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- Page 1 Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual Please read this manual before using the Baxall Vivid DVR...
- Page 2 Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual IMPORTANT The first few pages of these instructions contain important information on safety and product conformity. Please read, and ensure that you understand this information before continuing. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder CONTENTS Product Safety ................................5 Safety Symbols ................................. 5 Important Safety Notices ............................5 Regulatory Notices ..............................6 Unpacking ..................................6 Introduction ..................................7 Overview ..................................7 Versions ..................................8 System Layout ................................9 Front Panel Layout .............................. - Page 4 Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual CONTENTS Appendix 1 - Main I/O Connector Pin Out ........................43 Appendix 2 - Baxnet Keyboard connections ........................ 44 Appendix 3 - Baxnet Keyboard and Dome Camera connections ................45 Appendix 4 - ZKX.. Keyboard Mapping ........................46 Appendix 5 - USB Keyboard Mapping .........................
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Page 5: Product Safety
Vivid DVR. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not expose the Vivid DVR or its PSU to rain or moisture. Vivid DVR instructions: Read and comply with all the safety, installation and operating instructions for the Vivid DVR when installing and operating your new system. -
Page 6: Regulatory Notices
Low Voltage Directive 72/23 EEC and the CE marking directive 93/68 EEC and associated amendments. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the above directives is held on file at Baxall Limited, Stockport SK6 2SU, England. A copy of which is available upon request. -
Page 7: Introduction
Vivid DVR before proceeding with the installation process. Note: Other equipment, typically a TV monitor, may be supported on top of the Vivid DVR – provided the weight of the other equipment does not exceed 16Kg (35 pounds), the ventilation holes and fans in the side of the Vivid DVR are not obstructed, and the equipment placed on top of the system is not outside the operating temperature range of the Vivid DVR. -
Page 8: Versions
SCSII Front panel USB BaxNet Dome Control Ethernet *In TURBO mode the VIVID+ unit will record at a rate of 100pps at half image resolution Product codes VIVIDLite 6/80 DVR, Duplex, CD, 6 channel, 80Gb hard drive VIVIDLite 6/320 DVR, Duplex, CD, 6 channel, 320Gb hard drive... -
Page 9: System Layout
SYSTEM LAYOUT The Vivid DVR consists of a 1 1/2 U 19 inch rack mount unit that is 44cm (17 inches) wide and 37cm (14 inches) deep that weighs approximately 5Kg (11 pounds) with a single disk drive fitted. The system has a robust all-metal enclosure with a plastic moulded front panel which contains a rubber membrane key pad and a USB 2 port –... -
Page 10: Front Panel Layout
The STOP/LIVE button, which stops the replay of recorded video and returns the display to live video. The GO TO and ENTER keys also double up as the zoom in and zoom out keys, when the Vivid DVR is in PTZ control. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Layout
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder REAR PANEL LAYOUT The back panel of the Vivid DVR provides a wide variety of input and output (I/O) ports to enable you to make the most of your system. Working from left to right and top to bottom, as you look at the back of the system, the Vivid DVR I/O ports consist of: 26-way terminal block. -
Page 12: Installation
– with the possible consequent loss of important data - and maximise the operating life of your new Vivid DVR. Moisture To avoid shock hazards or the risk of fire ensure that the Vivid DVR is not installed anywhere that it will be exposed to rain or moisture. Temperature The Vivid DVR has a specified operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). -
Page 13: Installation - Step 2 Install Dvr In Final Location
The battery backup for the UPS should be capable of maintaining the critical load of the Vivid DVR for a minimum of 30 minutes during a power failure. After which time, depending on the type of UPS selected, the Vivid DVR can be automatically powered down in a controlled fashion to protect both the system hardware and the data captured on the hard disks. -
