Vicon VSW-8RS485-230, VSW-8RS232, VSW-8RS485, VSW-8RS232-230, VSW-16RS485-230 Installation & Operation Manual

8-CHANNEL AND 16-CHANNEL

VIDEO SWITCHERS

XX079-00-01

Copyright © 2003 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.

VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788

TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116

24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)

UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com

Vicon part number 8009-8079-00-01 Section 12 Rev 303

Coaxial Cable Recommendations

Coaxial cables used to route video signals to and from the unit must meet the video recommendations in this section.

Caution: Careful selection of the proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this

equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those
recommended are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.

Materials

Use only cable with a pure copper center conductor. Do not use cable with either a copper-plated steel or an aluminum
center conductor because these do not transfer signals effectively in the frequency range used in CCTV networks. A
center conductor with low DC resistance is required for effective CCTV operation. Solid-core bare copper conductor is
best suited to video applications, except where flexing occurs. If the coaxial cable will be subjected to flexing during
normal use, select a cable with a stranded center conductor. The preferred dielectric material is cellular (foam)
polyethylene. It has better electrical characteristics than solid polyethylene, but is more vulnerable to moisture. Therefore,
use only solid polyethylene dielectric cable with a heavy exterior insulation in applications subject to moisture. The shield
must be copper braid providing 95% or better coverage.

Cable Types

The most commonly used cable types are RG-59/U and RG-11/U. Each is actually a family of cables with widely varying
electrical characteristics, some of which are not suitable for CCTV applications. Choose a cable type by referring to the
characteristics and maximum distances listed below. The maximum distance for best picture refers to the distance
between the camera and the unit. The characteristics of the cables in this table should be used as a guideline when
cables other than Belden are used. Materials and construction must follow the guidelines above. Note that “BC” refers to
bare copper and “TC” refers to tinned copper.

Recommended Coaxial Cable Types

Cable

Type

Belden

Type No.

Alpha

Type No.

West Penn

Type No.

Type

Center

Conductor

Type Shield and

% Coverage

DC

Resistance

ohms per

1000 feet

(km)

RG-11/U 8213 9847 811,4811 14 Solid BC BC braid (95%) 2.6 (8.5)
RG-6/U 9248 9804C 806,4806 18 Solid BC Foil + 61% TC

braid (100%)
RG-59/U 8281 9803 815 20 Solid BC 2 TC braids (96%) 9.9 (32.5)
RG-59/U 9259 ---- 816 22 Stranded

BC

RG-59/U 9659 ---- ---- 22 Stranded

BC

BC braid (95%) 15.0 (49)

BC braid (95%) 15.0 (49)

7.5 (24.6)

Picture Quality vs Cable Length

Picture Quality

Maximum

Cable Run*

ft (m)

RG-59/U RG-6/U RG-11/U

Usable picture 1100 (350) 1500 (450) 2400 (750)
Clean picture 820 (250) 1000 (300) 1600 (500)
Best picture 400 (120) 530 (160) 820 (250)

* For longer cable runs, refer to the Product Specifications for Video Amplifiers.

Important Safeguards

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the unit.

1. Read Instructions -

instructions should be read before the video product is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions -

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings -

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions -

instructions should be followed.

All the safety and operating

All the safety and operating

All warnings on the video product

All operating and use

5. Cleaning -

disconnected from the CCTV system without seriously
jeopardizing security. Step b applies to equipment that
must operate continuously such as video switching
equipment at military installations.

a. Disconnect this video product from its power

source before cleaning. Do not use caustic,
abrasive, or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

b. Use a damp cloth to clean the equipment. Do not

allow moisture or liquids to enter any vents. Do not
use caustic, abrasive, or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments -

recommended by Vicon as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture -

in any location where it may be exposed to water or
moisture. This does not apply to outdoor camera
housings, outdoor pan-and-tilt drives, and other
equipment designed for direct exposure to outdoor
environments.

8. Accessories -

any unstable surface or table. The video product may
fall, causing serious injury to a person and serious
damage to the video product. Use only with a mounting
accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the video product should
follow Vicon’s instructions, and a mounting accessory
recommended by Vicon should be used.

9. Ventilation -

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the video product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
video product on a rug or other similar surface. This
video product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This video product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Vicon’s
instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources -

operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your installation site, consult your
Vicon dealer or local power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Step a applies to equipment that can be

Do not use attachments not

Do not use this video product

Do not place this video product on

Slots and openings in the cabinet are

This video product should be

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11. Grounding -

equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug only fits into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection -

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the video product.

13. Outdoor Cable Grounding -

system is connected to the video product, be sure the
cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-1984, provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

14. Lightning -

product when it is not used for long periods of time,
disconnect it from its power source and from the cable
system. This prevents damage to the video product due
to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines -

be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside cable system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading -

extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry -

any kind into this video product through openings as

This applies to video products

Power supply cords

If an outside cable

For added protection for this video

An outside cable system should not

Do not overload wall outlets and

Never push objects of

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

18. Servicing -

product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service -

product from its power source and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions. Note that step c does not apply to outdoor
camera housings, outdoor pan-and-tilt drives and other
equipment specifically designed for direct exposure to
outdoor environments.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts -

required be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by Vicon or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

21. Safety Check -

repairs to this video product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in proper operating condition.

