Videoswitch VDM - Manual (Page 12)

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1.4 Operating Modes
The VDM Digital Recorder is controlled via the front panel keys. All status information is displayed on the
main monitor.
The VDM has a number of operating modes that are called up during the set-up and operation of the
system. Each of these modes has a different easily identifiable screen display. Note that the camera-select
keys are used for entering numbers in some of the modes, and the camera 10 key is used to enter zero.
Screen Modes:
• The SELF-TEST mode is entered following power-up. The VDM displays a blue start-up screen
while the self-test is in progress. On completion, the system will move on to the LIVE screen mode.
If the self-test fails, a critical alert message will be displayed.
• The LIVE mode is the default state of the system in which live camera images are displayed.
Different cameras and screen formats may be selected. For example, full screen, zoom, picture-in-
picture (PIP), quad or multi-screen.
• The PLAY mode allows previously recorded images to be replayed. A wide range of keys allows
forward and reverse re-play, fast play, single-step and event stepping.
• The SYSTEM INFO mode displays details about the system such as the model, firmware revision,
checksum and the self-test results. In addition, the alarm input status and activity status is also
displayed for test purposes.
• The SEARCH mode allows a date and time to be entered in order to recall images from that date
and time. A single key press calls up the most recently recorded image.
• The SWEEP mode allows images to be recalled and viewed when date and time may not be
known. The whole range of images stored on the hard drive(s) may be rapidly swept to search for an
incident.
• The EVENT mode allows events generated by activity and external to be instantly recalled and
replayed, and also keeps a record of system alerts such as power-up and menu access.
• The INCIDENTS mode is used to specify incidents for backup onto CD.
• The DRIVES mode displays information about the disc drives, such as the range of dates and
times of video that is stored on each drive.
• The IMAGES mode displays information either about live image record rates and sizes, or about
individual replay images.
• The SETUP mode provides access to the menus for configuring the system and for archiving
images to CD.