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Ai150 Digital Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity
Document Reference
Vi606c.doc
Videoswitch
Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park
Redfields Lane, Church Crookham
Hants GU52 0RD
User Manual
Models covered by this manual
4 Cameras
300 Gbytes
Ai150-G300-4
300 Gbytes
Date
21/10/2009
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Email
Web
9 Cameras
Ai150-G300-9
Firmware
From Vi015B09/F
01252-851510
01252-851296
sales@videoswitch.co.uk
www.videoswitch.co.uk
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Page 1: User Manual
Ai150 Digital Recorder User Manual Models covered by this manual Hard Drive Capacity 4 Cameras 9 Cameras 300 Gbytes Ai150-G300-4 300 Gbytes Ai150-G300-9 Document Reference Date Firmware Vi606c.doc 21/10/2009 From Vi015B09/F Videoswitch Telephone 01252-851510 Ocean House, Redfields Industrial Park 01252-851296... -
Page 2: 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 ........................6 FIND ................7 FIND-1 Date/Time ........................7 FIND-2 Sweep........................8 FIND-3 Event List........................9 PLAY................10... - Page 3 Digital Recorder 11.1 Power-On Reset ........................22 11.2 Changing the Hard Drive .....................22 11.3 Accessories Included ......................22 11.4 Connector Pin-Outs ......................23 11.4.1 Alarms ..........................23 11.4.2 Remote Keyboard ......................24 11.4.3 PSTN/ISDN Modem......................25 11.5 Image Capture and Storage....................25 11.6 Physical and Environmental....................26 11.6.1 Power Requirements .......................26 11.6.2 CE Marking ........................26...
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Page 4: Start Here
Open CD drawer button Keypad The Ai150 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 5: Connecting Up
A video monitor (with BNC composite video input). BNC cables Rear View Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Ai150 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 6: Setting Date/Time
For proper operation of the Ai150 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 Ai150 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 7: Recording
1.4 Routine Checks If the Ai150 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 8: Critical Alerts
Digital Recorder 1.6 Critical Alerts The Ai150 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 9: 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: 2.2 Quad Display Select quad display by pressing the QUAD key (live display only): 2.3 9-way Multi-Screen... -
Page 10: Find
Digital Recorder 3 FIND If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the Ai150 will replay from the CD. Otherwise, the Ai150 will replay from the built-in hard drive. 3.1 FIND-1 Date/Time Sometimes it is useful to press the... -
Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Play
Digital Recorder 4 PLAY If there is a CD in the CD drive with previously stored images on it, the Ai150 will replay from the CD. Otherwise, the Ai150 will replay from the built-in hard drive. Having found what you want using the FIND key,... -
Page 14: 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 AI150 or on a PC. -
Page 15: 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 Ai150 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: Info
Digital Recorder 8 INFO A number of information screen are available to tell you about the Ai150 and to confirm that it is operating in the way that you intend: • INFO-1 Configuration • INFO-2 Status • INFO-3 Drives •... -
Page 19: 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 20: Date/Time
Digital Recorder 9.1 Date/Time For proper operation of the Ai150 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 21: Summer/Winter Time
9.2.1 Days Enter here the number of days that you wish images to be retained for before being overwritten. The Ai150 will automatically calculate the number of images per second recorded to achieve this. • More days results in fewer images per second •... -
Page 22: Quality
Digital Recorder 9.2.2 Quality Select the image quality here. Note that the quality (i.e. image size) affects the record rate for a given number of days recording. Image quality may be adjusted to suit the particular installation. Note that: • Higher quality images result in fewer images per second •... -
Page 23: Configuration
Press the YES key to erase the hard drive. 9.4.5 Unit Address This address need only be changed if more than one Ai150 is to be controlled from one remote keyboard. In this case, give each Ai150 a different unit address. For example “001”, “002”, “003” etc. -
Page 24: Dial-Up Access
This external adaptor is for use with a standard telephone line. The adaptor plugs into the PSTN/ISDN connector on the Ai150. A PC with a modem is required to view the images. Software for the PC is provided with the adaptor. -
Page 25: Technical Data
Insert the key, and turn it clockwise to unlock the drive. To put a hard drive back into the Ai150, 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 26: 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 Ai150 provides a convenient means of making connection to the alarm inputs and relay outputs via screw terminals. -
Page 27: 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 Ai150 to the optional Vi-K1 keyboard. -
Page 28: Pstn/Isdn Modem
Digital Recorder 11.4.3 PSTN/ISDN Modem Physical: 9-way D-type (female) Electrical: RS232 Pin Number Signal In/Out In/Out 11.5 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 29: Physical And Environmental
11.6.5 Ventilation The Ai150 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 30 Digital Recorder Notes Notes...
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Page 31: Warranty Fax-Back
Digital Recorder 12 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 32 Digital Recorder Notes...
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