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1. 3 3 8 1 2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte 16 cameras Mdr602a doc Page 22 Videoswitch Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 1 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 16 cameras 169 112 96 84 67 48 84 67 56 48 42 28 149 99 84 74 59 42 74 59 49 42 37 25 119 79 68 59 48 34 59 48 40 34 30 20 99 66 57 50 40 28 50 40 33 28 25 17 85 57 49 43 34 24 43 34 28 24 21 14 15 50 43 37 30 21 37 30 25 21 19 12 67 45 38 33 27 19 33 27 22 19 17 11 57 38 33 29 23 16 29 23 19 16 14 10 55 36 31 27 22 16 27 22 18 16 14 9 50 33 29 25 20 14 25 20 17 14 13 8 46 31 26 23 19 13 23 19 15 13 12 8 43 29 25 22 17 12 22 17 14 12 11 T 39 26 22 19 16 11 19 16 13 11 10 6 3 3 8 1 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 16 cameras Videoswitch Page 23 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 2 12 Camera Systems 3 3 8 2 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 12 cameras IN Ek j O la O Jo 9 8 8 T 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 113 75 64 56 45 32 56 45 37 32 28 19 EF 1 99 66 56 49 39 28 49 39 33 28 25 16 E 80 53 45 40 32 23 40 32 26 23 20 13 EE FD 66 44 38 33 26 19 33 26 22 19 17 112. 57 38 32 28 23 16 28 23 19 16 14 9 50 33 29 25 20 14 25 200 Az 14 12 8 Kap 45 30 25 22 18 13 22 1B 15 13 11 7 38 25 22 19 15 11 19 15 13 11 10 6 36 za 18 15 10 18 15 42 10 9 6 1 33 a 17 13 10 17 de 1 11 10 8 6 31 21 18 15 12 9 15 12 10 9 8 5 22 29 49 46 14 11 8 14 11 10 8 7 5 il 26 r 13 10 7 13 10 9 7 6 4 Videoswitch Page 24 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 2 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 12 cameras 225 150 128 112 90 64 112 90 74 64 56 37 198 132 112 99 79 56 99 79 65 56 49 SE 159 106 91 79 63 45 79 63 53 45 40 26 133 88 76 66 53 38 66 53 44 38 33 22 114 76 65 57 46 32 57 46 38 32 28 19 100 67 57 50 40 28 50 40 33 28 25 17 89 59 51 44 36 25 44 36 30 25 22 15 77 51 44 38 30 22 38 30 25 22 19 13 73 49 42 36 29 21 36 29 24 21 18 12 67 45 38 33 27 19 33 27 22 19 17 11 62 41 35 31 25 18 31 25 21 18 15 10 57 38 33 29 23 16 29 23 19 16 14 10 52 35 30 26 21 15 26 21 17 15 13 9 3 3 8 2 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 12 cameras Videoswitch Page 25 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 3 8 Camera Systems 3 3 8 3 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 8 cameras 8 7 9 6 8 6 8 8 7 5 27 18
3. O O AUDIO VGA CASCADE IN Keni KE 27 KED g KED 2 o 5 Jo KEYBOARDS o o AC POWER INPUT 100 240VAC 50 50HZ 1A B 00 Videoswitch Vi R4005 Net Recorder www videoswitch co uk 2 2 1 Essential Connections e Connect Cameras to camera inputs 1 8 e Connect VGA monitor to VGA port and or connect a BNC monitor to MONITOR CVBS port The two monitors can display different full screen and multi screens Note that the VGA monitor must be connected prior to switching on the DVR as it is auto detected on boot up unless specified as main monitor in the menu Connect mains supply to IEC mains input connector on using IEC cable included 2 2 2 Optional Connections e Connect an HDMI monitor or a DVI monitor via adaptor cable to the HDMI port This will be the main monitor Note that the HDMI DVI monitor must be connected prior to switching on the DVR as it is auto detected on boot up Connect mouse to the rear MOUSE port Note that while the mouse emulator is enabled the mouse is disabled Connect Ethernet network to port using CAT5 cable included e Connect Videoswitch remote keyboards to KBD1 KBD2 KBD3 KBD4 ports Vi K1 or Vi K2 range A BNC video monitor may be connected to the BNC connector on the keyboards Connect dome s to outputs 1 2 3 and 4 of RS485 Dome port e Connect alarm device an
4. Image settings Adjust image appearance Close toolbar Close this toolbar Videoswitch Page 45 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 4 2 Spot Monitors 4 2 1 Using Vi K1 A remote keyboard If you plug a Vi K1 A keyboard into KBD2 it will control monitor 2 If you plug a Vi K1 A keyboard into KBD3 it will control monitor 3 If you plug a Vi K1 A keyboard into KBD4 it will control monitor 4 e Enter numbers to select cameras Press OK to start auto seguencing cameras and dwell time can be specified by interface commands e Press LIVE or select a camera to stop auto seguencing 4 2 2 Using Vi K1 to control other monitors A Vi K1 A keyboard plugged into any of the four KBD ports can be made to behave as if it is plugged into any of the other KBD ports as follows Press and hold ESC key press 1 2 3 or 4 release ESC key The keyboard will now control the DVR as if it were plugged into the KBD port 1 2 3 or 4 respectively To make the keyboard revert to it s normal control port Press and hold ESC key press 0 release ESC key 4 2 3 Using VI K2 A remote keyboard A Vi K2 keyboard is capable of controlling any monitor when plugged into any keyboard port by selecting the display monitor 1 to 4 on the keyboard then entering the camera number use may be restricted in the keyboard if reguired You can also route cameras 1 16 to the various monitors from the DVR s front panel keypad as follows e BNC Monitor 1 en
5. 3 7 4 2 Enable RS485 Control on outputs 3 amp 4 40 3 7 4 3 Set RS485 Protocol for Outputs 1 amp 2 40 3 7 4 4 SetRS485ProtocolforOutputs3 amp 4 40 Videoswitch Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 7 5 RS485 ProtOco0lS 41 3 7 6 RS485lLocalControlusingKeyboardProtocols 41 3 7 7 RS485DomeControlviaEthemet 42 Rg EE E 4 1 Live MieWiNg 44 4 1 1 lU 44 4 1 2 Multi Screen ni RE 44 4 1 3 Auto Sequencirngis x cire a eee le e ii WY EM a eet lin 44 4 1 4 Main or Aux Monitor Selection nennen 44 4 1 5 Screen Warning Symbols di adl na 44 4 1 5 1 Yellow Triangle e 44 4 1 5 2 Red CroSS 45 4 1 6 ee suae 45 4 2 Spot MOnItO S 2 2 ln ml td edi da ein e B Ghee 46 4 2 1 UsingVi K1 A remotekeyboard nennen nnne 46 4 2 2 Using Vi K1 to control other Monitors 46 4 2 3 Using Vi K2 A remote keyboard m nn 46 4 2 4 Auto Sequencing eee 46 43 Play and Video Export aui en t A ua YTI 47 4 4 Remote Viewing 48 4 4 1 ias 48 4 4 2 Vi Viewer4000CameraManagementSystem 48 5 Reference NEM
6. 00 for all cameras Turn 75 Ohm camera termination OFF 12XX XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras Set unit address 13XX XX is unit address 01 to 16 Set unit range 14XX XX is range of unit address 1 or 2 XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all Set monitor 2 to covert 22XX cameras is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all Set monitor 3 to covert 23XX anne XX is camera 01 to 16 or OO for all Set monitor 4 to covert 24XX cameras XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all Set monitor 2 to normal 32XX cameras XX is camera 01 to 16 or OO for all Set monitor 3 to normal 33XX cameras XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all Set monitor 4 to normal 34XX cameras XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all Allocate up the coax PTZ cameras 41XX cameras Allocate PTZ cameras to RS485 ouputs XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all 42XX 1 amp 2 cameras Allocate PTZ cameras to RS485 ouputs XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all 43XX 3 amp 4 cameras Set protcol for up the coax 44XX Not used always BBV Set protcol for RS485 ouputs 1 amp 2 45XX XX is protocol 00 99 see Set protcol for RS485 ouputs 3 amp 4 46XX XX is protocol 00 99 00 to always transmit else 01 to 99 COs UMED en seconds default 10 seconds XX is dwell time in seconds 01 to 99 or 00 Auto seguencing dwell time for monitor 1 51XX for default of 5 seconds Auto sequencing dwell time for monitor 2 52XX Axis dwelltime in seconds 0110 98 0r 09 for default of 5 s
