Toa C-MS91D User manual

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MULTI-SWITCHER C-MS91D
C-MS161D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 6
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 8
3. FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 8
4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 9
5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 10
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 12
6. SCREEN CHARACTER DISPLAY
6.1. Camera Image Output Screen Display
6.1.1. Camera Title Display ........................................................................................ 14
6.1.2. Other Character Displays .................................................................................. 15
6.2. Indications on VCR-Recorded Images ........................................................................ 15
7. BEFORE PERFORMING SETTINGS
7.1. Preparations Before Settings ...................................................................................... 16
7.2. Setting Keys ................................................................................................................ 16
8. LIST OF SETTING ITEMS AND SETTING PROCEDURES .......................... 17
8.1. Basic Setting Procedures .......................................................................................... 17
8.2. English menu ..............................................................................................................18
8.3. Spanish menu ............................................................................................................ 20
8.4. French menu .............................................................................................................. 22
9. MENU SELECTION
9.1. Initial Menu Screen ...................................................................................................... 24
10. SETTINGS ON THE USER MENU SCREEN
10.1. User Menu .............................................................................................................. 24
10.2. Clock Settings ........................................................................................................ 24
10.3. Summer time setting screen .................................................................................... 25
10.4. Character Display (Monitor) .................................................................................... 26
10.5. Alarm Information .................................................................................................... 26
10.6. Recording/Motion Pattern Selections ...................................................................... 27
11. TOTAL MENU SCREEN SETTINGS
11.1. Total Menu .............................................................................................................. 28
11.2. Clock Settings ........................................................................................................ 28
11.3. Title Settings
11.3.1. Title Setting Camera Selection Screen ...................................................... 29
11.3.2. Title Setting Screen .................................................................................... 29
11.4. Recording/Alarm Settings ........................................................................................ 32
11.5. Recording Settings .................................................................................................. 32
11.6. Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................ 33
11.7. Alarm Input Terminal Settings ................................................................................ 34
Settings
The Outlines of the Multi-Switcher
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11.8. Option 1 Settings .................................................................................................... 35
11.9. Option 2 Settings .................................................................................................... 36
11.10. Buzzer/Character Display Settings ........................................................................ 37
11.11. Other Settings ...................................................................................................... 38
11.12. Remote Control Settings ...................................................................................... 39
11.13. Sequential Display Skip Settings .......................................................................... 40
11.14. Monitor Output Sequential Display Skip Settings .................................................. 40
11.15. Spot Output Sequential Display Skip Settings ...................................................... 40
11.16. Alarm Information .................................................................................................. 41
11.17. Recording Pattern Settings
11.17.1. Recording Pattern Setting Screen .......................................................... 41
11.17.2. Individual Recording Pattern Setting Screen .......................................... 42
11.18. Motion Detection Pattern Settings
11.18.1. Motion Detection Pattern Setting Screen ................................................ 42
11.18.2. Motion Detection Pattern Camera Setting Screen .................................. 42
11.18.3. Camera Motion Detection Pattern Setting Screen .................................. 43
11.18.4. Area Setting/Test Screen ........................................................................ 44
12. CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE .......................................................... 45
13. INITIALIZING SETTING CONTENTS .................................................................. 45
14. CHANGING CAMERA ARRANGEMENT ON MULTI-SCREEN DISPLAYS .. 46
15. VCR SETTINGS
15.1. Displaying the VCR's Menu Screen ........................................................................ 48
15.2. Setting the VCR's Display Characters .................................................................... 48
15.3. Setting the VCR's Alarm .......................................................................................... 48
15.4. Setting Alarm Recording for a VCR Not Currently in Operation .............................. 48
15.5. Others ...................................................................................................................... 48
16. BASIC OPERATION MODE
16.1. Keys to use in operations ........................................................................................ 49
16.2. Camera Mode and VCR Mode
16.2.1. Camera/VCR Mode Selection .................................................................... 49
16.2.2. Operations for Screen Display Selection .................................................... 49
16.3. Basic Multi-Switcher Operations
16.3.1. Camera Image Viewing .............................................................................. 50
16.3.2. VCR Recording .......................................................................................... 50
16.3.3. VCR Playback ............................................................................................ 50
17. CHANGING THE SCREEN DISPLAY MODE
17.1. Viewing Camera Images on the Full Screen
17.1.1. Full-Screen Display .................................................................................... 51
17.1.2. Sequential Display (Camera mode only) .................................................... 51
17.2. Viewing Camera Images on the 4-Segment Split Screen
17.2.1. 4-Segment Split-Screen Displays .............................................................. 51
17.2.2. 4-Segment Split-Screen Sequential Displays (Camera Mode Only) .......... 52
