Videoswitch Vi100-G80-4, Vi100-G160-6, Vi100-G160-9, Vi100-G250-9 User Manual
Vi100 Digital Recorder
User Manual
Models covered by this manual
Hard Drive Capacity 4 Cameras 6 Cameras 9 Cameras
80 Gbytes
Vi100-G80-4
160 Gbytes
Vi100-G160-6 Vi100-G160-9
250 Gbytes
Vi100-G250-9
Document Reference
Date Firmware
Vi601d.doc 30/09/2005 From Vi008B10/F
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Vi601d.doc
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Contents:
1 Start Here ..................................................................1
1.1 Connecting Up .......................................................................................................................2
1.2 Setting Date/Time ..................................................................................................................3
1.3 Recording...............................................................................................................................4
1.4 Routine Checks......................................................................................................................4
1.5 Care of the Hard Drive...........................................................................................................4
1.6 Critical Alerts..........................................................................................................................5
2 LIVE ...........................................................................6
2.1 Viewing Full Screen Images ..................................................................................................6
2.2 Quad Display..........................................................................................................................6
2.3 9-way Multi-Screen ................................................................................................................7
3 FIND...........................................................................8
3.1 FIND-1 Date/Time..................................................................................................................8
3.2 FIND-2 Sweep........................................................................................................................9
3.3 FIND-3 Event List.................................................................................................................10
4 PLAY........................................................................11
5 BURN.......................................................................13
6 PSW .........................................................................14
6.1 Log-On.................................................................................................................................14
6.2 Log-Off.................................................................................................................................15
7 FN.............................................................................16
7.1 Auto sequence - Yes............................................................................................................16
7.2 Auto sequence - No .............................................................................................................16
8 INFO.........................................................................17
9 MENU.......................................................................18
9.1 Date/Time.............................................................................................................................19
9.1.1 Date/Time ........................................................................................................................19
9.1.2 Summer/Winter Time .......................................................................................................20
9.2 Display .................................................................................................................................20
9.2.1 Keypad Brightness...........................................................................................................20
9.2.2 Auto Seq Dwell................................................................................................................20
9.2.3 Camera Titles...................................................................................................................20
9.3 Activity Detection .................................................................................................................21
9.4 Configuration........................................................................................................................21
9.4.1 User Password.................................................................................................................21
9.4.2 Covert Cameras...............................................................................................................21
9.4.3 Camera Inputs .................................................................................................................22
9.4.3.1 Record Brightness 22
9.4.3.2 Record Colour Boost 22
9.4.4 Restore Factory Config....................................................................................................22
9.4.5 Erase Hard Drive .............................................................................................................22
10 Remote Keyboard...................................................23
11 Dial-Up Access .......................................................24
11.1 Vi-PSTN...............................................................................................................................24
11.2 Connecting a Dial-up Adaptor..............................................................................................24
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12 Technical Data........................................................25
12.1 Power-On Reset ..................................................................................................................25
12.2 Changing the Hard Drive .....................................................................................................25
12.3 Accessories Included...........................................................................................................25
12.4 Connector Pin-Outs .............................................................................................................26
12.4.1 Alarms..............................................................................................................................26
12.4.2 Remote Keyboard............................................................................................................27
12.4.3 PSTN/ISDN Modem.........................................................................................................28
12.5 Image Capture and Storage.................................................................................................28
12.6 Physical and Environmental.................................................................................................29
12.6.1 Power Requirements .......................................................................................................29
12.6.2 CE Marking......................................................................................................................29
12.6.3 Dimensions and Weight...................................................................................................29
12.6.4 Temperature and Humidity ..............................................................................................29
12.6.5 Ventilation........................................................................................................................29
12.6.6 Safety...............................................................................................................................29
13 Warranty Fax-Back.................................................31
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1 Start Here
Please fill in the warranty fax-back form on page 31 and return it to Videoswitch
Removable Hard Drive
Har d drive drawer handle
Har d Drive Lock
Open CD drawer
button
CD Writer
Keypad
Disc Power LED
Disc Activity LED
The Vi100 is designed to be easy to use whilst offering high quality digital video recording
and playback, primarily for CCTV security applications.
The video images from all connected cameras are continuously recorded onto the built-in
hard disc. When the disc is full, the Vi100 keeps on recording, overwriting the oldest
images.
All images recorded in the last 7 days (Vi100-G80-4) or 14 days (Vi100-G160-9) will be
available for replay. Older image are no longer available.
Several methods are provided for finding the recorded images you want quickly.
The built-in CD writer allows a selected part of the recorded information to be written onto a
CD, typically to back-up an incident for use as evidence by the Police.
The recording process continues all the time, even when playing back or writing to CD.
An optional dial-up module allows images to be viewed on a PC (with a modem) via a
telephone line.
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1.1 Connecting Up
For a standard digital recording system you will need
The Vi100 recorder
Some cameras with lenses
A video monitor (with BNC composite video input).
BNC cables
Rear View
Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi100 to a Video Monitor to the using a BNC
cable
Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms)
Connect the a camera to Camera Input 1 on the Vi100 using a BNC cable
Connect further cameras to Inputs 2,3,4 etc
Make sure that the voltage select switch is set to suit the mains supply. The setting
required in UK and Europe is 230Vac.
