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Vitek Xpress VT-KBD1 User Manual

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• 3-Axis 64 Step Variable-Speed Joystick
• Auto Focus with Manual Override
• Large 1 1/2" x 5 3/16" LCD display
• Control up to 256 Devices including Xpress Domes and VITEK Saga Series Digital Video
Recorders
• Digital Flip to follow objects (Enable/Disable)
• 3 X 6 Programmable function keys
• Recall 8 Pre-Programmed tours
• Recall up to 248 Preset Positions
• Built-in RS-485/422 half-duplex mode supports up to 64 devices. Simplex mode
supports up to 256 devices.
• Real-time Clock
VT-KBD1
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  • Page 1 • 3-Axis 64 Step Variable-Speed Joystick • Auto Focus with Manual Override • Large 1 1/2" x 5 3/16" LCD display • Control up to 256 Devices including Xpress Domes and VITEK Saga Series Digital Video Recorders • Digital Flip to follow objects (Enable/Disable) •...
  • Page 2 VT-KBD1...

  • Page 3: Content Verification

    1. One Xpress Keyboard. 2. One Data Junction Box. 3. This Instruction Manual. 4. Two data cables. 5. One AC Adaptor. 6. One Power Cable. If any of the contents are missing, please contact the Vitek Customer Help Desk immediately. VT-KBD1...

  • Page 4: Risk Of Electrick Shock Warning

    VT-KBD1 RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 5 Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc. • Vitek makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the Xpress Domes, the software, keyboard joystick controller, personal computers, peripheral devices, or unapproved/unsupported devices.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice

    Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc. 28492 Constellation Road Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (888) VITEK-70 / (818) 771-0300 Fax: (818) 771-0400 www.vitekcctv.com | Sales@vitekcctv.com Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This is a Class A apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 7: Read This First

    This equipment’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the Xpress Keyboard is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to Vitek customer help desk.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult the Xpress Keyboard distributor or the closest Vitek customer help desk. Do not allow the equipment come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The Xpress Keyboard has not been waterproofed.
  • Page 9 The supplied AC power adaptor and power cable are designed for exclusive use with the Xpress Keyboard. Do not use it with other products or battery. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

  • Page 10: Preventing Malfunction

    Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. Do not operate the Xpress Keyboard beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings. environment such as in high temperature or high humidity. Use the device at temperatures within 41°F - 104°F and humidity below 90 %.
  • Page 11 I. INTRODUCTION FEATURES The Xpress Keyboard is designed to control up to 64 Xpress Dome cameras in duplex control mode, and up to 255 Xpress Dome cameras in simplex control mode. Rollover function buttons allow controlling a variety of external switching devices such as a SAGA series digital video recorder.

  • Page 12: Top Layout

    VT-KBD1 II. XPRESS KEYBOARD CONTROLLER LAYOUT 1.1 TOP LAYOUT 1. ESCAPE Exits from a menu and cancel any changes made. 2. SYSTEM Select the PTZ camera control mode. 3. DVR Select the DVR control mode. 4. LCD DISPLAY Displays information regarding the functions, modes, and menu.

  • Page 13: Function Buttons

    Record 11. PTZ CONTROLS ROW 2 Access the Preset menu Recall Presets Number + Access the Tour menu Recall Tours Number + Deactivated any alarms Activate Relay Output Deactivate Relay Output Select previous PTZ camera Select next PTZ camera VT-KBD1...

  • Page 14: Rear Layout

    VT-KBD1 12. PTZ CONTROLS ROW 2 Access the Scan menu Recall Scans Number + Access the Pattern menu Recall Patterns Number + Activate Home Function Enter the PTZ menu Enter the Keyboard menu Control all PTZ cameras functions simultaneously Activate the secondary functions for various buttons Executes highlighted functions.

  • Page 15: Dip Switches

    1.3 DIP SWITCHES The Dip switches are located at the bottom of the Xpress Keyboard. J1 Connector Reserved S1 Dip Switches 1. Data Port 1 Termination 2. Reserved 3. Data Port 2 Termination 4. DVR Port Termination 5. Slave Port Termination 6.

