Sanyo VSP-8000 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
System controller
VSP-8000
About this manual
•Before installing and using this unit, please read this manual
carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.
•This manual gives basic connections and operating
instructions.
(XE)
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PRECAUTION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
If the power supply cord (AC power cord) of this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced. Return to a
SANYO Authorized Service Centre for replacement of
the cord.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your system
controller, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for
its installation:
•Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of
intense heat.
•Avoid dusty or humid places.
•Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat
dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and
bottom of the system controller. Do not place the unit on a
carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
•Install the system controller in a horizontal position only.
•Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
•Avoid moving the system controller between cold and hot
locations.
•Do not place the system controller directly on top of a monitor
TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems.
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an
AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
•If any liquid is spilled on the system controller, unplug the
power cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a
factory-authorized service centre.
•Do not place anything directly on top of this system controller.
SERVICE
This unit is a precision instruments and if treated with care, will
provide years of satisfactory performance. However, in the event
of a problem, the owner is advised not to attempt to make
repairs or open the cabinet. Servicing should always be referred
to your dealer or Sanyo Authorized Service Centre.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacture’s
instructions.
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CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES
This product is to be connected to the RS-485 control
terminal of Sanyo multiplexers, timelapse VCRs, cameras
and digital video recorders. It can operate a maximum of 128
of each device, to a maximum of 256 devices in total. Up to a
maximum of five VSP-8000s can be connected together.
Individual operation by addresses
•You can operate individual devices by specifying their
address and using the command buttons or call-up
commands of the VSP-8000.
•When you set the address for a device, you can also give it a
title.
•The status of each device can be displayed on the menu
screen of the VSP-8000.
Group operation
•The VSP-8000 allows the setting of up to 15 groups. This
enables the simultaneous operation of all the devices
registered together in one group.
•In addition to simultaneous operation of all devices in a
group, simultaneous operation of a category of devices is
possible by specifying either multiplexers, timelapse VCRs,
cameras or digital video recorders.
•By logging the same peripheral device in multiple groups, the
same operation can be performed at the same time.
If an alarm is tripped or the operating status of a device
changes, the alarm or status lamp on the VSP-8000 will start
flashing. The date, time, and status at the time of the event
are logged individually up to maximum of 100 events.
Security features
•A secret number can be set as a security lock for each device.
•Set one VSP-8000 as the master controller for setting the
simple lock for each device on the system. Also, if you use
the timer setting on the VSP-8000, you can have the timer
lock activate at set time periods.
•By issuing commands with the VSP-8000, you can activate
the security locks for each device. Therefore, you can lock
the operations of any device on the system.
Upload/Download menu settings*
You can upload menu data from the specified device to the
VSP-8000, and download it collectively to other devices.
Transfer date/time information*
You can download to a device that will use the data for the
date/time specified with the VSP-8000 and specify a
date/time collectively.
Alarm buzzer
The controller will sound a built-in buzzer when certain
conditions arise, such as a triggered alarm for a connected
device or a change of operational status in a connected
device.
RS232C - RS485 conversion
Connection of a computer to this unit’s RS232C port will
enable the computer to control other connected devices
through this controller.
Protocol information necessary for computer communications
with this unit is available separately from Sanyo, but the
customer is responsible to develop his own communications
software.
Note: •Some devices may not be compatible with features
marked by an asterisk (*).
•Some devices may be only partly compatible with
these features.
PART NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONNECTING THE VSP-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MENU SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SETTING DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SETTING THE COMMUNICATION SPEED . . . . . . . . 12
SETTING THE TITLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CHECKING THE GROUP SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SETTING THE BUZZER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UPLOADING AND DOWNLOADING MENUS . . . . . . 16
DOWNLOADING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . 18
[A] Downloading to all devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
[B] Downloading to a specified group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MULTIPLEXER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
[A] Operation using the command buttons. . . . . . . . . . . 20
[B] Operation using the call-up commands . . . . . . . . . . 22
[C] Operating cameras using the multiplexer . . . . . . . . . 23
TIMELAPSE VCR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
[A] Operation using the command buttons. . . . . . . . . . . 25
[B] Operation using the call-up commands . . . . . . . . . . 27
CAMERA OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
[A] Operation using the command buttons. . . . . . . . . . . 29
[B] Operation using the call-up commands . . . . . . . . . . 32
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER OPERATION . . . . . . . . 34
[A] Operation using the command buttons. . . . . . . . . . . 34
[B] Operation using the call-up commands . . . . . . . . . . 36
GROUP SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
[1] Assign addresses to each group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
[2] Operate the addresses assigned to a group . . . . . . . 40
[3] Delete a group address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ALARM LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
STATUS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DISPLAY MEANINGS AND REMEDIES . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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PART NAMES
Operation panel
1ALARM LIST button (☞P43)
Press to display the alarm data for each device.
