TC8275 Series
TC8277 Series
TC8278 Series
VidQuad® ColorVideo Processors
Philips
Communication &
Security Systems
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SECURITE
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Danger: Pour ‚éviter tout risque d'électrocution, ne pas
ouvrir le boîtier. Il n'y a pas de pièces remplaçables à
l'intérieur. Pour toute révision, s'adresser à un
technicien spécialisé.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not open covers. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel
This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.
En raison de limitation de place, cette étiquette peut être placée sur le
dessous de l'appareil.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
L'éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral, avertit l'utilisateur de
la présence d'une "tension dangereuse" non isolée à l'intérieur
de l'appareil et d'une valeur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d'électrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation contenu dans un triangle équilatéral,
avertit l'utilisateur de la présence, dans la documentation qui
accompagne l'appareil, de consignes d'utilisation et de
maintenance importantes.
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose units not specifically designed for
outdoor use to rain or moisture.
Attention: Pour éviter le risque
d'électrocution ou d'incendie, ne pas exposer
à la pluie ou à l'humidité un appareil non
conçu pour une utilisation extérieure.
Attention: Installation should be performed by qualified
service personnel only in accordance with the National
Electrical Code or applicable local codes.
Attention: L'installation doit être effectuée uniquement par du
personnel de service qualifié conformément à la réglementation
du Code Electrique National ou à la réglementation locale.
Power Disconnect. Units with or without ON-OFF switches
have power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is
inserted into the power source; however, the unit is operational
only when the ON-OFF switch is in the ON position. The
power cord is the main power disconnect for all units.
Disjonction de l'alimentation. Les appareils avec ou sans
commutateurs ON-OFF sont alimentés à chaque fois que le
cordon d'alimentation est branché à la source d'alimentation;
toutefois, les appareils disposant de commutateurs ON-OFF ne
fonctionnnent que lorsque le commutateur ON-OFF est sur la
position ON. Le cordon d'alimentation est la disjonction
d'alimentation principale pour tous les appareils.
Battery Replacement Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Changement de piles - Attention!
Danger d'explosion si le changement de pile n'est pas effectué
correctement. N'utilisez que des piles du même type ou d'un
type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant.Veuillez respecter
les consignes du fabricant lorsque vous jetez les piles usagées.
External Power Supplies
Use only the Recommended Power Supplies. Power supplies
must comply with the requirements of the latest version of IEC
65/VDE 0860. Substitutions may damage the unit or cause a fire
or shock hazard.
Sources d'alimentation extérieures
Utiliser uniquement les sources d'alimentation recommandées.
Les sources d'alimentation doivent être conformes aux
réglementations de la dernière version IEC 65/VDE 0860.Toute
modification peut endommager l'appareil ou provoquer un
incendie ou un choc électrique.
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SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN
PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
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Precaucion: Para Reducir El Riesgo De Choque Eléctrico,
Favor No Abrir La Cubierta. Este Equipo No Consta De
Piezas O Partes Que Requieren Servicio O Mantenimiento.
Para Reparaciones Favor Referirse A Un Técnico Calificado.
VORSICHT: Um einen elektrischen schlag zu vermeiden,
abdeckung nicht entfernen. Wartungen aller art
qualifiziertem personal überlassen.
Debido a limitaciones de espacio, esta etiqueta puede aparecer en la parte
inferior de la unidad.
Aus Platzgründen kann diese Warnung auf der Unterseite des Gerätes
angebracht sein.
El símbolo representado por un relámpago con punta de flecha
dentro de un triángulo equilátero, se muestra con el objetivo de
alertar al usuario que existen "voltages peligrosos" sin
aislamiento, dentro de la cubierta de la unidad. Dichos voltages
pueden ser de tal magnitud que constituyen un riesgo de
choque eléctrico a personas.
Das Blitzsymbol im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Benutzer auf
nicht isolierte “Hochspannung” im Gehäuse aufmerksam
machen, die eventuell stark genug ist, um einen elektrischen
Schlag zu verursachen.
Das Ausrufezeichen im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Benutzer
auf wichtige Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitungen in der dem
Gerät beigefügten Literatur aufmerksam machen.
