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April 2004 [V1.51m]

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  • Page 1 X100 Digital Video Recorder and Product Family Instruction Manual © 19 April 2004 [V1.51m]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alarm Connector, Din Connector ................10 X100 Modem Connector ..................10 X100 RJ45 (Reviewer) Connector ................10 Cable Specifications ......................11 X100 RJ45 Reviewer Socket to PC Cable ..............11 X100 Modem Socket to GSM/PSTN Modem Cable ..........11 X100 to Reviewer Cable..................11 Anti-Vibration Kit (T406) .......................12 Programming ........................16...
  • Page 3 SMS Message Menu......................64 Sending emails via a gateway.................66 X101 Reviewer..........................67 Mounting Diagram ........................68 Operation..........................69 Camera Tester........................69 Using the X201 Reviewer with the X100................70 Accessing / Storing Images ......................72 PCLink V2.21........................72 Introduction ........................72 V2.21 enhancements over V2.1 ..................72 Minimum Requirements ....................72 Installation........................73...
  • Page 4 RS232 Serial Cable....................82 Installation........................83 1 Configure the SIM card ..................83 2 Insert SIM card into modem ................84 3 Load V1.5 software onto X100 system ...............84 4 Connect modem equipment ................84 5 Install Remote Link V1.1.2 onto PC ..............84 Running RemoteLink .....................85 Selecting a modem ......................86...

  • Page 5: System Overview

    PC, using either USB or Frame Interface Kits, which includes PCLink, a proprietary reading and archiving software package. The X101 Reviewer is used to program the menu settings on X100, to check camera views and to review recordings on the installed X100 hard disk cartridge. Recording will continue during this reviewing process.

  • Page 6: X100 Digital Video Recorder

    X100 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER...

  • Page 7: Installation

    The X100 can be used free-standing or it can be mounted on a wall or bulkhead. Power can be applied to X100 either via 12V DC jack socket (use PSU supplied with X100), or 12V screw terminals. NB: Do not use both power inputs simultaneously.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Video Out For connection to external monitor Video In (BNC) Connect cameras 1 to 4 to these sockets Video In (DIN) Connect cameras 5-8, using 5 pin 180° DIN locking plug (Deltron part 590-0500; Farnell order code 590-0500). DC Power Socket For PSU supplied only (use DC power terminals where possible) DC Power terminals...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel Main Bay Insertion of hard disk cartridge On/Off Power to X100 (menu enabled) Power LED Flashing in low power standby mode, On all the time for normal operation Recording LED On when recording Disk Status LED On when disk full (applies to single pass recording only)

  • Page 10: Connector Specifications

    The pin configuration of the RJ45 connector is proprietary. It must not be connected to an Ethernet network. Pin 1 is the pin closest to the centre of the X100 front panel. 1 Video Out Use 1 and 2 for Video Out...

  • Page 11: Cable Specifications

    Cable Specifications X100 RJ45 Reviewer Socket to PC Cable This cable is used to connect a PC to the X100 RJ45 (Reviewer) socket. 9 way D-Type female connector to RJ45 plug. [Typically use a standard CAT5 cable [EIA/TIA 568B wiring standard (straight 1-8 to 1-8...

  • Page 12: Anti-Vibration Kit (T406)

    M4 thread and have a counter-sunk hex-head. Please refer to Diagram B1 for details of blind and through-hole mounting. Diagram B1 Mounting Hole Location – X100 The mounting holes must be drilled on 126mm and 88mm centres. This is shown in diagram...
  • Page 13 Total Mounting Volume Required – X100 It is necessary to allow a minimum clearance of at least 10mm around the body of the X100 when mounted on the T406 Anti Vibration Kit. This is to allow free movement of the X100 on the anti vibration mounts and to prevent collision with either the enclosure or peripheral systems due to vertical and lateral movement under extreme shock and vibration conditions.
  • Page 14 Section C - Installation Procedure It is advised that some form of thread-lock compound should be used on the screws securing the wire rope mounts to both the X100 and mounting surface. This is in order to prevent loosening due to vibration.
  • Page 15 This is strongly advised for maximum vibration and shock isolation. Diagram C2 If it is not possible to mount the X100 in the horizontal orientation then the following vertical orientation as detailed in diagram C3 may be used. It must be noted however that this vertical orientation is not as effective at isolating the X100 from vibration and shock as the horizontal orientation as shown in diagram C2.

