Please read this manual carefully before connecting your Dome Controller and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow the PRODUCT SAFETY instructions on page 6.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
VDC1604
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Vista Dome Controller
English
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IMPORTANT
The first few pages of these instructions contain important information on safety and product
conformity. Please read, and ensure that you understand this information before continuing.
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CONTENTS
Product safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Radio Frequency Devices .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Description ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting the unit............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Installing the keyboard................................................................................................................................................... 9
Network Access Point Connections ............................................................................................................................ 10
Baxnet Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Setting the Keyboard ID ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting the keyboard baudrate ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Connections ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Video Inputs ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Video Outputs .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Dome Telemetry .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Alarm Inputs .................................................................................................................................................................12
Alarm Outputs .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Keyboard Key Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................... 13
PROGRAMMING
Programming .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Entering the Menu System........................................................................................................................................... 16
Password Entry ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Exiting the Menu System .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Programming the Time and Date ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Editing Text Items ..............................................................................................................................................................18
Camera Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Sequences and Views Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 19
PROGRAM VIEW MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 19
PROGRAM SEQUENCE MENU ...................................................................................................................................19
TIMED FUNCTIONS MENU .........................................................................................................................................20
Alarm Handling Menu........................................................................................................................................................ 21
ALARM MODE MENU ................................................................................................................................................... 21
ALARM RESPONSE MENU .........................................................................................................................................21
INPUT SETTINGS MENU ............................................................................................................................................. 22
OUTPUT SETTINGS MENU .........................................................................................................................................22
ALARM WINDOW SETUP MENU .................................................................................................................................22
ALARM LOG MENU ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Control Access Menus ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Keyboard - Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Keyboard - Camera ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Keyboard - PTZ ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Control Access Menus ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
KEYBOARD TO MONITOR ACCESS MENU ...............................................................................................................23
KEYBOARD TO CAMERA ACCESS MENU .................................................................................................................24
KEYBOARD TO PTZ ACCESS MENU ..........................................................................................................................24
Display Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
System Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
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CONTENTS
OPERATION
Selecting a Monitor ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Recovery from Power Loss ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Selecting a Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................28
Selecting Telemetry Control .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Auto Iris ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Auto Focus ...................................................................................................................................................................28
Monitor Displays ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Accessing the Dome Camera Menu .................................................................................................................................29
Storing a Preset .................................................................................................................................................................29
Recalling a Preset .............................................................................................................................................................29
Learn Program Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Recalling a Learn Function ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Colour/ Mono Select .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Program Tour .....................................................................................................................................................................30
Entering Program Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Recall Tour ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Defining a View.................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Recalling a View ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Defining a Programmed Sequence .................................................................................................................................. 32
Recalling a Programmed sequence ................................................................................................................................ 33
Defining a Timed Function ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Defining an Alarm Response............................................................................................................................................ 35
Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix A - Password Recovery ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Appendix B - RS485 Cable Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 39
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PRODUCT SAFETY
WARNINGS
Installation and servicing is only to be carried out by suitably qualified and experienced personnel to local or national
wiring standards.
Good engineering practice must be carried out at all times and all servicing and repairs carried out indoors.
The VDC1604 must only be powered with the class 2 isolated power supply provided.
Do not exceed the voltage and temperature limits given in the specification.
The Vista VDC1604 is designed for use in general purpose CCTV applications and has no other purpose.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
Electrical Safety
British Standard BSEN60950:2000 Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment.
Radio Frequency Emissions
British standard BSEN50081-1:1992 Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic emission standard
Part 1. Residential, commercial and light industry
Immunity
British Standard BSEN 50130-4:1996 Alarm Systems Part 4 Electromagnetic compatibility
Product family standard: Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems
EU CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the above EU standards has been made and is on file at Norbain SD
Limited, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 5TS.
The manufacturer declares, that the product supplied with this document is complaint with the provisions of the EMC
Directive 89/336 EEC, the Low Voltage Directive LVD 73/23 EEC the CE Marking Directive 93/68 EEC and all associated
amendments.
UNPACKING
Keep your packaging for use if your VDC1604 is stored for a time or needs to be returned for whatever reason. The
packaging should contain:-
VDC1604 Vista Dome Controller 16 x 4 Switching Matrix
PSU and IEC Cable
Two mounting brackets for 19 rack use
These Instructions
Check the product code on the serial number label. If you have an incorrect item or it is damaged then inform your supplier
and the carriers immediately. If the equipment is incorrect or damaged, do not attempt to use it.
IMPORTANT
In the event of power interruption, the VDC1604 will lose current camera and monitor selections and revert to its default
settings upon reconnection of the supply.
All monitor and camera pairings must be re-entered if required. Sequences and views will also need to be re-entered.
Timed functions, when active, will recall sequences/views/cameras within a short period dependent upon the resume
timer settings.
If this recovery action is not sufficient for the application, it is recommended that the unit and its associated equipment is
supplied from a secure and uninterruptible power supply.
See also Selecting a Monitor (page 26) and Defining a Timed Function (page 30).
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Thank you for choosing the VDC1604 Vista Dome Controller. The VDC1604 is a small switching matrix designed to
control Domes and remote controlled cameras that respond to any one of the following RS485 twisted-pair telemetry
protocols: Vista PowerDome, Pelco D, Ultrak and VCL (note that dependant on the dome type, not all features may be
supported).
The system is capable of switching 16 video inputs to four video outputs and is controlled by a separate keyboard. Up to
four keyboards may be connected via BaxNet RS485 data bus.
Features
16 Video Inputs (self-terminating, loop through)
Four Video Outputs
Twisted pair telemetry support for Dome cameras (for Baxall (Norbain), Pelco, Ultrak and VCL products)
Four auxiliaries
Up to 255 camera presets dependant on dome type (128 on the Vista PowerDome)
Programmable camera view sequence (8 continuous and 8 one-shot sequences)
Alarm output relay
OVERVIEW
Shown below are the front and rear panels of the unit showing the locations of the indicators and connectors.
Note: Only use the power supply provided with your VDC1604. Other power supplies may cause damage.
1321 5 9 13371115261014481216
CONTROL OUTP UT
KEYBOARD
12V DC
4
Loop-through Video inputs (1-16)Video Outputs (1-4)
Alarms Power
Ke
y
board connector
Control Connector
Power LED
VDC1604
Fig.1 - Front and rear panels
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OVERVIEW
Fig. 2 - Typical configuration
INSTALLATION
Mounting the unit
The VDC1604 is designed to be used as a free standing or rack mounted unit using the mounting brackets supplied.
When choosing a suitable location for the unit, please ensure:
An electrical output socket (capable of supplying 240V AC 50Hz at 500mA) is located within a suitable distance for the
included Class 2 power supply.
The power supply cord cannot become pinched or trapped under a heavy object. The power cord should be routed so
that it is not likely to be walked on.
The unit is protected from the accidental ingress of foreign objects or liquid spills. The unit must not be used near
water e.g. near a swimming pool, or any other area that is classified as a wet or damp location.
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INSTALLATION
When fixing the VDC1604 into a 19 rack, the two mounting brackets must be fixed to the unit. Remove the plastic plugs
from the fixing holes (two on each side of the unit) and fix the mounting brackets with the supplied M5 screws as shown
in figure 3 below.
Fig. 3 - 19 rack fixing
Installing the keyboard
The VDC1604 functions are controlled by an external NPX/RKB/J3De desktop keyboard.
Fig. 4 - Single keyboard connection
A single keyboard may be connected as shown in figure 4. Power is supplied to the keyboard by the keyboard connector
on the VDC1604. Note that the connection length A-B must not exceed 10m otherwise the keyboard will not receive
sufficient power. More than one keyboard may be connected (with a maximum of four keyboards) as shown in figure 5.
Fig. 5 - Multiple keyboard connections
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INSTALLATION
This connection toplology is know as Daisy-chain. The following rules must be observed:
1. A maximum of four keyboards can be connected.
2. The distance from A to F must not exceed 1200m (including the stub lengths).
3. Keyboards 1, 2, 3 and 4 will each require a separate PSU even if the total length of the RS485 network is less than 10m.
4. Cables A-B, C-E and D-F are screened/shielded Cat5, and are available from Vista in lengths of 1m up to 10m.
The standard baud rate for the VDC1604 is 9600 bps which, together with line impedances, will restrict the cabling
distances for the keyboard. Approved RS485 cable should be used for the data connections between the NAPs. In theory,
cabling distance can be up to 1.2 km. In practice however, the type of cable chosen, its routing, etc. will have an effect on
the maximum length that can be used.
