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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions ZMX/BD/10 ZMX/BS/10 ZMX/CS/10 Multiplexers HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-OP-1 Page 1...
  • Page 2 Programming Instructions ZMX/BD/10 ZMX/BS/10 ZMX/CS/10 Multiplexers HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-PR-1 Page 1...
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  • Page 4 Passwords This page contains the system passwords. It is recommend that, for system security, you remove it from the manual and store it in a safe place. The initial password, supplied with the unit for the menu system, is: Password 1, The password for resetting your multiplexer to the factory settings is: Password 2, You should change the password for the menu system (password 1) and record it...
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  • Page 6 This Manual This manual provides unpacking, safety and installation instructions for the ZMX/BS/10, ZMX/BD/10 and ZMX/CS/10 Multiplexers. It also describes making system settings, using the menu system. Warning Important safety instructions are contained in section 1. These must be read before unpacking your multiplexer.
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1.1 Safety 1.2 Damage Requiring Service 1.3 Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 1.4 Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance 1.5 Year 2000 Conformity INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Associated Equipment 2.3 Location 2.4 Description 2.5 Connections Camera Inputs Monitor Alarm Inputs And Outputs Vext Input Power...
  • Page 9 SPECIFICATION Feature Specification Inputs and Outputs Function Keys Display Options Record and Playback Alarms Events Alarm Responses All Video Inputs and Outputs Camera Switch Input (Vext) Power Physical Specifications FUNCTION LIST LIST OF SCHEDULED FUNCTIONS APPENDIX A RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL APPENDIX B FLICKER ADJUSTMENT HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-PR-1 Page 8...

  • Page 10: Important Safeguards

    1 Important Safeguards This product is exclusively for use in CCTV applications and has no other purpose. Read and Retain the Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated and should be retained for future reference. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 11 Servicing – There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not remove the covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards, including moving mechanical parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used the replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 12: Safety

    The multiplexer’s main function is to multiplex video and its secondary function is to provide alarms. For this reason, Baxall Limited recommend that you do not use your multiplexer as the main alarm system on your site but install a dedicated intruder/fire alarm where necessary.

  • Page 13: Damage Requiring Service

    1.2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. •...

  • Page 14: Manufacturer's Declaration Of Conformance

    1.4 Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with this document is compliant with the essential protection requirements of the EMC directive 89/336 and the Low Voltage Directive LVD 73/23 EEC. Conforming to the requirements of standards EN 55022 for emissions, IEC801 parts 2, 3 and 4 for immunity and BS415 superseded by EN60950 for Electrical Equipment safety.

  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    2 Installation Instructions This section describes the unpacking and installation of your multiplexer. 2.1 Unpacking You should keep the original packing for use when the unit has to be stored or transported. The packaging should contain the following items: • The multiplexer unit •...

  • Page 16: Description

    The products described in this manual are: • ZMX/BS/10, 10-way, Monochrome Simplex Multiplexer • ZMX/BD/10, 10-way, Monochrome Duplex Multiplexer • ZMX/CS/10, 10-way, Colour Simplex Multiplexer You can check which particular model you have by looking at the label on the bottom right of the unit’s front panel.

  • Page 17: Connections

    2.5 Connections The following instructions relate to the multiplexer only. Refer to the relevant instructions for the associated equipment. All the connectors are on the back-panel of your multiplexer as shown in Figure 2. Your multiplexer has: 10 or 16 loop-through camera inputs (depending on the model) with automatic termination twin monitor outputs, Monitor-A and Monitor-B VCR input and output via BNC or S-VHS connectors...

  • Page 18: Vcr

    This consists of video connection and the Vext input (via a 25-way D-type connector, the synchronising pulse train from the VCR, connection. For an S-VHS VCR, use 4-pin mini-din S-VHS connectors and leads. For a standard VCR use 75 ohm coaxial cable and BNC connectors. If you are using S-VHS, then to get the full benefit, you must also select it in the VCR Setup menu.

