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GE Interlogix TRIPLEX 0150-0193C User Manual

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Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    © Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 GE-Interlogix Kalatel Division, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. The software/firmware are not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of GE-Interlogix. All information and specifications furnished by GE-Interlogix are believed to be accurate and reliable.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents DVMR Triplex Overview ... 6 Products Featured In This Manual ... 6 Product Description... 6 Passwords... 7 Unpacking ... 8 Installation Environment ... 8 Associated Equipment... 8 The Back Panel ... 9 Power-Up... 14 Minimum Recommended Menu Setup ... 14 DMVR Triplex Basic Operations ...
  • Page 5 3.18 Front Panel Lock ... 53 3.19 Factory Settings... 53 3.20 Passwords... 54 3.21 The QuickInstall Menu ... 54 3.22 The Operator Menu ... 55 3.23 The SystemView Menu... 56 Alarms ... 59 Alarm Input... 59 Alarm Output... 59 Alarm Acknowledge... 59 On-screen Displays During Alarms...

  • Page 6: Dvmr E Triplex Overview

    DVMR Triplex Overview 1.1 Products Featured In This Manual DVMR -4CT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Four-Channel, Color, Triplex. DVMR -10CT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Ten-Channel, Color, Triplex. DVMR -16CT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Sixteen-Channel, Color, Triplex. Key To Model Numbers 1.

  • Page 7: Passwords

    1.3 Passwords Passwords are provided to limit access to menus and certain functions. Two levels of password security are provided: Operator: Limited menu access, only Operator and System View menus are available. Installer: Complete menu access. As a security measure, it is recommended that the Operator and Installer passwords be changed after installation is complete (see section 3.20).

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    1.4 Unpacking Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box. Package Contents The DVMR Triplex unit.

  • Page 9: The Back Panel

    An external archive device, such as a DVSe, RAID, CD-R, DAT, or AIT drive. For instructions regarding the connection of the associated security equipment in your system, please consult the instruction manual of the associated equipment. 1.7 The Back Panel 1.
  • Page 10 Composite Monitor Output When connecting directly from the DVMR the monitor, select the 75-Ohm impedance setting on the monitor. If an additional device is connected to the monitor’s looping output, set the termination of the additional device as 75-Ohm, and set the termination of the monitor as Hi-Z (High Impedance). Y/C Monitor Output Y/C video output has a 4-pin mini-DIN style connector.
  • Page 11 See section 3.11 for information about configuring the contacts as Normally Open or Normally Closed in the menu system. Normally Open, Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Open. Normally Closed, Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Closed TTL Active High: Configure in menu as Normally Closed.

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19, or 20 (ground pins). NOTE All specifications subject to change without notice. GE-Interlogix believes all specifications to be correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors. AUX Port The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Aux Port (DB-9 style connector).

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    Ethernet Port The cable connection configuration depends on your network configuration: For a DVMR Triplex that connects directly to a Hub or Switch, use a straight through connection. For a DVMR Triplex that connects directly to a PC, use a cross over connection. Consult with your MIS personnel for the specific type of configuration.

  • Page 14: Power-Up

    RS232 Port 2 For Event Generation and ASCII Text Insertion. RJ-45 Pin Configuration For RS232 Port 2 Ground Reserved Not Connected 1.8 Power-Up It is important that the power-up procedures be followed carefully. The unit uses its auto-detect feature to detect camera signals during power-up, and configure itself automatically. Power-up procedure Once the system installation is complete, apply power in the following order:...
  • Page 15 To find detailed information in this manual about configuring each item in the QuickInstall menu, use the following table to locate the main menu location of each item in the QuickInstall menu. QuickInstall Menu Item Change the time Main Menu Change the date Main Menu Edit Camera...

  • Page 16: Dmvr E Triplex Basic Operations

    DMVR Triplex Basic Operations 2.1 Principal Operating Modes The DVMR Triplex has three principal modes of operation: Live Viewing. Playback. Recording. All three of these modes can operate simultaneously. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section. 2.2 The Front Panel 1.

  • Page 17: Live Viewing

    2.3 Live Viewing Multiscreen Display In Live Multiscreen mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display on Monitor-A or Monitor-B. Live Multiscreens are displayed with gray borders. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. Multiscreen Display With Sequencing If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo.

