System Overview ....................... 2 V600 Digital Video/Audio Recording System ............2 Programming – X301 Reviewer ................3 Keyboard feature ....................4 Help Screens ....................... 5 User Guide – V600 Menu System ................6 Main Menu ......................8 3.1.1 Normal Recording ....................9 3.1.2 Recording time calculation .................
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3.2.7 Power Options ....................66 3.2.8 Voltage Menu ..................... 73 3.2.9 GSensor ......................74 3.2.10 Vehicle ID ......................77 3.2.11 Reset ........................78 External Equipment Menu ................. 82 3.3.1 LAN ........................83 3.3.2 LAN 1 (COMMS) ....................85 3.3.3 LAN 2 (IP CAMERAS) ................... 87 3.3.4 LAN 3 (IBUS) .......................
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Figure 7 V600 front panel ....................... 120 Figure 8 - V600 side panel interface connections ..............122 Figure 9 V600 side panel power and video connections ............122 Figure 10 - V600 1080P camera configuration ............... 123 Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors ............... 123 Figure 12 - V600 side panel ethernet connections ..............
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List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Auxiliary Bits per second Bitmap image file Controller Area Network Compact Disk European Conformity mark Communication (port) COMMS Communications DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Digital Video Recorder Electro-magnetic compatibility Emergency (EMG Splash Screen) File Allocation Table Fleet Management System File Transfer Protocol Frames Per Second...
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Kilometres Per Hour Local Area Network Light-Emitting Diode Media Access Control Megabytes Master Boot Record Medium mics Microphones Minute MPEG An international standard for encoding and compressing video images Miles Per Hour Phase Alternating Line Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board Quality Relative Humidity Second...
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Vehicle Certification Agency (UK) Vrms Root-mean-square Voltage Watts Wifi Wireless local area network...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 1 - About This Manual 1. About This Manual This manual contains the information required for the installation and operation of the Timespace Technology V600 Digital Video Recorders (DVR). This manual is divided into the following sections: ...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 2 - System Overview 2. System Overview 2.1 V600 Digital Video/Audio Recording System V600 DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM REMOVABLE, SHOCK MOUNTED V600 DIGITAL VIDEO / AUDIO RECORDER HARD DISK CARTRIDGE X301 REVIEWER / PROGRAMMER LOCKABLE SLOT FOR REMOVABLE SD CARD FOR DUAL RECORDING &...
The V600 is a digital video/audio recorder for use in mobile applications. The recorder includes integrated Power Supplies (12-48V) and can provide power to two monitor(s). The V600 support up to 20 PAL cameras or 720P / 1080P AHD / TVI(1) cameras, and up to 5 HD IP cameras.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 2 - System Overview To access individual camera views, use the numbered Reviewer keys as follows: Cameras 1-8 – use Reviewer keys 1-8 Cameras 9-16 – press the Reviewer key labelled “9-16/HELP” before then using the Reviewer keys 1-8 (labelled 9-16 under each key) to access cameras 9-16.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 2 - System Overview Select PASTE to past the clipboard text to the edit. The clipboard text can be copied from one item and pasted to another. NB: the pasted text will be truncated or space-padded to fit within the bounds of the text edit.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3. User Guide – V600 Menu System The DVR is configured using a tiered menu system. There are two top level menus through which all features and settings are configured.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System A help system is included and can be displayed for each menu by pressing the HELP key on the Reviewer. Navigation of the menu system is by using the arrow keys on the Reviewer.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System Menu Main The DVR is configured to automatically record upon power up (assuming cameras are connected. Cameras can be configured in NORMAL RECORDING and IP CAMERA RECORDING menus.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.1 Normal Recording NORMAL RECORDING sets the normal recording configuration. Recording is activated by pressing the record button on the front of the DVR or the Reviewer. The DVR supports several different types of cameras. Camera types need to be specified. This can be done manually or via the AUTO DETECT feature.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System RES will show the connected camera’s native resolution. If the aspect of a normally 16:9 AHD camera is set to 4:3 then this will give a 25% reduction in disk usage. Further details can be found in Image Types.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.2 Recording time calculation REC TIME is an indication of the number of hours (may also be shown as number of whole and part days) that the DVR will record for based upon the current settings and entire installed cartridge capacity.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.3 Camera Types The DVR supports up to 20 analogue camera inputs (dependent on the model - 12/16/20 camera models are available). Different types of analogue camera have different resolutions, and the type of camera in use on each DVR input needs to be specified.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.4 IP Camera Recording The IP CAMERA RECORDING menu configures settings for the five IP camera inputs supported by the DVR unit. NB: if IP cameras are enabled, IP camera streams will be recorded along with the analogue...