2ALARM lamp (☞P43)
Lights to notify you if an alarm occurs at a device.
3STATUS LIST button (☞P44)
Press to display the status data for each device.
4STATUS lamp (☞P44)
Lights to notify you if the status of a device changes.
5MODE button
Press to select the device (multiplexer etc.) to operate.
6INDIVIDUAL button (☞P20, 25, 29, 34)
Press for separate operation of individual devices.
7GROUP button (☞P38)
Press to operate a group of devices simultaneously.
8Menu screen
When the power switch on the rear panel is turned on, the
screen shown below is displayed. Adenotes the section
where the date and time are displayed when they are set.
Also, when the operation buttons are pressed, the operating
status and settings are displayed here.
9FUNCTION button (☞P22, 27, 32, 36)
Press to operate the various devices by calling up their
commands.
FCLEAR button
Press to clear what you have entered.
GMENU button (☞P7)
Press to bring up the menus. Switches between the menu
display and initial display each time pressed.
HAF button
Press to focus the camera automatically with a single button
press.
IZOOM lever
Use to carry out electronic zooming.
JENTER button
Press to enter and finalize the settings.
KJoystick lever
Tilt up, down and to the left and right to move the cursor.
Used to carry out tilt and pan operations when using the
camera.
Note: Do not use unnecessary force or else the lever or switch
may be damaged.
LPlus (+) and minus (–) buttons
Press to switch between menus and select settings.
MNumeric keypad (0 to 9)
Press to enter alphanumeric characters and symbols.
NCAMERA command button (☞P29)
Press for camera operation.*
OMULTIPLEXER command button (☞P20)
Press for multiplexer operation.*
PTIMELAPSE VCR/DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
command button (☞P25, 34)
Press for timelapse VCR or digital video recorder operation.*
* In order to allow operation of command buttons N, Oand P,
a serial communication terminal (either a RJ-11 or Push-lock
terminal) is required.
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SANYO Controller
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PART NAMES
Rear panel
1Power supply plug (12V DC IN)
Connect the AC adapter supplied with the VSP-8000.
2POWER switch
Use to turn the VSP-8000 on and off.
3RS-485 control terminal
(A) RJ-11 A terminal
Used for connection with a modular cable.
(B) RJ-11 B terminal
Used for connection with a modular cable.
(AB) Push-lock terminal
Used for connection with a twisted-pair cable.
Note: •Do not connect to a phone line.
•Only up to two RS-485 control terminals can be used.
•Do not use all of the RS-485 control terminals.
(RJ-11 A and B terminals)
Pin number A terminal signal B terminal signal
1Not used Not used
2Not used Not used
3A signal B signal
4B signal A signal
5Not used Not used
6Not used Not used
(Push-lock terminal)
4Ground (GND) terminal
It is possible that RS485 communications may develop
some instability or that RS232C connection of the controller
to a computer may create a potential difference that
interferes with the RS485 signal.
Ground the computer or use this terminal to ground the
controller.
5RS-232C port
Used to connect a computer using a 9-pin D-Sub cable
(sold separately) so that the system controller can be
controlled using a computer.
Since this port is normally covered, remove the cover before
connecting.
6ADDRESS/TERMINATE switch (☞P6)
Used to set the VSP-8000 for addressing or termination.
7Battery compartment
Backup function
The VSP-8000 is equipped with a lithium battery for backing up
the internal clock of the unit. The battery is charged when power
is supplied to the unit. After 30 hours of charging, the battery is
capable of maintaining the clock operation for up to 30 days.
Note: If power is supplied to the unit for only a short period of
time, the battery may run out of power and cause the
clock to be incorrect.
