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AVSI-12 Interview Room System
Setup and User Guide
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the
instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
AVSI-12_SM
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  • Page 1 AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. AVSI-12_SM 170322...
  • Page 2 Operate this system only in environments where the temperature and humidity is within the recommended range. Operation in temperatures or at humidity levels outside the recommended range may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product. Refer to the specifications for each system component for more information. CAUTION LEGAL NOTICE Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specific...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.4 System Maintenance ..............53 AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 4 NOTES www.Observint.com...

  • Page 5: Systems Overview

    Systems Overview The AVSI-12 Interview Room system is a premium quality scalable video and audio digital recording system ideally suited for indoor installation in rooms where interviews or interrogations occur. The digital recording system allows you to search and playback live video and audio, and export recordings locally or download them remotely.

  • Page 6: System Components

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 System components The interview room system components include: Quantity Description 23LGLED2 LG™ 23” 1080p Full-HD Widescreen Commercial Grade LED Monitor ALI-QVR4008H1TB Alibi 4000 series 8-channel HD-TVI Hybrid+ security DVR ALI-TS1012R HD-TVI 2MP indoor dome camera AUDIOADAPTER Mono audio 3.5mm female to RCA male adapter AVSI-SPEAKER...
  • Page 7 Converts 3.5 mm plug go RCA male. AVSI-SPEAKER Speakers The AVSI-SPEAKER is a high quality computer compatible powered stereo speaker set. It connects to the audio out jack on the back of the ALI-QVR4008H recorder. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 8 SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW AVSI-STEREO adapter cable RCA audio left and right to 3.5 mm stereo connector adapter cable. AVSI-SW1 system control switch The AVSI-SW is a simple flush-mountable interview room switch assembly that can be used to start and stop recording equipment with a single toggle of the switch.
  • Page 9 HD-TVI, HD-SDI, AHD, HD-CVI, 960H and HD AVS • BNC Video Connection, RCA Audio Connection • 2.1 x 5.5mm Power Connector (Standard) • FEMALE-POW Power cable EZ-Connect power cable with plug for use with the DC12-1000R power adapter. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 10: Optional Equipment

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW PA3 Super high gain micro audio system microphone The PA3 high gain super mini preamp and microphone is one of the smallest and best in the world. The built-in preamp features low noise, high gain and auto level adjustment by on-board IC, and line level output.

  • Page 11: Optional Camera

    Description ALI-TP and ALI-TS series cameras ALI-TP and ALI-TS cameras offer a wide range of turret, bullet and dome cameras compatible with the AVSI-12 system. ALI-CC1 Covert camera - Alibi 2.2 Megapixel 1080p HD-TVI 40’ IR Wide Angle Corner Mount Security Camera ALI-CC2 Covert camera - Alibi 2.2 Megapixel 1080p HD-TVI 940 nm 40’...
  • Page 12 SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW ALI-CC4 This covert smoke detector camera is equipped with a 2.4MP Sony Progressive Scan Sensor that delivers clear, crisp 1080p video at 30 fps. Additional features include D-WDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range) and 3D- and 2D-DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) that further contribute to its exceptional quality images, even in low-light conditions.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    2.2 What you need #2 Phillips screw driver • Thin blade screwdriver • 5/64” hex wrench • Wire stripping tool (to strip 22 ga wire) • Tools for installing the camera and microphone • AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 14: System Setup

    SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP SECTION 3 System Setup The basic Interview Room System system includes an ALI-QVR4008H Alibi HD-TVI digital video recorder, an HD-TVI 1080p high definition camera, a hi-gain microphone and speakers. 3.1 Install the recorder hardware Installing the recorder hardware includes the ALI-QVR4008H HD-TVI recorder and the 23LGLED2 monitor. A uninterruptible power supply (UPS), not provided, is strongly recommended.

  • Page 15: Mount And Wire The Avsi Switch

    Carefully remove the cover screws of the AVSI switch with a 5/64” hex wrench, then set the cover aside. Screw Cover screws Screw Remove the two screws securing the box to the backing plate (see above) using a Phillips screwdriver, then set it aside. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 16 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Knockouts Knockouts Remove a knockout from the box or backing plate for cable routing (see above). Anchor the backing plate to the AVSI switch mounting location with appropriate fasteners (not provided). Several screw holes are provided in the backing plate. Use at least two fasteners. Connect the CAB-SWITCH cable to the switch as follows: Route the CAB-SWITCH cable from the mounting location to the recorder back panel.

  • Page 17: Connect The Cab-Switch Cable To The Recorder Alarm Terminals And To 12 Vdc Power

    Remove about 2” of insulating sheath from the end of the CAB-SWITCH cable. Unravel the red and black pair from the green and white pair, then strip 1/4” of insulation from each of the four wires using a 22 gauge wire stripping tool. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 18 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP At the alarm terminations, push and hold in the orange button associated with the ALARM IN 1 terminal, insert the CAB-SWITCH cable green wire all the way in, and then release the orange button. Tug on the wire to ensure that is securely attached.