The keyboard has built in network termination and/or biasing. For most small to medium sized installations, it should not
be necessary to change the switches from their default settings. Only for large installations should your network require
biasing and/or terminating. The switches are shown below. The default setting for switches 1, 2 and 3 is OFF. Switch 4 is
not used.
BAXKMI Network Access Point Connections
The interconnection of Network Access Points is shown in Figure 6.
Fig. 6 - BAXKMI Network Access Point Interconnections
4
OFF
U
P
ON
3
21
*Default setting
Network setting Switch 1 Switch 2
Biased ON ON
Not Biased* OFF* OFF*
Network setting Switch 3
Terminated ON
Not Terminated* OFF*
*Default setting
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INSTALLATION
Baxnet Notes
1. A maximum of 16 devices may be connected to a BaxNet network. This includes VDC1604s Triplex Columbus and
keyboard combinations.
2. Baxnet RS485 addresses from 1 to 4 are reserved for VDC1604s or Triplex Columbus.
3. VDC1604 address IDs are between 1 and 16.
Setting the Keyboard ID
Each NPX/RKB/J3De keyboard on the Baxnet requires a unique RS485 address. Addresses 1 to 4 are restricted to
VDC1604 or Triplex Columbus units. We recommend that you use addresses 29 to 32. Keyboards with lower addresses
have control priority over keyboards with higher addresses.
1. Disconnect the power from the keyboard.
2. Reconnect the power.
3. Within 5 seconds of reconnecting the power, press the
and
Esc
keys simultaneously.
4. The LCD display on the keyboard should display:
Special Config
5. Within 5 seconds, press the
key
6. The LCD should change to:
Change KB Id
7. Within 5 seconds enter the new ID number (1 to 4) and press the enter key.
8. The LCD should now display:
Change KBD Id
New SELFUNT = 00
n
where n is the new keyboard ID.
Setting the keyboard baudrate
The default Baxnet baud rate for the keyboard and the VDC1604 and Triplex Columbus is 9600. This can be changed on
the keyboard and VDC1604, but not on the Triplex Columbus. To change the baud rate on the keyboard, follow the steps
below.
1. Disconnect the power from the keyboard.
2. Reconnect the power.
3. Within 5 seconds of reconnecting the power, press the
and
Esc
keys simultaneously.
4. The LCD display on the keyboard should display:
Special Config
5. Within 5 seconds, press the key.
6. The LCD display should show:
1-9600 2=19200
7. Press 1 for 9600 or 2 for 19200.
8. Press the enter key.
To change the baud rate on the VDC1604 see System Settings on page 25.
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CONNECTIONS
Video Inputs
Video inputs are 75 ohm 1V peak-to-peak composite to PAL/CCIR standard. For each video input on the VDC1604, there
are two BNC connectors. One is for the camera input and the other is a looped-through output. Connect up to 16 video
inputs to the top row of BNC sockets. Connect any outputs that you wish to loop-through to the lower BNC socket in each
pair.
If you connect to both sockets, the VDC1604 automatically re-configures itself, removing the built in 75 ohm termination.
If you use the loop through facility, please ensure the connected equipment (e.g. monitor or VCR), provides a 75 ohm
termination at the end of the line.
Video Outputs
Video outputs are 75 ohm 1V peak-to-peak composite to PAL/CCIR standard. Any video input can be switched to any video
output. Your monitor should be set to 75 ohm.
Dome Telemetry
The VDC1604 has provision for the connection of dome cameras using any one of the following RS485 twisted-pair
telemetry protocols: Vista PowerDome, Pelco D, Ultrak and VLC. Please note that depending on the dome type, not all
functions of the dome may be available. Other standards will be available in future releases of the product. The telemetry
connections are shown schematically in Figure 7. Refer to the dome instruction manual for more information. Cable
preparation details are provided in Appendix B.
Fig. 7 - Dome Telemetry Connections
Alarm Inputs
The VDC1604 has provision for up to 16 alarm inputs. Input can be from a volt-free normally open or normally closed
contact and is software programmable. The alarm connections are via the 25-way D-type connector whose pin assignments
are shown in Figure 8.
1
2
13
25
1
1
14
7
8
Gnd
Gnd
3
4
13
1491056
Alarm Ground
(pin 9 or 22)
Normally
O
pen
Example showing Alarm input 1 connections
Normally Closed
Alarm Ground
(pin 9 or 22)
Alarm Input
(pin 1)
Alarm Input
(pin 1)
15
16
11
12
Fig. 8 - Alarm input connections
Alarm Outputs
The VDC1604 has one pair of volt-free alarm contacts, (Alarm OP1), that is independently software programmable as
either normally open or normally closed. The contact is capable of switching up to 30V at 500mA (non-inductive).
Connections are shown in Figure 9.
13
25
1
1
14
Alarm
O
P1
Normally Open Normally Closed
Alarm Output 1
(pin 10)
Alarm Output 1
(p
in 11
)
Fig. 9 - Alarm output connections
1321 5 9 133711152610144 8 12 16
CONTROL OUTPUT
KEYBOARD
12V DC
4
Network -
Network + Ground
VIDE
O
TELEMETRY
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KEYBOARD KEY DESCRIPTIONS
13
2
5
8
0
46
79
Fn
M
Esc
T
E
N
T
E
R
AUX
AF
AI
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12 13
14
15 16 17
18
19
20 21 22 23 24
25
26
27
28 29
3031323335
36
34
37 39
38 40
10
P
41
42 44
43
3
Fig. 10 - NPX/RKB/J3De Keyboard overview
KEY DESCRIPTION
1
Esc
Used in menu functions. Cancels the current menu level and returns to the previous level (where supported).
2
M
Selects Menu mode for Triplex Columbus and VDC 1604. Must be held for at least 2 seconds.
3 Toggles the multiple picture display on a multiplexer.
4 Runs a programmed sequences.
5 Shift key - allows multiple use of keys.
6
Electronically freezes the picture on a multiplexer.
7
Printer. (Not yet implemented).
8 Allows you to select which remote unit to communicate with.
9
F
n
Used in conjunction with other keys to modify their actions.
10 LCD - Displays operations being performed by the system.
11
1
Numerical keys (0-9).
12 Enables a specific monitor to be selected.
13 Enables a specific camera to be selected.
14
Clears the alarm displayed the the selected monitor.
15
Focus on a distant object for cameras with controllable lenses.
Focus on a near object for cameras with controllable lenses.
16
Close the iris for cameras with controllable irises.
Open the iris for cameras with controllable irises.
17
Zoom in for cameras with controllable zoom lens.
Zoom out for cameras with controllable zoom lens.
18
Electronically zooms the display on the monitor when used in conjunction with Columbus.
19
T
Allows telemetry control (Triplex Columbus specific key).
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KEY DESCRIPTION
20 Reverse play.
21 Pause play.
22 Search key - used to search Columbus.
23 Fast Review.
24
Fast Forward.
25 Joystick - P/T control or Triplex Columbus playback.
26 Enter key.
27 Record.
28
Stop play / Live mode.
29 Play forward.
30 Toggles camera power relay on/off for a selected camera (Aux 1).
31
Toggles lights on/off for a selected camera (Aux 5).
32
Starts Autopan for selected camera.
33 Selects wash for selected camera (Aux 2).
34 Applies certain selected functions globally. (Not yet implemented).
35
AUX
Auxiliary 4.
36 Selects wipe for selected camera (Aux 6).
37
Enables a specific preset to be selected and displayed on the currently selected monitor.
38 Recall a Learn Tour.
39 Recall a Preset Tour.
40 Flips the on screen picture 180O on supported domes.
41 Toggles between Colour / Mono video on supported domes and cameras.
42
AF
Enable Auto focus.
43
Dome menu access, hold for 2 seconds.
44
AI
Enable Auto iris.
NPX/KBD/J3De keyboards are provided with a joystick to control cameras fitted with pan/tilt heads. Where on screen
programming is required, the joystick is used to input text, navigate through menus, etc. Important Note: During powerup, the keyboard performs a joystick calibration function. Do not move the joystick during this period until the keyboard
has been properly initialised.
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THE MENU SYSTEM AND PROGRAMMING
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Main Menu
4 Camera Setup
Seq/View functions
Alarm handling
Control access
Time and date
Display set up
System settings
Exit menus
Installer Main Menu
PROGRAMMING
The VDC1604 menu system allows you to customise the system to meet your specific requirements. There are two
levels of menu, Installer and User. When the operator enters the Installer password, the Installer menu system is
accessible. Conversely, when the User password is entered, the User menu system is accessible. The User menu has
fewer options than the Installer menu but they operate in exactly the same way.
