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- Page 1 Vista SmartDisc 4/10 Digital Video Recorder/Transmitter VLS-04DR-Series VLS-10DR-Series Installation & Instruction Manual 1.46...
- Page 2 SmartDisc Device Manual Version 1.46 (English)
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Page 5: Limited Warranty
This manual may nevertheless include technical inexactitudes and misprints. Due to the speed of technological development, we reserve the right to include technical alterations and developments without special advance notice. Vista therefore does not make any warranty with respect to this manual or the continuing validity of these texts. Furthermore, Vista is not liable for any loss or misuse of information resulting from the use of this manual. In particular, Vista is not liable for any damages such as ... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
................... 35 Advantages of the multi-track recording process ........35 Camera tracks ................... 35 Recording modes ..................37 Continuous recording ................38 Event triggered recording ................41 5.2 Log File ....................43 Log file command overview ............... 44 PTZ control ..................49 PTZ functions .................... 49 Camera remote control interface ............... 50 6.1 Enhanced features ................51 Control file R01 ..................51 Vista SmartDisc... - Page 7 General settings Part 2/2 ................62 Extras ......................62 Interface specifications ................63 10 Troubleshooting ................65 What to do in the event of malfunctions / sabotage ........65 General errors ................... 66 No null modem connection possible ............66 Error diagnosis for direct connections by null modem cable ....... 67 No remote transmission possible ............... 67 Image display errors .................. 67 11 Supplement ..................69 11.1 Chronologic SmartDisc firmware history ........69 Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 8: How To Use This Manual
For 19" Mount Kits or SmartMount Kits please refer to the information in the installation instructions for the module or the installation kit as well. Conventions Highlighting Text referring to product names, dialog windows, buttons or illustrations is printed in bold face (e.g. SmartDisc, ENTER, OK, Connect). Comments and special instructions are placed in grey boxes. Additional exclamation marks (see left) indicate information of special importance. Orientation Key words and program symbols on the left will help you find your way around and make it easier to get back to sections already read. We thank you for using this hardware product and we hope that you will be satisfied with our services. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 9 1 How to use this manual Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 10: Introduction
2 Introduction 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Vista security product. We use only high-quality components that meet the most stringent security requirements in our devices. They guarantee years of trouble-free operation. SmartDisc is cased in a robust steel housing. It is suited to desk mounting, wall mounting, and mounting in 19 inch rack cabinets. Years of experience in developing and manufacturing CCTV software and hardware have resulted in a well thought- out and reliable product designed for a wide range of applications. SmartDisc in brief SmartDisc is a hardware platform especially designed for CCTV application, featuring digital picture transmission, picture recording, remote evaluation, and integration into superordinate control centre systems. Features at a glance Transmission and digital storage with 4 or 10 video inputs... - Page 11 Digital transmission of live or stored images by IP or dialup connection ■ Remote configuration and maintenance by IP and/or dialup connection ■ Adaptive alarm management for control inputs. Motion detection for ■ automatic dialup and recording control System and video signal monitoring ■ Camera and relay control ■ Timer control with calendar feature ■ Analog video output for manual switching, sequencer operation, and ■ alarm switching SmartDisc options For information on the available options for the SmartDisc , please refer to the "System description" chapter (see “Accessories” on page 11). This lists the options that can easily be fitted by the installer into the SmartDisc . Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 12: System Description
(IDE): IDE mounting set for desktop PCs for ■ independent device evaluation of SmartDisc removable hard disks It is essential that you observe the information provided in chapter "Removable Hard Disk"(see “Removable hard disk” on page 27). External adapters Dialup adapter for integration into public and private networks (PSTN/ ■ POTS, ISDN, GSM, HSCSD) Adapter: Remote Adapter with 16 remote control relays ■ Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 13: Warranty
