GE 0150-0255C VCR User Manual

User

Manual

0150-0255C

Kalatel VDR

© 2003 Kalatel, a GE Interlogix company

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

For the latest product specifications, visit GE Interlogix,

Kalatel division, online at www.kalatel.com or contact your GE Interlogix, Kalatel division, sales representative.

For technical support before and after installation, call 800-

469-1676.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: Tech Support 800-469-1676 (6 A.M. – 5 P.M. PST

Monday through Friday)

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1.1 Product Description.........................................................................................1-1

1.2 Features............................................................................................................1-1

1.3 Unpacking ........................................................................................................1-1

1.4 Installation Environment .................................................................................1-1

1.5 Passwords........................................................................................................1-2

1.6 Front Panel Controls and Features ................................................................1-2

1.7 Back Panel Connections .................................................................................1-3

1.8 Accessories I/O Port ........................................................................................1-4

1.9 Setting the Time and Date...............................................................................1-6

1.10 Setting the Alarms ...........................................................................................1-7

1.11 The Removable Hard Drive .............................................................................1-8

1.12 Removing the Hard Drive ................................................................................1-9

1.13 Using CompactFlash Storage Cards..............................................................1-9

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2.1 Recording .........................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Playback ...........................................................................................................2-2

2.3 The Search Interface........................................................................................2-3

2.4 Specifying Search Parameters .......................................................................2-4

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4.1 Main Menu

→ Time/Date..................................................................................4-1

4.2 Main Menu

→ Alarms.......................................................................................4-3

4.3 Main Menu

→ Timer Settings..........................................................................4-3

4.4 Main Menu

→ Record Settings .......................................................................4-5

4.5 Main Menu

→ Display Settings.......................................................................4-6

4.6 Main Menu

→ CompactFlash ..........................................................................4-8

4.7 Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu .....................................................................4-13

4.8 Main Menu

→ About ......................................................................................4-14

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5.1 Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode.......................................................5-1


→ Disk Maintenance............................................................5-2


→ Auto Delete Mode............................................................5-3


→ Adjust Picture..................................................................5-4

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→ Front Panel Lock.............................................................5-5


→ Factory Settings..............................................................5-5


→ Change Password...........................................................5-5


→ Firmware Upgrade...........................................................5-6

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9.1 Factory Service ................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Warranty and Return Information...................................................................9-2

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1.1 Product Description

The Kalatel VDR is a Digital Video Recorder designed to be a direct replacement for a Time Lapse

VCR. Digital Video Recording allows the user to have continuous recording on a removable hard disk, without the need for replacing or rewinding of videotapes. The VDR provides menu based search capabilities for recorded events. The VDR also supports the use of Type I CompactFlash Storage

Cards.

1.2 Features

•

Single channel VHS Input/Output connection.

•

Accepts Single Camera input or a Multiplexed input from most popular multiplexers.

•

Compatible with Color or Monochrome cameras.

•

Records up to 60 pictures per second (NTSC) or 50 pictures per second (PAL).

•

Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite mode.

•

Removable Hard Drive.

•

CompactFlash Storage Card Slot (Type I).

•

A simple on-screen menu system.

•

Timed recording.

•

Programmable Auto Delete Mode.

1.3 Unpacking

Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are missing or damaged, contact the supplier immediately. Do not attempt to use the unit. If, for any reason they must be returned, the contents must be shipped in the original packaging.

Package Contents

•

The Kalatel VDR unit.

•

Power supply and (2) power cords (US and EU).

•

1 set (2) of Drive keys.

•

The Kalatel VDR user manual.

1.4 Installation Environment

Power: Ensure that the site's AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the external power supply. If the site's AC power is likely to have spikes or power dips, use power line conditioning or an

Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

Ventilation: Install the unit in a well-ventilated area. Take note of the locations of the cooling vents in the unit's enclosure, and ensure that they are not obstructed.

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Temperature: Observe the unit's ambient temperature specifications when choosing a location space. Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment.

Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage the internal components.

Do not install this unit near sources of water.

Chassis: You can place other equipment on top of the unit if it weighs less than 35 pounds.

1.5 Passwords

Figure 1-1 Passwords

Password Name

Advanced Menu

Password

Function

Provides access to the

Advances menu for the installer.

Changeable by user?

Yes: See page 5-5

Password

0 0 0 0

Factory Password

Restores the unit to the factory defaults.

No

8 1 1 1

A password is provided to limit access to the Advanced menu. It is recommended that the default password be changed after installation is complete. As a security measure, store the password in the administrator's secured files or in a limited access area. For instructions on entering the Advanced menu with the password see section 4.7 Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu on page 4-13.

A password is also provided to return the unit to the factory defaults. For instructions on returning the unit to the factory defaults, see section 5.6 Advanced Menu

→ Factory Settings on page 5-5.

1.6 Front Panel Controls and Features

Figure 1-2 Front Panel

9

10 11

e

12 13 14

POWER ALARM

REVERSE PLAY STOP PLAY

MENU

REC/PLAY

SPEED

RECORD PAUSE SEARCH

ENTER

Kalatel VDR

1 2

3

4 5

1. Removable Hard Drive: Drives are removable for archival purposes.

6 7

8

2. CompactFlash Storage Card Slot: Used to capture, retain, and transport selected video files.

3. Record button: Press this button to begin recording.

4. Pause button: Press this button to pause playback.

5. Search button: Press this button to enter the Search Filters menu.

6. Increase and Decrease Record Speed buttons: Press these buttons to increase or decrease the Record or Playback speed.

7. Arrow Buttons: Controls Playback speed and menu selections.

8. Enter Button: Confirms selection in menus.

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9. Reverse play button: Press this button to playback video in reverse at the normal record speed.

10. Stop button: Press this button to stop Recording or Playback.

11. Play Forward button: Press this button to playback video at the normal record speed.

12. Menu Button: Provides access to on-screen menus.

13. Power On Indicator: Indicates power is on when LED is lit.

14. Alarm Indicator: Indicates an alarm condition when the LED is lit.

1.7 Back Panel Connections

Figure 1-3 Back Panel

VIDEO

COMP

IN

RS-232

1

6

I/O

5

9

12V DC

OUT

1 2 3 4

1. Video In: Composite video input with BNC style connector.

Video Out: Composite video output with BNC style connector.

2. RS-232 Serial Port: Serial port for Flash Upgrading of software. Also for external control of unit.

3. I/O Port: For connecting peripheral devices such as alarm devices, alarm relays, or the VEXT connection.

4. Power Connector: Connect 12 Volt DC external power supply.

Video Input and Output

The unit is equipped with a Composite input and output. The video input is auto terminating.

Composite Input: 75 Ohm BNC connector.

Composite Output: 75 Ohm BNC connector.

Composite Looping: Yes, while unit is On or Off.

Power Connector

Power Supply Input

Voltage: 120 to 240 Volt AC

Tolerance: ±10%

Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Power Supply Output

Voltage: 12 Volt DC

Power: 35 Watt

Connector: 2.1mm barrel, Center

Positive


RS-232 Serial Port

Use a Null Modem cable when connecting to a

PC. When connecting to a multiplexer, it may be necessary to construct a cable using the pinout documentation of the MUX as a guide. See the pin-out configuration for the VDR below.