17.3. Viewing Camera Images in Multiple-Screen Displays ............................................ 53
17.4. Viewing Camera Images in Zoom Displays (Electronic Zoom) .............................. 54
17.5. Displaying the Freeze Full Screen or Freeze Zoom Screen .................................. 55
17.6. Displaying the Freeze Screen During Multi-Screen Display .................................... 55
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17.7. Spot Output Operations
17.7.1. Spot Output Display Screen ........................................................................ 56
17.7.2. Spot Output Switching ................................................................................ 57
17.8. Camera Number and Date/Time Displays .............................................................. 58
18. ALARM FUNCTIONS
18.1. Sensor Alarm
18.1.1. Keys used in operations .............................................................................. 59
18.1.2. Sensor Alarm Function ................................................................................ 59
18.1.3. Sensor Alarm Activation .............................................................................. 60
18.1.4. Sensor Alarm-Activated Operations ............................................................ 60
18.1.5. Sensor Alarm Reset .................................................................................... 60
18.1.6. Sensor Alarm Interval .................................................................................. 61
18.1.7. Alarm Hold .................................................................................................. 61
18.1.8. Simultaneous Multiple Alarm Operations .................................................... 62
18.2. Motion Detection Alarm
18.2.1. Motion Detection Function Settings ............................................................ 62
18.2.2. Motion Detection Alarm Reset .................................................................... 63
18.2.3. Motion Detection Alarm Interval .................................................................. 63
18.2.4. Alarm Operating Interval ............................................................................ 63
18.3. VCR Playback Alarm
18.3.1. When the VCR Playback Alarm is activated .............................................. 64
18.3.2. VCR Playback Alarm Reset ........................................................................ 64
18.4. Video Loss Alarm
18.4.1. If the Video Loss alarm is triggered ............................................................ 65
18.4.2. To reset the Video Loss alarm .................................................................... 65
18.5. Alarm Information
18.5.1. To display the stored date, time and camera number ................................ 65
18.5.2. Alarm Information Screen Example ............................................................ 65
18.6. Alarm Input/Output Terminals ................................................................................ 66
19. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION
19.1. About the Remote Control Function ........................................................................ 67
19.2. Remote Controller Usage ........................................................................................ 67
19.3. Remote Input/Output Terminal
19.3.1. Remote Output Terminal ............................................................................ 70
19.3.2. Remote Input Terminal ................................................................................ 71
19.3.3. Recording Pattern Selection Input Terminal .............................................. 72
19.3.4. Motion Detection Pattern Selection Input Terminal .................................... 72
19.3.5. Sequence Switching I/O Terminal .............................................................. 72
20. MOTION DETECTION
20.1. About the Motion Detection Function ...................................................................... 73
20.2. Basic Motion Detection Operations
20.2.1. Detection Function and Setting/Operation .................................................. 73
20.2.2. Switcher Operation in Response to Motion Detection ................................ 75
20.3. Motion Detection Pattern Function .......................................................................... 76
21. OTHER FUNCTIONS
21.1. When Using 2 VCRs (Continuous Recording Function) .......................................... 76
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21.2. Recording Pattern Function .................................................................................... 77
21.3. Auto-Recognition During Time-Lapse Recording .................................................... 77
21.4. Sequential Switching Timing Adjustment ................................................................ 78
21.5. Monitor Indication Adjustment ................................................................................ 78
21.6. Key Locking ............................................................................................................ 79
21.7. Screen Display When Power Is Switched On ........................................................ 79
22. CONNECTIONS
22.1. Preparation Before Making Connections ................................................................ 80
22.2. Camera Connections
22.2.1. When using Single-cable cameras .............................................................. 80
22.2.2. When using 24V AC or AC mains cameras ................................................ 80
22.3. Monitor TV Connections .......................................................................................... 80
22.4. VCR Connections .................................................................................................... 80
22.5. Dedicated Remote Controller Terminal Connections
22.5.1. Connection Cables ...................................................................................... 81
22.5.2. Connected Equipment Termination Switch Settings .................................. 81
22.6. RS-232C Terminal Connections .............................................................................. 81
23. CONNECTION EXAMPLES
23.1. Basic Connections
23.1.1. C-MS161D Multi-Switcher............................................................................ 82
23.1.2. C-MS91D Multi-Switcher.............................................................................. 83
23.2. Connections in Systems Using Two VCRs
23.2.1. C-MS161D Multi-Switcher............................................................................ 84
23.2.2. C-MS91D Multi-Switcher.............................................................................. 85
23.3. Connections Using the Dedicated Remote Controller Line
23.3.1. Connection to the C-RM100 Remote Controller .......................................... 86
23.3.2. Connection to the C-RM500 Remote Controller .......................................... 87
24. RACK MOUNTING .................................................................................................... 88
25. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 89
26. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 90
26.1. Accessories ............................................................................................................ 94
26.2. Optional Equipment ................................................................................................ 94
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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•lBe sure to read the instructions in this manual section carefully before use.
