Sensormatic MV16i manual

Part Number 92-10088 REV B MV16i Multivision Plus  Installation and Operation Manual[...]

ii MV16i Multivision Plus Copyright Under copyright laws, the contents of this manual may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without prior written con- sent of Sensormatic Video Products Division. © Copyright 1995, 1996 Sensormatic Video Products [...]

iii Installation and Operation Manual CAUTION This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en- ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to subpart B o[...]

iv MV16i Multivision Plus CONGRATULATIONS You now own one of the many fine products manufactured by Robot. This product has been carefully inspected to rigid quality standards before shipment. With reasonable care, it will provide years of reliable performance. Considering the investment, we know that you will want to ob- tain the full performan[...]

v Installation and Operation Manual The MV16i multiplexer represents the latest advance in digital mul- tiplexers. It lets you record pictures from multiple video cameras while viewing live video or video playback. The time-lapse VCR is a proven and valuable tool for document- ing visual events captured by a single camera. Applications em- ploying [...]

vi MV16i Multivision Plus TABLE OF CONTENTS MV16i FEATURES ............................................. 1 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW ................................... 2 Video Input and Output .................................... 2 Motion Detection .............................................. 2 Video Display .........................................[...]

vii Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents (continued) Menu 2  Toggle Options .............................. 16 Alarm Message Latch ........................................ 16 Video Loss Alarm .............................................. 16 Audible Alarm .................................................. 16 Alarm Input Polarity ..[...]

viii MV16i Multivision Plus Table of Contents (continued) Tape Playback .................................................. 30 VCR Special Effects ........................................... 30 Alarm Response .............................................. 31 Mechanical Alarms ........................................... 31 Live Mode Alarm Response[...]

ix Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents (continued) APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 49 Operating Defaults ......................................... 49 Video Format .................................................. 49 Video Level ..................................................... 4 9 Alarm ............[...]

x MV16i Multivision Plus Figure 1  Basic Multivision Plus System ................. 4 Figure 2  Multivision Plus System with Two VCRs .. 4 Figure 3  One-Way Multiplexed Video Transmission .................................................... 5 Figure 4  Multivision Plus System with RS-232 Control .......................................[...]

xi Installation and Operation Manual SECURITY MEASURES NOTE: This page describes how to access security sensitive MV16i series features. You may wish to remove this page from the manual and place it in a secure place. To access the setup menu system, press and hold the function button and press the zoom button ( function+zoom ). The first setup men[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 1 MV16i FEATURES  Monochrome compatible with color and B&W video cameras or other NTSC/EIA (PAL/CCIR) standard compatible video sources. Video synchronization is not required. Selectable termination.  Full duplex operation allows video recording while viewing live video or video playback.  Dynamic Time[...]

2 MV16i Multivision Plus TECHNICAL OVERVIEW Video Input and Output The MV16i is available configured for either the EIA or CCIR standard video. The unit features video camera inputs with a passive looping output for each. Camera input termination is programmable via an on-screen menu. Synchronization or phasing of cameras is not required. Two mo[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 3 Encoder Output The video encoder produces a single video signal containing field by field samples from all camera inputs. The signal is provided in composite format for connection to a video recorder. Encoder operation is continuous and independent of display and decoder functions. All inputs are sampled in camer[...]

4 MV16i Multivision Plus Figure 1  Basic Multivision Plus System Figure 2  Multivision Plus System with Two VCRs[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 5 Figure 3  One-Way Multiplexed Video Transmission Figure 4  Multivision Plus System with RS-232 Control[...]

6 MV16i Multivision Plus THE FRONT AND REAR PANELS This section briefly describes the MV16i front and rear panels. Refer to MV16i Setup and Using the MV16i for a detailed discussion of MV16i features and panel functions. See Figure 5  MV16i Controls and Indicators for the location of panel controls. Each button is described by name and functi[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 7 6. 4 x 4 ( right arrow )  Displays up to 16 cameras in the 4x4 format. This button functions as a right control in the Zoom and Setup modes. Press function+right arrow to toggle the time/date display. 7. live  Displays the camera inputs in the current format. This button is also used during setu[...]

8 MV16i Multivision Plus 1. power  This 2.1 mm pin jack accepts the MV16i series power module plug or other center positive source of 12 VDC at 1.5 ampere. 2. remote  This DB25-S connector allows remote control of MV16i via RS-232 data or optional remote control panel. 3. alarm  This DB25-S connector allows alarm activation via contact [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 9 INSTALLING THE MV16i Select a location for the product that is clean and dry and has AC power. Find an environment where temperature and humidity ex- tremes do not exceed the product specifications (see Technical Specifications ). Failure to do so can result in equipment failure and loss of warranty protection. R[...]