  • Page 19: Monitor

    Monitor Connect the MONITOR output using 75 ohm BNC connectors and video coaxial cable to your monitor(s) (see your monitor instructions). When viewed from the rear of the unit, the left-hand connector is for Monitor-A and the right-hand is for Monitor-B. Alarm Inputs And Outputs 25-way D-type Connector Using the 25-way D-type connector, wire it according to the following instructions.
  • Page 20 Alarm Inputs Each alarm input line can be triggered by a relay contact from devices such as pressure-pads, passive infrareds, smoke detectors etc. (refer to the relevant instructions). The alarms are disabled while the menu system is active. Figure 6 Normally-Open and Normally-Closed Connections Alarm Outputs Note Do not exceed 30V AC/DC, 500 mA on an alarm-output relay.

  • Page 21: Vext Input

    Vext Input The Vext input (camera switch input) is for connection from the VCR to your multiplexer. The VCR uses it to tell the multiplexer each time it has recorded an image. The multiplexer then transmits the next image on its VCR record output (video-in on the VCR).

  • Page 22: Programming Facilities

    3 Programming Facilities This section describes the facilities provided for programming your multiplexer using the menu system. Note The ALARM key is disabled while the menu system is active. 3.1 Initial Actions After Switching On The first time that your multiplexer is switched on, the default password for the menu system is set to password 1 (given on the removable page at the front of these instructions.) This is also true if you have reset to Factory Settings.

  • Page 23: Using The Menu System

    3.2 Using The Menu System Your multiplexer provides user-friendly, on-screen menus for setting up the system. As an alternative to on-screen programming in the menus, the options can be downloaded via the RS-232 port from a central controller or PC. The protocols for this are given in Appendix A.

  • Page 24: The Available Menus

    Pop-up Menus Pop-up menus are the last level in the menu system. In general, use the left/right arrow keys to select sections in the Pop-up menu and then use the up/down arrow keys to make changes to the values. There are, however, some Pop-up menus where the arrow keys have additional functionality.
  • Page 25 Time/Date This option lets you specify whether the data and time are to be displayed on Monitor A and Monitor B, and what format is to be used. You can also set the time and date. You get the following pull-down menu: Time/Date display Set Time Format Set Date Format...
  • Page 26 Camera Titles This option is used to specify whether camera titles are to be displayed on monitor A and B, and to edit those titles for each camera. You get the following pull-down menu: Title Display Edit Titles Exit Alarms This option is used to specify whether the alarm input for each camera is normally open or normally closed and whether the alarms are latched, transparent or timed out.
  • Page 27 Motion Detection This option is used to specify whether motion detection is enabled for individual or all the cameras. For each camera, you can specify which zones in the camera’s view are to be active for motion detection. You can specify whether a motion detection indicator is to be displayed on the monitor and for each camera, the motion detection sensitivity, record rate and output relay to be used.
  • Page 28 Camera Enable This option is used to specify which cameras are enabled or disabled. You get the following pull-down menu: Camera Enable Camera 01: ENABLE Camera 02: ENABLE Camera 03: ENABLE Camera 04: ENABLE Camera 05: ENABLE Camera 06: ENABLE Camera 07: ENABLE Camera 08:...
  • Page 29 VCR Setup This option is used to specify the type of VCR that is connected to the multiplexer. You specify whether it is type A or B, SVHS or composite, whether it has switch input and whether it has a negative or a positive leading edge. You get the following pull- down menu: VCR Type A/B SVHS/Composite...

  • Page 30: Battery Backed-Up Memory For The Menu Options

    Quick-Setup Menu The Quick-Setup menu gives you a quick way to change the time and date, and to edit the titles for each camera. You can set the normal record speed and the playback format and specify whether the connected VCR is composite or SVHS (colour units only).

