GE Kalatel DVMRe-4L User manual

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Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder
User Manual

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WARNING!
To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure
that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
!
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accompanying the product.
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To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.
No user serviceable components inside. Refer
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CAUTION! Lithium Battery
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
ATTENTION
This product contains a recyclable lithium battery.
It may be illegal to dispose of this battery
improperly under local, state, or federal laws.
Check with your local waste management officials
for disposal and recycling options.
CAUTION!
Electrostatic-Sensitive Device!
Use proper CMOS and MOSFET handing precautions, including approved
grounded wrists straps, etc., to avoid damage to this unit or its internal
components, from electric discharge.
WARNING!
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to subpart
J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment has also been tested and
found to comply with the requirements for a CE Class A device and TUV safety standards.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user is
required to take all measures that are necessary, at the user's expense, to correct the interference.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Software and/or firmware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system.
Software and/or firmware included with this equipment are the sole proprietary property of, confidential
to, and copyrighted by GE-Interlogix Kalatel Division, Corvallis, Oregon, USA. The software/firmware
are not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of GE-Interlogix.
All information and specifications furnished by GE-Interlogix are believed to be accurate and reliable.
No responsibility is assumed by GE-Interlogix for neither its use nor any infringements of rights of third
parties that may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent
or patent rights of GE-Interlogix.
The Kalatel™brand name and product model numbers are the property of GE-Interlogix.
COPYRIGHT, 2003: The contents of this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner or
form without the prior written consent of GE-Interlogix.

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Contents
1DVMRe-4L Overview..............................................................................................6
1.1 Products Featured In This Manual...................................................................................6
1.2 Product Description..........................................................................................................6
1.3 Passwords.........................................................................................................................6
1.4 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................7
1.5 Installation Environment ..................................................................................................7
1.6 Associated Equipment......................................................................................................8
1.7 The Back Panel .................................................................................................................8
1.8 Power-Up.........................................................................................................................11
2DMVRe-4L Basic Operations..............................................................................12
2.1 Principal Operating Modes.............................................................................................12
2.2 The Front Panel...............................................................................................................12
2.3 Live Viewing....................................................................................................................13
2.4 Playback..........................................................................................................................14
2.5 Recording........................................................................................................................16
2.6 Display Options...............................................................................................................17
2.7 Active Cameos................................................................................................................17
2.8 Sequencing .....................................................................................................................18
2.9 On-screen Indicators......................................................................................................19
3Menu System Overview.......................................................................................21
3.1 Menu Notation In This Manual........................................................................................21
3.2 Accessing The Menu System.........................................................................................21
3.3 Available Menus..............................................................................................................21
3.4 Menus In This Manual.....................................................................................................22
3.5 Navigating The Menu System.........................................................................................22
3.6 Menu Shortcuts...............................................................................................................22
3.7 The Main Menu................................................................................................................23
3.8 Time/Date ........................................................................................................................23
3.9 Record.............................................................................................................................25
3.10 Alarms.............................................................................................................................28
3.11 Motion Detection.............................................................................................................30
3.12 Camera Setup .................................................................................................................32
3.13 Communications.............................................................................................................34
3.14 Front Panel Lock.............................................................................................................36
3.15 Factory Settings..............................................................................................................37
3.16 Passwords......................................................................................................................37
3.17 The Operator Menu.........................................................................................................38

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4Alarms..................................................................................................................40
4.1 Alarm Input......................................................................................................................40
4.2 Alarm Output...................................................................................................................40
4.3 Alarm Acknowledge........................................................................................................40
4.4 On-screen Displays During Alarms................................................................................40
4.5 Alarm Operations During Playback................................................................................40
4.6 Alarm History Box...........................................................................................................41
4.7 Searching For Recorded Alarms....................................................................................41
5Searching .............................................................................................................42
5.1 Search Filters..................................................................................................................42
5.2 Search Results................................................................................................................43
6Technical Specifications.....................................................................................44
7RS232 Remote Control Protocol........................................................................46
7.1 Front Panel Button Emulation........................................................................................46
7.2 Configuration and Status ...............................................................................................47
8Warranty and Service..........................................................................................48
8.1 Factory Service...............................................................................................................48
8.2 Warranty and Return Information...................................................................................49