El símbolo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo equilátero, se
muestra con el objetivo de alertar al ususario de que
instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento importantes
acompañan al equipo.
Warnung
Um Feuer oder elektrische Schläge zu vermeiden, setzen
Sie das Gerät niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus.
Peligro
Para evitar el peligro de incendio ó choque eléctrico, no
exponga a la lluvia ó humedad, equipos que no han sido
para uso exterior.
Achtung! Die Installation sollte nur von qualifiziertem
Kundendienstpersonal gemäß jeweilig zutreffender
Elektrovorschriften ausgeführt werden.
Atención: La instalación de este equipo debe ser realizada por
personal capacitado, solo en acuerdo, y en cumplimiento de
normas del "National Electric Code" (Código Eléctrico
Nacional) ó las normas del Gobierno Nacional Local.
Netzanschluß. Geräte mit oder ohne Netzschalter haben
Spannung am Gerät anliegen, sobald der Netzstecker in die
Steckdose gesteckt wird. Das Gerät ist jedoch nur
betriebsbereit, wenn der Netzschalter (EIN/AUS) auf EIN steht.
Wenn man das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose zieht, dann ist die
Spannungszuführung zum Gerät vollkommen unterbrochen.
Para Desconectar la Alimentación: Unidades no equipadas
con interruptores ON/OFF, son alimentadas cuando el cable de
alimentación es conectado a la corriente eléctrica. Las unidades
equipadas con interruptores son alimentadas de igual forma,
pero adicionalmente requieren que el interruptor esté
posicionado en ON. El cable de alimentación es el medio
principal de desconexión del equipo.
Vorsicht beim Austauschen von Batterien
Wird die Batterie unsachgemäß ausgetauscht, besteht
Explosionsgefahr. Batterien stets nur durch gleiche oder
gleichwertige vom Hersteller empfohlene ersetzen. Gebrauchte
Batterien gemäß Anweisungen des Herstellers entsorgen.
Advertencia Reposicíon de Batería
Peligo de explosíon si la batería es reemplazada
Externe Netzgeräte
Nur vom Hersteller empfohlene Netzgeräte verwenden! Die
Netzgeräte müssen der jeweils gültigenVersion der IEC 65/VDE
0860 Bestimmungen entsprechen.Andere Ersatznetzgeräte
können das vorliegende Gerät beschädigen und Feuer oder
Elektroschlag bewirken.
incorrectamente. Reemplaze solamente con la misma batería ó
equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Deseche las baterías
usadas de acuerdo con las instruccíones del fabricante.
Fuentes de Alimentación Externas
Usar solo las fuentes de alimentación recomendadas. Las fuentes
de alimentación deben cumplir con los requisitos de la versión
más reciente de la IEC 65/VDE 0860. El uso de substitutos
puede dañar la unidad, ó crear peligro de incendio o choque
eléctrico.
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CONTENTS
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UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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4.1 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.2 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.3 Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.3 Démontage du Couvercle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.3 Entfernung der Abdeckung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.3 Desensamble de la Cubierta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.4 Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.5 Monitor Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.6 Alarm Inputs and Output
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WARNING: Electrostatic-sensitive device. Use
proper CMOS/MOSFET handling precautions to
avoid electrostatic discharge.
NOTE: Grounded wrist straps must be worn and
proper ESD safety precautions observed when
handling the electrostatic-sensitive printed circuit
boards.
(Accessory Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.7 Alarm Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.8 Alarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 DESCRIPTION
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OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.1 Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.2 Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.3 Alarm Input Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
These video processors digitally capture the full video from
color or monochrome sources, reduces these images to
quarter-screen size, and combines them to provide a
monochrome or color quad display on a single monitor
while retaining all color information.
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ILLUSTRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The TC8275 Series has four terminated camera inputs and
one monitor output. A fixed color quad display is provided
on the unit's monitor output, with no on-screen text or
status indications. It has no alarm inputs or other status I/O,
and there are no front panel controls.
1 UNPACKING
Unpack carefully.This is electronic equipment and should be
handled carefully.
