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KALATEL Calibur DVMRe Triplex User Manual

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    C c a a l l i i b b u u r r d d v v m m r r e e t t r r i i p p l l e e x x © digital video multiplexer recorder user manual.

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    0150-0193a 2 calibur dvmr e triplex warning! To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the ...

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    0150-0193a 3 calibur dvmr e triplex important information software and/or firmware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system. Software and/or firmware included with this equipment are the sole proprietary property of, confidential to, and copyrighted by kalatel, corval...

  • Page 4: Contents

    0150-0193a 4 calibur dvmr e triplex contents 1 dvmr e triplex overview....................................................................................... 6 1.1 products featured in this manual....................................................................................... 6 1.2 product de...

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    0150-0193a 5 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.18 factory settings .................................................................................................................. 50 3.19 passwords ................................................................................................................

  • Page 6: Dvmr

    0150-0193a 6 calibur dvmr e triplex 1 dvmr e triplex overview 1.1 products featured in this manual dvmr e -4ct: digital video multiplexer recorder, four-channel, color, triplex. Dvmr e -10ct: digital video multiplexer recorder, ten-channel, color, triplex. Dvmr e -16ct: digital video multiplexer rec...

  • Page 7: 1.3 Passwords

    0150-0193a 7 calibur dvmr e triplex 1.3 passwords passwords are provided to limit access to menus and certain functions. Two levels of password security are provided: • operator: limited menu access, only operator and system view menus are available. • installer: complete menu access. As a security ...

  • Page 8: 1.4 Unpacking

    0150-0193a 8 calibur dvmr e triplex 1.4 unpacking check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box. Package conte...

  • Page 9: 1.7  The Rear Panel

    0150-0193a 9 calibur dvmr e triplex 1.7 the rear panel 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 b b svh s scsi rs-232/1 rs-485/1 rs-485/2 rs-232/2 ethernet 10/100 1. Camera inputs: bnc connector, looping. Auto terminating. 2. Composite monitor-a output: composite video outpu...

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    0150-0193a 10 calibur dvmr e triplex y/c monitor output y/c video output has a 4-pin mini-din style connector. This style of connection is also referred to as svhs and s-video. Cable: 75-ohm coaxial connectors: bnc alarm i/o port the rear panel of the unit is equipped with an alarm port (db-25 style...

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    0150-0193a 11 calibur dvmr e triplex pin 16 pins 18-20 alarm input no. 2 - 15 pins 2-15 alarm input no. 1 normally closed (opens during alarm) dvmre triplex db25 connector typical alarm device normally open (closes during alarm) typical alarm device pin 1 alarm input no. 16 ground typical wiring for...

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    0150-0193a 12 calibur dvmr e triplex rs485 connector wire type: #24 awg, twisted pair with shield (2-wire) connector type: rj-45 max. Cable length: 3200 feet / 1000 meters shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the dvmr e triplex. See section 3.16 for information about configuring the rs485 ...

  • Page 13: 1.8 Power-Up

    0150-0193a 13 calibur dvmr e triplex rs232 port 1 for a modem connection or remote control of unit. See section 3.16 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 8 for rs232 remote control protocols. Db-9 pin configuration for port 1 pin use pin use pin use 1 ...

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    0150-0193a 14 calibur dvmr e triplex • the video levels of incoming signals. • the possibility of ground loops. • consult the camera’s installation instructions for additional information about proper camera setup. Check record and playback quality record for at least three minutes at the default re...

  • Page 15: Dmvr

    0150-0193a 15 calibur dvmr e triplex 2 dmvr e triplex basic operations 2.1 principal operating modes the dvmr e triplex has three principal modes of operation: • live viewing. • playback. • recording. All three of these modes can operate simultaneously. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this...

  • Page 16: 2.3 Live Viewing

    0150-0193a 16 calibur dvmr e triplex 2.3 live viewing multiscreen display b a in live multiscreen mode, press one of the multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display on monitor-a or monitor-b. Live multiscreens are displayed with gray borders. For detailed information about multiscreen di...