  • Page 31: Setting Up The System

    3.3 Setting Up The System This section describes the use of the programming facilities introduced in section 3. Camera Enable/Disable Main Camera Enable If a camera is not installed, then the continual display of the on-screen videoloss indicator V can distract an operator. In addition, unnecessary time must be spent to remove the camera from the sequence lists and the record lists.
  • Page 32 The multiplexed video fields can then be recorded onto a single VCR via the VCR OUT connector. Camera 2 input Cameras 1, 2 and 3 multiplexed to tape Figure 8 Example of 3 Multiplexed Inputs In addition to the video content sent to the VCR in each image, a packet of digital data which uniquely identifies the field is inserted into each image sent to the VCR.
  • Page 33 A blank entry ends the list. For example a list set to the equivalent of “1 2 3 _ 5 6 7 _” will only record cameras 1, 2 and 3. The first ‘blank’ after the ‘3’ ends the list. Automatic Modification Of The Record List The multiplexer will automatically modify the list in the case of alarms and/or motion detection, according to the modification parameters selected by you in the Alarm and...
  • Page 34 VCR Camera Switch Input (Vext) Main VCR Setup Switch Input ON/OFF Most time-lapse VCRs provide a hard-wired, pulse output to devices such as the multiplexer, indicating that the VCR has just completed recording of one image of the current camera. This lets the multiplexer know that it can switch to a new camera input.
  • Page 35 During recording, the multiplexer indicates the speed at which it is recording on Monitor-A. It uses the same time-format for the indicator as is generally used by time lapse VCRs. For example, R024 will be displayed to indicate that the unit is Recording in 24 hour mode.

  • Page 36: Live Video Display

    VCR Type A / B Main VCR Setup VCR Type A/B There are two basic types of time lapse VCRs. The multiplexer is designed to operate with all commonly available time lapse VCRs (type A). There are some less common VCRs (type B) which use a shorter interval between captured fields, which can result in excessive duplication of cameras during normal recording.
  • Page 37 Each time the key is pressed, a new multi-screen format is selected. The order in which the multi-screens will appear each time the MULTI-SCREEN key is pressed is as follows: Multi-screen Notes 16-WAY (4X4) 16-way multiplexers only 13-WAY (1X12) 16-way multiplexers only 10-WAY...
  • Page 38 Multi-Screen Dwell Time Main Sequencing Fullscreen Sequence List Multiscreen Dwell Fullscreen Dwell The dwell time for sequences can be specified in the Sequencing sub-menu of the menu system. Automatic Camera Location Memory If you have set up the camera numbers and locations which are to be displayed in a particular multi-screen, then the unit will automatically save that selection and will display the same camera selection and locations each time that particular multi- screen is selected.
  • Page 39 The active cameo is indicated by flashing the camera number and its title. You can use the ARROW keys to move to a particular cameo, and press a camera key to add a camera to it. When a camera has been selected, the next cameo in the multi- screen becomes active.
  • Page 40 Full-screen display A full-screen display of any camera is selected on Monitor-A by pressing the corresponding camera key. Full-Screen Sequence List Main Sequencing Fullscreen Sequence List Multiscreen Dwell Fullscreen Dwell There is one full-screen sequence list which operates on both Monitor-A and Monitor- B.
  • Page 41 Monitor-B key again will switch off the LED and subsequent keys will operate on Monitor-A. Refer to the description of the full-screen sequence list above for Monitor-A (see page 39). The same list is used for both Monitor-A and Monitor-B, and for LIVE and PLAY modes.
  • Page 42 The following cycle will be followed as the ENTER key is pressed: Position Colour black grey white Do not display this camera title Bottom black Bottom grey Bottom white Do not display this camera title black (repeats from top of list) Notes This setting affects only the Monitor-A display.
  • Page 43 To adjust the clock by an hour for Summer / Winter time changes press the FUNCTION key and then press the SEQUENCE key. In March and April, this will cause the time to be adjusted forward by one hour. In September and October, this will cause the time to be adjusted back by one hour. This function can only be used once in each period.

  • Page 44: Playback

    Playback To enter PLAY mode, press the PLAY mode key When playback is first started, the unit will automatically select a multi-screen display on Monitor-A, which can show all the cameras which were recorded on that tape. PLAY mode will always stop any LIVE mode multi-screen displays on Monitor-A. Note On the simplex multiplexers, PLAY mode will also cause RECORD mode to stop.
  • Page 45 Tapes Recorded On A Compatible System The unit must be set to Default format in the Playback Format sub-menu to decode tapes recorded in Baxall ZMX format. This is the factory default setting. Tapes Recorded On A Dedicated Micros Compatible System To decode these tapes, select the Alternate option.
  • Page 46 PLAY Mode - Monitor-A Displays Monitor-A Multi-Screen Display Formats When playback is first started, the unit will automatically select a multi-screen display on Monitor-A, which can show all cameras which were recorded on that tape. To select a different multi-screen, press the MULTI-SCREEN key .
  • Page 47 Several circumstances can cause an N/A indication. These are: 1) The camera may not have been included in the record list at the time of recording. 2) The camera may have been disabled at the time of recording. 3) The images for that camera on tape have been corrupted and cannot be decoded at time of playback.

