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VQD-1404
Quad Switcher
Operating
Manual
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Overview ...................................................................................1
Features ....................................................................................1
Precautions ..............................................................................2
Front Panel ...............................................................................4
Rear Panel ................................................................................5
Operating Sequence ................................................................6
Operating Method ....................................................................6
Description & Setting of Menus..............................................8
Setting Alarm and Remote Control ......................................10
Connections ...........................................................................11
Block Diagram........................................................................12
Specifications.........................................................................13
VQD-1404 is a quad switcher that receives video signals for 4
channels and displays them on a quad-divided screen. This
product has a simple design and compact size, which provides
only the essential functions as follows.
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Input of 4-channel video signals
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Support of both full screen and quad-divided screen
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Auto sequence function
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Time setting for sequential display of videos (range: 1–99
seconds)
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Freeze function
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OSD setting
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Input of max 4 alarms allowed
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Remote control
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One relay output
Although it is neither complicated to install nor difficult to operate your
set, a few minutes of your time is required to read this manual for a
properly wired installation and becoming familiar with its many
features and how to use them. Please take a great care in unpacking
your set and do not discard the carton and other packing materials.
They may be needed when moving your set and are required if it
ever becomes necessary to return your set for service.
Never place the unit near radiators, in front of heating vents, in
excessively humid or dusty location to avoid early damage and for
your years of quality use. Connect your complementary components
as illustrated in the following page.
VQD-1404 O/P Manual
Power Adaptor
(Power Adaptor might be removed
according to approval specifications)
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Overview ...................................................................................1
Features ....................................................................................1
Precautions ..............................................................................2
Front Panel ...............................................................................4
Rear Panel ................................................................................5
Operating Sequence ................................................................6
Operating Method ....................................................................6
Description & Setting of Menus..............................................8
Setting Alarm and Remote Control ......................................10
Connections ...........................................................................11
Block Diagram........................................................................12
Specifications.........................................................................13
VQD-1404 is a quad switcher that receives video signals for 4
channels and displays them on a quad-divided screen. This
product has a simple design and compact size, which provides
only the essential functions as follows.
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Input of 4-channel video signals
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Support of both full screen and quad-divided screen
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Auto sequence function
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Time setting for sequential display of videos (range: 1–99
seconds)
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Freeze function
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OSD setting
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Input of max 4 alarms allowed
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Remote control
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One relay output
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This sign is provided to alert the user to the
presence of possible hazards that could cause
serious injury or even death.
This sign is intended to alert the user to the
presence of possible hazards that could cause
personal injury or property damage.
This sign indicates practices considered ‘unacceptable’ during use
of the product.
This sign illustrates mandated practices during use of the product.
When smoke or abnormal heat emission
is detected, stop using the product.
It can result in fire. In this case, stop using the
product and refer servicing to a local agency or the
Customer Service Department
in the headquarters.
Do not drop the product or apply severe
shocks or vibrations.
It will damage the product or may cause
failure.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
Do not install the product in dusty or
damp places with poor ventilation or
places with oil or gas.
Do not grasp or pull the power cord or
plug with wet hands.
When the cord or plug is damaged or frayed,
it can cause fire or electric shock.
It will cause the abnormal operation of the product or
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not place the product in unstable places
with vibration or on a slanted surface.
Do not dissemble the product or insert
undesired foreign substances.
It will result in the abnormal operation
of the product and fire.
Always use the designated power supply.
Install the product away from rain and
other wetting sources.
Failure to use the proper power supply could result
in fire, electrical shock, serious
injure and/or damage.
POWER
SUPPLY
When water penetrates into the product, it
can cause abnormal operation.
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This sign indicates practices considered ‘unacceptable’ during use
of the product.
This sign illustrates mandated practices during use of the product.
Do not install the product in places
subject to temperature extremes.
Installing the product in a hot(at +60°C or above)
or cold(at -10°C or below) place can degrade the
product performance or cause the abnormal
operation. Thus, the user should pay special
attention to ventilation especially
when installing the product
in a hot place.
Do not drop the product or apply severe
shocks or vibrations.
Do not position the product near
magnetic or inflammable materials.
It will damage the product or may cause
failure.
It will damage the product or may cause
failure.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
Install the product away from rain and
other wetting sources.
When water penetrates into the product, it
can cause abnormal operation.
Use a dry cloth to clean the product.
When cleaning the product, apply wax onto a dry
soft cloth, wipe the product gently and clean
it with cotton flannel.
