Vaddio Quick-Connect 4 User Manual

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

Quick-Connect™ 4

Video, Power and Control Wiring Center

Figure 1:

Vaddio Quick-Connect 4
Video, Power and Control
Wiring Center

Front Panel (above) and
Back Panel (below) shown

INTRODUCTION

INTENDED USE

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

The Vaddio™ Quick-Connect 4, Video, Power and Control Wiring Center (Figure 1)
simplifies Operator and Presenter camera systems using the Vaddio EZCamera™
Cabling standard. The Quick-Connect 4 can accommodate up to four separate
Vaddio PTZ cameras, combining and consolidating four Vaddio Quick-Connect
Boxes, four PowerRite™ power supplies and four EZCamera Control Adapters used
with the EZCamera cable system.

Each camera port has an individual 18VDC supply to power a single PTZ camera.
Power is provided to the camera and S-Video and Composite video are both
returned to the Quick-Connect 4 on the same single Cat. 5 cable for Power/Video.

Individual control ports are supplied for camera control systems like the
ProductionVIEW™ and camera control daisy chaining is accommodated through the
first camera control port as well.

Control inputs are either DB-9 or RJ-45 and control outputs are RJ-45, which
connect easily with all Vaddio WallVIEW™, CeilingVIEW™, EZCamera and
HideAway series cameras.

Before operating the Vaddio Quick-Connect 4, please read the entire manual
thoroughly. The wiring system was designed, built and tested for use indoors.
Outdoor operation is not recommended, has not been tested and could damage the
unit and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition. Use only the Vaddio
provided power supply.

The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your
Vaddio Quick-Connect 4. For reference, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications,
Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio
product line on the website. These documents can be downloaded from

www.vaddio.com

free of charge.

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate the device if it
has been dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the
product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in
water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions.

Installation and User Guide

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Quick-Connect 4

UNPACKING

INSTALLATION

Compatible
Camera
Systems

Use only the power supply provided with the Quick-Connect 4 Wiring
Center. Use of any unauthorized power supplies will void any and all
warranties.

Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging.

Unpack and identify the following parts:

• One (1) Quick-Connect 4 Wiring Center (rack mount)

• One (1) 18VDC, 5.5Amp, 100W PowerRite Power Supply

• Installation and User Guide (341-256-1)

The Quick-Connect 4 was specifically designed for simplifying the installation of
camera systems using the Vaddio Cat. 5 cabling scheme for distribution of Video

(both S-Video and Composite video) and Power on the same Cat. 5 cable with

Control handled on a second Cat. 5 cable which adheres to both the Sony and
Canon Daisy chain wiring convention for control of multiple cameras with a single
control port. Below is a list of compatible Vaddio Camera Systems using the
Vaddio wiring standard.

The Quick-Connect 4 is compatible with the following Vaddio cameras and
Camera Systems:

• Vaddio WallVIEW 100

• Vaddio WallVIEW 70

• Vaddio WallVIEW 50i

• Vaddio CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ

• Vaddio CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ HideAway*

• Vaddio CeilingVIEW 50iR PTZ

• Vaddio WallVIEW 50i PTZ HideAway*

• EZCamera PTZ Series Camera Kit (Camera, Cat. 5 Shoe and Remote)

• Vaddio Model 100 PTZ

• Vaddio Model 70 PTZ

• Vaddio Model 50 PTZ

• Vaddio Model 50iR PTZ

*Note: Due to the power requirements for proper operation, the Quick-Connect 4 can supply

power to only two (2) of the HideAway products (Ceilin gVIEW 70 PTZ Hide Away and WallVIE W 50i
PTZ HideAway) at any given time.

