Pelco VMX300 User Manual

ADDENDUM

Addendum No. C1563M

Date February 19, 2008

Manual Affected VMX300 Video Management System Installation Manual, C1552M-C

Several components on the rear panel of the VMX300/VMX300-E workstations have been moved to new positions and the illustrations in the VMX300(-E)
Installation manual (C1552M-C) are out-of-date. Please refer to the information and illustrations in this addendum when using the following rear panel
connectors:

• Monitor outputs

• Video inputs

• COM 3 and COM 4 (RS-422 ports)

• USB ports

Rear View

In Figure 1, the rear panel of the VMX300-SYS-4/VMX300-E-SYS-4 workstation is used to identify the components that are common to all models. Monitor
output ports and video input ports are identified for each workstation model in VMX300(-E) Monitor Outputs and VMX300(-E) Analog Video Inputs, beginning
on page 2.

Figure 1. VMX300(-E) Rear View

Power COM 2 (RS-232)*

Mouse and Keyboard Ports (PS/2) Primary Ethernet Port (gigabit rate)

Secondary Ethernet Port (megabit rate) Audio Ports

USB Ports* USB Ports*

COM 1 (RS-232)* Modem Ports (reserved for future use)

Parallel Port (refer to the Windows
printer installation instructions)

*A USB port expander can be used to increase the total number of USB ports and serial communication ports (RS-232).

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documentation for

COM 3 and COM 4 (RS-422)

VMX300(-E) MONITOR OUTPUTS

1. Connect the VGA adapter to the digital video interface (DVI) connector on the rear panel.

Figure 2. Monitor Port Adapter Connection

2. Use the monitor cables provided with your monitors (not supplied) to connect monitors to the workstation as follows:

• Dual-monitor systems: Connect the left monitor to the bottom input and the right monitor to the top input (refer to Figure 3).

RIGHT VGA
MONITOR

LEFT VGA
MONITOR

Figure 3. How to Connect Monitors to a VMX300(-E) Workstation

• Single-monitor systems: If you are using just one monitor, use the top monitor input only (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4. How to Connect a Single Monitor to a VMX300(-E) Workstation

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VMX300(-E) ANALOG VIDEO INPUTS

You can connect one analog video input to -1 model workstations, and up to four analog video inputs to -4 model workstations.

Analog video sources include the following:

• A video source (such as a camera, VCR, or multiplexer) connected directly to the VMX300(-E) workstation rear panel

• Video output from a matrix switcher, using a cable connection from one of the matrix switcher monitor outputs to the VMX300(-E) workstation rear
panel

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate installation manual for each video input device for additional connection instructions.

-1 MODEL WORKSTATIONS

1. Connect the RCA-to-BNC video input adapter to the video port on the rear panel.

2. Using a BNC video cable (not supplied), connect the video source to the input adapter.

When you configure settings in the server software for this workstation, add a custom window to display video from this input, and then configure a
Microsoft® Video for Windows® (VFW) canvas for the window. Refer to the VMX300(-E) Server Configuration manual (C1553M) for detailed instructions.

Figure 5. How to Connect Analog Video to a -1 Model Workstation

-4 MODEL WORKSTATIONS

1. Using a BNC video cable (not supplied), connect the video source to the first BNC video port on the rear panel (the top port).

2. Connect up to three additional video sources, using the BNC video ports in sequential order (from top to bottom).

When you configure settings in the server software for this workstation, add a custom window for each video input, and then configure a Quad Video
Display DS canvas for each window. Refer to the VMX300(-E) Server Configuration manual (C1553M) for detailed instructions.