The full-featured four channel TC8277 Series and eight
channel TC8278 Series have looping camera inputs and a
VCR input, plus two monitor outputs. Both monitor
outputs have switching capability and both include on-screen
text display capability for camera ID and titles, date and
time, and status indications. Alarm inputs and status I/O is
provided. The TC8277 and TC8278 units are user
programmable via on-screen menus.
Check for the following items:
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Model No. of unit.
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One cable with a 15-pin connector on one end. Supplied
only with TC8277 Series and TC8278 Series models.
If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment,
replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipper. If any
items are missing, notify your Philips Communication &
Security Systems Inc. Sales Representative or Customer
Service.
The TC8278 eight channel quad displays all eight reduced
images on a single monitor by sequencing two paged color
quad displays.
The shipping carton is the safest container in which the unit
may be transported. Save it for possible future use.
4 INSTALLATION
2 SERVICE
4.1 Power
If the unit ever needs repair service, the customer should
contact the nearest Philips Communication & Security
Systems Inc. Service Center for authorization to return and
shipping instructions.
Model
Rated
Voltage
Voltage
Range
108 to 132
195.5 to 253 15 W
108 to 132
195.5 to 253 15 W
108 to 132 15 W
195.5 to 253 15 W
Nominal Power
at RatedVoltage
15 W
No.1
TC8275
120VAC, 50/60 Hz
230VAC, 50/60 Hz
120VAC, 50/60 Hz
230VAC, 50/60 Hz
120VAC, 50/60 Hz
230VAC, 50/60 Hz
TC8275X
TC8277
15 W
Service Centers
TC8277X
TC8278
TC8278X
U.S.A. & Canada: 800-366-2283
Mexico & Central America: 52-5-564-2726
Europe & Middle East: 44-1932-765666
South America: 54-1-956-0837
Australia: 61-2-888-9000
1. The model number and operating voltage are shown on the bottom of
the unit. These units are supplied with grounded power cords;
grounding must not be defeated.
New Zealand: 64-4-237-7297
4.2 Mounting
These units are supplied as desk top units. For rack
mounting, the LTC 9101/00 Rack Kit is available. These units
are half-rack units.
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4.3 Cover Removal
4.4 Video Inputs
WARNING: Removal of the cover should
All camera inputs should utilize 2:1 interlaced format
cameras to achieve a real-time update rate (30 frames-per-
second) when used with line-locked cameras that have a
phase error of less than 5 degrees.
only be performed by qualified service
personnel--not user serviceable.The unit
should always be unplugged, before removing
the cover and remain unplugged while the
cover is removed.
4.4.1
TC8275 Series
Connect up to four cameras to the unit. A single BNC
connector, 75 ohm terminated, is provided for each camera
input. See Typical Application -TC8275 Series.
4.3 Démontage du Couvercle
Le démontage du couvercle et le réglage des
commandes internes doivent être effectués
par du personnel qualifié- pas de service par
l'utilisateur. L'appareil doit toujours être
débranché lorsque l'on retire le couvercle et
doit rester débranché pendant que le
couvercle est ôté.
CAUTION:The cover must be removed to
make any DIP switch adjustments. These
settings should only be performed by a
qualified installer or service center. See
Location of DIP Switches under
ILLUSTRATIONS.
4.4.2
TC8277 Series
4.3 Entfernung der Abdeckung
Connect up to four cameras to the unit. See Back Panel -
TC8277 Series under ILLUSTRATIONS. There are
two BNC connectors on the rear panel for each of the four
camera inputs. Use either one of these connectors as a
camera input; the other connector may be used as a looping
output. DIP switch S2 controls the 75 ohm termination for
each of the 4 video inputs. S2 is switched ON for 75 ohm
termination or OFF for nonterminated (looping operation).
The factory default is set for 75 ohm terminated operation.
See Typical Application -TC8278 Series under
Die Entfernung der Abdeckung und
Hantieren im Innern des Gerätes sollten nur
von qualifiziertem Personal erfolgen. Der
Stecker des Gerätes sollte immer aus der
Steckdose gezogen werden, bevor man die
Abdeckung entfernt, und nicht wieder
hineingesteckt werden, solange die
Abdeckung entfernt ist.
4.3 Desensamble de la Cubierta
ILLUSTRATIONS. Note that a typical application for
TC8277 Series is similar to that for the TC8278 Series.