User menu
4 Time and date
Program View
Program Sequence
Display setup
Alarm event log
Exit menus
User Main Menu
Password: * * * *
Password entry screen
Part No: Pro Matrix
Unit ID: 9
BaxNet: 19200
Software Version: B.18 PAL
OS version: 2.03
Software version screen
ENTERING THE MENU SYSTEM
The menu system is entered by pressing the Menu
M
key for at least 2 seconds.
Note that a valid monitor (1 to 3) must be selected before menu access can be
gained. A screen showing the software version will be displayed. Press the
enter key. The menu access screen will now be displayed prompting for a
password.
Password Entry
Enter the password using the numerical keys, then press the enter key. The
password entered will depend on whether you wish to enter the User menu or
the Installer menu.
Note
The factory set default password for the Installer menu is 7, 8, 9, 0. The
default User menu password is 1, 2, 3, 4. It is strongly advised that you
change these passwords as soon as possible in order to maintain system
security. Passwords may be changed in the System settings Menu.
Once the password has been correctly entered, the Installer or User Main
Menu screen will be displayed.
Note: If a password is lost, a recovery system is available. See Appendix A.
MENU NAVIGATION
The joystick is used to navigate the menu system. A field that can be edited is
shown in reverse video. In general, a menu item is selected and edited as
follows:
1. Use Joystick Up/Down movements to move up or down between fields
and/or menu items. The selected field is indicated by a cursor symbol4.
2. Press the Enter key (or Joystick right) to enter edit mode for the selected
menu item or field. The cursor will change from 4 to + to indicate that you
are in edit mode.
3. Then use either:
the Joystick Up/Down movement to select items from picklists, or
the Numerical keys to input numerical data
the Joystick Left to escape to the previous menu
the Joystick Right to perform an enter command
4. Press the Enter key (or joystick right) to exit edit mode. The cursor will
change from + to 4.
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PROGRAMMING
EXITING THE MENU SYSTEM
Each submenu has a Previous menu field. To exit a submenu, either select
this item and press enter to return to the previous menu level, or press the
Escape
Esc
key. This will eventually bring you back to the Main Menu. Here, use
the joystick to select Exit menus and press enter. The Save and Exit menu will
be displayed.
In this menu, there are three choices:
Save changes and exit - selecting this will save any changes you have made
and then exit the menu system.
Discard changes and exit - selecting this will discard any changes you have
made and exit the menu system.
* Restore factory defaults - this menu item will reset all of the default factory
settings.
* Clear log - this command will clear the contents of the alarm log.
Cancel and return to menu - selecting this will close the Save and Exit screen
and return you to the main menu.
Alternatively, the menu system may be exited at any time and from any place by
pressing the Escape key. When used, this method will not save any menu
changes that have been made within the menu system.
Note that in order to preserve configuration integrity, each data entry screen
within the menu system should be exited by selecting Previous menu or by the
valid selection of a new menu.
* These menu items are only available to the installer.
PROGRAMMING THE TIME AND DATE
Your VDC1604 has a battery-backed clock that will retain the correct time, date and all other programmed data in the event
of power loss to the unit. The Time and Date menu is accessed from the main
menu.
Programming the Date
1. Select the date format field and use the joystick to select from the
picklist MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY or YY/MM/DD. Default is DD/MM/YY. Press
enter.
2. Select the Set field and use the number keys to enter the day (DD) in a
two digit form i.e. 01, 31, etc. Advance to the next field (MM) using the
joystick and enter the month in two digit form. Advance to the next field (YY)
and enter the year. Note the date must be entered in DD/MM/YY format.
3. Select the Set day field and use the joystick to choose the correct
day from the pick list.
4. Select Set clock to make the selected time active.
Programming the Time
1. Select the Time format field and use the up/down joystick to select 24 hour
or 12 hour from the picklist . Press enter. Note that in 12 hour format, a.m.
times are displayed 09.54 and p.m. times are displayed 09:54.
2. Select the Set time field. The hours field will be selected. Use the number
keys to enter the desired hour in a two digit format, i.e. 02, 13, etc. Advance
the cursor to the minutes field using the joystick and press enter. Use the
number keys to input the minutes. Press enter. Note that the time in this
field is always entered in 24 hour format regardless of how the time will
actually be shown by the on-screen display system.
Note
To activate the time and date information you have entered, select Set clock
and press the enter key. To abandon any changes, select Prev and press the
enter key.
Save and exit
4 Save changes and exit
Discard changes and exit
Restore factory defaults
Clear log
Cancel and return to menu
Time and Date
Date format 4 DD/MM/YY
Time format 24 hour
Daylight save None
Set DD 01 MM 12 YY 99
Set time 24hr clock hh:mm
Set day MON
Prev Set clock
Daylight Saving
The Daylight Saving time function is
achieved using the Daylight Save field.
On the day before DST, select Advance
or Retard. The time will then be
advanced or retarded as appropriate,
by one hour at the next occurence of
2.00 a.m. for advance and 2.00 a.m. for
retard.
The DST Daylight Save field will then
reset itself to None.
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EDITING TEXT ITEMS
Some menus such as the Camera Setup menu and the View definition menu allow you to enter descriptive textual titles.
All titles are edited in the same manner. Once a title field has been selected with the joystick, pressing enter will invoke
the Text Edit screen. Here, letters are selected one at a time using the joystick and enter key until the desired title has
been created.
When the Text edit screen is opened, the first character of the currently selected
title will flash. Below the current title field are pick lines containing alphabetical
characters. A pick line is selected using up/down joystick movements. Individual
characters are selected using left/right joystick movements. To enter the
selected character into the title, press the enter key. The title character will be
replaced by the letter selected in the pick line. When a title character has been
entered, the cursor will automatically move to the next character in the title field.
Numerals, where required in the title field, are entered directly using the number
keys of the keyboard. A space is entered by selecting the character between the
* and Ä characters. When the desired title has been entered, use the up/down
joystick to select either:
Keep changes - this will save the title and return you to the menu from which
the Text edit screen was spawned.
Cancel - this will cancel any edited changes and return you to the menu from
which the Text edit screen was spawned.
CAMERA SETUP MENU
The Camera Setup Menu is accessible from the Main Menu. It allows you to set up various parameters such as video loss
action, titles, etc. on a camera by camera basis. Use the joystick up/down to move through the menu and its fields.
Camera number
This allows you to select the video input to be edited. Video inputs number 1 to
16 and correspond to cameras 1 to 16. Use the number keys to enter the video
input.
Source type
Allows you to specify the type of camera that is connected to the selected video
input. This pick list has the following choices:
Fixed - static camera
PTZ - dome or pan/tilt camera
NONE - no video source connected to the input. Choose this option where you
do not want to get erroneous video-loss alarms.
Video loss
This allows you to choose whether the video loss alarm for the selected video
input is active. The pick list has the following choices:
On - Video loss is recorded in the alarm log and displayed on the system
banner.
Off - Video loss is ignored.
Title line
This menu item allows you to control the vertical position of the cameras onscreen title. The display is divided into 11 lines with line 0 being at the top and
line 10 at the bottom. The camera title can occupy lines 0, 1 or 2. Use the
number keys to enter a line number between 0 and 2.
Title text
Selecting this option and pressing enter invokes the Text Edit Screen (see
EDITING TEXT ITEMS page 16) allowing you to specify a camera title of up to 22
characters. This is the title which will appear when the video input is selected.
Set camera address
Select this option to set up the Ultrak KDZ dome camera for operation on the
dome network.
Camera Setup
Camera number 4 01
Source type NONE
Video loss On
Title line 01
Title text
Front door
Set camera address
Previous menu
Text edit screen
Camera Title
Keep changes
Cancel
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SET CAMERA ADDRESS MENU (ULTRAK KDZ DOME ONLY)
Set camera address
This option allows the Ultrak KDZ series dome to be programmed for operation
on the RS485 dome network.
Serial No.
Note the domes serial number and enter it into this field. Note that the letter A
of the serial number is entered as 0 e.g. a serial number of A1234567 is
entered as 01234567.
Camera No.
This number corresponds directly with the address the dome will take on the
RS485 network. Note that duplicated camera numbers will cause multiple
domes to be controlled.
Sed to camera
Select this option to send the programmed settings to the KDZ dome. This
option is required every time information is entered.
Note: Connecting the Ultrak KDZ dome only
Connect the KDZ dome to the VD1604 dome network port on the reverse of the
unit (page 8). Power up the dome, then the VDC1604. Refer to the above for
information on setting the serial number and RS485 network address.
