Sensormatic RV2104 manual

Part Number 8000-1974-01 REV A Sensormatic THE WORLD LEADER IN LOSS PREVENTION ® Color Video Multiplex er Installation and Operation Manual Models R V2104, R V2109, R V2116[...]

ii Color Video Multiplexer 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 consent of Sensormatic V ideo Products Division. © Copyright 1994, 1996 Sensormatic V ideo Products Di[...]

iii Installation and Operation Manual CA UTION This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in- struction manual, may cause interference to radio communica- tions. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to subpart [...]

iv Color Video Multiplexer CONGRA TULA TIONS Y ou now own one of the many fine products manufactur ed by Sensormatic. This product has been carefully inspected to rigid quality standards befor e shipment. W ith reasonable car e, it will provide years of reliable performance. Considering the investment, we know that you will want to obtain the full [...]

v Installation and Operation Manual ABOUT THE COLOR VIDEO MUL TIPLEXER The Color V ideo Multiplexer represents the latest advance in digital picture pr ocessors. Three models ar e available: the R V21 1 6 (16 cameras), the R V2109 (nine cameras) and the R V2104 (four cameras). Each multiplexer lets you record pictures from mul- tiple video cameras [...]

vi Color Video Multiplexer TABLE OF CONTENTS COLOR VIDEO MUL TIPLEXER FEA TURES .............. 1 TECHNICAL OVER VIEW ............................................ 2 Video Input and Output ............................................ 2 Motion Detection ...................................................... 2 Video Display ............................[...]

vii Installation and Operation Manual SETUP MENUS ......................................................... 17 Menu 1 — System Time/Date ................................ 17 Menu 2 — T oggle Options ...................................... 18 Alarm Message Display .................................... 18 Alarm Message Latch ........................[...]

viii Color Video Multiplexer 4 x 4 Format ...................................................... 29 Sequencing Cameras ............................................ 30 Videotape Operations ............................................ 30 VCR Setup ........................................................ 30 T ape Recording ............................[...]

ix Installation and Operation Manual Controlled Alarm Recording ................................... 4 7 Installing a Mitsubishi HS-5424 VCR ..................... 47 Mitsubishi HS-5424 Operating Notes ................ 48 APPENDIX C IN CASE OF TROUBLE ............................................ 4 9 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS ..............[...]

x Color Video Multiplexer Figure 1 — Basic Multiplexer System ................. 4 Figure 2 — Multiplexer System with T wo VCRs .............................................. 4 Figure 3 — One-W ay Multiple xed Video T ransmission ....................................... 5 Figure 4 — Video Multiplex er System with RS-232 Control ..............[...]

xi Installation and Operation Manual SECURITY MEASURES NO TE : This page describes how to access security sensitive f eatures. Y ou may wish to remo v e this page from the manual and place it in a secure place. T o access the setup menu system, press and hold the Function button and press the Zoom button ( Function+Zoom ). The first setup menu appe[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 1 COLOR VIDEO MUL TIPLEXER FEA TURES • Compatible with color and B&W video cameras or other NTSC/EIA (P AL/CCIR) standar d compatible video sources. V ideo synchr onization is not requir ed. Selectable termina- tion. • Full duplex operation allows video recording while view- ing live video or video playbac[...]

2 Color Video Multiplex er TECHNICAL OVER VIEW Color video multiplexers are r epresented by three pr oducts: the R V21 16, the R V2109 and the R V2104. The products dif fer only with respect to the number of camera inputs and viewing options provided. Video Input and Output The multiplexer is available configured for either the NTSC/ EIA or P AL/CC[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 3 The video encoder produces a single video signal containing field by field samples from all camera inputs. The signal is provided in both composite and S-V ideo formats for connection to a video recor der . Encoder operation is continuous and independent of display and decoder functions. All inputs ar e sampled [...]

4 Color Video Multiplex er Figure 1 — Basic Multiplex er System Figure 2 — Multiplex er System with T wo VCRs[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 5 Figure 4 — Multiplex er System with RS-232 Control Figure 3 — One-W a y Multiple x ed Video T ransmission[...]

6 Color Video Multiplex er THE FRONT AND REAR PANELS This section briefly describes the multiplexer front and r ear panels. Refer to Multiplexer Setup and Using the Multiplexer for a detailed discussion of features and panel functions. See Fig- ure 5 — Multiplexer Contr ols and Indicators for the location of panel controls. Each button is describ[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 7 3. Picture-In-Picture [PIP] (up arrow) — Displays the currently selected camera in the full screen format, inset with a 1/16 size picture of one other camera. The inset pictur e can be selected or sequenced. This button functions as an “up” control in the Zoom and Setup modes. 4. 2 x 2 (down arro w) — Di[...]

