DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR – 601 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-601 Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLAY STOP PAUSE DISK For Customer Use: Enter below the serial No.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (FOR EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA) Warning Notice FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia) 1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three-pin power outlet. 2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a qualified electrician. 3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired.
Replacement is recommended after 10000 hours of use ( if used in a 25∘C environment ). For information on maintenance planning and costs, consult your nearest JVC dealer. To save energy, be sure to turn off the system when not in use.
AC adapter section IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read all of these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
1. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.1 Product Introduction This DVR is a storage media of digital video image, which uses hard-disk drives instead of VCR tapes to store video. It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital image archiving instead of clumsy tape management, and is compatible with most multiplexers in the market.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW 2.1 Front View Operate Display Setup Search Hard-disk drive compartment. The compartment allows you to install a hard-disk drive mostly for backup purposes. Make sure the drive is well secured with the mounting screws in the mobile rack before you put the rack into the compartment.
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Setup button: Press this to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode. Search button: Press to enter the search mode to access recorded video. Left / Right buttons: Press the two buttons to highlight desired items in the menu setup mode. For Key Lock operation, press these two buttons simultaneously once;...
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Mobile Rack Power LED: Indicates the power status of the Mobile Rack. The green light indicates the Mobile Rack is activating. Mobile Rack HDD LED: Indicates the HDD status of the Mobile Rack. The orange light indicates the HDD is storing or retrieving data.
FROM MUX MAIN MONITOR Connector: This BNC connector is used to connect the live video output from a MUX to the DVR. AUDIO IN Connector: This connector is used to connect the audio output from a camera, a MUX or other devices to the DVR.
0V(Active) SWITCH OUT (OUTPUT): This pin, sending out timing signals (falling / negative) to a multiplexer, connects to a multiplexer’s trigger terminal so the multiplexer can switch to use the same recording speed as the DVR. NO CONNECTION NO CONNECTION ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input which can be programmed in the menu system to Normally Open or Normally Closed.
3. INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system. 3.1 Basic Connection CONNECTIONG TO THE AC ADAPTER Connect the provided AC adapter to the main unit. MUX'S VCR IN Provided AC mains cable 1. Connect the DC cord of the AC adapter to the DC IN terminal of the main unit. 2.
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CONNECTING WITH A SINGLE CAMERA Please set the MULTIPLEXER option to OFF on the REC SETTING page in the setup menu when it is connected with a single camera. (Please refer to section 5.1 MULTIPLEXER option) Camera FROM MUX VIDEO MAIN MONITOR AUDIO MUX'S VCR IN...
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CONNECTING WITH A QUAD Please set the MULTIPLEXER option to OFF on the REC SETTING page in the setup menu when it is connected with a quad. (Please refer to section 5.1 MULTIPLEXER option) Multiplexer Trig In S-video Quad S-video Monitor Audio FROM MUX...
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AUDIO RS-485 ETHERNET RS-232 10/100 ALARM MUX'S VCR IN DC12V MONITOR CLOCK SET Please set the clock before operating the DVR. (For operation details, please refer to section 5.3 CLOCK/TIMER) Alarm Reset (Normally Open) Ground Alarm in (Normally Open) Lamp...
3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation The DVR is equipped with two compartments of hard-disk drive. The unit usually comes with one hard-disk drive installed in the compartment HD1, which is default-configured as a master. If you need a second hard-disk drive to be installed in the compartment HD2 (Mobile), please contact your distributors or installers for specific instructions on how to install it.
. In the playback mode, the recorded video information is displayed. In the live or recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. However, when the DVR is displaying a decoded image from a multiplexer, you must first switch the unit to encoded image displaying (The pictures is switching swiftly and the light of Monitor button .
ON. This can be done by either of methods detailed below. Connect the SW. OUT terminal in 9-PIN D-SUB connector on the rear panel of the DVR to the multiplexer’s trigger contact. The DVR will provide the timing signal (Negative/Falling) to the multiplexer.
NTSC (MUX ON) Audio OFF BEST 15.0 Image 18.0 HIGH Quality STANDARD 22.5 BASIC 30.1 Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) REC Time Mode 2 hr NTSC (MUX OFF) Audio ON BEST Image HIGH Quality STANDARD BASIC Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) REC Time Mode 2 hr NTSC (MUX OFF) Audio OFF...
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DVR. (Please refer to section 3.3 system information for more details.) NOTE: No audio function at the refresh rate in NTSC: 60 fields/sec ~ 20 fields/sec, 1/4 fields/sec ~ 1/8 fields/sec.
