Philips DVP3268X User Manual

Operation manual

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Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Viewing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Live, playback and search modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Triggers and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Reference

Definition of terms

Cameo: Single camera picture in a multiscreen display.
Dwell time: The length of time that an alarm indicator continues to operate

after the action causing it has occurred. The length of time that

one image of a sequence is shown.
Full-screen: A display that only shows one picture occupying a full screen.
Multiscreen: The division of a display screen so that it shows a certain number

of cameras at the same time.
Sequence: Camera pictures shown one after the other in time either in full-

screen or quad modes.
Quad: Four camera pictures shown on one display screen.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Attention: Installation should be performed by
qualified service personnel only in accordance with the
National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.

Power Disconnect. Units have power supplied
whenever the power cord is inserted into the power
source. The power cord is the main power disconnect
for all units.

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

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Icons shown on the screen

Play forward

Play reverse

Fast forward

Fast reverse

Pause

Freeze

Zoom

Sequence

Alarm

Motion

Network

Error

Introduction

Introduction

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Digital versatile recorder for security applications

The Divar is a video recording system that can record multiple camera signals
while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback. It
combines the functionality of a digital recorder with a multiplexer and a
switcher.

The unit has comprehensive search and playback facilities for viewing stored
video. Once set up, all recording takes place in the background without requiring
operator intervention. Maximum recording rates of 60 (NTSC) and 50 (PAL)
images per second are guaranteed with unsynchronized cameras. The recording
rate and quality are selectable per camera.

All models have extensive alarm handling functions and telemetry control. Alarm
functions include motion detection in user-definable areas of the image on any
camera input.

The unit can be easily operated and programmed via the front panel control keys
and on-screen display menu system. One monitor output provides full-screen,
quad and multiscreen viewing; another spot/alarm. A keyboard can be connected
to improve the ease-of-use.

Via a network, the Control Center PC-application can be used for live viewing,
playback and configuration. The Divar includes an authenticity check for both
local and remote playback. A dedicated PC player is provided for playback of
secure video files.

Vers ions

There are three Divar models; 6-channel, 9-channel and 16-channel, each with
various storage capacities. This manual describes the 16-channel version. Both 6­channel and 9-channel versions operate in exactly the same way except that fewer
cameras can be connected, there are fewer camera keys and the number of
multiscreen views is reduced.

Setup

The unit is configured by an administrator. Access to the configuration functions
is normally password protected. The choices made during setup can restrict the
functions available to the operator. For example, the number of multiscreen
views can be limited.

Search and playback functions can also be password protected, so it is possible
that they are not available to the operator. All possible operator facilities are
described in this manual but some of these may not be available to you.

On-screen help

On-screen help is available for all topics. Just press the yellow ALT key for at
least one second to see the help text associated with your current activity. Press

the escape key to exit help.

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Front panel controls

Front panel controls

Indicators

The power indicator lights to indicate that power is being supplied to the
unit.

The indicators across the top of the unit light or flash to alert you to various
operating conditions.

Record - lights when the unit is recording video.

Network - lights when a remote user is connected to the unit.

Alarm - flashes when an alarm is detected.

Motion - flashes when motion is detected in a camera signal.

Video loss - flashes when a video loss condition is detected for a

camera input.

Keys

The keys on the front panel can be used for controlling primary functions or
alternate functions. Symbols for the primary functions are shown above the keys.
Symbols for the alternate functions are shown below the keys.

The alternate functions are activated by first pressing the ALT key and then
the desired key. When the alternate function mode is active, the light below the
ALT key is lit.

The unit automatically exits the alternate mode if the monitor A key ,
monitor B key or sequence key is pressed. When in a menu, the keys

operate according to their alternate function.

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Primary functions

(light below ALT key off)

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Live key - press to switch to live viewing.

Search key - press to open a search menu to look for recorded

events.

Rewind key - in live mode, press to start reverse playback of

recordings for the displayed cameras.

- in playback mode, press to speed up rewind.

- in pause mode, press to step back one frame.

Pause key - in live mode, press to freeze a camera picture.

- in the playback mode, press to freeze playback
picture; press for longer than one second to protect
recordings.

Play key - in live mode, press to resume playback from the last

selected playback position.

- in pause mode, press to resume playback.

Fast forward - in live mode, press to start playback from one

minute earlier.

- in playback mode, press to speed up the playback
rate.

- in pause mode, press to step forward one frame.

ACK key - press to acknowledge an alarm.

Multiscreen key- press to see different monitor display layouts.

ALT key - switches the front panel keys between a normal

function and an alternate function (shown below the
key).

- press for longer than one second to get on-screen
help.

1 - 16* Camera keys - press to see a full-screen display of the camera’s

picture.

- in the menu mode, press to select the camera or
enter a number.

* can be 6, 9 or16 depending on model

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Front panel controls

Alternate functions

(light below ALT key is lit)

F1 key - restores defaults in active menu.

F2 key - is assigned a specific function in the menu.

Arrow keys: - move around through menu items or values.

-Left

-Up

-Down

-Right

Select key - selects a submenu or menu item, or saves selections

made in menus.

ESC key - press to return to previous level or to exit menu

system without saving.

- press to leave help system.

Menu key - opens the menu system.

Mon A key - assigns front panel keys to monitor A.

Mon B key - assigns front panel keys to monitor B.

Sequence key - view cameras in sequence on full-screen or quad

displays.

Zoom key - zooms in on the active camera display (full-screen or

active cameo).

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