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GE Security VSR-300 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Security User Manual...
  • Page 2 Trademarks and patents GE and the GE monogram are registered trademarks of General Electric. The VSR product and logo are registered trademarks of GE Security. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................1 Conventions used in this document.
  • Page 4 User Manual Main Menu / Camera Title ............... . 35 Main Menu / Display Settings .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This is the GE VSR User Manual for model VSR-300. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining: • how to install and configure; and • how to connect to other GE IP devices. There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.

  • Page 6: Overview

    In addition, the VSR can be easily networked and recorded video viewed remotely over a TCP/IP network. Caution! Please note that the VSR was not designed for, nor is intended to work with multiplexers. CAUTION CAUTION Figure 1. VSR-300...

  • Page 7: Features

    Features • View live and recorded video from multiple VSR’s using Video Navigator software. • Advanced MPEG4 video compression. • Single channel Composite Video Input/Output connection. • Over 1 week nonstop recording with outstanding picture quality and audio (Base model). •...

  • Page 8: Installation Environment

    User Manual Installation Environment Power: Ensure that the site's AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the external power supply. If the site's AC power is likely to have spikes or power dips, use power line conditioning or an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

  • Page 9: Passwords

    Passwords Passwords are provided to limit access to the VSR, WebServer, and the Video Navigator software. It is recommended that the default passwords be changed after installation is complete. As a security measure, store the password in the administrator's secured files or in a limited access area. Table 1.

  • Page 10: Vsr Connectors And Indicators

    This section deals with the various physical features, connectors, and indicators of the VSR. Front Panel Controls and Features Figure 2. Front Panel: VSR-300 1. Record button: Press this button to begin recording. 2. Reverse play button: Press this button to playback video in reverse at the normal record speed.

  • Page 11: Back Panel Connections

    Back Panel Connections Figure 3. Back Panel 1. Audio In/Out: Line -level audio input and output with RCA style connector. 2. Video In/Out: Composite video input and output with BNC style connector. 3. RS-232 Serial Port: Used for serial debugging. 4.

  • Page 12: Rs232 Port

    PCB, supplied with the unit, to the I/O port. Wire all accessories to the accessories PCB. Note: Do not attempt to wire accessories directly to the I/O connector. If the accessories PCB is lost or missing, contact GE Security technical support at 888-437-3287 for a replacement part (P/N 0900-0127). Note:...

  • Page 13: Alarm Out

    Figure 4. Accessory PCB Table 5. Accessory PCB pinouts Alarm In Alarm Out Record Start In Alarm Record Reset Not used Error Out Ground Video Loss Out Disk End Out Ground Alarm In An alarm condition can be activated by an Active Low TTL input or by relay contact devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared, door switches, or other similar devices.

  • Page 14: Power Connector

    User Manual Alarm Record Reset This feature is for future development, and has not yet been implemented. Error Out The Error Out signal is activated when the unit experiences any operational or internal error. Video Loss Out The Videoloss Out signal is activated when the unit experiences videoloss on the video input (Composite). In the event of videoloss, VIDEOLOSS will be indicated near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor.
  • Page 15 Consult with your network administrator or IS professional for the specific type of configuration. See Advanced Menu / Communications on page 45 for information about configuring the Ethernet settings in the menu system. Ethernet 10/100Base-T, auto sensing Wire type Cat 5 Connector type RJ-45 Max cable length...

  • Page 16: Connection Diagrams

    User Manual Connection Diagrams Use the figures on the following pages a guide to connect the various peripherals to the VSR. Figure 5. Connection diagram 1. Microphone with amp. 2. Analog camera. 3. TCP/IP network. 4. Speakers with amp. 5. CCTV Monitor. 6.
  • Page 17 Figure 6. Typical network setup...

  • Page 18: Installing And Configuring The Vsr

    User Manual Installing and Configuring the VSR Minimum System Requirements The following minimum system requirements must be met before software installation. Windows® 2000/XP and Direct X are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Table 8. Minimum system requirements Hardware Specification Pentium 2.8 GHz or faster 512 MB Hard disk drive 50 MB free hard drive space...

