GE DSR-2000e User Manual

DSR

-

2000e

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0150-0163J / March 2004

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

CONTENTS

1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP ................................................... 1-1

1.1 Product Description ........................................................................................1-1

1.2 Features............................................................................................................ 1-1

1.3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................1-1

1.4 Installation Environment .................................................................................1-2

1.5 Passwords........................................................................................................ 1-2

1.6 Front Panel Controls .......................................................................................1-2

1.7 Front Panel Display .........................................................................................1-3

1.8 Back Panel Connections .................................................................................1-4

1.9 Accessories I/O Port........................................................................................1-6

1.10 Setting the Time and Date...............................................................................1-8

1.11 Setting the Alarms ...........................................................................................1-9

2 USER OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 2-1

2.1 Recording .........................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Playback ........................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 The Search Interface .......................................................................................2-4

2.4 Specifying Search Parameters .......................................................................2-5

3 THE MENU SYSTEM................................................................................. 3-1

4 OPERATOR PROGRAMMING ...................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Main Menu → Time/Date.................................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Main Menu → Alarms.......................................................................................4-4

4.3 Main Menu → Timer Settings.......................................................................... 4-5

4.4 Main Menu → Record Settings .......................................................................4-6

4.5 Main Menu → Display Settings .......................................................................4-8

4.6 Main Menu → Archive Setup......................................................................... 4-10

4.7 Main Menu → Advanced Menu .....................................................................4-15

5 INSTALLER PROGRAMMING ...................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Advanced Menu → Disk Overwrite Mode ......................................................5-1

5.2 Advanced Menu → Disk Maintenance............................................................5-2

5.3 Advanced Menu →Audio Record Setting ......................................................5-3

5.4 Advanced Menu → Auto Delete Mode............................................................5-3

5.6 Advanced Menu → Multiplexer Format.......................................................... 5-7

5.7 Advanced Menu → Adjust Picture..................................................................5-7

5.8 Advanced Menu → Front Panel Lock.............................................................5-8

5.9 Advanced Menu → Factory Settings..............................................................5-8

5.10 Advanced Menu → Change Password...........................................................5-8

5.11 Advanced Menu → Languages.......................................................................5-9

5.12 Advanced Menu → Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................5-9

6 WAVEBROWSER ..................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 WaveBrowser Overview and Controls ........................................................... 6-2

6.2 DSR WaveLink .................................................................................................6-4

6.2.1 Functionality ................................................................................................6-4

6.3 Upgrading the DSR with WaveBrowser ......................................................... 6-5

7 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL .................................................................. 7-1

8 FACTORY DEFAULTS ............................................................................... 8-1

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 9-1

10 WARRANTY AND SERVICE...................................................................... 10-1

10.1 Factory Service.............................................................................................. 10-1

10.2 Warranty and Return Information.................................................................10-2

1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP

1.1 Product Description

The DSR-2000e is a Digital Video Recorder designed to be a direct replacement for a Time Lapse
VCR. Digital Video Recording allows the user to have continuous recording on a hard disk, without
the need for replacing or rewinding of videotapes. The DSR provides menu based search capabilities
for recorded events, as well as access to live or recorded data via the Ethernet.

1.2 Features

• Single channel VHS or SVHS Input / Output connection.

• Accepts Single Camera input or a Multiplexed input from most popular multiplexers.

• Compatible with Color or Monochrome cameras.

• Records up to 60 pictures per second (NTSC) or 50 pictures per second (PAL).

• Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite mode.

• LCD on front panel indicates Time, Date, Mode, and Record Speed in pps.

• Video Archiving via the unit's SCSI port.

• Access to Live or Recorded video via the Ethernet.

• Continues Recording while Archiving, transmitting via the Ethernet, or during Playback.

• A simple on-screen menu system.

• Includes WaveReader software for viewing Live or Recorded images on a PC.

• Timed Recording.

• Audio Recording.

• Programmable Auto Delete Mode.

• Auto-Daylight savings time change function.

• Clock synchronization with Network Server.

• Integrated WaveBrowser Software.

• Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP).

1.3 Unpacking

Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are missing or damaged,
contact the supplier immediately. Do not attempt to use the unit. If, for any reason they must be
returned, the contents must be shipped in the original packaging.

Package Contents

• The DSR unit.

• The DSR user manual.

• WaveReader software with User Manual.

• Archiving Addendum.