7. 1 5 Screen Warning Symbols The following symbols may appear on the screen for each camera AX To find what has caused the alert e Press HELP key to go to menu path Menu gt Maintenance gt System Info e Look at Camera Record Alarm Network and HDD tabs and check for errors e Select Log Information Click on Search change date and Major Type and Minor Type to narrow down the events as reguired 4 1 5 1 Yellow Triangle The yellow triangle is an alert cause by either e An alarm such as movement detection or external alarm input e An exception such as a hard drive failure Videoswitch Page 44 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 4 1 5 2 Red Cross A red cross indicates that recording has stopped on that camera This may be due to a variety of reasons including Time is outside programmed schedule Recording has been manually stopped Camera is faulty Hard drive is faulty Network problem if IP camera 4 1 6 Quick setting Toolbar If you right click on the mouse or mouse emulator in Live mode you will see this toolbar This provides these functions in order Enable manual record If schedule is inactive record may be manually enabled or disabled Instant playback Instant Playback only shows the last five minutes recorded Mute audio Mute Enable audio Capture an image Take a snapshot of the current image PTZ control Control dome via keyboard Digital Zoom Left click and draw to select the area for zooming
8. 16 14 11 8 14 11 9 8 7 5 25 17 14 13 10 7 13 10 8 7 6 4 23 15 13 12 9 7 12 9 8 7 6 4 22 14 12 11 9 6 11 9 7 6 5 4 19 13 11 10 8 6 10 8 6 6 5 3 3 3 8 3 2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte 8 cameras 169 112 96 84 67 48 84 67 56 48 42 28 E 1 149 99 84 74 59 42 74 59 49 42 37 25 119 79 68 59 48 34 59 48 40 34 30 20 99 66 57 50 40 28 50 40 33 28 25 17 85 57 49 43 34 24 43 34 28 24 21 14 75 50 43 37 30 21 37 30 25 21 19 12 1 67 45 38 33 27 19 33 a 2 19 17 11 b s 38 33 29 23 16 29 23 19 16 14 10 L 55 36 31 27 22 16 27 SSC 16 14 9 e 50 33 29 25 20 14 25 20 17 14 13 8 2 46 31 26 23 19 13 23 19 15 13 12 8 29 25 22 17 12 22 de e ta 12 11 7 39 26 22 19 16 11 19 16 13 11 10 6 Videoswitch Page 26 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 3 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 8 cameras 338 225 193 169 134 96 169 134 112 96 84 96 298 197 169 148 118 84 148 118 98 84 74 49 239 159 136 119 95 68 119 95 79 68 59 40 199 133 113 99 79 57 99 79 66 57 50 33 171 114 97 85 68 49 85 68 57 49 43 28 150 100 86 75 60 43 75 60 50 43 37 25 134 89 76 67 53 38 67 53 44 38 33 22 115 76 65 57 46 33 57 46 38 33 29 19 109 73 62 55 44 Bil 55 44 36 31 27 18 100 67 57 50 40 29 50 40 33 29 25 17 93 62 53 46 37 26 46 37 31 26 23 15 86 57 49 43 34 25 43 34 29 29 22 14
9. 2 ch 6000 e Two way Audio 2 0Vp p 1kO e Audio Compression OggVorbis e Audio Bit Rate 16kbps 5 3 3 Recording e Recording formats 4CIF D1 2CIF CIF QCIF e Frame rate per camera 1 16 to 25 fps Video Bit Rate 32K to 8M bits per second Sub stream CIF QCIF up to 25 fps Pre and post alarm 5s default programmable Time lapse recording 1 2 3 4 5 seconds o Scheduling timers Yes e Activity detection Yes 5 3 4 Playback Multi channel playback 16 ch Playback rate Single step variable speed forward reverse e Search Date time alarms activity retrospective activity 5 3 5 Storage e Removable hard discs X2 up to 4Tbytes each SATA Videoswitch Page 56 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch e Hard disc expansion DVD CD backup 5 3 6 Network Network Interface e Remote access 5 3 7 Interface e Keyboards e Video via CATS e Alarm Inputs e Alarm Outputs c Mouse Backup RS485 dome control Coax dome control 5 3 8 Power Power input _ Power consumption Vi R4000 Series eSATA Built in write also plays back RJ45 10M 100M 1000M Ethernet Web browser Vi Viewer4000 iPod Android x4 RS485 can control multiple DVRs Each keyboard has BNC video output 16 ch 4 ch relays USB can control multiple DVRs USB 2 0 4 ch Pelco D Pelco P and other protocols from Vi K2A BBV Graphical user interface can be controlled by Internal or external keyboard mou
10. Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 7 1 3 Set Coax Transmission Timeout To set a up the coax PTZ timeout enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter49XX release LIVE key Where XX is the timeout in seconds 01 to 99 or 00 for continuous transmission If you see telemetry interference on the display the timeout can be used to minimise this Note Interface commands are summarised in section 3 2 2 Videoswitch Page 38 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 7 2 Connecting up Domes for RS485 Control The Vi R4000 series DVR has four RS485 dome outputs These may be used directly to control domes or may be fed via RS485 port expanders where more than four domes are to be conneced in star configuration Daisy chaining of domes is also possible from each of the four ouputs in which case the RS485 receiver of the furthest dome on each daisy chain should be terminated and the others un terminated Using a Vi X18 break out module connect the domes to the DOMES connector on the rear of the DVR Four RS485 output are provided identified as 1 2 3 and 4 3 7 3 Connection for dome control via ethernet In order to remotely control domes via ethernet a connection is required on the back of the DVR between the green terminal block and the D type connector marked Control as follows Terminal Block CONTROL port Tx Pin 1 Tx Pin 2 Domes can be connected to the DOME
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12. gt HDD gt General Status for each drive should be Normal If you need to replace a drive e Turn off power to the DVR e Open the door of drive bay using the key provided e Pull out the drive plate with the drive to be replaced Drive 1 bottom Drive 2 top e Replace the drive on the metal plate using a small screwdriver e Push in the drive plate with the new drive back into the bay e Close the door and lock it e Power up the DVR and wait until boot has completed The audible alarm will be sounding Go into this menu Menus HDD General e Tickthe box relating to new drive e Click on Init to format the drive e Wait until complete Videoswitch Page 11 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 Commissioning Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 1 Password Access If password protection is enabled a password will need to be selected to gain access to protected functions such as the menu When the password box appears enter the password using one of these methods 3 1 1 Keyboard Mode e f you want to select a different User Name press arrow keys to highlight User Name field press OK press down arrow press OK again Press arrow keys to select Password field Press EDIT key to enter edit mode e Enter the password using 0 9 keys e Press OK e Press arrow keys to select OK on screen e Press OK 3 1 2 Mouse e Click on user name if you wish to change it and select another use e Click on password field enter passw
