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- Page 1 Vi101/Vi205/Vi302/Vi305/Vi405/Vi605 Digital Recorder User Manual Product ranges covered by this manual Vi101 Vi302 Vi305 Vi205 Vi405 Vi605 Document Reference Date Firmware Vi610f.doc 04/03/2008 From Vi0XXc20 Videoswitch Telephone 01252-851510 Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park 01252-851296 Redfields Lane, Church Crookham Email sales@videoswitch.co.uk Hants GU52 0RD www.videoswitch.co.uk...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Digital Recorder Contents: Start Here ..............1 Connecting Up the Vi101 .......................2 Connecting Up the Vi205 .......................3 Connecting up the Vi302/Vi305 .....................4 Connecting up the Vi405......................5 Connecting up the Vi605......................6 Setting Date/Time ........................7 Recording..........................8 Routine Checks........................8 Care of the Hard Drive(s) .......................8 1.10... - Page 4 Power-On Reset ........................56 11.2 Accessories Included ......................56 11.3 Changing the Hard Drive .....................56 11.4 Connector Pin-Outs ......................57 11.4.1 Alarms (Vi101, Vi205, Vi302, Vi305)................57 11.4.2 Alarms (Vi405 and Vi605) ....................58 11.4.3 Relays (Vi405 and Vi605) ....................59 11.4.4 Remote Keyboards ......................60 11.4.5 PSTN Modem ........................61...
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Page 5: Start Here
Digital Recorder Start Here Please fill in the warranty fax-back form on page 67 and return it to Videoswitch • The Vi101, Vi205, Vi302, Vi405 and ViX05 digital recorders from Videoswitch are part of the ViX05 range • These products are designed to be easy to use whilst offering high quality digital video recording and playback, primarily for CCTV security applications. -
Page 6: Connecting Up The Vi101
Digital Recorder Connecting Up the Vi101 For a standard digital recording system you will need The V101 recorder Some cameras with lenses A video monitor (with BNC composite video input). BNC cables Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi101 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. -
Page 7: Connecting Up The Vi205
Digital Recorder Connecting Up the Vi205 For a standard digital recording system you will need The Vi205 recorder Some cameras with lenses A video monitor (with BNC composite video input). BNC cables Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi205 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. -
Page 8: Connecting Up The Vi302/Vi305
KEYBOARDS LINE OUT LINE IN Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi302/Vi305 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms) Connect a camera to Camera Input 1 on the Vi302/Vi305using a BNC cable Connect further cameras to Inputs 2,3,4 etc Make sure that the voltage select switch is set to suit the mains supply. -
Page 9: Connecting Up The Vi405
LINE IN CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 www.videoswitch.co.uk CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi405 to a Video Monitor using a BNC cable Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. -
Page 10: Connecting Up The Vi605
ETHERNET S-VIDEO RELAYS/DOMES PC KBD ALARM INPUTS MAIN SPOT1 SPOT2 SPOT3 TILLS/PIRS AC POWER INPUT KEYBOARDS www.videoswitch.co.uk MONITORS CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2... -
Page 11: Setting Date/Time
Digital Recorder Setting Date/Time For proper operation of the ViX05 Digital Recorder it is essential that the date and time are set correctly. If the system clock has an invalid date or time when the ViX05 is powered up (or at any time during operation), the date and time setting window will be automatically displayed If this occurs, use the number keys to enter the date and time. -
Page 12: Recording
Digital Recorder Recording The ViX05 Digital Recorder should now be fully operational and recording images from all cameras. The default image retention period is 31 days unless set otherwise in the menu. Routine Checks If the ViX05 is not recording, the message RECORDING STOPPED will be displayed on the video monitor. -
Page 13: Critical Alerts
Digital Recorder 1.10 Critical Alerts The ViX05 constantly monitors the hard drive, camera inputs and system so that detected fault conditions will be reported to the user as soon as possible by means of a “critical alert” message on the screen. Alerts are also added to the event list. •... -
Page 14: Help
Digital Recorder HELP Context sensitive on-line help The Vix05 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) includes a built-in help system that provides information about all the menu options and screen modes. Most of the information in this manual is available in this help system. Just press the HELP key at any time to call up information on the currently displayed screen. -
Page 15: Info-3 Drives
Information related remote access is displayed here, which can be useful in diagnosing remote access issues 2.2.7 INFO-7 Ethernet The Vi101, Vi205, Vi302 and Vi305 have this screen that can be useful in diagnosing network issues. To return to viewing live images, press this key:... -
Page 16: Live
Digital Recorder LIVE Press this key to view live images on the main monitor. LIVE This key may be pressed at any time to exit from any other screen. Viewing Full Screen Images Select full screen views of different cameras on the main monitor by pressing the NUMBER keys: To select cameras 1 to 9 either press the required number and wait a moment for the camera to select,... -
