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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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,
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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

Chapter 1 — About Simplex 1
Chapter 1 — About Simplex
The Simplex provides the capability to record multiple video
cameras using a videotape recorder (VCR). The Simplex mod-
els support either the NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR video stan-
dards. Simplex models provide a range of display and record-
ing options depending on the number of video camera inputs
on each model.
FEATURES • High speed switching rate while recording. The Simplex
can be set to switch cameras sent to the VCR every second
field.
• Automatic VCR speed detection feature lets the Simplex
match the VCR’s current recording speed if used with a VCR
that sends a timing signal.
• Dynamic Time Division (DTD) multiplexing prioritizes cam-
era images sent to the VCR based on picture motion con-
tent (record mode only). Independent 16x12 activity (mo-
tion) grid for each camera.
• Proprietary encoding method for high quality image
playback.
• You can set playback or live multicamera displays to show
any of the camera inputs in any position in any display
format.
• Four-camera models only: QUAD RECORD OPTIONsends
a 2x2 image to the VCR. Individual cameras can be viewed
full screen when the quad recording is played back.
• High resolution digital images enhanced by proprietary
sharpening technique. 512x464 NTSC/EIA (512x512
PAL/CCIR) pixel display with 256 shades of gray or 16
million colors.
•IMAGETENDERIZERdramatically reduces jitter associated
with high resolution compressed multicamera images.
• Rear panel termination switches can be set for each camera.
• Improved Remote control that permits daisy chaining up
to 16 Simplex units. The remote panel controls one Simplex
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•ALARM INPUT POLARITY settings: either active high or
active low.
• Alarm counter with on-screen summary by camera.
• Independent call monitor output for viewing live alarm
events during tape playback.
• On-screen display includes date, time, alarm status, video
loss and 10-character camera titles. On-screen menus sim-
plify setup.
• Nonvolatile program memory protects real time clock and
all programmable features against power loss.
NOTE: The previous Simplex had a fail-safe feature to switch
the Simplex back to record mode if left unattended in
playback mode. The new Simplex does NOT switch
modes when left unattended.
Figure 1 — Basic Simplex System

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Figure 2 — Basic Simplex System with Remote Panel
Figure 3 — One-Way MultiplexedVideo Transmission

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TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
The Simplex system features video camera inputs with a pas-
sive looping output for each. Synchronizing or phasing cam-
eras is not required.
The Simplex comes with a main monitor output for displaying
live camera images or recorded images on a standard monitor.
The call monitor output permits viewing live images from a
selected camera on a standard monitor.
Video Input and Output
Video Display The main monitor displays either live camera pictures or pre-
viously recorded images. The display is based on a 512x464
NTSC/EIA (512x512 PAL/CCIR) x16 bit digital video memory
containing two interlaced video images.
The primary function of record mode is to record camera im-
ages to videotape, while viewing full-screen images. You can
view one camera full-screen or you can sequence full-screen
images from each camera on the main monitor.
Four-camera models only: if the QUAD RECORD OPTION is
ON, you can choose a 2x2 display of the cameras to view and
record. If you change to a full screen view, quad recording
stops, and images from the cameras will be sent sequentially.
Live mode can be used to view multiple cameras displayed
simultaneously. Recording stops while in live mode; the unit
only displays live multicamera images. Multicamera display
formats include 2x2 for up to 4 cameras, 3x3 for 5 to 9 cameras,
or 4x4 for 10 to 16 cameras.
A graphics generator with two interlaced bitmapped pages pro-
vides the alphanumeric and graphic overlays for on-screen
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Encoder Output The Simplex video encoder produces a single video signal con-
taining field by field samples from all camera inputs. The sig-
nal is provided in composite format for connection to a video
recorder. All inputs are sampled in camera number order un-
til motion is detected; then sampling is weighted in favor of
the cameras where activity is detected.
The encoder uses Vertical Interval Signaling (VIS) technology
to encode system information onto video output to the VCR.
Time, date, camera title, camera number and alarm status in-
formation are placed on the 16 horizontal lines preceding the
first active video line. This technique improves vertical sync
recovery and eliminates the degraded graphics associated with
poor VCR performance.
Decoder Output The Simplex decoder processes the video output by the VCR
during playback, recovering the video from each camera origi-
nally recorded. The decoder digitizes the playback video and
recovers the VIS information encoded onto each field. If the
recovered field is displayed, it is written to the video display
memory.
