INSTRUCTION MANUAL

A-O14QCP2 14” COLOR QUAD

OBSERVATION MONITOR

Please read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy for future reference.

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ISSUE 1 – MARCH 2002 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE IN ALL RESPECTS, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM THE USE THEREOF. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. REVISIONS OR NEW EDITIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE ISSUED TO INCORPORATE SUCH CHANGES

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

INFORMATION TO THE USER: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN A PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISION RECEPTION, WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND ON, THE USER IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES :

- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA

- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVER

- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM

THAT TO WHICH THE RECEIVER IS CONNECTED

- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV TECHNICIAN FOR HELP

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURED COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTION

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated �dangerous voltage� within the product�s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

Read the instruction manual before operating the equipment. Retain the manual for future reference.

2. CLEANING Turn the unit off and unplug from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use harsh cleansers or aerosol cleaners.

3. ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments unless recommended by manufactured as they may affect the functionality of the unit and result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

4. MOISTURE Do not use equipment near water or other liquids.

5. ACCESSORIES Equipment should be installed in a safe, stable location. Any wall or shelf mounting accessory equipment should be installed using the manufacture�s instructions. Care should be used when moving heavy equipment. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment to fall causing serious injury to persons and objects.

6. VENTILATION Openings in the equipment, if any, are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect if from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered

7. POWER SOURCES The equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied at the installation location, contact your dealer. For equipment designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

8. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Equipment that is powered through a polarized plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other) will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warning: If the equipment is powered through a three-way grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. If your outlet does not have the grounding plug receptacle, contact your local electrician.

9. CORD AND CABLE PROTECTION Route power cords and cables in a manner to protect them from damage by being walked on or pinched by items places upon or against them.

10. LIGHTNING For protection of the equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Disconnect any antennas or cable systems that may be connected to the equipment. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning or power-line surges.

11. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

12. SERVICING Do not attempt to service the video monitor or equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

B. If liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the unit.

C. If the equipment has been exposed to water or other liquids.

D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit.

E. If the equipment has been dropped or the casing damaged.

F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance.

14. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

15. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to the equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to verify that the equipment is in proper operating condition.

16. FIELD INSTALLATION The installation of equipment should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES................................................................................................................................ 1

MONITOR SETTINGS / CONTROLS......................................................................................... 2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ................................................................................................. 2

1. Microphone .......................................................................................................... 2 2. Volume................................................................................................................. 2 3. Tint ....................................................................................................................... 2 4. Color .................................................................................................................... 3 5. TALK Button / LED............................................................................................... 3 6. MODE Button / LED ............................................................................................. 3 7. SEQ Button / LED ................................................................................................ 3 8. Camera Buttons (1-4) / Arrow Buttons.................................................................. 3 9. Bright.................................................................................................................... 3 10. Contrast................................................................................................................ 4 11. VCR Button / LED ................................................................................................ 4 12. MENU Button / LED ............................................................................................. 4 13. SEL Button ........................................................................................................... 4 14. POWER Button .................................................................................................... 4 15. Speaker................................................................................................................ 4

BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 5 1. AC IN Socket........................................................................................................ 5 2. MAIN Power ......................................................................................................... 5 3. BNC OUT Connectors.......................................................................................... 5 4. BNC IN Connectors.............................................................................................. 5 5. ALARM OUT Terminal Strip ................................................................................. 6 6. VCR OUT / VCR IN BNC Connectors................................................................... 6 7. Modular VCR Connector ...................................................................................... 6 8. CA1 � CA4 Connections....................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................... 7 CONNECTING CAMERAS TO THE MONITOR..................................................................... 7 CONNECTING A VCR TO THE MONITOR............................................................................ 9 CONNECTING ALARMING DEVICES TO THE MONITOR ................................................. 12 CONNECTING A 2-WAY INTERCOM TO THE OBSERVATION SYSTEM........................... 13

FUNCTIONAL OPERATION.................................................................................................... 14 DISPLAY FORMATS............................................................................................................ 14

Quad Multi-Screen Display ............................................................................................ 14 Full Screen Display ........................................................................................................ 14 PIP1 (Picture-In-Picture 1) Display................................................................................. 14 PIP2 (Picture-In-Picture 2) Display................................................................................. 14 Automatic Sequential Switching Mode ........................................................................... 14

OPERATION WITH A VCR .................................................................................................. 14 VCR Record................................................................................................................... 14

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VCR Playback................................................................................................................ 15 VCR ZOOM Function..................................................................................................... 15

FREEZE DISPLAY............................................................................................................... 15 ALARMING FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................... 15

Single and Multiple Alarms............................................................................................. 15 Video Loss Alarm........................................................................................................... 16 VCR Mode Alarm........................................................................................................... 16 Alarm Reset ................................................................................................................... 16

AUDIO FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 16

ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU ..................................................................................... 17 SETUP ................................................................................................................................ 17

Password Protection ...................................................................................................... 17 MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................ 17 TIME, DATE......................................................................................................................... 18

Date Format................................................................................................................... 18 Date ........................................................................................................................... 19 Action ........................................................................................................................... 19 Time ........................................................................................................................... 19 Display........................................................................................................................... 19

CAMERA ............................................................................................................................. 19 Camera Titles ................................................................................................................ 19 PIP Setup ...................................................................................................................... 21

ALARM................................................................................................................................ 22 Alarm Input .................................................................................................................... 22 Video Loss Alarm........................................................................................................... 23 Alarm Display................................................................................................................. 25 Alarm Time .................................................................................................................... 25

SEQUENCE ........................................................................................................................ 26 Order ........................................................................................................................... 26 Dwell Time..................................................................................................................... 26

PICTURE ADJUST .............................................................................................................. 27 CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 27

Password....................................................................................................................... 27 New Code...................................................................................................................... 28 Factory Default .............................................................................................................. 28 Key Lock........................................................................................................................ 29 Alarm History ................................................................................................................. 29 Audio Mark..................................................................................................................... 30 VCR Output ................................................................................................................... 30 VIS Trigger Pulse........................................................................................................... 31

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 33

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A-O14QCP2 14” COLOR QUAD

OBSERVATION MONITOR FEATURES The 14� observation monitor has a built-in, 60 fields per second color quad processor. It provides an effective method of monitoring more than one area with video cameras. The cameras can be viewed sequentially, on alarm, full screen, PIP screen, or in the quad mode. This observation monitor offers advanced features such as sequential switching and time/date/titling overlays as well as on-screen programming.

