GE Calibur DVMR Triplex eZ User Manual

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User Manual

WARNING!

To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure

that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

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To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.

No user serviceable components inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

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triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

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(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

CAUTION! Lithium Battery

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It

has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to subpart

J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such

interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment has also been tested and

found to comply with the requirements for a CE Class A device and TUV safety standards.

recommended by the

manufacturer.

Electrostatic-Sensitive Device!

Use proper CMOS and MOSFET handing precautions, including approved

grounded wrists straps, etc., to avoid damage to this unit or its internal

components, from electric discharge.

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This product contains a recyclable lithium battery.

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improperly under local, state, or federal laws.

Check with your local waste management officials

for disposal and recycling options.

CAUTION!

ATTENTION

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user is

required to take all measures that are necessary, at the user's expense, to correct the interference.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Software and/or firmware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system. Software and/or firmware included with this equipment are the sole proprietary property of, confidential to, and copyrighted by GE-Interlogix Kalatel Division, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. The software/firmware are not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of GE-Interlogix.

All information and specifications furnished by GE-Interlogix are believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by GE-Interlogix for neither its use nor any infringements of rights of third parties that may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of GE-Interlogix.

The CALIBUR™ brand name and product model numbers are the property of GE-Interlogix. COPYRIGHT, 2002: The contents of this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner or

form without the prior written consent of GE-Interlogix.

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Contents

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1.1 Products Featured In This Manual...................................................................................6

1.2 Product Description ..........................................................................................................6

1.3 Passwords......................................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................8

1.5 Installation Environment ..................................................................................................8

1.6 Associated Equipment...................................................................................................... 8

1.7 The Back Panel .................................................................................................................9

1.8 Power-Up.........................................................................................................................13

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2.1 Principal Operating Modes.............................................................................................14

2.2 The Front Panel...............................................................................................................14

2.3 Live Viewing....................................................................................................................15

2.4 Playback..........................................................................................................................16

2.5 Recording........................................................................................................................18

2.6 Display Options............................................................................................................... 19

2.7 Active Cameos................................................................................................................19

2.8 Sequencing .....................................................................................................................20

2.9 On-screen Indicators......................................................................................................21

2.10 Triplex Mode...................................................................................................................23

Triplex eZ Overview..................................................................................6

Triplex eZ Basic Operations ..................................................................14

3 Menu System Overview.......................................................................................25

3.1 Menu Notation In This Manual........................................................................................25

3.2 Accessing The Menu System.........................................................................................25

3.3 Available Menus..............................................................................................................25

3.4 Menus In This Manual.....................................................................................................26

3.5 Navigating The Menu System.........................................................................................26

3.6 Menu Shortcuts...............................................................................................................26

3.7 The Main Menu................................................................................................................27

3.8 Time/Date ........................................................................................................................27

3.9 Record.............................................................................................................................28

3.10 Alarms.............................................................................................................................33

3.11 Macro..............................................................................................................................36

3.12 Motion Detection............................................................................................................37

3.13 Camera Setup.................................................................................................................41

3.14 Archive Setup.................................................................................................................44

3.15 Communications............................................................................................................44

3.16 Front Panel Lock............................................................................................................46

3.17 Factory Settings.............................................................................................................47

3.18 Passwords......................................................................................................................47

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3.19 The Operator Menu ........................................................................................................48

4 Alarms ..................................................................................................................49

4.1 Alarm Input......................................................................................................................49

4.2 Alarm Output...................................................................................................................49

4.3 Alarm Acknowledge........................................................................................................49

4.4 On-screen Displays During Alarms................................................................................49

4.5 Alarm Operations During Playback................................................................................49

4.6 Alarm History Box...........................................................................................................50

4.7 Searching For Recorded Alarms....................................................................................50

5 Searching .............................................................................................................51

5.1 Disk Analysis Screen......................................................................................................52

5.2 Search Filters..................................................................................................................52

5.3 Search Results ................................................................................................................53

6 Technical Specifications.....................................................................................55

7 RS232 Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol.............................................57

7.1 Message Structure..........................................................................................................57

