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1. BACK to finish do not overlap screen Use gt ff U Press BACK to finish The multiplexer title may be displayed anywhere on the screen Use gt 1 J Press BACK to finish Camera Title The camera title full screen may be displayed BENGAL anywhere on the screen Use J Press BACK to finish Videoswitch 15 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual Status Info Text Style Alarms Activity Detection Activity Detection Camera 1 2 3 etc Zones Daily Timers Monday Tuesday etc Start Time End Time Activity Enabled Alarm Input Enabled Alarm Input Polarity Pull Up on Alarm Activity Full Screen Pull Up Pull Up Hold Time Pull Up Sequence Dwell Time Preset on Alarm Activity Alarm Relay Hold Time Dome Receiver Type Coax Receivers Receiver Dome Setup Camera 1 2 3 etc Configure Receiver Dome Videoswitch 20 02 2002 12 00 The status information may be displayed anywhere on the screen Use 5 J Press BACK to finish The style of all text character may be selected for optimum clarity and personal preference Use J Press BACK to finish EXER eee ee oe 1 Select the required camera using f 5 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Select which parts of the image you wish to be monitored for activity Use gt ff 5 and SELECT PLAY will turn all zones on or off Press BACK to finish The activity detection is tested here Use tf J to select
2. 4 1 DC Power 12VDC at 2Amps Maximum 6 4 2 AC Power via main adapter provided 230Vac 30W maximum 6 5 Physical and Environmental 6 5 1 Unit Dimensions Case Style Width Depth Height including feet 6 5 2 Packaged Dimensions 6 5 3 Weights 1 6 Kg 1 4 Kg 3 6 Kg 6 5 4 Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 6 5 5 Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C 6 5 6 Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing 6 5 7 Ventilation Both the multiplexer and the power supply must each have adequate ventilation Ventilation slots must not be covered and free air flow around the units must be permitted Videoswitch 21 VM601h doc
3. OL 1 sjopoui YAX3TdILINW vgSalivo 9r 193NNOO SLNdLNO HDNOYHL dOO7 VHarfvo LON OG se umoys SLOVINOO 8 HOLINOIN V HOLINOIN VM601h doc Videoswitch VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 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 e Select which monitor you wish to view by pressing MONITOR or MONITOR keys not applicable to Simplex models e Press the camera keys identified as 1 2 3 4 etc to select a full screen image of a camera on the selected monitor e 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 e The multiplexer is normally in RECORD If the word PLAY is displayed on monitor A press the PLAY key momentarily to return to RECORD m
4. connections are essential Others are optional depending on whether you require special facilities such alarms automatic time lapse mode switching and remote control Connector What to connect it to Connecting cable Essential in most identification on required systems Rear Panel of Multiplexer Yes Yes CAMERA S Optional CAMERA 4 Optional Optional MONITOR A Yes MONITOR Monitor public display monitor or Optional secondary control monitor VCR PLAY Yes VCR RECORD Connect to VCR s video Input Yes 12V DC 2A Connect to Videoswitch 12V dc 2Amp Attached to PSU Yes power supply PSU provided VCR SYNC Connect to VCR s Camera Switch or Phono to single wire Preferred so that Sync terminal provided time lapse configuration is automatic devices with volt free contacts to twisted pairs VCR s time lapse mode control input to 3 single wires REMOTE VK 3201 or VK 3202 Remote keyboard If remote or to Computer Female 9 way D type keyboard is required for factory software upgrades Videoswitch 3 VM601h doc 20 02 2002 12 00 User Manual VM Series Multiplexer 1 3 Interconnection Diagram umous g SvHalivo HOLIMS Alddns HdMOd ualndWoo SNIVIN HO NOILdO 5 310NW3H A yz oa snge ALOWSY 5 9 SL L O 0101010000 0 0 0 00000 1HOd SIHL
