Vicon VDR4-DVC User manual

VDR4-DVC
Keypad Controller
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requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must
not be used for this purpose.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not e pose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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CONTENTS
What’s in the box …………………..…………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Warning & Caution ……...………………………………………………………………………………………... 3
General descriptions……….……………………………………………………………………………………... 5
A. General descriptions……………………………………………………………………….…………… 5
B. Features……………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 5
Installation……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 6
Part names & functions…………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
A. General description……………………………………………………………………………..…….… 9
B. Part names & functions (rear side)…………………………………………………………………..... 10
C. Drawing of console desk……………..…….………………………………………………………….. 10
Access to the camera menu……………………………………………………………………………………... 11
A. Display LCD window………………………………………………………………………………..…... 11
B. How to select address……………………………………………………………………………….…. 11
C. Easy preset save and call……………………………………………………………………………… 12
D. How to use tour function……………………………………………………………………………..... 12
E. How to use pattern function………………………………………………………………….………... 12
F. How to use scan function………………………………………………………………….…………… 13
G. How to use AUX1…………………………………… …………………………………………….…… 13
H. How to use AUX2……………………………………………………………………………….………. 14
I. Easy function save and run…………………… ………………………………………………….…… 14
Access to the DVR menu………………………………………………………………………………………... 15
A. Display selection…………………………………… ………………………………………..……….. 15
B. DVR function……………………………………………………………………………..……………… 15
C. Matrix function ………..…………………………… ……………………………….…………………. 16
How to use setup menu………………………………………………………………………..………………… 18
Example of camera/DVR setting & operation…………… ……………………………………………………. 21
Specification…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 23
Dimension……………………………………….……………………………………………………………….... 23
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1. Controller
2. Junction Box
3. RJ11 8Pin Modular Cable 1EA
4. Manual
What’s in the box ?

WARNING & CAUTION
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR
OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
GRAPHICAL SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The Lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral 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 product.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFILED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
!

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMNET
CE COMPLIANCE STATMENT
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INFORMATION TO THE USER : THIS EQUIOMENT 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 DESIGENED TO PROVIDE
REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE
EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT
GENERATES. USERS. AND CAN RADIATE RADIO PREQUENCY 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.
CAUTION : CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
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.

