Ltd ire an dF M-series Digital Recorder User Manual cu rity Product ranges covered by this manual Vi-M2 nt Se Vi-M1 Vi-M4 Int ell ige Vi-M3 Document Reference Date Firmware Vip601a.doc 12/05/2009 From Vip004#1818 Videoswitch Telephone 01252-851510 Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park Fax 01252-851296 Redfields Lane, Church Crookham Email sales@videoswitch.co.uk Hants GU52 0RD Web www.videoswitch.co.
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Digital Recorder Contents: 1 Start Here ..................................................................1 Connecting Up the Vi-M1 .......................................................................................................2 1.2 Connecting Up the Vi-M2 .......................................................................................................3 1.3 Connecting up the Vi-M3 & Vi-M4..........................................................................................4 1.
Digital Recorder 1.1.1.10 Camera Titles .................................................................................................24 1.1.1.11 Show Camera Titles .......................................................................................24 1.1.1.1.1 Full 24 1.1.1.1.2 Quad 24 1.1.1.1.3 x9 24 1.1.1.1.4 x16 24 1.1.1.12 Auto sequence (main monitor) .......................................................................24 1.1.1.1.5 Sequence Mode 24 1.1.1.1.
Digital Recorder 1.1.21 Sub-net mask...................................................................................................................29 1.1.22 Gateway ...........................................................................................................................29 1.1.23 6.6 MTU .................................................................................................................................30 Configuration....................................................
Digital Recorder 1.1.45 Control and Interface .......................................................................................................46 1.1.1.40 Dome Control .................................................................................................46 1.1.1.41 Remote Viewing .............................................................................................47 1.1.46 Power, Physical & Environmental .........................................................................
Digital Recorder 1 Start Here Please fill in the warranty fax-back form on page 51 and return it to Videoswitch The Vi-M1, Vi-M2, Vi-M3 and Vi-M4 digital recorders from Videoswitch are part of the M-series range • These products are designed to be easy to use whilst offering high quality digital video recording and playback, primarily for CCTV security applications. • The video images from all connected cameras are continuously recorded onto the built-in hard drives.
Digital Recorder 1.1 Connecting Up the Vi-M1 For a standard digital recording system you will need The Vi-M1 recorder • Some cameras with lenses • A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor • BNC cables • Connect the monitor output (M1) of the Vi-M1 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable. Alternatively or additionally, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output • Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e.
Digital Recorder 1.2 Connecting Up the Vi-M2 For a standard digital recording system you will need The Vi-M2 recorder • Some cameras with lenses • A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor • BNC cables • Connect the monitor output (M1) of the Vi-M2 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable. Alternatively or additionally, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output • Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e.
Digital Recorder 1.3 Connecting up the Vi-M3 & Vi-M4 For a standard digital recording system you will need The Vi-M3 recorder • Some cameras with lenses • A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor • BNC cables • Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi-M3 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable. Alternatively or additionally, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output • Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e.
Digital Recorder 1.5 Recording Once the Date/time is set the M-series DVR Digital Recorder should now be fully operational and recording images from all connected cameras. The default image retention period is 31 days unless set otherwise in the menu. 1.6 Routine Checks ire Ltd If the M-series DVR is not recording, the message RECORDING STOPPED will be displayed on the video monitor.
Digital Recorder 2 Mini Keypad Ltd 2.1 Control an dF ire The Vi-M1 has a mini-keypad with the key layout as above. All functions can be controlled by the 16 keys provided.
Digital Recorder SEL Enter root menu or select or confirm within the menu ESC Escape from current menu level to prior level Hold for 1 second DEFAULT Hold for 1 second Exit from menu, go to live mode Int ell ige nt Se cu rity an dF ire Ltd EXIT Set a menu setting to default value, set a TAG in the event log.
Digital Recorder Standard Keypad an dF ire Ltd 2.2 The Vi-M2, Vi-M3 and Vi-M4 have a standard keypad with the key layout as above.
Digital Recorder Tilt dome up in live mode, navigate in menu Down Tilt dome down in live mode, navigate in menu SEL Enter root menu or select or confirm within the menu ESC Escape from current menu level to prior level DEFAULT Set a TAG in the event log in live or play mode, set a default value in menu mode an dF ire Ltd Up Press once for date/time search, press again for event log, system log and critical alert log cu rity FIND Se BURN FN ell EXIT Int HELP ige nt MENU Press once f
Digital Recorder Select next camera, insert space when editing title in menu Dec Select prior camera, delete character when editing title in menu Play_Back Step back in playback mode Step_Back Step back in playback mode Pause Pause playback an dF ire Ltd Inc Step forwards in playback mode Step_Forward Play Play forward in playback mode cu rity nt Se Quad Int ell ige Multi-screen 10 Display camera 1-4 on the main monitor.