Page 14: Installation - Step 3 Connect Up Dvr
Connect the Vivid DVR to the main monitor. This can be achieved by either using an S-Video cable to connect the Vivid DVR to the S-Video input on the monitor, or by using a coaxial cable to connect the MON A video output BNC connector on the Vivid to a video input BNC connector on the monitor. -
Page 15: Manually Set Up Network Connection (Optional)
The Vivid DVR is a multiplexed system. In other words its total maximum record rate of 50pps (PAL) and 60pp (NTSC) for a 720x240 image have to be shared between the various cameras on the system. -
Page 16: Basic System Set Up And Operation
Congratulations, you have now completed the basic installation and set up of your Vivid DVR. Please take time to get familiar with the basic operation of your new system before accessing and setting up the advanced features of your Vivid DVR. If you need to access, more advanced system functions please see the next sections for details. -
Page 17: Select Operating Language
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder SELECT OPERATING LANGUAGE Access the Vivid DVR menu system by pressing the menu key and entering the installer password. The top-level menu window is displayed on the main monitor. Press the down arrow key until the General option is highlighted. -
Page 18: Basic Functions
SELECTING A MONITOR The Vivid DVR can have two monitors connected to it: a main monitor and a spot monitor. To change the active display: Press the MON A/B key to toggle the active display between the main and spot monitors. -
Page 19: Event
User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder EVENT The event key calls up any saved system, alarm or motion detection events which can then be selected and replayed. To select an event: Press the event key and enter the password. This will open the View events log at the filter page. Use the filter page if required to filter the event log in order to more easily locate the desired event. -
Page 20: Sequences
User Manual SEQUENCES The Vivid DVR can display all of the cameras connected to it in sequence. Each camera will be displayed on the active monitor for a period of time set by the Dwell time parameter. To start camera sequencing: Select a camera (sequencing can start from any camera) by pressing the corresponding number key. -
Page 21: Multiscreen
Press the enter key to exit cameo selection. The will disappear. MULTISCREEN The Vivid DVR can display cameras in multiscreen mode. The individual areas of a multiscreen display are called cameos. To enter mulitscreen mode: Press the MULTI key. The first press will select quad mode. Subsequent presses of the MULTI key will cycle through the multiple displays... -
Page 22: Telemetry
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual TELEMETRY The Baxall Vivid DVR is capable of controlling PTZ and dome cameras which are connected to it. In order to control such cameras, the Vivid DVR is used in telemetry mode. To enter telemetry mode: Select the PTZ or dome camera connected to the unit by pressing the appropriate camera key. -
Page 23: System Functions
Introduction This section covers more detailed aspects of the setup and operation of the Vivid DVR. It assumes a familiarity with the basic function of the Vivid DVR, covered in the preceding sections of the manual, along with a familiarity with navigating the Vivid DVR menu system. - Page 24 The field will change colour. Use the up/down arrow keys to select an ID number. Press the enter key when finished. Dome bus determines how the camera is connected to the Vivid DVR. Options are RJ45 connector or Screw connector. Highlight the field and use the enter key to select an option.
- Page 25 Options are enabled [X] or disabled (default enabled). Light alarm LED When an event is detected by the camera, this option allows you to illuminate the Alarm led on the front panel of the Vivid DVR. Options are enabled [X] or disabled (default enabled).
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Page 26: Disks
Press enter to finish. Stop USB devices (only visible if a USB device is connected to the front panel’s USB port) Selecting this menu item will stop all USB devices connected to the Vivid DVR. Disk Manager Selecting the Disk manager field and pressing the enter key will open the disk manager pages. - Page 27 Power up the SCSI device Power up the Vivid DVR. Note: When the internal hard drive(s) are full, data will be written to the connected SCSI device (provided that the Vivid DVR is set to record in linear mode). WARNING: Do not connect or disconnect SCSI devices while the Vivid DVR is powered up.
