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2 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE COMBINED PHILIPS MULTIPLEXER,
INTUIKEY KEYBOARD & DVR1 SERIES SYSTEM
2.1 Overview
The latest software for the Philips System4
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Multiplexers, IntuiKey Keyboard, and DVR1 greatly improves the functionality of the
system. This new software simplifies retrieval of the DVR1’s recorded video via the IntuiKey keyboard.
2.2 Required Software Version
Ensure that the keyboard, DVR1, and Philips Multiplexer software versions are equal to or higher than those noted below. Software for
these products is available at www.philipscsi.com.
2.3 Installation
1. Connect an RS-232 null modem cable (Philips model #S1385) from the Multiplexer’s Console port to the DVR1’s RS-232 port.
2. Connect the IntuiKey keyboard to the Multiplexer’s KYBD port using a standard keyboard cable.
3. Connect a Vext Cable from the Multiplexer to the DVR1 for proper video synchronization between the Multiplexer and DVR1, as
follows:
• Vext Pulse Out: DVR1 Pin 5 to Multiplexer Pin 21.
• Ground: DVR1 Pin 7 to Multiplexer Pin 25.
4. Multiplexer Setup (refer to the Multiplexer’s Instruction Manual for further details):
• Connect the Monitor to MON A output of the Multiplexer.
• Execute the following Multiplexer Advanced Menu commands:
ADVANCED SETUP → VCR SETUP → RECORD SETUP VCR OUT → VEXT INPUT “ON”
ADVANCED SETUP → VCR SETUP → RECORD SETUP VCR OUT → SELECT VCR “DVR1”
ADVANCED SETUP → PC/PRINTER → CONNECT TO VCR “SERIAL PORT 96,N,8,1”
5. DVR1 Setup (refer to the DVR1 Instruction Manual for further details):
• Connect the Monitor to VCR output of the DVR1.
• Execute the following DVR1 Advanced Menu commands:
ADVANCED MENU → MULTIPLEXER FORMAT "PHILIPS"
ADVANCED MENU → COMMUNICATIONS → BAUD RATE "9600"
6. Connect the DVR1’s VCR OUTPUT to the Multiplexer’s VCR INPUT. Also connect the Multiplexer’s MON A output to the
Monitor.
Product Software Version
System4 Multiplexer 3.05 or higher
IntuiKey Keyboard (all models) 1.03 or higher
DVR1 (all models) 1.14 or higher
MULTIPLEXER
DVR1