Speco PVS-3 User manual

speco technologies
TM
PVS - 3
Color Observation System
14” Monitor with Built-In Quad Splitter
And 4-CH Switcher
With enhanced audio output
speco technologies
200 New Highway
Amityville, NY 11701
Toll Free : 1-800-645-5516
In Metro NY : 631-957-8700
www.specotech.com
OPERATION MANUAL

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDONOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER FOR SERVICE
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equatorial triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MARKING IS
APPLIED ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE SUBJECT MONITOR.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain, water, and wet locations. Do not
insert any metallic object through ventilation grilles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This video monitor equipment is provided with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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8. TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the system does not function properly, check following
points before contacting the service center.
No Problem Possible Solutions
1 No Video 9Verify power to all pieces of
equipment in the system.
9Verity that the power switches are in
the ON position
9Verify that the cameras are property
hooked up
2 Video
No control
9Turn the power OFF for 30 seconds
and then turn it ON again
INDEX
SECTION 1
1. PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT 1
2. FEATURES &SPECIFICATIONS 2
2-1. Monitor Features 2
2-2. Specifications 2
3. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
4
SECTION 2
4. CONNECTIONS 11
5. INSTALLATION 15
5-1. Basic System Installation 15
5-2. Installation with a VCR or Time Lapse
Recorder
16
5-3. Installation with Sensor 17
SECTION 3
6. OPERATION 19
6-1. Monitor Basis Establishment 19
6-2. Change Function 20
6-3. Alarm Function 23
6-4. How to use Menu for Setup. 24
7. IR REMOTE CONTROL 33
7-1. Function Selection Keys 34
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 35
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SECTION 1
1. PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT
The purpose of this system is to provide an economical, but
effective method to monitor more than one area with video
cameras. This monitor has the following features to enable the
users to get the best for their money and efforts.
-Accepts NTSC or PAL Video format.
-NTSC: 720 x 480 Pixels.
-P A L : 720 x 540 Pixels.
-Real time quad picture display.
-PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function.
-2x ZOOM with Vertical and Horizontal interpolation.
-Full-screen display of one camera.
-Four-position sequential switcher.
-Programmable dwell times to include cameras and the quad
display in the sequential switching mode.
-Alarm capability allows alarm devices to be connected to the
monitor.
-Alarm holds time: 00 to 59 seconds.
-On-screen-display and programmable menus.
-User-programmed data is protected battery back up.
-Freeze capability (can freeze a picture).
-Program selectable borderline.
-Motion function available. (option)
7-1. Function select keys.
1. :Turns Power to monitor ON/OFF
2. 1 - 4 : Allows user to select individual cameras.
3. FRZ 1 : When the user wants to freeze the CH1 by using
Remote control in quad mode.
4. FRZ 2 : When the user wants to freeze the CH2 by using
Remote control in quad mode.
5. FRZ 3 : When the user wants to freeze the CH3 by using
Remote control in quad mode.
6. FRZ 4 : When the user wants to freeze the CH4 by using
Remote control in quad mode.
7. TALK : For voice communications in full screen.
8. AUDIO SEL : Sets monitor to Audio feature.
9. MENU : Call up the MENU Feature.
10. ZOOM : Sets monitor to Zoom Feature.
11. VCR : Sets monitor to VCR Mode.
12. AUTO1 : Sets monitor to display each camera
sequentially.
13. PIP : Sets monitor to PIP Mode.
14. AUTO2 : Displays PIP mode & sub-channel sequencing.
15. AUTO3 : Displays PIP mode & main-channel sequencing.
16. QUAD : Displays the pictures in quadrant mode.
17. ▲, ►, ▼, ◄, ■: Used the change key in Zoom, Menu,
Volume, Setup Menu.
18. VOL : Sets the volume sound.
19. SETTUP : Select Bright, Contrast. Color, Tint, Sharpness.
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7. IR REMOTE CONTROL
This color quad monitor is also operated by an IR Remote
Controller.
2. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
2-1. Monitor Features
CCTV SYSTEM
AUTO2 AUTO3
PIP
QUADZOOM VCR AUTO1
FRZ4
FRZ3
VOL
SETUP
VOL
FRZ1
FRZ2
MENU
TALK SETUP
AUDIO
SEL
- Multiple input
Composite video channels from 1 to 4 with loop-
through
VCR input
- Horizontal resolution
Center : 380 lines (NTSC / PAL)
Corner : 340 lines (NTSC / PAL)
- Comb filter
Improves picture quality significantly.
- Functions
Tint, color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, audio
volume – all manually adjustable
2-2. Specifications
- System
NTSC : 525 lines, 60 fields per second
P A L : 625 lines, 50 fields per second
- Input Signal
Composite video, sync. Negative
- Sub-carrier Frequency Sync. Range
3.579545MHz ± 200Hz at room temperature.
4.433619MHz ± 200Hz at room temperature.
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- High Voltage
22.5KV ± 500V
- Convergence
At center of picture: less than 1.0 mm
At corner of picture: less than 1.4 mm
- Brightness
55 ft/l (Brightness, Contrast. Max.)
