User Manual 0150-0255C Kalatel VDR
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CONTENTS 1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP ................................................... 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 2 USER OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 4 Recording .........................................................................................................2-1 Playback ................................................................................................
5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 6 7 8 9 Advanced Menu → Front Panel Lock.............................................................5-5 Advanced Menu → Factory Settings..............................................................5-5 Advanced Menu → Change Password ...........................................................5-5 Advanced Menu → Firmware Upgrade...........................................................5-6 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL ..................................................................
1 FEATURES, CONNECTIONS, AND SETUP 1.1 Product Description The Kalatel VDR is a Digital Video Recorder designed to be a direct replacement for a Time Lapse VCR. Digital Video Recording allows the user to have continuous recording on a removable hard disk, without the need for replacing or rewinding of videotapes. The VDR provides menu based search capabilities for recorded events. The VDR also supports the use of Type I CompactFlash Storage Cards. 1.2 Features • Single channel VHS Input/Output connection.
Temperature: Observe the unit's ambient temperature specifications when choosing a location space. Extremes of heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment. Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage the internal components. Do not install this unit near sources of water. Chassis: You can place other equipment on top of the unit if it weighs less than 35 pounds. 1.
9. Reverse play button: Press this button to playback video in reverse at the normal record speed. 10. Stop button: Press this button to stop Recording or Playback. 11. Play Forward button: Press this button to playback video at the normal record speed. 12. Menu Button: Provides access to on-screen menus. 13. Power On Indicator: Indicates power is on when LED is lit. 14. Alarm Indicator: Indicates an alarm condition when the LED is lit. 1.
RS-232 Serial Port Use a Null Modem cable when connecting to a PC. When connecting to a multiplexer, it may be necessary to construct a cable using the pinout documentation of the MUX as a guide. See the pin-out configuration for the VDR below. Connector Type: DB-9 Gender (on unit): Male Cable Required (Connected to PC): Null Modem Cable Required (Connected to Multiplexer): Variable, depending on pin-out configuration of MUX.
Alarm Out The Alarm output is activated while the Alarm Input is active. The Alarm output is only active for the duration of the alarm event. Output: Active Low High: 12V Low: Ground Current Out: 50mA Max Short Circuit Protected. Low for duration of alarm. Record Start In Record Start In will place the unit in Record mode when activated. Compatible with the Disk End Out signal from a second unit. Input: Active Low TTL w/ pull-ups or Normally Open Relay.
Disk End Out The Disk End Out is activated when there is 5 minutes of recording space left on the hard disk. The VDR must be in Record mode and set to Continuous Overwrite mode. Output: Open Collector High: Transistor Off Low: Transistor On Active When On. Current Out: 10mA Max Minimum Duration: 0.5 Seconds 1.9 Setting the Time and Date It is recommended that, as a minimum, the following menu items be configured before using the unit. For detailed information about using the menu system, see section 3.
o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time Time Setup To set the Time: 1. With HH MM SS highlighted, press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers. 2. Enter the time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. Use the to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the three fields. HH MM SS 03 05 53 [CANCEL] [OK] 3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection. 4. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Arrow buttons to select [OK], then press the Enter button. --OR-5.
To configure the alarm settings: Alarms Menu 1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the fields. Hardwire Alarm : Enable Alarm Buzzer : Enable [CANCEL] [OK] 2. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values of the highlighted fields. 3. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Arrow buttons to select [OK], then press the Enter button. --OR-4. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the Arrow buttons to select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. 1.
1.12 Removing the Hard Drive 1 2 3 1. Pull the active handle outward. 2. Use the key provided and place the key lock in position 3 shown above (rotate counter clockwise). 3. Pull the handle outward and slide the carrier body away from the cartridge frame. To reinsert the drive perform the above steps in reverse. The Kalatel VDR will reset when the drive is installed. 1.
Master CF card The Master CF card is used to store and transfer the resident QuickWave application back onto Blank HDD’s that can be inserted into the VDR. A blank HDD is defined as one not containing QuickWave software. Creating a Master CF card Upon initial use of the VDR: 1. Insert the selected CF card to be used as a Master in the CF card slot with the label (top) facing to the right. Slide in the card until it is firmly seated in the socket. The following message will appear.