Do not attempt to service this video

Disconnect this video

When replacement parts are

Upon completion of any service or

Introduction

The information in this instruction m anual cover s the installation, program m ing, operation and maintenance of
the Vicon series of 8-channel and 16-channel video switchers. This unit should be installed by a qualified
technician using approved materials in accordance with national, state and local codes. Read these
instructions through completely before attempting installation.

The Vicon series of video switchers includes a wide range of models. There are 8-channel or 16-channel
models for RS-485 or RS-232 com m unic ation. Each is available in 120 or 230 VAC versions . Refer to Table 1
for model descriptions.

Table 1

Model Descriptions

Model Number Product Code Description

VSW-8RS485 7267 8-channel RS485 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-8RS485-230 7267-01 8-channel RS485 video switcher; 230VAC
VSW-8RS232 7268 8-channel RS232 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-8RS232-230 7268-01 8-channel RS232 video switcher; 230VAC
VSW-16RS485 7269 16-channel RS485 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-16RS485-230 7269-01 16-channel RS485 video switcher; 230VAC
VSW-16RS232 7270 16-channel RS232 video switcher; 120 VAC
VSW-16RS232-230 7270-01 16-channel RS232 video switcher; 230VAC

The video switcher is capable of s witching 8 cam er as (8- channel vers ion) or 16 cam eras (16-c hannel version)
to two independent monitor outputs. The switcher als o includes 16 alarm inputs for dry contact switches and
three types of programmable outputs (LED, flashing screen message and two contact relays).

On-screen menus allow the user to easily program the video switcher using the front panel keys. A real-time
clock allows program ming for night, weekend, or other operation periods. The menus provide an extensive
selection of alarm processing options.

The switcher provides separate hardwired alarm inputs corresponding to each camera. Any conventional
alarm device s uch as reed switches, PIRs, etc. m ay be connected to these, and each input may be set for
active high (equivalent to normally closed – NC) or active low (equivalent to normally open – NO). Each
hardwired input may be enabled or disabled individually.

Alarm outputs include two dry contact relay outputs that may be individually configured NO or NC. The relay
outputs may be used to activate a video recorder or a remote light or buzzer. The outputs may be
programmed to go active in response to multiple hardwired inputs.

The video switchers provide an advanced sequential s witching function. Cam era switching may be ascending
in normal or user-def ined pattern sequencing. In normal sequencing, all cameras switch at the same dwell
time. This is re ferred to as EZ-A (or B) Sequence. Cam eras may be programmed to sequence in any order
desired by the user, allowing selec ted cameras to be displayed more frequently or less frequently than other
cameras. Each camera may be assigned its own dwell period, allowing more important cameras to be
displayed longer. This is referred to as Sequenc e Pattern. Monitor A has an option of setting different dwell
times for norm al sequencing and alarm sequencing. Monitor B does not have the separate dwell option for
alarm and normal sequencing.

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Screen displays include a camera title, a monitor title, time and date. Each camera and monitor title may
consist of up to 24 characters, drawn from a set consisting of 128 characters, including foreign-language
characters. Screen displays may be program med with a narrow outline (“shadow”) around each character for
added contrast with the background.

Fourteen different screen arrangements of the time, date, camera title, and monitor title are available. T he
different scr een displays allow the time/date, cam era titles, or m onitor title to be displayed in various locations
on the screen, or to be displayed selectively (camera title only, monitor title only, camer a and monitor titles
with time/date, etc.). A different display type may be assigned to each of the monitors. User-programmed
settings may be returned to the factory settings with the default programming function.

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Installation

Unpacking and Inspection

All Vicon equipment is tested and inspected before leaving the factory. It is the carrier’s responsibility to deliver
the equipment in the same condition as it left the factory.

Inspection For Visible Damage

Immediately inspect the cartons upon deliver y. Make a note of any visible damage on all copies of the carrier’s
freight bill.

Make sure the carrier’s agent (the person making the delivery) signs the note on all copies of the bill. If the
agent does not have claim forms, contact the carrier’s office.

Inspection For Concealed Damage

As soon as pos sible after delivery, unpack the unit and inspec t it for concealed damage. Do not discar d the
carton or packing m aterials. If the unit is dam aged, c ontact the carrier immediately and request forms for filing
a damage claim. Make arrangements for a representative of the carrier to inspect the damaged equipment.

If the equipment must be returned for repair, follow the Shipping Instructions at the end of this manual.
Installing the video switcher involves physical installation, including rack m ounting and system cabling, and
setup programming. Since it usually more convenient to complete the cable connections before rack
installation, those procedure are described first. Rack installation may, however, be performed first if the
nature of the installation makes it more convenient to do so.

System Cabling

Cable connections to the video switcher fall into three groups: video, alarm and power. Video connections
include inputs from cameras, looping outputs to other equipment, and monitor outputs. Alarm connections
include hardwired alarm inputs corresponding to each video channel and two dry contact relay outputs. The
power connection simply involves installing the power cord. Ref er to Figure 1 and 2 for F ront and Rear Panel
illustrations. The RS485/RS232 connector is not used at this time.