Digital Recorder 2.3 Live Viewing On a standard keypad, press this LIVE/EXIT key to enter live mode: Viewing Full Screen Images ire 1.1.
Digital Recorder • Having selected the required monitor, select the camera to be displayed by pressing the number keys 1.1.3 Tagging Images If you something occurs that you may wish to go back to, press the TAG key to create an event in the alarms event log • In the case of a mini-keypad (Vi-M1) press and hold the SEL key to create a tag.
Digital Recorder 2.4 Playback If there is a DVD or CD that has previously stored images on it in the DVD drive, the Mseries DVR will replay from the DVD or CD • If there is a USB memory stick that has previously stored images on it plugged into one of the USB ports, the M-series DVR will replay from the USB memory stick • If there is no DVD, CD or memory stick inserted, the M-series DVR will replay from the built-in hard drive(s).
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Digital Recorder 3 Navigation 3.1 Menus The menu system in this DVR allows many aspects of it operation to be customised to suit a specific installation • In the case of a Vi-M1 which has a mini-keypad, the root menu (accessed by pressing SEL) takes the place of the dedicated functions keys on the standard keypad. • The factory default settings that this unit is shipped with provide a standard configuration that records all connected cameras continuously with a data retention period of 31 days.
Digital Recorder 3.4 Summary of keys used in menus Key legend Action SEL or Enter the root of menu system, includes extra functions (Mini-keypad).
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Digital Recorder 4 Find On a mini-keypad, Find is accessed by pressing SEL to enter the root menu, then using up and down to select the required row, followed by SEL • On a standard keypad, Find may be accessed directly by pressing the FIND key. Press Find key again to switch between different find options.
Digital Recorder 5 Burn On a mini-keypad, Burn is accessed by pressing SEL to enter the root menu, then using up and down to select the burn required row, followed by SEL. Press ESC to return to menu. • On a standard keypad, Burn may be accessed directly by pressing the BURN key. Press BURN to switch between the incident edit and incident list Edit Incident ire 5.1 Ltd • This is an example of the edit incident screen.
Digital Recorder 5.2 Incident List The incident list allows you to set up to 10 separate incidents (sections of video) which then be backup up onto a CD or USB memory stick. If you do not want all the incidents, or the total size is too large, you can selectively select or deselect incidents using the SEL key. Only thos incidents that have a Y in the Sel column will be backed up to DVD/CD/USB. This is an example of the incident list screen.
Digital Recorder 6 Menus • On a mini-keypad, Menus is access by pressing SEL to enter the root menu, then using up and down to select the required row, followed by SEL • On a standard keypad, Menus may be accessed directly by pressing the MENU key 1.1.7 Date/Time System date/time Press SEL to start editing the date and time. an dF 6.
Digital Recorder 6.2 Record 1.1.9 Record settings This screen allows you to set all the video record parameters. To change a setting: Use up and down to move the pointer to the required row, • Press SEL to enter edit mode (value goes red). The setting can then be changed using up and down or number keys. • Press SEL again to save the setting and get back the pointer. Alternatively, press ESC if you want to escape from edit mode without changing the setting.
Digital Recorder mode. • 4CIF 1.1.1.5 This is the highest resolution (also known as D1) and provides the maximum detail in the recorded images. Because it depends on two interlaced fields, there can be interlacing artefacts displayed on replay, particularly with fast moving subjects. The maximum record rate is a quarter of that available in CIF mode. Quality 1.1.1.6 Ltd As well as the resolution that is specified by the format, the degree of compression may be set in the quality setting.
Digital Recorder • Use the left and right keys to move the cursor, and the up and down keys to select the character. • Use DEFAULT to erase the title completely or set back to Videoswitch • When editing a title on a standard keypad, you can use the Inc and Dec keys to insert and delete characters 1.1.1.10 Camera Titles The Plus and Minus keys on a standard keypad allow you to select predefined titles when editing a camera title.
Digital Recorder • Use the up and down keys to select (block) or deselect (dash) cameras 1.1.1.1.7 Dwell times A separate auto-sequencing dwell time may be specified for each camera in this part of the menu. 1.1.1.1.8 Dwell times (all) 1.1.1.13 Ltd An auto-sequencing dwell time may be specified for all cameras. This overrides the above individual dwell time setting Auto sequence (spot monitor) 1.1.1.1.9 Spot1 1.1.1.1.