VIDEO INPUT 1

VIDEO INPUT 2

VIDEO INPUT 3

VIDEO INPUT 4

Figure 6. How to Connect Analog Video to a -4 Model Workstation

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Video Quality Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Compatible Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Documentation Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Typical Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Matrix Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DX8000 and DX9000 Series DVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PelcoNet Transmission Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

NVR300 Network Video Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

User-Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

VMX300 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

VMX300-E Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

VMX300E-B Backup Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VMX300(-E) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VMX300(-E) Connections to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VMX300(-E) Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VMX300(-E) Monitor Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

VMX300(-E) Analog Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

-1 Model Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

-4 Model Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

KBD300A Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Spectra/Esprit Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CM6700 Switcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CM6800 Switcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

CM9700 Matrix Switching Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CM9760-ALM Alarm Interface Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CM9760-REL Relay Interface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Serial Output Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

IP-Based Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing the Port Settings of a VMX300(-E) COM Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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List of Illustrations

1 Sample VMX300(-E) System with Matrix Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2 Pelco ASCII Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Pelco’s Non-Native ASCII Switchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Two Cameras Controlled by Different Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 Coaxitron and Fixed Camera Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 Looping Camera Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7 Sample VMX300(-E) System with DVRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Connecting a DVR: Method 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9 Connecting a DVR: Method 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10 Example 1 of a PelcoNet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

11 Example 2 of a PelcoNet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

12 Example 3 of a PelcoNet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

13 Sample VMX300(-E) System with the NVR300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

14 Rack Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

15 VMX300(-E) Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

16 VMX300(-E) Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

17 Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

18 Keyboard and Mouse Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

19 Monitor Port Adapter Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

20 How to Connect Monitors to a VMX300(-E) Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

21 How to Connect a Single Monitor to a VMX300(-E) Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

22 How to Connect Analog Video to a -1 Model Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

23 How to Connect Analog Video to a -4 Model Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

24 Sample of a Direct Serial Connection for an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

25 VMX300(-E) RS-422 Wall Block Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

26 Sample of an Internet Protocol Connection for an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

27 KBD300A: Direct Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

28 KBD300A: IP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

29 KBD300A Keyboard Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

30 Spectra/Esprit Control Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

31 CM6700 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

32 CM6800 RJ-45 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

33 CM6800 DB9 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

34 CM9700 RS-422 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

35 CM9700 RS-232 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

36 CM9760-ALM Direct Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

37 CM9760-REL Direct Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

38 Sample IP-Based Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

39 Opening the COM Port Properties Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

40 COM Port Properties: Port Settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

List of Tables

A VMX300 Model Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

B VMX300 Sample Licensing Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

C VMX300-E Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

D VMX300-E Sample Licensing Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

E VMX300E-B Sample Licensing Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

F Default Settings for VMX300(-E) COM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

G VMX300(-E) COM Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

H Keyboard Address Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

I Keyboard Mode Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

J Recommended CM6800 Port for VMX300(-E) Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the points where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the
apparatus.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

16. Installation should be done only by qualified personnel and conform to all local codes.

17. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and it must not
be installed where exposed to rain and moisture.

18. Use only installation methods and materials capable of supporting four times the maximum specified load.

19. A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring.

20. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

21. A CCC-approved power cord must be used to power this equipment when used in China.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

Only use replacement parts recommended by Pelco.

The product and/or manual may bear the following marks:

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is
present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying this unit.

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CAUTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

Regulatory Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment
or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Video Quality Caution

Frame Rate Notice Regarding User-Selected Options

Pelco systems are capable of providing high quality video for both live viewing and playback. However, the systems can be used in lower quality
modes, which can degrade picture quality, to allow for a slower rate of data transfer and to reduce the amount of video data stored. The picture
quality can be degraded by either lowering the resolution, reducing the picture rate, or both. A picture degraded by having a reduced resolution
may result in an image that is less clear or even indiscernible. A picture degraded by reducing the picture rate has fewer frames per second,
which can result in images that appear to jump or move more quickly than normal during playback. Lower frame rates may result in a key event
not being recorded by the system.

Judgment as to the suitability of the products for users’ purposes is solely the users’ responsibility. Users shall determine the suitability of the
products for their own intended application, picture rate and picture quality. In the event users intend to use the video for evidentiary purposes in
a judicial proceeding or otherwise, users should consult with their attorney regarding any particular requirements for such use.

