American Dynamics ADV1487-16 User manual

Part Number 8000-2181-33 REV A
Simplex Multiplexer
Installation and Operation Manual
ADV1487-4, ADV1487-16,
ADV1587-4, ADV1587-9,
ADV1587-16
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written consent.
© Copyright 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Sensormatic Video Products Division
6795 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
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manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products.
All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
Trademarked names are used throughout this manual. Rather than
place a symbol at each occurrence, trademarked names are desig-
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WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS WHERE HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE
OR EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS ARE STORED OR USED.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH/ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,
ALERTS THE USER TOTHE PRESENCE OF A SHOCK HAZARD WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S
ENCLOSURE.
Lithium Battery:
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Lithium Batterie:
VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr! Batterie nur mit einem vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Entsorgung muß nach Anweisungen des Herstellers erfolgen.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A” digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and
connectors between system components.To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded
cables and connectors for all except power and alarm cables.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations (ICES-003) of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables de la
Classe A prescrites dans le Réglement (ICES-003) sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions
and warnings contained in this manual. Retain this manual
with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if neces-
sary, warranty service.
When unpacking your new American Dynamics product,
check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or
if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS
PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance.
FORYOURRECORDS Complete the following product purchase information. The
factory requests this information when contacted for techni-
cal support. It is also valuable in case of loss or theft.
Purchase Date: _______________________________________
Serial Number: _______________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 — ABOUT SIMPLEX
FEATURES ..................................................................1
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW.............................................4
Video Input and Output............................................4
Video Display...........................................................4
Encoder Output .......................................................5
Decoder Output .......................................................5
Motion Detection......................................................5
CHAPTER 2 — FRONT AND
REAR PANELS
THE FRONT PANEL....................................................6
THE REAR PANEL ......................................................8
CHAPTER 3 — INSTALLATION
REQUIRED CONNECTIONS.......................................9
Cameras ..................................................................9
Main Monitor............................................................9
Power.......................................................................9
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS .......................................9
Call Monitor..............................................................9
VCR In .....................................................................9
VCR Out ..................................................................9
Alarm .....................................................................10
Alarm Inputs ......................................................10
Alarm Hold Input ...............................................10
Alarm Output .....................................................10
Autodetect VCR Speed .....................................10
Remote ..................................................................10
Remote Control Panel ...........................................10
SYSTEM CHECKOUT ...............................................11
Monitor Calibration.................................................11
Camera Check.......................................................12
Making a Test Tape ................................................13

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Table of Contents (continued) CHAPTER 4 — SETUP
THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM....................................14
Selecting a Menu...................................................14
Positioning the Highlight ........................................14
Setting an Option...................................................14
SETUP MENUS .........................................................15
System Time/Date .................................................15
Toggle Options.......................................................16
Alarm Message Display ....................................16
Alarm Message Latch .......................................16
Video Loss Alarm ..............................................16
Alarm Input Polarity...........................................17
Alarm Output Polarity ........................................17
Display Record Status.......................................17
Quad Record Option .........................................18
Image Tenderizer...............................................18
VCR Record Time..................................................18
VCR Alarm Record Time .......................................19
Alarm Duration.......................................................19
Global Dwell...........................................................20
Camera Titles Menu ..............................................20
Motion Setup .........................................................21
Security Lock .........................................................22
CHAPTER 5 — OPERATION
OPERATING MODES ................................................23
Record Mode .........................................................23
Alarms ...............................................................24
Live Mode Without Record ....................................25
Alarms ...............................................................25
Tape Playback Mode .............................................26
Alarms ...............................................................26
Videotape Operations............................................26
VCR Setup ........................................................26
Autodetect VCR Speed Signal ..........................27

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Table of Contents (continued) Multicamera Recording .....................................27
One Camera Recording ....................................28
Tape Playback ...................................................28
VCR Special Effects ..........................................29
Video Motion Detection .........................................29
How Motion Detection Works ............................29
Motion Detection Setup.....................................29
CHAPTER 6 — ALARMS
MECHANICAL ALARMS............................................30
Alarm Counter .......................................................31
Record Mode Alarm Response .............................32
Tape Playback Mode Alarm Response..................33
RECORDED ALARMS...............................................33
VIDEO LOSS ALARMS .............................................33
CHAPTER 7 — SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
MULTIPLEXED VIDEO TRANSMISSION ..................34
One-Way Video Transmission................................34
REMOTE CONTROL .................................................35
Remote Control Panel ...........................................35
APPENDIX A — ALARM CONNECTOR PIN
ASSIGNMENTS ..................................................36
APPENDIX B — ALARM RECORDING
CONTROL ...........................................................37
Uncontrolled Alarm Recording...............................37
Controlled Alarm Recording ..................................38
APPENDIX C — IN CASE OF TROUBLE..................39

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Table of Contents (continued)
FIGURES
TABLES
APPENDIX D — TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....42
Operating Defaults.................................................42
Video Format .........................................................42
Video Level ............................................................43
Alarm .....................................................................43
Display ...................................................................43
Controls .................................................................44
Connectors ............................................................45
Electrical ................................................................45
Physical Characteristics.........................................46
Environmental Requirements ................................46
Options ..................................................................46
Figure 1 — Basic Simplex System........................................2
Figure 2 — Basic Simplex System with Remote Panel .........3
Figure 3 — One-Way MultiplexedVideo Transmission ..........3
Figure 4 — Front Panel Controls and Indicators ...................6
Figure 5 — Rear Panel Connectors ......................................8
Figure 6 — Motion Setup Screen........................................21
Figure 7 — Alarm Counter..................................................31
Figure 8 — Alarm Connector ..............................................36
Table 1 — Alarm Connector Pin Assignments ....................36
Table 2 —Troubleshooting Guide .......................................40

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SECURITY MEASURES NOTE: This page describes how to access security sensitive
features.You may wish to remove this page from the
manual and place it in a secure place.
Accessing Setup Menus The setup menu system is accessed from live mode. Press and
hold the FUNCTION button and press the VCR VIEW button
(FUNCTION+VCR VIEW). The first setup menu appears on
screen. Use the VCR VIEW and arrow buttons to navigate
through the menu system. See Chapter 4 — Setup for details.
To exit the setup menu system, press FUNCTION+VCRVIEW
again. The menu disappears and the simplex resumes normal
operation.
The Security Lock Feature NOTE: Security Lock protects the simplex against unautho-
rized use by disabling all front panel controls except
theFUNCTION andVCRVIEW buttons.Onceengaged,
Security Lock can be released only after placing the
simplex in setup mode.
To Engage or Release Security
Lock 1. Select the operating mode in which the unit is to be locked.
2. Press and hold the FUNCTION button and press the VCR
VIEWbutton. The simplex enters setup mode and displays
the first setup menu.
3. Press the VCR VIEW button repeatedly until the SECU-
RITY LOCK menu appears.
4. Press the upor down arrow to engage (ON) or release (OFF)
SECURITY LOCK.
5. Press FUNCTION+VCRVIEWto exit setup mode. The sim-
plex resumes normal operation.

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Resetting the Simplex The simplex can be reset to the factory default state. Upon re-
set, all programmable features return to the factory settings.
The reset feature is normally used for diagnostic purposes
but may be used to “start from scratch” during system setup.
Press and hold the FUNCTION button and press the up arrow
button. A warning appears, asking if you want to reset the unit
to factory defaults. Press LIVE to cancel the reset. To continue
the reset, press FUNCTION+up arrow. The simplex resets and
returns to the factory default state.
To Reset the Simplex