Connector Type: DB-9

Gender (on unit): Male

Cable Required (Connected to PC): Null Modem

Cable Required (Connected to Multiplexer):

Variable, depending on pin-out configuration of

MUX.

DB-9 Pin Configuration for Serial Port

Pin

1

2

3

Use Pin Use Pin

DCD 4 Not Connected 7

RX 5 Ground 8

TX

Use

RTS

CTS

6 Not Connected 9 Not Connected

1

RS-232

5

6 9

DB-9 Connector on

Back Panel

1.8 Accessories I/O Port

The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Accessories Port (DB-9 style connector) for connecting peripheral devices such as alarm devices, alarm relays, or the VEXT connection.

Do not attempt to wire accessories directly to the DB-9 connector.

Pin Use Pin Use Pin Use

I/O

1

1 Alarm In 4 Alarm Record

Reset

7 Ground

2 Alarm Out 5 VEXT Pulse

Out

8 Videoloss Out

5

6 9

DB-9 Connector on

Back Panel

6 Error Out 9 Disk End Out 3

Alarm In

Record

Start In

An alarm condition can be activated by an Active Low TTL input or by relay contact devices such as pressure pads, passive infrareds, door switches, or other similar devices.

Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups or Normally Open Relay.

High: 5V (12V tolerant)

Low: Ground

Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds

Figure 1-4 Normally Open Relay Alarm Connection

A l a r m I n p u t

Pin 1

G r o u n d

Pin 7 or 10

A c c e s s o r i e s P C B

N o r m a l l y O p e n

( C l o s e s D u r i n g A l a r m )

T y p i c a l A l a r m D e v i c e

R e f e r t o e a c h a l a r m d e v i c e s ' s m a n u a l f o r s p e c i f i c w i r i n g d e t a i l s .


Alarm Out

The Alarm output is activated while the Alarm Input is active.

The Alarm output is only active for the duration of the alarm event.

Output: Active Low

High: 12V

Low: Ground

Current Out: 50mA Max

Short Circuit Protected.

Low for duration of alarm.

Record Start In

Record Start In will place the unit in Record mode when activated. Compatible with the Disk End Out signal from a second unit.

Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups or Normally Open Relay.

High: 5V (12V tolerant)

Low: Ground


Alarm Record Reset

This feature is for future development, and has not yet been implemented.

VEXT Pulse Out

The Video External Pulse connection (VEXT) simplifies multiplexer operation by automatically synchronizing the

Multiplexer and the VDR.

The VDR sends a VEXT pulse to the Multiplexer indicating that it is ready to record the next image. The Multiplexer responds by sending the next image to the Video Input on the VDR.

Output: Active Low

High: 5V

Low: Ground (0.8V Max)


Short Circuit Protected.

The VEXT connection is especially beneficial for units configured with dual record speeds (Normal and Alarm).

Use of the VEXT connection is Highly Recommended when connecting the unit to a multiplexer.

Error Out

The Error Out signal is activated when the unit experiences any operational or internal error.

Output: Open Collector

High: Transistor Off

Low: Transistor On

Active When On.



Videoloss Out

The Videoloss Out signal is activated when the unit experiences videoloss on the video input (Composite).

In the event of videoloss, VIDEOLOSS will be indicated near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor.




Active When On.




Disk End Out

The Disk End Out is activated when there is 5 minutes of recording space left on the hard disk. The VDR must be in

Record mode and set to Continuous Overwrite mode.




Active When On.



1.9 Setting the Time and Date

It is recommended that, as a minimum, the following menu items be configured before using the unit.

For detailed information about using the menu system, see section 3. o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Time Format

To set the Time format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired

Time format. Format the time as either:

•

12 HOUR

•

24 HOUR

Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.

--OR—

Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.

Time Format Setup

Select Format

12 Hour

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Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Date Format

To set the Date format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Date format. Format the Date as either:

•

DD/MM/YY

•

MM/DD/YY

•

YY/MM/DD


--OR—


Date Format Setup

Select Format

MM/DD/YY


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Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Time

To set the Time:

1. With HH MM SS highlighted, press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers.

2. Enter the time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. Use the to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the three fields.

3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

4. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Arrow buttons to select [OK], then press the Enter button.

--OR--

5. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the Arrow

buttons to select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

Time Setup

HH MM SS

03 05 53

[CANCEL] [OK]

o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Date

To set the Date:

1. With MM DD YY DAY highlighted, press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers.

2. Enter the date in Months, Days, and Years. Day of the Week will update automatically. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the three fields.


4. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Arrow

buttons to select [OK], then press the Enter button.

--OR--



Date Setup

MM DD YY DAY

12 17 00 SUN

[CANCEL] [OK]

1.10 Setting the Alarms

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Main Menu

→ Alarms

Use this menu to specify:

•

Whether an alarm condition will be activated when the unit detects a signal on the Alarm In connection.

•

Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an alarm condition.

Alarms Menu

Hardwire Alarm : Enable

Alarm Buzzer : Enable

[CANCEL] [OK]


To configure the alarm settings:

1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the fields.

2. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values of the highlighted fields.

3. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the

Arrow buttons to select [OK], then press the Enter button.

--OR--

4. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the

Arrow buttons to select [CANCEL], then press the

Enter button.

Alarms Menu



[CANCEL] [OK]

1.11 The Removable Hard Drive

The Kalatel VDR has a built-in removable hard drive that comes in 40, 80, and 160 GB models. The hard drive is hot swappable; meaning the VDR need not be powered down before drive removal. However, it is recommended that the drive not be removed during any drive activity (read/writes).

Whatever state (recording, playback) the drive is operating in, when it is removed, is the same state it will start up in when reinstalled.

Hard Drive Front Panel

1. Hard Drive Activity LED, Amber.

2. Power Indicator, Green.

3. Active Handle (Shown Open).

4. Handle.

5. Key Lock.

1 2

3

4

5

Key Lock

1. Power On. Drive Locked

2. Power Off. Drive Locked.

3. Power Off. Drive Unlocked. (Shown)

1

2

3


1.12 Removing the Hard Drive

1

2

3

1. Pull the active handle outward.

2. Use the key provided and place the key lock in position 3 shown above (rotate counter clockwise).

3. Pull the handle outward and slide the carrier body away from the cartridge frame.

To reinsert the drive perform the above steps in reverse. The Kalatel VDR will reset when the drive is installed.

1.13 Using CompactFlash Storage Cards

The VDR uses industry standard Type I CompactFlash Storage Cards of varying capacities up to 512Mb

(See Section 8 for tested manufacturers). The CompactFlash cards can be used to store, retrieve, and transport selected video files. The video files can be played back using GE Interlogix QuickWave software that is automatically copied to the CF card. GE Interlogix recommends that upon initial use a minimum of two CF cards be purchased. One CF card is used to create a Master CF card and the other(s) for the copying and transfer of video files.


Master CF card

The Master CF card is used to store and transfer the resident QuickWave application back onto Blank

HDD’s that can be inserted into the VDR. A blank HDD is defined as one not containing QuickWave software.

Creating a Master CF card

Upon initial use of the VDR:

1. Insert the selected CF card to be used as a Master in the CF card slot with the label (top) facing to the right. Slide in the card until it is firmly seated in the socket. The following message will appear.