Provide sufficient ventilation. Do not block vents. Provide sufficient air ■ circulation for cupboard installations. Never expose the device to direct sunlight. Keep it well away from other ■ sources of heat (radiators, etc.). Installation orientation: vertical, horizontal, with a deviation of not more ■ than ±5°. It is essential that you maintain the required ambient conditions for ■ outdoor installations. Protect the device against atmospheric influence. Always switch SmartDisc off, using the main power switch, before ■ removing or inserting a hard disk. Wait for at least 10 seconds after switching off the device before turning it ■ on again. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 14: Electrical Safety
Make sure that specification limits are not exceeded when connecting ■ external devices. Electrical safety Always make sure that your hands are completely dry before touching ■ SmartDisc, the power supply unit, cables, or sockets. Never touch these with wet hands. Disconnect the device from the power supply by pulling at the plug, not at ■ the cable. Never pull at the cable. If water or any other liquid enters the device, immediately disconnect the ■ power supply. Have the device checked by customer service. The device contains no components that can be adjusted or repaired by ■ the user. The device housing must never be opened ever. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 15: System Environment
SmartControl SmartControl PRO. SmartDisc Caddy (USB) - external USB adapter - or SmartDisc Caddy (IDE) - internal PC installation kit - enables hard disk evaluation in offline mode. Information on other software solutions, in particular for integration into higher-level control centres such as Vista's Event Management System (EMS), is available on request. Compatibility of software versions Ensure compatibility of SmartControl software with your SmartDisc . The table below provides an overview: SmartDisc 4 SmartDisc 4 SmartDisc 10 SmartDisc 10... -
Page 16: Controls, Indicators, And Ports
3.6 Controls, indicators, and ports Front view and description Item Labeling/description Function SmartDisc will be initialised after switch on. Depending on configuration, this may take up to 90 seconds. Avoid switching on immediately followed by switching off. This may lead to loss of data. Only switch off the device after operating mode (i.e. after initialisation) has been reached. The illuminated LED indicates that the device is switched on. LED Power - green Vista SmartDisc... - Page 17 SmartDisc operating mode. LED Record - blue An illuminated LED Record indicates hard disk access caused by image write operations and system access, like transmission of date and time data. LED Armed (alarm Indicates the alarm enable status of SmartDisc. An illuminated LED enabled) - yellow Armed (alarm enabled) indicates alarms being forwarded to receiver units, depending on device configurations. The alarm enable status has no impact on picture recording. LED Alarm - red An illuminated Alarm LED during alarm processing indicates the SmartDisc alarm status. An alarm may require confirmation by several receivers, depending on device configuration. USB port Reserved Removable hard disk Removable hard disk for digital video recording. It is essential that you observe the information provided in chapter "Removable hard disk" (see “Removable hard disk” on page 27). Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 18 "Removable hard disk (see “Removable hard disk” on page 27). LED Removable hard An illuminated LED Removable hard disk indicates hard disk access disk - red, not labelled caused by image write operations and system access, like transmission of date and time data. LED Removable hard The illuminated LED indicates power supply to the removable hard disk disk - green, not (12). If the LED is not illuminated, despite main power is switched on, labelled check the position of the keyswitch (13). The removable hard disk Smay not be locked. Switch off the device before unlocking. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 19: Rear View And Description
Video output: Analog video output with video switch and/or sequencer feature, e.g. for direct connection of a video monitor. 28 or 34 pin Terminal block with screw type terminals: Terminals for power terminal block supply, PTZ control interfaces, control inputs, relay outputs, loudspeakers (optional). Note: Pin assignment is detailed in section "Pin assignment and functionality"(see “Pin assignment and functionality” on page 20) Vista SmartDisc... - Page 20 Note: Pin assignment is detailed in section "Pin assignment and functionality" (see “Pin assignment and functionality” on page 20) Jack socket: Direct connection of an Electret or of an electrostatic microphone (see “Audio connections SmartDisc” on page 26) Line in Jack socket: Direct connection of an audio source with line level output (see “Audio connections SmartDisc” on page 26) Line out Jack socket: Direct connection of an audio source with line level input (see “Audio connections SmartDisc” on page 26) Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 21: Pin Assignment And Functionality