Compact Flash Compact Flash detected. Initializing... 4. When this message disappears the CF card is ready for use. The first time a CF card is used we recommend that the card be formatted using the Format command in the Main Menu under Compact Flash. The Format command places a FAT16 file system on the CF card. Please note that formatting the CF card permanently erases any data currently stored on that card. 5. Once Formatting is complete the CF card will be ready for use.
2 USER OPERATIONS 2.1 Recording To begin recording, press the Record button. RECORD will be indicated for three seconds, near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor. The unit always starts recording at the end of the previously recorded data. RECORD Recording will continue until: • Another mode is selected (Play mode, or Stop mode). • The disk is full (In No Overwrite and Overwrite Once modes). See section 5.
Disk Nearly Full Notification This message will appear on the primary monitor to indicate that the unit has stopped recording, because the disk is full. Message Disk Full. Recording Has Stopped. In No Overwrite mode: The user must acknowledge the on-screen message by pressing the Enter button. [OK] Unit will not record over previously recorded data. To continue recording, the data must be erased (or deleted) in the Advanced → Disk Maintenance menu.
Fast Forward During playback, press the Fast Forward button. The unit will display images at a higher than normal rate. There are 4 Fast Forward rates. Repeated pressing of the Fast Forward button will increase the playback speed. Fast Forward is indicated: • As FAST FORWARD near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor, for three seconds. Fast Forward Button Rewind During playback, press the Rewind button. The unit will display images (in reverse) at a higher than normal rate.
Search Filters Use this to specify: • • • The Start and Stop date of the search. The Start and Stop time of the search. To search for recorded alarms. Start DATE: 12/25/00 (MM/DD/YY) Start TIME: 11:11:21 [ ] [ ] Stop 01/01/01 (MM/DD/YY) Stop 12:34:34 [ ] [ ] ALARM: [ ] [CANCEL] [START SEARCH] Searching for All Recorded Events Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight [START SEARCH], then press the Enter button. The Search Results window will appear.
Starting the Search Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the [START SEARCH] parameter, then press the Enter button. The Search Results menu will appear. Search Results 000 001 002 003 Start Date 01/01/00 01/01/00 02/12/00 02/12/00 Start Time 00:07:14 23:35:20 23:43:30 00:17:23 Days 0 0 0 0 HH MM SS 00:00:36 00:08:11 00:33:49 01:38:18 4 matches found. “ENTER” to play Selecting from the Search Results Use the Arrow buttons to select a recorded event.
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3 THE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief overview of the menu system, for complete information about Operator and Installer programming, see section 4: Operator Programming, or section 5: Installer Programming. How to use this Manual Throughout this manual, there are headings like these. o Main Menu → Timer Settings Meaning: From the Main menu, select TIMER SETTINGS, then press the Enter button. A Pop-up or Pull down menu will appear.
The Arrow Buttons When in the Main Menu the Arrow buttons are used to navigate and modify field values. Up Arrow Button Left Arrow Button MENU Right Arrow Button Down Arrow Button The Main Menu The Main menu provides access to all of the operator programmable options. Each sub-section of the Main menu is described briefly in this section. For complete information about operator programming in the Main menu, see section 4.
4 OPERATOR PROGRAMMING 4.1 Main Menu → Time/Date Use this menu to specify: o • The time format: 12 or 24 hours. • The date format: MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD. • The time. • The date. • Set the Region for the Auto Daylight Savings Time feature. Set Set Set Set Set Time Format Date Format Time Date Region Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time Format To set the Time format, use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Time format.
o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time Time Setup To set the Time: 1. With HH MM SS highlighted, press the Enter button. The highlighting will move to the row of numbers. 2. Enter the time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate among the three fields. HH MM SS 03 05 53 [CANCEL] [OK] 3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection. 4.
o Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Region Use this menu option to set the region for the Auto Daylight Savings Time feature. Choices are: Regional Settings • OFF: Clock will not be changed automatically. Daylight Saving : USA • USA: DST starts at 02:00 on the first Sunday in April. DST ends at 02:00 on the last Sunday in October. Includes: United States (except Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, parts of Indiana and Arizona) and Canada (except Saskatchewan).
Creating a Timed Recording: 1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the DATE parameter of the last line item (indicated with double dash marks). 2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. EDIT MODE will appear on-screen, in the lower left-hand corner of the Timer Settings menu. The user may press the Enter button to exit Edit mode at any time. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to change the values of the DATE setting.