  • Page 17: 2.4 Playback

    0150-0193a 17 calibur dvmr e triplex selecting monitor-b b a to control monitor-b, press the lower part of the monitor button. The monitor-b led will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls monitor-b. Press the upper part of the monitor button again to return the keypad control to moni...

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    0150-0193a 18 calibur dvmr e triplex stop playback to stop playback and return to live multiscreen mode on monitor a, press the stop button. Stop button multiscreen display b a during playback, press one of the multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and pip multiscreen disp...

  • Page 19: 2.5 Recording

    0150-0193a 19 calibur dvmr e triplex because the search interface is so dynamic, the search interface is covered in detail in a separate section of this manual. See section 5. 2.5 recording to begin recording, press the record button. Recording will be indicated by the led located directly above the...

  • Page 20: 2.6 Display Options

    0150-0193a 20 calibur dvmr e triplex 2.6 display options available multiscreen displays press the multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen button will display the corresponding multiscreen. B a b a 16-way 7-way 10-way monitor a monitor b 4-way 13-w...

  • Page 21: 2.8 Sequencing

    0150-0193a 21 calibur dvmr e triplex selecting cameras 1 display any camera in the active cameo by pressing the number button of the desired camera. Once a camera has been selected, the active cameo advances to the next cameo on the right. Number button the camera selection only changes the multiscr...

  • Page 22: 2.9 On-Screen Indicators

    0150-0193a 22 calibur dvmr e triplex to return the unit to the default sequence list, go to the main menu → sequencing → full screen dwell menu. Select 03 seconds by rotating the jog, then press the enter button. Note: any alteration of the dwell time from this menu will cancel the sequence list and...

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    0150-0193a 23 calibur dvmr e triplex conditional indicators condition full screen indicator multiscreen indicator alarm alm a in cameo of camera in alarm autolist™ program mode pgm pgm freeze frz * (asterisk) in frozen cameo macro record mode f followed by macro number f followed by macro number mot...

  • Page 24: 2.10 Triplex Mode

    0150-0193a 24 calibur dvmr e triplex 2.10 triplex mode triplex mode allows the display of both live and playback images to appear on monitor a simultaneously. Live images have gray borders, while playback images have black borders. To enter triplex mode, press the play forward button while in play f...

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    0150-0193a 25 calibur dvmr e triplex multiscreen display b a during triplex mode, press one of the multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and pip multiscreen displays are not available in triplex mode. For detailed information about multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. Th...

  • Page 26: Menu System Overview

    0150-0193a 26 calibur dvmr e triplex 3 menu system overview 3.1 menu notation in this manual in the following sections, there are headings like this: main menu → time/date → set time meaning: from the main menu, select time/date, then press the enter button. The time/date menu will appear. From the ...

  • Page 27: 3.4  Menus In This Manual

    0150-0193a 27 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.4 menus in this manual each menu is covered in detail in this chapter of this manual. Menus and menu items appear in the manual in the same order they appear on-screen. • main menu • quickinstall menu • operator menu • systemview menus 3.5 navigating the menu s...

  • Page 28: 3.7  The Main Menu

    0150-0193a 28 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.7 the main menu main menu overview the main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the dvmr e triplex. Each item in the main menu is described in detail in this section of the manual. Main menu items appear in this section in the same order they...

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    0150-0193a 29 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → time/date → set date format rotate the jog to set the desired date format. Select from either: • mm/dd/yy • dd/mm/yy • yy/mm/dd press the enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the menu button to exit the menu without making ch...

  • Page 30: 3.9 Sequencing

    0150-0193a 30 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.9 sequencing use this menu to specify: • the multiscreen dwell time. • the full screen dwell time. The dwell time is the amount of time each camera is displayed on-screen (while sequencing) before advancing to the next camera. Main menu → sequencing → multiscre...

