NVR Network Video Recorder Hardware Manual NVR8-X NVR16-X model no. Please carefully read these instructions before using this product. Save this manual for future use.
ii Surveillix™ NVR Hardware Manual
iii Surveillix™ NVR Hardware Manual Manual Edition 27891AB –DECEMBER 2006 Printed in USA No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressed in the Software License Agreement. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
iv LIMITED WARRANTY NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. ("ISD") makes the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the Original End-User ("You[r]"). Limited Two (2) Year Warranty of Labor and Parts The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems warrants this product and parts against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user.
v Rack Mount Instructions A) Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
vi CE Notice This product is in conformity with the following European Directives: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE, 89/336/EEC (as amended by 92/31/EECand by Article 5 of 93/68/EEC) per the provisions of: EN 55022:1994 EN 55024:1998 EN 61000-4-4:1995 EN 61000-3-2:1995 CISPR 24:1997 EN 61000-4-5:1995 EN 61000-3-3:1995 EN 61000-4-2:1995 EN 61000-4-6:1995 CISPR 22:1997 EN 61000-4-3:2002 EN 61000-4-11:1994 LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE, 73/23/EEC (as amended by Article 13 of 93/68/EEC) per the prov
vii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Owner’s Manual After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your business or home, consult your product dealer or local power company. 3.
viii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 13. Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. 14. Disc Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 15.
ix Notes on Handling When shipping the NVR unit, the original shipping carton packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the NVR unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the NVR unit for long periods of time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the NVR unit may become warm after long periods of use.
x Table of Contents PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................................................1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................1 TECHNICIAN NOTES .......................................................................................................................................
1 PREFACE ABOUT THIS GUIDE This manual is a setup and maintenance guide that can be used for reference when setting up the NVR unit and for troubleshooting when a problem occurs. Only authorized personnel should attempt to repair this unit. Toshiba reserves the right to make changes to the NVR units represented by this manual without notice.
2 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A Surveillix NVR is simply a server that performs as a High Definition Digital Recorder. By utilizing the many features of a computer, including processing power, storage capacity, graphics compression, network cameras and security features, the NVR unit is more powerful than the analog recorders of the past with its ability to utilize digital network cameras.
3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • • • Input/Output connector locations Front Panel Controls and LEDs Rear Panel Connectors
4 BASIC FEATURES Surveillix™ state-of-the-art High Definition Digital Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile 5U or 4U Aluminum Rack-Mount case allowing easy storage of multiple NVRs for enterprise applications. Every Surveillix NVR Unit comes equipped with the latest technology: • Intel® Dual Core 3.
5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND LEDS The front panel of the NVR unit contains the devices that will be commonly used for data removal, retrieval, and backup replacement. The most common components and buttons are shown below.
6 NVR 5U Chassis Hard Drive Activity & Power LEDs USB Ports DVD±RW Drive On / Off Power Switch Hard Drive Array Cooling Fan Air Intake Hard Drive Array
7 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of the NVR unit contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using.
8 NVR 5U Chassis SVGA Monitor Out S-Video Out AC Power Connector Secondary Power Switch USB Ports PS/2 Mouse Input RJ-45 Network Jack PS/2 Keyboard Input DB-9 Serial Input 1 Fire Wire (w/ RAID only) SVGA Output LPT Parallel Printer Port Audio • Line In • Speaker Out • Mic In
9 GETTING STARTED This chapter includes the following information: • • • Included Components Setting up your NVR Hardware Optional Components
10 IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS Surveillix™ NVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new NVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
11 KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the NVR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information. MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the NVR unit, plug the end of the mouse into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The mouse PS/2 Port can be identified by the green color.
12 MONITOR SETUP There are up to 2 available connections for monitors which can be used individually or in tandem. SVGA Output To VGA Monitor. S-Video Output To TV/VCR. Attach the Monitor or Monitors to the Rear of the NVR unit using the cable supplied by the Monitor Manufacturer. Refer to your monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it.
13 HARD DRIVE ARRAY Handle Release Button Lock Release Handle Reset Button LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN Hard Drive Power Buttons LOCK OPEN LOCK Alarm Light OPEN NOTE: The Alarm Light will turn on if the Hard Drives reach a temperature above safe operating conditions Swapping a Hard Drive 1. Press the hard drive power button to turn off power to the hard drive you wish to remove. 2. Turn the button lock to the open position and push the handle release button. 3.
14 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS To fully utilize the NVR unit’s potential, several optional Surveillix components are listed below. Contact your dealer for more information. • Extra Video Storage Hard Drive – Each NVR unit has a virtually unlimited storage potential. By adding additional Video Data Hard Drives you can extend the amount of Video Data your NVR system can store before overwriting older data. • NP-FM56USB 56K External Modem – This 56K modem allows you to connect the NVR to a standard phone line.
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16 APPENDIX The Appendix contains technical specifications for many of the NVR internal components
17 NVR SPECIFICATIONS 8 CPU Storage (Hard Drive) Storage MAX Operating System Viewing Rate Recording Rate Resolution Image Compression 16 Intel® Dual Core 3.