Video Connections

The number of video inputs and looping outputs in the video switcher units corresponds to whether the
switcher is an 8- or 16-channel ver sion. Each video channel has two BNC connectors, one for input and one
for looping output. T he looping output connector is always live when video is being input at the corresponding
IN connector and is always identical to the input video.

The switcher has two active video outputs labeled MON A and MON B. T he content of each monitor display is
user programmable.

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Figure 1

8-Channel Front and Rear Panel

Figure 2

16-Channel Front and Rear Panel

Video Inputs and Looping Outputs

The video switchers are designed for 1.0 volt peak-to-peak baseband composite video signal. Use only
coaxial cable types. See Coaxial Cable Recommendations.

Connect a coaxial cable from each camera to one of the VIDEO IN BNCs. If the video is to be run to other
devices, such as a dedicated monitor or VCR or to a matrix s witcher, c onnec t a coax ial c able f r om the desired
VIDEO OUT BNC to the other equipment. A dedicated monitor or VCR only displays the video of a single
camera. If the video switcher is integrated into a m atrix switching system , each video input should be looped
out to the switcher. Each VIDEO OUT connector that is not used must be terminated with a 75-ohm
terminating plug.

Note:

Unused looping outputs that are not terminated may cause degradation of the monitor image.

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Monitor Connections

Use only coaxial cable types. See Coaxial Cable Recomm endations. The m onitor outputs are labeled MON A
and MON B. The two monitor outputs have the s am e featur es and f unction independently, except MON A can
set two different dwell times for normal and alarm sequencing and MON B has only one dwell time for both.

Connect coaxial cables between the monitor outputs on the switcher and the VIDEO IN connectors on the
monitors.

Note:

Most CCTV monitors have a looping output c onnector to allow the video to be run on to some other

equipment, such as a VCR. If this connector is not us ed, set the termination switch on the monitor to
75 ohms. If the video is going to be looped out, set the switch to HIGH Z or HIGH IMPEDANCE. Each
monitor output line must be terminated at the last device on the line, or picture degradation may occur.

Alarm Connections

The video switchers also provide one hardwired input for each video channel and two dry contact relay
outputs. All alarm connections are m ade through four (4) RJ -45 connectors located on the rear panel of the
unit. The customer must provide up to four (4) standard termination boxes, depending on the number of
alarms required. Each box can handle up to eight (8) alarms. The unit can provide up to 32 alarms.

Alarm Inputs

Hardwired alarms ar e carried over twisted pair cable. Each alarm uses two wires. One wire is active and one
is ground. All alarm inputs connec t to the video switcher at the ALARM connector (4 RJ-45 ports). Refer to
Figure 3. Figure 4 shows the pin connections for the ALARM connector. Alarm inputs are numbered
sequentially and correspond to the number of the video channel. All gr ounds are comm on, therefore m ultiple
ground connections can be used from the same screw in the termination box to form alarm input pairs.

Note:

In Module 5, the Ext. Video Switch is not used at this time.

Figure 3

Alarm Connector Pin Numbers

Alarm Outputs

A video channel goes into an alarmed state if the corresponding input to the ALARM connector is triggered.
The alarm signal f rom the RJ -45 c onnector of the video switcher cons ists of two dry contact relay outputs that

connect to external equipment, such as a VCR, causing the VCR to go into the real-time recording mode when
an alarm occ urs. T he norm ally open (NO) or norm ally closed (NC) contacts of these two relay outputs can be
used in the termination box, depending on what type of input is required in the external device. Multiple inputs
may be programmed to trigger an alarm.

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Figure 4

Termination Box Connections

RS485/RS232 Connector

This connector is not used at this time.

Rack Mounting

The switcher is designed for mounting in an EIA-standard 19-inch rack. It requires 1 unit (1.75 inch or
44 mm) of vertical rack space.

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Programming

Setup

All programm ing and operation of the unit is carried out with the front panel buttons. The group of buttons on
the left-hand side is used for programming. The number on each button refers to a corresponding video
channel and does not have significance in the programming setup.

The left-hand button of the programming group is the SHIFT k ey. All the functions labeled above the other
keys are carried out in conjunction with the SHIFT key. The keys labeled MONITOR A/B, SEQUENCE
START, SEQUENCE EDIT, VIEW, and ACK are used in normal operation rather than in setup and are
discussed the Operation section.

Setup is carried out us ing the functions identified under keys 2 through 8, including up, down, left and right
arrows, REMOVE, RUBOUT or BACK, and ENTER.

Note:

To display the programming menu, it is necessary to be connected to MON A.

When the unit is connected to a power source, the following screen is displayed:

VICON INDUSTRIES INC.

89 ARKAY DRIVE

HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788

VIDEO SWITCHER

VERSION 1.00

Some additional characters may be displayed at the bottom of the screen. After pressing any front panel
button, setup can be started.