  • Page 16: System Configuration And Connection

    VT-KBD1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND CONNECTION 2.1 BASIC INSTALLATION DIAGRAM...
  • Page 17 POWER AC 24V AWG # 24 SPOT MONITOR POWER AC 24V 4 ALARM INPUT 1 AUX OUTPUT MAIN MONITOR VT-KBD1 POWER AC 24V VIDEO 4 ALARM INPUT 1 AUX OUTPUT TXB TXA RXB RXA FGND AC- AC+ RS-422 RS-485 or...
  • Page 18 VT-KBD1 2.3 SINGLE XPRESS KEYBOARD WITH TWO DVR CONFIGURATION AWG # 24 Camera 1~16 1ST MAIN MONITOR POWER POWER AC 24V AC 24V Camera 17~12( 15) SPOT MONITOR 2ND MAIN MONITOR POWER AC 24V VIDEO 4 ALARM INPUT 1 AUX OUTPUT...
  • Page 19 VT-KBD1 2.4 MULTIPLE XPRESS KEYBOARD CONFIGURATION POWER POWER POWER AC 24V AC 24V AC 24V AWG # 24 VIDEO 4 ALARM INPUT 4 ALARM INPUT 1 AUX OUTPUT 1 AUX OUTPUT Camera 1~16 Camera 17~12( 15) 1ST MAIN MONITOR SPOT MONITOR...
  • Page 20 VT-KBD1 2.5 TERMINATION AND DIP SWITCH SETTINGS S1:Dome1 port Termination ON SW1:Termination ON S1:Dome1 port Termination ON SW1:Termination ON SW1:Termination ON S1:Dome1 port Termination ON SW1:Termination ON S1:Dome1 port Termination ON SW1:Termination ON DVR Termination ON DVR Termination ON SW1:Termination ON...

  • Page 21: Operation

    III. OPERATION 3.1 FIRST TIME POWER ON When the Xpress Keyboard is powered on for the first time, the password prompt will appear. Please enter the password for the proper user level. The default passwords are: Administrator: 9999 User: 1111 The LCD screen will display the Log On confirmation accordingly.
  • Page 22 VT-KBD1...

  • Page 23: Camera Control

    2. Execute a command 3. Change Values 4. Navigate through menu items Navigate through menu items Complete Title editing 1. Change Value 2. Enter Title Edit mode Turbo Speed Movement Exit without making changes Delete Value or Name of a Field. VT-KBD1 Function...
  • Page 24 VT-KBD1 1. CAMERA SELECTION Displays the current camera being controlled. 2. TIME Displays the current time. Functions 3 through 14 are toggled by pressing the F button. 3. WRITE PRESET Select a camera view position then press this button to save as a preset.

  • Page 25: Keyboard Lock

    VT-KBD1 9. BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION ON / OFF Enable / disable back light compensation. 10. WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE ON / OFF Enable / disable wide dynamic range. 11. ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON / OFF Enable / disable On Screen Display.
  • Page 26 VT-KBD1 1. CAMERA SELECTION Displays the current camera being controlled. 2. TIME Displays the current time. Functions 3 through 20 are toggled by pressing the F button. 3. SEARCH Enter search menu. 4. COPY Enter copy menu. 5. AUDIO Select the audio channel with a combination with a numerical button.