5. 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 e When the menus are entered BLUE MONITOR some of the keys then assume menu control functions i e SELECT BACK 5 and DEFAULT PLAY key Videoswitch 6 VM601h doc 20 02 2002 12 00 User Manual VM Series Multiplexer 3 1 Front Panel Diagram WOOZ 3z33483 Waviv IV JUL L J000000000000000000001 J 0 pones pir ud NS SNOLLONn4 40 piou ama UD93IMSO9Sp A exejdujnyy SIIS OOOT WA vuaNvo HOLINOW Uprus O10 sjopouu 61 19440 TANVd LNO amp d YAXIATdILINW SELES OOOZ WA EO OY INN CN QULODDUQOUODUQU pucoss pass oo SNOWLONNS E 2 9 s wv st zo 4 ama UD3IMSOSDIA OTT TT oos TT vuaanyo a y uomo 1bjIUuis sjopouu 13440 TANVd LNO amp d 3X31dI Lf IN SSUES 908 INA VM601h doc Videoswitch VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 3 2 Primary Functions 3 2 1 Monitors A B Press the Monitor A key to select that mon
6. sensitivity and amp to select what area of the screen must have activity in order to trigger an alarm as shown by AL on the screen Press BACK to finish Timer may be set for each day of the week to control when activity detection or alarm contact inputs are active Select the required day using 2 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Set the start time for this day of the week Use Set the end time for this day of the week Use Activity detection may be enabled disabled or controlled by the daily timers Use 5 Press BACK to finish Alarm inputs may be enabled disabled or controlled by the daily timers Use tt Press BACK to finish Alarm inputs may be set as normally open or normally closed Use ft 5 SELECT Press BACK to finish hee ee ee screen image Use fT 0 Press BACK to finish Specify how long you want a pulled up full screen image to be held before anything else can be displayed Use t 0 Press BACK to finish Specify how long you want each pulled up full screen image to be held when cycling between more than one alarmed camera Use t 0 Press BACK to finish Specify how long you the alarm relay to stay energised when alarms have cleared The alarm time lapse mode is also selected while the relay is operating Use tt 7 Press BACK to finish Specify the type of dome or receiver that is to be controlled by twisted pair Dome types may not be mixed but any dome type may be m
7. t 0 Press BACK to finish Reset Camera Titles This allows you to reset all the camera titles to 1 Camera2 etc Use ft 7 Press BACK to finish Change Installer Password The installer password may be set here Set to 000000 if you want to allow free access Use c ff U and SELECT Press BACK to finish Videoswitch 18 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 5 4 Manager Menu The options appearing in this menu are shown in this table Note that some options are not applicable to all multiplexer models Press and hold the PLAY key to set any option to its default state Sub Menus amp Options Press SELECT to enter option then do the following Playback Permission Play back may be locked out completely or restricted to Monitor B Use t and press BACK to finish Covert Permission Permission to view coverts during playback is set here Use t 5 Press BACK to finish Covert Camera List Specify which cameras are to be covert hidden using f and SELECT Press BACK to finish VCR Direct View The direct output of the VCR may be viewed here by pressing SELECT Press BACK to finish Change Manager Password The manager password may be set here Set to 000000 if you want to allow free access Use c ft amp and SELECT Press BACK to finish Videoswitch 19 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 6 Specifications 6 1 Frame Stores 6 1 1 Multi
8. 2 Resolution PAL 6 2 Inputs Outputs C MARCO MANUS NN NONNUNQUAM DURUM 6 2 2 VCR Sync 6 2 3 Dome 6 2 4 Twisted Pair Telemetry 6 2 5 Co Ax Telemetry 6 2 6 Remote Control 6 2 7 Alarm Inputs 6 2 8 Alarm Relay Contacts 6 3 Connector Pin Outs 6 3 1 Alarm Connector 6 3 2 Remote Connector 6 4 6 4 1 DG POWOIZ rp aov een 6 4 2 AC Power via main adapter provided 6 5 Physical and Environmental 6 5 1 Unit Dimensions 6 5 2 Packaged Dimensions 6 5 3 Weights 6 5 4 Operating Temperature 6 5 5 Storage Temperature 6 5 6 Humidity be 6 5 7 iieri eicere PER Urea ARR EE UR Es one Le YO E ERU E Se A Videoswitch 2 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 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
