Page 1 ZOOM OUT ZOOM IN Powered by Milestone 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.
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (for USA)
Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (for Europe)
Page 6 SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN (for Germany)
Page 8 SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN (for Germany)
Page 9 1600E 1600E VIII...
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Features 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 Automatic detection of network cameras Enables notification by e-mails to be sent out when an alarm Reduces the hassle of complex camera registration or motion is detected.
Page 11: How To Read This Manual
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Searching Recorded Image Using Contents [Time Navigation] ...........35 Searching Recorded Image Using the Timeline Browser ........36 Searching Recorded Image Using Sequence ....37 Searching Recorded Image from the Alert List ....37 Smart Search ...............38 Getting Started Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images ..39 Features ................
Page 13 Applications Others Main Menu List ..............61 Compatible Equipment ..........112 List of Menu Screens ........... 61 Compatible Network Cameras ........112 Unit Setting ..............62 Connecting a UPS .............112 OS Setting ..............64 External Hard Disk Drives ..........112 Image Server Setting ........... 66 Connecting an External Hard Disk Drive ....112 Auto Detect Setting ............
Page 14: Precautions For Proper Use Of This Product
Heat and noise from the devices may cause the unit to even when the UPS is connected. malfunction or break down, and lead to fire. JVC shall not be held responsible for the compensation of Do not block the ventilation holes. losses incurred in the event that recording or playback Doing so may cause heat to trap inside the unit and result fails due to defects in this unit or its hard disk drive.
Page 15 Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, or place it also be improved by adjusting this unit. For details, consult under this unit your nearest JVC dealer. Doing so may cause damage on the cords, and result in This unit comes with a high-precision hard disk device. Be fire or electric shock.
Page 16: Part Names And Functions
Getting Started Part Names and Functions Front WARNING LIVE/BROWSE OPERATE ALARM SELECT LOCK REC CONTROL PTZ/PRESET FUNCTION SEARCH ALARM CLEAR REC/STOP STOP(PB) PLAY SERIAL SKIP CANCEL ZOOM OUT ZOOM IN ENTER [OPERATE] Button/Indicator [ALARM] Indicator Lights up when an alarm is activated. Switches operation on or off.
Page 17 ● PTZ keypad mode (live image display screen only) Memo : ● The manual recording mode executes recording from all Moves the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow. ([1/ ][2/D] [3/ ][5/C][7/B] [9/ ][10/0/E] [11/ ]) cameras regardless of the settings in the [Camera Record Use the [6/HOME] button to move the camera to the home Setting].
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting Started Part Names and Functions (continued) Rear Panel POWER AUDIO AUDIO IN LAN2 ALARM IN LAN1 VGA OUT SERIAL SIGNAL GND [POWER] switch Color Status Switches the power on or off. Left Green Light off Not connecting to the network. Memo : Indicator ●...
Page 19 Rear I/O Terminals AUDIO AUDIO IN LAN2 ALARM IN LAN1 VGA OUT SERIAL SIGNAL GND Input ports Output ports [ALARM IN 1 to 8] alarm input terminals 1 to 8 [COMMON] signal ground terminal Alarm recording is activated when signals are input to these This is a common ground terminal.
Page 20 Getting Started Part Names and Functions (continued) Rear I/O Terminals Terminal Remarks e[ALARM IN] Make Contact Input 250 ms and above 250 ms and Break Make Memo : ● Set the impedance at the output end to 10kK or below. f[EMERGENCY] Make Contact Input g[ALARM RESET]...
Page 21: Mounting To A Rack
Mounting to a Rack Operation Lock Use the supplied rack mount bracket to mount VR-N1600U/E VR-N1600U/E is equipped with an operation lock feature to to the EIA rack. prevent the system from being turned off accidentally as well as unauthorized recording operations. Mount the rack mount bracket using screw (1) ●...
Page 22: During Initial Startup
Getting Started During Initial Startup Selecting a language The [Language Setting] screen appears when you start up VR-N1600U/E for the first time. Select the language to use using the steps below. Perform language setting and automatic camera registration when starting up VR-N1600U/E for the first time. Before Starting Up.
Page 23 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.
Page 24 Getting Started Use the [7/B] button to display the camera During Initial Startup (continued) Set the display rate of each camera such that the total display rate of all cameras does not exceed 80 ips ● The default display rate is set to 8 ips. In other words, the maximum display capacity of 80 ips will be exceeded if 11 or more cameras are automatically detected.
Page 25 Setting the Live Image Display Rate ●Select Same as recording or Same sa speedup as the live image display rate in [Live Settings]. ●When Same sa speedup is selected, the [Frame Rate] specified in [Speedup Settings] is used as the live image display rate.
