1.2
INTRODUCTION
Read these instructions carefully.
For details on the installation, see Installation
Instructions supplied.
The Philips Observation System is a sophisticated, easy-
to-operate observation and security system. Up to 4
cameras can be observed.
The system also supports the following features:
Day/Night:
By pressing just one button you
can set the system in two different
modes to activate the day or night
alarm profile of your system.
ROTARY wheel
By simple rotating and pressing
the ROTARY wheel you can
operate and control the complete
system in a very convenient way.
Sequence
Automatic sequence camera
switching, with dwell time
adjustable
On Screen Display
Operation and programming of
the system is performed through
On Screen Display (OSD)
menus. With these easy to use
menus you can setup the system
to your own needs.
Installation wizard
The installation wizard guides you
through the system step by step.
Presentation mode
An advanced feature is to show
presentation movies with the
possibility to sequence the
presentation with a live camera
image.
Motion detection
The observation cameras
automatically detect motion
within a defined motion area.
Talk function
Built-in loudspeaker and
microphone for intercom option.
Audio from the cameras is
standard supported via the dual
twisted pair cables.
Action function
With the action feature you can
control external devises e.g. to
remotely open a door.
PIP
(Picture-In-Picture) Provides a
small camera picture within a full
screen camera picture.
Zoom function
With the zoom function, the
selected camera picture is zoomed
x 2 and displayed as a full screen
image.
Playback detection
When you switch on the VCR
playback, the system will
automatically detect the VCR and
will display the VCR images.
History list
The history table shows all events
that have been caused by an
alarm, doorbell, motion or a
special alarm.
1.3
ACCESSORIES
The system can be extended by one or more system
accessories. (For details see Your Guide To
Observation):
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Cameras (to a maximum of 4)
n
Infra Red Remote Control
n
(Time lapse) Video Recorder (VCR)
n
Cable extension box
n
Intercom box
n
Alarm/Action box
n
Interface box
n
Slave monitor (to a maximum of 2)
n
Network Observation System
n
Protective camera housing
n
Outdoor camera housing
n
Audio/Video (A/V) cable
n
Audio/Video (A/V) extension cable
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