Compact Flash

Compact Flash detected. Initializing...

2. If the CF card is formatted QuickWave will be copied to it without any user intervention. A

“Writing QuickWave” status bar will display. To format an unformatted CF card please go the

Format command in the Main Menu under Compact Flash. The Format command places a

FAT16 file system on the CF card. Please note that formatting the CF card permanently erases any data currently stored on that card. After formatting, QuickWave is automatically copied to the CF card.

3. Remove the Master CF card and label it “Master CF card”. GE Interlogix recommends that this

Master CF card be stored in a safe place for use whenever a new and blank HDD is inserted into the VDR.

NOTE

Note: When a new HDD is detected in the VDR, the VDR will request that the Master

CompactFlash be inserted in the CF card slot so that QuickWave may be copied to it.

Units equipped from the factory with HDDs have QuickWave preinstalled.

To Use a CF card:

1. Stop all recording or playback operations on the VDR.

2. Insert the CF card into the CF card slot with the label (top) facing to the right. Slide in the card until it is firmly seated in the socket. The following message will appear.


Compact Flash

Compact Flash detected. Initializing...

4. When this message disappears the CF card is ready for use. The first time a CF card is used we recommend that the card be formatted using the Format command in the Main Menu under

Compact Flash. The Format command places a FAT16 file system on the CF card. Please note that formatting the CF card permanently erases any data currently stored on that card.

5. Once Formatting is complete the CF card will be ready for use. For detailed information on the

Storage and Retrieval of data, please see Section 4.6 Main Menu

→ CompactFlash.

6. Once operations are complete remove the CF card by grasping it with your thumb and forefinger and pulling it out of the CF card slot.


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2.1 Recording

To begin recording, press the Record button. RECORD will be indicated for three seconds, near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor. The unit always starts recording at the end of the previously recorded data.

Recording will continue until:

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Another mode is selected (Play mode, or Stop mode).

•

The disk is full (In No Overwrite and Overwrite Once modes).

See section 5.1 Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode on page 5-1, for details regarding Disk Overwrite modes.

Normal Recording

The unit records at the normal record speed until an alarm condition is detected.

The normal record speed is indicated on the LCD, and can be altered using the

Up/Down Record Speed buttons, or in the menu system.

For information about altering the normal record speed from the menu system, see

Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Normal Record Speed, on page 4-5 of the

Operator Programming section of this manual.

The normal record speed can be altered while the unit is recording. The unit will continue recording while the menu system is active.

RECORD

Record button

REC/PLAY

SPEED

Record Speed

buttons

Alarm Recording

When an alarm condition is detected, the unit automatically switches to the alarm record speed. The alarm condition is indicated in several ways:

•

With the word ALARM, displayed on the primary monitor, near the upper left hand corner of the screen.

•

With the LED Alarm Indicator on the front panel of the unit.

•

With the internal buzzer (if activated in the menu system). For information about activating the internal buzzer during alarms, see

Main Menu

→ Alarms on page 4-3 of the Operator programming section of this manual.

•

By an external device, connected to the alarm output of the unit (if the unit is installed that way).

Alarm Indicator

The alarm record speed cannot be changed using the Up/Down Record Speed buttons on the front panel. The alarm record speed must be changed in the menu system. For information about altering the alarm record speed, see Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Alarm Record Speed, on page 4-5 of the Operator Programming section of this manual.

The unit returns to the normal record speed when the alarm condition ends.


Disk Nearly Full Notification

This message will appear on the primary monitor to indicate that the unit has stopped recording, because the disk is full.

In No Overwrite mode: The user must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing the Enter button.

Message

Disk Full. Recording Has Stopped.

[OK]

Unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the data must be erased (or deleted) in the Advanced

→ Disk Maintenance menu.

In Overwrite Once mode: The user must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing the Enter button.

The unit will continue recording again when the user presses the Record button.

2.2 Playback

Play Forward

To begin normal playback, press the Play Forward button. The unit will begin playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session.

Playback is indicated:

•

As PLAY near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for three seconds.

PLAY

Play Forward button

Reverse Play

To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse play button. The unit will begin playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session.

Reverse playback is indicated:

•

As REVERSE PLAY near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for three seconds.

If there is only one recording session on the hard disk, the unit will indicate START

OF DATA

on the primary monitor.

REVERSE PLAY

Reverse play button

Playback Speed

The unit will playback the data at the rate it was recorded. The user can alter the playback speed using the Up/Down Record Speed buttons.

Altering the playback speed overrides any change in playback speed that would occur due to an alarm condition in the playback. To clear the override, press the

Stop button, then press the Play button to resume playback at the speed the data was recorded.

REC/PLAY

SPEED

Record Speed buttons


Fast Forward

During playback, press the Fast Forward button. The unit will display images at a higher than normal rate. There are 4 Fast Forward rates. Repeated pressing of the Fast Forward button will increase the playback speed.

Fast Forward is indicated:

•

As FAST FORWARD near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for three seconds.

Rewind

Fast Forward

Button

During playback, press the Rewind button. The unit will display images (in reverse) at a higher than normal rate. There are 4 Rewind rates. Repeated pressing of the Rewind button will increase the rewind speed.

Rewind is indicated:

•

As REWIND near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for three seconds.

Pause

Rewind Button

During playback, press the Pause button to pause playback, and display a single frame on-screen.

Pause is indicated:

•

As PAUSE near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for three seconds.

Single Frame Advance

While in Pause mode, press the Single Frame Advance button. The unit will advance a single frame, then return to Pause mode.

PAUSE

Pause button

Single Frame

Advance Button

Single Frame Rewind

While in Pause mode, press the Single Frame Rewind button. The unit will rewind a single frame, then return to Pause mode.

Single Frame

Rewind Button

Start of Data & End of Data

If the start or end of data is reached during playback, START OF DATA or END OF DATA is indicated near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor.

2.3 The Search Interface

The Search Interface feature allows the user to search the hard disk for recorded events, such as an alarm condition, or a previous recording session. For example, each time Record mode is activated, it is considered a separate recording session.

To enter the Search Filters menu, press the Search button. The Search Filters menu is displayed on the primary monitor.

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Search button

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Use this to specify:

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The Start and Stop date of the search.

•

The Start and Stop time of the search.

•

To search for recorded alarms.

Search Filters

Start

DATE: 12/25/00 [ ]

(MM/DD/YY)

Stop

01/01/01 [ ]

(MM/DD/YY)

Start

TIME: 11:11:21 [ ]

Stop

12:34:34 [ ]

ALARM: [ ]

[CANCEL] [START SEARCH]

Searching for All Recorded Events

Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight [START SEARCH], then press the Enter button. The

Search Results window will appear. For information about selecting a recorded event, see Selecting

from the Search Results, in this section.

2.4 Specifying Search Parameters

Selecting a Start and Stop Date

1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATE parameter, then press the Enter button.

The unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Arrow buttons to change the start and stop date values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters.

3. To activate the start or stop date parameter, use the Arrow buttons to place an [X] in the check box.

4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.

Selecting a Start and Stop Time

1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIME parameter, then press the Enter button.


