Videoswitch VM User Manual

VM-Series Multiplexer User Manual 20/02/2002 12:00

Videoswitch

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VM-Series Multiplexer

User Manual

Products covered by this manual:

Monochrome 4 Cameras 8 Cameras 12 Cameras 16 Cameras 20 Cameras Simplex VM-401M VM-801M VM-1201M VM-1601M VM-2001M

Mini Duplex Plus VM-402M VM-802M Duplex Plus VM-403M VM-803M VM-1203M VM-1603M VM-2003M Telemetry Duplex Plus VM-404M VM-804M VM-1204M VM-1604M VM-2004M

Colour 4 Cameras 8 Cameras 12 Cameras 16 Cameras 20 Cameras Simplex VM-401C VM-801C VM-1201C VM-1601C VM-2001C

Mini Duplex Plus VM-402C VM-802C Duplex Plus VM-403C VM-803C VM-1203C VM-1603C VM-2003C Telemetry Duplex Plus VM-404C VM-804C VM-1204C VM-1604C VM-2004C

Videoswitch Telephone 01252-851510 Units 15 & 16 Fax 01252-851296 Redfields Industrial Park Email sales@videoswitch.co.uk Redfields lane Web www.videoswitch.co.uk Church Crookham Hants GU52 0RD England

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Contents:

1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................................3

1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................3

1.2 Connecting Up.........................................................................................................................................................................3

1.3 Interconnection Diagram..........................................................................................................................................................4

2. Basic Operation...........................................................................................................................................................................5

2.1 Live Viewing.............................................................................................................................................................................5

2.2 Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................5

2.3 Playback..................................................................................................................................................................................5

3. The Front Panel Keys..................................................................................................................................................................6

3.1 Front Panel Diagram................................................................................................................................................................7

3.2 Primary Functions....................................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.1 Monitors A, B.................................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.2 PLAY.............................................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.3 Cameras 1,2,3,4 etc......................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.4 Picture-in-Picture...........................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.5 Quad.............................................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.6 Multi-Screens ................................................................................................................................................................8

3.2.7 Focus (Telemetry models only) .....................................................................................................................................8

3.2.8 Zoom and Focus (Telemetry models only) ....................................................................................................................8

3.2.9 Joystick (Telemetry models only) ..................................................................................................................................9

3.3 BLUE Functions.......................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3.1 Enter Menu....................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3.2 Auto...............................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3.3 Alarm.............................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3.4 Freeze...........................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3.5 Digital Zoom..................................................................................................................................................................9

3.3.6 Iris (Telemetry models only)..........................................................................................................................................9

3.3.7 Presets (Telemetry models only)...................................................................................................................................9

3.3.8 Auxiliaries (Telemetry models only)...............................................................................................................................9

3.3.9 Telemetry controls which Camera? ...............................................................................................................................9

3.4 MENU Functions....................................................................................................................................................................10

3.4.1 Back............................................................................................................................................................................10

3.4.2 Select..........................................................................................................................................................................10

3.4.3 Default.........................................................................................................................................................................10

3.4.4 Up ...............................................................................................................................................................................10

3.4.5 Down...........................................................................................................................................................................10

3.4.6 Left..............................................................................................................................................................................11

3.4.7 Right............................................................................................................................................................................11

4. Status Information.....................................................................................................................................................................12

4.1 Time, Date and Day of Week.................................................................................................................................................12

4.2 Titles......................................................................................................................................................................................12

4.2.1 Multiplexer Title...........................................................................................................................................................12

4.2.2 Cameras Titles............................................................................................................................................................12

4.3 Status Information..................................................................................................................................................................12

4.3.1 Time Windows.............................................................................................................................................................12

4.3.2 Alarms.........................................................................................................................................................................12

4.3.3 Sequencing.................................................................................................................................................................12

4.3.4 Time-Lapse Mode .......................................................................................................................................................12

5. The Menus .................................................................................................................................................................................13

5.1 Passwords.............................................................................................................................................................................13

5.2 User Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................13

5.3 Installer Menu........................................................................................................................................................................15

5.4 Manager Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................19

6. Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................20

6.1 Frame Stores.........................................................................................................................................................................20

6.1.1 Multiplexing Update Rate (PAL)...................................................................................................................................20

6.1.2 Resolution (PAL).........................................................................................................................................................20

6.2 Inputs/Outputs .......................................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.1 Video...........................................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.2 VCR Sync....................................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.3 Dome ..........................................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.4 Twisted Pair Telemetry................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.5 Co-Ax Telemetry .........................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.6 Remote Control...........................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.7 Alarm Inputs................................................................................................................................................................20

6.2.8 Alarm Relay Contacts..................................................................................................................................................20

6.3 Connector Pin-Outs ...............................................................................................................................................................20

6.3.1 Alarm Connector .........................................................................................................................................................20

6.3.2 Remote Connector......................................................................................................................................................21

6.4 Power ....................................................................................................................................................................................21

6.4.1 DC Power....................................................................................................................................................................21

6.4.2 AC Power (via main adapter provided)........................................................................................................................21

6.5 Physical and Environmental...................................................................................................................................................21

6.5.1 Unit Dimensions..........................................................................................................................................................21

6.5.2 Packaged Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................21

6.5.3 Weights.......................................................................................................................................................................21

6.5.4 Operating Temperature...............................................................................................................................................21

6.5.5 Storage Temperature ..................................................................................................................................................21

6.5.6 Humidity......................................................................................................................................................................21

6.5.7 Ventilation ...................................................................................................................................................................21

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Overview

Congratulations on choosing a Videoswitch multiplexer. This product combines ease-of-use with high image quality and reliability. Basic day-to-day operation is performed by one-press operation of the front panel keys. Configuration of the multiplexer is accomplished by entering the easy-to-use password protected menus.