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1DVMRe-4L Overview
1.1 Products Featured In This Manual
DVMRe –4L: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Four-Channel, Color.
1.2 Product Description
The DVMRe-4L is a video multiplexer capable of recording from multiple cameras to an internal hard
drive while simultaneously providing playback. Unlike outdated time-lapse VCRs, the DVMRe-4L
records high-resolution pictures. Digital recording improves playback quality over VCRs, and
eliminates the hassle of cleaning heads, changing tapes or servicing motors. Depending on the setup,
the DVMRe-4L can store from a few hours to more than 3 years of color images.
Programmable search features eliminate time consuming Fast Forwarding or Rewinding of tapes,
searching for critical data. Search for recorded images or events by alarm, time, date, video loss, and
camera number.
Caution! This products primary purpose is to furnish video multiplexing and recording.
Although the unit has alarm handling and motion detection functions, they are considered
secondary features. This unit should not be the only alarm device on site.
Features
•Multiplexer functionality with built-in digital recording.
•30pps (pictures per second) recording of up to 4 cameras.
•Remote programming and control through the RS232 and Ethernet ports.
•View live or recorded images remotely using WaveReader software.
•Dual monitor displays.
•Video motion detection.
•Displays include full screen, sequenced, picture-in-picture, and multiscreens.
•Alarm Handling with History Log. Pre-and post alarm recording.
•Auto-Daylight savings time change function.
•Clock synchronization with Network Server.
•Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP).
1.3 Passwords
Passwords are provided to limit access to menus and certain functions. Two levels of password
security are provided:
•Operator: Limited menu access, only the Operator menu is available.
•Installer: Complete menu access, both the Main and Operator menus are available.
As a security measure, it is recommended that the Operator and Installer passwords be changed after
installation is complete (see section 3.16). Store the passwords in the administrator’s secure files.

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Default Passwords
Password
Type
Access
Level Function
Changeable
by user?
Default
Password
Operator Operator Provides access to the Operator
menu. Yes Press ‘ENTER’
4 Times
Installer Installer Provides access to all on-screen
menus. Yes Press ‘ENTER’
4 Times
Factory
Defaults Installer Resets the multiplexer to the
factory defaults. No 4 1 1 1
Language Installer Provides access to the On-screen
Language menu. No 1 4 1 4
Ethernet
Access
Reset
Installer Deactivates the ethernet
password, so that any PC
equipped with WaveReader may
access the unit.
No 1 1 1 1
1.4 Unpacking
Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do
not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be
shipped in the original packing box.
Package Contents
•The DVMRe-4L unit.
•DVMRe-4L Software CD (P/N 0151-0075).
•Power Supply (P/N 4310-0020).
•Power Cord (120 VAC P/N 4310-0002).
1.5 Installation Environment
Power: Ensure that the installation site’s AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the 12
Volt DC power supply. If the site’s AC power is likely to have spikes or power dips, use power line
conditioning or an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
Ventilation: Ensure that the location planned for the installation of the unit is well ventilated. Take
note of the locations of the cooling vents in the unit’s enclosure, and ensure that they are not
obstructed.
Temperature: Consider the unit’s operating temperature (0 to 40 °C) and non-condensing humidity
specifications (10% to 80%) before choosing an installation location. Extremes of heat or cold beyond
the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on top of
other hot equipment. Leave space between rack mounted units.
Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage the internal components.
Do not install the unit near sources of water.
Chassis: Other equipment may be placed on top of the unit if it weighs less than 35 pounds (16
kilograms).

