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INSTALLATION/OPERATION
NVR300
Network Video
Recorder
C611M-C (3/06)
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Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 Sample NVR300 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2 Front View of NVR300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 3 Rear View of NVR300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables A NVR300 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 B NVR300 Pages and Associated Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 C Client PC System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Instructions Observe the following warnings before installing and using this product: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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Product Overview This section provides an overview of the NVR300 network video recorder, software version 3.00. The following information is provided: • Description of the functions and features of the NVR300, including a sample application scenario and network architecture considerations • Summary listing of the various NVR300 models • Front and rear views of the NVR300 DESCRIPTION The NVR300 network video recorder records video and audio data streams recei
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SAMPLE APPLICATION Figure 1 illustrates a sample scenario of an NVR300 application Integration of the NVR300 user interface with the VMX300 allows the NVR300 to operate as part of an entire system. NET350T NET4001A NET4001A DX9200HDDI NVR300 TCP/IP NETWORK CLIENT PC NET300T VMX CLIENT/SERVER VMX CLIENT Figure 1. Sample NVR300 Application NOTE: For information about the NET4001A, NET350T, NET300T, VMX300, and DX9200HDDI devices, consult the device-specific documentation. When pro
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MODELS The NVR300 comprises a series of network video recorders based on the maximum number of supported PelcoNet devices: 16, 32, or 64. The network video recorders also vary based on the amount of internal storage space, the hard disk drive configuration, and the capability to connect to external storage units. Table A provides a list of NVR300 models. In the model number, a “J” designates a non-RAID system while an “R” designates an inte
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FRONT VIEW Figure 2 illustrates the front view of the NVR300. LOCK (2 KEYS SUPPLIED) POWER LED HDD (HARD DISK DRIVE) LED HANDLE (2) FAN VENTILATION A. NVR300 WITH FRONT DOOR CLOSED HARD DISK DRIVE BAY POWER BUTTON OS 0 1 234 56 DUMMY OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) DATA STORAGE HARD DISK DRIVES HARD DISK DRIVE (MAXIMUM OF SIX) B. NVR300 WITH FRONT DOOR OPEN Figure 2. Front View of NVR300 As illustrated in Figure 2A, note the following: • The front panel
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REAR VIEW Figure 3 illustrates the rear view of the NVR300. POWER INPUT (100-240 VAC ±10%) SCSI PORT (2)* 2 USB PORT (2) FOR FUTURE USE* COM 1 ETHERNET PORT MONITOR *AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MODELS ONLY Figure 3. Rear View of NVR300 For detailed information about connections to the rear panel of the NVR300, refer to the Installation section of this manual. 12 C611M-C (3/06)
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Installation This section provides information about the tasks necessary to install the NVR300. The tasks are as follows: • Inventory of the items that have been supplied with your order • Hardware installation, which includes mounting of the NVR300, hard disk drive installation, and connection of the NVR300 to peripheral equipment • Network settings configuration, which allows you to set up the NVR300 on the network PARTS LIST Check that you have received the fol
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE NVR300 The NVR300 can be placed on a flat surface such as a desktop or can be mounted into an equipment rack. Information about mounting the NVR300 onto a desktop or into an equipment rack follows. Mounting the NVR300 onto a Desktop When mounting the NVR300 onto a desktop, ensure that rubber feet are installed on the NVR300. Position the unit to allow for cable and power cord clearance at the rear of the unit. Mounting the NVR300 into a Rack Th
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(4) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.75-INCH, REAR-MOUNTING PAN HEAD (2 EACH SIDE) SUPPORT RAIL (6-8) SCREWS, FRONT-MOUNTING 8-32 X 0.375-INCH, SUPPORT RAIL TRUSS HEAD (3-4 EACH SIDE) CAGE NUT (8) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.5-INCH, FLAT HEAD (4 EACH SIDE) NVR300 BRACKET (SIDE VIEW) (10) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.25-INCH, PAN HEAD (5 EACH SIDE) TAPERED ENDS TOWARD REAR OF UNIT (4) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.75-INCH, PAN HEAD (2 EACH SIDE) Figure 4. NVR300 Rack-Mount Installation C
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INSTALLING HARD DISK DRIVES You must install the data storage hard disk drives supplied with the NVR300 unit. Note that the system drive is installed at the factory. WARNING: Handle the hard disk drives with care. Improper handling can easily damage the drives. In addition, prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the hard disk drives by following ESD precautions. Always wear a grounding wrist strap that is connected to an approved grounding source when insta
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CONNECTING THE NVR300 TO PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT Connections of peripheral equipment to the NVR300 are made on the rear panel of the NVR300. Connections to the NVR300 include the following: • Keyboard, mouse, and monitor • Network equipment (for example, Ethernet switch) • DX9200HDDI video storage units (optional; only units without internal storage) • Power cord The following sections provide connection information. Connecting a Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor To connect a keyboard, mouse, an
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Connecting to the Network To connect the NVR300 to the network, refer to Figure 7 and do the following: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 network cable to the 1000BaseT Ethernet port of the NVR300. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the network (typically to an Ethernet switch). 2 ETHERNET SWITCH Figure 7. Network Connections Connecting DX9200HDDI Video Storage Units (Certain NVR300 Models Only) For expanded storage of NVR300 recordings, two SCSI ports are provided on the rear panel of certa
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POWERING ON THE NVR300 After the hard disk drives have been installed and the necessary connections have been made to the NVR300, power can be applied to the unit. To power on the NVR300, do the following: 1. Turn on the attached monitor. 2. On the rear panel of the NVR300, set the power supply ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 3. On the front panel of the NVR300, press the POWER button to power on the unit. The NVR300 boots. During the boot process, the NVR300 splash screen appears, followed b
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IDENTIFYING THE NVR300 ON THE NETWORK To identify the NVR300 on the network, do the following: 1. Log in to Windows XP as a user by clicking the NVR300 icon. 2. Click the NVR300 Platform Admin icon to call up the NVR300 Platform Administrator screen. 3. On the NVR300 Platform Administrator screen, click the Network Settings button. 4. Make the necessary network changes. The Computer Name Changes dialog box appears. 5. In the “Computer name” text entry box, replace the default name with the desi