13. or symbols Control LAMP in PTZ mode Set Play in Forward or Reverse Step through tabbed pages Step through multi screens Enter play mode Enter Export Mode Controls wiper in PTZ mode Enter MENU mode View firmware revision go to system maintenance menu Return to LIVE mode from any other mode Shift key for programming functions Shift key for alternate functions Escape one level in menu Right mouse click in mouse emulator mode To turn mouse emulator on or off press and hold ESC key and also press the TAG key When mouse emulator is ON the arrow pointer appears on screen Note that pointer will also be present if a mouse in connected Makes replay speed slower Steps back to prior day Hold ESC while pressing to step back by 10 minutes programmable Switch between play and pause Select menu items or acknowledge pop up boxes Steps forward next day Hold ESC while pressing to step back by 10 minutes programmable Makes replay speed faster Note some key functions reguire you to log on If so log on and press the key again Videoswitch Page 4 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 1 2 2 Mouse Control The DVR can be fully controlled by a mouse and this is recommended especially for ease of system configuration Move mouse to move pointer around screen e Right click to bring up menu e Left click to select items poin
14. spot monitor can be used on each of the three spot outputs e A single mouse can be used to control all units Videoswitch Page 6 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 2 Installation Videoswitch Page 7 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 2 1 Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your device please be advised of the following tips Ensure unit is installed in a well ventilated dust free environment Unit is designed for indoor use only e Keep all liquids away from the device e Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications e Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit e Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion Replace with the same or equivalent type only Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer Videoswitch Page 8 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 2 2 Rear Panel Connections ANALOGUE CAMERA INPUTS KBD CASCADE CASC 1 CASC 2 aa CASC 3 CASC 4 E USB CASCADE ue Y
15. 129 144 10 145 160 11 161 176 12 172 192 13 193 208 14 209 224 15 225 240 16 241 256 Videoswitch Page 33 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 4 3 1 Manually Set DVR Address If the DVR is being cascaded with Vi405 DVRs you will need to manually set its address Set the address as follows Press and hold LIVE key enter 13xx release LIVE key Where XX is the unit number 01 to 16 3 4 3 2 Manually Set Address Range If you are not using network cameras you may wish to set the address range to 1 Set the address range as follows Press and hold LIVE key enter 14xx release LIVE key Where XX is the unit address range 01 or 02 3 4 4 Sharing a VGA Monitor If you wish to share a VGA monitor you will need to set the monitor output on each unit to VGA as they will not all be able to automatically detect the monitor on power up To set the main monitor to VGA on each unit navigate to this menu option Menu gt configuration gt General gt More Settings gt Menu Output Mode setto VGA Videoswitch Page 34 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 5 Termination 3 5 1 Turn Camera Termination ON To turn the 75 Ohm camera termination ON default enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 11XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 5 2 Turn Camera Termination OFF To turn the 75 Ohm camera termination ON default ent
16. 171 137 97 171 137 114 97 85 57 300 200 171 150 120 85 150 120 100 85 75 50 267 178 152 133 107 76 133 107 89 76 67 44 230 153 131 115 91 65 115 91 76 65 57 38 219 146 125 109 87 62 109 87 73 62 55 36 201 134 115 100 80 57 100 80 67 57 50 185 124 106 93 74 53 93 74 62 53 46 31 172 115 98 86 69 49 86 69 57 49 43 29 155 104 89 78 62 44 78 62 52 44 39 26 3 3 8 4 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 4 cameras Videoswitch Page 29 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 9 Retention Period Calculator A PC application is also available to calculate update rates and disc capacity reguirements This application caters for configurations with different setting for each camera Program name DiskCalculator exe Download from www videoswitch co uk located in Free Software Videoswitch Page 30 Mdr602a doc VI d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 4 Casacading 3 4 1 Vi R4000 Recorders address range 2 If multiple Vi R4000 series Recorders are cascaded see connection details in section 2 2 3 no address configuration is reguired The DVRs by default have an an address range of 2 so addresses will be assigned automatically as follows 1 16 17 32 33 48 49 64 65 80 81 96 97 112 113 128 129 144 145 160 161 176 177 192 193 208 209 224 225 240 241 256 V
17. 5 On Camera Settings nd inen aen 51 9 1 5 6 EXCOPliON MT 51 Videoswitch Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series VAM Y ye kle 51 5 1 5 8 Disk Manage Ment aisr rre a 51 A Emal O 51 5 1 6 File Management iei il Yazla AA L 51 5 1 7 A O 51 G re NR eu TE let 51 5 1 52 Factory Default iiu se a CYF nnd 51 Deed qnoi EE 51 5 1 7 4 ConfigurationExportllmpor e 51 NBN m 5 2 Connector Pin outs 5 2 1 Be 5 2 2 A lm NY M 5 2 3 ACC A 5 2 4 97 56 101 977 00 700 07000 ida 5 2 5 53 5 2 6 MGA A LR RA AE YAA RA ARR 5 2 7 7 ANU Lo e Eee YE HS RY NYFFRYN ee FFF RA 5 3 Specifications 5 3 1 Dr 5 3 2 PUn 5 3 3 Recording ae aan 5 3 4 Playback di 5 3 5 eco mec s e NEA MM AFAN ER GRE eN 5 3 6 Network 5 3 7 tetitas di NN HAP EN 5 3 8 POW ee a Uu sis 5 3 9 Environmental 5 3 10 Dimensions amp Weight Videoswitch Mdr602a doc Vi R4000 Series 1 Getting Started Videoswitth Page 1 Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 1 1 Monitors The DVR can provide the follow output scre
18. 6 or 00 for all ei TAXXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for unit being programmed Videoswitch Page 17 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 Record Settings If you use the default configuration supplied which may be reloaded at any time from a USB memory Stick recording will be enabled for all cameras at Medium quality at a default frame rate To adjust record setting to suit your application enter the Record menu by pressing MENU key and selecting the Record menu The most important things that need to be set are outlined in the following sections 3 3 1 Schedule For most applications make sure the schedule is enabled for all connected cameras and for all times of each day This is indicated by all blocks being BLUE If you need to set the whole schedule e Select Enable Schedule e Click Edit e Select All Day e Select Copy e Select All e Click OK e Click on Apply Click on OK e Click on Apply Note If some of the 16 camera inputs are not used make sure the schedule for those inputs are disabled so disc space is not wasted 3 3 2 Resolution Resolution determines the number pixels recorded For analogue BNC cameras the recommended setting to use is either 2CIF or 4CIF Recommended for best guality when larger capacity hard drives are fitted 4Tbytes or more or if event triggered recording is used Set the resolution for both Normal and Event recordin
