Sensormatic MV90e manual

Part Number 92-10139 REV A MV90e Multivision Plus  Installation and Operation Manual[...]

ii MV90e Multivision Plus Notice The information in this manual was current when published. The manu- facturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifi- cations are therefore subject to change without notice. Copyright Under copyright laws, the contents of this manual may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translat[...]

iii Installation and Operation Manual CAUTION This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tion 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 MV90e 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 obtain the full performance[...]

v Installation and Operation Manual ABOUT THE MV90e The MV90e Multivision Plus multiplexer represents the latest advance in digital picture processors. Three models are available: the MV96e (16 cameras), the MV99e (nine cameras) and the MV94e (four cameras). Each model lets you record pictures from multiple video cameras while simultaneously displa[...]

vi MV90e Multivision Plus TABLE OF CONTENTS MV90e FEATURES ............................................ 1 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW ................................... 2 Video Input and Output .................................... 2 Motion Detection .............................................. 2 Video Display ..........................................[...]

vii Installation and Operation Manual SETUP MENUS .............................................. 17 Menu 1  System Time/Date .......................... 1 7 Menu 2  Toggle Options .............................. 18 Alarm Message Display ..................................... 18 Alarm Message Latch ........................................ 18 Vide[...]

viii MV90e Multivision Plus Videotape Operations ..................................... 30 VCR Setup ........................................................ 30 Tape Recording ................................................ 31 Multicamera Recording ..................................... 31 Single Camera Recording .................................[...]

ix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX C IN CASE OF TROUBLE ................................... 48 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 51 Operating Defaults ......................................... 51 Video Format .................................................. 51 Video Level .....................................[...]

x MV90e 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 NO T E : This page describes how to access security sensitive MV90e 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 [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 1 MV90e FEATURES  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 Division ([...]

2 MV90e Multivision Plus TECHNICAL OVERVIEW MV90e multiplexers are represented by three products: the MV96e, the MV99e and the MV94e. The products differ only with respect to the number of camera inputs and viewing options provided. Video Input and Output The MV90e is available configured for either the NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR video standard. The u[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 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-Video formats for connection to a video recorder. Encoder operation is continuous and independent of display and decoder functions. All inputs are sampled in ca[...]

4 MV90e Multivision Plus Figure 1  Basic Multivision Plus System Figure 2  Multivision Plus System with Two VCRs[...]

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

6 MV90e Multivision Plus THE FRONT AND REAR PANELS This section briefly describes the multiplexer front and rear panels. Refer to MV90e Setup and Using the MV90e for a detailed discussion of MV90e features and panel functions. See Figure 5  MV90e Controls and Indicators for the location of panel controls. Each button is described by name and [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 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 picture can be selected or sequenced. This button functions as an up control in the Zoom and Setup modes. 4. 2 x 2 (down arrow)  Displ[...]

8 MV90e Multivision Plus Figure 6  MV90e Rear Panel Connectors (16-Camera Model Shown) 1. power  This 2.1 mm pin jack accepts the MV90e 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 MV90e via RS-232 data or optional remote control panel. 3. ala[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 9 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 provide looping camera video from the corresponding camera input.[...]

10 MV90e Multivision Plus INSTALLING THE MV90e Select a location for the product that is clean and dry and has AC power. Find an environment where temperature and humidity extremes do not exceed the product specifications (see Technical Specifications ). Failure to do so can result in equipment failure and loss of warranty protection. Required C[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 11 S-VHS In NOTE: Do NOT connect both S-VHS IN and VCR IN a t the same time. The MV90e will not function properly with both inputs connected. Connect this input to the S-Video output (play) of an NTSC/EIA (PAL/CCIR) compatible Super VHS video recorder. The s-vhs in connector accepts S-Video from a Super VHS VCR. S-[...]

12 MV90e Multivision Plus Remote The remote connector provides input pins for RS-232 control commands and the RP1090 series Remote Control Panel. See MV90e Remote Control for details. RS-232 Control Input Connect remote pin 25 to the output of a compatible source of RS-232 control data. Connect the remaining side of the source to ground (pin 13,[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 13 SYSTEM CHECKOUT MV90e system operation can be checked immediately after installation with the MV90e in the factory default state. While the MV90e itself requires no adjustment, system components such as the monitor, cameras and video recorder should be checked for proper operation and adjustment. The system chec[...]