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
* Keyboard Controller is DVR & Camera controller and it allows how to operate the functions easily.
* This controller controls DVR and Camera such as DVR setup, Playback, PTZ function.
* The LCD shows display current status as well as provides a menu to set up operational parameters.
* This controller is designed for desktop operation and interface connectors are located in the junction box.
FEATURES
* To control all DVR functions such as Live display, Playback, DVR Setup, PTZ and Matrix.
* To control up to 255 DVRs from one keyboard controller.
* To control up to 255 cameras from one keyboard controller.
* Multi-protocol supported ( PELCO-D, VICON ).
* Preset position control.
* Maximum speed can be changed according to zoom ratio.
* To recall the programmed auto-scan from selected dome camera
* Built in LCD Display with blue screen.
* User password and system hold function
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INSTALLATION
Open the box and check if all below items are included in the box.
. keyboard controller…………...……… 1
. Junction box …………………….……. 1
. 8P RJ45 Modular Cable (2m) ……… 1
1. Jump
6. DVR
5. CAM1,CAM2
2. Junction Box 3. To Key Board
4. Key Board #
(inside box )
1. Jumper setting
2. Junction box
3. Junction box data In/Out port (To Keyboard)
4. Keyboard data In/Out port (To Junction Box)
5. Master RS485 D+/D- (To CAM1, CAM2 )
6. Slave RS485 D-/D+ (To DVR)
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INSTALLATION
A. Single DVR configuration
1. Connect RJ45 to the rear of keyboard controller and data on the junction box and plug in
DC12V power to DC jack.
2. Connect CAM1 or CAM2 (RS485(D+),RS485(D-)) to Junction box terminal and
communication Jack on PTZ camera (Please make sure of polarity)
3. Turn on the power and then you will be on the starting mode
4. Connect DVR (RS485(D+),RS485(D-)) to the Junction box terminal and the RS-485 A port of
DVR. Please make sure of the polarity.
5. Connect Daisy-out port of DVR to the Monitor.
DVR_ID = 1
CAM 1
CAM 16
Daisy Out
Juntion
Box
MONITOR
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INSTALLATION
B. Multiple DVR configuration
1. Connect RJ45 to the rear of keyboard controller and data on the junction box and plug in
DC12V power to DC jack.
2. Connect CAM1 or CAM2 (RS485(D+),RS485(D-)) to Junction box terminal and
communication Jack on PTZ camera (Please make sure of polarity)
3. Turn on the power and then you will be on the starting mode
4. Connect the DVR (RS485(D+),RS485(D-)) to Junction box terminal and the RS-485 A port of
DVRs. Please make sure of polarity.
5. Connect Daisy-out port to DVR that DVR_ID number is 1 and connect Daisy-In port to DVR that
DVR_ID number is 2
6. Connect Daisy-out port of the last DVR to the Monitor
DVR_ID = 1
DVR_ID = m
CAM 1
CAM n
* n : maximum 255
* m : maximum 255
Daisy Out
Daisy In
Daisy Out
Juntion
Box
MONITOR
UKB-400
Camera number(n) is different
from DVR ID number(m).
RS-485
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PART NAME & FUNCTIONS
A. PART NAME & FUNCTION
1. LCD Display : Displays numeric input system status,
function status, general status, etc…
2. Telemetry joystick : Allows precise setting mode control
of Pan/Tilt/Zoom & Moving to menu
3. 0~9: : Numeric Key
4. Menu : Used for Camera(PTZ camera) and DVR menu
adjustment
5. ESC: Closes the current work and goes to starting menu
6. DVR: Selects address of DVR(Up to 255)
7. CLR: Cancels Key
8. CAM: Selects address of camera
9. PRST: Save and calls camera presets and positions
10. PTRN: Runs to camera Pattern key
11. SCAN/A/P: Runs to scan or Auto Pan key
12. TOUR: Runs to camera Tour key
13. SEQ: Sequential view under live mode of DVR.
14. MULTI/A/I: Selection button for Screen Division of DVR or
Camera Auto Iris key
15. ENTER: Enter key
16. SEL: Selects Key(DVR and Key Board setting mode)
17. ZOOM TELE: Camera Zoom Control for Tele
18. ZOOM WIDE: Camera Zoom Control for Wide
19. FOCUS NEAR: Camera focus Control for Near
20. FOCUS FAR: Camera focus Control for Far
21. IRIS OPEN: Camera Iris Control for Open
22. IRIS CLOSE: Camera Iris Control for Close
23. REC: DVR Record Key
24. SEARCH: DVR Search Key
25. R.PLAY: DVR Reverse Play key
26. PLAY: DVR Play key
27. PAUSE: DVR Pause key
28. STOP: DVR Stop key
29. MATRIX: Matrix Function key
30. ZOOM/AUX1: DVR Zoom key or Camera Aux1 key
31. FRZ/AUX2: DVR Freeze key or Camera Aux2 key
32. MISC/FUNC: DVR Miscellaneous key or Camera Function
key
33. LED: TX/RX Status View
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7 8 12 15 13 16 14 21 22 20 27 28 26
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PART NAME & FUNCTION
B. PART NAME & FUNCTIONS(REAR SIDE)
Data out port (Connector to communication and power)ⓐ
C. DRAWING OF CONSOLE DESK
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30mm 90mm
365mm
30mm
155mm
ⓐ
DATA

ACCESS TO THE CAMERA MENU
This function is only for the PTZ camera
DISPLAY LCD WINDOW
A. Initial display
1. Show the selected unit (Camera or DVR)
2. Show the selected unit address No. (001 ~ 255)
3. Show the selected baud rate (2400/4800/9600 bps)
4.Showthecontrollerstatus
B. How to select address
B-1. How to select address number 1 or 2 of camera.
or
Up to 255
B-2. How to select address number 1 or 2 of DVR
or
Up to 255
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Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Standby…
1 2 3
4
1
CAM
DVR
2 Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Standby…
Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Standby…
2
1 Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
Standby…
Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
Standby…

