Vicon V5900MUX Installation & Operation Manual

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MODEL V5900MUX

9-CHANNEL DIGITAL COLOR MULTIPLEXER

Copyright © 2002 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.

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Vicon part number 8009-8064-01-01 Rev303 Section 5

FCC Notice

Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart

B for a Class A digital device.

WARNING

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio
and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device in accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can
be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.

• Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.

• Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment

and receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:

“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents,
Mailstop SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.

Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon

cables.

Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged

by static discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

Important
Safeguards

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION

The lightning flash with 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.

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 unit.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the video product is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the video product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Step a applies to equipment that can be
disconnected from the CCTV system without seriously
jeopardizing security. Step b applies to equipment that must
operate continuously such as video switching equipment at
military installations.

a. Disconnect this video product from its power source

before cleaning. Do not use caustic, abrasive, or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

b. Use a damp cloth to clean the equipment. Do not

allow moisture or liquids to enter any vents. Do not
use caustic, abrasive, or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by Vicon as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product in
any location where it may be exposed to water or moisture.
This does not apply to outdoor camera housings, outdoor pan­and-tilt drives, and other equipment designed for direct
exposure to outdoor environments.

8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on any
unstable surface or table. The video product may fall, causing
serious injury to a person and serious damage to the video
product. Use only with a mounting accessory recommended by
Vicon, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the
video product should follow Vicon’s instructions, and a
mounting accessory recommended by Vicon should be used.

9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
video product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the video product on a rug
or other similar surface. This video product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
Vicon’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources - This video product 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 supplied to your
installation site, consult your Vicon dealer or local power
company. For video products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding - This applies to video products equipped
with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug only fits 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 at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the video product.

13. Outdoor Cable Grounding - If an outside cable system
is connected to the video product, be sure the cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning - For added protection for this video product
when it is not used for long periods of time, disconnect it
from its power source and from the cable system. This
prevents damage to the video product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

15. Power Lines - An outside cable 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 outside cable
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.

16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any
kind into this video product 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 video product.

18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this video
product from its power source and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions. Note that
step c does not apply to outdoor camera housings, outdoor
pan-and-tilt drives and other equipment specifically designed
for direct exposure to outdoor environments.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video product 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 video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by Vicon or that have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper
operating condition.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards

1. Unpacking …………………………………………………………………………. 2

2. Service ………………………………………………………………………….. 2

3. Description ………………………………………………………………………….. 2

4. Installation ………………………………………………………………………….. 3

4.1 Connections ………………………………………………………………………….. 3

5. Programming ………………………………………………………………... ……… 3

5.1 Time/Date ……………………………………………………………………………. 4

5.1.1 Date Format …………………………………………………………………………. 4

5.1.2 Date Set ………………………………………………………………………………. 4

5.1.3 Time Format ………………………………………………………………………….. 4

5.1.4 Time Set ……………………………………………………………………….. …… 5

5.2 Camera Titles ………………………………………………………………….….. 5

5.3 Dwell Time Setup ………………………………………………………………….. 5

5.4 Alarm Setup …………………………………………………………………………… 5

5.4.1 Alarm Titles …………………………………………………………………………… 6

5.4.2 Alarm Attribute Setup ……………………………………………………... ………. 6

5.4.3 VD Loss Alarm Setup ………………………………………………………………. 7

5.4.4 Dwell Time Setup …………………………………………………………………. .. 7

5.4.5 Buzzer Out ……………………………………………………………………….…. 7

5.4.6 Relay Out ………………………………………………………………………… … 7

5.4.7 Trig Out ……………………………………………………………………………… 7

5.5 Record Setup …………………………………………………………………………. 8

5.5.1 Field Delay Setup ……………………………………………………………………... 8

5.5.2 Record Mode Setup ..………………………………………………………………... 8

5.5.3 Alarm Record Setup ………………………………………………………………….. 8

5.5.4 Alarm Speed Setup ..………………………………………………………………… 9

5.5.5 VCR Input Setup ………………………………………………………………………. 9

5.5.6 Zone Setup ………………………………………………………………………… 9

5.5.7 Holiday Setup ………………………………………………………………………. 9

5.5.8 Record Camera Setup ..…………………………………………………………….. 10

5.6 Display Setup ……………………………………………………………………… 10

5.7 Spot Monitor Setup ……………………………………………………………….. 11

5.7.1 Spot Dwell Setup ………………..……………………………………………….. 11

5.7.2 Time and Title Display ……………………………………………………………… 12

5.7.3 Display Position …………………………………………………………………….. 12

5.8 Event Log ………………………………………………………………………… ... 12

5.9 System Setup ……………………………………………………………….……. . 13

5.9.1 Communication Setup ……………………………………………………………… 13

5.9.2 Password Setup …………………………………………………………………… 13

5.10 Factory Default Setting ………………………………………………………….. 14

6. Operation …………………………………………………………………………… 14

7. Alarm Operation Mode ……………………………………………………………… 14

7.1 Computer Remote Control ………………………………………………………… 15

8. Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………. 16

Shipping Instructions ……………………………………………………………………. 17

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1. Unpacking

Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be handled carefully.

Check to ensure that the following items are included for applicable modules are ordered.

z V5900MUX 9-Channel Digital Color Multiplexer
z Accessory Pack including 5 VDC Adapter.
z Installation Instructions.

2. Service

If the unit ever needs repair service, the customer should refer to the Shipping Instructions at the end of this
manual. This unit should be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials. Read these instructions
through completely before attempting installation.

3. Description

The V5900MUX Digital Color Multiplexer provides on-screen display of nine camera inputs combined with
numerous additional functions. The image display is updated at the field rate of 60 field/sec. In addition to multi­screen displays or playback on a single monitor, multiplex recording on a VCR of up to 9 camera images is made
possible with this duplex multiplexer as well.

Note :

1. If the video is to be looped out to other equipment, make sure that the final item of video equipment on
each line is terminated with 75 ohms.

2. A time-lapse VCR can be connected to the unit to allow response to alarms.

3. Do not apply any voltage to any alarm input. It will damage the unit.

4. The V5900MUX does not echo received characters.

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4. Installation

4.1 Connections

camera 2

camera 1

camera 9

Alarm Out

Alarm In

Looping (Automatic Termination)

Spot Monitor Output

Monitor Output

Looping (Automatic Termination)

In

Out

Monitor 2

Monitor 1

Time Lapse VCR

5. Programming

DC 5V

Power

Adapter

RS232 Connector

AC-IN

RS485 Connector

Trig In/Out

Table 1 Key Functions

Key label Operating Function Programming Function

TITLE

VCR

ALARM

MENU

FREEZE/ +

ZOOM/-

△

SPOT/▽

SEQ/◁

CHANGE/▷

SHIFT/ENTER

Numeric (1-9)

SHIFT+KEY

1,2,3,4,5 & 6

Programming Functions

Selects to display or delete Title on monitor
(latching).
Selects VCR input to display on monitor.
Selects Title and VCR to display the recording status
on monitor.
Selects the alarming mode and alarm reset
function.

Selects the programming mode. Selects entries.

Selects the freeze mode display on monitor.

Selects the zoom mode display on monitor.

NONE

Sets the Spot monitor (analog screen).

Selects the sequential switching function. Shifts cursor to the left in menu; selects entries.

In multi-picture mode, allows the reassignment of
another camera to the selected window.

See Shift + Key below. Moves to the sub-menu.

Selects the designated camera; displays the full
screen in normal mode or VCR mode.

Changes the split screen:
Pressing the Shift Key with 1,2,3,4 or 6 key on the full
screen or split screen changes the screen split as
follows: 2x2(quad screen), 5+1(6-screen), 6+1(7-

, 7+1(8-screen), 3x3(9-screen) on monitor.

screen

NONE

NONE

NONE

Increases the programmed value on menu
Screen.
Decreases the programmed value on menu
screen.
Scrolls upwards through program selections;
selects entries.
Scrolls downwards through program selections;
selects entries.