  • Page 19: Making A Serial Connection

    1. Check that the COM port setting on the PC is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control. 2. Turn the power off to the VSR and the PC. 3. Connect the VSR and the PC with a RJ45 to DB9-F (or DB25-F) null modem cable. This cable should be plugged in the RS232 port on the VSR and one of the COM ports on the PC.

  • Page 20: User Operations

    User Manual User Operations The following user operations are implemented through the front panel of the VSR or the VSR Keyboard utility. Recording (R) To begin recording, press the record button on the front panel or press the R key on your keyboard. RECORD will be indicated for three seconds, near the upper left hand corner of the output monitor.

  • Page 21: Playback

    Playback Play Forward (P) To begin normal playback, press the Play Forward button or press the P key on your keyboard. The unit will begin playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session. Playback is indicated: • As PLAY near the upper left hand corner of the output monitor, for three seconds.

  • Page 22: The Search Interface (F)

    User Manual Single Frame Advance (Up Arrow) While in Pause mode, press the Single Frame Advance button or press the up arrow on your keyboard. The unit will advance a single frame, then return to Pause mode. Single Frame Rewind (Down Arrow) While in Pause mode, press the Single Frame Rewind button or the down arrow on your keyboard.

  • Page 23: Specifying Search Parameters

    The Search Filters Menu Pressing the Search button a second time brings up the Search Filters Menu. Figure 9. The search filters menu Use this to specify: • The Start and Stop date of the search. • The Start and Stop time of the search. •...
  • Page 24 User Manual 4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode. Selecting a Start and Stop Time 1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIME parameter, then press the Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode. 2.

  • Page 25: The Menu System

    The Menu System This section provides a brief overview of the menu system, for complete information about the menu system and basic setup of the VSR, see Main Menu Setup on page 23. How to use the Menu system Throughout this manual, there are headings like these. Table 9.
  • Page 26 User Manual Figure 11. The arrow buttons The Main Menu The Main menu provides access to all of the operator programmable options. For complete information about operator programming in the Main menu, see Main Menu Setup on page 23. Figure 12. The main menu Main Menu / Advanced Menu To access the Advanced menu: 1.

  • Page 27: Main Menu Setup

    Main Menu Setup Main Menu / Time/Date Figure 13. The time/date menu Use this menu to specify: • The time format: 12 or 24 hours. • The date format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD. • The time. • The date. • Set the Region for the Auto Daylight Savings Time feature.
  • Page 28 User Manual Main Menu / Time/Date / Set Date Format Figure 15. The set date format menu To set the Date format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Date format. Format the Date as either: • DD/MM/YY • MM/DD/YY •...
  • Page 29 Main Menu / Time/Date / Set Date Figure 17. The set date menu To set the Date: 1. Click the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers. 2. Enter the date in Months, Days, and the Year. Day of the Week will update automatically. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values.

  • Page 30: Main Menu / Sequencing

    User Manual The clock will only be automatically adjusted once on a given time and date. If you manually set the clock back before the last DST change, the time will not get automatically adjusted again for that same time change. Main Menu / Time/Date / NTPC Figure 19.

  • Page 31: Main Menu / Alarms

    1. Click the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. 2. Click the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Figure 21. The fullscreen dwell menu Main Menu / Alarms Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit The VSR’s primary function is to furnish recorded video.
  • Page 32 User Manual Main Menu / Alarms / Input Configuration Figure 23. The input configuration menu Configure the alarm inputs as either Normally Open or Normally Closed. Configure as follows. • Normally Open Zero Potential Relay Contact: Configure in menu as Normally Open. •...
  • Page 33 Main Menu / Alarms / Enable / Disable Figure 25. The alarms enable. disable menu Use this menu to Enable or Disable the alarm inputs. Select from Enable or Disable. 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 34 User Manual Main Menu / Alarms / Buzzer Setup Figure 27. The buzzer setup menu Buzzer Setup Global Buzzer [CANCEL] [OK] Use this menu to turn the global buzzer On or Off. Main Menu / Alarms / Pre Alarm Duration Figure 28.
  • Page 35 Main Menu / Alarms / Email Figure 30. The email notification screen This screen allows you to setup the types of events to be notified of, and the email addresses (up to three) to be notified. 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.

