Vista Solo
Single Channel Colour Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
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Contents
1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP ................................................... 1-1
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 .......................................................................................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
2 USER OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Recording.........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Playback ...........................................................................................................2-2
2.3 The Search Interface........................................................................................2-3
2.4 Specifying Search Parameters .......................................................................2-4
3 THE MENU SYSTEM................................................................................. 3-1
4 OPERATOR PROGRAMMING...................................................................... 4-1
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 ® Advanced Menu .......................................................................4-7
4.7 Main Menu ® About ........................................................................................4-8
5 INSTALLER PROGRAMMING...................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Advanced Menu ® Disk Overwrite Mode.......................................................5-1
5.2 Advanced Menu ® Disk Maintenance............................................................5-2
5.3 Advanced Menu ® Auto Delete Mode............................................................5-3
5.4 Advanced Menu ® Adjust Picture..................................................................5-4
5.5 Advanced Menu ® Front Panel Lock.............................................................5-5
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5.6 Advanced Menu ® Factory Settings..............................................................5-5
5.7 Advanced Menu ® Change Password...........................................................5-5
5.8 Advanced Menu ® Firmware Upgrade...........................................................5-6
6 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL .................................................................. 6-1
7 FACTORY DEFAULTS............................................................................... 7-1
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 8-1
9 WARRANTY AND SERVICE........................................................................... 3
9.1 Factory Service ...................................................................................................3
9.2 Warranty ..............................................................................................................4
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1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP
1.1 Product Description
The Vista Solo 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 Vista Solo provides menu based
search capabilities for recorded events.
1.2 Features
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·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
Single channel VHS Input/Output connection.
Accepts Single Camera input or a Multiplexed input from most popular multiplexers.
Compatible with Colour or Monochrome cameras.
Records up to 50 pictures per second (PAL).
Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite mode.
Removable Hard Drive.
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 Vista Solo unit.
Power supply and power cord.
1 set (2) of Drive keys.
The Vista Solo 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.
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.
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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
Function
Changeable by user?
Password
Provides access to the
Advances menu for the
installer.
Advanced Menu
Password
Yes: See page 5-5
0 0 0 0
Restores the unit to the
factory defaults.
Factory Password
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 4.6 Main Menu ® Advanced Menu on page 4-7.
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
Figure 1-2 Front Panel
9
10 11
12
13 14
POWER ALARM
REVERSE PLAY
STOP
PLAY
MENU
REC/PLAY
SPEED
SEARCH
RECORD
PAUSE
ENTER
1
2
4
5
8
6
3
7
1. Removable Hard Drive: Drives are removable for archival purposes.
2. Card Slot: Not used.
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.
9. Reverse play button: Press this button to playback video in reverse at the normal record speed.
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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
1
5
9
6
RS-232
I/O
12V DC
OUT
1
2
4
3
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
Composite Input: 75 Ohm BNC connector.
Composite Output: 75 Ohm BNC connector.
Composite Looping: Yes, while unit is On or Off.
The unit is equipped with a Composite input and
output. The video input is auto terminating.
Power Connector
Power Supply Input
Voltage: 240 Volt AC
Tolerance: ±10%
Power Supply Output
Voltage: 12 Volt DC
Power: 35 Watt
Frequency: 50 Hz
Connector: 2.1mm barrel, Center
Positive
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RS-232 Serial Port
Connector Type: DB-9
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 pin-
out documentation of the MUX as a guide. See
the pin-out configuration for the Vista Solo
below.
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
RS-232
Pin
1
Use
DCD
RX
Pin
4
Use
Pin
7
Use
RTS
1
5
Not Connected
Ground
2
5
8
CTS
6
9
3
TX
6
Not Connected
9
Not Connected
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.
I/O
Pin
Use
Pin
Use
Pin
Use
1
5
1
Alarm In
4
7
Ground
Alarm Record
Reset
6
9
2
3
Alarm Out
5
6
8
9
Videoloss Out
Disk End Out
VEXT Pulse
Out
DB-9 Connector on
Back Panel
Error Out
Record
Start In
Alarm In
Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups
or Normally Open Relay.