19. 78 52 44 39 31 22 39 31 26 22 19 13 3 3 8 3 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 8 cameras Videoswitch Page 27 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 4 4 Camera Systems 3 3 8 4 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 4 cameras 338 225 193 169 134 96 169 134 112 96 84 56 BE 298 197 169 148 118 84 148 118 98 84 74 49 4 1 239 159 136 119 95 68 119 95 79 68 59 40 199 133 113 99 79 57 99 79 66 57 50 33 171 114 97 85 68 49 85 68 57 49 43 28 L 150 100 86 75 60 43 75 60 50 43 37 25 134 89 76 67 53 38 67 53 44 38 33 22 5 115 76 65 57 46 33 57 46 38 33 29 19 k 109 73 62 55 44 31 55 44 36 31 27 18 100 67 57 50 40 29 50 40 33 29 25 17 MM 93 62 53 46 37 26 46 37 31 26 23 15 86 57 49 43 34 25 43 34 29 25 22 14 78 52 44 39 31 22 39 31 26 22 19 13 Videoswitch Page 28 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 4 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 4 cameras 676 450 385 337 269 192 337 269 223 192 168 112 595 395 337 296 236 169 296 236 196 169 147 98 478 318 212 238 190 136 238 190 159 136 119 79 398 265 221 199 159 113 199 159 132 113 99 66 342 228 195
20. S connector using the Vi X18 breakout module as above Videoswitch Page 39 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 7 4 RS485 Local Control using DVR Protocols A Vi K2 Vi K2A or Vi K2000 joystick keyboard can be used to control PTZ domes connected to the Vi R4000 Connect the keyboard to a KBD port on the DVR and set up the keyboard menu such that control is via DVR Program the DVR for PTZ control as follows Before issuing the commands issue an un lock command as follows Press and hold LIVE key enter 9001 release LIVE key 3 7 4 1 Enable RS485 Control on outputs 1 amp 2 To configure a camera for PTZ control on RS485 outputs 1 amp 2 enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter42XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras 3 7 4 2 Enable RS485 Control on outputs 3 amp 4 T To configure a camera for PTZ control on RS485 outputs 3 amp 4 enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter43XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras 3 7 4 3 Set RS485 Protocol for Outputs 1 amp 2 To set the PTZ protocol for RS485 outputs 1 amp 2 enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter45XX release LIVE key Where XX is the protocol number see section 3 7 5 3 7 4 4 Set RS485 Protocol for Outputs 3 amp 4 To set the PTZ protocol for RS485 outputs 1 amp 2 enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 46
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22. Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series Net Recorder User Manual Products covered by this manual Vi R4005 Vi R4105 Vi R4205 Document Reference Date Mdr602a doc 18 03 2013 Videoswitch Ocean House Redfields Industrial Park Redfields Lane Church Crookham Hants GU52 ORD Videoswitch Firmware From V2 2 2 Build 121220 Interface 174 Telephone 01252 851510 Fax Email Web 01252 851296 sales videoswitch co uk www videoswitch co uk Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Contents Vi R4000 Series 1 Getting Started 1 1 Digo M M 2 1 1 1 Mer Wood C Rm 2 1 1 2 HDMI DVI MORDIOF 234 acess GG a ia selesi a ar 2 1 1 3 BNC Monitor Si ak man meme A RIO CF al 2 1 2 V CD 3 1 2 1 asa m zda aE 3 1 2 2 Mouse Control iD 1 2 3 Mouse Emulator Control u intererit nd tin LLYN FYN 5 1 2 4 External kevboarde A 5 1 3 A EE 6 2 Installation nase 7 2 1 Preventive and Cautionary Tips 8 2 2 Rear Panel Conriectioris rr erret eei e tnr ge n raya asa e LEEREN FYFYR 9 2 2 1 Essential Connections aaa GY y code ipe verge recm roi zaya v a FC 9 2 2 2 Optional Connections uocare eerte ete eh salan dr e d et ale 9 2 2 3 Connecting for Cascade Operation 10 2 3 Replacing a Hard Dive vec uie ERE tme Terre re Ye
23. XX release LIVE key Where XX is the protocol number see section 3 7 5 Videoswitch Page 40 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 7 5 RS485 Protocols Protocol Protocol Number JVC 02 MOLYNX 03 DENNARD 04 VCL 05 SANYO 06 FORWARD VISION VCL 09 MERCER 10 LILIN MLP1 11 PELCO D 2400 14 VIDEOSWITCH VXP4 15 VCL for SPEED DOME 16 FORWARD VISION 17 BBV RS485 18 PELCO D2400 for VISTA 19 LILIN MLP2 20 PELCO D 9600 21 PELCO P 4800 22 PELCO P 9600 23 Note Interface commands are summarised in section 3 2 2 3 7 6 RS485 Local Control using Keyboard Protocols The protocols built into a Vi K2A joystick keyboard can be used to control PTZ domes connected to the Vi R4000 Connect the keyboard to the KBD1 port on the DVR and set up the keyboard menu such that each PTZ camera is assigend to Domes 1 or Domes 2 output and that each of these outputs is assigned the required RS485 protocol Set the Dome o p to DVR to tell the keyboard that the domes are to be connected to the DVR rather than the keyboard Note that Domes 1 output on the keyboard relates to RS485 outputs 1 amp 2 on the DVR and Domes 2 output on the keyboard relates to RS485 outputs 3 amp 4 on the DVR Videoswitch Page 41 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 7 7 RS485 Dome Control via Ethernet If you want to control PTZ domes via a network whether locally or via broadband this is
24. achieved using mouse control Protocol and baud rate is set in the menu to suit the dome s Menu gt Camera gt PTZ Select PTZ mode either using pressing the PTZ key or right clicking the mouse on a live camera image and pressing the PTZ icon The dome may now be controlled by the mouse Videoswitch Page 42 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 4 User Videoswitch Page 43 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 4 1 Live Viewing 4 1 1 Full screen To select full screen camera images e Enter the camera number using the number keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Pressing the and 3 keys to step through cameras e Right click on mouse and select Main or Aux monitor and required camera 4 1 2 Multi Screen To select multi screen camera images Press the SCREEN key to get the format you require Use and for different camera groups in multi screens Right click on mouse and select Main or Aux monitor and required screen format 4 1 3 Auto Seguencing If a dwell time has been set in the Configuration gt Live View menu pressing SEL will start seguencing 4 1 4 Main or Aux Monitor Selection Press the MAIN AUX key then SELECT to switch between main and aux monitors so that camera can be selected Note Take care if the other monitor isn t attached or visible to you as you will lose sight of your cursor If this happens just press MAIN AUX key then SELECT again and control will return to your monitor 4
