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Vi100 Digital Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity
80 Gbytes
160 Gbytes
250 Gbytes
Document Reference
Vi601d.doc
Videoswitch
Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park
Redfields Lane, Church Crookham
Hants GU52 0RD
User Manual
Models covered by this manual
4 Cameras
Vi100-G80-4
Date
30/09/2005
Telephone
Fax
Email
Web
6 Cameras
Vi100-G160-6
Firmware
From Vi008B10/F
01252-851510
01252-851296
sales@videoswitch.co.uk
www.videoswitch.co.uk
9 Cameras
Vi100-G160-9
Vi100-G250-9
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Page 1: User Manual
Vi100 Digital Recorder User Manual Models covered by this manual Hard Drive Capacity 4 Cameras 6 Cameras 9 Cameras 80 Gbytes Vi100-G80-4 160 Gbytes Vi100-G160-6 Vi100-G160-9 250 Gbytes Vi100-G250-9 Document Reference Date Firmware Vi601d.doc 30/09/2005 From Vi008B10/F Videoswitch Telephone 01252-851510... - Page 2 Vi601d.doc...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Digital Recorder Contents: Start Here ..............1 Connecting Up ........................2 Setting Date/Time ........................3 Recording..........................4 Routine Checks........................4 Care of the Hard Drive ......................4 Critical Alerts ..........................5 LIVE ................6 Viewing Full Screen Images ....................6 Quad Display..........................6 9-way Multi-Screen ........................7 FIND ................8 FIND-1 Date/Time ........................8 FIND-2 Sweep........................9 FIND-3 Event List.........................10 PLAY................11... - Page 4 Digital Recorder 12 Technical Data ............25 12.1 Power-On Reset ........................25 12.2 Changing the Hard Drive .....................25 12.3 Accessories Included ......................25 12.4 Connector Pin-Outs ......................26 12.4.1 Alarms ..........................26 12.4.2 Remote Keyboard ......................27 12.4.3 PSTN/ISDN Modem......................28 12.5 Image Capture and Storage....................28 12.6 Physical and Environmental....................29 12.6.1 Power Requirements .......................29...
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Page 5: Start Here
Open CD drawer button Keypad The Vi100 is designed to be easy to use whilst offering high quality digital video recording and playback, primarily for CCTV security applications. The video images from all connected cameras are continuously recorded onto the built-in hard disc. -
Page 6: Connecting Up
A video monitor (with BNC composite video input). BNC cables Rear View Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Vi100 to a Video Monitor to the using a BNC cable Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms) -
Page 7: Setting Date/Time
For proper operation of the Vi100 Digital Recorder it is essential that the date and time are set correctly. If the system clock has an invalid date or time when the Vi100 is powered up (or at any time during operation), the date and time setting window will be automatically displayed If this occurs, use the number keys to enter the date and time. -
Page 8: Recording
Vi100-G160-9. 1.4 Routine Checks If the Vi100 is not recording, the message STOP will be displayed on top right of the video monitor. This should only happen if no hard drive is fitted or if it is faulty. Although the system is intended for continuous un-attended operation, it is recommended that the user regularly check that images from all cameras replay correctly. -
Page 9: Critical Alerts
Digital Recorder 1.6 Critical Alerts The Vi100 constantly monitors the hard drive, camera inputs and system so that detected fault conditions will be reported to the user as soon as possible by means of a “critical alert” message on the screen. Alerts are also added to the event list. -
Page 10: Live
Digital Recorder 2 LIVE Press this key to view live images: LIVE This key may be pressed at any time to exit from any other screen. 2.1 Viewing Full Screen Images Select full screen views of different cameras by pressing the NUMBER keys: To step forwards or backwards through the cameras displayed on the main monitor, press one of these keys: 2.2 Quad Display... -
Page 11: 9-Way Multi-Screen
Digital Recorder 2.3 9-way Multi-Screen Select x9 Multi-Screen display by pressing the MULTISCREEN key (live display only): Note: this applies only to 9-camera model. -
Page 12: Find
Digital Recorder 3 FIND If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the Vi100 will replay from the CD. Otherwise, the Vi100 will replay from the built-in hard drive. 3.1 FIND-1 Date/Time Sometimes it is useful to press the... -
Page 13: Find-2 Sweep
Digital Recorder 3.2 FIND-2 Sweep An alternative to the date/time search, is the sweep facility. Press this key until the sweep mode is displayed: F IN D Use these keys to scan through the whole range of recorded images: To step in finer time increments, press the OK key to access the fine mode. -
Page 14: Find-3 Event List
Digital Recorder 3.3 FIND-3 Event List If alarm contacts are being used, there may be events in the event list. Press FIND key until the event screen is displayed: Entering the EVENT screen clears any critical alert conditions. If a critical F IN D alert problem still exists, new alert events will be created. -
Page 15: Play
Digital Recorder 4 PLAY If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the Vi100 will replay from the CD. Otherwise, the Vi100 will replay from the built-in hard drive. Having found what you want using the FIND key,... - Page 16 Digital Recorder...