Page 26: Preparation
Preparation System Connection Example The following operations are possible with this system. ● Surveillance (live image, recording and playback) by connecting up to 16 cameras ● Checking recorded images on the VGA monitor ● Recording/Playing sound ● Alarm recording ● Remote surveillance using PCs Microphone Speaker (with built-in amplifier) AUDIO OUT...
Page 27: Clock Display
Note : Performance Meter ● 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.
Page 28: Character Input And Mouse Pointer
Preparation Memo : Character Input and Mouse ● You can move the software keyboard by dragging any portion of the keyboard other than the keys with the Pointer mouse. ● To drag the software keyboard from the front panel, press the arrow buttons on the keypad while holding down the [16/ENTER] button.
Page 29: Changing Monitor Resolution
Changing Monitor Precautions when Resolution Changing Settings You can switch the resolution of the VGA output using the Note that any incorrect changes made to the VR-N1600U/E following procedures. settings may prevent normal operation. Before making any changes, save the current settings to ●...
Page 30: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Switching the Power On/ Switching Operation On/ Switching the Power On Switching On/Off Using Operate Button on Front Panel Connect the power cable You can switch operation to ON or OFF. ● Connect the power cable to outlet. Turn ON the power switch at the rear panel.
Page 31: Login
● When [Live viewing Auto Start] is set to on , the [Live] Login screen appears when login is successful. If [Auto Logon] is set to off , the [Login] screen appears after operation has been turned on. (Default setting: on ) [Live] Screen Memo : ●...
Page 32: Opening The Main Menu
Basic Operation Select an item Opening the Main Menu ● Select the required item using the [2/D] or [10/0/E] button and specify the settings. ● Press the [16/ENTER] button to save the settings, and press the [13/CANCEL] button to close the screen and return to the main menu.
Page 33: Nvr Viewer
NVR Viewer ● You can view live and recorded images using the NVR Viewer. ● NVR Viewer can also be used for remote surveillance of VR-N1600U/E from a PC. (A Page 111) ● Some of the NVR Viewer features may vary during remote surveillance from a PC. [Live] Tab View List [ ] Button...
Page 34: Viewing Live Images Via Front Panel Control
Basic Operation Viewing Live Images via Select a view Front Panel Control For details on the view settings, refer to [Screen Setup] (A Page 54). Press the [PTZ/PRESET] button to switch the [PTZ/PRESET] indicator to the blinking mode ● Press the [PTZ/PRESET] button to switch the [PTZ/ PRESET] indicator between the lit and blinking modes.
Page 35: Operating The Camera
Pan/Tilt Memo : Event indicator (Left: yellow) Press the [PTZ/PRESET] button to switch the Lights up when events specified in the [Camera Record keypad to the PTZ mode Setting] occur. The indicator appears black if event ● The [PTZ/PRESET] indicator lights up. indication has not been specified for the camera in ●...
Page 36: Viewing Live Images Via Mouse Control
Basic Operation Viewing Live Images via Select a view Mouse Control For details on the view settings, refer to [Screen Setup] (A Page 54). Select a view from the [Views] section, or from the view list at the upper end of the window Note : ●...
Page 37: Viewing Images Using The Ptz Features
[Outputs...] Section [Event] Section Viewing Images Using the PTZ Features PTZ stands for pan, tilt and zoom. The PTZ features are only available if the camera supports the PTZ functions. If the camera is not a PTZ camera, pressing the button will have no effect. Click the PTZ navigation button in the [PTZ Control] section ●...
Page 38: Using Preset Positions
Basic Operation Viewing Live Images via Using Preset Positions Mouse Control (continued) Making a selection from the preset list enables you to move the orientation of the camera to a preset position. (APage 80 [Defining a Preset Position]) Memo : ●...
Page 39 Camera Shortcut Menus Memo : ● If you have selected a camera for which an audio source You can right-click on one of the images from the camera to has been set on the [Camera Settings] screen of [Camera access the shortcut menu. Record Setting], the preset audio sound is being output.
Page 40: Playing Back Recorded Images Via Front Panel Control
Basic Operation Note : Playing Back Recorded ● Do not switch the view frequently within a short time interval. Images via Front Panel ● When live images do not appear on VN-C625/VN-C655, Control set the password on the camera unit as well as VR- N1600U/E again.
Page 41: Adjusting The Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Playback)
Playing Back Adjusting the Playback Speed (Jog/Shuttle Press the [PLAY] button Playback) ● Playback starts from the date/time indicated in [Master You can adjust the playback speed by turning the jog dial/ Time] of [Time Navigation]. shuttle dial on the front panel. ●...
Page 42: Playing Back Recorded Images Via Mouse Control
Basic Operation [ ] Button Playing Back Recorded [Views] Section NVR Viewer Images via Mouse Control This section describes the procedures for viewing recorded images by controlling the mouse. Notes: ● The recording frame rate may decline when you are using the [Browse] screen.