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1.6 Associated Equipment
Associated equipment in a typical security system could contain the following items:
•Two monitors
•A Keyboard (KB3 or KTD405).
•Video cameras: Composite video, 1 volt peak-to-peak.
•Alarm input devices: Pressure sensors, motion detectors, etc.
•Alarm output devices: Buzzers, Sirens, Flashing Lights, etc.
•A PC connected via ethernet cable.
For instructions regarding the connection of the associated security equipment in your system, please
consult the instruction manual of the associated equipment.
1.7 The Back Panel
B B
SVHS RS-232/1
AUX
RS-485/1
10/100
ETHERNET
RS-485/2
RS-232/2
1 2 3 4
12V DC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1. Camera Inputs: BNC connector, looping. Auto Terminating.
2. Composite Monitor-A Output: Composite video output with BNC style connector.
3. Y/C Monitor-A Output: Y/C video output with 4-pin mini-DIN style connector.
4. Alarm I/O: For connecting alarm inputs, and alarm output relays.
5. Power Input: For connecting the power supply.
6. Aux Port: Not Used.
7. RS485 Port 1 Connector: Not Used.
8. 10/100 Ethernet Port: For connecting to remote PC via ethernet network.
9. Composite Monitor-B Output: Composite video output with BNC style connector.
10. Y/C Monitor-B Output: Not Used.
11. RS232 Port 1: For modem connection and external control of the unit.
12. RS485 Port 2 Connector: Not Used.
13. RS232 Port 2: Not Used.
Camera Inputs Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial
Connectors: BNC
Auto Terminating: Yes
Passive Looping: Yes
There are two BNC jacks for each camera. Either
jack can receive a camera signal. The signal is
looped (directly connected to the other jack), making
the camera signal available to other equipment.
The camera input connectors are Auto Terminating.

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This means that the input signal will automatically be terminated with 75-Ohms unless a 2nd cable is
connected to the 2nd BNC connector of the same camera input. Make sure there is 75-Ohm
termination at the end of the video line if the signal is looped through the DVMRe-4L.
Time base correction is performed during digital capture. As a result, cameras do not require
synchronization.
See section 3.12 for information about disabling unused camera jacks in the menu system.
Composite Monitor Output
When connecting directly from the DVMRe-4L to the
monitor, select the 75-Ohm impedance setting on the
monitor.
Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial
Connectors: BNC
If an additional device is connected to the monitor’s looping output, set the termination of the additional
device as 75-Ohm, and set the termination of the monitor as Hi-Z (High Impedance).
Y/C Monitor Output (Monitor A only)
Y/C video output has a 4-pin mini-DIN style
connector. This style of connection is also referred to
as SVHS and S-Video.
Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial
Connectors: BNC
Alarm I/O Port
The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Alarm
Port (DB-25 style connector).
Do not attempt to wire directly to the DB-25
connector on the back panel.
DB-25 Connector on Back panel
Wire all alarm inputs per the pin out specifications shown below.
Pin 1: Alarm Input 1.
Pin 2: Alarm Input 2.
Pin 3: Alarm Input 3.
Pin 4: Alarm Input 4.
Pin 5: Not used.
Pin 6: Not used.
Pin 7: Not used.
Pin 8: Not used..
Pin 9: Not used.
Pin 10: Not used.
Pin 11: Not used.
Pin 12: Not used.
Pin 13: Not used.
Pin 14: Not used.
Pin 15: Not used.
Pin 16: Not used.
Pin 17: Alarm Output Relay #1.
Pin 18: Ground.
Pin 19: Ground.
Pin 20: Ground.
Pin 21: Alarm Output Relay #1 Common.
Pin 22: Alarm Output Relay #2.
Pin 23: External Alarm Silence and Acknowledge Input.
Pin 25: Alarm Output Relay #2 Common.

