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- Page 1 Vista SmartDisc Digital Video Recorder/Transmitter VLS-DR VLS-DRLAN VLS-DRTA Installation & Instruction Manual V1.02...
- Page 2 Vista SmartDisc V.24 Vista SmartDisc TCP/IP Vista SmartDisc ISDN Device Manual Vista SmartDisc V.24,ISDN,TCP/IP...
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Page 3: Limited Warranty
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 fi- nancial losses or delayed or terminated business resulting from the use or misuse of this manual, even if Vista or a representative of Vista was made aware of the pos- sibility of such damage. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Preparing Vista SmartDiscTCP/IP for Remote Access / Configuration ..22 4.2 Remote Access and Configuration ..........23 Brief Instructions for Vista SmartTel Windows (Null Modem Cable) .... 23 Short Description Vista SmartTel Windows ..........24 4.3 Local Access from a PC .............. - Page 5 Special Image Archive Functions ..............38 Video Image Quality Settings ..............39 Highly Accurate Time/Date ................ 40 Video Output .................... 40 Connection from Vista SmartDisc to the Receiver (Alarm) ......41 Password Structure ..................42 Device Software Update ................43 5.6 Configuration of External Modems ..........
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Page 6: Introduction
1 Introduction 1 Introduction Vista SmartDisc Thank you for selecting this high-quality security product from Vista. Smart- video recorder and Disc was specially developed for CCTV security applications, as can be seen transmitter from the automatic 75 Ohm terminals, the robust construction, the BNC jacks for the video in-puts with the appropriate "loop through"... - Page 7 (alarm) so that images are automatically available from be- fore and after the alarm. This can be repeated up to 2000 times before over- writing to allow optimal utilisation of the available recording capacity. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 8: Information On Reading This Manual
Please read the detailed configuration description in the SmartTel Receiver software manual. Additional descriptions for accessing the hard disk in a PC can be found in the Vista SmartCam Player software manual. You will find all documentation in different languages on the installation CD. - Page 9 2 Information on Reading this Manual Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 10: System Description
The device contains no components that can be adjusted or repaired by the user. The device may never be opened - espe- cially when it is turned on. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 11: Guarantee Information
3 System Description 3.2 Guarantee Information Vista guarantees the proper function of the device and all accessories in ac- cordance with the General Terms of Delivery. Any damage resulting from the use of parts not approved by Vista is not covered by the warranty. -
Page 12: System Environment For The Operation Of Vista Smartdisc
(recordings) access. You can also remove the hard disk from the image archiving device and ac- cess the recorded data locally with a PC using Vista Player (and the associated caddy). PC Requirements... -
Page 13: Connections And Display Elements
If it is not lit when the device is switched on, please lock the drive. Keyswitch The keyswitch is used to remove the hard disk. SmartDisc must be switched off at the main switch before unlocking the hard disk to prevent data loss. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 14: Rear Device Panel
The air filter can be found here underneath the plastic cov- er. The air filter must be replaced at least every six months depending on the installation location. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 15: Pin Assignments
3 Input Control input 4 Control Recording mode control, IN 4 connection establishment, camera activity 4 Input Alarm Alarm Alarm input for connection input establishment (auto dial) Ground Ground for the control inputs Table: Control interface pin assignment Vista SmartDisc... - Page 16 Interruption of the control interface (relay is open) Video signal failure for a camera Video signal without contrast (such as when the lens is cov- ered) Note: If SmartDisc is defective, it is theoretically possible that this condition might not be signalled over the relay. Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 17 (see “Display elements” on page 26). Alarm input (pin 15) When an alarm is triggered, an image is transmitted from camera 1. Each input requires an impulse of at least one second at the control input. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 18: Rs-232 Communication Interface (2)
(see pin assignment below) is queried when the de- vice is turned on or when SmartTel Receiver software is started. 9-pin SUB-D 25-pin SUB-D 9-pin SUB-D jack jack jack (20) Diagram: Vista null modem cable pin assignment Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 19: Transparent Serial Interface (3)
If the hard disk was removed before the device was turned on, only the trans- mitter settings are reset. After a reset, all transmitter and image archiving device settings are returned to the factory settings and the archive is deleted. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 20: Removable Hard Disk
(for example when using a new hard disk). The size of the hard disk and the hard disk model / serial number are shown in the archive settings. Only original Vista hard disks can be used with Smart- Disc (see “Error messages”... - Page 21 3 System Description Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 22: Start-Up
SmartDisc and connected to a standard PC. The PC software Kit (or PC Kit USB) and Vista SmartCam Player software, which is included in the scope of delivery, are required in order to access the hard disk locally with a PC. -
Page 23: Preparing Vista Smartdiscv.24 For Remote Access / Configuration
SmartTel Receiver software, activate TCP/IP (Setup PortA) and establish a connection. The default IP address in SmartDiscTCP/IP can be changed if necessary. In this case, you must configured the device with the null modem cable (see “4.2 Remote Access and Configuration” on page 25). Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 24: Remote Access And Configuration
Brief Instructions for SmartTel Receiver software (Null Modem Cable) Install SmartTel Receiver software Make sure that SmartDisc is switched off and connect the device to the PC with the Vista null modem cable. Start SmartTel Receiver software, select Settings select the COM port to which the null modem cable is con- nected. -
Page 25: Short Description Vista Smarttel Windows
You can change the display of the camera images by clicking the buttons Mainscreen, Quadscreen Fullscreen (or by clicking the video image). Image quality The slider on the right below the video image can be used to change the im- age quality and picture frequency. Vista SmartDisc... - Page 26 Printing and export- Images transmitted online can be saved again in the PC archive for later ing images processing. The images can then be printed or exported with Vista SmartCam Player software by clicking the Archive button after terminating the connec- tion.
