1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the unit is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor
installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.
8. Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod,
bracket, or mount. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a stand, tripod, bracket,
or mount recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation - Openings in the enclosure, if any, are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect
it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply you plan to use, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company. For units intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This unit may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternately, this unit may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outdoor system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. U.S.A.
models only - refer to the National Electrical Code Article 820
regarding installation of CATV systems.
14. Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this unit
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the unit.
16. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
c.If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal
operation.
e.If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance--this
indicates a need for service.
18. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the unit is in proper operating condition.
20. Coax Grounding - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit,
be sure the cable system is grounded. U.S.A. models only--Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1981, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mount and
supporting structure, grounding of the coax to a discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
21. Lightning - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This
will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
FCC & ICES INFORMATION
(U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only)
WARNING - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance shall not be made. Any
such changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock
No.004-000-00345-4.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
Danger: Pour éviter tout risque d'électrocution, ne pas
ouvrir le boîtier. Il n'y a pas de pièces remplaçables à
l'intérieur. Pour toute révision, s'adresser à un technicien
SECURITE
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN!
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.
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose units not
specifically designed for outdoor use 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 with or without ON-OFF switches
have power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is
inserted into the power source; however, the unit is operational
only when the ON-OFF switch is in the ON position. The power
cord is the main power disconnect for all units.
External Power Supplies
Use only the Recommended Power Supplies. Power
supplies must comply with the requirements of the latest version
of IEC 65/VDE 0860. Substitutions may damage the unit or cause
a fire or shock hazard.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION.
NE PAS OUVRIR.
spécialisé.
En raison de limitation de place, cette étiquette peut être placée sur le
dessous de l'appareil.
L'éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral, avertit l'utilisateur de la
présence d'une "tension dangereuse" non isolée à l'intérieur de
l'appareil et d'une valeur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d'électrocution.
Le point d'exclamation contenu dans un triangle équilatéral,
avertit l'utilisateur de la présence, dans la documentation qui
accompagne l'appareil, de consignes d'utilisation et de
maintenance importantes.
Attention
Pour éviter le risque d'électrocution ou d'incendie, ne pas
exposer à la pluie ou à l'humidité un appareil non conçu pour
une utilisation extérieure.
Attention: L'installation doit être effectuée uniquement par du
personnel de service qualifié conformément à la réglementation
du Code Electrique National ou à la réglementation locale.
Disjonction de l'alimentation. Les appareils avec ou sans
commutateurs ON-OFF sont alimentés à chaque fois que le
cordon d'alimentation est branché à la source d'alimentation;
toutefois, les appareils disposant de commutateurs ON-OFF ne
fonctionnnent que lorsque le commutateur ON-OFF est sur la
position ON. Le cordon d'alimentation est la disjonction
d'alimentation principale pour tous les appareils.
Sources d'alimentation extérieures
Utiliser uniquement les sources d'alimentation
recommandées. Les sources d'alimentation doivent être
conformes aux réglementations de la dernière version IEC
65/VDE 0860. Toute modification peut endommager l'appareil ou
provoquer un incendie ou un choc électrique.
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SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN
VORSICHT: UM EINEN ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAG ZU
VERMEIDEN, ABDECKUNG NICHT ENTFERNEN.
WARTUNGEN ALLER ART QUALIFIZIERTEM
Precaucion: Para Reducir El Riesgo De Choque Eléctrico,
Favor No Abrir La Cubierta. Este Equipo No Consta De
Para Reparaciones Favor Referirse A Un Técnico
PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
VORSICHT
RISIKO EINES ELEKTRISCHEN
SCHLAGES NICHT ÖFFNEN!
PERSONAL ÜBERLASSEN.
Aus Platzgründen kann diese Warnung auf der Unterseite des Gerätes
angebracht sein.
Das Blitzsymbol im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Benutzer auf
nicht isolierte “Hochspannung” im Gehäuse aufmerksam machen,
die eventuell stark genug ist, um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
verursachen.
Das Ausrufezeichen im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Benutzer
auf wichtige Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitungen in der dem
Gerät beigefügten Literatur aufmerksam machen.
