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Vista Columbus Triplex
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Columbus Triplex Basic Operations
2.1 Principal Operating Modes
The Columbus Triplex has three principal modes of operation:
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Live Viewing.
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Playback.
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Recording.
All three of these modes can operate simultaneously. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this
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1. Reverse Play Button:
Plays recorded video in reverse.
2. Live/Stop Button:
Stops Playback and returns to Live mode.
3. Play Forward Button:
Begins Playback.
4. Function Button:
Used in conjunction with Camera Buttons to run macros. Also displays help
screens in certain modes.
5. Camera Selection Number Buttons:
Camera numbers 1 through 16, 1 through 10, or 1 through 4.
6. Zoom Button:
Provides a 2X digital zoom.
7. Arrow Buttons:
Controls Playback speed and Menu selection.
8. Enter Button:
Confirms selections in menus.
9. Menu Button:
Provides access to on-screen menus.
10. Monitor A Select Button:
Selects control on Monitor A.
11. Monitor B Select Button:
Selects control on Monitor B.
12. Multiscreen Button:
For selection of various multiscreen options.
13. Search Button:
Provides access to stored video data.
14. Pause/Freeze Button:
Freezes camera images on-screen in Live mode. Pauses Playback.
15. Record Button:
Begins or Stops Recording.
16. Sequence Button:
Sequences camera views.
17. Alarm Button:
Allows user to acknowledge and silence alarms.
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