9. CK to finish Alarm Prioritised Using 9 to select prioritised alarm recording Any cameras with alarms will be recorded more frequently if this mode is selected Note that multi screen update may be affected particularly in PLAY mode Select full screen for maximum update rate Press BACK to finish Play Back Compatibility Compatibility with older Series 1 monochrome multiplexer may be selected here using 2 Press BACK to finish Custom Multiplex Normal Custom Multiplex Alarm Ce here using 4 Press BACK to finish Multiplexer Title The multiplexer title is set character by character using gt 1 5 and SELECT Press BACK to finish Camera Tites Select the required camera using 2 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Title Camera titles are set character by character using c 1 5 andSELECT Press BACK to finish Text Options Date Time Formats The date and time formats may be set to suit your preference Set to off if you wish to use the VCRs internal date and timer generator Use gt and SELECT Press BACK to finish The day of week may optionally be displayed Select here using t 2 Press BACK to finish Textis always displayed on monitor A but may optionally be displayed on monitor as well Use f 4 Press BACK to finish Hide Multi Screen Titles Titles may be suppressed in multi screen displays in order to reduce screen clutter Useft 0 Press
10. S left Latched Receiver Alarm Enable FOCUS right Latched ZOOM left ZOOM left press and hold Latched Auto Pan Tour ZOOM right 3 3 10 Telemetry controls which Camera Telemetry functions operate on the camera that is currently being displayed as a full screen analogue image It is suggested that the display mode for monitor A is analogue when telemetry is used Refer to User menu Telemetry is not available in PLAY mode Videoswitch 9 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 3 4 MENU Functions Once you have entered the menu system BLUE key Monitor A key the following keys are the only ones that are used to navigate within the menus and to select the various configuration options Note that the bottom line of text on the menu screen indicates which keys can be used Menus are displayed on monitor A only The most important menu keys ft 2 SELECT and BACK 3 4 1 Back This key also identified as the Monitor A key is used to come back a step from wherever you are in the menu system e When have selected the option you require in a particular part of the menu system press the BACK key to return to where you were e f you are right at the start of the menu pressing the BACK key will cause you exit the menu system altogether 3 4 2 Select The key also identified as the Monitor B key is used to e select a sub menu and takes you deeper into the menu system If you hav
11. VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 Videoswitch VM Series Multiplexer User Manual Products covered by this manual Mini Duplex Plus VV 402M Mini Duplex Plus VM 402C_ VM B2C Videoswitch Telephone 01252 851510 Units 15 amp 16 Fax 01252 851296 Redfields Industrial Park Email sales videoswitch co uk Redfields lane Web www videoswitch co uk Church Crookham Hants GU52 ORD England Videoswitch 1 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 Contents 1 Started ep 3 1 1 Overview A T2 Connecting DEBRIS IEEE A e HE ais 1 3 Interconnection Diagram 2 Basic Operation s 72 EIE E I II DIL 227 Recording 2 3 Playback 3 The Front Panel Keys 3 1 Front Panel Diagram RRR 3 2 Primary FUNCIONS a E E EE A E A E gesting ges E AE KE E E et 3 2 1 Monitors A B 3 2 2 PLAV uites 3 2 3 Cameras 1 2 3 4 etc 3 2 4 Picture in Picture 3 2 5 Quad nitens 3 2 6 Multi Screens 3 2 7 Focus Telemetry models only 3 2 8 Zoom and Focus Telemetry models only 3 2 9 Joystick Telemetry models only 3 8 BLUE FUNCIONS 3 8 1 Enter Menu octets 3 3 2 AUTO ctim toc Es
12. andom mode SEE LLL here using fT Y Press BACK to finish Full Screen Dwell Times Camera 1 2 3 etc Select the required camera using 2 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Multi Screen Dwell Time For multiplexer with more than 4 cameras Quads may be sequenced With 16 camera multiplexers the 8 way multi screens may be sequenced Set the dwell time using ft 2 Press BACK to finish Change User Password The user password may be set here Set to 000000 if you want to allow free access Use co ff amp andSELECT Press BACK to finish Videoswitch 14 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 5 3 Installer Menu The options appearing in this menu are shown in this table Note that some options are not applicable to all multiplexer models Press and hold the PLAY key to set any option to its default state Sub Menus amp Options Press SELECT to enter option then do the following Time Lapse Modes eee not an alarm using Press BACK to finish Select the time lapse mode required when there is an alarm using t 9 Press BACK to finish Special Multiplex Options ue eI EE VCR Sampling Mode Use this option to specify whether an older Sony or Sanyo VCR is being used with irregular field sampling Use t 2 Press BACK to finish Some VCR sync outputs require a pull up resistor If the multiplexer is not detecting the sync pulse try each option using 2 Press BA
