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Calibur DVMRe

Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder

User Manual

WARNING!

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

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol,

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.

CAUTION!

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.

No user serviceable components inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION! Lithium Battery

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the

manufacturer.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

ATTENTION

This product contains a recyclable lithium battery.

It may be illegal to dispose of this battery

improperly under local, state, or federal laws.

Check with your local waste management officials

for disposal and recycling options.

CAUTION!

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.

WARNING!

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.

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 Kalatel, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. The software/firmware are not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of Kalatel.

All information and specifications furnished by Kalatel are believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by Kalatel 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 Kalatel.

The CALIBUR™ brand name and product model numbers are the property of Kalatel.

COPYRIGHT, 2001: The contents of this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner or form without the prior written consent of Kalatel.

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Contents

1FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP ....................................................7

1.1 Products Featured In This Manual .................................................................... 7

1.2 Product Description............................................................................................7

1.3 Passwords...........................................................................................................8

1.4 Unpacking ...........................................................................................................9

1.5 Installation Environment.................................................................................... 9

1.6 The Rear Panel.................................................................................................... 9

1.7 Connections ...................................................................................................... 10

1.8 Alarm I/O Port.................................................................................................... 12

1.9 Power-Up........................................................................................................... 14

1.10 Minimum Recommended Menu Setup ............................................................ 15

2USER OPERATIONS...............................................................................17

2.1 Principal Operating Modes .............................................................................. 17

2.2 Simplex Vs. Duplex........................................................................................... 17

2.3 The Front Panel................................................................................................. 17

2.4 Recording .......................................................................................................... 17

2.5 Playback ............................................................................................................ 20

2.6 Live Multiscreen Mode ..................................................................................... 23

2.7 Running A Macro .............................................................................................. 25

3DISPLAY OPTIONS ................................................................................27

3.1 Available Multiscreen Displays .......................................................................27

3.2 Active Cameos .................................................................................................. 27

3.3 Sequencing .......................................................................................................28

3.4 On-screen Indicators........................................................................................ 29

4ALARMS ..............................................................................................31

4.1 Alarm Input........................................................................................................ 31

4.2 Alarm Output..................................................................................................... 31

4.3 Silence And Acknowledge ............................................................................... 31

4.4 On-screen Displays During Alarms................................................................. 31

4.5 Alarm Operations During Playback................................................................. 32

4.6 Alarm History Box.............................................................................................32

4.7 Searching For Recorded Alarms..................................................................... 32

5SEARCHING AND ARCHIVING ..................................................................33

5.1 Defining Search Type ....................................................................................... 33

5.2 Defining Search Criteria................................................................................... 33

5.3 Search Results.................................................................................................. 35

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6MENU SYSTEM OVERVIEW .....................................................................37

6.1 Menu Notation In This Manual ......................................................................... 37

6.2 Accessing The Menu System .......................................................................... 37

6.3 Available Menus................................................................................................ 37

6.4 Menus In This Manual.......................................................................................38

6.5 Navigating The Menu System.......................................................................... 38

7THE MAIN MENU...................................................................................39

7.1 Main Menu Overview ........................................................................................ 39

7.2 Time/Date........................................................................................................... 39

7.3 Sequencing .......................................................................................................41

7.4 Record ............................................................................................................... 41

7.5 Alarms................................................................................................................ 45

7.6 Macro ................................................................................................................. 49

7.7 Motion Detection............................................................................................... 51

7.8 Camera Setup.................................................................................................... 53

7.9 Video Archive Setup......................................................................................... 56

7.10 Communications............................................................................................... 58

7.11 Front Panel Lock............................................................................................... 60

7.12 Factory Settings................................................................................................ 60

7.13 Passwords.........................................................................................................60