Battery life
With the AC adapter unplugged from the wall socket, wait
approximately one hour and then turn on the power and check
the initial screen. If the screen shown below appears, then the
battery has expired. At this point, replace it with a new battery.
Battery replacement
Have the battery replacement done at the same sales outlet
where you purchased the VSP-8000. After the new battery is
installed, set the date and time as explained in “Setting the
Date and Time”.
12 3 456 7
654321
AB
A signal B signal
SANYO Controller
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CONNECTING THE VSP-8000
Basic setup
With all the devices turned off, connect all the devices with cables using their RS-485 control terminals. There are straight-type and
cross-type modular cables, so be careful not to mistake them during connection.
RS-485 terminal connections
☞Connecting using the RJ-11 terminal
Make the connections with a modular cable (either the one
supplied with the VSP-8000 or one sold separately).
•When using a straight-type cable (supplied with the
VSP-8000)
Connect the A terminals together and the B terminals
together.
•When using a cross-type cable (sold separately)
Connect the A terminal to B and the B terminal to A.
☞Connecting using the push-lock terminal
Make the connections with a twisted-pair cable. Connect the A
signals together and the B signals together.
To wall socket
Twisted-pair cable (sold separately)
Twisted-pair cable (sold separately)
Digital video recorder (sold separately)
Television monitor
(sold separately)
Monitor 1
(sold
separately)
Monitor 2
(sold
separately)
Multiplexer (sold separately)
Video camera
(sold separately)
12V DC IN
POWER
ON
OFF
RS485
AB
To terminal A To terminal
A
Straight-type cable Cross-type cable
Straight type
1616
Cross type
1616
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
1
2
3
4
5
6
RS485 GND
A
B
B
Push in to insert cable
Twisted-pair cable To A signal
To B signal
Ground
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CONNECTING THE VSP-8000
Number of devices that can be connected
The devices are to be connected in series (i.e., daisy-chain connection) with either modular cables or twisted-pair cables. For details
regarding how to set the address and termination for a device, refer to the instruction manual supplied with that device.
Note: Before transmission begins, please check that the device that is connected is set correctly for RS-485 communication. For
details of communication settings, please refer to the instruction manual for each device.
•Number of VSP-8000s that can be connected together: Max. 5
•Number of each device (multiplexers, timelapse VCRs, cameras and digital video recorders) that can be connected
together: Max. 128
•Number of dome-type cameras that can be connected: Max. 64
•Number of devices in system: Max. 256
Digital video
recorder 0
Multiplexer 1 Camera
2Camera 1
Camera
Controller 0 Controller 1 Controller 2
(Termination switch: OFF)
(Termination switch: OFF)
Max. 256 devices total
Controller 3 Controller 4
TERMINATE: 1 (ON)
TERMINATE: 1 (ON)
1
0
ADDRESS
TERMINATE
123
1
0
ADDRESS
TERMINATE
123
1
0
ADDRESS
TERMINATE
123
1
0
ADDRESS
TERMINATE
123
1
0
ADDRESS
TERMINATE
123
1
0
1
0
TERMINATE
Digital video
recorder 2
Digital video
recorder
Setting the address
When connecting multiple VSP-8000s, assign the address
(switches 1 to 3) and termination for each unit on its rear panel.
The address can be set from 0 to 4 for each unit.
If the address for a unit is set to 0, then that unit becomes the
master controller.
Note: If an address other than one of those shown in the table
below is set, then “ADDRESS ERROR”will appear
flashing in the menu screen.
Unit address Position of ADDRESS/TERMINATE
switches
0
1
2
3
4
Setting the termination
The devices located at each end of the daisy-chain must be set
with their termination turned on.
•To turn on the termination, set the termination switch of the
ADDRESS/TERMINATE switch to 1 (ON).
•For all the devices other the ones located at the ends, set the
termination switch to 0 (OFF).
Note: If the termination is not properly set, data will be
reflected at the ends of the daisy-chain and affect other
data, resulting in incorrect data being sent to the various
devices.