1.2 Connecting Up

This table indicates what each connector on rear panel of the multiplexer should be connected to. Note that in all installations some connections are essential. Others are optional, depending on whether you require special facilities such alarms, automatic time lapse mode switching and remote control.

Connector identification on Rear Panel of Multiplexer

CAMERA “1” a Colour or Monochrome Camera BNC to BNC Yes CAMERA“2” a Colour or Monochrome Camera BNC to BNC Yes CAMERA“3” a Colour or Monochrome Camera BNC to BNC Optional CAMERA“4” a Colour or Monochrome Camera BNC to BNC Optional …etc …etc …etc Optional MONITOR “A” Monitor (main control monitor) BNC to BNC Yes MONITOR “B” Monitor (public display monitor or

VCR “PLAY” Connect to VCR’s video Output BNC to BNC Yes VCR “RECORD” Connect to VCR’s video Input BNC to BNC Yes “12V DC 2A” Connect to Videoswitch 12V dc, 2Amp

“VCR SYNC” Connect to VCR’s “Camera Switch” or

“ALARMS” Connect inputs to PIR detectors or other “ALARMS” Connect alarm relay output contacts to “REMOTE” VK-3201 or VK-3202 Remote keyboard,

“e-BUS” Do not connect to anything! This is used

What to connect it to… Connecting cable

required

BNC to BNC Optional

secondary control monitor)

Attached to PSU

power supply (PSU) “Sync” terminal

devices with volt-free contacts. VCR’s time-lapse mode control input or to Computer

for factory software upgrades.

(provided) Phono to single wire (provided)

25-way D-type Male to twisted pairs 25-way D-type Male to 3 single wires Male 9-way D-type to Female 9-way D-type

none No

Essential in most systems?

Yes Preferred, so that

time-lapse configuration is automatic. Optional

Optional If remote

keyboard is required

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12V DC 2AALARMS

ALARM CONTACTS(2 shown as example

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1.3 Interconnection Diagram

113

16-CAMERA MULTIPLEXER REAR VIEW

OPTIO

S-VIDEO RECO

15 14

(other models similar)

9 1110 12

VCR

CAMERAS

32 4 5 76 8

(8 shown asexample)

CAMERA LOOP-THROUGH OUTPUTS

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2. Basic Operation

2.1 Live Viewing

One or both monitors may be used for live viewing, with various combinations of full screen images and multi-screen images displayed on the two monitors (Simplex models always display full screen images in live mode).

• Select which monitor you wish to view by pressing “MONITOR A” or “MONITOR B” keys (not applicable to Simplex models).

• Press the camera keys identified as “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” etc. to select a full screen image of a camera on the selected monitor.

• Press the “PIP”, “QUAD” or “MULT-SCREEN” keys to see multiple cameras images on the selected monitor (not applicable to Simplex models)

2.2 Recording

When the VCR and multiplexer are both in “RECORD” mode, images from all the cameras will be continuously recorded onto tape. Irrespective of what is being displayed on the monitors, the system will always record full screen images onto tape, providing maximum recorded image quality. This is the primary purpose of a video multiplexer.

• The multiplexer is normally in RECORD. If the word “PLAY” is displayed on monitor “A”, press the “PLAY” key momentarily to return to RECORD mode. The VCR is put in record mode by pressing its “REC” button (refer to VCR’s manual for details).

• The time lapse mode of the VCR must be set. Typically the 24 hour mode or 27 hour mode is selected which means that a 180 minute VHS tape will last for a whole 24 hour period (refer to VCR’s manual for details).

• If a “VCR Sync” cable is used , the time lapse mode of the multiplexer is set automatically . Otherwise the time lapse mode of the multiplexer must be set to match that of the VCR (via the Installer menu).

2.3 Playback

Both the VCR and the multiplexer must be in “PLAY” mode in order to play back recordings.

• To put the multiplexer into PLAY mode, press its PLAY key and keep it pressed for about one second until the word “PLAY” appears on Monitor “A”.

• To put the VCR into play mode press its “PLAY” key (refer to VCR’s manual for details).

• Playback is always on monitor “A” and may optionally be on monitor “B” also (refer to configuration

section)

• When the system is playing back recorded images, the full screen image from any of the cameras may be selected.

• If you wish to see more than one camera image at a time, press the “PIP”, “QUAD” or “MULT-SCREEN” keys as required.

• Remember to routinely play back tapes to verify the correct functioning of the whole system.

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3. The Front Panel Keys

• The primary functions of the front panel keys allow the various display and record/play modes of the multiplexer to be selected.

• Some keys have secondary “Blue Functions”. These additional facilities are accessed either by pressing and holding the BLUE key and then pressing another key, or by momentarily pressing the BLUE key, and then pressing another key within 2 seconds.

• When the menus are entered (BLUE + MONITOR “A”), some of the keys then assume menu control functions, i.e. SELECT, BACK, ï ð ñ ò and DEFAULT (PLAY key)

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3.1 Front Panel Diagram

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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1 second

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(other compact models are similar)

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BACK SELECT

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FUNCTIONS

(other 19” models are similar)

VM-2000 Series MULTIPLEXER FRONT PAN

CAMERA

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hold for

1 second

SELECT

MONITOR

BLUE

FUNCTIONS

MENU AUTO

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