  • Page 48: Alarms

    Alarms Main Alarms Input Configuration The multiplexer is equipped with one alarm input per camera input, each of which is normally associated with its corresponding camera input. An active alarm input can result in an on-screen indication on both Monitor-A and Monitor-B, a flashing front panel LED, an internal buzzer and automatic modification of the record list to give the camera in alarm a higher update rate.
  • Page 49 Alarm Displays In Play Mode Regardless of the mode selected, Monitor-B will always display live images. Hence, during PLAY mode, live alarm inputs will cause live alarm displays on Monitor-B, not Monitor-A. Monitor-A will continue to display playback images. Monitor-A During PLAY Mode - Recorded Alarms In PLAY mode the Monitor-A display will not automatically provide alarm displays based on recorded alarm status.
  • Page 50 To select the recording rate during alarms, choose the Alarm Record Speed option in the Record sub-menu. Normal Normal recording during alarms means that there is no priority recording for the cameras in alarm, and the record list will be unchanged while alarms are active. However, you can still program the VCR and the unit to switch from a time-lapse speed to a faster recording speed during alarms, which by itself can ensure that alarm events have a faster update speed.
  • Page 51 Note Because of the fast update rate of the colour units, if one camera is in alarm, interleaved mode will result in real-time playback of the camera in alarm. In general, on the colour units, interleaved recording will give very fast update speeds of cameras in alarm even for multiple alarms.
  • Page 52 Timed out alarms can be cleared by the operator at any time by pressing the ALARM . Like latched alarms, if the operator cancels the alarm, it will be cleared whether the alarm input is still active or not. Alarms that are cleared by the operator before their inputs have ceased, will not be reactivated until the alarm input ceases and restarts.

  • Page 53: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection Main Motion Detection Enable/Disable Detection Setup Active Zones Indicate Detection Setup Parameters The multiplexer offers comprehensive motion detection capabilities, including sensitivity settings and detection area selection per camera. Motion detection is used to adjust the rate at which cameras are recorded. The motion detection provided on these multiplexers is not intended for intrusion detection, only for activity detection.
  • Page 54 Programmable Outputs You can select one or both of the two output relays to be activated when motion is detected. This can be set up separately in the menu system for each camera. Motion Indicators The indicator, M, will appear in each camera scene on Monitor-A whenever motion has been detected.
  • Page 55 movement of trees in the wind, vehicles in an adjacent street, allowable pedestrian areas, or areas with glass and other highly reflective surfaces which can be sources of apparent motion via reflections. To enable or disable zones, select Setup Active Zones from the Motion Detection sub-menu.
  • Page 56 The ENABLE set up mode is used to change disabled zones to enabled zones. Enabled zones will sense motion, according to the sensitivity and the minimum target size set for the camera. When this mode is selected, the zone which has the flashing cursor will be changed to an enabled zone.
  • Page 57 Setup - Setting Sensitivity The motion detection on each camera can be set to one of 10 levels of sensitivity to movement. The sensitivity setting is set on a camera-by-camera basis, and applies to all the zones in any particular camera scene. Each zone stores 256 grey levels of discrimination, averaged over the zone’s area.
  • Page 58 To set the record rate increase during activity, select the Setup Parameters option of the Motion Detection sub-menu. There are four choices of Record Rate increase for activity: NO CHANGE I (Interleaved) The first choice, NO CHANGE, is usually chosen only if most cameras are expected to have motion at the same time.

  • Page 59: Special Functions

    Special Functions Videoloss You get the indication, V, displayed in each affected cameo of the multi-screen display and VDL on any corresponding, full-screen displays. You can select an output to be closed whenever video loss is present, and can turn the buzzer on and off during video loss, as follows: 1) Select the Videoloss Action sub-menu.
  • Page 60 Indicator is displayed in each affected cameo of the multi-screen display and FRZ on any corresponding full-screen displays. The indication will be flashing. Note The FREEZE key must be pressed again to unfreeze the display. Zoom The multiplexer provides a digital 2x zoom on full-screen displays on Monitor-A, during LIVE or PLAY modes.