Shifts cursor to the right in menu; selects entries.

NONE

NONE

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Programming Functions

All programming is done with the front panel keys. There are twenty keys on the front panel. The keys named
MENU, FREEZE/+, ZOOM/-, △ , SPOT/▽ , SEQ/◁ , CHANGE/▷ , and SHIFT/ENTER are used in programming

unit. The TITLE, VCR, and ALARM keys are not used in programming the unit. Functions of each key on the
front panel are described in Table 1.

z Press the MENU key to display the programming screen. The following is displayed:

(1) TIME/DATE
(2) CAMERA TITLES
(3) DWELL SETUP
(4) ALARM SETUP
(5) RECORD SETUP
(6) DISPLAY SETUP
(7) SPOT MONITOR SETUP
(8) EVENT LOG
(9) SYSTEM SETUP

MAIN MENU

5.1 Time/Date

This menu allows you to setup the time and date of the video display and multi-screen.

z Select TIME/DATE and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

DATE FORMAT : MM/DD/YEAR
DATE SET : 01-27-2001
TIME FORMAT : 12 HOURS
TIME SET : PM 03:47:42

TIME /DATE

5.1.1 Date Format

z Press the (+) and (-) keys to toggle between the formats. The options are:

MM/DD/YEAR
DD/MM/YEAR
YEAR/MM/DD (YEAR: 2000 ~ 2099)

z Press the MENU key to exit the menu.

5.1.2 Date Set

z Press the (+) and (-) key to establish the necessary digit.
z Press the ◁ and ▷ keys to move the cursor to the required position.

z Press the MENU key to exit the menu.

5.1.3 Time Format

z Press the (+) and (-) keys to toggle to select the required format. The options are:
12 HOURS
24 HOURS

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z Press the MENU key to exit the menu.

5.1.4 Time Set

z Press the (+) and (-) key to establish the necessary digit.
z Press the ◁ and ▷ keys to move the cursor to required position.

5.2 Camera Titles

z Select CAMERA TITLES screen and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

CAMERA TITLES

CAMERA 1 = CH01
CAMERA 2 = CH02
CAMERA 3 = CH03

CAMERA 9 = CH09

z Press the △ and ▽ keys to move the cursor to required camera.

z Press ◁ and ▷ to highlight the character.
z Select the camera title, using the (+) and (-) keys to select desired character, up to max. 8 characters.

Choose from the following for each of the characters:
Alphabet (26 letters), Number (0~9), Special Characters ([.],[,],[:],[+],[-],[*],[/],[(],[)],[?],[ ])

z Press the MENU key to exit the menu.

Note: To retain all titling (camera and alarm), the tape must be played back on the same V5900MUX it was
recorded on.

5.3 Dwell Time Setup

This menu allows you to adjust the dwell times of the 9 camera video displays.

z Select DWELL SETUP and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

DWELL SETUP

CAMERA 1 = 5SEC
CAMERA 2 = 5SEC
CAMERA 3 = 5SEC

CAMERA 9 = 5SEC
NINE 3X3 = 5SEC

z Press the △ and ▽ keys to move the cursor to required camera.
z Press the (+) or (-) key to adjust the dwell time. Dwell times may be programmed from SKIP to 99 seconds.

A setting of “SKIP” removes the camera from the sequence.

z Press the MENU key to exit the menu.

5.4 Alarm Setup

The ALARM SETUP menu allows you to set the alarm options for each of the video inputs. The alarm can be set
for titling on or off, dwell time, polarity and video loss. The unit can also have the audio beeper set to on or off.