2. Use the Arrow buttons to change the start and stop time values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters.

3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Arrow buttons to place an [X] in the check box.


Searching for Recorded Alarms

1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARM parameter, then press the Enter button.


2. Use the Arrow buttons to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X] in the check box.



Starting the Search

Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the [START SEARCH] parameter, then press the Enter button. The Search Results menu will appear.

000

001

002

003

4 matches found.

“ENTER” to play

Search Results

Start Date

01/01/00

01/01/00

02/12/00

02/12/00

Start Time

00:07:14

23:35:20

23:43:30

00:17:23

Days HH MM SS

0 00:00:36

0 00:08:11

0 00:33:49

0 01:38:18

Selecting from the Search Results

Use the Arrow buttons to select a recorded event.

Press the Enter button to select the event, or press the Menu button to exit the Search Results menu.



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This section provides a brief overview of the menu system, for complete information about Operator and Installer programming, see section 4: Operator Programming, or section 5: Installer

Programming.

How to use this Manual

Throughout this manual, there are headings like these. o

Main Menu

→ Timer Settings

Meaning: From the Main menu, select TIMER SETTINGS, then press the Enter button. A Pop-up or

Pull down menu will appear. o

Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Normal Record Speed

Meaning: From the Main menu, select RECORD SETTINGS, then press the Enter button. This opens another menu. In this menu, select NORMAL RECORD SPEED, then press the Enter button.

A Pop-up or Pull down menu will appear.

Pull-down Menus

Pull-down menus are the top-level menus. Make a selection in a Pull-down menu to enter the appropriate sub-menu (typically a Pop-up menu). Changes to the unit's parameters are usually made in Pop-up menus.

To exit a Pull-down menu, press the Menu button.

Pop-up Menus

Pop-up menus usually have a parameter (or several parameters), from which the user can make a selection or change the value.

Use the Arrow buttons to select a new parameter and to change the value of that parameter.

To Save changes and Exit the menu: Select [OK], the press the Enter button.

MENU

To Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.

Menu button

In some boxes, items are highlighted on the screen. They are represented in this manual as follows:

Not highlighted: Highlighted:

TIME/DATE ALARMS

Entering the Main menu

Enter the Main menu by pressing the Menu button. The Main menu will appear on the primary monitor.

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MENU

Menu button

Kalatel VDR

The Arrow Buttons

When in the Main Menu the Arrow buttons are used to navigate and modify field values.

Up Arrow Button

Left Arrow

Button

MENU

Right Arrow

Button

Down Arrow Button

The Main Menu

The Main menu provides access to all of the operator programmable options. Each sub-section of the Main menu is described briefly in this section.

For complete information about operator programming in the Main menu, see section 4.

Time/Date

Alarms

Timer Settings

Record Settings

Display Settings

CompactFlash

Advanced Menu

About

o

Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu

To access the Advanced menu:

1. Select ADVANCED MENU from the Main menu, then press the Enter button. The Password Box will appear.

2. Enter the Advanced menu password. Use the Arrow

buttons to select a character, then use the Enter button to complete the selection, and move to the next character.

3. Pressing the Enter button on the last character will complete the password selection and the unit will display the Advanced menu.

The Advanced Menu

Password Box

Please Enter The Password!

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For security reasons, a password is provided to limit access to the

Advanced menu. For instructions about entering the Advanced menu, see Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu, on the previous page.

The Advanced menu provides access to all of the installer programmable options. Each sub-section of the Advanced menu is described briefly in this section.

For complete information about installer programming in the Advanced menu, see section 5.

Disk Overwrite Mode

Disk Maintenance

Auto Delete Mode

Adjust Picture

Front Panel Lock

Factory Settings

Change Password

Firmware Upgrade


4

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PERATOR PROGRAMMING

4.1 Main Menu

→ Time/Date


•

The time format: 12 or 24 hours.

•

The date format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD.

•

The time.

•

The date.

•

Set the Region for the Auto Daylight Savings Time feature. o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Time Format

To set the Time format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired

Time format. Format the time as either:

•

12 HOUR

•

24 HOUR


--OR—


Set Time Format

Set Date Format

Set Time

Set Date

Set Region

Time Format Setup

Select Format

12 HOUR

o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Date Format

To set the Date format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Date format. Format the Date as either:

•

DD/MM/YY

•

MM/DD/YY

•

YY/MM/DD


--OR—


Date Format Setup

Select Format

MM/DD/YY


o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Time

To set the Time:

1. With HH MM SS highlighted, press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers.

2. Enter the time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. Use the Arrow

buttons to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the three fields.




--OR--


buttons to select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Date

To set the Date:

1. Press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers.

2. Enter the date in Months, Days, and the Year. Day of the Week will update automatically. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the three fields.




--OR--



Time Setup

HH MM SS

03 05 53

[CANCEL] [OK]

Date Setup

MM DD YY DAY

12 17 00 SUN

[CANCEL] [OK]


o

Main Menu

→ Time/Date → Set Region

Use this menu option to set the region for the Auto

Daylight Savings Time feature. Choices are:

•

OFF: Clock will not be changed automatically.

•

USA: DST starts at 02:00 on the first Sunday in

April. DST ends at 02:00 on the last Sunday in

October. Includes: United States (except Hawaii,

American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin

Islands, parts of Indiana and Arizona) and

Canada (except Saskatchewan).

•

EUR: DST starts at 01:00 GMT on the last

Sunday in March. DST ends at 01:00 GMT on the last Sunday in October. Includes: European

Union Countries.

•

AUS: DST starts at 02:00 on the last Sunday in

October. DST ends at 03:00 on the last Sunday in March. Includes: South Australia, Victoria,

ACT, NSW. Excludes: Tasmania.

Regional Settings

Daylight Saving :

Time Zone :

USA

GMT+07:00

SUN, 6 APR 2003 02:00 (+1)

SUN, 26 OCT 2003 02:00 (-1)

[CANCEL] [OK]

The clock will only be automatically adjusted once on a given time and date. If you manually set the clock back before the last DST change, the time will not get automatically adjusted again for that same time change.

4.2 Main Menu

→ Alarms


•

Whether an alarm condition will be activated when the unit detects a signal on the Alarm In connection.

•

Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an alarm condition.

Alarms Menu



[CANCEL] [OK]

4.3 Main Menu

→ Timer Settings

This menu allows the user to program a timed-recorded event. Use this menu to specify:

•

The date, or days on which the recording will occur.

•

The start and stop time.

•

The record speed.

•

The record quality.

•

Whether the event is enabled.

DATE

31

Sat

Mon-Fri

Sat-Sun

Mon-Sun

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START STOP SPD(pps) QUALITY ON/OFF

16:45

07:55

09:56

14:23

02:23

--:--

17:05

08:10

11:05

14:50

03:34

--:--

20

10

60

60

20

--

[OK]

High

Med

Low

High

Med

--

On

Off

On

On

Off

--

EDIT Mode Hit "ENTER" To Toggle EDIT Mode


Creating a Timed Recording:

1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATE parameter of the last line item (indicated with double dash marks).

2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. EDIT MODE will appear on-screen, in the lower left-hand corner of the Timer Settings menu. The user may press the Enter button to exit Edit mode at any time.

3. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values of the DATE setting.