7.2 Message Type.................................................................................................................57

7.3 Event Field ......................................................................................................................57

8 RS232 Remote Control Protocol........................................................................59

8.1 Front Panel Button Emulation........................................................................................59

8.2 Configuration and Status ...............................................................................................60

9 Macro Tables........................................................................................................61

9.1 Macro Functions Table...................................................................................................61

9.2 Scheduled Macro Table..................................................................................................62

10 Warranty and Service..........................................................................................63

10.1 Factory Service ...............................................................................................................63

10.2 Warranty and Return Information..................................................................................64

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Triplex eZ Overview

1.1 Products Featured In This Manual

DVMRe –4eZT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Four-Channel, Color, Triplex eZ. DVMRe –10eZT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Ten-Channel, Color, Triplex eZ. DVMRe –16eZT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Sixteen-Channel, Color, Triplex eZ.

Key To Model Numbers

1. DVMRe: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Ethernet capable.

DVMRe 16 eZ T

2. 4, 10, or 16: Maximum number of camera inputs.

3. eZ: Simplified version.

4. T: Triplex.

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1.2 Product Description

The DVMRe Triplex eZ is a video multiplexer capable of recording from multiple cameras to an internal hard drive while simultaneously providing playback. Unlike outdated time-lapse VCRs, the DVMRe Triplex eZ records high-resolution pictures. Digital recording improves playback quality over VCRs, and eliminates the hassle of cleaning heads, changing tapes or servicing motors. Depending on the setup, the DVMRe Triplex eZ can store from a few hours to more than 3 years of color images.

Programmable search features eliminate time consuming Fast Forwarding or Rewinding of tapes, searching for critical data. Search for recorded images or events by alarm, time, date, video loss, camera number and ASCII cash register or ATM text.

Caution! This products primary purpose is to furnish video multiplexing and recording. Although the unit has alarm handling and motion detection functions, they are considered secondary features. This unit should not be the only alarm device on site.

Features

• Multiplexer functionality with built-in digital recording.

• Triplex simultaneous recording, playback, and live multiscreen viewing.

• 60pps (pictures per second) recording of up to 16 cameras.

• Remote programming and control through the RS232, RS485 and Ethernet ports.

• View live or recorded images remotely using WaveReader software.

• Dual monitor displays.

• Video motion detection (intrusion and activity).

• Displays include full screen, sequenced, picture-in-picture, and multiscreens.

• Alarm Handling with History Log. Pre- and post alarm recording.

• Archive onto Calibur DVSe Disk Array, or RAID, DAT, AIT, or CD-Rs.

• PTZ control via ethernet or POTS, using CBR-KB3/J or KTD-405 keypad.

• Covert camera recording (recording without display).

• Daylight savings time change function.

• Alarm Notification via email.

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1.3 Passwords

Passwords are provided to limit access to menus and certain functions. Two levels of password security are provided:

• Operator: Limited menu access, only the Operator menu is available.

• Installer: Complete menu access, both the Main and Operator menus are available.

As a security measure, it is recommended that the Operator and Installer passwords be changed after installation is complete (see section 3.18). Store the passwords in the administrator’s secure files.

Default Passwords

Four-Channel Units

Password

Type

Operator

Installer

Factory

Defaults

Language

Ethernet

Access

Reset

Access

Level Function

Operator

Installer

Provides access to the Operator

Provides access to all on-screen

Resets the multiplexer to the

factory defaults.

Provides access to the On-screen

Language menu.

Deactivates the ethernet

password, so that any PC

equipped with WaveReader may

access the unit.

Ten and Sixteen-Channel Units

Password

Type

Access

Level Function

menu.

menus.

Changeable

by user?

Yes

Changeable

by user?

Default

Password

Press ‘ENTER’

4 Times

3 4 4 4

4 1 1 1

1 4 1 4

1 1 1 1

Default

Password

Operator

Installer

Factory

Defaults

Language

Ethernet

Access

Reset

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Operator

Installer

Provides access to the Operator

menu.

Provides access to all on-screen

menus.

Resets the multiplexer to the

factory defaults.