Menus

To view the Main Menu, be sure that the monitor is connected to Monitor A. Display the Main Menu by
pressing and holding the SHIFT key and then pressing the MENU key. The Main Menu displays:

A. Exit Menu
B. Camera Setup
C. Monitor Setup
D. Alarms
E. Set Date
F. Set Time
G. Edit EZ-A Sequence
H. Edit EZ-B Sequence
I. Change Passcode

Note:

If the passcoding system has been activated, lines G, H and I will display a solid bloc k,
the line letter. If these blocks are in place, refer to the Reset Menu section for instructions on how to
access a passcode-protected unit.

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!

, in place of

Each submenu and program ming screen has instruc tions that follow. Note the right arrow (!) in front of the
first line of the menu. T he right arrow is the s election cursor . To move it through the menu selections, use the
up (↑ ) or ( ↓ ) arrows. If the selection cursor is on the las t menu line, pressing the down arrow puts the cursor
on the top menu line. To exit a menu, select line A, which is always the exit line, or press BACK or RUBOUT.

Programming the System

The switchers have a variety of programming features.

Camera Setup

Bring the arrow curs or down to B, Camer a Setup, and press the right arrow k ey to display the Camera Setup
menu.

Camera Setup

A. Return to Menu
B. Camera Number: 01
C. Camera Title

Bring the cursor to line B, Camera Num ber. Press the right or left arrow k eys to select the camera number to
be programm ed. As the c amera numbers are c hanged, the video dis played on the monitor c hanges ac c ording
to the camera input selected.

Note:

Any camera input c an be accessed with this menu, whether or not a camera is actually connected to

the input.

Writing the Camera Title

Each camera can be given its own title of up to 24 characters. The character set includes the alphabet,
numerals from 0 to 9, common punctuation mark s, various symbols, and foreign language characters. This
programming screen allows you to write the title for the c amera; an additional programm ing screen (Monitor
Setup) allows background, position, and other parameters to be specified.

To program a cam era title, select Camera Title from the Camera Setup menu to display this programming
screen (Note: your screen might say Shifted instead of Shift):

Program Title

CAMERA 01

---------------------------­: 0123456789: <>-., :
: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO:
: PQRSTUVWXYZ :
:[various: characters] :

---------------------------­Shift "!: To Move Title

Use ↑↓←→: To Move Around
Enter: Selects Character
Back: To Exit

Each camera is automatically assigned a default title, CAMERA XX, where XX represents the camera
number, 01, 02, etc. This can be retained or replaced with a custom title.

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The programming buttons are used in a slightly different way with this screen than with the others. Specifically,
to select the position within the title line that is to have a character assigned to it, hold down the SHIFT key
and move the flashing cursor with the right or left arrow keys. When the cursor is flashing in the desired
location, release the SHIFT key. Now all four-arr ow keys may be used to select the character to be assigned
to the location just selected by moving am ong the characters displayed in the dashed box in the center of the
screen. When the desired character is located, pressing ENTER puts it into the title. To view all available
characters, press either the up or down arrow keys continuously to scroll the entire character set thr ough the
“window” in the center of the screen.

SPECIAL CHARACTERS: Included in the character set are some special characters that help in
cases where the menu characters do not stand out sufficiently to be readable. These special
characters have an outline around them . They are enabled by line E, Char. Outline, of the Monitor
Setup menu for the corresponding monitor (A or B).

Monitor Setup

Monitor setup involves writing a monitor title, spec ifying certain display characteristics, and programm ing the
sequential switching function. Most of the entr ies in the Monitor Setup menu are assoc iated with the title and
display:

Monitor Setup

A. Return to Main Menu
B. Monitor: A
C. Monitor Title
D. Title Type
E. Char. Outline: Off
F. Sequence And Dwell
G. Program Schedule

In line B, select the monitor to be programmed by toggling between A and B with the right or left arrow key.

Writing the Monitor Titl e

Each monitor can be given its own title of up to 24 characters. The character set includes the alphabet,
numerals from 0 to 9, common punctuation mark s, various symbols, and foreign language characters. This
programming screen allows you to write the title for the monitor.

Select Monitor Title from the Monitor Setup and the following screen will be displayed (Note: your screen might
say Shifted instead of Shift):

Program Title

Monitor A

---------------------------­: 0123456789: <>-., :
: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO:
: PQRSTUVWXYZ :
:[various: characters] :

---------------------------­Shift "!: To Move Title

Use ↑↓←→: To Move Around
Enter: Selects Character
Back: To Exit

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Each monitor is autom atically assigned a default title, MONITOR X, where X repr esents the monitor letter, A
or B. This can be retained or replaced with a custom title.

The programming buttons are used in a slightly different way with this screen than with the others. Specifically,
to select the position within the title line that is to have a character assigned to it, hold down the SHIFT key
and move the flashing cursor with the right or left arrow keys. When the cursor is flashing in the desired
location, release the SHIFT key. Now all four-arr ow keys may be used to select the character to be assigned
to the location just selected by moving am ong the characters displayed in the dashed box in the center of the
screen. When the desired character is located, pressing ENTER puts it into the title. To view all available
characters, press either the up or down arrow keys continuously to scroll the entire character set thr ough the
“window” in the center of the screen.

SPECIAL CHARACTERS: Included in the character set are some special characters that help in
cases where the menu characters do not stand out sufficiently to be readable. These special
characters have an outline around them . They are enabled by line E, Char. Outline, of the Monitor
Setup menu for the corresponding monitor (A or B).

