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Mdr602a.doc
Videoswitch
Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park
Redfields Lane, Church Crookham
Hants GU52 0RD
Videoswitch
User Manual
Products covered by this manual
Vi-R4005, Vi-R4105, Vi-R4205
Date
Firmware
18/03/2013
From V2.2.2 Build 121220, Interface:174
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Page 1: User Manual
Vi-R4000 Series Net Recorder User Manual Products covered by this manual Vi-R4005, Vi-R4105, Vi-R4205 Document Reference Date Firmware Mdr602a.doc 18/03/2013 From V2.2.2 Build 121220, Interface:174 Videoswitch 01252-851510 Telephone Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park 01252-851296 Redfields Lane, Church Crookham sales@videoswitch.co.uk Email Hants GU52 0RD www.videoswitch.co.uk... - Page 2 Videoswitch Mdr602a.doc...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Retention Period for 1Tbyte, 16 cameras 3.3.8.1.2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte, 16 cameras 3.3.8.1.3 Retention Period for 4Tbyte, 16 cameras 3.3.8.1.4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte, 16 cameras 3.3.8.2 12 Camera Systems ....................24 3.3.8.2.1 Retention Period for 1Tbyte, 12 cameras Videoswitch Mdr602a.doc... - Page 4 3.7.4.1 Enable RS485 Control on outputs 1 & 2..............40 3.7.4.2 Enable RS485 Control on outputs 3 & 4..............40 3.7.4.3 Set RS485 Protocol for Outputs 1 & 2 ................40 3.7.4.4 Set RS485 Protocol for Outputs 3 & 4 ................40 Videoswitch Mdr602a.doc...
- Page 5 5.1.4.3 Record Status ......................50 5.1.4.4 Alarm Status .......................50 5.1.4.5 Network Status ......................50 5.1.4.6 HD Status ........................50 5.1.5 System Configuration.......................50 5.1.5.1 Time/Date ........................50 5.1.5.2 Network........................50 5.1.5.3 PTZ ..........................51 5.1.5.4 Serial Settings......................51 5.1.5.5 On Camera Settings ....................51 5.1.5.6 Exception ........................51 Videoswitch Mdr602a.doc...
- Page 6 5.2.4 Cascade...........................53 5.2.5 5.2.6 VGA ..........................54 5.2.7 Audio..........................55 Specifications ........................56 5.3.1 Video..........................56 5.3.2 Audio..........................56 5.3.3 Recording.........................56 5.3.4 Playback ..........................56 5.3.5 Storage ..........................56 5.3.6 Network ..........................57 5.3.7 Interface ...........................57 5.3.8 Power ..........................57 5.3.9 Environmental ........................57 5.3.10 Dimensions & Weight.......................57 Videoswitch Mdr602a.doc...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Vi-R4000 Series 1 Getting Started Videoswitch Page 1 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 8: Monitors
1920×1080, 1600×1200, 1280×1024, 1280×720 and 1024×768.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... -
Page 9: Control
Multi-screen x9 mode 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... - Page 10 Steps forward next day. Hold DAY+ ESC while pressing to step back by 10 minutes (programmable) Makes replay speed faster FASTER Note: some key functions require you to log on. If so, log on and press the key again. Videoswitch Page 4 Mdr602a.doc...
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Page 11: Mouse Control
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... -
Page 12: Cascading
A single VGA or BNC main monitor can be used • A single BNC spot monitor can be used on each of the three spot outputs • A single mouse can be used to control all units. Videoswitch Page 6 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 13: Installation
Vi-R4000 Series 2 Installation Videoswitch Page 7 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 14: Preventive And Cautionary Tips
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... -
Page 15: Rear Panel Connections
Connect Ethernet network to ETHERNET port using CAT5 cable (included) • 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. •... -
Page 16: Connecting For Cascade Operation
USB MOUSE VGA CASCADE IN VGA IN KEYBOARDS RELAYS ETHERNET eSATA AC POWER INPUT ALARMS 100-240VAC 50-60HZ 1A INPUTS MOUSE MONITOR Vi-K KEYBOARD Vi-K1 or Vi-K2 Vi-K KEYBOARD KEYBOARD Vi-K KEYBOARD MONITOR CABLES MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR Videoswitch Page 10 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 17: Replacing A Hard Drive
Power up the DVR and wait until boot has completed. The audible alarm will be sounding. • Go into this menu: Menu>HDD>General • Tick the box relating to new drive • Click on Init to format the drive • Wait until complete. Videoswitch Page 11 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 18: Commissioning
Vi-R4000 Series 3 Commissioning Videoswitch Page 12 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 19: Password Access
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... - Page 20 Vi-R4000 Series Videoswitch Page 14 Mdr602a.doc...
