M-TI DCQ-2000 User manual

DCQ-2000
Digital Color
Quad Processor
Operation Manual
15/02/2002

Index
Features .................................................3
Introduction........................................... 4
Important Safeguards .......................... 5
Front Panel Controls ............................ 6
Rear Panel Connectors ........................ 6
Installation ............................................ 7
Connections
Typical ........................................ 8
Live Zoom Mode ........................ 8
Operating Procedure
Quad Mode ................................ 9
Single Camera Mode ................ 9
Sequential Mode ....................... 9
VCR Playback Mode ................. 9
2x Zooming and Freezing ........ 9
Live Zoom Mode ....................... 10
Setup Menu
1st Page Menu Screen ............. 11
2nd Page Menu Screen ........... 12
3rd Page Menu Screen ............ 13
4th Page Menu Screen ............. 14
Alarms
Alarm Pin Outs ..........................15
Alarm Mode Operation ............. 16
Alarm Inputs ................... 16
Alarm Control ................. 16
Alarm Output .................. 17
PAL / NTSC ........................................... 17
Specifications ...................................... 18
Warranty Information ........................... 19

Features
True Digital Color Video Quad
CCIR-601 Digital Standard NTSC/PAL
True Real Time (60 ips Quad image update rate)
VCR Input and Output with Playback
High Quality Interpolated 2X Zoom
Alarming Inputs per Camera
NO or NC Programmable
Alarm Output Relay
NO & NC Contacts with Common
Audible Buzzer Alarm
99 Alarm Event Log Memory
Independent Picture Controls for each Camera
Brightness
Contrast
Tint
Color
12VDC Power Input
Compact Metal Case
Video Loss Detection
6 Character Camera Title
Time & Date On Screen
Multi Format Date
24 Hr Time Format
Internal Clock backup in case of power outages
Non Volatile Memory for Program Setups
On-Screen Programming
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the DCQ-2000 Digital
Color Quad Processor. This advanced unit accepts compos-
ite video signals and coverts them to the Digital CCIR-601
Video standard internally and does all the processing digi-
tally. This allows true real time quad image update rate at 60
Hz for each camera input.
Due to the advanced digital processing, an interpo-
lated 2X zoom mode that finally allows a quality zoom
image to be seen full screen from a VCR playback is pos-
sible. Each camera input can individually be adjusted for
brightness, contrast, tint and color to compensate for poor
lighting or poor camera performance.
The On-Screen programming allows for easy user
configuration of the all setups including programming the
Time and Date. Each camera can have an individual title or
label to identify it upon viewing the monitor or playback.
With the built in Time/Date generator the DCQ-2000 can
work with standard VCRs that do not include this feature.
There are separate VCR input and output connectors
so playback can be done through the quad itself. Upon
video loss the DCQ-2000 will sound a buzzer and output an
alarm condition.
The DB-9 connector has hardwire inputs for alarm
contacts for each camera. Upon alarm this camera can go
full screen and the alarm output set to trigger other devices
like your VCR.
This compact 12VDC product can be used in any
battery powered application or mobile enviroment.
The DCQ-2000 will serve all your applications for a
color quad from a basic system to advanced alarming and
playback functions.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read manual thoroughly before setup or operation of this
product.
2. Save this booklet for further reference.
3. Follow the instructions and heed all warning notices
4. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on this product, use
a slightly damp cloth only. Do this only with the unit
unplugged from the power source.
5. Do not use accessories not recommended by your dealer
or installer with this unit.
6. Keep unit in a dry location. Dampness or moisture will be
damage the internal components.
7. Do not block ventilation openings on unit.
8. Never insert any objects into unit, this could result in fire
or electric shock. Never spill any liquid onto or into the
unit.
9. If an outdoor cable is connected to this unit, be sure the
cable is grounded well.
10. For added protection of this unit during a lightning or
electrical storm, or when it is left unused for a long
period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect all cables.
Warning: Cover removal should only be performed by
qualified service personnel. This unit contains no
user serviceable parts.
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Front Panel
4 5
1 2 3
1 Setup Menu/VCR Mode 4 Select Item (in menu)
2 Quad Mode/Sequential 5 Change Status (in menu)
3 Camera Select
Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Video In (1-4) 4 Alarm Port
2 Monitor Out 5 Power In (12VDC)
3 VCR Input (Playback In) 6 VCR Output (Record Out)
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Installation
1. Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Avoid locations that
are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or
dust.
2. Connect the BNC cables from the cameras to the respec-
tive Video In ports. Each camera input is terminated with 75
ohms and require 1 V P-P video signal for proper operation.
3. Connect the Quad “VCR In” to the VCR “VCR Out” connec-
tor. Connet the Quad “VCR Out” to the VCR “VCR In” connec-
tor.
Note: The Quad “VCR Out” sends the picture to the VCR that
is to be recorded. When the Quad is in the VCR Playback
mode the Quad “VCR In” accepts the output of the VCR to be
playbacked back or zoom on the Quad. However when the
Quad is in this playback mode it does not send the Quad
picture out to the VCR. In other words the Quad is a Simplex
unit, it can either display the Quad image or do Playback from
a VCR but can not do both at the same time.
4. Connect the “Monitor Out” to the Video In of the monitor or
A/V connectors on your TV.
5. Connect the Alarm outputs of other equipment to the re-
spective pins on the DB-9 (Female) connector on the rear of
the unit. Pin Out of this connector is described in Page 12.
6. Connect the Alarm output of the Quad to other equipment
like alarm panel or VCR
7. After you complete all the connections, plug the 12VDC
connector to the unit and plug the adapter to the mains power.
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Typical Installation
12VDC
Power
Alarms
Monitor
Live Zoom Mode
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Color Cameras VCR
Monitor Color Camera