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    0150-0193a 31 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → record → record timer use this menu to setup preset record timer events. 1. Rotate the shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 2. Press the enter button to enter the edit mode. 3. Rotate the shuttle to navigate to the desired field. 4. Rotate t...

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    0150-0193a 32 calibur dvmr e triplex about events: an event is an action that the unit acknowledges by recording at the event record rate, yet it is not cause for an alarm. Events may be created two ways, via rs232 text insertion and activity detection. Example of an event: a camera is pointed at th...

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    0150-0193a 33 calibur dvmr e triplex 3. To exit the menu without making changes: press the menu button, or select [cancel], then press the enter button. Main menu → record → event record rate the unit will record at the event record rate when an event is activated. Events can be activated by rs232 e...

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    0150-0193a 34 calibur dvmr e triplex the maximum record rate per camera is inversely proportional to the number of cameras connected to the unit. The fewer cameras connected, the higher the maximum record rate for each camera, and vice versa. The maximum record rate for multiple cameras is 48pps (nt...

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    0150-0193a 35 calibur dvmr e triplex 1. Rotate the jog to navigate, and the shuttle to change the values. 2. To save changes and exit the menu: select [ok], and then press the enter button. 3. To exit the menu without making changes: press the menu button, or select [cancel], then press the enter bu...

  • Page 36: 3.11 Alarms

    0150-0193a 36 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.11 alarms use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit. Caution! The dvmre triplex’s primary function is to furnish video multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. Although the unit has alarm handling and motion detection func...

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    0150-0193a 37 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → alarms → alarm action this menu is not available on 4-channel units. Only the full screen alarm display is available on the 4-channel unit. Therefore, a 4 channel unit will always be limited to the default values in this menu, i.E. No presets linked t...

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    0150-0193a 38 calibur dvmr e triplex • individual enable: allow the user to access the alarm enable submenu, and enable or disable alarm inputs on a per camera basis. • enable all • disable all rotate the jog to navigate, and the shuttle to change the values. Save changes and exit the menu: select [...

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    0150-0193a 39 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → alarms → relay configuration use this menu to configure each relay output as either: • normally open • normally closed main menu → alarms → buzzer setup use this menu to configure the internal buzzer. Global buzzer: the global buzzer setting acts as a...

  • Page 40: 3.12 Macro

    0150-0193a 40 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.12 macro a macro is a recorded sequence of keystrokes. The number of macros depends on the number of camera inputs (4, 10 or 16). Each macro can have up to 32 keystrokes. Use this menu to: • enter macro record mode. • program a scheduled start time for a macro....

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    0150-0193a 41 calibur dvmr e triplex macro excluded features the following core features or settings cannot be programmed by macro. • disk maintenance. • erase archive medium. • pots setting. • ethernet setting. • rs485 network address. • front panel lock/unlock. Main menu → macro → timed macro star...

  • Page 42: 3.13 Motion Detection

    0150-0193a 42 calibur dvmr e triplex running a macro {f} 1 a macro is a recorded sequence of up to 32 keystrokes. To activate a macro, press the function button followed by the number button of the desired macro. While running, the macro is indicated on-screen as the letter f and the macro number. T...

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    0150-0193a 43 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → motion detection → setup parameters use this menu to select the camera, motion detection type, and sensitivity of the motion detection you wish to configure. Motion detection parameters setup [cancel] [ok] camera motion detection type sensitivity rela...

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    0150-0193a 44 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → motion detection → setup active zones use this menu to setup the active zones for motion detection. The screen shown below will overlay the current video image allowing for precise activity zone setup. The disabled zones will be tinted. The enabled zo...

  • Page 45: 3.14 Camera Setup

    0150-0193a 45 calibur dvmr e triplex sensitivity scope use the sensitivity scope to adjust the motion detection sensitivity for the scene. The sensitivity scope is the bar located near the left-hand corner of the screen. The black bar raises and lowers to indicate the degree of motion detected. When...