SEQUENCES AND VIEWS MENU
This menu is called from the Main menu and allows you to define camera sequences and views (a preset and camera
combination). The menu has three sub menus, Program View, Program Sequence and Timed functions.
PROGRAM VIEW MENU
This menu allows you to set up any one of up to 64 views which can be defined
for any of the cameras connected to the system. Use the joystick up/down to
move through the menu and its fields.
View
This is the number uniquely defining the view. Use the number keys to enter a
number (1 to 64).
Name line
This menu item allows you to control the vertical position of the on-screen
caption for the view. The display is divided into 11 lines with line 0 being at the
top and line 10 at the bottom. The name can occupy lines 7, 8 or 9. Use the
number keys to enter a line number between 7 and 9.
Title field
Selecting the title field and pressing enter invokes the Text Edit Screen (see
EDITING TEXT ITEMS page 16) allowing you to specify a view title of up to 22
characters which will appear when this view is selected.
Camera
Use this field to select the desired camera. Enter the camera number (1 to 16)
using the number keys.
Preset
This field allows you to select the preset position that is invoked when the view
is selected. Enter the preset number (1 to 99) using the number keys.
PROGRAM SEQUENCE MENU
This menu allows you to select a sequence of views or cameras that can be
displayed on any monitor. Up to eight sequences can be defined. The sequence
can comprise 16 views and/or cameras.
View sequence
This field is the number of the sequence currently being defined. Use the
number keys to enter a number (1 to 8).
Program Sequence
View sequence 41
V or C: Number Dwell
Previous menu
7 C01 03
8 C01 09
9 C01 10
10 C01 03
11 C01 03
12 C01 05
14C01 03
2 C02 09
3 V03 10
4 C04 03
5 V05 03
6 C06 03
13 C01 03
14 C01 09
15 C01 10
16 C01 03
Sequences and Views
4 Program View
Program Sequence
Timed functions
Previous menu
Program View
View 4 01
Name line 07
View title
Front door
Camera 02
Preset 16
Previous menu
Set camera address
Serial No: ????????
Camera No:
Send to camera
Main menu
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SEQUENCES AND VIEWS MENU
V or C
This field allows you to determine whether the step consists of a Camera (C) or
a View (V). Use the joystick to select V or C from the picklist.
This field is the number of the camera or view to be recalled at the current step.
Use the number keys to enter a number. Note that entering 00 will end the
view sequence at that step.
Dwell
This field allows you to assign a dwell time in seconds for each camera or view
in the sequence. Use the number keys to enter a time in seconds between 3
and 99. Default dwell time is 3 seconds.
TIMED FUNCTIONS MENU
This menu allows you to set up Cameras, Views or View Sequences, on the
four monitor outputs, which are invoked at user-defined times of the day or
week. Up to eight of these timed functions can be defined.
Function
This field allows you to select one of the eight timed functions for editing. Use
the number keys to select which timed function you want to edit.
On
This field determines the day on which the selected timed function will initiate.
Note that the time frame itself may overlap into the next day. The pick list
comprises:
MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN, WEND (weekend), WDAY (Mon - Fri), EDAY
(every day), NONE (timed functions off).
at
This field allows you to enter the time for the function to commence. Use the
number keys to enter the desired value in Hours and Minutes. Times must be
entered in 24 hour format.
till
This field allows you to enter the end time for the function hours and minutes.
Use the number keys to enter the desired value in Hours and Minutes.
The sequences/views etc. running under timed function will remain in force
after the timed function is completed until manual intervention or another timed
function commences.
Monitor
Shows which view or sequence will be displayed by each of the four monitors
for the currently selected timed function This field cannot be edited.
View/Seq
This field consists of a pick list that allows you to select, for each monitor,
whether the timed function is a VIEW, Seq (Sequence) CAM (camera) or NONE.
Selecting NONE will not change the current image on the selected monitor
when the Timed function initiates. Note that changing the View/Seq field will
automatically set the corresponding No. field to 00. You must enter the required
No. after the View/Seq field has been changed.
No.
This field allows you to specify the number of the View or Sequence. Use the
number keys to enter a number for the View or Sequence.
Restart in
When a timed function is running, there may be instances of menu events or
operator input via the keyboard. This field allows you to specify a time period
after which the timed function will resume. Use the number keys to enter the
desired time period in seconds (10 to 60 in 10 second increments). The default
setting for this field is 0 seconds. This effectively disables the resume function.
Note that manual selection of a sequence on a monitor will override the Restart
in function on that monitor only. Other monitors will use the function as normal.
Two or more timed functions should not be programmed to overlap. If this does
occur, the timed function running will continue to completion at which point the
second timed function will start.
Timed functions
Function 4 1
On MON at 11:00
till 13:00
Monitor View/Seq No.
1 VIEW 12
2 Seq 08
3 NONE 00
4 NONE 00
Restart in 010s
Previous menu
Program Sequence
View sequence 41
V or C: Number Dwell
Previous menu
7 C01 03
8 C01 09
9 C01 10
10 C01 03
11 C01 03
12 C01 05
14C01 03
2 C02 09
3 V03 10
4 C04 03
5 V05 03
6 C06 03
13 C01 03
14 C01 09
15 C01 10
16 C01 03
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ALARM HANDLING MENU
This menu allows you to access all of the alarm functions provided by the VDC1604. After selecting Alarm handling from
the main menu and pressing the enter key, the Alarm handling menu will be displayed.
ALARM MODE MENU
This menu is used to select the way an alarm is cancelled.
Cancel
This pick list field allows you to select the method of alarm acknowledgement.
Choose from:
Ack - The alarm will continue until manually cancelled by the operator pressing
the alarm key.
Timed - The alarm will continue for a predetermined time period specified in
this menu. Alarms can also be cancelled manually within this time by pressing
the alarm key.
Transp - The alarm will occur transparently for a predetermined time period
(i.e. it will cancel when the input causing the alarm is cleared). Alarms can also
be cancelled manually within this time by pressing the alarm key.
Timed alarm dwell
This field is used to set the period of time that a Timed alarm is active for. Use
the number keys to enter the time period in seconds (10 - 500 in 10 second
increments).
Min transparent
This field allows you to specify a minimum time period that a transparent alarm
will be active for. Use the number keys to enter the time period in seconds (4 -
99).
Alarm seq dwell
This field allows you to determine the dwell time that a video input brought into
alarm is held on monitor 4 until moving on to the next alarm. Use the number
keys to enter the time period in seconds (1 - 99).
ALARM RESPONSE MENU
This menu determines the way the VDC1604 responds to an alarm event.
Response
The response number is a number between 1 and 16 and uniquely identifies
the alarm response page. Use the number keys to enter a number.
AL - This is used to respond to an alarm that is identified as coming from the
alarm input connector. Alternative alarm types will be defined in future versions.
Priority
This field allows you to select one of three priorities for the currently selected
alarm response. Use the pick list to choose from H (High), M (Medium) or L
(Low). Lower priority alarms will be processed after all higher priority alarms
are cancelled.
Active time win (window)
These four fields allow you to link the currently selected alarm response with
four of the eight definable time windows - a period during which the selected
alarm will be disarmed (specified in the Alarm time window definition Menu).
Use the joystick and number keys to enter a number (between 0 and 8) in each
of the Active time window fields. A setting of 0 corresponds to no active time
window being selected therefore the alarm would be armed all the time.
Name
This field allows you to assign a name to the alarm response up to 12 characters
in length. Selecting this option and pressing enter invokes the Text Edit Screen
(see EDITING TEXT ITEMS page 18).
Alarm handling
4 Alarm mode
Alarm response
Input steady settings
Output steady settings
Alarm window setup
Alarm log
Previous menu
Alarm response
Response 4 AL 1 Priority M
Active time win 1 4 0 0
Name: Front door
Alarm o/p ON
Sounder Short
Monitor Cam/View No.
1 CAM 17
2 VIEW 01
3 VIEW 19
Previous menu
Alarm mode
Cancel 4 Ack
Time out delays
Timed alarm dwell 500s
Min transparent 10s
Alarm seq dwell 05s
Previous menu
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ALARM HANDLING MENU
Alarm o/p
This field determines whether the alarm output relay contacts will be on or off
when the alarm event occurs. Use the joystick up/down to select ON or OFF
from the picklist. The alarm output will stay active for the same period the alarm
is active.
Sounder
This field allows you to adjust the duration of the built-in keyboard sounder. Use
the up/down joystick to select from Short, Medium, Long or Off.
Cam/View, No.