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Page 27: Local Access From A Pc
Hard disks from the image archiving device can be accessed easily from a PC with Vista SmartCam Player software. The removable hard disk frame or the PC kit USB for connecting the hard disk to the PC is included with the Vista SmartCam Player software. -
Page 28: Functional Description
ERR LED. The device can also be configured such that a relay signals the fact that the storage capacity is nearly exhausted to another system, or such that a connection is automatically established with the receiver software so that the hard disk can be replaced. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 29: Ring Divisions
When the overwrite protection is activated, the device stops recording as tion soon as the device is prompted to switch from the last ring to the first ring. Overwrite protection has no effect on continual recording in the active ring (see “5.4 Log File” on page 36). Vista SmartDisc... - Page 30 (post alarm). Only then is the next storage ring activated. The only images stored in the storage ring are therefore from after the alarm event. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 31: Recording Control
While the hard disk is normally filled within a matter of days when recording continually, the use of event-controlled recording can extend this period to several months. Only relevant data is recorded. This makes it easier to evaluate the image data. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 32: Timer Operation
The function can activate or deactivate all configured recordings and ring activation as soon as it is switched on. Image transmission, transmitter functions, configuration options and archive access are not influenced by timer operation. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 33: Sample Applications
Example 4: Recording upon a change of control input state (closing in this example) Depending on what type of detectors you use or which events you would like to record, you can also use a change of state at an image recording input to Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 34: Information On Image Recording
The switching time of a control input should be at least one second in order to ensure that the device recognises the input state and state changes properly. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 35: Log File
SmartDisc records various messages in a log file. This file can be called up by clicking Setup in the SmartTel Receiver software, can be called up in the Vista SmartCam Player software and is also available as a text file on the hard disk. - Page 36 (see manual). This is can be done with "ATD|ATS90?" for ISDN TA+PP2. The command for Zyxel OMNI.NET LCD+M is "ATD|AT*T". To enter the vertical line between the commands, press ALT + 124. Vista SmartDisc...
- Page 37 Alarm input opened Alarm input opened (see “Alarm input (pin 15)” on page 18). The recording of the state of the inputs on the control interface in the log file can be activated and deactivated in the transmitter options. Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 38: Additional Functions
The user can also add a text as a transmitter name, which is then used in SmartTel Receiver software to identify the image transmitter and the imag- es saved in the image archive. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 39: Special Image Archive Functions
All images can be deleted by means of the "Archive" configuration dialog in SmartTel Receiver software. The passwords and the log file for the image ar- chive on the hard disk can also be deleted, or the hard disk formatted. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 40: Video Image Quality Settings
128x80 pixels) by means of the slider below the video image to the right. When the connection is established between SmartDisc and the receiver, the quality specified in the transmitter options is used. This can be set independ- ently for each video input. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 41: Highly Accurate Time/Date
Select the "camera of last recording" option to have SmartDisc switch each camera to the monitor as it records an image. In contrast to "camera of last alarm", continual recording is also taken into account (initiated by fixed input states at the camera control inputs). Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 42: Connection From Vista Smartdisc To The Receiver (Alarm)
ISDN adapter is also connected to the device. This en- sures the alarm is sent via the integrated ISDN TA. Null modem The telephone number fields must be empty to establish a connection over the null modem interface. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 43: Password Structure
Setup password The set-up password is used to prevent unauthorised changes to the trans- mitter and archive settings. The log file is also protected so that the error relay cannot be reset without authorisation. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 44: Device Software Update
Do not switch off the device during an update (red LED blinking), as this can destroy the device! SmartDisc indicates that the initialisation is under way by cycling through LEDs V1 to V4 continually. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 45: Configuration Of External Modems
"first" device will continue to accept every data call if it is not assigned an MSN. Please enter the MSN into your terminal adapter using AT commands. Addi- tional MSNs (up to a total of 10) can be acquired from your telephone service provider. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 46: Modem Configuration With Terminal Software
