ICable clamp hole
Attach the supplied cable clamp here to prevent the
power cord from disconnecting.
Infrared remote control unit
If a button on the infrared remote control unit is pressed
while the remote control unit is pointed at the infrared
sensor on the main unit, then the main unit will perform the
operation corresponding to that button.
APlay button
Use this button to play recorded images.
m(Fast Rewind) button
Use this button for fast rewind. (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x,
64x speed)
n(Reverse Play) button
Use this button to play recorded images in reverse.
u(Play/Pause) button
During pause: Use this button for playback.
(1x speed).
During playback: Use this button to pause playback.
M(Fast Forward) button
Use this button for fast forward. (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x,
64x speed)
t(Slow Rewind) button
Use this button for slow rewind. (1/2 speed, 1/4 speed)
c(Previous) button
Use this button to go back one frame.
T(Slow Forward) button
Use this button for slow forward. (1/2 speed, 1/4
speed)
C(Next) button
Use this button to advance one frame.
BLIVE/PB button
Use this button to switch between live image display
and playback of recorded images.
Note

8Features and Functions
Chapter 1 Introduction
C(Soft Keyboard) button
Use this button to display the soft keyboard that is used
for text input.
DPRESET button
Use this button to move the camera to a preset
position.
E+ / – (Camera Number) Button
Use these buttons to switch between cameras for
selection.
Press the [+] button to select the next camera number,
and the [–] button to select the previous camera
number.
F(2 × 2 Layout) button
This button switches the screen layout to 2 × 2 (4
screen).
G(1 × 1 Layout) button
This button switches the screen layout to 1 × 1 (1
screen).
HNumeric keys
Use these keys to input numbers.
IOperation selection buttons
Use these buttons to select items.
Vbutton
Use this button to move the focus cursor upwards in
order to select an item that is higher on the screen.
Bbutton
Use this button to move the focus cursor to the left in
order to select an item that is located to the left on the
screen.
vbutton
Use this button to move the focus cursor downwards in
order to select an item that is lower on the screen.
bbutton
Use this button to move the focus cursor to the right in
order to select an item that is located to the right on the
screen.
ENTER button
Use this button to confirm the selection of the current
item or monitor frame, and to execute other
operations.
Before using the infrared remote control
unit
Remove the insulating sheet.
Replacing the lithium battery in the infrared
remote control unit
The infrared remote control unit uses a standard CR2025
lithium battery. Do not use any battery other than the
CR2025.
1 While holding down the locking lever (1), pull the
battery holder out (2).
2 Insert the battery with the “+” side facing up (1) and
then push the battery holder in until it clicks into
place (2).
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in
the relative area or country.
Battery replacement interval
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the unit may not
respond even when the buttons are pressed. The average
life of a lithium battery used in this unit is one year, but this
will vary according to how frequently the unit is used. If
the main unit does not respond when buttons on the remote
control are pressed, replace the battery and try the
operation again.
Insulating sheet
“+” side faces up

9
Overview / Logging On to the NSR
Chapter
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
2
Operation and Control
Overview
This chapter describes how to perform the basic operations
listed below on the NSR, including logging on; using
various windows; monitoring; and how to record, retrieve
and play back images.
•Logging On to the NSR (page 9)
•Basic Window Operations (page 11)
•Monitoring (page 15)
•Controlling Cameras (page 17)
•Recording, Searching, and Playing Images (page 18)
•Exporting Recorded Images (page 23)
•Releasing Alarms (page 26)
•System Administration (page 26)
•Shutting Down, Restarting and Logging Off (page 27)
For details on operation from a computer’s browser, refer
to Chapter 3, “Monitoring from a Web Browser
(WebViewer)” (page 28); for details on the camera and on
various settings for recording, sensors, and alarms, refer to
“Detailed Descriptions of Settings and Windows”
(page 33).
Logging On to the NSR
Before you can use the NSR, you must first log on.
1 Turn on the NSR.
The power comes on automatically when the power
cord of the AC adapter is plugged into the power
outlet.
After the NSR has been turned off either by a screen-
based operation or by the power switch on the rear
panel, the power can be turned back on by pressing the
power switch.
The unit beeps, and the POWER LED on the front
panel lights green.
After a minute or two, the startup screen appears on the
monitor.
After startup, the “Main” screen appears.
• The user ID and password for logging in to the
“Main” screen are as follows.
Default user ID: admin
Default password: admin
• For details how to change the auto login setting,
refer to “Settings Related to the System” (page 35).
Note
Note

10 Logging On to the NSR
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Cameras connected to the same segment on the
network are automatically located and registered to the
NSR, and images from these cameras appear on the
“Main” screen.
Continuous recording starts automatically after the
cameras are registered.