These three fields allow you to select the monitor and camera/view combination
that will be recalled to monitors 1, 2 and 3 during the selected alarm event.
Cam/View - select, using the up/down joystick, CAM for camera, or VIEW. Note
that changing the Cam/View field will automatically set the corresponding No.
field to 00. You must enter the required No. after the Cam/View field has been
changed.
No. - use the number keys to select the number of the camera or view.
It is possible to reserve a monitor for control purposes by preventing it from
going into an alarm condition. This is achieved in the Alarm response menu for
Alarm Response 1 (AL 1). By setting the number (No.) of one of the monitors to
00, it becomes transparent to the alarm system and functions as a control
monitor. The fields corresponding to the selected monitor will be grayed out in
all the other Alarm responses pages. This feature will only work when
implemented on Alarm Response 1.
INPUT SETTINGS MENU
This menu allows you to define the steady, or held states for each of the 16
alarm inputs. Each alarm input is defined in terms of an alarm number and
whether its defined steady state is Normally Open or Normally Closed (NO,
NC). Use the up/down joystick to select an alarm input. Press enter then use the
up/down joystick to toggle the input between NO or NC.
Each alarm should be manually activated after a change in the steady states
menu. This ensures that the first actuation is not lost.
OUTPUT SETTINGS MENU
This menu allows you to determine the output state of the built-in alarm contacts
for the output relay. The contacts can be Normally Open or Normally Closed
(NO, NC). Use the up/down joystick to toggle the output between NO or NC.
ALARM WINDOW SETUP MENU
This menu allows you to define up to eight time frames during which alarms
will be disarmed. A time frame consists of an off time, an on time and a day of
the week.
Off
These fields allow you to specify the time that the disarm period will commence.
Use the joystick up/down to select the desired Disarm period. Use the joystick
and number keys to enter the time in 24 hour format.
On
These fields allow you to specify the time that the disarm period will cease. Use
the joystick up/down to select the desired Arm period. Use the joystick and
number keys to enter the time in 24 hour format.
Note that the Arm time is included in the window i.e. for an alarm time set to
18:00 the alarm will be armed at 18:01.
Day
These fields allow you to specify the day or group of days of the week on which
the disarm period will commence. Note that a disarm period commencing on
Monday, for example, may overlap into Tuesday. Use the up/down joystick to
select the required field. Press enter then use the up/down joystick to select
<day>, WEND, WDAY or EDAY.
Input settings
Alarm NO/NC Alarm NO/NC
1 4 NO 9 NO
2 NO 10 NO
3 NO 11 NO
4 NO 12 NO
5 NO 13 NO
6 NO 14 NO
7 NO 15 NO
8 NO 16 NO
Previous menu
Output settings
Alarm out 1 NO
Previous menu
Alarm response
Response 4 AL 1 Priority M
Active time win 1 4 0 0
Name: Front door
Alarm o/p ON
Sounder Short
Monitor Cam/View No.
1 CAM 17
2 VIEW 01
3 VIEW 19
Previous menu
Alarm Window Setup
Off On Day
1 4 06: 00 18 : 00 EDAY
2 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
3 05 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
4 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
5 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
6 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
7 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
8 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
Previous menu
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ALARM HANDLING MENUS
<day> - (MON, TUE, WED, etc) - the time frame will be active on the specified
day.
WDAY - time frame will be active for every week day.
WEND - time frame will be active for the weekend days (Saturday and Sunday).
EDAY - time frame will be active for all the days of the week and weekend.
ALARM LOG MENU
This information menu displays the occurrence of the last 50 alarm and videoloss
events in a rolling buffer. Events are arranged chronologically with the most
recent events being at the end of the log.
No.
Displays the number of the event
Type No.
Shows the type of event recorded
VL - Videoloss event
AL - Alarm event
CC - Configuration change event
PO - Power-on event
Time/Date
The time and date the alarm occurred
To view the entire event log, you may need to use the joystick up/down to select:
Up - moves up through the log a page at a time
Down - moves down through the log a page at a time
Prev - closes the log and returns to the previous menu.
After making a selection, press the enter key to perform the chosen action.
CONTROL ACCESS MENUS
The VDC1604 can have up to four keyboards connected to it. Each keyboard, by default, has the ability to control and
select monitors, cameras and PTZ units. It is possible to regulate the control access for each of these keyboards. The
Control access menu allows the installer to set control options for each keyboard individually.
CONTROL ACCESS MENU
This is the top level menu for keyboard access.
Keyboard - Monitor
Opens the Keyboard to Monitor access menu
Keyboard - Camera
Opens the Keyboard to Camera access menu
Keyboard - PTZ
Opens the Keyboard to PTZ access menu
KEYBOARD TO MONITOR ACCESS MENU
Allows you to select which keyboards in the system can control the monitors
connected to the VDC1604.
Monitor
Use the number keys to select a monitor (1 to 4)
Access
Use the up/down joystick to select a keyboard/access field. Press enter then
use the up/down joystick to select Granted or Denied from the picklist.
Do this for each of the four monitors in the system.
Alarm event log
No. Type No. Time Date
1 VL 01 0805 9/15
2 AL 05 1055 9/15
3 VL 16 2034 12/15
4Up Down
Prev
Alarm Window Setup
Disarm Arm on
1 4 01: 00 02 : 00 WEND
2 01 : 00 02 : 0 0 WEND
3 01 : 00 02 : 0 0 MON
4 01 : 00 02 : 0 0 FRI
5 01 : 00 02 : 0 0 WEND
6 01 : 00 02 : 0 0 WEND
7 01 : 00 02 : 00 WDAY
8 01 : 00 02 : 00 WDAY
Previous menu
Keyboard to monitor access
Monitor 41
Keyboard Access
1 Granted
2 Granted
3 Denied
4 Denied
Previous menu
Control access
Keyboard - Monitor
Keyboard - Camera
Keyboard - PTZ
Previous menu
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CONTROL ACCESS MENUS
KEYBOARD TO CAMERA ACCESS MENU
Allows you to select which keyboards in the system can select the cameras
connected to the VDC1604.
Camera
Use the number keys to select the desired camera (1 to 16)
Access
Use the up/down joystick to select a keyboard/access field. Press enter then
use the up/down joystick to select Granted or Denied from the picklist.
Do this for each of the cameras in the system.
KEYBOARD TO PTZ ACCESS MENU
Allows you to select which keyboards in the system can control the telemetry
enabled cameras connected to the VDC1604.
Camera
Use the number keys to select the desired camera (1 to 16)
Access
Use the up/down joystick to select a keyboard/access field. Press enter then
use the up/down joystick to select Granted or Denied from the picklist.
Do this for each of the controllable cameras in the system.
DISPLAY SETUP MENU
This menu allows you to select monitor display settings such as camera title, time/date display, etc. for each individual
monitor. The menu functions as a matrix. Select each item in the matrix using the joystick up/down. Press enter then
toggle between Y and N using up/down joystick movements.
Camera title
Allows you to select whether the camera title is displayed on the selected
monitor.
View titles
Allows you to select whether the view title (when a view is recalled) is displayed
on the selected monitor. The view title will be removed from the monitor if the
camera is moved after a view has been recalled.
Date
Allows you to select whether the date is displayed on the selected monitor.
Time
Allows you to select whether the time is displayed on the selected monitor.
Alarm title
Allows you to select whether the alarm title (when an alarm event occurs) is
displayed on the selected monitor.
Sys message
Allows you to select whether system messages are displayed on the selected
monitor.
Blanking Period
Allows you to vary the delay between a video switch occurring and the display of
text on the screen. The system default is OFF which has no delay between
switching and the appearance of on-screen text. You may also choose ON
which will introduce a delay of approximately 0.5 second.
Keyboard to PTZ access
Camera control 4 1
Keyboard Access
1 Granted
2 Granted
3 Denied
4 Granted
Previous menu
Displays Monitor
1234
Camera title 4 YNYN
View titles YNYN
Date YNYN
Time YNYN
Alarm title YNYN
Sys message YNYN
Blanking Period Off
Previous menu
Keyboard to camera access
Camera 41
Keyboard Access
1 Granted
2 Denied
3 Denied
4 Granted
Previous menu
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SYSTEM SETUP MENU
This menu allows you to configure various global system settings.
Auto detect now
The Auto detect now feature polls the video inputs of the VDC1604. It will
automatically enable those that have a video source connected to them and
disable those that have not. Select the menu item with the up/down joystick,
and press the enter key. The unit will start to analyse the video inputs and the
word CHECKING will be displayed. After about 30 seconds or so, the word
DONE will appear signifying that the operation has been completed. The
changes must be saved for the function to be effective.