Selecting the Monitor Title Type

The video switcher provides fourteen different arrangements of information on the monitor screen. The
information includes the monitor title, camer a title, time, date, and various combinations of these. To review
the various displays and assign one to the monitor currently selected f or program ming, select Title T ype from
the Monitor Setup menu to display the Define Title Type menu:

Define Title Type

Use ↑↓: To Change Type
Enter: To Set Type
Back: To Abort

----------Screen Top------00
<---Monitor Title-------->
<---Camera Title-------->

<-Date-> *** <-Time->

----Screen Bottom-------

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This screen is divided into two sect ions. The upper section describes the program ming operations; the lower
section displays the various screen arrangements. Note the lines:

----------Screen Top-------

---------Screen Bottom-------

The area between these two lines shows the arrangement of information on the monitor screen. For instance,

----------Screen Top------00
<---Monitor Title-------->
<---Camera Title-------->

<-Date-> ! ! ! <-Time->

-------Screen Bottom-------

indicates that the m onitor title is displayed at the top of the m onitor screen and the cam era title is displayed
just below the m onitor title; at the bottom of the screen, the date is displayed at the left and the time at the
right. The group of sun symbols in the middle of the line is the status group, discus sed below. Use the up or
down arrow keys to review all fourteen display options; to assign a display type to the monitor, press ENTER.

The status group ! ! !: In addition to titles, time, and date, the screen display may include the sun
symbol (a circular filled shaped obj ect), indicating which monitor is selected, and one or two of the
following letters:

S: indicates that the monitor is sequencing video.
A: indicates that active alarm detection is in progress. An alarmed channel remains in the
alarm stack until it is acknowledged either manually or automatically, but the A is displayed
only while detection is taking place.

Selecting Character Outline

The screen display characters m ay be program m ed to have an outline. The outline helps the characters stand
out against backgrounds with different degrees of brightness. Select Char. Outline from the Monitor Setup
menu and select On or Of f. T his is disc ussed in the Cam er a and Monitor Setup sec tions of this m anual under
“Special Characters.”

Programming Sequencing and Dwell Functions

This option is available for user s who prefer to define their own sequence patter n and dwell for each cam era
input on Monitor A or Monitor B. The video switcher provides s eparate camera sequenc ing functions for both
monitor outputs. There are two basic camera sequencing modes that are available to the user. The modes are
selected in line D in the Sequence and Dwell submenu. W hen the us er selects the sequenc e EZ-A (or B), all
cameras c onnected to the video switcher will switch with the same dwell tim e in ascending order. If the user
prefers to def ine a cust om sequenc e patter n for all c am eras , then Sequence Pattern 1, 2, and 3 is selected in
line D. Under this user-defined mode, the video switcher provides options for Monitor A as shown in the
following submenu.

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Sequence and Dwell

A. RTN to Monitor Setup
B. Alarm Dwell: Off
C. Normal Dwell: Off
D. Seq. Pattern: 1
E. Edit Pattern 1

Note:

The Sequence and Dwell submenu may appear different after line C, depending on whether Sequence

Pattern or EZ-A (or B) is selected.

Alarm Dwell and Normal Dwell allow the cam eras to switch in different time intervals for nor mal or
alarmed state. The dwell time can be set from 1 sec to 60 sec.

Seq. Pattern gives the user the option to choose EZ-A sequenc ing or to define 3 camera patterns of
sequencing for all of the camera inputs.

Edit Pattern appears as a new line E when a value 1, 2 or 3 is s hown to the right of Seq. Pattern. Edit
Pattern only appears when Sequence Pattern (line D) followed by a number ranging from 1 to 3 is
selected. W hen the Edit Pattern does appear, move the cursor to Edit Pattern. The following display
appears:

Seq. Pattern 1

Index Camera Dwell
1 2 1
2 16 6
3 Unused
4 Unused
5 Unused
6 Unused

Use: ↑↓ To Scroll Index
Enter: Insert Camera
Remove: Deletes Camera
Back: Returns to Prev

Index defines the sequence number in terms of camera number and dwell time.
Camera displays the camera input number.
Dwell displays the dwell time (from 1 to 60 sec) for the camera of an index number.

Use the right and left arrow keys to select any columns in the subm enu. The up and down arrow keys are
used to select any index number or change the values under the Camera or Dwell. Note that a column change
to Camera or Dwell of a selected index is not allowed if a pr evious index is defined as unused. T his is done to
prevent an index gap in a Sequence Pattern. Monitor B has the same sequence programming options as
Monitor A except Monitor B does not have the separate dwell option available for both alarm and normal
sequencing.

Program Schedule

Program Schedule allows the user to progr am a daily event schedule for either of the two types of sequences,
EZ-A (or B) Sequence or user-defined Sequence Pattern (Pattern 1 - 3).