Date (Day of the Month)

1 through 31

Day of the Week

Monday through Sunday

Range of Days

All Weekdays (Monday-Friday), All Weekend Days (Saturday-Sunday),

Monday-Sunday (Everyday)

4. When finished entering the Date, use the Arrow buttons to navigate the START setting.

5. Use the Arrow buttons to enter the time the recording will begin. The Hours and Minutes are edited separately. The start and stop times are always configured in a 24-hour clock. When finished entering the start time, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the STOP setting.

6. Use the Arrow buttons to enter the time the recording will end. Entering a time "before" the start time will cause the unit to record until the indicated stop time on the next day. When finished entering the stop time, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the SPD setting.

7. Use the Arrow buttons to enter the record speed in pictures per second.

NTSC Record Speeds

60, 30, 20, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.0

PAL Record Speeds

50, 25, 17, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.0

8. When finished entering the Record Speed, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the QUALITY setting.

9. Use the Arrow buttons to enter the record quality (Low, Medium, or High). Higher record quality settings use more disk space.

10. When finished entering the Record Quality, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the ON/OFF setting.

11. Use the Arrow buttons to Activate, Deactivate, or Delete the recording.

12. When finished, press the Enter button to exit the Edit mode. Use the Arrow buttons / Arrow

buttons to navigate to [OK], then press the Enter button to complete the selection.

Editing a Timed Recording:

1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the event parameter you wish to edit.

2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. EDIT MODE will appear on-screen, in the lower left-hand corner of the pop-up menu.

3. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among parameters in the same row.

4. When finished, press the Enter button to exit the Edit mode. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to [OK], then press the Enter button to complete the selection.


Deleting a Timed Recording:

1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ON/OFF parameter of the event you wish to delete.

2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode.

3. Use the Arrow buttons to select DEL from the menu.

4. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the Edit mode.

5. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to [OK], then press the Enter button to remove the selection and exit the menu.

4.4 Main Menu

→ Record Settings


•

Color or Monochrome recording.

•

The record speed during Normal recording.

•

The record speed when the unit detects an alarm condition.

•

The recorded picture quality.

Color/Mono

Normal Record Speed

Alarm Record Speed

Video Quality

o

Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Color/Mono

This menu sets the recorded video to be in Color or Mono. If you select auto, (default), the unit will auto detect color as before. If you select mono, it will force the recording into monochrome. All recorded and looped video will be monochrome. Use the Arrow buttons to select Auto or Mono.

Auto

Mono


--OR—

Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. o

Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Normal Record Speed

Normal Record Speed

Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Normal Record Speed.

Normal Record Speeds:

NTSC: 60, 30, 20, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.0.

PAL: 50, 25, 17, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1, 0.0.

When the Normal Record Speed is set to 0.0, the unit will only record while an alarm is active.


--OR—


Pictures Per Second

5p


o

Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Alarm Record Speed

Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Alarm Record Speed.

Alarm Record Speed

Alarm Record Speeds:

Pictures Per Second

NTSC: 60, 30, 20, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1.

60p

PAL: 50, 25, 17, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1.


--OR—


Main Menu

→ Record Settings → Video Quality

Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Record Quality. Select High,

Med

or Standard.

Higher record qualities use lower compression, requiring more disk space.


--OR—


Record Quality

Select Quality

High

4.5 Main Menu

→ Display Settings

Use this menu to specify what status information will be displayed on the primary monitor. Select On or Off, for the following items.

•

The current time and date.

•

The remaining amount of time before the hard disk runs out of record space.

•

The time and date of the last alarm.

•

The Record or Playback Speed.

•

During Playback, the time and date the recording was made.

Current Time / Date

Record Capacity

Last Alarm

Record Playback Speed

Playback Time / Date

o

Main Menu

→ Display Settings → Current Time / Date

To display the current Time and Date near the upper right hand corner of the primary monitor, select ON. Use the Arrow buttons to select On or Off.


--OR—


OFF

ON


o

Main Menu

→ Display Settings → Record Capacity

Select ON, to display the amount of time remaining before the hard disk runs out of record space. The data is displayed near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor. The unit displays the Record Capacity with two measures of time, and switches automatically depending on the amount of time remaining:

•

Days and Hours

•

Hours and Minutes

•

Minutes and Seconds

OFF

ON

Use the Arrow buttons to select ON or OFF.


--OR—


Main Menu

→ Display Settings → Last Alarm

To display the time and date of the last alarm, near the upper right hand corner of the primary monitor, select On. The unit will display NONE if there is no previous record of an alarm.

Use the Arrow buttons to select On or Off.


--OR—


OFF

ON

o

Main Menu

→ Display Settings → Record Playback Speed

To display the Record or Playback Speed, near the lower right hand corner of the primary monitor, select On. The unit will display NONE if there is no previous record of an alarm.



--OR—


OFF

ON

o

Main Menu

→ Display Settings → Playback Time / Date

To display the time and date the recording was made (during playback) select On. The data is displayed near the upper right hand corner of the screen.


OFF

ON


--OR—



4.6 Main Menu

→ CompactFlash

Use this menu to search for, retrieve, and store video files. Select Main Menu

→ CompactFlash to display the CompactFlash commands. Select from the following items.

•

Store: Search by Time, Date, or Alarm and Store selected files to

CF card.

•

Retrieve: Search by Time, Date, or Alarm and Retrieve selected files from CF card to the VDR.

•

Format: Prepare the CF card for use or erase files previously stored.

Store

Retrieve

Format

o

Main Menu

→ CompactFlash → Store

Once this command is selected the CompactFlash Store Search Filters Menu will appear.


•


•


•

Whether to search for an alarm.

Compact Flash Store Search Filters

Start Stop

DATE: 10/21/03 [ ] 10/21/03 [ ]

(MM/DD/YY) (MM/DD/YY)

Start Stop

TIME: 15:09:47 [ ] 15:09:47 [ ]

ALARM: [ ]




from the Search Results, in this section


1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATE parameter, then press the

Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode.


2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to change the start and stop date values. Use the Right or

Left Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters.

3. To activate the start or stop date parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place an

[X]

in the check box.



1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIME parameter, then press the


2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to change the start and stop time values. Use the Right or


3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place an

[X]

in the check box.



1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARM parameter, then press the Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X] in the check box.



Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the [START SEARCH] parameter, then press the Enter button. The Search Results menu will appear.

Preview the Selected Files

Once the selected files are displayed you have the option of previewing the files before copying them to the selected device by hitting the Enter button. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to highlight a recorded event and hit the Enter button. The highlighted file will begin playing. When that file is finished the next file on the list will play. The following display will also appear to indicate the system is in Preview

Mode.

Preview Mode

‘MENU’ to Return

Hit the Menu button to return to the Search Screen,


Compact Flash Store Search Results

Start Date Start Time Size (MB)

000 10/16/03 09:27:18 28 [ ]

001 10/16/03 09:28:04 2 [x]

002 10/16/03 09:28:06 2 [x]

003 10/16/03 14:04:54 18 [ ]

004 10/16/03 18:10:19 18208 [ ]

005 10/22/03 07:56:40 2 [x]

006 10/22/03 07:57:08 2 [ ]

007 10/22/03 07:57:09 4 [ ]

008 10/22/03 08:01:40 2 [ ]

009 10/22/03 08:01:42 2 [ ]

29 Matches Found

Selected [ 8](MB)

Available on Target Medium [ 10](MB)

‘LEFT’/’RIGHT’ to select or deselect

‘ENTER’ to Preview ‘SEARCH’ to Store


1. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to highlight a recorded event.

