ZoneVu ZoneVu 328 Series User manual

SERIES 328 VIDEO
MATRIX SYSTEM
USERS MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. SERIES 328 WELCOME............................................................................................................. 3
2. FEATURES................................................................................................................................... 4
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 5
4. CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................ 8
5. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 21
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................. 23
7. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................... 24
8. MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................... 25
9. DISPOSAL.................................................................................................................................. 25
10. SUPPORT................................................................................................................................... 26
11. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 27

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1. SERIES 328 WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the ZoneVu Series 328 Video Matrix.
The ZVM-328, ZVM-648 and ZVM-968 are powerful yet compact video matrices, which meet all small
to medium size system requirements.
In conjunction with other products within the ZoneVu range the ZVM-328, ZVM-648 and ZVM-968
provide complete and powerful CCTV solutions.
MEYERTECH are dedicated to customer service and support. If you have any questions or problems,
our staff will be pleased to assist you on the technical help line listed on page Error! Bookmark not
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Information regarding other MEYERTECH products and technical information can be found by pointing
your Internet browser to:
http://www.meyertech.co.uk
Whilst every effort has been made to confirm the information in this document is correct,
MEYERTECH LIMITED cannot accept any liability for any errors, omissions and or incorrect
information contained within this document.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means
without prior written consent from MEYERTECH LIMITED.
MEYERTECH LIMITED are committed to continuous product development and therefore reserve
the right to change specifications without notice.
1997-2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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2. FEATURES
♦32 Bridged Camera Inputs per matrix.
♦System expandable to 96 Camera Inputs.
♦8 Monitor Outputs.
♦Support for up to 8 keyboards (Including a socket for direct attachment of 1 keyboard).
♦Programmable On Screen Captions for Cameras, Monitors & Alarms.
♦Real Time Clock - H : M : S 2000 Compliant
♦Salvo Monitor Sequencing.
♦Zonal Switching.
♦Video Loss Detection.
♦32 Programmable Normally Open/Closed Alarm Contacts
♦Event Driven Alarm Handling
♦RS-422 or VICTA Coaxial Telemetry.
♦Compatible with the full range of ZoneVu products.
♦Diagnostics.
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NSTALLATION
3. INSTALLATION
To obtain the optimum performance from your ZVM-328, please take time to read this manual before
commencing installation. If you have any questions or problems our staff will be pleased to assist you
on the technical help line listed on page Error! Bookmark not defined..
WARNING THIS EQUIPMENTS POWER SUPPLY UNIT CONTAINS
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE
EARTHED TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Unpack the ZVM-328 and check the contents against the list below.
♦ ZVM-328 3u 19” Low Profile Case
♦ Power Supply 12V.
3.1 SYSTEM EXPANSION
The ZVM-328 Video Matrix is expandable in blocks of 32 inputs to a maximum size of 96 cameras and
8 monitors. Hence, the three matrix options are ZVM-328, ZVM-648 and ZVM-968.
Monitors 1-8
Master Matrix SlaveMatrix #1 SlaveMatrix #2
Fully Expanded SystemMinimum System
32 Contact
Alarms ZVM-328
Camera 33-64
ZVM-328
Cameras 65-96
ZVM-328
Cameras 1-32

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3.2 CONNECTING THE ZVM-328
Connect up the ZVM-328 in accordance with diagram below and the Electrical Specification on page
21, paying special attention to the maximum ratings and the notes below.
1. The ZVM-328 MUST be earthed at the earthing tag provided on the housing.
2. ALWAYS use Screened cables for low voltage and signal cables, ensuring the screen is
connected to 0V or Earth.
3. AVOID looming cables of differing characteristics together E.G. Video cables with cables
carrying mains power.
4. The maximum cable run for Twisted Pair is typically 2km.
5. The maximum cable run for VICTA Twisted Pair is typically 600m for type RG11 cable.
6. The maximum number of Telemetry Receivers that can be connected to a driver output is 32.
7. Bridging to other equipment is achieved using the additional BNC terminals located next to each
video input. If an input is bridged, the termination link should be removed.
8. All unused video inputs must be terminated using the links provided.
ZVM-328
Master
ZVM-328
Slave 1
ZVM-328
Slave 2
32 Contact
Alarms
Cameras 33-64 Cameras 65-96
Monitors 1-8 Monitors 1-8Monitors 1-8
Rx Rx
Rx Tx Tx Tx
4 Wire RS 422 Network
RxTx
ZVK-XXX Series Operator
Keyboards.
Expandable to 8
Keyboards
ZVR-XXX Series
Telemetry Receivers
ZVR-XXX Series
Telemetry Receivers
ZVR-XXX Series
Telemetry Receivers
Cameras 1-32
RS-422 and /or
Video