25. as 23 33 82 12 Camera Systems oc ehe maka an REDE e ata Y EA 24 3 3 8 2 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 12 cameras 24 Videoswitch Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 8 2 2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte 12 cameras 24 3 3 8 2 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 12 cameras 25 3 3 8 2 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 12 cameras 25 3 3 89 8 Camera Syslelms aedi eud Eiu eed dal eta esl da lisa asan lesim slayta oben 26 3 3 8 3 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 8 cameras 26 3 3 8 3 2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte 8 cameras 26 3 3 8 3 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 8 cameras 27 3 3 8 3 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 8 cameras 27 3 3 8 4 4 Camera NEIES 28 3 3 8 4 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 4 cameras 28 3 3 8 4 2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte 4 cameras 28 3 3 8 4 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 4 cameras 29 3 3 8 4 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 4 cameras 29 3 3 9 RetentionPeriodCalculator nennen nennen 30 3 4 Casacadint su E 31 3 4 1 Vi R4000 Recorders address range 2 seen 31 3 4 2 Vi R4000 Recorders address range 1 32 3 4 3 Vi405 and Vi R4000 Recorders address range 1 33 3 4 8 4 Manually Set DVR Address AAA 34 3 4 3 2 Manually Set Address Range eene nnne 34 3 4 4 Ti RRE Ee e EE 24 3 5 Terminal ezer E 35 3 5 1 Tum Camera Termination ON 35 3 5 2
26. connected up The configuration settings may be adjusted in the menu to suit the particular installation To revert to the default Videoswitch configuration go to this menu Menu gt System Maintenance gt Import Export You can now import the default configuration from the supplied memory stick using the USB port in the front panel beside the DVD drive The default configuration file is also available on our website www videoswitch co uk Firmware Updates Note The firmware must match that of the configuration file If you upgrade the DVR firmware you will need to export the configuration again if you wish to retain a copy of the settings for future use 3 2 2 Interface Configuration The DVR is delivered with the Interface configuration already defaulted There are a number of settings relating to the cameras and multi unit operation that are set by means of simple 4 digit codes To prevent accidental operation the LIVE key must be pressed and held while these codes are entered Further protection is provided by a locking facility using a command to lock and another command to unlock access to the other functions 3 2 2 1 Unlock Interface Settings The interface system is locked on power up It must be unlocked before any other settings can be changed When unlocked the power LED on the front panel will be OFF Press and hold LIVE key enter 9001 release LIVE key 3 2 2 2 Lock Interface Settings If you have made changes and wis
27. d alarm sensor contacts to ALARMS port Connect a USB memory stick to the USB port on the front of the unit beside the DVD drive for exporting video importing exporting configuration and for importing firmware updates Connect line level audio input and output equipment 16 channels of audio are supported An audio breakout module is available that provides RCA phono connectors for all channels Cascading see next section Videoswitch Page 9 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 2 2 3 Connecting for Cascade Operation MEL e en 20 oo ED sun o Y VGA CABLES USB CAT5 CABLES CABLES O O Oy TEN Ce 00 COT E i d l o o o o o o ol o o o o jo le o Joo o 3 20 oo QEYD v Kem o O o O O ox ta CE BB zo a 0 COT pe uzu e gh dp SCH em me o Joe o o o o o o O em jo l ol o ol oJ 3 oo oo ESED ViR 4005 ner gezer MOUSE VGA a MONITOR EL E Vi K KEYBOARD Vi K1 or Vi K2 Vi K KEYBOARD a KEYBOARD p i K WE KEYBOARD MONITOR BNC CABLES BNC BNC MONITOR MONITOR BNC MONITOR EN Videoswitch Page 10 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 2 3 Replacing a Hard Drive If a hard drive needs replacing the DVR will product an audible warning The status of all drives fitted can be checked in this menu Menu
28. d hold LIVE key enter 24XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 6 5 Video export and Remote View User rights can be set to restrict exporting or viewing of particular cameras in this menu Menu gt Configuration gt User Click on green tick symbol to edit user viewing rights you need to be logged in as admin Videoswitch Page 37 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 7 PTZ Control There are several methods of PTZ control 3 7 1 Up the coax PTZ domes that support BBV up the coax telemetry can be controlled from the Vi R4000 series DVR when connected to a Videoswitch joystick keyboard Vi K2 Vi K3 Vi K2A Vi K2000 The domes are simply connected to the BNC inputs and control occurs back up the coax cable Interface commands are required to configure cameras for up the coax control Before issuing the commands issue an un lock command as follows Press and hold LIVE key enter 9001 release LIVE key These commands may then be issued to congigure one or more cameras for up the coax control 3 7 1 1 Disable PTZ Control To set a camera have no PTZ local control enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 40XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 7 1 2 Enable Coax Control To set a camera to have up the coax PTZ control enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter41XX release LIVE key
29. econds Videoswitch Page 16 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series XX is dwell time in seconds 01 to 99 or 00 monitor 1 Enable cameras to auto seguence on Auto seguencing dwell time for monitor 3 53XX for dofaultof 5 seconds XX is dwell time in seconds 01 to 99 or 00 Auto seguencing dwell time for monitor 4 54XX tor default ef 5 seconds Enabl t t a XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all en ed 61XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for unit being programmed XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all monitor 4 itor 2 62XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for k l unit being programmed Enabl e eese een XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all AAKICAMIT Taa q 63XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for monitor 3 unit being programmed Enabl FT TD XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all SE q 64XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for monitor 4 unit being programmed Disable cameras to auto sequence on ce ru OL q 71XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for monitor 1 unit being programmed Disable cameras to auto sequence on A came O Mo 18 0100 Toral q T2XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for monitor 2 k unit being programmed Disabl m m li kedi XX is camera 01 to 16 or 00 for all 73XXAA cameras AA is unit number 01 16 or 00 for monitor 3 unit being programmed Disabl A Ge EE XX is camera 01 to 1
