Videotec DCT User Manual
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1 - OPENING AND CHECKING THE PACKAGE................................................................8
1.1 - Symbols used.......................................................................................................................................8
1.2 - Contents of the package.....................................................................................................................8
1.3 - Checking the markings.......................................................................................................................8
1.4 - Description of the labels.....................................................................................................................8
2 - DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYBOARD............................................................................9
2.1 - General information.............................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 - Features..........................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 - Configuration.................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.3 - Security..........................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 - Appliances that can be connected to the DCT keyboard..............................................................10
2.2.1 - Video Matrixes/DVR's/Multiplexers...........................................................................................................10
2.2.2 - Domes/Camera/Receivers............................................................................................................................10
2.3 - Connectors.........................................................................................................................................10
2.4 - Adjusting the contrast.......................................................................................................................10
2.5 - DIP switch...........................................................................................................................................11
2.6 - Safety precautions when using the keyboard................................................................................11
2.7 - Installing the keyboard......................................................................................................................12
3 - COMMUNICATION LINES AND CONNECTIONS.......................................................13
3.1 - Video line and telemetry lines..........................................................................................................13
3.1.1 - Line busy indicators.....................................................................................................................................13
3.2 - RS485 and types of systems............................................................................................................14
3.3 - One keyboard per line: standard connection cable.......................................................................15
3.4 - More than two devices on the same line.........................................................................................16
4 - CONFIGURING THE KEYBOARD...............................................................................17
4.1 - Description of the system.................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 - How to interact with the keyboard...............................................................................................................17
4.1.2 - Switching on the system..............................................................................................................................17
4.1.3 - Main Menu...................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.3.1 - System data area..................................................................................................................................17
4.1.3.2 - GRAPHICS environment Area...........................................................................................................17
4.1.3.3 - Video/telemetry control area...............................................................................................................17
4.1.3.4 - Control menu area ..............................................................................................................................18
4.1.3.5 - Direct control area ..............................................................................................................................18
4.1.3.6 - Status line............................................................................................................................................18
4.2 - System data area...............................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 - System Setup ...............................................................................................................................................19
4.2.1.1 - Structure of the setup menu................................................................................................................19
4.2.1.2 - Introduction to the menus and submenus............................................................................................20
4.2.1.3 - How to edit the parameters.................................................................................................................21
4.2.2 - Language......................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 - Communications..........................................................................................................................................22
4.2.3.1 - Video...................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.3.1.1 - Type – Protocol – Baud rate.......................................................................................................23
4.2.3.1.2 - Keyboard Add............................................................................................................................24
4.2.3.1.3 - Ext DVR/MUX...........................................................................................................................24
4.2.3.2 - Telemetry............................................................................................................................................25
4.2.3.2.1 - Connector...................................................................................................................................25
4.2.3.2.2 - Protocol – Baud rate...................................................................................................................26
4.2.3.2.3 - Logical address...........................................................................................................................26
4.2.3.3 - Serial tests...........................................................................................................................................27
4.2.3.3.1 - Autotest procedure.....................................................................................................................27
4.2.4 - Accepted values...........................................................................................................................................28
4.2.4.1 - Matrix, multiplexer and DVR cameras connected locally..................................................................28
4.2.4.1.1 - Cameras connected to a matrix...................................................................................................29
4.2.4.1.2 - Single cameras connected to a matrix........................................................................................29
4.2.4.1.3 - Cameras connected to a DVR or MUX......................................................................................30
4.2.4.1.4 - Single cameras connected to DVR or MUX..............................................................................30
4.2.4.2 - Monitor / DVR-MUX connected locally............................................................................................31
4.2.4.2.1 - Monitor (connected with matrix)...............................................................................................31
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