Controls, Inputs
and Outputs
(Camera 1)

A

Figure 2: Back Panel Connections

A) Power Input (18V, +center, 5.5A) Supports up to Four (4) PTZ Cameras
B) Video/Power Connection – Carries Power to the camera and returns S-Video and

C) S-Video Output of Camera on 4-pin mini din
D) Composite Video Output of Camera on BNC
E) Control Through Output Port to Camera (RS-232 on Cat. 5 cable)
F) Control Through Input Port from Controller (RS-232 on Cat. 5)
G) Control Through Input Port from Controller (RS-232 on DB-9)

Composite Video to the Quick-Connect 4

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B

D E

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G

F

Quick-Connect 4

BASIC CAMERA

CONNECTION

4-Camera
Daisy Chain
Control Example
(1-Control Port)

ControlVIEW
Xtreme &
Quick-Connect 4

Figure 3: Single Camera Connection

Power to Camera,
S-Video and
Composite Video
from Camera
over Single Cat. 5

Power Supply

Figure 4: Daisy Chain Example with Single Control Port

Cam 1

Power & Video Power & Video

Cat. 5

Power

Camera 1

S-Video

Output

S-Video

Output

RS-232

Cat. 5

OUT

RS-232

Camera 3

S-Video

Output

RS-232
on Cat. 5

RS-232 from

Controller

Composite

Video

DB-9 or RJ-45

Output

RS-232

Cat. 5 Cat. 5

Cam 2

Cat. 5 Cat. 5

RS-232
DB-9 to DB-9

Camera 4

S-Video

Cat. 5

OUT

Power & Video

Vaddio ControlVIEW Xtreme

Vaddio Model 100 PTZ
with Camera Shoe

RS-232

OUT

Cam 3

Power & Video

Camera 2

S-Video

Output

Output

Cam 4

Cat. 5

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Quick-Connect 4

4-Camera
Direct Control
Example
(4-Control Ports)

ProductionVIEW

&

Quick-Connect 4

4-Camera
Quick-Connect 4
Head End Daisy
Chain Example
(1-Control Port)

Note: Cat. 5 Cable
Maximum Length for
this Control
Configuration:
50’/15.24m

Power & Video

Figure 5:

Vaddio
ProductionVIEW FX
(6 discrete control ports ­no daisy chain control)

3-Cat.5
Homeruns

Figure 6: Head End Daisy Chain Example (see Figure 7 for I/O detail)

Cat. 5

Cat. 5

Cam 1
S-Video

RS-232

Power &
Video

RS-232

Cam 3
S-Video

RS-232
Cat. 5

Cat. 5

Cam 2
S-Video

3-Cat.5
Homeruns

Power & Video

Cat. 5

Cat. 5

Cam 4
S-Video

RS-232

Cat. 5

Power & Video

RS-232

Control
Source

2-Cat.5
Homeruns

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Quick-Connect 4

4-Camera
Quick-Connect 4
Head End Daisy
Chain Example
Detail

Note: Cat. 5 Cable
Maximum Length for
this Control
Configuration:
50’/15.24m

PIN-OUTS

Video/Power

Figure 7: Connection Detail for Head End Daisy Chain using the Quick-Connect 4

Control Source
ControlVIEW Xtreme

Camera 1
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ

Camera 2
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ

3-Cat.5
Homeruns

3-Cat.5
Homeruns

Control to Camera

Control Out to QC4

Control to Camera

Control Out to QC4

Camera 3
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ

3-Cat.5
Homeruns

Control to Camera

Control Out to QC4

Camera 4
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ

2-Cat.5
Homeruns

Control to Camera

The pin-outs for the Quick-Connect 4’s Video, Power and Control
connectors are as follows:

Video/Power Connection RJ-45

RJ-45 Pins

1) Power (+)

2) Power GND

3) Video GND

4) Y (luminance)

5) Video GND

6) C (Chrominance)

7) Video GND

8) Composite Video

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Video/Power

Top

View

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Quick-Connect 4

Control Inputs

Control Output

to Camera

CARE AND
CLEANING

OPERATING AND
STORAGE
CONDITIONS

Control Input Connections
RJ-45 and DB-9F

RJ-45 Pins

1) DTR

2) DSR

3) CTS

4) RTS

5) Unused

6) Digital GND

7) RXD

8) TXD

DB-9 Pins

2) Through to Pin 8 (TXD)

3) Through to Pin 7 (RXD)