The monitor has the following features:

! 14� Color Monitor. ! Real Time Color Quad Display. ! Video synchronization is not required. ! Compatible with color cameras or other NTSC standard video sources. ! Internal four camera Sequential Switcher Display. ! Selectable image displayed in single or dual Picture-in-Picture (PIP) format. ! Programmable camera skip and automatic (no video channel) skip in sequential mode. ! Screen Freeze Capability. ! Digital Zoom from a Quad to Full screen on VCR Playback if enabled. ! Selectable display format on alarm of full or quad screen ! Key Lock / Menu Password enabled. ! Alarm / Video Loss History enabled. ! Power switch allows the monitor to be powered down with the quad /switcher functioning

for recording purposes. ! Alarm capability allows alarm devices to be connected to the monitor. ! Alarm input polarity is selectable. ! Multiple alarm processing capability. Cameras in alarm show a blinking LED and the

video image sequences at 2-second intervals with other alarmed cameras. (When FULL option is set in the Alarm Display setup menu.)

! Audio monitoring capability allows sounds at the camera locations to be monitored and recorded via a microphone located in the observation camera.

! Audio intercom capability allows the operator to talk to a person at the camera location if an optional intercom station is used.

! VCR input/output port allows the recording and playback of audio and video signals through the unit.

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! Both RJ11 and BNC connections for cameras. ! On-screen display includes date, time, alarm status, video loss and 8-character camera

titles. ! Nonvolatile program memory saves all user settings and protects all user settings

against power loss.

MONITOR SETTINGS / CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The following illustration and text describe the buttons, controls, and LED�s on the front of the observation monitor.

2 3 4 815 6 7 11 12 13 14

9 10

TINT COLOR BRIGHT CONTRASTVOLUME

MODE SEQ VCRTALK MENU1 2

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SEL

1. Microphone The Microphone allows for two-way communication from the monitor to camera locations equipped with two-way audio. Press the TALK button to talk into the microphone.

2. Volume The Volume control adjusts the audio level of the communication from the camera. Turn clockwise to increase the volume level.

3. Tint The Tint control allows for adjustments in the color phase or flesh tones. Turning the control counter clockwise causes skin tones to appear greener. Turning clockwise leads to reddish skin tones.

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4. Color The Color control adjusts for the color saturation level. Turn clockwise to increase the saturation (high color) and counter clockwise to reduce the saturation (low color).

5. TALK Button / LED Press and hold the TALK button to send audio from the monitor�s built-in microphone to an optional intercom. While in the quad mode, the operator can select the audio channel by pressing the TALK button two times quickly, then pressing the desired camera button. When an alarm occurs, pressing this button stops the audible buzzer and displays the current picture. While in the sequence mode, pressing this button will stop the sequence operation and display the current picture. The LED blinks when a call or alarm is activated. The camera LED corresponding to the call or alarm will also illuminate.

NOTE: The TALK feature is operational only with modular cameras.

6. MODE Button / LED The Mode button is used to change between Full, Quad, PIP1, and PIP2 screen modes. Each time the button is selected, the mode changes. Starting in the FULL mode the sequence of change is: Quad, PIP1, PIP2, then back to FULL. (pressing the button each time to make a change). The LED above the Mode button is lit during the operation and the LED of the corresponding camera(s) displayed will also illuminate.

When the VCR Output is set to the QUAD option, the MODE button is also used to freeze the screen image during VCR playback. Exit the Freeze state by pressing the MODE button a second time.

7. SEQ Button / LED Pressing the SEQ button will sequence the camera views within a PIP window in the order designated on the Main Menu Setup. The SEQ button can also be used to stop all alarming operations when an alarm occurs, and display the current picture.

8. Camera Buttons (1-4) / Arrow Buttons The camera buttons are used to display cameras 1-4 in full-screen mode. When using the OSD menu, the camera buttons function as the cursor, moving up, down, left and right. When an alarm occurs, pressing any one of the Camera/Arrow buttons will stop the audible alarm.

Camera Button 1 / Down Arrow: Used to display camera 1 in full screen mode or move the cursor downward while in the setup mode.

Camera Button 2 / Up Arrow: Used to display camera 2 in full screen mode or move the cursor upward while in the setup mode.

Camera Button 3 / Left Arrow: Used to display camera 3 in full screen mode or move the cursor left while in the setup mode.

Camera Button 4 / Right Arrow: Used to display camera 4 in full screen mode or move the cursor right while in the setup mode.

9. Bright Adjust the brightness control to change the overall picture or display brightness. Turn clockwise to increase the brightness; counter clockwise to decrease.

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10. Contrast Adjust the contrast control to change the overall picture or display contrast. Turn clockwise to increase the contrast; counter clockwise to decrease.

11. VCR Button / LED The VCR button will place the unit into a tape review mode allowing tape playback and zoom of the playback image. The VCR LED illuminates in this mode. To exit the VCR mode, press the VCR button again. When an alarm occurs in the VCR Playback mode, the unit exits the VCR Playback mode. Pressing VCR during the alarm will stop all alarm operation and the screen displays the current picture

12. MENU Button / LED The MENU button will place the unit in the programmable setup mode. Pressing the MENU button a second time exits the MAIN menu and returns to the previous mode. When the unit is in the MENU mode, the MENU LED turns ON. When an alarm occurs, pressing MENU will stop all alarm operation and the screen goes to the setup mode.

13. SEL Button The SEL button has several functions. When the unit is in the Setup mode, this button is used to select/set the desired option. In the PIP mode, the cameras assigned to the full screen and PIP windows can be changed by simply pressing the SEL button, then the desired cameras in order. For example, to display camera 1 full screen, camera 4 in the first PIP window, and camera 3 in the second PIP window, press the following buttons in the order listed: SEL, 1, 4, 3. To begin the process of sequencing the cameras, press the SEL button then the SEQ button. The SEL button can also be used when an alarm occurs to stop all alarm operations.

14. POWER Button Press the switch to turn the monitor ON. The POWER LED illuminates and remains ON while the switch is in the ON position. Press the switch again to turn the monitor OFF. The main power switch is located on the back of the monitor.

15. Speaker The speaker is used to monitor sound from the camera locations or from the audio on VCR playback.

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BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS

The illustration and following text describe the connections and switches on the back of the observation monitor.

AC IN

OFF ON

1 2 5 63 4 7 8

VCR

CA4

CA3

CA2

CA1

ALARMOUT

NO

C

NC

1. AC IN Socket The AC IN socket connects the monitor to a suitable wall outlet with the supplied power cord.

2. MAIN Power The MAIN power switch controls power to the entire unit. Flip the switch to turn the main power supply ON or OFF. This control allows the user to keep main power ON at the monitor (for recording purposes) while turning the front power switch OFF (monitor is blank). This extends the lift of the CRT and gives the impression that the unit is OFF when actually the camera connected to the monitor can still be recorded.