  • Page 27: Spot Monitor

    VT-KBD1 Activate picture-in-picture mode. 13. SPOT MONITOR Activate spot monitor mode. 14. DIGITAL ZOOM Activate digital zoom mode. 15~20. RESERVED...
  • Page 28 VT-KBD1 IV. MENU Press the SHIFT and the MENU button simultaneously to access the keyboard configuration menu screen. There are 11 categories: * The menu screen has been stacked to illustrate all options 4.1 CONFIGURATION Configuration menu sets some basic Xpress Keyboard settings 4.1.1 KEY BEEP...
  • Page 29 Enter the current administrator password, and then the new password, and then confirm the new password. Up to eight digits can be entered for the password. Revert back to the factory default. Save the settings and return to the main menu screen. VT-KBD1...
  • Page 30 VT-KBD1 4.2 PORT Port menu configures the different communication ports on the junction box. 4.2.1 DOME 1 4.2.2 DOME 2 Move the joystick to the right to access the DOME 1 port setup screen. Select the device type of DOME 1 port.
  • Page 31 Save the settings and exit to the PORT menu. Move the joystick to the right to access the SLAVE port setup screen. Select the device type of SLAVE port. Select the communication speed of SLAVE port. Save the settings and exit to the PORT menu. VT-KBD1...
  • Page 32 VT-KBD1 4.2.4 DVR 4.2.5 ALARM Move the joystick to the right to access the DVR port setup screen. Select the device type of DVR port. Select the communication speed of DVR port. Save the settings and exit to the PORT menu.

  • Page 33: Camera Configuration

    4.2.6 EXIT 4.3 CAMERA Camera menu configures the cameras connected to the Xpress Keyboard. 4.3.1 DOME SCAN 4.3.2 CAMERA CONFIGURATION Save the settings and exit to the PORT menu. Exit to the main menu screen. Dome scan automatically scans any...
  • Page 34 VT-KBD1 4.3.3 EXIT 4.4 TIME / DATE Time / Date menu configures time and date related settings for the Xpress Keyboard. Select the protocol of the PTZ camera. Select the Port connection of the PTZ camera. Select the communication speed to the PTZ camera.
  • Page 35 Select the date display format Select the time display format. Select day light saving time on or off. Configure the day light starting date / time and the end date / time. Save the changes and exit to the main menu. VT-KBD1...

  • Page 36: Alarm Action

    VT-KBD1 4.5 ALARM 4.5.1 ALARM BEEP 4.5.2 ALARM DWELL 4.5.3 ALARM ACTION Select alarm beep on or off. Select the alarm extension on for the duration of programmed time, or off. Move the joystick to the right to access the alarm action configuration screen.

  • Page 37: Alarm History

    Please see Alias Preset for more information. Move the joystick to the right to access the alarm history screen. Up to 5000 alarms will be listed, from the most recent to the oldest. Save settings and exit to the main menu. VT-KBD1...

  • Page 38: Night Shot

    VT-KBD1 4.7 SCHEDULE 4.7.1 NIGHT SHOT The alias presets that are programmed will be displayed in ALIAS PRESET screen. Move the joystick around to select the PTZ ID and then press the alarm button to view programmed position. Move the joystick to the right to access the night shot configuration screen.
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  • Page 40 VT-KBD1 4.7.2 EXIT 4.8 DATA 4.8.1 DATA BANK 4.9 SLAVE CONTROLLER SETUP Save the settings and exit to the schedule configuration screen. Exit to the main menu screen. The settings of a PTZ camera can be downloaded and saved onto the...

  • Page 41: Dvr Control

    Define the master controller’s PTZ control holding time, from 1 to 200 seconds, or infinite. Enable or disable DVR control from slave controllers. Enable or disable PTZ camera’s menu access from slave controllers. Save the settings and exit to the main menu. VT-KBD1...
  • Page 42 VT-KBD1 4.10 DVR 4.10.1 DVR MODEL 4.10.2 SAVE AND EXIT 4.11 EXIT Exit to the main LCD screen. 4.12 CONFIGURATION – SLAVE MODE Please see 4.1 CONFIGURATION. Select the DVR model. Save the changes and exit to the main menu.
  • Page 43 4.13.3 SAVE AND EXIT 4.14 TIME / DATE – SLAVE MODE Please see 4.4 TIME / DATE Select the ID of the slave controller. Select the communication speed of the slave controller. Save changes and exit to the main menu screen. VT-KBD1...
  • Page 44 VT-KBD1 4.15 EXIT – SLAVE MODE Exit to the main LCD screen.
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  • Page 48 28492 CONSTELLATION ROAD VALENCIA, CA 91355 WWW.VITEKCCTV.COM | 888-VITEK-70...

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