Specifications

28 Multivision® Pro Installation and Operation Manual
Chapter 5 — Operation
The multiplexer is flexible and very easy to use. No setup is
required to use the basic features, yet the product can be
adapted to meet the display and recording requirements of
most multicamera security systems.
This section describes how to operate the multiplexer. It is
organized by operating task and product feature.
The multiplexer has three basic operating modes: live, tape
and setup.
Tape mode allows you to view the video recorded by the VCR.
If you only have one VCR connected, recording stops while
you review a tape. The call monitor is the only source of live
images. The call monitor displays either one selected camera
full screen, or full screen images from any cameras with alarms.
LIVE MODE
Press the live button to view live camera video. Live mode
allows you to view any combination of connected cameras on
the main monitor in any display format. The call monitor
displays either one selected camera full screen, or displays
full screen images from cameras with alarms. Live camera
viewing does not affect camera video output to the VCR.
Recording camera video via the multiplexer vcr out connector
is completely independent and is not affected by operator
actions at the front panel.
The live multicamera display updates a new camera every 1/
60 of a second (PAL every 1/50 of a second). The final update
rate for each camera depends on how many cameras are
displayed and whether the camera has activity. Live updates
are weighted according to activity much like updates sent to
the VCR.
TAPE MODE