GE Calibur DSR-1000eZ User Manual

GE Calibur DSR-1000eZ User Manual

Single channel color digital video recorder

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Single Channel Color Digital Video Recorder

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Single Channel Color Digital Video Recorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user is required to take all measures that are necessary, at the user's expense, to correct the interference. Calibur DSR-1000eZ WARNING! The exclamation point, within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 All information and specifications furnished by GE Interlogix are believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by GE Interlogix for neither its use nor any infringements of rights of third parties that may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of GE Interlogix.
  • Page 4 Calibur DSR-1000eZ 0150-0238A...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.10 Advanced Menu 0150-0238A ... 1-1 ETUP ... 4-1 ... 5-1 Disk Overwrite Mode...5-1 Disk Maintenance...5-2 Audio Record Setting ...5-3 Auto Delete Mode...5-4 Communications ...5-4 Multiplexer Format ...5-6 Adjust Picture...5-6 Front Panel Lock...5-7 Factory Settings...5-8 Change Password ...5-8 Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 6 5.11 Advanced Menu 6 RS-232 R EMOTE ROTOCOL ACTORY EFAULTS ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS ARRANTY AND ERVICE 9.1 Factory Service ...9-1 9.2 Warranty and Return Information...9-2 Calibur DSR-1000eZ Firmware Upgrade...5-9 ... 6-1 ... 7-1 ... 8-1 ... 9-1 0150-0238A...
  • Page 7: Features , Connections , And Setup

    ONNECTIONS 1.1 Product Description The DSR-1000eZ is a Digital Video Recorder designed to be a direct replacement for a Time Lapse VCR. Digital Video Recording allows the user to have continuous recording on a hard disk, without the need for replacing or rewinding of videotapes. The DSR-1000eZ provides menu based search capabilities for recorded events, as well as access to live or recorded data via the Ethernet (optional).
  • Page 8: Installation Environment

    A password is also provided to return the unit to the factory defaults. For instructions on returning the unit to the factory defaults, see section 5.8 Advanced Menu 1.6 Front Panel Controls 1. Record button: Press this button to begin recording. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Figure 1-1 Passwords Function Changeable by user? Yes: See page 5-8 installer.
  • Page 9: Back Panel Connections

    5. SCSI Port: For connecting an SCSI compatible archive device. 6. Audio In (Optional): RCA jack, 315mV, 40k Ohms. Unbalanced. Audio Out (Optional): RCA jack, 315mV, 600 Ohms. Unbalanced. 7. Video In: Composite video input with BNC style connector. 0150-0238A --OR— Figure 1-3 Back Panel Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 10: Power Connector

    Ethernet Port (Ethernet models only) The cable connection configuration depends on your network configuration: For a DSR-1000eZ that connects directly to a Hub, use a Straight Through connection. For a DSR-1000eZ that connects directly to a PC, use a Cross Over connection.
  • Page 11 Do not attempt to wire accessories directly to the DB-9 connector. the Accessories Port. Wire all accessories to the Accessories PCB. If the Accessories PCB is lost or missing, contact GE Interlogix Customer DB-9 Connector on Service for a replacement (Part Number 0900-0127a). As a substitute,...
  • Page 12: Alarm Out

    Alarm Record Reset This feature is for future development, and has not yet been implemented. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Pin 1 ( C l o s e s D u r i n g A l a r m )
  • Page 13: Setting The Time And Date

    It will also be activated if a DAT or AIT tape archiving device is connected, and the tape end is encountered. The DSR-1000eZ must be in Record mode, with Background Archiving ON, and set to Continuous Overwrite mode.
  • Page 14 4. To Save the changes and Exit the menu: Use the Jog to select [OK], then press the Enter button. 5. To Exit the menu without making changes: Use the Jog to select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Set Time Format --OR— Set Date Format --OR—...
  • Page 15: Setting The Alarms