  • Page 19: Test The Avsi Switch

    If the verify checks in the two steps above do not produce the expected results, check the connections to the switch and power adapter. Contact your vendor support organization of additional help is needed. Set the switch to the down position before performing the following procedures. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 20: Connect The Speakers To The Recorder

    SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP 3.4 Connect the speakers to the recorder The speakers provided with the system connect to the recorder AUDIO OUT connector through the AUDIOADAPTER. The AUDIO OUT connector is located on the back of the recorder between the VGA connector and the LAN connector. Plug the audio cable from the speakers into the AUDIOADAPTER provided, and then into the AUDIO OUT connector on the back of the recorder.
  • Page 21 Connect the EXT65 cable with the BNC connector (video) to the VIDEO IN 1 connector. See below. VIDEO IN 1 (BNC) AUDIO IN 1 (RCA) To camera and microphone EXT65 cable (recorder end) DC12-2000R (2 amp) power adapter AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 22: Powering On The System For The First Time

    SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Connect the EXT65 cable with the RCA connector (audio) to the AUDIO IN 1 connector. Connect the EXT65 power cable to the DC12-2000R power adapter. NOTE: Do not plug the power adapter into a power outlet at this time. Connect the EXT65 extension cables to the camera and microphone as follows: Connect the EXT65 cable with the BNC connector (video) to the camera drop cable with the BNC connector.
  • Page 23 Plug the monitor into the a 120 Vac wall outlet, and then power it on. Verify that within 2 minutes, the ALIBI splash screen is displayed on the monitor. In the Language screen shown below, click Apply to continue. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 24 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the first Wizard window, click in the Admin Password entry field, and then use the virtual keyboard to enter the default administrator password for the system: password1. Click the Return key in the lower right corner of the keyboard to complete the entry.
  • Page 25 In the Attention window, verify that the password is modified (see below), and then click OK to continue. If a different message appears, correct whatever is needed, and then click Next as shown above, and OK to continue. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 26 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the next Wizard window, click Previous to return to the password screen. In the password screen shown below: Enter your new Admin password in the Admin Password field. www.Observint.com...
  • Page 27 The Reset Password window will recognize your USB drive and show the file structure. If the window doesn’t show the drive, click the Refresh button to scan the USB ports for the drive. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 28 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the screen above, you can: Create a new folder on the drive, if needed, or double click on an existing folder to open/select it. Click the Export button to write the GUID file to the folder that is open. If the export was successful, the Attention window shown below will appear.
  • Page 29 Click the System Time field, and then use the up ( p ) and down ( q ) icons for each field to show the current date. Note that the hour field is shown in 24-hour (0 .. 23) format. Click Next to continue. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 30 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP The network settings Wizard menu is shown below. By default, the recorder is configured to use DHCP. If the recorder is attached to a LAN that has a DHCP server (most common), this menu will be populated with the compatible network parameters assigned to your by the DHCP.
  • Page 31 The next Wizard menu is used to initialize (erase all information from) the internal hard drive (HDD). By default, when the HDD becomes full, it is configured to write over the oldest files on the drive, excluding files that are locked. Click Next to continue. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 32 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP The next Wizard window is used to add network (IP) cameras to the recorder, needed. These cameras can be used for surveillance, or with other interview rooms. Refer to the ALIBI™ Embedded Video Recorder Firmware User Manual provided by your equipment vendor for more information.
  • Page 33 Right click anywhere on the Live View screen, and then click Menu in the popup list. NOTE: An Admin login window may appear. If it does, enter your Admin password in the window, and then click OK to continue. In the Menu window, click the Camera icon. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 34 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the Camera Management menu, click the Image link on the left. By default, image settings for Camera (A1) Camera 01 (interview room camera) is selected. In this menu: Add colorful objects to the interview room, and set the lighting to the normal lighting level. The video in the screen below is not a good example.