3. BNC OUT Connectors The four BNC connectors labeled OUT are for video signal loop-out to standard monitors.

4. BNC IN Connectors The four BNC connectors labeled IN are used to connect up to four standard cameras to the input.

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5. ALARM OUT Terminal Strip This is a dry relay contact output that changes state whenever an alarm is received on the monitor. The contacts are rated for a maximum of 24V dc at 1 Amp.

When the relay output is connected to NO and C, the connection opens upon alarm. When the relay output is connected to NC and C, the connection closes upon alarm.

6. VCR OUT / VCR IN BNC Connectors The VCR OUT and VCR IN connectors are BNC jacks that connect to a VCR Input and Output.

7. Modular VCR Connector The modular VCR connector is used to connect a VCR to the monitor for recording purposes. The screen format of the output video sent to the monitor can either be the exact image displayed on the screen or a QUAD format. This is determined by the option selected for VCR Output on the Configuration Menu.

The pinout of the modular VCR connector is as follows:

Pin 1 -------------------- Ground Pin 2 ----------------- Audio Out Pin 3 ------------------Video Out Pin 4 ------------------- Audio In Pin 5 ------------------- Video In Pin 6 --------------------- Ground

8. CA1 – CA4 Connections Four cameras can be connected to the monitor using the modular RJ11 connections labeled CA1, CA2, CA3, and CA4.

The pinout of the modular camera connections is as follows:

Pin 1 ----------------------- Alarm / In Pin 2 -------------------- +15Vdc Out Pin 3 ---------- Intercom Audio Out Pin 4 ------------------------- Video In Pin 5 ------------ Intercom Audio In Pin 6 -------------------------- Ground

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INSTALLATION

CONNECTING CAMERAS TO THE MONITOR

The observation monitor must be installed by qualified service and installation personnel. The installation must be in accordance with all local and national electrical and mechanical codes. Perform the following steps to install the observation monitor.

A. Unpack the observation monitor from the packing material and place in a convenient location. Do not plug the power cord into a power outlet until Step D.

B. Install the cameras in the appropriate locations for monitoring.

Caution:

The MAIN POWER on the back of the monitor must be turned off before camera cables are plugged into the camera ports, which are also on the back of the monitor. Plugging a camera cable into the monitor with the power on could damage the monitor and/or camera.

C. Connect cables between the video output connections on the cameras to the input connections on the monitor. Note: For cameras with the 6-pin modular connections, connect between the �MONITOR� connector on the camera to the CA1, CA2, CA3, and CA4 connections on the monitor. For cameras with BNC video outputs, connect between the VIDEO OUT connections on the camera to the four BNC IN connections on the back of the monitor.

Caution: Use care when routing the cable between the camera(s) and the monitor to avoid unnecessary strain. Do not use staples to support the cable. Installation near fluorescent lights may cause interference. Use only approved cable. Substituting approved cable with telephone cable may damage the camera or monitor. Caution: Do not attempt to use the modular input and BNC input for the same camera port.

D. Attach the power cord to the AC IN on the back of the monitor and plug into a power outlet.

E. Turn ON the MAIN Power Switch on the back of the monitor then turn ON the POWER button on the front of the monitor. A quad display will appear on the screen on initial power-up.

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VIDEO OUT

Modular Cableconnector to Monitor

Modular Cableconnector to Camera

BNC Cableconnector to Monitor

BNC Cableconnector to Camera

VCR

C A4

C A3

C A2

C A1

AC IN

OFF ON ALARMOUT

NOC

NC

BACK OF BNC CAMERA

BACK OF MODULAR CAMERA

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CONNECTING A VCR TO THE MONITOR

The observation monitor may be installed with a standard VCR, a security event/time-lapse recorder, or a digital recorder. Perform the following steps to install a video recorder.

A. Place the recorder in a convenient location near the installed observation monitor. NOTE: Recorder not included with monitor.

B. Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch on the observation monitor.

C. The VCR-to-Monitor cable can be either a 6-pin Modular to RCA, or a BNC to BNC. For the Modular to RCA cable: (1) Plug the modular connector into the VCR jack on the back of the monitor (2) Plug the RCA connector labeled �Audio In� into the �Audio In� port on the recorder. (3) Plug the RCA connector labeled �Audio Out� into the �Audio Out� port on the VCR. (4) Plug the RCA connector labeled �Video In� into the �Video In� port on the recorder. (5) Plug the RCA connector labeled �Video Out� into the �Video Out� port on the VCR.

For the BNC-to-BNC cable: (1) Connect the �VCR OUT� on the monitor to the �VIDEO IN� on the recorder. (2) Connect the �VCR IN� on the monitor to the �VIDEO OUT� on the recorder.

Caution:

Use either the Modular connection or the BNC cable. Do not have both sets of cables connected at the same time.

D. Plug the power cord for the recorder into a power outlet.

E. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch for the observation monitor, and the POWER button on the front of the monitor.

F. Press the VCR button on the front of the monitor. A quad picture will be displayed on the monitor.

G. Program the recorder using the manufacturer�s instructions.

H. Press the VCR button on the front of the monitor to return to a normal operation mode.

I. Start the RECORD process using the manufacturer�s instructions.

NOTE: Refer to the illustrations on the next two pages which show the observation monitor connected to VCR�s using the modular connections and the BNC connections.

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CONNECTIONS WITH MODULAR-TYPE CABLES

VHF UHF

ANT CH3 CH4 OUT IN

VIDEO AUDIO

VCR Interconnection cable

VCR Interconnection cable

OR

RCA To BNC Adaptor

OUT IN

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

ALARM OUT

NO C

NC

VCR CA4 CA3 CA2 CA1

AC IN OFF ON

TYPICAL TIME LAPSE RECORDER

BACK VIEW OF MONITOR

TYPICAL EVENT RECORDER

NOC

NC

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CONNECTIONS WITH BNC-TYPE CABLES

VHF UHF

ANT CH3 CH4 OUT IN

VIDEO AUDIO

VCR Interconnection cable

VCR Interconnection cable

OUT IN

VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

OR

ALARM OUT

NO C

NC

VCR CA4 CA3 CA2 CA1

AC IN OFF ON

BACK VIEW OF MONITOR

NOC

NC

TYPICAL EVENT RECORDER

TYPICAL TIME LAPSE RECORDER

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CONNECTING ALARMING DEVICES TO THE MONITOR

The monitor has the capability to annunciate alarms and activate a recorder or other external alarm device when an alarm is received at the observation monitor. Perform the following steps after the installation of the monitor.