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z Select ALARM SETUP and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

ALARM SETUP

(1) ALARM TITLES
(2) ALARM ATTRIBUTE SETUP
(3) VD LOSS ALARM SETUP
(4) DWELL TIME = 60 SEC
(5) BUZZER OUT = ON
(6) RELAY OUT = ON
(7) TRIG OUT = LOW

5.4.1 Alarm Titles

You can select an alarm title for each channel.

z Select ALARM TITLES and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

z Press the △ and ▽ keys to move the cursor to the required alarm number.

ALARM TITLES

CAMERA 1 = ALARM 01
CAMERA 2 = ALARM 02
CAMERA 3 = ALARM 03

CAMERA 9 = ALARM 09

z Press the ◁ and ▷ keys to move the cursor to the required character position.
z Select the camera title, using the (+) and (-) keys to select the character, up to max. 8 characters.

Choose from the following for each of the characters:
Alphabet (26 letters), Number (0~9), Special Characters ([.],[,],[:],[+],[-],[*],[/],[(],[)],[?],[ ])

z Press the MENU key to exit the menu.

5.4.2 Alarm Attribute Setup

The ALARM ON/OFF function enables you to set the alarm on or off for each video channel. The ALARM
POLARITY function enables you to define how the alarm is generated for each alarm input, either normally

open (NO) or normally closed (NC) contacts.

z Select ALARM ATTRIBUTE SETUP and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

z Press the △ or ▽ key to move the cursor to required alarm number.

ALARM ATTRIBUTE SETUP

ON/OFF POLARITY
ALARM 1 = ON NO
ALARM 2 = ON NO

ALARM 9 = ON NO

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z Press the ◁ and ▷ key to toggle between ON/OFF and POLARITY.
z Press the (+) and (-) keys to toggle NO or NC and ON or OFF.

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.4.3 VD Loss Alarm Setup

The VIDEO LOSS ALARM function enables you to define if an alarm is generated when any of the video inputs
is lost/defective.

z Select VD LOSS ALARM SETUP and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

VD LOSS ALARM SETUP

CAMERA 1 = ON

CAMERA 9 = ON

z Press the △ or ▽ key to move the cursor to required camera.
z Press the (+) and (-) keys to toggle ON or OFF.

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.4.4 Alarm Dwell Time Setup

The ALARM DWELL TIME function allows you to set the automatic reset period after an alarm is generated.

z Select DWELL TIME on ALARM SETUP menu and press the ENTER key. The time is highlighted.
z Press the (+) or (-) key to adjust the time. The options are:

1-99 SEC: automatic reset period
HOLD: alarm continues until the alarmed camera key is pressed followed by the ALARM key
FOLLOW: alarm continues during the period of input and will go off automatically

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.4.5 Buzzer Out

The BUZZER OUT function allows you to enable or disable an audible alarm.

z Select BUZZER OUT on the ALARM SETUP screen. ON or OFF is highlighted.
z Press the (+) and (-) key to toggle ON or OFF.
z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.4.6 Relay Out

The RELAY OUT function allows you to turn the relay out ON or OFF.

z Select RELAY OUT from the ALARM SETUP screen. ON or OFF is highlighted.
z Press the (+) and (-) key to toggle ON or OFF.
z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.4.7 Trig Out

The TRIG OUT function responds to an alarm input. The unit allows you to turn the TTL (standard 5V level)
level HIGH or LOW. (TRIG OUT does not respond to video loss)

z Select TRIG OUT from the ALARM SETUP screen. HIGH or LOW is highlighted.

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z Press the (+) and (-) key to toggle HIGH or LOW.
z Press MENU key to exit screen.

Note: The TRIG OUT is tied to the VCR alarm input. The signals (HIGH or LOW) must match the signals on the
equipment (i.e., VCR) it is hooked up to.

5.5 Record Setup

Helpful Hints

Following are some guideline to follow when programming the multiplexer for Record Setup.

Record Time: If a camera is to be recorded, set it to ALWAYS or one of the ZONE settings; to omit a camera, set
it to SKIP.

