Videoswitch Vi-M User Manual
M-series Digital Recorder
User Manual
Product ranges covered by this manual
Vi-M1 Vi-M2
Vi-M3 Vi-M4
Document Reference Date Firmware
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Contents:
1 Start Here ..................................................................1
1.1 Connecting Up the Vi-M1.......................................................................................................2
1.2 Connecting Up the Vi-M2.......................................................................................................3
1.3 Connecting up the Vi-M3 & Vi-M4..........................................................................................4
1.4 Setting Date/Time ..................................................................................................................4
1.5 Recording...............................................................................................................................5
1.6 Routine Checks......................................................................................................................5
1.7 Care of the Hard Drive(s).......................................................................................................5
1.8 Critical Alerts..........................................................................................................................5
2 Control.......................................................................6
2.1 Mini Keypad ...........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Standard Keypad ...................................................................................................................8
2.3 Live Viewing.........................................................................................................................11
1.1.1 Viewing Full Screen Images ............................................................................................11
1.1.1.1 Quad Display..................................................................................................11
1.1.1.2 Multi-Screen...................................................................................................11
1.1.2 Spot monitor(s) ................................................................................................................11
1.1.3 Tagging Images ...............................................................................................................12
2.4 Playback...............................................................................................................................13
3 Navigation...............................................................15
3.1 Menus ..................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Mini-Keypad.........................................................................................................................15
3.3 Standard Keypad .................................................................................................................15
3.4 Summary of keys used in menus.........................................................................................16
4 Find..........................................................................18
4.1 Date/Time.............................................................................................................................18
4.2 Events..................................................................................................................................18
1.1.4 Alarm................................................................................................................................18
1.1.5 System.............................................................................................................................18
1.1.6 Critical..............................................................................................................................18
5 Burn.........................................................................19
5.1 Edit Incident .........................................................................................................................19
5.2 Incident List..........................................................................................................................20
6 Menus......................................................................21
6.1 Date/Time.............................................................................................................................21
1.1.7 System date/time.............................................................................................................21
1.1.8 Date format ......................................................................................................................21
6.2 Record..................................................................................................................................22
1.1.9 Record settings................................................................................................................22
1.1.1.3 Mode ..............................................................................................................22
1.1.1.4 Format............................................................................................................22
1.1.1.5 Quality............................................................................................................23
1.1.1.6 Auto Retention................................................................................................23
1.1.1.7 Custom Rate per camera ...............................................................................23
1.1.1.8 Alarm rate per camera....................................................................................23
1.1.10 Record audio....................................................................................................................23
6.3 Display .................................................................................................................................23
1.1.11 Titles ................................................................................................................................23
1.1.1.9 Server.............................................................................................................23
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1.1.1.10 Camera Titles.................................................................................................24
1.1.1.11 Show Camera Titles.......................................................................................24
1.1.1.1.1 Full 24
1.1.1.1.2 Quad 24
1.1.1.1.3 x9 24
1.1.1.1.4 x16 24
1.1.1.12 Auto sequence (main monitor) .......................................................................24
1.1.1.1.5 Sequence Mode 24
1.1.1.1.6 Camera List 24
1.1.1.1.7 Dwell times 25
1.1.1.1.8 Dwell times (all) 25
1.1.1.13 Auto sequence (spot monitor) ........................................................................25
1.1.1.1.9 Spot1 25
1.1.1.1.10 Sequence Mode 25
1.1.1.1.11 Camera List 25
1.1.1.1.12 Dwell times 25
1.1.1.1.13 Dwell times (all) 25
1.1.1.14 Spot monitor options ......................................................................................25
1.1.1.1.14 Spot1 25
1.1.1.15 Power-up options ...........................................................................................26
1.1.1.1.15 Main monitor format 26
6.4 Alarms..................................................................................................................................26
1.1.12 Alarm inputs.....................................................................................................................26
1.1.1.16 Alarm polarities...............................................................................................26
1.1.1.17 Camera mapping............................................................................................26
1.1.1.18 Alarm timers ...................................................................................................26
1.1.1.19 Weekday alarm times.....................................................................................26
1.1.1.20 Weekend alarm times.....................................................................................26
1.1.1.21 Enable alarms all day.....................................................................................27
1.1.13 Activity..............................................................................................................................27
1.1.1.22 Activity timers .................................................................................................27
1.1.1.23 Weekday activity times...................................................................................27
1.1.1.24 Weekend activity times...................................................................................27
1.1.1.25 Enable activity all day.....................................................................................27
1.1.14 Critical alerts....................................................................................................................27
1.1.1.1.16 Videloss 27
1.1.1.1.17 Record stopped 27
1.1.1.1.18 Hard drives 27
1.1.15 Clear critical alerts ...........................................................................................................28
1.1.16 Erase event list ................................................................................................................28
1.1.17 Pull-up and restore...........................................................................................................28