1.4 Installation Environment

Power: Ensure that the site's AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the external 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: Install the unit in a well-ventilated area. Take note of the locations of the cooling vents in
the unit's enclosure, and ensure that they are not obstructed.

Temperature: Observe the unit's ambient temperature specifications when choosing a location
space. 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.

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

Chassis: You can place other equipment on top of the unit if it weighs less than 35 pounds.

1.5 Passwords

Figure 1-1 Passwords

Password Name Function Changeable by user? Password

Advanced Menu

Password

Provides access to the

Advances menu for the

installer.

Yes: See page 5-8

3 4 7 7

Factory Password

Restores the unit to the

factory defaults.

No

8 1 1 1

A password is provided to limit access to the Advanced menu. It is recommended that the default
password be changed after installation is complete. As a security measure, store the password in the
administrator's secured files or in a limited access area. For instructions on entering the Advanced

menu with the password see section 4.7 Main Menu → Advanced Menu on page 4-15.

A password is also provided to return the unit to the factory defaults. For instructions on returning the

unit to the factory defaults, see section 5.9 Advanced Menu → Factory Settings on page 5-8.

1.6 Front Panel Controls

Figure 1-2 Front Panel

RECORD

ENTER

STOPREVERSE PLAY PLAY PAUSE SEARCH

REC/PLAY

SPEED

POWER

POWER
LOSS

ALARM

MENU

REW FF

10 11 12 13 14

1. Infrared Port: This feature is not yet available.

2. Record button: Press this button to begin recording.

3. Reverse play button: Press this button to playback video in reverse at the normal record speed.

4. Stop button: Press this button to stop Recording or Playback.

5. Play Forward button: Press this button to playback video at the normal record speed.

6. Pause button: Press this button to pause playback.

7. Search button: Press this button to enter the Search Filters menu.

8. Combination Menu and Enter button: Press the lower half of the button (the Menu button) to
enter the Menu system. Also used to "Exit without saving" while in the menu system.

--OR—

Press the upper half of the button (the Enter button) to make or confirm a selection in the menu
system.

9. Jog / Shuttle: The Jog (the inner of the two dials) is used for single frame advance while in
Pause mode, it is also used to change the value of a parameter while in the menu system. The
Shuttle (the outer of the two dials) is used to Fast Forward and Rewind while in the Play mode.
The Shuttle is also used to navigate while in the menu system.

10. LCD: Displays the Time, Date, Mode, and Record or Playback speed in pictures per second (pps).

11. Increase and Decrease Record Speed buttons: Press these buttons to increase or decrease

the Record or Playback speed.

12. Alarm Indicator: Indicates an alarm condition when the LED is lit.

13. Power Loss Indicator: Indicates power loss when LED is lit.

14. Power On Indicator: Indicates power is on when LED is lit.

1.7 Front Panel Display

Figure 1-3 LCD

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STOP

A60p

1

2

3

4

1. Time: Displays current time in Record and Stop mode. Displays time the event was recorded in

Play and Pause modes.

2. Date: Displays current date in Record and Stop mode. Displays date the event was recorded in
Play and Pause modes.

3. Mode: Displays the mode (Record, Play, Pause, Stop, Etc.) the unit is in.

4. Record Speed: Displays the normal record or playback speed in pps.

1.8 Back Panel Connections

Figure 1-4 Back Panel

ETHERNET

I/O

10/100

12V DC

RS-232

1 ALARM IN

2 ALARM OUT

3 RECORD START IN

4 ALARM RECORD
RESET
5 VEXT PULSE OUT
6 ERROR OUT
7 GROUND
8 VIDEOLOSS OUT
9 DISK END OUT

1234567

8

SCSI

INININ

OUT

OUT

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

SVHS

COMP

1. Ethernet Port: For viewing Live or Recorded images on a PC via the Ethernet.

2. Power Connector: Connect 12 Volt DC external power supply.

3. I/O Port: For connecting peripheral devices such as alarm devices, alarm relays, or the VEXT

connection.

4. SCSI Port: For connecting an SCSI compatible archive device.

5. RS-232 Serial Port: Serial port for Flash Upgrading of software. Also for external control of
unit.

6. Audio In: RCA jack, 315mV, 40k Ohms. Unbalanced.

Audio Out: RCA jack, 315mV, 600 Ohms. Unbalanced.

7. SVHS In: Y/C video input with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector.

SVHS Out: Y/C video output with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector.

8. Video In: Composite video input with BNC style connector.

Video Out: Composite video output with BNC style connector.