ACCESS TO THE CAMERA MENU
C. Easy preset save and call (In case of cam 1 / 2400 bps)
C-1. How to save preset 1 or 2 (1~64, 100~200)
After pushing no. 1 or 2, hold PRST for about 2 seconds
or
C-2. After pushing no. 1 or 2, push PRST shortly, it makes PRST work.
or
D. How to use TOUR function
D-1. Using VICON protocol (In case of Cam1/4800 bps)
1. Tour has be to be set by using camera setup Menu.
2. Generally, Vicon tour function works by using specific preset number.( 80 ~ 87 )
3. After camera tour setup, you can operate tour function calling preset number.
Up to 87
D-2. Using Pelco-D protocol (in case of Cam1/2400 bps )
1. Tour has to be set by using camera setup Menu.
2. pushing no. 1 or 2, push TOUR shortly, it makes TOUR work.
or
Up to 8
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1
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2 PRST
8 0 PRST Cam: 001 4800 BPS
Î080 Preset
Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001 Preset Save
Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001 Preset
PRST
1 2 TOUR Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001 Tour

ACCESS TO THE CAMERA MENU
E. How to use PATTERN function
E-1. Using VICON protocol (In case of Cam1/4800 bps )
1. Pattern has to be set by using the camera setup Menu.
2. Generally, Vicon pattern function works by using the specific preset number.( 88 ~ 89 )
3. After set up the camera pattern, you can operate pattern function calling preset number.
Up to 89
E-2. Using Pelco-D protocol (in case of Cam1/2400 bps )
1. Pattern has to be set by using the camera setup Menu.
2. Push number 1 or 2, push PTRN shortly, it makes PTRN work.
or
Up to 8
F. How to use SCAN function
F-1. How to use auto scan.
G. How to use AUX1 function
G-1. How to use AUX1.
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Cam: 001 2400 BPS
ÎScan
SCAN
A/P
Cam: 001 2400 BPS
ÎAux1
ZOOM
AUX1
8 8 PRST Cam: 001 4800 BPS
Î088 Preset
1 2 PTRN Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001 Pattern

ACCESS TO THE DVR MENU
H. How to use AUX2 function
H-1. How to use AUX2.
I. Easy Function save and run (In case of cam 1 / 2400 BPS)
Function key is useful when you use a lot of cameras. Generally, each camera has been programmed preset
positions. If you want to watch each camera’s specific preset position, first you have to select camera and
then you should select preset number. It is inconvenient. Function key saves camera number and preset
number.
I-1. How to save function (1~999)
In case that you save preset 1 of camera 1 at function1, first you have to operate preset 1 of camera 1.
After that push number 1 and hold FUNC key for about 2 seconds.
Up to 999
I-2. How to run function (1~999)
After pushing no. 1, push FUNC key shortly, it makes FUNC work.
Up to 999
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Cam: 001 2400 BPS
ÎAux2
FRZ
AUX2
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1
Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001FSave Pst033
Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001FRun Pst001
MISC
FUNC
MISC
FUNC
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Cam: 001 2400 BPS
Î001 Preset
PRST

ACCESS TO THE DVR MENU
A. Display Selection (In case of DVR 1 / 9600 bps)
A-1. How to use channel sequence
Sequential view under live mode : Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially at the selected DVR
A-2. How to use single channel display
First push channel number ‘n’(1~16), push ENTER, then displays the selected channel .
Exceptionally, ‘0’ + ‘ENTER’ works same as ‘MULTI’
A-3. How to use multi channel display
Live mode : Selection of Screen Division for Live Viewing mode(4,8,9,16 screen divisions)
Playback mode : Selection of Screen Division for playback. It shows 4,9,16 divided screen.
It works same as MULTI key of DVR.
B. DVR Function (In case of DVR 1 / 9600 bps )
B-1. How to use REC button
Press once to begin recording all active channels. Press again to end recording.
B-2. How to use SEARCH button
Press once to open the menu to search for the recorded files.
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SEQ
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●Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎRECORD
Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎSEQUENCE
Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
Standby…
SEARCH Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎSEARCH
MULTI
A/I
Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎMULTI
ENTER

