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KALATEL Calibur DVMRe Triplex User Manual

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Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder
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  • Page 1 © Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 WARNING! To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The exclamation point, within an equilateral The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, triangle, is intended to alert the user to the within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert presence of important operating and maintenance the user to the presence of uninsulated (servicing) instructions in the literature...
  • Page 3 All information and specifications furnished by Kalatel are believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by Kalatel for neither its use nor any infringements of rights of third parties that may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Kalatel.

  • 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 Rear Panel........................9 Power-Up..........................13 Minimum Recommended Menu Setup ................14 DMVR Triplex Basic Operations ...............
  • Page 5 3.18 Factory Settings ........................50 3.19 Passwords ........................... 51 3.20 The QuickInstall Menu ......................52 3.21 The Operator Menu ......................52 3.22 The SystemView Menu......................53 Alarms ........................56 Alarm Input........................... 56 Alarm Output........................56 Alarm Acknowledge ......................56 On-screen Displays During Alarms................... 56 Alarm Operations During Playback ...................

  • 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 3.19).

  • 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 •...

  • Page 9: The Rear Panel

    1.7 The Rear Panel ETHERNET RS-485/1 10/100 RS-232/1 SCSI RS-485/2 RS-232/2 1. Camera Inputs: BNC connector, looping. Auto Terminating. 2. Composite Monitor-A Output: Composite video output with BNC style connector. 3. Y/C Monitor-A Output: Y/C video output with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector. 4.
  • Page 10 Y/C Monitor Output Y/C video output has a 4-pin mini-DIN style Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial connector. This style of connection is also referred to Connectors: BNC as SVHS and S-Video. Alarm I/O Port The rear panel of the unit is equipped with an Alarm Port (DB-25 style connector).
  • Page 11 Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19, or 20 (ground pins). All specifications subject to change without notice. Kalatel believes all specifications to be correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.
  • Page 12 RS485 Connector Shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the Wire Type: #24 AWG, twisted pair with shield DVMR Triplex. (2-wire) See section 3.16 for information about configuring Connector Type: RJ-45 the RS485 network address settings in the menu Max.

  • Page 13: Power-Up

    RS232 Port 1 For a Modem connection or remote control of unit. See section 3.16 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 8 for RS232 Remote Control Protocols. DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1 Ground DB-9 on rear panel.

  • Page 14: Minimum Recommended Menu Setup

    • The video levels of incoming signals. • The possibility of ground loops. • Consult the camera’s installation instructions for additional information about proper camera setup. Check Record And Playback Quality Record for at least three minutes at the default record rate.

  • Page 15: 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.

  • Page 16: 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 Buttons Multiscreen Display With Sequencing If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining...

  • Page 17: 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. Monitor Button 2.4 Playback Playback always displays on Monitor A.
  • Page 18 Stop Playback To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode on Monitor A, press the Stop button. 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 19: 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 20: 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. 10-Way 9-Way Monitor A 6-Way 7-Way 13-Way 16-Way Monitor B 4-Way The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit. Sixteen-Channel unit: Capable of displaying all multiscreens.

  • Page 21: 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. Number Button The camera selection only changes the multiscreen currently being displayed. Each multiscreen must be configured separately.

  • Page 22: On-Screen Indicators

    To return the unit to the default sequence list, go to the Main Menu → Sequencing → Full Screen 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 23 Conditional Indicators Condition Full Screen Indicator Multiscreen Indicator Alarm A in cameo of camera in alarm Autolist™ Program mode Freeze (Asterisk) in frozen cameo Macro Record mode F followed by macro number F followed by macro number Motion Detection M in cameo w/ motion detection Videoloss V in cameo with videoloss Zoom...

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 Multiscreen Buttons display may be transposed by pressing the multiscreen button that corresponds with the current multiscreen display.

  • Page 26: 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 → Set Time Meaning: From the Main Menu, select Time/Date, then press the Enter button. The Time/Date menu will appear.

  • Page 27: 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 •...