Field Delay: When using a time-lapse VCR with a clock connection, set to VEXT USED and make sure a field
delay is set.

Record Mode Setup: If TIME LAPSE is selected, make sure the clock cable is connected from the VCR to the
TRIG IN and COM on the rear panel of the unit.

VCR Input: Set to CVBS if BNC connections are used; set to Y/C if the S-VHS connections are used.

The RECORD SETUP defines how the unit’s video output to the time-lapse VCR is recorded.

z Select RECORD SETUP and press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

(1) FIELD DELAY : 002 FIELD
(2) REC MODE : FRAME REC(R/T)
(3) ALM REC : NO CHANGE
(4) ALM SPEED : FOLLOW
(5) VCR INPUT : CVBS
(6) ZONE SETUP
(7) HOLIDAY SETUP
(8) RECORD CAMERA SETUP

RECORD SETUP

5.5.1 Field Delay Setup

z Select FIELD DELAY from the RECORD SETUP screen. The option is highlighted.
z Press the (+) or (-) key to toggle the options. The options are:

VEXT USED (Record mode must be set to time-lapse for VEXT to work.)
002 ~ 511 FIELD [This selects the field when the VCR snaps the picture; it must be set to the clock in the

VCR and might require some trial and error to set correctly (check the VCR manual)]

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.2 Record Mode Setup

z Select REC MODE to set the type of recording. The option is highlighted.
z Press (+) or (-) keys to toggle the options. The options are:

TIME LAPSE
FRAME REC (R/T): R/T is Real-Time
FIELD REC (R/T): R/T is Real-Time
REC OFF

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.3 Alarm Record Setup

z Select ALM REC to decide the recording condition when an alarm occurs.

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z Press (+) and (-) keys to toggle the options. The options are:

NO CHANGE: Alarm recording remain as set in REC MODE (Time Lapse or Real Time).
EXCLUSIVE: Only alarmed camera records.
INTERLEAVE: Alarmed camera is interleaved into the pattern more often.

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.4 Alarm Speed Setup

z Select ALM SPEED to decide the speed of alarm when an alarm occurs.
z Press (+) and (-) keys to toggle the options. The options are:

FOLLOW: Recording in mode selected in REC MODE menu. If in VEXT mode, uses clock in VCR to set

record speed.
FRAME REC (R/T): Recording in frame with real time speed.
FIELD REC (R/T): Recording in field with real time speed.
002 ~ 361 FIELD: Select a time delay for the time-lapse recording.

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.5 VCR Input Setup

z Select VCR INPUT on the RECORD SETUP menu to choose if the recording and playback is to be made

through CVBS(Composite Video) or Y/C (S-VHS).

z Press (+) or (-) key to toggle CVBS or Y/C.
z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.6 Zone Setup

z Select ZONE SETUP to set the recording time zone of each channel.
z Press ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

ZONE SETUP

REC ZONE A = 10:00 – 13:59
REC ZONE B = 14:00 – 19:59
REC ZONE C = 11:00 – 18:59
REC ZONE D = 20:00 – 06:59
DEFINE C, D = SUN + SAT + HDAY

*ZONE A, B MEANS ◄ WEEKDAY ►

*

Select the zone to be programmed.
Press the (+) and (-) keys to select time; press the ◁ and ▷ keys to select the time range (from/to).

Set the recording time range of the cameras in ZONE “A” as weekday period.

Set the recording time range of the cameras in ZONE “B” as weekday period.

Set the recording time range of the cameras in ZONE “C” as weekend period.

Set the recording time range of the cameras in ZONE “D” as weekend period.

ZONE A, B are for the weekdays.
ZONE C, D are for the weekend, including Sunday and Holiday, Sunday, Sunday and Saturday, Holiday,

same as ZONE A, B. Holiday can be addressed separately in the following menu.

