Spider™ Quad Splitter: User's Guide

SPIDER™
Quad Splitter
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................... 3
SPIDER™ Package Contents..................................................................... 4
SPIDER Views ........................................................................................ 4
Front View......................................................................................... 4
Left Side View.................................................................................... 5
Right Side View.................................................................................. 5
SPIDER Connections ................................................................................. 6
Connect a Monitor .................................................................................. 6
Connect the SPIDER to a DVR .................................................................. 6
Connect the Camera ............................................................................... 7
Connect the Power Cable......................................................................... 7
Configure the SPIDER ............................................................................... 8
Remote Control...................................................................................... 8
Remote Control Buttons ...................................................................... 9
Configuration Options ............................................................................10
Set Date and Time.............................................................................10
Video Output Display Options ..............................................................13
On Screen Display (OSD) Options ........................................................15
Video Input Adjustments ....................................................................17
Set Motion Detection .............................................................................19
Set Motion Detector Timeout...............................................................23
Video Motion Detector Trigger Settings .................................................23
Factory Default .................................................................................26
Technical Specs ...................................................................................... 28
Maintenance ........................................................................................... 29
Checking the SPIDER’S Current Firmware Version ......................................29
About ESP ............................................................................................30
Contact Information...........................................................................30
Introduction
Introduction
The SPIDER™ Quad Splitter is the smallest quad splitter in the world. Up to
four video cameras can be connected and combined into one output for
recording or viewing.
The SPIDER is self-contained, has an internal Lithium battery, and provides
four composite Color Video Base-band Signal (CVBS) inputs and two
outputs. One output connects to a video recorder. The second output
enables you to view live feed on a monitor.
The SPIDER Quad Splitter is designed to work with the Sting™ family of
advanced surveillance recorders. The SPIDER Quad Splitter can also be
used with other video recorders.
The SPIDER Quad Splitter is ideal for situations where multiple viewing
and/or recording options are required.
Features
• Transform a live feed monitor and/or a DVR into a Quad system
• View up to four camera locations simultaneously in real-time (30 fps)
• View in two modes: Quad or Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
• Configure time & date stamps, as well as CVBS inputs identification
integration into the CVBS outputs using the On-Screen Display (OSD)
• Adjust camera brightness and contrast for one or all cameras
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Introduction
• Configure automatic CVBS input detection and output

• Provides four CVBS inputs and two CVBS outputs
• Provides one trigger output
• Has built-in video motion detection function
SPIDER™ Package Contents

• SPIDER Quad Splitter
• One (1) Trigger cable
• Four (4) RCA-plug cables
• AC/DC charger
• Carrying case
• Remote control
• SPIDER™ User Guide
SPIDER Views
Front View
The front panel contains the ON/OFF Switch as well as the IR receiver for
use with the remote control.

Introduction
Left Side View
The left side has DC power Jack and Trigger Out inputs, as well as two
Video-Outs RCA plugs for CVBS DVR output and monitor output.
Right Side View
The right side has four CVBS RCA input plugs: one for each of the four
possible cameras that can be connected to the SPIDER.

SPIDER Connections
SPIDER Connections
Before you can use the SPIDER, you will need to connect and configure the
device to your preferred options. This can be done very easily and quickly.
Once you have removed the SPIDER from the protective packaging, check
that you have all the accessories (see SPIDER™ Package Contents on page
4), and follow the instructions below. The steps are explained in more detail
in the following sections.
SPIDER Connection Overview

1. Connect a monitor to the SPIDER.
2. Connect the SPIDER to a digital video recorder.
3. Connect the cameras to the RCA input cable.
4. Connect the power cable.
Connect a Monitor
A monitor must be connected to the SPIDER to configure the device's
behavior as well as to view live recorded feeds.
To connect a monitor:
Note: The power switch must be turned OFF while connecting

the SPIDER to the monitor. Only after you have
connected the SPIDER completely should the device be
turned ON.
1. Plug one end of an RCA cable into a Video Out output jack located on
the left side of the SPIDER; see Left Side View, page 5.
2. Plug the other end of an RCA cable into the monitor's A/V input.
Once the SPIDER is connected to a monitor, it should then also be
connected to a digital video recorder (DVR).
Connect the SPIDER to a DVR

The SPIDER Quad Splitter is designed to work with the STING family of
advanced surveillance recorders. It can also be used with other video
recorders.