Page 43: Select A View
Select a view Searching Recorded Image Using [Time Navigation] For details on the view settings, refer to [Screen Setup] (A Page 54). You can search recorded images using [Browse] on the [Time Navigation] screen as follows. Select a view from the [Views] section, or from Double-click the [Time Navigation] bar on the the view list at the upper end of the window [Browse] screen...
Page 44: Searching Recorded Image Using The Timeline Browser
Basic Operation Memo : Playing Back Recorded ● The items under the timeline browser enable you to specify the time span to display on the timeline (1 hour, 2 Images via Mouse Control hours, etc. up to 1 day), and whether to set the time flow (continued) from top to bottom or bottom to top by using the [Newest images at top] check box.
Page 45: Searching Recorded Image Using Sequence
Searching Recorded Image Using Sequence Searching Recorded Image from the Alert List Sequences refers to sequences of images that are recorded A list of recorded images is displayed for each [Alart], such when an event or motion is detected. Each sequence as when motion is detected (A Page 92).
Page 46: Smart Search
Basic Operation Select the sensitivity level from the [Sensitivity] Playing Back Recorded list in [Search Setup] Images via Mouse Control ● The setting values are as follows. ●[Very High] (continued) ●[High] ●[Medium] ●[Low] ●[Very Low] Set the time interval in the [Interval] list Smart Search Press the [Previous] or [Next] button to search Smart Search enables you to search the parts with motion by...
Page 47: Playing, Skipping And Stopping Recorded Images
[Playback] Slider Playing, Skipping and Stopping Recorded Images The center position is for playback at normal speed (x1). Drag the slider to the left and right to reduce and increase Use the [Time Navigation] of the NVR Viewer to perform the playback speed respectively.
Page 48: Listening To Audio Sound
Basic Operation Playing Back Recorded Images via Mouse Control (continued) Listening to Audio Sound To listen to recorded audio sound, select the required audio source from the [Audio Source] list of the [Audio] section. To temporarily mute the live audio sound, select the [Mute] check box.
Page 49: Writing Images/Audio Sound To Cds And Other Media (Export)
Select the export format if you have selected Writing Images/Audio [AVI/JPEG Export...] Sound to CDs and Other ● Select either [AVI] (movie clip) or [JPEG] (still image). ● Select whether to add time stamps to the exported Media (Export) images. Select the required frame rate if you have selected the [AVI] format ●...
Page 50 Basic Operation Note : Writing Images/Audio Sound ● The [Database Export...] format enables you to export to CDs and Other Media audio sound together, which is not possible when you export in the [AVI] or [JPEG] format. (Export) (continued) ● The recording frame rate may decline during export. Specify the export destination To write data to a CD, select [CD].
Page 51: Deleting Temporary Files (Operation On The Vr-N1600U/E Unit)
Insert the media (CD-R or CD-RW) that you Deleting Data from a CD-RW (Operation on the VR- want to write data to into the CD drive. N1600U/E Unit) ● The space available in the media is shown in [Free Insert the CD-RW Media Space].
Page 52: Writing Data To A Usb Memory Device (Operation On The Vr-N1600U/E Unit)
Basic Operation Writing Images/Audio Sound Operation from a Surveillance Computer to CDs and Other Media Use Steps 1 to 9 in “Writing Data to a CD” (A Page 41). (Export) (continued) Specify the export destination Writing Data to a USB Memory Device (Operation on the VR-N1600U/E Unit) Insert the USB memory device that you wish to export data to, and perform the same procedures in [Burning a...
Page 53: Printing Recorded Images
Printing Recorded Images You can print out playback images that are displayed on the screen. Note : ● Printing directly from the VR-N1600U/E unit is not possible. This function is for use by the [NVR Viewer], which is downloaded onto the surveillance computer. Double-click the [Print] bar on the [Browse] screen.
Page 54: Recording Camera Images
Basic Operation Memo : Recording Camera Images ● When recording using signals from the [EXT REC IN] terminal, the light of the [REC CONTROL] indicator goes off, and the [REC] indicator appears blinking. ● Emergency recording lets you start and stop recording on all cameras regardless of the [Scheduler...] settings or [Camera Settings].
Page 55: Selecting The Recording Control Mode
Selecting the Recording Control Mode Scheduler Setting In order to record in the recording control mode, you need to This feature lets you specify when to switch each camera to the online mode, as well as the online/offline mode of specify the scheduler settings (A Page 47), image recording cameras when an event occurs.
Page 56 Mode period in the calendar section. [Patrol scheme] must be defined in advance. [JVC VN-E4]Camela1 (A Page 82) The Schedule Settings window appears Select the [Online] check box Specify the date to switch online in the calendar...
