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    MX4000 Genex™ Series Simplex Multiplexer Installation/ Operation Manual C1927M (5/99) Pelco • 300 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis • CA 93612-5699 USA • Pelco Online @ http://www.pelco.com In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150 • DataFAX (800) 289-9108 International Customers: Tel (1-559) 292-1981 or FAX (1-559) 348-1[...]

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    2 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) CONTENTS Section Page IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ................................................................ 5 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 5 WHA T IS A VIDEO MUL TIPLEXER? ....................................[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 3 LIST OF ILLUSTRA TIONS Figur e Page 1 Stand-Alone Multiplexer ..................................................................................... 7 2 Multiplexers with KBD4000 Keyboard ................................................................ 7 3 Multiplexers with KBD4000 Keyboards and MX4000SVR Server ........[...]

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    4 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) (This page intentionally left blank.)[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 5 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be observed. 1. Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes. 2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA T ype 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or[...]

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    6 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) Not only does the number of cameras af fect the time gap, but so does the recording speed. The slower the recording speed, the longer the gap. Normal recording speed for full motion is the two-hour mode. But if you slow the recording speed down to record 12 hours, 48 hours, or 960 hours of video on a two-hour tape, it m[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 7 Figure 2. Multiplexers with KBD4000 Keyboard By adding a KBD4000 keyboard to the multiplexer (refer to Figure 2), you can control 1-16 multiplexers from up to 25 feet (7.6 m) away with the cable supplied with the keyboard. Greater distances between the multiplexer and keyboard can be obtained if you provide a Pelco KBDK[...]

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    8 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) MODELS Color Simplex MX4009CS 9-channel, color simplex multiplexer, NTSC standard, 120 VAC, 60 Hz (UL, cUL, FCC) MX4009CS-X Same as MX4009CS except PAL standard, 230 VAC, 50 Hz (CE) MX4016CS 16-channel, color simplex multiplexer, NTSC standard, 120 VAC, 60 Hz (UL, cUL, FCC) MX4016CS-X Same as MX4016CS except PAL standar[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 9 INST ALLA TION Unpack and inspect all parts carefully . The following parts are supplied: 1 MX4000 Series multiplexer 1 Rack ear kit 2 Rack ears 4 4-40 x .375-inch pan head screws 4 10-32 x .750-inch pan head screws 1 Power cord 1 6-foot (1.8 m) data cable with RJ-45 connectors Installation of the multiplexer varies acc[...]

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    10 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 3. Attach the rack ears (C) to the multiplexer. The rack ears are universal and can be used on either side of the unit. Attach the ears with the 4-40 x .375-inch screws (D) that are supplied with the ears. Only the two bottom holes on the rack ears are needed for mounting. 4. Install the multiplexer in the rack using t[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 11 MONITORS Main Monitor - The main monitor can show live video of an individual camera or a sequence of individual cameras, the same as the spot monitor. But the main monitor is the only monitor that can show multi-screen displays (more than one camera displayed simultaneously), run multi-screen sequences, play back vide[...]

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    12 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 2. For proper recording, the switching rate of the multiplexer between cameras must match that of the VCR. There are two ways to do this: a. One way is with a head switching pulse from the VCR. This is the most reliable way to synchronize the multiplexer and VCR. The pulse from the VCR tells the multiplexer how fast to[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 13 PELCO’S TIME-LAPSE VCRS Y ou can connect one of Pelco’ s T ime-Lapse VCR Models TLR2024, TLR2096, or TLR2168 to the multiplexer as follows (refer to Figure 7): 1. Connect BNC video cable between the VCR connectors on the multiplexer and the VIDEO connectors on the VCR. 2. Automatic Speed T racking lets the VCR cont[...]

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    14 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 3. Alarm inputs will be programmed in the Programming section for normally open or normally closed operation. Normally closed operation = current flow = alarm switch or relay closed Normally open operation = no current flow = alarm switch or relay open In the example in Figure 8, current flows through the contacts (swi[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 15 Figure 9. Front Panel, 9-Channel Color Simplex Multiplexer DISPLA Y RECORD Sim DISPLA Y RECORD Sim Figure 10. Front Panel, 16-Channel Color Simplex Multiplexer MUL TIPLEXER WITH MX4000SVR SER VER Refer to Figure 3 in the Applications section for an overview of a typical installation. 1. Follow the instructions in the B[...]

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    16 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) T able B. Front Panel Controls Button Operation Function DISPLA Y/ Press once T oggles main monitor display between record, live inputs, and playback from VCR. RECORD In the RECORD mode, the red LED lights. Press for 3 seconds Displays or exits the record setup menu on the main monitor . CAMERA Press once Switches the [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 17 OPERA TION FRONT P ANEL COMMAND Call a camera to the main Press any CAMERA button. monitor. Call a camera to the spot Press any CAMERA button twice. monitor. Set main tracking 1. Go to the Advanced System Setup menu. 2. Press the arrow buttons so the cursor highlights SPOT MONITOR DISPLA Y . 3. Press the +/- button unt[...]

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    18 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) OPERA TION FRONT P ANEL COMMAND Sequence PIP display . 1. Push the button. (Does not work in RECORD 2. Push the SEQUENCE button. or VCR modes) Stop a sequence. Press the SEQUENCE button once or press any CAMERA button to stop a sequence on the main monitor . Press the SEQUENCE button twice to stop a sequence on the spo[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 19 PROGRAMMING Programming allows you to configure the multiplexer for the way that you want your system to operate. The multiplexer automatically selects the most common operating parameters and can be operated without programming it. Y ou should program the multiplexer if you want to use different settings. Programming [...]

