Sensormatic VM 8 Operator's Manual

System Operator's ManualView Manager ® 16 Pluswith Enhanced TOUCH TRACKER®8000-2653-01

Before You Begin ixText ConventionsThis book uses text in different ways to identify different kinds ofinformation.italicsused for terms specific to V

Glossary G-3cursorThe blinking square on the LCD when the TOUCH TRACKER is in themenu/programming mode. It indicates which field on the LCD in which y

G-4 Operator's ManualinputA connection point on a system component that enables the system tomonitor input devices.Input deviceA hardware compone

Glossary G-5Main UserThe person who is currently using the Main TOUCH TRACKER.Menu/programming modeThe TOUCH TRACKER state that allows you to display

G-6 Operator's Manualoperational modeThe current condition of the TOUCH TRACKER. There are four operationalmodes: camera control mode, menu/progr

Glossary G-7quadrantOne of the areas on a monitor that camera video can be displayed in whenthat monitor is in the multiplexed mode.quad splitterThe u

G-8 Operator's Manualtoggle1. To alternate the current state of a dome output. If the output is currentlyoff, toggling it will turn it on, and v

Index2x2 display format, 2-53x3 display format, 2-54x4 display format, 2-6—A—adjusting key click volume, 5-7adjusting LCD backlighting, 5-6Alarmsclear

X-2 Operator's Manual—D—Definingalarms, 4-11pattern, 4-4quick view, 4-2sequence, 4-10disabling key click, 5-6Display Modes2X2, 2-53X3, 2-54X4, 2-

Index X-3—Q—quad splitters, 2-4Quick Viewdefining, 4-2Quick Viewsdisplaying, 3-7worksheets, A-3—R—Runningquick views, 3-7—S—Sequencedefining, 4-10prog

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x Operator’s Manualsystem. The documentation included with your quad splitter offersprogramming and operation information for that unit.• Some View M

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CHAPTER 1 About View Manager 16 PlusIn This Chapter• Understanding Your View Manager 16 Plus System• View Manager 16 Plus Features• View Manager 1

1-2 Operator’s Manual Understanding Your View Manager 16 Plus SystemThis manual describes those features that are available to you as a ViewManager 16

About View Manager 16 Plus 1-3• The capability to display video from up to 16 cameras on one monitorsimultaneously in a 2x2 format, 3x3 format, or 4

1-4 Operator’s ManualView Manager 16 Plus EquipmentEvery View Manager 16 Plus system consists of a unique set of equipment.Some equipment is required;

About View Manager 16 Plus 1-5 ABCD1234567890PeelInfoOnOutputOffClearMenuIrisCloseOpenFlipViewPatternRepeatPatternSeqPreviousNextABCD1234567890PeelIn

1-6 Operator’s Manual• The system's cameras enable you to monitor activity throughout a facilityfrom a single location. You can see video from u

About View Manager 16 Plus 1-7Interfacing With the POS/EM Value SystemSome View Manager 16 Plus systems interface with the Point-of-Sale/Exception Mo

1-8 Operator’s ManualABCD1234567890PeelInfoOnOutputOffClearMenuIrisCloseOpenFlipViewPatternRepeatPatternSeqPreviousNextFigure 1-2: TOUCH TRACKER featu

View Manager® 16 PlusWith Enhanced TOUCH TRACKERSystem Operator’s ManualVersion 1.0ABCD1234567890PeelInfoOnOutputOffClearMenuIrisCloseOpenFlipViewPatt

About View Manager 16 Plus 1-9see the numbers you enter from the keypad as you enter them. The LCDdisplays system prompts and messages. It also displ

1-10 Operator’s ManualIn the camera control mode, the selected camera number appears on the LCD.If there is a Quick View or a Pattern running, this is

About View Manager 16 Plus 1-11ABCD1234567890PeelInfoOnOutputOffClearMenuIrisCloseOpenFlipViewPatternRepeatPatternSeqPreviousNextFigure 1-3: Selectin

1-12 Operator’s Manualindicate if you are connected to a POS/EM Value system. (Refer to“Choosing the External Unit for the TOUCH TRACKER” in Chapter 2

About View Manager 16 Plus 1-13For more information on the sequencing mode, refer to the section “Runningthe Sequence,” in Chapter 3.Alarm ModeRegard

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CHAPTER 2 Monitor Display FormatsThe View Manager 16 Plus system enables you to manually call upindividual cameras and display their video in the ful

2-2 Operator's ManualChoosing the External Unit for the TOUCH TRACKERYou must assign the correct type of external unit for your TOUCH TRACKER.It

Monitor Display Format 2-3Device = Mux 4 = POSEM Choose this configuration if yourTOUCH TRACKER is connected to a4-camera multiplexer, a POS/EMs