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On the Monitor Setup menu, select line G, Program Schedule. The following display appears:

Program Schedule

A. RTN to Monitor Setup
B. Day of the Week: MO
SP. Action Time
1: SEQ1 01:00 PM

↑↑↑↑

2: EZ-A 01:00 PM
3: OFF 01:00 PM
4: OFF 01:00 PM

Line B is used to program the sequences for each day of the week.
SP gives the user 4 separate program times for the day shown in line B.
Action gives the user the option to select which type of sequence to use, EZ-A (or B) Sequence or

user-defined SEQ1, SEQ2 or SEQ3. All the selections are done by the use of the arrow keys. The
arrow keys ↑↓ are used to select A, B, and any of the numbers under the SP column. The ar row keys
↑↓ are also used to change the sequence selection under the ACTION colum n and time under the
TIME column. T he arrow k eys ←→ are used to change the day to the right of line B, Day of the Week
and position the up arrow to select any of the items under the Action or Time column.

Programming Alarms

Bring the arrow curs or down to line D, Alarm s , and press the right arrow k ey to display the Alarm Inputs setup
menu.

Alarm Inputs
A. Return to Main Menu

B. Input Number: 01
C. Input: Enabled
D. Normally: Open
E. Type: Momentary
F. Auto ACK: Off
G. Buzzer: Disabled
H. Manual ACK: BZR Only
I. View ALM List: Auto

Alarm Inputs

In this menu, the alarm inputs function is associated with lines C to E. Each camera input channel has an
associated hardwired alarm input. Eac h input can be enabled or dis abled individually, and each can be set for
either normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) operation. If the setting is Normally Open, the switcher
goes into an alarmed state when a contact clos ure is detected. If the setting is Normally Closed, the alarmed
state is initiated when the alarm contacts open. The default settings are Enabled and Normally Open.

To program the alarm inputs, place the curs or in f r ont of line B and us e the r ight or lef t ar row k eys to select an
input number for programming. Next, move the cursor to whichever line from C to E that needs to be changed,
and use the right or left arrow key to alter the setting.

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Input status selection: Enabled, Disabled
Contact status: Normally Open, Normally Closed
Type: Momentary, Latched

Note:

Even though all alarm inputs can be accessed and s et up, only those with active camera inputs are

processed for detection.

Alarm Outputs

The video switcher provides four different alarm output functions, and all but the LED (4) can be individually
programmed to meet the user’s requirements:

1. An alarm announcement is displayed on the monitor screen: ACTIVE ALARM/FLASH­ UNACK (followed by the numbers of the alarmed channels).

2. A buzzer sounds until manually acknowledged.

3. Two dry contact relays go active. These go active in response to an alarm on any input channel.
Multiple alarm inputs may be programmed to trigger an alarm.

4. The power LED on the front panel flashes when alarms are present in the system.

Various modes of acknowledgment may also be programmed. Lines F to I of the Alarm Inputs menu are
associated with alarm output functions:

Alarm Inputs

A. Return To Main Menu
B. Input Number: 01
C. Input: Enabled
D. Normally: Open
E. Type: Momentary
F. Auto ACK: Off
G. Buzzer: Disabled
H. Manual ACK: BZR Only
I. View ALM List: Auto

Auto Acknowledgment Function

When Auto ACK is On, the switcher ack nowledges an alarm event autom atically. The acknowledgem ent tim e
(line F) is user selectable from 1 to 60 sec. Use the right and left arrow key to change the time.

Selection: On. Off

Buzzer

Alarm inputs f rom har dwired alarm devic es can be program med to caus e a warning tone to be generated by
the video switcher. To set the buzzer, place the arrow cursor in front of the BUZZER, line G, and use the left or
right arrow keys to change the setting.

Selection: Enabled, Disabled

Manual Acknowledgment Functions

The manual acknowledgement function is used to acknowledge alarm events. To acknowledge an alarm,
press and hold the SHIFT key and then press the ACK key. The effects of the manual acknowledgment
depend on the number of alarms present and the setting of the Manual ACK option.

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Table 5

Effects of Manual Acknowledgement

MAN ACK

Setting

RLY/BZR Single yes yes yes yes
RLY/BZR Multiple yes yes yes** yes
BZR Only Single yes yes yes yes
BZR Only Multiple, first

BZR Only Multiple,
BZR Only Multiple, last

*If there is one active alarm, the entire scr een alarm display is canc elled. If there is more than one alarm, the
relevant camera number is cancelled on acknowledgment, until the last acknowledgment, when the entire
display is cancelled.
**The LED flashes until the last alarm is acknowledged, at which time it glows steadily.

Note:

If auto acknowledge (Auto ACK) is set to Off for all channels , even if this function is programmed for

BZR Only, the relay output will be cancelled by a manual acknowledgment.

Note:

If the buzzer has been enabled in the prev ious line of this menu, it must be ac knowledged manually. It

is unaffected by the auto acknowledge function.

Number of

Alarms

alarm

intermediate

alarm

Cancels

Display* Relay

Output

yes no no yes
yes no no yes
yes yes yes yes

LED Buzzer

Alarm List Display

There are alarm announc ements, which include a list of active alarm channels , that may be programm ed to
appear on the monitor screen autom atically or in response to a m anual call- up. Manual call-up is des cribed in
Viewing the Alarm Lis t in the Oper ation s ection of this m anual. Bring the ar row curs or to line I, View ALM List,
and use the right or left arrow key to select the described display mode.