30. ens e Main This is used for full screen or multi screen live play and configuration Aux This is used for full screen or multi screen live and play e Spot Spot monitors are used for live full screen viewing These output screens are displayed on the monitors with a priority depending on what types of monitor are connected Note that the HDMI and VGA monitors VGA Monitor must be connected prior to power up so that they are detected and given the correct usage 1 1 1 VGA Monitor A VGA monitor is recommended for most application for ease of interface and to benefit from high resolution images Supported resolutions are 1920x1080 1600x1200 1280x1024 1280x720 and 1024x768 The Vi R4000 series allows units to be cascaded and to share a common VGA monitor and mouse Refer to section 0 1 1 2 HDMI DVI Monitor A HDMI or DVI Monitor may also be connected and is especially useful when used in conjunction with a VGA monitor to provide dual independent high resolution displays Supported resolutions are 1920x1080 1600x1200 1280x1024 1280x720 and 1024x768 Note that a HDMI to DVI cable is required to use a monitor with a DVI port 1 1 3 BNC Monitors Four BNC monitor outputs are provided which may be used for Main Aux and Spot displays Videoswitch Page 2 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch 1 2 Control Vi R4000 Series The R series Recorders offer various methods of control A single method or a mixture of method
31. er this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 12XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once Videoswitch Page 35 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 6 Covert Cameras Covert cameras are camera that are hidden from view by are nvertheless recording They are hiiden from view for all users but can be made available for playback on selected user login ins 3 6 1 Main Monitor Monitor 1 3 6 1 1 Set Covert Make sure that covert cameras are removed from view by clicking on the x next to the camera number displayed on the screen For example if you wish to make camera 16 covert click on the x wherever A16 x is displayed It will now display X x This indicates that this camera will not be displayed This will prevent cameras from being viewed in live mode To prevent them being viewed remotely or in playback you must also make sure the user logins resrict viewing of any coverted cameras e Go into this menu must be admin login Menu gt Configuration gt User e_ Click on green tick icon e Select this tab Camera Configuration e Select this drop down option Local Playback e Disable any cameras that you wish this user to be unable to replay e_ Select this tab Local Configuration e Disable Local Camera Management e_ Click Apply 3 6 1 2 Clear Covert To restore cameras to view or re arrange the displays selected one of the screen areas and cl
32. g Event recording applies when Activity detection or external alarm inputs are used Note 4CIF resolution is eguivalent to D1 resolution 720x576 Higher resolutions are available for IP cameras Videoswitch Page 18 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 3 Quality Medium quality is appropriate for most applications but this can be adjusted to achieve required playback quality Setting this higher will use disc space up more quickly When you change the quality make sure you also change the Max Bitrate Kbps accordingly 3 3 4 Frame Rate The frame rate has the next greatest impact on disc space usage Refer to the tables in section Error Reference source not found to choose highest record rates whilst achieving sufficient retention of recordings Set this for Normal and Event recording Typically normal recording would have a lower frame rate to conserve disc space and achieve the required retention period whereas activity recording would use the maximum rate to maximise evidence during periods of particular interest When you change the quality make sure you also change the Max Bitrate Kbps accordingly It should be within the range indicated by Max Bitrate Range Recommended which is displayed on the Screen 3 3 5 Max Bitrate This should be set once the Resolution Quality and Frame Rate have been selected Set Max Bitrate within the range indicated by Max Bitrate Range Recommended somewhere near the higher figu
33. h to lock the Interface settings apply this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 9000 release LIVE key Note if no commands are issued for a minute the interface will automatically lock When locked the power LED on the front panel will be ON 3 2 2 3 Display Interface Firmware Revision The revision of the Interface Controller can be displayed on the power LED by entering this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 9002 release LIVE key The LED stays on for a few seconds then displays three groups of flashes encoding a 3 digit revision number The sequence is repeated until cancelled 3 2 2 4 Default all Interface Settings All Interface setting scan be defaulted by issuing this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 9999 release LIVE key Videoswitch Page 15 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch 3 2 2 5 Summary of commands For all commands press and hold the LIVE key while entering the four command digits then release Vi R4000 Series the LIVE key Command Description Command Comments code Lock access to settings 9000 Front panel power LED goes ON Unlock access to settings 9001 Front panel power LED goes OFF Front panel power LED flashes long flash Display interface firmware revision 9002 then 3 digit firmware revision Default all settings 9999 Set all interface settings to default values Turn 75 Ohm camera termination ON 11XX XX is camera 01 to 16 or
34. ick on the camera symbol to the left of the camera reference A1 S2 A3 etc This will allocate the corresponding camera to the selected screen zone Make sure the user login allows local playback of thay camera again see previous section 3 6 2 Monitor 2 3 6 2 1 Set Covert To set a camera to covert enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 22XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 6 2 2 Clear Covert To set a camera to normal enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 22XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once Videoswitch Page 36 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 6 3 Monitor 3 3 6 3 1 Set Covert Camera To set a camera to covert enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 23XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 6 3 2 Clear Covert Camera To set a camera to normal enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 23XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 6 4 Monitor 4 3 6 4 1 Set Covert Camera To set a camera to covert enter this command Press and hold LIVE key enter 24XX release LIVE key Where XX is the camera number 01 to 16 or 00 for all cameras off at once 3 6 4 2 Clear Covert Camera To set a camera to normal enter this command Press an
35. ideosvvitch Page 31 Mdr602a doc VI d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 4 2 Vi R4000 Recorders address range 1 If you have only analogue cameras and you want conseguitive camera numbering without gaps set each unit address range to 1 The addresses will then be automatically assigned as follows 1 1 16 2 17 32 3 33 48 4 49 64 5 65 80 6 81 96 7 97 112 8 113 128 9 129 144 10 145 160 11 161 176 12 177 192 13 193 208 14 209 224 15 225 240 16 241 256 Videosvvitch Page 32 Mdr602a doc VI d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 4 3 Vi405 and Vi R4000 Recorders address range 1 If Vi R4000 Series Recorders are being cascaded with existing Vi405 DVRs follow the following guidelines Make sure the Vi405 DVRs are first in the cascading chain i e the including master unit Add Vi R4000 series units at the end of the chain Manually allocate Vi405 and Vi R4005 addresses in the order the units are physically connected see below Manually set each Vi R40905 address range to 1 see below Note that Vi405 s do not have VGA or mouse control so cascading of these features is not possible When DVRs each haver and address range of 1 which Vi405 s always do the cameras are allocated as follows 1 1 16 2 17 92 3 33 48 4 49 64 5 65 80 6 81 96 7 97 112 8 113 128 9
