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and IC's from Farco (VMD-19, VCM-10, IRL-10): You need to be a competent
electronics engineer to use these products. Please note that these products
can not be returned for a refund.
Wachit
VMD-19M is a patent pending innovative product based on our state-of-the-art
VMD-19 video motion detector module.
Wachit
VMD19-M turns an ordinary home VCR
into an intelligent video motion based real time video event recorder.
Wachit VMD19-M can also be easily added to an existing home security system
for recording visitors or intruders onto video tape on most popular home
VCR brands.
See
an independent product review in the
Home
Automation Magazine
Features
"No
Need for a Special Security VCR. Turns an ordinary home VCR into an intelligent
motion based real time security video event recorder."
See
an independent product review in the Home Automation Magazine
Wachit
is a patent pending innovative product based on our state-of-the-art VMD-19
video motion detector module.
Wachit
connects to a video camera, any home VCR and optionally an electronic security
system.
Wachit
detects a moving object in the video signal received from the video camera.
The
sensitivity of the Wachit to detect moving objects is adjustable.
Wachit
learns the infra-red signals of remote controller units of most VCRs and
can control them by sending the same signals.
Wachit
transforms an ordinary VCR into a powerful and inexpensive security video
event recorder.
No
need for a motion sensor and extra wiring. Wachit analyses the video signal
and detects activity in the scene.
In
many situations Wachit overcomes the need for an expensive Time Lapse VCR.
Unlike systems using time lapse
VCRs,
Wachit prevents recording of static images with long duration of inactivity.
Wachit
can be used on tapes that have been recorded by time lapse VCRs to extract
only those parts of a video tape that contain movement. This will save
a long time looking for events within hours of static images recorded by
time lapse VCRs.
Wachit
can be armed and disarmed by an electronic security system. It can also
send a relay contact signal to a security system when a motion is detected
or video signal is lost.
Installation
is very easy. Just 4 push fit connections that can not be installed incorrectly.
Follow a very simple procedure to teach the remote control codes of the
VCR to the Wachit and connect a security camera to the "Video In" of Wachit.
When a motion is detected Wachit activates the VCR into record mode. When
there is no activity, it stops the VCR. No more static video with no image
activity.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Q Does
the Wachit require a camera with a PIR built in?
A The
Wachit range of video motion detector equipment does not require a PIR
sensor. Instead, the VMD-19 microprocessor analyses the incoming video
signal for motion frame-by-frame. The Wachit VMD-19M works with any camera
that is connected to a VCR. This reduces the need for PIR wiring, eliminates
the issue of limited PIR sensing range and allows the recording of non-thermal
movement.
Q
How does Wachit detect movement through the camera?
A The
video camera signal is sent down a video cable to the Wachit VMD-19M, en-route
to the VCR. The Wachit is based on the patent pending Farco VMD-19IR integrated
circuit. This integrated circuit both controls the Wachit, and analyses
the video signal frame by frame. The VMD-19 IC module will detect movement
from the video signal (depending upon the sensitivity setting).
Q
How does the Wachit control my VCR?
A The
Wachit learns your VCR remote control codes and remembers them even when
disconnected from the power supply. Once movement is detected on the video
signal, the Wachit VMD-19M transmits the learnt infra-red remote control
signals to your domestic VCR.
Q
Most VCR's take a few seconds to actually start recording, in a situation
where recording needs to begin immediately to capture the subject(s), action,
etc... on-screen, how does the Wachit accomplish this?
A There
is a new Quick Response feature of the Wachit VMD-19M that can keep the
VCR in paused state, allowing the VCR to respond more quickly to motion.
The Wachit VMD-19M advances the tape by a couple of seconds every 2-3 minutes
to protect the tape from excessive wear. The end user can enable this feature
by setting a jumper inside the Wachit. The Quick Response feature places
greater demand on the VCR, and may result in accelerated wear and tear.
The Quick Response feature requires that the VCR be paused AND un-paused
using the pause command (as with most VCR's). However, VCR's that require
a record command to continue recording from paused state may not allow
this bonus feature.
Further
Information:
Product
Documentation
Support:
If
you need additional support on the above product, and you can't find the
information you need in the documentation, then please contact support
at the address below:
Farshad
Nourozi farshad at farco.co.nz
This
product is from: http://www.farco.co.nz/
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