•Make sure to observe the instructions in this section as the conventions of safety symbols and messages
regarded as very important are included.
•Please keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.
Safety Symbol and Message Conventions
Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property
damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your equipment, read this manual first so you
are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards as well as understand the safety symbols and messages.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death
or serious personal injury if ignored or mishandled.
WARNING
When Installing the Switcher
•This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
•Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be splashed by water or other liquids, as
doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
•Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the unit. Using a voltage higher than that which is specified
may result in fire or electric shock.
•Avoid installing the unit in unstable locations, such as on a rickety table or s slanted surface. Doing so may
result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury.
When Using the Switcher
•Should the following irregularities be found during use, immediately switch off the power, disconnect the
power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Do not attempt to further
operate the unit to avoid fire or electric shock.
•If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming from the unit.
•If water or other foreign objects get into the unit.
•If the unit falls, or the unit case breaks.
•If the power supply cord is damaged (exposure of the core, disconnection, etc.)
•If it malfunctions (no camera image is displayed).
•Do not open the unit's case for modification. Since there are high voltage components inside the unit,
opening or modifying the case may result in fire or electric shock. Refer all servicing to your TOA dealer.
•Do not place cups, bowls or other containers of liquid or small metal objects on top of the unit. If they
accidentally spill or get into the unit, this may cause fire or electric shock.
•Do not insert such foreign objects as metal pieces nor allow flammable objects to get into the unit to avoid
fire or electric shock.
•Do not touch a power supply plug or coaxial cable during thunder and lightning, as this may result in fire or
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in
moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage if ignored
or mishandled.
CAUTION
When Installing the Switcher
•Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric shock.
•When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to get hold of its plug. Never pull on the cord itself.
Operating the unit with a damaged power supply cord may cause a fire or electric shock.
•Be sure to remove the power supply cord from the wall outlet when moving the unit. Moving the unit with the
cord connected to the outlet may cause damage to the cord, causing fire or electric shock.
•Avoid installing the unit in humid or dusty locations, in locations exposed to the direct sunlight, or in locations
generating sooty smoke or steam as doing otherwise may result in fire or electric shock.
When Using the Switcher
•Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Such object may fall or the unit may topple over, possibly resulting in
personal injury.
•Clean the unit periodically. If dust is allowed to accumulate in the unit over a long period of time, a fire may
result. Contact your TOA dealer as to the cleaning.
•Clean the power supply plug and wall outlet periodically. If dust accumulates on the power supply plug or
wall outlet, a fire may result. Also, fully insert the plug into the outlet.
•Switch off the power and unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet for safety purposes when leaving
the unit unused for a long period of time. Failure to observe this instruction may cause fire or electric shock.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has not tested the performance or reliability of the security aspects
of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualties as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for
Safety. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security hardware and
security operating software. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TOA Multi-Switcher permits sequential viewing of up to 9 connected cameras (C-MS91D) or up to 16
cameras (C-MS161D) on a full monitor screen, as well as simultaneous viewing of individual camera images
in multi-screen displays (such as 4- and 9-segment split screens) to ensure that nothing is missed. It features
a frame recording function that records all connected cameras on a single VCR in sequential order while
viewing camera images in full-screen, multi-screen or zoom-screen modes. VCR-recorded images can also be
viewed in any of these formats. Additionally, when a change, or movement, is detected in any of the camera
images, a motion detection function can be set to record those cameras on a priority basis, remotely enabling
an alarm in the connected VCR or other external equipment, thus allowing camera images to be more
efficiently checked.
3. FEATURES
Duplex Operation
The Multi-Switcher's duplex operation permits real-time surveillance of connected camera images in multi-
screen (4-, 9-, 10- or 16-segment split-screen) displays while being frame-recorded.
High Picture Quality
The Multi-Switcher not only reduces flickering generated during split-screen display, but also realizes a high-
quality zoom display.
A Wealth of Display Functions
During real-time camera surveillance and VCR recording playback, camera images can be displayed on 4-, 9-
or 16-segment (C-MS161D only) split screens or 2x zoom screens. Also, during real-time camera surveillance,
connected camera images can be viewed on a 10-segment split screen, or in sequential order on either the
full screen or a 4-segment split screen.