10 MV16i Multivision Plus Alarm Inputs MV16i Alarm Inputs accept a contact type or TTL/CMOS alarm signal. Connect alarm pins 1 through 16, as required, to one side of a contact type or TTL/CMOS compatible alarm device. Con- nect the remaining side of each device to ground ( alarm pins 18, 19 or 20). MV16i alarm input polarity is menu selectable [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 11 SYSTEM CHECKOUT MV16i system operation can be checked immediately after instal- lation with the MV16i in the factory default state. While the MV16i itself requires no adjustment, system components such as the monitor, cameras and video recorder should be checked for proper operation and adjustment. The system ch[...]

12 MV16i Multivision Plus Camera Check The MV16i multicamera display capability makes checking cam- era performance as simple as comparing two pictures on one screen. This method is preferable to the direct camera to monitor tech- nique because it allows precise adjustment of each camera against a chosen reference camera. In this way, difference[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 13 Making a Test Tape The easiest way to verify MV16i system operation is to make a test recording and play it back. This process effectively tests every piece of equipment in the system. Before proceeding with the test tape, complete both the monitor calibration and camera check procedures. Make sure the MV16i mon[...]

14 MV16i Multivision Plus MV16i SETUP MV16i features can be configured to suit the requirements of most video installations. The Setup Menu System A convenient system of on-screen menus allows you to set up key features such as time and date, VCR record time, sequencer dwell time, video termination, video loss alarm, camera titles, motion detect[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 15 SETUP MENUS There are seven menus in the Setup menu system. The following paragraphs take you through the menu system step-by-step, de- scribing each menus purpose and options. Menu 1  System Time/Date Menu 1 displays the MV16i system time and date (maintained by the MV16is internal clock/calendar), pro[...]

16 MV16i Multivision Plus Menu 2 allows you to review and set each of the MV16i toggle option settings. Toggle options have only two settings. To change a setting, position the highlight over it and press the up arrow o r down arrow . The alternate setting appears. Menu 2  Toggle Options The Alarm Message Latch option determines how lon[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 17 Alarm Input Polarity The Alarm Input Polarity option controls the polarity of all MV16i alarm inputs. It toggles as follows: ACT LOW  Active alarm inputs are low. The MV16i rec- ognizes a contact closure or TTL/CMOS logic low as an alarm event. ACT HI  Active alarm inputs are high. The MV16i re[...]

18 MV16i Multivision Plus The Number of VCRs option indicates how many VCRs are con- nected to the MV16i. It enables the MV16i to optimize system performance during advanced VCR operations such as index search. It toggles as follows: ONE  One VCR is connected to the MV16i. It is used for both recording and playback. TWO  Two VCRs are conne[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 19 Menu 4 displays the MV16i Alarm Duration setting. This option determines how many seconds the MV16i remains in the alarm state after an alarm event occurs. Use the up arrow and down arrow buttons to set the Alarm Duration time in seconds (2999). The default Alarm Duration setting is 004 SECS (seconds). When f[...]

20 MV16i Multivision Plus You perform motion detection setup using the MV16is Motion Setup screen by selecting motion detection targets in the cameras field of view. To access the Motion Setup screen, press function while the Cam- era Titles menu is displayed. The motion detection screen ap- pears displaying the current camera picture over[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 21 The target cursor line is initially positioned in the first row of targets. Active targets are circled. Inactive targets are not circled. You can turn motion targets on or off individually, by row or by screen. The front panel buttons used to select targets are as follows: up arrow  moves the target cursor up[...]

22 MV16i Multivision Plus USING THE MV16i The MV16i series is tremendously flexible and very easy to use. No setup is required to use the basic features, yet the product can be adapted to meet the display and recording requirements of most multicamera security systems. This section describes how to operate the MV16i. It is organized by operating[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 23 Tape Preview To view what is being sent to the VCR, place the VCR in the record mode (or any mode other than playback) and press the tape button. The live and tape lights indicate that the MV16i is displaying encoded video  full screen camera pictures, sequenced in camera number order, at the rate set on the [...]

24 MV16i Multivision Plus Viewing One Camera The Main Monitor can display any live or recorded camera in the Full Screen format. It can also display a movable 2x zoom of any camera. Main Monitor Full Screen Press any camera button when the select light is NOT lit. The MV16i displays the selected camera full screen. You can also press the full sc[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 25 Call Monitor The Call Monitor can display any live camera in the full screen format. To select a camera for full screen display on the Call Monitor: 1. Press the select button two times quickly. The select button light flashes, indicating the MV16i is in the Call Select mode. (If the select light comes on but do[...]