Page 57: Specifying Image Recording Settings
Camera/Alert Scheduler Screen Specifying Image Recording Settings Select [Camera Record Setting] from the main menu [Settings...] Copy Enables you to copy the schedule displayed in the calendar section. Schedule Paste Pastes the schedule copied using [Copy [Camera Recording Administator] Screen Schedule]A to the schedule of the Schedule selected camera.
Page 58: Settings
Basic Operation Recording Camera Images (continued) Settings (œ: Factory default) Item Preset Values Description Speedup Settings Frame Rate Enables you to specify the frame rate to acquire from the camera. This is the frame rate during speedup recording. Make sure that the total frame rate for all cameras within the view on the [Live] screen is set to 80 ips (image/second) or less for each view.
Page 59 Item Preset Values Description DRecording Settings (Cont’d) Enable On motion Enables you to specify whether or not to execute recording in the maximum frame rate when speedup On event motion is detected or when an event occurs. When [On event] is selected: Specify the starting and ending events in the [Start] and [Stop] fields respectively.
Page 60: Setting Picture Quality
Basic Operation Recording Camera Images (continued) Settings (continued) Item Preset Values Description Exclude Enables you to specify the regions to exclude from motion detection. (A Page 92) Regions... Exclude Regions... Region Color... Not used. PTZ Preset Enables you to specify preset positions and patrolling. When a configurable camera is selected, this button is displayed to the right of the Positions...
Page 61: Specifying Audio Recording Settings
Memo : ● The audio sound is recorded in the database of the Specifying Audio Recording Settings camera image specified in the [Target Database] item C. Select [Camera Record Setting] from the main ● Audio sound is recorded throughout the interval when the menu scheduler of the camera specified in the [Target ●...
Page 62: Screen Setup
Basic Operation Screen Setup Creating Groups and Views Creating Groups Select [Screen Setup] from the main menu ● If the [Live] or [Browse] screen is displayed, you can also click on the [Setup] tab using the mouse. Screen Display (Groups and Views) Multi-view setting for multiple cameras is referred to as [Views].
Page 63 Creating [Views] in group Enter a name for the new view Select the group in which you want to create a new view Click the [Create New View] button, and select a layout for the new view ● Next, add cameras to the view. (APage 56 [Adding Cameras to a View]) Renaming Groups or Views Select the group or view that you want to...
Page 64: Adding Cameras To A View
Basic Operation Screen Setup (continued) Adding Cameras to a View Select a view ● The layout of the selected view appears. Click the [ ] mark to the left of [Server] under [System Overview] Creating Groups and Views (Cont’d) ● A list of available cameras appears. Overwriting the existing group or view name with a new name Camera...
Page 65: Adjusting Camera Settings
Item Description Adjusting Camera Settings Sound on Enables notification with a simple alert Select the camera you want to adjust on the sound when events related to the selected Event [Screen Setup] screen camera occur while viewing images from the camera on the [Live] screen. Select [Properties] To use this feature, you need to configure the event notification setting.
Page 66: Adding A Carousel
Basic Operation Release the mouse button at the position Screen Setup (continued) Adding a Carousel [NVR] Camera2 You can use the carousel feature to display images from multiple cameras in sequence in a single view position. Also, you can set the time interval for switching the camera to view. Displaying the [Screen Setup] Screen [NVR] Camera3 [NVR] Camera4...
Page 67: Adding Hot Spots (Enlarged Images)
Note : Item Description ● The recording frame rate may deteriorate if you change the picture quality. The [mage Quality] settings may affect mage Enables you to adjust the image the recording performance. As such, use this function with resolution and picture quality during Quality viewing.
Page 68: Using The [Html Page]
Basic Operation Screen Setup (continued) Using Still Images (GIF files, JPEG files, etc.) Click [Image] under [System Overview] Using the [Html Page] Click [Html Page] under [System Overview] [Screen Setup] Screen [Image] Drag and drop at the required position using the mouse.
Page 69: Applications
Applications Main Menu List List of Menu Screens (A Page 62) (A Page 64) (A Page 98) (A Page 102) (A Page 101) (A Page 103) (A Page 66) (A Page 54) (A Page 28) (A Page 72) (A Page 70)
Page 70: Unit Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Unit Setting Unit Setting enables you to specify settings related to the VR-N1600U/E unit, including account configuration, error recovery, and serial port configuration. Item Preset Values Description Reference Page A Page 23 Password Enables you to specify the login password for VR-N1600U/E. Note : ●...
Page 71 Item Preset Values Description Reference Page Error Report Enables you to select how you want to be notified when an error is detected in the system. A Page 126 Dialog Select check box Select [Dialog] to display a warning dialog on the screen. Do not select check box Mail...