Provides access to the On-screen

Language menu.

Deactivates the ethernet

password, so that any PC

equipped with WaveReader may

access the unit.

Yes

Press ‘ENTER’

4 Times

3 4 7 7

8 1 1 1

5 4 1 5

1 1 1 1

1.4 Unpacking

Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box.

Package Contents

• The DVMRe Triplex eZ unit.

• The Alarm Interface Circuit Board (P/N 0090-0077).

• The User Manual (P/N 0150-0198).

• A WaveReader Software CD (P/N 0151-0005-25W11).

• The WaveReader Software Manual (P/N 0150-0143).

• The Archiving Addendum (P/N 0150-0194).

• WaveWatch User Manual (P/N 0150-0189).

• Power Supply (P/N 4310-0020).

• Power Cord ( NTSC P/N 4310-0002) (PAL P/N 4310-0001).

1.5 Installation Environment

Power: Ensure that the installation site’s AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the 12

Volt DC power supply. If the site’s AC power is likely to have spikes or power dips, use power line conditioning or an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

Ventilation: Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated. Take note of the locations of the cooling vents in the unit’s enclosure, and ensure that they are not obstructed.

Temperature: Consider the unit’s operating temperature (0 to 40 °C) and non-condensing humidity specifications (10% to 80%) before choosing an installation location. Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment. Leave space between rack mounted units.

Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage the internal components. Do not install the unit near sources of water.

Chassis: Other equipment may be placed on top of the unit if it weighs less than 35 pounds (16 kilograms).

1.6 Associated Equipment

Associated equipment in a typical security system could contain the following items:

• Two monitors

• A Keyboard (KB3 or KTD405).

• Video cameras: Composite video, 1 volt peak-to-peak.

• Alarm input devices: Pressure sensors, motion detectors, etc.

• Alarm output devices: Buzzers, Sirens, Flashing Lights, etc.

• A PC connected via ethernet cable.

• An external archive device, such as a DVSe, RAID, CD-R, DAT, or AIT drive.

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For instructions regarding the connection of the associated security equipment in your system, please

RS-485/1

ETHERNET

RS-485/2

RS-232/2

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consult the instruction manual of the associated equipment.

1.7 The Back Panel

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SVHS

SCSI

1. Camera Inputs: BNC connector, looping. Auto Terminating.

2. Composite Monitor-A Output: Composite video output with BNC style connector.

3. Y/C Monitor-A Output: Y/C video output with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector.

4. Alarm I/O: For connecting alarm inputs, and alarm output relays.

5. Power Input: For connecting the power supply.

6. RS485 Port 1 Connector: For connecting to keyboard and other RS485 devices.

7. 10/100 Ethernet Port: For connecting to remote PC via ethernet network.

8. Composite Monitor-B Output: Composite video output with BNC style connector.

9. Y/C Monitor-B Output: Y/C video output with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector.

10. SCSI Port: For connecting SCSI compatible archive devices.

11. RS232 Port 1: For modem connection and external control of the unit.

12. RS485 Port 2 Connector: For connecting to keyboard and other RS485 devices.

13. RS232 Port 2: For Event Generation and ASCII Text insertion.

12V DC

10/100

RS-232/1

Camera Inputs

There are two BNC jacks for each camera. Either jack can receive a camera signal. The signal is looped (directly connected to the other jack), making the camera signal available to other equipment.

The camera input connectors are Auto Terminating.

This means that the input signal will automatically be terminated with 75-Ohms unless a 2nd cable is connected to the 2nd BNC connector of the same camera input. Make sure there is 75-Ohm termination at the end of the video line if the signal is looped through the DVMRe Triplex eZ.

Time base correction is performed during digital capture. As a result, cameras do not require synchronization.

See section 3.13 for information about disabling unused camera jacks in the menu system.

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Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial Connectors: BNC Auto Terminating: Yes Passive Looping: Yes

Composite Monitor Output

A 7

G N D

When connecting directly from the DVMRe Triplex eZ to the monitor, select the 75-Ohm impedance setting on the monitor.