Page 17: Multi-Screen
Digital Recorder Multi-Screen Select 9-camera Multi-Screen display main monitor pressing MULTISCREEN key. Press again to display a 16-camera multi-screen image. Press a number key to revert to full screen display of one camera. 3.4 Spot monitor(s) Press the MON key to select a spot monitor (displayed on bottom right of screen prior to the camera number). -
Page 18: Find
Digital Recorder FIND If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the ViX05 will replay from the CD. Otherwise, the ViX05 will replay from the built-in hard drive. FIND-1 Date/Time This mode finds images by date and time. Press this key to enter the Date/Time search mode: Sometimes it is useful to press the TAG key when in search mode, to call... -
Page 19: Find-2 Sweep
Digital Recorder FIND-2 Sweep An alternative to the date/time search is the sweep facility. Press this key until the sweep mode is displayed: F IN D Use these keys to scan through the whole range of recorded images: To step in finer time increments, press the OK key to access the fine mode. -
Page 20: Find-3 Event List
Digital Recorder FIND-3 Event List When activity detection or alarm contacts are being used, events will be created in the event list. This screen allows you to quickly find an event and play the video associated with it. Press the FIND key until the FIND-3 screen is displayed: System events and critical alerts also appear in the event list. -
Page 21: Find-4 Incidents
Digital Recorder FIND-4 Incidents If one or more incidents have been set (refer to BURN, section 6) they can be selected and replayed via this screen. This is particularly relevant when playing a CD. Press the FIND key until the FIND-4 screen is displayed: When playing from a CD, all the stored video is within one or more F IN D... -
Page 22: Play
Digital Recorder PLAY • If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the ViX05 will replay from the CD. If the CD has more than one incident, use the FIND-4 screen to select each incident (see section 4.4). •... -
Page 23: Play Events
Digital Recorder View different cameras by pressing the NUMBER keys: Play Events Press these keys to step backwards or forwards through events in the event list: Play Incidents Press these keys to step backwards or forwards through incidents in the incidents list: Tagging Images If you have found an image or section of video that you may wish to go back to, press the TAG key to create an event in the event log. -
Page 24: Burn
Digital Recorder BURN To burn a section of video recording to CD you must go to the middle the video that you wish to backup, using the FIND and PLAY facilities as described in sections 4 and 5. Then do the following: BURN-1 Edit Incident Call up the BURN-1 screen by pressing this key. -
Page 25: Burn-2 Multiple Incidents
Digital Recorder BURN-2 Multiple Incidents Up to 10 incidents may be set before burning to CD. Use the BURN-2 screen to manage multiple incidents and the BURN-1 screen to edit individual incidents. Use the BURN key to switch between the BURN-1 and BURN-2 screens: BURN While in the BURN-2 screen, use these keys to highlight an incident: Use these keys to select whether you wish to include the highlighted incident when you burn... -
Page 26: Psw (Passwords)
Digital Recorder PSW (Passwords) Passwords may be set in the menu to prevent unauthorised access to various features of the ViX05. Which features that are protected by each password may be defined in the CONFIGURATION menu. Log-On To log-on to the ViX05 and thereby gain access to functions protected by the password: Press this key: Enter the correct password using the NUMBER keys: Note that all 6 digits must be entered even if the leading ones are zeros/... -
Page 27: Log-Off
Digital Recorder Log-Off When you have finished accessing password-protected features, you should log-off again to prevent other users gaining unauthorised access. Press this key: Press this key: The password-protected features are now protected again. Note that log off will occur automatically after 1 minute if no keys are pressed. -
Page 28: Fn (Functions)
Digital Recorder FN (Functions) Using Functions The FN key provides access to functions as listed below. Press the FN key again as required to see the available functions listed on the screen. To activate a function, first press: Then enter the required function number (1, 2 or 3 digits) When you have the required number, press the OK key to finish. -
Page 29: Menu
Digital Recorder MENU Please note that the following menu items may differ slightly between models depending on which features are available. The menu system in this DVR allows many aspects of it operation to be customised to suit a specific installation. The factory default settings that this unit is shipped with provide a standard configuration that records all connected cameras continuously with a data retention period of 31 days. -
Page 30: Record
Digital Recorder Summer/Winter Time When this option is set to Automatic, the internal clock automatically moves forwards an hour during March and back an hour in October for daylight saving. No adjustment by the user is required when the clocks change. The times and dates suit most European countries. - Page 31 Digital Recorder Weekday Record Times Turn the block on to specify when recording is to occur on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The normal setting is to have all blocks on for continuous recording. Press [TAG] to default this setting. Weekend Record Times Turn the block on to specify when recording is to occur on Saturday and Sunday.