Atención: La cubierta ha de ser removida
solo por personal de servicio autorizado -
este equipo no contiene partes que
requieran mantenimiento por usuarios.
Antes de remover la cubierta asegurarse de
que el equipamiento ha sido desconectado
de la alimentación. Esta debe permanecer
desconectada mientras la cubierta este fuera
de lugar.
4.4.3
TC8278 Series
Connect up to eight cameras to the unit. See Typical
Application -TC8278 Series under ILLUSTRATIONS.
There are two BNC connectors on the rear panel for
camera inputs 1 thru 7. Use either one of these connectors
as a camera input; the other connector may be used as a
looping output. Camera input-8 has a single BNC
connector. DIP switches S1 and S2 control the 75 ohm
termination for each of the 8 video inputs. S1 and S2 are
switched ON for 75 ohm termination or OFF for
nonterminated (looping operation). The factory default is
set for 75 ohm terminated operation.
The cover is fastened o the chassis by two screws on the
bottom near the rear of the unit. Disassembly is as shown.
Slide Cover Back
4.5 Monitor Outputs
4.5.1
TC8275 Series
Connect a monitor to the QUADVIDEO OUT. See
Typical Application -TC8275 Series.
4.5.2
TC8277 Series andTC8278 Series
Connect monitors to MON A and MON B outputs. The
monitor outputs must be terminated in a 75 ohm load. If
the monitor output line is looped through monitors or
other equipment, be sure the monitor terminations are set
to Hi-Z. Only the last unit on the line should have its
termination set to 75 ohm. See Typical Application -
TC8278 Series under ILLUSTRATIONS.
Remove Screws From
Bottom Rear Corners
(2) Places
S936A01AE
Cover Removal
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5.1.1
Initiating Menu Programming
4.6 Alarm Inputs and Output
(Accessory Output)
To start a menu programming session, press the MENU
button.
4.6.1
TC8277 Series andTC8278 Series
The operator will be prompted to enter a password,
consisting of a three button sequence of the front panel
buttons. The password can be programmed by the
operator.
The 609 mm (24 in) cable, with 15 pin connectors provided
with theVidQuad® units, are for use with the mating alarm
input, output and accessory connectors. These cables can
be cut to desired length, and the end insulation stripped off
for connecting external devices.
The factory setting for the password is SELECT, SELECT,
SELECT.
Note that the SELECT button is not normally a valid
password button and cannot be used in a new password
when it is set by the operator. The only time that this
button is used in the password is as a factory default on
new units. Buttons which are used in normal MENU
operation - the MENU, SELECT and ARROW buttons - are
not valid as password buttons. All others are valid.
4.7 Alarm Inputs
4.7.1
TC8277 Series andTC8278 Series
The alarm inputs are defaulted to be normally open. These
can be individually changed to normally closed via the Alarm
menu.
CAUTION: Do not apply external voltages to
the alarm inputs.
Once the correct password has been entered, a main menu
will be displayed, showing each of the major sections that
can be programmed by the operator. In general, the on-
screen prompts will be all that are needed to guide the
operator through the steps to select and program the
options.
Belden 8760 twisted shielded cable (or
equivalent) should be used for wiring to the
alarm connector and the total length of
unshielded cable should not exceed 10 cm
(3.9 in) on each connector port to maintain
compliance with Directive 89/336/EEC.
Each screen prompts the operator on the correct buttons
to use for various options and functions.
Use only isolated closures or open collector logic.
Precautions should be taken, particularly on long runs, to
prevent pickup of spurious signals from associated wiring
which may give false inputs or damage the unit. Refer to
the Alarm/Accessory Connector - Pin-Out under
ILLUSTRATIONS.
5.1.2
Selecting Menu Items
Move up and down through the menu by using the up and
down arrow buttons, and choose a menu item by pressing
the SELECT button. This will bring up a new screen which
allows the operator to select options or enter data related
to the menu item which was chosen.