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    0150-0193a 46 calibur dvmr e triplex edit titles rotate the shuttle to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the enter button. The camera title edit menu will appear. Camera title edit seq key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts select...

  • Page 47: 3.15 Archive Setup

    0150-0193a 47 calibur dvmr e triplex • configure the unit to disable cameras automatically at power-up if video loss is detected. • automatically disable all inputs detecting videoloss. Individual disable use this menu to disable or enable each camera input individually. Use the jog to navigate and ...

  • Page 48: 3.16 Communications

    0150-0193a 48 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → archive setup → background archive background archive: commands the unit to record data to both the hard disk and the archive device simultaneously. Select from the following items. Off: turns background archiving off. On: turns background archiving o...

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    0150-0193a 49 calibur dvmr e triplex pots setup the default modem string is for use with hayes accura 56k, diamond supra express 56k, and 5686 us robotics modems. Consult with the modem manual before attempting to make any changes. It is strongly recommended that the modem initialization string only...

  • Page 50: 3.17 Front Panel Lock

    0150-0193a 50 calibur dvmr e triplex main menu → communications → rs485 connect several units to a single keyboard, or vice-versa. Up to 32 units (any combination of multiplexers and keyboards) can be networked together. Use this menu to specify the units unique network address. Save changes and exi...

  • Page 51: 3.19 Passwords

    0150-0193a 51 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.19 passwords use this feature to change the installer, operator or ethernet passwords. Changing the installer or operator passwords to change the password: 1. Highlight the password you wish to change, then press the enter button. A password box will appear. 2....

  • Page 52: 3.20 The Quickinstall Menu

    0150-0193a 52 calibur dvmr e triplex 3.20 the quickinstall menu quickinstall menu overview after installation is complete, it is strongly recommended that, as a minimum, the items in the quickinstall menu be configured before the unit is used. All items located in the quickinstall menu are also foun...

  • Page 53: 3.22 The Systemview Menu

    0150-0193a 53 calibur dvmr e triplex use the following table to find detailed information about configuring specific items from the operator menu. Operator menu item primary menu location section in manual sequencing main menu → sequencing 3.9 time/date display main menu → time/date → time/date disp...

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    0150-0193a 54 calibur dvmr e triplex the view screens view screen 1 alarm input • enable/disable: 1 = enabled, 0 = disabled • normally open or normally closed: 0 = open, c = closed • macro: macro number if activated alarm action • freeze: 1 = freeze, 0 = no freeze • cameras: primary camera in alarm ...

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    0150-0193a 55 calibur dvmr e triplex view screen 5 record timer • day: 1-31, mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun, mon-fri, sat-sun, mon-sun • start: time (hh:mm) • stop: time (hh:mm) • macro: macro number, on or off view screen 6 • time and date display a: on or off. • time and date display b: on or o...

  • Page 56: Alarms

    0150-0193a 56 calibur dvmr e triplex 4 alarms 4.1 alarm input alarm devices are connected via the alarm pcb on the rear panel of the unit (see section 1.7). Each alarm input corresponds with the camera input of the same number. Alarm input to camera number assignments can be changed on 10 and 16-cha...

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    0150-0193a 57 calibur dvmr e triplex other display options include: • a full screen display of a single camera in alarm, with a sequenced full screen display for additional cameras in alarm. This option is selectable in the menu system (see full screen alarm in section 3.11). • freeze camera display...

  • Page 58: 4.6  Alarm History Box

    0150-0193a 58 calibur dvmr e triplex recorded alarms internal buzzer: during playback, the internal buzzer is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged. This feature can be turned off in the menu system (see playback buzzer, buzzer setup in section 3.11). Front panel alarm led: the led located...

  • Page 59: Searching

    0150-0193a 59 calibur dvmr e triplex 5 searching the dvmr e triplex provides a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device. Search menu overview play back search filters operation: play from disk date (mm/dd/yy) time (hh:mm) start stop start ...

