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AVSI-11 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-11_SM
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  • Page 1 AVSI-11 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-11_SM 170613...
  • 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration Setup for Interview Room System ........54 APPENDIX A AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 4 NOTES www.Supercircuits.com...

  • Page 5: Systems Overview

    Systems Overview The AVSI-11 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. Recording can be started and stopped with one switch, or manually at the recorder.

  • Page 6: System Components

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 System components The interview room system components include: Quantity Description 23” 1080p Full-HD Widescreen Commercial Grade LED Monitor Alibi 16-Channel 1080p/960H HD-TVI/Analog/IP Hybrid+ Real-Time Security digital video recorder Alibi Vandal proof Outdoor Dome Security Camera Mono audio 3.5mm female to RCA male adapter Powered stereo speaker set Power adapter cable...
  • Page 7 30%, produce LED light in rectangle form to better fit screen size, and capture images in the dark without washing out the subject at closer ranges. Audio Adapter Converts 3.5 mm plug to RCA male. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 8 SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW PC Speakers The PC speakers is a high quality computer compatible powered stereo speaker set. It connects to the audio out jack on the back of the recorder. Stereo adapter cable RCA audio left and right to 3.5 mm stereo connector adapter cable.
  • Page 9 A 12 Vdc 1 amp (1000 mA) regulated power supply is used for powering the recording control switch. 12 Vdc 2 Amp power adapter The 12 Vdc 2 amp (2000 mA) regulated power supply is used to power the dome camera. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Female power cable adapter EZ-Connect power cable with plug for use with the DC12-1000R power adapter. 1TB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) This professional grade, 1TB hard drive is designed for the continuous recording needs of security applications, delivering the ultimate in performance and reliability.

  • Page 11: Recommended Options

    It is ideal for monitoring entryways, or anywhere a commanding view of an entire room is required to be viewed, and activity recorded. It includes a 2.9 mm wide angle megapixel lens to capture a wide view of larger areas. AVSI-11 Interview Room Systems Setup Guide...
  • Page 12 SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW ALI-CC2 Capture high resolution covert video day and night with the ALI- CC2 Alibi 2.2 Megapixel 1080p HD-TVI 940 nm 40 ft IR PIR Sensor Hidden Camera. It is ideal for monitoring hallways, entryways, open areas, or anywhere a commanding view of an entire room is required to be viewed, and activity recorded.

  • Page 13: Getting Started: Unpacking Your System

    2.2 What you need To install the AVSI-SW1 Interview Room Switch, you need: 5/64” hex wrench • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Small slot screwdriver • Screws and tools for mounting the wall plate • AVSI-11 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 Alibi HD-TVI digital video recorder, an HD-TVI 1080p high definition cameras, an audio microphone and base unit system, and a Record/Standby switch. 3.1 Install the recorder hardware Installing the recorder hardware includes an Alibi HD-TVI recorder and a monitor.

  • 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-11 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 4-wire cable to the switch as follows: Route the 4-wire cable from the mounting location to the recorder back panel.

  • Page 17: Connect The 4-Wire Cable To The Recorder Alarm Terminals And To 12 Vdc Power

    Remove about 2” of insulating sheath from the end of the 4-wire 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-11 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 4-wire cable white wire all the way in, and then release the orange button. Tug on the wire to ensure that is securely attached. Ground (G) Back of recorder CAB-SWITCH cable...

  • Page 19: Test The Avsi Switch

    The power switch on the recorder is located on the back panel near the power plug. If the recorder will be accessible across a local LAN, connect it to a LAN drop cable at this time. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 20: Install The Camera And Microphone

    SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP 3.4 Install the camera and microphone When performing the following instructions, refer to the Alibi HD-TVI Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide provided with your camera for additional information. Mount the Alibi dome camera in the interview room in accordance with the mounting guidelines provided in the installation instructions.
  • Page 21 Power connector Camera drop cables Video/audio/power extension cable Video connector (BNC) Camera video (BNC) (camera end) Power Power splitter Audio (RCA) Power Audio connector (RCA) RCA F to F adapter Microphone AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