Note: The operation of this input always depends on the status of arm/disarm input "Al a/d" Aux in1 Control Sabotage input for dialup with automatic switching of video input input 1 (V1 in) to a SmartControl receiver unit. Note: The operation of this input is independent of the status of the arm/disarm enable input "Al a/d" Vista SmartDisc... - Page 22 Speaker + Audio If your SmartDisc is equipped with an Audio Card , use this output for connecting a loudspeaker with 1 W / 8 Ohm for audio reproduction at the object of observation. The output is Speaker – Audio protected against overload, but not against shorts. Using a speaker with matching maximum output is recommended. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 23: Control Inputs, Error Relay, Sabotage Protection
■ established For a detailed list of error messages that can trigger the error relay, refer to chapter "Log file". Viewing the Log File automatically causes reset of the error message; the error relay is de-ernergised and Error LED goes out. Refer to the manual of the respective SmartControl software for more information on log file configuration and evaluation. Sabotage protection The error relay is pulled in idle - no error. Therefore the error relay can be used as sabotage detector, as it automatically falls off in the event of power failure (e.g. caused by cut power lines). Depending on the error relay wiring, an interruption of the relay line itself can be reported as well. There is a theoretical possibility that sabotage protection will not work if error relay switching is not consistent with the operating mode. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 24: Ethernet And Isdn Interfaces
This connection mode is recommended for commissioning and service. Configuration SmartControl or SmartControl PRO software allows you to set the connection speed for remote and direct connections. In addition, AT commands can be entered for initialisation and dialling of external dialup adapters, or for defining dial mode. Refer to the respective software manual for more information. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 25 Ground Input Data Send Ready Output Ready to Send Input Clear to Send Direct connection SmartControl software and SmartDisc automatically detect a connection with null modem between interfaces connected by null modem cable. They will attempt to cable establish a direct connection. To this end, a special cable plug code is queried when starting SmartControl software. Ensure to plug in the null modem cable before starting the device and the SmartControl software. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 26: Terminal Transp. Data/Control Interface
SmartDisc features. Please refer to information on designated firmware versions. (Minimum requirement: firmware 1.28) Configuration SmartControl or SmartControl PRO software allows you to set important interface parameters, such as connection speed and number of data bits and stop bits. The hardware handshake lines RTS and CTS require wiring for proper operation. The operating mode in question can be selected from a drop-down menu. Refer to the respective software manual for more information. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 27: Audio Connections Smartdisc
Ground Ground Input Clear to Send Output Ready to Send Audio connections SmartDisc Using the optional Audio Card with SmartDisc devices, you always should use a 3.5 mm stereo jack for the audio connections Mic, Line in and Line out. Please observe the following table for connection details. Connections stereo jack Input Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 signal no connection ground Line in signal no connection ground Line out signal no connection ground Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 28: Removable Hard Disk
(see illustration below). The left field contains information on storage capacity. Please enter type and serial number of your SmartDisc in the right field.. This information is displayed on a sticker in the SmartDisc removable hard disk slot, or on the serial number label on the bottom side of your SmartDisc. This information is important for: Unique serial number allocation for service ■ Comparing serial numbers in applications with several SmartDisc units ■ and several removable hard disk can prevent inadvertent switching of hard disks and subsequent inadvertent deletion of recorded data. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 29 SmartDisc flash memory. Saved settings can be written conveniently to additional or new hard disks later. Factory settings / When commissioning a new removable hard disk in combination with a new configuration profile SmartDisc unit, the factory settings stored in the SmartDisc unit will be used for automatic configuration of the removable hard disk. After configuration with SmartControl or SmartControl PRO software you can save your personal device configuration in the form of a profile in a SmartDisc flash memory and use this profile again, e.g. when changing hard disks, or for fast preparation of additional other removable hard disks. Reset the device as described in chapter "Device reset" if you want to reset the device to factory settings (see “Device reset” on page 30) . Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 30 All hard disk functions, such as cyclical reset, alarm on hard disk error, activation of LED Error or the error relay, and clock error display will be deactivated. This operating mode is available only if the device does not Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 31: Device Reset