High: 5V (12V tolerant)
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.
Low: Ground
Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds
Figure 1-4 Normally Open Relay Alarm Connection
Pin 1
A larm Input
Normally Open
(Closes During Alarm)
Pin 7 or 10
Ground
Typical Alarm Device
Accessories PCB
Refer to each alarm devices's
manual for specific wiring details.
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Alarm Out
Output: Active Low
High: 12V
Low: Ground
The Alarm output is activated while the Alarm Input is active.
The Alarm output is only active for the duration of the alarm
event.
Current Out: 50mA Max
Short Circuit Protected.
Low for duration of alarm.
Record Start In
Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups
or Normally Open Relay.
High: 5V (12V tolerant)
Record Start In will place the unit in Record mode when
activated. Compatible with the Disk End Out signal from a
second unit.
Low: Ground
Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds
Alarm Record Reset
This feature is for future development, and has not yet been implemented.
VEXT Pulse Out
Output: Active Low
High: 5V
Low: Ground (0.8V Max)
Current Out: 50mA Max
Short Circuit Protected.
The Video External Pulse connection (VEXT) simplifies
multiplexer operation by automatically synchronizing the
Multiplexer and the Vista Solo.
The Vista Solo 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
Vista Solo.
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
Output: Open Collector
High: Transistor Off
Low: Transistor On
Active When On.
The Error Out signal is activated when the unit experiences any
operational or internal error.
Current Out: 10mA Max
Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds
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Videoloss Out
Output: Open Collector
High: Transistor Off
Low: Transistor On
Active When On.
The Videoloss Out signal is activated when the unit experiences
videoloss on the video input (Composite).
In the event of videoloss, VIDEOLOSSwill be indicated near the
upper left hand corner of the primary monitor.
Current Out: 10mA Max
Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds
Disk End Out
Output: Open Collector
High: Transistor Off
Low: Transistor On
Active When On.
The Disk End Out is activated when there is 5 minutes of
recording space left on the hard disk. The Vista Solo must be in
Record mode and set to Continuous Overwrite mode.
Current Out: 10mA Max
Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds
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
Time Format Setup
To set the Time format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired
Time format. Format the time as either:
Select Format
12 Hour
· 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.
o
Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Date Format
Date Format Setup
To set the Date format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Date
format. Format the Date as either:
Select Format
MM/DD/YY
· DD/MM/YY
· MM/DD/YY
· YY/MM/DD
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Time
Time Setup
To set the Time:
1. With HH MM SShighlighted, press the Enter button. The highlighting
HH MM SS
03 05 53
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.
[CANCEL] [OK]
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.
o
Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Date
Date Setup
To set the Date:
1. With MM DD YY DAYhighlighted, press the Enter button. The
MM DD YY DAY
12 17 00 SUN
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.
[CANCEL] [OK]
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.
1.10 Setting the Alarms
o
Main Menu ® Alarms
Alarms Menu
Use this menu to specify:
Hardwire Alarm : Enable
Alarm Buzzer : Enable
[CANCEL] [OK]
·
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.
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To configure the alarm settings:
Alarms Menu
1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the fields.
Hardwire Alarm : Enable
Alarm Buzzer : Enable
[CANCEL] [OK]
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.
1.11 The Removable Hard Drive
The Vista Solo has a built-in removable hard drive that comes in 40, 80, and 160 GB models. The hard
drive is hot swappable; meaning the Vista Solo 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.
5
3. Active Handle (Shown Open).
4. Handle.
5. Key Lock.
4
3
1 2
Key Lock
1. Power On. Drive Locked
1
2. Power Off. Drive Locked.
2
3. Power Off. Drive Unlocked. (Shown)
3
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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 Vista Solo will reset when the
drive is installed.
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2 USER OPERATIONS
2.1 Recording
To begin recording, press the Record button. RECORDwill 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.
RECORD
Recording will continue until:
·
·
Another mode is selected (Play mode, or Stop mode).
Record button
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.
REC/PLAY
SPEED
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.