8 Color Video Multiplex er Figure 6 — Multiple x er Rear P anel Connectors (16-Camera Model Sho wn) 1. power — This 2.1 mm pin jack accepts the multiplexer 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 multiplexer via RS-232 data or optional r emote contro[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 9 9. vcr out — This BNC connector pr ovides a composite video signal to recor d input of a standard or time-lapse video recor der . 10. cam in — These BNC connectors accept the composite video output of color or B&W cameras. Camera input termination is selectable. 11. cam out — These BNC connectors pr ov[...]

10 Color Video Multiplex er INST ALLING THE MUL TIPLEXER Select a location for the product that is clean and dry and has AC power . Find an environment wher e temperature and humidity extremes do not exceed the pr oduct specifications (see T echnical Specifications) . Failure to do so can r esult in equipment failure and loss of warranty pr otectio[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 11 S-VHS In NO TE: Do NO T connect both S-VHS IN and VCR IN at the same time. The m ultiple x er will not function proper ly with both inputs connected. Connect this input to the S-V ideo output (play) of an NTSC/EIA (P AL/CCIR) compatible Super VHS video recor der . The s- vhs in connector accepts S-V ideo fr om [...]

12 Color Video Multiplex er Remote The remote connector provides input pins for RS-232 contr ol commands and the Remote Control Panel. See Multiplexer Remote Control for details. RS-232 Control Input Connect remote pin 25 to the output of a compatible sour ce of RS-232 control data. Connect the r emaining side of the sour ce to ground (pin 13, 14 o[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 13 SYSTEM CHECK OUT Multiplexer system operation can be checked immediately after installation with the multiplexer in the factory default state. While the multiplexer itself requir es no adjustment, system components such as the monitor , cameras and video recor der should be checked for proper operation and adju[...]

14 Color Video Multiplex er Camera Chec k The multiplexer multicamera display capability makes checking camera performance as simple as comparing two pictures on one scr een. This method is pr eferable to the dir ect camera to monitor technique because it allows precise adjustment of each camera against a chosen refer ence camera. In this way , dif[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 15 Making a T est T ape The easiest way to verify multiplexer system operation is to make a test recor ding and play it back. This process effectively tests every piece of equipment in the system. Before pr oceeding with the test tape, complete both the moni- tor calibration and camera check procedur es. Make sure[...]

16 Color Video Multiplex er MUL TIPLEXER SETUP Multiplexer features can be configur ed 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 featur es such as time and date, VCR recor d time, sequencer dwell time, video termination, video loss alarm, camera titles[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 17 SETUP MENUS There ar e seven menus in the Setup menu system. The following paragraphs take you through the menu system step-by-step, describing each menu’s purpose and options. Menu 1 — System Time/Date Menu 1 displays the system time and date (maintained by the multiplexer ’s internal clock/calendar), th[...]

18 Color Video Multiplex er Menu 2 allows you to review and set each of the multiplexer “toggle” options. T oggle options have only two settings. T o change a setting, position the highlight over it and press the up arrow or d o wn arro w . T he alternate setting appears. Menu 2 — T oggle Options The Alarm Message Latch option determines how [...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 19 Alar m Input P olarity The Alarm Input Polarity option allows you to set the polarity of all multiplexer alarm inputs. It toggles as follows: A CT LOW — Active alarm inputs are “low”. The multiplexer recognizes a contact closur e or TTL/CMOS logic low as an alarm event. A CT HI — Active alarm inputs are[...]

20 Color Video Multiplex er The Number of VCRs option tells the multiplexer how many VCRs are connected. It toggles as follows: ONE — One VCR is connected to the multiplexer . It is used for both recor ding and playback. TW O — T wo VCRs are connected to the multiplexer . One is used for recor ding. The other is used for playback. The Number of[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 21 Menu 4 allows you to set the minimum multiplexer alarm time. The Alarm Duration setting determines how many seconds the multiplexer remains in the alarm state after an alarm event occurs. Set the Alarm Duration time in seconds using the up and down arrow buttons. Y ou may enter any setting between 2 and 999 sec[...]

22 Color Video Multiplex er The Motion Detection Setup scr een allows you to define motion detection targets in the camera’s field of view . T o access it, press Function while in the Camera T itles menu (see above). The motion detection screen displays the curr ent camera picture overlaid with a special graphic. The graphic consists of a 16 wide[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 23 The target cursor line is initially positioned in the first r ow of targets. Active targets are cir cled. Inactive targets are not cir cled. T ar gets can be turned on or off individually , by row or by screen. Use the following front panel buttons to set up the tar gets: up arrow — moves the tar get cursor u[...]