2. Use the Right or Left Arrow buttons to select a recorded event by placing an [X] in the check box.

Please note the size of the file or files selected cannot exceed the capacity of the targeted device.

Storing the Search Results

Storing

Hit the Search button to begin the file copying process. A progress bar will display until the operation is complete.

[CANCEL]

When finished the system will display a Storing Complete Message Box. At this point it will be safe to remove the CF card from the VDR. The video files can be played back using GE Interlogix QuickWave software that is automatically copied to the CF card. The files may also be copied and viewed on any PC equipped with a CF card reader.

Message

Storing Complete.

[OK]


o

Main Menu

→ CompactFlash → Retrieve

Once this command is selected the CompactFlash Retrieve Search Filters Menu will appear.


•


•


•

Whether to search for an alarm.

Compact Flash Retrieve Search Filters

Start Stop

DATE: 10/21/03 [ ] 10/21/03 [ ]

(MM/DD/YY) (MM/DD/YY)

Start Stop

TIME: 15:09:47 [ ] 15:09:47 [ ]

ALARM: [ ]




from the Search Results, in this section


1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATE parameter, then press the


2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to change the start and stop date values. Use the Right or


3. To activate the start or stop date parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place an

[X]

in the check box.



1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIME parameter, then press the


2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to change the start and stop time values. Use the Right or



3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place an

[X]

in the check box.



1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARM parameter, then press the Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode.

2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X] in the check box.



Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the [START SEARCH] parameter, then press the Enter button. The Search Results menu will appear.

Compact Flash Retrieve Search Results

Start Date Start Time Size (MB)

000 10/16/03 09:27:18 28 [ ]

001 10/16/03 09:28:04 2 [ ]

002 10/16/03 09:28:06 2 [ ]

003 10/16/03 14:04:54 18 [ ]

004 10/22/03 07:56:40 2 [ ]

005 10/22/03 07:57:08 2 [ ]

006 10/22/03 08:01:40 2 [ ]

007 10/22/03 08:01:42 2 [ ]

8 Matches Found

Selected [ 0](MB)

Available on Target Medium [ 39104](MB)

‘LEFT’/’RIGHT’ to select or deselect

‘SEARCH’ to Store


1. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to highlight a recorded event.

2. Use the Right or Left Arrow buttons to select a recorded event by placing an [X] in the check box. Please note the size of the file or files selected cannot exceed the capacity of the targeted device.

Retrieving

Retrieving the Search Results

Hit the Search button to begin the file copying process. A progress bar will display until the operation is complete.

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[CANCEL]

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When finished the system will display a Retrieving Complete Message Box. At this point it will be safe to remove the CF card from the VDR. The files are now stored on the VDR’s Hard Drive.

Message

Retrieving Complete.

[OK]

o

Main Menu

→ CompactFlash → Format

Use this command to prepare a new CF card for use in the VDR or erase files that are already stored on the card. The Format command places a FAT16 file system on the CF card. Please note that formatting the CF card permanently erases any data currently stored on that card. Selecting Format will display the following warning.

Format

All data will be permanently erased!

Do you want to continue?

[OK] [CANCEL]

Selecting OK will begin the format process. The system will display a Format Complete message when finished.

4.7 Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu

To access the Advanced menu:

1. Select ADVANCED MENU from the Main menu, then press the Enter button. The Password Box will appear.

2. Enter the Advanced menu password. Use the Arrow

buttons to select a character, then use the Enter button to complete the selection, and move to the next character.

3. Pressing the Enter button on the last character will complete the password selection and the unit will display the Advanced menu.

Password Box

Please Enter The Password!

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4.8 Main Menu

→ About

o

Main Menu

→ About

Use this menu to display information about the VDR. Select Main Menu

→ About to display the About screen.

Serial Number:

Software Version:

Software Date:

Software Checksum:

Boot Code Ver.:

Disk Size:

V301-9-3300005

1.05

Oct 15 2003 15:06:18

59767E0E

1.00

41.11 GB

[OK]


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ROGRAMMING

For security reasons, a password is provided to limit access to the Advanced menu. For instructions about entering the Advanced menu, see section 4.6 Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu, on page 4-8.

5.1 Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode

Use this menu to specify how the unit will handle disk overwrite issues once the hard disk becomes full.

The unit handles disk overwrite issues in three ways:

•

No Overwrite.

•

Overwrite Once.

•

Continuous Overwrite.

Disk Overwrite Mode

Select Mode

Continuous Overwrite

o

Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode → No Overwrite

Functions of No Overwrite mode:

•

Recording always starts at end of last recording.

•

Recording stops when end of disk is reached (when disk is full).

•

When the end of the disk is reached, the unit displays an on-screen message indicating that the disk is full, and the unit has stopped recording. User must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing the Enter button.

•

Unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the data must be erased

(or deleted) in the Advanced

→

Disk Maintenance menu.

data

New recorded

Unit Stops

Recording when this point is reached

Previously recorded data

Physical Start and End of Disk

No Overwrite Mode


o

Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode → Overwrite Once

Functions of Overwrite Once mode:

•


•

The unit overwrites all previously recorded data.

•

Recording stops before the unit overwrites any of the newly recorded data (data from the current record session).

•

When the end of the disk is reached, the unit displays an on-screen message indicating that the disk is full, and the unit has stopped recording. User must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing the Enter button.

•

The unit will continue recording again when the user presses the

Record button.

Physical

Start of Disk

New recorded data

Previously

Overwrite Once Mode

Unit Stops

Recording when this point is reached o

Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode → Continuous Overwrite

Functions of Continuous Overwrite mode:

•


•

The unit overwrites all previously recorded data.

•

The unit overwrites newly recorded data (data from the current record session).

•

Unit never stops recording.

•

Record Capacity display will not count down.

overwriten

New recorded data overwriten

Unit records over all recorded data

Continuous Overwrite Mode


→ Disk Maintenance

The user can have previously recorded information:

•

Deleted (with the possibility of restoring it).

•

Undeleted (restored if it has not yet been overwritten).

•

Erased (removed with no possibility of restoring it).

Delete Disk

Undelete Disk

Erase Disk (Permanent)


o

Advanced Menu

→ Disk Maintenance → Delete Disk

To begin deleting the disk, use the Arrow buttons to select DELETE

DISK

, then press the Enter button. The Deleting Disk menu will appear.

The unit will begin deleting the oldest recorded information immediately.

To stop the delete process, select [CANCEL] by pressing the Enter button.

Data that was deleted before [CANCEL] was selected will remain deleted unless UNDELETE DISK is selected. o

Advanced Menu

→ Disk Maintenance → Undelete Disk

To restore information that was previously deleted, use the Arrow

buttons to select UNDELETE DISK, then press the Enter button.

To stop the restore process, select [CANCEL] by pressing the Enter button.