8THE QUICKINSTALL MENU .....................................................................61

8.1 QuickInstall Menu Overview ............................................................................ 61

8.2 Monitor Setup.................................................................................................... 61

8.3 ADM (Auto Delete Mode).................................................................................. 62

9THE OPERATOR & SYSTEMVIEW MENUS ................................................63

9.1 The Operator Menu........................................................................................... 63

9.2 The SystemView Menu ..................................................................................... 63

9.3 The View Screens .............................................................................................64

10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................67

11 T

EXT INSERTION PROTOCOL ..................................................................69

11.1 Message Structure............................................................................................ 69

11.2 Message Type ................................................................................................... 69

11.3 Event Field......................................................................................................... 69

12 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL ................................................................71

12.1 Remote Front Panel Simulations..................................................................... 71

12.2 Remote Data And CommandsData Structure................................................. 72

13 MACRO TABLES ...................................................................................77

13.1 Macro Functions Table..................................................................................... 77

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13.2 Scheduled Macro Table.................................................................................... 78

14 WARRANTY AND SERVICE......................................................................79

14.1 Factory Service................................................................................................. 79

14.2 Warranty ............................................................................................................ 80

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1 Features, Connections, and Setup

1.1 Products Featured In This Manual

DVMRe-4CS: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Four-Channel, Color, Simplex.

DVMRe-4CD: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Four-Channel, Color, Duplex.

DVMRe-10CD: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Ten-Channel, Color, Duplex.

DVMRe-16CS: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Sixteen-Channel, Color, Simplex.

DVMRe-16CD: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Sixteen-Channel, Color, Duplex.

Key To Model Numbers

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

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

3. C: Color

4. D: Duplex. S: Simplex

DVMRe 16 C D

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1.2 Product Description

The DVMRe is a video multiplexer capable of recording multiple cameras simultaneously to an internal hard disk. Digital recording improves playback quality over time-lapse VCRs, and eliminates the hassle of changing tapes. The unit can be programmed to record continuously by overwriting the oldest recorded data. The unit also allows access to stored video and live camera images via an ethernet connection. Programmable search features eliminates time consuming Fast Forwarding or Rewinding of tapes, searching for critical data. Search for images or events by alarm, time, date, camera number and ASCII cash register or ATM text. Dual monitor outputs allow the user to view separate Multiscreen and Full Screen displays simultaneously.

Caution! This units primary purpose is to furnish video multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. 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

• Simple operator menus and easy to use front panel controls.

• Digital recording to internal hard disk.

• Activity and Intrusion Motion Detection.

• Independent monitor control.

• Full Screen and Multiscreen camera sequencing with programmable sequence list and dwell

times.

• Video Freeze and Electronic Zoom with digital pan and tilt.

• Covert camera recording (recording without display).

• Alarm Handling with Alarm History Log

• User programmable macros, with a macro scheduling function to run the macro at a

predetermined time.

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• User programmable submacros for RS-232 external device control.

• Daylight savings time change function.

• Master/Slave time clock control via the RS-485 network.

• Remote programming and control through the RS-232, RS-485 and Ethernet ports.

• Video Archiving via the units SCSI port to DAT, AIT, or CD.

• Playback of recorded video via ethernet or modem.

• Live video viewing via ethernet or modem.

• Downloading video to PC via ethernet or modem.

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 Operator and System View menus are available.

• Installer: Complete menu access.

As a security measure, it is recommended that the Operator and Installer passwords be changed after installation is complete (see section 7.13). Store the passwords in the administrators secure files.

Default Passwords

Four-Channel Units

Password

Type

Operator

Installer

Factory

Defaults

Language

Access

Level Function

Operator

Installer

Provides access to the Operator

and SystemView menus.

Provides access to all on-screen

menus.

Resets the multiplexer to the

factory defaults.

Provides access to the On-screen

Language menu.

Ten and Sixteen-Channel Units

Password

Type

Operator

Installer

Access

Level

Operator

Installer

Function

Provides access to the Operator

and SystemView menus.

Provides access to all on-screen

menus.

Changeable

by user?

