Sensormatic RVQ200C manual

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    Color Quad Processor Installation and Operation Manual Model RVQ2OOC Part Number 92-10090 RW B[...]

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    Color Quad Processor - Notice The information in this manual was current when published. The manu- facturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All speci- fications are therefore subject to change without notice. Copyright Under copyright laws, the contents of this manual may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or [...]

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    installation and Operation Manual f WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. / WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK A I DO NOT OPEN! . WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Ths ligh[...]

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    Color Quad Processor CONGRATULATIONS You now own one of the many fine products manufactured by Sensormatic Electronics Corporation. This product has been carefully inspected to rigid quality standards before shipment. With reasonable care, it will provide years of reliable performance. Considering the Investment, we know that you will want to obtai[...]

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    Installation and Opemtion Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIO[...]

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    Color Quod Processor Table of Contents (continued) APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 17 Video ............................................................... 17 Electrical .........................................[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the video product. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. HEED WARNINGS - Pay attention to all warnings on the video product and in the O[...]

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    Color Quad Processor 11. OVERLOADING-Do not overload wall units and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. 12. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY-Never push objects orpour liquids of any kind into this video product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire o[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Four different camera locations on one monitor screen at one time. Real-time refresh rate. High-resolution display. 512 x 480 pixels. Four million colors on palette. VCR “ZOOM” playback. 256 x 240 pixels. Tape in quad mode while viewing full screen images from the [...]

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    2 Color Quad Processor TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION CONi&ER This unit uses digital technology to process and store the video information received from a camera. The incoming video image is transformed into a digital signal by an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter. This information is stored in memorv and clocked out at a rate predetermined by the vide[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual 3 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Color Quad Prccessor Q 1. Power-G reen power light indicates power is turned on and the unit is in the active (power on) mode. 2. Program-(C om ination key, press Home + ALL). Allows b selection of various operating modes through on-screen program menu selections. 1 (up) -Moves forward thr[...]

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    4 Color Quad Processor 4. seq- Displays cameras 1 - 4 and quad view sequentially at individually programmed dwell rates. 5. Home - Displays selected camera or quad view. 1 - Displays camera 1 full screen. 2 - Displays camera 2 full screen. 3 - Displays camera 3 full screen. 4 - Displays camera 4 full screen. ALL - Displays cameras 1 - 4 in quad vie[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual 5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 7 YI l-4. camera inputs/outputs - BNC connectors (looping) for 5. 6. 7. a. four camera input signals to the unit by means of coax cable. The drawing (above the monitor BNC connector) shows each camera number in the position it is displayed on the monitor. monitor - BNC connector for output [...]

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    6 Color Quad Processor . additional alarms - In the presence of the first alarm, additional alarms will signal the unit to cycle through cameras with alarms at the programmed dwell rate. . alarm in -This signal commands the unit to: a. Go into full screen mode for single or multiplealarms. b. Turn on the front panel indicator light for the camera w[...]

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    lnstallaGon and Operation Manual . 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. Connect cameras to unit by connecting video output of camera to camera input of unit. NOTE: Check the drawing above the monitor connector to note which quadrant on the monitor will exhibit the camera output. 2. Connect the unit to the monitor by connecting monitor of the unit to vide[...]

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    8 Color Quad Processor 7. Connect alarm outputs. . normally open - When the unit goes into alarm, this contact will automatically close and will signal the VCR or external device to go into alarm mode. Connect to alarm in’ of VCR or external device. . common-Common return for VCR or external device, normally open, and normally closed. . normally [...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual 9 INSlALlATlON TIPS NOTE: While this unit will work with any properly installed camera system, the following information defines the requirements for optimum performance. Camera Specifications l This unit can accept signals from random interlaced cameras. However, some vertical jitter in the picture may result. A C[...]

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    10 Color Quad Processor OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power Program See Special Functions for details on programming the unit. VCR To playback a quad tape. press the play button on the VCR. Press the VCR button to view the tape as recorded in quad format or press 1,2,3 or 4 to selectively enlarge a quad to full screen. Press Seq or Home to resume normal o[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual 11 Additional Alarms -In the presence of the first alarm, additional alarms will signal the unit to cycle through cameras with alarms at the programmed dwell time. With each alarm, the following will occur: l The unit displays the cameras with alarms. l The ALARM message blinks on-screen. l The rear panel alarm out[...]

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    12 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Color Quod Processor NOTE: This unit is equipped with special functions to provide maximum utility. Instructions to operate each special function follow. Quad Demo Operation This is used for demonstrating quad operation with only one with One Camera camera connected. 1. Connect a camera to the camera 1 video input. 2. While hol[...]

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    . Installation and Operation Manual 13 4. To set a dwell time for the camera 1 display, press and hold the 4 (right) button until the cursor moves to the DWL = 01 display. Use the 1 (up) and 2 (down) buttons to select a dwell time in seconds from 00 (bypass the camera) to 99 seconds. NOTE: If DWL = 00 is set, the camera will NOT display in full scr[...]

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    14 Color Quad Processor Programming Tips REMOTE OPERATION Dry Contact Operation RS-232 Operation The program mode can be entered at any time to revise programmed information. Once in the program mode, use the ALL (menu) button to select the item to be revised. Once revised. use . the ALL button to go on to other items. The program mode can be exite[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual 15 A series of commands may be entered at once. For example, to manually sequence through cameras 1-4: /C 1 /CZ/C3/C4 Commands can also be entered one at a time. For example: /Cl /c2 /c3 /c4 The unit will only look for slash (/) characters followed by a two character command. It will ignore all other characters. If[...]

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    16 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING Color Quad Processor Sometimes problems can be easily solved by carefully checking seemingly obvious, but often overlooked, possibilities. Check this chart carefully if the unit is not responding properly. PROBLEM No power (power indicator does Check to see if power supply not light). module is plugged in. Unit fails t[...]

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    Installation and Operation Manual 17 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS Video Signal Format Camera Input Camera Output VCR Input VCR Output Digital Memory Refresh Rate NTSC or EIA 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm or HI-Z, BNC 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm termination 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm termination 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm termination 5 12 x 480 pixels full screen 256 x 240 pixels per quadrant 24[...]

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    18 Color Quad Processor Front Panel Controls Soft touch, rubberized push buttons with indicator lights % Home ,ILL 1 2 3 4 VCR ALL 1 2 3 4 Connectors Camera InOut S-VHS In Mini-DIN connector S-VHS Out Mini-DIN connector VCR Out BNC, one only VCR In BNC, one onl! Monitor Out BNC, one only Alarm DB15. female receptacle Remote DB15, female receptacle [...]

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    htallation and Operation Manual 19 PACKING LIST Each package should contain the following: . 1 Color Quad Processor . I Power Transformer . 1 Installation and Operation Manual Please check your package for missing items upon receipt.[...]