Configuration ......................32 Playback ........................ 33 THE MENU SYSTEM (K220) ..................34 General ........................34 Audio ........................34 Video ........................35 Advanced ....................... 35 UPDATING THE K210/K220 OP ERATING SOFTWARE ..........36 PCLINK SUITE ......................38 K210/K220 SP ECIFICATI ON ..................40...
WARNI NG: Do not wet the product when cleaning. WARNI NG: Do not open the K210/K220 series case - no user serviceable parts inside. WARNI NG: The maximum rating for a camera connected to a K210/K220 unit is 2W.
ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature The K210/K220 is designed for indoor use in the temperature range 0° to 45°C, 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing). Shock and Vibration Although the K210/K220 is constructed from a robust extrusion, every care should be tak en to avoid extremes of shock and vibration.
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PE29 6TT United Kingdom declare that the K210/K220 Digital Video Recorder Meets the intent of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC referred to as the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. The product conforms to the following standards which have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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Certificate of Registration The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations This is to certify that Timespace Technology Ltd is a registered member of the Transform WEEE Compliance Scheme for the compliance period 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008 EA Producer Registration Number: WEE/CA0066TW...
(as detailed in the Connections and Controls section of this manual). When the K210/K220 is recording the ‘Rec ord’ LE D will be lit. The amount of disk capacity used is displayed by the ’25, 50, 75 and 100%’ LE D indicators.
A USB2 cable is supplied with the K210/K220 allowing it to be connected to a USB 2 port on a PC. This is used to allow configuration of the K210/K220 and access to any stored recording files.
Low Bat – Indicates that the K210/K220 attached battery is low and will need charging soon to avoid power down. Memory Used – Gives an indic ation as to how much of the K210/K220 hard disk is full of recording, LED’s will light at 25, 50, 75 and 100% full.
The K210/K220 is supplied with a Fischer plug + 4.7mm collet, for connecting your choice of camera to the K210/K220 unit. This plug mates wit h the Input connector of the K 210/K220 and is the only plug suitable for use. This document provides some hints for preparing this connector.
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Parts Supplied The Fischer connector is supplied in 2 parts: The plug and the collet set. You need both parts to complete the task successfully. If you fail to fit the collet set, the pins will withdraw when the connector is inserted. Fig 1.
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9. Slide the spacer over the cores. 10. Solder the cores into the solder buckets of the ins ert. *This is Tricky!*. Start from pin 1 (the centre connector) and use a minimal amount of solder in order to minimise the risk of short circuits.
This window displays the contents of the K210 including any recorded .xba files and the K210 Configuration Utility. In order to set up the K210 double click on the K210 Configuration Utility. This will then start in a new window.
The three buttons at the bottom left of the window allow the user to restore the default K210 settings, save the new settings to the K210 internal memory or playback any .xba files currently stored on the K210 by launching PCLink200* reviewing and archiving software.
Resolution – Selects the resolution that the K210 will record at. Record Audio - Selects whether audio recording is turned on/off. Recording Duration – Shows the amount of time the unit K210 will record for on its current settings. Priority Recording – The K210 can have a second style of recording. For example to record for X images after the alarm, or for X s econds after the alarm.
A timer is also included to start recording at a specified time. If ‘Timer’ has been selected as the trigger to start recording the K210 toggle switch should still be set to the ‘On – Record’ position once disconnected from the PC. If it is left in the ‘Off - USB2’ position the timer will not activate recording.
Audio The K210 has an internal pre-amp and can record in mono (single microphone on audio input 1) or stereo (2 microphones). Mode – Selects the mode of audio rec ording - Stereo/Mono. Record Input Range - Selects the input range of the K210 audio inputs. An appropriate range should be chosen depending on the specification of the microphones being used.
Text The K210 internal clock can be set to a specific date and time. User definable text fields allow text to be embedded in the recorded images when the Alarm Input s are either open or closed. Embed Time, Date and Camera Text – When this box is checked the time and date will be embedded in all recorded images along with any user defined Alarm Input text.
(Single Pass) or start to overwrite oldest (non write-protected) recordings first (Loop Record). Maximum File Duration – If set to unlimited the K210 will creat e a new file each time recoding starts, then every 2GB thereafter. If it is desirable to further break down recorded footage into smaller pieces the 10 minute option can be chosen limiting the maximum individual file duration to this period.
Vibrator The K210 has an output (pin 5 on the USB2 / Cont rol Connector) which can be connected to a suitable actuat or such as a buzzer/ vibrator or LE D (see page 10 for wiring diagram). This is intended to give a discreet covert indication of various user defined conditions.
LEDs – Disables or enables the K210 LE D indicat ors. Power Monitoring – Set a Voltage level where the K210 will turn the low battery LED on and when the unit should power off.