Record Speed
buttons
The normal record speed can be altered while the unit is recording. The unit will
continue recording while the menu system is active.
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.
Alarm Indicator
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).
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.
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Disk Nearly Full Notification
Message
Disk Full. Recording Has Stopped.
[OK]
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.
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
PLAY
playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session.
Playback is indicated:
·
As PLAYnear the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for
three seconds.
Play Forward
button
Reverse Play
To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse play button. The unit will begin
REVERSE PLAY
playing back data from the beginning of the last recording session.
Reverse playback is indicated:
·
As REVERSE PLAYnear the upper left hand corner of the primary
monitor, for three seconds.
Reverse play
button
If there is only one recording session on the hard disk, the unit will indicate START
OF DATAon the primary monitor.
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.
REC/PLAY
SPEED
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.
Record Speed
buttons
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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 FORWARDnear the upper left hand corner of the primary
monitor, for three seconds.
Fast Forward
Button
Rewind
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 REWINDnear the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for
three seconds.
Rewind Button
PAUSE
Pause
During playback, press the Pause button to pause playback, and display a single
frame on-screen.
Pause is indicated:
·
As PAUSEnear the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for
three seconds.
Pause button
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.
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, STARTOFDATAor ENDOFDATAis 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
SEARCH
SEARCH
session.
To enter the Search Filters menu, press the Search button. The Search Filters
menu is displayed on the primary monitor.
Search button
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Search Filters
Stop
Use this to specify:
Start
DATE: 12/25/00
(MM/DD/YY)
·
·
·
·
The Start and Stop date of
the search.
[ ]
01/01/01
[ ]
[ ]
(MM/DD/YY)
The Start and Stop time of
the search.
Start
Stop
Which cameras to search
exclusively.
TIME: 11:11:21
[ ]
12:34:34
To search for recorded
alarms.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CAMERA: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
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 DATEparameter, 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 TIMEparameter, then press the Enter button.
The unit will enter Edit mode.
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.
4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.
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Selecting Cameras to Search
1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the CAMERAparameter, then press the Enter
button. The unit will enter Edit mode.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the different cameras.
3. Use the Arrow buttons to select a camera (or cameras) by placing an [X]in the check box.
4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.
Searching for Recorded Alarms
1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARMparameter, then press the Enter button.
The unit will enter Edit mode.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X]in the check box.
3. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.
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.
Search Results
Start Date
01/01/00
01/01/00
02/12/00
02/12/00
Start Time Days HH MM SS
000
001
002
003
00:07:14
23:35:20
23:43:30
00:17:23
0 00:00:36
0 00:08:11
0 00:33:49
0 01:38:18
“ENTER” to play
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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3 THE MENU SYSTEM
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.
MENU
Menu button
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The Arrow Buttons
When in the Main Menu the Arrow buttons are used to navigate and modify field values.
Figure 3-1 The Arrow Buttons
ENTER
Up Arrow Button
MENU
Left Arrow
Button
Right Arrow
Button
Down Arrow Button
The Main Menu
Time/Date
Alarms
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.
Timer Settings
For complete information about operator programming in the Main menu,
see section 4.
Record Settings
Display Settings
Advanced Menu
About
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Main Menu ® Advanced Menu
Password Box
To access the Advanced menu:
1. Select ADVANCED MENUfrom the Main menu, then
press the Enter button. The Password Box will
appear.
Please Enter The Password!
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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
Disk Overwrite Mode
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.
Disk Maintenance
Auto Delete Mode
Adjust Picture
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.
Front Panel Lock
Factory Settings
Change Password
Firmware Upgrade
For complete information about installer programming in the Advanced
menu, see section 5.
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4 OPERATOR PROGRAMMING
4.1 Main Menu ® Time/Date
Set Time Format
Set Date Format
Set Time
Use this menu to specify:
·
·
·
·
·
The time format: 12 or 24 hours.
The date format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD.
The time.
Set Date
Set Region
The date.
Set the Region for the Auto Daylight Savings Time feature.
