Dvmre -4cs: digital video multiplexer recorder, four-channel, color, simplex; dvmre -16cs: digital video multiplexer recorder, sixteen-channel, color, simplex
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4. S: Simplex. 1.2 Product Description The DVMRe Simplex is a video multiplexer capable of recording from multiple cameras to an internal hard drive. Unlike outdated time-lapse VCRs, the DVMRe Simplex records high-resolution pictures. Digital recording improves playback quality over VCRs, and eliminates the hassle of cleaning heads, changing tapes or servicing motors.
Provides access to the On-screen Language 1 4 1 4 Installer Language menu. Deactivates the ethernet Ethernet password, so that the unit may be Access 1 1 1 1 Installer accessed by any PC equipped with Reset WaveReader. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box. Package Contents The DVMRe Simplex unit. The Alarm Interface Circuit Board (P/N 0090-0077). Accessory PCB (P/N 0900-0127). Audio equipped models only.
10. Y/C Monitor-B Output: Y/C video output with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector. 11. SCSI Port: For connecting SCSI compatible archive devices. 12. IEEE 1394 Firewire Port: For connecting Firewire compatible archive devices. 13. RS232 Port 1: For modem connection and external control of the unit. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
BNC connector of the same camera input. Make sure there is 75-Ohm termination at the end of the video line if the signal is looped through the DVMRe Simplex. Time base correction is performed during digital capture. As a result, cameras do not require synchronization.
Pin 12: Alarm Input 12. Pin 25: Alarm Output Relay #2 Common. Alarm PCB Active alarm inputs vary by DVMRe Simplex model. 4 channel units (4CS) have 4 active alarm inputs. 16 channel units (16CS) have 16 active alarm inputs. Alarm Input An alarm condition can be activated by devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared detectors, door switches, or other similar devices.
Federal Law as well as other State and Municipal Jurisdictions. Please review local and Federal Law prior to the installation or operation of this equipment to ensure that you are in legal compliance with the Authorities having Jurisdiction. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Wire Type: Cat 5 network configuration: Connector Type: RJ-45 For a DVMRe Simplex that connects directly to a Max. Cable Length: 100 meters / 328 ft. Hub or Switch, use a straight through connection. Min. Cable Length: 6 feet / 1.8 meters...
Archiving Addendum manual that Connectors: 6 position DIP is supplied with this unit. Caution! Ensure the power to DVMRe Simplex is OFF BEFORE connecting any SCSI or 1394 devices. Do not attempt to use the SCSI and 1394 ports simultaneously. RS232 Port 1 For a Modem connection or remote control of unit.
Loop the power cord end around and insert into the power receptacle on the back panel. It is important that the power-up procedures be followed carefully. The unit uses its auto-detect feature to detect camera signals during power-up, and configure itself automatically. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
1. Energize the monitors and all of the cameras. Power: 60 Watt (5 Amp) 2. Energize the DVMRe Simplex. Connector: 2.1mm barrel, center positive Once power is applied to the unit, it will begin its power-up procedure. The unit will begin by displaying the software version on Monitor-A, then the unit will begin recording automatically.
DVMRe Simplex Basic Operations 2.1 Principal Operating Modes The DVMRe Simplex has three principal modes of operation: Live Viewing. Playback. Recording. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section. 2.2 The Front Panel GE Security Kalatel DVMRe Simplex...
(a flashing asterisk) in each frozen cameo. Freeze Button Individual cameos can be frozen in Active Cameo mode (see section 2.7). Press the Freeze button again or any camera button to cancel Freeze operations. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
During playback, rotate the Shuttle counter-clockwise to view data (in reverse) at a higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of playback. Freeze During playback, press the Freeze button. This feature pauses all full screen and multiscreen images Freeze Button 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
If the Zoom button is pressed while in a multiscreen display, the camera from the last active cameo is selected for full screen display. Press the Zoom button again to activate the Zoom operation. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Searching Recorded Data The DVMRe Simplex has a powerful search interface feature that allows the user to search for data on the internal hard disk or an external archive device. The user may search the data for previous recording sessions, text insertion, alarm conditions, or for motion in a selectable area of the scene.