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Description

The Pelco VMX300(-E) video management system uses a Windows®-based interface to control any combination of analog and IP devices in a
single integrated video security system. With a mouse, you can click a camera icon on a system map and then drag it to a video display window.
Mapping configurations and a visual interface allow you to easily control the following devices:

• Matrix switchers (CM6700, CM6800, CM9740, CM9760, CM9770, CM9780)

• PelcoNet

• DX8000 (software version level 1.1.00.1121 or higher) and DX9000 Series digital video recorders

• NVR300 Series network video recorders

• Spectra

• CM9760-ALM and CM9760-REL input/output devices

VMX300 provides control and monitoring of CCTV equipment in a client-to-server configuration. VMX300-E provides control and monitoring of
CCTV equipment in the following configurations: client-to-server; multiple clients-to-server; client-to-multiple servers; or server-to-server.

Each VMX300(-E) system must have at least one workstation with server software. Workstations with server software always include client
software and, therefore, are called client/server workstations. A VMX300 system can have only one client/server workstation. A VMX300-E
system can have multiple client/server workstations.

Each VMX300(-E) system must have at least one workstation with client software. This can be the client/server workstation, described above, or
you can add a separate workstation with only client software to the system. Each VMX300(-E) system can have multiple client workstations in
addition to the client/server workstation.

Your system administrator configures your system using the VMX300(-E) server software, and then launches the VMX300(-E) server into “run”
mode. A system operator uses the VMX300(-E) client software to view and control the area under surveillance. The operator can connect to the
VMX300(-E) system from the client/server workstation, or from a separate client workstation. With the VMX300-E version, an operator could also
connect from another client/server workstation.

™

MPEG Series transmission systems (NET300 Series, NET350 Series, NET4001A)

®

and Esprit® camera positioning systems

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MODELS

VMX300 and VMX300-E workstations come with software preloaded on a rack mountable PC; keyboard and mouse are included. Each
workstation supports two monitors. (Note: Monitors are not included. A standard VGA or Super VGA monitor can be used.)

VMX300 MODELS

VMX300 provides control and monitoring of CCTV equipment in a client-to-server configuration. A VMX300 workstation can be a client/server
workstation (VMX300-CSVR) or a client workstation (VMX300-CL).

VMX300-CSVR workstations include both client and sever software applications. The model comes standard with licensing for the server and
client and up to 10 cameras. Licenses for up to 100 cameras can be purchased as needed.

VMX300-CL workstations include the client software application and the licensing (five per client) required for the client workstation to connect
to the server. Up to 10 additional client workstations can be connected to the VMX300 server. Note that each client added to the system
decreases the potential number of cameras (by five) that you can add to the system.

NOTE: If your system requires only one client, the client and server applications can both run on the same workstation. To optimize system
performance in a multiple-client system, each client application should run from a dedicated client workstation.

Refer to Table A for a list of VMX300 model numbers.

Table A. VMX300 Model Numbers

Model Type Video Windows Supported

VMX300-CSVR-0 Client/Server

VMX300-CL-0 Client

VMX300-CSVR-1 Client/Server

VMX300-CL-1 Client

VMX300-CSVR-4 Client/Server

VMX300-CL-4 Client

*The VMX300 software allows you to view both analog and digital video display windows simultaneously on the same
system monitor, as follows:
Analog windows: The analog video display window described in the -1 and -4 models typically allows operators to
view video from a camera, matrix switcher, or other analog video source connected directly to the VMX300 rear panel.
The -0 models can receive analog video inputs only through PelcoNet video encoders and Pelco DX8000 and DX9000
Series DVRs, using a network connection.
Digital windows: The number of digital video display windows that can be displayed at one time is limited by the size
and type of images selected for viewing. Refer to Table B in the VMX300 Software Guide for an overview of the CPU
workload and bandwidth amounts used for each type of video stream (the video in a custom window).