11
Basic Window Operations
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Basic Window Operations
This section provides a brief description of the basic operations for each screen.
This unit has a “Main” screen, which is used to monitor live images and to retrieve and play back recorded images, and a
“Setup” screen, which is used for making various settings.
“Main” screen
“Monitoring (LIVE)” screen “PLAYBACK” screen
“Setup” Screen
Soft keyboard
Various setting screens

12 Basic Window Operations
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
“Main” screen
In the “Main” screen, you can monitor live images from each monitor frame, and search for and play back recorded images.
To switch between live image display (monitoring) and playback of recorded images, click [LIVE] or [PLAYBACK] in
the upper right corner of the screen.
“Monitoring (LIVE)” screen
For details on monitoring, refer to Monitoring (page 15) and Controlling Cameras (page 17).
Monitor Frame Use this button to switch between live image
display and playback of recorded images.
Allows you to log off or
restart the NSR.
This displays the soft keyboard
that is used to input text.
This is used to make various settings.
Click this button to display the “Setup” screen.

13
Basic Window Operations
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
“PLAYBACK” screen
For details on searching for and playing back recorded images, refer to “Recording, Searching, and Playing Images”
(page 18).
“Setup” Screen
Click the button for the item that you want to configure to
display the configuration screen.
This is used when searching for a
recording from a specified date and time.
These are used to specify particular time
frames from which to play back images in
the selected monitor frame.
These are used
when playing back
recorded images.
Click the button for the item you want to set.

14 Basic Window Operations
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Various setting screens
These screens are used for making settings that are necessary for operating the NSR, such as camera registration, schedule
settings, and user registration.
The setting items that are displayed depend on
the button that was click on the “Setup” screen.
This displays the
soft keyboard that is
used to input text.
This restores the
default settings.
This puts the new settings into effect.

15
Monitoring
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Monitoring
You can monitor the live images currently being captured
by the camera, as well as the audio from the camera. The
AutoScan function, which displays the camera images in
succession in the 1 × 1 (1 screen) layout, can also be used
when monitoring.
Monitoring Live Images
You can monitor the images the camera is currently
capturing by clicking [LIVE] in the upper right corner of
the screen.
Changing the Layout
The layout can be changed by clicking the layout buttons.
In addition, the image from a specific camera can be
displayed in the 1 × 1 (1 screen) layout by clicking the
camera ID button or by clicking the monitor frame.
Monitoring Audio from Cameras
Enable audio from the cameras by checking the [Enable
Audio] checkbox on the “Camera Setting” screen.
For details on this setting, refer to “Settings Related to the
Cameras” (page 40).
When audio from a camera is enabled, “ ” appears in the
upper left corner of the monitor frame.
Displaying images from different
cameras in succession (AutoScan)
Once you click (AutoScan) and AutoScan function is
enabled (the button turns blue), the camera images are
displayed in succession.
You can set the display time for each monitor frame. For
details on how to make this setting, refer to “AutoScan
Period” (page 39) in ““System Setting” Screen Details”.

16 Monitoring
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Turning AutoScan function off
Click (AutoScan) again; the button turns off.
Functions and Operating Procedure of “Monitoring (LIVE)” Screen
On the “Monitoring (LIVE)” screen, you can perform operations such as monitoring the live images captured from the
current camera.
ADuring 1 × 1 (1 screen) layout
You can perform digital zoom by right-clicking and
dragging the mouse.
BMonitor Frame
You can display live images and play back recorded
images in the monitor frames. Clicking on one of the
monitor frames switches that monitor frame to full screen
display.
The following icons appear in monitor frames.
: Recording in progress
: Motion is detected.
When motion is detected while recording is in
progress, appears.
: Audio enabled (grayed out when disabled)
CCamera ID
This is used to select the camera for displaying images in
the monitor frame.
DLayout switch
Switches the layout of the monitor frames.
: This button switches the screen layout to 1 × 1
(1 screen).
: This button switches the screen layout to 2 × 2
(4 screen).
EMonitor frame status switch
Switches the monitor window status (live/playback).
F(Fullscreen)
This displays the current layout (monitor arrangement)
over the whole screen. To return to the normal screen, click
that appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
You can also return to the normal screen by pressing the
Esc key on the keyboard.
G(AutoScan)
This displays the camera images in succession.
HCamera Control
If the camera is equipped with pan, tilt, and zoom
functions, this controls these functions for the camera
images.
BACDE
F
H
J
P
I
ONMLK
G