- Page 32 Digital Recorder Weekend Daytime Highlight each hour that is to be considered as daytime during weekends. Use the [TAG] key to toggle all hour blocks on and off. Non-Alarm Record Rates These menu settings apply when no alarm or activity event is in progress. The non-alarm daytime record rate for each camera is set here.
- Page 33 Digital Recorder [+][-] Change rate by fractional amount [TAG] Default rate to zero (Off) or maximum [OK] Copy rate of this camera to all others Night The alarm night-time record rate for each camera is set here. Note that these setting only apply to those particular cameras with alarm status. The requested rates for other cameras will be as per the non-alarm settings.
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Page 34: Display
Titles allow meaningful descriptions to be entered identify the DVR and the cameras. Titles may be entered either via the built-in keypad, or via a PC keyboard that may be plugged directly into some Videoswitch DVR models. Location This text string describes the DVR or its location. This is useful when remotely accessing the DVR via Ethernet. - Page 35 Digital Recorder Full Screen Titles Select whether you wish to identify the full screen camera by its number, by its title or not at all. Note that the camera number of the currently selected monitor is always displayed in the bottom right of the screen.
- Page 36 Digital Recorder [<][>] Move cursor [^][v] Scroll selected digit [TAG] Set the default dwell time [OK] Copy this dwell time to all cameras Multi-Unit Sequencing If you have enable multi-unit sequencing, the cameras to be sequenced on each unit should be set here.
- Page 37 Digital Recorder Day Sequence Spot This option specifies whether the spot monitor will auto-sequence when the Spot Daytime starts, or if the unit powers up in the daytime. [^][v] Select auto-sequence [<] Exit this level Night Spot Camera This is the camera number that the spot monitor will display when the Spot Daytime ends, or if the unit powers up in the night-time.
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Page 38: Alarms
[^][v][<][>] use these keys to set the mapping Preset Mapping Some models of Videoswitch DVR have dome control. In these models, alarms may be mapped to presets so that when an alarm occurs, the dome goes to a particular preset position. - Page 39 Digital Recorder [<][>] Move cursor to select hour of day [^][v] Select whether alarm is active A block indicates that the alarm is active, a dash that is it disabled. Enable Alarms all day This menu option allows some or all cameras to have their alarms enabled all day, irrespective of the Weekday and Weekend alarm time settings.
- Page 40 [^][v] Select whether to display active pixels Wireless PIR Inputs UP to 64 wireless PIRs may be installed (for those models of Videoswitch DVRs that support wireless PIRS). Wireless PIRs are particularly suitable for perimeter protection where the sensors are widely spaced and installing cabling would be inconvenient and expensive.
- Page 41 Digital Recorder [^][v] Select whether PIR is active Weekend Times Specify during which hours of the weekend the wireless PIR detection is active [<][>] Move cursor to select hour of day [^][v] Select whether PIR is active Wireless PIRs 17-32 The following menu options apply to wireless PIRS 17-32: Enable PIRs Specify which wireless PIRs are installed.
- Page 42 Digital Recorder Enable PIRs Specify which wireless PIRs are installed. [<][>] Move cursor to select PIR [^][v] Select whether PIR is installed Weekday Times Specify during which hours of the week the wireless PIR detection is active [<][>] Move cursor to select hour of day [^][v] Select whether PIR is active Weekend Times Specify during which hours of the weekend the wireless PIR detection is active...
- Page 43 Digital Recorder Pull-Up and Restore This part of the menu deals with the pull-up of a camera on a monitor under alarm conditions. Pull-Up Monitor Specify here on which monitor an alarm camera should be displayed. Pull-Up Hold Time When an alarm condition occurs the associated camera is displayed for this hold time, even if other cameras also have alarms meanwhile.