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Page 21: Default Configuration
These settings ensure that it will record and play cameras once correctly 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 >System Maintenance > 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). -
Page 22: Summary Of Commands
Auto sequencing dwell time for monitor 1 51XX for default of 5 seconds XX is dwell time in seconds, 01 to 99,or 00 Auto sequencing dwell time for monitor 2 52XX for default of 5 seconds Videoswitch Page 16 Mdr602a.doc... - Page 23 AA is unit number 01-16 or 00 for monitor 3 unit being programmed XX is camera 01 to 16, or 00 for all Disable cameras to auto-sequence on 74XXAA cameras. AA is unit number 01-16 or 00 for monitor 4 unit being programmed Videoswitch Page 17 Mdr602a.doc...
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Page 24: Record Settings
Set the resolution for both Normal and Event recording. Event recording applies when Activity detection or external alarm inputs are used. Note: 4CIF resolution is equivalent to D1 resolution (720x576). Higher resolutions are available for IP cameras. Videoswitch Page 18 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 25: Quality
2312 3470 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... - Page 26 Vi-R4000 Series 1. Click on Copy 2. Click on Analog to select all cameras 3. Click on OK Click on Apply Videoswitch Page 20 Mdr602a.doc...
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Page 27: Retention Period
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... -
Page 28: Camera Systems
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.1.2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte, 16 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 22 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 29: Retention Period For 4Tbyte, 16 Cameras
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.1.4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte, 16 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 23 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 30: Camera Systems
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.2.2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte, 12 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 24 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 31: Retention Period For 4Tbyte, 12 Cameras
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.2.4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte, 12 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 25 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 32: Camera Systems
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.3.2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte, 8 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 26 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 33: Retention Period For 4Tbyte, 8 Cameras
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.3.4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte, 8 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 27 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 34: Camera Systems
2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.4.2 Retention Period for 2Tbyte, 4 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera Videoswitch Page 28 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 35: Retention Period For 4Tbyte, 4 Cameras
Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 3.3.8.4.4 Retention Period for 8Tbyte, 4 cameras Frames 2CIF 4CIF second Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest Lowest Lower Medium Higher Highest camera 1353 1191 Videoswitch Page 29 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 36: Retention Period Calculator
3.3.9 Retention Period Calculator A PC application is also available to calculate update rates and disc capacity requirements. 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... -
Page 37: Casacading
9 & 10 129 – 144 145 – 160 11 & 12 161 – 176 177 – 192 13 & 14 193 – 208 209 - 224 15 & 16 225 – 240 241 - 256 Videoswitch Page 31 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 38: Vi-R4000 Recorders (Address Range 1)
65 – 80 81 – 96 97 – 112 113 – 128 129 - 144 145 – 160 161 – 176 177 – 192 193 – 208 209 – 224 225 – 240 241 - 256 Videoswitch Page 32 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 39: Vi405 And Vi-R4000 Recorders (Address Range 1)
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) •... -
Page 40: Manually Set Dvr Address
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: set to: VGA Menu>configuration>General>More Settings->Menu Output Mode Videoswitch Page 34 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 41: Termination
