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Capacity
80 Gbytes
160 Gbytes
250 Gbytes
400 Gbytes
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Videoswitch
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VDC Digital Recorder
User Manual
Products covered by this manual
4
VDC-4G80
VDC-4G160
VDC-4G250
VDC-4G400
Date
14/11/2005
9
(with Ethernet)
VDC-9G80
VDC-4G80E
VDC-9G160
VDC-4G160E
VDC-9G250
VDC-4G250E
VDC-9G400
VDC-4G400E
Firmware
From VDC001C0
Telephone
01252-851510
Fax
01252-851296
Email
sales@videoswitch.co.uk
Web
www.videoswitch.co.uk
4
9
(with Ethernet)
VDC-9G80E
VDC-9G160E
VDC-9G250E
VDC-9G400E
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Page 1: User Manual
VDC Digital Recorder User Manual Products covered by this manual Cameras / Hard Drive Capacity (with Ethernet) (with Ethernet) 80 Gbytes VDC-4G80 VDC-9G80 VDC-4G80E VDC-9G80E 160 Gbytes VDC-4G160 VDC-9G160 VDC-4G160E VDC-9G160E 250 Gbytes VDC-4G250 VDC-9G250 VDC-4G250E VDC-9G250E 400 Gbytes VDC-4G400... - Page 2 VDC Digital Recorder Vdc601c.doc...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
VDC Digital Recorder Contents: Start Here ............................1 Connecting Up ..................................2 Setting Date and Time ................................3 Recording ....................................3 Routine Checks ..................................3 Care of the Hard Drive................................4 Critical Alerts...................................4 Power On Reset ..................................5 Viewing Live Images .......................... 6 Viewing Full Screen Images ..............................6 Quad Display ..................................6 9-way Multi-Screen (VDC-9 only) ............................6 Auto-Sequencing ..................................7... - Page 4 VDC Digital Recorder Changing the Hard Drive........................24 Remote Dial-Up ..........................25 13.1 Fitting the VDC/PSTN or VDC/ISDN Option ........................25 13.2 Using the VDC/PSTN or VDC/ISDN Option ......................... 25 13.3 Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ............................. 26 Specifications ........................... 27 14.1 Connector Pin-Outs................................
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Page 5: Start Here
VDC Digital Recorder Start Here REMOVABLE HARD DRIVE HARD DRIVE LOCK DISC POWER (RED) DISC ACTIVITY (GREEN) FAN 1 OK (GREEN) CD WRITER FAN2 OK (GREEN) OPEN CD DRAWER SYSTEM POWER (RED) The VDC Digital Recorder provides a one-box solution for multiplexing, digital recording of video images from up to 9 cameras. -
Page 6: Connecting Up
VDC Digital Recorder Connecting Up PSTN or ISDN (OPTION) ALARMS ETHERNET (OPTION) CAMERA INPUTS REMOTE KEYBOARD MAINS POWER INPUT MAINS VOLTAGE SELECT MONITOR OUTPUT • Connect the video input of the Monitor to the monitor output of the VDC using a BNC cable •... -
Page 7: Setting Date And Time
VDC Digital Recorder Setting Date and Time For proper operation of the VDC Digital Recorder it is essential that the date and time are set correctly. If the system clock has an invalid date or time when the VDC is powered up (or at any time during operation), the date and time setting window will be automatically displayed If this occurs, use the keys 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0 to enter the date and time. -
Page 8: Care Of The Hard Drive
VDC Digital Recorder Care of the Hard Drive The hard drive is a delicate mechanical item that should be handled with care. Before moving a VDC that has been powered up, remove power and wait for 30 seconds for the drive to stop spinning. This is a precaution to avoid possible damage to the hard drive. -
Page 9: Power On Reset
VDC Digital Recorder Power On Reset If you wish to perform a power-on-reset to restore all settings to their factory defaults, press the ALT key while you apply power, and keep pressing it until the VDC has powered up and displays FACTORY RESET. -
Page 10: Viewing Live Images
VDC Digital Recorder Viewing Live Images Press this key to enter LIVE mode: Viewing Full Screen Images Select full screen views of different cameras by pressing the NUMERIC keys: Quad Display Select quad display by pressing the QUAD key (live display only): 9-way Multi-Screen (VDC-9 only) Select x9 Multi-Screen display by pressing the MULTISCREEN key (live display only): Vdc601c.doc... -
Page 11: Auto-Sequencing
VDC Digital Recorder Auto-Sequencing Select auto-sequencing on the monitor by pressing the ALT and the SEQ keys at the same time. Auto sequencing is cancelled by pressing these two keys again, or by pressing any camera select (NUMERIC) key. The message SEQ is displayed at the top of the screen when sequencing is enabled. You may specify the dwell time via the menu. -
Page 12: Time/Date Search
VDC Digital Recorder Time/Date Search If there is a valid CD in the CD drive, images will replay from the CD. Otherwise, images will replay from the built-in hard drive. This is the main search mode that is used to recall recorded Sometimes it is useful to press the images. -
Page 13: Playback Controls
VDC Digital Recorder Playback Controls Having found what you want, you can use the PLAYBACK Press the forward or reverse play keys to move forwards and backwards through the recorded keys repeatedly to increase the video images. replay speed. The function of each key is: Step backwards one image Step forwards one image Play backwards (press again to increase speed) -
Page 14: Sweep Mode
VDC Digital Recorder Sweep Mode An alternative to the date/time search, is the sweep facility. Press these keys at the same time to enter the sweep mode: To step between start, middle and end, press this key: Now use these keys to scan through the whole range of recorded images: To step in finer time increments, press the NO key to access the fine mode. -
Page 15: Event List