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Page 44: Domes
The following section only applies to DVR models that support telemetry controlled domes or pan and tilt heads. DVRs that do not directly support dome control can by controlled directly by Videoswitch Joystick keyboards as they have the dome protocols built in. Protocol set-up Videoswitch DVRS that have built-in telemetry dome control provide two independent outputs. -
Page 45: Network
Digital Recorder [OK] Go to preset Set Preset [^][v] Select preset [OK] Set preset to current position Tour Programming Dome tours may be set here. Note that with some times of dome, the tours have to be set via the dome menu. Use the FN key to start and stop tours. If an alarm accours, tours will be suspended but can be re-instated after the alarm has finished. - Page 46 It can also be used for HTTP access. The other ports are used for remote access from the Vi-Viewer or other client software. Port1 This port is used for remote access from the Vi-Viewer or other Videoswitch client software. [0..9] Enter port [<][>] Move cursor...
- Page 47 Digital Recorder MPEG4 Port This is the port number of an asscociated Vi-MPEG4 option module. Normally is would be 80, but if multiple systems are connected via a router and sharing a IP address, it will be necessary to set different port numbers for, each MPEG4 module and to enter the corresponding port number here.
- Page 48 If mail is sent and received directly via an internet service provider, then the IP address of the service provider's email server should be entered. A Videoswitch utility Vi-resolve, downloadable from www.videoswitch.co.uk may be used to determine the IP address of your email server.
- Page 49 Digital Recorder Recipient 3 Enter the email address of a third recipient that you wish to be notified in case of an alarm or critical alert condition. Leave blank if not required. Email Triggers The following options determine under what conditions an email is sent: Status Reports The DVR can send routine status reports to provide a confidence check that the system is operating correctly.
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Page 50: Configuration
Multi unit configuration Some Videoswitch DVRs may be linked to produce larger systems. In this case each has to be programmed with a unit number and the total number of linked units. In a multi-unit configuration, cameras are called up on a remote keyboard by entering the required camera number 1 to 256. - Page 51 Digital Recorder Passwords This DVR has a comprehensive method of password protection. Logged Off Access Rights Specify here what access right you wish to be available to users who do not enter a password. [<][>] Move cursor to each type of access [^][v] Set whether logged-off user has access [TAG] Set default User1...
- Page 52 Digital Recorder User3 User 3 can be any category of user that you wish, for example a manager. User 3 Password Specify here a numeric password for USER3. [0..9] Enter password [<][>] Move cursor [^][v] Change digit [TAG] Set default password User 3 Access Rights Specify here what access right you wish to be available to users who log on with the USER3 password.
- Page 53 Digital Recorder However, if colour saturation is reduced due to long cable runs, it can be boosted here. Termination You can specify here whether individual camera inputs are terminated (with 75 ohms). All camera inputs should be terminated unless they are looped through to other equipment that terminates them.
- Page 54 Digital Recorder Erase Hard Drive 3 Press [OK] to perform a disc erase of hard drive 3 (only available if the DVR has multiple drives). Erase All Hard Drives Press [OK] to perform a disc erase of all fitted hard drives (only available if the DVR has multiple drives).
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Page 55: Connections
The LINE output is used to drive either a speaker with a built-in amplifier or a separate amplifier and speaker. SPEAKER POWER AMPLIFIER HEADPHONES ViX05 MICROPHONE MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER ELECTRET MICROPHONE Note: Audio is not supported on the Vi302 or Vi305. -
Page 56: Ethernet Connection To A Pc
Digital Recorder 10.2 Ethernet connection to a PC ViX05 CAT5 CROSS-OVER CABLE 10.3 Ethernet connection to a LAN CAT5 CABLE ViX05 ETHERNET HUB SWITCH... -
Page 57: Ethernet Connection To Broadband
Digital Recorder 10.4 Ethernet connection to Broadband Connection to broadband is via an ADSL router with one or more Ethernet ports. ADSL ENABLED CAT5 PHONE LINE CABLE ViX05 ADSL ROUTER WITH BUILT-IN HUB 10.5 Remote Keyboard Two remote keyboards may be connected to the ViX05 to provide control from another room. -
Page 58: Dial-Up Access
Images may be viewed on a PC via a telephone line (PSTN) if an optional external Vi-PSTN adaptor is attached. “Vi-Connect” Software for the PC is available on the Internet: www.videoswitch.co.uk A PC with a modem is required to view the images. - Page 59 Digital Recorder Vi405 or Vi605 Wireless PIR Masthead Unit • Each of the external detectors must be configured with a different address • Each PIR address that is to be used must be enabled in the DVRs ALARM menu • Connect Wireless PIR Masthead Units to the TILLS input on the DVR as follows: CAT5 Cable Masthead Unit...