A. Install the alarm device in a suitable location as per the manufacturers instructions. NOTE: Alarm devices not included with monitor.

B. Turn OFF the MAIN Power switch on the back of the Observation Monitor and the POWER button on the front of the monitor.

C. Route the alarm device cable from the alarm device to the observation camera.

Caution:

Care should be taken when routing the cable from the camera to the alarm device. Try not to put unnecessary strain on the cable or connectors. Damage may result to cable if it is pulled by the connectors. Do not place the cable next to fluorescent lights; interference may result. Do not use staples to support the cable, as you may damage the cable. If the provided camera cable is not long enough, do not substitute a telephone cable. Using a telephone cable could damage the camera and/or alarm device.

D. Connect the ends of the cable to the alarm device following the manufacturer�s instructions.

E. Plug the RJ-11-E connector of the alarm device cable into the interphone port, on the rear of the camera or plug a dual alarm interface adapter into the interphone port and plug the alarm device cable(s) into the dual alarm interface adapter.

F. Turn on the MAIN Power switch for the observation monitor, and the Power button on the front of the monitor.

G. Place the monitor in the desired operating mode.

INTERPHONEMONITOR

To any N.O. Alarm Device

Wire colorBlack: Alarm inputShield: Ground

To Monitor

OR

ORPassive Infrared Detector W/Power Supply

External Alarm Device Cable

External Alarm Device Cable

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CONNECTING A 2-WAY INTERCOM TO THE OBSERVATION SYSTEM

The monitor has the ability to have a two-way intercom between the monitor and the camera location. Perform the following steps after installing the monitor.

A. Install the intercom station in a suitable location. The typical mounting height should be between 30� (76.3cm) and 42� (196.68cm) above the finished floor to allow access by users. NOTE: Intercom not included with monitor.

B. Turn OFF the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the observation monitor and the POWER button on the front of the monitor.

C. Route the intercom cable from the intercom station to the observation camera.

Caution: Care should be taken when routing the cable from the camera to the intercom station. Try not to put any unnecessary strain on the cable or connectors. Damage may result to cable if it is pulled by the connectors. Do not place the cable next to fluorescent lights; interference may result. Do not use staples to support the cable, as you may damage the cable. If the provided camera cable is not long enough, do not substitute a telephone cable. Using a telephone cable could damage the camera and/or alarm device.

D. Plug one end of the intercom cable into the jack on the back of the intercom station.

E. Plug the other end of the intercom cable into the RJ-11E interphone port on the back of the camera.

F. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch for the observation monitor and the Power button on the front of the monitor.

G. Place the monitor in the desired operating mode.

INTERCOM

INTERPHONEMONITOR

BACK OF CAMERA

To Monitor

CAMERA

VIDEO DOORPHONE CAMERA

To Monitor

CAMERA WITH BUILT-IN INTERCOM

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FUNCTIONAL OPERATION

DISPLAY FORMATS

Quad Multi-Screen Display When power is first applied to the unit, the monitor displays a quad screen with four camera pictures. If less than four cameras are installed the quadrant for the missing cameras will appear as black. The MODE LED and camera LED�s for the installed cameras will be ON.

Full Screen Display Press the MODE button, then any camera button to display the camera in full screen mode. In this mode the selected camera number LED indicator illuminates.

PIP1 (Picture-In-Picture 1) Display When the unit is in full screen mode, pressing the MODE button once changes the mode to the PIP1 format. In PIP1 format there is a full-screen background picture and one inset screen. The MODE LED and the camera number LED of the displayed cameras will be ON. The size and position of the inset window can be selected in the PIP Setup Menu (MAIN MENU / CAMERA / PIP SETUP).

PIP2 (Picture-In-Picture 2) Display The PIP2 mode is the next viewing mode following the PIP1 format. When the unit is in the PIP1 mode, press the MODE button once to change to PIP2. (If the unit is in full screen mode, press the MODE button twice.) The MODE LED and the camera number LED of the displayed cameras will be ON. The size and position of the insert windows can be selected in the PIP Setup Menu (MAIN MENU / CAMERA / PIP SETUP).

Automatic Sequential Switching Mode The internal sequential switcher will allow each camera connected to the monitor to be viewed one at a time in a continuous sequence either full screen, or in the PIP mode. To sequence full screen pictures, press the SEL button, then the SEQ button.

When in the PIP1 or PIP2 mode, the sequence function can occur in the PIP window(s) by pressing the MODE button, then the SEQ button.

An �S� appears in the lower right corner of the full screen or PIP inset window to show the auto sequential feature is in operation. To stop the sequencing operation, press the SEQ button again.

OPERATION WITH A VCR

VCR Record The observation monitor sends a signal for recording to the VIDEO port. The format of the signal can be either full screen or quad/PIP mode as determined by the option selected in the Setup Menu (MAIN MENU / CONFIGURATION / VCR OUTPUT). Selecting the FULL option results in a full screen display output. The QUAD option results in a quad or PIP display output.

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VCR Playback Pressing the VCR button on the front of the monitor activates the VCR Playback mode. In this mode the signal from the connected VCR is transmitted to the monitor. The image viewed on the screen will show exactly what is being recorded on the VCR. During this operation, the LED above the VCR button turns ON. To exit this mode, press the VCR button again.

VCR ZOOM Function The VCR ZOOM function is only operational when the VCR OUTPUT setting in the Configuration menu is set to the QUAD option (MAIN MENU / CONFIGURATION / VCR OUTPUT). This is a 2X zoom function that will expand one quarter of the screen to full screen. Pressing the camera button will place the unit in a zoomed picture and turn on the camera number LED indictor and display the character �Z� at the top of the screen.

FREEZE DISPLAY

Pressing any camera button will freeze the picture on the screen when the unit is in the QUAD or PIP mode. The frozen camera LED indicator blinks and a blinking �F� character is displayed. To exit the Freeze mode, press the same camera button again.

The freeze function also applies to VCR Playback when the video image was recorded in quad mode. This requires the VCR OUTPUT setting to be set to the QUAD option. To freeze the recorded picture, press the MODE button while in the VCR Playback mode. To exit this setting, press the MODE button a second time.

ALARMING FUNCTIONS

The observation monitor will recognize several alarm functions, including a single alarm, multiple alarms, video loss alarm and VCR mode alarm.

The alarm device connects to the accessory port on the observation camera. An audible buzzer and an alarm output relay are provided to alert the operator to an alarm and/or activate an external device such as a VCR.