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Alarm Input
An alarm condition can be activated by devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared detectors,
door switches, or other similar devices.
Alarm Relay Output Output: Normally Open Zero
potential relay contact.
Voltage: 30V (Max)
Current: 500mA (Max)
The alarm relay output is activated when an alarm condition
exists. The alarm output is only active for the duration of the
alarm.
Alarm relays can be programmed in the menu system to
respond to video loss. See section 3.10 for information about
configuring the alarms in the menu system.
External Alarm Acknowledge Input External Device: Normally Open
Zero potential relay contact.
Connect a switch or similar device to ground this pin in order
to acknowledge an alarm condition, and silence associated
buzzers and relays. Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19,
or 20 (ground pins).
All specifications subject to change without notice. GE-Interlogix believes all specifications
to be correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors.
Ethernet Port Wire Type: Cat 5
Connector Type: RJ-45
Max. Cable Length: 100 meters / 328 ft.
Min. Cable Length: 6 feet / 1.8 meters
Hub Wiring Configuration: Straight Through
PC Wiring Configuration: Cross Over
The cable connection configuration depends on your
network configuration:
•For a DVMRe-4L that connects directly to a Hub
or Switch, use a straight through connection.
•For a DVMRe-4L that connects directly to a PC,
use a cross over connection.
Consult with your MIS personnel for the specific type
of configuration. See section 3.13 for information
about configuring the ethernet settings in the menu
system.
RJ-45 Pin Configuration For Ethernet Port
Pin Use Pin Use
1TX+ 5Not Connected
2TX-6RX-
3RX+ 7Not Connected
4Not Connected 8Not Connected
82 3 4 5 6 71
RJ-45 socket on
back panel.
NOTE

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RS232 Port 1
For a Modem connection or remote control of the unit. See section 3.13 for information about
configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 8 for RS232 Remote Control
Protocols.
DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1
Pin Use Pin Use Pin Use
1DCD 4DTR 7RTS
2RX 5Ground 8CTS
3TX 6Not Connected 9Not Connected
1
5
6
9
DB-9 on back panel.
1.8 Power-Up
It is important that the power-up procedures be followed carefully. The unit uses its auto-detect
feature to detect camera signals during power-up, and configure itself automatically.
Power-up procedure
Power Supply Input
Once the system installation is complete, apply
power in the following order:
1. Energize the monitors and all of the cameras.
2. Energize the DVMRe-4L.
Voltage: 12 Volt DC
Power: 60 Watt (5 Amp)
Connector: 2.1mm barrel, center positive
Once power is applied to the unit, it will begin its power-up procedure. The unit will begin by displaying
the software version on Monitor-A, and then the unit will begin recording automatically.
Check Video Input Quality
Check the picture quality by selecting each camera for full screen display. If the picture quality is poor,
check the following items:
•The BNC connections.
•The loop-through terminations.
•The video levels of incoming signals.
•The possibility of ground loops.
•Consult the camera’s installation instructions for additional information about proper camera setup.
Check Record And Playback Quality
Record for at least three minutes at the default record rate.Then play back the recording, selecting
each camera for full screen display. Check the playback picture quality.

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2DMVRe-4L Basic Operations
2.1 Principal Operating Modes
The DVMRe-4L has three principal modes of operation:
•Live Viewing.
•Playback.
•Recording.
Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section.
2.2 The Front Panel
2
3
4
1
{F}
B
A
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18
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1. Multiscreen Selection Button: 4 way.
2. Monitor Selection Button: Monitor A or Monitor B.
3. Multiscreen Selection Button: Picture-in-Picture.
4. Camera Selection Number buttons: Camera numbers 1 through 4.
5. Reverse Play Button: Playback in Reverse.
6. Freeze Button: Freezes camera images on-screen in Live mode. Pauses Playback.
7. Play Forward Button: Begins Playback.
8. Jog/Shuttle: Controls Playback speed and Menu selections.
9. Menu Button: Provides access to on-screen menus.
10. Power Indicator: Indicates power on/off condition.
11. Alarm button: Allows user to acknowledge and silence alarms.
12. Sequence Button: Sequences camera views.
13. Zoom Button: Provides a 2X digital zoom.
14. Function Button: Used to display a Help Screen on the Setup Active Zone menu.
15. Record Button: Used to Start and Stop Recording.
16. Stop Button: To stop Playback and return to Live mode.
17. Search Button: Access to stored video data.
18. Enter Button: Confirms selection in menus.