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. POWER SWITCH
Used to turn power on or off.
. ALARM INDICATOR
Occurrence of an alarm turns on this LED.
. CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTON
Pressing this button displays full screen, and pressing it once
more freezes a screen.
. QUAD/SEQUENCE BUTTON
Pressing this button selects split screen; and pressing it once
more selects sequential display function. (Split screen and
sequential screen display function are toggled if you press
this button repeatedly.)
If you keep pressing this button for longer than 1 second, a
menu screen appears.
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. VIDEO INPUT
It is an input terminal where external video signals are input.
. MONITOR
A monitor is an output terminal which outputs the video signal
input. The types of output screens a full screen of CH1-CH4,
and a quad screen.
. ALARM IN/OUT
It includes 4 alarm inputs and 1 relay output. A remote control
terminal.
. POWER
Input terminal of DC 12V.
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. VIDEO INPUT
It is an input terminal where external video signals are input.
. MONITOR
A monitor is an output terminal which outputs the video signal
input. The types of output screens a full screen of CH1-CH4,
and a quad screen.
. ALARM IN/OUT
It includes 4 alarm inputs and 1 relay output. A remote control
terminal.
. POWER
Input terminal of DC 12V.
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1. CONNECT A CAMERA AND MONITOR
2. TURN ON THE POWER
3. CHECK VIDEO VIA A MONITOR
4. MAKE SETTINGS ON MENUS
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CONNECTING A CAMERA AND MONITOR
1. Connect as many cameras as required (max. 4 units) to
the video input terminal on the rear panel.
2. Connect a monitor to the monitor terminal on the back of
the product.
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TURNING ON THE POWER
1. Apply power to the DC 12V input terminal on the back.
2. Turn on the power switch on the front, and check if a green
light is turned on.
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CHECKING VIDEO VIA A MONITOR
1. Check the individual video inputs
If you press a channel selection button (CH1/CH2/CH3/
CH4) on the front, the selected channel appears.
2. Checking Quad Screen
If you press the QUAD/SEQUENCE button on the front, a
quad screen appears. Users can watch a quad screen in 2
modes. For the information on settings of quad screen,
see the menu descriptions and setting methods.
3. Checking a full screen
If you press a channel selection button (CH1/CH2/CH3/
CH4) on the front, each channel is displayed on a full
screen.
4. Automatic channel switching
If you press the QUAD/SEQUENCE button on the QUAD
screen on the front, you can watch channels in sequence.
In this sequence mode, a full channel screen is displayed.
The order of sequential change can be modified on
“MENU/AUTO SEQUENCE”. (Default sequence: (CH1
CH2→CH3→CH4→QUAD→CH1→...)
5. Using FREEZE function
On a full screen, if you press the selected screen once
again, the freeze function is selected; and if you press it
again, this function is released.
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INITIALIZING THE SETTINGS
Turn the power on while you are pressing both #1 and #2
button simultaneously.
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HOW TO REMOVE A LOCK IN A BUTTON LOCK STATUS
Turn the power on while you are pressing both #3 and #4
button simultaneously.
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4. Automatic channel switching
If you press the QUAD/SEQUENCE button on the QUAD
screen on the front, you can watch channels in sequence.
In this sequence mode, a full channel screen is displayed.
The order of sequential change can be modified on
“MENU/AUTO SEQUENCE”. (Default sequence: (CH1
→
CH2→CH3→CH4→QUAD→CH1→...)
5. Using FREEZE function
On a full screen, if you press the selected screen once
again, the freeze function is selected; and if you press it
again, this function is released.
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INITIALIZING THE SETTINGS
Turn the power on while you are pressing both #1 and #2
button simultaneously.
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HOW TO REMOVE A LOCK IN A BUTTON LOCK STATUS
Turn the power on while you are pressing both #3 and #4
button simultaneously.
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To access menus, long-press the QUAD/SEQUENCE button for
about one second. The menu consists of the followings.
1. SYSTEM
: Enables or disables a
button lock.
: Enables or disables a
remote control
: Resets the settings to the
initial ones.
2. CAMERA
With these menus, you can adjust the title, brightness, contrast and colors of each channel.
