GE VCR 0150 0255C 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 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

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 ® CompactFlash..........................................................................4-8

4.7 Main Menu ® Advanced Menu .....................................................................4-13

4.8 Main Menu ® About ......................................................................................4-14

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

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5.5 Advanced Menu ® Front Panel Lock.............................................................5-5

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........................................................................ 9-1

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

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

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1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP

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

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

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

10 11

13 14

POWER ALARM

PLAY

REVERSE PLAY

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE

REC/PLAY

SPEED

ENTER

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

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

RS-232

I/O

12V DC

OUT

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: 120 to 240 Volt AC

Tolerance: ±10%

Power Supply Output

Voltage: 12 Volt DC

Power: 35 Watt

Frequency: 50 to 60 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 VDR 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

Use

DCD

Use

RTS

Not Connected

Ground

CTS

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

Use

Alarm In

Ground

Alarm Record

Reset

Alarm Out

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 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.

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

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

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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 VDR 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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

Key Lock

1. Power On. Drive Locked

2. Power Off. Drive Locked.

3. Power Off. Drive Unlocked. (Shown)

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1.12 Removing the Hard Drive

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.

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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: 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.

NOTE

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.

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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 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:

Fast Forward

Button

As FAST FORWARDnear the upper left hand corner of the primary

monitor, for three seconds.

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:

Rewind Button

PAUSE

As REWINDnear the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for

three seconds.

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

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

To search for recorded

alarms.

TIME: 11:11:21

[ ]

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 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.

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.

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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

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

4 matches found.

“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.

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.

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.

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 button

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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

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

CompactFlash

Advanced Menu

About

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!

0---

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.

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.

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.

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:

16:45 17:05 20

07:55 08:10 10

High

Med

Low

High

Med

Sat

Off

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.

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.

NTSC Record Speeds

PAL Record Speeds

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

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

Color/Mono

Use this menu to specify:

Normal Record Speed

Color or Monochrome recording.

Alarm Record Speed

Video Quality

The record speed during Normal recording.

The record speed when the unit detects an alarm condition.

The recorded picture quality.

Main Menu ® Record Settings ® Color/Mono

Auto

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 Autoor Mono.

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

--OR—

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

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

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.

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

60p

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

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.

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.

Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Current Time / Date

OFF

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

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.

Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Last Alarm

OFF

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.

Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Record Playback Speed

OFF

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.

Main Menu ® Display Settings ® Playback Time / Date

OFF

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.

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4.6 Main Menu ® CompactFlash

Store

Retrieve

Format

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.

Main Menu ® CompactFlash ® Store

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

Use this to specify:

Compact Flash Store Search Filters

The Start and Stop date of

the search.

Start

DATE: 10/21/03 [ ]

(MM/DD/YY)

Stop

The Start and Stop time of

the search.

10/21/03

(MM/DD/YY)

[ ]

Whether to search for an

alarm.

Start

Stop

TIME: 15:09:47 [ ]

15:09:47

[ ]

ALARM: [ ]

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

Selecting a Start and Stop Date

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

Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode.

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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.

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

Selecting a Start and Stop Time

1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIMEparameter, 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 time values. Use the Right or

Left Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters.

3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place 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 Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARMparameter, 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.

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

Starting the Search

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,

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Compact Flash Store Search Results

Start Date

10/16/03

10/22/03

Start Time Size (MB)

000

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

008

009

09:27:18

09:28:04

09:28:06

14:04:54

18:10:19

07:56:40

07:57:08

07:57:09

08:01:40

08:01:42

28 [ ]

2 [x]

18 [ ]

18208 [ ]

2 [x]

2 [ ]

4 [ ]

2 [ ]

29 Matches Found

Selected [

8](MB)

10](MB)

Available on Target Medium [

‘LEFT’/’RIGHT’ to select or deselect

‘ENTER’ to Preview

‘SEARCH’ to Store

Selecting from the Search Results

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]

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Main Menu ® CompactFlash ® Retrieve

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

Compact Flash Retrieve Search Filters

Use this to specify:

The Start and Stop date of

the search.