13. d will allow access to the installer and user menus If you want a third password for the user menu a password may be set in the user menu This password will allow access to the installer menu only When a menu is locked by a password a key symbol is displayed adjacent to the menu name when you first enter the menu system If you press SELECT to enter a password protected menu you will need to enter a password When you have entered a password you will be granted access to the permitted menus If you exit the menu system altogether but then re enter them within 30 seconds you do not have to key in the password again 5 2 User Menu The options appearing in this menu are shown in this table Note that some options are not applicable to all multiplexer models Press and hold the PLAY key to set any option to its default state Sub Menus amp Options Press SELECT to enter option then do the following Set Time HH MM SS Set the date using gt 0 J Press BACK to finish Set Date DD MM YY Set the time using gt 1 J Press BACK to finish ee eee Full Screen Display Mode Monitor A The full screen may be either Analogue for best resolution and refresh speed or digital for zero bounce on switching Use 3 Press BACK to finish Monitor B The full screen may be either Analogue for best resolution and refresh speed or digital for zero bounce on switching Use 7 Y Press BACK to finish Display Mode Locking This option allows
14. display modes to be locked such that selection of a conflicting mode on the other monitor is prevented Use ft 2 Press BACK to finish Multi Screen Anti Flicker Set anti flicker mode if shimmering effects are obtrusive on the multi screen images Use J Press BACK to finish Picture in Picture E Ege Pg eg ee ee PIP Position Set the PIP position using tt 2 Press BACK to finish PIP Selection Sequencing Use t 5 keys to select whether Camera 1 2 3 etc keys affect the main image or the PIP image Also affects which one auto sequences Press BACK to finish Camera List Select which cameras are to be included in the sequencing using t 0 and SELECT Press BACK to finish Random Sequencing Full screen sequencing may be set to random mode Videoswitch 13 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 Pt ere 2 Press BACKtofinish Full Screen Dwell Times Camera 1 2 3 etc Set the required camera using 0 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Multi Screen Dwell Time For multiplexer with more than 4 cameras Quads may be sequenced With 16 camera multiplexers the 8 way multi screens may be sequenced Set the dwell time using ft 2 Press BACK to finish Monitor B Auto Sequencing Pia fe ea eee ae O Camera List Select which cameras are to be included in the sequencing using t 0 and SELECT Press BACK to finish Random Sequencing Full screen sequencing may be set to r
15. e pressed SELECT to look at a sub menu or change a setting you may press BACK to return e move on to the next character or digit when setting time date numeric values or text 3 4 3 Default This key identified as the PLAY key must be pressed and held for a second in order to act It is a very convenient way to set individual menu options to their default value and to turn groups of settings on or off For example depending where you are in the menu system it is used to e Goto top of a menu e Select the default option in a list Select a default numeric value e g set a dwell time to 1 e Clear a camera Title e Tall all the activity zones on or off e Where a line of dashes and blocks are displayed e g cameras to be auto sequenced this key will set them all on or off in one key press Where ever you are in the menu if you do not know what something should be set to press this DEFAULT key 3 4 4 Up The tt key also identified as the Cameras 1 key has a number of function depending on where you are in the menu Move up through a list of menu items to select the one you require e Increment a numeric value such as a dwell time password time or date e Move up to select individual motion detect zones e Increment motion detection sensitivity Move the position of the date time or a title upwards 3 4 5 Down The amp key also identified as the Cameras 2 key has a number of function depending on w