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Connect the mains power using main cable provided
1.2 Setting Date/Time
For proper operation of the Vi100 Digital Recorder it is essential that the date and
time are set correctly.
If the system clock has an invalid date or time when the Vi100 is powered up (or at any time
during operation), the date and time setting window will be automatically displayed
If this occurs, use the number keys to enter the date and time.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The arrow keys may be used to move the cursor to different positions if only some digits
need changing:
Í
Í
Press OK to finish:
OK
If you need to adjust the time and date at any other time, refer to section 9.1. Note that the
time is automatically adjusted forwards or backwards by an hour at the appropriate dates to
take account of British Summertime so no user action is required.
The format for the date and time is DD/MM/YY HH:MM:SS
where:
• DD is the day of the month (00 to 31),
• MM is the month (01 to 12),
• YY is the year (e.g. 04 for the year 2004),
• HH is the hour in 24-hour format (00 to 23),
• MM is the number of minutes past the hour (00 to
59) and
• SS is the number of seconds past the minute (00 to
59).
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1.3 Recording
The Vi100 Digital Recorder should now be fully operational and recording images from all
cameras. The default image retention period is 7 days for the Vi100-G80-4 and 14 days for
the Vi100-G160-9.
1.4 Routine Checks
If the Vi100 is not recording, the message STOP will be displayed on top right of the video
monitor. This should only happen if no hard drive is fitted or if it is faulty.
Although the system is intended for continuous un-attended operation, it is recommended
that the user regularly check that images from all cameras replay correctly. Any
potential problems with the cameras or recording system will then be detected as soon a
possible, rather than continuing un-noticed until a critical incident needs to be recalled from
the system.
Similarly, w hen a CD has been created you should check that it plays back correctly
,
before the images on the hard drive in the Vi100 become over-written. The CD may be
checked by either by playing it on the Vi100 or on a PC.
1.5 Care of the Hard Drive
The hard drive is a delicate mechanical item that should be handled with care. Before
moving a Vi100 that has been powered up, remove power and wait for 30 seconds for the
drive to stop spinning. This is a precaution to avoid possible damage to the hard drive.
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1.6 Critical Alerts
The Vi100 constantly monitors the hard drive, camera inputs and system so that detected
fault conditions will be reported to the user as soon as possible by means of a “critical alert”
message on the screen. Alerts are also added to the event list.
• FailTest This alert indicates that the self-test has failed – try the following
o Press the INFO key to call up the “FIND-2 Status” screen.
The positions of any solid blocks displayed on the “Self Test” row
indicate various fault conditions.
o Enter the menu, change any setting and return to LIVE mode so
that settings are saved.
o Switch off the Vi100, wait 10 seconds and switch on again.
o Try a power-on reset (See section 0).
o If the problem persists, contact your supplier.
• HD1 Fail This alert indicates that the hard drive is not working.
o Check that the drive drawer is correctly fitted
o Check the lock in the drive drawer is turned full counter-
clockwise
o Check the DISC ACTIVITY LED is flickering (see diagram in
section 1)
o Check that the red DISC POWER led it lit.
• HD1 SMART This alert indicates that the hard drive may stop worki ng soon
o The SMART monitoring detects imminent failure of a hard drive,
so if this warning occurs, the drive should be changed at the
earliest opportunity.
To cancel a critical alert, press the FIND key several times until the “FIND-3 Event”
screen is displayed.
FIND
The time of alert will be displayed on the list (see section 3) and the alert will be cancelled.
Note that if the alert condition persists, the alert message will re-appear.
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2 LIVE
Press this key to view live images:
LIVE
This key may be pressed at any time to exit from any other screen.
2.1 Viewing Full Screen Images
Select full screen views of different cameras by pressing the NUMBER keys:
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To step forwards or backwards through the cameras displayed on the main monitor, press
one of these keys:
DEC
INC
2.2 Quad Display
Select quad display by pressing the QUAD key (live display only):
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2.3 9-way Multi-Screen
Select x9 Multi-Screen display by pressing the MULTISCREEN key (live display only):
Note: this applies only to 9-camera model.
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3 FIND
If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the Vi100 will
replay from the CD. Otherwise, the Vi100 will replay from the built-in hard drive.
3.1 FIND-1 Date/Time
This mode is finds images by date and time. Press
this key to enter the Date/Time search mode:
FIND
Use the NUMBER keys to enter
any date and time for which there
is still video available.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Scroll through dates and times using the ARROW
keys:
Í
Í
Í
Í
When you have found what you want, use the play keys to view the video:
Note that as any digit of the date
and time is changed, the
corresponding image is
immediately found on the hard
drive and displayed.
This is the “active search”
facility.
The format for the date and time is DD/MM/YY
HH:MM:SS where:
• DD is the day of the month (00 to 31),
• MM is the month (01 to 12),
• YY is the year (e.g. 04 for the year 2004),
• HH is the hour in 24-hour format (00 to 23),
• MM is the number of minutes past the hour
(00 to 59) and
• SS is the number of seconds past the
minute (00 to 59).
Sometimes it is useful to press the
DEF key when in search mode, to call
up the latest available recorded
images
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