Warnung
Um Feuer oder elektrische Schläge zu vermeiden, setzen Sie
das Gerät niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus.
Achtung! Die Installation sollte nur von qualifiziertem
Kundendienstpersonal gemäß jeweilig zutreffender
Elektrovorschriften ausgeführt werden.
Netzanschluß. Geräte mit oder ohne Netzschalter haben
Spannung am Gerät anliegen, sobald der Netzstecker in die
Steckdose gesteckt wird. Das Gerät ist jedoch nur betriebsbereit,
wenn der Netzschalter (EIN/AUS) auf EIN steht. Wenn man das
Netzkabel aus der Steckdose zieht, dann ist die
Spannungszuführung zum Gerät vollkommen unterbrochen.
Externe Netzgeräte
Nur vom Hersteller empfohlene Netzgeräte verwenden!
Die Netzgeräte müssen der jeweils gültigen Version der IEC
65/VDE 0860 Bestimmungen entsprechen. Andere
Ersatznetzgeräte können das vorliegende Gerät beschädigen und
Feuer oder Elektroschlag bewirken.
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE
ELECTRICO. ¡NO ABR IR!
Piezas O Partes Que Requieren Servicio O Mantenimiento.
Calificado.
Debido a limitaciones de espacio, esta etiqueta puede aparecer en la parte
inferior de la unidad.
El símbolo representado por un relámpago con punta de flecha
dentro de un triángulo equilátero, se muestra con el objetivo de
alertar al usuario que existen "voltages peligrosos" sin aislamiento,
dentro de la cubierta de la unidad. Dichos voltages pueden ser de
tal magnitud que constituyen un riesgo de choque eléctrico a
personas.
El símbolo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo equilátero, se
muestra con el objetivo de alertar al ususario de que
instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento importantes
acompañan al equipo.
Peligro
Para evitar el peligro de incendio ó choque eléctrico, no
exponga a la lluvia ó humedad, equipos que no han sido
diseñados para uso exterior.
Atención: La instalación de este equipo debe ser realizada por
personal capacitado, solo en acuerdo, y en cumplimiento de
normas del "National Electric Code" (Código Eléctrico Nacional)
ó las normas del Gobierno Nacional Local.
Para Desconectar la Alimentación: Unidades no equipadas
con interruptores ON/OFF, son alimentadas cuando el cable de
alimentación es conectado a la corriente eléctrica. Las unidades
equipadas con interruptores son alimentadas de igual forma, pero
adicionalmente requieren que el interruptor esté posicionado en
ON. El cable de alimentación es el medio principal de
desconexión del equipo.
Fuentes de Alimentación Externas
Usar solo las fuentes de alimentación recomendadas. Las
fuentes de alimentación deben cumplir con los requisitos de la
versión más reciente de la IEC 65/VDE 0860. El uso de
substitutos puede dañar la unidad, ó crear peligro de incendio o
choque eléctrico.
7 FONT TABLES...........................................................16
2SERVICE
If the unit ever needs repair service, the customer should
contact the nearest Philips Communication & Security
Systems Inc. Service Center for authorization to return and
shipping instructions.
Service Centers
U.S.A. & Canada: 800-366-2283
Mexico & Central America: 52-5-564-2726
Europe & Middle East: 44-1932-765666
South America: 54-1-956-0837
Australia: 61-2-888-9000
New Zealand: 64-4-237-7297
ATTENTION
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS
FOR HANDLING
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
DEVICES
WARNING: Electrostatic-sensitive device. Use
proper CMOS/MOSFET handling precautions to
avoid electrostatic discharge.
NOTE: Grounded wrist straps must be worn and
proper ESD safety precautions observed when
handling the electrostatic-sensitive printed circuit
boards.
3DESCRIPTION
The LTC 5104 Series and LTC 5108 Series are automatic
sequential video switchers. The LTC 5104 Series have 4camera inputs and 1-monitor output; the LTC 5108 Series
have 8-camera inputs and 2-monitor outputs.
1UNPACKING
Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be
handled with care.
Check for the following items:
• Verify the unit model number.
• One (1) cable assembly with 15-pin connector.