Yes

Changeable

by user?

Yes

Default

Password

3 4 4 4

4 1 1 1

1 4 1 4

Default

Password

3 4 77

Factory

Defaults

Language

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Installer

Resets the multiplexer to the

factory defaults.

Provides access to the On-screen

Language menu.

81 1 1

5 4 1 5

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 unit.

• The Alarm Interface Circuit Board.

• The 12 volt Power Supply with Power Cable.

• The User Manual.

• A WaveReader Software CD.

• The WaveReader Software Manual.

• The Archiving Addendum.

1.5 Installation Environment

Power: Ensure that the sites AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the 12 Volt DC power supply. If the sites 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 units enclosure, and ensure that they are not obstructed.

Temperature: Consider the units 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 The Rear Panel

For detailed connection information, see section 1.7.

1 2

SCSI

10 11 12

RS-232-1

12V DC

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. 10/100 Ethernet Port: For connecting to remote PC via ethernet.

2. RS-232 Port 1: For modem connection, text insertion, and flashing the PPC.

3. Power Connector: Connect 12 volt DC power supply. 2.1mm barrel connector, Center Positive.

4 5

RS-232-2

SVHS

2 RS-485 1

8 9

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16

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

5. RS-232 Port 2: For external control of the unit, and flashing the main software.

6. Y/C Monitor-A Output: Y/C video output with 4-pin miniDIN style connector.

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7. RS-485 Connector: For connecting several units to a single keyboard, or vice-versa.

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

9. Camera Inputs: BNC style connector, looping. Auto Terminating.

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

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

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

1.7 Connections

This section contains connection specifications for the DVMRe only. For instructions regarding the connection of the associated security equipment in your system, please consult the instruction manual of the associated equipment.

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

• A primary monitor.

• A secondary monitor.

• A Keyboard.

• Video cameras: 1 volt peak-to-peak, with composite video outputs.

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

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

• A PC connected via the ethernet.

• An external archive device, such as a SCSI CD, DAT, or AIT drive.

Ethernet Port

The cable connection configuration depends on your network configuration:

• For a DVMRe that connects directly to a Hub, use a Straight Through connection.

• For a DVMRe that connects directly to a PC, use a Cross Over connection.

Consult with you MIS personnel for the specific type of configuration. See section 7.10 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

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

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4 Not Connected 8 Not Connected

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RJ-45 socket on

rear panel.

RS-232 Port 1

For Modem and Flash Software Upgrading, connect a Null Modem cable. See section 7.10 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system.

See the documentation of the text translating device for cable pin-out specifications.

Connector Type: DB-9

Gender (on unit): Male

Cable Required (Modem): Modem

Cable Required (Flash): Modem

Cable Required (Text Insertion):

Unspecified, see pin configuration for text translator.

DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1

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

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.

Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial

Connectors: BNC

Auto Terminating: Yes

DB-9 on rear panel.

The camera input connectors are Auto Terminating. Make sure there is a 75-Ohm termination at the end of the video line if the signal is looped through the DVMRe.

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

See section 7.8 for information about disabling unused camera jacks in the menu system.

Passive Looping: Yes

RS-232 Port 2

Use the pin-out configuration given below to select the proper cable.

DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 2

Pin Use Pin Use Pin Use

1 Not Connected 4 Not Connected 7 Not Connected

2 RX 5 Ground 8 Not Connected

3 TX 6 Not Connected 9 Not Connected

Connector Type: DB-9

Gender (on unit): Female

DB-9 on rear panel.

Monitor-A Output

The DVMRe supports two types of Monitor-A outputs (Composite and Y/C). Y/C video output has a 4pin miniDIN style connector. This style of connection is also referred to as SVHS and S-Video. The Composite video output has a BNC style connector.

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Composite Monitor-A Output

When connecting directly from the DVMRe 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

RS-485 Connector

Shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the DVMRe.

See section 7.10 for information about configuring the RS-485 network address settings in the menu system.