Motion Detection The Simplex provides motion (activity) detection during record
mode. The Simplex system continuously monitors all camera
inputs for activity. When activity is detected, the Simplex
records images from that camera more often. You can set mo-
tion sensitivity for each camera input using a 192-target (16
wide by 12 high) graphic overlay. Targets can be turned on or
off as required. Target sensitivity is fixed.
Using proprietary DTD technology, the Simplex system con-
tinuously analyzes the motion content (activity) of each
camera picture. Cameras where activity is detected will be
recorded more often. Every picture sent to the VCR is encoded
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Chapter 2 — Front and Rear Panels
Figure 4 — Front Panel Controls and Indicators
THE FRONT PANEL The following is a brief overview of the front panel. Refer to
Chapter 4 — Setup and Chapter 5 — Operation for details on fea-
tures and panel functions. Some front panel buttons have two
functions. The primary button function is listed first, followed
by the secondary function in parentheses. Indicator lights
(LEDs) are above each button.
1. FUNCTION (1 CAM) — Clears ALARM or VIDLOSS mes-
sage (if ALARM MESSAGE LATCH menu option is ON).
Provides access to special functions when pressed in com-
bination with other buttons.
FUNCTION+down arrow displays color or gray bar
pattern
FUNCTION+left arrow displays alarm count screen
FUNCTION+right arrow OFF or ON for time/date
display
FUNCTION+LIVE stops one-camera recording
FUNCTION+CAMERA starts one-camera recording
for that camera
2. VCR VIEW — Press VCR VIEW to display images being
output to the VCR on the main monitor. Pressing VCR
VIEW while in the menu system moves to the next menu.
3. sequence (up arrow) — Press sequence to display se-
quential full-screen images from each camera. This but-
ton is also used in the setup menu to move forward through
available characters or to choose a menu toggle option.
Pressing the up arrow also moves the target cursor up one
row in motion detection setup.
4. 2x2 (down arrow) — Press this button to display images
from four cameras (quad display). Used in the setup menu

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to move backward through available characters or to choose
a menu toggle option. Press down arrow to move the target
cursor down one row in motion detection setup.
5. 3x3 (left arrow) — Press this button to display up to nine
camera images in the 3x3 format (nine and 16-camera mod-
els only). Press left arrow in the setup menu to move the
highlight (cursor) to the left.
6. 4x4 (right arrow) — Press this button to display up to 16
camera images in the 4x4 format (16-camera models only).
Press right arrow in the setup menu to move the highlight
(cursor) to the right.
7. LIVE — Press LIVE to display live multicamera images. In
live mode, camera images are not recorded (RECORD LED
is off). Pressing LIVE during motion detection setup turns
on the row of motion targets on the cursor line.
8. TAPE — Press TAPE to enter tape playback mode for view-
ing previously recorded video. Pressing TAPE during mo-
tion detection setup turns off the row of motion targets on
the cursor line.
9. RECORD— Press RECORDto start full-screen multiplexed
recording of all cameras. On a four-camera unit, press
RECORD, then 2x2 to start recording a quad image (if the
QUAD RECORD OPTION is ON). If you change to a full
screen display, the recording will be full-screen instead of
quad. You can also press RECORD to stop One Camera
Recording and resume recording all cameras. Pressing
RECORDduring motion detection setup turns on all motion
targets.
10. CALL — Press CALL, then a CAMERA button to change
which camera displays on the call monitor. Normally,
pressing a CAMERA button changes the camera image
displayed on the main monitor. When the CALL LED is lit,
pressing a CAMERAbutton displays that camera on the call
monitor. Pressing CALL during motion detection setup turns
off all motion targets.
11. CAMERA — Press a CAMERA button to select a camera for
full-screen display. Use with the FUNCTION button to activate
the One Camera Record feature. Use CAMERAbuttons during
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Figure 5 — Rear Panel Connectors
1. gnd — Use this ground screw when connecting contact or
TTL/CMOS compatible alarm devices. See Alarms for details.
2. power— This 2.1 mm pin jack accepts the Simplex series power
module plug or other 12 VDC, center positive source of at least
1 ampere.
3. remote in — This RJ11 connector allows remote control of the
Simplex via the Remote Control Panel or using RS-232 data.
4. remote out — This RJ11 connector allows daisy chaining an-
other Simplex for use with the Remote Control Panel.