5) Through to Pin 6 of RJ-45

(Sony* Daisy chain to DSR)
(Sony* Daisy chain from DTR)
(Canon Daisy chain to RTS)
(Canon Daisy chain from CTS)

(from TXD of control source)
(to RXD of control source)

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Control Inputs

*DTR/DSR also applies to Canon
VCC-50i Products featuring Vaddio’s
exclusive VISCA Control Translation

5 1

Control Output Connection RJ-45

RJ-45 Pins

1) DSR (Sony* Daisy chain from DTR)

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2) DTR (Sony* Daisy chain to DSR)

3) RTS (Canon Daisy chain from CTS)

Control Out

4) CTS (Canon Daisy chain to RTS)

5) Unused

6) Digital GND

7) TXD (to RXD of control source)

*DTR/DSR also applies to Canon
VCC-50i Products featuring Vaddio’s
exclusive VISCA Control Translation

8) RXD (from TXD of control source)

Do not attempt to take the Quick-Connect 4 apart. There are no user­serviceable components inside. Disassembly of the device will void the
warranty.

• Do not spill liquids onto the device

• Keep this device away from food and liquid

• For smears or smudges, clear any dust with a blower and wipe

stains with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use any abrasive chemicals.

Do not store or operate the Quick-Connect 4 under the following conditions
for any circumstance:

• Temperatures above 40°C (104°F)

• Temperatures below 0°C (32°F)

• High humidity, condensing or wet environments

• Dusty environments

• In inclement weather

• Under severe vibration

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Quick-Connect 4

GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY
INFORMATION

Camera Ports:
Control Through Ports:

Power Supply:
Video Output Connections:

Size:

Weight:

4-Individual RS-232
2-inputs on RJ-45F and DB9F per camera
1-output on RJ-45F per camera
18 VDC, 5.5 Amp, 100W
S-Video out on 4-pin mini din &
Composite Video Out on BNC
(Both signals are live)
2-Space Rack Mount Height - 3.5” (8.89cm)
4” (10.16cm) Deep

2.2 lbs, 1kg

Hardware* Warranty - One year limited warranty on all parts. Vaddio warrants this product

against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the day of
purchase if Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty. They will, at its
option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

Exclusions - The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: improper or

inadequate maintenance by the customer, customers applied software or interfacing,
unauthorized modifications or misuse, operation outside the normal environmental
specifications for the product, use of the incorrect power supply, or improper site operation
and maintenance.

Vaddio Customer service – Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products

without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test
then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a
technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair. All components must be returned
for testing as a complete unit. Vaddio will not accept responsibility for shipment after it has
left the premises.

Vaddio Technical support - Vaddio technicians will determine and discuss with the

customer the criteria for repair costs and/or replacement. Vaddio Technical Support can be
contacted through one of the following resources: e-mail support at [e-mail] or
online at www.vaddio.com

Return Material Authorization (RMA) number - Before returning a product for repair or

replacement request an RMA from Vaddio’s technical support. Provide a technician with a
return phone number, e-mail address, shipping address, and product serial numbers.
Describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase. Include your
assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Vaddio. Write your assigned RMA number
on the outside of the box when returning the product.

Voided warranty – The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been

removed or if the product has been disassembled or damaged through misuse, accident,
modifications, or unauthorized repair.

Shipping and handling - Vaddio will not pay for inbound shipping transportation or

insurance charges or accept any responsibility for laws and ordinances from inbound transit.
Vaddio will pay for outbound shipping, transportation, and insurance charges all items under
warranty but will not assume responsibility for loss and/or damage by the outbound freight
carrier. If the return shipment appears damaged, retain the original boxes and packing

material for inspection by the carrier. Contact your carrier immediately.
Products not under warranty - Payment arrangements are required before outbound

shipment for all out of warranty products.

*Vaddio manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to
new in accordance with industry standard practices.

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subject to change without notice. Quick-Connect, CeilingVIEW, EZCamera, ControlVIEW, WallVIEW and PowerRite are registered
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