4.8 Alarm Output
Option Selection
In menu screens where items in a list must be turned ON
or OFF, use the left or right arrow buttons to toggle the
status of the current entry, then press the down arrow
button to move on to the next entry. The up or down
arrow buttons are used to skip over or select entries on
the screen. When there are more entries than can be
displayed on one screen, the screen will scroll automatically
when the down arrow is pressed on the bottom entry. The
up arrow can be used to scroll up to preceding entries if
needed. Press SELECT when done to exit the screen.
4.8.1
TC8277 Series andTC8278 Series
The alarm output is a relay which is configured to be
normally open. The relay contacts can handle up to 1
ampere at 40 volts AC/DC and will close upon alarm input
to the unit. The video loss output is a logic low. Refer to
the Alarm/Accessory Connector - Pin-Out under
ILLUSTRATIONS.
5 OPERATION
5.1.3
Data Entry
5.1 Menu Operation
Some menu screens provide a means for the operator to
enter numeric or alpha-numeric data. In these menus, a
current cursor indication is provided by means of the "Up-
Arrow" character below the position at which data is to be
entered. The up and down arrow buttons will then cycle
through the displayable character set, while the left and
right arrow buttons are used to move to subsequent or
preceding character locations. Once all characters have
been set up correctly, the SELECT button will confirm the
data entry and call up the subsequent camera, if applicable. If
there is no subsequent camera, then SELECT will return the
operator to the main menu.
In setup mode, the user has access to on-screen menus for
programming system settings and installation data such as:
Titles
Alarm Operation
Sequencing Operation
Time/Date Setup
Password Setup
Remote Configurations
For an overview of operator programmable menu options,
refer to Menus Flow Chart under ILLUSTRATIONS.
Menu operation is password protected to prevent
unauthorized access, and can be set by the user.
5.1.4
Terminating Menu Programming
Menu programming can be terminated at any point by
pressing the MENU button again.
Although the menus include "EXIT" selections, the MENU
button can be pressed at any time while in the menus to
immediately exit the setup mode and return to normal
operation. Any programming made up to the "menu" exit
time will be saved.
All changes are automatically saved by the system as they
are made. Settings are retained even on loss of power.
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5.2.5
ZOOM Button
5.2 Monitor Operation
Operates only on the MON-A monitor. Used to switch
from quad displays to full-screen displays on the Quad
monitor, and also to zoom the full-screen displays.
5.2.1
Monitor Display Outputs
The front panel buttons can be used to operate either on
the MON-A monitor display, or on the MON-B monitor
display. The MON-A monitor displays a digitized image and
so Zoom and Freeze operations can be performed on the
MON-A monitor. The MON-B monitor displays analog full-
screen images only, and so quad compression, Zoom and
Freeze cannot be performed on the MON-B monitor
output.
Full-screen Display Selection
If an active quadrant is first selected, displays the
corresponding camera full-screen.
If no active quadrant is selected, it operates on the last
active quadrant that was selected for full-screen display.
Once in full-screen mode, the arrow buttons will switch to
alternate full-screen views.
5.2.2
Mon-A Monitor Display
The first monitor output, designated as the MON-A
monitor, is used mainly for quad displays. It will
simultaneously display four camera images which have been
digitally compressed to one quarter of normal size, along
with camera ID, titles and status information.
5.2.6
Zoom Mode
Zooms a full-screen camera display using a digital 2X Zoom.
Zooms theVCR display on the MON-A monitor.
If a display is already zoomed, then pressing the ZOOM
button toggles the display back to full-screen.
The MON-A monitor can also be used for digital full-screen
camera display, manually or via alarm inputs, so that if an
installation is not suited to the use of two display monitors,
the operator still can have full-screen call-up capability.
The indicator 'ZOOM' is displayed if an image has been
zoomed.
Once a full-screen display has been zoomed, the arrow
buttons can be used to continuously pan and tilt around the
zoomed display. Note that frozen full-screen images cannot
be zoomed. However, zoomed displays are fully interlaced
and can be frozen at any time.
5.2.3
QUAD Button
Selects the quad display on the MON-A monitor output.
On the TC8278 Series, subsequent pressing the QUAD
button will toggle between alternate quad pages (cameras 1
thru 4, and then cameras 5 thru 8).
5.2.7
VCR Button
Selects for display on MON-A and MON-B the video
source that is connected to the "VCR" BNC on the rear
panel.