RJ-45 Pin Configuration For RS-485 Port

Pin Use Pin Use

1 Ground (Shield) 5 Not Connected

2 +12 Volt DC 6 Network -VE

3 Network +VE 7 Ground (Shield)

4 Not Connected 8 +12 Volt DC

Wire Type: Cat 5

Connector Type: RJ-45

Max Cable Length: 3200 feet / 1000 meters

RJ-45 socket on

rear panel.

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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 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 7.9.

Connector: 50 Pin, High Density SCSI-2.

Gender (on unit): Female

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

Autoloader Support?: Yes

SCSI ID: 0

Monitor-B Output

When connecting directly from the DVMRe 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

1.8 Alarm I/O Port

The rear 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 rear panel.

Connect the Alarm PCB (supplied with the unit) to the Alarm Port. Wire all alarm inputs to the Alarm PCB.

DB-25 Connector on Rear Panel

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If the Alarm PCB is lost or missing, contact Kalatel Customer Support for a replacement (Part Number 0900-0077B). As a substitute, purchase a female DB-25 connector and make all connections as shown in this section.

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 Ground.

Pin 22: Alarm Output Relay #2.

Pin 23: External Alarm Silence and Acknowledge.

Pin 25: Alarm Output Relay #2 Common Ground.

Alarm Input

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

See section 7.5 for information about configuring the contacts as Normally Open or Normally Closed in the menu system.

Signal

NO1A1 A2A14 A15 A16A3 A4 A5 GND GNDGNDA6

171214 15 1634518 19196

Signal

NO2 COM1 A7A8A9A10 G NDACKA11VextA12A13 COM2

22 21 78910 202311241213 25

Alarm PCB

High: 5V (12V Tolerant)

Low: Ground

Inputs: 1 per channel.

Normally Open Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Open.

Normally Closed Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Closed

TTL Active High: Configure in menu as Normally Closed.

TTL Active Low: Configure in menu as Normally Open.

Open Collector Active On: Configure in menu as Normally Open.

Open Collector Active Off: Configure in menu as Normally Closed.

Multiplexer DB25 Connector

Alarm Input No. 1

Alarm Input No. 2 - 15

pin 1

Normally Open

(Closes During Alarm)

pins 2-15

Typical Alarm Device

Alarm Input No. 16

Ground

pin 16

pins 18-20

Refer to each alarm device's manual for specific wiring details.

Normally Closed

(Opens During Alarm)

Typical wiring for Alarm #1 as Normally Open and Alarm #16 as Normally Closed.

Typical Alarm Device

Normally Open and Normally Closed Connections

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Alarm Relay Output

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 7.5 for information about configuring the alarms in the menu system.

Typical wiring for Alarm Relays. Relays may be programmed Normally Open or Normally Closed.

pin 17

Output Relay No. 1

pin 21

pin 22

Output Relay No. 2

pin 25

Multiplexer DB25 Connector

Alarm

Device

Controlled

Device

Output: Zero potential relay contacts, programmable in menu system as Normally Open or Normally Closed.

Voltage: 30V (Max)

Current: 500mA (Max)

External Alarm Silence And Acknowledge

Power

Source

Power

Source

Connect a switch or similar device to Silence and Acknowledge alarms. Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19, or 20 (ground pins). Silencing and Acknowledging an alarm only deactivates the internal buzzer. The alarm output relay will remain active for the duration of the alarm event.

External Device: Normally Open Zero potential relay contact.

1.9 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 Supply

The unit is furnished with a power supply.

Do not use any other power supply with the unit. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by the use of any other power supply.

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

Power Supply Input

Power Supply Output

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Power-up procedure

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

1. Energize the monitors and all of the cameras.

2. Energize the DVMRe.

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, then the unit will begin recording automatically.

Duplex: Duplex units will display a multiscreen on Monitor-A.

Simplex: Simplex units will display Camera-1 full screen.