SPIDER Connections
To connect the digital video recorder:
Note: The power switch must be turned OFF while connecting

the SPIDER to the digital video recorder. Only after you
have connected the SPIDER completely should the
device be turned ON.
1. Plug one end of an RCA cable into a Video Out output jack located on
the left side of the SPIDER; see Left Side View, page 5.
2. Plug the other end of an RCA cable into the DVR's A/V input.
Once the SPIDER is connected to a monitor, it should then also be
connected to one or more cameras.
Connect the Camera

You can connect up to four Color Video Base-band Signal (CVBS) cameras
to the SPIDER.
To connect a camera:
1. Plug the camera's RCA plug (Yellow) to one of the four input jacks
located on the right side of the SPIDER; see Right Side View, page 5.
2. Connect additional cameras in the same manner detailed above
(optional). SPIDER can function when connected to a single camera,
or up to a total of four individual cameras.
Once you have completed this step (as well as connected the SPIDER to a
monitor and digital video recorder detailed in the previous sections), you
should connect the power cable.
Connect the Power Cable

To connect the power cable:
1. Connect the AC/DC transformer plug to the power jack located on the
left side of the SPIDER; see Left Side View, page 5.
2. Switch the ON-OFF switch, located on the front of the SPIDER, to the
ON position; see Front View, page 4.

Configure the SPIDER
This chapter explains the SPIDER's configuration options. Configuration can

be accomplished using the SPIDER’s remote control. To view the
Configuration menu, the SPIDER needs to be connected to a monitor.
Remote Control
[
Y ]
\
^ ^
Z ]

Remote Control Buttons
X Menu button — Press enter to access the configuration menu. While

in menu mode, press Menu to exit the menu.
Y Back button — Press Escape to move back to the previous sub-
menu.
Z PIP button — Press the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) to change the
default Quad display to a PIP display.
Once in PIP display, press PIP to transition through the camera
displays as shown in the drawing below.
Press Back to return to default display mode.
[ Swap button — Press Swap to toggle the PIP display between the
two shown camera inputs.
\ Enter button — Enter has two purposes:
To access the different menus and sub-menus.
To confirm selected configuration settings.
] Up & Down Arrow buttons — Use the Up and Down arrows to
maneuver within the sub-menus and Configuration options. In PIP
display mode, the up and down arrows move the small PIP screen
position from top to bottom and vice-versa.
^ Left & Right Arrow buttons — Use the Left and Right arrows to
maneuver within the sub-menus and Configuration options. In PIP
display mode, the left and right arrows move the small PIP screen
position from left to right and vice-versa.

Configuration Options
There are several Configuration options, all of which appear in the Main
Menu image below. These include:
• Date/Time
• Display
• OSD (On Screen Display)
• Input Adjust
• Motion Detection
• Factory Default
• Firmware
Set Date and Time
For accurate date and time stamps, you must set the current time after
powering up the unit. The time is saved to persistent memory. The only
reasons when you might need to reset the time and date are:
• Moving to a different time zone
• The backup battery is depleted
The date and time menu has several configurable options, including:
• Date and time format
• Current date
• Current time

To set the Date/Time format:

1. Press MENU to enter the Configuration menu screen.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the DATE / TIME sub-menu.
Press ENTER. The DATE/TIME MENU opens.
3. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the FORMAT configuration

sub-menu. Press ENTER.
4. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select either USA (AM/PM) or
EUROPE (24H) formats.
5. Press ENTER to confirm and exit the sub-menu.

To set the current date:

1. Press MENU to enter the configuration menu screen.
Press ENTER. The DATE/TIME MENU opens.
3. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the DATE configuration
sub-menu. Press ENTER.
4. Use the RIGHT and LEFT arrows to move between day, month, and
year. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the value.
To set the current time:

3. Press ENTER. The DATE/TIME MENU opens.
4. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the TIME configuration sub-
menu. Press ENTER.

5. Use the RIGHT and LEFT arrows to move between Hour, Minute,
and Seconds. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the value.
Video Output Display Options
The SPIDER connects to a monitor for live feed monitoring and/or review of
recorded streams when connected to a digital video recorder.
The default view has the following basic configurations:
Quad All the camera views appear the same size in up to four
equal areas.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) displays one full screen camera view
and one small camera view insert (which can be swapped
using the remote control).
Auto When only one video input is connected, the display shows
a full screen display of the connected camera input. When
more than one video input exits, the display shows a quad
display.
To set the default video output display:

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the DISPLAY sub-menu.
3. Press ENTER. The DISPLAY sub-menu opens.

4. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select QUAD, PIP, or AUTO. Press
ENTER to confirm and exit the sub-menu.
5. To test the spider camera connection, use the UP and DOWN arrows
to select TEST and press ENTER to confirm. The following screen is
displayed while the test runs.