  • Page 16: Programming

    1.2V. An additional PSU can be connected to "Power In" socket of X101, but to view X100 a BNC cable must be linked from "Out" socket on rear panel of X100 to "Video In" socket on top panel of X101.

  • Page 17: Software Updates

    Ensure X101 Reviewer is not connected to X100 Recorder. Connect serial link cable from "Reviewer" socket on X100 front panel to serial port on PC. With hard disk cartridge inserted and switched on, hold in "On/Off" button on front panel of X100 then connect power to X100.

  • Page 18: X100 & Hard Disk Cartridge Led Indicators

    X100 & Hard Disk Cartridge LED Indicators The following section describes the normal operation of the front panel LED indicators on the X100 and hard disk cartridge. It may be useful in order to confirm normal operating conditions and situations where a problem may have occurred.
  • Page 19 The hard disk cartridge will be full due to the options in the X100 ‘File System’ menu having been set to write-protect certain types of recordings (any combination of Normal, Timer &...
  • Page 20 6) If the ‘Recording’ & ‘Disk Status’ LED’s flash twice, instead of once, when the hard disk cartridge is switched on. If this occurs instead of the usual sequence as described in section 2 previously, then the X100 has entered a mode reserved for Timespace Technology engineers to adjust factory settings.

  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation To set up and operate the X100 an X101 Reviewer is required. Playback & Recording Rewind through recorded footage. The normal wind interval is 1 minute. Pressing the button again increases the wind interval to 5 minutes. Repeated presses increase the interval to 10 / 20 and finally 60 minutes.

  • Page 22: Camera Switcher

    Camera Switcher Switch the view to camera 1 to 8. When playing back recorded footage, pressing buttons 1 to 8 changes playback to that camera. If the AUTO LED is lit, buttons 1 to 8 change the live camera being viewed. This camera is held on the main monitor.

  • Page 23: Zoom, Search And Help

    Zoom, Search and Help ZOOM Zoom in on a frame from recorded footage (in black & white). Use the menu navigation buttons (see next page) to pan around the enlarged image. Press the ZOOM button again to return to original size. When the zoom function is active, the ZOOM button will be lit.

  • Page 24: Jump To Time

    Jump to Time JUMP TO TIME ------------ TIME: >14:45:00 DATE: >17/08/98 >JUMP TO TIME ABOVE >JUMP TO OLDEST >JUMP TO LATEST EXIT This is the "Jump to Time" menu, which is displayed after pressing the SEARCH button, and allows instant access to any time (on the minute) and date in recorded footage. •...

  • Page 25: File System

    File System Any disk removed from the X100 recorder can be viewed on a PC and recording files (proprietary format .oba files) are displayed. The disk can be connected to the PC using two interfacing methods: Interface Details Product code 1 IDE/USB Easy connection;...

  • Page 26: Example - Day Long Files

    Example - day long files In the above example the contents of the X100 hard disk cartridge are displayed (D:). 12 files have been recorded one for each day from 7 Aug to 18 Aug. Before this recording period and within this recording period 4 alarm events were generated and these are stored in event files "ALARM ….

  • Page 27: Example - Hour Long Files

    Example - hour long files In the above example the contents of the X100 hard disk cartridge are displayed (D:). 16 files have been recorded one for each hour. Recording started at 14:15:34 on August 19 carried on till 05:06:23 on August 20 .

  • Page 28: Example - 10 Minute Files

    Example - 10 minute files In the above example the contents of the X100 hard disk cartridge are displayed (D:). 12 files have been recorded covering a period from 9:02:15am to 10:55:12am. Within this recording period 4 alarm events were generated and these are stored in the event files "ALARM ….

  • Page 29: Write-Protection

    Write-Protection Any file can be write-protected or un write-protected on the X100 or the PC. The recorder will not overwrite write-protected files. To change the protection of a file on the X100 please see the menu section of the manual. To change the protection on the PC, right click on the file and select properties.

  • Page 30: Putting Footage Back Onto An X100

    X100. The following steps should be taken: 1 Put cartridge in an X100 and run a full reset (menu and recordings) 2 Connect disk via USB to PC (not forgetting to unplug and plug the USB connector as a last step in the connection for each disk).