16. elect a preset Press SEL again Press BACK to finish Specify how long you want this preset to be held in the tour Use t 9 Press BACK to finish programmed here using Press BACK to finish Following a power loss the the display mode and PLAY mode may be specified aa ey Sees ea Select the display mode you require following power up Use t 3 Press BACK to finish Full Screen Camera Select the full screen camera you require if eee applicable following power up Use t 7 Press BACK to finish Specify whether you want auto sequencing following power up Use ft 2 Press BACK to finish E 000 E EISE CU ee eee Select the display mode you require following power up Use t 3 Press BACK to finish Full Screen Camera Select the full screen camera you require if eee applicable following power up Use t J Press BACK to finish power up Use ff 2 Press BACK to finish Picture in Picture Camera Select the PIP camera you require if applicable following power up Use 9 Press BACK to finish Play Mode Specify whether you want the multiplexer to go into PLAY mode following power up Use 9 Press BACK to finish Videoswitch 17 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 Camera Termination The 75 Ohm camera terminations may be individually turned on or off here Use 5 0 SELECT Press BACK to finish Camera Brightness Select the required camera
17. here you are in the menu e Move down through a list of menu items to select the one you require e Decrement a numeric value such as a dwell time password time or date Move down to select individual motion detect zones e Increment motion detection sensitivity Videoswitch 10 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 e Move the position of the date time or a title downwards 3 4 6 Left key also identified as the Cameras 3 key is used to e Move to a different digit when setting a multiple digit number time or date e Select which dash or block you want to modify e g cameras to be auto sequenced e Select which character you wish to modify when editing a camera title e Move the position of the date time or a title to the left 3 4 7 Right The gt key also identified as the Cameras 4 key is used to e Move to a different digit when setting a multiple digit number time or date e Select which dash or block you want to modify e g cameras to be auto sequenced e Select which character you wish to modify when editing a camera title e Move the position of the date time or a title to the right Videoswitch 11 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 4 Status Information The monitor display information that helps you use the multiplexer Some of this information may be turned off in the menus 4 1 Time Date and Day of Week If the internal clock is
18. itor The Camera Picture in Picture Quad and Multi Screen keys may be then pressed to call up an image on monitor A amp If you now press Monitor B the same Camera Picture in Picture Quad and Multi Screen keys may be then be used to call up a different image on monitor B Note that although the two monitors can display different image formats not all combinations are possible If an image is selected on one monitor that cannot be displayed simultaneously with the image being displayed on the other monitor the other monitor will revert to full screen display refer to user menu for mode locking For example it is not possible to display two different full screen images in RECORD mode whereas is is possible to display two different quads a Quad and a PIP or a full screen image and any different type of screen image 3 2 2 PLAY This key is used to switch between RECORD and PLAY modes This key must be pressed and held for about one second in order to select PLAY mode This feature is to prevent accidental interruption to the normal recording process Selection of PLAY mode may be prohibited by means of a Manager Menu option for added safety 3 2 3 Cameras 1 2 3 4 etc The camera keys are used to select a full screen image of any of the cameras on the currently selected monitor 3 2 4 Picture in Picture This key selects Picture in Picture PIP mode in which a small image of one of the camera