Timer recording provides two periods of time each day in a weekly table which programs the DVR to turn on and off at specified times. This way the DVR will start and stop recording according to the programmed schedule. Please take the following steps to program the scheduled recording.
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NOTE: You can proceed to start the scheduled recording from the current time if it is in the scheduled interlude as soon as setting is completed, and come out from menu to start recording. NOTE: If you activate the recording function before the scheduled recording, the unit will operate recording as shown in the diagram below and keep those Images in different files.
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MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE CLOCK / TIMER CLOCK : SET REC ENABLE : OFF TIMER : SET MAIN PAGE SET REC SCHEDULE REC SCHEDULE START END START END S : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 M: 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00...
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GOTO ALARM PAGE 4.2.4 Externally triggered Recording By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”.
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NOTE: The status of recording operations when an alarm takes place are shown in the diagrams below. Manual or Externally Triggered Recording Alarm Takes Place Actual Recording Speed Normal Timer Recording Alarm Takes Place Actual Recording Speed Normal Timer Recording Alarm Takes Place Actual Recording Speed...
* You can also operate by using “<” button * About the location of the buttons, please refer to Page 10 2.1 Front View. will light up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status. to play a latest recorded video) 〔Play to the end of the file〕...
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NOTE: When Normal playing a recorded video from a multiplexer at 60 F/S~30F/S (50F/S~25F/S for PAL), the playback speed is half at recorded speed NOTE: The playback speed will be displayed on the screen. However, when playing a recorded video from a multiplexer, the playback speed will only display in encoding (multiplexing) the mode.
4.3.4 Play Back Recorded Video from a HDD of the mobile rack To play back a recorded video from a HD2, take the following steps: (1) Press the Setup button (2) Select DISK and press the Enter button (3) Set the HD2 USAGE to REC and then exit the setup menu. (4) Use the search function to access desired recorded video.
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4.4.2 Alarm list Search Take the following steps to proceed with the alarm-list search function. (1) Press the Search button (2) Select the ALARM LIST and press the Enter button alarm-event recorded video. (3) Highlight the specific recorded video of your requirement and press the Enter button display the selected video.
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4.4.4 THUMBNAIL Search Take the following steps to proceed with the thumbnail search function. (1) Press the Search button (2) Select the THUMBNAIL and press the Enter button (3) Set the date you wish to search for the recorded video. (4) Press the Enter button ●...
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4.4.5 SD CARD Search Take the following steps to proceed with the SD card search function. (1) Insert a SD Card into the SD card slot of the rear unit. (2) Press the Search button (3) Select the SD CARD and press the Enter button (4) Highlight the specific JPG file of your requirement and press the Enter button the image.
4.5 Backup Operations 4.5.1 Mobile Rack HD Backup There are three ways available to duplicate the recorded video from HD 1 (Fixed HD) to HD 2 (Mobile Rack HD). Please take the following steps to proceed. (1) Set HD 2 to BACKUP first. Take the following steps. Press the Setup button Highlight DISK and press the Enter button Then set HD 2 USAGE to BACKUP.
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MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE SELECT: Duplicate a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2. Stay on the DISK SETTING page. Use the “ ” and “v” buttons, then press the Enter button Press the “...
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The VR-601 offers a quick setup method by using a SD card. If a user wants to set many VR-601 devices with the same settings, the VR-601 could save the whole setting in the SD card, then transfer it to another DVR. Save the whole setting into the SD card: Insert a SD card into the SD card slot.
Transfer the system setting info of DVR to another: Insert the SD card which has stored the system setting info into the DVR. Press the Setup button Highlight SYSTEM and press the Enter button Then set SD SETUP to LOAD.
5. MENU SETUP There are 6 categories for operation setting in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step to configure the operation setting and state each menu’s purpose and options. Press the Setup button menu allows you to set up the key features of the unit.
PAL unit) resolution REC QUALITY: This option determines the image quality to be recorded. The DVR stores images in the compressed format and allows the image quality to be altered by the image size. There are 4 levels of image quality you can select from: BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. Selecting the BEST image for use provides higher-resolution recorded images, and normally takes up more storage space than a HIGH, STANDARD or BASIC image does.
12(10), 5.5(5.5), 2.4(2.9), 1.22(1.52), 0.71(0.88) fields/sec MULTIPLEXER: For optimum image recording please set this option to ON when the DVR is connected to a multiplexer for use. Set this option to OFF when it is only connected to a single camera or Quad processor.