Caution: Do not connect both video inputs at the same time.

Ethernet Port

Wire Type: Cat 5

Connector Type: RJ-45

Max Cable Length: 100 feet / 30.5 meters

Minimum Cable Length: 6 feet / 1.8 meters

Hub Wiring Configuration: Straight Through

PC Wiring Configuration: Cross Over

The cable connection configuration depends on your
network configuration:

• For a DSR that connects directly to a Hub, use a

Straight Through connection.

• For a DSR that connects directly to a PC, use a

Cross Over connection.

Consult with your MIS personnel for the specific type

of configuration. See section 5.5 Advanced Menu →

Communications for information about configuring
the ethernet settings in the menu system.

RJ-45 Pin Configuration for Ethernet Port

Pin Use

Pin Use

1 TX+ 5 Not Connected

2 TX- 6 RX-

3 RX+ 7 Not Connected

4 Not Connected 8 Not Connected

82 3 4 5 6 71

RJ-45 Connector on

Back Panel

Power Connector

Power Supply Input

Power Supply Output

Voltage: 120 to 240 Volt AC

Tolerance: ±10%

Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Voltage: 12 Volt DC

Power: 35 Watt

Connector: 2.1mm barrel, Center

Positive

SCSI Port

Connector: 50 Pin, High Density SCSI-2.

Gender (on unit): Female

Compatible devices: DAT, AIT, CD-R, CD-RW

Autoloader Support?: No

SCSI ID: 0

The unit is equipped with a SCSI port for
connecting external archive devices. The unit only
supports a single SCSI device. The SCSI ID 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 4.6 Main

Menu → Archive Setup.

RS-232 Serial Port

Use a Null Modem cable when connecting to a
PC. When connecting to a multiplexer, it may
be necessary to construct a cable using the pin­out documentation of the MUX as a guide. See
the pin-out configuration for the DSR below.

Connector Type: DB-9

Gender (on unit): Male

Cable Required (Connected to PC): Null Modem

Cable Required (Connected to Multiplexer):

Variable, depending on pin-out configuration of
MUX.

DB-9 Pin Configuration for Serial Port

Pin Use

Pin Use

Pin Use

1 DCD 4 Not Connected 7 RTS

2 RX 5 Ground 8 CTS

3 TX 6 Not Connected 9 Not Connected

1

5

6

9

DB-9 Connector on

Video Input and Output

The unit is equipped with both Y/C and Composite
inputs and outputs. The video inputs are auto
terminating.

The SVHS input is Active Looping, and will only
loop while the unit is on.

Do not connect both video inputs at the same time.

SVHS Input: 4-pin Mini-DIN connector.

SVHS Output: 4-pin Mini-DIN connector.

SVHS Looping: Only while unit is On.

Composite Input: 75 Ohm BNC connector.

Composite Output: 75 Ohm BNC connector.

Composite Looping: Yes, while unit is On or Off.

1.9 Accessories I/O Port

ACCESSORIES

1 5

6 9

The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Accessories Port (DB-9
style connector). Connect the Accessories PCB (supplied with the unit) to
the Accessories Port. Wire all accessories to the Accessories PCB.

Do not attempt to wire accessories directly to the DB-9 connector.

If the Accessories PCB is lost or missing, contact GE Security Customer
Service for a replacement (Part Number 0900-0127a). As a substitute,
purchase a female DB-9 connector and make all connections as shown in
this section.

DB-9 Connector on

Back Panel

Pin 1: Alarm In.

Pin 2: Alarm Out.

Pin 3: Record Start In.

Pin 4: Alarm Record Reset.

Pin 5: VEXT Pulse Out.

Pin 6: Error Out.

Pin 7: Ground.

Pin 8: Videoloss Out.

Pin 9: Disk End Out.

Pin 10: Ground.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

GND

Accessories PCB

Alarm In

An alarm condition can be activated by an Active Low TTL input
or by relay contact devices such as pressure pads, passive
infrareds, door switches, or other similar devices.

Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups
or Normally Open Relay.

High: 5V (12V tolerant)
Low: Ground

Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds

Figure 1-5 Normally Open Relay Alarm Connection

Pin 1

Pin 7 or 10

Alarm Input

Ground

Accessories PCB

Typical Alarm Device

Normally Open

(Closes During Alarm)

Alarm Out

The Alarm output is activated when a teletext alarm is detected,
or while the Alarm Input is active. The Alarm output is only
active for the duration of the alarm event.