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If the IP camera(s) is/are not present, or there is a fault, the CAM number will remain unhighlighted. NB: Timespace recommends that IP cameras are configured for a constant rather than variable rate. This can be done within the IP camera’s own settings.
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The correct stream is required for the cameas to operate. The stream will need to be discovered using ONVIF device manager or equivalent third party application or IP camera documentation. The user name and password are set on the camera and are not set by Timespace. NB: Ensure that IP camera audio is disabled.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.5 IP Camera View The IP Camera View menu allows the user to select IP cameras to view locally on the Reviewer. This is useful when instaling and configuring the sytem, to check camera angles etc .
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6 SD Card Recording The DVR supports a single SD card for two functions; RECORDING - The SD card mirrors the recording on the hard disk. As a default, SD Recording is configured to match the number of cameras and rates configured in Normal Recording.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.1 SD Card Recording SD CARD RECORDING menu - The SD card can mirror the recording on the hard disk. As a default, SD Recording is configured to match the number of cameras plus rates configured in...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.1.1 SD Card Recording – IP Cameras This menu provides the option of including IP cameras in SD card recording. Select YES/NO for each IP camera.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.2 SD Card Recorded Files The SD CARD RECORDED FILES menu lists the files recorded on the SD card. The files cannot be played back on the DVR, and must be viewed through PCLink.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.3 SD Card File Copy SD CARD FILE COPY is used to copy recorded files from the DVR cartridge to the SD card. HDD RECORDED FILES to view the files on the hard disk.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System If the period requested spans multiple files, all files are copied to the SD card for that period. Files are not cut / clipped. In the following example, all four files would be copied, even though files 1 & 4 only include a portion of the period requested;...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.4 SD Card File System SD CARD FILE SYSTEM menu configures options for recording on the SD card. FILE LENGTH controls how often a new file is created. A new file is created each time recording starts.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.5 SD Card File System Check SD CARD FILE SYSTEM CHECK menu configures whether the file system is checked and/or corrected at power-up and whether a system log is created.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.6 SD Card Info SD CARD INFO menu provides information about the use of the SD card: Size in Gigabytes percentage of the SD card used ...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.7 SD Card Reset SD CARD RESET gives 2 options for deleting files: DELETE ALL RECORDING FILES SECURE CARD WIPE...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.8 Deleting SD Recording Files DELETE ALL SD RECORDING FILES will remove all recordings from the SD card including write- protected files. Only do this if you want to completely remove all recordings – there is NO undo option.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.6.9 Secure SD Card Wipe SECURE SD CARD WIPE will permanently delete all recording files on the SD card. This should only be used if files need to be completely destroyed. NO files can be recovered. A final warning message will appear before this function is carried out.
Selectable values are 0.002, 0.004, 0.008, 0.015, 0.03, 0.06, 0.12, 0.25, 0.5, 1.00 and 2.0Vrms. The menu screen (and the table below) also gives the V600 sensitivity values and their equivalents for users who are familiar with the Timespace V400 DVR.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System AUDIO ADVANCED – configures further settings for AUDIO RECORDING and testing. TEST AUDIO IN FILES – allows the user to play files on the Reviewer with just the audio to test the audio function, eg when configuring and testing microphones.