  • Page 31: Jpeg Compression

    It is important to understand that the X100 filesystem is a subset of the PC FAT32 filesystem. The PC will access the X100 disk cartridges with no problems but the X100 will not be able to read every FAT32 filesystem written by the PC.

  • Page 32: Watermark

    The terms hash code and watermark are synonymous. A hash code is created automatically by the X100 for each image set and is stored in the information block. The hash code is a number between 0 and 1.84 x 10^19 (i.e. 18.4 million million million) (64 bit number) .

  • Page 33: Accessing Watermark

    The hard disk cartridge is removed from the X100 digital recorder. The cartridge is connected to a PC via USB port. Proprietary software called PCLink (freely available to Police forces) is used to access the recordings (a password can be entered to prevent unauthorised access), and a menu option activates and de-activates the display of the watermark.

  • Page 34: Thermal Design

    1 Changing the air inside the case makes the air temperature inside the case within a few degrees to that outside. 2 If the airflow is channelled around the top surface of the X100 so that air is draw particularly over the two sides and the top, further thermal improvement is gained and an X100 specification of 5°C to 45°C may be used.

  • Page 35: Low Temperatures

    Specific low temperature design normally goes hand in hard with providing a large thermal range. Insulating the X100 (e.g. inside an enclosure) and leaving it powered up (but not necessarily recording) will allow it to be used at sub zero temperatures. The insulation works against the user as the outside temperature rises above 10°C.

  • Page 36: The Menu System

    THE MENU SYSTEM The menu system is used to configure the X100 and gives control over recording resolution, camera sequencing, timer settings and alarm triggering and alarm triggered recording. There is also access to monitor options and password functions along with many other parameters.

  • Page 37: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The menu system on the X100 can be accessed by using the X101 reviewer. Connect the dedicated 8 way (Ethernet style) cable (supplied with X101) to the recorder and consult the instructions for X101 Reviewer. Press any of the 4 menu buttons to enter the main menu. Once in the menu system, their function is as follows: Move up to the next menu item.

  • Page 38: Main Menu

    Main Menu MAIN MENU --------- > NORMAL RECORDING TIMER RECORDING ALARM RECORDING RECORDING HISTORY ALARM INPUT ALARM OUTPUT VIDEO SWITCHER OTHER MENUS EXIT Further sub-menus can be accessed here: • NORMAL RECORDING - default recording set-up activated by the record on/off button. •...

  • Page 39: Normal Recording Menu

    12, 24, 48, 72, 168, 480, 960 HOUR - This sets the number of hours the unit will record for. The X100 automatically loops round and will have the most recent recordings available for view (it deletes the oldest first). The previous 1 / 5 / 10 minutes recording are used to estimate an appropriate update rate (selectable in the advanced options menu).
  • Page 40 These settings are useful if the amount of recording time over a period is not known or variable. A user for example may want to record for 28 days but the X100 may only be actively recording for between 4 and 20 days over this period. Further details are given in the Advanced menu section.

  • Page 41: Recording Time, Disk Size And Recording Rate

    Recording time, disk size and recording rate The following table allows the calculation of recording time in days and other parameters shown in bold below. Basically fill in 4 out of the 5 entries A to E and find the missing entry. Number of cameras A____________ Number of images / sec for each camera...

  • Page 42: Timer Recording Menu

    • WHEN TIMER STOPS: STOP RECORDING / DO NORMAL RECORDING At the end of a period of timer recording the X100 can either stop recording until the next period or else switch to Normal recording. For example cameras 1,2 and 3 could be...

  • Page 43: Timer Menu

    To omit any day, leave both entries blank with NO numeric characters. The example below shows how the X100 can be made to record from 9am Monday through to 9am Friday. Note that many of the fields have been left intentionally blank.

  • Page 44: Alarm Recording Menu

    • USE ORDER ABOVE - When any of the alarm inputs are active the X100 records using the camera order given above. Other options are: ONLY ALARMED CAMERAS - Which means that only alarmed cameras will be recorded.
  • Page 45 All alarm recordings are marked with the character A (Alarm) embedded into the recording and a log is placed in the recording history list. When the alarm event occurs, the unit will begin recording as specified by the Alarm Recording Menu.