  • Page 61: Macro Functions

    Adjusting The Camera AGC Main Camera AGC The unit has a versatile camera-by-camera AGC Range adjustment. This allows you to set the unit up via simple menus to compensate for camera inputs that have excessive video levels outside of the normal AGC range. This is a set up function which would normally be used by the installer.
  • Page 62 Up to eight macros, each having 32 key-strokes, can be programmed into the multiplexer. Recording is started via the menu system. Playback is started from the front panel using the FUNCTION key and camera keys. A macro can be stopped during its playback by pressing the FUNCTION key The macro functions can be started automatically at up to 20 preset times during the week by using the built-in macro scheduler, see page 63.
  • Page 63 Menu Setup Using Macros If you press the MENU key during macro recording, the recording of subsequent keystrokes is stopped. Notes 1) Instead of recording keystrokes, the macro only records the final setting of each set up parameter for those sub-menus which are accessed by you. 2) Upon playback of the macro, the unit will retrieve only those recorded menu set up parameters, and will set the unit up accordingly.
  • Page 64 Note Each macro can contain 32 keystrokes. Exceeding this will cause the macro recording to terminate. There is no macro editing capability. To check a macro function, play back the Macro by pressing the FUNCTION key and the macro number (camera key), and check for correct its operation.

  • Page 65: Remote Control

    For each of the 20 events choose a Day, a Time and the Macro to run for that event entry: Day: select the day of the week, 1-7, on which the event must start a macro. To see the day of the week corresponding to today’s date, select the Date set up menu from the Time/Date sub-menu.
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  • Page 67: Specification

    3 times faster than normal multiplexers (without a need to synchronise the cameras). Playback of any Baxall ZMX recording, DM compatible recordings (NPX1, NPX+, DIAMOND, DIAMOND+ and all GEM) and standard video recordings On-screen programming via menus (settings retained when powered off) Secure 1 hour adjustment for Summer/Winter time without access to the menu system.

  • Page 68: Display Options

    Display Options LIVE, PLAY and RECORD modes: Full screen, Sequence (adjustable dwell and camera list), multiscreen, x2 Electronic- Zoom, Freeze Frame Full screen, Sequence (adjustable dwell and camera list) Record and Playback In 3-hour, multiplexed, record-mode the multiplexer typically records up to 50 unique fields of video per second, with no requirement for synchronising cameras.

  • Page 69: Camera Switch Input (Vext)

    Camera Switch Input (Vext) Accepts a TTL, field-synchronised, negative going pulse, duration 2-5 ms. Edge triggered with the edge selectable in the menus. HIGH level, +4.5V to +5.5V LOW level, 0V Power Auto-ranging : 110/230V AC ±10%, 50Hz, to 12V DC external power supply provided.

  • Page 70: Function List

    5 Function List MACRO # DESCRIPTION VCR VIEW . Selects the VCR as an input so that the VCR can be {F} + Play set up. SUMMER / WINTER TIME . Sets clock ahead 1 hour in {F} + SEQ March/April and back 1 hour in September / October HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-PR-1 Page 69...