  • Page 18: Playback

    Selecting Monitor-B To control Monitor-B, press the lower part of the Monitor button. The Monitor-B LED will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls Monitor-B. Press the upper part of the Monitor button again to return the keypad control to Monitor-A. 2.4 Playback Playback always displays on Monitor A.

  • Page 19: Stop Button

    Stop Playback To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode on Monitor A, press the Stop button. Multiscreen Display During Playback, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Playback mode.

  • Page 20: Recording

    Because the search interface is so dynamic, the search interface is covered in detail in a separate section of this manual. See section 5. 2.5 Recording To begin recording, press the Record button. Recording will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Record button. The unit always starts recording at the end of previously recorded data.

  • Page 21: Display Options

    2.6 Display Options Available Multiscreen Displays Press the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen button will display the corresponding multiscreen. 7-Way 16-Way The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit. Sixteen-Channel unit: Capable of displaying all multiscreens.

  • Page 22: Sequencing

    Selecting Cameras Display any camera in the active cameo by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. Once a camera has been selected, the active cameo advances to the next cameo on the right. The camera selection only changes the multiscreen currently being displayed. Each multiscreen must be configured separately.

  • Page 23: On-Screen Indicators

    To return the unit to the default sequence list, go to the Main Menu Dwell menu. Select 03 seconds by rotating the Jog, then press the Enter button. Note: Any alteration of the dwell time from this menu will cancel the sequence list and return to the default (numeric) order.
  • Page 24 Conditional Indicators Condition Full Screen Indicator Alarm Autolist™ Program mode Freeze F followed by macro number Macro Record mode Motion Detection Videoloss Zoom Status Display Box A Status Display Box can be viewed by pressing the Camera Number button twice. Status Indicators include: On Live Fullscreen: Archive Status: Not Connected, Not Ready, Ready, Ejecting, Play, and timeleft.

  • Page 25: Triplex Mode

    2.10 Triplex Mode Triplex mode allows the display of both live and playback images to appear on Monitor A simultaneously. Live images have gray borders, while playback images have black borders. To enter Triplex mode, press the Play Forward button while in Play Forward mode. Alternatively, press the Play Reverse button while in Play Reverse mode.
  • Page 26 Multiscreen Display During Triplex mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Triplex mode. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. The Live and Playback images in a multiscreen display may be transposed by pressing the multiscreen button that corresponds with the current multiscreen display.

  • Page 27: Menu System Overview

    Menu System Overview 3.1 Menu Notation In This Manual In the following sections, there are headings like this: Main Menu Time/Date Meaning: From the Main Menu, select Time/Date, then press the Enter button. The Time/Date menu will appear. From the Time/Date menu, select Set Time, then press the Enter button. A pop-up or pull-down menu will appear.

  • Page 28: Menus In This Manual

    3.4 Menus In This Manual Each menu is covered in detail in this chapter of this manual. Menus and Menu Items appear in the manual in the same order they appear on-screen. Main Menu QuickInstall Menu Operator menu SystemView Menus 3.5 Navigating The Menu System Selecting a Menu from the Menu Bar: When the menu system is first accessed, only the menu bar is displayed.

  • Page 29: The Main Menu

    3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the DVMR Main menu is described in detail in this section of the manual. Main menu items appear in this section in the same order they appear in the menu. 3.8 Time/Date Use this menu to specify: Which monitors will display the time and date.
  • Page 30 Main Menu Time/Date Rotate the Jog to set the desired date format. Select from either: MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY YY/MM/DD Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Main Menu Time/Date 1.

  • Page 31: Sequencing

    3.9 Sequencing Use this menu to specify: The multiscreen dwell time. The full screen dwell time. The dwell time is the amount of time each camera is displayed on-screen (while sequencing) before advancing to the next camera. Main Menu Sequencing Rotate the Jog to change the desired dwell time (from 1 to 30 seconds).

