Siemens SISTORE AX9 Quick Reference Manual

© 2004 Copyright by Siemens Building Technologies AG We reserve all rights in this document and in the subject thereof. By acceptance of the document the recipient acknowledges these rights and undertakes not to publish the document nor the subject thereof in full or in part, nor to make them available to any third party without our prior express written authorization, nor to use it for any purpose other than for which it was delivered to him. This manual covers the 9- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that can be displayed. For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this quick reference refer to the 16-camera model. Contents Preface.............................................................................................................3 FCC statement of conformity ..............................................................................3 CE declaration of conformity...............................................................................3 1 Installation........................................................................................3 2 Operation..........................................................................................4 2.1 Turning on the Power .........................................................................4 2.2 Playback Commands ..........................................................................5 2.3 Front Panel Buttons and LEDs ............................................................6 2.4 System Setup.....................................................................................6

QSG_SISTORE_AX9_AX16_en.doc Fire & Security Products 01.2004 Preface FCC statement of conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CE declaration of conformity The device supplied with this Instruction Manual meets the requirements of the European Directive 89/336/EWG (electromagnetic compatibility). Compliance with this EC directive has been proven by testing according to the standards EN 50130-4 (EN 61000-2, -3, -4, -5, -6 and -11) for noise immunity and EN 55022 Class A for emitted interference. 1 Installation The SISTORE AX9/AX16 is designed to work a variety of other equipment. The basic system will consist of a video camera and system monitor. Refer to the User’s Manual CD (see directory: SISTORE AX\\Documentation\\SISTORE AX9 AX16_EN.pdf) for details of installing each type of equipment. Fig. 1 SISTORE AX16 Rear Panel Step 1: Video In: Connect cameras (up to 9/16) to camera BNC inputs. If looping is required, connect camera out to second source (second BNC). Step 2: Video Out and SVHS Out: Connect a monitor to a composite video output for multi- screen display and playback. Connect a monitor to SVHS output if needed. Step 3: Power Connector: Apply power to the unit. Please note that the AX4 uses a different power supply than that used with the AX9 and AX16 models!

QSG_SISTORE_AX9_AX16_en.doc Fire & Security Products 01.2004 2 Operation 2.1 Turning on the Power The SISTORE AX9/AX16 is operational in approximately 60 seconds after the power cable is connected to the system. The SISTORE AX9/AX16 may be powered down by selecting the System Shutdown menu from the Quick Setup or Normal Setup screen. When shutting down the DVR, you need to confirm that you want to shut down the unit, and you will be asked for an administrator password. No on/off switch is provided. Fig. 2 SISTORE AX16 Front Panel Display Modes Press the desired camera number button to view the desired camera image, and press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to toggle between different display formats: full, 4 x 4, 3 x 3, 2 x 2 and PIP. Recording Once you have installed the system following the instructions described in the User’s Manual, it is ready to record. There is no recording button on the front panel to initiate recording video. The SISTORE AX9/16 will start recording video according to the schedule configured by the user and from external and internal events such as alarm input or motion detection events.

QSG_SISTORE_AX9_AX16_en.doc Fire & Security Products 01.2004 2.2 Playback Commands Camera Buttons (1 to 16) Pressing a camera button will display that camera full screen. Display Button Pressing the Display button during playback will cycle the display through the different screen layouts. The display modes are: full, 4 x 4 and 3 x 3, and 2 x 2 (4 x 4 format is not available for the SISTORE AX9). You cannot change the display format while playing back video. Pause the video first, then change the format. RW (Rewind) Button Pressing the RW button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from , and . The screen displays , and respectively. Entering Fast Backward Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be password protected. PREV (Previous) Button The PREV button only functions when playback video has been paused. Pressing the PREV button plays video backward image-by-image. Stop Button Pressing the Stop button during Playback mode returns the DVR to the Live Monitoring mode. Next Button The Next button only functions when playback video has been paused. Pressing the Next button plays video forward image-by-image. FF (Fast Forward) Button Pressing the FF button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from , and . The screen displays , and respectively. Entering Fast Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be password protected.

QSG_SISTORE_AX9_AX16_en.doc Fire & Security Products 01.2004 2.3 Front Panel Buttons and LEDs Camera (1-9/16) Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. They are also used to enter passwords. Sequence When in the live mode, pressing the Sequence button displays another full live channel sequentially. Display Pressing the Display button toggles between different display formats. PTZ Pressing the PTZ button opens a Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen which allows you to control properly configured cameras. Freeze Pressing the Freeze button freezes the current live screen. Alarm Pressing the Alarm button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm, or displays the event log when you are in the live monitoring mode unless there is an active alarm. Search Pressing the Search button displays the Search menu. Menu Pressing the Menu button enters the Quick Setup screen. Enter Pressing the Enter button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made. Arrow These buttons are used to navigate through menus and Graphic User Interface (GUI). Duplex The Duplex LED is lit when the DVR is operating in the Duplex mode. Network The Network LED is lit when the unit is networked either via Ethernet or modem. Backup The Backup LED is lit when data is being backed up using the USB port. REC Press the REC button to set the DVR so that it is ready to record video 2.4 System Setup The front panel buttons are used to enter system commands and for programming. Press MENU button on the front panel and enter the password (default: 4321) by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera number buttons and then the Enter button. Refer to User’s Manual for the setup instructions in detail. The documentation is located on the CD or in the application folder on the PC hard disk (C:\SISTORE AX\…). Quick Setup Menu Normal Setup Menu

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