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MUTE, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, FULL AUDIO IN SENSITIVITY – can be set from 0.- 002 - 2.0Vrms. The menu screen also gives the V600 sensitivity value and its equivalent for users who are familiar with the Timespace V400 DVR.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.7.2 Audio Test Menu The AUDIO TEST MENU sets the parameters for carrying out an audio test. TEST WAVE – for Timespace test purposes only. TEST DURATION – select 1 SEC, 2, 3, 4, 5,10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 SECS, PERPETUAL.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.8 Recorded Files RECORDED FILES menu lists the recorded files on the HDD (most recent first) and allows the user to select a file to play or to change the write-protect state of a file.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System Each file type can be filtered by toggling through the headers. When one of the letters is highlighted, files with that attribute will be displayed in the file menu.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9 Video Output VIDEO OUTPUT menu controls the automatic switching and dwell time of cameras on the live video outputs: MAIN VIDEO SWITCHER – main live video output AUX VIDEO SWITCHER –...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9.1 Main Video Switcher MAIN VIDEO SWITCHER menu controls the live video output on the Main Switcher. CAM/SEC – Set the desired camera DWELL time (in seconds) next to each camera that is to be included in the live switcher sequence.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9.2 Multi Camera Menus Multi camera menus MULTI 1 and MULTI 2 configure the settings for the multi camera setups on the MAIN (MULTI 1) and AUX (MULTI 2) video outputs.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9.3 Multi Camera Setup MULTI CAMERA SETUP configures which of cameras are to be displayed simultaneously. Each tile can be set to display a sixteenth view of a camera. If the same camera number is set to four tiles in a square then a quarter view will be shown.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9.4 Multi Camera View MULTI CAMERA VIEW displays multiple camera outputs as per the current settings configured in MULTI CAMERA SETUP...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9.5 Auxiliary Video Switcher AUX VIDEO SWITCHER configures the settings for the auxiliary (secondary) live video output AUX VIDEO SWITCHER settings, e.g. for MULTI CAMERA and TIME/DATE POSITION are configured in...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.9.6 RTSP Video Switcher The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network protocol allowing video to be streamed to an RTSP client. NB: RTSP uses 5 IPS (multiplied by the number of cameras when switching). This therefore has an impact on the overall IPS availability for other DVR functions.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.1.10 Image types The DVR supports AHD cameras with a native widescreen aspect ratio 16:9. The user has the option to select whether this aspect ratio is maintained for AHD cameras in...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2 Settings Menu 3.2.1 System Settings The SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU gives access to configure various system settings and to view system information.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.2 Time and Date TIME AND DATE menu displays the current time/date. New times/dates can be set by entering new values using keys 0-9 on the Reviewer. SET CLOCK TO THESE SETTINGS – confirms and sets the new time/date.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System NZ – at 2am on the last Sunday in September, the clock is put forward an hour. At 3am on the first Sunday in April, the clock is put back an hour.
2V must occur i.e. 14-2 = 12V. Available values are 1-8V. NB: The V600 has 10 alarm inputs and 4 outputs on the Molex connectors (see Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors).
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.1 Alarm Inputs ALARM INPUTS menu sets the alarm inputs to be ACTIVE or INACTIVE. If an alarm input number is highlighted with a white background, this indicates its current state is active. No highlight indicates the state is inactive.
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AUDIO RECORDING FOR NORMAL or SD RECORDING. BEEP TEST - This is for Timespace test purposes only and is not required by users. POWER DOWN - Instructs the DVR unit to power down when the alarm is triggered.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.2 Embed Alarm Input State The EMBED ALARM INPUT STATE menu configures options for adding text to recorded images. 8 user defined characters can be entered per input and positioned either top or bottom of the image.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.3 Alarm Outputs ALARM OUTPUT menu sets the conditions for the Alarm outputs. This determines whether the DVR alarm output goes closed (pull to GND) or open circuit when any of the set conditions are met.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.4 Alarm Camera Cycler The ALARM CAMERA CYCLER menu configures the options for the DVR to automatically switch between cameras and the Health Page. When the Cam Cycler is activated, the DVR will display each...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.5 Alarm Input Alarm File The Alarm Input Alarm File feature provides an option for files to be marked as ALARM recordings. If any of the numbered ALARM INPUTS have the ALARM FILE setting set to YES, then the current recording file will be marked as an ALARM recording if this alarm is active.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.6 Alarm Input Hold-Off The ALARM INPUT HOLD-OFF controls the number of seconds for which reporting of an active alarm state is delayed after an alarm has triggered to the active state.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.3.7 Alarm Input Post Delay ALARM INPUT POST DELAY menu controls the number of seconds for which the alarm state is held once the alarm input has changed state.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.4 Camera Settings CAMERA SETTINGS menu configures the CAMERA TEXT labels, timestamp position and camera disconnect time. TIMESTAMP POS - the timestamp can be positioned either below (BOTTOM) or above (TOP) the main area of the recorded image and fine adjustment of position made with LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH settings.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.4.1 Camera Text Individual text for each camera can be inserted above the timestamp. This text, along with timestamp, will be shown on recorded images (NB: camera text is only shown when played back in PCLink, and is not seen on local playback on the Reviewer).
