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  • Page 1: User Manual

    StoreSafe Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 GE-Interlogix Kalatel Division, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. The software/firmware are not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of GE-Interlogix. All information and specifications furnished by GE-Interlogix are believed to be accurate and reliable.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents StoreSafe Overview... 7 Products Featured In This Manual ... 7 Product Description... 7 Passwords... 8 Unpacking ... 9 Installation Environment ... 9 Associated Equipment... 9 The Back Panel ... 10 Power-Up... 13 StoreSafe Basic Operations ... 15 Principal Operating Modes ... 15 The Front Panel...
  • Page 5 3.17 Front Panel Lock ... 52 3.18 Factory Settings ... 52 3.19 Passwords... 53 3.20 The Operator Menu... 54 Alarms ... 55 Alarm Input... 55 Alarm Output... 55 Alarm Acknowledge... 55 On-screen Displays During Alarms... 55 Alarm Operations During Playback... 55 Alarm History Box...
  • Page 6 0150-0229D Kalatel DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 7: Storesafe Overview

    StoreSafe Overview 1.1 Products Featured In This Manual StoreSafe StoreSafe Advanced 1.2 Product Description StoreSafe is a video multiplexer capable of recording from multiple cameras to an internal hard drive while simultaneously providing playback. Unlike outdated time-lapse VCRs, StoreSafe records high- resolution pictures.

  • Page 8: Passwords

    1.3 Passwords Passwords are provided to limit access to menus and certain functions. Two levels of password security are provided: Operator: Limited menu access, only the Operator menu is available. Installer: Complete menu access, both the Main and Operator menus are available. As a security measure, it is recommended that the Operator and Installer passwords be changed after installation is complete (see section 3.19).

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    1.4 Unpacking Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box. Package Contents The StoreSafe unit.

  • Page 10: The Back Panel

    1.7 The Back Panel 1. Camera Inputs: BNC connector, looping. Auto Terminating. 2. Composite Monitor-A and -B Output: Composite video output with BNC style connector. 3. Power Input: For connecting the power supply. 4. Alarm I/O: For connecting alarm inputs, and alarm output relays. 5.
  • Page 11 Composite Monitor Output When connecting directly from StoreSafe to the monitor, select the 75-Ohm impedance setting on the monitor. If an additional device is connected to the monitor’s looping output, set the termination of the additional device as 75-Ohm, and set the termination of the monitor as Hi-Z (High Impedance). Alarm I/O Port The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Alarm Port (DB-25 style connector).

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19, or 20 (ground pins). NOTE All specifications subject to change without notice. GE-Interlogix believes all specifications to be correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors. RS485 Connector (StoreSafe Advanced Models Only) Shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the StoreSafe end.

  • Page 13: Power-Up

    RJ-45 Pin Configuration For Ethernet Port Not Connected RS232 Port 1 For a Modem connection or remote control of unit. See section 3.16 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 9 for RS232 Remote Control Protocols. DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1 RS232 Port 2 (StoreSafe Advanced Models Only) For Event Generation and ASCII Text Insertion.
  • Page 14 Check Video Input Quality Check the picture quality by selecting each camera for full screen display. If the picture quality is poor, check the following items: The BNC connections. The loop-through terminations. The video levels of incoming signals. The possibility of ground loops. Consult the camera’s installation instructions for additional information about proper camera setup.

  • Page 15: Storesafe Basic Operations

    StoreSafe Basic Operations 2.1 Principal Operating Modes StoreSafe has five principal modes of operation: Live Viewing. Playback. Recording. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section. 2.2 The Front Panel StoreSafe 4-Channel 10-Way 4-Way 1. Power Indicator: Indicates power on/off condition. 2.

  • Page 16: Live Viewing

    10. CD Recorder: For recording data to CD. 11. Record CD Button: One-touch archiving of selected video onto CD using the built-in CD-Writer. 12. Print Image Button: One-touch printing of displayed image. 13. Record Button: Used to Start and Stop Recording. 14.