14 MV90e Multivision Plus Camera Check The MV90e multicamera display capability makes checking camera performance as simple as comparing two pictures on one screen. This method is preferable to the direct camera to monitor technique because it allows precise adjustment of each camera against a chosen reference camera. In this way, differences be[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 15 Making a Test Tape The easiest way to verify MV90e 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 MV90e mon[...]

16 MV90e Multivision Plus MV90e SETUP MV90e 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 17 SETUP MENUS There are 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 MV90es internal clock/calendar), the product[...]

18 MV90e Multivision Plus Menu 2 allows you to review and set each of the MV90e toggle options. Toggle options have only two settings. To change a setting, position the highlight over it and press the up arrow or down arrow . The alternate setting appears. Menu 2  Toggle Options The Alarm Message Latch option determines how long the ALA[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 19 Alarm Input Polarity The Alarm Input Polarity option allows you to set the polarity of all MV90e alarm inputs. It toggles as follows: ACT LOW  Active alarm inputs are low. The MV90e recognizes a contact closure or TTL/CMOS logic low as an alarm event. ACT HI  Active alarm inputs are high. The M[...]

20 MV90e Multivision Plus The Number of VCRs option tells the MV90e how many VCRs are connected. It toggles as follows: ONE  One VCR is connected to the MV90e. It is used for both recording and playback. TWO  Two VCRs are connected to the MV90e. One is used for recording. The other is used for playback. The Number of VCRs option allows the[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 21 Menu 4 allows you to set the minimum MV90e alarm time. The Alarm Duration setting determines how many seconds the MV90e remains in the alarm state after an alarm event occurs. Set the Alarm Duration time in seconds using the up and down arrow buttons. You may enter any setting between 2 and 999 seconds. The defa[...]

22 MV90e Multivision Plus The Motion Detection Setup screen allows you to define motion detection targets in the cameras field of view. To access it, press function while in the Camera Titles menu (see above). The motion detection screen displays the current camera picture overlaid with a special graphic. The graphic consists of a 16 wide by [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 23 The target cursor line is initially positioned in the first row of targets. Active targets are circled. Inactive targets are not circled. Targets can be turned on or off individually, by row or by screen. Use the following front panel buttons to set up the targets: up arrow  moves the target cursor up one row[...]

24 MV90e Multivision Plus USING THE MV90e The MV90e series is tremendously flexible and very easy to use. No setup is required to use the basic features, yet the unit can be adapted to meet the display and recording requirements of most multicamera security systems. This section describes how to operate the MV90e. It is organized by operating ta[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 25 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 are now on. This indicates that the MV90e is displaying encoded video  full screen camera pictures, sequenced in camera number order, at th[...]

26 MV90e 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 MV90e displays the selected camera full screen. Alternately, you can press the[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 27 Call Monitor In addition to displaying alarm cameras, 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 MV90e is in the Call Select m[...]

28 MV90e 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 MV90e 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 29 3 x 3 Format (MV99e and MV96e) The 3 x 3 format displays nine pictures at one time. Cameras can be selected for display in any window. Cameras not already displayed can be sequenced in the lower right window. Selecting 3 x 3 Cameras: 1. Press the 3 x 3 button. The MV90e displays the 3 x 3 format with the cameras[...]

30 MV90e Multivision Plus Sequencing Cameras The MV90e 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 number orde[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 31 Multicamera Recording Multiple camera recording involves placing the VCR in the record mode. All cameras connected to the MV90e are encoded onto tape. No action is required at the MV90e. NOTE : Several factors affect the order and rate at which cam- eras are recorded. See Tape Mode to review the factors af[...]

32 MV90e Multivision Plus Tape Playback To review tape recording with the MV90e, press the tape button and place the VCR in the play mode. The MV90e decodes the video signal at the vcr in connector and displays it in the current format. Cameras appear in the order they were recorded. MV90e operation during videotape playback is the same as when [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 33 Live Mode Alarm Response When a mechanical alarm occurs in Live mode, the MV90e alerts the operator and performs tasks required to record the alarm event on videotape. When the initial alarm is detected in Live mode, the MV90e does the following: 1. Flashes the associated camera button light. 2. Sounds the alarm[...]

34 MV90e Multivision Plus When a mechanical alarm occurs in Tape mode, the MV90e processes 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 playback. See Simultaneous Record and Play for details. When the initial al[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 35 The MV90e detects loss of video at any 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 default), the MV90e responds to loss of camera video by alerting the operator and performing tasks required to record the al[...]