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2.3 Live Viewing
Multiscreen Display
B
In Live Multiscreen mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate
the multiscreen display on Monitor-A. Multiscreen displays are not
available on Monitor-B. Live Multiscreens are displayed with gray borders.
For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. 4-way and PIP
Multiscreen Buttons
Multiscreen Display With Sequencing
If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining
cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo. While in a multiscreen
display, press the Sequence button to begin sequencing. For detailed
information about sequencing, see section 2.8.Sequence Button
Full Screen Display 1
Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of
the desired camera. Pressing the Camera number button again displays the
Status Display Box. Number Button
Sequenced Full Screen Display
While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full
screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed
information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8.
Sequence Button
Zooming
To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera
you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by
the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated
as ZOOM on the primary monitor. Zooming works with frozen and non-frozen
images. Zoomed images can also be frozen.
While Zoomed, rotate the Jog/Shuttle to Pan and Tilt across the image.
Please note, the camera does not move during digital Pan/Tilt.
Press the Zoom button again to cancel the Zoom operations.
Zoom Button
with LED
Freezing
Pressing the Freeze button freezes all camera images on-screen. Full
Screen freezing is indicated as FRZ on-screen. Multiscreen freezing is
indicated as *(a flashing asterisk) in each frozen cameo.
Individual cameos can be frozen in Active Cameo mode (see section 2.7).
Press the Freeze button again or any camera button to cancel Freeze
operations.
Freeze Button
If the Zoom button is pressed while in a multiscreen display, the camera from the last active
cameo is selected for full screen display. Press the Zoom button again to activate the Zoom
operation.
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Selecting Monitor-B
B
A
To control Monitor-B, press the lower part of the Monitor button. The
Monitor-B LED will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls
Monitor-B. Press the upper part of the Monitor button again to return the
keypad control to Monitor-A.
Monitor Button
2.4 Playback
Playback always displays on Monitor A. Playback multiscreen borders are black, as opposed to the
gray borders of the live multiscreens. Monitor B continues to display live full screen images in
playback mode. To begin playback, press the Play Forward or Reverse Play button.
Play Forward
When the Play Forward button is pressed, the unit will play forward at the rate
the data was recorded. While in Playback mode, the user may change the
playback direction, playback speed, etc. To return to Play Forward operations,
press the Play Forward button. Play Forward
Button
Reverse Play
To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse Play button.
Reverse Play
Button
Fast Forward
During playback, rotate the Shuttle (the outer dial) clockwise to view data at a
higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of
playback.
Jog / Shuttle
AutoPause
During playback, moving the Jog (the inner dial) in any direction will freeze
playback. Depress the Freeze or any Play button to continue playback.
Rewind
During playback, rotate the Shuttle counter-clockwise to view data (in reverse) at
a higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of
playback.
Freeze
During playback, press the Freeze button. This feature pauses all full screen and
multiscreen images
Freeze Button