Non-Stop Recording Misses Nothing
The Multi-Switcher features 2 sets of VCR connection terminals to permit continuous recording using 2 VCRs.
This ensures no recording is missed when changing or rewinding tapes. In addition, recording can still be
performed uninterrupted with one VCR even while the other is being used for playback.
Motion Detection
When a change or movement is detected in a camera image, the affected camera is preferentially recorded by
increasing the number of recording frames and remotely alarm-triggering the connected VCR or other external
equipment, thus allowing camera images to be more efficiently checked.
Key Locking
Front panel operation keys can be locked to prevent accidental changes of key settings.
Uninterrupted Time-Lapse Video Recording ("Auto-Recognition" Function)
The time-lapse VCR continues to record even if the switcher control signal cables are broken or faulty contact
occurs during time-lapse video recording.
Changeable Multi-Screen Display Positions
Camera display positions on multi-screen displays in Camera mode can be changed as desired.
Various System Configurations Possible
The additional use of the Multi-Switcher's optional dedicated remote controller and optional single-channel
controller creates an integrated Combination Camera/Multi-Switcher system. The Multi-Switcher can be
operated from remote locations by using the dedicated remote controller.
The RS-232C Interface
The Multi-Switcher's standard RS-232C computer connector permits easy remote operation by way of a
computer or other external equipment.

4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
About general maintenance parts
The rechargeable lithium battery powering the Multi-Switcher's built-in clock is a replaceable general
maintenance part. Its life expectancy is approximately 10 years (provided it is used at a room temperature of
approximately 25°C), although this can vary depending on the environment and conditions of battery use.
Note that the replacement of such maintenance parts is not covered by warranty. Please contact your TOA
dealer when replacing the battery.
Other precautions
•Use the Multi-Switcher in locations where the temperature ranges from 0°C to +40°C, and the humidity is
less than 90%.
•To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. When the Multi-Switcher is very dirty, use a cloth damped in a neutral
detergent. Never use benzene, thinner or chemically-treated towel to avoid damage to the Multi-Switcher's
finish. Be sure to switch off the power before cleaning.
•Keep the front, rear and the sides of the Multi-Switcher at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.
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Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by TOA Corporation may void the authority
granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
NTSC version complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
[Front Panel]
C-MS161D
(1) Power Switch [ ]
Power is switched on and off with each
depression of this switch.
(2) Power Indicator
Lights when the power switch is turned on.
(3) Camera/VCR Mode Selector Switch
Selects either real-time camera images (Camera
mode) or VCR playback images (VCR mode) for
monitor display.
•Camera mode
Connected camera images are displayed in
real time on the monitor.
•VCR mode
Camera images previously recorded on a
connected VCR are displayed on the monitor.
(4) VCR Selector Switch (Valid only while in VCR
mode)
Selects either VCR 1 or VCR 2 when playing
back the VCRs connected to their corresponding
terminals. Because both VCRs can be used for
recording, it is not necessary to designate either
VCR when recording.
Note
It is impossible to simultaneously use VCR1 and
VCR2.
(5) Camera Selector Keys
•During operation
The key for the camera image currently on
screen is illuminated. Keys for cameras in
freeze-frame mode or alarm mode flash. The
key for a camera in sensor-alarm or motion
detector alarm mode also flashes, even when
the corresponding camera is not currently
displayed on the monitor.
•During setting
Use to enter setting values. (C-MS91D: 1 - 9;
C-MS161D: 1 - 10)
•Full-screen camera display selection
Select the camera to be displayed on the full
screen. The key for the selected camera lights.
•Freeze-frame camera display selection
To display, press the Freeze key during multi-
screen (4-, 9-, 10-* and 16-segment split-
screen) display, and select the camera number
to be displayed on the freeze screen while the
Freeze key is flashing.
(6) Spot Selector Key
Enabled only when Monitor Output 2 is
designated as a spot output in the menu settings.
(For more information, refer to p. 38; Monitor
Output 2 in Other Settings.)
This key is used to select the camera image to be
provided from Monitor Output 2 (Spot Output). To
select, press the Spot selector key (flashes when
enabled), followed by the desired Camera
selector key or Sequence key.
Note
On the C-MS91D, this key is used to enter the
number 0 during settings.
(7) Multi-Screen Key
Displays camera images in multi-screen monitor
displays. The screen mode cycles through 9-, 10-
* and 16-segment split-screen displays with each
depression of the key. This key remains lit during
multi-screen display.
Note
The 16-segment display mode is not available to
the C-MS91D.
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