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Page 28: Relays
Close 1/2s an event (alarm, motion detection, etc.) will cause the relay to close for a period of 1/2 second Press the enter key when the selection has been made. ALARMS This menu allows you to configure the Baxall Vivid DVR’s alarm system. Alarm input Enabled Alarm input allows you to select alarm 1 to 16. - Page 29 When the selected alarm is triggered, this option allows you to sound an audible warning using the unit’s built in buzzer. Options are Yes or No. Light alarm LED When the alarm is triggered, this option allows you to illuminate the Alarm led on the front panel of the Vivid DVR. Options are Yes or No. Auto-copy event When the selected alarm is triggered, this option allows you to automatically copy event data, as it happens, to a predetermined place which is set up within the disk manager menu.
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Page 30: Networking
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual NETWORKING Selecting Networking from the Hardware setup menu will open a menu similar to one of the following: Ethernet enabled Ethernet enabled Use DCHP Use DCHP IP addresses IP addresses Email setup Email setup Local domain baxall.com... - Page 31 Select 1 to 100. Dome protocol (RJ45) allows you to select the dome protocol for use with the RJ45 connector on your Vivid unit. Select the field and press the enter key. Use the up/down arrow keys to select either Pelco D (or any dome that supports Pelco D protocol), American Dynamics or Baxall Prodome.
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Page 32: Configure Display
Select Yes or No. Sequence (only visible if Sequenced is set to Yes) allows you to select which of the cameras connected to the Vivid DVR will be included in the sequence when the sequence key is pressed on the front panel. Selecting the field and pressing the enter... - Page 33 User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder CONFIGURE DISPLAY Show date Location Top right Foreground colour White Inverse Show time Location Top right Foreground colour White Inverse Screen window Show camera name Show camera number Location Bottom left Foreground colour...
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Page 34: Alarm Status
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual CONFIGURE DISPLAY Spot Monitor Settings Selecting Spot monitor from the Configure display menu will open a menu similar to the following: Monitor type Overscan Sequenced Sequence Dwell time On-screen display setup On-screen display offsets All settings available within this menu are exactly the same as for the Main Monitor Settings menu. -
Page 35: Recording Setup
Monday 08:00:00 Set night period is used to define a time frame during which the Vivid DVR will not record. The time is entered as a start and end time between which recording is disabled. Select Yes or No. Each camera can be selected individually. - Page 36 Camera:1 by selecting this field and using the enter key, it is possible to set up motion detection for all the cameras connected to the Vivid DVR. Each press of the enter key selects the next camera and superimposes the grid over it.
- Page 37 When motion detection is activated, this option allows you to sound an audible warning using the built in buzzer. Options are Yes or No. Light alarm LED When motion detection is activated, this option allows you to illuminate the Alarm led on the front panel of the Vivid DVR. Options are enabled Yes or No. Auto-copy event When motion detection is activated, this option allows you to automatically copy event data, as it happens, to a predetermined place which is set up within the disk manager menu.
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Page 38: Replay
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual RECORDING SETUP SOUND The Sound menu item allows you set the parameters for the Vivid DVR’s sound inputs and outputs. Sound recording active Microphone sensitivity Medium Output volume Medium Input source Microphone Play live sound Sound recording active allows you to enable or disable sound recording. - Page 39 User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder REPLAY Shown below is a typical event log. Events can be removed from the log by using the up/down arrow keys to select Del and pressing the enter key. The message ‘Are you sure? Data will be permanently deleted!’ will be displayed. Select Yes or No to delete the event.
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Page 40: General
Time difference to UTC +00:00 Date and Time allows you to set the desired date and time for the Vivid DVR. Select the field and press the enter key. Use the left/right arrow keys to select the date or time parameters. Use the up/down arrow keys to change the selected parameter. - Page 41 Selecting Base camera number allows you to set the base number for camera number 1 on the unit. For example, if you had three Vivid DVR’s all with 16 cameras connected to them, then the base camera on the first unit would be set to 1, the second unit to number 17, and the third unit to number 33.
