Specifications

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2.5 AUTO TOUR
The VLC485 can accommodate pan/tilts that support Auto tour
functions. To start a pan/tilt on an Autotour, press the AUTO TOUR
button. For Toshiba domes, enter 70 and press the PRESETbutton.
CAM 01
AUTO
2.6 SEQUENCING
In conjunction with a multiplexer the VLC485 will sequence through
a predetermined list of up to 16 cameras. To start sequencing press
the SEQUENCE button. The camera number will show the currently
active camera in the sequence and a camera select command for the
camera will be sent to the multiplexer.
To stop the Auto tour, press the AUTO TOUR button or move the
joystick. To SET AUTO TOUR DWELL, see Menu Section, Item 3.4.
1, 2, 3...
CAM 01
SEQUENCING
To stop the sequence, press the SEQUENCE button or move the
joystick. For SEQUENCING OPTIONS, see Menu Section, Item 3.6.
3.0 CONTROL OF THE MENU ITEMS
3.1 CAMERA SELECTION
Additional functions are available through the menu on the VLC485.
To access the menu, press the MENU button.
To scroll through the various menu items press the STAR (#) key on
the key pad. When you're fi nished with your selections and want to
leave menu mode, simply press the MENU button again.
Access to the menu can be protected with a 4-digit password. See
3.9 PASSCODE to enable the password function.
Here are the selectable settings in the menu mode:
1) Dome Type Selection
2) Multiplexer Selection
3) Preset Enable
4) Autotour Dwell
5) Set Beep
6) Sequence of Camera (when used with a multiplexer)
7) Sequence Dwell
8) Alarm Set
9) Pass Code Enable
3.1 DOME TYPE SELECTION
Videolarm designed the VLC485 to support RS485/422 control pro-
tocols from a number of manufacturers. Dome type selection is inde-
pendent of the camera position, which means that you can build a
system using multiple dome types. For Toshiba domes, select Pelco P.
TO CHANGE CAMERA PROTOCOL:
CAM 04
DOME TYPE
VIDEOLARM
Select a camera.
The current pan/tilt type will dis-
play. To select a different type
press the STAR (*) key until the
desired type is displayed.
Press the POUND (#) key
to enter the selection. Press
MENU to exit the menu mode.
Press the MENU button. Enter
password if necessary.
DOME TYPE
SENSORMATIC
3.2 MULTIPLEXER SELECTION
The VLC485 can also support multiplexers from a number of manu-
facturers to allow the unit to control even more cameras.
TO SELECT A MULTIPLEXER TYPE:
The VLC485 can connect to one main multiplexer and an additional
expansion multiplexer if this feature is supported by the multiplexer.
The main multiplexer is used to handle camera numbers 1 through
16 while the expansion multiplexer is used to handle camera numbers
17 through 32.
MUX TYPE
ATV
Use the POUND (#) key to
scroll to the Multiplexer Type.
The current type will be dis-
played.
Press the STAR (*) key until the
desired type is displayed. Press
the POUND (#) key to select.
Press MENU to exit the menu
mode.
Press the MENU button. Enter
password if necessary.
DOME TYPE
HITRON
3.3 PRESET LOCKOUT
TO LOCKOUT THE ABILITY TO SET OR CLEAR PRESETS:
PRESET ENABLE
YES
Use the POUND (#) key to
scroll to Preset Enable. The cur-
rent setting will be displayed.
Press the STAR (*) key to
change the setting. Press the
POUND (#) key to select. Press
MENU to exit the menu mode.
Press the MENU button. Enter
password if necessary.
PRESET ENABLE
NO
2.7 ALARMS
Up to 8 alarms can be programmed into the VLC485. When an alarm
occurs, the ALARM message shows in the display window.
CAM 06
ALARM 07
The VLC485 sends a command to that camera telling it to go to the
preset point. When an alarm occurs at that position, the VLC485 will
display that camera and alarm. A beep also sounds from the unit.
To clear an alarm, press the ALARM button.