Page 72: Os Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) OS Setting Enables you to specify settings related to the OS, including network, time, and volume settings. You may need to reboot your computer depending on the settings. Network Adapter This section enables you to specify settings such as the IP address of VR-N1600U/E. The camera network and Intranet of VR- N1600U/E are configured with a different IP address.
Page 73 When specifying LAN2 (Intranet) settings Item Preset Values Description ANetwork adapter Intel 8225xER PCI Settings when you are using LAN2 (Intranet). interface name Adapter (continued) Obtain an IP Select check box Memo : address ● To specify an IP address other than the default value, consult your Do not select automatically check box...
Page 74: Image Server Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Image Server Setting This section enables you to specify settings for connecting this unit to a computer, and for displaying the [Live] and [Browse] screens. The distribution settings are also applied to operation on the [Live], [Browse], and [Screen Setup] screens of VR-N1600U/E.
Page 75 Item Preset Values Description Server Configuration Enables you to specify the server name, port number, and details on external access to the server. Name Server For specifying the server name. Port For specifying the port number to use for the server. Enable Outside IP Select check box Select this check box to enable access to VR-N1600U/E from a surveillance...
Page 76 Applications Main Menu List (continued) Image Server Setting (continued) Item Preset Values Description BUser Administration (continued) User Setup... (continued) Add Windows Do not select this option. For details, consult your system administrator. User... Note : ● When the host name in the OS settings is changed, enter [Administrator] in [Enter the object names to select] on the [Serect Users or Groups] screen, and click the [Advanced...] button.
Page 77 Item Preset Values Description Log Files Log information may be required for diagnosing troubles. Days to log For specifying the number of days for storing the event log in the [Image Server Setting]. Audit Log Enables you to configure log file settings related to client computer users.
Page 78: Auto Detect Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Auto Detect Setting This section enables you to assign an IP address to each camera and configure various auto detect settings. For procedures on using the Auto Detect feature, refer to [Auto Detect Settings] (A Page 100). Item Preset Values Description...
Page 79 Item Preset Values Description Reference Page IP Lease Parameter Start Address For specifying the first IP address to be assigned to the cameras. Unit 20Units For selecting the number of IP addresses to be assigned to the cameras. The selected number of IP addresses will be 1Unit to 99Units assigned starting from the first IP address.
Page 80: Camera Record Setting
Applications Main Menu List (continued) Camera Record Setting...
Page 81 Item Description Reference Page A Page 78 Service Manager... Pressing the [Service Manager...] button opens a small [Service Manager] screen, which enables you to pause/resume the Recording Server recording program. Use this feature when you need to pause the program, such as when configuring PTZ cameras.
Page 82: Adding Cameras
Applications Note : Adding Cameras ●The http port 80 followed by FTP port 21 are used by default. To use a different port, click [Port Setup] and specify the required port numbers. You may need to specify a different port if the device is located behind a NAT router or firewall.
Page 83: Editing Device Settings
● The following items can be specified. Editing Device Settings Item Description Identify Video Device Device Type For selecting the type of device from the list. Detect Click this button to enable automatic This section describe the procedures to edit the settings of Device detection of the device type and serial added devices.
Page 84: Ptz Camera Settings (Com1/Com2)
Applications PTZ Camera Settings (COM1/COM2) The [Camera Settings] screen enables you to specify of the information on cameras. The number of configurable parameters available on the [Camera Settings] screen may be limited if the camera does not come with the PTZ features or if the device connected to the network encoder (IP video server) is not a camera.
Page 85 Camera Type For specifying whether the camera corresponding to the selected number is [Fixed] or [Moveable]. Fixed :Fixed Camera Moveable :PTZ Camera This option is enabled only if Moveable is selected in the [Camera Type] item E. Device Port For specifying which control port on the network encoder (IP video server) to use for controlling the PTZ features.
Page 86: Defining A Preset Ptz Position
Applications Note : Defining a Preset PTZ ● Video images and audio sound are not recorded when the recording server is temporarily stopped. Display of live Position images on the surveillance computer is also turned off. Display the PTZ Preset Positions window The PTZ Preset Positions screen enables you to define preset positions for the PTZ cameras.
Page 87 ● The following configuration options are available on the PTZ Preset Positions screen. Display the PTZ Preset Positions window (continued) Item Description Click the [PTZ Preset Positions...] button PTZ View For moving the PTZ camera to the ● The PTZ Preset Positions screen appears. desired position.
Page 88: Defining A Preset Position
Applications Defining a Preset PTZ Moving to Preset Positions by Events Position (continued) This feature enables the PTZ camera to move automatically to a preset position when an event occurs. Display the PTZ Preset Positions window (A Page 78) Click the [Setup...] button of [Preset Position on Events] Defining a Preset Position Display the PTZ Preset Positions window...