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Page 60: Technical Data
11.2 Accessories Included ViX05 Mains Cable Vi-X2 Alarm Break-out module (Vi405, Vi605) Vi-X3 Relay/Dome Break-out Module (Vi405, Vi605) Vi-X4 Alarm/Relay Break-out module (Vi101, Vi205, Vi302, Vi305) Hard Drive Key Manual CAT5 Ethernet Cable Blank CDs 11.3 Changing the Hard Drive Hard drives are sensitive mechanical devices that may be damaged by shock or vibration. -
Page 61: Connector Pin-Outs
Digital Recorder 11.4 Connector Pin-Outs 11.4.1 Alarms (Vi101, Vi205, Vi302, Vi305) Pin Number Signal In/Out Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Alarm 4 Alarm 5 Alarm 6 Alarm 7 Alarm 7 Alarm 8 Alarm 10 Alarm 11 Alarm 12 Alarm 13... -
Page 62: Alarms (Vi405 And Vi605)
Digital Recorder 11.4.2 Alarms (Vi405 and Vi605) Physical: 25-way D-Type (female) Pin Number Signal In/Out Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Alarm 4 Alarm 5 Alarm 6 Alarm 7 Alarm 7 Alarm 8 Alarm 10 Alarm 11 Alarm 12 Alarm 13 Alarm 14 Alarm 15 Alarm 16... -
Page 63: Relays (Vi405 And Vi605)
Digital Recorder 11.4.3 Relays (Vi405 and Vi605) Physical: 25-way D-Type (female) Pin Number Signal In/Out Relay 1 (Alarms) Relay 2 (critical Alerts) Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 Dome 2 RS485 - Output Dome 1 RS485 - Output Dome 2 RS232 Output Dome 1 20mA output... -
Page 64: Remote Keyboards
Digital Recorder Note: The Vi-X3 breakout adaptor supplied with the Vi405 and Vi605 provides a convenient means of making connection to the relay and dome outputs via screw terminals. 11.4.4 Remote Keyboards Physical: RJ45 PIN1 PIN8 Electrical: RS485 Pin Number Signal In/Out RS485+ (A) -
Page 65: Pstn Modem
Digital Recorder 11.4.5 PSTN Modem Physical: 9-way D-type (female) Electrical: RS232 Pin Number Signal In/Out In/Out... -
Page 66: Specifications
PAL (BNC), all inputs have loop-through BNCs Loop-Though On Vi605 Maximum record rate 25 pictures per second (Vi302) 50 pictures per second (Vi205, Vi305, Vi405 and Vi605) 1.1.1 Display Main monitor output Composite (BNC), 1V pk-pk composite PAL Spot monitor outputs... -
Page 67: Dome Control (Vi405 And Vi605)
4 to 24 inputs, suit normally open or normally closed volt- free contacts, inputs mapped Activity detection 16 x 12 zones, programmable sensitivity Relays 1 relay (Vi101), 2 relays (Vi205, Vi302, Vi305), 6 relays (Vi405, Vi605) Relay Contact Rating: 24Vdc, 200mA max normally open or closed Alarm/activity response... -
Page 68: Power, Physical & Environmental
Vi205 Dimensions/Weight (Unit) 165mm x 200mm x 310mm (WxHxD), 6kg Dimensions/Weight (Boxed) 275mm x 380mm x 475mm (WxHxD), 8kg Vi302, Vi305, Vi405 Dimensions/Weight (Unit) 355mm x 100mm x 390mm (WxHxD), 7kg Dimensions/Weight (Boxed) 480mm x 295mm x 580mm (WxHxD), 9kg... -
Page 69: Ce Marking
Digital Recorder 11.5.5 CE Marking This product is CE marked. It has been fully tested and complies with 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage directives, and with EN 60950:2000 safety standards. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. - Page 70 Digital Recorder Serial Number of ViX05 Notes Notes...
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Page 71: Warranty Fax-Back
Digital Recorder 12 Warranty Fax-Back Please fill-in and fax or post this form (or a copy) back to Videoswitch. This will enable us you to inform you of free upgrades when they become available. If this form is filled in fully and returned within 1 month of purchase the warranty on this product will be extended from 1 year to 2 years for no extra charge.