Start

10/21/03

(MM/DD/YY)

Stop

The Start and Stop time of

the search.

DATE:

TIME:

[ ]

10/21/03

(MM/DD/YY)

[ ]

Whether to search for an

alarm.

Start

Stop

15:09:47

[ ]

15:09:47

[ ]

ALARM: [ ]

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

Selecting a Start and Stop Date

1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATEparameter, 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.

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

Selecting a Start and Stop Time

1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIMEparameter, 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 time values. Use the Right or

Left Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters.

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3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place 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 Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARMparameter, 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.

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

Starting the Search

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

10/16/03

10/22/03

Start Time Size (MB)

000

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

09:27:18

09:28:04

09:28:06

14:04:54

07:56:40

07:57:08

08:01:40

08:01:42

28 [ ]

2 [ ]

18 [ ]

2 [ ]

8 Matches Found

Selected [

0](MB)

Available on Target Medium [ 39104](MB)

‘LEFT’/’RIGHT’ to select or deselect

‘SEARCH’ to Store

Selecting from the Search Results

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.

[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]

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

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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4.8 Main Menu ® About

Main Menu ® About

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

screen.

Serial Number:

V301-9-3300005

Software Version: 1.05

Software Date:

Oct 15 2003 15:06:18

Software Checksum: 59767E0E

Boot Code Ver.:

Disk Size:

1.00

41.11 GB

[OK]

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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 4-8.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

[CANCEL]

[OK]

--OR—

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

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

Advanced Menu ® Adjust Picture ® Adjust Contrast

Adjust Contrast

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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

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

[CANCEL]

[OK]

--OR—

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

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

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 color displayed in the image.

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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

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

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

menu.

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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 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.

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6 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL

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

ASCII String

S_xPLF E_x

S_xREC E_x

S_xSTO E_x

S_xPAU E_x

S_xFWD E_x

S_xREW E_x

S_xFAD E_x

S_xRAD E_x

S_xRPL E_x

S_xISP 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

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

S_xDSP E_x

S_xSEA E_x

S_xARU E_x

S_xARD E_x

S_xARL E_x

S_xARR E_x

S_xMEN E_x

S_xENT E_x

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

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

Command

Value

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.

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

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

Command

Value

Command

Value

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ASCII Status Request Messages

Command

ASCII String

S_xMLN E_x

S_xSVN E_x

S_xRMS E_x

S_xSMS E_x

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

S_xMLN VDR E_x

S_xSVN 1.18 E_x

S_xRMS 0 E_x(Not Recording)

S_xRMS 1 E_x(Recording)

S_xRMS 2 E_x(Not Recording and Disk Full)

S_xRMS 3 E_x(Recording and Disk Full)

S_xSMS 0 E_x(Not Playing)

Stop Mode Status Response

S_xSMS 1 E_x(Playing)

S_xSMS 2 E_x(Not Playing and End of Disk)

S_xSMS 3 E_x(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

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

High

Disk Overwrite Mode

Auto Delete Mode

Front Panel Locked

Brightness

Continuous Overwrite

Off

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

9600

Enabled

Disabled

Hardwire Alarm

Alarm Buzzer

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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

Power Supply

120-240 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

Accessory I/O Port

RS-232 Serial Port

Composite Video In

Composite Video Out

BNC connector (See caution below)

BNC connector

Video

Video Signal Input

Video Signal Output

Input Termination

Colors

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

Gray Scale

Horizontal Resolution

Vertical Resolution

Compression Standard

720 Pixels

484 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

0150-0255

Approved CompactFlash Cards

Manufacturer

Fujifilm

Capacity

128Mb

32Mb

RCA

PNY

128Mb

64Mb

ProMaster

Memorex

SanDisk

Lexar 4x

Simple Tech

64Mb

128Mb

512Mb

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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