Digital video windows only

One analog video input, one analog video display window,* and multiple
digital video display windows.*

Four analog video inputs, four analog video display windows,* and multiple
digital video display windows.*

VMX300 Software Licenses

The VMX300 can support a maximum of 100 licenses. Licenses can be used for cameras (one each), KBD300A keyboards (five each), and clients
(five each; supplied with client workstation).

VMX300-LIC-10 10 additional licenses
VMX300-LIC-20 20 additional licenses
VMX300-LIC-50 50 additional licenses
VMX300-LIC-100 100 additional licenses

Table B. VMX300 Sample Licensing Configurations

System Configuration Licenses Used

Client/Server Workstation Base license 100

1 additional client workstation 5 95

2 additional client workstations 10 85

10 additional client workstations 50 50 (cameras only)

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Licenses Available for Cameras, KBD300A Keyboards,
or Additional Client Workstations

VMX300-E MODELS

VMX300-E provides control and monitoring of CCTV equipment in the following configurations: client-to-server; multiple clients-to-server;
client-to-multiple servers; or server-to-server. A VMX300-E workstation can be a client/server workstation (VMX300-E-CSVR) or a client
workstation (VMX300-E-CL).

VMX300-E-CSVR workstations include both the client and server software applications. The model comes standard with licensing for the server
and client and up to 10 cameras. Licenses for up to 2,000 cameras can be purchased as needed.

VMX300-E-CL workstations include the client software application and the licensing (10 per client) required for the client workstation to connect
to the server. Up to 50 additional client workstations can be connected to the VMX300-E server. Note that each client added to the system
decreases the potential number of cameras (by ten) that you can add to the system.

NOTE: If your system requires only one client, the client and server applications can both run on the same workstation. To optimize system
performance in a multiple-client system, each client application should run from a dedicated client workstation. Additional servers in the same
system should be run from dedicated server workstations as well.

Refer to Table C for a list of VMX300-E model numbers.

Table C. VMX300-E Model Numbers

Model Type Video Windows Supported

VMX300-E-CSVR-0 Client/Server

VMX300-E-CL-0 Client

VMX300-E-CSVR-1 Client/Server

VMX300-E-CL-1 Client

VMX300-E-CSVR-4 Client/Server

VMX300-E-CL-4 Client

*The VMX300-E software allows you to view both analog and digital video display windows simultaneously on the same
system monitor, as follows:
Analog windows: The analog video display window described in the -1 and -4 models typically allows operators to
view video from a camera, matrix switcher, or other analog video source connected directly to the VMX300-E rear panel.
The -0 models can receive analog video inputs only through PelcoNet video encoders and Pelco DX8000 and DX9000
Series DVRs, using a network connection.
Digital windows: The number of digital video display windows that can be displayed at one time is limited by the size
and type of images selected for viewing. Refer to Table B in the VMX300(-E) Software Guide for an overview of the CPU
workload and bandwidth amounts used for each type of video stream (the video in a custom window).

Digital video windows only

One analog video input, one analog video display window,* and multiple
digital video display windows.*

Four analog video inputs, four analog video display windows,* and multiple
digital video display windows.*

VMX300-E Software Licenses

The VMX300-E can support a maximum of 2,000 licenses. Licenses can be used for cameras (one each), KBD300A keyboards (five each), and
clients (ten each; supplied with client workstation).

VMX300-E-LIC10 10 additional licenses
VMX300-E-LIC20 20 additional licenses
VMX300-E-LIC50 50 additional licenses
VMX300-E-LIC100 100 additional licenses
VMX300-E-LIC200 200 additional licenses
VMX300-E-LIC500 500 additional licenses

Table D. VMX300-E Sample Licensing Configurations

System Configuration Licenses Used

Client/Server Workstation Base license 2,000

1 additional client workstation 10 1,990

10 additional client workstations 100 1,900

50 additional client workstations 500 1,500 (cameras only)

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Licenses Available for Cameras, KBD300A Keyboards,
or Additional Client Workstations

VMX300E-B BACKUP SERVER

A VMX300-E system can include an optional VMX300E-B-SVR backup server. VMX300E-B-SVR backup server workstations include the backup
server software application and licensing for the backup server and client and up to 10 cameras. Licenses for up to 2,000 cameras can be
purchased as needed.