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.4.2 File System FILE SYSTEM MENU sets the parameters of the file system and how files are laid to disk. RECORDING MODE sets either: LOOP RECORD (oldest files will be overwritten first when the hard disk cartridge is full) or ...
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NB: any settings configured here on the DVR menu will be over-written by LANLink if LANLink is managing the security settings for the DVR. Contact Timespace for further details. Select from the 3 available levels of file protection: DISABLED – no file protection.
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Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.4.4 Setting a password A password length from 1 – 14 characters is valid. Timespace recommends a password of 5 or more characters. All characters that can be entered from the Reviewer are valid: NB: the default old password is 0000 (four zeros).
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.4.6 File System Check FILE SYSTEM CHECK menu configures whether the file system is checked (and possibly corrected) at power up and also if a system log is created.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.4.6.1 HDD S.M.A.R.T DATA The HDD S.M.A.R.T menu uses the disk manufacturer’s “Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology” which is a hard disk feature for providing various monitoring indicators of reliability.
TEMP – temperature of the unit during operation. HARDWARE VERSION - The type and model number of the DVR, eg “V600-20” is the 20-channel V600. SERIAL NUMBER - Displays the DVR serial number.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.6 System Security SYSTEM SECURITY menu sets a pincode to restrict user access to five key areas of the system. A read- only access can be set that allows files to be viewed and limited features to be used. For each area, select YES/NO.
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0-9. Enter numbers using the Reviewer. Default pincode is 0000 (four zeros). In the event of a complete pincode lockout, contact your installer or Timespace for a master unlock code; email...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.6.2 FTP/Telnet User Passwords FTP/TELNET USERS menu gives the option to have three different passwords to access the DVR via FTP/TELNET. The usernames are fixed; however the passwords can be set as required, and are case sensitive.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.7 Power Options POWER OPTIONS menu configures the behaviour of the DVR when power is applied, when power is removed and when an input trigger is detected. The DVR has a built-in GSensor for detecting motion, and can use the GSensor readings to wake up and/or shut down the DVR.
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XLR IGN (PIN 3)NOT ACTIVE XLR IGN (PIN 3) ACTIVE The XLR IGN is located on pin 3 of the 5-pin power-in XLR (see Figure 9 V600 side panel power and video connections). UNIT STANDBY – (only available if STANDBY has been selected in the...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.7.1 Advanced Power Options Menu ADVANCED POWER OPTIONS MENU – provides links to the ADVANCED WAKE MENU and the ADVANCED IGNITION OFF MENU.
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Menu Navigation on the Reviewer buttons to scroll through times in 15min increments. HINT: Setting the wake up time is a useful feature for waking the V600 up during the night to download recorded footage via LANLink...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.7.3 Advanced Ignition Off Menu ADVANCED IGNITION OFF MENU provides options for the unit to be set to SHUTDOWN or STANDBY mode when ignition is off. 1. Ignition ON > OFF IGNITION OFF MODE –...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System ON LOW BATTERY – when in STANDBY mode, the DVR can be set to exit STANDBY mode and to SHUTDOWN if the battery voltage level dips below the threshold voltage.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.7.4 Power Diagnostics POWER DIAGNOSTICS page displays the current power consumption, broken down into various sections e.g. Cameras, GPS. It also displays current temperature and GSensor readings.