  • Page 71: List Of Scheduled Functions

    6 List Of Scheduled Functions Day of week set up: Monday = ______ EVENT TIME MACRO TO RUN HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-PR-1 Page 70...
  • Page 72 Appendix A RS-232 Remote Protocol WIPE_KEY COMMUNICATION TYPES:- PRESET_KEY FOCUS_FAR_KEY a. Remote Front Panel Simulation FOCUS_NEAR_KEY b. Remote Data and Commands IRIS_CLOSE_KEY IRIS_OPEN_KEY ZOOM_IN_KEY a. Remote Front Panel Simulation ZOOM_OUT_KEY TELEMETRY_KEY i) Data structure LEFT_ARROW_KEY RIGHT_ARROW_KEY 49 Byte 1: 0xFF UP_ARROW_KEY Byte 2: 0x55 DOWN_ARROW_KEY 51...
  • Page 73 9 - HISTORY 82 - SWITCH_EDGE 10 - FSSEQLIST 83 - NETWORK_ADDRESS 11 - SPARE 12 - RECLIST For command type DO; 13 - ENCAMERA 0 - Reserved 14 - ENALARM UPLOADING DATA BYTES 15 - DWELLMULTISCREEN 16 - DWELLFULLSCREEN When a message of type 0xBB is sent to the system, it 17 - ALARMTIMEOUT will respond by sending a 0xff start byte, followed by the...
  • Page 74 buffer[2] = 16; p) Enable or disable the display of the titles buffer[3] = ENCAMERA; buffer[4] - buffer[19] = BINARY list of 16 numbers - buffer[0] = 0xff; digits (0 - Disable,1 -Enable) buffer[1] = 0xAA; buffer[2] = 1; h) Enabling or disabling certain alarms buffer[3] = DISPLAYTITLE;...
  • Page 75 buffer[1] = 0xAA; buffer[3] = ENACTIVITY; buffer[2] = number of bytes starting from buffer[4]; buffer[4] - buffer[19] = BINARY list of 16 numbers - buffer[3] = MACRO1 to MACRO16; digits (0 - disable, 1 -enable) buffer[4] - buffer[x] The macro sequence keys z) Request activity settings The numerical values of the keys are as follows: buffer[0] = 0xff;...
  • Page 76 buffer[4] = 1 - Negative Edge,0 - Positive Edge ah) Setting the Network Address buffer[0] = 0xff; buffer[1] = 0xAA; buffer[2] = 1; buffer[3] = NETWORK_ADDRESS; buffer[4] = Binary number (0-255) UPLOADING DATA a) Alarm history list When the "Request Alarm History List" message is received by the system, it will respond by sending an ASCII string for every alarm event in its alarm history list.
  • Page 77 Appendix B Flicker Adjustment The mono multiplexer units do not require flicker adjustment. For colour multiplexer units, do the following. Before recording any cameras, the two decoder channels need to be calibrated to reduce flicker on playback. Note You must use camera 1 for this set-up. 1) Display camera 1 full screen on Monitor-A.
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  • Page 79 This Manual This manual provides operating instructions for the ZMX/BD/10, ZMX/BS/10MD and ZMX/CS/10 Multiplexers. It does not include programming instructions, which are provided in the Programming Instructions Manual Section 1 provides important safety information. Section 2 provides the operating instructions.
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  • Page 81 Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Safety OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Basics Multiplexing Explanation of Multiplexing Time Lapse VCRs Features of your Multiplexer Modes of Operation Differences Between the Operation of Simplex and Duplex Models Record Mode Play Mode Live Mode Output To The VCR During Live Mode And Play Mode Videoloss The Menu System The Keys...
  • Page 82 Alarms Alarm Handling Capability Alarm Displays In Live Mode Alarm Displays In Play Mode Alarm Displays In Record Mode, Simplex Models Only Alarm Indicators Alarm Latching Videoloss Selecting VCR As An Input (VCR View) Summer / Winter Time Change Adjusting The VCR Brightness And Contrast Macro Functions Playing A Macro FUNCTION LIST...

  • Page 83: Important Safeguards

    1 Important Safeguards This product is exclusively for use in CCTV applications and has no other purpose. Read and Retain the Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated and should be retained for future reference. Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 84 Servicing – There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not remove the covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards, including moving mechanical parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used the replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 85: Safety

    The multiplexer’s main function is to multiplex video and its secondary function is to provide alarms. For this reason, Baxall Limited recommend that you do not use your multiplexer as the main alarm system on your site but install a dedicated intruder/fire alarm where necessary.

  • Page 86: Operating Instructions

    2 Operating Instructions The products described in this manual are: • ZMX/BD/10 10-way, Monochrome Duplex Multiplexer • ZMX/BS/10 10-way, Monochrome Simplex Multiplexer • ZMX/CS/10, 10-way, Colour Simplex Multiplexer You can check which particular model you have by looking at the label on the bottom right of the unit’s front panel.