2-4 Operator's ManualDisplaying Video with Quad SplittersQuad splitters give you the ability to see video from up to eight cameras. Thevideo can

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION CAUTIONEquipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sensormatic Electronics Corporation,the party responsible f

Monitor Display Format 2-5quad display and the Call monitor will be dedicated for full-screen display.Displaying Video with MultiplexersMultiplexers a

2-6 Operator's ManualWhen cameras are displayed in the4x4 format, you will be able to seevideo from 16 cameras on themonitor.This format is avail

CHAPTER 3 Controlling Cameras and Their OutputsIn This Chapter• How the System Resolves Conflicts in Camera Control• Selecting a Camera• Stepping

3-2 Operator's ManualHow the System Resolves Conflicts in Camera ControlIf your system configuration includes two TOUCH TRACKERs, the MainTOUCH T

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-3mode on the monitor, and the associated camera number appears in thebottom left corner of that monitor.If you

3-4 Operator's ManualYou can simultaneously pan and tilt the camera for diagonal movement. Forexample, move the Tracker Ball diagonally up and to

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-5the monitor. The longer you press the zoom in/out button, the morenoticeable will be the response.Focusing th

3-6 Operator's ManualTo flip the currently selected SpeedDome, press the Flip button on thekeypad. When you flip a SpeedDome, the LCD displays th

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-7Cam 2 +Apple Peel PatnThe Apple Peel pattern will repeat itself indefinitely until you issue a camer

3-8 Operator's Manual1. Use the number buttons to enter the number of the camera whose QuickView you want to display, for example, camera 12. Th

Table of ContentsBEFORE YOU BEGIN ... VIIHow

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-9When you run a Pattern, you can specify to run the Pattern once, or you canspecify to run the Pattern repeate

3-10 Operator's Manual If you tried to run a Pattern for a non-programmable dome, or if youentered an invalid Pattern number (any number greater

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-11Cam 3 6Sequencing 12As the Sequence is running, the LCD indicates which camera's vide

3-12 Operator's ManualInputs and Outputs. You must know the number of the dome (1 – 16) that theoutput is connected to, and the output number (1–

Controlling Cameras and Their Outputs 3-13replaces the programming information. If you are running the Sequence whenan alarm comes in, the alarm infor

3-14 Operator's Manualalarm acknowledgment is enabled. However, alarms can always be clearedby pressing the Clear button on the Main TOUCH TRACKE

CHAPTER 4 Defining Automatic System FunctionsIn This Chapter• Defining a Quick View• Defining a Pattern• Understanding Sequence Programming• Defi

4-2 Operator's ManualDefining a Quick ViewIMPORTANTThe SpeedDome Ultra III and newer domes support up to 96 views. Otherprogrammable domes suppor

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-34. Use the Tracker Ball to scroll through the menu selections until SetupView is displayed on the LCD.Setup Vi

4-4 Operator's ManualTip: A shortcut method for defining Quick Views is available. Press Menu,View, the Quick View number, and Zoom or Focus to c

iv Operator's ManualModes of Operation...

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-5Patterns are programmed in real-time. This means that the camera isremembering every programming command you ma

4-6 Operator's Manual4. Use the Tracker Ball to scroll through the menu selections until RecordPattern is displayed.Record PatternAlarm Actions

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-7seconds long. The number of remaining commands for this cameraappears on the LCD as you program the Pattern.9.

4-8 Operator's Manual• Which Quick Views, Patterns, and fixed shots will you include in theSequence?• What are the numbers that were assigned t

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-9column3“Act” is the type of event (Quick View, Pattern, or fixed shot),and number assigned to that event when i

4-10 Operator's ManualDefining the SequenceNote You must use the Main TOUCH TRACKER to define the Sequence.The following procedure describes how

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-115. In the Act field, indicate the type of Action, Quick View, Pattern, orfixed shot you are specifying for th

4-12 Operator's Manualstate, and this triggers an alarm. (Refer to your List of Inputs and Outputs inAppendix A to determine the normal and abnor

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-133. Use the Tracker Ball to scroll through the menu selections until AlarmActions is displayed on the LCD. Rec

4-14 Operator's Manual In this sample alarm, input 1 on camera 12 is the specific input that willtrigger the alarm. The alarm input, for example

Table of Contents vUnderstanding Sequence Programming... 4-7Sequence Programm

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-15• Do you want a Pattern to be displayed when this alarm istriggered? If so, press the Pattern button, and the

4-16 Operator's Manualthat other domes support. Instead, use Pattern programming to set the AutoPan function.Auto Pan Programming LimitationsKee

Defining Automatic System Functions 4-17NoteYou must use the Main TOUCH TRACKER to define the AutoPan for SpeedDome LT.1. Using the number buttons, e

4-18 Operator's Manual6. Press the number 1 on the keypad. The following message appears on the LCD: Record Pattern 1Finish w <Next>7. T