You need a 9 pin Sub-D plug with pin 2 connected to pin 3, and pin 7 ■ connected to pin 8. Plug this reset plug into the interface labelled "Transp. data/Control ■ interface" (see “Pin assignment and functionality” on page 20). Switch the SmartDisc unit on and wait until LED Power on the front starts ■ flashing. Remove the reset plug. ■ Your SmartDisc unit will be ready again as soon as device reset and re- ■ initialisation have been completed. Pin assignment of Transp. data/Control interface RS-232 interface Connector end view / 9 pin Sub-D socket Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 32: Commissioning
"Pin assignment and functionality" (see “Pin assignment and functionality” on page 20). For the installation of a camera system with PTZ control, additional information is required. Please refer to the installation instructions of the camera manufacturer and the respective supplementary documents by Vista. Also observe the information provided in chapter "PTZ control" (see “PTZ control” on page 49). Install the SmartControl software for operation, alarm verification, and configuration from the installation CD. Please observe the installation information in the online manual of the same name. This manual is included in the installation CD. ... -
Page 33: General Configuration Information
The number of events will be reduced by the frame storage device if ■ storage space allocated to any camera for any single event is less than 1 The device gives highest priority to image recording triggered by input ■ state change, i.e. when Edge + or Edge – recording is active. If the device detects a status change at any recording input, it will interrupt recording triggered by any different status, by status change, or by integrated motion detection in any event. For the device to positively detect control input states and status changes, ■ circuit time must be at least 0.5 seconds. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 34 Simultaneous connection to several SmartControl stations affects SmartDisc performance. You can enter up to four Telephone numbers / IP addresses that will be ■ processed in the event of an alarm, according to configurable criteria. Field one has top priority. SmartDisc always dials these numbers consecutively until one of the receivers is contacted. The number of repeats determines the maximum number of times the list will be processed. In addition, the system can be configured to always dial all numbers. The same telephone numbers will be used for routine calls and for technical alarms. Alarm LED will remain active until the telephone number list has been processed according to the set repeats. Select option Alarm call in case of defective Hard Disk if you want to ■ send a hard disk error message to a SmartControl station. The connection will be established approximately 45 seconds after the error occurs. If the Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 35 (faulty camera, faulty video line, low contrast image, e.g. by covered lens). Failure is reported for active cameras if the video signal has been disturbed for about 10 seconds. The check interval follows the respective recording interval. In the event of a faulty video signal, recheck takes place after 3 seconds. Recording is resumed after error elimination. For non recording video cameras failure will be reported after 60 seconds. If you require additional features, please refer to the additional configuration options in files CAMTEL.INI or CAMCTRL.INI. Refer to the respective information in the SmartControl or SmartControl PRO software online manuals. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 36: Description Of Site Archive Features
An optional warning by relay is issued when the adjustable storage ■ warning threshold is reached. Each camera track can be configured with overwrite protection on ■ overrun, or for automatic overwriting. Camera tracks The SmartDisc hard disk is divided into 4 or 10 camera tracks. This allows you to specify the storage space for each individual camera track. Storage capacity is displayed in GB. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 37 Activating overwrite protection ensures that existing recordings are never protection deleted automatically. Individual camera tracks must be released before overwrite. An individual storage warning threshold can be defined for each track. Reaching the threshold warning limit (to be set in percentiles) triggers the SmartDisc error LED to illuminate and a log file entry to be written. The threshold warning limit can be reported by relay as well, depending on device configuration. For remote evaluation with SmartControl SmartControl software a message is displayed that only dedicated image export or switching removable hard disks will ensure permanent image storage. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 38: Recording Modes
On the basis of set recording parameters, SmartControl or SmartControl PRO software calculate the required storage capacity. The calculated values are estimates, actual values may deviate due to changes in actual image data volume, proportion of motion, and selected resolution being considered. Capacity Tool Values based on practical experience can be determined with storage capacity calculation tool Capacity Tool, developed by Vista. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 39: Continuous Recording