MAIN OUT – main video output AUX OUT – auxiliary video output 12V OUT – 12V power supply out of the DVR (see Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors) 5V OUT – 5V output for GPS (see Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors) XLR IGN (PIN3) - ignition ALARM IN 1-5 and ALARM 6-10 –...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.9 GSensor GSENSOR menu configures settings for the DVR’s built-in accelerometer. The GSensor is a device that provides X, Y and Z axes data internally to the DVR. Data is displayed and recorded into each image along with optional GPS data.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.9.1 GSensor Setup GSENSOR SETUP menu displays the GSensor configuration. The GSensor is calibrated as part of the manufacturing process in a controlled environment and should not require calibration during the installation process.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.9.2 Zero the Accelerometer Once the DVR is installed in its final operating position, the GSensor readings must be zeroed by entering “0” when on the ZERO THE ACCELEROMETER screen.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.10 Vehicle ID This menu page allows entry of the vehicle’s fleet ID number and registration number. This is recorded in system and health logs and makes it easier when using LANLink to identify the vehicle in which the recorder is fitted.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.11 Reset The RESET menu provides options for resetting the system and/or deleting files. The following options are available. DELETE ALL RECORDING FILES SECURE DISK WIPE WARNING: THERE IS NO “UNDO” FUNCTION IF THESE OPTIONS ARE SELECTED.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.11.1 Delete All Recording Files DELETE ALL RECORDING FILES – will remove all recordings from the hard disk, including write- protected files. Only select this option if you want to completely remove all recordings – there is NO undo option.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.11.2 Secure Disk Wipe SECURE DISK WIPE – will permanently delete all recording files on the hard disk. This option should only be selected if files need to be completely destroyed.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.2.11.3 User Profiles Three User Profiles can be configured with different settings for different uses or recording modes. This gives the user an easy way of quickly switching between types of recording required without having to setup the DVR each time.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3 External Equipment Menu The DVR provides some common interfaces so that external equipment can be connected and configured for use with the DVR. Connections for external equipment are shown on the diagrams for the...
– In order to allocate LAN resources, physical ports on the DVR can be partitioned by means of a port-based VLAN (virtual LAN). NB: the information at the bottom of the screen is for Timespace use, as does not require any user selection or configuration.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.1.1 VLAN SCHEME The VLAN SCHEME menu lists the various options for VLAN Connections. Scheme A – VLAN scheme enabled. IP Camera port 1-2, COMMS and IBUS are all isolated from each other.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.2 LAN 1 (COMMS) The LAN 1 menu allows the user to change the parameters of the LAN 1 system. The LAN 1 connection is a single-port connection which is assigned to COMMS. The COMMS...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.2.1 Ping Test PING TEST menu enables the user to enter a destination IP address to send a network packet to testing connectivity. FRAMES SENT / RECEIVED updates in real-time to show how many data packets are being transferred...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.3 LAN 2 (IP CAMERAS) The LAN 2 menu allows the user to change the IP address of the LAN2 port. The LAN2 port is assigned to the CAMERAS.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.4 LAN 3 (IBUS) The LAN3 menu allows the user to change the IP address of the VLAN3 port. The LAN3 connection is a single-port connection which is assigned to IBUS. The IBUS connection...
PCLink. The DVR is compatible with the standard NMEA-0183 GPS protocol. A suitable GPS serial unit can be wired to specific pins on the DVR’s Molex connectors (see Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors). EMBED GPS POSITION – When set to YES will embed the position information in recorded images.
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GPS BAUD – sets the baud rate at which the DVR will communicate with the GPS. Setting this selection to PORT 22222 allows a LAN connected device to forward NMEA GPS sentences. NB: When the baud rate is changed, it may be necessary to reboot the V600 in order that it can detect the GPS unit.
3.3.6 Remote The REMOTE menu is for the connection of Timespace Bridge Alert or other equipment. The remote (RS232) connection is provided via the Molex connections on the DVR side panel (Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors). RS232 – select from Bridge Alert, 2400bps, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200bps.
Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.7 IBUS Timespace has developed a diagnostic interface in conjunction with Transport for London (TFL) to monitor the status, performance and health of Timespace digital video recorders on London Buses. IBUS menu details are found in Appendix 6 –...
NB: UK low bridge locations are stored within the DVR software and updated with new data in Timespace software releases. It is important to ensure that the latest DVR software is installed in order to ensure the latest bridge data is used.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System DISTANCE – Bridge Alert will activate when the vehicle is the selected distance from the low bridge. 1. First warning distance options: 600m, 500, 400, 350, 300, 250, 200, 150, 120, 100m, OFF (off by default).
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System CONTROLLER – shows the status of Bridge Alert: DISCONNECTED – No Bridge Alert controller is present CONNECTING – Bridge Alert controller is present and is communicating with the DVR.
Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.3.9 CAN Link Timespace has developed a vehicle CAN (Controller Area Network) reporting system – CANLink. A secure CAN interface enables the DVR to record CAN data and download vehicle CAN information via the vehicle depot’s Wifi/LANLink system.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.4 Advanced Menu ADVANCED menu contains advanced options that normally do not need to be edited after installation. POWER STATE – Set if the DVR will RECORD, DO NOT RECORD or USE LAST STATE. If USE LAST STATE is selected the unit will record on power up if it was recording when power was disconnected.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.4.1 Health Page Display HEALTH PAGE DISPLAY controls the length of time the unit health status will be displayed for on boot up. The health page includes a simple traffic light status and may include service/fail code conditions...
WRITE LOG TO – select from HD or SD. The screen will show DONE when this is complete. NB: when saved to the HD/SD, the log files are encrypted but can be sent to Timespace for analysis if required. Contact support@tspace.co.uk...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.4.2.1 Reset Service Log SERVICE LOG RESET menu – clears any service log messages. Press the right arrow key, and then again to confirm. HINT: Clearing the service log will clear the front panel service/fail LEDs. If the fault condition still...
SD card) LOAD SYSTEM SOFTWARE – select from the options to load software either: WITH FACTORY SETTING (load the XOS software with Timespace factory default settings). WITH CURRENT SETTINGS (load the XOS software but retain settings as installed in the currently configured DVR).
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 3 - User Guide – V600 Menu System 3.4.4 Save Software/Settings SAVE SOFTWARE/SETTINGS provides options for saving the current settings. The current software and settings will be written to the HD cartridge or SD card. SAVE TO – select either HD (to save to the Hard Disk cartridge) or SD (to save settings to the SD card).
By default the DVR menu system is displayed in the English language. Timespace Technology can provide a language template file which the user can translate and return to Timespace Technology for incorporation into the DVR software. This will allow all text displayed...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 4.3 Video Compression The DVR records images, audio, GPS and other meta data into 1 Minute, 5 minute or 10 minute proprietary format files ending with the .XBA file extension. For security and optimisation reasons .xba files can only be viewed on a PC using the proprietary...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 4.3.2 DVR quality settings and corresponding kbits per image The table below lists the DVR quality settings and the corresponding kbits per image. Camera type and aspect ratio DVR quality setting PAL (2 CIF)
This is based on the current quality, images per second settings and the installed cartridge size. Timespace can also provide a “Disk Duration Calculator V1.xlsx” excel spreadsheet, which allows calculation of recording time without the need for access to an installed DVR. Contact Timespace on support@tspace.co.uk...
4.4.1 Differences from V400 audio The V400 had a preamp with a fixed gain of 64 x. The V600 has no preamp but has more selectable sensitivities allowing it to be used not just with microphone inputs (as V400) but also with line level inputs (NEW).
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 4.4.2 Microphones The microphone is also phantom powered at a voltage of 2.5V making it suitable for use with most electret or electret/condenser microphones including a wide range of small microphone cartridges Unlike the V400, no extra signal attenuation circuitry is needed to wire a live level signal.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 4.5 PC Access Precautions The DVR file system uses a standard FAT32 file system so that a PC can read the contents. The PC will access the cartridges in a different way to the DVR. The DVR will not be able to read every FAT32 file system written by the PC and it is therefore important to restrict what the PC does to the file system.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces Ports: Port Protocol Function Used By Description Echo LANLink / PCLink Unit discovery LANLink All except X200 File download Telnet PCLink Unit commands TFTP LANLink / PCLink X200 only File download 2055-...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 4.7 Watermark and Sequencing 4.7.1 Watermark The DVR uses a fragile watermark. Any modification to the recorded file will destroy the watermark. The image, audio and ancillary (meta) data that makes up the recorded file is passed though a function that generates a "magic number"...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 4.7.3 Watermark / Sequencing Report Within PCLink200, a report can be produced against an image, file and/or sequence of files. PCLink will analyse the data against the encrypted hash and analyse the data’s sequence numbering.