  • Page 17: Playback

    Zooming To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated as ZOOM on the primary monitor.
  • Page 18 Fast Forward During playback, rotate the Shuttle (the outer dial) clockwise to view data at a higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of playback. AutoPause During playback, moving the Jog (the inner dial) in any direction will freeze playback.
  • Page 19 Multiscreen Display With Sequencing If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo. While in a multiscreen display, press the Sequence button to begin sequencing. For detailed information about sequencing, see section 2.8.

  • Page 20: Recording

    2.5 Recording To begin recording, press the Record button. Recording will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Record button. The unit always starts recording at the end of previously recorded data. The unit will continue recording until the record button is pressed again, unless Record Lock is ON.

  • Page 21: Display Options

    2.6 Display Options Available Multiscreen Displays Press the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen button will display the corresponding multiscreen. Pressing the 16-way or 10-way button repeatedly will cycle through all the available multiscreens. 4-Channel 10-Channel 16-Channel The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit.

  • Page 22: Active Cameos

    2.7 Active Cameos A cameo is defined as any cell within a multiscreen display. Active Cameo mode allows the user to access and edit each cameo individually. Entering Active Cameo Mode While viewing a multiscreen, enter Active Cameo mode by pressing the Enter button.

  • Page 23: On-Screen Indicators

    To begin recording the Autolist™ sequence: Press the Alarm button and Sequence button simultaneously. Autolist Program mode is indicated as PGM on-screen. Recording starts when the first camera number is pressed. Press the camera numbers in the order you wish them to appear on-screen. The amount of time between button presses determines the Dwell Time.
  • Page 24 Changing Position And Color Of Title And Status Indicators Camera Titles: To change the color and position of the camera titles, select a camera for full screen display, then press the Enter button to advance to the next display setting. Repeatedly pressing the Enter button advances the display settings through the sequence show in the table on the right.

  • Page 25: Triplex Mode

    ATM/POS Text Display Pressing the Camera Number a third time displays an ATM/POS text display. This feature can be used during live viewing mode to verify that StoreSafe is receiving ATM/POS text, or in Playback mode to review recorded text and video. This feature is not available in the standard model.
  • Page 26 Stop To stop Triplex mode and return to Live mode on Monitor A, press the Stop button. Multiscreen Display During Triplex mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6- way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Triplex mode. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6.

  • Page 27: The Print Image Button

    Zooming To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated as ZOOM on the monitor.

  • Page 28: The Record Cd Button

    2.12 The Record CD Button To record video to CD for archival or law enforcement purposes, follow the steps listed below: 1. Insert a blank recordable CD (CD-R) into the CD tray. Wait a few minutes for the CD Writer to come ready. To check the archive devices status use the Status Display Box.

  • Page 29: Menu System Overview

    Menu System Overview 3.1 Menu Notation In This Manual In the following sections, there are headings like this: Main Menu Time/Date Meaning: From the Main Menu, select Time/Date, then press the Enter button. The Time/Date menu will appear. From the Time/Date menu, select Set Time, then press the Enter button. A pop-up or pull-down menu will appear.

  • Page 30: Menus In This Manual

    3.4 Menus In This Manual Each menu is covered in detail in this chapter of this manual. Menus and Menu Items appear in the manual in the same order they appear on-screen. Main Menu Operator Menu 3.5 Navigating The Menu System Selecting a Menu from the Menu Bar: When the menu system is first accessed, only the menu bar is displayed.

  • Page 31: The Main Menu

    3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for StoreSafe. Each item in the Main menu is described in detail in this section of the manual. Main menu items appear in this section in the same order they appear in the menu. 3.8 Time/Date Use this menu to specify: The time and date.
  • Page 32 Main Menu Time/Date Rotate the Jog to set the desired date format. Select from either: MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY YY/MM/DD Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Main Menu Time/Date Use this menu to specify if the time and date will be displayed on:...

