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Installation and operating instructions ZS-SX Series Simplex Multiplexer Please read this manual before installing, setting up, operating, storing or otherwise handling this device.
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These Installation and Operating Instructions, (edition of 01 - 06/2000), are for use with the following multiplexers: ZS-SX116P and ZS-SX109P (year 2000 version)
Contents Introduction Installation Intended use Connection sockets on rear of unit European directives Preparing for installation Identification plate Rack mounting Connecting peripheral equipment Alarm connections Safety measures Video recorder control Electrical hazards Remote operation Installation Unit type Maintenance and Repair Operation Programming Symbols used in this manual...
Tel: +44 (0) 208 732 33 12 Fax: +44 (0) 208 202 33 87 European directives Multiplexers ZS-SX116P and ZS-SX109P fulfill the protection requirements established in European directives 89/336 (electromagnetic compatibility) and 73/23, as amended by 93/68 (low-voltage devices). ZS-SX Series...
(e.g. damp) or after particularly rough handling during transport Note This symbol is used to identify special oper- If in doubt, have the unit examined by CBC. ating features of the unit. ZS-SX Series...
Summary of functions to each camera input connection. Each sensor alarm activates an acoustic and an optical signal, along with Digital ZS-SX series multiplexers are available in two further functions if required. different configurations: ❚ ZS-SX116P, for use with up to 16 color cameras...
7 FREEZE button 15 VCR switch Applies freeze-frame to the current camera For selecting video-recorder image playback mode 8 FULL button 16 POWER switch For full-screen display of a camera image For activating and shutting down the multiplexer ZS-SX Series...
AL HOLD = sensor-activated alarm, monitor image does not change B Date and time: day, month, date, year hours, minutes, seconds C Camera information: Programmed details of camera currently transmitting displayed image ZOOM = electronic image enlargement activated FREEZE or F = freeze-frame function activated ZS-SX Series...
For playback of recorded images Note Ensure you select the correct operating mode at all times, otherwise certain functions may not work correctly or may not be carried out at all. • Turn the MODE switch to the desired position. ZS-SX Series...
• Select CAMERA mode. • Press the SEQUENCE button. You will now see a succession of various camera images. The buttons corresponding to the selected cameras will be illuminated. ZS-SX Series...
• Press the FULL button to display the last selected camera image in full-screen mode Press any camera button in order to display the corre- sponding single image in full-screen mode once more. The button of the selected camera will now light up. ZS-SX Series...
• Press the corresponding camera button to return to normal mode, or press FREEZE to return all images to normal mode. Note If you are viewing a freeze-frame image in full-screen mode, you can also activate the zoom and pan-and-tilt functions (see follow- ing section). ZS-SX Series...
The view of the section of image will automatically pan from side to side. • Press ZOOM to return to the center of the image. • Press FULL to return to normal display mode. ZS-SX Series...
ID numbers corresponding to the visible images. • Press the DISP CH/CLOCK button again to display the date and time. The superimposed day, date and time are displayed in English: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ZS-SX Series...
Note If you press a button corresponding to a function that is not available on the second monitor (e.g. ZOOM), the system returns automatically to main-monitor operation. The SPOT button stops flashing. ZS-SX Series...
This infor- mation provides details of the camera involved. The texts that can appear superimposed are as follows: ALARM Alarm proceeding from external source Alarm proceeding from external source Alarm due to camera failure ZS-SX Series...
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• Press the cursor buttons again if you wish to dis- play any further entries. • Finally, press the MENU button repeatedly until the menu disappears from the display. If no entries are made, the menus will be cancelled automatically after a short time. ZS-SX Series...
(see page 16). You can also use the zoom and freeze- frame functions during playback of recordings (see pages 12/13). Note The video recorder will continue running even if freeze-frame (FREEZE) is active. When freeze-frame is deactivated, playback contin- ues from the current position of the tape. ZS-SX Series...
• Activate the on-screen menu function of the video recorder. Note Where possible, deactivate any superim- posed video recorder text functions (such as date and time) that may interfere with the information texts related to the images being displayed. ZS-SX Series...
4 Video recorder control system connections for connecting control system leads 9 Remote control IN/OUT (Sub-D) to and from the video recorders (Alarm OUT, for connection of a remote control panel Control pulse IN) 5 Remote control terminal switch not currently used ZS-SX Series...
• Attach the two brackets to the unit using the ac- companying screws. • Fit the unit by its brackets to the inside of the switchgear cabinet and secure into position with appropriately-sized screws. • Check all screws for tightness before proceeding. ZS-SX Series...
BNC-type OUT socket. Note The incoming video signals are automatically closed at 75 Ohm, if no other item of equip- ment is connected to the corresponding output socket. No additional termination is required. ZS-SX Series...
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The table shows the wiring layout of the port: Contact Signal Not used RxD (data reception) TxD (data transmission) Not used Grounding Not used RTS (request to send) CTS (clear to send) Not used ZS-SX Series...
• Insert the bare end of the wire into the terminal and withdraw the screwdriver. Video recorder No. 2 clock pulse input Not used • Carry out a final check for loose wires. Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used ZS-SX Series...
Grounding Remote control input Remote control output Remote control input Remote control output Remote control input Grounding Remote control input Remote control output Selection of recording pattern Remote control output Sequencing output Remote control output Sequencing input Grounding ZS-SX Series...
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RE- MOTE CONTROL REC PATTERN function must be set to REMOTE at the parameter programming stage (see page 40). Changing unit type Note Changing unit type via remote control is not possible. ZS-SX Series...