5.2.4
ARROW Buttons
Used to select an 'active' quadrant on the MON-A monitor.
Each arrow button is mapped to a quadrant on the screen,
and will alternately select the two cameras associated with
that quadrant.
If the source is playback from a time-lapseVCR,
playback speed must be in the 2 hour mode for
proper operation.
In the MON-A monitor display, the operator can operate
on either the full screen display, or only on individual
quadrants of the display. To operate on individual quadrants
in the quad display, an active quadrant must first be selected
by the operator from the four displayed images.
For best performance, when using the "VCR" input
selection, it is recommended that both record and
playback of the quad video be in the 2 hour mode.
InitiatingVCR Playback Mode
VCR playback is initiated by pressing theVCR button on the
front panel, which will route theVCR input to both the
MON-A and the MON-B monitors.
Active Quadrant Selection
If any of the arrow buttons are pressed while the MON-A
monitor is in quad display mode, an active quadrant is
indicated in the corresponding quadrant of the quad display.
The active quadrant is indicated by flashing the camera
number and title of the camera in that quadrant. Adjacent
quadrants can be selected as the current active quadrant by
pressing the appropriate arrow buttons. If no further
buttons are pressed, the active quadrant mode will
automatically time out. While the active quadrant indication
is active, buttons like SEQ, FREEZE and ZOOM will affect
only the active quadrant, as opposed to the whole page of
the quad display.
During this mode the text "VCR" is displayed on the
monitors. The MON-A monitor can be used to display live
playback images, frozen images or zoomed images of one
quadrant of the playback.
Freeze DuringVCR Playback
To freeze or unfreeze the display at any time duringVCR
playback, press FREEZE. The text "FRZ" will indicate that
the image is frozen. Zoomed images can also be frozen.
The use of theVCR's PAUSE button can also freeze the
image being displayed. Using the pause feature of theVCR
will stop video update as the image is frozen, allowing for
greater control of the playback.
Active Quadrant De-selection
The active quadrant display indication stays visible for
approximately 5 seconds after the last keystroke, after
which it is automatically reset and the unit reverts to quad
mode.
Pressing the QUAD button at any time will exit the active
quadrant mode.
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Zoom DuringVCR Playback
Quadrants will sequence between the two input cameras
related to the quadrant, namely 1 and 5, 2 and 6, 3 and 7,
and 4 and 8 respectively.
To zoom a quadrant in the recordedVCR display on the
MON-A monitor, select that quadrant as the active
quadrant by using the arrow buttons. An asterisk (*) will
indicate the active quadrant. Press ZOOM to zoom that
quadrant to full screen display. Once in Zoom mode, the
arrow buttons will act as Pan and Tilt controls. Press
ZOOM or the QUAD button to return to normalVCR
playback.
To stop sequencing of one individual quadrant, use the
arrow buttons to select the appropriate quadrant and press
SEQ.
To stop sequencing of all quadrants, press QUAD.This stops
sequencing and automatically selects the camera 1 thru 4
quad display.
The MON-B monitor will continue to display the fullVCR
signal continuously. The dualVCR input displays give the
user maximum flexibility to examineVCR playback.
Note that on the TC8278 Series, by starting and stopping
sequencing in individual quadrants, the user can get page
displays different to the standard pages of cameras 1 - 4, and
5 - 8. For example, camera 6 can be displayed along with
cameras 1, 3 and 4. To return to the standard quad pages of
1 - 4 and 5 - 8, press QUAD which selects the first quad
page of cameras 1 - 4, and then select sequencing or the
alternate page as desired.
To exitVCR mode: PressVCR.
5.2.8
SEQ Button
Starts or stops sequencing on the MON-A quad displays for
the TC8278 Series only. For full screen sequencing, refer to
Monitor B operation.
If the MON-A monitor is in full-screen display mode, the
SEQ button will be ignored. Full screen displays on the
MON-A monitor cannot be sequenced.
Quad Page Sequencing (TC8278 Series Only)
In this mode, the SEQ button may be used to toggle the
sequencing of the two quad pages on and off.
5.2.9
FREEZE Button
To start sequencing of the two quad pages on the MON-A
output, press SEQ. This will cause a quad display of cameras
1 thru 4 to sequence with a quad display of cameras 5 thru
8, at the quad sequence dwell time.