  • Page 87: The Basics

    2.1 The Basics Your multiplexer, depending on the model, has a maximum of 10 or 16 camera inputs. It has 10 or 16 alarm inputs (which are normally associated with each camera), two alarm outputs, two monitor outputs (Monitor-A and monitor-B) and VCR output and input connections.

  • Page 88: Multiplexing

    Multiplexing The purpose of multiplexing is to reduce the number of VCRs and cassettes required on a site. A multiplexer gives a VCR output with the ability to record all the connected cameras to a single VCR. Explanation of Multiplexing A PAL compatible TV shows a series of 25 still pictures per second (known as frames, each made up of two fields) which give the impression of motion.

  • Page 89: Time Lapse Vcrs

    Time Lapse VCRs The time-lapse VCR reduces the number of cassettes required for a site. It also reduces the amount of time spent changing them and the amount of storage space required for them. Time-lapse VCRs record and play tapes more slowly by recording fewer images.

  • Page 90: Modes Of Operation

    Figure 3 ZMX/CS/10 Front Panel The operation of these modes depends upon whether your multiplexer is a Simplex model (ZMX/BS/10 or ZMX/CS/10) or a Duplex model (ZMX/BD/10). Note Selecting RECORD mode or PLAY mode does not start the VCR. The VCR must be started manually.

  • Page 91: Play Mode

    In play mode you can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the display. Your multiplexer can decode Baxall and DM compatible recordings. You can select which in the menu system. The DEFAULT format decodes recordings from Baxall ZMX-IT and ZMX-Storm mulitplexers.

  • Page 92: The Menu System

    The Menu System More advanced operation of your multiplexer involves use of the menu system. Your multiplexer provides user-friendly, on-screen menus for entry of user data such as titles and for the selection of options (see the Programming Instructions manual for details).

  • Page 93: Freeze Key

    FREEZE key This key freezes the current image and FRZ is displayed on the full-screen and the corresponding multi-screen cameo while the image is frozen. Press it again to unfreeze the image. Note You must turn freeze off before you can select another camera. Freeze is not available in RECORD mode on simplex units.

  • Page 94: Play Mode Key

    Your Multiplexer does not control your VCR, to play start the VCR playing manually. Play mode can decode in Default or Alternate modes. Default can decode any Baxall ZMX-IT and ZMX-Storm recording. Alternate can decode DM compatible recordings (NPX1, NPX+, DIAMOND, DIAMOND+, all GEM).

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Picture Brightness And Contrast During Playback

    Adjusting the Picture Brightness and Contrast During Playback This setting allows you to optimize the playback image, although, it is preferable to adjust your installation so that it is not necessary. The Multiplexer initially sets the brightness and contrast when it is powered on. To adjust the brightness and contrast of the playback image (these settings do not affect the live or recorded image).

  • Page 96: Arrow Key

    ARROW key This key has a 4-way rocker action. Use it to move around the electronic zoom area, navigate in the menu system, or to change the contrast and/or brightness in playback. MENU key Press the MENU key once to enter the MENU system, then enter your password. The default password is , , , If this has been changed, use the CAMERA keys to enter password required (the password can also contain arrow keys).

  • Page 97: Multi-Screen Formats

    To Increment/Decrement (dependent on month) the time: Press the FUNCTION key followed by the SEQUENCE key Caution Take care not to operate this accidentally because it cannot be undone without entering the menu system. 2.4 Multi-screen Formats Depending on the type of multiplexer you have, you can switch your multi-screen display between the following options using the multi-screen key.

  • Page 98: Monitor Outputs

    2.5 Monitor Outputs Monitor-B The Monitor-B monitor always displays analog live, full-screen images of the camera inputs, regardless of which mode is selected. Monitor-A While Recording On a duplex unit, you can select LIVE or PLAY mode while recording is taking place. Hence you can select any desired Monitor-A multi-screen output on a duplex unit, while multiplexed recording takes place on the VCR output.
  • Page 99 Live Mode If a multi-screen does not have all the cameras displayed, the system can sequence all remaining cameras in the last cameo. You can also select a full-screen digital display of any of the input cameras and a sequenced display of full-screen cameras. Sequencing In Cameos Press SEQUENCE key while in Live multi-screen mode to automatically sequence all the undisplayed cameras in the lower right cameo.

