Super Circuits avsi-10 Safety guide
AVSI-10 Interview Room System
Setup and User Guide
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the
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CAUTION
Operate this system only in environments where the temperature and humidity is within the recommended range. Operation in
temperatures or at humidity levels outside the recommended range may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product.
Refer to the specications for each system component for more information.
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Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specic
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authorized accessories.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Systems Overview...................................................................1
1.1 System components..................................................................2
1.2 Camera options......................................................................6
SECTION 2 Getting Started: Unpacking Your System ...............................................8
2.1 Unpacking the equipment.............................................................8
2.2 What you need ......................................................................8
SECTION 3 System Setup.......................................................................9
3.1 Install the recorder hardware ..........................................................9
3.2 Install the ALI-TS2012VR camera .......................................................9
3.3 Install the ASK-4KIT-101 Audio Monitoring System ......................................10
3.4 Mount and wire the AVSI switch.......................................................12
3.5 Connect the CAB-SWITCH cable to the recorder alarm terminals and to 12Vdc power..........14
3.6 Powering on the system for the rst time ..............................................16
SECTION 4 Test/Use the Interview Room System .................................................29
4.1 Playback recorded video .............................................................30
4.2 Tagging recorded video ..............................................................34
4.2.1 Search for and Playback aTag ....................................................36
4.3 Export recorded video ...............................................................37
4.3.1 Export video during playback.....................................................37
4.3.2 Using the Export menu to locate and export video les ...............................41
4.4 Manual recording ...................................................................48
SECTION 5 Advanced Recorder Features.........................................................49
5.1 User Management ..................................................................49
5.2 Network Setup .....................................................................50
5.3 Remote Access......................................................................50
5.4 System Maintenance ................................................................51
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Systems Overview
The AVSI-10 Interview Room system is a premium quality scalable video and audio digital recording system ideally suited for indoor
installation in rooms where interviews or interrogations occur. Recording can be started and stopped with one switch, or manually
at the recorder. The digital recording system allows you to search and playback live video and audio, and export recordings locally or
download them remotely. Additionally, you can expand the system to monitor and record up to 4 interview rooms simultaneously.
The recorder can be networked on a LAN and congured for remote access, providing live view, playback, download and manual
recording capabilities from a Microsoft® Windows® computer.
AVSI switch
ALI-QVR5016H recorder
AVSI-SPEAKERS
INTERVIEW ROOM
ALI-TS2012VR
camera
ASK-4KIT-101
microphone
ASK-4KIT-101
Base Station
ALI-L22W monitor
AVSI-10 System Components
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1.1 System components
The interview room system components include:
Quantity SKU Description
1ALI-QVR5016H Alibi 5000 Series 16-Channel 1080p/960H HD-TVI/Analog/IP Hybrid+ Real-Time Security digital video recorder
1HDD1TWDP 1TB SATA Hard Drive
1ALI-L22W Alibi 21.5 Inch 1080p Full-HD Widescreen Security-Grade LED Monitor
1AVSI-KIT Interview Room Switch / Mic Kit
1ALI-TS2012VR Alibi 2.0 Megapixel HD-TVI 130’ IR WDR Vandalproof Outdoor Varifocal Dome Security Cameraa
2DC12-1000R 12 Vdc 1A regulated power adapter
1RG59S50 50’ RG59 95% Shielded BNC Video Power Cable
1UPS-1000 1000 VA Universal Power Supply
1AVSI-SPEAKER Powered stereo speaker set
1FEMALE-POW Female power lead
1AVSI-COUPLER 3.5 mm Female to Female adapter
ALI-QVR5016H Recorder
The Alibi ALI-QVR5016H hybrid+ digital video recorder supports 1080p HD-TVI, analog and IP cameras. This recorder is
precongured to support up to four interview room system, each with the AVSI-KIT and the ALI-CD1080P camera.
The HDD1TWDP hard disk drive (see below) is pre-installed. It can be contain up to four HDDs, each with a capacity of 4TB for a
maximum system capacity of 16TB.