1
0
ADDRESS
123
1
0
123
1
0
123
1
0
123
1
0
123
1
1
0
23
TERMINATE
1
0
TERMINATE
1
0
1
0
TERMINATE
Termination switch
at 1 (ON)
Termination switch
at 0 (OFF)
Termination switch
at 1 (ON)
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MENU SETTINGS
Turn on the VSP-8000 with the power switch on the rear panel, and set the date and time. The settings are performed at the menu
screen area.
Displaying the menu screen
Press the MENU button and then press either the +or –buttons to switch between the different menu screens.
Initial screen
P8
☞
P9
☞
P10
☞
P12
☞
P13
☞
P14
☞
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Daylight-saving Time
Setting the Security Locks
Setting the Communication Speed
Setting the Title
Checking the Group Settings
Y:--/M:--/D:--
--:--:00
CODE=????
MX:---
SANYO Controller
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SUMMER TIME
NO USE
BAUD RATE SET
19200 ps
GROUP CHECK ?
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
CLOCK SET
SUMMER TIME SET
<DAY LIGHT TIME>
SECURITY LOCK
BAUD RATE SET
TITLE SET
GROUP CHECK
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
MENU
MENU
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
P15
☞
Setting the Buzzer
KEY IN :OFF
CAUTION :ON
BUZZER SET
–
+
ENTER
P16
☞
MX:---
MENU LOAD
–
+
ENTER
P18
☞
ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
CLOCK DOWN LOAD
CLOCK SET
–
+
–
+
ENTER
Uploading and Downloading Menus
Downloading the Date and Time
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
Example: Setting the date to May 10, 2000 and the time to 9:20:00.
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “CLOCK SET”is displayed and
press the ENTER button.
•The date and time setting screen appears.
2Set the year, month, day, hours, minutes, and seconds with the
numeric keypad.
•For the year 2000, press [0] [0]. The cursor will move to the month.
•For single digit numbers, first enter a zero.
Ex.: To enter the month of May, press [0] [5].
•The clock is a 24-hour clock.
Ex.: To enter 9:00 p.m. (21:00), press [2] [1].
For mistakes: Either press the joystick lever (Jor q) to move the cursor, or
press the CLEAR button. Then recheck and enter the correct
setting.
3Press the ENTER button.
•The settings are stored and the “CLOCK SET”screen reappears.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
Note: To abort the setting, press the MENU button. When pressed, the setting will
be cancelled and you will return to the initial screen.
Y:--/M:--/D:--
--:--:00
+-
ENTER
Hour Minute Second
MonthYear Day
Y:00/M:05/D:10
21:20:00
123
456
789
0
ENTER
MENU
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SETTING DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME
Set the daylight-saving time (summer time) so that the clock will automatically change at the start and end of daylight-saving time.
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “SUMMER TIME SET”is
displayed and press the ENTER button.
•Set whether or not you want the time automatically adjusted for
daylight-saving time.
2Press the + (or –) button to change the display to “USE”for
automatic adjustment of the clock for daylight-saving time.
•Switches between “NO USE”and “USE”each time pressed (there is no “auto”
setting).
•If you press the ENTER button while “NO USE”is displayed, you will return to
the “SUMMER TIME SET”screen.
3Press the ENTER button.
•The screen for setting the daylight-saving start time appears.
If it is necessary to change the current daylight-saving time setting, follow the procedure given below.
Example: Daylight-saving time start: 3:00 a.m. on second Saturday of March
Daylight-saving time end: 2:00 a.m. on last Sunday of October
1Press the +(or –) button to select the field for setting the start week (e.g.: 2ND),
and then press the joystick lever (q) to move the cursor to the right.
•The display will change from “1ST” →“2ND” →“3RD” →“4TH” →“LST” →
“1ST”each time the +(or –) button is pressed.
2Press the +(or –) button to select the field for setting the start day (e.g.: SAT),
and then press the joystick lever (q) to move the cursor to the right.
•The display will change from “SUN” →“MON” →“TUE” →“WED” →“THU”
→“FRI” →“SAT” →“SUN”each time the +(or –) button is pressed.
3As in 2, set the start month (default: 03) and the start time (default: 03).
•The month will change from “01” →“02” →“03”... “11” →“12” →“01”each
time the +(or –) button is pressed.
•The hour will change from “01” →“02” →“03”... “21” →“22” →“01”each
time the +(or –) button is pressed.