  • Page 36: Main Menu / Record Timer

    User Manual Main Menu / Record Timer Figure 31. The record timer menu This menu allows the user to program a timed-recorded event. Use this menu to specify: • The date, or days on which the recording will occur. • The start and stop time.
  • Page 37 6. Use the Arrow buttons to enter the time the recording will end. Entering a time "before" the start time will cause the unit to record until the indicated stop time on the next day. When finished entering the stop time, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the SPD setting. 7.

  • Page 38: Main Menu / Record Settings

    User Manual Main Menu / Record Settings Figure 32. The record settings menu Use this menu to specify: • The record speed when the unit detects an alarm condition. • The recorded picture quality. • The percentage of Variable Bitrate Encoding (VBR) Main Menu / Record Settings / Record Speed Figure 33.

  • Page 39: Main Menu / Camera Title

    Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu, or press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Main Menu / Record Settings / Variable Bitrate Figure 35. The variable bitrate menu This menu allows you to select the Variable Bitrate percentages from 5 to 25%. By default VBR is turned off. VBR attempts to give each frame the optimum number of bytes while still meeting set constants, such as the average and maximum peak data rate.

  • Page 40: Main Menu / Display Settings

    User Manual 2. Press the Pause button to select the desired character set. 3. Use the Arrow Buttons to navigate the cursor in the camera title. 4. Use the Arrow Buttons to navigate the cursor in the character bank. 5. Press the Rec UP button to insert a blank character or press the Rec Dn button to insert the selected character.
  • Page 41 Main Menu / Display Settings / Record Capacity Select ON, to display the amount of time remaining before the hard disk runs out of record space. The data is displayed near the upper left hand corner of the output monitor. The unit displays the Record Capacity with two measures of time, and switches automatically depending on the amount of time remaining: •...

  • Page 42: Main Menu / Advanced Menu

    User Manual Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu, or press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Main Menu / Advanced Menu Figure 38. The advanced menu password box To access the Advanced menu: 1.

  • Page 43: Advanced Menu Setup

    Advanced Menu Setup Use this menu to configure the advanced features of the unit. Figure 40. The advanced menu Advanced Menu / Disk Overwrite Mode Figure 41. The disk overwrite menu Use this menu to specify how the unit will handle disk overwrite issues once the hard disk becomes full. The unit handles disk overwrite issues in three ways: •...
  • Page 44 User Manual Advanced Menu / Disk Overwrite Mode / No Overwrite Functions of No Overwrite mode: • Recording always starts at end of last recording. • Recording stops when end of disk is reached (when disk is full). • When the end of the disk is reached, the unit displays an on-screen message indicating that the disk is full, and the unit has stopped recording.

  • Page 45: Advanced Menu / Disk Maintenance

    Advanced Menu / Disk Maintenance Figure 42. The disk maintenance menu The user can perform the following disk maintenance: • Delete data (with the possibility of restoring it). • Undelete data (restored if it has not yet been overwritten). • Erase data (removed with no possibility of restoring it).
  • Page 46 User Manual Advanced Menu / Disk Maintenance / Disk Test The Disk Test Setup menu provides several testing options including the test time, frequency, and duration. • Disk Test: Options include Disable, Test Now, Test Periodically. The Test Periodically option runs the Disk Test at the specified frequency.
  • Page 47 Should a disk test fail, several actions will performed: • An icon will be displayed indicating disk failure. It is displayed on Monitor A on the bottom of the screen in the middle. This icon will only disappear when the disk is replaced. •...

  • Page 48: Advanced Menu / Auto Delete Mode

    User Manual Figure 46. The unprotect time range menu Advanced Menu / Auto Delete Mode Configuring the unit with the Auto Delete mode from 1 to 99 days prevents the unit from displaying or archiving any data that is more than the selected number of days old. This feature may be required by law in some jurisdictions, please consult with the local authorities.