Deleting Disk…

[CANCEL]

Undeleting Disk…

[CANCEL]

o

Advanced Menu

→ Disk Maintenance → Erase Disk (Permanent)

Caution: Erasing the disk removes recorded data without the

possibility of restoring it.

To begin erasing the disk, use the Arrow buttons to select ERASE DISK

(PERMANENT)

, then press the Enter button.

To stop the erasing process, select [CANCEL] by pressing the Enter button.

Data that was erased before [CANCEL] was selected will remain deleted permanently.

Erasing Disk…

[CANCEL]


→ Auto Delete Mode

Configuring the unit with the Auto Delete mode from 7 to 99 days prevents the unit from displaying or archiving any data that is more than the selected number of days old. This feature may be required by law in some jurisdictions, please consult with the local authorities.

Use the Arrow buttons to select from 7-99 Days or OFF.

Press the Enter button to implement the selection.

If the selection is altered from what was previously selected, the confirmation menu will appear.

Rotate the Arrow buttons to select Yes or NO.

ADM Setting

99 Days

Message

ADM will change. Are you sure?

Yes



→ Adjust Picture

Use this menu to specify the Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation of the video input.

Adjustments made to the video input will alter the recorded image.

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

o

Advanced Menu

→ Adjust Picture → Adjust Brightness

Use this menu to increase or decrease the brightness of the image.

Adjust Brightness

1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the numbers.

2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to brightness.

050

[CANCEL] [OK]



--OR—



Advanced Menu

→ Adjust Picture → Adjust Contrast

Use this menu to increase or decrease the contrast of the image.


2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to contrast.

Adjust Contrast

050

[CANCEL] [OK]



--OR—



Advanced Menu

→ Adjust Picture → Adjust Saturation

Use this menu to increase or decrease the saturation of the image.

Saturation refers to the amount of color displayed in the image.

Adjust Saturation

050


2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to saturation.

[CANCEL] [OK]



--OR—





→ Front Panel Lock

Use this menu to Lock or Unlock the front panel.

Use the Arrow buttons to select UNLOCK KEYBOARD or LOCK KEYBOARD.


--OR—


Unlock Keyboard

Lock Keyboard


→ Factory Settings

Use this menu to enter the Factory Password, and restore the unit to the factory defaults.

Use the Arrow buttons to select a character, then use the Enter button to complete the selection, and move to the next character.

Pressing the Enter button on the last character will complete the password selection and return the unit to the factory default configuration.

Password Box

Please Enter The Factory Password

O ---


→ Change Password

Use this menu to change the Advanced Menu

Password.

Use the Arrow buttons to select a character, then use the Enter button to complete the selection, and move to the next character.

Pressing the Enter button on the last character will open the Confirmation Box.

Re-enter the New password.

Pressing the Enter button on the last character will complete the password selection.

Password Box

Enter A New Password

O ---

Confirmation Box

Please Re-Enter The Password

O ---

If the password in the Confirmation Box matches the password from the Password box, this message will appear.

Press the Enter button to select [OK] and exit the menu.

Message

The New Password Has Been Accepted!

[OK]


If the password in the Confirmation Box does not

match the password from the Password box, this message will appear.

Press the Enter button to select [OK] and exit the menu.

Message

The Password Was Not Changed!

[OK]


→ Firmware Upgrade

Use this menu to upgrade the VDR’s Firmware using a PC connected to the VDR’s Serial Port, the upgrade file, and the WinFlash program. The following message screen will display when this command is selected.

Firmware Upgrade

Warning! Do not power off unit until the operation is done!

CANCEL [OK]

Use the Arrow buttons to select Cancel to exit this command or OK to proceed.


6

RS-232 R

EMOTE

P

ROTOCOL

The RS-232 protocol command structure uses “Start of Text” (S x

) and “End of Text” (E x

) characters to identify the beginning and end of command sequences.

The VDR supports the following command sequences:

ASCII Command String

Command

Play Forward

Record

Stop

Pause

Fast Forward

Rewind

Frame Forward

Frame Reverse

Play Reverse

Increase Speed

Decrease Speed

Search

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

Menu

Enter

Set Clock

NOTE

ASCII String

S x

PLF E x

S x

REC E x

S x

STO E x

S x

PAU E x

S x

FWD E x

S x

REW E x

Bytes in Hexadecimal

02 46 50 4C 03

02 52 45 43 03

02 53 54 4F 03

02 50 41 55 03

02 46 57 44 03

S x

FAD E x

S x

RAD E x

S x

RPL E x

02 52 45 57 03

02 46 41 44 03

02 52 41 44 03

S x

ISP E x

S x

DSP E x

S x

SEA E x

02 52 50 4C 03

02 49 53 50 03

02 44 53 50 03

S x

ARU E x

S x

ARD E x

S x

ARL E x

02 53 45 41 03

02 41 52 55 03

02 41 52 44 03

S x

ARR E x

S x

MEN E x

02 41 52 4C 03

02 41 52 52 03

02 4D 45 4E 03

S x

ENT E x

02 45 4E 54 03

See instructions for setting clock in the following section.

Note: All byte values shown in hexadecimal.


Setting the Clock

The following table shows the command sequence for setting the clock:

Command

Value

1

02

2

43

3

4C

4

4B

5

20

6 y1

7

y2

8

2D

9

m1

10

m2

Command

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Value 2D d1 d2 2C h1 h2 3A f1 f2 03

This gray cells in the Value row of this table indicate the correct positions for each byte of data in the command string.

Place the hexadecimal value of the desired ASCII character into the command string. Enter a two digit value for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, and Minute into the command string. Each digit is a separate byte. Use the last two digits of the year for the year value (For example, 2001 is entered as 01). Time is always designated in Military Time.

Example

In this example, 14:39 on December 25, 2000 is used to demonstrate the Set Clock Command String.

Year Character #1

Year Character #2

Month Character #1

Month Character #2

Day Character #1

Day Character #2

Notation Used in

Value Column y1 y2 m1 m2 d1 d2

ASCII Character of desired Value

0

0

1

2

2

5

Hex Value entered into command string.

30

30

31

32

32

35

Hour Character #1

Hour Character #2 h1 h2

1

4

31

34

Minute Character #1 f1

3 33

Minute Character #2 f2

9 39

The final Set Clock Command String for 14:39 in December 25, 2000 would appear as follows:

1

02

2

43

3

4C

4

4B

5

20

6

30

7

30

8

2D

9

31

10

32

Command

Value

Command

Value

11

2D

12

32

13

35

14

2C

15

31

16

34

17

3A

18

33

19

39

20

03


ASCII Status Request Messages

Command

Model Name Request

Software Version Number Request

Record Mode Status Request

Stop Mode Status Request

ASCII String

S x

MLN E x

S x

SVN E x

S x

RMS E x

S x

SMS E x

Bytes in Hexadecimal

02 4D 4C 4E 03

02 73 77 4E 03

02 52 4D 73 03

02 73 4D 73 03

ASCII Status Response Messages

Command

Model Name Response

Software Version Number Response

Record Mode Status Response

Stop Mode Status Response

ASCII String

S x

MLN VDR E x

S x

SVN 1.18 E x

S x

RMS 0 E x

(Not Recording)

S x

RMS 1 E x

(Recording)