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Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Time Format
Time Format Setup
To set the Time format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired
Time format. Format the time as either:
Select Format
12 HOUR
· 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.
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Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Date Format
Date Format Setup
To set the Date format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Date
format. Format the Date as either:
Select Format
MM/DD/YY
· DD/MM/YY
· MM/DD/YY
· YY/MM/DD
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Time
Time Setup
To set the Time:
1. With HH MM SShighlighted, press the Enter button. The
HH MM SS
03 05 53
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.
[CANCEL] [OK]
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.
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Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Date
Date Setup
To set the Date:
1. Press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of
MM DD YY DAY
12 17 00 SUN
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.
[CANCEL] [OK]
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.
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Main Menu ® Time/Date ® Set Region
Use this menu option to set the region for the Auto
Daylight Savings Time feature. Choices are:
Regional Settings
·
·
OFF: Clock will not be changed automatically.
Daylight Saving :
Time Zone
USA
:
GMT+07:00
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).
SUN, 6 APR 2003 02:00 (+1)
SUN, 26 OCT 2003 02:00 (-1)
[CANCEL] [OK]
·
·
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.
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
Alarms Menu
Use this menu to specify:
Hardwire Alarm : Enable
·
Whether an alarm condition will be activated when the
unit detects a signal on the Alarm In connection.
Alarm Buzzer : Enable
[CANCEL] [OK]
·
Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an
alarm condition.
4.3 Main Menu ® Timer Settings
DATE
START STOP SPD(pps) QUALITY ON/OFF
This menu allows the user to
program a timed-recorded
event. Use this menu to
specify:
31
16:45 17:05 20
07:55 08:10 10
High
Med
Low
High
Med
--
On
Sat
Off
On
Mon-Fri 09:56 11:05 60
Sat-Sun 14:23 14:50 60
Mon-Sun 02:23 03:34 20
·
The date, or days on
which the recording
will occur.
On
Off
--
--
--:-- --:-- --
·
The start and stop
time.
·
·
The record speed.
The record quality.
[OK]
·
Whether the event is
enabled.
EDIT Mode
Hit "ENTER" To Toggle EDIT Mode
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Creating a Timed Recording:
1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATEparameter of the last line item (indicated
with double dash marks).
2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. EDIT MODEwill 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 DATEsetting.
Date (Day of the Month)
Day of the Week
1 through 31
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 STARTsetting.
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 STOPsetting.
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 SPDsetting.
7. Use the Arrow buttons to enter the record speed in pictures per second.
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 MODEwill 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.
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Deleting a Timed Recording:
1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ON/OFFparameter of the event you wish to
delete.
2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode.
3. Use the Arrow buttons to select DELfrom 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
Normal Record Speed
Use this menu to specify:
Alarm Record Speed
·
·
·
The record speed during Normal recording.
The record speed when the unit detects an alarm condition.
The recorded picture quality.
Video Quality
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Main Menu ® Record Settings ® Normal Record Speed
Normal Record Speed
Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Normal Record Speed.
Normal Record Speeds:
Pictures Per Second
5
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.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Record Settings ® Alarm Record Speed
Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Alarm Record Speed.
Alarm Record Speeds:
Alarm Record Speed
Pictures Per Second
60
PAL: 50, 25, 17, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Record Settings ® Video Quality
Record Quality
Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Record Quality. Select High,
Medor Standard.
Select Quality
High
Higher record qualities use lower compression, requiring more disk space.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
4.5 Main Menu ® Display Settings
Current Time / Date
Record Capacity
Last Alarm
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.
Record Playback Speed
Playback Time / 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.
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Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Current Time / Date
OFF
ON
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 Onor Off.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Record Capacity
OFF
ON
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
Use the Arrow buttons to select ONor OFF.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Last Alarm
OFF
ON
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 NONEif there is no previous record of an alarm.
Use the Arrow buttons to select Onor Off.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Record Playback Speed
OFF
ON
To display the Record or Playback Speed, near the lower right hand corner of the primary
monitor, select On. The unit will display NONEif there is no previous record of an alarm.