Output: Active Low
High: 12V
Low: Ground
Current Out: 50mA Max
Short Circuit Protected.

Low for duration of alarm.

Record Start In

Record Start In will place the unit in Record mode when
activated. Compatible with the Disk End Out signal from a
second unit.

Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups
or Normally Open Relay.

High: 5V (12V tolerant)
Low: Ground

Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds

Alarm Record Reset

This feature is for future development, and has not yet been implemented.

VEXT Pulse Out

Output: Active Low
High: 5V
Low: Ground (0.8V Max)
Current Out: 50mA Max
Short Circuit Protected.

The Video External Pulse connection (VEXT) simplifies
multiplexer operation by automatically synchronizing the
Multiplexer and the DSR.

The DSR sends a VEXT pulse to the Multiplexer indicating that it
is ready to record the next image. The Multiplexer responds by
sending the next image to the Video Input on the DSR.

The VEXT connection is especially beneficial for units
configured with dual record speeds (Normal and Alarm).

Use of the VEXT connection is Highly Recommended when
connecting the unit to a multiplexer.

Error Out

The Error Out signal is activated when the unit experiences any
operational or internal error.

Output: Open Collector
High: Transistor Off
Low: Transistor On
Active When On.
Current Out: 10mA Max

Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds

Videoloss Out

The Videoloss Out signal is activated when the unit experiences
videoloss on the selected video input (Composite or SVHS).

In the event of videoloss, VIDEOLOSS will be indicated near the
upper left hand corner of the primary monitor.

Output: Open Collector
High: Transistor Off
Low: Transistor On
Active When On.
Current Out: 10mA Max

Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds

Disk End Out

The Disk End Out is activated when there is 5 minutes of
recording space left on the hard disk. It will also be activated if a
DAT or AIT tape archiving device is connected, and the tape
end is encountered. The DSR must be in Record mode, with
Background Archiving ON, and set to Continuous Overwrite
mode.

Output: Open Collector
High: Transistor Off
Low: Transistor On
Active When On.
Current Out: 10mA Max

Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds

1.10 Setting the Time and Date

It is recommended that, as a minimum, the following menu items be configured before using the unit.
For detailed information about using the menu system, see section 3.

o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time Format

Time Format Setup

Select Format

12 Hour

To set the Time format, use the Jog to select the desired Time format.
Format the time as either:

• 12 HOUR

• 24 HOUR

Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.

--OR—

Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.

o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Date Format

Date Format Setup

Select Format

MM/DD/YY

To set the Date format, use the Jog to select the desired Date format.
Format the Date as either:

• DD/MM/YY

• MM/DD/YY

• YY/MM/DD

Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.

--OR—

Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.

o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time

Time Setup

HH MM SS

03 05 53

[CANCEL] [OK]

To set the Time:

1. With HH MM SS highlighted, press the Enter button. The

highlighting will move to the row of numbers.

2. Enter the time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. Use the Jog to
change the values. Use the Shuttle to navigate among the
three fields.

3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

4. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Jog to
select [OK], then press the Enter button.

--OR--

5. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the Jog to

o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Date

Date Setup

MM DD YY DAY

12 17 00 SUN

[CANCEL] [OK]

To set the Date:

1. With MM DD YY DAY highlighted, press the Enter button. The
highlighting will move to the row of numbers.

2. Enter the date in Months, Days, Years. Day of the Week will
update automatically. Use the Jog to change the values. Use
the Shuttle to navigate among the three fields.

3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

4. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Jog to
select [OK], then press the Enter button.

--OR--

5. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the Jog to
select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

1.11 Setting the Alarms

o Main Menu → Alarms

Alarm Settings

Hardwire Alarm : Enable
Teletext Alarm : Disable
Alarm Buzzer : Enable
[CANCEL] [OK]

Use this menu to specify:

• Whether an alarm condition will be activated when the

unit detects a signal on the Alarm In connection.

• Whether a teletext alarm signal (generated by a

multiplexer or other device) will cause the unit to
activate an alarm condition.

• Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an

alarm condition.

Alarm Settings

Hardwire Alarm : Enable
Teletext Alarm : Disable
Alarm Buzzer : Enable
[CANCEL] [OK]

To configure the alarm settings:

1. Use the Shuttle to navigate among the fields.

2. Use the Jog to change the values of the highlighted

fields.

3. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the
Jog to select [OK], then press the Enter button.