    MM DD YY DAY 12 17 00 SUN [CANCEL] [OK] Alarms Menu Hardwire Alarm : Enable Teletext Alarm : Disable Alarm Buzzer Enable [CANCEL] [OK] Alarms Menu Hardwire Alarm : Enable Teletext Alarm : Disable Alarm Buzzer Enable [CANCEL] [OK] Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 16 Calibur DSR-1000eZ 1-10 0150-0238A...
  • Page 17: User Operations

    The unit returns to the normal record speed when the alarm condition ends. 0150-0238A Disk Overwrite Mode on Normal Record Speed, on page 4-5 of the Record Settings Alarm Record Speed, on page 4-5 RECORD Record button REC/PLAY SPEED Record Speed buttons ALARM Alarm Indicator Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 18: Playback

    To clear the override, press the Stop button, then press the Play button to resume playback at the speed the data was recorded. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Disk Full. Recording Has Stopped. Disk Maintenance menu.
  • Page 19: The Search Interface

    Record mode is activated, it is considered a separate recording session. To enter the Search Filters menu, press the Search button. The Search Filters menu is displayed on the primary monitor. 0150-0238A Jog / Shuttle Jog / Shuttle PAUSE Pause button Jog / Shuttle SEARCH Search button Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 20: Specifying Search Parameters

    2. Use the Shuttle to navigate among the different cameras. 3. Use the Jog to select a camera (or cameras) by placing an [X] in the check box. 4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Search Filters Start...
  • Page 21: Searching For Recorded Alarms

    Press the Enter button to select the event, or press the Menu button to exit the Search Results menu. 0150-0238A Search Results Start Time Days HH MM SS 20:07:10 0 04:35:15 20:08:10 0 00:01:55 20:09:10 0 00:00:38 20:10:10 0 01:07:22 20:07:10 0 00:00:07 20:07:10 0 00:08:56 20:07:10 0 00:00:06 20:07:10 0 05:57:31 20:07:10 0 00:46:43 Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 23: He Enu Ystem

    To Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. In some boxes, items are highlighted on the screen. They are represented in this manual as follows: Not highlighted: TIME/DATE 0150-0238A Normal Record Speed Highlighted: ALARMS ENTER MENU Menu button Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 24: Main Menu Time/Date

    Whether a teletext alarm signal (generated by a multiplexer or other device) will cause the unit to activate an alarm condition. Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an alarm condition. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Hardwire Alarm : Teletext Alarm : Alarm Buzzer [CANCEL]...
  • Page 25: Main Menu Timer Settings

    [OK] Normal Record Speed Alarm Record Speed Video Quality Current Time / Date Record Capacity Archive Status Last Alarm Record/Playback Speed Playback Time / Date Selective archive Restore from archive Background archive Archive Overwrite Mode Erase Archive Medium Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 26 Advanced menu. Main Menu About DSR-1000eZ Use this menu to display information about the DSR-1000eZ. Select Main Menu 1000eZ to display the About DSR-1000eZ screen. Serial Number: Software Version: Software Date: Software Checksum: Boot Code Ver.:...
  • Page 27 Select Off and Disable the audio recording capability. Select G.711 and Enable the audio recording capability. This selection will be grayed out if the DSR-1000eZ is not equipped with the audio option. Advanced Menu Use this menu to program the Auto Delete Mode. The options available are from 7 to 99 days and Off.
  • Page 28 PAL). The Navco multiplexer is only available on NTSC units. Certain menu items may be grayed out and unavailable under certain circumstances. The Vista VLM is grayed on the menu to the right because the DSR-1000eZ has auto detected that an NTSC input signal is attached.
  • Page 29 Advanced Menu Use this menu to change the Advanced Menu Password. 0150-0238A Front Panel Lock Factory Settings Please enter the Factory Password Change Password Unlock Keyboard Lock Keyboard Password Box O--- Password Box Enter a new Password O--- Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 31: O Perator Programming

    Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0238A Set Time Format --OR— Set Date Format --OR— Set Time Format Set Date Format Set Time Set Date Time Format Setup Select Format 12 HOUR Date Format Setup Select Format MM/DD/YY Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 32 Whether the internal buzzer is activated during an alarm condition. A feature unique to the DSR-1000eZ is its ability to detect alarms via teletext provided within the video signal. Standard Time Lapse VCRs can only detect an alarm if the alarm output signal of the Mux is wired directly to the alarm input of the VCR using the VEXT connection.
  • Page 33 Connecting to Dedicated Micros (DM) When connecting to a Dedicated Micros multiplexer: It is necessary to connect the alarm output of the Mux to the alarm input of the DSR-1000eZ (as you would do when connecting the alarm input on standard time-lapse VCR).
  • Page 34 3. Use the Jog to change the values. Use the Shuttle to navigate among parameters in the same row. 4. When finished, press the Enter button to exit the Edit mode. Use the Jog / Shuttle to navigate to [OK], then press the Enter button to complete the selection. Calibur DSR-1000eZ 0150-0238A...
  • Page 35: Main Menu Record Settings

    Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0238A Normal Record Speed --OR— Alarm Record Speed --OR— Normal Record Speed Alarm Record Speed Video Quality Normal Record Speed Pictures Per Second Alarm Record Speed Pictures Per Second Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 36: Main Menu Display Settings

    ON. Use the Jog to select On or Off. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Video Quality --OR— Current Time / Date --OR—...
  • Page 37 Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0238A Record Capacity --OR— Archive Status --OR— Last Alarm --OR— Playback Time / Date --OR— Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 38: Main Menu Archive Setup

    Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight [START SEARCH], then press the Enter button. The Archive Search Results window will appear. For information about selecting a recorded event, see Selecting from the Archive Search Results, in this section. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Record/Playback Speed --OR—...
  • Page 39 1. Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the ALARM parameter, then press the Enter button. The unit will enter Edit mode. 2. Use the Jog to activate the alarms search, by placing an [X] in the check box. 3. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode. 0150-0238A Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 40 Main Menu Archive Setup The DSR-1000eZ supports data restoration to the hard disk from an archive device. Data may be restored from a DAT, AIT, RAID, or DVSe. See the Archiving Addendum for details about using archive devices. The DSR-1000eZ does allow the user to search the archived data for recorded events, such as an alarm condition, or a previous recording session.
  • Page 41 4. Press the Enter button at any time to exit Edit mode. 0150-0238A Restore Search Filters Start DATE: 12/25/00 (MM/DD/YY) Start TIME: 11:11:21 CAMERA: [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] ALARM: [ ] [CANCEL] [START SEARCH] 4-11 Stop 01/01/01 (MM/DD/YY) Stop 12:34:34 Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 42 Using the Shuttle to navigate, highlight the [START SEARCH] parameter, then press the Enter button. The Restore Search Results menu will appear. Please note that restoring data indicated in this menu is not currently supported on the DSR-1000eZ unit. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.
  • Page 43: Main Menu Advanced Menu

    3. Pressing the Enter button on the last character will complete the password selection and the unit will display the Advanced menu. 0150-0238A Erase Archive Medium Archive medium erased. Please Enter The Password! 4-13 Erasing Media… [CANCEL] Message [OK] Password Box 0--- Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 45: Nstaller Rogramming

    0150-0238A Disk Overwrite Mode Disk Overwrite Mode No Overwrite Unit Stops Recording when this point is reached Advanced Menu, on page 4-13. Disk Overwrite Mode Select Mode Continuous Overwrite Physical Start and End of Disk No Overwrite Mode Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 46: Advanced Menu Disk Overwrite Mode

    The user can have previously recorded information: Deleted (with the possibility of restoring it). Undeleted (restored if it has not yet been overwritten). Erased (removed with no possibility of restoring it). Calibur DSR-1000eZ Disk Overwrite Mode Overwrite Once Physical Start of Disk...
  • Page 47: Advanced Menu Disk Maintenance

    Select G.711 and Enable the audio recording capability (Audio units only). 0150-0238A Disk Maintenance Delete Disk Maintenance Undelete Disk Maintenance Erase Erase Disk Do You want to continue? [CANCEL] [OK] Audio Record Setting Deleting Disk… [CANCEL] Undeleting Disk… [CANCEL] Erasing Disk… [CANCEL] G.711 (64kb/s) Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 48: Auto Delete Mode