•The minute will change from “00” →“01” →“02”... “58” →“59” →“00”each
time the +(or –) button is pressed.
For mistakes: Press the joystick lever (Jor q) to move the cursor, and then
recheck and enter the correct setting.
4Press the ENTER button.
•The screen for setting the daylight-saving end time appears.
•If the daylight-saving time differs from the default setting displayed, set it using
the same procedure given in step 3of “Example”.
5Press the ENTER button.
•The settings are stored and the “SUMMER TIME SET”screen reappears.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
Note: To abort the setting, press the MENU button. When pressed, the setting will
be cancelled and you will return to the initial screen.
SUMMER TIME
NO USE
+-
(Flashing)
ENTER
SUMMER TIME
USE
+-
ON: WEEK MO TIME
1ST-SUN 04 02:00
Month MinuteHourWeek Day
ENTER
ON: WEEK MO TIME
2ND-SUN 04 02:00
ON: WEEK MO TIME
2ND-SAT 04 02:00
ON: WEEK MO TIME
2ND-SAT 03 03:00
+-
OFF:WEEK MO TIME
LST-SUN 10 02:00
ENTER
ENTER
MENU
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SETTING THE SECURITY LOCKS
To prevent unwarranted use of the VSP-8000 while it is operating, the unit or the entire system can be set to a security lock by
entering a secret code. There are two types of security locks: a simple lock that does not depend on the time, and a timer lock that
only activates during a set time period. Also, by locking the master controller (address 0), the entire system becomes locked.
Simple locks
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “SECURITY LOCK”is displayed
and press the ENTER button.
•The secret code entry screen appears.
2Enter the secret code (e.g., 1234) with the numeric keypad.
Note: The secret code will be required to deactivate the lock, so be sure to
write it down so it is not forgotten.
For mistakes: Press the CLEAR button and reenter the secret code.
If the secret code is lost or forgotten, contact your nearest Sanyo dealer or
representative.
3Press the ENTER button.
•“NO USE”(to use the simple lock function) appears flashing.
4Press the ENTER button again.
•The simple lock is set and the initial screen appears.
Note: If a button on the operation panel is pressed when the simple lock has
been applied, the system will wait for a secret code to be entered and
button operations will be ineffective until the secret code is entered.
Also, the lock will be released when the secret code is entered. To return
to the initial screen without releasing the lock, please press the CLEAR
button or the MENU button.
Deactivating the lock
1Press any button on the operation panel.
•The secret code entry screen appears.
2Enter the secret code with the numeric keypad.
•The lock is deactivated.
Note: To reset the security lock or timer lock, return to the “SECURITY LOCK”
screen and reenter the secret code.
+-
CODE=????
ENTER
CODE=1234
123
456
789
0
CODE=1234
TIMER:NO USE
ENTER
SANYO Controller
21:20:00
ENTER
CODE=????
LOCKED
CODE=1234
LOCKED
123
456
789
0
Using the security lock for the entire system
If the security lock is activated at the master controller (address 0), then the whole
system becomes locked. If the whole system is locked, then “LOCKED BY
MASTER”will be displayed in the menu screen of all the controllers except the
controller with address 0.
Note:
•Do not set two or more controllers to address 0. If there is more than one controller with address 0, the controller that was first
set will become the master controller.
•If the entire system is locked by a controller set to address 0, then all connected devices will be locked because operation from
the controller will not be possible. Please use separate locking if only individually devices need to be locked.
LOCKED
BY MASTER
MENU
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SETTING THE SECURITY LOCKS
Timer lock
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “SECURITY LOCK”is displayed
and press the ENTER button.
•The secret code entry screen appears.
2Enter the secret code (e.g., 1234) with the numeric keypad.
Note: The secret code will be required to deactivate the lock, so be sure to
write it down so it is not forgotten.
For mistakes: Press the CLEAR button and reenter the secret code.
If the secret code is lost or forgotten, contact your nearest Sanyo dealer or
representative.
3Press the ENTER button.
•“NO USE”(to use the simple lock function) appears flashing.
4Press the + (or –) button to change the display to “USE”and then
press the ENTER button.
•Enables the timer lock function.
5Use the numeric keypad to enter the lock start and end times.