36. ip scissor symbol button near bottom left of screen Repeat 6 and 7 if there are other clips you require e Press ESC and then click on YES Putin CD DVD or USB memory stick and refresh When ready press START to export Wait until completed Create duplicate copy if needed Note Keep clips as small as possible and only include cameras that are required so that exported data fits onto the backup media Videoswitch Page 47 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 4 4 Remote Viewing 4 4 1 Browser Connect to a Videwoswitch R series Net Recorder with a browser for remote viewing and management You will need to allow the browser to install some add ons 4 4 2 Vi Viewer4000 Camera Management System Install Vi Viewer4000 on PC running Windows XP Vista Windows 7 to remotely monitor and manage up to 256 Videoswitch Net Recorders Videoswitch Page 48 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 5 Reference Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 1 2 1 5122 5 1 2 3 5 1 2 4 5125 9 1 3 2181 5132 54 28 5 1 3 4 9 1 4 5 1 4 1 5 1 4 2 5143 5 1 4 4 5 1 4 5 5 1 4 6 9 1 5 54 54 5152 Videoswitch Menu Playback Recording Configuration Ouick Schedule Advanced Schedule Configuration Record Quality Settings Motion Detection Settings Trigger Settings Cameras Setup Privacy Zones Video Tampering Detection Video Loss Detection OSD Configuration Status Drive Informa
37. lick on OK 1 Click on Apply Videoswitch Page 20 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 3 7 Retention Period The displayed retention period is very much the worst case and assumes the maximum bit rate on all cameras at all times and also assumes that event recording is occurring all the time 3 3 8 Retention Period Tables The time period for which video recording is retained for before being over written depends on these factors Hard drive capacity 1 to 8 Tbyte e Frame rate 1 to 25 e Quality setting Highest higher medium low lower lowest e Resolution 4CIF 2CIF e Number of cameras 1 to 16 e Complexity and movement in each camera view The tables below give a guide to how many days retention to expect assuming recommended max bit rates continuous recording and the same settings on all cameras The exact retention period achieved may differ according to how complex the images are that the cameras are looking at and how much movement there is Depending on how many cameras you have and what hard drive capacity is available you can see the trade off between resolution quality frame rate and retention period Videoswitch Page 21 Mdr602a doc Vi R4000 Series 5 O gt 2 o gt gt 16 Camera Systems 3 3 8 1 3 3 8 1 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 16 cameras 11 11 12 11 10 14 13 11 10 21
38. ord numbers and click on ENTER Click on OK 3 1 3 Mouse Emulator Mode This is the same as using a mouse except the up down left right keys are used to move the mouse pointer and the OK keys act s as a left mouse click e Click on user name if you wish to change it and select another use e Click on password field enter password numbers and press OK while on ENTER e Click on OK 3 1 4 Default Passwords The Vi R4000 series DVR is shipped with default users and passwords pre configured as shown in this table Access rights may be changed and other users may be added when logged in as admin All default settings may be restored by importing the default configuration from a USB memory stick If you change the admin password take care that it is not forgotten Username Default Password Access Rights admin 12345 Access to everything for system configuration user1 111111 Full local and remote access and configuration user2 222222 Local and remote viewing playback and export user3 333333 Local viewing playback and export user4 444444 Local manual operation of cameras Videoswitch Page 13 Mdr602a doc Vi d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series Videoswitch Page 14 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 3 2 Default Configuration 3 2 1 System Configuration The DVR is delivered with the system configuration already defaulted These settings ensure that it will record and play cameras once correctly
39. r ra yamay dale a EYE 11 3 Commissioning 12 3 1 PassWord ACCESS 13 3 1 1 Keyboard Mode 5 2 deae ede ced etd dae beer eoe k sl ai 13 3 1 2 MOUSE M m 13 3 1 3 Mouse Emulator Mode enero Dind esent en rk RAO 13 3 1 4 DefaultPasSSWord S S 3 2 Default Configuration 3 2 1 System Configuration 3 2 2 Interface Confiouraton m 15 3 2 2 4 Unlock Interface lu CN 15 39 2222 Lock Interface Settings iio AA Salya ec es teach 15 3 2 2 3 Display Interface Firmware Revision LE 15 3 2 24 Default all Interface Gettinge 15 3 2 2 5 Summary of commands 33 Record Settings a ea RYD eklenme HL e ie EH PEOR He YU 3 3 1 lei ce EFO 3 3 2 Resolution 4 3 3 3 QUAY FFR RF seal de siye do EDN NR AN 3 3 4 Frame Rate FFF 0000000000 3 3 5 Max Bitrate Y Hn 3 3 6 Copy settings to all other Cameras san 19 3 3 7 Retention Period asss 21 3 3 8 Retention Period Tables eese seien enne Res 21 338 1 16 Camera Systems loba 22 3 3 8 1 1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte 16 cameras 22 3 3 8 1 2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte 16 cameras 22 3 3 8 1 3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte 16 cameras 23 3 3 8 1 4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte 16 camer
40. re is recommended Note If Max Bitrate Mode is set to General you can chose Max Bitrate from a list of options If Max Bitrate Mode is set to Customer you can enter any value for Max Bitrate Recommended max bit rates are shown in this table Frames 2CIF ACIF per second Lovvest Lower Low Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Low Medium Higher Highest 1 147 221 258 295 370 518 295 370 445 518 592 890 2 167 252 295 336 421 990 336 421 506 590 675 1012 4 208 313 366 418 523 733 418 523 626 733 838 1258 6 250 375 438 500 626 877 500 626 751 877 1002 1503 8 291 436 510 582 728 1020 582 728 875 1020 1166 1750 10 331 497 581 663 831 1163 663 831 997 1163 1330 1996 12 372 558 653 746 933 1307 746 933 1120 1307 1493 2241 15 433 651 761 868 1087 1522 868 1087 1305 1522 1740 2610 16 455 682 796 910 1138 1593 910 1138 1366 1593 1821 2732 18 495 743 868 991 1241 1737 991 1241 1488 1737 1985 2978 20 536 803 940 1073 1343 1880 1073 1343 1612 1880 2148 3225 22 577 866 1011 1155 1446 2023 1155 1446 1735 2023 2312 3470 25 640 960 1120 1280 1600 2240 1280 1600 1920 2240 2560 3840 3 3 6 Copy settings to all other Cameras Once you have set everything for one camera you can copy its settings to all other cameras Videoswitch Page 19 Mdr602a doc VI d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series 1 Click on Copy 2 Click on Analog to select all cameras 3 C