Example initialisation strings for modems/TAs Analogue modems CREATIX SG2834, JOE 33.6, ELSA Microlink 56K: AT&FE0X3S0=0 U.S. Robotics 56K Data/Fax Modem, Courier models: AT&F1E0V1X3S0=0 Hayes ACCURA Message Modem: ATX3E0M0&D2&C1&S1W2S0=0 GSM adapters Siemens M1 module (analogue connection): AT&FE0B13\N6%U1 Siemens M20 module (analogue connection): ATE0&D2+CBST=7,0,1 Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 47: Operation With A Fixed Line
SmartTel Receiver software manual. ISDN Channel Bundling Channel bundling is not supported by the internal ISDN adapter. You must use an external terminal adapter for this. Additional information can be found in the SmartTel Receiver software manual. Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 48: Technical Data
2.8 kg with TAA w/o hard disk, ca. 3.9 kg with TAA and hard disk Installation orienta- vertical, horizontal, deviation max. +/- 5° tion: Configuration and using the included Windows software, access: SmartTel Receiver software v3.13 and higher / Vista SmartCam Player soft- ware v3.00 and higher Vista SmartDisc... -
Page 49: Factory Settings
Ring switching: Image archive: no division Rings: Contacts: make contacts Switch rings: immediate Video output: Sequencer mode, only camera 1 active for 2 seconds Video inputs: Colour: colour active Quality: high Brightness: 100 % Contrast: 100 % Mode: Vista SmartDisc... - Page 50 Image transmission:Differential images Serial channel: Baud rate: 9600 baud Mode: TCP/IP: Depending on the TAA settings Maximum transmission rate:maximum Telephone numbers: Field 1 to 4: Number of repetitions:4 Individual pause in s:10 All pause / s: Always call all numbers:off Vista SmartDisc...
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
7 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting The following section should assist you in determining the cause of the error, allowing you to solve the problem on your own. The individual sections are organized systematically according to various top- ics. Text passages should only be skipped based on references to additional information. -
Page 53: Behaviour In The Event Of Faults / Sabotage
7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Behaviour in the Event of Faults / Sabotage Error signalling Error messages are displayed on the SmartDisc by means of the fault lamp ERR (on the front of the device), or by means of the fault LED in SmartTel Re- ceiver software. -
Page 54: General Errors
7 Troubleshooting 7.2 General Errors Image archiving in SmartDisc Error / Fault Possible Causes Remedy The image archiving 1. The image archiving 1. Reinitialise the hard disk. device is full, the device was switched off 2. Inspect the archive settings in the image number of images does during the initialisation archiving device. -
Page 55: No Null Modem Connection Possible
7 Troubleshooting 7.3 No Null Modem Connection possible A null modem connection between the transmitter and receiver systems is only possible with the original null modem cable (indicated by orange-red sticker on cable). Typical commercial null modem cables cannot be used. The pin assignment for the null modem cable can be found in this manual (see null modem cable on page 21). -
Page 56: No Remote Transmission Possible
7 Troubleshooting 7.4 No Remote Transmission Possible Problems with the remote data transmission via telephone and computer net- works can be caused by the transmitter or receiver. In the SmartTel Receiver software manual, you will find detailed troubleshooting instructions with which the source of error can be quickly narrowed down. -
Page 57: Image Display Errors
7 Troubleshooting 7.5 Image Display Errors Error / Fault Possible Causes Remedy All images are dis- 1. The images were recorded 1. Change the configuration of the picture stor- played in black and in black and white. age device using the SmartTel Receiver soft- white instead of in col- ware. -
Page 58: Supplement
8 Supplement 8 Supplement Supplements to this manual which could not be included in the manual at the time of printing can be found on the following pages. Vista SmartDisc V.24,ISDN,TCP/IP... - Page 59 8 Supplement Vista SmartDisc V.24,ISDN,TCP/IP...
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Page 60: Vista Smartdisc Update V 4.30
Hard drives under If hard drives were accessed under Windows 98 Second Release, these hard Windows 98 drives were reformatted by Vista SmartDisc after being accessed on the PC, deleting all data on the disk. Hardware reset The factory settings are loaded correctly after a hardware reset. -
Page 61: Vista Smartdisc Update V 4.31
Vista SmartDisc Update V 4.32 New Features Hard Disks up to With the new Vista SmartDisc version V 4.32 hard disks with a storage capa- 120 GB city up to a maximum of ca. 120 GB can be used. Video Signal Loss video signal loss detection is delayed for 10 seconds now. -
Page 62: Vista Smartdisc Update V 4.34
8 Supplement Vista SmartDisc Update V 4.34 New Features Operation of 60 GB Because of a new hard disk formating procedure Vista SmartDisc version V Hard Disks 4.34 is able to operate 60 GB hard disks. Note Initialising Hard Hard Disks which haven´t been operated with the Vista SmartDisc version V Disks 4.34 should be initialised first (procedure according to the Vista SmartDisc... - Page 63 8 Supplement Vista SmartDisc V.24,ISDN,TCP/IP...
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