Single and Multiple Alarms When an alarm is triggered, the following actions occur and remain in effect until the Alarm Hold Time has expired or the Alarm function is reset.

• The alarm buzzer sounds if enabled • The alarm relay is energized if enabled. • The letter �A� appears in the quadrant of the alarmed camera. • The LED of the alarmed camera blinks. • The monitor and VCR outputs are switched to the selected display format selected in

the Alarm Display Setup menu (MAIN MENU / ALARM / ALARM DISPLAY). • The unit exits the FREEZE mode or the VCR playback mode if they are in use. When multiple alarms occur and the option FULL is set in the Alarm Display setup menu, the outputs are switched between the alarmed cameras in two-second intervals. The display format, sequence, dwell time and duration of the alarm are determined by the settings selected in the Alarm setup options on the MAIN menu.

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The HOLD TIME determines the duration of the alarm. This can be found on the ALARM menu under the ALARM DURATION submenu. The dwell time of the buzzer and relay will begin when an alarm occurs and stops at the end of the Alarm Hold Time.

NOTE: When the unit is in the Setup Mode, the alarm operation is disabled and it will not recognize an alarm event.

Video Loss Alarm The observation monitor can detect the loss of video at the connected camera inputs. When the Video Loss Alarm option is set to ON, the following actions occur and remain in effect until the hold time has expired or the video is restored. When the Video Loss Alarm option is OFF, no alarm occurs.

• The LED of the camera experiencing the loss of video blinks. • If the relay option is enabled, the relay is energized. • If the alarm buzzer option is enable, an alarm sounds. • The monitor displays a quad image of the alarmed camera and sends the identical

image to the VCR port. • The letter �L� blinks on the screen if the camera with the video loss is displayed in the

QUAD screen mode. The duration of time the alarm continues is determined by the ALARM TIME setting on the ALARM menu. The flashing LED, relay, and buzzer will expire automatically at the end of the ALARM TIME. The alarm can also be canceled by pressing any button on the observation monitor. Once cancelled, the buzzer stops, the relay resumes its normal condition, and the LED stops blinking. The �L� remains on the screen until the unit detects a new valid video signal on the camera with the video loss, or the video loss alarm feature is turned OFF on the Alarm menu.

VCR Mode Alarm When an alarm occurs in the VCR mode the unit exits the mode to perform the normal alarm operations. When the Alarm Hold Time expires the unit resumes the VCR mode. When a video loss alarm occurs while in the VCR playback mode, the unit remains in VCR playback mode while the LED indicator of the camera with the loss blinks. The buzzer also sounds and the relay is engergized.

Alarm Reset An alarm will reset automatically or manually under the following conditions.

• The ALARM HOLD TIME has elapsed. The camera alarm actions automatically terminate and the unit returns to the previous mode.

• The alarm on the camera with the Video Loss alarm ceases when the V-LOSS time elapses.

• Pressing any button except the MENU button on the front of the monitor will manually reset the alarm status.

• Pressing the MENU button will manually cancel all alarm action and place the unit in the Setup mode.

AUDIO FUNCTIONS

This unit has the ability to monitor audio when the cameras used have built-in microphones. When a camera is displayed in the full-screen mode, the audio from that

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camera is heard on the monitor speaker. While in the quad or PIP modes, the audio channel indicator (small square) appears in the window of the selected camera.

To select an audio channel, put the unit in quad mode then press the TALK button twice quickly. The LED for the currently selected camera lights and the TALK LED flashes. Press the camera button corresponding to the desired camera and the audio channel indicator moves to the selected camera.

To communicate to a person through an optional intercom station, press and hold the TALK button while speaking into the microphone on the front of the monitor. While the TALK button is pressed, the CALL LED is ON and sound is transmitted to the intercom location. To listen to the person, release the TALK button.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU

SETUP

Pressing the MENU button will place the unit into a programming mode for setup configuration. The camera number buttons are used to move down, up, left, and right in the setup menu. If the unit remains in the Setup mode for two minutes without any activity, it automatically exists and returns to the previous mode of operation. The unit will not recognize an alarm while it is in the Setup Menu. The automatic exit feature prevents the unit from being left in the Setup mode.

Password Protection If the PASSWORD option is turned ON, pressing the MENU button will display the password confirmation screen. If the PASSWORD option is turned OFF, the password confirmation screen is bypassed and the MAIN MENU screen appears. The four-digit password is entered using the buttons for Camera 1 through 4. For example, if your password is �1234�, press the keys 1, 2, 3, then 4. If the incorrect password is entered, the screen displays an access denied message for two seconds then returns to the previous mode. The factory default password is �1111�.

MAIN MENU

The MAIN MENU provides access to all programming features. To maneuver through the menu options, review the table following the MAIN MENU screen below which describes the functions of the programming and camera selection controls.

1. TIME, DATE2. CAMERA3. ALARM4. SEQUENCE5. PICTURE ADJUST6. CONFIGURATION

MAIN MENU

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Control Description MENU Press once to bring up the MAIN MENU. The MENU LED lights. Press

a second time to exit the menu mode. Pressing this button while in a sub-menu returns to the upper menu screen.

/ 1 Moves the cursor down or scrolls through the available options. / 2 Moves the cursor up or scrolls through the available options. / 3 Moves the cursor left. / 4 Moves the cursor right.

SEL Enters the submenu and saves the selected menu. TIME, DATE

The time and date can be displayed on the monitor and will appear on the screen in full or quad mode. The optional settings include: Date Format, Date, Time, and Display. The Time / Date menu screen is shown below.

TIME, DATE

1. DATE FORMAT2. DATE3. TIME4. DISPLAY

: US: MM/DD/YY: HH:MM:SS: ON

Date Format The first option on the TIME/DATE Setup screen is the DATE FORMAT. This is used to select between the following three date formats:

FORMAT DISPLAY EXAMPLE US (default) MM/DD/YY 03/15/02

EURO DD/MM/YY 15/03/02 ASIA YY/MM/DD 02/03/15

Use the following steps to set the DATE FORMAT options.

Step Action 1 Press or until DATE FORMAT is highlighted then press the SEL

button. 2 Select the desired option using the or buttons. 3 Press the SEL button to save the option.

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Date The DATE setting is used to set the current date. The format displayed on the screen is dependent on the DATE FORMAT options set in the preceding step. Use the following steps to set the current date.

Step Action 1 Press or until DATE is highlighted. 2 Press SEL to select the first set of digits in the date. 3 Select the desired number using the or buttons. 4 Select the next two digits using the button. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the desired date is selected. 6 Press SEL to save the date setting.