Master video loss
This field allows you to select whether global video loss detection is enabled
or not. Use the up/down joystick to select On or Off.
Master alarm
This field allows you to select whether alarm detection is enabled or not. Use
the up/down joystick to select On or Off.
Telemetry
This field allows you to select from the available control protocols using the
up/down joystick. Existing protocols are NSD192, NSD960, Ultrak, Pelco D
and VCL.
User password; Installer password
These fields allow you to change the User and Installer passwords. Use the
number keys to enter a new four digit password. Note that this can only be
achieved when the user has access to the Installer password. When
passwords are enterec, the numbers will be shown as asterisks (*).
BaxNet Baud Rate
This field allows you to select the VCD1604 baud rate between 19200 (default)
and 9600.
Unit ID
This field allows you to select the BaxNet ID of the unit. Each unit on the
BaxNet RS485 network requires a unique ID in the range 1 to 28. The default
value is 1.
System set up
4 Auto detect now
Master video loss On
Master alarm Off
Telemetry PowerDome
User password ****
Installer password ****
BaxNet Baud Rate 19200
Unit ID 09
Previous menu
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SELECTING A MONITOR
This operation allows you to select a monitor. You can only select monitors to which access has been granted. The
default power-up routing is:
Camera 1 to Monitor 1
Camera 2 to Monitor 2
Camera 3 to Monitor 3
Camera 4 to Monitor 4
1. Select the desired monitor number using the number keys (1 - 4)
2. Press the Monitor key
Note that control of a monitor may be taken by a keyboard of a higher priority from one of a lower priority. The priority of a
keyboard is determined by its system ID with 1 having the highest priority.
Recovery from Power Loss
The unit will return to its default camera/monitor association whenever power is lost. Sequences and views will not need
to be re-entered. Timed functions, when active, will recall sequences/views/cameras within a short period dependent
upon the resume timer settings.
If this recovery action is not sufficient for the application, it is recommended that the unit and its associated equipment is
supplied from a secure and uninterruptible power supply.
SELECTING A CAMERA
This operation allows you to select a camera and display it on the currently selected monitor. You can only select cameras
to which access has been granted.
1. Select the desired Camera number using the number keys (1 - 16)
2. Press the Camera key
When a keyboard has control of a camera, control cannot be taken from it unless the keyboard has a higher priority. When
a keyboard has control of a camera, any monitor displaying that cameras image will show a flashing number in the lower
right hand corner of the screen. This number corresponds to the keyboard that has control of that camera.
SELECTING TELEMETRY CONTROL
This operation allows you to perform telemerty operation on cameras with built-in telemetry functionality. You can only
select cameras to which access has been granted.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select the camera to be controlled.
3. Telemetry functions for the Vista PowerDome are available from direct key access. Most telemetry functions on other
domes are available on these keys or from key sequences defined by the dome manufacturer, e.g. to select items in
the Ultrak dome menu you can use the menu line number followed by the preset key (
). However, please note that
not all functions are available on all domes, and that some functions require programming via the manufacturers
special installation keyboard. Once programmed, they can be run from the VDC1604.
Several telemetry functions (if they are available on the camera being controlled) require special key sequences to
operate:
Auto Iris
Press the Auto Iris
AI
key.
Auto Focus
Press the Auto Focus
AF
key.
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ACCESSING THE DOME CAMERA MENU
For most domes, it is possible to program their features from the NPX/KBD/J3De via their menu structure. To enter dome
menus, press and hold the dome menu key (
) for at least two seconds. On non-Vista domes, the dome menu key LED
will remain illuminated when you have finished programming the dome. To ensure correct control of the dome, this LED
must be switched off by pressing the dome menu key for at least two seconds.
Notes:
The Escape
key can be used to return to the previous menu or exit the dome cameras menu system.
STORING A PRESET
This operation allows you to store a camera position as a preset. The VDC1604 can access up to 255 presets, depending
on the dome specification (Vista PowerDome has 128 presets). Presets can be called directly from the keyboard or used
as Views and View Sequences when programmed in the menu system.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select a camera that has telemetry functionality.
3. Use the joystick and lens controls to manoeuvre the camera to the desired position.
4. To store the position as a preset, press the Function
F
n
key followed by a number for the preset (1-255), then press
the Preset key.
RECALLING A PRESET
This operation allows you to recall a preset camera position directly from the system keyboard.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select the camera
3. Enter the number for the preset (1-255), then press the Preset
key.
STORING A LEARN TOUR
This operation allows you to store up to three Learn tours of one minute, or one tour of three minutes on the Vista
PowerDome. Note that the three minute Learn Tour can only be programmed from the PowerDome menu. On other
domes that support Learn tours, it allows one learn tour of the prescribed length to be stored. A Learn tour remembers the
exact movements of a dome (PTZ) performed by the operator for later recall.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select a camera that has telemetry functionality.
3. To store the Learn tour, press the Function key (
F
n
) followed by the tour number (1-3). Next, press the Learn tour key
( ) then follow the on-screen instructions.
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RECALLING A LEARN TOUR
This operation allows you to recall a Learn tour directly from the keyboard.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select a camera that has telemetry functionality.
3. Enter the number of the Learn tour (1 to 3) then press the Learn Tour key ( ).
COLOUR/ MONO (DAY/NIGHT) SELECT
If a dome supports the Colour/Mono (Day/Night) feature, it is activated as follows:
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select a camera that has telemetry functionality.
3. Press the Colour/Mono Mode key (
).
PROGRAMMING A PRESET TOUR
Normally, you can program preset tours from the keyboard by following the on-screen commands. However, Pelco dome
cameras do not directly support preset tours and you will need to use the programmed sequence function of the
VDC1604. Programming preset tours on the Ultrak dome is complicated and is covered in detail below. Ultrak dome
cameras can be programmed to follow a tour of existing presets. Each preset defined within the tour, is visited in order,
for a defined dwell period, before moving to the next preset in the tour and so on. For successful Tour programming, the
presets used in the tour must first have been set up.
Notes:
1. This procedure is for Ultrak Dome Cameras only.
2. When within the Ultrak menu system, wherever numbers need to be entered, the following procedure is used:
a. To enter the number 5, press 5 then the Preset
key.
b. To enter the number 13, press 1 then the Preset key, then 3 followed by the Preset key.
c. To enter the number 234, press 2 then the Preset key, then 3 followed by the Preset key, then 4 followed
by the Preset key.
Entering Program Mode
1. Press the Telemetry
key.
2. Press the Function
F
key, then the number 1 key.
3. Press the Freeze
key. The screen shown in figure 11a below should appear on the monitor.
Program Vectorscan No. 9
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NUM PRESHOT VELOCITY DWELL
1 __ ___ __
2 __ ___ __
3 __ ___ __
4 __ ___ __
5 __ ___ __
6 __ ___ __
7 __ ___ __
Press Enter to exit.
Program Vectorscan No. _
Press Enter when done.
Figure 11a Figure 11b Figure 11c
Program Vectorscan No. 9
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1 __ ___ __
2 __ ___ __
3 __ ___ __
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5 __ ___ __
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7 __ ___ __
Press Enter to exit.
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PROGRAM TOUR
Programming the Tour
1. When the screen shown in figure 11a is visible on the monitor, a number for the Tour must be selected. Valid Tour
numbers are 0 to 9. To enter the number, use the number keys (0 to 9), then press the Preset key.
2. Press the Enter key. The screen should change to that shown in figure 11b.
3. Notice that the cursor (n) moves to the n__________ position in the line beneath Program Vectorscan No. This line
allows you to enter a numerical reference for the Tour by using the number keys and the preset key as described
earlier. When a name has been entered, press the enter key. The cursor will move to the first field of PRESHOT for step
1 of the Tour (figure 11c).
4. Enter numerical data for the PRESHOT, VELOCITY and DWELL fields for each step of the Tour. Up/down and left/right
movements of the joystick can be used to move the cursor around the screen. Up to 64 steps (or sequences) can be
defined for each Tour.
5. When all the data for the Tour has been entered into the fields, the finished screen should look similar to figure 12.
Note that this example only has four steps defined.
Figure 12
6. The final step in programming the Tour is to save the settings made. This is done using the number keys to enter a
number that corresponds to the letter on the status bar at the foot of the Program Vectorscan screen. Choices are D
for Delete; E for Edit or S for Save.
To select D for Delete, enter 16 using the number keys then press the Preset
key.
To select E for Edit, enter 17 using the number keys then press the Preset key.
To select S for Save, enter 10 using the number keys then press the Preset key.