  • Page 49: Advanced Menu / Communications

    Advanced Menu / Communications Figure 48. The communications menu Use thus menu to specify: • The data transfer rate for the RS-232 serial port. • Configure the network address for the RS485 network. • The units Ethernet network connection settings. •...
  • Page 50 User Manual Advanced Menu / Communications / RS485 Figure 50. The network address menu Use this menu to specify the units unique network address. Save changes and exit the menu: press the Enter button. Exit the menu without making changes: press the Menu button. Advanced Menu / Communications / Ethernet Settings An Ethernet session is an active network connection between a PC and the unit, with the user viewing live camera images or accessing data stored on the hard disk.
  • Page 51 Figure 52. The ethernet settings menu 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: •...
  • Page 52 User Manual Dynamic DNS and GnuDIP In order to use Dynamic DNS with GnuDIP, the user has to configure following in the menus: • Name Service must be set to GnuDIP (Ethernet Setting Menu). • Primary Name Server must be set to the IP address of the GnuDIP server (Ethernet Setting Menu). •...
  • Page 53 messages. For more information on video streaming, see the Streaming Video Overview on page 59. Select from the following menu options: • Streaming Enable: Select from Disable, Receiver, or Sender. • Streaming Protocol: Select from UDP or TCP. • Streaming IP Address: Select the IP Address of the unit that you want to connect with. If you set up your unit as a receiver, then the IP address you enter should be the IP address of the sender.

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu / Adjust Picture

    User Manual Advanced Menu / Adjust Picture Figure 56. The adjust picture menu Use this menu to specify the Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation of the video input. Adjustments made to the video input will alter the recorded image. Advanced Menu / Adjust Picture / Adjust Brightness Use this menu to increase or decrease the brightness of the image.

  • Page 55: Advanced Menu / Front Panel Lock

    Advanced Menu / Front Panel Lock Figure 57. The front panel lock menu Use this menu to lock or unlock the controls on the front panel. This command prevents unauthorized alterations of the VSR’s settings. Use the Arrow buttons to select UNLOCK KEYBOARD or LOCK KEYBOARD. Click the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu, or press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
  • Page 56 User Manual Figure 59. The password selection menu Changing the Operator (Advanced menu) Password To change the password: 1. Highlight the Operator password, then press the Enter button. A password box will appear. 2. Enter the new password using the Up/Down Arrow keys to select the number then press enter to move to the next field.
  • Page 57 password is 2222. This password is only used when Name Service in the Ethernet Settings Menu is set to GnuDIP. Changing the DDNS Password 1. Enter the new password using the Up/Down Arrow keys. 2. Highlight OK, then press the Enter button. 3.

  • Page 58: Using Vsr Keyboard

    User Manual Using VSR Keyboard To start the VSR Keyboard program, double-click on the VSR Keyboard desktop icon or choose Programs from the Start menu and then select VSR Keyboard. The Main window of the VSR Keyboard program will appear. Figure 60.

  • Page 59: The Vsr Keyboard Menu Bar

    16. Enter Button: Used to select and confirm menu item selections. The VSR Keyboard Menu Bar The following menus are available on the menu bar. The File Menu The file menu contains the exit command. Click on this command to exit the VSR Keyboard. You can also exit by holding down the Ctrl key and pressing x (Ctrl-X).

  • Page 60: Keyboard Shortcuts

    User Manual Figure 62. The ethernet settings tab Next, click on the Change button to input the information in the IP profile. The IP profile store multiple unit’s settings in a drop-down menu. If you are also connected to the unit over ethernet (see Making an Ethernet Connection on page 15) you can ping the unit or launch the WebBrowser.

  • Page 61: Webserver

    WebServer The VSR has an integrated WebServer interface. The WebServer provides the user the means to remotely configure, upgrade, and view information about the VSR. The default IP address from the factory is 3.112.55.10. To get the VSR to stream video, at a minimum the Streaming settings must be configured. To access the web interface: 1.

  • Page 62: Network Settings

    User Manual Figure 65. Configuration page On this page you can remotely modify the following settings of the VSR: • Network settings including the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. • Streaming settings including setting the unit as a sender or receiver and streaming mode. •...