Example: Setting the lock to activate at 3:00 p.m. (15:00) and deactivate at
5:30 p.m. (17:30).
1Using the numeric keys, press [1, 5, 0, 0] for the start time (“ON”).
2Using the numeric keys, press [1, 7, 3, 0] for the end time (“OFF”).
For mistakes: Press the joystick lever (Jor q) to move the cursor, and then
recheck and then enter the correct setting.
6Press the ENTER button.
•The initial screen reappears and the timer lock will activate at the set time.
+-
CODE=????
ENTER
CODE=1234
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CODE=1234
TIMER:NO USE
ENTER
+-
CODE=1234
TIMER:USE
CODE=1234
ON00:00 OFF00:00
ENTER
123
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CODE=1234
ON15:00 OFF17:30
SANYO Controller
21:20:00
ENTER
A: Deactivating the timer lock while it is locked
1Press any button on the operation panel.
•The secret code entry screen appears.
2Enter the secret code with the numeric keypad.
•The timer lock is deactivated and the initial screen
reappears.
Note: The timer lock setting will remain active.
B: Deactivating the timer lock while it is unlocked
1Press the MENU button. Then press the + (or – )
button to select “SECURITY LOCK”and press the
ENTER button.
•The secret code entry screen appears.
2Enter the secret code with the numeric keypad.
•The timer lock is deactivated and the initial screen
reappears.
Note: The timer lock setting will remain active.
CODE=????
TIMER LOCKED CODE=????
TIMER LOCKED
ENTER ENTER
MENU
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SETTING THE COMMUNICATION SPEED
Set the communication speed (baud rate) at which data is transferred. The baud rate set here should match the baud rate set for
devices that this unit will operate.
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “BAUD RATE SET”is displayed
and press the ENTER button.
•The baud rate setting screen appears.
2Press the + (or –) button to select the desired communication speed
(baud rate).
•The display will change from “19200” →“2400” →“4800” →“9600” →“19200”
(units: bps) each time pressed.
3Press the ENTER button.
•Set the baud rate to return to the “BAUD RATE SET”screen.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
BAUD RATE SET
19200 ps
+-
(Flashing)
ENTER
+-
ENTER
MENU
Note: Communications will be interrupted if the baud rate changes after communications have been established with connected
devices. In this case, return the settings to the original values.
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SETTING THE TITLE
Set a title (i.e., name) for each device on the system.
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “TITLE SET”is displayed and
press the ENTER button.
•The address entry screen appears.
2Press the MODE button and select the device (VR) that you will give
a title.
The display will change from “MX”(multiplexer) →“VR”(timelapse VCR) →“CM”
(camera) →“DR”(digital video recorder) →“MX”each time pressed.
Note: The device selected here will be stored in the memory and next time that
selected device will be displayed first in the device selection item.
3Example: Use the numeric keypad to enter the address (13) of the
device.
•For address 13, press [1][3].
Note: Addresses can be set up to the number 127. If you enter an address of
128 or higher, an error will occur.
4Press the ENTER button.
•The title entry screen appears.
5Example: Enter the title “SET1”for the device.
•By repeatedly pressing a numeric key, you can scroll through the various
alphanumeric characters and symbols.
1Press [7] five times (for “S”), and then press the joystick lever (q) to move
the cursor to the right.
2Press [3] three times (for “E”), and then press the joystick lever (q) to move
the cursor to the right.
3Press [8] two times (for “T”), and then press the joystick lever (q) to move
the cursor to the right.
4Press [1] once (for “1”).
Numeric key Title display Numeric key Title display
1 3 __ 3 1 6 3 M 3 N 3 O 3 __ 3 6
2 3 A 3 B 3 C 3 __ 3 2 7 3 P 3 Q 3 R 3 S 3 __ 3 7
3 3 D 3 E 3 F 3 __ 3 3 8 3 T 3 U 3 V 3 __ 3 8
4 3 G 3 H 3 I 3 __ 3 4 9 3 W 3 X 3 Y 3 Z 3 __ 3 9
5 3 J 3 3 L 3 __ 3 5 0 3 - 3 / 3 : 3 __ 3 0
For mistakes: Press the joystick lever (Jor q) to move the cursor, and then recheck and then enter the correct setting.