  • Page 60: 5.1  Disk Analysis Screen

    0150-0193a 60 calibur dvmr e triplex 5.1 disk analysis screen begin by pressing the search button. The disk analysis screen will appear. This screen shows a graphical representation of the recorded video stored on the internal hard disk. Search button disk analysis screen alarm event activity videol...

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    0150-0193a 61 calibur dvmr e triplex motion search last 2hrs last 8hrs last day last 7 days last 4 weeks last 12 weeks custom x selecting any of the other options and pressing enter starts playback and displays the motion search setup screen. 5 this screen overlays the current playback video and all...

  • Page 62: 5.3 Search Filters

    0150-0193a 62 calibur dvmr e triplex 5.3 search filters pressing the search button a third time brings up the search filters menu. Use the search filters menu to specify: • the type of operation to be performed: play from disk, play from archive, copy from disk to archive, and copy from archive to d...

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    0150-0193a 63 calibur dvmr e triplex search results start date start time days hh mm ss 001 01/21/2002 20:08:10 0 00:01:55 002 01/21/2002 20:09:10 0 00:00:38 003 01/21/2002 20:10:10 0 01:07:22 004 01/22/2002 20:07:10 0 00:00:07 005 01/23/2002 20:07:10 0 00:08:56 006 01/24/2002 20:07:10 0 00:00:06 00...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    0150-0193a 64 calibur dvmr e triplex 6 technical specifications general external power supply 12 volt dc. 60 watt (5 amp) connector 2.1mm barrel connector, center positive. Power consumption 35 watt nominal (single disk). Operating temperature range operating: 0 to 40°c. Storage: -20 to +60°c. Relat...

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    0150-0193a 65 calibur dvmr e triplex alarms inputs 1 per camera. Relay configuration user programmable as normally open or normally closed. Record priority interleaved, exclusive, or no change. Alarm status indicators relay outputs, on-screen indicators. Status retrievable via rs232 port. Motion det...

  • Page 66: Rs232

    0150-0193a 66 calibur dvmr e triplex 7 rs232 event generation/text insertion protocol 7.1 message structure delimiter class command data length data the delimiter byte signals the start of a new message, and has a value of 0xff. The class and command fields identify the type of message. The data len...

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    0150-0193a 67 calibur dvmr e triplex d – event 0x03 if both the start and end bits are set, the associated text will be stored with the next recorded field for that camera. The post-event timer will be started** after which the selected camera will resume recording at the normal record rate*. *if no...

  • Page 68: Rs232

    0150-0193a 68 calibur dvmr e triplex 8 rs232 remote control protocol the unit supports two different communication types: • remote front panel button emulation • remote configuration and status 8.1 front panel button emulation data structure byte 1: 0xff byte 2: 0x55 byte 3: front panel button code ...

  • Page 69: 8.2 Configuration And

    0150-0193a 69 calibur dvmr e triplex 8.2 configuration and status i) data structure byte 1: 0xff byte 2: command type 0xaa: (set) update dvmre with data. 0xbb: (get) extract data from dvmre. Byte 3: data length (n) byte 4: data type 0x61: restart dvmre 0xfe: send configuration data to dvmre 0x09: re...

  • Page 70: Macro Tables

    0150-0193a 70 calibur dvmr e triplex 9 macro tables photo copy this page and use it to keep a record of the programmed macro functions. 9.1 macro functions table macro number description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 function + sequence daylight savings time: sets clock ahead one hour in ap...

  • Page 71: 9.2  Scheduled Macro Table

    0150-0193a 71 calibur dvmr e triplex 9.2 scheduled macro table event day time macro to run 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

  • Page 72: Warranty and Service

    0150-0193a 72 calibur dvmr e triplex 10 warranty and service 10.1 factory service warning: do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit, as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Programmer maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. Ref...

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    0150-0193a 73 calibur dvmr e triplex 10.2 warranty and return information kalatel warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or ...

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