5. alarms — This DB37-S connector allows alarm activation via
contact closure or TTL/CMOS alarm inputs. It includes the
Alarm Hold Input and Alarm Output relay contacts.
6. vcr in — This BNC connector accepts composite video play-
back signal from a video recorder.
7. vcrout— This BNC connector provides a composite video sig-
nal to a video recorder.
8. call mon — This BNC connector provides a composite video
signal to the call monitor in the full screen format. The call moni-
tor only displays full-screen live images.
9. main mon — This BNC connector provides a composite video
signal to the main monitor for display in the selected format.
10. cam in — These BNC connectors accept the composite video
output of B&W or color cameras.
11. camout— These BNC connectors provide looping camera video
from the corresponding camera input.
12. ∞∞
∞∞
∞or 75ΩΩ
ΩΩ
Ωswitch— These switches allow you to set impedance
for each camera output. Set the switch to 75ΩΩ
ΩΩ
Ωto terminate it, or
set it to ∞∞
∞∞
∞if looping to other equipment.
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Chapter 3 — Installation
Select a location for the product that is clean and dry and has
AC power. Find an environment where temperature and hu-
midity extremes do not exceed the product specification (see
Appendix D — Technical Specifications). Failure to do so can re-
sult in equipment failure and/or loss of warranty protection.
REQUIRED
CONNECTIONS
Connect the cam in BNC connector to the video output of a
camera or other composite video source. Set input impedance
termination using the switches between the rows of BNC con-
nectors. If looping through to other equipment, set the switch
to ∞∞
∞∞
∞.
Cameras
Main Monitor Connect main mon to the video input of an NTSC/EIA or
PAL/CCIR compatible video monitor. The monitor must be
properly terminated.
Power Connect the power module or other center positive 12 VDC
source with at least 1 amp capacity to the power connector.
OPTIONAL
CONNECTIONS
Connect call mon to the video input of an NTSC/EIA or
PAL/CCIR compatible video monitor. The monitor must be
properly terminated.
Call Monitor
VCR In The vcr in connector accepts composite video from a VCR.
Connect this input to the composite video output (play) of an
NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR compatible VCR. The vcr in input
is terminated.
VCR Out The vcr out connector provides composite video to a VCR.
Connect this output to the composite video input (record) of
an NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR compatible VCR. The VCR must
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Alarm The alarms connector includes pins for mechanical or TTL/CMOS
standard alarm inputs, the alarm hold input and the alarm output.
These connections allow the Simplex to be completely integrated
with security systems. See Chapter 6 — Alarms and Appendix A —
Alarm Connector Pin Assignments for details.
Alarm Inputs Alarm Inputs may consist of a contact type or TTL/CMOS
alarm signal. Connect alarms pins (numbered 1–16) as re-
quired, to one side of a contact type or TTL/CMOS compatible
alarm device. Connect the remaining side of each device to
ground (screw labeled gndon rear panel). ALARMINPUTPO-
LARITYis menu selectable and defaults to normally open (NO)
or TTL/CMOS active low.
Alarm Hold Input NOTE: This is not normally used. See Record Mode Alarm
Response for details.
The Alarm Hold Input accepts an active high contact type or
TTL/CMOS alarm signal. Connect alarms pin 36 to the alarm
hold output of the VCR or other device. Connect the remaining
side of the output to ground (screw on rear panel labeled gnd).
Alarm Output The Alarm Output is a contact type signal between alarmspin
17(common) and pin 18 (normally closed) or pin 19(normally
open). Connect the appropriate pins to the alarm input of the
VCR or other device.
AutodetectVCR Speed Pin 37 connects to the VCR to receive the timing signal (it may
be named VCR trigger input, sync pulse input or clock) so the
multiplexer can send images at a rate matching the VCR re-
cording speed. If the VCR changes its recording speed, the
multiplexer automatically adjusts the image rate to match.
Check your VCR manual for timing signal information.
Remote The two RJ11 remote connectors are for the remote control
panel option or RS-232 control commands. See Remote Control.
Remote Control Panel Connect the cable provided with the remote control panel to
the remote in connector. If daisy chaining to another Simplex,
connect the remote out of this Simplex to the remote in of the
next Simplex in the chain. The remote panel and the Simplex
front panel operate identically and may be used at the same
time. See Remote Control Panel manual for details.