Digital Recorder starts, or if the unit powers up in the daytime. 6.3.1.1.1.5 Night spot camera This is the camera number that the spot monitor will display when the Spot Daytime ends, or if the unit powers up in the night-time. 6.3.1.1.1.6 Night sequence spot 1.1.1.15 Power-up options 1.1.1.1.15 Main monitor format Ltd This option specifies whether the spot monitor will auto-sequence when the Spot Daytime ends, or if the unit powers up in the night-time. 6.3.1.1.1.
Digital Recorder Specify during which hours of the weekend the alarm inputs are active 1.1.1.21 Enable alarms all day This menu option allows some or all cameras to have their alarms enabled all day, irrespective of the Weekday and Weekend alarm time settings. Activity Ltd 1.1.13 Activity (movement) detection may be set for all cameras. The following parameters should be set: Use DEFAULT to turn all zones on or off.
Digital Recorder critical alert will be generated. 1.1.15 Clear critical alerts Critical alerts may be individually cleared (acknowledged) in the Critical alert event log. All critical alert can be clear her at once. Erase event list Ltd 1.1.16 Pull-up and restore an dF 1.1.17 ire The event logs can be erased here. Use with care as the events cannot be retrieved once erased. This part of the menu deals with the pull-up of a camera on a monitor under alarm conditions. 1.1.1.1.
Digital Recorder 1.1.1.27 Use relay2 for critical alert Relay 2 is normal is used to indicate that a critical alert has occurred. Set this to False if you want to use the relay for another purpose, for example remote control of lights etc. 6.5 Network Local area network - connect to the Ethernet port. • Broadband - connect a router to the Ethernet port. IP address an dF 1.1.
Digital Recorder Enter required gateway. Press DEFAULT for the default setting. 1.1.23 MTU The MTU may be set if necessary for compatibility with attached routers or computers. Normally this option is set to zero which indicates automatic mode (press DEFAULT). Language Specify the langue you require for the menus. 1.1.25 Unit number ire 1.1.24 Ltd Configuration an dF 6.6 cu rity If you wish to address multiple units from a single keyboard, make sure each DVR has a different unit number.
Digital Recorder termination should be on. 1.1.28 Passwords 1.1.1.36 Logged off user 1.1.1.1.24 Access rights Named users 1.1.1.1.25 User1..User4 ire 1.1.1.37 Ltd Specify the access rights that are to be given when a user is not logged in. 6.6.1.1.1.1 Name an dF A user name may be specified here 6.6.1.1.1.2 Password Specify the password (6 numbers) 6.6.1.1.1.3 Access rights cu rity Specify the access rights that are to be given when a user is not logged in with this password. 6.6.1.1.1.
Digital Recorder Int ell ige nt Se cu rity an dF ire Ltd Restart the system. This is equivalent to power-cycling the DVR and may occasionally be required following software upgrades.
Digital Recorder 7 Help • On a mini-keypad, Help is access by pressing SEL to enter the root menu, then using up and down to select the required row, followed by SEL • On a standard keypad, Help may be accessed directly by pressing the HELP key Status/Config Config ire 1.1.32 Ltd 7.1 Press left or right to see other help screens. Config an dF This is an example of the config screen, which shows the configuration of the DVR.
Digital Recorder 1.1.34 Drives This is an example of the drives screen which shows a summary of all the fitted drives. Press left or right to see other help screens. Drives SMART OK SMART OK Recording Ltd 496 GBytes 496 GBytes No media 1.1.35 Drive1 an dF ire HD1 HD2 DVD1 This is an example of the Drive 1 screen which shows details of this particular drive. Similar screens exist for each drive. cu rity Press left or right to see other help screens.
Digital Recorder 1.1.36 Record This is an example of the record status screen which shows details of the current record parameters. Press left or right to see other help screens. Auto 48/100 pps (2CIF) ################ 3.1 Kb 3.0 pps 3.0 pps Image retention 76.
Digital Recorder 8 Function • On a mini-keypad, Function is access by pressing SEL to enter the root menu, then using up and down to select the required row, followed by SEL • On a standard keypad, Function may be accessed directly by pressing the FN key Ltd Functions are used to alter temporary settings such as auto-sequencing or relay status.