If an additional device is connected to the monitor’s looping output, set the termination of the additional device as 75-Ohm, and set the termination of the monitor as Hi-Z (High Impedance).

Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial Connectors: BNC

Y/C Monitor Output

Y/C video output has a 4-pin mini-DIN style connector. This style of connection is also referred to as SVHS and S-Video.

Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial Connectors: BNC

Alarm I/O Port

The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Alarm

Port (DB-25 style connector).

Do not attempt to wire directly to the DB-25

connector on the back panel.

DB-25 Connector on Back panel

Connect the Alarm PCB (supplied with the unit) to the Alarm Port. Wire all alarm inputs to the Alarm PCB per the pin out specifications shown below.

Pin 1: Alarm Input 1.

Pin 2: Alarm Input 2.

Pin 3: Alarm Input 3.

Pin 4: Alarm Input 4.

Pin 5: Alarm Input 5.

Pin 6: Alarm Input 6.

Pin 7: Alarm Input 7.

Pin 8: Alarm Input 8.

Pin 9: Alarm Input 9.

Pin 10: Alarm Input 10.

Pin 11: Alarm Input 11.

Pin 12: Alarm Input 12.

Pin 13: Alarm Input 13. Pin 14: Alarm Input 14. Pin 15: Alarm Input 15. Pin 16: Alarm Input 16. Pin 17: Alarm Output Relay #1. Pin 18: Ground. Pin 19: Ground. Pin 20: Ground. Pin 21: Alarm Output Relay #1 Common. Pin 22: Alarm Output Relay #2. Pin 23: External Alarm Silence and Acknowledge Input. Pin 25: Alarm Output Relay #2 Common.

Signal

NO1A1 A2A14 A15 A16A3 A4 A5 GND

171 214 15 163 4 5 18 7196

GNDA6

Signal

NO2 COM1

22 21 208910 20231 1241213 25

A8A9A10 GNDACKA11VextA12A13 COM2

Active alarm inputs vary by DVMRe model. 4 channel units (4eZT) have 4 active alarm inputs. 10 channel units (10eZT) have 10 active alarm inputs.

Alarm Input

An alarm condition can be activated by devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared detectors, door switches, or other similar devices.

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Alarm PCB

Alarm Relay Output

#24 AWG, twisted pair with shield

The alarm relay output is activated when an alarm condition

exists. The alarm output is only active for the duration of the

alarm.

Alarm relays can be programmed in the menu system to

respond to macros, and video loss. See section 3.11 for

information about configuring the alarms in the menu system.

External Alarm Acknowledge Input

Connect a switch or similar device to ground this pin in order

to acknowledge an alarm condition, and silence associated

buzzers and relays. Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19,

or 20 (ground pins).

Output: Normally Open Zero potential relay contact.

Voltage: 30V (Max) Current: 500mA (Max)

External Device: Normally Open

Zero potential relay contact.

NOTE

All specifications subject to change without notice. GE-Interlogix believes all specifications to be correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.

RS485 Connector

Shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the

DVMRe Triplex eZ.

See section 3.15 for information about configuring

the RS485 network address settings in the menu

system.

Wire Type:

Connector Type: RJ-45 Max. Cable Length: 3200 feet / 1000 meters

RJ-45 Pin Configuration For RS485 Port

Pin Use

1 Ground (Shield) 5 Not Connected 2 Not Connected 6 Network -VE 3 Network +VE 7 Ground (Shield) 4 Not Connected 8 Not Connected

Pin Use

(2-wire)

82 3 4 5 6 71

RJ-45 socket on

back panel.

Ethernet Port

The cable connection configuration depends on your

network configuration:

• For a DVMRe Triplex eZ that connects directly to a Hub or Switch, use a straight through connection.

• For a DVMRe Triplex eZ that connects directly to a PC, use a cross over connection.

Consult with your MIS personnel for the specific type of configuration. See section 3.15 for information about configuring the ethernet settings in the menu system.