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REC QUALITY: This option determines the image quality to be recorded when an alarm input occurs. There are 4 levels of image quality to choose from: BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. The table below shows the level of image quality with the corresponding compression ratio and image size. Image Quality Best Image Size...
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PRE- ALARM: This option determines that images prior to an alarm occurs will be recorded in the hard-disk drive. When an alarm is triggered the device will record the image prior to the alarm for 5 seconds in NTSC (**20 fields/sec) or 6 seconds in PAL (**17 fields/sec). ON: Enables this function.
5.3 CLOCK / TIMER The DVR provides a weekly table, consisting of two periods of time each day for scheduled recording. This option allows you to set the time each day that the DVR will start and stop recording. MAIN MENU...
5.4 COMMUNICATION This option allows you to configure the status of the RS-232 communication port when connected to an external device, and the Ethernet communications settings. (Please refer to the RS-232 Protocol and Network Function for more details) MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER...
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NET DHCP: This option selects enable or disable for the DHCP communication function. OFF: Disables it. ON: Enables it. NOTE: If provided with a DHCP server, the VR-601 can get an IP automatically by setting this option to ON. NET IP: This option is used to configure the Ethernet communication settings.
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IP address of the FTP server. USER : Input the FTP user name (Login Name). PASSWORD : Input the FTP password (Password). PATH : Input the upload path while doing the FTP. NOTE: For valid settings, please reboot the DVR after changing the FTP ACCOUNT.
5.5 DISK SETTING MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE REFORMAT: This option allows you to clear out all the data in the hard-disk drive. You will be required to enter the pre-set password before proceeding with clearing out the data. Enter the standard password “9999” if you don’t set your individual password.
5.6 SYSTEM This page is used for accessing the history of the operation status, setting the password, resuming factory default, and determining the menu display background. MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO SYSTEM SETTING OPERATION LOG: This log shows the history of the operation status in chronological order.
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MENU BACKGND: There are 3 levels of background color transparency, you can choose from : level 1 is totally transparent, level 3 is opaque, and level 2 is between level 1 and 3. The background color is used in setup menu and search function. BUZZER: This option determines the embedded buzzer sounding a tone to signal the following situations.
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The VR-601 offers a quick setup method by using a SD card. If the user wants to set up many a number of the same devices with the same settings, he can save the whole settings to a SD card, then transfer to another DVR. SAVE: Saves the whole setting to the SD card.
6.1.1 Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged, see pin configuration chart below for details) to connect the COM 1 on the rear panel of the DVR to a PC.
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The different command types and their corresponding parameters are as follows: 6.2.1 Keys and signals PC Send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <Key Value>, <0x4f> < The value of a specific front panel key > KEY_PLAY KEY_STOP KEY_PAUSE KEY_POWER KEY_REC KEY_SETUP KEY_ENTER KEY_SEARCH KEY_DISPLAY...
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< 6 Time Value > = year ( 2 bytes, = LowByte + HighByte*256 ), month ( 1 byte), day (1 byte), hour(1 byte),min(1 byte) Example: to search 06/12/2002 17:00 the Time Value = <0xd2>,<0x07><0x06>,<0x0b>,<0x11>,<0x00> where 2003= 210(=0xd3) + 7(=0x07) *256 NOTE: The DVR accepts RS-232 time search commands only under the live or playback Mode.
7. Mobile Rack Installation Usually, the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a master. The jumper settings configuration of the installed hard-disk drives for the unit and compatible drives which can be used with this unit are listed in the table below. To install a hard-disk drive in compartment HD 2, please take the following steps.
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5. Attach the interface connector and the power connector to the drive. Please note the red lining of the IDE cable and the red wire of power cable must line up side by side. 6. Place the hard-disk drive inside mobile rack, Use four of the provided screws.
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10. Push the active-handle inward. 11. Lock the Key.
8. System Default MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO REC PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO ALARM PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE REC SETTING REC RATE : 20 F/S...
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MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO COMM PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM CLOCK / TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO SYSTEM SETTING COMM SETTING COMM ID : 01 RS232...
9. O.S.D Message O.S.D Message NO DISK BATTERY LOW LOADING VIDEO LOSS VIDEO IN KEY LOCKED KEY UNLOCKED n1 OF n2 ITEMS PROGRESS n3 % BACKUP COMPLETE HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH NO RECORD FOR BACKUP BACKUP INCOMPLETE NOT FOUND DISK FULL EMPTY SET TO NTSC, PLS RESTART SOFTWARE UPDATE...