Time The TIME setting is used to set the time in a 24-hour format. Use the same steps listed above in the DATE section to set the time.

Display The DISPLAY setting on the Time and Date Setup screen provides the option of whether the time and date are displayed on the screen. The default option is ON. Change the DISPLAY option using the following steps.

Step Action 1 Press or until DISPLAY is selected, then press the SEL button. 2 Select the desired option (ON or OFF) using the or buttons. 3 Press the SEL button to save the option.

CAMERA

Descriptive titles can be assigned to the cameras to identify their view on the screen. This section also covers the size and location of the PIP screens. The optional settings include: Camera Titles and PIP Setup. The Camera menu screen is shown below.

CAMERA

1. CAMERA TITLES2. PIP SETUP

Camera Titles The CAMERA TITLES setup screen is used to assign titles to the cameras and determine whether the titles are displayed.

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CAMERA TITLES

1. CAMERA 12. CAMERA 23. CAMERA 34. CAMERA 45. DISPLAY

: CA 1: CA 2: CA 3: CA 4: ON

Camera numbers 1-4 on the CAMERA TITLES setup screen are used to set each camera title. An 8-character title can be designated for each camera, and this title appears on the screen when the display option is ON and the camera is selected. The default camera title is �CA� with the corresponding camera number. Following are the available characters for camera titles regardless of the language setting:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : = , ( ) BLANK

The following steps provide an example for setting camera titles. In this example, set Camera 1 to �LOBBY.�

Step Action 1 Press or until Camera 1 is selected. 2 Press SELto select the title. 3 Press or until the �L� character is displayed.

Pressing scrolls one character at a time in ascending order. Pressing scrolls one character at a time in descending order. Holding down the or button for two seconds will scroll the characters automatically. Stop pressing or to stop scrolling.

4 Press to move the cursor to the right one position in the title. Press or until the �O� character is displayed.

5 Press to move the cursor to the right one position in the title. Press or until the �B� character is displayed.

6 Press to move the cursor to the right one position in the title. Press or until the �B� character is displayed.

7 Press to move the cursor to the right one position in the title. Press or until the �Y� character is displayed.

8 Press the SEL button to save the title.

The DISPLAY option on the CAMERA TITLES setup screen determines whether the titles are displayed on the screen. The default option is ON. Change the DISPLAY option using the following steps.

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Step Action 1 Press or until DISPLAY is selected, then press the SEL button to

select the option. 2 Select the desired option (ON or OFF) using the or buttons. 3 Press the SEL button. The selected option is saved and the cursor moves

back to DISPLAY.

PIP Setup The PIP setup screen is used to set the size and position of the PIP screen display. The options for SIZE are: 1/9 and 1 /4. The options for the POSITION are A, B, C, and D. The PIP SETUP screen and positions are shown below.

PIP SETUP

1. SIZE2. POSITION

: 1/9: A

PIP2PIP1

¼ SIZE1/9 SIZE¼ SIZE1/9 SIZE

POSITION B:

POSITION C:

POSITION D:

POSITION A:

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ALARM

The ALARM setup screen is used to select the Alarm Input, the Video Loss Alarm, the Alarm Display, and the Alarm Time.

ALARM

1. ALARM INPUT2. VIDEO LOSS ALARM3. ALARM DISPLAY4. ALARM TIME

Alarm Input The ALARM INPUT setting defines the way connectors respond to external input as either normally open (N.O.), normally closed (N.C.), or if the alarm is ignored. The default setting is normally open (N.O.). NOTE: While the unit is in the setup mode, alarms are ignored.

ALARM INPUT: N.O.: N.O.: N.O.: N.O.: OFF: ON: ON

1. ALARM 12. ALARM 23. ALARM 34. ALARM 45. LATCH6. BUZZER7. RELAY

Alarms 1 through 4 can be set to N.O., N.C., or OFF. To change the ALARM INPUT, use the following steps.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the desired number and press the

SEL button. 2 Select the new option using the or buttons. Valid settings are:

• OFF: The alarm input is ignored. • NO: The unit looks for a short for alarm condition. • NC: The unit looks for an open for alarm condition.

3 Press SEL to save the change.

The LATCH option is used to determine how long the alarm message will display on the main monitor.

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Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the Alarm LATCH option. 2 Press SEL to select the option. 3 Press or to change the value. Select from the following:

• ON : All alarm messages and the LED indicators of the alarmed cameras will blink until the alarm hold time expires. All alarm messages remain until manually cleared by entering the setup menu. This is the default setting.

• OFF : Each alarm message remains on screen until the alarm hold time expires or manually cleared by pressing any button.

4 Press SEL to save the new option.

The BUZZER option is used to select whether the alarm buzzer is turned ON or OFF. Use the following steps to change this option.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the Alarm BUZZER option the press

the SEL button. 2 Press or to change the option. Select from the following :

• ON: Activates the alarm buzzer until the alarm hold time expires or manually cleared by pressing any button. This is the default setting

• OFF: Turns the alarm buzzer off 3 Press SEL to save the new option.

The RELAY option is used to select whether the alarm relay is turned ON or OFF. Use the following steps to change this option.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the Alarm RELAY option the press

SEL. 2 Press or to change the option. Select from the following :

• ON: Activates the alarm relay until the alarm hold time expires or manually cleared by pressing any button. This is the default setting

• OFF: Turns the alarm relay off 3 Press SEL to save the new option.

Video Loss Alarm The VIDEO LOSS ALARM setting allows you to turn the video loss alarm ON or OFF for each camera when video input is lost. It has the same optional settings as ALARM INPUT. Use the following steps to change the options for CAMERA1 through CAMERA4.

VIDEO LOSS ALARM: : : : : OFF: ON: ON

ONONONON

1. CAMERA 12. CAMERA 23. CAMERA 34. CAMERA 45. LATCH6. BUZZER7. RELAY

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Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to CAMERA 1 of the VIDEO LOSS

ALARM options then press the SEL button. 2 Press or to change the value. Select from the following:

• ON: Executes video loss alarm operation during loss of video. This is the default setting.

• OFF: Ignores the loss of video. 3 Press SEL to save the change. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for CAMERAS 2 through 4.

The LATCH option is used to determine how long the video loss alarm message will display on the main monitor.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the Video Loss Alarm LATCH option

then press the SEL button. 2 Press or to change the value. Select from the following:

• ON : All alarm messages and the LED indicators of the alarmed cameras will blink until the alarm hold time expires. All alarm messages remain until manually cleared by entering the setup menu. This is the default setting.

• OFF : Each alarm message remains on screen until the alarm hold time expires or manually cleared by pressing any button.

