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24 Pelco Manual C581M-B (1/04)
Relay Output
Operates the relay on the back of the multiplexer. The relay is used to change the VCR
to its alarm recording speed. In the alarms mode, an alarm signal is produced when a
remote switch opens or closes a ground in the multiplexer; for example, if a switch is
on a door and the door is opened. In the activity mode, the multiplexer continually
monitors select camera inputs for motion. When motion is detected, the multiplexer
increases the frequency with which that camera(s) is shown and recorded. Activity
detection is most effective when only a few cameras are showing activity (refer to the
Camera Setup
section).
7. When you have completed all the changes you want to make, go to EXIT or BASIC SETUP.
8. Press the OPEN key to exit the programming mode or to go to the basic system setup
menu.
When HELP is highlighted, you may press the OPEN key to display a help screen that will
tell you which keys to press to configure specific options.
RECORD SETUP (Live/VCR Key)
To program the VCR recording parameters:
1. Press the MAIN MONITOR key.
2. Use the number keypad to enter the address of the multiplexer (1-16 if the keyboard is
connected to a multiplexer; 1-8 if the keyboard is connected to a server), then press
the UNIT key.
3. Press the LIVE/VCR key for approximately three seconds. Type the password,
if requested. The Record Setup menu appears. The currently selected menu item
blinks.
4. Use the pan/tilt keys to move between items on the screen. When the menu item you
desire is highlighted (blinking), press the OPEN key to cycle through the options to
select the one you want.
Record Speeds
Sets the speed at which the VCR normally records video and the speed at which it
records when there is an alarm(s). Setting the speeds in the Record Setup menu also
sets the speeds in the System Setup and Custom VCR Setup menus.
VCR Type (See Table D)
If your VCR is not listed among the options, do either of the following:
• Select UNIVERSAL. In the recording speed menu item at the top of the screen,
select an option that your VCR will support.
• Select CUSTOM. Then go to CONFIGURE CUSTOM VCR and press the OPEN
key to go to the Custom VCR Setup menu. The switch interval can be changed only
while in this setting.
VCR Video Format
This feature is not available on monochrome multiplexers. Composite is standard
video on a coaxial cable. SVHS is higher resolution video on a special cable.
VCR Switch Pulse
ENABLED means the multiplexer waits for a head switching pulse from the VCR. If the
multiplexer does not get a pulse from the VCR (because of a broken wire or the VCR
does not give a pulse in some modes), it may appear that the multiplexer is not
working properly.
DISABLED means the VCR head switching pulse is not used.
Alarm Handling
Determines how alarms are recorded and for how long.
Configure Custom VCR
Press the OPEN key to get to the CUSTOM VCR SETUP menu.
Playback Format
Tapes made using Pelco, Robot, and DM multiplexers can be played.