S x

RMS 2 E x

(Not Recording and Disk Full)

S x

RMS 3 E x

(Recording and Disk Full)

S x

SMS 0 E x

(Not Playing)

S x

SMS 1 E x

(Playing)

S x

SMS 2 E x

(Not Playing and End of Disk)

S x

SMS 3 E x

(Playing and End of Disk)


7

F

ACTORY

D

EFAULTS

Function

Time Format

Date Format

Normal Record Speed

Alarm Record Speed

Record Quality

Disk Overwrite Mode

Auto Delete Mode

Front Panel Locked

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Display Current Time and Date

Display Record Capacity

Display Last Alarm

Display Record or Playback Speed

Display Playback Time and Date

Baud Rate

Hardwire Alarm

Alarm Buzzer

Setting

24 Hour

MM / DD / YY

60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (Pal)

60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (Pal)

High

Continuous Overwrite

Off

Off

50%

50%

50%

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

9600

Enabled

Disabled


8

T

ECHNICAL

S

PECIFICATIONS

General

Power Supply

Input Voltage

Power consumption

120-240 Volt AC, Auto-Ranging adapter

12 Volt DC

20 Watts Max.

Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40 ºC. Storage: -20 to +60 ºC.

Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%. Storage: 10% to 95%

Dimensions Inches: 13 x 10.5 x 2.5, MM: 330 x 267 x 63.5

Weight 9.25 lbs. (4.20 kg)

Connections

Power Connector

Accessory I/O Port

RS-232 Serial Port

Composite Video In

Composite Video Out

2.1mm Barrel Connector, Center Positive

DB-9 Male. See Section 1.8, Accessories Port

DB-9 Male DTE Connection

BNC connector (See caution below)

BNC connector

Video

Video Signal Input

Video Signal Output

Input Termination

Colors

Gray Scale

Horizontal Resolution

Vertical Resolution

Compression Standard

0.7 to 1.4 Volts peak-to-peak, with Automatic Gain Control

1 Volt peak-to-peak into 75-ohm

75-ohm

Y:U:V 4:2:2, 16.8 Million Colors

256 Levels

720 Pixels

484 Lines

Wavelets

On-screen Video Indicators

End of Data

Fast Forward

Last Alarm

Record Speed

Playback Speed

Pause

Play

Record Capacity

Reverse Play

Rewind

Start of Data

Time and Date

Video Loss


Part Numbers

User Manual 0150-0255

Approved CompactFlash Cards

Manufacturer

Fujifilm

RCA

PNY

Capacity

128Mb

32Mb

128Mb

ProMaster

Memorex

SanDisk

64Mb

64Mb

64Mb

SanDisk

SanDisk

128Mb

512Mb

Lexar 4x

Simple Tech

64Mb

512Mb

All specifications are subject to change without notice. GE Interlogix believes all specifications are correct, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.


9

W

ARRANTY AND

S

ERVICE

9.1 Factory Service

Warning: Do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit, as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Programmer maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

If the unit requires factory service, contact the dealer who supplied the unit to you for the correct procedures on returning the unit to the factory or the nearest factory service center.

If the dealer is not available, contact the manufacturer of the unit as detailed below and request a

Return Material Authorization number (RMA). The unit’s serial number must be provided before a

RMA number can be issued. Units returned to the factory for service must have freight and insurance prepaid, and must show the RMA number clearly on all shipping documents. The failure symptoms must be clearly described by the operator and enclosed with the unit together with a copy of the original suppliers invoice. Failure to comply with these instructions will delay service of the unit, and may result in the unit not being accepted by the Repair Center.

Factory Address

GE Interlogix

Attention: Repair Center

3050 Redhill Ave.

Costa Mesa, CA. 92626

United States of America

Telephone: 800-343-3358 (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Pacific Time)

In Oregon: 541-754-9133

Fax: 541-754-7162 (24 hours a day)

For warranty information, see the following page.


9.2 Warranty and Return Information

GE Interlogix warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage. The Tech Support Manager will resolve any questions that may arise during evaluation to make a final determination.

Note: The three-year warranty does not apply to the following products:

MobileView

® and the monitor CRT, which carry a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase.

The warranty specifically covers any defects in material and workmanship and does not cover equipment that has been abused, damaged, or modified.

For all warranty repairs, GE Interlogix will cover all costs, including parts, labor, and shipping. Repaired equipment will be returned via the same method of shipment in which it was received. If a customer requests a faster return shipment, the difference will be charged.

For all non-warranty repairs, the customer will be billed for parts, labor, and shipping. Labor will be billed in half-hour increments.

Note: Customers requesting an estimate prior to repair will be notified by phone. If they cannot be reached, they will be notified by fax. If we are unable to reach the contact person for repair authorization after one phone attempt and two fax attempts, the equipment will be returned without being repaired. We will hold equipment no longer than two weeks.

Advance Replacement Policy

When an advance replacement is required, we will send the customer replacement equipment from our stock and receive the returned product in exchange. The received equipment will be evaluated and the repair department will determine whether it is a warranty replacement. If it is non-warranty, see our repair policy above for details. The following guidelines will be used for all advance replacements:

•

Fewer than 45 days from purchase, GE Interlogix will replace the product with new equipment.

•

From 45 days to 1 year from purchase, GE Interlogix will replace the product with refurbished equipment.

•

From 1 year to 3 years from purchase, the product must be sent in for repair. Advance replacements will be sent for a fee of $100.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact the GE Interlogix RMA Department at

800-469-1676.


GE 0150-0255C VCR User Manual

Manual

ONTENTS

EATURES

ONNECTIONS

AND

ETUP

SER

PERATIONS

HE

ENU

YSTEM

PERATOR PROGRAMMING

NSTALLER

ROGRAMMING

EMOTE

ROTOCOL

ACTORY

EFAULTS

ECHNICAL

PECIFICATIONS

ARRANTY AND

ERVICE

EATURES

ONNECTIONS

AND

ETUP

1.1 Product Description

1.2 Features

1.3 Unpacking

1.4 Installation Environment

1.5 Passwords

1.6 Front Panel Controls and Features

1.7 Back Panel Connections

1.8 Accessories I/O Port

1.9 Setting the Time and Date

1.10 Setting the Alarms

1.11 The Removable Hard Drive

1.12 Removing the Hard Drive

1.13 Using CompactFlash Storage Cards

SER

PERATIONS

2.1 Recording

2.2 Playback

2.3 The Search Interface

2.4 Specifying Search Parameters

HE

ENU

YSTEM

Up Arrow Button

Left Arrow

Button

Right Arrow

Button

Down Arrow Button

PERATOR PROGRAMMING

4.1 Main Menu

→ Time/Date

4.2 Main Menu

→ Alarms

4.3 Main Menu

→ Timer Settings

4.4 Main Menu

→ Record Settings

4.5 Main Menu

→ Display Settings

4.6 Main Menu

→ CompactFlash

4.7 Main Menu

→ Advanced Menu

4.8 Main Menu

→ About

NSTALLER

ROGRAMMING

5.1 Advanced Menu

→ Disk Overwrite Mode

5.2 Advanced Menu

→ Disk Maintenance

5.3 Advanced Menu

→ Auto Delete Mode