NetMedia VS4X1 User Manual

Video Switcher

VS4X1

The NetMedia VS4X1 Video Switcher sequences 2, 3, or 4 video inputs through 1 output. Select the
number of inputs and set the dwell time from 1 to 63 seconds. It is compatible with CCTV video cam
eras including all NetMedia UTP/CAT5 and Power Over Coax models. View the output on a monitor or
modulate it for distribution to multiple televisions.

Product Includes:

1. Video Switcher Assembly (4 - Video Input Connectors, Video Output Connector,
Power Connector, End Plate, Switch Bank).

1

2V DC 100mA Power Transformer (Center Conductor Positive).

2.

Video Input 2

Yellow connector for
input device 2.

Video Input 3

Yellow connector for
input device 3.

2-4 inputs with 1 output

Video Output

Black connector for

output device.

-

Video Input 4

Yellow connector for
input device 4.

End Plate

Remove to access
Switch Bank.

Switch Bank

Behind End Plate - sets dwell
time and number of inputs.

FEATURES

Selectable for 2 to 4 inputs

Selectable for 1 to 63 second dwell

Microprocessor controlled

Supports NTSC or PAL in color and B/W

Setup retained during power outage

Tough aluminum housing

Includes power supply

1 year limited warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

Dwell Time:
Video Bandwidth:
Video Crosstalk:
Video Output Connector:
Video Input Connectors:
Power Requirement:
Power Connector:
Housing Size:
Weight:

Video Input 1

Yellow connector for

input device 1.

Power Connector

12V DC 100mA,

center positive.

1 to 63 seconds

12MHz

-70 db

Female RCA, 75 Ohm

4 - Female RCA, 75 Ohm

12V DC, 100mA

5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID, center positive

3.25“ long x 2.2” wide x 0.9“ high

3.5 oz.

(subject to change without notice)

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NetMedia, Inc., 10940 N. Stallard Place, Tucson, Arizona 85737 [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] www.netmedia.com

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Installation Procedures:

1. If changing the default setup from 4 inputs rotating at 4 seconds each, discon­nect power and remove End Plate opposite Power Connector. Slide out circuit
board to access Switch Bank: switches 1-6 set the dwell time; switches 7-8 set
input sources (Figures 1 & 2). Replace End Plate when finished.

2. Connect video sources to yellow Video Input Connectors (Input 1 is next to
Power Connector).

3. Connect video destination to black Video Output Connector (next to Input 1).

4. Connect 12V DC 100mA power supply to an AC outlet and Power Connector.

5. Switcher output is now available for viewing on monitoring device.

Switch

123456

000000 N/A 010000 16 100000 32 110000 48
000001 1 010001 17 100001 33 110001 49
000010 2 010010 18 100010 34 110010 50
000011 3 010011 19 100011 35 110011 51
000100 4 010100 20 100100 36 110100 52
000101 5 010101 21 100101 37 110101 53
000110 6 010110 22 100110 38 110110 54
000111 7 010111 23 100111 39 110111 55
001000 8 011000 24 101000 40 111000 56
001001 9 011001 25 101001 41 111001 57
001010 10 011010 26 101010 42 111010 58
001011 11 011011 27 101011 43 111011 59
001100 12 011100 28 101100 44 111100 60
001101 13 011101 29 101101 45 111101 61
001110 14 011110 30 101110 46 111110 62
001111 15 011111 31 101111 47 111111 63

Dwell

Seconds

Switch

123456

Dwell

Seconds

Switch

123456

Dwell

Seconds

Switch

123456

Dwell

OF F OFF O FF ON O FF OF F ON ON

Inputs

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1

O
N

DIP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 1 - Switch Bank default setup

4 inputs @ 4 sec. each.

Dwell

Seconds

Switch

78

Sources

00 N/A
01 2
10 3
11 4

Input

Figure 2 - DIP Switch Bank settings for dwell time and input sources (0 = OFF and 1 = ON).

Video Switcher

Camera

Camera

Camera

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

Output

Input 1

Power

Monitor or
Television

Camera

Figure 3 - Connecting the switcher to 4 video sources and a monitor.

NetMedia, Inc., 10940 N. Stallard Place, Tucson, Arizona 85737 [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] www.netmedia.com

VS4X1

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