Sony NSR-500, 2TB NSR-500/2TB User Manual

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NSR-500/2TB
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Features and specifications are as of software version 1.4 for  
the NSR-500 and NSBK-EB05, and as of software version 1.5.1 for  
the NSBK-DH05, and subject to change without notice.
The values for mass and dimension are approximate.
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NSR-500
Recording
Number of Cameras Supported
16 (Max. 24 with NSBK-CL05)
Total Recording Frame Rate
Max. 480 fps (Max. 64 Mbps)
Maximum Recording Frame Rate/Camera
Max. 30 fps/camera
Video Recording Format (IP Camera)
H.264, MPEG-4, JPEG
Audio Recording Format (IP Camera)
G.711, G.726
Number of Hard Disk Drives
NSR-500:00: None 
NSR-500:04: 4 disks
Hard Disk Drive (Physical Capacity)
Expandable up to 12 TB (2 TB x 6) 
NSR-500:00: None 
NSR-500:04: 4 TB (1 TB x 4)
Hard Disk Drive (Interface)
SATA
Hard Disk Drive (RAID Level)
RAID 0, RAID 1 RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, RAID 5 with hot spare
Hard Disk Drive (Recording Capacity)
NSR-500:00: None 
NSR-500:04 (default setting: RAID 5): Approx. 2.6 TB
Expansion Storage
iSCSI storage (Max. 16 TB)
Video Output
Monitor Output (Interface)*
1
Analog RGB (D-sub 15-pin) (x1)
Monitor Output (Display Resolution)
1,920 x 1,200, 1,920 x 1,080, 1,360 x 768, 1,600 x 1,200,  
1,280 x 1,024, 1,024 x 768
Display Frame Rate (Live)
Varies depending on system configuration
Display Frame Rate (Playback)
Varies depending on system configuration
Interface
Network Port
1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T (RJ-45) (x2)
Serial Interface (for UPS)
RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (x1)
USB
USB 2.0 (x4)
Sensor Input
Compatible with DC 3.3 V to 24 V photo coupler input (x8)*
2
Alarm Output
Max. 24 V DC/1 A, mechanical relay output (x8)*
2
Monitor Output*
1
Analog RGB (D-sub 15-pin) (x1)
Audio Line Output
Stereo mini jack (x1)
General
Power Requirements
100 V to 127 V AC, 200 V to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption
Max. 250 W (100V to 240 V/3.5 A to 1.5 A)
Operating Temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity
20% to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
440 x 89 x 392 mm (17 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches) (2U) 
(excluding protrusions)
Mass
6.8 kg (15 lb) (NSR-500:00)
Supplied Accessories
Installation manual (1) 
CD-ROM (User’s Guide) (1) 
Flyer (WEEE) (1) 
Flyer (EU battery) (1) 
Warranty booklet (1) 
HDD cover key (2) 
Rubber feet (4) 
HDD screw (24) (NSR-500:00 only) 
DVD-ROM (Setup Program) (1) (NSR-500:00 only) 
Warranty Sheet Assy (1) (J model only) 
AC Power code (1) (J/CN model only)
*1: Monitor Output is designed for use in system configuration settings, not for live monitoring 
applications. Display frame rates for live viewing and playback vary according to system 
configurations.
*2: Insulated from the main unit.
NSBK-EB05
Video/Audio
Number of analog input
Video input (x16)/Audio input (x4)*
3
Input video format
NTSC/PAL
Video codec
H.264/JPEG
Motion detection
Yes
Noise reduction
Yes
Video resolution
NTSC: 720 x 480, 720 x 240, 704 x 480, 704 x 240,  
          352 x 240 
PAL: 720 x576, 720 x 288, 704 x 576, 704 x 288,  
       352 x 288
Maximum frame rate
NTSC: 30 fps/camera (total 480 fps)  
PAL: 25 fps/camera (total 400 fps) 
Video quality
Bitrate: 64 Kbps to 2 Mbps (H.264) 
Quality: Low, Medium, High, Highest (JPEG)*
4
Audio codec
G.711, 64 Kbps
Interface
Input connector  
(by supplied cable)
Video input 
connector (cable)
BNC (x16) (black)
Audio input 
connector (cable)
RCA (x4) (white)
General
Operating temperature
5 to 40 ˚C (41 to 104 ˚F)
Operating humidity
20 to 80% 
Dimensions (Board)
Approx. 192 x 69 mm ( 7 5/8 x 2 3/4 inches) 
(exclusive projections)
Mass
Board
Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz)
Cable
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz)
Supplied accessories
Analog video/audio input cable (1), Installation 
manual (1), Warranty booklet (1)
*3: The audio channels from No. 1 to No. 4 are allotted the video channels 1 to 4 respectively.
*4: When using a JPEG format, the total frame rate for the system is decreased to 240 fps in 
High quality mode and 160 fps in Highest quality mode.
NSBK-DH05
Video/Audio
Maximum Decoding 
Resolution
Up to 1,920 x 1,080
Video Decoding Format *
5
H.264/MPEG-4
Monitor Output (Display 
Resolution)
1,920 x 1,200 (not supported by HDMI)/1,920 x 1,080/1,360 x 768/ 
1,600 x 1,200/1,280 x 1,024/1,024 x 768
Display Frame Rate
Max. 60 fps (30 fps x 2 channels) at 1,920 x 1,080 at 4 Mbps 
Max. 60 fps (15 fps x 4 channels) at 1,920 x 1,080 at 4 Mbps 
Max. 120 fps (30 fps x 4 channels) at 1,280 x 720 at 2 Mbps 
Max. 135 fps (15 fps x 9 channels) at 1,280 x 720 at 2 Mbps 
Max. 270 fps (30 fps x 9 channels) at 720 x 480/576 at 1 Mbps 
Max. 240 fps (15 fps x 16 channels) at 720 x 480/576 at 1 Mbps
Interface
Monitor Output *
6
HDMI (x1), analog RGB (D-sub 15-pin) (x1)
Audio Output
1 channel (HDMI) *
7
General
Operating Temperature
5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F)
20% to 80% 
170 mm x 80 mm x 27 mm  
(6 3/4 inches x 3 1/4 inches x 1 1/8 inches) (exclusive projections)
130 g (5 oz)
Analog RGB cable (for internal wiring) (1), Connector cover (1), 
Installation manual (1), Warranty booklet (1)
NSBK-DH05
Display Resolution
Maximum Number of Monitor Frames
1,920 x 1,080
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,280 x 720
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
720 x 480/576
16
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
0
1,920 x 1,080
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1,280 x 720
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
720 x 480/576
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1,920 x 1,080
2
2
2
2
2
2
1,280 x 720
0
1
2
3
4
5
720 x 480/576
10
8
6
4
2
0
1,920 x 1,080
3
3
3
3
4
4
1,280 x 720
0
1
2
3
0
1
720 x 480/576
6
4
2
0
2
0
*5: Sony’s HVO-1000MD HD Video Recorder is not supported.
*6: Either the HDMI or analog RGB interface can be used.
*7: When using the HDMI interface, the alarm sound (beep tone) may not be properly 
produced (this depends on the monitor connected).  If so, please use the NSR-500’s audio 
line output.