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.7 Holiday Setup

z Select HOLIDAY SETUP to designate holidays to be recognized as weekend for the recording option.
z Press ENTER key. The following screen is displayed:

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HOLIDAY SETUP

MM-DD MM-DD MM-DD MM-DD
01-01 03-13 04-10 05-05

(1) INSERT 01 –01
(2) DELETE

z Select INSERT and set the required date by pressing (+) or (-) key.
z Press ▷ to select month or day.

z Press ENTER key to add the holiday.
z To remove a certain date from the list, move the cursor to the DELETE position; the listed holiday will

appear from the earliest date. Press ENTER key to delete the date; then the following date will appear.

z Press MENU key to exit screen.

5.5.8 Record Camera Setup

z Select the RECORD CAMERA SETUP to select the record time zone of each camera channel.
z Press the ENTER key. The following screen is displayed:

RECORD CAMERA SETUP

WEEKDAY WEEKEND
CAMERA 1 = ALWAYS ALWAYS
CAMERA 2 = ALWAYS ALWAYS
CAMERA 3 = ALWAYS ALWAYS

CAMERA 9 = ALWAYS ALWAYS

z Press the △ or ▽ key to select camera number.

z Press the ◁ or ▷ key to select weekday or weekend.
z Press (+) or (-) key to select options:

Options for WEEKDAY are : ALWAYS, ZONE A,B, ZONE A, ZONE B, SKIP
Options for WEEKEND are : ALWAYS, ZONE C,D, ZONE C, ZONE D, SKIP

*ALWAYS: Records all the time.
*ZONE: Recording only possible during the times designated in ZONE “A, B, C, D”.
*SKIP: Does not record.

z Press MENU to exit screen.

5.6 Display Setup

Programming the display mode includes all formats for display on monitor.

z Select DISPLAY SETUP on MAIN MENU.

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z Press the ENTER key. The following menu is displayed:

TIME : OFF BY <TITLE> KEY
TITLE : OFF BY <TITLE> KEY
POSITION : BOTTOM
BORDER LINE : WHITE
SCREEN COLOR : BLUE

DISPLAY SETUP

z Select TIME or TITLE using the △ or ▽ keys. The option is highlighted.
z Press the (+) or (-) keys to toggle the options. The options are:

OFF BY <TITLE> KEY: Will not display Time/Title while “TITLE” key is pressed.
OFF ALWAYS: Time/Title never displays.
ON BY <TITLE> KEY: Display the Time/Title while “TITLE” key is pressed.
ON ALWAYS: Time/Title always displays.

Select POSITION to set the display position of Time and Title. z

z Press the (+) or (-) key to toggle BOTTOM or TOP.

z

Select BORDER LINE to set the color of the border line of split screens.

z

Press the (+) or (-) keys to toggle the options. The options are:

WHITE, GRAY, BLACK, NONE

z

Select SCREEN COLOR to choose the background color of the screen.

z

Press the (+) or (-) keys to toggle the options The options are:
BLUE, BLACK - If using a monochrome monitor you must select BLACK.

z Press the MENU key to exit screen.

5.7 Spot Monitor Setup

Select SPOT MONITOR SETUP on MAIN MENU to set the spot monitor. Press the ENTER key.
The following is displayed:

SPOT MONITOR SETUP

(1) DWELL SETUP
(2) TIME DISPLAY : ON
(3) TITLE DISPLAY : ON
(4) DISPLAY POSIT : BOTTOM

5.7.1 Spot Dwell Setup

z Select DWELL SETUP from the SPOT MONITOR SETUP screen. The following is displayed:

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SPOT DWELL SETUP

CAMERA 1 = 5 SEC
CAMERA 2 = 5 SEC
CAMERA 3 = 5 SEC

CAMERA 9 = 5 SEC

z Press the △ or ▽ keys to select the camera number.
z Press the (+) or (-) keys to select the number of seconds (1~99 or SKIP).

z Press MENU to exit screen.

5.7.2 Time and Title Display

z Select TIME DISPLAY or TITLE DISPLAY from the SPOT MONITOR SETUP screen. The option is

highlighted.

z Press the (+) or (-) keys to toggle ON or OFF.
z Press the MENU key to exit screen.