  • Page 35: Test/Use The Interview Room System

    Set the AVSI switch to ON. The camera image of Camera 01 should expand to full screen and a red status icon (recording in progress) should appear in the upper right corner of the screen. Record the time when the AVSI switch was turned on. This information will be used later during playback. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 36: Playback Recorded Video

    SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM While recording, move throughout the field of view, and talk normally. Verify that audio can be heard through the speakers. Set the AVSI switch to OFF. The Live View screen should return to Multi-screen mode, and the red status icon in the upper right corner of Camera 01 video should disappear.
  • Page 37 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM In the Menu window, click the Playback icon. In the camera list on the right, select the Camera 01, the interview room camera. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 38 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Recording of interest Playback control icons Click icons here to expand or contract the timeline. In the calendar below the camera list, click on the date of the recording you want to playback. In the example above, March 9, 2017 was selected.
  • Page 39 Volume control Tag, clip, file controls Playback control icons Expanded timeline Zoom Start/stop default custom Mute clip management Start/end time of recordings Playback speed Recorded video clips Playback timestamp Playback motion controls Timeline AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 40: Tagging Recorded Video

    SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Playback screen icons During playback of the video, verify that you can hear sound from the recording, and the video started and stopped at the time when the AVSI switch was toggled. 4.2 Tagging recorded video You can tag, or name, video clips during playback, and then easily search for and play them back later.
  • Page 41 Add Customized Tag icon. In the window that opens, enter a Tag Name, and then click OK to close the window. Notice that the tag is time stamped at the time the window opens. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 42: Search For And Playback A Tag

    SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM 4 .2 .1 Search for and Playback a Tag Stop video playback in the Playback screen. In the upper left corner of the screen, open the drop down list, and then select Tag. Check the box to select Camera 01, or select all cameras.

  • Page 43: Export Recorded Video

    Plug a USB flash media device into a USB port. Playback the video file that contains the content you want to export. Using the playback controls, position the video at the frame that begins the content you want to export. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 44 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Click the Clip icon at the bottom of the window. A balloon will appear to signal Start Clipping. Clip icon. Position the video at the end of the content you want to export, and then click the Clip icon again. This time, a balloon will appear to signal Stop Clipping.
  • Page 45 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Click the File Management icon. FIle Management icon. In the File Management menu, check the select box for the video clip you want to export, and then click Export. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 46 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM In the Export window, double click on the folder where you want to export the file, and then click Export. In the next Export window that opens, select either Video and log or Player, and then click OK. Allow the export operation to complete, and then click OK in the Export finished message window.

  • Page 47: Using The Export Menu To Locate And Export Video Files

    Right click anywhere on the Live View screen, and then click Menu in the popup list. NOTE: An Admin login window may appear. If it does, enter your Admin password in the window, and then click OK to continue. In the Menu window, click the Export icon. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 48 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM By default, Normal export mode is selected in the Export window. For efficiency, deselect the cameras that didn’t record the video you want to export. Only camera A1 (the interview room camera) is selected here. Click the Start Time and End Time date and time fields to set the time span during which the video was recorded.
  • Page 49 In the next Export window that opens, select either Video and log or Player, and then click OK. Allow the export operation to complete, and then click OK in the Export finished message window. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 50 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Verify that the file you exported now appears in the directory on the flash drive. Click Back to return to the Search result window. Export using the Event menu features In this example, we’ll search for the Alarm event (created by setting the AVSI switch to ON) that triggered a recording. Right click anywhere on the Live View screen, and then click Menu in the popup list.
  • Page 51 Time and End Time during which the event occurred. By default, the video and audio for 30 seconds before and 30 seconds after the event will also be included. Click Search. Search results will appear in a Chart (thumbnail) view. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 52 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Check the select box for the video file(s) you want to export, and then click the Export button. In this example, both files were selected. You can also view your search results in List view. In List view, you can also Lock files. In the Export screen, open (double click on) the directory in the USB flash media drive, and then click Export to continue.
  • Page 53 Allow the export operation to complete, and then click OK in the Export finished message window. Verify that the files you exported appear in the directory on the flash drive in addition to the file exported earlier. Click Back to return to the Search result window. AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 54: Manual Recording

    SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM 4.4 Manual recording You can manually record Live View video and audio from your interview room without using the AVSI switch. When using this method, the green LED on the switch will not light. To start recording, left click inside the Live View window you want to record, then click the Start Recording icon in the quick setting toolbar.

  • Page 55: Advanced Recorder Features

    32 user accounts. To add, edit, and delete user accounts, you must log into the recorder with admin user credentials. Refer to the ALIBI Embedded Video Recorder Firmware User Manual for your ALI-QVR4000 series recorder for more information. User Management - user configuration User Camera Configuration settings AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 56: Network Setup

    SECTION 5: ADVANCED RECORDER FEATURES 5.2 Network Setup Network settings can be configured properly before you can connect to the recorder remotely. By default, the recorder is not configured for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Processor - to acquire network settings from the network’s Domain Name Server (DNS) or DDNS (Dynamic Domain Namve Server - for accessing the recorder conveniently from the internet).

  • Page 57: System Maintenance

    Features also include the export and import of the system configuration file, firmware upgrade and factory reset. Refer to the ALIBI Embedded Video Recorder Firmware User Manual for your ALI-QVR4000 series recorder for more information. System Maintenance menu AVSI-12 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

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