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Single Frame Advance & Single Frame Rewind
During Freeze or Pause mode, rotate the Jog (the inner dial) to view the frame
directly before or after the frame displayed on-screen.
Stop Playback
To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode on Monitor A, press the
Stop button.
Stop Button
Multiscreen Display
B
During Playback, only the 4-way multiscreen display will function. The PIP
multiscreen display is not available in Playback mode. For detailed
information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. 4-way and PIP
Multiscreen Buttons
Multiscreen Display With Sequencing
If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining
cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo. While in a multiscreen
display, press the Sequence button to begin sequencing. For detailed
information about sequencing, see section 2.8.Sequence Button
Full Screen Display 1
Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of
the desired camera. Pressing the Camera number button again displays the
Status Display Box.
Number Button
Sequenced Full Screen Display
While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full
screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed
information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8.
Sequence Button
Zooming
To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera
you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by
the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated
as ZOOM on the monitor. Zooming works with frozen and non-frozen
images. Zoomed images can also be frozen.
While Zoomed, use the Jog/Shuttle to Pan and Tilt across the image.
Please note, the camera does not move during digital Pan/Tilt.
Press the Zoom button again, or another camera button to cancel the Zoom
operations.
Zoom Button
with LED
If the Zoom button is pressed while in a multiscreen display, the camera from the last active
cameo is selected for full screen display. Press the Zoom button again to activate the Zoom
operation.
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Searching Recorded Data
The DVMRe-4L has a powerful search interface feature that allows the user to
search for data on the internal hard disk. The user may search the data for
previous recording sessions, and alarm conditions. Because the search interface
is so dynamic, the search interface is covered in detail in a separate section of
this manual. See section 5.Search Button
2.5 Recording
To begin recording, press the Record button. Recording will be indicated by the
LED located directly above the Record button. The unit always starts recording
at the end of previously recorded data. The unit will continue recording until the
record button is pressed again, unless Record Lock is ON.Record Button
The DVMRe-4L also remembers its current record mode in the event of power loss. If the unit was
recording during a power loss, then when power is restored the unit will put itself back in that mode.
Monitor Displays During Recording
Multiscreen Live and Playback display on Monitor A and Monitor B are not affected by recording
operations.
LIVE
PLAY
BACK
LIVE
LIVE
Monitor A
Stop Mode
Playback Mode
Monitor B