  • Page 33: Record

    Main Menu Time/Date Use this menu to enable/disable and specify how often time synchronization should occur between StoreSafe and the Network Server. The Region /Time Zone must be setup prior to enabling the option. Update Interval, Select from: Enable, Disable, Once per Day, Twice per Day, and Once per Hour NTP Primary Server: Enter IP Address of Primary Server.

  • Page 34: Record Timer

    q Main Menu Record Use this menu to setup Preset Record Timer Events. 1. Rotate the Shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the Edit mode. 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate to the desired field. 4.
  • Page 35 About Events: An Event is an action that the unit acknowledges by recording at the NOTE Event Record Rate, yet it is not cause for an Alarm. Events may be created two ways, via RS232 text insertion and Activity detection. Example of an Event: A camera is pointed at the front door inside the lobby during business hours.
  • Page 36 2. To save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], and then press the Enter button. 3. To exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. Main Menu Record The unit will record at the Event Record Rate when an Event is activated. Events can be activated by RS232 event generation or activity detection.
  • Page 37 The maximum record rate per camera is inversely proportional to the number of cameras connected to the unit. The fewer cameras connected, the higher the maximum record rate for each camera, and vice versa. The maximum record rate for multiple cameras is 24pps (NTSC)(20pps PAL). The maximum record rate for a single camera is 30pps (NTSC)(25pps PAL).
  • Page 38 Global Alarm Record Rate % Time: 60 pps 40 days 20 h (Alarm) 15 days 11 h (Total) [CANCEL] 1. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. 2. To save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], and then press the Enter button. 3.

  • Page 39: Alarms

    Main Menu Record Use the Jog to select from the following options, then press the Enter button to begin. Delete: Delete all data from the hard disk (with the possibility of restoring it). Undelete: Restore data that has been deleted, but not yet overwritten. Destroy: Erase all data from the hard disk permanently, without the possibility of restoring it.
  • Page 40 Main Menu Alarms Configure the alarm inputs as either Normally Open or Normally Closed. Configure inputs as follows. Normally Open Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Open. Normally Closed Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Closed TTL Active High: Configure in menu as Normally Closed.
  • Page 41 Main Menu Alarms Use this window to view a list of the 100 most recent alarms. Alarms are displayed 10 at a time. Rotate the Jog to scroll through the alarms. Information displayed in this window is: The alarms number in the list. The date of the alarm (month and day).

  • Page 42: Macro

    One or more of these fields must be set to ENABLE to receive an email notification of the selected event. Obtain the parameters for these two fields from your IT Department. Email Address Format The format of the email addresses should be entered as follows. If the email address to be notified is john.doe@somecompany.com, then john.doe should be entered in one of the Email User fields and somecompany.com should be entered in the subsequent Email Domain field.
  • Page 43 system and go to a starting point. Macro Record mode is indicated as F and the Macro Number on-screen. 2. From this point, begin recording the desired keystroke sequence. Record up to 32 keystrokes. If 32 keystrokes are exceeded, the unit will end the macro recording automatically. 3.

  • Page 44: Motion Detection

    Daylight Savings Time (Alternate Method) To adjust the time one hour for daylight savings time, press the Function button, then the Sequence button. If this function is activated during April, one hour is added to the time. If this function is activated in October, one hour is subtracted from the time.
  • Page 45 Main Menu Motion Detection Use this menu to select the Camera, Motion Detection Type, and Sensitivity of the Motion Detection you wish to configure. Motion Detection Parameters Setup Camera Motion Detection Type Sensitivity Relay Output Rejection Target Size Link to Alarm Navigate in this menu using the Jog to select the field and the Shuttle to change the parameters.
  • Page 46 Main Menu Motion Detection Use this menu to setup the Active Zones for motion detection. The screen shown below will overlay the current video image allowing for precise activity zone setup. The disabled zones will be tinted. The enabled zones will be clear. Activity Grid Setup Screen Pressing the Function button will bring up the Help screen shown below.