- Operating Temperature
32 to 104 degree F
0 to 40 degree C
- Humidity
0% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Connectors
BNC Connector : video in
6-pin mini DIN : video in, audio in/out, +12V DC
out, alarm (PIR) in
RCA jack : VCR in/out, slave video/audio
out
- Power Source
AC 90V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz, 65W
Free Voltage Switching Power Supply
- Dimension
Width : 14.3 inch (36.4 cm)
Height : 13.5 inch (34.4 cm)
Depth : 15.3 inch (38.9 cm)
- Weight
31.74lb (16.4Kg, including packing)
b. EXIT
- Place the green color character to the EXIT with the ▼
and the ▲buttons.
- Press the VCR / Enter Button to exit the MENU setup
mode.
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d. ALARM TIME
The ALARM TIME is to be set alarm time on each channel.
- Place the cursor to the ALARM TIME with the ▼and the
▲Buttons.
- Select the channel you want to set the alarm time by
using the ◄, ►Buttons.
- Press the ▼or the▲Button for setting the ALARM time.
It can be set from 00 to 59 seconds.
- Press the VCR / Enter Button to stop flashing the ALARM
TIME.
6-4-4. SPECIAL MENU
Press the PIP/MENU button again, the following menu screen
will be displayed
SPECIAL MENU
a. DEFAULT SETTING
This function is to load for INITIAL data.
- [Y] :Enable INITIAL date loading.
- [N] :Disable INITIAL data loading.
3. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Important safety instructions shall be provided with each
appliance. These safety instructions may be in the form of a
separate booklet, separate sheet, or part of the instruction
manual. If included in the instruction manual, the safety
instructions shall be located after the graphical symbols
explanation but before and separated in format from the other
material. The instructions need not be in the order shown and
they need not be verbatim.
The use of a different font for the individual headings is
optional
(1) Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated.
(2) Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
[SPECIAL]
DEFAULT SETTING
: [ N ]
EXIT []
(3) Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
(4) Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
(5) Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
(6) Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturers as they may cause hazards.
(7) Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water -
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
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and the like.
(8) Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow manufacturer’s instruction and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer
(9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
This symbols to be included in the
Important Safeguards of applicable
units adjacent to Item 9.
(10) Ventilation - Slots and openings
in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer's instruction
has been adhered to.
(11) Power Source - This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
6-4-3. BUZZER/ALARM
Press the PIP/Menu button again, the following menu will
be displayed.
BUZZER/ALARM MENU
[BUZZER/ALARM]
KEY BUZZER
: [ Y ]
LOSSBUZZER :[N]
ALARM BUZZER : [ Y ]
ALARM TIME (S) : CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
03 03 03 03
EXIT []
a. KEY BUZZER
[Y] - When use this button, buzzer voice sound.
[N] - When use this button, buzzer is dumb.
b. LOSS BUZZER
[Y] - Buzzer sounds when the signal is lost between camera
and the monitor. The screen moves to quad mode for
displaying disconnected camera channel and the
letter “L” displays on the channel that has been
disconnected.
[N] - Buzzer doesn’t sound regardless of connection (signal).
It displays continuously with sign of disconnecting.
c. ALARM BUZZER
[Y] – When this button is pressed, alarm buzzer is activated.
[N] - When this button is pressed, the alarm buzzer function
is cancelled.
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- Place the green color character to the DWELL TIME
using the ◄, ▼, ▲and the ►Buttons, and press the
VCR / Enter Button to flash the DWELL TIME and set it
using the ▼or the ▲Buttons. Press the VCR / Enter
Button again to set it.
- Press the PIP/Menu Button to return to the menu.
c. ALM (ALARM)
There are three factors to provide the input alarm source.
Normally Open (N.O), Normally Closed (N.C) and OFF,
which can be selected in the channel menu by pressing
the QUAD button once or twice.
d. LOAD
75 ohms normally terminate the video signal. But in case
the signal is distributed to a number of lines, only one of
lines is to be terminated by 75 ohms (1Vp-p), while the
other lines are terminated by High impedance status
(2Vp-p). The 75 ohms or the HI can be selected by
pressing the ENTER button.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
location, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
(12) Grounding or Polarization - This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(13) Power - Cord protection-Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
(14) Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped
with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is
a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a
replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has
the same overload protection as the original plug.
(15) Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
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charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See ILL. 1.
(16) Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lighting and power-line
surges.
(17) Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
(18) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
(19) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
6-4-2 CHANNEL
The following items can be adjusted or programmed on
this menu screen. Press PIP/Menu Button again, the
following menu screen will be displayed.
[CHANNEL]
TITLE DWELL ALM LOAD
CH1 : C1 03SEC N/O 75
CH2 : C2 03SEC N/O 75
CH3 : C3 03SEC N/O 75
CH4 : C4 03SEC N/O 75
QUAD
: 03SEC N/O 75
EXIT []
CHANNEL MENU
a. CAMERA TITLE
- Place the green color character to the date digit using the
◄, ▼, ▲and the ►Buttons and press the VCR / Enter
Button. The first empty box will be flashing
- Select the position you want to enter the letter or the
numeric number using the ◄, ►Buttons.
- ▼and the ▲Buttons is to change the new character.
- Press the VCR / Enter Button to return to the menu.
You can enter up to 8 characters for each camera title.
b. DWELL TIME
Dwell Time is the amount of time that a camera is
displayed on the screen, before switching, when the
system is in the Automatic sequential switching mode. The
Dwell Time can be adjusted individually for each camera
and the quad display from 0 to 59 seconds. When it is set
to be zero (OFF) the corresponding camera will be
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