Please note that when a Tour function is programmed, Tour nnn will be displayed by the keyboards display where nnn
is the number entered for the Tour function being programmed e.g. Tour 002. This is normal.
RECALLING A PRESET TOUR
This operation allows you to recall a preset tour directly from the keyboard.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Select a camera that has telemetry functionality.
3. Enter the number of the preset tour (1 to 4) then press the preset tour key (
).
Please note that when a Tour function is recalled, Tour nnn will be displayed by the keyboards display where nnn is the
number entered for the Tour function being recalled e.g. Tour 002. This is normal.
Program Vectorscan No. 9
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NUM PRESHOT VELOCITY DWELL
1 01 050 05
2 05 050 05
3 11 010 03
4 04 030 10
5 __ ___ __
6 __ ___ __
7 __ ___ __
D=Delete E=Edit S=Save
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Program View
View 4 01
Name Locn 07
View Title
Front entrance
Camera 03
Preset 12
Previous menu
Step View No. Dwell time
1 13 5 secs
2 07 5 secs
3 18 10 secs
4 21 5 secs
DEFINING A VIEW
A view is a combination of a camera and a preset position. When recalled, the camera that corresponds to the selected
view will automatically move to the preset position defined. Note that before a View can be defined, the preset must have
been programmed. Up to 64 Views can be defined using the Program View menu.
In this example a View is to be defined that will recall camera 3 to preset position 12. The View is to be named Front
entrance.
1. Enter the menu system. If you are in the Installer menu system, select the
Seq/View functions from the main menu and then Program View from
the Sequences and Views menu. If you are in the User menu, select
Program View from the main menu.
2. In the View field, use the number keys to enter a number for the view (1-
64).
3. Use the Name Locn field to enter a line number where the view title will be
displayed on the monitor (7, 8 or 9).
3. Move to the Name field and press the enter key. This will invoke the Text
edit screen. Use this screen as described on page 12 to define the name
Front entrance. Press enter to save the view name and return to the View
definition menu.
4. In the Camera field, use the number keys to enter 03 to select camera 3.
5. In the Preset field, use the number keys to enter 12 to recall preset 12.
6. Exit the menu system saving your changes.
RECALLING A VIEW
Pre-programmed views are recalled directly from the NPX/JKB/J3De keyboard.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Enter the number of the View to be recalled using the number keys (1-64).
3. Press the Multiscreen key.
DEFINING A PROGRAMMED SEQUENCE
A programmed sequence consists of up to 16 Views recalled in a predetermined order. Each View in the sequence has
a user-defined dwell period before the next View in the sequence is displayed. Up to 8 programmed sequences can be
defined. Note that before a programmed sequence can be defined, all the Views associated with it must be programmed.
By default, the Program Sequence menu contains the following parameters:
Step 1, View 1, Dwell 3 secs
Step 2, View 2, Dwell 3 secs
etc.
Step 16, View 16, Dwell 3 secs
Entering a value of 00 in a View field at any step in the sequence will end the sequence at that step.
In this example, a View sequence of four Views with the following parameters is to be defined:
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DEFINING A PROGRAMMED SEQUENCE
1. Select a monitor for the View sequence.
2. Enter the menu system. If you are in the Installer menu system, select the
Seq/View functions from the main menu and then View sequences from
the Sequences and Views menu. If you are in the User menu, select View
sequences from the main menu.
3. In the View sequence field, use the number keys to enter a number for the
view sequence (1-8).
4. Use the joystick up/down to select step 1 and press enter. Use the up/
down joystick to select V (for view) and press enter. Use the up/down
joystick to move to the Number field and press enter. Input 13 using the
number keys and press enter.
5. Use the joystick up/down to select the Dwell field for step 1 and press the
enter key. Input 05 using the number keys.
6. Continue entering the required parameters, using the joystick and number
keys, for steps 2, 3 and 4.
7. At step 5, enter 00 in the Number field. This ends the sequence at step 5.
Any other data after step 5 will be ignored.
8. Exit the menu system saving your changes.
Notes
Two different View sequences may each recall a view which uses the same
camera but with a different preset position for each camera. Your VDC1604 is
designed to allocate views that are in contention on a first-come-first-served
basis. This means that any other view (requiring a camera already requisitioned)
will be ignored. The next view, in the View sequence step in contention, will be
issued.
A programmed sequence will be cancelled by:
A camera or view selection issued to the monitor showing the View sequence.
A telemetry command being issued to a displayed camera on the monitor.
An alarm occurrence on the monitor.
A view sequence can be initiated as part of a timed function, a keyboard
command or as part of an alarm condition.
RECALLING A PROGRAMMED SEQUENCE
A view sequence may be recalled directly from the keyboard (as well as via an Alarm condition or as part of a Timed
function). A View sequence may be recalled as a one-shot event or may be repeated.
One-shot View sequence
1. Select a monitor.
2. Enter a number (9 to 16) for the desired View sequence. Note that for one-shot view sequences, the numbers 9 to 16
are used to recall sequences 1 through 8 (that is 9 corresponds to view sequence 1, 10 to view sequence 2, etc).
3. Press the Sequence key.
The end View for a one-shot View sequence is the View specified in the last step of the View sequence.
Continuous View sequence
1. Select a monitor
2. Press the Function
F
n
key
3. Enter a number (1 to 8) for the desired View sequence
4. Press the Sequence key.
Program Sequence
View sequence 41
V or C: Number Dwell
Previous menu
7 C07 03
8 C08 03
9 C09 03
10 C10 03
11 C11 03
12 C12 03
14V13 05
2 V07 05
3 V18 10
4 V21 03
5 C00 03
6 C06 03
13 C13 03
14 C14 03
15 C15 03
16 C16 03
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RECALLING A PROGRAMMED SEQUENCE
Notes
A monitor selection must be issued prior to any other operation. A View sequence will be cancelled by a monitor selection
and:
A camera or view selection issued to the monitor showing the View sequence.
A telemetry command being issued to a displayed camera on the monitor.
An alarm occurrence on the monitor.
View sequence selection is not possible if an alarm condition exists.
Manual selection of a sequence cancels the Continue in timeout period for that monitor.
If the same sequence is selected to run on two monitors, the first monitor programmed to run the sequence carries the
sequence and displays the appropriate S (sequence) number. The second monitor programmed with the sequence will
duplicate the steps called for by the first monitor. This is known as a linked sequence. The second monitor does not
display the S sequence number but will follow the sequence displayed by the first monitor. If the sequence is stopped
manually on the first monitor, the second monitor will no longer step through the sequence.
DEFINING A TIMED FUNCTION
A Timed function enables you to set up a View or View sequence on the four monitor outputs that will begin at a specified
time. The View or View sequence needs to be programmed first. Up to eight Timed functions can be defined. A Timed
function can only be defined from within the Installer menu.
In this example, a Timed function is to be defined that commences on Monday between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Monitor
1 will display View 12; Monitor 2 will display View sequence 8. Monitors 3 and 4 are to remain unchanged during the
Timed function. If an alarm event occurs, the Timed function will resume 10 seconds after the alarm has been cleared.
1. Select a monitor.
2. Enter the menu system. Select the Seq/View functions from the main
menu and then Timed functions from the Sequences and Views menu.
3. Select the Function field and enter a number for the Timed function.
4. Select the On field and use the joystick to select MON from the picklist.
4. Select the at field and enter 11.00 using the joystick and number keys.
5. Select the Till field and enter 13.00 using the joystick and number keys.
Note that time entry is in 24 hour format.
6. Select the View/Seq field for monitor 1 and use the joystick to select VIEW
from the picklist.
7. Select the No. field and enter 12 using the number keys.
8. Enter the correct values for monitor 2 as per steps 6 and 7 above.
9. Select the View/Seq field for monitor 3 and use the joystick to select NONE
from the picklist.
10. Select the View/Seq field for monitor 4 and use the joystick to select NONE
from the picklist.
11. Select the Continue in field and enter 010 using the number keys.
12. Exit the menu system saving your changes.
Timed functions
Function 4 1
On MON at 11:00
till 13:00
Monitor View/Seq No.
1 VIEW 12
2 Seq 08
3 NONE 00
4 NONE 00
Continue in 010s
Previous menu
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DEFINING AN ALARM RESPONSE
Your VDC1604 has a versatile alarm system programmed via the menu system. Alarm programming is achieved using
the Installer menu.