19. ixed with coax receivers Use tt Press BACK to finish Specifiy which cameras if any have VR receivers using coax telemetry control Use gt 5 SELECT Press PLAY to toggle all on or off Press BACK to finish Note that some options do not apply to certain domes Select the required camera using 72 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Use 4 Press BACK to finish VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 Auto Colour Mono The mode or mono colour switching cameras may be set here Note that OFF toggles colour mono while ON sets camera to AUTO Focus Rate The rate of focus may be programmed here using UU LE User Command Additional dome commands may be programmed and BACK Receiver Video Gain The video gain of a receiver may be set here using gt If control of receiver is lost set gain to appropriate level and wait up to 30s to regain control Press BACK to finish The high frequency lift compensation of a receiver may be set here using Wait up to 30s for lift wo reach required setting Press BACK to finish required preset dwell time has elapsed required alarm dwell time has elapsed when complete Program Presets Store the current camera position as a preset in a ot dome or telemetry receiver Use 2 Press SET to store preset Press BACK to finish A tour may be programmed here After exiting the menu use AUX5 to invoke the tour Press SEL then use ft 5 to s
20. l not currently respond to any alarms 4 3 3 Sequencing The word SEQ will appear if auto sequencing is currently in process This can appear on both monitors 4 3 4 Time Lapse Mode In RECORD mode the time lapse mode that the multiplexer is operating in is displayed e g 24 hr If the multiplexing is automatically detecting the time lapse mode from the VCR Sync signal it will display an arrow in a diamond symbol in front of the time lapse mode This confirms that the sync pulse is being detected properly Videoswitch 12 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 5 The Menus This multiplexer is provided with a comprehensive but easy to use menu system The menus are divided in three different sections each of which may be password protected e User Menu this deals with mainly with display options e Installer most of the detailed configuration is performed in this menu e Manager this menu provides protected access to covert cameras 5 1 Passwords Up to three different passwords may be set each is a six digit number A password that is set to 000000 allows free access The first password to set is the Manager password and this is set in Manager menu This password will allow access to all three menus Set this password to zero if you want no password protection at all If you want separate password protection for the installer menu a second password may be set in the installer menu This passwor
21. meras that are included the dwell time and the mode random or sequential may be modified from within the menus To cancel sequencing press BLUE and Monitor B again 3 3 4 Alarm Press the BLUE key and the PIP key to lockout alarms indicated by a key symbol on Monitor Alarm lockout is a convenience feature that prevents alarms from changing screen modes while you are manual controlling the multiplexer 3 3 5 Freeze Press the BLUE key and the QUAD key to digitally freeze the image RECORD or PLAY mode 3 3 6 Digital Zoom Press the BLUE key and the MULTI SCREEN key to digitally enlarge an image Camera keys 1 2 3 and 4 also identified by as 5 5 may then be used to select different parts of the enlarged image 3 3 7 Iris Telemetry models only Press the BLUE key and move the joystick up or down to control the iris if applicable To revert to auto iris press the camera select key again 1 2 3 etc 3 3 8 Presets Telemetry models only Press the BLUE key and on of the Cameras keys 1 2 3 etc to call up a preset position on a dome camera or pan and tilt head A User menu option specifies whether a single preset or a group of presets for a preset tour may be selected 3 3 9 Auxiliaries Telemetry models only Press the BLUE key and one of the FOCUS or ZOOM keys to operate auxiliary relays on a telemetry receiver The following auxiliary functions are available Latched FOCU