On Screen Display (OSD) Options
In addition to showing each camera’s number, there are several options for
the On Screen Display (OSD):
• View date & time or time only
• Rearrange or turn off the OSD information on the displayed view
• Set the border color for the Quad display
To set the OSD Location:

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the OSD sub-menu. Press
ENTER.
3. In the OSD MENU, use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the
LOCATION sub-menu. Press ENTER.
4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the desired display location of
TOP LEFT, TOP RIGHT, BOTTEM LEFT, BOTTOM RIGHT or OFF. Press
T
ENTER to confirm your selection and exit.
To set the OSD Format:

ENTER.
FORMAT sub-menu. Press ENTER.

4. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the format:

LONG: shows the camera number, date, and time
SHORT: shows the camera number and time only
5. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and exit the sub-menu.
To set the Quad Display Border Color:

ENTER.
Border Color sub-menu. Press ENTER.

4. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select either WHITE or BLACK.

Video Input Adjustments
You can adjust the brightness and contrast for each of the four cameras
separately or else you can define the brightness and contrast levels for all
four cameras together.
To adjust the video input brightness and contrast:

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the INPUT ADJUST sub-
menu and press ENTER.
3. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select:

An individual camera number (INPUT #1–4) to adjust setting.
GLOBAL to adjust all four cameras together.


4. Press ENTER to access your selection.

5. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select BRIGHTNESS or CONTAST.
6. Use the RIGHT and LEFT arrows to adjust the levels between 0-100.
Set Motion Detection

To activate the recording using video motion detection (VMD), you need to
select the Motion Detection option and configure its behavior. Some of the
settings within the VMD configuration are for high end, advanced users.
Via the Motion Detection options, you can:
• Set the motion detection recording options
• Activate and deactivate motion detection
• Set the Motion Detection region
• Set the individual input sensitivity per region
• Set the Motion Detector timeout value
• Set the video motion detector trigger options, polarity, and duration
To set the Motion Detection recording options:

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the MOTION DETECTION
sub-menu and press ENTER.

To activate or deactivate Motion Detection:

1. In the MOTION DETECTION sub-menu, use the UP or DOWN arrows
to highlight the ENABLE sub-menu.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select:
ON: enable
OFF: disable

To set the Motion Detection region for each of the four inputs:
to highlight the REGION sub-menu.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight INPUT # 1(2, 3 or 4) sub-

menus and press ENTER to access the individual settings for each
camera input.
3. In each of the individual Inputs sub-menus, use the UP or DOWN
arrows to highlight the SET sub-menu.
4. Press ENTER. The screen displays a grid and cursor.

5. Use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrows to move the cursor.
Press ENTER to select or clear the VMD region windows or press
Back to move back to the previous sub-menu.
To select a number of VMD region windows:
o Move to the left top point and press Swap button.
o Move to the right bottom point and press Swap button.
To clear a number of VMD region windows:
o Move to the left top point and press PIP button.
o Move to the right bottom point and press PIP button.
To clear all of the active Motion Detection region windows:

1. In the REGION sub-menu, use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight
INPUT # 1(2, 3 or 4) sub-menus and press ENTER to access the
individual settings for each camera input.
arrows to highlight the RESET sub-menu and press ENTER.
To set the individual input sensitivity:

1. In the REGION sub-menu, use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight
INPUT # 1(2, 3 or 4) sub-menus and press ENTER to access the
individual settings for each camera input.
arrows to highlight the SENSITIVITY sub-menu and press ENTER.
3. Use the Up and Down arrows to choose one of the following options
sensitivity levels:
• VERY LOW
• LOW
• MEDIUM

• HIGH
• VERY HIGH
Set Motion Detector Timeout
Set the timeout timer to stop the recording after no motion is detected.
To set the Motion Detector Timeout:

to highlight the TIME OUT sub-menu and press ENTER.
2. Use the Up and Down arrows to set the timer to 30 SEC, 5 MIN, or 30
MIN. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and exit the sub-menu.
Video Motion Detector Trigger Settings
The trigger has a shape, which can be set to either edge (pulse) or level.
The edge shape has two pulses: one to start the recording and one to end
it.
The trigger polarity can also be set to high or low. Each of these settings
affects the trigger sensitivity and behavior. The last setting to configure is
the duration of the pulse. The following diagram explains the difference
between the various trigger options.

