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VDM Digital Recorder
Products covered by this manual:
Cameras / Hard Drive
Capacity
80 Gbytes
120 Gbytes
160 Gbytes
320 Gbytes
500 Gbytes
600 Gbytes
Document Reference
Vdm601r.doc
Videoswitch
Units 15 & 16
Redfields Industrial Park
Redfields Lane
Church Crookham
Hants GU52 0RD
User Manual
4
VDM-4G80
VDM-4G120
VDM-4G160
VDM-4G320
VDM-4G500
VDM-4G600
Date
16/01/2004
Telephone
Fax
Email
Web
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VDM-9G80
VDM-9G120
VDM-9G160
VDM-9G320
VDM-9G500
VDM-9G600
Firmware
VDM001G5
01252-851510
01252-851296
sales@videoswitch.co.uk
www.videoswitch.co.uk
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VDM-16G80
VDM-16G120
VDM-16G160
VDM-16G320
VDM-16G500
VDM-16G600
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Page 1: User Manual
VDM Digital Recorder User Manual Products covered by this manual: Cameras / Hard Drive Capacity 80 Gbytes VDM-4G80 VDM-9G80 VDM-16G80 120 Gbytes VDM-4G120 VDM-9G120 VDM-16G120 160 Gbytes VDM-4G160 VDM-9G160 VDM-16G160 320 Gbytes VDM-4G320 VDM-9G320 VDM-16G320 500 Gbytes VDM-4G500 VDM-9G500 VDM-16G500... - Page 2 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Vdm601r.doc...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Contents: Overview.............................. 1 The VDM Digital Recorder..............................1 The Front Panel ..................................2 The Rear Panel..................................3 Operating Modes ..................................4 Screen Icons...................................5 Menu Structure ..................................6 User Menu ....................................7 Supervisor Menu..................................8 Engineer Menu ..................................9 Installation............................10 Connecting Up (4 Camera example) ............................10 Setting Date and Time ................................11... - Page 4 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Replaying Incidents ................................24 7.8.1 Selecting an Incident................................ 25 7.8.2 Go to the start of the current incident..........................25 7.8.3 Go to the end of current incident............................25 Archiving Images onto CD....................... 26 Quick Incident Recording ..............................26 Adjusting the Size of an Incident ............................
- Page 5 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.2.8 Show Camera Titles .................................35 10.2.8.1 Full Screen Titles ............................35 10.2.8.2 PIP Titles.................................35 10.2.8.3 Quad Titles..............................35 10.2.8.4 X9 Titles ................................35 10.2.8.5 X16 Titles ................................35 10.2.9 Text Alignment..................................36 10.2.10 Time/Date Alignment ................................36 10.2.11 Upgrade from CD................................36 10.3 Supervisor Menu...................................37...
- Page 6 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.4.4.7.4 Relay Hold Time............................43 10.4.4.7.5 Restore after Activity/Alarm........................43 10.4.4.8 Display Active Pixels ............................43 10.4.5 Critical Alerts ..................................44 10.4.5.1 Cameras ................................. 44 10.4.5.2 Drive Fail................................. 44 10.4.5.3 Drive Full................................. 44 10.4.6 Camera Inputs.................................. 44 10.4.6.1...