  • Page 46: Recording History (Files) Menu

    Write-protected files appear as write-protected (read only) on the PC. You can change the write-protect status either on the PC or as explained on the X100. Any files that are not write-protected on the X100 get overwritten (oldest first) during the process of recording. The percentage of write-protected recordings on disk is given in the statistics menu.

  • Page 47: Alarm Input Menu

    Alarm Input Menu ALARM IN -------- TRIGGER ALARM RECORDING AND/OR VIDEO SWITCHER WHEN ALARM IN TRIG 1 >IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED EXIT The alarm input menu sets the normally open/closed relay state for each of the alarm inputs. Alarm inputs 1 to 4 control cameras 1 to 4 respectively. Cameras 5 to 8 do not have alarm inputs.

  • Page 48: Alarm Output Menu

    Alarm Output Menu ALARM OUTPUT ------------ ALARM OUTPUT: >CLOSED WHEN... CAMERA DISCONNECTED: HARD DISK 90% WRITE PROT RECORDING: ALARM INPUT ACTIVE: ALARM OCCURRED: EXIT The alarm output menu controls the alarm output relay. • ALARM OUTPUT - This can be set to: •...

  • Page 49: Video Switcher Menu

    Video Switcher Menu VIDEO SWITCHER -------------- CAMERA DWELL TIME (SECS) >2 SKIP SKIP SKIP SKIP SHOW ALARMED CAMERAS:>NO EXIT The video switcher menu controls the automatic switching of cameras when the unit is in AUTO mode. The dwell time specifies the duration spent on a camera before switching to the next camera. Use the up / down buttons to choose the camera, and the right / left buttons to increase / decrease the dwell time.

  • Page 50: Other Menus

    Other Menus OTHER MENUS ----------- > PASSWORD MONITOR DATE STATISTICS ADVANCED FILE SYSTEM RESET SYSTEM EXIT The "other menus" menu provides access to further menus: • PASSWORD - Password protection set-up. • MONITOR – Timestamp options and camera text. • DATE - Change the system time and date plus summer time correction. •...

  • Page 51: Password Menu

    Password Menu PASSWORD -------- PASSWORD PROTECTION FOR: MENU: >NO RECORDING: NO PLAYBACK: SWITCHER: MODEM: CHANGE PASSWORD EXIT The password menu restricts user access to the four key parts of the system. Here is a summary of the menu selections available: •...

  • Page 52: Examples

    Examples Selection Set to MENU RECORDING PLAYBACK SWITCHER Allow the user to Allow the user to Full protection - no review footage and carry out basic Result: functions available. look at live cameras functions, but without only. access to any menus. The password for the unit when the unit is shipped is 0000.

  • Page 53: Monitor Menu

    Monitor Menu MONITOR ------- TIMESTAMP: >YES TIMESTAMP POSITION: BOTTOM-LOW CAMERA TEXT EXIT The Monitor menu governs the timestamp and optional camera text. Please note that the timestamp and camera text are buried into the image and CANNOT be removed in any way after recording.

  • Page 54: Camera Text

    Camera Text CAMERA TEXT ----------- 1>JKN456Y DOOR 2 JKN456Y REAR 3 JKN456Y FRONT 4 JKN456Y DECK1A 5 JKN456Y DECK1B 6 JKN456Y DECK2A 7 JKN456Y DECK2B 8 JKN456Y DUPLICATE TEXT FROM 1) EXIT Allows up to 25 optional digits of text per camera. For instance vehicle registration number, branch name, location in building etc., can be displayed on recordings, in addition to the timestamp.

  • Page 55: Current Date Menu

    Current Date Menu CURRENT DATE ------------ TIME: >12:24:00 DATE: 01/12/98 (DAY/MONTH/YEAR) DAY: MONDAY SET THE DATE SUMMER TIME ADJUST: COUNTRY: EXIT The current date menu sets up the date time and seasonal correction. • TIME - Type a time using the numbered keys. Invalid times are prohibited •...

  • Page 56: Statistics Menu

    Serial Address (modem port only) (ignored in V1.4 and above: serial address = 0) Language (English 0, American 1) Serial Rate (ignored in V1.4 and above - fixed at 115200)(0=115200, 1=1200,…4=9600…). No help screen for the Statistics Menu is provided on the X100 recorder.