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

    SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Connect the extension cable with the RCA connector to the RCA female to female adapter. Connect the other end of the RCA adapter to the microphone drop cable with the RCA connector. Connect the extension cable with the power connector to the power splitter. Connect one leg of the power splitter to the camera power drop cable.
  • Page 23 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the Language screen shown below, click Apply to continue. Video image from camera AVSI-11 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. In the next Wizard window, click Previous to return to the password screen. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 26 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP In the password screen shown below: Enter your new Admin password in the Admin Password field. Uncheck the New Admin Password select box. Insert a flash media drive into an open USB port on the recorder. Click on the Export GUID field shown below.
  • Page 27 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. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 28 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Click OK in the Attention window to close it, and then verify that the GUID file is now shown in the folder. See the example below. Click the Back to return to the Wizard. Remove the USB drive from the recorder and store it in a secure location. In the Date/Time setup screen: Open the Time Zone drop down list, and then select the time zone for your location.
  • Page 29 Uncheck the Enable DHCP box and the Enable DNS DHCP box if the network settings assigned by DHCP are — acceptable. Unchecking these boxes assures that the settings are not changed, which is preferred if remote logins to the recorder are used. Click Next to continue. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 30 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Uncheck the Enable DHCP box and/or the Enable DNS DHCP box, and then enter your preferred network settings. — Your settings must be compatible with the LAN on which the recorder is attached (see below). Consult with your network administrator for suggested settings.
  • Page 31 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. Click Next to continue. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 32 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP The next Wizard window is configure the recorder for Continuous or Motion Detection recording. Click OK to continue and exit the Wizard. NOTE: Your recorder is preconfigured to record on Channel 1 when the AVSI switch is on, and to record on each other channel when motion is detected on that channel.
  • Page 33 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. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 34 SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and noise to perfect the image from the A1 camera. Click Apply to save your settings, and then click Back to return to the Menu icon window in the Live View screen. Click Exit to close the Menu icon window.

  • 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-11 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-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 38 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Recording of interest Click icons here to expand or Playback control icons contract the timeline. In the calendar frame, click on the date of the recording you want to playback. In the example above, March 9, 2017 was selected.
  • Page 39 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Zoom Start/stop default custom Mute clip management Start/end time of recordings Playback speed Recorded video clips Playback timestamp Playback motion controls Timeline Playback screen icons AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 40: Tagging Recorded Video

    SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM 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: Search For And Playback A Tag

    Check the box to select Camera 01, or select all cameras. In the screen shown below, you can search for a tag by Keyword, or specify the Start Time and End Time of the timespan when the tag was created. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 42 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Click the Search button to find the tag. Tag search results will appear on the right side of the window (see below). Click the tag vide play icon associated with the tag entry to play video. Note that you can adjust the Pre-play and Post-play times if needed.

  • Page 43: Export Recorded Video

    Using the playback controls, position the video at the frame that begins the content you want to export. Click the Clip icon at the bottom of the window. A balloon will appear to signal Start Clipping. Clip icon. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 44 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM 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. Clip icon. Click the File Management icon. FIle Management icon.
  • Page 45 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. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 46 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Allow the export operation to complete, and then click OK in the Export finished message window. Verify that the file you exported now appears in the directory on the flash drive. Click the Back button to return to the previous menu. www.Supercircuits.com...

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

    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. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 48 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM Click the Start Time and End Time date and time fields to set the time span during which the video was recorded. Click Search. Search results will appear in a Chart (thumbnail) view. Check the select box for the video file(s) you want to export, and then click the Export button.
  • 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. Verify that the file you exported now appears in the directory on the flash drive. AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 50 SECTION 4: TEST/USE THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM 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-11 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-11 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 recorder for more information. User Management - user configuration User Camera Configuration settings AVSI-11 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 more information. System Maintenance menu AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...

  • Page 58: Appendix A Configuration Setup For Interview Room System

    APPENDIX A: CONFIGURATION SETUP FOR THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM APPENDIX A Configuration Setup for Interview Room System The Interview Room System is provided as a pre-configured turn-key system. However, if the system configuration is lost or corrupted, it can be reestablished in either of two ways: By importing the default Interview Room System configuration file •...
  • Page 59 APPENDIX A: CONFIGURATION SETUP FOR THE INTERVIEW ROOM SYSTEM AVSI-11 Interview Room System Setup and User Guide...
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