  • Page 28: The Main Menu

    3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the DVMR Triplex. Each item in the 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 Time/Date Display Use this menu to specify:...
  • Page 29 Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Date Format Rotate the Jog to set the desired date format. Select from either: Date Format Setup • MM/DD/YY Select Format • DD/MM/YY MM/DD/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.

  • Page 30: Sequencing

    3.9 Sequencing Use this menu to specify: Multiscreen Dwell • The multiscreen dwell time. Fullscreen Dwell • 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 →...
  • Page 31 Main Menu → Record → Record Timer Use this menu to setup Preset Record Timer Events. Start Stop Macro ON/OFF 1. Rotate the Shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 22:59 01:59 NONE 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the Edit mode. MON-FRI 05:56 04:06...
  • Page 32 About Events: An Event is an action that the unit acknowledges by recording at the 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 33 3. To exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. Main Menu → Record → Event Record Rate 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 34 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 35 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 36: Alarms

    3.11 Alarms Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit. Input Configuration Alarm Latch Alarm Action Alarm Record Mode Caution! The DVMRe Triplex’s primary function is to furnish Enable / Disable video multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. Alarm History Although the unit has alarm handling and motion detection Link to a Macro...
  • Page 37 Main Menu → Alarms → Alarm Action This menu is not available on 4-channel units. Only the full screen alarm Alarm Action Setup 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 Input to alarms and alarm relay is always Relay 1.
  • Page 38 • 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 39 Main Menu → Alarms → Relay Configuration Relay Configuration Use this menu to configure each relay output as either: Relay 01: N/OPEN • Normally Open Relay 02: N/CLOSED • Normally Closed [CANCEL] [OK] Main Menu → Alarms → Buzzer Setup Use this menu to configure the internal buzzer.

  • Page 40: Macro

    3.12 Macro A macro is a recorded sequence of keystrokes. The number of macros depends on the number of camera inputs (4, 10 or 16). Each macro can have up to 32 keystrokes. Use this menu to: Macro Record • Enter Macro Record mode.
  • Page 41 Macro Excluded Features The following core features or settings cannot be programmed by Macro. • Disk Maintenance. • Erase Archive Medium. • POTS Setting. • Ethernet Setting. • RS485 Network Address. • Front Panel Lock/Unlock. Main Menu → Macro → Timed Macro Start Use this menu to program scheduled start times for macros.

  • Page 42: Motion Detection

    Running A Macro A macro is a recorded sequence of up to 32 keystrokes. To activate a macro, press the Function button followed by the Number button of the desired macro. While running, the macro is indicated on-screen as the letter F and the macro number.
  • Page 43 Main Menu → Motion Detection → Setup Parameters Use this menu to select the Camera, Motion Detection Type, and Sensitivity of the Motion Detection you wish to configure. Motion Detection Parameters Setup Camera Motion Detection Type ACTIVITY Sensitivity Relay Output Link to Event Rejection Target Size...
  • Page 44 Main Menu → Motion Detection → Setup Active Zones Use this menu to setup the Active Zones for motion detection. The screen shown below will overlay the current video image allowing for precise activity zone setup. The disabled zones will be tinted. The enabled zones will be clear.

  • Page 45: Camera Setup

    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. The black bar raises and lowers to indicate the degree of motion detected. When the black bar reaches the red bar, a motion detection alarm is activated.
  • Page 46 Edit Titles Rotate the Shuttle to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the Enter button. The Camera Title Edit menu will appear. Camera Title Edit Camera Title : Camera 01 [CANCEL] [OK] @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVXXYZ[\]^ SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’...

  • Page 47: Archive Setup

    • Configure the unit to disable cameras automatically at power-up if video loss is detected. • Automatically disable all inputs detecting videoloss. Camera Disable Individual Disable Camera 01: Disable Use this menu to Disable or Enable each camera input Camera 02: Enable individually.

  • Page 48: Communications

    Main Menu → Archive Setup → Background Archive Background Archive: Commands the unit to record data to both the hard disk and the archive device simultaneously. Select from the following items. OFF: Turns background archiving Off. ON: Turns background archiving On. Main Menu →...