Connection The GPS receiver is connected to DVR through the 18 way Molex connector (see Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors). Pin 17 is used by the DVR to receive GPS data. The DVR can provide...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces Options The DVR GPS menu options allow the embedding of GPS position and speed, assuming a valid GPS signal is being received and the data passed correctly to the DVR. If a GPS receiver is connected but satellite lock has been lost then it is still possible to record the data but it will not indicate position, speed, date or time and the actual content may vary according to the type of GPS receiver employed.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 5.2 Remote Operation ( LAN / Wifi / 3G) – Telnet / FTP The DVR system provides a number of interfaces to remotely control and configure the recorder as well as reviewing recorded footage and displaying live camera views.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 5 - System Interfaces 5.3 RS232 / TELNET External Control The DVR software includes external control via RS232 (see Figure 11 V600 Molex Side Panel Connectors) or via Telnet over Remote Live View and provides functions: ...
The purchase of USB Kit T605-USB includes the necessary licence for use of PCLink Suite software including free of charge updates on a single PC (reasonable use policy allows installation on a secondary portable PC; laptop). Timespace Technology does not authorise the unlicensed usage of PCLink Suite software.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 6 - Installation Guide 6. Installation Guide 6.1 Safety The DVR meets the requirements of BS EN60950 (Safety Requirements of Information Technology Equipment). The DVR is designed to be powered from an external power source which complies with the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU).
Chapter 6 - Installation Guide 6.4 Warnings The use of hard disk cartridges other than those supplied by Timespace Technology will invalidate the warranty of the DVR recorder and will constitute a breach of the DVR operating software copyright.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 6 - Installation Guide 6.5 V600 Connections 6.5.1 V600 Front Panel Figure 7 V600 front panel REC (RECORD) BUTTON Turns configured recording mode on and off. Button can be disabled within menu settings. LEDs Power - Illuminated when the DVR is powered (green LED)
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 6 - Installation Guide CARTRIDGE LOCK Locked - Securely locks the removable cartridge in place and enables it for use. Unlocked - Turns off the cartridge lock, releasing the cartridge lock for removal. SD CARD The DVR supports a single SD card for two configurable functions:...
12V – 2A resettable fuse, 4A trip (24W global across the three 12V outputs on the Molex). 16 Camera outputs – 0.35A resettable fuse, 0.75A trip (4.2W per channel). Main and Aux video outputs – 12V short-circuit protection (6A total). Figure 9 V600 side panel power and video connections...
Chapter 6 - Installation Guide 6.5.4 V600 side panel camera connections The V600 supports up to 20 AHD cameras in ports 1-20. PAL and 720P cameras can be mixed freely on the inputs, however there are some restrictions on the placement of 1080P cameras.
IP Cam 1 and 2 – for connection of 2x IP cameras. NB: IP cameras are connected to the V600 DVR using a RJ45 cable CAT 5e or CAT 6. Please note that the V600 is not POE and therefore IP cameras need to be powered externally, either from the DVR or from another source.
6.6 Installation Instructions 6.6.1 Mounting The V600 is designed to be mounted on its base plate; horizontally or vertically in any axis, but on a strict perpendicular angle. For wall mounting with the V600 horizontal, the right angle plate accessory must be used. See mounting plates for further details.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 6 - Installation Guide 6.6.6 Installation Check List (Example) REQUIRED / RECOMMENDED Mount the DVR in position Set the GSENSOR orientation (which way is the DVR mounted) Zero the GSENSOR readings Connect PAL/AHD cameras Configure analogue Camera Types using AutoDetect Setup camera rate/quality as required e.g.
6.6.8 V600 mounting plates and clearances The V600 has a wide metal peg at the rear which slots in to the base plate. The front of the V600 can then be screwed down to the base plate using an M8 bolt (provided). A 6mm Allen key will be required.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 6 - Installation Guide 6.6.9 Alarm I/O Wiring Alarm inputs are pulled to ground via a resistor so will read 0V if left disconnected or floating. See Alarm input circuit below: Alarm output circuit below: Figure 16 - Alarm Input/Output Wiring...
Microphones must be wired with screened cable where the screen is connected to the GND and the centre core is connected to the microphone signal. Timespace have tested using 6m of Vandamme microphone cable (Vandamme part number 268001C, Farnell part number 798-289). Also possible is...
7. Service and Maintenance 7.1 Maintenance There is no requirement for regular maintenance or returning the DVR to Timespace Technology. There are no user-changeable parts in the DVR. The battery in the DVR is designed for a life in excess of 15 years.
