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Installation and Operation Manual

 

0150-0147 1-10 Revision 

This will ensure that all cameras are adjusted for good recording quality.  If White-Out is observed, the 
camera lens is not correctly adjusted.  Correctly adjust the lens.  White-Out is a common term for an 
over bright or washed out looking picture. 

Test the VCR Vext

 

switch pulse connection to the unit (if connected) by setting the unit to Record 

mode, and then changing the VCR record speed on the VCR front panel (not on the unit’s switches).  
As the speed on the VCR front panel is decreased, the unit’s front panel’s VEXT LED will blink more 
slowly. 

Cameras Not Connected

 

On power up, the ATA-4/9 CSqX/MSqX automatically senses which cameras are not active (not 
connected), and it does not include such cameras in the record list, and the default sequence list.  
(Refer to Section 2.2, page 2-7 for the procedure to add a camera to the system at a later stage.)  

 

Summary of Contents for ATA-4/9 CSqX

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual 0150 0147 Revision B ATA 4 9 CSqX and ATA 4 9 MSqX 4 9 CHANNEL SIMPLEX VIDEO MULTIPLEXERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PGM VEXT 1 2 3 4 PGM VEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 2: ...ose of this battery improperly under local state or federal laws Check with your local waste management officials for disposal and recycling options CAUTION Electrostatic Sensitive Device Use proper CMOS and MOSFET handling precautions including approved grounded wrists straps etc to avoid damage to this unit or its internal components from electric discharge WARNING This equipment generates uses ...

Page 3: ...disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of Aritech NOTE All information and specifications furnished by Aritech are believed to be accurate and reliable No responsibility is assumed by Aritech 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 Ar...

Page 4: ...R SUPPLY 1 8 1 7 POWER UP AND TESTING 1 9 2 OPERATING MODES AND CAPABILITIES 2 1 2 1 PRINCIPAL OPERATING MODES 2 1 2 2 LIVE MODE 2 1 2 3 RECORD MODE 2 2 2 4 PLAY MODE 2 3 2 5 CHANGING CAMERAS IN THE QUAD DISPLAY 2 5 2 6 ACTIVE CAMEO MODE 9 CHANNEL UNITS ONLY 2 5 2 7 MONITOR DISPLAYS 2 5 2 8 AUTOLIST AND SEQUENCING 2 6 2 9 VIDEO LOSS 2 7 2 10 ADDING AND REMOVING CAMERAS 2 7 3 SERVICE 3 1 4 TECHNICA...

Page 5: ...high quality simplex multiplexers The family is made up of four models either color or monochrome with either 4 or 9 video inputs Available in PAL CCIR format A key feature of the ATA 4 9 CSqX MSqX is its simplicity This results in quick and easy installation and ease of use The unit automatically senses which camera inputs are connected and then sets up the record list and sequence lists automati...

Page 6: ...ur mode This enables the user to view motion at real time speeds during playback The user can even pause the VCR and single step through recorded images while the ATA 4 9 CSqX MSqX continues to decode the video correctly During this mode video quality will remain good The Aritech ATA 4 9 CSqX MSqX can also decode tapes made on Dedicated Micros multiplexers The ATA 4 9 CSqX MSqX family is part of a...

Page 7: ...g on page 4 1 1 4 The Front Panel The front panel controls and indicators are the same on 4 channel and 9 channel multiplexers except for the number of camera selection buttons Program VCR Button Camera Select Buttons 1 4 Freeze Button Sequence Button Multiscreen Button Record Button Live Button Play Button Power Indicator PGM VEXT VEXT Button 1 2 3 4 Program VCR Button Camera Select Buttons 1 9 F...

Page 8: ...s Cameras 1 4 CAM 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VEXT 12V DC Programming Switches 12 Vdc power VEXT connector Camera BNC Inputs 1 4 looping center positive VCR composite input BNC VCR composite output BNC Termination Switches Cameras 1 4 Camera BNC inputs 5 9 looping CAM 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ON OFF HI Z 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VEXT 12V DC 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 CAM 5 9 Programming Switc...

Page 9: ... the system VCR Video Connections Use a standard time lapse composite video VCR and connect to it using a 75 ohm coaxial cable and BNC connectors Connect the multiplexer s Record output VCR OUT on the rear panel to the VCR s input VIDEO IN Connect the VCR s output VIDEO OUT to the unit s playback VCR IN input on the rear panel If available connect any alarm contacts to the VCR refer to the VCR s m...

Page 10: ...apse VCRs do not transmit a VEXT signal in real time mode This can still work but extra precautions will be required in the planning of your security system When the VCR switches to the alarm mode there will be a loss of the VEXT signal from the VCR This will cause the multiplexer to stop outputting images for a few seconds while it tries to determine if the recording speed of the VCR has been cha...

Page 11: ...M 1 4 DS 1 TERMINATION CAMERAS 1 4 Set these switches to the HI Z position if the inputs are to be looped 75 Ω Ω Ω Ω HI Z 5 6 7 8 9 CAM 5 9 DS 3 TERMINATION CAMERAS 5 9 Set these switches to the HI Z position if the inputs are to be looped 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PROGRAM DS 2 OFF ON PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS These switches set up the record speed playback format VEXT triggering and the record mode lock parame...