Page 89: Auto Ptz Patrolling
Item Description Auto PTZ Patrolling For adding a new patrol scheme to the PTZ patrolling is a feature that enables automatic movement [Patrol scheme] list. of a PTZ camera between several preset positions. Copy For creating a new patrol scheme based Display the PTZ Preset Positions window on an existing one.
Page 90 Applications PTZ Patrolling Actions Upon Detection of Motion Defining a Preset PTZ Select the [Disable patrolling schedule if motion Position (continued) is detected] check box Specifying Patrol Timing Select the patrol scheme that you want to define from the [Patrol scheme] list Specify the duration (seconds) for the PTZ camera to stop at each preset position in the [Stay at each position in the patrol schedule(in...
Page 91: Camera Input/Output Port And Events
Camera Input/Output Port Item Description Add new For specifying input events for the and Events device selected in the [Defined event... events] list. You may be able to specify multiple input events for some devices. Click the [ ] mark next to the device in the [Defined events] list, select the preset input event, and click the [Add The input/output port is the input/output terminal that is found...
Page 92 Applications Select the required event from the [Available Camera Input/Output Port Input Event(S)] list and click the [ ] button to and Events (continued) add the event Specify the event name and e-mail settings on the [Add New Event] screen. Specifying an Input Event Select the camera for specifying the event from the [Defined events] list on the [I/O Setup]...
Page 93: Input/Output Terminal On Rear Panel
Input/Output Terminal on Rear Panel Specifying Timer Events ● The VR-N1600U/E unit acts as a network encoder (IP Timer event can be attached to a special event. video server) in the system and the device name assigned Timer event will be triggled according to the specified to it is NVR .
Page 94: Specifying An Output
Applications Camera Input/Output Port Item Description and Events (continued) External Displays the device name for which output is specified. (This is a read- output only field.) connected to Output For selecting which destination to connect the output to. connected on Keep output For specifying the output holding time in units of 1/10 seconds or...
Page 95: Configuring Event Buttons
Specify the following items. Select [Global] (apply to all cameras) or a specific camera Item Description Ftp Server For specifying the port number to use for sending event information from the Port device to the surveillance system via FTP. Alert Port For specifying the port number to use for handling warnings related to events, including generic events.
Page 96: Specifying Generic Events
Applications Select Generic and click [Add new event...] Camera Input/Output Port and Events (continued) Specifying Generic Events This section describes procedures for specifying an event for the TCP/UDP protocols. The event will be triggered if the received data meets the specified criteria. Click the [Generic Events...] button on the [Camera Recording Administator] screen [Add New Event] Screen...
Page 97 Notification settings Item Description Send e-mail if Select this check box to send an e-mail this event alert when an event occurs. occurs Include image Select this check box to attach the from camera currently recorded images to the e-mail when the input event is triggered.
Page 98: Event Notification Settings
Applications Repeat for each event Camera Input/Output Port ● To delete an event for which notification has been and Events (continued) configured, select the event and click the [ ] button. Specifying an Output Port A specific event or [Manual event name] button can be associated with a particular output port.
Page 99: Camera Output Settings
Specifying Output via Motion Detection Camera Output Settings You can specify outputs to be triggered automatically when motion is detected. You can assign external outputs specified on the [I/O Setup] screen to a camera, such as the sounding of a siren or Select an output from the [All Output] list switching on of lights.
Page 100: Motion Settings
Applications Setting Buttons and Check Boxes Motion Settings Item Description Set All Sets all sections in the grid on the preview image as exclusion areas. Clear All Clears all sections in the grid on the Note : preview image that are specified as ●...
Page 101: General Settings
General Settings Use [Camera Record Setting]^[General Settings] to specify general settings related to the system, such as e-mails. [General Settings] Screen Item Description [Adjust Motion Detection] Screen Milestone Settings for using Milestone XProtect Central by Milestone Systems. XProtect Memo : ●...
Page 102: E Mail Settings
Applications General Settings Item Description (continued) Enable E- Select this check box to enable sending of e-mail alerts. mail(Monitor) Recipient(S) For specifying the e-mail addresses to send alerts to. If you are specifying more than one e-mail address, separate the e-mail addresses using semicolons.
Page 103: Archiving
Setting Items and Buttons Archiving Item Description Enable This function is not available. Archiving Check box is selected at all times. Delet databases For specifying the number of days you want to store archived images. in the backup With the archiving feature, you can store recorded images up directory older to the maximum available capacity of the hard disk.
Page 104: Database Settings
Applications Archiving (continued) Database Settings Setting Items and Buttons This section enables you to specify the database settings. Select a camera from [Main Menu]-[Camera Record Item Description Setting]-[Device Manager], and select -[Settings...]. Memo : Time to add For specifying the archiving time. ●...