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 8 - Software 7.3 Service Codes SERVICE CODE / NUMBER DESCRIPTION SERV_CAMOPEN No current on power input to camera ** and no camera signal. SERV_CAMSHORT Over-current on power input to camera ** and no camera signal.
Timespace support; support@tspace.co.uk. From PCLink V7.2 onwards, updates can be automatically downloaded within PCLink. There are a number of ways to upload a new version of software onto Timespace DVRs: 1. Software can be uploaded to DVRs via Timespace’s LANLink fleet management platform –...
Software can be uploaded to the DVR by copying an XOS file onto the removable cartridge or SD card using the PC/USB interface, then inserting the cartridge/SD card into the recorder and navigating to the relevant menu (see below) using the Timespace Reviewer. An example of the .XOS file name is V600 V1.1.0.xos 1. Using the USB interface kit, copy the .XOS file from the PC to the cartridge/SD card, ensuring that...
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Show Downloaded Updates... PCLink will open the local folder that the updates were downloaded If updates are available for Timespace DVRs, the downloaded .xos files will be stored in the DVR sub folder e.g. Update\V600\V600 V1.6.0.xos If a PCLink Suite update is available it will be downloaded as a .zip file using the PCs Internet browser,...
Chapter 8 - Software 8.2 PCLink Suite Timespace PCLink Suite consists of applications that allow Playback, Live View, Configuration and Download of recorded files from the X, K and V series range of digital video recorders. Detailed instructions of each application within PCLink Suite can be found in the PCLink Suite manual, available on our website www.tspace.co.uk...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 8 - Software Application overview; PCLink200 - Review recorded footage via USB cable connected to removable cartridge. - Review recorded footage over IP connection to the DVR - Live view of cameras (multi channel support). - Remote configuration of DVR menu settings.
LANLink also provides live camera streams over mobile networks. GPS vehicle tracking is also provided, along with vehicle CAN engineering data. Contact Timespace for further details of LANLink, including an outline specification for a LANLink server.
720x576. An example images is show below; Once in the correct format (using the Timespace conversion tool), the image is placed on the DVR cartridge, named; Splash.ext. Once configured in the menu, the Splash Screen will be read from the disk and displayed.
The IBUS feature is available in software X200 V1.9.0 onwards, X300 V1.1 onwards, V400, V500 and V600 from release. The IBUS menu is accessed using the short code 9001234 on the X200 and X300 (the short code can be entered from any menu using the number keys on the Reviewer).
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The IBUS information can also be accessed using the RS232 command #IBUS. This command is only supported on the X300, V400 & V600 over the serial port, no Telnet support. Example setup of the IBUS interface on a V400/V500/V600 DVR includes;...
V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 9 - Appendices 9.7 Appendix 7 – Tokens / Protocol The DVR is always looking for tokens to perform actions but no responses are monitored. The remote device should monitor the OK<R> messages that are returned.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 9 - Appendices file specified. If the file system fails to create the file for any reason, FAIL<R> will be returned to the client. A check is done on the file name length, if the user overruns (number of characters in total is greater than 60), FAIL<R>...
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 9 - Appendices Recording If for any reason recording stops, even if instructed to, the DVR will return #RECSTOP<R> #DISKREMOVED<R> will be sent under two conditions. 1) The disk is removed from the DVR at anytime post DVR initialization.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 9 - Appendices #MULTIVON<R> - Turns Multiview On #MULTIVOFF<R> - Turns Multiview Off #LOG_<TEXT><R> - Logs a text message to the DVR’s service log (does not light service LED). Sending RESET LOG as the text marks off the LANLink should read the messages up to.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 9 - Appendices #ALARMIN1 - #ALARMIN10 Each one of the alarm inputs can be virtually activated by using the following commands, which control each alarm input independently. These settings will be OK’d the current hardware states of the DVR.
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V600 Instruction Manual Chapter 9 - Appendices Examples CAMERA_1<R> switch to camera 1 (either in live/auto view or during playback) XPLAY_0.5<R> plays forward at half speed XPLAY_-3.2<R> plays in reverse at 3.2 times real time rate XPLAY_10<R> plays forwards at 10x speed SETTIME_12:23:23<R>...
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