- Page 42 QUICK START The Quick start menu option allows you to quickly set up the Vivid DVR by selecting a few simple settings. The Vivid DVR will configure itself automatically to the optimum settings for the choices made. Selecting Quick start and pressing the enter key will...
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Page 43: Appendix 1 - Main I/O Connector Pin Out
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder APPENDIX 1 - MAIN I/O CONNECTOR PIN OUT The 3.5 mm Combicon™ screw connector on the rear of the Vivid DVR provides terminals for alarm inputs, alarm outputs and RS485 (for dome cameras). Alarm inputs... -
Page 44: Appendix 2 - Baxnet Keyboard Connections
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual APPENDIX 2 - BAXNET KEYBOARD CONNECTIONS... -
Page 45: Appendix 3 - Baxnet Keyboard And Dome Camera Connections
User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder APPENDIX 3 - BAXNET KEYBOARD AND DOME CAMERA CONNECTIONS... -
Page 46: Appendix 4 - Zkx.. Keyboard Mapping
The LEDs above the video control buttons reflect the current operation, i.e. playback, reverse play, pause etc, as displayed on the OSD. This will only occur when these operations are requested via the Baxnet keyboard and not the front panel of the Vivid unit. -
Page 47: Appendix 5 - Usb Keyboard Mapping
Event Note: Not all USB PC keyboards are suitable for use on the Vivid DVR. If the keyboards are simple USB devices, they should work fine. However, some keyboards, especially those that support the direct attachment of pointing devices (i.e. mice) and... -
Page 48: Appendix 6 - Exporting Files To Cd And Dvd
Use the up/down arrow keys to select Export marked block and press the enter key. The selected data will then be exported to a temporary location on the Vivid DVR’s hard drive. When completed, the data can be copied to the DVD/CD (step 9). - Page 49 10. Use the left/right arrow keys to select the desired recording mode. Normal will write data to the CD/DVD without interrupting the Vivid DVR’s normal recording process. The selected data will, however, take longer to write. Fast will write data to the CD/DVD faster because it will stop the Vivid DVR from recording whilst the data is written.
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Page 50: Appendix 7 - Exporting Files To A Usb Memory Stick
APPENDIX 7 - EXPORTING FILES TO A USB MEMORY STICK For Vivid units with built in CD or DVD writers (such as VIVIDLite and VIVID+), the CD/DVD unit is by default set as the primary export device. In order to use a USB device to archive files, the CD/DVD writer must first be set to unused (i.e. turned off). - Page 51 User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder APPENDIX 7 - EXPORTING FILES TO A USB MEMORY STICK Select ‘Export destination’ using the arrow keys and press the enter key. Disk Manager 09c:1000 USB Disk Unused Showing USB devices 1-1 of 1...
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Page 52: Appendix 8 - System Specification
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual APPENDIX 8 – SYSTEM SPECIFICATION VIDEO Standard PAL / NTSC auto-detect. Inputs 6,10 or 16 looped composite BNC connectors (1Vpp – 75 ohm) with software termination. Outputs Main and spot monitor BNC (1Vpp – 75 ohm) connectors, S-video mini-DIN. - Page 53 User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder APPENDIX 8 – SYSTEM SPECIFICATION NETWORKING Type Auto-sensing 10/100Base-T Fast Ethernet (RJ45). Protocols/Network Management TCP/IP. SNMPv3 with documented MIB (available on request). Network Set-up DHCP or manual, user selectable. TELEMETRY Type RS485 (RJ45 or two wire) basic functions, subject to protocol.
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Page 54: Appendix 9 - Passwords
Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual APPENDIX 9 - PASSWORDS This page contains the system default user and installer passwords. It is recommended that, for system security, you remove it from the manual and store it in a safe place. - Page 55 User Manual Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder...
- Page 56 Baxall Limited, Stockport, England. Visit our web site at http://www.baxall.com Baxall Limited reserve the right to make changes to the product and specification of the product without prior notice to the customer. HB-VIVID-2 Issue 2 09/05...