Edge Shape
Trigger at high Level low

Level Shape
Duration
Level high
Trigger at low
To access the Trigger configuration:

1. From the Main Menu, use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the
MOTION DETECTION sub-menu and press ENTER.
to highlight the TRIGGER sub-menu and press ENTER.
To set the Trigger Shape:

1. In the TRIGGER sub-menu, use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight
the SHAPE sub-menu.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select EDGE or LEVEL trigger shape
types. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and exit.

To set the Trigger Polarity:

the POLARITY sub-menu.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to set the output level to HIGH or LOW.
To set the Trigger Duration:

the DURATION sub-menu.

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to set the output signal duration to 0.2
SEC, 0.4 SEC, or 2.5 SEC.
Factory Default
At any time, you can reset the SPIDER configuration and revert it back to
the factory default settings.
To return to factory default configuration settings:


2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the FACTORY DEFAULT

sub-menu and press ENTER.
3. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to confirm or cancel your choice to
T
return to factory default and press ENTER.

Technical Specs
Technical Specs
External power input 7-12V (min. 800mA), 0.7 mm

connector (center +)
Internal battery Lithium-iron. Provides approx. 1 hour of
operation
External charger Accepts 90-240 VAC. Connectors for
Europe, US, UK
Video input 4 PAL / NTSC std. composite video.
RCA / 3.5mm connector
Video output 2 PAL / NTSC std. composite video.
RCA / 3.5mm connector
Remote control Rc5
Remote control battery 3V Lithium Battery, CR 2025
Dimensions W x L x H 7 x 7 x 3 cm (2.76 x 2.76 x 1.18 inch)
Weight 110 g 3.88 Oz

Maintenance
Maintenance
The SPIDER does not require special maintenance. It needs no regular

maintenance other than keeping the unit away from moisture, dirt, or
excessive heat, and occasionally cleaning it with a damp cloth and wiping it
dry. Do not use Acetone, Benzene, or any other alcoholic agents when
cleaning the unit.
Checking the SPIDER’S Current Firmware Version

When contacting technical support with any problem that may arise, you
need to know your SPIDER’s current firmware version.
To check the SPIDER'S firmware:

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the FIRMWARE sub-menu
and press ENTER.

Maintenance
About ESP
Electronic Security Products, Inc. (ESP) is an internationally-based
manufacturer of high technology video surveillance equipment. The
company is comprised of engineers and technicians who specialize in
investigative tools and all aspects of investigative photography.
Established in 1993 and headquartered in New York, ESP has been the
choice manufacturer and supplier of high quality video surveillance
products for over a decade. The company caters exclusively and directly to
many Law Enforcement & Government Investigative Units worldwide,
striving to maintain a high standard of service, quality, and consistency
throughout the production, design, and manufacturing process to ensure
customer satisfaction.
Contact Information
Tel: +1.212.929.9914
Fax: +1.212.937.2362
www.espinc.com
ESP Inc.
185 Franklin Street
New York, NY, 10013
USA

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SPIDER™

SPIDER™ User Guide 3

• Configure automatic CVBS input detection and output

SPIDER™ Package Contents

SPIDER™ User Guide 4

Left Side View

Right Side View

SPIDER™ User Guide 5

SPIDER Connection Overview

Note: The power switch must be turned OFF while connecting

Connect the SPIDER to a DVR

SPIDER™ User Guide 6

To connect the digital video recorder:

Note: The power switch must be turned OFF while connecting

Connect the Camera

Connect the Power Cable

SPIDER™ User Guide 7

Configure the SPIDER

This chapter explains the SPIDER's configuration options. Configuration can

SPIDER™ User Guide 8

Remote Control Buttons

X Menu button — Press enter to access the configuration menu. While

SPIDER™ User Guide 9

Set Date and Time

SPIDER™ User Guide 10

To set the Date/Time format:

3. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight the FORMAT configuration

SPIDER™ User Guide 11

To set the current date:

To set the current time:

SPIDER™ User Guide 12

Video Output Display Options

To set the default video output display:

SPIDER™ User Guide 13

SPIDER™ User Guide 14

On Screen Display (OSD) Options

To set the OSD Location:

ENTER to confirm your selection and exit.

To set the OSD Format:

SPIDER™ User Guide 15

4. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the format:

To set the Quad Display Border Color:

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4. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select either WHITE or BLACK.

Video Input Adjustments

To adjust the video input brightness and contrast:

3. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select:

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4. Press ENTER to access your selection.

7. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and exit the sub-menu.

Set Motion Detection

To set the Motion Detection recording options:

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To activate or deactivate Motion Detection:

3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection and exit the sub-menu.

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2. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight INPUT # 1(2, 3 or 4) sub-

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