Use the Arrow buttons to select Onor Off.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
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Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Playback Time / Date
OFF
ON
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.
Use the Arrow buttons to select Onor Off.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
4.6 Main Menu ® Advanced Menu
Password Box
To access the Advanced menu:
1. Select ADVANCED MENUfrom the Main menu, then
Please Enter The Password!
0---
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.
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4.7 Main Menu ® About
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Main Menu ® About
Use this menu to display information about the Vista Solo. Select Main Menu ® About to display the
About screen.
Serial Number:
V321-9-3300005
Software Version: 1.00
Software Date:
Mar 24 2003 16:40:18
Software Checksum: 41173C6B
Boot Code Ver.:
Disk Size:
1.01
161.99 GB
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5 INSTALLER PROGRAMMING
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 4-7.
5.1 Advanced Menu ® Disk Overwrite Mode
Disk Overwrite Mode
Select 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:
Continuous Overwrite
·
·
·
No Overwrite.
Overwrite Once.
Continuous Overwrite.
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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 Stops
Recording when this
point is reached
·
Unit will not record over previously
recorded data. To continue
recording, the data must be erased
(or deleted) in the Advanced ®
Disk Maintenance menu.
Physical Start
and End of Disk
No Overwrite Mode
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Advanced Menu ® Disk Overwrite Mode ® Overwrite Once
Functions of Overwrite Once mode:
·
·
·
Recording always starts at end of
last recording.
New recorded
data
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).
Unit Stops
Recording
when this point
is reached
·
·
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.
Physical
Start of Disk
Overwrite Once Mode
The unit will continue recording
again when the user presses the
Record button.
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Advanced Menu ® Disk Overwrite Mode ® Continuous Overwrite
Functions of Continuous Overwrite mode:
·
·
·
Recording always starts at end of
last recording.
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.
Unit records over
all recorded data
Continuous Overwrite Mode
5.2 Advanced Menu ® Disk Maintenance
Delete Disk
The user can have previously recorded information:
Undelete Disk
·
·
·
Deleted (with the possibility of restoring it).
Erase Disk (Permanent)
Undeleted (restored if it has not yet been overwritten).
Erased (removed with no possibility of restoring it).
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Advanced Menu ® Disk Maintenance ® Delete Disk
Deleting Disk…
[CANCEL]
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 DISKis selected.
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Advanced Menu ® Disk Maintenance ® Undelete Disk
Undeleting Disk…
[CANCEL]
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.
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Advanced Menu ® Disk Maintenance ® Erase Disk (Permanent)
Erasing Disk…
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.
[CANCEL]
To stop the erasing process, select [CANCEL]by pressing the Enter
button.
Data that was erased before [CANCEL]was selected will remain deleted
permanently.
5.3 Advanced Menu ® 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 Daysor 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
Message
ADM will change. Are you sure?
99 Days
Yes
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5.4 Advanced Menu ® Adjust Picture
Brightness
Contrast
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.
Saturation
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Advanced Menu ® Adjust Picture ® Adjust Brightness
Adjust Brightness
Use this menu to increase or decrease the brightness of the image.
1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the numbers.
050
2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to brightness.
3. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Arrow
[CANCEL]
[OK]
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.
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Advanced Menu ® Adjust Picture ® Adjust Contrast
Adjust Contrast
050
Use this menu to increase or decrease the contrast of the image.
1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the numbers.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to contrast.
3. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Arrow
[CANCEL]
[OK]
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.
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Advanced Menu ® Adjust Picture ® Adjust Saturation
Adjust Saturation
Use this menu to increase or decrease the saturation of the image.
Saturation refers to the amount of colour displayed in the image.
050
1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the numbers.
2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to saturation.
[CANCEL]
[OK]
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.
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5.5 Advanced Menu ® Front Panel Lock
Unlock Keyboard
Lock Keyboard
Use this menu to Lock or Unlock the front panel.
Use the Arrow buttons to select UNLOCK KEYBOARDor LOCK KEYBOARD.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
--OR—
Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
5.6 Advanced Menu ® Factory Settings
Password Box
Use this menu to enter the Factory Password, and
restore the unit to the factory defaults.