  • Page 47: Camera Setup

    Sensitivity Scope Use the sensitivity scope to adjust the motion detection sensitivity for the scene. The sensitivity scope is the bar located near the left-hand corner of the screen. The black bar raises and lowers to indicate the degree of motion detected. When the black bar reaches the red bar, a motion detection alarm is activated.
  • Page 48 Edit Titles Rotate the Shuttle to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the Enter button. The Camera Title Edit menu will appear. SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts selected character Camera Title Edit Menu 1.

  • Page 49: Covert Camera

    Main Menu Camera Setup Use this menu to Disable or Enable each camera input individually. Use the Jog to navigate and the Shuttle to change the values. Save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], then press the Enter button. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

  • Page 50: Audio Setup

    3.14 Audio Setup Use this menu to enable or disable the audio feature of StoreSafe. This menu is not available on the standard models. Select from: G.711 Audio Limitations: 1. To record audio at least one the unit’s video inputs must be set to record video at a rate of 1pps or faster.

  • Page 51: Baud Rate

    Modem Init String : SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts selected character 1. With the Modem Init String highlighted, press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. The character bank will appear in the center of the menu. 2.

  • Page 52: Front Panel Lock

    Main Menu Communications An ethernet connection can be used to connect to the unit from a PC for the viewing of live or recorded images. Use this menu to configure the Ethernet communications settings. Select from the following: Ethernet: Select Enable or Disable. Hostname: Not selectable.

  • Page 53: Passwords

    Change Language From the Factory Setting menu, press the Enter button. A password box will appear. Enter the Language password. Select OK, then press the Enter button. A menu will appear displaying the available language selections. Rotate the Jog to select the desired language. Save changes and exit the menu: Press the Enter button.

  • Page 54: The Operator Menu

    3.20 The Operator Menu The Operator Menu Overview The Operator menu is provided so that the user has access to a limited number of menu items. These menu items are primarily monitor display setup options, so that the user may “personalize” the monitor displays during their shifts.

  • Page 55: Alarms

    Alarms 4.1 Alarm Input Alarm devices are connected via the Alarm PCB on the back panel of the unit (see section 1.7). Each Alarm Input corresponds with the Camera Input of the same number. 4.2 Alarm Output Front Panel Alarm LED: The LED located to the left and above the Alarm button is lit for the duration of the alarm.

  • Page 56: Alarm History Box

    LIVE MODE Monitor A LIVE LIVE ALARM FULL SCREEN ALARM Recorded Alarms Internal Buzzer: During playback, the internal buzzer is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged. This feature can be turned off in the menu system (see Buzzer Setup, in section 3.10).

  • Page 57: Searching

    Searching StoreSafe provides a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device. Search Menu Overview Search Button Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 Alarm Event Activity Videoloss Present Hit SEARCH again to enter Advanced Search...

  • Page 58: Disk Analysis Screen

    5.1 Disk Analysis Screen Begin by pressing the Search button. The Disk Analysis Screen will appear. This screen shows a graphical representation of the recorded video stored on the internal hard disk. Arrow Cursors Disk Analysis Screen Alarm Event Activity Hit SEARCH again to enter Advanced Search Rotating the Jog moves the two arrow cursors across the representation of the recorded video.

  • Page 59: Search Filters

    5.3 Search Filters Pressing the Search button a second time brings up the Search Filters Menu. Use the Search Filters menu to specify: The type of operation to be performed: Play from Disk or Copy from Disk to Archive. The Start and Stop date of the search. The Start and Stop time of the search.
  • Page 60 search. Two types of Search Result windows will appear depending on the type of search that is performed. Activity, Text, Motion, Alarm Search Results Search Results 3/19 06:11 3/19 21:42 3/19 23:51 3/20 6:26 3/20 18:51 3/20 21:54 3/21 02:25 3/21 03:51 matches found.