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    20 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 4. When the menu item you desire is highlighted (blinking), do one of the following: • If a menu item has more than one option, press the +/- button to cycle through the options to select the one you want. • If a menu item has only one option, press the +/- button to select it. Time and Date Set the current time an[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 21 NO CHANGE - This is a pass-through selection in case you unintentionally hit the +/- button. This is not an undo button. Alarm Inputs Refer to the Alarms section for an explanation of normally closed and normally open operation. Dwell Rates Sets the sequence dwell rate for all cameras. T o set individual dwell rates fo[...]

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    22 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) Date Format Sets the format for displaying the date on the main monitor. Passwor d Enables or disables password control to access programming menus. Fr ont Panel Control Enables or disables the front panel buttons to operate the multiplexer . In either mode you can access programming menus. Main Monitor Display Select [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 23 RECORD SETUP (DISPLA Y/RECORD BUTTON) T o program the VCR recording parameters: 1. Press the DISPLA Y/RECORD button for approximately three seconds. T ype the password, if requested. The Record Setup menu appears. 2. The currently selected menu item blinks. 3. Use the arrow buttons to move between items on the screen. [...]

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    24 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) T able D. VCR T ypes NTSC P AL UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL GYYR TLC1800 ASUTSA TL VCR 251 GYYR 2100 ASUTSA TL VCR 964 GYYR 2100 HD MODE BURLE TC3910X JVC SR-L900U HIT ACHI VTL30E JVC SR-L901U HIT ACHI VT -L1000E JVC SR-9070U HIT ACHI VT -L2000E JVC BR-S925U JVC BR9060E MITSUBISHI HS7424U JVC BR-S920/925 MITSUBISHI HS7496U JVC [...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 25 Figure 14. Custom VCR Setup Menu CUSTOM VCR SETUP (DISPLA Y/RECORD BUTTON) T o program the advanced VCR parameters: 1. Press the DISPLA Y/RECORD button for approximately three seconds. The Record Setup menu appears. 2. Make sure the VCR T ype in the Record Setup menu is set to CUSTOM. 3. The currently selected menu ite[...]

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    26 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) CAMERA SETUP (CAMERA BUTTONS) T o program a camera input: 1. Press the desired CAMERA button for approximately three seconds. T ype the password, if requested. The Camera menu appears. A video insert appears that shows what the camera is viewing. This is useful to make sure you have selected the correct camera and to s[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 27 Activity Detection A camera can be set to respond or not to respond to motion. If enabled, select SET DETECTION MASK to define what part of the camera’s viewing field will be monitored for motion. 5. T o program another camera, press the button for that camera. Repeat steps 2-4. 6. When you have completed all the cha[...]

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    28 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 7. T urn activity boxes on or off. T o turn on all activity boxes, use the arrow buttons to choose SET ALL. Press the +/- button. All boxes will contain a symbol as shown in Figure 16. The multiplexer will monitor motion in those boxes. T o turn of f all activity boxes, use the arrow keys to choose CLEAR ALL. Press the[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 29 HELP MENU The Help menu is accessed from any other menu. 1. Use the up and down arrow buttons in any menu to highlight HELP . 2. Press the +/- button. The Help menu appears. Figure 18. Help Menu GROUP QUAD (2x2) 10 4 20 4 30 4 40 4 NINE (3x3) 04 04 DISP/REC BUTTON SETTING VCR SPEED & ALARM QUICK SETUP MONITOR SETUP[...]

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    30 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) PROGRAMMING THE 4-CAMERA DISPLA YS ( BUTTON) Y ou can program four groups of four cameras each. Each of the four groups can be programmed to include any four cameras. is not available in RECORD mode. T o program the four-camera displays: 1. Press the button to call up a four-camera display . If necessary , press the bu[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 31 PROGRAMMING MENU DEF AUL TS T able E. Programming Menu Defaults Menu Item Default System Setup T ime Display On T itle Display On Normal Record Speed 2/6/8 Hr (NTSC/EIA) 3 Hr (P AL/CCIR) Alarm Record Speed 2/6/8 Hr (NTSC/EIA) 3 Hr (P AL/CCIR) Main Monitor Display High Resolution Reset All Video T erminations T o 75 Ohm[...]

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    32 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) TROUBLESHOOTING If you have dif ficulty operating your system, run through the following checklist to see if you can solve the problem. 1. Are the keyboard switches set properly? 2. Is the equipment wired properly? 3. Are the menu options in the multiplexer(s) and server set properly? 4. Has the multiplexer been set to[...]

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    Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) 33 RESET T o reset the multiplexer: 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Press and hold the VIEW button on the front panel of the multiplexer while you plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. When the Initialization Menu appears, release the VIEW button. The monitor will indicate PLEASE W AIT and begin a 20-second countdow[...]

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    34 Pelco Manual C1927M (5/99) REVISION HISTOR Y Manual # Date Comments C1927M 3/99 Preliminary version released for beta evaluation. 5/99 Original version. ® Pelco and the Pelco logo are registered trademarks of Pelco. © Copyright 1999, Pelco. All rights reserved. WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defec[...]