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Page 7: Overview
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 1 Overview The VDM Digital Recorder The VDM Digital Recorder provides a one-box solution for multiplexing, digital recording of video images from up to 16 cameras, CD backup and remote dial-up viewing of live or recorded images. -
Page 8: The Front Panel
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder The Front Panel 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 23 24 25 26 Standard Functions ALT Functions Standard Functions ALT Functions Open/Close CD Drawer Lock for Hard Drive 2... -
Page 9: The Rear Panel
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder The Rear Panel 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 Connectors Connectors... -
Page 10: Operating Modes
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Operating Modes The VDM Digital Recorder is controlled via the front panel keys. All status information is displayed on the main monitor. The VDM has a number of operating modes that are called up during the set-up and operation of the system. -
Page 11: Screen Icons
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Screen Icons The following icons may appear on the screen during the normal operation of the system: Auto sequencing of Main monitor is on Auto sequencing of Spot monitor is on Zoom has been selected An alarm input has been triggered... -
Page 12: Menu Structure
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Menu Structure The following sections summarise the menu structure. Note that the menu may vary slightly between different versions of firmware installed in the VDM. Press the SETUP key to enter and exit the menu system. Use the cursor keys DEFAULT navigate through the menus. -
Page 13: User Menu
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder User Menu User Menu Erase CD Incident Options Filename Erase Incident Markers Auto Sequence (Main Monitor) Sequence Mode Camera List Dwell Times Auto Sequence Spot (Monitor) Sequence Mode Camera List Dwell Times PIP Mode Main Monitor Mode... -
Page 14: Supervisor Menu
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Supervisor Menu Supervisor Menu Covert Permission (Main) Covert Cameras (Main) Covert Cameras (Spot) Passwords Supervisor Password User Password Incident Password Playback Password Keyboard Password Password AccessTimeout Erase Event List Event List Needs Password Vdm601r.doc... -
Page 15: Engineer Menu
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Engineer Menu Engineer Menu Date and Time Summer/Winter Time Date/Time (DD/MM/YY HH:MM:SS) Timers Custom Recording Image Retention (Days) Alarm Enable /Disable Cameras Activity Enable /Disable Image Quality Daytime Record Settings Normal Mode Rate Custom Mode Cameras... -
Page 16: Installation
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 2 Installation Connecting Up (4 Camera example) 75 Ohms Make these Connections… Connect the video input of the Monitor to the main monitor output of the VDM using a BNC cable Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms) -
Page 17: Setting Date And Time
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Setting Date and Time For proper operation of the VDM Digital Recorder is essential that the date and time are set correctly. If the displayed date and time is incorrect, set it as follows (numbers refer to Front Panel diagram 1.2): Follow these steps…... -
Page 18: Recording
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 3 Recording Unless specifically configured otherwise, the system will always be recording images from all cameras. Even when you are playing back images, the system will continue recording. When the record LED is on, this indicates that recording is taking place. -
Page 19: Remote Access
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 4 Remote Access Configurations The various standard remote access configurations are illustrated in the following diagrams. 4.1.1 PSTN Standard telephone lines (PSTN) provide the lowest cost and easiest method of achieving remote viewing of images. A VDM/PSTN (modem) module must be installed in the VDM and the PC must have a standard internal (or external) modem fitted. -
Page 20: Ethernet Using A Cross-Over Cable
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Any number of PCs can access any number of VDMs on a one-to-one basis, subject to the size of the network. The network can be an independent network for the CCTV, or an existing computer network. In the latter case, the network administrator may need to designate suitable IP addresses for the VDM(s) that avoid conflicts with the PCs and printers on the network. -
Page 21: Option Modules
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Option Modules The following option modules are available for remote access. Any one of these modules may be either pre- fitted into the VDM or may be retro fitted. • VDM/PSTN Connect via a PSTN (standard telephone) line •... -
Page 22: Vdm Firmware Upgrades
“Sites” and then click on “Add Site”. Now enter the following: • A location of the site that will appear on the list (e.g. “Videoswitch Demo Site”). • A telephone number (for PSTN or ISDN) or an IP Address (for Ethernet). -
Page 23: Using Vdm Connect
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 4.3.4 Using VDM Connect Any VDM that is in the list of sites, may be accessed as follows: • Click on “Sites” • Select the VDM you want • Click on “Connect”. The “Receiving” indicator will start flashing and images will start to appear once connection has been established. -
Page 24: Routine Checks
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 5 Routine Checks 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. Any potential problems with the cameras or recording system will then be detected as soon a possible, rather continuing un-noticed until a critical incident needs to be recalled from the system. -
Page 25: Viewing Live Images