HDD1TWDP Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
This professional grade, 1TB hard drive is designed
for the continuous recording needs of security
applications, delivering the ultimate in performance
and reliability. It is pre-installed and pre-congured in
the ALI-HVR5016H recorder. The HVR is upgradable to
16TB of storage with four HDDs.
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ALI-L22W Monitor
This Alibi 21.5 Inch widescreen security-grade
LED Monitor oers high-resolution viewing and
is engineered for 24/7 surveillance environments.
The slim 16.7 million color LED display brings your
surveillance video to life with vivid, colorful images.
The anti-glare monitor features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
full-HD display resolution enabling you to view your
security video with exceptional clarity and detail on a
high-resolution screen.
AVSI-KIT
The AVSI-KIT is a collection of essential components for conguring your digital video recorder and camera for single switch on / o
audio and video recording. It includes the following components:
• AVSI switch: The AVSI switch is used to start and stop recording (event recording).
• ASK-4KIT-101: Audio Monitoring System. This device includes an APR-1 Base Station, a microphone, audio patch cables, and
a power adapter.
• CAB-ASK: 100’ 3-conductor 22 ga. bulk cable (red, black, ground)
• CAB-SWITCH: 100’ 4-conductor 22 ga. bulk cable (green, white, red, black)
• Power adapter cable with female plug
• Audio adapter male RCA to 1/8” female phono plug: for adapting the recorder audio out RCA connector (normal) to a mini-
stereo cable for connection to display or PC speakers.
Audio adapter
CAB-ASK cable
CAB-SWITCH cable
AVSI switch
(special)
ASK-4KIT-101
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ALI-TS2012VR Camera
Alibi 2.0 Megapixel HD-TVI 130’ IR WDR Vandalproof
Outdoor Varifocal Dome Security Camera includes a 2.0MP
High-Performance CMOS that deliver sharp, detailed 1080p
resolution HD video..
One of the advantages of this varifocal camera is the
2.8-12mm motorized zoom lens that allows you to remotely
change the Field of Vision (FOV). Innovative Full Frame
Illumination technology with Smart Long-Range IR enables
this camera to reduce overexposure of the IR LEDs at the
center of the image, increase illumination up to 30%, produce
LED light in rectangle form to better t screen size, and
capture images up to 130˚in the dark without washing out
the subject at closer ranges.
RG59S50 Video and power extension cable
The 50 ft RG59 BNC to BNC video/power extension cable for
connecting the camera to the recorder is 95% shielded. One
end is constructed with a BNC connector and a male power
cable connector. The other end has a BNC connector and a
female power connectors.
DC12-1000R 12 Vdc power adapter
The DC12-1000R is a regulated 12 Vdc 1 amp (1000 mA)
power supply. Two are included: one for the camera and one
to power the AVSI switch.
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UPS-1000 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
The UPS-1000 features 890 /1080 Joules of surge
protection, and provides battery backup during power
outages. It includes automatic voltage regulation for
inconsistent utility power, automatically increasing or
decreasing input voltage to a consistent 110 Vac ~ 120
Vac output. Integrated batteries provide power when the
incoming voltage drops below 90 Vac or increases above
140 Vac.
The UPS is used to distribute power to the recorder,
monitor, AVSI switch, camera and audio base station.
AVSI-SPEAKER Speakers
The AVSI-SPEAKER is a high quality computer compatible
powered stereo speaker set. It connects to the audio out jack
on the back of the ALI-QVR5016H recorder.
FEMALE-POW Power cable
EZ-Connect power cable with plug for use with the
DC12-1000R power adapter.
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1.2 Camera options
You can upgrade your system to include any of the following cameras:
SKU Description
CVTTMEW Covert Thermostat with High-Resolution Day/Night Hidden Camera
CVTPREW-IR Indoor Day/Night PIR Sensor 30’ IR Color Hidden Camera
CVTCLEW Wall Clock Wired High-Resolution Day/Night Hidden Camera
CVTTMEW
The wired thermostat with hidden day/night camera blends
into the interview room wall space for unobtrusive monitoring.