Pictures of several cameras according to Current monitor display programming Playback Playback Individual camera images accessible Normal monitor display Single picture No digital video functions available Quad splitting Multi screen (9fold and 16fold) Digital video functions zoom, freeze frame and pan ZS-SX Series...
• Keep the MENU button pressed for about three seconds to display the main menu. • Press the MENU button again to escape from the main menu. If no entries are made, the menus will be cancelled automatically after a short time. ZS-SX Series...
Quick-Setup menu forms part of the overall menu structure. All parameters in the Quick-Setup menu are also available in the normal menus. This manual likewise contains information on all set- ting possibilities available via this overall menu struc- ture (NORMAL MENU). ZS-SX Series...
Adjustment of recording mode and alarm function settings Note The following section describes all menus used for complete programming in the same order in which they are accessed from the NORMAL MENU. The menu display differs according to the selected unit type. ZS-SX Series...
INT has been activated for the REMOTE CONTROL REC PATTERN param- Possible settings: eter within the REMOTE menu (see page 37). OUT1 Monitor output No. 1 OUT2 Monitor output No. 2 1 ... 99 SEC (= seconds) ZS-SX Series...
Superimposed text Text display feature enabled may overlap and obstruct large areas of the display. OFF Text display feature disabled Possible settings: Recording of date and time OFF No recording of date or time ZS-SX Series...
LAST DAY Final day of summer time Friday Saturday FIRST First Sunday SECOND Second THIRD Third January February FOURTH Fourth March April LAST Final June (See above for details of day/month settings) July August September October November December ZS-SX Series...
06.Store A 14.14 07.07 15.15 08.08 16.16 Once you enter the camera ID number, a further character-selection menu will be displayed: 5-2.CH 01 TITLE SETTING Drive**** < > SPACE CLEAR 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz !?/()<>:.•,- &# ZS-SX Series...
The camera images corresponding to all active alarms are displayed in automatic Possible settings: sequence. The images from all connected Alarm activated to detect camera failure cameras are recorded on the VCR (only in OFF Camera failure detection alarm disabled multiplexer mode). ZS-SX Series...
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The alarm remains active until the signal from the alarm source returns to its original value. Pressing the ALARM RESET button has no effect while the signal from the alarm source remains active (signal source contact closed) ZS-SX Series...
The MODE and VCR switches can be operated normally. RS-232C FUNCTION Please contact CBC to obtain information regarding configuration of the RS232 interface. Important! Do not alter factory-adjusted setting 1. This setting is designed for control via a computer. Possible settings: ZS-SX Series...
Normally PTN1 is selected. You can select other cally disappear from the screen (see page 14). setting if required, e.g. in case of video problems. Possible settings: Possible settings: 1SEC (1 second) 3SEC (3 seconds) PTN1 5SEC (5 seconds) 10SEC (10 seconds) PTN2 ZS-SX Series...
CH 03 CH 11 CH 04 CH 12 CH 05 CH 13 CH 06 CH 14 CH 07 CH 15 CH 08 CH 16 Possible settings: The camera images are recorded. OFF The camera images are not recorded ZS-SX Series...
The transfer parameters corresponding to the multi- plexer are established via the REMOTE menu (see page 41). Operation Note Please contact CBC to obtain further infor- mation on configuration of the RS232 inter- face and remote control operation via the serial port. ZS-SX Series...
• Push plug back onto circuit board until it clicks into organization, or ensure that they are consigned to place. your local special refuse facility. • Refit multiplexer housing cover and secure by tighte- ning crosshead screws. ZS-SX Series...
• Refit multiplexer housing cover and secure by tightening crosshead screws. Note Batteries contain substances that are poten- tially harmful to health and the environment. Do not throw old batteries away – dispose of them as special refuse. ZS-SX Series...
No alarm function on alarm. Alarm function deactivated. Check settings in REC/ALARM menu. Faulty connection of alarm triggers. Check connections at ALARM IN/OUT socket. No alarm tone on alarm. Settings in OTHERS menu. Select BUZZER ON in OTHERS menu. ZS-SX Series...
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Camera image displayed on VCR in recording mode and Turn the MODE switch to position CAMERA. screen but MODE switch in stopped. position VCR and VCR stopped. Extremly slow moving camera image displayed on screen. ZS-SX Series...
REC PTN SEL • In SEQUENCE DWELL TIME, set both values (OUT1 and OUT2) to 00SEC. 1.USER OPTION 10-SEG CAMERA SELECTION LOWER LEFT LOWER RIGHT SEQUENCE DWELL TIME OUT1 00SEC OUT2 15SEC INITIAL(CAMERA) 10SEG 2 REC PTN SEL System examples ZS-SX Series...
VCR causes the recording speed to change (e.g. in the event of an alarm), the multiplexer reacts immediately to the altered clock-pulse signal. Important: the speed of the ZS-SX multiplexer will only be synchronized auto- matically if T.L.1 is activated in the REC/ALARM menu. ZS-SX Series...
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If you intend to store the unit for longer than one month, add fresh desiccant and protect the device from moisture by packing it in a sealed container. Dimensions (W × H × D) 420 × 52 × 334 mm Weight 3.5 kg (approx.) ZS-SX Series...
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If you intend to store the unit for longer than one month, add fresh desiccant and protect the device from moisture by packing it in a sealed container. Dimensions (W × H × D) 420 × 97 × 334 mm Weight 4.3 kg (approx.) ZS-SX Series...