  • Page 61: Webbrowser

    WebBrowser StoreSafe features an integrated WebBrowser interface. The WaveBrowser option allows the user to view video from any ethernet connected units with software version 4.09 or above. For WaveBrowser to function properly, certain ActiveX controls must be set correctly. To NOTE setup the ActiveX controls: 1.

  • Page 62: Wavebrowser Overview And Controls

    6.1 WaveBrowser Overview and Controls Button Panel The Main program window consists of the following areas: The Main Viewing Area: The large blue area. The Button Panel: The left side of the window. The Drop Down Volume List: Allows the selection of available Disk volumes. The Main Viewing Area Pictures are displayed in this area in Multi-Camera, and Single-Camera formats.

  • Page 63: Storesafe Wavelink

    The Button Panel 1. Play Backward button: Click on this button to playback video in reverse. 2. Stop button: Click on this button to halt all playback operations. The Play Pointer Slider Bar moves to the start of data. 3. Play Forward button: Click on this button to playback video. 4.
  • Page 64 This feature can be used by Web Developers to link various cameras to specific Web content. It will also be used by StoreSafe’s Email feature to allow the recipient of an alarm email to click on a link in the email, which causes the WaveBrowser to connect and play back at the time when the alarm occurred.

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General External Power Supply Connector Power Consumption Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Dimensions Weight Connections 10/100 Ethernet Port RS232 Port 1 RS232 Port 2 Camera Inputs Monitor-A Output (Composite) Monitor-B Output (Composite) RS485 Port Alarm I/O Port Video Video Signal Input Video Signal Output...

  • Page 66: Part Numbers

    Alarms Inputs Relay Configuration Record Priority Alarm Status Indicators Motion Detection Zones Per Camera Sensitivity Settings Gray Levels Per Zone Motion Detection Status Output Part Numbers Remote Keyboard CBR-KB3, CBR-KB3/J, KTD405. Includes motorized pan, tilt, and zoom controls. HP Printer HP DeskJet 3820 Hawking Print Server PN7127P (1-Port Mini-Internet Print Server)

  • Page 67: Rs232 Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol

    RS232 Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol 8.1 Message Structure The Delimiter byte signals the start of a new message, and has a value of 0xFF. The Class and Command fields identify the type of message. The Data Length is a 16-bit value indicating the number of bytes in the Data portion of the message.
  • Page 68 D – Alarm/Event 0x03 If both the start and end bits are set, the associated text will be stored with the next recorded field for that camera. The post-event timer will be started** after which the selected camera will resume recording at the normal record rate*.

  • Page 69: Rs232 Remote Control Protocol

    RS232 Remote Control Protocol The unit supports two different communication types: Remote Front Panel Button Emulation Remote Configuration and Status 9.1 Front Panel Button Emulation Data Structure Byte 1: 0xFF Byte 2: 0x55 Byte 3: Front Panel Button Code Description Byte 1 and 2 are header bytes.

  • Page 70: Configuration And Status

    Configuration and status data can be read from StoreSafe. The data is arranged in the form of 16 byte blocks, numbered from 1 to 213. For details about the contents of each block, contact GE- Interlogix and request the Block Data Structure for StoreSafe.

  • Page 71: Macro Tables

    Macro Tables Photo copy this page and use it to keep a record of the programmed macro functions. 10.1 Macro Functions Table Macro Description Number Function + Daylight Savings Time: Sets clock ahead one hour in April, and back one hour in October.

  • Page 72: Scheduled Macro Table

    10.2 Scheduled Macro Table Event 0150-0229D Time Macro to Run Kalatel DVMRe StoreSafe...

  • Page 73: Warranty And Service

    Failure to comply with these instructions will delay service of the unit, and may result in the unit not being accepted by the Repair Center. Factory Address GE-Interlogix, Kalatel Division Attention: Repair Center 3197-C Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, CA.

  • Page 74: Warranty And Return Information

    11.2 Warranty and Return Information GE-Interlogix warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.
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