VDC Digital Recorder Event List If activity detection has been enabled (see section 11.4.1) or if alarm contacts are being used, there may be events in the event list. Press the EVENT key to view the event list. Entering the EVENT screen clears any critical alert conditions. -
Page 16: Writing Incidents To Cd
VDC Digital Recorder Writing Incidents to CD Incidents are used to mark sections of video for subsequent writing Up to 4 incidents may be set at to CD. Find the section of video you wish to backup to CD, and then once. -
Page 17: Replaying A Cd
VDC Digital Recorder Replaying a CD Press the “Open CD drawer” button on the CD drive, and place the CD on the drawer. Press the “Open CD drawer” button again to close it. Replaying a CD is similar to replaying from hard Call up the incident screen by pressing this key, disc, although you will sometimes have to wait a and wait until CD appears on the screen,... -
Page 18: Information Screens
VDC Digital Recorder Information Screens A number of information screen are available to tell you about the VDC and to confirm that it is operating in the way that you intended. Drive Information To see what drives are fitted and whether a CD is in the CD drive press these keys at the same time: This screen displays this information: •... -
Page 19: Image Information
VDC Digital Recorder Image Information To enter the image information screen, press these keys at the same time: This screen displays different information in LIVE and PLAY modes: 9.2.1 Live In LIVE mode, the Image Information screen displays the following: •... -
Page 20: System Information
VDC Digital Recorder System Information To display the system information, press these keys at the same time: The information displayed includes: • Model • Serial Number • Firmware/Logic Revision • Firmware Checksum • Where Ethernet option is installed • Whether PSTN or ISDN option is installed •... -
Page 21: Using The Menu
VDC Digital Recorder Using the Menu To enter (and exit from) the menu, press the SETUP key: The main menu has the following options: • Date/Time Select this option to set the VDC to current date and time. • Record This sub-menu allows you to set the number of days to retain images, and also the image quality and which cameras are to be recorded all the time. - Page 22 VDC Digital Recorder In parts of the menu you may need to enter numbers using the NUMERIC keys: You can use the NO key to go back a level in the menus: To exit from the menu, press the SETUP key: Vdc601c.doc...
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Page 23: Menu Reference
VDC Digital Recorder Menu Reference 11.1 Date/Time Use the arrow and numeric keys to The format for the date and time is DD/MM/YY HH:MM:SS set the date and time. Summertime is where: automatically catered for, so no • DD is the day of the month (00 to 31), adjustment will be needed other than regularly checking that the time is •... -
Page 24: Cameras
VDC Digital Recorder 11.2.2 Cameras This option specifies which cameras will be recorded If you want to record one or more cameras only when there are no alarms active. The solid block when there is activity or an alarm, turn those indicates that a camera will be recorded;... -
Page 25: Record Colour Boost
VDC Digital Recorder 11.3.4 Record Colour Boost The colour content of the images being recorded can be adjusted here to compensate for cable losses. Adjust so that the colour content of the displayed image is not too weak or too strong. 11.4 Alarms 11.4.1 Activity Detection... -
Page 26: Network
VDC Digital Recorder 11.5 Network 11.5.1 Dial-Up Type The type of dial-up option module fitted should be specified here (PSTN or ISDN). If no module is fitted, this option is ignored. 11.5.2 IP Address If the VDC has an Ethernet option enabled, this setting specifies the IP Address. Contact the network administrator to obtain a suitable setting. -
Page 27: Password
VDC Digital Recorder 11.6.4 Password If you wish to set a password, enter a four digit number here. This password will be needed every time the menu is entered, and if remote access is used. It is important that you remember this number. Note that if this password is forgotten, a power on reset will be necessary to regain access. -
Page 28: Changing The Hard Drive
VDC Digital Recorder Changing the Hard Drive The VDC Digital Recorders is supplied with a removable hard drive. Hard drives are sensitive mechanical devices that may be damaged by shock or vibration. Always handle with care and when transporting drives, ensure they are well cushioned with suitable padding to protect them from shock and vibration. -
Page 29: Remote Dial-Up
VDC Digital Recorder Remote Dial-Up 13.1 Fitting the VDC/PSTN or VDC/ISDN Option 1. Remove the mains power to the VDC digital recorder 2. Remove the options module blanking on the VDC digital recorder (4 screws) 3. Plug one end of the supplied ribbon cable into… 4. -
Page 30: Ethernet Local Area Network (Lan)
VDC Digital Recorder 13.3 Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet provides almost instant connection and faster update rates than ISDN. A VDC Ethernet module is already installed in the VDC and the PC must have an Ethernet card installed. Image update rates of around four images per second are typical, depending on the image quality selected in the Vi-connect remote access software. -
Page 31: Specifications
VDC Digital Recorder Specifications 14.1 Connector Pin-Outs 14.1.1 Alarms Physical: RJ45 (upper connector) Electrical: Alarm Inputs: Contact closure Alarm Output: N/O Relay Contacts, 24V 500mA max Pin Number Signal In/Out RS485+ (A) Loop Out RS485- (B) Loop Out Alarm 4 Alarm 3 Alarm/Relay Common (0V) Alarm 2... -
Page 32: Image Capture And Storage
VDC Digital Recorder 14.2 Image Capture and Storage Displayed Image Format 720 x 576 Pixels, 16 Million colours Compressed Image Format 720 x 288 Pixels, 16 Million colours Sample rate 13.5Mhz Image Compression System Wavelet 14.3 Physical and Environmental 14.3.1 Power Requirements Voltage 115Vac or 240Vac 50/60 Hz... - Page 33 Notes...
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