2 frames (sec.) Frames per maximum second (fps) Optimised This method can be combined with external sensors or integrated motion permanent detection to optimise storage capacity. In this case SmartDisc only records in recording the event of the respective control input being activated or in the event of motion detection detecting motion. The 4/10 control inputs at the 28/34 pin terminal block are permanently assigned to a particular camera. Four input states can be used and configured for control. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 40 5 Description of Site Archive features Continuous The opened and closed states are used to control permanent recording. The recording and logical state Open corresponds to an unswitched control input, and Closed permanent contact to a grounded contact. Different recording speeds can be defined for both states. Illustration: Permanent recording with state sensitive control input Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 41 It is important to consider the state of the respective control input Open or Closed. In addition, the recording interval and the number of frames to be recorded can be defined for each detected motion. To calculate recording time, multiply interval by number of frames. Illustration: Continuous recording with motion detection and edge sensitive control input Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 42: Event Triggered Recording
Later evaluation uses camera selective display. For event triggered recording, recording speed and recording duration can be specified separately for pre- and post-alarm sequences. Event triggered recording has two advantages over continuous recording: Event triggered recording with defined pre- and post-alarm sequences ■ allows for a more precise evaluation of images based on event selection. The alarm image and events before and after the alarm can be analysed directly. Event triggered recording, as a rule, only records relevant data. Evaluation ■ is therefore to the point and much faster. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 43 Event triggered This mode triggers event recording by control input status changes. A recording controlled normally closed contact produces a positive edge upon opening (from low to by contacts high, Edge +) while a normally open contact produces a negative edge (Edge –) upon closing. Illustration: Event recording triggered by control input Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 44: Log File
SmartControl or SmartControl PRO software with menu Extras in Site Archive. In the table below these messages are marked yes in column Optional. Critical messages are indirectly connected to the error relay and marked yes in column Error relay. Column Log file entry provides the text messages and optional additional information indicated by square brackets. Additional information date and time apply to all entries. Therefore each Log file entry starts with [D&T]. For all other additional information, letters (e.g. [x]) are used, which are explained in column Description. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 45: Log File Command Overview
[D&T], Password disabled The reset pushbutton on the front deletes all user names and passwords. Critical messages [D&T], Track, [x], reached Overwrite protection is activated, the percentile warning threshold warning threshold has been reached for a camera track [x]. [D&T], Hard disk full, Track, Overwrite protection is activated and storage capacity for camera track [x] is depleted; no more pictures can be recorded. [D&T], Period of recording The minimum recording period for camera track reached, Track, [x] [x] can no longer be maintained. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 46 The clock could not be read at startup. The firmware date of manufacture has been set. This may indicate a faulty battery. [D&T], Videodecoder [x] error The video decoder has been checked at startup. This message indicates a faulty video decoder at video input [x]. Connection messages [D&T], Alarmcall failed: [x], Alarm connection to receiver with telephone AR: [y] number / IP address indicated in filed [x] could not be established. Field [y] indicates the alarm reason (AR): Possible values for [y]: Control input, camera 1 - 10: 01 - 10 Motion alarm, camera 1 - 10: 31 - 40 Alarm released by serial command, camera 1 - 10: 51 - 60 [D&T], Caller, [x], [y] Caller indicates the log in the order of the last login (0=one, 1=two etc.). Field [x] and field [y] indicates telephone number / IP address This entry is not generated for null modem connections. Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 47 ■ Field [y]= Connection cause: R= Receiver dialup ■ A= Alarm call triggered by SmartDisc ■ S= Service call trigered by SmartDisc (every ■ 24 hours) Field [z] = indicates the temperature observed in the device. (optional, see column "Option") [D&T], Logout, [w], [y], [z] The user indicated in field [w] terminated the connection with log in order indicated in field [y] to SmartDisc (0=first, 1=second, etc.). Field [z] indicates the cause of termination: CMD = Termination by receiver software ■ command (standard) DCD = Modem, ISDN-TA, or TCP/IP alarm ■ adapter Data Carrier Detection was deactivated (standard) TI Timeout = No data transmission possible ■ for 60 seconds (error) ADC = AlarmDisConnect, caused by alarm ■ (optional feature, to be set with device configuration) Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 48 The Aux input indicated in field [x] has been closed closed. [D&T], Aux input [x] opened The Aux input indicated in field [x] has been opened. [D&T], V.out input closed The control output V.out has been closed. [D&T], V.out input opened The control output V.out has been opened. Status messages to the serial control [D&T], External command: The serial command XXXX was successfully XXXX,OK processed (XXXX = four-digit command) [D&T], External command: The serial command XXXX was not successfully XXXX,ERROR processed (XXXX = four-digit command) Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 50: Ptz Control
Please note that not all functions are supported by all camera systems. Refer to the appendix for a device-specific function overview. If your camera system is not listed, please contact your technical support centre. PTZ functions Pan and tilt ■ Variable speed ■ Zoom ■ Focus ■ Aperture control ■ Activate / deactivate auto iris ■ Actuation to base position ■ Program and call up fixed positions ■ Vector scans / program and call up rounds ■ Program and activate/deactivate privacy zones ■ Switch camera functions ■ Dome programming with OSD and key simulation ■ Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 51: Camera Remote Control Interface
RS-232, for technical reasons. Interface RS-485 Camera system data lines (e.g. Dome) are connected with terminals D-, and D+. (see “28 / 34 pin terminal block” on page 20). Up to four remote- controllable cameras can be operated at the RS-485 interface with the same data protocol with SmartDisc 4 and up to ten with SmartDisc 10. Refer to the enclosed installation CD for more device specific documentation on how to connect and start the camera system. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 52: Enhanced Features
"C:\SmartCont\RM\RM01" to directory "C:\SmartCont". Note: Directory names were selected on the basis of SmartControl. Subdirectory with binary files for protocol interfaces Protocol All available protocol implementations for remote camera control can be implementations found in subdirectory "..\RM\BIN". These are binary files to be transferred to a SmartDisc. These files are product specific and cannot be changed. You will find a full description of the R01 files and instructions on how to customise it in line with your requirements in the online manual for the PTZ Remote Adapter in the section "Control File (R01) Structure" or in the online manuals for SmartControl and SmartControl PRO in the section "Function and structure of R01 files" on the enclosed installation CD Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 53: Camera System (Ptz Protocols) Overview
ULTRAK (Eurodome (6", 9", 15") / Smartscan II / Smartscan III / KD6, ■ Eurocontrol 80/160 with relay set) VCL (Dome Orbiter Microsphere and compatible VCL models) ■ Vicon (Surveyor99, Surveyer2000) ■ VideoTec (DTRXDC) ■ Videotronic infosystems (BUSTRONIC (BGALL) version 3.2 and later) ■ Vista (Vista Power Dome, PowerDome Lite & Eclipse) ■ Generic protocol ■ Additional protocols are developed for new camera systems at regular intervals. You find a current overview on the website http://www.vista-cctv.com/. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 54: Web Server
■ Mainscreen viewing mode At least one user defined in the transmitter: Reset to logon page ■ Establishing a To establish a connection to the server, enter the symbolic name (e.g. http:/ connection /your_device.your_domain.com) or the IP address (e.g. http:// 62.214.6.12) of the device in the address bar of the Web browser. Login The login page only opens if at least one user has been defined in the transmitter. If there is no user entry, the Mainscreen viewing mode opens directly. Otherwise, you will be asked to enter your Username and Password in order to access the device. When entering your username, make sure to differentiate between lower- and uppercase letters because it is case sensitive. Enter the relevant password and click Login. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 55 In addition to the drop-down menus for selecting camera and image quality, this mode also has a drop- down menu for selecting fixed positions (Preset 1 to Preset 9) – if a PTZ protocol is activated. Fixed positions can only be controlled if a PTZ camera is selected and fixed positions are defined. Log out by clicking this button. Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 56 You can choose between three levels of image quality using the Quality drop-down menu. ++ corresponds to the highest image quality. This mode also involves the largest amount of data transfer per image. The default setting is +. The Camera and Quality drop-down menus are only available in Mainscreen, Quadscreen and Handheld viewing modes. Logout The Logout button is only available if at least one user has been defined in the transmitter. Clicking the Logout button logs the current user off the transmitter. The Login screen then opens. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 58: Smartdisc Technical Data