CONFIGURATION – K220 The K220 is configured by connecting it to a PC via the supplied USB2 cable. The ‘Record’ toggle switch must be in the ‘Off – USB2’ position. The K220 contents window should then aut omatically appear on the Windows Desktop. If it does not, double click ‘My Comput er’...
*PCLink200 is part of P CLink Suite and must be installed on the connected PC in order for it to be launched from the K210/K220 Configuration Utility. ‘Save Settings’ button must be pressed in order to change the settings NOTE on the K220.
Recording Recording can be started by moving the K220 toggle switch to the ‘ON’ position. Moving the switch to the ‘Off – USB2’ position will stop recording. Recording can also be controlled by external switches which are used to connect pins 4 and 1 on the ‘Input’...
Timer A timer is also included to start recording at a specified time. If ‘Timer’ has been selected as the trigger to start recording the K220 toggle switch should still be set to the ‘On – Record’ position once disconnected from the PC. If it is left in the ‘Off - USB2’ position the timer will not activate recording.
Audio The K220 has an internal pre-amp and can record in mono (single microphone on audio input 1) or stereo (2 microphones). Mode – Selects the mode of audio rec ording - Stereo/Mono. Record Input Range - Selects the input range of the K220 audio inputs. An appropriate range should be chosen depending on the specification of the microphones being used.
Text The K220 internal clock can be set to a specific date and time. User definable text fields allow text to be embedded in the recorded images when the Alarm Inputs are either open or closed. Embed Time, Date and Camera Text – When this box is checked the time and date will be embedded in all recorded images along with any user defined Alarm Input text.
File System The File System settings determine how the K220 stores recordings and whether it stops recording when the memory is full, or loops around and starts to overwrite oldest recordings first. Recording Mode – This K220 can be set to either stop recording when the memory is full (Single Pass) or start to overwrite oldest (non write-protected) recordings first (Loop Record).
Vibrator The K220 has an output (pin 5 on the USB2 / Cont rol Connector) which can be connected to a suitable actuat or such as a buzzer/ vibrator or LE D (see page 10 for wiring diagram). This is intended to give a discreet covert indication of various user defined conditions.
In addition there are two buttons at the bottom of the Advanced Menu. Format Di sk will completely clear all recordings and menu settings from the K210 the next time it is turned on (by moving the toggle switch to the ‘On – Recording’ position). The Delete Recordings...
TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS (K220) Configuration In addition to the PC Utility, the K220 has some user preferences that can be set on the unit via the int egral touch screen controls. Move the toggle switch to the ‘Play’ position. Once the information splas h screen is displayed, press the Up or Down Arrow to display the menu system.
Playback Recorded footage can be played back, with audio, on the K220 using the int egral touch screen controls and LCD. Move the toggle switch to the ‘Play’ position. Once the information splas h screen is displayed, press the Left Arrow or the Play > button. Playback controls include Play, Stop, Forward and Rewind.
THE MENU SYSTEM (K220) General GENERAL VERSION 1.0.0 DATE 14/10/08 TIME 12:33:24 VERSION Shows the operating software version of the K220. DATE Shows the current date in DD/MM/YY format. SUPPLY TIME Shows the current time in HH/MM/SS format. SUPPLY Shows the current power Voltage being supplied to the unit. 12.1V NOTE The DATE format can be changed to MM/DD/YY on the TEXT tab of the...
Video VIDEO CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS LIVE VIEW CONTRAST Shows the current integral LCD screen contrast. LOW, MED or HIGH can be selected. BRIGHTNESS Shows the current integral LCD screen bright ness. LOW, MED or HIGH can be selected. LIVE VIEW Show the live view of the connected camera. If no camera is connected, a black screen will be displayed.
K210/K220. The toggle switch should then be moved to the ‘Record – On’ position. The K210/K220 ‘Memory Us ed’ LE D’s will then cycle a number of times to indicate that the new software is being stored.
PCLINK SUITE Timespace PCLink Suite consists of applications that allow Playback, Live View, Configuration and Download of recorded files from the X and K series range of digital video recorders. Detailed instructions of eac h application within PCLink Suite can be found in the PCLink Suite manual, available on our website www.tspace.co.uk...
1 video input, 2 audio inputs, plus camera power output and on/off signal (plug supplied) Camera Power Output 5V, 9V or 12V (menu selectable) supplied by K210/K220. NB input voltage must be at least 1V higher than camera voltage. CONFIGURATION Entry...
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USB2 cable 1.5m; PCLink Suite software CD (including manual); input and power plug Warranty 2 years (Monitor 1 year) PLAYBACK File access Via USB2 connection, using PCLink200 software (K210/K220). Video and Audio playback via integral monitor/speaker (K220 only) FUTURE SOFTWARE UPDATES Frame Resolution 720 x 576 PAL; 720 x 480 NTSC...
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