  • Page 57: Advanced Menu

    ALARM INPUT 4 SWITCHES UNIT OFF The above settings control the way the unit can switch to low power standby mode. The first setting disables the pushbutton switch on the front of the X100. The unit will never go into low power mode.
  • Page 58 Choosing an n of 1 hour gives a system that smoothly adjusts its update rate based on the previous hour. This avoids any short term fluctuations in rate but can in extreme cases cause less recording on disk than is specified by the hour mode. The user should select a value of n to suit the recording requirements.
  • Page 59 Disk status under calendar recording is given at the bottom of the advanced menu with three numbers, for example: D 40.00% T 50.00% F 1.5 D is the percentage of disk used so far in the period T is the percentage of time used so far of the period F is a rate factor that increases the current recording rate and gives improved performance when using calendar recording.

  • Page 60: File System Menu

    10% of the disk. The X100 will not record if it is 100% full of write-protected files, and some files will need to be un write-protected in the recording history menu and thereby deleted to free up space. You...
  • Page 61 Up to 10,000 files can be created on the X100. If more events than this are anticipated then the user is advised to use the 10 MINS / 1 HOUR / 1 DAY setting described above. This is in most cases preferable as it is very difficult to deal with more than a few 1000 files on a file system.

  • Page 62: Check Files Menu

    Check Files Menu CHECK FILES ----------- CHECK FILES NOW CHECK FILES PLUS DELETE BAD FILES NOW CHECK FILES PLUS DELETE BAD FILES AT POWERUP: (Note: This may take 5 mins) • CHECK FILES NOW This is a non destructive check of the filesystem. The following tests are performed: 1 All oba files are valid 2 No oba files overlap 3 All oba files are positioned within the disk volume.

  • Page 63: Reset System Menu

    DO THE ABOVE NOW. Note that there is no undo option. WARNING Choosing a full reset i.e. by putting YES into 1) and 2) selections will reset the X100 to the factory shipped configuration. All menu settings will revert to factory defaults, and any recording on the hard disk (including write-protected images) will be deleted.

  • Page 64: Sms Message Menu

    HEALTH CHECK PASSED SEND: NEVER The SMS Message menu in V1.51m of the X100 software allows the user to configure the X100 to send a SMS text message during its power-up sequence when using the Siemens TC35 GSM modem terminal.
  • Page 65 There are six lines in total containing 25 characters on each line in which to type a message. If a line of text ends with a space then the X100 will automatically insert a space in the message before the next line of text and remove any spaces at the end of the previous line.

  • Page 66: Sending Emails Via A Gateway

    It is essential that the syntax of the message is correct otherwise the email may not be sent. Timespace Technology cannot offer any specific advice when making use of one of the gateways available. Please direct any enquiries to the gateway company concerned.

  • Page 67: X101 Reviewer

    X101 REVIEWER Adjustment for Brightness -> Contrast -> Colour -> Top View Video in Power in To X100 Self Contained Camera Tester...

  • Page 68: Mounting Diagram

    Mounting Diagram...

  • Page 69: Operation

    X100 to socket marked "To Recorder" on X101. This connection provides power and video from X100 to X101. When power (12V ±1.2V) is applied to the X100 the LED on the rear panel of the reviewer is illuminated. The X100 display will be shown on the X101 monitor.

  • Page 70: Using The X201 Reviewer With The X100

    The Vol. & Phones controls at the base of the X201 do not have any function when used with the X100. The socket marked Recorder, used to connect the cable linking the X201 Reviewer to the X100, is located on the base of the X201 as opposed to the top of the X101.
  • Page 71 Please note that unlike the X101, the X201 does not have a separate Video In & Power In connections. The X201 is only able to take power and video signals from the X100 via the proprietary data link cable included with the X201. Therefore the X201 is unable to act as a stand-alone camera tester.

  • Page 72: Accessing / Storing Images

    PCLink v2.21 is a Windows based application that will allow .oba video footage files to be viewed on a PC. These files are automatically created by the X100 recorder on its removable disk cartridge. The cartridge must be connected to the PC to access the files on the cartridge.

  • Page 73: Installation

    Installation To install PCLink v2.21 execute the install file “SETUP_PCLink_V2_21.exe” The default directory for the PCLink V2 software will be. “Program Files -> PCLink V2” The installation directory may be change without any affect on the execution of the software. PCLink v2.21 will install itself to a directory which will not affect any existing version of PCLink that are installed on the machine.