  • Page 32: Record Timer

    q Main Menu Record Use this menu to setup Preset Record Timer Events. 1. Rotate the Shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the Edit mode. 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate to the desired field. 4.
  • Page 33 About Events: An Event is an action that the unit acknowledges by recording at the NOTE Event Record Rate, yet it is not cause for an Alarm. Events may be created two ways, via RS232 text insertion and Activity detection. Example of an Event: A camera is pointed at the front door inside the lobby during business hours.
  • Page 34 2. To save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], and then press the Enter button. 3. To exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. Main Menu Record The unit will record at the Event Record Rate when an Event is activated. Events can be activated by RS232 event generation or activity detection.
  • Page 35 The maximum record rate per camera is inversely proportional to the number of cameras connected to the unit. The fewer cameras connected, the higher the maximum record rate for each camera, and vice versa. The maximum record rate for multiple cameras is 48pps (NTSC)(40pps PAL). The maximum record rate for a single camera is 30pps (NTSC)(25pps PAL).
  • Page 36 1. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. 2. To save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], and then press the Enter button. 3. To exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

  • Page 37: Alarms

    3.11 Alarms Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit. Caution! The DVMRe Triplex’s primary function is to furnish video multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. Although the unit has alarm handling and motion detection functions, these are considered secondary features.
  • Page 38 Main Menu Alarms This menu is not available on 4-channel units. Only the full screen alarm display is available on the 4-channel unit. Therefore, a 4 channel unit will always be limited to the default values in this menu, i.e. no presets linked to alarms and alarm relay is always Relay 1.
  • Page 39 Individual Enable: Allow the user to access the Alarm Enable submenu, and enable or disable alarm inputs on a per camera basis. Enable All Disable All Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. Save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], then press the Enter button.

  • Page 40: Buzzer Setup

    Main Menu Alarms Use this menu to configure each relay output as either: Normally Open Normally Closed Main Menu Alarms Use this menu to configure the internal buzzer. Global Buzzer: The Global Buzzer setting acts as a master On/Off switch. Setting the Global Buzzer to OFF deactivates all buzzer activity.
  • Page 41 Email Notification Setup This screen allows the user to setup the types of events to be notified of, and the email addresses (up to two) to be notified. Follow the context sensitive on-screen instructions to setup the individual fields. One or more of these fields must be set to ENABLE to receive an email notification of...

  • Page 42: Macro

    One or more of these fields must be set to ENABLE to receive an email notification of the selected event. The IP Addresses of the PC on which the WaveReader Software resides The Notification Interval can be set from 1 minute to 60 minutes, or immediately upon the event. Main Menu Alarms Selecting Enable from this menu will cause the unit to activate...
  • Page 43 3. When finished programming, press the Function button then the Enter button to end the macro recording. A form is provided in section 9 to keep track of recorded macro functions. Keystroke count while in the menu system: While recording a macro, entering the NOTE menu system, changing multiple menu items, and exiting the menu system are only counted as one keystroke.

  • Page 44: Motion Detection

    A form is provided in section 9 to keep track of scheduled macros. Main Menu Macro A submacro is an RS232 command string used to control a peripheral device. Submacros are activated during macros. See the table on page 43 for information about programming a macro to activate a submacro.
  • Page 45 Main Menu Motion Detection Selecting Enable All or Disable All from this menu will activate or deactivate motion detection on all cameras. Selecting Individual Enable from this menu will bring up the following menu. Individual Enable Menu Use this menu to enable or disable motion detection on a per camera basis.
  • Page 46 Activity Detection Setup If Activity is selected in Motion Detection Type field, the following parameters are enabled: Relay Output: The unit may be configured to activate a relay output when motion detection is present. Select either 1, 2, 1+2 (both relays), or None. Link to Event: Selecting Yes in this menu will activate the event record speed when activity detection is present.

  • Page 47: Camera Setup

    Pressing the Function button will bring up the Help screen shown on the next page. This screen will overlay the current video image. Function Button Sensitivity Scope Use the sensitivity scope to adjust the motion detection sensitivity for the scene. The sensitivity scope is the bar located near the left-hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 48: Edit Titles

    Titles Display Camera titles may be displayed on either monitor. Use this menu to turn this feature On or Off. Rotate the Jog buttons to navigate and the Shuttle to change the values. Edit Titles Rotate the Shuttle to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the Enter button.
  • Page 49 Main Menu Camera Setup Use this menu to: Enable or Disable cameras individually Configure the unit to disable cameras automatically at power-up if video loss is detected. Automatically disable all inputs detecting videoloss. Individual Disable Use this menu to Disable or Enable each camera input individually.