24 Color Video Multiplex er USING THE MUL TIPLEXER The Color V ideo Multiplexer is tremendously flexible and very easy to use. No setup is requir ed to use the basic features, yet the unit can be adapted to meet the display and recor ding requir ements of most multicamera security systems. This section describes how to operate the multiplexer . It [...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 25 T ape Preview T o view what is being sent to the VCR, place the VCR in the recor d mode (or any mode other than playback) and pr ess the T ape button. The Live and T ape lights are now on. This indicates that the multiplexer is displaying encoded video — full screen camera pictures, sequenced in camera number[...]

26 Color Video Multiplex er Viewing One Camer a The Main Monitor can display any live or recor ded 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 Sel light is NOT lit. The multiplexer displays the selected camera full screen. Alternately , you can pres[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 27 Call Monitor In addition to displaying alarm cameras, the Call Monitor can display any live camera in the full screen format. T o select a camera for full screen display on the Call Monitor: 1. Press the Sel button two times quickly . The Sel button light flashes, indicating the multiplexer is in the Call Selec[...]

28 Color Video Multiplex er 4. Press the Camer a button for the desired PIP inset camera. The selected camera appears in the PIP inset. PIP “Swap” Method: 1. Press the PIP button. The multiplexer displays the current camera and the last selected PIP inset camera. 2. Press the Sel button. The Sel light comes on. 3. Press the Camera button for th[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 29 3 x 3 F ormat (R V2109 and R V21 16) The 3 x 3 format displays nine pictures at one time. Cameras can be selected for display in any window . Cameras not alr eady displayed can be sequenced in the lower right window . Selecting 3 x 3 Cameras: 1. Press the 3 x 3 button. The multiplexer displays the 3 x 3 format [...]

30 Color Video Multiplex er Sequencing Cameras The multiplexer allows sequential display of cameras on the Main Monitor 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 numbe[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 31 Multicamera Recording Multiple camera recor ding involves placing the VCR in the recor d mode. All cameras connected to the multiplexer are encoded onto tape. No action is requir ed at the multiplexer . NO T E: Se ver al factors aff ect the order and rate at which cam- eras are recorded. See “T ape Mode” to[...]

32 Color Video Multiplex er T ape Playback T o review tape r ecor ding with the multiplexer , press the T ape button and place the VCR in the play mode. The multiplexer decodes the video signal at the vcr in connector and displays it in the current format. Cameras appear in the or der they were recor ded. Multiplexer operation during videotape play[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 33 Live Mode Alarm Response When a mechanical alarm occurs in Live mode, the multiplexer alerts the operator and performs tasks requir ed to recor d the alarm event on videotape. When the initial alarm is detected in Live mode, the multi- plexer does the following: 1. Flashes the associated Camera button light. 2.[...]

34 Color Video Multiplex er When a mechanical alarm occurs in T ape mode, the multiplexer processes the event in the backgr ound. It performs tasks requir ed to recor d the alarm event on videotape but does not indicate the alarms to the user . This allows alarm recording during tape playback. See Simultaneous Record and Play for details. When the [...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 35 The multiplexer detects loss of video at any connected camera input by monitoring the camera’s video sync signal. The V ideo Loss Alarm option controls this featur e. When this option is ON (the default), the multiplexer r esponds to loss of camera video by alerting the operator and performing tasks requir ed[...]

36 Color Video Multiplex er Recorded Alarms The multiplexer detects recor ded alarm events by monitoring the VIS information returned fr om tape. Each field of recorded video is encoded with alarm status information, camera num- ber , camera title, time and date. The multiplexer uses this in- formation to identify camera related alarm events. The m[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 37 Video Motion Detection The multiplexer detects changes in camera video (motion) at any connected camera inputs. It r esponds to motion by increas- ing the rate at which that camera is recor ded and displayed. The goal of motion detection is to prioritize cameras for display and r ecording. The multiplexer gives[...]

38 Color Video Multiplex er When no motion is detected, the multiplexer encodes cameras in camera number order . Each time through the sequence, the VCR and the display receive one video field fr om each cam- era. For example, with nine cameras connected to the R V21 16 or R V2109, the sequence is: When motion is detected, the multiplexer creates a[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 39 The multiplexer counts the number of mechanical alarm events that occur at each camera input. It maintains a total count for each camera until the alarm counter is cleared. The maximum alarm count per camera is 999. Once the counter reaches 999, it does not change until it is clear ed. T o Display the Alarm Cou[...]

40 Color Video Multiplex er SPECIAL APPLICA TIONS The features and flexibility of the multiplexer make it a powerful tool in special applications where unique capabilities are r equired. This section describes several ways to use the multiplexer . Simultaneous Record and Pla y The multiplexer encode and decode circuits operate simulta- neously . Th[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 41 T wo multiplexers can be employed to transmit video from multiple cameras over a single video communication link. The link may be coax cable, a microwave channel, or any other medium that supports real-time video. Wher e two communication links are available, simultaneous two-way video communication is possible[...]