Page 105 Item Description In case of For selecting the action to take when problems are found in the database. The database number of options available varies failure the depending on whether archiving is following enabled. action Select Archive(no repair) . If you have syould be selected another option, the data may taken...
Page 106: Flash Memory Utility
Applications Save Setting Date Flash Memory Utility The following are procedures to save the preset data in the flash memory device. Insert the flash memory device into the [SERIAL] terminal on the front or rear panel Select [Save Setting Date] You can save set values to flash memory devices or retrieve ●...
Page 107 Removing the Flash Memory Device Reading Preset Data Select [Remove Flash Memory] This section describes procedures for reading the preset data from the flash memory. ● The [Remove Flash Memory ] confirmation dialog appears. Press [OK]. Insert the flash memory device into the [SERIAL] terminal on the front or rear panel Select [Load Setting Data] ●...
Page 108: Auto Detect Settings
Applications Specify the following items under [IP Lease Auto Detect Settings Parameter] Item Description Start Address For specifying the first IP address to be assigned to the cameras. Unit For selecting the number of IP This section enables you to assign an IP address to each addresses to be assigned to the camera and configure various auto detect settings.
Page 109: Language Setting
Language Setting Using the Auto Detect Feature The Auto Detect feature enables automatic detection of network cameras. Memo : ● When multicast packets are configured such that they do not pass through the network equipment, such as a This option enables you to specify the language you want to switching hub, the Auto Detect of the camera may not use.
Page 110: Hdd Utility
Applications HDD Utility Item Description Defrag Executes the defragmentation function to eliminate fragmented files in the volume selected in the [Volume] field. The defragmentation process may take several hours depending on the status of the hard disk. This feature enables you to check the status of the hard disk, If defragmentation cannot be executed format (initialize), or defragment (eliminate fragmented for some reasons, the “Unable to...
Page 111: Restoring Default Settings
Restoring Default Settings Item Description Details Click this option to display the [Advanced] screen. You can specify the settings when archiving to NAS or the built-in HDD on this screen. Follow the procedures below to restore the default settings. NAS User Settings User name For specifying the user name for Select [Return to default setting] from the main...
Page 112: Distribution Settings (Details)
Applications Note : Distribution Settings ● Do not select this option. For details, consult your system administrator. (Details) ● If the [Host Name] in [OS Setting] has been changed, enter Administrator in [Enter the object names to select] on the [Serect Users or Groups] screen, and click the [Advanced...] button.
Page 113 Select the user for which user right is to be Select the functions for each of the cameras that specified from the [User] list have been moved to [Viewable by selected user] ● Select the functions from the list of options below. All options are selected by default.
Page 114: Connecting To A Computer
Applications Click the [Start] button, followed by clicking Connecting to a Computer [Control Panel] The following operations are possible when you connect this unit to a computer. ● Viewing live images on the computer ● Controlling network cameras on the computer ●...
Page 115 Select the network to which VR-N1600U/E is Set [Default gateway] to 192.168.1.254 connected Click the [OK] button Right-click and select [Properties] Click the [OK] button on the [Local Area Check to ensure that both the [Cliant for Connections Proparties] screen Microsoft Networks] and [Internet Protocol TCP/IP ] check boxes are selected Note :...
Page 116 Applications Click the [Run] button Connecting to a Computer Doing so starts up the NVR Viewer Setup Wizard. (continued) NVR_Viewer [1].exe Click [Next] and follow the installation instructions Install the NVR Viewer on the computer Note : ● Before installing, check to ensure that Microsoft. NET Framework 2.0, DirectX 9.0 or later versions, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later versions are already installed on the computer.
Page 117 Login to the NVR Viewer Double-click the NVR Viewer shortcut on the desktop Memo : ● If the NVR Viewer shortcut is not found on the desktop, select NVR Viewer from the [Start] menu. ● The NVR Viewer Login screen appears. NVR Viewer Installation complete ●...
Page 118 Applications Connecting to a Computer Item Description (continued) Password For entering the login password for VR- N1600U/E if you have selected Windows authentication for the [Authentication] item B. For entering the password registered in the [User Administration] item under [Image Server Setting] (A Page 104) if you have selected Basic authentication .
Page 119 Setting the Display Language According to the Exiting/Logging Out of the NVR Viewer Country of Use Click the [K] button at the top right corner of the screen. [ ] Button [Log Out] Button Select [Language] from the menu that appears. Select the language for the country of use from the displayed sub-menu.
Page 120: Others
Others Note : Compatible Equipment ● Consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on the types of UPS that can be used. ● Make sure that the UPS communication cable is connected before switching on the power of this unit.
Page 121: Nas
Displays/Hides the performance meter. (APage 19 [Performance Meter])) Note : ● Consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on the type of [FUNCTION] +[2] external hard disk drive that can be used. Displays/Hides the clock. ● When an additional hard disk is connected, over ten...