Digital Recorder 9 Password On a mini-keypad, Password is access by pressing SEL to enter the root menu, then using up and down to select the required row, followed by SEL • On a standard keypad, Password may be accessed directly by pressing the PSW key • Type in a password,, comprising up to 6 numbers • Press SEL • If the password matches one of those set in the menu, a message will report that you are logged in.
Digital Recorder 10 Connections Ethernet connection to Broadband 10.2 Ethernet connection to a PC Int ell ige nt Se cu rity an dF ire Ltd 10.
Digital Recorder Ethernet connection to a LAN 10.4 Audio cu rity an dF ire Ltd 10.3 Connect a microphone via a microphone amplifier to the LINE input. • The LINE output is used to drive either a speaker with a built-in amplifier or a separate amplifier and speaker.
Digital Recorder 10.5 Multi Unit Cascading Up to 16 M-series DVRs can be cascaded to cater for up to 256 cameras. Built-in matrix switching allows eny DVR to display on any monitor. Cameras are selected by entering 1 to 256 on the Vi-K1, Vi-K2 or Vi-K3 keyboard. Note: check with Videoswitch technical support that you have a firmware version that supports this feature. Int ell ige nt Se cu rity an dF ire Ltd This diagram shows how three units may be cascaded.
Digital Recorder 11 Technical Data 11.1 Accessories Included M-series DVR • Mains Cable • External PSU (in case of Vi-M1) • Vi-X16 Alarm Break-out module (Vi-M3, Vi-M4) • Vi-X17 Relay/Dome Break-out Module (Vi-M1, Vi-M2) • Hard Drive Keys (x2) • Manual • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Blank CDs ire an dF cu rity 11.2 Ltd • Changing the Hard Drive Se Hard drives are sensitive mechanical devices that may be damaged by shock or vibration.
Digital Recorder Press SEL to confirm and wait approximately 15 minutes before the DVR is able to start recording. It may up to 1hour per Tbyte to completely format the drives. See Drive1 information screen to monitor progress. 1.1.38 Changing a hard drive - Vi-M2/Vi-M3/Vi-M4 Remove power from the DVR • The hard drive bay requires a special key to unlock it. This is supplied with the Mseries DVR. Insert the key, and turn it clockwise to unlock the drive.
Digital Recorder Connector Pin-Outs 1.1.
Digital Recorder 1.1.40 Main Keyboard Port Physical: RJ45 (lower connector) Electrical: RS485 1 RS485 Input+ (A) 2 RS485 Input- (B) 3 RS485 Output+ (A) 4 +9V output for Keyboard 5 GND 6 RS485 Output- (B) 7 Twisted-Pair Video+ 8 Twisted-Pair Video- ire Signal an dF Pin Number Ltd PIN1 PIN8 Note: cu rity A standard CAT5 patch cable may be used to connect the M-series DVR to the optional ViK1, Vi-K2 or Vi-K3 keyboard. 1.1.
Digital Recorder 11.3 Specifications 1.1.42 Storage SATA interface. 250 Gbytes to 2 Tbytes (and more as larger drives are developed) Number of hard drives Vi-M1: 1 hard drive, Vi-M2, Vi-M3, Vi-M4: 2 hard drives CD/DVD writer Backup to DVD or CD. Play without installing viewer. CD may also be used to upgrade firmware. USB Backup to USB memory stick. Play without installing viewer. Digital recording/Replay an dF 1.1.
Digital Recorder Main monitor display modes Full screen, quad, 9-way and 16-way split (16 camera models only) Auto Sequencing 1-99 seconds, full and quad, main and spot monitors Covert (hidden) any cameras may be hidden from view on the monitors 1.1.
Digital Recorder 1.1.1.41 Remote Viewing 100baseT, TCP/IP, suitable for connection to broadband router or LAN. Software supplied. Ethernet bandwidth Depends on record rate, image size, number of images being viewed and number of connections. Typically in the range 2Mbits/sec to 10Mbits/sec.
Digital Recorder 1.1.
Digital Recorder 1.1.48 CE Marking This product is CE marked. It has been fully tested and complies with 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage directives, and with EN 60950:2000 safety standards. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Ventilation Ltd 1.1.
Digital Recorder Serial Number of M-series DVR Notes Int ell ige nt Se cu rity an dF ire Ltd Notes 50
Digital Recorder 12 Warranty Fax-Back Please fill-in and fax or post this form (or a copy) back to Videoswitch. This will enable us you to inform you of free upgrades when they become available.
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