Jog selects the next screen up or down a row. Rotating the shuttle selects the next screen in numerical order. The active cameo will always be indicated by the flashing camera number and titles. Jog/Shuttle 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Number button and the Sequence button determines the dwell time for the final camera in the sequence list. Returning To The Default Sequence List The default sequence list is all cameras in numeric order with a three second dwell time. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Time and Date (these can be turned off in the menu system, see section 3.8). The Time and Date format can also be changed in Small Cameo the menu system. Time remaining on Hard Disk(s). 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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 the DVMRe Simplex is receiving ATM/POS text, or in Playback mode to review recorded text and video.
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The Simplex must be aware of the Print Servers IP address. The IP address can be input under Main Menu – Communications – Ethernet – Ethernet Settings (See Section 3.17). The Printer and Print Server must be On-line and Operational. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Camera Button: In menu lists that provide settings per camera, a particular camera may be accessed directly by pressing on the associated camera button. Rotate the Shuttle to modify the setting. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the DVMRe Simplex. 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.
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(including daylight savings time) for all of the Master Clock other units. Select One unit from the RS485 network as the master clock by selecting YES in this menu. All other units must be set as NO (Default). 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Enter button. Network Time Protocol Setup Update Interval DISABLE NTP Primary Server 3. 37. 8. 26 NTP Backup Server [CANCEL] [OK] Last Update: Never Since Power-up Warning: Region/Time Zone must be set correctly! 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Set the Record Lock feature. Disk Maintenance Perform disk maintenance by Deleting, Un-deleting, or Record Lock Destroying previously recorded video. Auto Delete Mode Specify how the unit will handle data overwrite issues once the hard disk becomes full. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
: 000 does not record under normal conditions. Event Associated Cameras: -- -- -- Event + TL: Records at the Time-lapse Record Rate under normal [CANCEL] [OK] conditions. Records at the Event Record Rate during events. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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3 : 0.34 pps 2.9 spp Camera 4 : 0.57 pps 1.8 spp Camera 15 : 0.40 pps 2.5 spp Camera 16 : 0.40 pps 2.5 spp 8 days 5 h (TL) 8 days 5 h (Total) [CANCEL] [OK] 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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The unit will record at the Activity Record Rate when the camera is in normal Timelapse Record Mode and activity is detected in the camera scene. Activity should not be linked to Event, in which case the Event Record Rate will be used. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Time-lapse, Activity, Event, and/or Alarm record mode. The configuration of the Alarm Record Rate is closely associated with the Alarm Record Mode. For detailed information about configuring the Alarm Record Mode, see Alarm Record mode in section 3.11. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Undelete: Restore data that has been deleted, but not yet overwritten. Test Destroy: Erase all data from the hard disk permanently, without the possibility of restoring it. Selecting this option brings up a confirmation dialog box. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Disk Test Result Disk Failure Disk 1:Write Error Disk Test Success Disk 2:Write Error [OK] [OK] PASSED FAILED Press the Enter button to clear from the display. Should a disk test fail, several actions will performed: 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit. Alarm Latch Alarm Action Alarm Record Mode Caution! The DVMRe Simplex’s primary function is to furnish Enable / Disable video multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. Alarm History...
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Preset: Use this feature to send a camera to a preset when an alarm is activated. The preset number corresponds directly with the camera number located directly above it in this menu. Select from 1 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Rotate 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. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Selecting No from this menu will cause the unit to display the 4-way display configured in the Main Menu Alarms Alarm Action Setup menu. This menu selection is not available on 4-channel DVMRe Simplex units, since Fullscreen Alarm Mode is the only alarm mode available. Main Menu Alarms Relay Configuration...