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2.6 Display Options
Available Multiscreen Displays
Press the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen
button will display the corresponding multiscreen.
B
A
B
A
Monitor A
Monitor B
4-Way PIP
The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit.
Four-Channel unit: Capable of displaying 4-way multiscreen and PIP.
The camera assignments for each multiscreen is retained (in non-volatile memory) for both Live and
Playback multiscreen mode on Monitor A.
PIP: Use the Jog/Shuttle to adjust the location and size of the PIP display. Please note that the PIP
display is only available on Monitor A in Live mode.
2.7 Active Cameos
A cameo is defined as any cell within a multiscreen display. Active Cameo mode allows the user to
access and edit each cameo individually.
Entering Active Cameo Mode
While viewing a multiscreen, enter Active Cameo mode by pressing the Enter
button. Active Cameo mode is indicated on-screen by flashing the number
and titles of the active cameo and the LED above the Enter button is lit. By
default, the top left cameo is activated. Enter Button
Selecting Cameos
Select a cameo using the Jog/Shuttle to navigate the multiscreen. Rotating
the Jog selects the next screen up or down a row. Rotating the shuttle
selects the next screen in numerical order. The active cameo will always be
indicated by the flashing camera number and titles.
Jog/Shuttle
Selecting Cameras 1
Display any camera in the active cameo by pressing the Number button of
the desired camera. Once a camera has been selected, the active cameo
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The camera selection only changes the multiscreen currently being displayed. Each multiscreen must
be configured separately. Changes to the multiscreen display are saved in non-volatile memory, and
will be retained even if power is removed from the unit.
Freezing
Press the Freeze button to freeze the image in the selected cameo. Each
frozen cameo is indicated as * (a flashing asterisk) on-screen.
Press the Freeze button again to cancel Freeze operations. Freeze Button
2.8 Sequencing
The sequencing feature allows a camera to be displayed briefly on-screen,
before advancing to the next camera in the sequence list. The default
sequence list displays each camera in numerical order.
Sequence Button
Dwell Time
The dwell time is the amount of time each camera is displayed on-screen before advancing to the next
camera. The default dwell time is 3 seconds.
Autolist™ Custom Sequence List
The Autolist™feature allows the user to create a custom sequence list, controlling the order the
cameras are displayed and the dwell time. Separate Autolists may be created for Monitor A (Live and
Playback mode) and Monitor B (Live mode). Using the Monitor button, select the monitor to be
programmed. Then, using a Number button, select any camera for full screen display.
The unit must be in Full Screen Display mode before starting to create the sequence list.
This initial camera is not part the sequence list.
To begin recording the Autolist™ sequence: Press the Alarm button and
Sequence button simultaneously. Autolist Program mode is indicated as
PGM on-screen.
Recording starts when the first camera number is pressed. Press the camera
numbers in the order you wish them to appear on-screen. The amount of
time between button presses determines the Dwell Time. During sequence
list programming, pressing any button other than a Number button or the
Sequence button voids the sequence list.
Alarm Button and
Sequence Button
To end the recording: Press the Sequence button. The amount of time between pressing the last
Number button and the Sequence button determines the dwell time for the final camera in the
sequence list.
Returning To The Default Sequence List
The default sequence list is all cameras in numeric order with a three second dwell time.
To return the unit to the default sequence list, go to the Main Menu →Factory Settings menu.
Caution! Initiating the Factory Setting menu command returns all settings back to the
original factory defaults. This will cause the loss of any custom settings.
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Sequencing In Cameos
While viewing a multiscreen display, additional cameras (cameras not shown in the multiscreen
display) can be sequenced in the lower right hand cameo by pressing the Sequence button. The
sequence list is not programmable. Press the Sequence button again to cancel sequencing.
2.9 On-screen Indicators
There are five types of on-screen indicators.
Camera Titles: Displays the camera number and the camera title.
Status Indicators: Displays Time, Date, and Hard Disk record time left.
Conditional Indicators: Displays indicators for Freeze, Zoom, Alarm, Motion Detection, Videoloss,
and Autolist™ Program mode.
Status Display Box: Displays Archive Device, Network status and Image Quality Setting (Playback
mode only).
Camera Titles
Camera Titles are displayed on either the upper or lower corner of the left hand side of the screen.
The camera title can be changed in the menu system (see section 3.12). The user can change display
position and color. See below.
Changing Position And Color Of Title And Status Indicators
Position Color
Top Left Black
Top Left White
Top Left Gray
Bottom Left Black
Bottom Left White
Bottom Left Gray
Camera Titles: To change the color and position of the camera
titles, select a camera for full screen display, then press the Enter
button to advance to the next display setting. Repeatedly pressing
the Enter button advances the display settings through the
sequence show in the table on the right.
Status Indicators & Camera Titles: Select Camera 1 for full
screen display. Using the Enter button, cycle through the
sequence shown on the right. Each time the position cycle is
completed, the unit advances the Status Indicator color. Choose
Black, White or Gray.
Title not displayed
Status Indicators
Status indicators are displayed on the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Status indicators include:
•Time and Date (these can be turned off in the menu system, see section 3.8). The Time and
Date format can also be changed in the menu system.
•Time remaining on Hard Disk(s).

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Conditional Indicators
Condition Full Screen Indicator Multiscreen Indicator
Alarm ALM Ain cameo of camera in alarm
Autolist™ Program
mode PGM PGM
Freeze FRZ *(Asterisk) in frozen cameo
Motion Detection MM in cameo w/ motion detection
Videoloss VDL Vin cameo with videoloss
Zoom ZOOM ZOOM
Status Display Box
A Status Display Box can be viewed by pressing the Camera Number button twice. Status Indicators
include:
On Live Fullscreen:
•Archive Status: Not Connected. (This feature is not available on this model.)
•Network: Displays all current Network connections. Normal connection is displayed as ip.ip or ---
if there is no connection. Live connections are displayed as E1: ip.ip, E2: ip.ip, etc. (where ip.ip
represents the last 2 bytes of the IP Address).
On Playback Fullscreen:
•All the above, including Image Quality Setting: High, Medium, Standard.