NOTE: When using a backup server, the backup licenses must mirror the VMX300-E system. For every camera, KBD300A keyboard, and client in
the system, you must include a backup license.

VMX300E-B Software Licenses

The VMX300E-B-SVR can support a maximum of 2,000 licenses. Licenses can be used for cameras (one each) , KBD300A keyboards (five each),
and clients (ten each).

VMX300E-B-LIC10 10 additional licenses

VMX300E-B-LIC20 20 additional licenses

VMX300E-B-LIC50 50 additional licenses

VMX300E-B-LIC100 100 additional licenses

VMX300E-B-LIC200 200 additional licenses

VMX300E-B-LIC500 500 additional licenses

Table E. VMX300E-B Sample Licensing Configurations

System Configuration Licenses Used

Backup Server Workstation Base license 2,000

1 additional client workstation 10 1,990

10 additional client workstations 100 1,900

50 additional client workstations 500 1,500 (cameras only)

COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS

Switchers CM6700, CM6800, CM9740, CM9760, CM9770, CM9780

Camera systems Spectra, Esprit

PelcoNet transmission systems NET300 Series, NET350 Series, NET4001A

Network video recorders NVR300 Series

Digital video recorders (DVRs) DX8000 Series (DX8000 software version level 1.1.00.1121 only), DX9000 Series

Input/Output devices CM9760-ALM alarm interface unit, CM9760-REL relay interface unit

External keyboard KBD300A

Backup server VMX300E-B-SVR and associated VMX300E-B license packs

DOCUMENTATION RESOURCES

The following set of manuals provide comprehensive instructions and reference information on the VMX300(-E) system:

VMX300(-E) Installation Quick Start Guide This guide provides an overview of hardware connections.

VMX300(-E) Installation Manual This is the hardware installation manual.

VMX300(-E) Software Guide:
Basic Configuration and Operation This guide provides basic instructions on configuring the server and operating the system.

VMX300(-E) Server Configuration Manual This manual is for system administrators responsible for configuring and maintaining VMX300(-E)

VMX300(-E) Client Operation Manual This manual provides comprehensive instructions and reference information for the client

Licenses Available for Cameras, KBD300A Keyboards,
or Additional Client Workstations

servers. The manual provides comprehensive instructions and reference information for the entire
server configuration.

application used by system operators. The sections on workspaces, configuring servers, and remote
desktop servers are also of interest for system administrators.

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Typical Applications

IMPORTANT NOTE. PLEASE READ.

The network implementations in this document are shown as general representations only and are not intended to show detailed network
topologies. Your actual network will differ, requiring changes or perhaps additional network equipment to accommodate the systems as
illustrated. Please contact your local Pelco representative to discuss your specific requirements.

The VMX300(-E) Video Management System can be configured for a wide variety of different applications. The following illustrations provide
some examples of how to use the VMX300(-E) with matrix switchers, DVRs, PelcoNet transmission systems, and NVR300s.

MATRIX SWITCHERS

Figure 1 shows a general example of how to connect a VMX300(-E) to matrix switchers (CM6700, CM6800, CM9740, CM9760, CM9770,
CM9780). Figure 2 on page 12 through Figure 6 on page 14 provide more specific examples of equipment connections.

MATRIX

VMX CLIENT

VMX CLIENT

MATRIX

LEGEND

NETWORK

VMX SERVER

DATA

VIDEO

Figure 1. Sample VMX300(-E) System with Matrix Switchers

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