Follow the context sensitive on-screen instructions to setup the individual fields. Also, please note that the Region/Time Zone setting must be set correctly for Email notification to time stamp messages accurately. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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This screen allows the user to setup the types of events to be notified of, and the IP addresses (up to two) of the PC(s) where the WaveReader software resides. WaveReader must be running on the receiving PC(s) and Alarm Monitoring must be setup. See Alarm Monitoring in the WaveReader Manual for details. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
1. Select the macro number you wish to record, then press the Enter button. The unit will automatically exit the menu system and go to a starting point. Macro Record mode is indicated as F and the Macro Number on-screen. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Function then Enter. End macro recording Macro Excluded Features The following core features or settings cannot be programmed by Macro. Disk Maintenance. Erase Archive Medium. POTS Setting. Ethernet Setting. RS485 Network Address. Front Panel Lock/Unlock. Record Timer. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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. This function will only operate once per Function and time period. Sequence Buttons 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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 ACTIVITY Sensitivity Relay Output Link to Event Rejection Target Size Link to Alarm NONE [CANCEL] [OK] 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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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. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Use the Play Forward button to increase the sensitivity level and the Play Reverse button to decrease the sensitivity level. The sensitivity level is also displayed as a numeric value. Play Reverse to decrease the Sensitivity Play Forward to increase the Sensitivity 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
1. With the camera title selected, press the Enter button. The menu will enter the Edit mode and the character bank will appear in the center of the menu. 2. Press the Sequence button to select the desired character set. 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate the cursor in the camera title. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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With this feature turned On (Enabled), the unit will automatically detect Power Up Disable which inputs are experiencing videoloss at power-up, and disable them. Disable Rotate the Jog to navigate and the Shuttle to change the values. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Luminance Histogram A Luminance Histogram is a graphical representation of how many times each gray-level value occurs in an image. Use this feature to analyze and optimize the video input signal. Luminance Histogram Black White Luminance 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Message archive device. Erase all Records. Are you sure? With Erase Archive Medium highlighted, press the Enter button. If a compatible archive device is connected, a confirmation box will appear, otherwise no action will occur. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
56k, and 5686 US Robotics modems in their default conditions. Consult with the modem manual before attempting to make any changes. It is strongly recommended that the modem initialization string only be modified by a qualified technician. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Jog to select a baud rate from the menu. 4800 Baud Save changes and exit the menu: Press the Enter button. 9600 Baud 19200 Baud Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button. 38400 Baud 57600 Baud 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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HTTP Port : Select the HTTP Port. Select from Port 0 to 65535. Shortcuts are available for port 80 (Camera 1 button) and 8080 (camera 2 button). Consult with a qualified Network Administrator or an MIS professional to configure these settings. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
The unit will reboot, returning all settings (except the time, date, 4 1 1 1 4-Channel email addresses, and email IP address) to the factory defaults. Due to the large size of the hard disk, the reboot may take several minutes. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
WaveReader versions 2.3 or later. When the unit is first setup, Enter a new Ethernet Password the default is No Password Protection. Meaning, anyone using WaveReader and accessing with an ethernet connection ---- can connect to the unit. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
1 1 1 1 password box shown above. The DDNS Password The DDNS password enables the DVMRe Simplex to contact the Domain Name Server in order to provide IP to Domain Name translation. You must obtain this number by calling you Domain Name Service.
The SystemView menu is provided so that users may quickly view global View Screen 3 software and hardware settings. View Screen 4 View Screen 5 View Screen 6 View Screen 7 View Screen 8 View Screen 9 View Screen 10 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Covert Camera: Yes or No Camera Title: Camera x, x=number Videoloss Action Relay 1: 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled Relay 2: 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled Buzzer: 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Time Format: 12 or 24 hour Date Format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD Master Clock: Yes or No. Multiscreen Dwell: In seconds. 003 Full Screen Dwell: In seconds. 003 Titles Display A: On or Off. Titles Display B: On or Off. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Language: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Slovak, Spanish, Dutch, or Danish. Keyboard Lock: On or Off. Record Lock: On or Off. Regional Settings: Off, USA, EUR, and AUS. Time Zone: GMT+00:00 QuickWave CD Write: On or Off. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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HTTP Port: 80 – 8080. View Screen 10 Disk Test: Test Now, Test Periodically or Disable. Test Frequency in hours: 0 – 1000. Test Duration: Fast or Thorough. Disk Test Results: Disk Test Success or Disk Test Failed. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
The associated cameras are displayed in the remaining cameos. 9-Way More than three alarms simultaneously: The unit switches to the maximum Third Alarm multiscreen display. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
PLAYBACK MODE Monitor A Monitor B Monitor A Monitor B FULL FULL PLAY SCREEN SCREEN LIVE BACK LIVE LIVE LIVE ALARM LIVE ALARM LIVE ALARM LIVE ALARM FULL FULL PLAY LIVE SCREEN SCREEN BACK ALARM ALARM 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Alarm History. The Alarm History Box can also be found under Main Menu Alarm Alarm History. For detailed information about viewing the Alarm History Box see Alarm History in section 3.11. 4.7 Searching For Recorded Alarms See section 5. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Searching The DVMRe Simplex provides a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device. Search Menu Overview Search Button Search Filters Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen Motion Search Search Filters...