5.7.3 Display Position

z Select DISPLAY POSITION on the SPOT MONITOR SETUP screen. The option is highlighted.
z Press the (+) and (-) keys to toggle TOP or BOTTOM.
z Press the MENU key to exit screen.

5.8 Event Log

The multiplexer keeps a record of the events, up to 450 events, including Power On, Video Loss, Alarm Occur,
Alarm Reset, Programming, All Clear and Factory Settings. *A program event is only recorded when the contents
are changed.
If the event log is filled with 450 events, recording will stop and “EVENT FULL” message appears until the
events in the log are deleted.

z Select EVENT LOG from the MAIN MENU.
z Press the ENTER key. The event log screen displays.

z Use △ or ▽ key to view contents of event log.
z To delete all the events in the log, press TITLE and VCR keys simultaneously.

168: 06-23-2001 06:47:23 P-ON
169: 06-23-2001 06:52:45 C9 V/L
170: 06-23-2001 07:10:10 ALM RS
171: 06-23-2001 07:25:30 C8 V/L
172: 06-23-2001 13:40:55 PGM
173: 06-24-2001 10:10:11 ALM RS
174: 06-25-2001 11:15:30 PGM

EVENT LOG

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*P-ON: Power On
*C”N” V/L: Channel “N” Video Loss ( ex. C9 V/L : Ch.9 Video Loss)
*ALM RS: Alarm Reset
*C”N” ALM: Channel “N” Alarm (ex. C4 ALM : Ch.4 Alarm)
*PGM: Programming
*A-CLR: All Clear
*F-SET: Factory Setting

5.9 System Setup

z Select SYSTEM SETUP on the MAIN MENU. The following menu is displayed:

SYSTEM SETUP

(1) COMMUNICATION SETUP

(2) PASSWORD SETUP

5.9.1 Communication Setup

z

Select COMMUNICATION SETUP on the SYSTEM SETUP menu and press ENTER key to choose the
communication speed. The options of BAUD RATE are:
1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19600 bps, 38400 bps

COMMUNICATION SETUP

BAUD RATE : 1200BPS

UNIT ADDRESS : 00

COMMUNICATION: RS-232

z

Select UNIT ADDRESS to designate the address of the unit by pressing (+) or (-) key.

The addresses available are from 00 ~ 99 (only for RS-485).

z

Select COMMUNICATION to choose the communication method. The options are:

RS-232
RS-485 (not available)

5.9.2 Password Setup

z

Select PASSWORD SETUP and then press (+) or (-) key to toggle the options :

DISABLE, ENABLE

PASSWORD SETUP

PASSWORD : DISABLE

NEW PASSWORD: _ _ _ _

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z To enable a password, select “ENABLE”.
z Select NEW PASSWORD and press the ENTER key.
z Confirm password.
z Press MENU to exit programming screen.
z If the Password is forgotten, turn the unit off, press and hold TITLE key and turn the unit on again; the unit

will now have factory default settings.

5.10 Factory Default Setting

To return to the factory default setting, turn the unit off and hold the TITLE key pressing and then turn it on again.

6. Operation

Front panel LEDs light to indicate video inputs. Any channel without a video input is automatically skipped during
sequencing. Refer to Table 1 for operation keys.

In VCR playback, if no video was recorded, if a camera was not in the schedule to be recorded, or if there was
video loss, the word “Mask” appears on the screen.

Record Check Function in VCR Mode

Press the VCR button and Title button simultaneously to check the output screen to the VCR .

Full Real-Time Display in Multi-Screen Mode

Various multi-screen displays are available with full real-time display.
Press Shift with numeric key to call the each screen split mode.

Use CHANGE key to select a window in the split screen and press a numeric key to insert that camera into the
selected window.