  • Page 100: Selecting Active Cameo Mode

    Selecting Active Cameo Mode Press the ENTER key while displaying any multi-screen. The top left cameo will be the initial active cameo. The active cameo is indicated by displaying the camera number and its title in flashing video. Ending Active Cameo Mode The active cameo mode will stay active for about 15 seconds after the last key is pressed, or until the ENTER key is pressed again to exit the mode.

  • Page 101: Pip Display - Size And Position

    Field Or Frame Indication (Colour Models) A - will be displayed next to the time / date display of Camera 1 only to indicate that ‘field’ resolution has been selected. The indicator is removed if ‘frame’ resolution has been selected. PIP Display - Size And Position The PIP (pics-in-pics) display on Monitor-A can be displayed in one of three sizes (two for monochrome units), and it can be displayed in one of two positions.
  • Page 102 The following cycle will be followed as the ENTER key is pressed: Position Colour black grey white Bottom black Bottom grey Bottom white Do not display this camera title black (repeats from top of list) Note 1) This setting affects only the Monitor-A display. Text on the Monitor-B display is not moved.

  • Page 103: Setting The Vcr Playback Speed

    2.6 Setting The VCR Playback Speed Note The multiplexer does not control the VCR. You must select the playback speed on the VCR, and not on the multiplexer. There is no related set-up required on the multiplexer during playback. The multiplexer will automatically adjust its display to match the VCR playback speed.

  • Page 104: Play Mode - Changing Text Positions And Colours

    Note Any camera which is not detected on tape for 8 or more consecutive cycles during playback, and is not flagged as a video loss camera, will result in the warning message, N/A, signifying that it is Not Available. This is a warning message only, and can appear during playback on full-screen or multi-screen formats on Monitor- Several circumstances can cause an N/A indication.

  • Page 105: Alarms

    2.7 Alarms Alarm Handling Capability Alarms will result in an automatic full-screen image of the camera in alarm on Monitor-A and Monitor-B. You can manually freeze the camera-in-alarm displayed on Monitor-A. The alarms will activate an output relay, Relay 1. The alarms can be latched until accepted by the operator, or latched for a preset time, or can be set to follow the status of the alarm input (called transparent).

  • Page 106: Alarm Displays In Play Mode

    Alarm Displays In Play Mode Regardless of the mode selected, Monitor-B will always display live images. Hence, during PLAY mode, live alarm inputs will cause live alarm displays on Monitor-B, not Monitor-A. Monitor-A will continue to display playback images. Monitor-A During PLAY Mode - Recorded Alarms In PLAY mode, the Monitor-A display will not automatically provide alarm displays based on recorded alarm status.

  • Page 107: Alarm Indicators

    Alarm Indicators There is on-screen display of an A in each corresponding cameo of multi-screen displays and ALM, on any full-screen displays relating to cameras in alarm. The indications will be flashing. An additional indication, in the form of an LED, is provided on the front panel, under the ALARM key.

  • Page 108: Selecting Vcr As An Input (Vcr View)

    shown during playback. The multiplexer system continues to monitor cameras which have videoloss and will automatically restore the cameras when videoloss ceases. Freezing A Single Cameo Using an ‘active cameo’ (see LIVE mode displays), you can freeze (or unfreeze) a cameo in a multi-screen display made up of many different cameras.

  • Page 109: Macro Functions

    VCR playback Brightness Use the up/down arrow keys to adjust the brightness. VCR playback Contrast Use the left/right arrow keys to adjust the contrast. 2.8 Macro Functions Playing A Macro A macro can be played back simply by pressing the FUNCTION key, F, followed by the macro number.

  • Page 110: Function List

    3 Function List MACRO # DESCRIPTION VCR VIEW . Selects the VCR as an input so that the VCR can be F + Play setup. SUMMER / WINTER TIME . Sets clock ahead 1 hour in F + SEQ March/April and back 1 hour in September / October HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-OP-1 Page 34...

  • Page 111: List Of Scheduled Functions

    4 List Of Scheduled Functions Day of week setup: Monday = ______ EVENT TIME MACRO TO RUN HBZMXSIB/10/16SD-OP-1 Page 35...

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