To turn the 75 Ohm camera termination ON (default) enter 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... -
Page 42: Main Monitor (Monitor 1)
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... -
Page 43: Monitor 3
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>Configuration>User Click on green tick symbol to edit user viewing rights (you need to be logged in as admin) Videoswitch Page 37 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 44: 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. -
Page 45: Connecting Up Domes For Rs485 Control
D-type connector marked “Control” as follows: Terminal Block CONTROL port Pin 1 Pin 2 Domes can be connected to the DOMES connector using the Vi-X18 breakout module as above. Videoswitch Page 39 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 46: Rs485 Local Control Using Dvr Protocols
3.7.4.4 Set RS485 Protocol for Outputs 3 & 4 To set the PTZ protocol for RS485 outputs 1 & 2 , enter this command: Press and hold LIVE key, enter 46XX, release LIVE key Where XX is the protocol number (see section 3.7.5). Videoswitch Page 40 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 47: Rs485 Protocols
Protocol Number MOLYNX DENNARD SANYO FORWARD VISION (VCL) MERCER LILIN MLP1 PELCO-D 2400 VIDEOSWITCH VXP4 VCL for SPEED DOME FORWARD VISION BBV RS485 PELCO-D2400 for VISTA LILIN MLP2 PELCO-D 9600 PELCO-P 4800 PELCO-P 9600 Note: Interface commands are summarised in section 3.2.2 3.7.6 RS485 Local Control using Keyboard Protocols... -
Page 48: Rs485 Dome Control Via Ethernet
Protocol and baud rate is set in the menu to suit the dome(s). Menu>Camera>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... -
Page 49: User
Vi-R4000 Series 4 User Videoswitch Page 43 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 50: Live Viewing
Click on Search (change date and Major Type and Minor Type to narrow down the events as required) 4.1.5.1 Yellow Triangle The yellow triangle is an alert cause by either: • An alarm such as movement detection or external alarm input • An exception such as a hard drive failure. Videoswitch Page 44 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 51: Quick Setting Toolbar
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 Image settings Adjust image appearance Close toolbar Close this toolbar Videoswitch Page 45 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 52: Spot Monitors
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... -
Page 53: Play And Video Export
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... -
Page 54: Remote Viewing
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... -
Page 55: Reference
Vi-R4000 Series 5 Reference Videoswitch Page 49 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 56: Recording Configuration
5.1.3.2 Video Tampering Detection 5.1.3.3 Video Loss Detection 5.1.3.4 OSD Configuration 5.1.4 Status 5.1.4.1 Drive Information 5.1.4.2 Chan Status 5.1.4.3 Record Status 5.1.4.4 Alarm Status 5.1.4.5 Network Status 5.1.4.6 HD Status 5.1.5 System Configuration 5.1.5.1 Time/Date 5.1.5.2 Network Videoswitch Page 50 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 57: Display
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 5.1.7 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... -
Page 58: Connector Pin-Outs
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 Function RS485 RX+ RS485 RX- RS485 TX+ RS485 TX- Videoswitch Page 52 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 59: Keyboards
RS485 TX-+ (KBD1 only) Twisted Pair Video+ Twisted Pair Video- 5.2.4 Cascade Connector Type: RJ45 Female PIN1 PIN8 Function RS485 TX+ RS485 TX- RS485 RX+ (CASC1 only) RS485 RX-+ (CASC1 only) Twisted Pair Video+ Twisted Pair Video- 5.2.5 Videoswitch Page 53 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 60: Vga
Vi-R4000 Series 5.2.6 VGA Connector Type: 15-way High Density D-type Female Function GREEN BLUE HSYNC VSYNC Videoswitch Page 54 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 61: Audio
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 AUDIO LINE IN AUDIO OUT (BNC) AUDIO OUT (VGA) Videoswitch Page 55 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 62: Specifications
Activity detection • 5.3.4 Playback • Multi-channel playback 16-ch • Playback rate Single step, variable speed, forward/reverse • Search Date/time, alarms, activity, retrospective activity 5.3.5 Storage • Removable hard discs x2, up to 4Tbytes each, SATA Videoswitch Page 56 Mdr602a.doc... -
Page 63: Network
• Temperature 0 to 35deg C operating, -10 to 40deg C storage • Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing 5.3.10 Dimensions & Weight • Dimension 355mm x 105mm x 400mm (W x H x D) • Weight Videoswitch Page 57 Mdr602a.doc... - Page 64 Vi-R4000 Series Videoswitch Page 58 Mdr602a.doc...