The camera features 700 lines of resolution, a 0.0001 lux low
light rating that gives a crisp clear picture and it has been
modied to be reactive to IR illumination. The device includes a
12 Vdc adapter. The thermostat is non-functional.
CVTPREW-IR
Capture high resolution covert video day and night with this
indoor day/night PIR sensor color hidden camera. The PIR
sensor hidden camera delivers 700 TV lines of high resolution
color video, and features digital day/night which improves
the camera’s low light sensitivity. The PIR sensor color hidden
camera features a 30 ft IR range with 940 nm wavelength that’s
nearly invisible to the human eye. The camera operates on 12
Vdc at 120mA. The power supply is sold separately.
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CVTCLEW
This high resolution day/night wall clock hidden camera has
been modied to be reactive to IR illumination. It blends into
blends into the interview room wall space for unobtrusive
monitoring. The color hidden camera is nearly undetectable.
The pinhole camera is positioned within the wall clock to give
you a commanding view of the room. The hidden camera
has 700 lines of resolution, a 0.0001 lux low light rating and
operates on 130 mA at 12 Vdc. The clock should be mounted
where a clock is usually located.
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SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED: UNPACKING YOUR SYSTEM
SECTION 2
Getting Started: Unpacking Your System
2.1 Unpacking the equipment
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a at, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present,
contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete. Within your order you should nd:
• 1 - ALI-QVR5016H Hybrid Digital Video Recorder (HVR). The HVR will contain the HDD option(s) you ordered.
• 1 - ALI-TS2012VR camera
• 1 - AVSI-KIT. Ensure the kit contains all the components listed above.
• 1 - ASK-4KIT-101 microphone systems
• 1 - ALI-L22W LCD monitor with the associated video and power cables, and documentation
• 1 - R59S60 cable RG59 coax with power, 60 ft
• 1 - AVSI-SPEAKER kit with power adapter
• 1 - AVSI-STEREO adapter
• 1 - AVSI-CONNECTOR
• 1 - DC12-1000R power adapters
Refer to the user manual for the product for a list of specic items included with the product. The user manual may be provided on
the CD included with the product.
NOTE
Large systems may be shipped in several cartons.
2.2 What you need
To install the AVSI-SW1 Interview Room Switch, you need:
• 5/64” hex wrench
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Small slot screwdriver
• Screws and tools for mounting the wall plate
• Cat5 or equivalent signal wire
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SECTION 3
System Setup
The basic Interview Room System system includes an ALI-QVR5016H Alibi HD-TVI digital video recorder, an HD-TVI 1080p high
denition cameras, an audio microphone and base unit system, and a Record/Standby switch.
3.1 Install the recorder hardware
Installing the recorder hardware includes the ALI-QVR5016H HD-TVI recorder, the ALI-L22W monitor, UPS-1000 battery backup
unit. When installing this equipment, refer to the ALI-QVR5016H 16-Channel HD-TVI Digital Video Recorder Quick Setup
Guide and other documentation provided with the monitor and UPS for more information.
1. Place the ALI-QVR50016H unit in a secure location that is within cable distance to the interview room(s) you are monitoring,
and in a location that has restricted access. Using the cables provide:
—Cable between the recorder and the camera is 50 feet. (Longer cables are available. If using the ALI-TS2012VR camera
provided, the cable length can be up to 1600 feet.)
—Cable between the recorder and the switch is 100 feet.
2. Plug the mouse provided with the recorder to either the USB port on the recorder front panel or back panel
3. Position the monitor in an appropriate viewing position and connect it to the recorder using either the VGA or HDMI
interface. The HDMI connection provides the best performance.
4. Place the UPS-1000 near the recorder, and then connect power cables from the recorder and monitor to it. Plug the UPS into
a standard, grounded electrical outlet. NOTE: Do not power on the recorder or monitor at this time. The power switch on
the recorder is located on the back panel near the power plug.
5. If the recorder will be accessible across a local LAN, connect it to a LAN drop cable at this time.
3.2 Install the ALI-TS2012VR camera
When performing the following instructions, refer to the AALI-TS1012R HD-TVI 2MP Indoor Dome Camera Quick Installation
Guide provided with your camera for additional information.