1.1.1.1.19 Pull-up monitor 28
1.1.1.1.20 Pull-up hold time 28
1.1.1.1.21 Pull-up sequence time 28
1.1.1.1.22 Relay hold time 28
1.1.1.1.23 Restore camera 28
1.1.18 Relay activation................................................................................................................28
1.1.1.26 Use relay1 for alarm.......................................................................................28
1.1.1.27 Use relay2 for critical alert..............................................................................29
6.5 Network................................................................................................................................29
1.1.19 IP address........................................................................................................................29
1.1.20 Ports.................................................................................................................................29
1.1.1.28 Command.......................................................................................................29
1.1.1.29 Video ..............................................................................................................29
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1.1.21 Sub-net mask...................................................................................................................29
1.1.22 Gateway...........................................................................................................................29
1.1.23 MTU .................................................................................................................................30
6.6 Configuration........................................................................................................................30
1.1.24 Language.........................................................................................................................30
1.1.25 Unit number .....................................................................................................................30
1.1.26 Display.............................................................................................................................30
1.1.1.30 VGA resolution ...............................................................................................30
1.1.1.31 VGA gamma...................................................................................................30
1.1.1.32 VGA motion....................................................................................................30
1.1.1.33 Menu translucency .........................................................................................30
1.1.1.34 Boundary colour .............................................................................................30
1.1.27 Camera inputs..................................................................................................................30
1.1.1.35 Termination ....................................................................................................30
1.1.28 Passwords .......................................................................................................................31
1.1.1.36 Logged off user ..............................................................................................31
1.1.1.1.24 Access rights 31
1.1.1.37 Named users..................................................................................................31
1.1.1.1.25 User1..User4 31
1.1.29 Coverts.............................................................................................................................31
1.1.1.38 Covert cameras (Main)...................................................................................31
1.1.1.39 Covert cameras (Spot1).................................................................................31
1.1.30 Restore factory defaults...................................................................................................31
1.1.31 Restart the system...........................................................................................................31
7 Help..........................................................................33
7.1 Status/Config........................................................................................................................33
1.1.32 Config...............................................................................................................................33
1.1.33 Status...............................................................................................................................33
1.1.34 Drives...............................................................................................................................34
1.1.35 Drive1...............................................................................................................................34
1.1.36 Record .............................................................................................................................35
8 Function ..................................................................36
9 Password ................................................................37
10 Connections............................................................38
10.1 Ethernet connection to Broadband ......................................................................................38
10.2 Ethernet connection to a PC................................................................................................38
10.3 Ethernet connection to a LAN..............................................................................................39
10.4 Audio....................................................................................................................................39
10.5 Multi Unit Cascading............................................................................................................40
11 Technical Data........................................................41
11.1 Accessories Included...........................................................................................................41
11.2 Changing the Hard Drive .....................................................................................................41
1.1.37 Changing a hard drive - Vi-M1.........................................................................................41
1.1.38 Changing a hard drive - Vi-M2/Vi-M3/Vi-M4....................................................................42
1.1.39 Alarms, Domes, Relays ...................................................................................................43
1.1.40 Main Keyboard Port .........................................................................................................44
1.1.41 Spot Keyboard/Cascade Port ..........................................................................................44
11.3 Specifications.......................................................................................................................45
1.1.42 Storage ............................................................................................................................45
1.1.43 Digital recording/Replay...................................................................................................45
1.1.44 Display.............................................................................................................................45
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1.1.45 Control and Interface .......................................................................................................46
1.1.1.40 Dome Control .................................................................................................46
1.1.1.41 Remote Viewing .............................................................................................47
1.1.46 Power, Physical & Environmental....................................................................................48
1.1.47 Upgrades .........................................................................................................................48
1.1.48 CE Marking......................................................................................................................49
1.1.49 Ventilation........................................................................................................................49
1.1.50 Safety...............................................................................................................................49
12 Warranty Fax-Back.................................................51
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1 Start Here
Please fill in the warranty fax-back form on page 51 and return it to Videoswitch
• The Vi-M1, Vi-M2, Vi-M3 and Vi-M4 digital recorders from Videoswitch are part of
the M-series range
• These products are 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 drives. When the drives are full, the M-series keeps on recording,
overwriting the oldest images.
• Images are retained for a specified user programmable number of days, typically
31. All images recorded within the period will be available for replay. Older image
are no longer available.
• Several methods are provided for finding the recorded images you want quickly,
including date/time searches and activity or alarm event searches
• The built-in DVD writer allows a selected part or parts of the recorded information to
be written onto a DVD or CD, typically to back-up an incident for use as evidence by
the Police.