22. ode The VCR is put in record mode by pressing its REC button refer to VCR s manual for details e 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 e f 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 e 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 e To put the VCR into play mode press its PLAY key refer to VCR s manual for details e Playback is always on monitor A and may optionally be on monitor B also refer to configuration section e When the system is playing back recorded images the full screen image from any of the cameras may be selected e f you wish to see more than one camera image at a time press the PIP QUAD or MULT SCREEN keys as required e Remember to routinely play back tapes to verify the correct functioning of the whole system Videoswitch 5 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 3 The Front Panel Keys e The primary functions of the front panel
23. plexing Update Rate PAL Real time 50 fields per second to 960 Hour Time Lapse mode 6 1 2 Resolution PAL 720 Pixels x 546 Lines x 16Million Colours or 256 Grey levels 6 2 Inputs Outputs 6 2 1 Video 1V pk pk 75Ohms or Hi Z 6 2 2 VCR Sync 3 12V pulse or Open Collector 6 2 3 Dome RS485 or RS422 6 2 4 Twisted Pair Telemetry RS232 RS485 RS422 or 20mA Current Loop 6 2 5 Co Ax Telemetry Videoswitch 500kHz FSK telemetry in vertical blanking period 6 2 6 Remote Control RS232 RS485 RS422 6 2 7 Alarm Inputs Normally Open Normally Closed volt free contacts 6 2 8 Alarm Relay Contacts Change Over contacts rated at 24Vdc 00 max 6 3 Connector Pin Outs 6 3 1 Alarm Connector This connector is used for alarm inputs PIR detectors etc and also for the output relay contacts These are typically used to switch the time lapse mode of a VCR under alarm conditions Mating Connector Required Male 25 way D Type 6 Alarm O 8 Alarm 4 O 9 Alarm Videoswitch 20 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 6 3 2 Remote Connector This connector is used for connection to Remote Keyboards Computers Telemetry Receivers and Domes Mating Connector Required Female 9 way D Type a ee ee 5 6 RS485 A Dome Receiver Output 8 RS485 A Remote Control Keyboard Input 9 RS485 B Remote Control Keyboard 6 4 Power 6
24. ra that is either within a dome or is controlled by a Videoswitch telemetry receiver Videoswitch 8 VM601h doc VM Series Multiplexer User Manual 20 02 2002 12 00 3 2 9 Joystick Telemetry models only Multiplexers with telemetry and dome support have a joystick This is used to move a camera either in a dome or on a pan and tilt head controlled by a Videoswitch receiver Note that the camera that is controlled is the one last selected for display as a full screen analogue image 3 3 BLUE Functions 3 3 1 Enter Menu To enter the menu system press the BLUE key and the Monitor A key See section 3 3 10 for the MENU keys that become available once you have entered the menu system 3 3 2 VCR Direct View Press the BLUE key and the PLAY key to enter VCR Direct view mode not available if coverts are enabled The output of the VCR will be displayed This mode is useful for setting up the VCR menu and during installation for checking VCR connections If the VCR is in LIVE mode rapidly multiplexing images should be seen If the VCR is in PLAY mode then whatever is being played back from the tape will be displayed 3 3 3 Auto Press the BLUE key and the Monitor B key The word SEQ will appear on the currently selected monitor If a full screen image is being displayed then full screen images will sequence If a quad image is being displayed when you enter Auto Sequence mode then different available quads will sequence The ca
25. s is displayed in a corner of the screen whilst the rest of the screen display the image from another camera Before selecting PIP select the full screen image of the camera that you want in the PIP After selecting PIP mode us the Camera 1 2 3 4 etc keys to change the main image Press the PIP key again to revert to normal full screen mode 3 2 5 Quad Press the QUAD key to display cameras 1 2 3 and 4 on the currently selected monitor For multiplexers with more than four camera inputs this key may be pressed again to display different groups of four cameras Note that a different quad may be displayed on each monitor 3 2 6 Multi Screens Multiplexers with more than four cameras are provide with one or more MULTI SCREEN keys The various models can display multi screen images as follows Press the MULTI SCREEN keys again to select different options 4Cameras v Cameras Jw olt 12Cameras V v 9 16 Cameras v J v 20 Gameras E qn qe up e 3 2 7 Focus Telemetry models only Multiplexers with telemetry and dome support have keys to control the Focus of a camera that is either within a dome or is controlled by a Videoswitch telemetry receiver To revert to auto focus press the camera select key again 1 2 3 etc 3 2 8 Zoom and Focus Telemetry models only Multiplexers with telemetry and dome support have keys to control the Zoom and Focus of a came