3 Press SEL to save the new option.

The BUZZER option is used to enable or disable the buzzer when the video loss alarm is set to ON. Use the following steps to change this option.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the Video Loss Alarm BUZZER option

then press the SEL button. 2

Press or to change the value. Select from the following: • ON: Sounds the alarm buzzer until the V-LOSS time expires or

manually cleared by pressing any button This is the default setting. • OFF: Does not sound the alarm buzzer

3 Press SEL to save the new option.

The RELAY option is used to select whether the relay is turned ON or OFF. Use the following steps to change this option.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the Video Loss Alarm RELAY option

then press the SEL button. 2 Press or to change the option. Select from the following:

• ON: Activates the relay until the V-LOSS time expires or manually cleared by pressing any button. This is the default setting

• OFF: Turns the relay off 3 Press SEL to save the new option.

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Alarm Display The ALARM DISPLAY setting is used to select the display format regardless of the video loss alarm when the external alarm occurs. The display options are QUAD or FULL format. The default setting is QUAD.

ALARM DISPLAY

QUADFULL

1: 2:

DISPLAY : 1

Alarm Time The ALARM TIME option allows the user to select the HOLD TIME and the V-LOSS TIME. HOLD TIME is used to set the amount of time the alarm relay and alarm display continue after the alarm is released. The V-LOSS TIME is used to set the amount of time the Video Loss Alarm relay and Video Loss Alarm display continue after the unit detects the new video signal of the camera with the video loss. Change these options using the following steps.

ALARM TIME

: 20 SEC: 20 SEC

1. HOLD TIME2. V-LOSS TIME

Step Action

1 Press or to move the cursor to the ALARM TIME option in Alarm setup menu, then press the SEL button.

2 Press or to move the cursor to the HOLD TIME option, then press SEL.

3 Press or to change the number of seconds. Valid settings are from 0 to 99 seconds. The default setting is 20 seconds.

4 Press SEL to save the new option. 5 Press or to move the cursor to the V-LOSS TIME option, then press

SEL. 6 Press or to change the number of seconds. Valid settings are from 0

to 99 seconds. The default setting is 20 seconds. 7 Press SEL to save the new option.

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SEQUENCE

The SEQUENCE setup menu allows the user to select whether or not to display cameras in the sequential switching modes, and if so, to specify the duration of time each camera is displayed.

SEQUENCE

DWELL03 SEC03 SEC03 SEC03 SEC00 SEC

ORDER1: CA 12: CA 23: CA 34: CA 45: QUAD

Order The ORDER option allows the user to select the switching order in the sequential switching mode. A camera can be set to sequence more than once in the sequence order (e.g.: CA1, CA2, CA1, CA4, QUAD). To change this option, use the following steps:

Step Action 1 Press SEL to select the SEQUENCE setup menu in the main menu. 2 Press or to move the cursor to the desired number. 3 Press SEL to select the current option. 4 Select the new option using the and buttons. 5 Press SEL to save the change. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for all other desired numbers.

Dwell Time The DWELL option determines the viewing time of each camera during the sequential switching mode. Valid dwell times are from 00 to 99 seconds. If 00 seconds is selected the camera would be excluded from the switching sequence and the word OFF is displayed on the screen. Uninstalled cameras should have a dwell time equal to 00 seconds. Cameras with 01-99 seconds will be displayed if connected to the unit. Three seconds is the default dwell time. Use the following steps to set the dwell time for each camera.

Step Action 1 Press or to move the cursor to the desired number. 2 Press SEL then to move the cursor to the DWELL time. 3 Press or to set the DWELL time. 4 Press SEL to save the new DWELL time. 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to set other DWELL times.

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PICTURE ADJUST

The PICTURE ADJUST menu allows you to modify the picture quality of the selected quadrant. Adjustments can be made to each cameras brightness, contrast, color, and tint setting. The levels are controlled by 64 steps from MIN to MAX. The 00 setting is the normal value (also the default setting). Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the level settings. Press the SEL button to select options.

CA 1

1. CAMERA2. BRIGHTNESS3. CONTRAST4. COLOR5. TINT

: 01: -01: MIN: MAX: 00

CONFIGURATION

The CONFIGURATION menu is used to change security options for password settings, restore factory default settings, and protect against unauthorized operation.

CONFIGURATION1. PASSWORD2. ENTER NEW CODE RE-ENTER NEW CODE

3. FACTORY DEFAULT4. KEY LOCK5. ALARM HISTORY6. AUDIO MARK7. VCR OUTPUT8. VIS TRIGGER PULSE

: OFF: --------: --------: NO: OFF

: ON: FULL: ON

Password The PASSWORD configuration setting is used to protect programming setup from unauthorized access. If this option is ON, a password confirmation screen appears when the MENU button is pressed to enter the main menu setup mode. A 4-digit password must be entered in order to access the MAIN MENU. The default password is 1 1 1 1. If an incorrect password is entered, access is denied.

If the option is OFF, the password confirmation screen is bypassed and the user goes directly into the setup mode.

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ENTER THE 4 DIGIT CODEUSING CAMERA KEYS (1-4)

PASSWORD

ENTER PASSWORD _ _ _ _

ACCESS DENIED

INCORRECT PASSWORD

New Code To change the password, use the ENTER NEW CODE / RE-ENTER NEW CODE configuration option. Use the following steps to change the password.

Step Action 1 On the CONFIGURATION screen, press or until ENTER NEW

CODE is selected. 2 Press SEL to select the first digit of the password. 3 Enter four digits for the new password using the quadrant number buttons

1 through 4. 4 The first digit (-) of the Re-enter new password field is automatically

selected. 5 Re-enter the same four digits as above. 6 If the changing password code was successful, the screen displays a

�CHANGE PASSWORD SUCCESS� message for two seconds. If not, a �CHANGE PASSWORD FAIL� message screen is displayed at two seconds and the cursor place the ENTER NEW CODE menu-item automatically. In this case, repeat the same steps.

CHANGE PASSWORD

SUCCESS

CHANGE PASSWORD

FAIL

Factory Default The FACTORY DEFAULT option allows you to return the unit to all factory defined defaults. The default setting for this configuration option is NO.

NOTE: This action erases ALL user settings.

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WARNING

THIS WILL CHANGE ALL USER SETTINGS TOTHE FACTORY DEFAULT.

YES NO

FACTORY DEFAULTIS DONE

Use the following steps to reset the unit to the factory defaults.

Step Action 1 Press or until FACTORY DEFAULTS is selected, then press SEL. A

warning message is displayed in the message portion of the screen. 2 Select the desired option (YES or NO) using the or buttons, then

press the SEL button. 3 If the option is �YES�, the message �FACTORY DEFAULT IS DONE� is

displayed on the screen and the unit returns to the factory default settings. If the option is NO, the screen returns to the Configuration menu.