CHAPTER 5 TOUCH TRACKER UtilitiesThis chapter describes the utilities available for your system. These utilitiesinclude language settings, alarm ackn

5-2 Operator’s ManualSelecting a LanguageChoose which language you would like the TOUCH TRACKER LCD text to bedisplayed in:• English•Dutch •Swedish• F

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-3TOUCH TRACKERFunctionsMainTOUCH TRACKERCallTOUCH TRACKERDesignate which external unit thesystem is connected to (quadsplitt

5-4 Operator’s ManualIMPORTANTThe following procedure describes how to toggle the current Main and CallTOUCH TRACKERs. Before you begin this procedure

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-5 The LCD displays the following prompt: Secondary Unit Change w <Next>7. Press the Next button to designate this th

5-6 Operator’s ManualAdjusting LCD BrightnessIf you find it difficult to see items displayed on the Touch Tracker LCD, youmay want to adjust its brigh

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TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-7Adjusting Key Click VolumeTo adjust the volume of the key click sound, do the following:1. Press Menu to display the LCD m

5-8 Operator’s ManualDisplaying a Dome's ID CodeThe following procedure describes how to display the ID code for thecurrently selected dome. The

TOUCH TRACKER Utilities 5-9by authorized service personnel. However, they may be performed by you, inconjunction with an authorized service provider o

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APPENDIX A Programming WorksheetsThis Appendix contains worksheets that will make the task of programmingyour system a great deal easier. There are fi

A-2 Operator's Manual• The List of Inputs and Outputs worksheet allows you to keep a record ofthose inputs and outputs that have been configured

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-3List of Quick ViewsWe recommend that, as you define Quick Views to meet the needs of yourfacility, you then rec

A-4 Operator's ManualList of Quick Views - (Make Copies of this page for SpeedDome Ultra III and newer domes.)Dome #:________ Dome Type: _______

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-5List of Quick Views - (Make copies of this page for SpeedDome & SpeedDome Ultra)Dome #:________ Dome Type:

A-6 Operator's ManualList of PatternsWe recommend that, as you define Patterns to meet the needs of your facility,you then record those Patterns

Before You BeginThe View Manager 16 Plus System Operator's Manual provides detailedinformation about View Manager 16 Plus features, operation, an

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-7List of Patterns - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes installed)Dome #:___ Dome Type: _____ Loc

A-8 Operator's ManualList of Patterns - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes installed)Dome #:___ Dome Type: _____ Location: _____

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-9List of Inputs and OutputsThis section lists those inputs and outputs (auxiliaries) that have beenconfigured at

A-10 Operator's ManualList of Inputs and Outputs - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes)DomeNumber:______DomeType: ________ Locatio

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-11List of Inputs and Outputs - (Make copies of the worksheet to support all domes)DomeNumber:______DomeType: ___

A-12 Operator's ManualSetup Sequence WorksheetFill out the Setup Sequence Worksheet before you begin actually setting upthe Sequence. This worksh

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-13Setup Sequence Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all events) Event #_________________Number

A-14 Operator's ManualSetup Sequence Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all events) Event #________________Number of camera whos

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-15Setup Alarms WorksheetFill out the Setup Alarms Worksheet before you begin actually setting up analarm. This w

A-16 Operator's ManualDomeNumber: 12DomeType: Ultra Location: Accessories Input #1: ____Smoke Detector_______________________________________7

viii Operator’s ManualHow To Use This ManualThis manual is organized as follows:• Chapter 1: About View Manager 16 Plus describes what View Manager16

Appendix A: Programming Worksheets A-17Setup Alarms Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all alarms)DomeNumber: ___DomeType: _______ L

A-18 Operator's ManualSetup Alarms Worksheet- (Make copies of the worksheet to support all alarms)DomeNumber: ___DomeType: _______ Location: ____

APPENDIX B Software License AgreementBy using View Manager 16 Plus software, you accept the terms andconditions of this license agreement. Read this l

B-2 Operator's ManualSOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT1. General. Software is being licensed to the Customer pursuant to thefollowing terms and condit

Appendix B: Software License Agreement B-3Documentation in the possession of Customer or to require Customer todestroy all such copies and certify su

B-4 Operator's ManualSoftware for the purposes of Customer's internal business and who use itin accordance with the terms of this License Ag

Appendix B: Software License Agreement B-5charge. The period of this warranty will be 12 months from the date ofthe Equipment Agreement (the “Warran

B-6 Operator's Manual(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clauseof Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Suppleme

Glossaryabnormal stateDescribes an unexpected state of a device or unexpected result of a function.For example, if a user sets the normal state of a d

G-2 Operator's Manualalarm modeThe condition of the TOUCH TRACKER when an alarm is active. In the alarmmode, the TOUCH TRACKER beeps and the asso