1. Mount ALI-TS2012VR cameras in the interview room in accordance with the mounting guidelines provided in the installation
instructions. Ensure that the camera location will provide the best eld of view of both the interviewer(s) and those being
interviewed. Note that the camera module is mounted on an internal gimbal to adjust it’s direction, and has zoom and focus
controls.
2. Route the RG59S50 video and power extension cables between the camera and the recorder. Notice that the power
connectors are dierent at the ends of the cable. Ensure that the power connector on the camera end of the cable will mate
with the power connector on the camera drop cable.
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3. Connect the extension cables to the camera drop cables.
4. At the recorder, connect the video extension cable to the camera VIDEO IN 1 port on the back of the recorder. See the photo
below.
VIDEO IN 1 port
DC12-1000R
power adapter
5. Connect the power extension cable to a DV12-1000R power adapter as shown in the photo above. NOTE: Do not plug
the power adapter into a power outlet at this time.
3.3 Install the ASK-4KIT-101 Audio Monitoring System
Using the following steps, install the ASK-4KIT-101 Audio Monitoring System in accordance with the instructions provided in the kit.
Please review the Installation Tips on page 5 of the Louroe installation instructions.
1. Mount the microphone in the interview room in a location where it is equidistant from those in the room. The microphone
must be within 15 feet of the sound source.
2. Place the audio system Base Station close to the recorder.
3. Route the CAB-ASK cable between the microphone and the Base Station.
4. Strip about 1 inch of the outer sheath from the microphone end of the cable, and then tear of the foil shield that covers the
leads. Notice that the cable contains a red, black, and drain (bare) wire leads.
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5. Strip about 3/8 inch of insulation from both the red and black leads.
6. Connect the red, black, and drain leads to the A, B and C terminations respectively on the back of the microphone. See the
photo below.
A, B, C
terminations
Sensitivity
switch
A: 12 Vdc B: Audio C: Ground
Base Station
Microphone
A B C
7. At the Base Station, strip the insulation from the end as was done at the microphone, and then secure the red, black and
drain wires to the A, B and C terminals respectively on the back of the unit. See the photo above.
8. Connect one of the audio RCA patch cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the back of the base station, and then to
AUDIO IN 1 port on the back of the recorder. See the photo below.
Audio RCA
patch cables
AUDIO IN
1 port
Louroe Base Station
Wire to speakers
Wire to
power adapter
Wire to
microphone
AUDIO OUT
VGA port
Audio adapter
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9. Plug the Louroe power adapter provided with the ASK-4KIT 101 into the 12 Vdc jack on the back of the Louroe base
station. Do not plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet at this time.
10. Plug the speaker wire into the RCA male to 3.5 mm female audio adapter, and then plug the audio adapter into the AUDIO
OUT VGA port on the back of the recorder. See the photo above.
3.4 Mount and wire the AVSI switch
The AVSI switch is used to start and stop recorder.
1. Carefully remove the cover screws of the AVSI switch with a 5/64” hex wrench, then set the cover aside.
Box Screw
Screw
Cover
screws
2. Remove the two screws securing the box to the backing plate (see above) using a Phillips screwdriver, then set it aside.
Knockouts
Knockouts
3. Remove a knockout from the box or backing plate for cable routing (see above).
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4. Anchor the backing plate to the AVSI switch mounting location with appropriate fasteners (not provided). Several screw
holes are provided in the backing plate. Use at least two fasteners.
5. Connect the CAB-SWITCH cable to the switch as follows:
a. Route the CAB-SWITCH cable from the mounting location to the recorder back panel.
b. Remove about 2” of insulating sheath from the end of the cable.