  • Page 50: Archive Setup

    Main Menu Camera Setup Use this menu to view a live luminance histogram of the currently displayed camera. Luminance Histogram A Luminance Histogram is a graphical representation of how many times each gray-level value occurs in an image. Use this feature to analyze and optimize the video input signal. 3.15 Archive Setup Data recorded by the unit can be archive to an external archive device.

  • Page 51: Audio Setup

    Main Menu Archive Setup Use this feature to erase all of the recorded data on an archive device. With Erase Archive Medium highlighted, press the Enter button. If a compatible archive device is connected, a confirmation box will appear, otherwise no action will occur. 3.16 Audio Setup Use this menu to enable or disable the audio feature of the Triplex.

  • Page 52: Baud Rate

    Modem Init String : [Default Modem String] SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts selected character 1. With the Modem Init String highlighted, press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. The character bank will appear in the center of the menu. 2.

  • Page 53: Front Panel Lock

    Main Menu Communications Connect several units to a single keyboard, or vice-versa. Up to 32 units (any combination of multiplexers and keyboards) can be networked together. Use this menu to specify the units unique network address. Save changes and exit the menu: Press the Enter button. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button.

  • Page 54: Passwords

    3.20 Passwords Use this feature to change the Installer, Operator or Ethernet passwords. Changing the Installer or Operator Passwords To change the password: 1. Highlight the password you wish to change, then press the Enter button. A password box will appear. 2.

  • Page 55: The Operator Menu

    Use the following table to find detailed information about configuring specific items from the QuickInstall menu. QuickInstall Menu Item Change the time Change the date Edit Camera Titles Camera Disable Record Quality Installer Password Auto Disable Now 3.22 The Operator Menu The Operator Menu Overview The Operator menu is provided so that the user has access to a limited number of menu items.

  • Page 56: The Systemview Menu

    3.23 The SystemView Menu The SystemView Menu Overview The SystemView menu is provided so that users may quickly view global software and hardware settings. About DVMR menu: This menu provides information such as model designation, serial number, software version, software date, boot code version hard disk size, IP address, and hardware address (MAC).
  • Page 57 View Screen 3 Motion Detection Enable/Disable: 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled Activity or Intrusion Detection: I = Intrusion, A = Activity Sensitivity: 1 through 10 Relay Output: None, 1, 2, 1+2 Link to Event: Yes or No Rejection Ratio: High, Medium, or Low Target Size: 1 through 256 Alarm Camera: 1 through 4, 10 or 16 View Screen 4...
  • Page 58 View Screen 7 Global Buzzer: On or Off. Live Alarm Buzzer: On or Off. Video Loss Buzzer: On or Off. Playback Buzzer: On or Off. Relay 1: Normally Open or Normally Closed. Relay 2: Normally Open or Normally Closed. Alarm Latch: T = Transparent, L = Latched, TO (020) = Timed Out (Time) Alarm Record Mode: Interleaved, Exclusive, or No Change.

  • Page 59: Alarms

    Alarms 4.1 Alarm Input Alarm devices are connected via the Alarm PCB on the back panel of the unit (see section 1.7). Each Alarm Input corresponds with the Camera Input of the same number. Alarm input to camera number assignments can be changed on 10 and 16-channel models. See Alarm Action menu (section 3.11). 4.2 Alarm Output Front Panel Alarm LED: The LED located to the left and above the Alarm button is lit for the duration of the alarm.

  • Page 60: Alarm Operations During Playback

    Other display options include: A full screen display of a single camera in alarm, with a sequenced full screen display for additional cameras in alarm. This option is selectable in the menu system (see Full Screen Alarm in section 3.11). Freeze camera display at the time the alarm was received.

  • Page 61: Alarm History Box

    Recorded Alarms Internal Buzzer: During playback, the internal buzzer is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged. This feature can be turned off in the menu system (see Playback Buzzer, Buzzer Setup in section 3.11). Front Panel Alarm LED: The LED located to the left and above the Alarm button is lit for the duration of the alarm.