Operating Procedure
Upon powering up your quad the unit will sequence between
all the cameras and the quad display automatically. The VCR
will always record the quad image no matter what the picture
is on the monitor display except in the VCR Playback mode.
Quad Mode
Press the “Quad Key” once and the monitor will display only
the Quad image. Press this key again and the full screen
image of the last camera number pressed will be displayed.
Press again and repeat the above.
Single Camera Mode
Press the number of the camera in “Camera Select” key to
see a full screen image of the camera selected.
In this mode, the monitor output port will output the camera
that the user has selected.
Press the “Quad” key again to go back to the quad display.
Sequential Camera Mode
Press the “Seq” key and hold for 1 second to start the auto-
matic camera sequencing. If any camera input has a video
loss or no connection the quad will automatically skip this
camera in the sequencing.
VCR Playback Mode
Press the “VCR” key and hold for 1 second to enter into the
VCR Playback mode. If the VCR is not in playback mode there
will be no display on the monitor. Press the play button on the
VCR and you will see the playback on the monitor.
2X Zooming and Freeze
After you enter the Playback Mode, the user can press one of
the numbers “1” to “4” Camera keys to get into the 2X zoom
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mode to watch one quad picture full screen. The respective
number will zoom the respective quad full screen. Press the
same number key again and this will freeze the zoomed play-
back picture. Press the same number key again and the
frozen image will be unfrozen. Repeated pressing will alter-
nate between frozen and unfrozen.
Press the Quad key will go back to the full screen playback
picture.
Press the “VCR” key again will exit the VCR Playback Mode.
Note: Make sure you stop the VCR playback to the end of the
recorded section prior to Playback and press the record button
to continue with normal recording.
Live Zoom Mode
The DCQ-2000 can be used for live zoom of any video source.
However when doing this you must connect your live video
source directly to the “VCR Input” on the Quad. Then you will
enter the VCR Playback mode without the VCR being con-
nected. The live image from your camera or other device then
will be displayed. You can then zoom 2x via the camera num-
ber keys, this is described on the previous page under Zoom-
ing and Freezing.
Remember while in this mode the “VCR Output” will not have
the Quad display and will not be recording while you are in the
“VCR Playback” mode.
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