• A USB interface allows incidents to be backed up to USB memory sticks as an
alternative to DVD or CD
• The recording process continues all the time, even when playing back or backing up
incidents
• Dual channel audio recording is standard on the M-series
• Ethernet is also a standard feature allowing remote viewing via a local area network
(LAN) or via Broadband Ethernet
• Multiple Vi-M3 and Vi-M4 DVRs may be cascaded to cater for larger numbers of
cameras. Build in matrix switching combines monitor outputs so that the group of
DVRs can drive one (BNC) main monitor and 3 independent spot monitors.
• Software updates may be installed via CD, USB memory stick or via ethernet
Note:
This manual covers a range of products and therefore describes features that do not exist in
all models.
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1.1 Connecting Up the Vi-M1
For a standard digital recording system you will need
• The Vi-M1 recorder
• Some cameras with lenses
• A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor
• BNC cables
• Connect the monitor output (M1) of the Vi-M1 to a Video Monitor using a BNC
cable. Alternatively or additionally, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output
• Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms)
• On 8-camera models, a spot monitor may also be connected, to output M2
• Connect a camera to Camera Input 1 on the Vi-M1 using a BNC cable
• Connect further cameras to Inputs 2,3,4 etc
• Make sure that the mains supply is rated at the correct mains voltage. In UK and
Europe this is normally 230Vac
• Connect the mains power using the mains cable provided
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1.2 Connecting Up the Vi-M2
For a standard digital recording system you will need
• The Vi-M2 recorder
• Some cameras with lenses
• A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor
• BNC cables
• Connect the monitor output (M1) of the Vi-M2 to a Video Monitor using a BNC
cable. Alternatively or additionally, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output
• Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms)
• On 8-camera models, a spot monitor may also be connected, to output M2.
• Connect a camera to Camera Input 1 on the Vi-M2 using a BNC cable
• Connect further cameras to Inputs 2,3,4 etc
• Make sure that the voltage select switch (if present) is set to suit the mains supply.
The setting required in UK and Europe is normally 230Vac
• Connect the mains power using the mains cable provided
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1.3 Connecting up the Vi-M3 & Vi-M4
For a standard digital recording system you will need
• The Vi-M3 recorder
• Some cameras with lenses
• A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor
• BNC cables
• Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi-M3 to a Video Monitor using a BNC
cable. Alternatively or additionally, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output
• Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms)
• Up to 3 other spot monitors may be connected to outputs M2, M3 and M4 (or 2 spot
monitor on 12-camera models)
• Connect a camera to Camera Input 1 on the Vi-M3using a BNC cable
• Connect further cameras to Inputs 2,3,4 etc
• Make sure that the voltage select switch (if present) is set to suit the mains supply.
The setting required in UK and Europe is normally 230Vac.
• Connect the mains power using the mains cable provided
1.4 Setting Date/Time
For proper operation of the M-series DVR 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 M-series DVR is powered up or at
any time during operation, the displayed date and time in live mode will replaced by dashes.
If the clock needs setting, refer to section
Note that the time is automatically adjusted forwards or backwards by an hour at the
appropriate dates to take account of British Summertime (daylight saving) so no user action
is required.
1.1.7 page 21.
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1.5 Recording
Once the Date/time is set the M-series DVR Digital Recorder should now be fully
operational and recording images from all connected cameras. The default image retention
period is 31 days unless set otherwise in the menu.
1.6 Routine Checks
If the M-series DVR is not recording, the message RECORDING STOPPED will be
displayed on the video monitor. This should only happen if there is no video, if no hard drive
is fitted or if it is faulty, or if record timers have been set to disable recording. If recording
stops when is should not, a critical alert will occur, displayed as a red message on the
screen. This indicates that there may be a fault with the DVR or with one of its hard drives.
Although the system is intended for continuous un-attended operation,
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,
plays back correctly, before the images on the hard drive in the M-series DVR become
over-written. The backup may be checked by either by playing it on the M-series DVR or on
a PC.
when a DVD, CD or USB backup has been created you should check that it
it is recommended
1.7 Care of the Hard Drive(s)
A hard drive is a delicate mechanical item that should be handled with care. Before moving
a M-series DVR that has been powered up, or removing a hard drive, 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.
1.8 Critical Alerts
The M-series DVR 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 red
“critical alert” message on the top left of the screen. Critical alerts are also added to the
event list.
• To cancel a critical alert, press the FIND key several times until the Critical event
screen is displayed. In the case of a Vi-M1, access events via the menu by pressing
the SEL key and navigating the menu with up, down and SEL.
