Concepcion-Carrier VXM4-16 User manual

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MPEG4
16 Channel Digital Recording System
User Manual
VXM4-16
VXM4-16

Before installing 1
Key features 2
Front panel description 3
Rear panel description 4
Getting started 5
Connect and switch on 5
Configuring the live display 6
Multi screen mode 6
Choosing channels 6
Live display edit mode 6
Digital zoom 7
Playback 8
Search 8
Instant playback 9
Event Search 9
Archiving 11
Telemetry Control 12
Key lock function 12
Panic recording 12
Sequence mode 12
Shut down 12
Configuring the VXM4 – System Setup 13
Display 13
OSD 13
Monitor 14
Sequence 14
Spot Out 16
Camera 16
Camera Title & Covert 16
Colour Setup 17
PTZ Setup 17
Motion Sensor 17
Sound 19
Audio 19
Buzzer 19
System 20
Date / Time 20
Network 20
Mail 21
User Management 21
System Management22
Control Device 22
Event / Sensor 23
HDD Event23
Alarm Input 23
Alarm Out 23
Buzzer Out 24
Email notification 24
Disk Manage 25
CONTENTS
CONTENTS

CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Configuring the VXM4 – Record Menu 25
Recording operations 25
Timer / Motion Setup 25
Parameter 26
Schedule 27
Alarm setup 28
Panic setup 28
Connecting to the VXM4 remotely 29
Install the software 29
Remote client controls 30
Remote client setup 31
Create a connection group 31
Enter VXM4 details 31
Additional configuration 32
Using the remote client 33
Connect to a VXM4 group 33
Live display modes 33
Saving to AVI file 34
Viewing events 34
Telemetry control 34
Audio monitoring 35
Audio talkback 35
Triggering alarms 35
Connection status 35
Remote client playback controls 35
Searching for footage 36
Controlling playback 36
Audio monitoring 36
Archiving footage 37
Backup player 37
Taking a snapshot 37
Event search 38
Print an image 38
Viewing events 38
Remote VXM4 setup 39
Entering setup 39
Loading and saving 39
Appendix A: The Archive Set 40
Appendix B: Configuring a Netgear DG834
router for use with the VXM4 41
Appendix C: Connecting external devices 44
Appendix D: Specifications 45
Notes 46

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BEFORE INSTALLING
BEFORE INSTALLING
•Installation should be carried out only by qualified personnel and in accordance with any
electrical regulations in force at the time.
•The DVR must be placed on a stable surface or mounted in an approved cabinet. Adequate
ventilation must be provided, taking particular care not to block any of the air vents on the DVR.
•Adequate protection against lightning strikes and power surges must be installed to prevent
damage to the DVR.
•Any safety warnings on the DVR and in these instructions must be adhered to.
•If cleaning is necessary, shutdown the DVR and disconnect power first. Use a soft dry cloth only –
never use any abrasive cleaners.
•Do not attempt to service or repair the DVR as opening or removing covers may expose
dangerous voltages or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

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ENHANCED GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)
The VXM4 menu structure and on screen display is presented in a simple to use and logical GUI format.
GENUINE TRIPLEX OPERATION
The VXM4 will continue to record at full frame rate during local playback, local setup, multi user remote viewing and
playback, and remote setup.
AUDIO
4 audio inputs are supported which can be assigned to any video channel. Live and recorded audio can be monitored
remotely over the internet and remote ‘talkback’ audio transmission to the VXM4 is also possible.
BACKUP
Recorded footage (including audio) can be archived to USB memory stick or CD. Playback software is embedded with
the backup files and the backup also contains the system event log and backup log for full traceability.
REMOTE CONNECTION
Software is provided to allow remote connection to up to 4 VXM4s in one session. Depending on user level, full VXM4
control is available over the internet as well as the ability to remotely configure the VXM4. Alarm outputs on the VXM4
can be remotely triggered over the internet.
COMPREHENSIVE RECORDING SETUP
Recording can be scheduled, alarm activated or motion activated. For each type of recording, frame rates, image
quality and audio recording properties can be adjusted per hour, per day and for each individual channel. The VXM4
also has a panic recording feature (from the front panel or external input) which overrides all other recording settings
to provide the best quality recording in the event of an emergency
TELEMETRY CONTROL
Full telemetry control is available from the front panel or remote connection and a wide number of speed dome
protocols are supported. Protocols can be set individually for each channel and telemetry speed can be adjusted to
suit particular speed domes.
EXTENSIVE MONITOR SUPPORT
The VXM4 has 3 main monitor outputs (Composite, VGA and S-Video) which can be used simultaneously. Support is
also provided for up to 4 spot monitors and each spot monitor output can be programmed in the VXM4 setup.
LIVE DISPLAY
The VXM4 displays single or multi screen images and also has several sequence modes (standard and user
definable)
CONFIGURATION BACKUP
All configuration settings on the VXM4 can be saved to USB memory stick or a PC file remotely. The saved data can
then be uploaded to other VXM4 units allowing rapid deployment where more than one VXM4 is being installed.
EMAIL SUPPORT
The VXM4 can send emails to specific users to notify events such as alarm, motion detection, hard drive failure etc.
KEY FEATURES
KEY FEATURES