Selection: Manual, Auto

Setting System Date and Time

In order for the time and date to be displayed correctly and for the program schedule to be executed on time,
the date and time must be set. T he date options include the Amer ican form at (month/day/year), the European
and military format (day/month/year), and the Asian format (year/month/day). The time options include the
12-hour format with AM and PM designation or the 24-hour format. Select Set Date from the Main Menu to
display the Set Date menu:

Set Date
Format MM/DD/YY WD

Date AMER 12/11/94 SU

↑↑↑↑
Use↑↓: To Change Item
Use ←→: To Select Item

Enter: To Set Date
Back: To Abort

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A cluster of up arrows (the selection cur sor) point at the date form at. Use the up or down arrow key to select
AMER, EURO, or ASIA. Then use the right or left arrow key to move the selection cursor to the first date
position and enter the day, month, or year as determined by the form at. Program all three date elem ents and
the day of the week (WD). Press ENTER to set the date or press BACK or RUBOUT to abort.

To set the time, select Set Time from the Main Menu to display the Set Time menu:

Set Time
HH:MM:SS

TIME: 05:58:15AM
↑↑
Use↑↓: To Change Digit
Use ←→: To Select Digit

Enter: To Set Time
Back: To Abort

The up arrow cur sor is located under the hour position. In the ex ample shown, AM is displayed at the end of
the line. This indic ates that 12-hour m ode has been selected. To selec t the 24-hour mode, hold down the up
arrow key until the AM and PM designations have disappeared. The lack of an AM or PM indicates that the
time is now in the 24-hour mode. To set the time to the nearest second, set the minutes position to one or two
minutes ahead of the reference clock and set the second to 00. When the reference clock reaches 00
seconds of the specified minute, press ENTER. This starts the system clock. To abort, press BACK or
RUBOUT.

Programming EZ-A (or B) Sequence

The selection of sequenc ing camer as for each monitor is done through line G, the Edit EZ-A Sequence m enu
(for Monitor A) or line H, the Edit EZ-B Sequence (for Monitor B). Also, the dwell time for all the cameras
sequencing for Monitors A and B can be set from 1 to 60 seconds. T o program the camera s equencing for
each monitor, bring the arr ow cursor to either line G or H ( from the Main Menu) and press the right arrow k ey.
A submenu is displayed (for Monitor A in this example) as follows. (Note that cameras 9 – 16 are only
accessible on 16-channel units, even though the numbers appear on the menu for 8-channel units.)

Edit EZ-A Sequence
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

XX -- XX XX XX XX XX XX
09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX
Dwell:01

Shift↑↓: To change dwell
Shift 5: To exit

The numbers 01 to 16 represents the camera inputs. Press the number key on the front panel for the
associated camer a input to toggle between XX or -- . The XX symbol below the camer a number indicates that
the camera is s elec ted as par t of the s equenc e f or Monitor A. The -- symbol below the camera number (in this
example, cam era 02) indicates that the camera is not selected as part of the sequence for Monitor A. The
number to the right of Dwell indicates the switching time between cameras. The functional description for
Monitor B’s menu is the same as Monitor A’s menu.

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Setting the Passcode

Caution:

The video switcher provides a two-level passcode system that controls access to the programm ing menus.
Access to normal operating functions is not affected by the passcode system. The master passcode is
intended for use by the overall system supervisor, while the secondary passcode can be customized to
provide access to specified functions.

In addition to the two levels of access provided by the master and secondary passcodes, the passcode system
also has two modes of operation. The modes are selected in line B of the Change Passcode submenu. In one
mode, when an operator presses SHIFT, MENU to display the Main Menu, the system requires a passcode
before any menu is displayed, regardless of if there is a m aster or secondary passcode. In the second mode,
pressing SHIFT, MENU allows the menu to be displayed but does not allow any modifications to be made
while in secondary passcode.

The master passcode permits access to all menu items, including line A and I of the Main Menu. The
secondary passcode can be customized for access to different programming functions, but it never provides
access to Change Passcode functions. The remaining eight lines of the Main Menu may or may not be
accessed with the secondary passcode, depending on how each of the lines is programmed in the Secondary
Access Menu. If acces s to one of these lines has been denied, for exam ple Camera Setup, selec ting the line
will display the menu but no changes may be made to it.

To display the Passcode Menu, select Change Passcode from the Main Menu.

The six zeroes in line C, Master, indicate that the system is not passcoded at this time.
Passcode to Menu: Bring the arrow to line B, Passcode To Menu? If this is set to N (no), the menus may be

displayed without a passcode but no changes may be made to them while in secondary passcode. The Main
Menu is displayed with a block (!) in front of line I while in secondar y pascode. If line B is s et to Y (yes),
pressing the SHIFT, MENU keys displays the passcode prompt:

If the master pass code is enter ed, the Main Menu is displayed normally and all programming is enabled. If the
secondary passcode is entered, the Main Menu is displayed with a block (!) in f ront of line I, and access to
programming is limited as described below under Secondary Access.