Page 122: Recording Before/After Occurrence Of Event Or Motion
Others Recording Before/After PTZ Camera Control Occurrence of Event or Motion Connecting the PTZ camera to the COM port of the network encoder (VN-E4) enables the PTZ control on the live screen of the NVR Viewer. For details on PTZ camera settings, refer to [PTZ Camera Settings (COM1/COM2)] (A Page 76).
Page 123 Pan/Tilt Menu : Displays the PTZ camera menu : Tilts the camera upwards : Selects the PTZ camera menu : Tilts the camera downwards : PTZ camera’s menu (Up cursor) : Pans the camera to the right : PTZ camera’s menu (Down cursor) : Pans the camera to the left : PTZ camera’s menu (Right cursor) Zoom...
Page 124: Display And Saving Of Maintenance Information
Others Display and Saving of Maintenance Information This section describes procedures for displaying various information. Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, and press the [6/HOME] keypad button at the same time ● The [Maintenance Information] screen appears. Item Description Power The power failure history appears.
Page 125: Export Viewer
Export Viewer You can view data exported to a USB memory device or CD- Double- R/RW on the computer. click Starting the Export Viewer Insert the USB memory device containing the exported data into the USB port of the computer ●...
Page 126 Others Export Viewer (continued) Data Playback/Stopping Data Playback Playback Set the playback speed using the speed control Click the Play button Viewing Exported Data ● The data base is played back at the specified speed. Viewing Data on a Specific Date/Time Using Date/ Time Selection Click the [K] button for date selection Speed Control...
Page 127: Customizing Joystick Settings
Customizing Joystick Item Description Invert By default, the PTZ camera moves to Settings the right when you push the joystick to the right along the X-axis, and moves up when you pull the joystick towards you along the Y-axis. The movements are reversed if you select [Invert].
Page 128: Recording Time Schedule
Others Recording Time Schedule The actual recording time varies according to the camera settings, input image content, and condition of the hard disk. Use the tables below as a guide to the recording time. 16 Channel Recording/No Audio Recording/No Additional HDD [Hour] Image Data/Image...
Page 129 8 Channel Recording/No Audio Recording/No Additional HDD [Hour] Image Data/Image Frame rate per channel, per second [ips] Size [kB] Picture 32.0 2446 Quality 24.0 1293 3269 Settings 20.0 1557 3928 16.0 1952 4916 QVGA 27.0 1147 2904 15.0 1030 2084 5246 1685 3925...
Page 130: Default Value List
Others Default Value List Scheduler [Scheduler Setting] (A Page 47) [ ] : Factory Settings Online [Always Online] Enable speedup [Always Offline] E-mail [Always Offline] Patrolling [Always Offline] Camera Settings [Edit Device...]^[Settings] (A Page 50) PTZ Camera Section Some of the connected cameras are Pna/Tilt/Zoom cameras [Not Selected] Camera Type [Fixed]...
Page 131 Motion-Triggered PTZ Patrolling Settings Disable patrolling schedule if motion is detected [Not Selected] Motion Detection [Specifying Motion Detection.] (A Page 92) Sensitivity [40] Motion Sensitivity [640] General Settings [General Settings] (A Page 93) Milestone XProtect Central Settings Enable Milestone XProtect Central Connections [Not Selected] Patrolling Settings Resume Patrol after Manual or Event PTZ(sec.)
Page 132 Others Default Value List (continued) Joystick Setup [Customizing Joystick Settings] (A Page 119) Button Setup Buttons 1 to 12 [No Action] Unit Settings [Unit Setting] (A Page 62) Password [None] Auto Logon [Selected] Live Live viewing Auto Start [Selected] Error Report Dialog [Selected] Mail...
Page 133 Day and Time Properties Automatically synchronize with an Internet server [Not Selected] Time Zone [(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time] (VR-N1600U) [(GMT) Greenwich Mean Time] (VR-N1600E) Auto Summertime Adjustment [Selected] Auto Detect Settings [Auto Detect Settings] (A Page 100) IP Lease Enable /[Disable] IP Lease Parameter Start Address [192.168.0.100]...
Page 134: Troubleshooting
Check to ensure that the power of the external HDD is switched on. Check to ensure that the connecting cable is properly inserted. If no abnormality is found above, consult your nearest JVC dealer. This is a hard disk (when RAID is enabled) warning.
Page 135: Specifications
Attachments/Accessories Specifications VR-N1600U Start-up Guide ........1 CD-ROM..........1 Power Cord (2 m) ........1 General Rack Mount Bracket ......2 Warranty Card ........1 Allowable Operating Temperature Service Information Card....... 1 : 5 I to 40 I Screw (M4 10 mm)......4 Allowable Storage Temperature Screw (M5 11 mm)......

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