Please Enter The Factory Password
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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.
5.7 Advanced Menu ® Change Password
Password Box
Use this menu to change the Advanced Menu
Password.
Enter A New Password
O---
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.
Confirmation Box
Re-enter the New password.
Pressing the Enter button on the last character will
complete the password selection.
Please Re-Enter The Password
O---
Message
If the password in the Confirmation Box matches
the password from the Password box, this message
will appear.
The New Password Has Been Accepted!
[OK]
Press the Enter button to select [OK]and exit the
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Message
If the password in the Confirmation Box does not
match the password from the Password box, this
message will appear.
The Password Was Not Changed!
[OK]
Press the Enter button to select [OK]and exit the
menu.
5.8 Advanced Menu ® Firmware Upgrade
Use this menu to upgrade the Vista Solo’s Firmware using a PC connected to the Vista Solo’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.
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6 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL
The RS-232 protocol command structure uses “Start of Text” (Sx) and “End of Text” (Ex) characters to
identify the beginning and end of command sequences.
The Vista Solo supports the following command sequences:
ASCII Command String
Command
Play Forward
Record
ASCII String
Sx PLF Ex
Sx REC Ex
Sx STO Ex
Sx PAU Ex
Sx FWD Ex
Sx REW Ex
Sx FAD Ex
Sx RAD Ex
Sx RPL Ex
Sx ISP Ex
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
02 52 45 57 03
02 46 41 44 03
02 52 41 44 03
02 52 50 4C 03
02 49 53 50 03
02 44 53 50 03
02 53 45 41 03
02 41 52 55 03
02 41 52 44 03
02 41 52 4C 03
02 41 52 52 03
02 4D 45 4E 03
02 45 4E 54 03
Stop
Pause
Fast Forward
Rewind
Frame Forward
Frame Reverse
Play Reverse
Increase Speed
Decrease Speed
Search
Sx DSP Ex
Sx SEA Ex
Sx ARU Ex
Sx ARD Ex
Sx ARL Ex
Sx ARR Ex
Sx MEN Ex
Sx ENT Ex
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Menu
Enter
Set Clock
See instructions for setting clock in the following section.
Note: All byte values shown in hexadecimal.
NOTE
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Setting the Clock
The following table shows the command sequence for setting the clock:
Command
Value
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
y1
y2
m1
m2
02
43
4C
4B
20
2D
Command
Value
11
12
d1
13
d2
14
15
h1
16
h2
17
18
f1
19
f2
20
2D
2C
3A
03
This grey 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.
Notation Used in
Value Column
ASCII Character of
desired Value
Hex Value entered into
command string.
Year Character #1
Year Character #2
Month Character #1
Month Character #2
Day Character #1
Day Character #2
Hour Character #1
Hour Character #2
Minute Character #1
Minute Character #2
y1
y2
m1
m2
d1
d2
h1
h2
f1
0
0
1
2
2
5
1
4
3
9
30
30
31
32
32
35
31
34
33
39
f2
The final Set Clock Command String for 14:39 in December 25, 2000 would appear as follows:
Command
Value
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
32
30
30
31
02
43
4C
4B
20
2D
Command
Value
11
12
32
13
35
14
15
31
16
34
17
18
33
19
39
20
2D
2C
3A
03
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ASCII Status Request Messages
Command
ASCII String
Sx MLN Ex
Sx SVN Ex
Sx RMS Ex
Sx SMS Ex
Bytes in Hexadecimal
02 4D 4C 4E 03
02 73 77 4E 03
Model Name Request
Software Version Number Request
Record Mode Status Request
Stop Mode Status Request
02 52 4D 73 03
02 73 4D 73 03
ASCII Status Response Messages
Command
ASCII String
Model Name Response
Software Version Number Response
Record Mode Status Response
Sx MLN VDR Ex
Sx SVN 1.18 Ex
Sx RMS 0 Ex (Not Recording)
Sx RMS 1 Ex (Recording)
Sx RMS 2 Ex (Not Recording and Disk Full)
Sx RMS 3 Ex (Recording and Disk Full)
Sx SMS 0 Ex (Not Playing)
Stop Mode Status Response
Sx SMS 1 Ex (Playing)
Sx SMS 2 Ex (Not Playing and End of Disk)
Sx SMS 3 Ex (Playing and End of Disk)
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7 FACTORY DEFAULTS
Function
Setting
Time Format
24 Hour
Date Format
MM / DD / YY
Normal Record Speed
Alarm Record Speed
Record Quality
50 pictures per second (Pal)
50 pictures per second (Pal)
High
Disk Overwrite Mode
Auto Delete Mode
Front Panel Locked
Brightness
Continuous Overwrite
Off
Off
50%
50%
50%
Off
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
Off
Off
Off
Off
9600
Enabled
Disabled
Hardwire Alarm
Alarm Buzzer
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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Power Supply