  • Page 63: Streaming Settings

    Figure 66. Network Settings page Streaming Settings These pages setup the video streaming properties of the VSR. Video streaming is a new concept to many, so we have included the following overview. A certain level of IP network knowledge is required to properly set up video streaming.
  • Page 64 User Manual UDP Sender and UDP Receiver Overview UDP (User Datagram Protocol), is a connectionless protocol that, like TCP, runs on top of IP networks. Unlike TCP/IP, UDP/IP provides very few error recovery services, offering instead a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network.

  • Page 65: Streaming Settings For Udp Unicast Or Tcp

    Streaming settings for UDP unicast or TCP Figure 67. A sample network configuration Figure 13 illustrates streaming settings for a UDP unicast from the SymNet to the VSR. The VSR-4 is setup as a receiver in Normal mode with the Receiver Cam Map IP address set at 192.168.10.20 (The IP address of the sender).

  • Page 66: Streaming Settings For Udp Multicast

    User Manual Figure 68. VSR setup as receiver and SymNet setup as sender Streaming Settings for UDP multicast Figure 14 illustrates streaming settings for a UDP multicast from the SymNet to the default multicast address. The default multicast address is 230 for the first field and the balance being the unit’s current IP address. The VSR-4 is setup as a receiver in Normal mode with the Receiver Cam Map IP address set at 192.168.10.20 (The IP address of the sender) and Use default Multicast Address checked.
  • Page 67 To use a multicast address other than the default, uncheck Use default Multicast Address on both web pages, click the Advanced command in the mode drop-down menu and enter the same multicast address in the Streaming Address field. Figure 70. The advanced mode screen The advanced mode screen has settings for: •...

  • Page 68: Mpeg Settings

    User Manual MPEG Settings This page provides settings that have to do with MPEG quality and speed. Three quality settings are available; standard, medium, and high. The MPEG preset settings control the video latency (delay). Selecting the low latency preset can increase the speed of the video, but the quality will suffer. Figure 71.

  • Page 69: Password Settings

    Password Settings Type in a new username and password on this page. Click Confirm to implement. To return the username and password to the default admin, Click on the Reset button. Figure 73. Password settings screen Email Configuration The screen provides options for configuring your email alerts. You must input the mail server’s IP address but the VSR does not require an account on the mail server.

  • Page 70: Upgrading The Vsr

    Upgrading the VSR To properly upgrade the VSR the following preconditions must exist: 1. The Flash upgrade file and path. This file is obtained by calling GE Security Technical Support at 1-888-437-3287. When calling, please have the following information available: •...

  • Page 71: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults Menu defaults Function Setting Time Format 24 Hour Date Format MM / DD / YY Normal Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) Alarm Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) Record Quality High Disk Overwrite Mode Continuous Overwrite Auto Delete Mode Front Panel Locked Brightness...

  • Page 72: Streaming Defaults

    User Manual Streaming defaults Function Setting Streaming Mode (Normal Setup) Disabled Streaming Protocol (Normal Setup) Streaming Port (Normal Setup) 8090 Streaming address (Normal Setup) Receiver Cam Map ID Address for camera 4 (Normal Setup) Sender Control Enable (Advanced Setup) Selected Sender Control Port (Advanced Setup) 8092 Receiver COntrol Enable (Advanced Setup)

  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General Power Supply 100-240 Volt AC, Auto-Ranging adapter AC Amps 1.65-0.85 A Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40 ºC. Storage: -20 to +60 ºC. Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%. Storage: 10% to 95% Dimensions Inches: 1.74 x 8.5 x 12, mm: 44 x 216 x 305 Weight 9.25 lbs.

  • Page 74: Audio

    Time and Date Record Speed Record Capacity Video Loss Playback Speed Reverse Play Part Numbers User Manual 0150-0285 All specifications are subject to change without notice. GE Security believes all specifications are correct, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.

  • Page 75: Warranty And Service

    For warranty information, see the following page. 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.
  • Page 76 • Fewer than 45 days from purchase, GE Security will replace the product with new equipment. • From 45 days to 1 year from purchase, GE Security will replace the product with refurbished equipment. • From 1 year to 3 years from purchase, the product must be sent in for repair. Advance replacements will be sent for a fee of $100.

  • Page 77: Contacting Technical Support

    Many GE Security documents are provided as PDFs (portable document format). To read these documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded free from Adobe’s website at www.adobe.com.
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