Deleting a Timed Recording: 1. Using the Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ON/OFF parameter of the event you wish to delete. 2. Press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. 3. Use the Arrow buttons to select DEL from the menu. 4. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the Edit mode. 5. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to [OK], then press the Enter button to remove the selection and exit the menu. 4.
o Main Menu → Record Settings → Alarm Record Speed Use the Arrow buttons to select the desired Alarm Record Speed. Alarm Record Speed Alarm Record Speeds: Pictures Per Second NTSC: 60, 30, 20, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1. 60p PAL: 50, 25, 17, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. --OR— Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes.
o Main Menu → Display Settings → Record Capacity Select ON, to display the amount of time remaining before the hard disk runs out of record space. The data is displayed near the upper left hand corner of the primary monitor. The unit displays the Record Capacity with two measures of time, and switches automatically depending on the amount of time remaining: • Days and Hours • Hours and Minutes • Minutes and Seconds OFF ON Use the Arrow buttons to select ON or OFF.
4.6 Main Menu → CompactFlash Use this menu to search for, retrieve, and store video files. Select Main Menu → CompactFlash to display the CompactFlash commands. Select from the following items. • Store: Search by Time, Date, or Alarm and Store selected files to CF card. • Retrieve: Search by Time, Date, or Alarm and Retrieve selected files from CF card to the VDR. • Format: Prepare the CF card for use or erase files previously stored.
2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to change the start and stop date values. Use the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate among the different parameters. 3. To activate the start or stop date parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place an [X] in the check box. 4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode. Selecting a Start and Stop Time 1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the TIME parameter, then press the Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode. 2.
Compact Flash Store Search Results Start Date Start Time 000 10/16/03 09:27:18 Size (MB) 28 [ ] 001 10/16/03 09:28:04 2 [x] 002 10/16/03 09:28:06 2 [x] 003 10/16/03 14:04:54 18 [ ] 004 10/16/03 18:10:19 18208 [ ] 005 10/22/03 07:56:40 2 [x] 006 10/22/03 07:57:08 2 [ ] 007 10/22/03 07:57:09 4 [ ] 008 10/22/03 08:01:40 2 [ ] 009 10/22/03 08:01:42 2 [ ] 29 Matches Found Selected [ 8](MB) Available on Target Medium [ 10](MB) ‘LEFT’/’RIGHT’ to select or deselect ‘EN
Main Menu → CompactFlash → Retrieve o Once this command is selected the CompactFlash Retrieve Search Filters Menu will appear. Use this to specify: • The Start and Stop date of the search. • The Start and Stop time of the search. • Compact Flash Retrieve Search Filters Start DATE: 10/21/03 Stop [ ] (MM/DD/YY) Whether to search for an alarm.
3. To activate the start or stop time parameter, use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to place an [X] in the check box. 4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode. Searching for Recorded Alarms 1. Using the Right or Left Arrow buttons to navigate, highlight the ALARM parameter, then press the Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode. 2. Use the Up or Down Arrow buttons to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X] in the check box. 3. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode.
When finished the system will display a Retrieving Complete Message Box. At this point it will be safe to remove the CF card from the VDR. The files are now stored on the VDR’s Hard Drive. Message Retrieving Complete. [OK] o Main Menu → CompactFlash → Format Use this command to prepare a new CF card for use in the VDR or erase files that are already stored on the card. The Format command places a FAT16 file system on the CF card.
4.8 Main Menu → About o Main Menu → About Use this menu to display information about the VDR. Select Main Menu → About to display the About screen. Serial Number: Software Version: Software Date: Software Checksum: Boot Code Ver.: Disk Size: V301-9-3300005 1.05 Oct 15 2003 15:06:18 59767E0E 1.00 41.
5 INSTALLER PROGRAMMING For security reasons, a password is provided to limit access to the Advanced menu. For instructions about entering the Advanced menu, see section 4.6 Main Menu → Advanced Menu, on page 4-8. 5.1 Advanced Menu → Disk Overwrite Mode Disk Overwrite Mode Use this menu to specify how the unit will handle disk overwrite issues once the hard disk becomes full. Select Mode The unit handles disk overwrite issues in three ways: o • No Overwrite. • Overwrite Once.
o Advanced Menu → Disk Overwrite Mode → Overwrite Once Functions of Overwrite Once mode: • Recording always starts at end of last recording. • The unit overwrites all previously recorded data. • Recording stops before the unit overwrites any of the newly recorded data (data from the current record session).
o Advanced Menu → Disk Maintenance → Delete Disk To begin deleting the disk, use the Arrow buttons to select DELETE DISK, then press the Enter button. The Deleting Disk menu will appear. The unit will begin deleting the oldest recorded information immediately. Deleting Disk… [CANCEL] To stop the delete process, select [CANCEL] by pressing the Enter button. Data that was deleted before [CANCEL] was selected will remain deleted unless UNDELETE DISK is selected.