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 6 Viewing Live Images Enter Live Mode Press the LIVE key to enter LIVE mode Live Display Modes 6.2.1 Full Screen Main Monitor Select full screen views of different cameras by pressing the keys Camera 1, 2, 3 etc 1..16... -
Page 26: 9-Way And 16-Way Multi-Screen
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 6.2.5 9-way and 16-way Multi-Screen If you have a VDM-9 or VDM-16, press multi-screen key to view nine pictures at once on the screen. If you have a VDM-16, press multi-screen key again to view sixteen pictures at once on the screen. -
Page 27: Replaying Recorded Images
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 7 Replaying Recorded Images Enter PLAY mode 7.1.1 Replay from Hard Drive(s) If there is no CD in the CD drive, playback will be from the hard drive(s). Before being able to replay, you may need to locate valid images using the SEARCH, EVENT or INCIDENTS keys. -
Page 28: Replay Display Modes
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Play forwards at fast speed. Press repeatedly to increase the replay speed. Play forwards at fast speed. Press repeatedly to increase the replay speed. Pause at current image. Replay Display Modes Different cameras may be selected for display while in PLAY mode as follows: 7.3.1... -
Page 29: Sweep Mode
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder NO, YES These keys provide a quick means of moving the cursor to the start of the date or time. 1..10 Enter the required date and time using the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and zero... -
Page 30: Recalling Events
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Recalling Events The event log records the date and time of various events: • On power-up, the system records an event in the even log, • If activity detection has been enabled and activity occurs •... -
Page 31: Selecting An Incident
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 7.8.1 Selecting an Incident INCIDENTS To view the incident list, press the INCIDENTS key You may scroll through the list using the up and down cursor keys If you wish to play back images from the date and time of the selected incident* press one of the PLAY keys. -
Page 32: Archiving Images Onto Cd
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 8 Archiving Images onto CD Sections of the recording that you wish to store onto CD are called “incidents”. Up to ten incidents may be set. These may then be recorded onto a CD. Incidents are marked while the VDM is in PLAY mode. -
Page 33: Reduce An Incident By Moving The Start
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 8.2.4 Reduce an Incident by Moving the Start ALT + Press the ALT and keys to move the start of an incident forward by 100 images 8.2.5 Reduce an Incident by Moving the Start or End Press the NO key to reduce the size of the incident by 100 images. -
Page 34: Selecting Incidents
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Select a spare incident (or an existing incident if you wish to move the marker) Press the ALT and SET END keys. The time and date of the end of the incident will added to the list Selecting Incidents Up to ten incidents may be marked, and any number of these may be selected for copying onto CD. -
Page 35: Replaying A Cd
The file on the CD with extension “.VDM” may played directly or copied onto hard disc (or another CD) and replayed using “Vdm-Play” or “VDM-Connect”. This software is obtainable via the Videoswitch Internet site (www.videoswitch.co.uk) or on request from Videoswitch. It is also provided with the CD included with the VDM digital recorder. -
Page 36: Information Screens
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 9 Information Screens Viewing Drive Information To see what drives are fitted and whether a CD is in the CD drive press these keys: Press ALT and DRIVES to see whether a CD has been detected in... -
Page 37: System Information
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder System Information SETUP Press ALT and SETUP to view system information. The information displayed includes: • Model • Serial Number • Firmware Revision • Firmware Checksum • Logic Revision • PCB revision • Self test results (and error codes if applicable) •... -
Page 38: Setup
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10 Setup The SETUP menu is used to access the CD writer functions and all system configuration options. Once in the menu system, a number of the keys have dedicated functions for navigation around the menu. The functions of these keys are described on this page. -
Page 39: User Menu
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.2 User Menu 10.2.1 Incident Options 10.2.1.1 Erase CD This option erases all information on a CD-RW in the CD drive. Press to erase the CD-RW. Note that CDR discs cannot be erased. For this reason they are preferred for recordings of important evidence. -
Page 40: Main Monitor Mode
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.2.5.1 Main Monitor Mode The display mode of the main monitor following power-up may be specified here. 10.2.5.2 Sequence Main The sequencing of the main monitor following power-up may be specified here. 10.2.5.3 Sequence Spot (Day) The sequencing of the spot monitor following power-up may be specified here. -
Page 41: Always Interlace
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.2.6.7 Always Interlace If set to “Yes”, an interlaced image is always output on the Main Monitor. Although this results in some degree of flicker in the text screens, this option is necessary for some video capture cards to operate correctly. - Page 42 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder • Show Numbers • Show Text 10.2.9 Text Alignment The vertical and horizontal alignment of the text may be adjusted using the cursor keys such that all the text DEFAULT is visible on monitors that over-scan. Press the...
- Page 43 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.3 Supervisor Menu 10.3.1 Covert Permission (Main) This option allows covert cameras to be replayed. 10.3.2 Covert Cameras (Main) This is the list of cameras that are hidden from view on the main monitor (except when enabled in play mode as above).