If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment,
replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipper. If any
items are missing, notify your Philips Communication &
Security Systems Inc. Sales Representative or Customer
Service.
The shipping carton is the safest container in which the unit
may be transported. Save it for possible future use.
4INSTALLATION
4.1Power
ModelRatedVoltagePower at
1
No.
LTC 5104/60120 VAC, 50/60 Hz105 to 1304 W
LTC 5104/50220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz198 to 2644 W
LTC 5108/60120 VAC, 50/60 Hz105 to 1304 W
LTC 5108/50220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz198 to 2644 W
1.Models shown are for English on-screen menu model. The model
number and operating voltage are shown on the bottom of the unit.
These units are supplied with grounded power cords; grounding must
not be defeated.
4.2Mounting
These switchers are half rack units and are supplied as desk
top units. For rack mounting, the LTC 9101/00 rack-mount
kit is available.
VoltageRangeRated Voltage
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4.3Video Inputs and Looping Outputs
For each of the 4 or 8 channels there are two BNC
connectors on the rear panel. One of these connectors is to
be used as a video input while the other connector may be
used as a looping output. It does not matter which
connector is used as the input and which is used as the
looping output. Each pair of BNCs provide an automatic
termination function that applies a 75 ohm load to the
incoming video signal when the cable is connected to either
jack. When “loop-through” operation is desired, the second
cable connection automatically unterminates the input
providing the required high impedance for “loop-through”
operation. The jacks act as automatic switches. The looping
video outputs are provided to supply video to other video
equipment. When looping, the last piece of equipment on
the video line should be terminated
4.4Monitor Output
The monitor outputs are designed for a 75 ohm load.
Therefore if you loop the monitor output cable through
multiple monitors or their accessories, be sure their
terminations are set to Hi-Z. Only the last unit on the line
should have its termination set to 75 ohm.
LTC 5104 Series: A single monitor output permits
switched camera video through this connection.
LTC 5108 Series: These switchers may be used with one
or two monitors depending on system requirements. See
Operating Mode section and Typical Installation
illustration.
4.6Programming System Setup
Configuration options are provided through on-screen
menus. These menus are accessed by using the DWELL key.
With video present on the monitor, a momentary press and
release of the DWELL key will gain easy access to the Dwell
Time Menu (see Screen 1).
Screen 1
The remaining configuration menus (8 for LTC 5104 Series
and 9 for the LTC 5108 Series) are also accessed with the
DWELL key. With video present on the monitor, press and
hold the DWELL key for 1 second; the monitor will display
Screen 2.
4.5Alarm Inputs and Output
(Accessory Output)
A cable with a connector is supplied to connect alarm
closures or other accessories to the switcher.
The alarm inputs can be triggered by either a contact closure
selectable (normally open or close) (e.g., switch or relay) to
ground or by a logic ground (e.g., motion detector output).
The alarm output creates a short between the two output
pins when an alarm occurs and open-circuits the pins when
no alarms are active (triggered). The alarm output has a
maximum carrying current of 1 A and a maximum switching
voltage of 40 V AC/DC. The alarm output can be used to
signal a VCR, lamp, or relay.
CAUTION: Do not apply external voltages to
the alarm inputs. Use only isolated closures.
Precautions should be taken particularly on
long runs, to prevent pickup of spurious
signals from associated wiring which may give
false inputs or damage the switcher.
Screen 2
To advance through these 7 or 8 menus, press the
RUN/next key. When the last menu is displayed, the
RUN/next key will automatically exit the configuration mode.
The configuration mode will also exit automatically if there is
no activity for 60 seconds. Use the DWELL key again to exit
the configuration mode immediately. Any changes made
during configuration are acknowledged regardless of how the
configuration mode is exited.
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4.7Resetting to Default Programming
To restore factory default program settings, press and hold
SKIP/clr and then press ALARM key for 1 second (see
Screen 3).