SmartDisc 4 and SmartDisc 10 : With up to 100 fps in each case via IP (LAN internet, DSL) and dial-up connections (PSTN/ POTS, ISDN, GSM, HSCSD/ UMTS) Recording speed SmartDisc 4 and SmartDisc 10: Up to 25 fps SmartDisc 4 and SmartDisc 10 : Up to 100 fps in each case depending on compression mode, image content and bit rate Recording media Removable hard disk (E)IDE drive (40, 80, 120, 200, 320 or 500 GB) with adaptive multi-track management (4 or 10 tracks) Trigger recording/ Contact trigger, integrated motion detection, external serial commands transmission and timer (weekly calendar) Recording modes Event triggered up to 50,000 events per camera with pre-alarm and post- alarm or continuous recording, all modes with integrated timer (weekly calendar) Vista SmartDisc... - Page 59 PSTN/POTS, ISDN, GSM, HSCSD via RS-232 interface (9 pin Sub-D) PTZ control Via integrated RS-232/485 (422) interface (screw type bar) Transparent data Via integrated RS232 interface (9 pin Sub-D) channel / control interface Control inputs 4 or 10 camera selective control inputs, 1 alarm input, 1 alarm enable input, and 2 additional inputs (on screw type bar) Control outputs 2 relays - system error and/or remote control (switch on screw type bar), max. 30 V DC/1 A, 60 V DC/0.3 A, 125 V AC/0.5 A General Operating system / Embedded Linux/proprietary hardware (no PC) system design Controls and indicators Switch On/Off, pushbutton for manual camera selection and status LEDs Setup and software Via local and/or remote receiver station with WAN and/or LAN terminals update Protocols Transmitter side event protocols of essential functions and device status Power supply external power supply unit, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12 V DC max. 3.5 A, 42 W Voltage range 11.4 V DC ... 12.7 V DC Ambient temperature +5°C ... +40°C (+41 ... +104°F) Housing/mounting Desktop and wall mounting 221 x 88 x 270 (WxHxD mm) 19" mounting: ½ 19" x 2HE x 275 mm (WxHxD) Weight 3.8 kg including hard disk Certification CE (EN 50130-4, EN 50081-1, EN 60950); BG certificate Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 60 8 SmartDisc Technical Data Function Description Options Removable hard disk, SmartDisc Caddy (USB), SmartDisc Caddy (IDE), ISDN Card, Audio Card, 19" Mount Kit, SmartMount Kit, R16 Adapter, external adaptor for dialup connections for serial interface connection Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 62: Factory Settings
For all camera groups: no group name= "Group 1", "Group 2", etc.; no group assigned Motion detection Not active; detection areas= all active (only visible on activation of motion zones fields for the corresponding camera) Privacy zones Not defined Alarm Alarm inputs Alarm enable input: Status= enabled; connect= not active ; active if= control input open (high active) Alarm input: connect= active; active if= control input closed (low active) Camera alarm For all cameras: Trigger= normally open contact; connect= not active Motion For all cameras: motion alarm= not active; sensitivity= motion – Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 63: Site Archive
Relay 2: Name = Relay 2; mode = Latch;Closed while idle = not active; Reset offline = active; Closed= 10 s PTZ control No PTZ protocol assigned; Deactivate PTZ = not active Serial channel Baud rate= 9,600; Mode= 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit); Function = Serial control Video monitor Sequencer operation= active; video camera 1= active; all other cameras= not active; all switch times set to 2 s Extras Log file Last caller= not active; Change of inputs = not active; Only when armed = not active; Temperature = active; Video signal loss detection = not active; Service Alarm call in case of defective Hard Disk = active; Routine call every 24 hours = not active; Extra Operation without hard disk drive = not active; Hang-up and redial on alarm = not active; Release access for PTZ, Relay, Audio after [] seconds = 60; Software video signal lost detection = Immediately Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 64: Interface Specifications
Max. transmission rate 115,200 Bit/s 10 MBit/s Transmitter permitted ± 25 V – 7..12 V driver output voltage Driver output signal ± 15 V ± 6 V without load Driver output signal ± 15 V ± 2 V with load Driver load 3..7 KOhm 54 Ohm Receiver input voltage ± 15 V – 7..12 V Sensitivity ± 3 V ± 200 mV Input resistance 3..7 KOhm 12 KOhm Note: As technical properties of serial interface components vary, transmission rate and line length data provided here constitute maximum limits. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 65 9 Factory settings Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
