GE Security MVC-15HS User Manual

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MVC-15HS, MVC-17HS

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Introduction

This is the GE MVC-15HS, MVC-17HS User Manual. This
document includes detailed instructions explaining:

• how to install the units; and

• how to make connections.

There is also information describing how to contact technical
support if you have questions. To use this document effectively,
you should meet the following minimum qualifications:

• a basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage
electrical connections; and

• a basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components.

Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely
before

installing or operating this product. The most current
versions of this and related documentation may be found on our
website. Refer to Online publication library on page 8 for
instructions on accessing our online publication library.

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Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes,

should perform whatever hardware installation is required.

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Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this document:

Bold Menu items and buttons.

Italic Titles of books and various documents.

Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms

Windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other
GUI elements.

Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.

File names, path names, or coding sequences.

Blue italic Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and

URL addresses.

Safety terms and symbols

These terms may appear in this manual:

Improper use may cause equipment damage.

Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may
result in damage to the equipment or other property.

Improper use could cause equipment damage or
serious personal injury.

Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.

1. Installation

Before you install, make sure you have the provided power cable
and have selected an appropriate location for installation.

Figure 1. MVC-15HS, MVC-17HS back connections

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AC input connector Audio out connector

Signal input switch Audio in connector

Video out connector Y/C out connector

Video in connector Y/C in connector

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1. MVC-15HS only: Set the signal input switch. For

2. Attach the VIDEO IN connector of the monitor to the

3. If applicable, attach an additional monitor’s video input

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the monitor cover.
Qualified service personnel should make repairs.

Complete all installation steps before supplying power to

the unit.

standard coaxial cable connection, set the switch to
VIDEO. For Y/C connection, set the switch to Y/C (B in
Figure 1).

Note: For the following steps, use either the Y/C or the VIDEO

connections, whichever corresponds with the selection
made in step 1.

VIDEO OUT connector of the camera (or other
equipment providing video).

connector to the video output connector of the unit, as
shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Camera and two monitors

4. If applicable, connect the AUDIO IN connector to the
audio output connector of a VCR (or other equipment)
and connect the AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO
IN connector of a VCR (or other equipment).

5. Attach the monitor’s power cord to the AC input
connector.

6. Insert the power plug into an approved power source.

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Front panel controls

To adjust the monitor settings, see Tabl e 1 and do the following:

Table 1. Front panel controls

OSD (Onscreen
display) selection.

Down/brightness
button.

Up/contrast
button.

Enter select
button.

Power indicator
light.

Over/under scan
(MVC-17HS only)

A channel (MVC­17HS only)

B channel (MVC­17HS only)

Y/C channel (MVC­17 only)

Power button.
(MVC-17HS only)

1. Press the power button and confirm that the green power
indicator light is on.

2. Press the down/brightness arrow button to adjust the
monitor’s brightness.

3. Press the up/contrast arrow button to adjust the monitor’s
contrast.

4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to navigate among
other functions. The active function is highlighted with a
red bar. See Tab le 2 for the function menu and defaults..

Table 2. Function menu

Function Default Function Default

1. Color 50% 6. Volume 50%

2. Tint 53% 7. Dwell time Not functional

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3. Brightness 75%

4. Contrast 75% 9. Title N/A

5. Sharpness 75% Exit OSD

1. Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish are other
available options.

8. Language

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English

Rack-mount (optional)

The unit is rack-mountable in a standard 19-inch rack. To mount
the unit, do the following:

1. Place the unit in a standard 19-inch rack and line up the

mounting holes.

2. Use the appropriate fasteners to secure the unit to the

rack.

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Contacting technical support

For assistance installing, operating, maintaining, and
troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any other
documentation provided. If you still have questions, you may
contact technical support and sales 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For sales and technical support assistance, we provide customers
with several options (see Ta bl e 3). Our support phone number is
available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between
the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Table 3. Sales and support contact information

Sales Technical support

Phone:

E-mail

Fax

Note: Be ready at the equipment before calling for technical support.

800-469-1676 800-469-1676 (Mon. – Fri.

6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time)

541-754-9133 541-740-3589 (all other times)

[e-mail] [e-mail]

541-754-7162 541-752-9096 (24 hours/day)

Online publication library

Another great resource for assistance with your GE product is our
online publication library, available to all of our customers. To
access the library, go to our website at the following location:

http://www.gesecurity.com

In the To o l s area at the top, click the Publication Library link
then select Video Surveillance. After you register and log on,
search through our online library for the documentation you need.