4.9Operating Mode
LTC 5108 Series Only
Two modes of operation can be selected for the LTC 5108
Series switchers (see Screen 2). The two modes only affect
Monitor B; Monitor A continuously sequences regardless of
mode. In the Sequencing Mode, Monitor B will show either
an alarm call up of a camera, a camera under a Hold
condition or normal sequencing of cameras. In the Blanking
Mode, Monitor B will show either an alarm call-up of a
camera, a camera under a Hold condition or a blank screen.
Operating Modes
Monitor AMonitor B
Sequencing Mode
Screen 3
--To abort and resume normal operation, press the
DWELL key.
--To reset the unit to factory defaults, press the SKIP/clr
key to move the cursor to the "RESET" option and then
press the DWELL key. This option also performs a
VideoSearch™.
Note: Resetting the unit to factory defaults will not reset the
title characters to be blank.
4.8Dwell Time
This menu (see Screen 1) is used to program dwell times of
1 second to 64 seconds for the cameras. There are two
modes of dwell that may be chosen; All Cameras and
Individual Cameras. All Cameras mode will set the displayed
dwell time for all 4 or 8 cameras. Individual Cameras mode
will set the displayed dwell time for only the camera number
indicated on-screen. Upon entry into the Dwell Time menu,
the dwell mode will default to All Cameras. The Individual
Cameras mode is entered using the numeric keys or the
RUN/next key. The RUN/next key will select individual
camera dwell times by sequencing forward. Each numeric key
will select that particular camera input. The video of the
selected Individual camera will be displayed (on the monitor
for LTC 5104 Series or on both monitors for the LTC 5108
Series), provided the camera input has not been skipped. If a
camera input is skipped, its dwell time menu can be entered
but the unit will not switch video to that camera input. Since
no dwell menu can be displayed if there is no video to that
input, it is recommended to skip all camera inputs without
video before attempting to set Individual dwell times. Once
in Individual mode, the Dwell Time menu must be exited and
re-entered if All Cameras mode is desired. The SKIP/clr key
decreases displayed dwell time and the ALARM key increases
the dwell time. The default is All Cameras with a dwell of 3
seconds.
1. Normal sequencing of camera
inputs.
Blanking Mode
1. Normal sequencing of camera
inputs.
1. Normal sequencing (same as
Monitor A).
2. "HOLD" condition.
3. "ALARM" condition.
1. Blank screen.
2. "HOLD" condition.
3. "ALARM" condition
4.10 Alarm Reset Mode
There are two Alarm Reset modes, AUTO and MANUAL
(see Screen 4). In the AUTO reset mode, alarm call-ups
Screen 4
automatically reset after the Alarm Capture Time has
expired. In the MANUAL reset mode, alarm call-ups are held
until they are manually reset using the SKIP/clr key. The
SKIP/clr key will toggle the selection pointer between the
two modes. The default is AUTO.
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4.11 Alarm Capture
This menu item appears only if the Auto Alarm Reset Mode
is selected (see Screen 5). When the Alarm Capture is ON,
Screen 5
alarm call-ups are held for at least the length of its Alarm
Capture Time. After its Alarm Capture Time has expired,
the alarm call-up remains as long as its contact closure
exists. When the Alarm Capture is OFF, alarm call-ups are
held only as long as its contact closure is detected. The
default is ON.
4.12 Alarm Capture Time
This menu item appears only when the Alarm Capture is
ON (see Screen 6). The Capture Time specifies the
minimum
4.13 Alarm Dwell Time
The Alarm Dwell Time determines how long each alarm callup is displayed during sequencing of multiple alarms (see
Screen 7). Use the SKIP/clr key to decrease time and the
Screen 7
ALARM key to increase time. Alarm dwell time can be set
from 1 second to 64 seconds. The default time is 2 seconds.
4.14 Alarm Contact Closures
This screen enables the user to set alarm contact closures as
NORMALLY OPEN or NORMALLY CLOSED. Press the
SKIP/clr key to choose between the two options. The default
is NORMALLY OPEN (see Screen 8).
Screen 6
length of time that the alarm call-up will be held once its
contact closure is detected. During multiple alarms, the
Capture Time expires only while the alarm is being displayed.
Use the SKIP/clr key to decrease time and the ALARM key
to increase time. Alarm capture time can be set from 1
second to 63 seconds. The default time is 14 seconds.