    Only available on ethernet models. When Ethernet is first selected, this warning box will appear. Select OK to continue. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Auto Delete Mode ADM will change. Are you sure? Communications...
  • Page 49 Ethernet IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Communications Modem Settings Warning – Machine will reset if any values change! Modem Settings Modem Status : DISABLE AT&F1&K0M0E1Q0V1S0=0&R2&C1&D0&H1 @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVXXYZ[\]^ [CANCEL] Ethernet Settings ENABLE 192.168. 1.201 255.255.255. [CANCEL] [OK] Message [OK] [OK] Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 50: Advanced Menu Multiplexer Format

    The Navco multiplexer is only available on NTSC units. Certain menu items may be grayed out and unavailable under certain circumstances. The Vista VLM is grayed on the menu to the right because the DSR-1000eZ has auto detected that an NTSC input signal is connected.
  • Page 51: Advanced Menu Front Panel Lock

    Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. 0150-0238A Adjust Picture Adjust Brightness --OR— Adjust Picture Adjust Contrast --OR— Adjust Picture Adjust Saturation --OR— Front Panel Lock --OR— Adjust Brightness [CANCEL] [OK] Adjust Contrast [CANCEL] [OK] Adjust Saturation [CANCEL] [OK] Unlock Keyboard Lock Keyboard Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 52: Advanced Menu Factory Settings

    If the password in the Confirmation Box does not match the password from the Password box, this message will appear. Press the Enter button to select [OK] and exit the menu. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Factory Settings Please Enter The Factory Password Change Password Enter A New Password...
  • Page 53 Note: The unit must be in STOP mode before going into UPGRADE mode. Caution: Do not remove power from the DSR-1000eZ after WinFlash has started. A successful upgrade can be verified by opening the About DSR-1000eZ box and checking the date and checksum of the upgrade firmware.
  • Page 55 6 RS-232 R EMOTE The RS-232 protocol command structure uses “Start of Text” (S identify the beginning and end of command sequences. The DSR-1000eZ supports the following command sequences: ASCII Command String Command Play Forward Record Stop Pause Fast Forward...
  • Page 56: Setting The Clock

    Minute Character #1 Minute Character #2 The final Set Clock Command String for 14:39 in December 25, 2000 would appear as follows: Command Value Command Value Calibur DSR-1000eZ ASCII Character of Value Column desired Value Hex Value entered into command string. 0150-0238A...
  • Page 57 0150-0238A ASCII String Bytes in Hexadecimal MLN E SVN E RMS E SMS E ASCII String MLN DSR-1000eZ-2000e E SVN 1.18 E RMS 0 E (Not Recording) RMS 1 E (Recording) RMS 2 E (Not Recording and Disk Full) RMS 3 E...
  • Page 59: Factory Defaults

    Setting 24 Hour MM / DD / YY 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (Pal) 60 pictures per seconds (NTSC) or 50 pps (Pal) High Continuous Overwrite (Not currently implemented) Composite 9600 Enabled Enabled Disabled None Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 61: Echnical Pecifications

    0.7 to 1.4 Volts peak-to-peak, with Automatic Gain Control 1 Volt peak-to-peak into 75-ohm 75-ohm Y:U:V 4:2:2, 16.8 Million Colors 256 Levels 720 Pixels 484 Lines Wavelets RCA jack, 315mV, 40k Ohms. Unbalanced. RCA jack, 315mV, 600 Ohms. Unbalanced. Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 62: Part Numbers

    User Manual Archiving Addendum WaveReader Software CD (Optional) WaveReader Software Manual (Optional) All specifications are subject to change without notice. GE Interlogix believes all specifications are correct, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors. Calibur DSR-1000eZ Pause Play...
  • Page 63: Warranty And Service

    3197-C Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 United States of America Telephone: 800-343-3358 (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Pacific Time) In Oregon: 541-754-9133 Fax: 541-754-7162 (24 hours a day) For warranty information, see the following page. 0150-0238A ERVICE Calibur DSR-1000eZ...
  • Page 64: Warranty And Return Information

    9.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Interlogix warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.

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