In this example, a high level alarm response is to be defined. The alarm response is to be initiated from a Normally Open
contact connected to alarm input 1. The alarm mode shall be Timed with a 30 second dwell. Two active time windows are
to be set up that will disarm and arm the alarm system during the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. during the weekend;
and between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday. The alarm output relay will be Normally Open (closing
on receipt of an alarm condition). Monitor 2 will recall camera 2 and monitor 3 will recall View 13. Monitor 1 will be
available for control purposes. The keyboard sounder will sound a short beep. The alarm response will be called Main
entrance.
Defining the Alarm input settings
1. Select a monitor.
2. Enter the menu system. Select Alarm handling from the main menu and
then Input Settings from the Alarm handling menu.
3. Select the NO/NC field for alarm input 1 and choose NO from the picklist.
4. Select Previous menu to save the changes and return to the Alarm
handling menu.
Defining the Alarm mode
1. Select Alarm mode from the Alarm handling menu.
2. Select the Cancel field and choose Timed from the picklist.
3. Select the Timed alarm dwell field and enter 030 using the number keys.
4. Select Previous menu to save your changes and return to the Alarm
handling menu.
Defining the Active time window
1. Select Alarm Window Setup from the Alarm handling menu.
2. Select the first entry in the Alarm time definition window.
3. Use the joystick and number keys to enter the Off and On times in 24
hour format.
4. Select the Day field and choose WEND (weekend) from the picklist.
5. Enter the correct parameters for the second time window by following
steps 3 and 4 above.
6. Select Previous menu to save your chnages and return to the Alarm
handling menu.
Note: Times entered are inclusive i.e. Alarm 1 will be armed at 16:01
Defining the Alarm response
1. Select Alarm response from the Alarm handling menu.
2. Because monitor 1 is to be used as a control monitor, this response
needs to be defined as AL 1 in the Response field.
3. Select the Priority field and choose H (High) from the picklist.
4. Select the first of the four Active time win fields and enter 1 using the
number keys. This corresponds to the first entry in the Active time window
menu.
5. Select the second of the four Active time win fields and enter 2 using the
number keys. This corresponds to the second entry in the Active time
window menu. Leave the other two fields set to 0.
6. Select the Name field and press enter to invoke the Text edit screen. Insert
the name Main entrance and press enter to return to the Alarm responses
menu.
7. Select the Alarm o/p field and choose On from the picklist. This ensures
that the alarm output is active.
Alarm response
Response 4 AL 1 Priority H
Active time win 1 2 0 0
Name: Main entrance
Alarm o/p On
Sounder Short
Monitor Cam/View No.
1 CAM 00
2 CAM 02
3 VIEW 13
Previous menu
Alarm Window Setup
Off On Day
1 4 08: 00 16 : 00 WEND
2 10 : 00 14 : 0 0 WED
3 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
4 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
5 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
6 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
7 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
8 06 : 00 18 : 00 EDAY
Previous menu
Input Settings
Alarm NO/NC Alarm NO/NC
1 4 NO 9 NO
2 NO 10 NO
3 NO 11 NO
4 NO 12 NO
5 NO 13 NO
6 NO 14 NO
7 NO 15 NO
8 NO 16 NO
Previous menu
Alarm mode
Cancel 4 Timed
Time out delays
Timed alarm dwell 030s
Min transparent 10s
Alarm seq dwell 05s
Previous menu
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DEFINING AN ALARM RESPONSE
8. Select the Sounder field and choose Short from the picklist.
9. Select the No. field for monitor 1 and enter 00 using the number keys. This
is to ensure that monitor 1 functions as a control monitor.
10. Select the Cam/View field for monitor 2 and choose CAM from the picklist.
11. Select the No. field for monitor 2 and enter 02 using the number keys.
12. Select the Cam/View field for monitor 3 and choose View from the picklist.
13. Select the No. field for monitor 3 and enter 13 using the number keys.
14. Select Previous menu to return to the Alarm handling menu.
Defining the Alarm output state
1. Select Output settingss from the Alarm handling menu.
2. Use the joystick to select NO from the Alarm out 1 picklist.
3. Select Previous menu to return to the Alarm handling menu.
4. Exit the menu system saving your changes.
ALARMS
If a monitor is defined as being included in the alarm response, the alarm process takes precedence over all system
users/operators including users/operators within any of the menu screens (except the alarm definition menu and the
system menu). While changes are in progress within the alarm definition menu and the system menu, the detection
of alarms will be suppressed.
The alarm response definition menu allows video selection to monitors 1, 2 and 3. Monitor 4 is used as the primary
display for all current alarms in sequence (except any alarm being displayed on another monitor).
For example, consider three alarms triggered in sequence, called (in this example) A, B and C. The alarm definition for
each alarm determines that they will be shown on monitors 1 and 2. Therefore, monitor 4 (the primary alarm display
monitor) will sequence between alarms B and C while alarm A is displayed on monitors 1 and 2.
After any keyboard has acknowledged alarm A, the displays for alarm A will disappear and the next alarm in precedence,
alarm B, will appear on monitors 1 and 2. Alarm C will appear on monitor 4.
Output settings
Alarm out 1 4 NO
Previous menu
Alarm response
Response 4 AL 1 Priority H
Active time win 1 2 0 0
Name: Main entrance
Alarm o/p On
Sounder Short
Monitor Cam/View No.
1 CAM 00
2 CAM 02
3 VIEW 13
Previous menu
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SPECIFICATIONS
Features
16 Video Inputs (self-terminating, loop through)
Four Video Outputs
RS485 twisted-pair telemetry support for speed dome cameras
Four auxiliaries
Up to 255 presets (dome dependant)
Programmable camera view sequence (8 continuous and 8 one-shot sequences)
Alarm output relay
Telemetry
RS485 via detachable terminal strip
Supports RS485 protocols: Vista PowerDome, Ultrak, Pelco D and VCL
Video
Input Composite 1V pk-pk 75 Ohm via BNC
Bandwidth 10MHz ±1dB
Channel crosstalk -50dB @ 3.58 MHz
Signal to noise ratio -55dB weighted
Output Composite 1V pk-pk 75 Ohm via BNC
Alarm Input
16 alarm inputs via volt-free normally open or normally closed contact (programmed via the menu system)
Alarm Output
Single volt-free relay contact. Programmable via the menu system as either normally open or normally closed.
Load 30V @ 500mA (non-inductive).
Power
Power supply type PSU22
Max. Output current 1.25A
Max. power rating 15W
Input 110/230V AC (47 to 63Hz)
Output 12V DC
Power Consumption: Max 12W
Power Supply
Power is supplied via the external class 2 isolated power supply provided with the unit
Power Supply Type MA15-120 (Baxall Part PSU22)
Maximum O/P Current 1.25A
Maximum Power Rating 15W
Physical Specifications
Operational temperature limits:
-10
O
C to +50O C at 10% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Storage temperature limits:
-20
O
C to +60O C at 10% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Dimensions (mm) 443 (W) x 44.45 (H) x 235 (D)
Weight approx. 3 kg
Colour Black
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APPENDIX A - PASSWORD RECOVERY
Your camera features a password recovery system that may be used if the Advanced password is forgotten.
1. Following the directions under Entering the Menu System on page 14, enter the following password:
1 1 1 1
2. After this password has been correctly entered, a number will be generated and displayed below the password entry
fields as shown below. This number is randomly generated and will therefore be different each time the 1 1 1 1
password is entered.
3. Immediately telephone your supplier where you will be asked for this number.
4. You will be provided with a randomly generated temporary password that complements this number. Enter this
password and press the select key.
5. You will now have access to the Installer menu system where you must use the System setup menu to re-enter the
Installer and User password. See pages 21-22 for information on setting passwords.
Password: * * * *
6 0 7 7
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APPENDIX B - RS485 CABLE PREPARATION
Use an approved RS485 cable type for making the connections to the BaxNet network. Connections to the dome
cameras should be in daisy-chain topology. The cable should be correctly prepared before the connection is made to
either the dome camera or the VDC1604. To prepare the cable:
1. Remove approximately 2cm of the outer insulation
2. Carefully remove the foil and trim it flush. Trim the screen/drain wire (corresponding to the green and white conductor
pair) to approximately 1cm.
3. Trim off the red and black conductors and their screen/drain wire. Remove approximately 0.5cm of insulation from the
remaining green and white conductors.
4. Use heat-shrink tubing to finish off the end of the cable.
Network Connections
The green conductor is connected to the VDC1604 network positive (+ or A) terminal
The white conductor is connected to the VDC1604 network negative (- or B) terminal
Connect the screen/drain wire to the VDC1604 network ground terminal
HB-VDC1604-1 Issue No. 2
Norbain House, Eskdale Road
Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, Berkshire
RG41 5TS England
Printed in the U.K.
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