Freezes or unfreezes all quadrants of the MON-A monitor
display.
Only images displayed on the MON-A monitor output can
be frozen. The FREEZE button has no effect on MON-B
monitor displays.
Note that an active quadrant must not be selected at the
time that quad page sequencing is selected. If there is an
active quadrant displayed on the screen, first press QUAD
and then SEQ to start full quad sequencing.
The FREEZE button is used both to freeze and to unfreeze
displays.
The operator can freeze any image on the MON-A monitor.
Full-screen displays, one quadrant of a quad display, or all
quadrants of a quad display can be frozen via a front panel
FREEZE button for further investigation of the image.
The quad sequence dwell time is menu programmable
between 1 and 99 seconds.
To stop quad page sequencing, the operator can either press
SEQ or press QUAD. Note that pressing an arrow button
to select an active quadrant during full quad display
sequencing will allow an operator to stop (or re-start) the
sequencing of any one quadrant at a time, as explained
below.
Note: FREEZE always stops any sequencing in the frozen
quadrant(s) of the image. Selecting alternative modes by
pressing SEQ, QUAD or ZOOM also unfreezes the display.
Freezing All Quadrants
If sequencing is in progress on either monitor, it will be
indicated on-screen on the corresponding monitor(s) by the
indicator "SEQ".
When no active quadrant is selected on the MON-A
monitor output, FREEZE will cause all 4 quadrants of the
present quad display to be frozen. If the FREEZE button is
pressed again, it will unfreeze all quadrants.
Individual Quadrant Sequencing
(TC8278 Series Only)
Freezing Individual Quadrants
The operator can also sequence individual quadrants while
other quadrants remain static. The MON-A monitor must
NOT be in full-screen display mode when starting
sequencing. The full-screen or zoomed displays on the quad
monitor cannot be sequenced.
If an active quadrant has been selected (refer to Arrow
Buttons), the FREEZE button will cause only the active
quadrant to be frozen or unfrozen.
Freezing a Full-screen or Zoomed Image
If a full-screen or zoomed image has been selected on the
MON-A monitor output, FREEZE will cause the MON-A
monitor display to be frozen. If the FREEZE button is
pressed again, it will unfreeze the display.
To start sequencing of an individual quadrant which is not
already sequencing, first press any arrow button once to
initiate the active quadrant mode, then use the arrow
buttons to select the quadrant and press SEQ. This will
immediately start sequencing in the active quadrant, while
the status of the other quadrants will not be affected.
Unfreezing a Display
Besides using the FREEZE button as indicated above, any
frozen display will be automatically unfrozen when a mode
change is requested by using the QUAD, SEQ,VCR or
ZOOM buttons.
If sequencing is required in other individual quadrants, use
the arrow buttons to select a new active quadrant and
press SEQ. The active quadrant automatically times out in 5
seconds after there is no button activity, so when all
quadrants have been programmed there is no further action
required by the operator to exit the active quadrant mode.
Alternatively, pressing QUAD at any time will end the active
quadrant mode.
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5.2.10 MON-B Monitor Display
5.3 Alarm Input Operation
The secondary monitor output, designated as the MON-B
monitor, is used for selecting analog full-screen displays of
any one of the eight camera inputs, or to display a
sequenced list of full-screen displays. The MON-B monitor
output is analog and so digital functions such as quad
compression, zoom and freeze are not available on the
MON-B monitor.
The product is equipped with 4 alarm inputs (TC8277
Series) or 8 alarm inputs (TC8278 Series), each associated
with its corresponding video input. System action during an
active alarm includes on-screen indication of the camera in
alarm (ALM), a front panel LED indicator, an alarm output
relay and the MON-B monitor switching to the camera in
alarm. If multiple cameras are in alarm, the MON-B
monitor automatically sequences between the cameras in
alarm at a preset dwell rate of 1 second.
The operator can either select full-screen displays of any
camera to the MON-B monitor, or the displays can be
selected automatically to the MON-B monitor screen as a
result of an external alarm input. Full-screen camera views
can be sequenced on the MON-B monitor. The MON-B
monitor can also display the same images that are being
displayed at any one time on the MON-A monitor.