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Wire Type: Cat 5 Connector Type: RJ-45 Max. Cable Length: 100 meters / 328 ft. Min. Cable Length: 6 feet / 1.8 meters Hub Wiring Configuration: Straight Through PC Wiring Configuration: Cross Over

, RAID, DAT, AIT,

RJ-45 Pin Configuration For Ethernet Port

Pin Use

1 TX+ 5 Not Connected 2 TX- 6 RX-

Pin Use

82 3 4 5 6 71

3 RX+ 7 Not Connected 4 Not Connected 8 Not Connected

RJ-45 socket on

back panel.

SCSI Port

The unit is equipped with a SCSI port for connecting external archive devices. The unit only supports a single SCSI device. The SCSI ID of the archive device must be set to 0.

The SCSI bus must be terminated, otherwise the system will not operate properly.

Additional menu setup may be necessary to configure archive device. See section 3.14.

Connector: 50 Pin, High Density SCSI-2. Gender (on unit) : Female Compatible devices : DVSe

CD-R, CD-RW

SCSI ID : 0

RS232 Port 1

For a Modem connection or remote control of unit. See section 3.15 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 8 for RS232 Remote Control Protocols.

DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1

Pin Use

1 DCD 4 DTR 7 RTS 2 RX 5 Ground 8 CTS 3 TX 6 Not Connected 9 Not Connected

DB-9 on back panel.

RS232 Port 2

For Event Generation and ASCII Text Insertion.

RJ-45 Pin Configuration For RS232 Port 2

Pin Use

1 Ground 5 TXD 2 Reserved 6 Not Connected 3 Not Connected 7 Ground 4 RXD 8 Reserved

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Pin Use

RJ-45 socket on

back panel.

82 3 4 5 6 71

1.8 Power-Up

It is important that the power-up procedures be followed carefully. The unit uses its auto-detect feature to detect camera signals during power-up, and configure itself automatically.

Power-up procedure

Once the system installation is complete, apply power in the following order:

Voltage: 12 Volt DC

1. Energize the monitors and all of the cameras. Power: 60 Watt (5 Amp)

2. Energize the DVMRe Triplex eZ. Connector: 2.1mm barrel, center positive

Once power is applied to the unit, it will begin its power-up procedure. The unit will begin by displaying the software version on Monitor-A, and then the unit will begin recording automatically.

Check Video Input Quality

Check the picture quality by selecting each camera for full screen display. If the picture quality is poor, check the following items:

• The BNC connections.

• The loop-through terminations.

• The video levels of incoming signals.

• The possibility of ground loops.

Power Supply Input

• Consult the camera’s installation instructions for additional information about proper camera setup.

Check Record And Playback Quality

Record for at least three minutes at the default record rate. Then play back the recording, selecting each camera for full screen display. Check the playback picture quality.

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Triplex eZ Basic Operations

2.1 Principal Operating Modes

The DVMRe Triplex eZ has three principal modes of operation:

• Live Viewing.

• Playback.

• Recording.

All three of these modes can operate simultaneously. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section.

2.2 The Front Panel

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17

1. Multiscreen Selection Buttons: 16, 10, 7, and 4 way.

2. Monitor Selection Button: Monitor A or Monitor B.

3. Multiscreen Selection Buttons: 13, 9, 6 way, and Picture-in-Picture.

4. Camera Selection Number buttons: Camera numbers 1 through 16.

5. Reverse Play Button: Playback in Reverse.

6. Freeze Button: Freezes camera images on-screen in Live mode. Pauses Playback.

7. Play Forward Button: Begins Playback.

8. Jog/Shuttle: Controls Playback speed and Menu selections.

9. Menu Button: Provides access to on-screen menus.

10. Power Indicator: Indicates power on/off condition.

11. Alarm button: Allows user to acknowledge and silence alarms.

12. Sequence Button: Sequences camera views.

13. Zoom Button: Provides a 2X digital zoom.

14. Function Button: Used in conjunction with Camera Buttons to run Macros.

15. Record Button: Used to Start and Stop Recording.

16. Stop Button: To stop Playback and return to Live mode.

17. Search Button: Access to stored video data.

18. Enter Button: Confirms selection in menus.

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2.3 Live Viewing

Multiscreen Display

In Live Multiscreen mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display on Monitor-A. Multiscreen displays are not available on Monitor-B. Live Multiscreens are displayed with gray borders. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6.