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Page 17: Burn
Note that you can only write incidents to a blank CD. When an important incident has been written to a CD, always check that the CD plays back correctly, either by playing it on the VI100 or on a PC. -
Page 18: Psw
A password may be set in the menu to prevent unauthorised access to the menu (see section 9.4.1). 6.1 Log-On To log-on to the Vi100 and thereby gain access to the menus: Press this key: Enter the correct password using the NUMBER keys: Press this key: A message on the screen will indicate whether user access has been granted. -
Page 19: Log-Off
Digital Recorder 6.2 Log-Off When you have finished accessing the menu, you should log-off again to prevent other users gaining unauthorised access: Press this key: Press this key: The menus are now protected again. -
Page 20: Auto Sequence - Yes
Digital Recorder 7 FN The “FN” key provides additional functions as listed below: 7.1 Auto sequence - Yes Press these keys to start auto-sequencing of all cameras on the monitor 7.2 Auto sequence - No Press these keys to stop auto-sequencing of all cameras on the monitor... -
Page 21: Info
Digital Recorder 8 INFO A number of information screen are available to tell you about the Vi100 and to confirm that it is operating in the way that you intend: • INFO-1 Configuration • INFO-2 Status • INFO-3 Drives •... -
Page 22: Menu
Digital Recorder 9 MENU To enter the menu, press this key: MENU Changes within the menu system require the use of the following keys: The ARROW keys are used to move through the menus and to alter settings within the menu: If you are uncertain about a menu setting, the default option can be selected using this key: DE F... -
Page 23: Date/Time
Digital Recorder 9.1 Date/Time For proper operation of the Vi100 Digital Recorder it is essential that the date and time are set correctly. 9.1.1 Date/Time When you have found this menu item (see start of section 9), press this key to start editing... -
Page 24: Summer/Winter Time
If you are in a country with different light saving hours, you can use this menu item to manually select summer-time (1 hour ahead) or winter-time. The date/time setting in section 9.1 should not be changed other than to adjust and drift in the timekeeping of the Vi100. 9.2 Display 9.2.1... -
Page 25: Activity Detection
Digital Recorder 9.3 Activity Detection Activity detection zones may be set for each camera. Use the UP and DOWN keys to highlight different rows. If you select the top (text) row, the sensitivity and pixel count can be set. The sensitivity affects all selected pixels (zones). The higher this setting, the more sensitive the activity detection is. -
Page 26: Camera Inputs
Digital Recorder 9.4.3 Camera Inputs 9.4.3.1 Record Brightness The brightness of the images being recorded can be adjusted to compensate for cable losses. Adjust the brightness as required for each camera. • If the displayed image (which is digitised) is too dim or is tearing, increase the brightness setting. -
Page 27: Remote Keyboard
Simply connect the Vi100 to the keyboard using Cat 5 (or similar twin twisted pair cable). Connect the keyboard to a monitor using a BNC co-ax cable. All the keys of the Vi100 are duplicated on the remote keyboard and the Vi100 may be controlled in the same way. -
Page 28: Dial-Up Access
Connect the adaptor to the telephone socket using the cable provided with the Vi- PSTN adaptor. • Install Vi-Connect software in the PC that is to be used to dial into the Vi100. A modem must be fitted for PSTN use. Vi100... -
Page 29: Technical Data
Insert the key, and turn it clockwise to unlock the drive. To put a hard drive back into the Vi100, make sure that the lock in the drive drawer is in the unlocked position. Carefully slide the drawer in as far as it can go with the handle in the up position. -
Page 30: Connector Pin-Outs
Relay N/C Relay N/O Alarm 3 Alarm 4 Alarm 6 Alarm 8 Relay Common Note: The Vi-X1 break-out adaptor supplied with the Vi100 provides a convenient means of making connection to the alarm inputs and relay outputs via screw terminals. -
Page 31: Remote Keyboard
Pin Number Signal In/Out RS485+ (A) RS485- (B) Not used +12V for Keyboard 0V for keyboard Not used Twisted-Pair Video+ Twisted-Pair Video- Note: A standard CAT5 patch cable may be used to connect the Vi100 to the optional Vi-K1 keyboard. -
Page 32: Pstn/Isdn Modem
Digital Recorder 12.4.3 PSTN/ISDN Modem Physical: 9-way D-type (female) Electrical: RS232 Pin Number Signal In/Out In/Out 12.5 Image Capture and Storage Displayed Image Format 720 x 576 Pixels, 16 Million colours Compressed Image Format 720 x 288 Pixels, 16 Million colours Sample rate 13.5Mhz Image Compression System... -
Page 33: Physical And Environmental
12.6.5 Ventilation The Vi100 Digital Recorder has ventilation holes in the base, front and rear. Using internal fans, the unit creates a continuous flow of air through the unit to control the temperature of the disc drives and other internal components. - Page 34 Digital Recorder...
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Page 35: Warranty Fax-Back
Digital Recorder 13 Warranty Fax-Back Please fill-in and fax or post this form (or a copy) back to Videoswitch. This will enable us you to inform you of free upgrades when they become available. If this form is filled in fully and returned within 1 month of purchase the warranty on this product will be extended from 1 year to 2 years for no extra charge. - Page 36 Digital Recorder...
- Page 37 Digital Recorder Notes...
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