17
Controlling Cameras
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Wide-angle/Telephoto Zoom
This controls zooming between wide-angle and
telephoto views.
[W] is for wide-angle (zoom out), and [T] is for
telephoto (zoom in).
Pan/Tilt
This moves the camera up, down, left, or right.
If an analog camera equipped with pan, tilt, and zoom
functions is connected to an SNT-EX series unit, these
functions of the analog camera cannot be controlled by
the NSR.
Preset
This moves the camera to the selected preset position.
For details on this operation, refer to “Using Camera
Presets” (page 17).
I(Event Log)
This displays the event/operation/system/network history.
J(Save)
This exports the image currently displayed as a still image file.
Still images are exported in JPEG format.
K(System Setup)
This displays the “Setup” screen.
L(Alarm Status)
This displays the status and history of alarms.
To release an alarm condition, click this button and then
click [Reset] in the “Alarm Status” screen that appears.
M(Keyboard)
This displays the soft keyboard that is used to input text.
N(Record)
This starts or stops the recording of camera images
according to the recording mode configured in the
“Recording Setting” screen.
Under default settings, recording starts automatically at
system startup.
O(Exit)
This allows you to reboot, power off, or log on as a
different user.
PStatus display
This displays the current date and time, and the current
hard disk capacity.
Controlling Cameras
You can move the camera to preset positions stored in the
camera.
Using Camera Presets
You can move the camera to preset positions stored in the
camera. You can also configure a new preset position.
1 Select the monitor frame displaying the images from
the camera that you want to control.
2 Using [Preset], select the desired preset number and
then click [Go].
The camera moves to the preset position.
Configuring a New Preset Position
These settings are only available for cameras with a
function for configuring preset positions.
1 Select the monitor frame displaying the image from
the camera for which you want to configure the preset
position.
2 Adjust the camera position using the pan, tilt, and
zoom operations while watching the image.
Caution

18 Recording, Searching, and Playing Images
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
3 Select the desired preset number for the new present
and then click [Save].
The new preset position is configured.
The number of presets depends on the type of camera
used. For details, refer to the user’s guide for your
camera.
Recording, Searching,
and Playing Images
You can record live images, and search and play back
recorded image data and audio data.
This section describes the following operations.
•Recording Camera Images (page 18)
You can record the images currently being captured by a
camera.
•Playing Recorded Images (page 19)
Simple operations are available for playing recorded
images, including instant playback for automatically
rewinding a specified amount of time and playing,
specifying the playback position by date and time, and
playing from alarm history.
•Searching by Event (page 20)
You can search for and play back recorded images
according to a specified event (sensor input, movement
detection, or loss of video signal)
•Setting a Bookmark (page 21)
You can bookmark recorded images for quick retrieval.
Recording Camera Images
You can manually start and stop the recording of camera
images according to the recording settings configured in
the “Recording Setting” screen. When you start or stop
recording, the operation is performed for all cameras.
• You cannot start recording images from a camera for
which [Recording Mode] is set to [No Recording] in the
“Recording Setting” screen.
• If no live images are displayed, click [LIVE] on the
upper right corner of the screen.
1 Click (Record).
If continuous recording or motion detection recording
is in progress, clicking (Record)
will stop the recording. In such cases, click
again to start recording manually.
Recording starts.
Note
Notes

19
Recording, Searching, and Playing Images
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
appears in the upper left corner of the monitor
frame while recording is in progress.
Recording continues even if you change the layout.
2 To stop recording, click (Record)
again.
Recording stops.
Playing Recorded Images
Simple operations are available for playing recorded
images, including instant playback for automatically
playing the most recently recorded image, and specifying
the playback position by date and time.
You can set the operation that happens when you click
[PLAYBACK] and switch to the “Playback” screen. For
details on how to make this setting, refer to “Playback
Mode” (page 39) in ““System Setting” Screen Details”.
Instant Playback
When you click [PLAYBACK], the recorded image is
played back.
Changing the Playback Time Frame for
Selected Images
You can change the time frame from which to play back
images for the selected image by using the hour buttons
and playback slider at the bottom of the “Playback” screen.
Use the hour buttons to specify the hour, and the playback
slider to specify the minute.
Specifying a Date and Time for Playback
This allows you to specify a date and time for the playback
position of the recorded images.
1 Click (Date Selection) in the lower left corner of
the “Playback” screen.
The calendar appears.
2 Specify the date and time.
1Select the date.
2Select the camera and time for which a recording is
to be played back.
Time periods for which recorded images exist are
displayed in . When you click a time period,
the selected time period will become .
3Click [OK].
The recording is played back.
Note
Note
Move the slider to
specify the minute.
Use the buttons to
specify the hour.
1
23

20 Recording, Searching, and Playing Images
Chapter 2 Operation and Control
Playing from Event History
1 Click (Event Log) in the lower right
corner of the screen.
The “Event Log Viewer” screen appears.
2 Select the event type and date.
The relevant events are displayed.
If a recorded image exists, double-click the history to
play the recorded image.
3 To close the “Event Log Viewer” screen, click
[Close].
Searching by Event
You can search for and play back recorded images
according to a specified event (sensor input, movement
detection, or loss of video signal).
1 Select the monitor frame displaying the image from
the camera for which you want to search.
2 Click (Event Search) on the right side of
the “Playback” screen.
The “Event Search Setting” screen appears.
3 Set the search conditions.
1Select the check boxes of the events for which to
search.
2Specify a range of dates and times for which to
search.
3Select the number of seconds to search for.
4Click [OK].
The search begins, and the results are displayed in the
“Event List” screen.
1
2
3
4