  • Page 74: Pclink V2.21 Quick Reference

    PCLink v2.21 Quick Reference • Watermarks in Green. • Click on hour or day select cursors to access recordings - no files to wade through. • Zoom activated by dragging the mouse in a window. • Double clicking gives single camera view. Double click again to go back to multi-camera view •...

  • Page 75: Operating Pclink

    Operating PCLink Loading .oba files can be accomplished in 4 ways. 1. If the configuration option “Auto Load From Cartridge” has been selected and a cartridge is attached to the system, then the entire .oba contents of the cartridge will have been loaded when PCLink v2.21 was executed.

  • Page 76: Camera Display Mode Buttons

    Camera Display Mode Buttons Three camera display modes are available. 1. Single camera mode: This will only display a single camera window. To select different camera window use the camera buttons to change the visible camera window. 2. Multiple camera mode: This will display all the camera windows which are active within the .oba files.

  • Page 77: Timeline Selectors

    Timeline Selectors The timeline is designed to show periods of time which the .oba video files occupy. The timeline is split into two sections, hour selector and day selector. The day selector shows which dates have footage in and the hour selector shows the times of that day that have footage.

  • Page 78: Video Information Panel

    Video Information Panel The video information section displays the information for the currently loaded video footage. Start: Start time and date for the entire video footage. End: End time and date for the entire video footage. Current: The time and date of the current position in the video footage. File: Is the file name of the .oba file which is currently playing.

  • Page 79: Password

    Passwords can contain up to a maximum of 30 characters in length and comprise any of the keyboard character set. File Transfer There are two methods of accessing on a PC files stored on an X100 disk cartridge: 1. USB Interface Kit (T403-USB). 2. Frame Interface Kit (T403-FRM).

  • Page 80: Pasting Image To Art Package

    Pasting Image to Art Package The following example uses Windows Paint to demonstrate this function. In most cases the option for pasting an image from the Windows Clipboard will come under the menu option “File- >Paste”, but for some applications refer to the applications user manual for an explanation on this feature.

  • Page 81: Remotelink V1.1.2

    Menus can be accessed and modified, live video displayed and recorded footage viewed. Overview If the user is familiar with setting up the X100 using an X101 reviewer there is little further to learn - you have the same functionality but remotely. The software allows the PC to dial up an X100 unit and once the connection is made the control as the reviewer.

  • Page 82: Hardware Required

    X100 and cartridge with V1.5 software Further items required for PC side PC with in-built modem SETUP_RemoteLink_V1_1_2.EXE Software download cable for X100 + X100V1_5.EXE (X100 V1.5 software loader) (only if V1.5 needs to be downloaded to cartridge) Specification of Cabling RJ12 Power Cable...

  • Page 83: Installation

    Nov 02, £30 from Vodaphone shop. Non Vodaphone SIMs may be used but only Vodaphone SIMs have been tested by Timespace. (Orange SIMs and Virgin SIMs are known not to currently facilitate analogue data numbers and so should be avoided).

  • Page 84: Insert Sim Card Into Modem

    The TC35 GSM modem comes supplied with a mains power adaptor should you wish to use this power option. The proprietary power cable provided is indicated in the above diagram. The X100 system can now be switched on. It is ready for dial up. 5 Install Remote Link V1.1.2 onto PC Insert CD provided by Timespace into a PC.

  • Page 85: Running Remotelink

    Running RemoteLink The RemoteLink main screen is a facsimile of the X101 Reviewer that it emulates, complete with screen, buttons and LEDs. All reviewer functions can be performed including the access and control of menus, live video display and recorded footage playback. Menu Main screen...

  • Page 86: Selecting A Modem

    Selecting a modem Before you can dial up any remote you units, you must first select the modem to use. This must be a modem that MS Windows recognises as one that it can use. It may be an internal or external version, but you must have installed the drivers that came with it and it must be visible in the list of installed modems.

  • Page 87: Entering / Managing Phone Numbers

    Entering / managing phone numbers RemoteLink maintains a list of phone numbers of your remote units. When you contact a remote unit, you choose one of these numbers from a list. This avoids mistyping a number. To Add numbers to the system, choose Tools>Manage Numbers… from the main menu. This will open the Manage Numbers Dialog.