  • Page 62: Searching

    Searching The DVMR Triplex provides a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device. Search Menu Overview Search Button Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 Alarm Event Activity Videoloss...

  • Page 63: Disk Analysis Screen

    5.1 Disk Analysis Screen Begin by pressing the Search button. The Disk Analysis Screen will appear. This screen shows a graphical representation of the recorded video stored on the internal hard disk. Arrow Cursors Disk Analysis Screen Alarm Event Hit SEARCH again to enter Advanced Search Rotating the Jog moves the two arrow cursors across the representation of the recorded video.
  • Page 64 Motion Search Last 2hrs Last 8hrs Last day Last 7 days Last 4 weeks Last 12 weeks Custom Selecting any of the other options and pressing Enter starts playback and displays the Motion Search Setup Screen. This screen overlays the current playback video and allows the user to enable or disable motion detection on the screen within blocks that form a 16 x 16 grid.

  • Page 65: Search Filters

    5.3 Search Filters Pressing the Search button a third time brings up the Search Filters Menu. Use the Search Filters menu to specify: The type of operation to be performed: Play from Disk, Play from Archive, Copy from Disk to Archive, and Copy from Archive to Disk.
  • Page 66 Start Date 01/21/2002 01/21/2002 01/21/2002 01/21/2002 01/22/2002 01/23/2002 01/24/2002 01/25/2002 01/26/2002 matches found. ‘PLAY REV/FWD’ to page up/down ‘ENTER’ to play event; ‘SEQ’ to repeatedly play event. Some options may be unavailable depending on the type of search performed. These options are not displayed.

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General External Power Supply Connector Power Consumption Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Dimensions Weight Connections 10/100 Ethernet Port RS232 Port 1 AUX Port RS232 Port 2 Camera Inputs Monitor-A Output (Y/C) Monitor-B Output (Y/C) Monitor-A Output (Composite) Monitor-B Output (Composite) RS485 Port SCSI Port...

  • Page 68: Part Numbers

    Audio Audio Input Audio Output Alarms Inputs Relay Configuration Record Priority Alarm Status Indicators Motion Detection Zones Per Camera Sensitivity Settings Gray Levels Per Zone Motion Detection Status Output Part Numbers Remote Keyboard CBR-KB3, CBR-KB3/J, KTD405. Includes motorized pan, tilt, and zoom controls.

  • Page 69: Rs232 Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol

    RS232 Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol 7.1 Message Structure The Delimiter byte signals the start of a new message, and has a value of 0xFF. The Class and Command fields identify the type of message. The Data Length is a 16-bit value indicating the number of bytes in the Data portion of the message.
  • Page 70 D – Event 0x03 If both the start and end bits are set, the associated text will be stored with the next recorded field for that camera. The post-event timer will be started** after which the selected camera will resume recording at the normal record rate*.

  • Page 71: Rs232 Remote Control Protocol

    RS232 Remote Control Protocol The unit supports two different communication types: Remote Front Panel Button Emulation Remote Configuration and Status 8.1 Front Panel Button Emulation Data Structure Byte 1: 0xFF Byte 2: 0x55 Byte 3: Front Panel Button Code Description Byte 1 and 2 are header bytes.

  • Page 72: Configuration And Status

    1 to 213. Blocks 182, 183 and 185 are status blocks, and hence cannot be written to. For details about the contents of each block, contact GE-Interlogix and request the Block Data Structure for the DVMRe Triplex. Byte 1: 0xFF...

  • Page 73: Macro Tables

    Macro Tables Photo copy this page and use it to keep a record of the programmed macro functions. 9.1 Macro Functions Table Macro Description Number Function + Daylight Savings Time: Sets clock ahead one hour in April, and back one hour in October.

  • Page 74: Scheduled Macro Table

    9.2 Scheduled Macro Table Event 0150-0193C Time Macro to Run Calibur DVMR Triplex...

  • Page 75: Warranty And Service

    Failure to comply with these instructions will delay service of the unit, and may result in the unit not being accepted by the Repair Center. Factory Address GE-Interlogix, Kalatel Division Attention: Repair Center 3197-C Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, CA.

  • Page 76: Warranty And Return Information

    10.2 Warranty and Return Information GE-Interlogix warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.
  • Page 77 0150-0193C...

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