26. t EE 3 3 3 Alarms 3 3 4 3 3 5 Digital 2 3 3 6 Iris Telemetry models only 3 3 7 Presets Telemetry models only 3 3 8 Auxiliaries Telemetry models only 3 3 9 Telemetry controls which Camera 3 4 MENU Functions 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 6 3 4 7 4 Status Information 47 gt DAE ERRRRECOIRRIDRNHIE 42 amp 4 2 1 Multiplexer Title s 4 2 2 Cameras Titles RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMMEEEMMMMMMMEEEEEEMMMMMMEEEMMMMMEEEEEMMMMMMMEEEMMMMMEEEEMMMMMMEMMMMMMMMMNM 4 3 Status Information E DOCTR DOORS E E E E SEE E 4 3 1 Time Windows 4 3 2 Alarms s 4 3 3 SEQUENCING terse EE 4 3 4 Time Lapse RE 5 The Menus 5 1 Passwords ES 5 2 lt User Menu usui Ie Seque Sten cree teu E toutes ttd SM ee equite OM SM tense 5 3 Installer MEM ETERNI L m 5 4 Manager Menu 6 Specifications a 6 1 Erame SItOIeS cone ott I SE DM M LM I NU E LU MILI ean sigue MIU LL MILD EL teas 6 1 1 Multiplexing Update Rate PAL nnne nennen nennen entren rennen 6 1
27. to be used for time stamping of recorded images the time and date is also displayed on Monitor A Remember to disable the time and date display on the VCR otherwise you may have two sets of information recorded onto tape 4 2 Titles 4 2 1 Multiplexer Title A sixteen character title may be enter via the Installer menu to identify the multiplexer This title may be recorded onto tape if required 4 2 2 Cameras Titles Each camera may have a sixteen character title associated with it that is displayed on the screen These title are not stored onto tape but will be displayed when the tape is replayed If titles are too long to be displayed in certain multi screen modes they will automatically be replaced on the screen with the cameras number 4 3 Status Information The following status information may be displayed only on monitor A unless otherwise stated 4 3 1 Time Windows A clock symbol is displayed if the current time and day of week does not lie within a time window This is relevant if activity detection or alarm inputs have be set up to operate within time windows In this case it means that the multiplexer will not respond to alarms when the clock symbol is being displayed 4 3 2 Alarms If an activity detection or an alarm contact alarm is occurring the text ALM will appear on the screen If you have locked out the alarms a key symbol followed by AL will be displayed This indicates that the multiplexer wil
28. using 2 then press ENTER to continue or BACK to finish Digital Full Multi Record The input gain may be varied to adjust the brightness of the digital full screen the multip screens and the recorded images It is preferable to leave at the default setting and to ensure that the camera is properly adjusted Use and BACK to finish Analogue Full Screen The brightness of the analogue full screen images may be adjusted here It is preferable to leave at the default setting and to ensure that the camera is properly adjusted Use and BACK to finish The playback gain may be varied to adjust the playback brightness Use and BACK to finish Remote Keyboard Address of this Multiplexer If several multiplexers are to be controlled by a single remote keyboard they must be assigned different addresses Use t amp Press BACK to finish Interface Type A remote keyboard uses RS485 Computer control will probably use RS232 Use amp Press BACK to finish Test Mode When ON communication errors will be displayed on the main monitor This is useful for testing remote control by non Videoswitch equipment Use 4 Press BACK to finish Colour or Greyscale test bars may be set here for testing or adjusting monitors etc DES Details 7 O ee c Restore Factory Defaults This allows you to set all options in the multiplexer to the factory defaults Note that camera titles and passwords are not cleared Use

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