: Maximum 8 characters
: Adjustable from 00 to 99
: Adjustable from 00 to 99
: Adjustable from 00 to 99
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SETUP MENU
SYSTEM
CAMERA
DISPLAY
ALARM
AUTO SEQUENCE
EXIT
CAMERA1
CAMERA2
CAMERA3
CAMERA4
CHANNEL1 SET
TITLE CAMERA01
BRIGHT 58
CONTRAST 32
HUE 00
BUTTON CONTROL ON
REMOTE CONTROL ON
INITIAL SETTING
RETURN
3. DISPLAY
You can specify a title, border, and colors.
You can also select a quad screen of 2 types. (QUAD/POP)
4. ALARM
You can adjust alarm settings (N.C, N.O, OFF) and display
the current setting status.
You can also adjust the output status of a buzzer and relay
as well.
5. AUTO SEQUENCE
You can adjust the order and time interval of auto sequence.
The supported time range is 1-99 seconds.
TITLE ON
BORDER ON
OSD COLOR WHITE
BORDER COLOR WHITE
QUAD STYLE QUAD
AUTO SEQUENCE
SEQ NO1 FULL1 03SEC
SEQ NO2 FULL2 03SEC
SEQ NO3 FULL3 03SEC
SEQ NO4 FULL4 03SEC
SEQ NO5 QUAD 03SEC
ALARM SET
ALARM STATE
CAM1 OFF OPEN
CAM2 OFF OPEN
CAM3 OFF OPEN
CAM4 OFF OPEN
VIDEO LOSS BUZZER ON
BUZZER DURATION 03SEC
RELAY DURATION 03SEC
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3. DISPLAY
You can specify a title, border, and colors.
You can also select a quad screen of 2 types. (QUAD/POP)
4. ALARM
You can adjust alarm settings (N.C, N.O, OFF) and display
the current setting status.
You can also adjust the output status of a buzzer and relay
as well.
5. AUTO SEQUENCE
You can adjust the order and time interval of auto sequence.
The supported time range is 1-99 seconds.
TITLE ON
BORDER ON
OSD COLOR WHITE
BORDER COLOR WHITE
QUAD STYLE QUAD
AUTO SEQUENCE
WINDOW SEQ.TIME
SEQ NO1 FULL1 03SEC
SEQ NO2 FULL2 03SEC
SEQ NO3 FULL3 03SEC
SEQ NO4 FULL4 03SEC
SEQ NO5 QUAD 03SEC
ALARM SET
ALARM STATE
CAM1 OFF OPEN
CAM2 OFF OPEN
CAM3 OFF OPEN
CAM4 OFF OPEN
VIDEO LOSS BUZZER ON
BUZZER DURATION 03SEC
RELAY DURATION 03SEC
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There are two modes for alarm inputting method, which can be
set using menus.
1. N.O(Normal Open)
If the alarm input turns to LOW, it is recognized that an alarm
has occurred.
2. N.C(Normal Close)
In this case, the alarm input is usually in a LOW status, but it
turns to HIGH if an alarm occurs.
Upon inputting an alarm, one relay output is operated.
A remote control is used to control this product externally.
If you press both #1 and #2 on a remote control, a quad screen
is displayed.
D-SUB 15PIN Pin Specifications
1 GND
2 RELAY N.O
3 RELAY COMM
4 GND
5 REMOTE 3
6 REMOTE 1
7 ALARM INPUT 3
8 ALARM INPUT 1
9 GND
10 RELAY N.C
11 GND
12 REMOTE 4
13 REMOTE 2
14 ALARM INPUT 4
15 ALARM INPUT 2
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ELECTRICAL
Input.......................................4CHANNEL BNC/1Vp-p 75Ω
Output....................................1CHANNEL BNC/1Vp-p 75Ω
Resolution .............................................................720x 480
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GENERAL
Power Source..........................................................DC 12V
Power Consumption ........................................5W or below
Operation Temperature ..............-10°C~+50°C/20~85%RH
Weight.................................................................500g/1.1lb
Dimensions ...............................130(W) x40(H) x 140(D)mm
......................................................5.1(W)x 1.6(H)x 5.5(D)in
* These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ELECTRICAL
Input.......................................4CHANNEL BNC/1Vp-p 75Ω
Output....................................1CHANNEL BNC/1Vp-p 75Ω
Resolution .............................................................720x 480
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GENERAL
Power Source..........................................................DC 12V
Power Consumption ........................................5W or below
Operation Temperature ..............-10°C~+50°C/20~85%RH
Weight.................................................................500g/1.1lb
Dimensions ...............................130(W) x40(H) x 140(D)mm
......................................................5.1(W)x 1.6(H)x 5.5(D)in
* These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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