10. Network Viewer and Image Viewer This section provides instructions for installing and using the Network Viewer, and Image Viewer, which are included with the VR-601. The programs can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements. 1.
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3. After the installation is complete, pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to Programs / JVC Picture Viewer to open up the program selection page as shown below. Click the Network Viewer tag to start the Network Viewer program.
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10.1.3 View the VR-601 video from a remote PC Follow the instructions below to use the Network Viewer to browse a VR-601 video from a remote location. Upon entering the Network Viewer; the connection box will appear as follows. 1. Choose a channel number from the Channel drop-down list. 2.
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Viewing images View all the connected devices Once the connection has been established, click OK to enter the Multi-device mode window. (See the sample screen below) This window displays all the connected devices in the sequence which has been arranged when you established the connection. Function Buttons Split-Screen display function bar.
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View single device Follow any one of the instructions below to get into the single device mode. 1. Select the desired device from the DEVICE LIST box on the Multi-device Mode. The button will enable. Click the button to view the image of the selected device and have access to certain functional operations of the device via the network.
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Multiplexer format list box. Select a MUX from the drop-down list which is connected with the DVR, so the Network Viewer will be able to display cameras in corresponding to the camera input of the Multiplexer. If your MUX isn’t available, please select the Other Multiplexer option for use.
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10.1.4 Change the Record & Timer Properties Via the Network Follow the instructions below to reconfigure the record and schedule recording settings via the network. Set the regular record settings 1. When in the single –device mode, click screen as in A above) 2.
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10.1.5 Archive Images to the Computer Playback images can be stored in a local PC in the JPEG format. Follow the instructions below to save the viewed images to your PC. 1. Press during playback to freeze the desired image. 2.
SD card or a HDD. 1. Pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to Programs/JVC Picture Viewer to open up the program selection page. Click the Image Viewer tag to start the Image Viewer program.
The following description details how the DVR manages an index table issue. The DVR will generate a time index table indicating recorded data is kept in a particular HDD. This allows to individually selecting recorded data to be displayed via the alarm list search and full list search.
12. Network Configuration 12.1 Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections. Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet Wire Type Connector Type Max.
MUX'S VCR IN MONITOR RJ-45 12.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings Upon network hardware connection, you need to activate the network function and configure the proper network settings of the DVR. 12.2.1 Enable DVR Network Function MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM...
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NOTE: This function can only work if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP server. If the DHCP server is working, the DVR will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. In that case please skip the section 2.3 (Set IP address) and follow section 3.
NOTE: When only one unit of the DVR is connected to a computer or LAN, you can freely assign an IP address for the DVR. For example, there is a range of DVR IP addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.255. You can pick one for use from the range of the IP.
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Click the NETWORK icon twice to enter the NETWORK setting windows. Click on the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IC is included among the network components list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process step 5. If it is not included, please follow step 4 to install the TCP/IP.
PC will be restarted. 12.5 TCP/IP Configuration setting Click Start Settings Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider. Control Panel Network.
If there is no DHCP server, please select specify an IP address and type in the IP address of your PC. This IP address must be different from the DVR IP but in the same class type. NOTE: The IP address of a DVR in a network must be unique to itself as opposed to those of the other chosen PCs, but in the same class type 12.6 Connection Testing...
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If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. Please re-check all the hardware and software installation by repeating steps 1 to 5. If you still can’t establish the connection after rechecking, please contact your dealer.
13. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Image System Resolution Video In Video Out Audio In/Out Storage Media Compression Memory Card Archive Watermark Recording Rate Image Size Recording Mode Alarm Recording Pre-Alarm Recording Playback Speeds Record Search Set-up Menu Log list Alarm In/Out Built-in Buzzer Communication Port Network Interface...
14. Compatible Multiplexers Manufacturer Model Sensormatic RV2216 GYYR DSP9C DPX16 DPX9 PELCO MX4016CD SPC2/D/N/04M SLDX16C ROBOT MV16 ROBOT MV96 IMPAC CBR-16CDT MP1600 PANASONIC WJ-FS616 PROVIDEO RMX-4CD PROVIDEO RMX-16CD DPX9 DPX16 PELCO MX4016CD-x ENEO VCMD-5016 KALATEL CBR-16eZX MULTIview16CS SANYO MPX-CD92P SANYO MPX-CD163 NOTE: Multiplexers not shown on this list have not been tested by the engineering team and are not recommended for use with this product.