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3.3 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
Each ZVM-328 matrix must be individually set-up in order to define its position within the overall
system (see Section System Expansion on page 5).
1. Ensure ZVM-328 matrix is powered OFF.
2. Remove link at the back of the matrix. (see Mechanical Specification on page 21).
3. Power matrix with 12Vdc and view monitor output 1. Instructions will appear on the display (see
below).
4. To move the bar highlighter down one position, insert the link, pause momentarily, and then remove
the link.
5. When the bar highlighter is pointing to the correct configuration for the current matrix, re-fit the link
and power the ZVM-328 OFF.
6. Repeat for each matrix.
When each matrix has been configured in the above manner, power Slave matrices ON followed by
the Master.
INITIALIZE MATRIX
Step through options
with link. Fit link.
Power down to accept.
Standalone
Master Cameras 1-32
Slave Cameras 33-64
Slave Cameras 65-96

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4. CONFIGURATION
The ZVM-328 should now be configured, by logging on from a ZVK series keyboard.
4.1 KEY TABLES
•Using the ZVK-002
The following ZVK-002 keys are used to configure the matrix.
ENT Proceed to the selected option. Also used to accept parameters and to
toggle through available options.
MONITOR Used to navigate through the menus and to delete characters whilst
editing text captions.
For further information regarding the ZVK-002 keyboard please refer to the ZVK-002 User
Manual.
•Using the ZVK-007
The following ZVK-002 keys are used to configure the matrix.
ENT Proceed to the selected option. Also used to accept parameters and to
toggle through available options.
DEL Used to navigate through the menus and to delete characters whilst
editing text captions.
For further information regarding the ZVK-007 keyboard please refer to the ZVK-007 User
Manual.
•Using the ZVK-77
By using the ZVK-77s programming mode, navigation of the Series 328 menus can be done with
the Softkeys.
For further information regarding the ZVK-77 keyboard please refer to the ZVK-77 User Manual.

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4.2 OSD MENU SYSTEM
Configuration is divided into four sections within the Main Menu of the On Screen Display. To navigate
through the menu options press the MONITOR key (ZVK-002) or the DEL key (ZVK-007). The
highlighted option can then be accessed, by pressing ENT.
4.3 SETUP MATRIX
The SETUP MATRIX menu is used to configure all features specific to Camera’s, Monitor’s, Alarm’s
and Sequencing.
4.3.1 CAMERA OPTIONS
MAIN MENU
Setup Matrix
Setup Time/Date
Diagnostics
Load Defaults
Return To Operation
SETUP MATRIX MENU
Camera Options
Monitor Options
Alarm Options
Sequencing Options
Miscellaneous
Return To Main Menu
CAMERA OPTIONS MENU
Camera : 1
Video PRESENT
Head Type : ZoneVu
Set Caption
Caption : ON
Time/Date : BOTH
Text Position : TOP
Return To Matrix Menu

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The CAMERA OPTIONS MENU allows the user to configure all options on a camera by camera basis.
To view the current settings for a camera enter the camera number in the camera field. All other fields
on the page will then be updated with the current operating values.
Editable Fields are:
Camera [ ] Enter a camera number between 01 and 32. 0 = Global
Video [ ] Toggle between Video PRESENT and ABSENT. This should be used when
video loss is being detected to discount unused video inputs. Telemetry is
also affected by this field.
Camera Text Allows the user to enter a caption for the current camera of up to 24
characters in length.
Text Position Toggle camera caption text position TOP, BOTtom or OFF. This option is
applied to both camera and monitor captions as well as time and date text.
Time / Date [ ] Toggle time and date display TIME, DATE, BOTH or OFF.
Head Type [ ] This option defines the RS-422 telemetry protocol output. Options available
are:
DomeVu Must be selected when driving Meyertech telemetry receivers
DVR-xxx.
ZoneVu Must be selected when driving Meyertech telemetry receivers
ZVR-xxx over RS-422 .
ZV + VICTA Must be selected when driving Meyertech telemetry receivers
ZVR-xxx over coaxial cable
3
rd
party protocols The Series 328 will support a range of 3
rd
party
domes directly. See the supported driver documentation for
more information
For further information regarding Meyertech ZoneVu protocols or any
interfacing requirements please contact Meyertech Head Office. Contact
details can be found at the end of this document.
Caption Camera text on or off.