36 MV90e Multivision Plus Recorded Alarms The MV90e 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 MV90e uses this information to identify camera related alarm events. The MV90e must be in Ta[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 37 Video Motion Detection The MV90e detects changes in camera video (motion) at any connected 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 MV90e gives priority to mo[...]

38 MV90e Multivision Plus When no motion is detected, the MV90e encodes cameras in camera 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 MV96e or MV99e, the sequence is: When motion is detected, the MV90e creates a motion group [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 39 The MV90e 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 cleared. To Display the Alarm Counter Scre[...]

40 MV90e Multivision Plus SPECIAL APPLICATIONS The features and flexibility of the MV90e make it a powerful tool in special applications where unique capabilities are required. This section describes several ways to use the MV90e. Simultaneous Record and Play The MV90e encode and decode circuits operate simultaneously. This is referred to as [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 41 Two MV90e 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. Where two communication links are available, simultaneous two-way video communication is possi[...]

42 MV90e Multivision Plus The MV90e provides two methods of remote control, RS-232 data and a remote panel option. Both methods use the rear panel remote connector. MV90e Remote Control Remote Control Panel A remote control panel is available for each MV90e series product as follows. The panels are designated the RP1094, RP1099 and RP1096 respec[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 43 RS-232 remote commands consist of three ASCII characters. All commands begin with the forward slash / character. The two characters following the slash identify the command. Table1 RS-232 Remote Command Set lists each valid RS-232 command and the button it represents. It is important to remember t[...]

44 MV90e Multivision Plus Figure 7  Alarm Connector APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS The Alarm connector is a DB25-S. It accepts a DB25-P mating connector (not provided). PIN NO . PIN A SSIGN MENT PI N NO. PIN A SSIGN MENT 1 Alarm input 1 14 Alarm input 14 2 Alarm input 2 15 Alarm input 15 3 Alarm input 3 16 Alarm input 16 4 Alarm input 4[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 45 Remote Connector The Remote connector is a DB25-S. It accepts a DB25-P mating connector (not provided). Table 3  Remote Connector Pin Assignments 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. PIN NO . [...]

46 MV90e Multivision Plus APPENDIX B ALARM RECORDING CONTROL Most MV90e installations require that alarm events be documented on videotape. The MV90e provides all of the necessary connectors and signals to accomplish this and is flexible enough to satisfy most video documentation requirements. An MV90e alarm event begins when the unit detects an[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 47 Controlled Alarm Recording When alarm recording is controlled by the MV90e, the VCR responds to the alarm signal provided by the MV90e. The recorder goes into the alarm recording mode and records at the alarm record speed. It remains in the alarm mode until released by the MV90e. Controlled alarm recording requi[...]

48 MV90e Multivision Plus APPENDIX C IN CASE OF TROUBLE When a problem arises, review 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 resolved, you may have to contact your dealer or the factory. When you call for [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 49 TROUB LESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Video Pro blems in Live Mode All liv e pictures too brigh t, too dark or bad color. MV90e camera termi nation option incorrectly set. Change MV90e camera termination setting . Monitor not correctl y adjusted. Adjust monit or using MV90e color bars. S[...]

50 MV90e Multivision Plus PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Alarm Processing Problem s Continuou s alarm when alarm input i s connected. Alarm device pol arity and MV90e alarm input p olarity do not match. Change alarm device polarity or MV90e alarm input p olarity. Remo te Control P roblem s No response to RS232 remote in put. Serial c[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 51 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications apply to Robot MV90e series products 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 Se[...]

52 MV90e Multivision Plus VCR Inputs: S-Video 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-Video 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. Alarm Hold [...]

Installation and Operation Manual 53 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-Picture display or UP function. 2 x 2 (Down Arrow)[...]

54 MV90e Multivision Plus Monitor BNC. Video signal output to main monitor. S-VHS In S-Connector. S-Video input from VCR. S-VHS Out S-Connector. S-Video output to VCR. VCR In BNC. Composite video input from VCR. VCR Out BNC. Composite video output to VCR. Camera In BNC. Composite video input from camera. Camera Out BNC. Composite video output fr[...]

Installation and Operation Manual 55 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[...]

56 MV90e 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 im- plied, including, but not lim[...]