The alarm inputs are configured as zero potential relay
contacts, individually programmable via the menu to be
normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). Refer to the
setup MENU to select the input configuration as NO or
NC. Any alarm inputs can be enabled or disabled via the
setup MENU.
The MON-B monitor sequence list can include any of the
input cameras, as well as the quad images selected for the
quad display monitor. The MON-B sequence list can accept
up to sixteen entries and can include any input several times
and in random sequence.
Alarms may be cancelled (acknowledged) via a contact to
ground on a rear panel input, or by pressing the SELECT
button.
5.3.1
Alarm Input Handling
The sequence dwell times for the MON-A and MON-B
monitors can be set separately by the operator via the
menus.
There are three ways of handling alarms, which may be
selected by the operator in the setup MENU.
5.2.11 MON-B Button
Used to toggle the front panel control from MON-A
control to MON B control and visa versa.
5.3.2
Latched Alarms
Alarms are latched as they become active. An alarm is
cleared when the operator acknowledges it. There is no
time out period.
Fixed full-screen displays can be selected on the MON-B
monitor by pressing MON-B followed by the appropriate
arrow button. Each arrow button is mapped to a quadrant
on the screen, and will alternately select the two cameras
associated with that quadrant.
Note: When the operator acknowledges (cancels) the
alarm, it will be cleared whether the alarm input is still
active or not.
Alarms that have been acknowledged by the operator will
not be reactivated until the alarm input has ceased and then
restarts.
The MON-B monitor output is analog. Digital functions
such as zoom and freeze have no effect on the MON-B
monitor output.A flashing "MON-B" indication on the
monitors advises the user that the front panel is controlling
the MON-B monitor.
5.3.3
Timed-out (Captured) Alarms
Timed-out alarms are latched for a minimum time out
period from the start of the alarm becoming active. The
time out period is menu programmable. After expiration of
the time out period, the alarm is automatically cleared.
5.2.12 ARROW Buttons (MON-B)
Used to select a camera for display on the MON-B monitor,
provided that the MON-B button is pressed before the
arrow button.
Alarm inputs that are still active after the time out, become
manual type alarms. Alarms that cease and restart before
the time out is complete, will restart the time out period.
Timed out alarms can be cleared by the operator before
they time out. Alarms that are cleared before their inputs
have ceased, will not be reactivated until the alarm input
ceases and restarts.
Each arrow button is mapped to a quadrant on the screen,
and will alternately select the two cameras associated with
that quadrant.
5.2.13 SEQ Button (MON-B)
Sequencing on the MON-B monitor output may be toggled
on and off by using the SEQ button.
5.3.4
Manual Alarms (No Capture)
Alarms are active only while the alarm input is active. As
soon as the alarm input ceases, the alarm is cleared.
To start sequencing while in the MON-B mode, press the
SEQ key. Sequencing will commence at the MON-B
sequence dwell time.
5.3.5
Clearing Alarms
The MON-B monitor dwell time is programmable between
1 and 99 seconds.
Alarms are cleared by pressing SELECT/ALARM CLR, or by
pulling a rear panel contact (pin 4) to ground. Refer to the
rear panel drawing for the location of the contact.
The MON-B sequence list can contain up to 16 entries
which are operator programmable via the menu. The
sequence list can include any camera or the MON-A display
in the list several times, and in random order.
To start/stop sequencing on the MON-B output, select
MON-B followed by SEQ.
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5.3.6
Video Loss Action
page. When that camera quadrant is next sequenced it will
display a blank image with the video loss warning message.
Sequence lists are not automatically changed as a result of
video loss. Cameras with video loss can still be selected for
display on the MON-B monitor screen, which will be blanked
while that video loss input is selected, but will still display
the camera title, time/date and other status text.
Upon video loss to any input, the corresponding camera
image on the MON-A display is automatically frozen, and a
video loss warning message, "VDL" is displayed on the
corresponding quadrant as well as on the associated MON-B
monitor display. If the MON-A monitor is sequencing at the
time that the video loss occurs, the frozen image will be
discarded when the monitor switches to a new sequence
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Notes
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