Specifications

Chapter 5 — Operation 27
Autodetect VCR Speed Signal If pin 37 on the alarms connector is connected to the VCR for
the timing signal (it may be named VCR trigger input, sync
pulse input or clock), the multiplexer sends images at the rate
the VCR sends pulses. Not all VCRs send a switch pulse sig-
nal. Read your VCR manual to see if your VCR has this fea-
ture. If the VCR does NOT send a signal, be sure you enter the
settings you want in the multiplexer menu for VCR RECORD
TIME and VCR ALARM RECORD TIME.
Multicamera Recording Multiple camera recording is as simple as placing the VCR in
the record mode, and pressing RECORD on the Simplex. The
images from all connected cameras are encoded onto video-
tape. The RECORD LED is lit, and the REC ALL message shows
on the main monitor.
Four-camera models only: if the QUAD RECORD OPTION is
turned on in the setup menu, pressing 2x2 while in the record
mode displays the 2x2 image and sends the quad image to the
VCR. The on-screen record status message (if set ON in the
Setup menu) will display REC QUAD. Changing to a full screen
display by pressing either a CAMERA button or sequence (up
arrow) will switch the unit back to a normal recording mode
and the message will change to REC ALL.
When the Simplex is not recording, the RECORD LED is off,
and the REC OFF message flashes on the main monitor.
Several factors affect the order and rate at which cameras are
recorded. See Record Mode for details affecting multicamera
recording.
For optimum tape recording or playback, the Simplex should
be correctly set up for use with the VCR. This is done by chang-
ing settings in the setup menu system.
Two setup options affect camera recording. They are:
VCR RECORD TIME
VCR ALARM RECORD TIME
See Chapter 4 — Setup: VCR Record Time and VCR Alarm Record
Time.