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.

Check Record And Playback Quality

Record for at least three minutes at the highest record rate (30 pps for NTSC, 25 pps for PAL). Then playback the recording, selecting each camera for full screen display. Check the playback picture quality. If there is a problem with the a camera’s video quality, or for additional information about proper camera setup, consult the camera’s installation instructions.

1.10 Minimum Recommended Menu Setup

After installation is complete, it is strongly recommended that, as a minimum, the items in the QuickInstall menu be configured before the unit is used. All items located in the QuickInstall menu (except Monitor Setup and ADM) are also found in the Main menu. These items are provided in the separate QuickInstall menu as a convenience for the installer.

For information about accessing and configuring the menu system see section 6.

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To find detailed information in this manual about configuring each item in the QuickInstall menu, use the following table to locate the primary menu location of each item in the QuickInstall menu.

QuickInstall Menu Item Primary Menu Location Section In

Manual

Change the time

Change the date

Edit Camera Titles

Camera Disable

Record Quality

Installer Password

Auto Disable Now

Color Detect Now

Monitor Setup

ADM

Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time

Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Date

Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Titles

Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Disable

Main Menu → Record → Record Quality

Main Menu → Passwords → Installer Password

Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Disable → Auto Disable Now

Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Color → Color Detect Now

QuickInstall → Monitor Setup

QuickInstall → ADM

7.2

7.8

7.4

7.13

7.8

8.2

8.3

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2 User Operations

2.1 Principal Operating Modes

The DVMRe has four principal modes of operation:

• Recording.

• Live Multiscreen.

• Playback.

• Stop.

Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section.

2.2 Simplex Vs. Duplex

Simplex: The unit is only capable of operating in a single mode. For Example, selecting Live Multiscreen cancels the Recording operations.

Duplex: The unit is capable of performing the following tasks concurrently:

• Viewing Live Multiscreen images while Recording.

• Viewing Live Multiscreen images during Playback.

There are notes throughout this manual describing the difference in operation of specific features between simplex and duplex.

2.3 The Front Panel

1 2

1. Multiscreen button.

2. Live button.

4 5

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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7. Monitor-B button.

8. Record button.

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13. Function button.

14. Freeze button.

3. Play button.

4. Play Forward button.

5. Stop button.

6. Menu button.

2.4 Recording

To begin recording, press the Record button. Recording will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Record button. Recording is also indicated as REC on the primary monitor. The unit always starts recording at the end of previously recorded data.

The unit will continue recording until:

• The disk is full.

• The Play button or Stop button is pressed.

On Simplex units, recording is also stopped when the Multiscreen button is pressed.

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9. Reverse Play button.

10. Alarm button.

11. Sequence button.

12. Zoom button.

15. Search button.

16. Number buttons.

17. Arrow button.

18. Enter button.

Record Button

with LED

Disk Nearly Full Notification

When the recorder has less than 10% of its disk space available, the unit will begin toggling between the Multiscreen and Full screen, displaying (on the Full screen display) an on-screen notification indicating that the disk is nearly full.

The operator has the option to let the unit stop recording when the disk is full, or command the unit to continue recording when the disk becomes full, by recording over the oldest recorded information.

On the Full screen display, this pop-up menu will appear. Pressing the record button now will continue recording and begin overwriting data.

The percentage of space remaining on the hard disk and the amount of time until recording is stopped is indicated on both Full screen and Multiscreen displays.

If the operator allows the disk to become full, this dialog box will appear.

Recording will stop

when disk is full.

Press RECORD to continue.

MESSAGE

Press the Enter button to clear the dialog box and return the unit to Stop mode. The unit will not continue recording again until the operator pushes the Record button.

Monitor-A Displays During Recording

Multiscreen Display

During Recording, press the Multiscreen button to activate the multiscreen display on Monitor-A. Repeatedly pressing the Multiscreen button advances the display to the next multiscreen. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 3.1.

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 3.3.