Multiscreen Display With Sequencing

If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo. While in a multiscreen display, press the Sequence button to begin sequencing. For detailed information about sequencing, see section 2.8.

Full Screen Display

Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. Pressing the Camera number button again displays the Status Display Box. Pressing the same button a third time displays any associated ATM or cash register ASCII text, see section 2.9.

Sequenced Full Screen Display

While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8.

Multiscreen Buttons

Sequence Button

Number Button

Sequence Button

Zooming

To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated as ZOOM on the primary monitor. Zooming works with frozen and non-frozen images. Zoomed images can also be frozen.

While Zoomed, rotate the Jog/Shuttle to Pan and Tilt across the image. Please note, the camera does not move during digital Pan/Tilt.

Press the Zoom button again to cancel the Zoom operations.

NOTE

If the Zoom button is pressed while in a multiscreen display, the camera from the last active cameo is selected for full screen display. Press the Zoom button again to activate the Zoom operation.

Freezing

Pressing the Freeze button freezes all camera images on-screen. Full Screen freezing is indicated as FRZ on-screen. Multiscreen freezing is indicated as * (a flashing asterisk) in each frozen cameo.

Individual cameos can be frozen in Active Cameo mode (see section 2.7). Press the Freeze button again or any camera button to cancel Freeze

operations.

Zoom Button

with LED

Freeze Button

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Selecting Monitor-B

To control Monitor-B, press the lower part of the Monitor button. The Monitor-B LED will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls Monitor-B. Press the upper part of the Monitor button again to return the keypad control to Monitor-A.

Monitor Button

2.4 Playback

Playback always displays on Monitor A. Playback multiscreen borders are black, as opposed to the gray borders of the live multiscreens. Monitor B continues to display live full screen images in playback mode. To begin playback, press the Play Forward or Reverse Play button.

Play Forward

When the Play Forward button is pressed, the unit will play forward at the rate the data was recorded. While in Playback mode, the user may change the playback direction, playback speed, etc. To return to Play Forward operations, press the Play Forward button.

Reverse Play

To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse Play button.

Play Forward

Button

Fast Forward

During playback, rotate the Shuttle (the outer dial) clockwise to view data at a higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of playback.

Rewind

During playback, rotate the Shuttle counter-clockwise to view data (in reverse) at a higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of playback.

Freeze

During playback, press the Freeze button. This feature pauses all full screen and multiscreen images

Single Frame Advance & Single Frame Rewind

During Freeze or Pause mode, rotate the Jog (the inner dial) to view the frame directly before or after the frame displayed on-screen.

Reverse Play

Button

Jog / Shuttle

Freeze Button

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Stop Playback

To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode on Monitor A, press the

Stop button.

Multiscreen Display

During Playback, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Playback mode. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6.

Multiscreen Display With Sequencing

Full Screen Display

Sequenced Full Screen Display

Zooming

To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated as ZOOM on the monitor. Zooming works with frozen and non-frozen images. Zoomed images can also be frozen.

While Zoomed, use the Jog/Shuttle to Pan and Tilt across the image. Please note, the camera does not move during digital Pan/Tilt.

Stop Button

Multiscreen Buttons

Sequence Button

Number Button

Sequence Button

Zoom Button

with LED

Press the Zoom button again, or another camera button to cancel the Zoom operations.

If the Zoom button is pressed while in a multiscreen display, the camera from the last active

NOTE

cameo is selected for full screen display. Press the Zoom button again to activate the Zoom operation.

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Searching Recorded Data

Monitor A

Monitor B

Stop Mode

Playback Mode

The DVMRe Triplex eZ has a powerful search interface feature that allows the user to search for data on the internal hard disk or an external archive device. The user may search the data for previous recording sessions, text insertion, and alarm conditions. Because the search interface is so dynamic, the search interface is covered in detail in a separate section of this manual. See section 5.