Insulating sheath
removed here
CAB-SWITCH
cable
c. Unravel the red-black pair from the green-white pair, then strip 1/4” of insulation from each of the four wires using a
22 gauge wire stripping tool.
d. Using a 1/8” wide blade screwdriver, loosen the four screw-down terminals on the backing plate board for the 12VDC
Input and DVR (recorder) Trigger.
e. Insert wires into the four terminal one at a time as follows. For each, screw in the terminal screw until the wire cannot
be pulled out easily.
i. Insert the red wire into the 12VDC Input “+” terminal.
ii. Insert the black wire into the 12VDC Input “–” terminal.
iii. Insert the white wire into either terminal of the DVR Trigger.
iv. Insert the green wire into the other terminal of the DVR Trigger.
6. Re-attach the box to the backing plate with the cables routed through the knockout and the 12VDC Output cable connector
contained within the box. Use the two Phillips screws removed earlier. See the photo below.
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Arrange the cables within the box so they are packed along the left side as shown above, then reattach the AVSI switch cover
using the two hex screws removed earlier.
3.5 Connect the CAB-SWITCH cable to the recorder alarm ter-
minals and to 12 Vdc power
At the back panel of the recorder, do the following:
1. Remove about 2” of insulating sheath from the end of the CAB-SWITCH cable.
2. Unravel the red and black pair from the green and white pair, then strip 1/4” of insulation from each of the four wires using a
22 gauge wire stripping tool.
3. Connect the CAB-SWITCH cable red and black wires to a FEMALE-POW power cable screw-down terminals, pairing the
red wire to the red wire of the power cable, and the black wire to the black wire of the power cable. See the photo below.
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DC12-1000R power adapterFEMALE-POW power cable
Alarm terminationsGround (G) terminals
Wire
coupler
ALARM IN 1 terminal
CAB-SWITCH
cable to AVSI
switch
4. Plug the other end of the FEMALE-POW power cable into a DC12-1000R power adapter. Do not plug the power adapter
into an electrical outlet at this time.
5. At the alarm terminations, push and hold in the orange button associated with the ALARM IN 1 terminal, insert the
CAB-SWITCH cable green wire all the way in, and then release the orange button. Tug on the wire to ensure that is securely
attached.
6. At the alarm terminations, push and hold in the orange button associated with one if the G(ground) terminals, insert the
CAB-SWITCH cable white wire all the way in, and then release the orange button. Tug on the wire to ensure that is securely
attached.
Test the AVSI switch
7. Power on the UPS.
8. Plug the DC12-1000R power adapter shown in the photo in step 3 above into one of the outlets on the back of the UPS.
9. Flip the AVSI switch to the up (record) position. Verify that the green light is on. If this step and the following step do
not produce the expected results, check the connections to the switch and power adapter. Contact your vendor support
organization if additional help is needed.
10. Flip the AVSI switch to the down (standby) position. Verify that the red light is on. Leave this switch in the down position.
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3.6 Powering on the system for the rst time
Powering on the system for the rst time includes steps to perform the initial recorder conguration and verify system functionality.
When performing this procedure, refer to the following documents for more information:
ALI-QVR5016H 16-Channel AHD, Analog, HD-TVI, 960H and IP Camera Recorder Quick Setup Guide
ALIBI™ Embedded Video Recorder Firmware V3.4.80 User Manual
ALI-TS1012R HD-TVI 2MP Indoor Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide
ASK-4 #101 Audio Monitoring System Installation and Operating Instructions
During the initial startup of the recorder, the conguration Wizard is executed. This Wizard provides windows for performing the
initial conguration of your system, including changing the administrator password (highly recommended), setting the network
parameters, adding IP cameras to the system and other options. Use the instructions below to customize your system for your
location.
NOTE
Important note about changing your Admin password
After changing the administrator password of the system, an option is available to save a GUID le. This le can be used to reset
the Admin password of the system if you forget your password, and should be saved on a USB ash media drive and stored in a
secure location.
1. Plug the power adapter for the audio system base station into the UPS, and then power on the base station.
2. Plug the power adapter for the camera into the UPS.
3. Plug the monitor into the UPS, and then power it on.
a. Check the conguration of the monitor to verify that it is using the interface you chose to connect to the recorder.
4. Plug the recorder into the UPS, and then power it on using the switch on the back panel near the power cord.
a. Verify that within 2 minutes, the ALIBI splash screen is displayed on the monitor.
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