Videoswitch – Videoswitch VM User Manual
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VM-Series Multiplexer
User Manual
20/02/2002 12:00
Videoswitch
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VM601h.doc
Contents:
1.
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................................3
1.1
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2
Connecting Up .........................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3
Interconnection Diagram ..........................................................................................................................................................4
2.
Basic Operation...........................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1
Live Viewing.............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2
Recording ................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3
Playback ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.
The Front Panel Keys ..................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1
Front Panel Diagram ................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2
Primary Functions ....................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.1
Monitors A, B.................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.2
PLAY.............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.3
Cameras 1,2,3,4 etc. .....................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.4
Picture-in-Picture...........................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.5
Quad .............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.6
Multi-Screens ................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2.7
Focus (Telemetry models only) .....................................................................................................................................8
3.2.8
Zoom and Focus (Telemetry models only) ....................................................................................................................8
3.2.9
Joystick (Telemetry models only) ..................................................................................................................................9
3.3
BLUE Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.1
Enter Menu....................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.2
Auto...............................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.3
Alarm.............................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.4
Freeze ...........................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.5
Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.6
Iris (Telemetry models only) ..........................................................................................................................................9
3.3.7
Presets (Telemetry models only) ...................................................................................................................................9
3.3.8
Auxiliaries (Telemetry models only) ...............................................................................................................................9
3.3.9
Telemetry controls which Camera? ...............................................................................................................................9
3.4
MENU Functions....................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.1
Back ............................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.2
Select ..........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.3
Default.........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.4
Up ...............................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.5
Down ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.6
Left ..............................................................................................................................................................................11
3.4.7
Right............................................................................................................................................................................11
4.
Status Information.....................................................................................................................................................................12
4.1
Time, Date and Day of Week .................................................................................................................................................12
4.2
Titles ......................................................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.1
Multiplexer Title ...........................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2
Cameras Titles ............................................................................................................................................................12
4.3
Status Information..................................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.1
Time Windows.............................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.2
Alarms.........................................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.3
Sequencing .................................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.4
Time-Lapse Mode .......................................................................................................................................................12
5.
The Menus .................................................................................................................................................................................13
5.1
Passwords .............................................................................................................................................................................13
5.2
User Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................13
5.3
Installer Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................15
5.4
Manager Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................19
6.
Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................20
6.1
Frame Stores .........................................................................................................................................................................20
6.1.1
Multiplexing Update Rate (PAL)...................................................................................................................................20
6.1.2
Resolution (PAL) .........................................................................................................................................................20
6.2
Inputs/Outputs .......................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.1
Video...........................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.2
VCR Sync....................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.3
Dome ..........................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.4
Twisted Pair Telemetry................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.5
Co-Ax Telemetry .........................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.6
Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.7
Alarm Inputs ................................................................................................................................................................20
6.2.8
Alarm Relay Contacts..................................................................................................................................................20
6.3
Connector Pin-Outs ...............................................................................................................................................................20
6.3.1
Alarm Connector .........................................................................................................................................................20
6.3.2
Remote Connector ......................................................................................................................................................21
6.4
Power ....................................................................................................................................................................................21
6.4.1
DC Power ....................................................................................................................................................................21
6.4.2
AC Power (via main adapter provided) ........................................................................................................................21
6.5
Physical and Environmental...................................................................................................................................................21
6.5.1
Unit Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................21
6.5.2
Packaged Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................21
6.5.3
Weights .......................................................................................................................................................................21
6.5.4
Operating Temperature ...............................................................................................................................................21
6.5.5
Storage Temperature ..................................................................................................................................................21
6.5.6
Humidity ......................................................................................................................................................................21
6.5.7
Ventilation ...................................................................................................................................................................21