--OR--

4. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the
Jog to select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

2 USER OPERATIONS

2.1 Recording

RECORD

To begin recording, press the Record button. RECORD will be indicated for
three seconds, near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor. The
unit always starts recording at the end of the previously recorded data.

Recording will continue until:

• Another mode is selected (Play mode, or Stop mode).

• The disk is full (In No Overwrite and Overwrite Once modes).

See section 5.1 Advanced Menu → Disk Overwrite Mode on

page 5-1, for details regarding Disk Overwrite modes.

Record button

Figure 2-1 LCD in Record mode

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REC

A0.2p

1

2

3

4

1. Current time.

2. Record time left until disk full.

3. Record Mode Indicated.

4. Normal Record Speed in Pictures Per Second. If the letter A precedes the record rate, the unit is

configured to record or playback audio.

Normal Recording

SPEED

REC/PLAY

The unit records at the normal record speed until an alarm condition is detected.
The normal record speed is indicated on the LCD, and can be altered using the
Up/Down Record Speed buttons, or in the menu system.

For information about altering the normal record speed from the menu system, see

Main Menu → Record Settings → Normal Record Speed, on page 4-7 of the

Operator Programming section of this manual.

The normal record speed can be altered while the unit is recording. The unit will
continue recording while the menu system is active.

Record Speed

buttons

Alarm Recording

ALARM

When an alarm condition is detected, the unit automatically switches to the
alarm record speed. The alarm condition is indicated in several ways:

• With the word ALARM, displayed on the primary monitor, near the

upper left hand corner of the screen.

• With the LED Alarm Indicator on the front panel of the unit.

• With the internal buzzer (if activated in the menu system). For

information about activating the internal buzzer during alarms, see

Main Menu → Alarms on page 4-3 of the Operator programming

section of this manual.

• By an external device, connected to the alarm output of the unit (if

the unit is installed that way).

Alarm Indicator

The alarm record speed cannot be changed using the Up/Down Record Speed buttons on the front
panel. The alarm record speed must be changed in the menu system. For information about altering

the alarm record speed, see Main Menu → Record Settings → Alarm Record Speed, on page 4-7

of the Operator Programming section of this manual.

The front panel LCD displays the normal record speed during and alarm condition.

The unit returns to the normal record speed when the alarm condition ends.

Disk Nearly Full Notification

Message

Disk Full. Recording Has Stopped.

[OK]

This message will appear on the primary monitor to
indicate that the unit has stopped recording, because
the disk is full.

In No Overwrite mode: The user must acknowledge
the on-screen message by pressing the Enter button.

Unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the data must be erased (or

deleted) in the Advanced → Disk Maintenance menu.

In Overwrite Once mode: The user must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing the Enter
button.

The unit will continue recording again when the user presses the Record button.

2.2 Playback

Figure 2-2 LCD during playback

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PLAY>
A0.2p

1

2

3

4

1. Time the data was recorded.

2. Date the data was recorded.

3. Play Forward mode indicated.

4. Normal record speed in Pictures Per Second. If the letter A precedes the record rate, the unit is

configured to record or playback audio.

Play Forward

PLAY

To begin normal playback, press the Play Forward button. The unit will begin
playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session.

Playback is indicated:

• As PLAY near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for

three seconds.

• As PLAY> on the LCD.

Play Forward

button

Reverse Play

REVERSE PLAY

To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse play button. The unit will begin
playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session.

Reverse playback is indicated:

• As REVERSE PLAY near the upper left hand corner of the primary

monitor, for three seconds.

• As PLAY< on the LCD.

If there is only one recording session on the hard disk, the unit will indicate START
OF DATA on the primary monitor.

Reverse play

button

Playback Speed

SPEED

REC/PLAY

The unit will playback the data at the rate it was recorded. The user can alter the
playback speed using the Up/Down Record Speed buttons.

Altering the playback speed overrides any change in playback speed that would
occur due to an alarm condition in the playback. To clear the override, press the
Stop button, then press the Play button to resume playback at the speed the data
was recorded.

The playback speed is indicated on the LCD in Pictures Per Second.

Record Speed

buttons

Fast Forward

REW FF

During playback, rotate the Shuttle clockwise to view the data at a Higher than
normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of playback.

Fast Forward is indicated:

• As FAST FORWARD near the upper left hand corner of the primary

monitor, for three seconds.

• As FFWD on the LCD.

Jog / Shuttle

Rewind

REW FF

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

Rewind is indicated:

• As REWIND near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for

three seconds.

• As REW on the LCD.