2. Press the Record button on the front panel when satisfied. 02:02:51P 02:20:09P 3. The CD Writer will open the CD tray when completed. Capacity: 557MB The video may now be viewed on any PC equipped with a CD-ROM. ‘RECORD’ to Archive 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Pressing the Function key while in this screen overlays a help screen with all the available commands. ‘MENU’ : Exit Activity Setup ‘ENTER’: Save and Exit Activity Setup ‘PAUSE’: Toggle between Enable and Neutral ‘STOP’ : Toggle between Disable and Neutral ‘ZOOM’ : Disable/Enable all zones Function Button 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
2. Once in the Parameter Box, use the Shuttle to navigate through the fields and the Jog to change the values. 3. To activate the parameter, use the Shuttle or the Enter button to place an [X] in the check box. 4. When finished, use the Jog to navigate to another parameter. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
This page will appear if no retail text file has previously been uploaded. To upload the file, click the Browse button and navigate to the file location. Once the file is selected, click on the Upload Retail Search File button. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Setup Retail Search Catagories Ice_Cream Ice Cream selected from Category List Soda Beer Sub Level Vanilla Vanilla selected from Sub Level Chocolate_Chip Selected Strings Vanilla Clear Individual Clear All [CANCEL] [OK] Hit ‘ENTER’ to toggle EDIT Mode 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Search parameter highlighted, press the Enter button to begin the search operation. When finished searching, the Search Results window will appear. A maximum of 200 results can be displayed per search. Two types of Search Result windows will appear depending on the type of search that is performed. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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Hitting the Enter button will play the selected search result. Hitting the Enter button again while in playback will cause the next selection from the search list to be played. Press the Sequence button to repeatedly play the selected event. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
3. Enter the correct Username and Password in their respective fields (the default username and password is admin). Click the OK button. 4. The WaveBrowser window should appear. Type the IP address in the IP Address Field and click the Connect button. IP Address Field 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Choose from the following displays: 16-way Multiscreen Display (Large and Medium) 4-way Display Single Camera Display Large Single Camera Display Medium Single Camera Display Small 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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21. Time Selection Menu: Click on the Up or Down Arrows to select a specific time to view. The Drop Down Volume List Box Click on the arrow to display a list of available disk volumes on the connected unit. Click on the volume to select. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
6.2 DVMRe Simplex WaveLink A new feature with Simplex software version 5.00 is the DVMRe Simplex WaveLink. This feature allows putting command codes in the URL when calling WaveBrowser to control actions the WaveBrowser is going to perform. This feature can be used by Web Developers to link various cameras to specific Web content. It will...
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1 in medium size. Email Links The DVMRe Simplex is able to send emails when certain events occur (like videoloss, alarms, etc.). When in record mode, the Simplex software version 5.00 will add a WaveBrowser link in the email notification.
Relay Outputs, Link to Alarms, Link to Events, On-screen Indicators. Output Status retrievable via RS232 port. Part Numbers Remote Keyboard CBR-KB3, CBR-KB3/J, KTD405. Includes motorized pan, tilt, and zoom controls. Rack Mount Kit CBR-RK6. 1U Height. Part Number: 0110-R601 Replacement Manual 0150-0239 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
If only the end bit is set, the associated text will be stored with the next recorded field for that camera. This will start the post-event timer** after which, the selected camera will resume recording at the normal record rate*. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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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*. **If enabled. 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Camera 15 *Must send a “No Button Pressed” command Camera 16 immediately following any of these commands. Reserved 25 - 40 Menu Enter Reserved Macro Reserved 45-49 Monitor B Reserved 51-63 Left Arrow Right Arrow 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
Configuration and status data can be read from each block, contact GE-Security and request the DVMRe Simplex. The data is arranged in the the Block Data Structure for the DVMRe form of 16 byte blocks, numbered from 1 to 213.
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. Sequence 0150-0239D GE Security DVMRe Simplex...
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11.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Security 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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