- Page 44 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.3.4.1 Supervisor Password This password, if set to a non-zero value, protects the Supervisor menu. On entering this password, access is granted to the Supervisor menu, User Menu, Incident Menu, Playback functions and the Keyboard. 10.3.4.2 User Password This password, if set to a non-zero value, protects the User menu.
- Page 45 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.4 Engineer Menu 10.4.1 Date and Time 10.4.1.1 Summer/Winter Time When the clocks change between wintertime and summertime, the DATE/TIME setting must not be changed. Instead, the Summer/Wintertime setting should be used. In the UK and the rest of Europe, the default AUTO Summer/Wintertime setting ensures that this happens automatically at the correct dates so the user requires no action.
- Page 46 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.4.2.3 Activity Enable/Disable Activity detection is be enabled for particular times of day, for each day of the week Examples: • All Day: 00:00 23:59 • Typical Working Hours 08:30 17:30 • Typical Night-time Hours 17:30 08:30 10.4.2.4...
- Page 47 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Note that if the Image Size Control (section 10.4.3.4.2) is set to Variable, the exact size of the image, for a particular quality setting, depends on the level of detail the camera is looking at. Simple scenes, such as empty or dark rooms or car parks, result in smaller image sizes, thereby saving disc space and allowing faster updates.
- Page 48 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Notes: The Relay Hold Timer extends the time for which the Alarm/Activity recording mode is applied. Any cameras which do not have video are automatically excluded even if specified in any of the camera select lists.
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Page 49: Relay Hold Time
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder DEFAULT key can be used to turn all zones on or off. The YES key turns the selected row on and off. 10.4.4.2 Enable Activity The activity detector for each camera may be set to be either always active, or active only during the Activity periods specified (section 10.4.2.3). -
Page 50: Critical Alerts
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.4.5 Critical Alerts If a fault condition is detected by the VDM, a red “Critical Alert” message appears on the screen. The alert is also stored in the alert log. If the alert options have been set up correctly, an alert message indicates that engineer attention is required to determine the source of the problem. -
Page 51: Remote Password
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.4.7.2 Remote Password A password may be set to prevent unauthorised remote access. Set to all zeros if the revision of remote access software (“VDM Connect”) used does not support password protection. 10.4.7.3 Remote Covert Cameras Cameras may each be set as visible or hidden (covert) when accessed remotely via PSTN or ISDN. -
Page 52: Isdn Msn/Sub-Address
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder • MSN - The Multiple Subscriber Numbering option ensures that the incoming call is only answered if it is of the correct type (i.e. V120) and the last digits of the called number match the “ISDN MSN/Sub-Address”... -
Page 53: Erase Both Hard Drives
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 10.4.8.3.3 Erase Both Hard Drives Erase all image indexes on both hard drives. The hard drives will appear blank in the drive information screen. 10.4.8.3.4 Upgrades need engineer password? All firmware upgrades are performed via the User Menu (section 10.2.10). The upgrade process may be password protected if required but setting this option to YES. -
Page 54: Changing Hard Drives
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 11 Changing Hard Drives The VDM Digital Recorders are supplied with two removable hard drive draws. Depending on the configuration, hard disc drives may be fitted in both of these drawers, on just one or in neither. - Page 55 Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder Vdm601r.doc...
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Page 56: Specifications
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 12 Specifications 12.1 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 Wavelet 12.2 Connectors 12.2.1... -
Page 57: Alarms And Keyboard
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 12.2.6 Alarms and Keyboard Pin Function Pin Function Connect to Pin 4 to terminate RS422 Input Alarm Input 15 Alarm Input 16 RS422 Out- RS422 Out+ RS422 In- RS422 In+ Alarm Input 9 Alarm Input 10... -
Page 58: Parallel Port (Printer)
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 12.2.8 Parallel Port (Printer) Pin Function Pin Function STRB\ AUTOFD\ Data 0 ERROR\ Data 1 INIT\ Data 2 SEL IN\ Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 ACK\ BUSY Mating plug required: 25-way male D-type. -
Page 59: Power Requirements
Videoswitch VDM Digital Recorder 12.4 Power Requirements Voltage 115Vac or 240Vac 50/60 Hz Power 100W maximum 12.5 Dimensions and Weight Width Depth Height Weight Unit 360 mm 380 mm 160 mm 10kg Packaged 490 mm 570 mm 270 mm 12kg 12.6...
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