Search Button

2.5 Recording

To begin recording, press the Record button. Recording will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Record button. The unit always starts recording at the end of previously recorded data. The unit will continue recording until the record button is pressed again, unless Record Lock is ON.

The DVMRe Triplex eZ also remembers its current record mode in the event of power loss. If the unit was recording during a power loss, then when power is restored the unit will put itself back in that mode.

Monitor Displays During Recording

Multiscreen Live and Playback display on Monitor A and Monitor B are not affected by recording operations.

Record Button

LIVE

PLAY

BACK

LIVE

Triplex Mode

PLAY

LIVE

BACK

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2.6 Display Options

Monitor A

Monitor B

Available Multiscreen Displays

Press the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen button will display the corresponding multiscreen.

10-Way

7-Way

16-Way

4-Way

9-Way

6-Way

PIP

13-Way

The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit.

Sixteen-Channel unit: Capable of displaying all multiscreens. Ten-Channel unit: Only capable of displaying 10-way through 4-way multiscreen and PIP. Four-Channel unit: Only capable of displaying 4-way multiscreen and PIP.

The camera assignments for each multiscreen is retained (in non-volatile memory) for both Live and Playback multiscreen mode on Monitor A.

PIP: Use the Jog/Shuttle to adjust the location and size of the PIP display. Please note that the PIP display is only available on Monitor A in Live mode.

2.7 Active Cameos

A cameo is defined as any cell within a multiscreen display. Active Cameo mode allows the user to access and edit each cameo individually.

Entering Active Cameo Mode

While viewing a multiscreen, enter Active Cameo mode by pressing the Enter button. Active Cameo mode is indicated on-screen by flashing the number and titles of the active cameo and the LED above the Enter button is lit. By default, the top left cameo is activated.

Selecting Cameos

Select a cameo using the Jog/Shuttle to navigate the multiscreen. Rotating the Jog selects the next screen up or down a row. Rotating the shuttle selects the next screen in numerical order. The active cameo will always be indicated by the flashing camera number and titles.

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Enter Button

Jog/Shuttle

Selecting Cameras

Display any camera in the active cameo by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. Once a camera has been selected, the active cameo advances to the next cameo on the right.

Number Button

The camera selection only changes the multiscreen currently being displayed. Each multiscreen must be configured separately. Changes to the multiscreen display are saved in non-volatile memory, and will be retained even if power is removed from the unit.

Freezing

Press the Freeze button to freeze the image in the selected cameo. Each frozen cameo is indicated as * (a flashing asterisk) on-screen.

Press the Freeze button again to cancel Freeze operations.

Freeze Button

2.8 Sequencing

The sequencing feature allows a camera to be displayed briefly on-screen, before advancing to the next camera in the sequence list. The default sequence list displays each camera in numerical order.

Sequence Button

Dwell Time

The dwell time is the amount of time each camera is displayed on-screen before advancing to the next camera. The default dwell time is 3 seconds.

Autolist™ Custom Sequence List

The Autolist™ feature allows the user to create a custom sequence list, controlling the order the cameras are displayed and the dwell time. Separate Autolists may be created for Monitor A (Live and Playback mode) and Monitor B (Live mode). Using the Monitor button, select the monitor to be programmed. Then, using a Number button, select any camera for full screen display.

NOTE

To begin recording the Autolist™ sequence: Press the Alarm button and Sequence button simultaneously. Autolist Program mode is indicated as PGM on-screen.

Recording starts when the first camera number is pressed. Press the camera numbers in the order you wish them to appear on-screen. The amount of time between button presses determines the Dwell Time. During sequence list programming, pressing any button other than a Number button or the

Sequence button voids the sequence list.

To end the recording: Press the Sequence button. The amount of time between pressing the last Number button and the Sequence button determines the dwell time for the final camera in the

sequence list.

The unit must be in Full Screen Display mode before starting to create the sequence list. This initial camera is not part the sequence list.

Alarm Button and

Sequence Button

Returning To The Default Sequence List

The default sequence list is all cameras in numeric order with a three second dwell time. To return the unit to the default sequence list, go to the Main Menu → Factory Settings menu.

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