26 MV16i Multivision Plus 4. Press the camera button for the desired PIP inset camera. The selected camera appears in the PIP inset. PIP Swap Method: 1. Press the PIP button. The MV16i displays the current camera and the last selected PIP inset camera. 2. Press the select button. The select light comes on. 3. Press the camera button for th[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 27 3 x 3 Format 4 x 4 Format The 3 x 3 format displays nine pictures at one time. Cameras can be selected for display in any window. Cameras not already dis- played can be sequenced in the lower right window. Selecting 3 x 3 Cameras: 1. Press the 3 x 3 button. The MV16i displays the 3 x 3 format with the cameras la[...]

28 MV16i Multivision Plus Sequencing Cameras The MV16i allows sequential display of cameras on the Main Moni- tor in any available format. In the full screen format, all cameras can be sequenced full screen. In multicamera formats, cameras not already displayed can be sequenced in the lower right window. Cameras are sequenced in camera number or[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 29 The MV16i allows recording of multiple cameras onto a single videotape. This encoding function is performed in the back- ground, and does not interfere with other operations. All MV16i features remain available while a recording is being made. Like- wise, tape playback does not affect recording. It is poss[...]

30 MV16i Multivision Plus One Camera Recording The MV16i can be directed to record a single priority camera exclusively. This feature can be turned on or off at any time. To Start One Camera Recording: 1. Press and hold the 1 cam rec (function) button. 2. Press the camera button for the camera to be recorded. The MV16i displays the selecte[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 31 Alarm Response The MV16i detects and responds to three types of alarm events: mechanical (contact) alarms, video loss alarms and recorded alarms. A mechanical alarm event occurs when there is a contact closure at any MV16i alarm input. A video loss alarm occurs when the MV16i detects the loss of video at an acti[...]

32 MV16i Multivision Plus When a mechanical alarm occurs in Live mode, the MV16i alerts the operator and performs tasks required to record the alarm event on videotape. When the initial alarm is detected in Live mode, the MV16i does the following: 1. Flashes the associated camera button light. 2. Sounds the audible alarm if the Audible Alarm opt[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 33 Tape Mode Alarm Response When a mechanical alarm occurs in Tape mode, the MV16i pro- cesses the event in the background. It performs tasks required to record the alarm event on videotape but does not indicate the alarms to the user. This allows alarm recording during tape play- back. See Simultaneous Record and [...]

34 MV16i Multivision Plus The MV16i detects loss of video at a connected camera input by monitoring the cameras video sync signal. The Video Loss Alarm option controls this feature. When this option is ON (the de- fault), the MV16i responds to loss of camera video by alerting the operator and performing tasks required to record the alarm even[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 35 The MV16i detects recorded alarm events by monitoring the VIS information returned from tape. Each field of recorded video is encoded with alarm status information, camera number, camera title, time and date. The MV16i uses this information to identify camera related alarm events. The MV16i must be in Tape mode [...]

36 MV16i Multivision Plus Video Motion Detection The MV16i detects changes in camera video (motion) at any con- nected camera inputs. It responds to motion by increasing the rate at which that camera is recorded and displayed. The goal of motion detection is to prioritize cameras for display and recording. The MV16i gives priority to motion ?[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 37 Motion Sequencing When no motion is detected, the MV16i samples cameras in cam- era number order. Each time through the sequence, the VCR and the display receive one video field from each camera. For example, with nine cameras connected to the MV16i, the sequence is: When motion is detected, the MV16i creates a [...]

38 MV16i Multivision Plus The features and flexibility of the MV16i make it a powerful tool in special applications where unique capabilities are required. This section describes several ways to use the MV16i. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Simultaneous Record and Play The MV16i encode and decode circuits operate simultaneously. This is referred to as [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 39 Multiplexed video transmission allows two MV16i sites to moni- tor each others cameras. The operator at each site can display either local cameras or remote site cameras. MV16i operation is normal except that the operator presses the function+tape but- tons to display the remote cameras. Multiplexed video tra[...]