6Press the ENTER button.
•The address entry screen for the next address appears.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
To confirm the title, refer to pages: P20, P25, P29, P34
+-
MX:---
ENTER
MODE
VR:---
VR:--- Error
123
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VR:-13
VR:013
------------
ENTER
1
6
MNO
ABC
2
PQRS
7
DEF
3
TUV
8
GHI
4
WXYZ
9
JKL
5
– / :
0
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VR:013
SET1--------
MX:---
ENTER
MENU
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CHECKING THE GROUP SETTINGS
When you set the groups, each device stores the information regarding which group it belongs to in their memory. When you perform
a group check, the group information is read from each device connected via the RS-485 interface and the group settings are
renewed. For more information regarding the group settings, refer to GROUP SETTING on page 38.
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “GROUP CHECK”is displayed
and press the ENTER button.
•The group check screen appears.
Note: Press the CLEAR button to return to the “GROUP CHECK”screen.
2Press the ENTER button.
•Performs the group check. During the check, the cursor will move to the right.
•When the group check is completed, the data gathered is stored in memory
and the “GROUP CHECK”screen reappears.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
Note:
•If group settings were changed at another controller, always perform the group check and save the group settings.
•If a device belonging to group has its address changed, is removed from the system, or is changed to another group, then be
sure to perform the group check and save the changed group settings.
•Do not operate a controller while one controller is performing a group check.
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GROUP CHECK ?
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
GROUP CHECK
ENTER
MENU
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SETTING THE BUZZER
The system controller’s internal buzzer can be set to sound at times such as when an alarm is received or the operating status
changes in any of the connected devices.
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “BUZZER SET”is displayed and
press the ENTER button.
•The buzzer setting screen appears.
•The initial settings are as follows:
KEY IN: OFF
CAUTION: ON
STATUS IN: OFF
ALARM IN: ON
2Press the ENTER button.
•The “KEY IN”and “CAUTION”buzzer setting screen appears.
Setting item Buzzer operation
KEY IN The buzzer sounds when a button is pressed on the
operation panel.
CAUTION If any connection is invalid at the time the system is activated,
for reasons such as an address set above 128 for a
connected device, or if communications are not established
with a connected device having no registered address, the
buzzer will sound until any key on the controller is pressed.
The buzzer will not sound for problems such as missing
responses from the connected device; in such cases, only an
“No OPE.”message will appear.
3To make the buzzer sound, press the + (or –) button to change the
“KEY IN”setting to “ON”, and then press the ENTER button.
•The setting changes in the order OFF →ON →OFF each time a button is
pressed.
•To leave the buzzer setting unchanged, simply press the ENTER button.
•The “CAUTION”setting will then flash.
For mistakes: Press the CLEAR button to return to the previous setting item.
4To make the buzzer sound, press the + (or –) button to change the
“CAUTION”setting to “OFF”, and then press the ENTER button.
•The “STATUS IN“and “ALARM IN“buzzer setting screen appears.
5Follow the same procedure in steps 3 and 4 to make the buzzer
settings for “STATUS IN”and “ALARM IN” .
•When you press the ENTER button at the “ALARM IN”setting, the display
returns to the buzzer setting screen.
Setting item Buzzer operation
STATUS IN When an operation error occurs in a connected device, the
buzzer sounds for 5 seconds.
ALARM IN When an alarm is received from a connected device, the
buzzer sounds continuously until a button is pressed on the
system controller.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
+-
BUZZER SET
ENTER
MENU
KEY IN :OFF
CAUTION :ON
ENTER
+-
ENTER
KEY IN :ON
CAUTION :ON
+-
ENTER
KEY IN :ON
CAUTION :ON
+-
ENTER
STATUS IN:OFF
ALARM IN :ON
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UPLOADING AND DOWNLOADING MENUS
You can upload menu data from a specified device that is connected to the system controller, and also download to all devices of the
same type or from devices in a group.
Attention!
This feature will allow the menu settings of all connected devices to be set at the same time.
Note: Some devices may not be compliant with the upload/download feature. Check the instruction manuals of each device for
details.
Example: The upload/download compliant menu for multiplexer MPX-CD163/CD93.