Full Screen Display

Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of the desired camera.

Recording stopped.

Disk Full.

Multiscreen Button

Sequence Button

Sequenced Full Screen Display

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

3.3. For detailed information about configuring the dwell times in the menu

system, see section 7.3.

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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, use the Arrow buttons 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.

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.

Zoom Button

with LED

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

Individual cameos can be frozen in Active Cameo mode (see section 3.2).

(a flashing asterisk) in each frozen cameo.

Press the Freeze button again to cancel Freeze operations.

Freeze Button

Monitor-B Displays During Recording

During recording, Monitor-B displays a single camera, live and full screen. These images cannot be zoomed or frozen.

Selecting Monitor-B

To change cameras on Monitor-B, press the Monitor-B button. The MonitorB LED will light to indicate that the number buttons now control Monitor-B. Press the Monitor-B button again to return the keypad control to Monitor-A.

Monitor-B Button

Full Screen Display

Select any camera for Full Screen display on Monitor-B by pressing the Number button of the desired camera.

Number Button

Sequenced Display

Press the Sequence button to begin sequencing. The sequence list and dwell times are programmable. For detailed information about programming the sequence list see section 3.3. For detailed information about configuring the dwell times in the menu system, see section 7.3.

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Sequence Button

2.5 Playback

Start Playback

To begin playback, press the Play button. A message will appear prompting “Do you want to stop Record?”.

To stop recording and continue with playback: Press the Enter button. Recording will stop, Playback will start. Playback starts at the beginning of the last recording session. Playback will be indicated by the LED located next to the

Play button. Playback is also indicated as

To cancel selection and continue recording: Press the Menu button or wait a few seconds for the

message to disappear.

on the playback monitor.

Playback Operations

Play Forward

When playback begins, the default is to 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. Play Forward is indicated as

Reverse Play

To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse Play button. Reverse Play is indicated as

on the playback monitor.

Play Button

with LED

Play Forward

Button

Fast Forward

During playback, press the Right Arrow button. The unit will display images at a higher than normal rate. Fast Forward is indicated as monitor. There are 4 Fast Forward rates. Repeated pressing of the Right Arrow button will increase the playback speed.

on the playback

Rewind

During playback, press the Left Arrow button. The unit will display images (in reverse) at a higher than normal rate. Rewind is indicated as monitor. There are 4 Rewind rates. Repeated pressing of the Left Arrow button will increase the rewind speed.

on the playback

Skip Forward

During playback, press the Up Arrow button. The unit will skip forward through approximately 120 megs of data on the hard disk. After skipping, the unit will return to the previous playback mode (Play Forward, Reverse Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, etc.). Skip Forward is indicated as

on the playback monitor.

Reverse Play

Button

Right Arrow

Button

Left Arrow

Button

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Up Arrow

Button

Skip Rewind

During playback, press the Down Arrow button. The unit will skip back through approximately 120 megs of data on the hard disk. After skipping, the unit will return to the previous playback mode (Play Forward, Reverse Play, Fast Forward, Rewind). Skip Rewind is indicated as

on the playback monitor.

Pause

During playback, press the Freeze button. The is feature pauses all full screen and multiscreen images. Pause is indicated as

on the playback monitor.

Single Frame Advance

While in Pause mode, press the Play Forward button. The unit will advance a single frame, then return to Pause mode. Single Frame Advance is indicated as

on the playback monitor.

Single Frame Rewind

While in Pause mode, press the Reverse Play button. The unit will rewind a single frame, then return to Pause mode. Single Frame Rewind is indicated as

on the playback monitor.

Stop Playback

To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode, press either the Stop button or the Live button.

Down Arrow

Button

Freeze Button

Play Forward

Button

Reverse Play

Button

Pressing the Record button will stop playback, and return the unit to Record mode.

Stop Button or Live Button

Searching Recorded Data

The DVMRe has a 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, or alarm conditions. Because the search interface is so dynamic, it is covered in detail in a separate section of this manual. See section 5.