42 Color Video Multiplex er The multiplexer provides two methods of r emote control: RS-232 data and a remote panel option. Both methods use the rear panel remote connector . Multiple x er Remote Control Remote Control P anel A remote control panel is available for each multiplexer , which includes a front panel assembly , a desktop stand, rack mou[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 43 RS-232 remote commands consist of thr ee ASCII characters. All commands begin with the forward slash “/” character . The two characters following the slash identify the command. T able 1 — RS-232 Remote Command Set lists each valid RS-232 command and the button it repr esents. It is important to remember [...]

44 Color Video Multiplex er Figure 7 — Alar m Connector APPENDIX A CONNECT OR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The Alarm connector is a DB25-S. It accepts a DB25-P mating connector (not provided). Alar m Connector T able 2 — Alarm Connector Pin Assignments N I P . O N N I P T N E M N G I S S A N I P . O N T N E M N G I S S A N I P 11 t u p n i m r a l A4 14 1 t[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 45 Remote Connector The Remote connector is a DB25-S. It accepts a DB25-P mating connector (not provided). T able 3 — Remote Connector Pin Assignments Figure 8 — Remote Connector NO TE: 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. N I P [...]

46 Color Video Multiplex er APPENDIX B ALARM RECORDING CONTROL Most multiplexer installations r equire that alarm events be documented on videotape. The multiplexer provides all of the necessary connectors and signals to accomplish this and is flex- ible enough to satisfy most video documentation requir ements. A multiplexer alarm event begins when[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 47 Controlled Alar m Recording When alarm recording is contr olled by the multiplexer , the VCR responds to the alarm signal pr ovided by the multiplexer . The recor der goes into the alarm recor ding mode and recor ds at the alarm recor d speed. It r emains in the alarm mode until r e- leased by the multiplexer .[...]

48 Color Video Multiplex er 2. Set the multiplexer ’ s VCR Recor d T ime and the VCR ’s Normal Record T ime according to the following table: 3. Set the multiplexer ’ s Alarm Record T ime to 002 HRS . 4. Set the multiplexer ’ s Alarm Duration to the number of seconds you want each alarm event to last. Select an alarm duration setting of at [...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 49 APPENDIX C IN CASE OF TROUBLE When a problem arises, r eview the section of the manual that covers the activity during which the problem occurs. If necessary , consult the troubleshooting table on the following pages. If the problem cannot be r esolved, you may have to contact Factory T echnical Support. When y[...]

50 Color Video Multiplex er E D I U G G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R PE S U A C E L B I S S O PN O I T C A D E T S E G G U S e d o M e v i L n i s m e l b o r P o e d i V o o t s e r u t c i p e v i l l l A r o k r a d o o t , t h g i r b . r o l o c d a b a r e m a c r e x e l p i t l u M y l t c e r r o c n i n o i t p o n o i t a n i [...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 51 M E L B O R PE S U A C E L B I S S O PN O I T C A D E T S E G G U S s m e l b o r P g n i s s e c o r P m r a l A m r a l a s u o u n i t n o C s i t u p n i m r a l a n e h w . d e t c e n n o c d n a y t i r a l o p e c i v e d m r a l A t u p n i m r a l a r e x e l p i t l u m . h c t a m t o n o d y t i r [...]

52 Color Video Multiplex er APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS The following specifications apply to Sensormatic Color V ideo Multiplexer products only . Sensormatic reserves the right to revise and impr ove its products. All specifications are therefor e subject to change without notice. Operating Def aults Format Largest multicamera format Disp[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 53 VCR Inputs: S-V ideo Luma 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms Chroma (burst) 285mV p-p, 75 ohms VCR Outputs: Composite 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms VCR Outputs: S-V ideo Luma 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohms Chroma (burst) 285mV p-p, 75 ohms Camera Alarm Input One input per camera. Activated by contact closure or TTL/CMOS signal. Polarity selectable. [...]

54 Color Video Multiplex er General Soft touch, rubberized push buttons with indicator lights. 1 Cam Rec (Function) Used in combination with other buttons to access special functions. Full Screen (Zoom) Selects full screen, 2x zoom display or program menu. PIP (Up Arrow) Selects Picture-In-Pictur e display or UP function. 2 x 2 (Down Arrow) Selects[...]

Installation and Operation Man ual 55 Call Mon BNC. V ideo signal output to call monitor . Monitor BNC. V ideo signal output to main monitor . S-VHS In S-Connector . S-V ideo input from VCR. S-V HS Ou t S-Connector . S-V ideo output to VCR. VCR In B N C . C o m posite video input fr om VCR. VCR Out BNC. Composite video output to VCR. Camera In B N [...]