40 MV16i Multivision Plus MV16i Remote Control The MV16i provides two methods of remote control, RS-232 data and a remote control panel. Both methods use the rear panel remote connector. Remote Control Panel The RP1096 remote control panel provides additional control points that can be located up to 1000' from the MV16i. This option include[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 41 RS-232 Remote Command Set Table 1  RS-232 Remote Command Set RS-232 COMMAND EQUIVALENT BUTTON PRESS /AT fun ction /FZ f u l l s c r e e n / z o o m /PP PIP / up arrow /22 2 x 2 / down arrow /33 3 x 3 / lef t arrow /44 4 x 4 / right arrow /LV live /TP tape /SQ seq (s equence) /SL select /01/16 cameras 11[...]

42 MV16i Multivision Plus APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The Alarm connector is a DB25-S. It accepts a DB25-P mating connector (not provided). Alarm Connector Figure 7  Alarm Connector PIN NO. PIN ASSI GNMENT PIN NO. PIN ASSI GNMENT 1 A l a r m i n p u t 1 1 4 A l a r m i n p u t 1 4 2 A l a r m i n p u t 2 1 5 A l a r m i n p u t 1 5 3[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 43 Remote Connector The Remote connector is a DB25-S. It accepts a DB25-P mating connector (not provided). Figure 8  Remote Connector NOTE : The RS-232 input wire connects to pin 25. The ground wire connects to one of the ground pins, either pin 13, 14 or 15. Table 3  Remote Connector Pin Assignments PIN NO. [...]

44 MV16i Multivision Plus APPENDIX B ALARM RECORDING CONTROL Uncontrolled Alarm Recording When alarm recording is not controlled, the VCR records alarm cameras as normal video. Recorded operation is not affected by alarm events. The VCR simply records alarm video output by the MV16i at the set time-lapse speed. Uncontrolled alarm recording requi[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 45 Controlled Alarm Recording When alarm recording is controlled by the MV16i, the VCR re- sponds to the alarm signal provided by the MV16i. The recorder goes into the alarm recording mode and records at the set alarm record speed. It remains in the alarm mode until released by the MV16i. Controlled alarm recording[...]

46 MV16i Multivision Plus APPENDIX C IN CASE OF TROUB LE When a problem arises, review the section of the manual that cov- ers the activity during which the problem occurs. If necessary, consult the troubleshooting table on the following pages. If the problem cannot be resolved, you may have to contact your dealer or the factory. When you call f[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 47 TROUBLES HOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBL E CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Video Problem s in Live Mode All liv e pictur es too brigh t or too dark. MV16i camera t ermination option incorrectl y set. Change MV16i camera terminat ion setting . Monitor n ot correctly adjusted. Adjust monitor using M V16i gray bars. Some live[...]

48 MV16i Multivision Plus PROBLE M POSSIB LE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Alarm Processing Problems Continuou s alarm when alarm input is connected. Alarm device pol arity and MV16i alarm in put polar ity do not mat ch. Change alarm d evice polarity or MV16i alarm in put polar ity. Remote Control Prob lems No response to RS-232 remote input. Serial co[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 49 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications apply to the Robot MV16i product only. Robot reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. Operating Defaults Format Largest multicamera format Display Live Switcher Select[...]

50 MV16i Multivision Plus Camera Alarm Input One input per camera. Activated by contact closure or TTL/CMOS signal. Polarity selectable. Alarm Hold Input +5 to +15 VDC or TTL/CMOS active high signal. Alarm Duration 4 second default. Menu selectable from 2 to 999 seconds. Alarm Output Normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts with shar[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 51 3 x 3 (Left Arrow) Selects 3 x 3 picture display or LEFT function. 4 x 4 (Right Arrow) Selects 4 x 4 picture display or RIGHT function. Live Selects camera inputs for viewing. Tape Selects VCR input for viewing. Seq (Sequence) Selects sequential camera display in full screen or lower right window. Select Selects[...]

52 MV16i Multivision Plus Electrical Power Requirement 18 Watts (center positive 12 VDC) Physical Characteristics Dimensions 17" (432mm) Wide 12.25" (311mm) Deep 1.75" (44mm) High Shipping Weight 10 lbs. (4.54kg) Environmental Temperature, 40104°F (540°C) Requirements Humidity, 595% RH noncondensing Altitude (operating)[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 53 WARRANTY INFORMATION 36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL USER OF ROBOT VIDEO EQUIPMENT We appreciate your purchase of Robot video equipment. We take pride in the quality of our products and have manufactured your new Robot video equipment to exacting quality standards. We feel confident that in normal use it w[...]

54 MV16i Multivision Plus Sensormatic Video Products Division reserves the right to make changes in design, or to make additions to, or improvements upon, this product without incurring obligation to install the same on products already manufactured. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limit[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 55 NOTES:[...]