Key Lock The KEY LOCK option is used to protect the control buttons against unauthorized operation. Use the following steps to set the KEY LOCK option.

Step Action 1 Press or until KEY LOCK is selected, then press SEL. 2 Press or to select the new option.

Valid settings are : • ON: The front panel is inoperable. Pressing MENU will place the unit

into the main menu setup mode. • OFF: The front panel is operable and KEY LOCK is off. This setting is

the default. 3 Press SEL to save the setting and move the cursor to the KEY LOCK

option.

Alarm History The ALARM HISTORY option is used to display the history of up to 120 alarm events (up to 12 pages). The history data includes alarm source, camera number, time and date. The alarm history is kept in a FIFO fashion so the oldest alarms are deleted to make room for the newer alarms.

The two sources of alarms: those triggered by the external alarm sensor (indicated by �A�) and those triggered by the loss of the video signal from the camera input (indicated by �L�). Use the following steps to display the alarm counts for each camera and to restart the counts for all cameras.

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PRESS SELECT TO CLEAR

PAGE1ALARM HISTORYALLAALAAAA

21:05:3620:05:3619:05:3618:05:3617:05:3616:05:3615:05:3614:05:3613:05:3612:05:36

CA1CA3CA4CA2CA3CA4CA2CA1CA3CA2

02/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/200202/28/2002

Step Action 1 Press or on the Configuration screen until ALARM HISTORY is

selected. 2 Press SEL to display the current alarm history for all cameras as of the last

reset date. 3 Press to display the next page or press SEL to clear all pages. 4 Press the MENU button to exit this menu and return to the Configuration

menu.

Audio Mark The AUDIO MARK option allows you to select whether or not to display the audio channel selection indicator ( █ ).

Step Action 1 Press or on the Configuration screen until AUDIO MARK is selected. 2 Press SEL to select the option 3 Press or to select the new option.

Valid settings are : • ON: The audio channel selection indicator is enabled. This is the

default setting. • OFF: The audio channel selection indicator is disabled.

4 Press SEL to save the change. 5 Press the MENU button to exit this menu and return to the Configuration

menu.

VCR Output The VCR Output option allows the user to select the format of the video to the VCR output. The options are FULL and QUAD. When the FULL option is selected, the output to the VCR is identical to the image on the screen. When the QUAD option is selected, the output to the VCR is a quad regardless of the format shown on the monitor.

Setting the VCR Output option to QUAD also enables the VCR ZOOM feature. When a quad image is recorded and then played back on the monitor, pressing the VCR button will put the unit in VCR ZOOM mode. In this mode, the selected quadrant is expanded to full screen size.

FULL VCR output is screen image. VCR Zoom function disabled. QUAD VCR output is quad image. VCR Zoom function enabled.

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VIS Trigger Pulse The VIS TRIGGER PULSE (Vertical Interval Switching) option allows the user to select the rolling-free sequencing picture or the VCR output picture. Use the following steps to set the VIS TRIGGER PULSE.

Step Action 1 Press or on Configuration screen until VIS TRIGGER PULSE is

selected. 2 Press SEL to select the option. 3 Press or to select the new option.

• ON: This option selects the rolling-free sequencing picture in the sequence mode. If you are using the VCR output, you may observe a �white picture� on the screen of the secondary monitor.

• OFF: This option selects the stable picture of the secondary monitor through the VCR output. When you select this option, you may observe a rolling picture in the full sequence mode.

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Press SEL to save the setting and move the cursor to the VIS TRIGGER PULSE option.

5 Press the MENU button to go to main menu

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SPECIFICATIONS Operating defaults Format

Display Quad Screen Display Live

Factory defaults Time/date display

Date Camera titles PIP size PIP location Alarm input polarity Alarm display Alarm buzzer Alarm hold time Alarm latch Alarm relay Video loss alarm Video loss buzzer Video loss time Video loss relay Video loss latch Sequence order Dwell time Password Password code Key lock Factory defaults Audio mark VCR Output VIS Trigger Pulse

ON US (MM/DD/YYYY) ON (CA1 � CA4) 1/9 A Normally Open (NO) QUAD ON 20 seconds ON ON ON ON 20 seconds ON OFF CA1, CA2, CA3, CA4 3 seconds OFF 1 1 1 1 OFF NO ON OFF ON

Video format NTSC 525 lines; 2:1 Interlace Video level Camera

VCR input VCR output

1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms

Audio level Audio input/output Line level Alarm Camera alarm input

Alarm output Alarm hold time Alarm buzzer

4 inputs with individual polarity selection; activated by contact closure or TTL/CMOS signal One NO and NC contact with shared common; 5A, 30Vdc Menu selectable (0 to 99 seconds) On/Off selectable

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Display Gray shades Color Full-screen format Quad screen PIP inset Zoom display Display rate Resolution

256 (8 bits) 16 million 720 x 480 pixels 360 x 240 pixels 240 x 160 pixels, 180 x120 pixels Interpolated, 720 x480 pixels Real time refresh rate (60 fields per sec per quadrant) 400 TV lines (at center)

Controls MENU

VCR TALK MODE SEQ SEL Camera 1 (v) Camera 2 (^) Camera 3 (<) Camera 4 (>)

Selects the setup menu Select input source (camera or VCR) Speak or select the audio channel in the quad mode Selects QUAD, PIP1, PIP2, or full screen mode Sequences picture display Selects the camera assign mode in PIP mode Selects camera 1 full screen, freeze in quad display (down) Selects camera 2 full screen, freeze in quad display (up) Selects camera 3 full screen, freeze in quad display (left) Selects camera 4 full screen, freeze in quad display (right)

Connections Alarm input

Alarm output Audio input Audio output VCR In VCR Out Camera In (1-4)

6-pin modular jack Terminal block 6-pin modular jack; audio input from cameras 6-pin modular jack; audio output 6-pin modular jack; video input from VCR 6-pin modular jack; video output to VCR 6-pin modular jack; composite video input from cameras

Power requirements

Voltage Frequency

120V ac ± 10% 60 Hz

Power consumption

Watts 100W (with 4 cameras)

Physical characteristics

Picture tube Dimensions (WHD) Weight

14-inch diagonal, 90°deflection angle, 0.63mm stripe, inline 350mm x 330.5mm x 371mm 16Kg (approx)

Operating environment

Temperature Humidity

32° - 95° F (0° - 35° C) 10 � 90% non-condensing

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