ACCESS TO THE DVR MENU
B-3. How to use R.PLAY button
Press once to open the menu to search for the recorded files. Under the PTZ control menu, it can be used
for decreasing the speed of Pan Tilt, Zoom, Focus.
B-4. How to use PLAY button
Playback button will activate assigned starting position and channel at playback setup of a selected DVR
menu. Under PTZ control menu, it can be used for increasing the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.
B-5. How to use PAUSE button
Press once to freeze playback. Press again to restart playback.
B-6. How to use STOP button
Press once to stop playback.
B-7. How to use ZOOM button
Zoom In/Out on the images during Live Viewing.
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R.PLAY
◀Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎR.PLAY
PLAY
▶Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎPLAY
PAUSE
▐▌Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎPAUSE
STOP
■Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎSTOP
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AUX1 Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎZOOM

ACCESS TO THE DVR MENU
B-8. How to use FRZ button
Press once to freeze the frame at the live mode. Press again to release.
B-9. How to use MISC button
There are no buttons for NET, OSD, Audio Mute, HDD, LOG on the keyboard. To substitute these buttons,
you may use MISC button.
C. Matrix function
C-1. How to use Matrix button
After pushing no. n, push Matrix shortly, keyboard mode is changed into Cam mode and it waits camera
control command. Daisy chain output displays n channel camera image.
n channel camera is calculated by below formula.
* n = (DVR_ID-1)*16 + camera channel number, DVR ID = 1 ~ 255
Ex) Three sets of 16channel DVRs are installed. You want to control the third camera of second DVR. In this
case, n is calculated (2(DVR_ID)-1)*16 + 3(CAMERA CHANNEL) = 19
Daisy chain output displays the third camera of second DVR.
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FRZ
AUX2 Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎFREEZE
MI
SC
FUNC Dvr: 001 9600 BPS
ÎMISC
19 MATRIX
Cam: 019 2400 BPS
Standby…
n MATRIX
Cam: n 2400 BPS
Standby…

HOW TO USE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER SETUP MENU
When you change the setting value of setup menu, you should enter “9. Save And Exit”
How to go setup menu : After pushing no. key 11, SEL key for over 3 seconds
A. How to use setup menu
A-1. As you move joystick up and down, you can go to next menu, move left and right,
you can change the value of setting.
A-2. Starting display in setup menu.
A-3. How to set the Master Baud Rate
( You can change the value of Master baud rate by moving Joystick Left and Right)
A-4. How to change Slave Baud Rate
( You can change the value of Slave baud rate by moving Joystick Left and Right)
A-5. How to change Protocol
(You can change the Protocol by moving Joystick Left and Right)
* TPro201 includes Pelco-D. You need Pelco-D, you can use TPro201.
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1. Baud Rate #1
Master 2400 BPS
2. Baud Rate #2
Slave 2400 BPS
1. Baud Rate #1
Master 2400 BPS
1. Baud Rate #1
Master 4800 BPS
1. Baud Rate #1
Master 9600 BPS
2. Baud Rate #2
Slave 4800 BPS
2. Baud Rate #2
Slave 9600 BPS
3. Protocol
TPro201
3. Protocol
VICON
1 1 SEL

HOW TO USE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER SETUP MENU
A-6. How to use System Lock function
You can use 0~999 by no. key,
when you input 000. it is OFF, when you input 001~999, Lock mode works
* Lock mode will be active, when keypad and joystick are not used for the set time.
or
A-7. How to enter Password
-. You can choose 0 up to 999 and push enter key
-. When you forget the password, please call to the vendors that you purchased from.
Up to999
Up to 999
A-8. Beep
How to set beep.
-. You can change the beep On/Off by moving Joystick Left and Right
A-9. Function Use
-. You can choose whether use or not the FUNC key.
Function Key is useful when you control several cameras. You can save camera ID & preset number at
the specific function number.(1~999)
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5. Password
[ * * * ] * * *
1 ENTER
1 ENTER 5. Password
* * * [* * *]
6. Beep
ON
6. Beep
OFF
4. System Lock
OFF
4. System Lock
1~999
7. Function Use
Use
7. Function Use
UnUse

HOW TO USE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER SETUP MENU
A-9. LCD Backlight
How to set up LCD Backlight.
-. You can change the Always ON, After 10sec, After 20sec, After 30sec, After 60sec by moving Joystick
Left and Right
A-10. How to save and exit by Joystick Left and Right
A-11. Exit
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9. Save And Exit
10. Exit
8. LCD Backlight
Always ON