Single Monitor Mode Vs. Dual Monitor Mode

The Monitor mode determines which monitor will display the video playback. This feature is configured in the QuickInstall menu. This feature is only available on Duplex units.

Single Monitor Mode

Monitor-A: Full Screen or Multiscreen Video Playback is displayed.

Monitor-B: Live Full Screen images are displayed.

Video playback replaces the live video on Monitor-A.

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Monitor-A

Monitor-B

Dual Monitor Mode

Monitor-A: Live Full Screen or Multiscreen images are displayed.

Monitor-B: Full Screen or Multiscreen Video Playback is displayed.

The primary function of Dual Monitor mode is to provide multiscreen playback on Monitor-B, while continuing to display live multiscreen video on Monitor-A. Dual Monitor mode requires two monitors.

Playback in Dual Monitor mode is the only time a multiscreen will be displayed on Monitor-B.

Monitor-A

Monitor-B

Playback Monitor Displays

The following information is about the playback monitor. Depending on how the unit is configured, this may be Monitor-A or Monitor-B.

Multiscreen Display

During Playback, press the Multiscreen button to activate the multiscreen display. Repeatedly pressing the Multiscreen button advances the display to the next multiscreen. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 3.1.

Multiscreen Button

Multiscreen Display With Sequencing

Full Screen Display

Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of the desired camera.

Sequenced Full Screen Display

3.3. For detailed information about configuring the dwell times in the menu

system, see section 7.3.

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 Arrow buttons 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.

Sequence Button

Number Button

Sequence Button

Zoom Button

with LED

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.

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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

Individual cameos can be frozen in Active Cameo mode (see section 3.2).

(a flashing asterisk) in each frozen cameo.

Press the Freeze button again to cancel Freeze operations.

Freeze Button

Monitor-A Displays During Playback (Dual Monitor mode)

Same as above, except images are live.

Monitor-B Displays During Playback (Single Monitor Mode)

During playback, Monitor-B displays a single camera, live and full screen. These images cannot be zoomed or frozen.

Selecting Monitor-B

To change cameras on Monitor-B, press the Monitor-B button. The MonitorB LED will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls Monitor-B. Press the Monitor-B button again to return the keypad control to Monitor-A.

Monitor-B Button

Full Screen Display

Select any camera for Full Screen display on Monitor-B by pressing the Number button of the desired camera.

Number Button

Sequenced Display

Sequence Button

2.6 Live Multiscreen Mode

To enter Live Multiscreen mode, press the Live button. Live Multiscreen mode will be indicated by the LED located next to the Live button.

Simplex Units: Entering the Live Multiscreen mode stops all playback and recording.

Duplex Units: Entering the Live Multiscreen mode stops playback. The unit will continue recording while the live multiscreen video is displayed.

Monitor-A Displays In Live Multiscreen Mode

Multiscreen Display

In Live Multiscreen mode, press the Multiscreen button to activate the multiscreen display on Monitor-A. Repeatedly pressing the Multiscreen button advances the display to the next multiscreen. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 3.1.

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Live Button

Multiscreen Button

Multiscreen Display With Sequencing

Full Screen Display

Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of the desired camera.

Sequenced Full Screen Display

3.3. For detailed information about configuring the dwell times in the menu

system, see section 7.3.

Zooming

Sequence Button

Number Button

Sequence Button

While Zoomed, use the Arrow buttons 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.

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.

Zoom Button

with LED

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

Individual cameos can be frozen in Active Cameo mode (see section 3.2).

Press the Freeze button again to cancel Freeze operations.

(a flashing asterisk) in each frozen cameo.

Freeze Button

Monitor-B Displays In Live Multiscreen Mode

In Live Multiscreen mode, Monitor-B displays a single camera, live and full screen. These images cannot be zoomed or frozen.

Selecting Monitor-B

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Monitor-B Button

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