Page 12: ...able 1 4 Setting Other Parameters DS2 4 OFF default VEXT uses negative edge ON VEXT uses positive edge DS2 5 OFF default Record Mode Lock Disabled ON Record Mode Lock Enabled DS2 6 OFF default Normal Playback ON Dedicated Micros Playback DS2 7 Not Used DS2 8 Not Used NOTE A VEXT pulse edge switch is available It is needed only for problem solving DO NOT change its setting unless you are advised to...

Page 13: ...the monitors and all the cameras 2 After doing so energise the unit s 12 VDC power supply 3 In Live mode select full screen display for each camera and check the picture quality If the quality is poor check The BNC connections Loop through terminations Video levels of incoming signals and the possibility of ground loops Record Play Quality Record for at least three minutes at normal VCR speed 3 ho...

Page 14: ...he unit if connected by setting the unit to Record mode and then changing the VCR record speed on the VCR front panel not on the unit s switches As the speed on the VCR front panel is decreased the unit s front panel s VEXT LED will blink more slowly Cameras Not Connected On power up the ATA 4 9 CSqX MSqX automatically senses which cameras are not active not connected and it does not include such ...

Page 15: ... video output for the VCR 2 2 Live Mode In Live mode on 4 channel units the monitor displays four camera images in quad 2x2 format On 9 channel units the user can select displays of four camera images in quad 2x2 format or nine cameras in a 3x3 format These monitor images are digital Options Available on the Monitor Output in Live Mode Multiscreen display of 2x2 and 3x3 9 channel units only A full...

Page 16: ...ras do not require synchronisation For example three multiplexed inputs are recorded like this A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 Camera A video fields B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 Camera B video fields C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 Camera C video fields A1 B2 C3 A4 B5 C6 A7 Multiplexed video stream to VCR Record mode is activated by pressing the RECORD button and can be locked on Ensure that the VCR has also been set to Record...

Page 17: ... that are going to the VCR from the unit will be displayed This can be used to verify that the unit is multiplexing correctly and that the desired time lapse mode has been selected 2 4 Play Mode To play back from a VCR to the ATA 4 9 CSqX MSqX press the PLAY button Ensure that the VCR is playing back a recorded tape Playback of Multiplexed Recordings Multiplexed recordings are time stamped video f...

Page 18: ...toList and Sequencing page 2 6 Sequencing Indication While sequencing is active the LED above the camera being displayed will be lit and the LED above the next camera in the sequence list will flash briefly about once per second CAUTION When sequencing a display during playback set the VCR s playback speed faster than the dwell of cameras being played back In this way the tape runs more slowly tha...

Page 19: ...cameo The active cameo is indicated by the flashing LED above the corresponding camera number button Camera number buttons 1 9 select a camera to be displayed in the active cameo Once the desired camera is selected the active cameo advances to the next logical cameo on the right The LED for that quadrant will also be flashing The Active Cameo mode persists for about 15 seconds after the last butto...

Page 20: ...quence List 1 Press the PGM and SEQUENCE buttons simultaneously to record an AutoList sequence in full screen mode Live or Play The SEQUENCE button s LED will start to flash 2 Press the camera number buttons in the sequence After pressing each camera number button pause for a time interval equaling the dwell time desired for that camera 3 Then press the next camera number button and so on 4 Press ...

Page 21: ... if a camera signal is restored the video loss indicator will stop within 4 seconds Note that the flashing video loss indicator may not have time to start flashing when cameras are being sequenced at the default dwell of 3 seconds or faster As a result it is recommended that a camera be selected live full screen to verify video loss 2 10 Adding and Removing Cameras Adding cameras to the unit If ca...

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Page 23: ...u for the correct procedures to return the unit to the factory or the nearest factory service center If the dealer is not available contact the manufacturer of the unit as detailed below and request a Return Material Authorisation RMA number NOTE The unit s serial number must be provided before an RMA number can be issued Units returned to the factory for service must have freight and insurance pr...

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Page 25: ...UX BNC Four or nine looping connectors Both color and monochrome camera signals are accepted VCR MUX BNC Composite video This connector is present on all units MUX VCR BNC Composite video This connector is present on all units MUX Monitors BNC Monitor output digital multiscreen Video Parameters Signal conditioning Input AGC 0 7 to 2 0 VPP composite video inputs accepted Termination 75 ohm or HI Z ...

Page 26: ...ns on when pressed RECORD Button LED Selects record mode LED turns on when pressed Duplex models are always in record mode button is active only on Simplex units SEQUENCE Button LED Starts or stops sequencing LED turns on when pressed Operates on both multiscreen and full screen displays Selectable dwell time and AutoList on screen indicators Physical Dimensions 1U 19 rack unit 17 5 x 14 x 1 7 in ...

Page 27: ...n and Operation Manual Revision B 4 3 0150 0147 Item Model Numbers Rack Mount Kit P N 0110 R2A1 Replacement Manual P N 0150 0147 Replacement Power Supply P N 4010 0016 Power Supply Cables P N 4310 0036 230V 50 Hz ...

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Page 29: ...pment component or system shall not exceed the price of the Products or such other equipment component or system as originally paid by the Reseller In no event shall Aritech be liable for any incidental consequential indirect or special damages including without limitation damages for loss of revenue cost of capital claims for service interruptions or failure of supply costs and expenses incurred ...

Page 30: ... 0150 0147 5 2 Revision B Upgrades Aritech reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured ...

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