Error will be indicated by LED Error and reported to a SmartControl LITE station (depending on configuration) by the Error relay. Error on hard disk access The error will be indicated by LED Error, written to the log file on the hard disk (if still possible) and forwarded to a SmartControl station (depending on configuration). Power failure Error relay opens (if so configured). Warning for set image threshold reached The condition will be indicated by LED Error and reported by the Error relay (depending on configuration). With a warning threshold set to <100%, the device will continue operation until the respective camera track on this disk is full. Then recording on this track will be stopped until deletion will release recording again. Video signal failure The condition will be indicated by LED Error and reported by the error relay (depending on configuration). The device is switched off briefly and switched Error relay opens (if so configured). back on immediately. Fast switching off and on has the impact of a power failure. Wait for about 10 seconds after switching off the device before switching it back on again. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 67: General Errors
Frame storage device No up-to-date receiver or Install the latest version of SmartControl cannot be evaluated archive software installed or SmartControl PRO software Install the latest Smart Player software No null modem connection possible A null modem connection between the transmitter and a SmartControl receiver station is only possible with an original null modem cable (indicated by an orange-red sticker on the cable). Standard commercial null modem cables cannot be used. Refer to the pin assignment of the null modem cable in this manual (see “Direct connection with null modem cable” on page 24). Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 68: Error Diagnosis For Direct Connections By Null Modem Cable
All images are displayed 1. The images were recorded 1. Change the SmartDisc configuration with in black and white in black and white. SmartControl software. instead of colour. 2. The PC graphics card is 2. Set the PC graphics card to more than configured for 256 colours. 256 colours only. Pixel errors appear in 1. Faulty or incorrect 1. Set the graphics card to a different colour the image, consisting graphics driver. mode (16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit, True Color) which of individual or large does not display the coloured dots. 2. TheSmartDisc device is numbers of coloured faulty. 2. Use a different or a new graphics driver. dots. 3. Use a different graphics card. 4. Contact your retailer to have your SmartDisc device inspected. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 69 10 Troubleshooting Faulty image Possible causes Remedy The displayed images The SmartDisc device is Consult your dealer. consist of coloured faulty. rectangles. The displayed images 1. The PC monitor is 1. Correct the settings of your PC monitor. are too light or too configured incorrectly. 2. Use different cameras or correct the signals by dark. 2. The camera signals from using appropriate wiring, different cables, etc. the cameras connected to 3. Check the configuration of the SmartDisc the SmartDisc device are device, particularly with regard to the video too strong or too weak. inputs. 3. SmartDisc settings for brightness and contrast, etc. are inappropriate. Vista SmartDisc...
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Camera-specific alarming at video loss detection ■ SmartDisc firmware 1.42 Support of all functions only with SmartControl/PRO 3.64 and higher Optimized "Momentary" function of relays: If a relay is activated and ■ then the connection to the transmitter is ended, the relay will contin- ue its time period (assuming the "RESET offline" option is unticked) New Web server features; now with control of the 2 internal relays, ■ optimized Web browser support and Web interface for external applications (API) Configuration option for "General alarm input": the general alarm ■ input can now have a time delay before it is activated to ensure against false triggers Optimised firmware update (faster and easier handling) ■ Vista SmartDisc... - Page 71 WSxxxxxx, WVxxxxxx, WFxxxxxx, WQxxxxxx) implemented to ensure the interoperability of the Hard Disk Drives Arm/Disarm function: Additional option in the device setup menu to ■ allow remote arming/disarming of transmitters via the SmartControl software LAN auto detection support: SmartControl/PRO software (3.58 and ■ above) can automatically detect all Vista devices on the local network (devices must be firmware 1.38 or above) DHCP support: Optionally, the Vista device can now automatically ■ obtain a dynamically assigned IP address from a DHCP server and if applicable an IP address of a DNS server SmartDisc firmware 1.36 Support of all functions only with SmartControl/PRO 3.53 and higher New Web Server feature, now with configurable connection timeout ...
- Page 72 Change of signal at the control inputs will only be logged if the ■ transmitter is armed Activating the functions “Format HDD” and “Load Configuration ■ Profile” at the same time possible SmartDisc firmware 1.18 Internal ISDN Adapter settings adjusted to work with British ■ Telecommunication ISDN line SmartDisc firmware 1.16 Log file entry USR (User has no access rights) added ■ SmartDisc firmware 1.14 Support of DNS (Dynamic Name Server) ■ Option “Disconnect and Alarm” functional ■ Automatic correction of defective partitions and boot sectors ■ New and enhanced log file entries: ADC (Auto Disconnect), Power ■ On (includes DSP info) Vista SmartDisc...
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