41. s can be employed according to personal preference Control by keys in keyboard mode arrow keys step from field to field in the menus e Control by external mouse a mouse moves pointer smoothly around the screen e Control by mouse emulator the Up Down Left Right OK and TAG keys perform the functions of a mouse moving the pointer smoothly around the screen Turn mouse emulator ON or OFF by pressing ESC and TAG together 1 2 1 Keyboard Control o Series SEL CAM 35 Videoswitch e POWER T ABC DEF 10600600 vaal HI JKL MNO ALT TE PQRS TUV WXYZ G PTZ o 9 ent Vi R4000 IRIS When entering multiple digits enter them within 72 second of each other 0 9 Select full screen cameras Net Recorder Press EDIT key until 123 appear in edit box Hold ESC down while using 0 9 for data entry Select cameras 1 4 or 5 8 in quad mode or 1 9 or 10 16 in Multi screen x9 mode Move from field to field or move mouse pointer around screen in mouse emulator mode Hold ESC to move faster Start stop auto sequence Select menu option Press and hold ESC then press OK key for double click in mouse emulator mode Videoswitch Page 3 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series Press to enter PTZ dome mode Enter edit mode when a numeric entry is reguired in for password or menu Also used to delete character when in edit mode Select numeric alphabetic
42. se or mouse emulator IEC 100 240VAC 2A 50 60Hz 100W max 5 3 9 Environmental e Temperature e Humidity 0 to 35deg C operating 10 to 40deg C storage 10 to 90 non condensing 5 3 10 Dimensions amp Weight e Dimension e Weight Videoswitch 355mm x 105mm x 400mm W x H x D 6kg Page 57 Mdr602a doc Vi d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series Videoswitch Page 58 Mdr602a doc
43. ted to by the on screen mouse pointer Note The mouse would normally plug into the USB MOUSE port on the rear of the DVR If you enable the mouse emulator i e use keys top simulate mouse the mouse will be disabled 1 2 3 Mouse Emulator Control The mouse emulator provides all the control of a mouse but using the front panel keys The mouse emulator function may also be used via a remote keyboard e Press Left Right Up Down keys to move pointer around screen Press TAG key to bring up menu when in live mode e Press OK key to select items pointed to by the on screen mouse pointer To enable disable the mouse emulator press ESC key and at same time press the TAG key 1 2 4 External Keyboards The external keyboard ports support Vi K1 and Vi K2 series keyboards and allow remote control of the DVR The DVR sends video over CAT5 to the BNC output connectors on each keyboard for connection to a monitor When DVRs are cascaded the keyboard monitor outputs can display images from any of the DVRs Videoswitch Page 5 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 1 3 Cascading Cascading is a feature that allows multiple recorders to be linked together Cameras can be called up simply by entering 1 256 on one or more connected keyboards e g Vi K1 or Vi K2 All functions including live view playback and menus from any unit can be accessed via a single keyboard A single VGA or BNC main monitor can be used e A single BNC
44. ter 1 to 16 e BNC Monitor 2 enter 101 to 116 e BNC Monitor 3 enter 201 to 216 e BNC Monitor 4 enter 301 to 316 4 2 4 Auto Sequencing The master unit DVR can be programmed to auto sequence cameras across multiple cascaded DVRs For each monitor that you want to have auto sequencing on specify which cameras and which units you want to be included in the sequence See interface commands section 16 Videoswitch Page 46 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 4 3 Play and Video Export Video clips may be exported to a USB stick or to CDs or DVDs using the the built in DVD drive Follow these steps to backup video e Press The PLAY key to enter playback mode Using the mouse or mouse emulator select which cameras you wish to view and backup move mouse pointer to right of the screen to bring up list of cameras and calendar e Double click on the calendar to select a day highlighted if recording is available You can hold MON ESC ALT and press OK for a double click e Click on the slider bar across the bottom playback select different times of the selected day Use mouse or playback buttons to control play pause speed and direction e Using the slider select the start of the video that you wish to export Press EDIT Alternatively click on the clip scissor symbol button near bottom left of screen e Move slider to end of video section to be exported Press ED T to mark end of clip Alternatively click on the cl
45. tion Chan Status Record Status Alarm Status Network Status HD Status System Configuration Time Date Network Page 50 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 5 1 5 3 PTZ 5 1 5 4 Serial Settings 5 1 5 5 On Camera Settings 5 1 5 6 Exception 5 1 5 7 Display 5 1 5 8 Disk Management 5 1 5 9 Email 5 1 6 File Management 9 1 7 Maintenance 5 1 7 1 Firmware Upgrade 5 1 7 2 Factory Default 5 1 7 3 Shutdown 5 1 7 4 Configuration Export Import 5 1 7 5 System Logs Videoswitch Page 51 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 5 2 Connector Pin outs 5 21 Domes Connector Type 9 way D type Female Dome Output 1 RS485 TX Dome Output 1 RS485 TX Dome Output 2 RS485 TX Dome Output 2 RS485 TX GND Dome Output 3 RS485 TX Dome Output 3 RS485 TX Dome Output 4 RS485 TX Dome Output 4 RS485 TX 5 2 2 Control Connector Type 9 way D type Female RS485 RX RS485 RX RS485 TX RS485 TX GND N C N C N C N C Videoswitch Page 52 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch 9 2 3 Keyboards Connector Type RJ45 Female PIN1 PIN8 RS485 RX RS485 RX RS485 TX KBD1 only 9V GND RS485 TX KBD1 only Twisted Pair Video Twisted Pair Video 5 2 4 Cascade Connector Type RJ45 Female PIN1 PIN8 b RS485 TX 12 RS485 TX RS485 RX CASC1 only n c L GND RS485 RX CASC1 onl
46. y LL Twisted Pair Video Twisted Pair Video Videoswitch Page 53 Vi R4000 Series Mdr602a doc VI d eoswitch Vi R4000 Series 9 2 6 VGA Connector Type 15 way High Density D type Female RED GREEN BLUE N C GND GND GND GND N C GND N C N C HSYNC VSYNC N C Videoswitch Page 54 Mdr602a doc Videoswitch 5 2 Audio Connector Type 25 way D type Female 217 OO LUD 4 p O QQQQ L I 1 TA a AUDIO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 AUDIO INPUT 6 AUDIO INPUT 7 AUDIO INPUT 8 AUDIO INPUT 9 AUDIO INPUT 10 AUDIO INPUT 11 AUDIO INPUT 12 AUDIO INPUT 13 AUDIO INPUT 14 AUDIO INPUT 15 AUDIO INPUT 16 N C N C N C N C N C AUDIO LINE IN AUDIO OUT BNC AUDIO OUT VGA GND Videoswitch Page 55 Vi R4000 Series Mdr602a doc Videoswitch Vi R4000 Series 5 3 Specifications 9 3 1 Video e Video Compression H 264 e Video Input 16 ch BNC 1 0 Vp p Termination 750 switchable e Video format PAL NTSC BNC outputs 4 ch 704x576 PAL VGA HDMI Outputs 1920x1080P 60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1280x720 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz e Screen formats Full screen 2x2 1 6 1 7 3x3 4x4 5 3 2 Audio e Audio Inputs 16 ch 2 0 Vp p 1 kO e Audio output
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