  • Page 88: Contacting A Remote Unit

    Contacting a remote unit Once a modem has been selected and there is at least one phone number stored in the system, RemoteLink will be able to dial a remote unit. To do this choose File>Connect… from the main menu. This will open the Connect dialog: To select the number to dial, click on the down-arrow on the Phone Number drop-down box.

  • Page 89: Remote Operation

    There is a noticeable delay when video is being transferred - please wait for any video to be uploaded. Keypresses are registered with the X100 after video upload. Removing RemoteLink To remove RemoteLink from your PC, either because it is no longer needed, or you wish to install a newer version, open the START menu and choose Settings>Control Panel, then open...

  • Page 90: Oba To Avi File Converter V1.1.2

    OBA to AVI File Converter V1.1.2 Introduction The X100 and OmniBase digital video recorders record proprietary .oba files which can only be played back by PCLink. The OBA to AVI conversion utility allow users to convert the proprietary OBA file recordings into standard AVI video files for viewing or editing using industry standard tools.
  • Page 91 Note: it is important that the Output Folder is not on an X100 drive cartridge. It is not permitted to create or modify files on any X100 cartridge if that cartridge is to be reinserted into an X100 for further use.

  • Page 92: Transferring Files To Pc

    TV or monitor, which will be displaying the X100 screen. On the X100 select the camera and find the first image of the sequence to be recorded. Start the VCR recording and press PLAY on X100 and the sequence will be recorded. Stop the VCR and the X100 when the recording is complete.

  • Page 93: Appendix

    WARNING: The use of any power source, other than that supplied, may cause damage to the product, and will invalidate the warranty. X100 EMC Conformity (CE Mark) Meets the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) relating to EMC Emissions (EN50081-1(1992)) and EMC Immunity (EN5008201-1(1992)).

  • Page 94: X100 Emc Conformity (Specification 5)

    X100 EMC Conformity (Specification 5) Meets the requirements of Automotive Conformance Specification 5 Issue 8 Class 2(a) - UK Home Office. Guarantee Material and labour are guaranteed for 12 months from date of purchase. Defective products will either be repaired or replaced, at the discretion of the manufacturer.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications X100 Digital Video Recorder Recording Format JPEG compression Recording Medium 2.5” IDE, PC-compatible hard disk Recording Modes Recording period, recording image interval, or calendar period; single pass recording or loop recording Recording Format Full update or conditional refresh Max. Record Rate...

  • Page 96: Removable Hard Disk Cartridge

    (12V +/- 1.2V) Display Built-in 5" LCD monitor, TFT 960(H) x 234(V) pixels, PAL or NTSC Connectors X100 Interface - 8 way RJ45 (serial data; video; DC supply) External Video Input - 1 x BNC Case Mild steel, black painted Dimensions (mm)

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error Messages and Other Messages The following messages may be displayed by the X100. A brief description is given. CURRENT TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO SUMMER TIME ADJUSTMENT: PRESS ANY KEY TO CHECK DATE ---------------------- Message displayed on summer time adjust. Will happen when unit powered up after a summer time change.
  • Page 98 ALARM OUTPUT ACTIVE BECAUSE..HARD DISK IS MORE THAN 95% FULL PRESS ANY KEY Alarm output indication message. Alarm output has been set to be active if hard disk is approaching a full state (nearly all over-write protected). ILLEGAL TIME / DATE! TIME / DATE NOT SET PRESS ANY KEY --------------------...
  • Page 99 RESETTING SYSTEM ---------------- PLEASE WAIT ----------- (MAX 40 SECONDS) ---------------- THE UNIT WILL RESTART AFTER THIS PROCESS The above message is displayed during a reset operation. CAMERA DISCONNECTED AT TIME BELOW !! 12:24:04 26/03/02 The above text is written as an image and recorded. By doing this a record is provided of exact times and dates when cameras had been disconnected as part of the recorded footage.

  • Page 100: Possible Problems And Faq's

    "The recorded picture is grainy" increase the exposure level; use a camera which works to a lower lux level. Ensure cartridge is pushed home and "X100 has power (red LED on), but switched on (Green LED on). fails to operate" Press "Auto".

  • Page 101: T406

    1 for Windows XP. If you are having trouble installing and using the T403 X100 USB kit with Windows XP then check to see if service pack 1 has been installed (My Computer > View System Information >...

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