1. LANGUAGE setting 3. VCR SET menu (cancels settings for PROGRAM REC)
2. SUMMER TIME/TIMER setting 4. ALARM SET menu (cancels DURATION settings and individual sensor settings)
Menu Data Upload
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “MENU LOAD”is displayed and
press the ENTER button.
•The menu upload setting screen appears.
2Press the MODE button to select the device (e.g., VR) to upload
menu data from.
The display will change from “MX”(multiplexer) →“VR”(timelapse VCR) →“CM”
(camera) →“DR”(digital video recorder) →“MX”each time pressed.
Note: The device selected here will be stored in the memory and next time that
selected device will be displayed first in the device selection item.
3Enter the address (e.g., 13) with the numeric keypad.
4Press the ENTER button.
•“M. UPLOAD”appears, and then the data is uploaded.
5When the “M. UPLOAD”display disappears, the mode changes to
download standby mode.
[A] Downloading to all devices
1In download standby mode, press the ENTER button.
•“M. DOWNLOAD”appears, and then the menu data is downloaded to all
timelapse VCRs that are connected.
•Press the CLEAR button to cancel the download.
2When “Complete”appears, the download is finished.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
MENU
+-
MENU LOAD
ENTER
MODE
VR:---
123
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VR:-13
VR:001
M.UPLOAD
ENTER
VR ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
VR ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
VR:ALL
M.DOWNLOAD
ENTER
MENU DOWNLOAD
Complete
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[B] Downloading to a specified group
1In download standby mode, press the + (or –) button to change the
“ALL”display to “GR” .
2Enter the group number (e.g., 1) with the numeric keypad.
•The system controller changes to download standby mode for all timelapse
VCRs in Group 1.
3Press the ENTER button.
•“M. DOWNLOAD”appears, and then the menu data is downloaded to the
timelapse VCRs in Group 1.
•Press the CLEAR button to cancel the download.
4When “Complete”appears, the download is finished.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
+-
VR ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
GR:--
123
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GR:01
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
GR:01
M.DOWNLOAD
ENTER
MENU DOWNLOAD
Complete
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DOWNLOADING THE DATE AND TIME
You can download the date and time setting data from the system controller to all devices or a specified group of devices that are
connected to the system controller.
Attention!
This feature will allow time settings of all connected devices to be set at the same time.
Note: Some models do not have this feature.
[A] Downloading to all devices
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “CLOCK DOWN LOAD”is
displayed and press the ENTER button.
•The system controller changes to download standby mode.
Note: If no date or time has been set, “NO TIME”appears.
2Press the ENTER button. The date appears.
•Press the CLEAR button to return to the “CLCOK DOWN LOAD”screen.
3Press the ENTER button. The time appears.
•If you press the CLEAR button, the system controller returns to download
standby mode.
4Press the ENTER button.
•Date and time data is downloaded to all devices, the display “CLOCK DOWN
LOAD”will return.
•If you press the CLEAR button, the display returns to the date display.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
[B] Downloading to a specified group
1Press the MENU button.
Then press the + (or –) button until “CLOCK DOWN LOAD”is
displayed and press the ENTER button.
•The system controller changes to download standby mode.
Note: If no date or time has been set, “NO TIME”appears.
2Press the + (or –) button to change the “ALL”display to “GR” .
3Enter the group number (e.g., 1) with the numeric keypad.
•The system controller changes to standby mode for downloading to the
devices in Group 1.
No TIME
No TIME
MENU
+-
ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
01/04/25
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
15:00:02
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
CLOCK DOWN LOAD
ENTER
+-
ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
MENU
+-
ALL
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
GR:--
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GR:01
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
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4Press the ENTER button. The date appears.
•Press the CLEAR button to return to the “CLCOK DOWN LOAD”screen.
5Press the ENTER button. The time appears.
•If you press the CLEAR button, the system controller returns to download
standby mode.
6Press the ENTER button.
•Date and time data is downloaded to devices of Group 1, the display “CLOCK
DOWN LOAD”will return.
•If you press the CLEAR button, the display returns to the date display.
Press the MENU button to return to the initial screen.
01/04/25
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
15:00:02
OK:ENTER NO:CLR
ENTER
CLOCK DOWN LOAD
ENTER
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