Jog / Shuttle

Pause

PAUSE

During playback, press the Pause button to pause playback, and display a single
frame on-screen.

Pause is indicated:

• As PAUSE near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for

three seconds.

• As PAUSE on the LCD.

Pause button

Single Frame Advance & Single Frame Rewind

REW FF

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

Jog / Shuttle

AutoPause

During playback, moving the Jog (the inner dial) in any direction will freeze
playback. Depress the Freeze or any Play button to continue playback.

Start of Data & End of Data

If the start or end of data is reached during playback, START OF DATA or END OF DATA is indicated
near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor.

2.3 The Search Interface

SEARCH

The Search Interface feature allows the user to search the hard disk for recorded
events, such as an alarm condition, or a previous recording session. For example,
each time Record mode is activated, it is considered a separate recording
session.

To enter the Search Filters menu, press the Search button. The Search Filters
menu is displayed on the primary monitor.

Search button

Search Filters

Start
DATE: 12/25/00 [ ]
(MM/DD/YY)

Stop
01/01/01 [ ]
(MM/DD/YY)

Start
TIME: 11:11:21 [ ]

Stop
12:34:34 [ ]

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CAMERA: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]

ALARM: [ ]

Use this to specify:

• The Start and Stop date of

the search.

• The Start and Stop time of

the search.

• Which cameras to search

exclusively.

• To search for recorded

alarms.

Searching for All Recorded Events

Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight [START SEARCH], then press the Enter button. The Search
Results window will appear. For information about selecting a recorded event, see Selecting from

the Search Results, in this section.

2.4 Specifying Search Parameters

Selecting a Start and Stop Date

1. Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the DATE parameter, then press the Enter button. The

unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Jog to change the start and stop date values. Use the Shuttle to navigate among the
different parameters.

3. To activate the start or stop date parameter, use the Jog to place an [X] in the check box.

4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.

Selecting a Start and Stop Time

1. Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the TIME parameter, then press the Enter button. The

unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Jog to change the start and stop time values. Use the Shuttle to navigate among the
different parameters.

3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Jog to place an [X] in the check box.

4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.

Selecting Cameras to Search

1. Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the CAMERA parameter, then press the Enter button. The

unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Shuttle to navigate among the different cameras.

3. Use the Jog to select a camera (or cameras) by placing an [X] in the check box.

4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.

Searching for Recorded Alarms

1. Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the ALARM parameter, then press the Enter button. The

unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Jog to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X] in the check box.

3. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.

Starting the Search

Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the [START SEARCH] parameter, then press the Enter button.
The Search Results menu will appear.

Search Results

000
001
002
003

Start Date

01/01/00
01/01/00
02/12/00
02/12/00

Start Time

00:07:14
23:35:20
23:43:30
00:17:23

Days HH MM SS
0 00:00:36
0 00:08:11
0 00:33:49
0 01:38:18

“ENTER” to play

Selecting from the Search Results

Use the Shuttle to select a recorded event.

Press the Enter button to select the event, or press the Menu button to exit the Search Results menu.

3 THE MENU SYSTEM

This section provides a brief overview of the menu system, for complete information about Operator
and Installer programming, see section 4: Operator Programming, or section 5: Installer

Programming.

How to use this Manual

Throughout this manual, there are headings like these.

o Main Menu → Timer Settings

Meaning: From the Main menu, select TIMER SETTINGS, then press the Enter button. A Pop-up or
Pull down menu will appear.

o Main Menu → Record Settings → Normal Record Speed

Meaning: From the Main menu, select RECORD SETTINGS, then press the Enter button. This opens
another menu. In this menu, select NORMAL RECORD SPEED, then press the Enter button.

A Pop-up or Pull down menu will appear.

Pull-down Menus

Pull-down menus are the top-level menus. Make a selection in a Pull-down menu to enter the
appropriate sub-menu (typically a Pop-up menu). Changes to the unit's parameters are usually made
in Pop-up menus.

To exit a Pull-down menu, press the Menu button.

Pop-up Menus

Pop-up menus usually have a parameter (or several parameters), from which the user can make a
selection or change the value.

Use the Shuttle to select a new parameter, use the Jog to change the value of that parameter.

To Save changes and Exit the menu: Select [OK], the press the Enter
button.

To Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button or
select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

ENTER

MENU

Menu button

In some boxes, items are highlighted on the screen. They are represented in this manual as follows:

Not highlighted: Highlighted:

TIME/DATE ALARMS