• When viewing the events, use the up, down, left, right keys to scroll through the
lines and pages. If there are lots of events, you can press DEFAULT to see latest
alerts, and press DEFAULT again to see earliest. Press SEL to cancel the currently
elected critical alert. If there are a lot of critical alerts to cancel, they can all be
cleared in the Alarms menu
• If critical alert condition persists, the red message will re-appear indicating that a
fault exists that needs attention.
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2 Control
2.1 Mini Keypad
The Vi-M1 has a mini-keypad with the key layout as above. All functions can be controlled
by the 16 keys provided. Two functions are achieved by holding down the SEL or ESC key
for 1 second:
Names of keys used
number
right
left
up
Keypad legend
Used for
Select cameras and enter
numbers when in the menu
Play forwards in playback
mode, navigate in menu
Go back in play mode, navigate
in menu
Go back in play mode, navigate
in menu
down
Pause in play mode, navigate
in menu
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SEL
ESC
DEFAULT
EXIT
Hold for 1 second
Hold for 1 second
Enter root menu or select or
confirm within the menu
Escape from current menu
level to prior level
Set a menu setting to default
value, set a TAG in the event
log.
Exit from menu, go to live mode
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2.2 Standard Keypad
The Vi-M2, Vi-M3 and Vi-M4 have a standard keypad with the key layout as above. All
functions can be controlled by the 35 keys provided:
Names of keys used
Number
Keypad legend Used for
Used to select cameras and enter numbers
when in the
menu
Right
Left
Pan dome right in live mode, navigate in
menu
Pan dome left in live mode, navigate in
menu
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Up
Down
SEL
ESC
DEFAULT
FIND
Tilt dome up in live mode, navigate in menu
Tilt dome down in live mode, navigate in
Enter root menu or select or confirm within
Escape from current menu level to prior
Set a TAG in the event log in live or play
Press once for date/time search, press
menu
the menu
level
mode, set
a default
value in
menu
mode
again for
event log,
system log
and critical
alert log
BURN
MENU
HELP
EXIT
FN
PSW
Plus
Press once for incident and burn (backup)
screen.
Press
Enter main menu
Show status screen. Press for subsequent
Exit from menu, go to live mode
Enter function screen
Enter password screen
Select title options in menu, zoom dome
again for
incident l
next status
screens
ist.
Minus
Select title options in menu, zoom dome
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Dec
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Select next camera, insert space when
Select prior camera, delete character when
editing title
in menu
editing title
in menu
Play_Back
Step_Back
Pause
Step_Forward
Play
Quad
Multi-screen
Step back in playback mode
Step back in playback mode
Pause playback
Step forwards in playback mode
Play forward in playback mode
Display camera 1-4 on the main monitor.
Press
again to
display the
Display camera 1-9 on the main monitor.
next four
cameras (if
present)
Press
again to
display
cameras 116 (if
present)
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2.3 Live Viewing
On a standard keypad, press this LIVE/EXIT key to enter live mode:
On a mini-keypad, press the ESC key and hold for 1 second to enter live mode:
1.1.1 Viewing Full Screen Images
To select cameras 1 to 9 for viewing press the required number key and wait a moment for
the camera to select (or press two number keys 01, 02, 03 etc in fairly quick succession)
To select any cameras 10 to 16, press two number keys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 in fairly
quick succession.
You can also select cameras using the Inc and Dec keys
1.1.1.1 Quad Display
Select quad display on the main monitor by pressing the Quad key. Cameras 1, 2, 3 and 4
will be displayed together.
Press again to see cameras 5, 6, 7 and 8. Successive presses will select the next set of
four camera images.
Note that on a mini-keypad there is no Quad key. In this case, press the ESC key to cycle
through the various screen modes.
Press a number key to revert to full screen display of one camera.
1.1.1.2 Multi-Screen
Select quad display on the main monitor by pressing the Multiscreen key. Cameras 1-9 will
be displayed together.
Press again to see cameras 1-16. Successive presses will step between the modes.
Note that on a mini-keypad there is no Multiscreen key. In this case, press the ESC key to
cycle through the various screen modes.
Press a number key to revert to full screen display of one camera.
1.1.2 Spot monitor(s)
• On a standard keypad, press the MON key to select the required monitor.
• On a mini-keypad, press and hold the ESC key to select the required monitor.
• The selected monitor is indicated on bottom right of screen prior to the camera number.
If no monitor is indicated, then it is the main monitor that is selected.
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• Having selected the required monitor, select the camera to be displayed by pressing the
number keys
1.1.3 Tagging Images
• If you something occurs that you may wish to go back to, press the TAG key to create
an event in the alarms event log
• In the case of a mini-keypad (Vi-M1) press and hold the SEL key to create a tag.
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