240 Volt AC, Auto-Ranging adapter
Input Voltage
12 Volt DC
Power consumption
Operating Temperature Range
20 Watts Max.
Operating: 0 to 40 ºC. Storage: -20 to +60 ºC.
Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%. Storage: 10% to 95%
Dimensions
Weight
Inches: 13 x 10.5 x 2.5, mm: 330 x 267 x 63.5
9.25 lbs. (4.20 kg)
Connections
Power Connector
2.1mm Barrel Connector, Center Positive
DB-9 Male. See Section 1.8, Accessories Port
DB-9 Male DTE Connection
BNC connector
Accessory I/O Port
RS-232 Serial Port
Composite Video In
Composite Video Out
BNC connector
Video
Video Signal Input
Video Signal Output
Input Termination
Colours
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 Colours
256 Levels
Grey Scale
Horizontal Resolution
Vertical Resolution
Compression Standard
720 Pixels
576 Lines
Wavelets
On-screen Video Indicators
End of Data
Pause
Rewind
Fast Forward
Last Alarm
Record Speed
Playback Speed
Play
Record Capacity
Reverse Play
Start of Data
Time and Date
Video Loss
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Part Numbers
User Manual
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All specifications are subject to change without notice. Norbain believes all specifications are correct,
but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.
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9 WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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 centre.
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 Centre.
Factory Address
Norbain
Vista
Norbain SD Ltd.
Norbain House
Eskdale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
Berkshire
England
RG41 5TS
Telephone: +44 (0) 118 944 0123
Fax: +44 (0) 118 944 0999
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9.2 Warranty
All Vista products sold are covered by a warranty for a period of 5 years from the date of invoice to the
original purchaser of the equipment subject to the exclusions below:
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UK and Ireland only
Monitor tube failure restricted to 1 year, this does not include ageing or burn-in.
LCD monitors restricted to 1 year
VCRs have 5 years if care package is maintained
Hard disk recorders, hard disk drives restricted to 1 year
IR Illuminator bulbs & LEDs restricted to 90 days
All consumable items such as video or digital format tapes, cables, connectors, bulbs and LED
arrays do not carry the 5 year warranty
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Replacement or exchange of product for premature failure is at 1 month
The repair or replacement of a faulty product within the 5 year period remains at the discretion of
Norbain SD Ltd
The type of service offered under warranty is return of product to an approved Norbain SD Ltd repair
centre. A defective unit, will be, at Norbain SD Ltd’s option, either repaired or replaced with a new or as-
new unit of the same or equivalent model.
The above warranty guarantees against defects in parts or workmanship but does not cover fair wear
and tear, defects resulting from misuse (including burned screens), unauthorised modification,
operation or storage outside the environment specification for the product or in-transit damage.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
5 year warranty covers:
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Defects in components or workmanship
Repair at Norbain SD Ltd approved service centres
Replacement with a new or as-new unit of the same or equivalent model
Defects excluded:
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Fair wear and tear
Damage by mishandling
In-transit damage
Operation or storage outside of environmental specification
Lightning strike
Tube burn-in on monitors due to excessive contrast setting on either normal screens or
text/borders generated by control equipment
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
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