  • Page 49: Baud Rate

    POTS Setup The default modem string is for use with Hayes Accura 56k, Diamond Supra Express 56k, and 5686 US Robotics modems. Consult with the modem manual before attempting to make any changes. It is strongly recommended that the modem initialization string only be modified by a qualified technician. POTS Setup POTS : DISABLE...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Lock

    Main Menu → Communications → RS485 Network Address 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.

  • Page 51: Passwords

    3.19 Passwords Installer Password Use this feature to change the Installer, Operator or Ethernet passwords. Operator Password Ethernet Password Changing the Installer or Operator Passwords To change the password: 1. Highlight the password you wish to change, then press the Password Box Enter button.

  • Page 52: The Quickinstall Menu

    3.20 The QuickInstall Menu QuickInstall Menu Overview After installation is complete, it is strongly recommended that, as Change the time a minimum, the items in the QuickInstall menu be configured Change the date before the unit is used. Edit Camera Titles All items located in the QuickInstall menu are also found in the Camera Disable Main menu.

  • Page 53: The Systemview Menu

    Use the following table to find detailed information about configuring specific items from the Operator menu. Operator Menu Item Primary Menu Location Section In Manual Sequencing Main Menu → Sequencing Main Menu → Time/Date → Time/Date Display Time/Date Display Titles Display Main Menu →...
  • Page 54 The View Screens View Screen 1 Alarm Input • Enable/Disable: 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled • Normally Open or Normally Closed: 0 = Open, C = Closed • Macro: Macro number if activated Alarm Action • Freeze: 1 = Freeze, 0 = No Freeze •...
  • Page 55 View Screen 5 Record Timer • DAY: 1-31, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon-Fri, Sat-Sun, Mon-Sun • Start: Time (HH:MM) • Stop: Time (HH:MM) • Macro: Macro Number, On or Off View Screen 6 • Time and Date Display A: On or Off. •...

  • Page 56: Alarms

    Alarms 4.1 Alarm Input Alarm devices are connected via the Alarm PCB on the rear 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 57: 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). •...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 Search Filters Motion Search Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 Search Search Filters...

  • Page 60: 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. Search Button 02/28/2002 20:45:00 Arrow Cursors Disk Time Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 01/21/2002 20:17:01...
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 63 Search Results Start Date Start Time Days HH MM SS 01/21/2002 20:07:10 0 04:35:15 01/21/2002 20:08:10 0 00:01:55 01/21/2002 20:09:10 0 00:00:38 01/21/2002 20:10:10 0 01:07:22 01/22/2002 20:07:10 0 00:00:07 01/23/2002 20:07:10 0 00:08:56 01/24/2002 20:07:10 0 00:00:06 01/25/2002 20:07:10 0 05:57:31 01/26/2002 20:07:10...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General External Power Supply 12 Volt DC. 60 Watt (5 Amp) Connector 2.1mm barrel connector, center positive. Power Consumption 35 Watt nominal (single disk). Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40°C. Storage: -20 to +60°C. Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%.
  • Page 65 Alarms 1 per camera. Inputs Relay Configuration User programmable as Normally Open or Normally Closed. Record Priority Interleaved, Exclusive, or No Change. Alarm Status Indicators Relay Outputs, On-screen Indicators. Status Retrievable via RS232 port. Motion Detection Zones Per Camera 256: 16 x 16 grid. Sensitivity Settings 10 levels Gray Levels Per Zone...

  • Page 66: 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. Delimiter The Class and Command fields identify the type of message. Class The Data Length is a 16-bit value indicating the number of bytes in the Data portion of Command the message.
  • Page 67 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 68: 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 Reserved Byte 2: 0x55 Macro Byte 3: Front Panel Button Code Reserved 45-49 Monitor B...

  • Page 69: Configuration And Status

    For details about the contents of the DVMRe Triplex. The data is arranged in the each block, contact Kalatel and request the form of 16 byte blocks, numbered from 1 to 200. Block Data Structure for the DVMRe Triplex.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Scheduled Macro Table

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

  • Page 72: 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 Kalatel Attention: Repair Center 3197-C Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, CA. 92626...

  • Page 73: Warranty And Return Information

    10.2 Warranty and Return Information Kalatel 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 74 0150-0193A...

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