Screen 8
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4.15 Status Line
This menu determines what will be displayed on the onscreen Status Line. There are three options: 1. A full status
line which contains the camera number, camera title,
sequence mode, and alarm status information, 2. Camera
number and title only, or 3. Nothing at all (see Screen 9).
The SKIP/clr key will toggle the selection pointer between
the three modes. The default is a full status line.
Screen 9
4.17 Screen Display Position
The display may be positioned both horizontally and
vertically (see Screen 11). The numeric "1" key is used to
move the
Screen 11
display up, "2" to move down, "3" to move left and "4" to
move right. The default is bottom and center of the monitor
screen.
CAUTION: Selecting the status line option other than the
"full status" will not display the word "ALARM" on the video.
4.16 Screen Display Brightness and
Background
The display brightness may be adjusted over 7 levels from
black to white (see Screen 10). The display background
Screen 10
may be selected as silhouette (profile), no silhouette (no
profile), or block format. The SKIP/clr key is used to make
the display lighter while the ALARM key is used to make the
display darker. When the end of the brightness range has
been reached, the background format will toggle. The default
background is silhouette.
4.18 Programming Camera Titles
With video present, access the Title Programming menu by
pressing and holding RUN/next and then pressing the
numeric "3" key (see Screen 12).
Screen 12
Once in the title setting screen:
--To call up and program the title for a particular camera,
enter the desired camera number via the numeric keys.
This will call up the entered camera # on all monitors (if
video present).
--To move the cursor on the title screen, press
RUN/next.
--To increment characters, press ALARM.
--To decrement characters, press SKIP/clr.
--To exit, press DWELL.
Note: These functions can be performed at a faster speed
by pressing and holding the respective keys for a few
seconds.
Note: For applicable characters, see FONT TABLES.
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5OPERATION
5.1DWELL Key
The DWELL key is used to enter the Dwell Time
configuration menu and to enter other menus. A momentary
push will enter the Dwell Time menu. Holding DWELL for
over 1 second will enter the program mode.
5.2SKIP/clr Key
The SKIP/clr key has two uses. The first use is to program
which cameras will be in the switching sequence. This key
toggles the displayed camera in or out of the sequence. An
"X" will be lit to the left of the selected camera number if it
is excluded from the sequence. Pressing this key while a
sequence is running will immediately remove the camera
from the sequence and advance to the next camera. An
alarm closure on a skipped camera will call-up that camera.
The second use of this key is to clear the displayed camera's
alarm call-up. The cleared camera will not be called-up again
until the alarm closure occurs again for that camera.
5.3ALARM Key
This key is used to toggle the alarm function on and off.
When the Alarm is on:
--The alarm indicator LED is lit and the notation "MA"
(Monitor Armed) will appear on the status line (appears
only on Monitor B for the LTC 5108 Series).
--The switcher responds to all incoming alarms. During
the alarm period, the word "ALARM" will flash on the
status line and the alarm LED will flash.
When the Alarm is off:
--The alarm indicator LED will not be lit and the notation
"MA" will not appear on the status line.
When the alarm function is off, the switcher will not react to
incoming alarms at that moment.
5.4RUN/next Key
The RUN/next key serves several purposes. When multiple
alarm call-ups are present, it will sequence to the next
triggered camera. If no alarm call-ups are present and a
"hold" is present, then the key removes that hold. Lastly, if
there are no "holds" or alarm call-ups, then by momentarily
pressing the key, the sequence can be immediately advanced
to the next camera input, or by continuously pressing the
key, the sequence will rapidly sequence. The RUN/next LED
lights whenever switchers are sequencing, and goes out
whenever a HOLD is issued.
5.5Numeric Channel Keys
These keys will issue a "hold" on their respective camera
inputs. The monitor (only Monitor B for the LTC 5108
Series) will stop sequencing (or BLANKING in the
BLANKING mode) and display that camera's video until
either:
A. Another Numeric Channel key is pressed, or
B.The RUN/next key is pressed, or
C. An alarm call-up occurs on another camera.
If the Channel key is held down, the display of any cameras
currently in an alarm condition can be overridden.