5.4 Advanced Menu → Adjust Picture Brightness Contrast Saturation Use this menu to specify the Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation of the video input. Adjustments made to the video input will alter the recorded image. o Advanced Menu → Adjust Picture → Adjust Brightness Use this menu to increase or decrease the brightness of the image. Adjust Brightness 1. Use the Arrow buttons to navigate to the numbers. 050 2. Use the Arrow buttons to increase or decrease to brightness. 3.
5.5 Advanced Menu → Front Panel Lock Use this menu to Lock or Unlock the front panel. Use the Arrow buttons to select UNLOCK KEYBOARD or LOCK KEYBOARD. Unlock Keyboard Lock Keyboard Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. --OR— Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 5.6 Advanced Menu → Factory Settings Password Box Use this menu to enter the Factory Password, and restore the unit to the factory defaults.
If the password in the Confirmation Box does not match the password from the Password box, this message will appear. Message The Password Was Not Changed! [OK] Press the Enter button to select [OK] and exit the menu. 5.8 Advanced Menu → Firmware Upgrade Use this menu to upgrade the VDR’s Firmware using a PC connected to the VDR’s Serial Port, the upgrade file, and the WinFlash program. The following message screen will display when this command is selected.
6 RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL The RS-232 protocol command structure uses “Start of Text” (Sx) and “End of Text” (Ex) characters to identify the beginning and end of command sequences.
Setting the Clock The following table shows the command sequence for setting the clock: Command 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Value 02 43 4C 4B 20 y1 y2 2D m1 m2 Command 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Value 2D d1 d2 2C h1 h2 3A f1 f2 03 This gray cells in the Value row of this table indicate the correct positions for each byte of data in the command string. Place the hexadecimal value of the desired ASCII character into the command string.
ASCII Status Request Messages Command ASCII String Bytes in Hexadecimal Model Name Request Sx MLN Ex 02 4D 4C 4E 03 Software Version Number Request Sx SVN Ex 02 73 77 4E 03 Record Mode Status Request Sx RMS Ex 02 52 4D 73 03 Stop Mode Status Request Sx SMS Ex 02 73 4D 73 03 ASCII Status Response Messages Command ASCII String Model Name Response Sx MLN VDR Ex Software Version Number Response Sx SVN 1.
7 FACTORY DEFAULTS Function Setting Time Format 24 Hour Date Format MM / DD / YY Normal Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (Pal) Alarm Record Speed 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (Pal) Record Quality High Disk Overwrite Mode Continuous Overwrite Auto Delete Mode Off Front Panel Locked Off Brightness 50% Contrast 50% Saturation 50% Display Current Time and Date Off Display Record Capacity Off Display Last Alarm Off Display Record or Playback Speed O
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Power Supply 120-240 Volt AC, Auto-Ranging adapter Input Voltage 12 Volt DC Power consumption 20 Watts Max. Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40 ºC. Storage: -20 to +60 ºC. Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%. Storage: 10% to 95% Dimensions Inches: 13 x 10.5 x 2.5, MM: 330 x 267 x 63.5 Weight 9.25 lbs. (4.20 kg) Connections Power Connector 2.1mm Barrel Connector, Center Positive Accessory I/O Port DB-9 Male.
Part Numbers User Manual 0150-0255 Approved CompactFlash Cards Manufacturer Capacity Fujifilm 128Mb RCA 32Mb PNY 128Mb ProMaster 64Mb Memorex 64Mb SanDisk 64Mb SanDisk 128Mb SanDisk 512Mb Lexar 4x 64Mb Simple Tech 512Mb All specifications are subject to change without notice. GE Interlogix believes all specifications are correct, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.
9 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 9.1 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. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. If the unit requires factory service, contact the dealer who supplied the unit to you for the correct procedures on returning the unit to the factory or the nearest factory service center.
9.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Interlogix 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 acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.
