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1.DIGIT DISPLAY LED Displays monitor number in Run mode and P in program mode.

2.SHIFT KEY Press to activate Multiplexer Mode.

3.SHIFT KEY LED Illuminates when Multiplexer Mode is active.

4.SEQUENCE KEYS

When Sequence Status Indicator displays O on monitor (sequence not running and not on hold)

PREVIOUS (PREV) Press to step backward through all available system cameras. Hold for two seconds to start a sequence in reverse.

NEXT Press to step forward through all available system cameras. Hold for two seconds to start a sequence. HOLD No function.

When Sequence Status Indicator displays F or B (se- quence running forward or backward)

PREVIOUS (PREV) Press to step backward through a sequence and/or reverse a forward sequence.

NEXT Press to step forward through a sequence and/or reverse a backward sequence.

HOLD Press to place a sequence on hold.

When Sequence Status Indicator displays H (sequence on hold)

PREVIOUS (PREV) Press to step backward through the camera sequence, including presets. Hold for two sec- onds to start a sequence in reverse.

NEXT Press to step forward through the camera se- quence. Hold for two seconds to start a sequence. HOLD No function.

5.FUNCTION KEYS, Normal Operation F1 Press to activate the NO/NC relay.

F2 Press to activate the F2 open collector output.

F3 Press to activate the F3 open collector output.

F4 Press to activate a receiver/driver auxiliary for selected camera. Press and hold for momentary aux.

F5 Press to deactivate a receiver/driver auxiliary for se- lected camera.

6.FUNCTION KEYS, Multiplexer Mode (Shift Key LED Illuminated)

F1 Press to activate digital zoom.

F2 Press to activate Picture in Picture.

F3 Press to activate Quad display.

F4 Press to activate Nine-screen display.

F5 Press to activate 16-screen display.

7.PROGRAM KEY (PGM) Press to enter the program mode.

8.MACRO KEY Start a salvo sequence (macro 1 or 2) by first entering the macro number then pressing this key.

9.PRESET KEY Send a camera to a preset by first enter- ing the preset number then pressing this key. Program a preset by first entering the preset number then holding the key for two seconds

10.PATTERN KEY Press to begin a pattern. Hold for two seconds to program a pattern.

11.LENS CONTROL KEYS Control camera lens functions; focus and iris.

12.PTZ FUNCTION JOYSTICK Variable speed, vector- solving, bi-directional joystick with twisting head zoom control. Turbo pan* is achieved by full joystick deflection in either pan direction.

13.CLEAR KEY Clear a numeric entry.

14.CAMERA KEY (CAM) Select a camera by first enter- ing the camera number then pressing this key.

15.NUMBER PAD Enter numbers.

16.ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE (ACK) Press to acknowl- edge an alarm.

17.MONITOR KEY (MON) Select a monitor by first enter- ing the monitor number then pressing this key.

Figure 1. KBD300 Keyboard Definitions

Pelco Manual C527M (11/97)

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Pelco Kbd300 operation manual Sequence Keys, Alarm Acknowledge ACK Press to acknowl- edge an alarm

Kbd300 specifications

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The user interface of the KBD300 stands out for its clarity and intuitiveness. Illuminated buttons and an LCD display provide vital system information at a glance, enabling quicker decision-making even in low-light conditions. The keyboard’s programmable buttons can be assigned to frequently used commands, improving operational efficiency by reducing time spent navigating through menus.

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