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Toshiba IPS8 manual

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    1 Network Video Recorder Hardware Manual IPS IPS8-X IPS16-X IPS32-X model no. Please carefully read these instructions before using this product. Save this manual for future use.[...]

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    ii Surveillix™ IPS Hardware Manual Manual Edition 2 9098AA – APRIL 2009 Printed in USA No part of this documentation may be reproduc ed i n any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expr essed in the Software License Agreement. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editorial err o rs or omissions contained herein. T[...]

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    iii LIMITED WARRANTY NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER The Imaging S ystems Division of Toshi ba 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 W arranty of Labor and Parts The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba Ame[...]

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    iv IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual c arefully, and fol low all the operat ing and other instruction 2. Power Sources – This produc t should be oper ated only from t he type of power source indic ated on the label. If not sure of the type of power s upply to your home or bus[...]

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    v IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 15. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing t o qualified s ervice personnel u nder the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has be en spilled, or ob jects have f allen into th e unit. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. I[...]

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    vi NOTES ON CLEANING Use a soft dry clot h for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent s olution, wring wel l and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not us e any type of solvent, such as thinner and benze ne, as they may damage the surfac e of the DVR. If using a chem ical saturated c loth to clean t he unit, follow th[...]

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    vii WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION CAUTI ON: TO R EDUCE THE RIS K OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE MOVE C OVER (OR BAC K). NO USER -S ERV I CEABLE P A[...]

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    viii RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS Elevated Operating Ambient – If ins talled in a clos ed or multi-uni t rack assembly , the operating a mbient temperat ure of the rac k environment may be greater t han room ambient. T herefore, cons ideration shou ld be given to installing th e equipment i n an enviro nment compatible with t he maximum a mbient tempe[...]

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    ix Table of Contents PREFACE ............................................................................................................................... ................................................ 11  About this Guide .............................................................................................................. .........[...]

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    11 PREFACE ABOUT THIS GUIDE This manual is a setup and mainte nance guide th at can be used f or reference when setti ng up the DVR and for troubleshooting whe n a problem occurs. Only authorized p ersonnel shou ld attempt to re pair this unit. Toshiba reserves t he right to make c hanges to the DV Rs represented by this manual w ithout notice. The[...]

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    13 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A Surveillix IPS is s imply a server that p erforms as a H igh Definition Digit al Recorder. By uti lizing the many fe atures of a co mp uter, including process ing power, storag e capacity, gra phics compress ion, and security features, the DVR is m ore powerful than t he an al og recorders of the pas t. The Sur[...]

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    14 FEATURES Toshiba’s Surveilli x IPS includes the following new feat ures: • Optimized and De signed for Micros oft® Windows XP E mbedded® • Up to 32 Network Based Vi deo Inputs • Remote System Operat ion & Configuratio n • Supports Multiple Simultaneous Re mote Connections • PAN / TILT / ZOOM Controls v ia IP Protocols • Simul[...]

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    15 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS This chapter inclu des the following information: • Input / Output Connector Locati ons • Front Panel Controls an d LEDs • Rear Panel Connec tors[...]

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    16 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Surveillix™ state- of-the-art Network Video Record ers are housed in a high performanc e and versatile 3U Rac k-Mount case al lowin g easy storage of multiple IPSs for ent erprise applicati ons. Every Surveillix IPS comes equipp ed with the latest technology: Intel® CPU 100/1000 Gigabit Ethern et 2 GB (8/16 CH) or 3GB (3[...]

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    17 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of t he IPS contains th e connectors used to attach cameras , sensors, and rela ys to the IPS. Belo w are diagrams t hat outline the loc ation and descriptio n of each conn ector: Cooling Fan Power Switch IEEE AC Power Connector PS/2 Mouse Inpu t PS/2 Keyboard Inpu t DVI-D Port SVGA Output USB Ports RJ-45 Net[...]

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    19 GETTING STARTED This chapter inclu des the following information: • Included Compon ents • Setting Up the IPS Hardware • Optional Compon ents[...]

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    20 IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS Surveillix™ IPSs come with a mouse, k eyboard and s elected software a nd cables. Iden tify the followi ng components t o make sure everything has be en properly incl uded with the new D VR. If any of the following items are missing, co ntact the dealer to arrang e a replacement. IPS Mouse Keyboard Repair Disc S[...]

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    21 KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the key board to the DVR, p lug the end of the Keyboard into th e keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machin e. The keyboard PS/ 2 Port can be identifie d by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Con nectors diagram for more information. MOUSE SETUP To attach the mo use to the DVR, plu g the end of the mous[...]

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    22 MONITOR SETUP The IPS may have one or both of the following c onnections avai lable for monitors which can be us ed individually or in tandem. SVGA Output* To VGA Monitor DVI-D Output To TV / Digital Monitor Attach the monitor or monitors to the rear of the DVR using th e cable supplie d by the monit or manufacturer. Refer to the monit or manual[...]

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    23 TURNING ON THE IPS 1. Turn on the monit or and any external p eripherals (ex. Printers, External Storage Devices, etc.) connected to the DVR. 2. Turn on the Power Switch located on the front of the D VR. 3. The IPS will run a series of self-tests. After two or three min utes, a series of m essages may be d isplayed as th e various hardw are and [...]

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    25 IPS SPECIFICATIONS 8 / 16 / 32 CH CPU Intel® CPU Storage (Hard Drive) 500 GB Standard / up to 2 TB Storage MAX Up to 4 HDD with DVD±RW Operating System Microsoft® Windows ® XP Embedded Recording Rate Up to 30 PPS per camera / Depe ndent on Network Vid eo Device Encoding Rate Resolution Recording resolutions dependent up on the resolutio ns t[...]