Shift Key + Numeric 1 : Quad display ( ch1, ch2, ch3, ch4 )
Shift Key + Numeric 2 : Quad display ( ch5, ch6, ch7, ch8)
Shift Key + Numeric 3 : 6 screen display
Shift Key + Numeric 4 : 8 screen display
Shift Key + Numeric 5 : 7 screen display
Shift Key + Numeric 6 : 9 screen display

Shift +1 Shift +2 Shift +3 Shift +4 Shift +5 Shift +6

7. Alarm Operation Mode

Recording begins when a video trigger signal is raised by a VEXT (clock) input signal in time lapse VCR
operation mode. Performance in this mode is better at capturing the picture than operation without this signal
because there is less error rate.

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REC Out Trigger Operation Mode

To use the trigger operation mode, TRIG OUT must be set to LOW and REC MODE must be set to TIME
LAPSE. This setting does not recognize Video Loss as an alarm condition.

When an alarm occurs, this signals the VCR to record.
Trigger connection on rear panel of V5900MUX:

Alarm In / Out
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 Not Used 14 Alarm 3 in
2 Not Used 15 Alarm 2 in
3 Not Used 16 Alarm 1 in
4 Not Used 17 NO
5 Not Used 18 COM
6 Not Used 19 NC
7 Not Used 20 GND
8 Alarm 9 in 21 GND
9 Alarm 8 in 22 GND
10 Alarm 7 in 23 GND
11 Alarm 6 in 24 GND
12 Alarm 5 in 25 GND
13 Alarm 4 in

Trig In/Out

Pin No. Signal

1 Trigger In (VEXT)
2 GND
3 Trig Out (TTL to VCR to VCR alarm input)

7.1 Computer Remote Control

The V5900MUX uses a very simple command set, each command consisting of three characters. The first
character in all cases is the slash or virgule(/). The unit looks only for a three-character command, with an initial
slash. It ignores all other characters. If a mistake is made in entering a command, just type in another slash
character followed by the appropriate character for the desired command. The commands are listed in the Table
2, RS-232 Commands.

Signal Format is as follows:

1. Data Format: 1,200 Baud (Selectable)/8 Data Bit/No Parity/One Stop Bit.

2. Mode: Half Duplex Mode (Not Echo Received Character).

RS-232 Pinout

Pin 1 Not Used
Pin 2 RS-232 In
Pin 3-4 Not Used
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 – 9 Not Used

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Table 2
RS-232 Commands

COMMAND RS-232 CODE

Title /TI
VCR /VR
Rec View /RV
Alarm /AM
Menu /MU
FRZ /FR
Zoom /ZO
Up /UP
Down /DN
Left /LF
Right /RG
Plus /PL
Spot /SP
Minus /MI
SEQ /SQ
Change /CN
Enter /ET
Shift /SF
Numeric 01 /01
Numeric 02 /02
Numeric 03 /03
Numeric 04 /04
Numeric 05 /05
Numeric 06 /06
Numeric 07 /07
Numeric 08 /08
Numeric 09 /09

8. Maintenance

The V5900MUX requires no routine maintenance and is designed for long, trouble-free use under normal
operating conditions. Repair should only be attempted by qualified personnel.

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Shipping Instructions

Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:

1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below.
Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.

Vicon Industries Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:

Vicon Industries Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:

a. Name and address of the company returning the unit

b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.

c. R. A. number

d. Brief description of the installation

e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs

f. Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty

3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum
protection.

4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.

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Vicon Industries Inc.

Corporate Headquarters

Hauppauge, New York 11788

631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116

Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

Vicon Europe

Headquarters

Fareham, PO15 5TX

United Kingdom

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Brussels Office

Planet II - Unit E

Leuvensesteenweg 542

B-1930 Zaventem

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Vicon China

Unit 5, 17/F, Metropole Square

2 On Yiu Street, Shatin

New Territories,

(852) 2145-7118

Fax: [phone]

Internet Address: www.vicon-cctv.com

89 Arkay Drive

Brunel Way

Belgium

Hong Kong