Any accidental mis-setting of the passcode menus may permanently deny access to the video
switcher’s programming menus. Do not make any changes to these settings unless it is definitely
determined that passcoding is required. Carefully record any entered passcodes. This is
especially true of the master passcode. Without the master passcode, programming of the
switcher may be permanently denied.

Change Passcode
A. Return to Main Menu

B. Passcode to Menu? N
C. Master: 000000
D. Second: 111111
E. Secondary Access
F. About

PASSCODE: ------

↑

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Master Access: Bring the arrow c ursor to line C, Master. In the default m ode, the digits are all zeros. Press
the right arrow key, which mak es the first position flash with a question m ark (?). This also c auses the front
panel keys to switch to their numerical values. Each position in the passcode may be set to any value from 1
to 8.

Caution:

As each digit is programmed, the flashing ? moves to the nex t digit, until all s ix ar e progr ammed. Note that the
arrow keys do not move the flashing ?; instead, the num erical value associated with key is inserted in the
passcode at that point.
Secondary Access: Repeat the process to selec t line E, Secondary Access, to display the Secondary Access
menu:

In the Main Menu, an operator with a secondary passcode is permanently denied access to line I, Change
Passcode. Access to the rem aining setup menus, listed in the m enu above, may be enabled or denied. The
factory default setting is enabled, indicated by the letter E in front of each line. To change the status of any
setup function, bring the arrow cursor down to the appropriate line and use the right or left arrow key to
change the E to a solid block, !.

Once a numerical value has been entered, it is not possible to return to the 000000 value, unless
the Reset Memory Menu is used to reset the passcode. If any number is entered here, record it
carefully before exiting this menu.

Secondary Access
A. RTN To Passcode

B. Camera Setup
C. Monitor Setup
D. Alarms
E. Set Date
F. Set Time

! Edit EZ-A Sequence
! Edit EZ-B Sequence

Accessing Passcode Menus

The procedure for accessing the programming menus in a passcoded unit depends on the passcode m ode
set in the Passcode To Menu? line.

Passcode to Menu-No: When the SHIFT, MENU k eys are pressed, the Main Menu is displayed with a solid
block in place of the line number for line G, H, and I. Note in this case, H and I are also blocked with the use of
the Secondary Access submenu.

Main Menu
A. Exit Menu

B. Camera Setup
C. Monitor Setup
D. Alarms
E. Set Date
F. Set Time

! Edit EZ-A Sequence
! Edit EZ-B Sequence
! Change Passcode

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If the arrow cur sor is m oved to any of the line from B to F, and the line is se lected by pressing the right arrow
key, the related menu is displayed but no changes may be made to it while in secondary access passcode. It
will not respond to any keystroke. To be able to change any program settings, place the cursor in front of
either solid block (line G, H or I) and press the right arrow key. This display appears:

PASSCODE: -----­↑

Type in the six-digit passcode. As the passcode is typed in, Xs appear in place of the underscores:

PASSCODE: X X X X X X

If the master passcode is entered, the Main Menu is displayed without the three blocks. If the secondary
passcode is entered, the Main Menu is displayed again with the blocks in front of line G, H and I. If an
incorrect passcode is entered, the monitor returns to the normal operating screen.

If access has been gained with the secondary passcode, the operator is able to view any menu except the
Change Passcode Menu. The operator may or may not be able to change setting in the menu of line B
through F, depending on how the Secondary Access Menu was programmed.

Passcode to Menu-Yes: If this option is selected, the passcode prompt is displayed as soon as the SHIFT,
MENU keys are pressed. If the master pas scode is entered, the norm al (unblock ed) Main Menu is displayed.
If the secondary passcode is displayed, the blocked menu is displayed again, and the operator may or may not
be able to change settings in the menus of line B through F, depending on how the Secondary Access Menu
was programmed.

The Reset Menu

A special menu is available that is not lis ted in the Main Menu. It allows various f unctions and c onditions to be
reset. To display the Reset Memor y Menu, press and hold the SHIFT key and press the MENU k ey while the
Main Menu is displayed. If the switcher has been passcoded, the Reset Menu can only be accessed if the
master passcode has been used to access the Main Menu.

Reset Memory Menu

A. Return to Main Menu
B. Reset Version Only
C. Reset To No Passcode
D. Install Defaults

Reset Version Only: If an updated program chip has been installed in the switcher, s electing this function
updates the software release date in the unit only. All setup programming remains unchanged

Reset To No Passcode: If passcode operation has been selected by replacing the six zeros of the master
passcode with some other numbers, the unit may be returned to its unpasscoded status by selecting this
function.

Install Defaults: If f or any reason it is des ired to er as e all cus tomer programming and return the switcher to its
factory defaults, select this function. This may be necessary for proper system operation after an updated
program chip has been installed.

To reset any of these functions, place the arrow cursor in front of the function and press the right arrow key.

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Notes

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Operation

All operating and program m ing f unctions are ex ecuted with the fr ont panel pushbutton k eys. On eight-channel
units, there are eight k eys; sixteen-channel units have sixteen k eys in two groups of eight. Refer to Figures 1
and 2.

The eight keys on the left of the unit have three labels. Each k ey has a number corresponding to the video
input channel it represents. Operating functions are identified above the keys. Programming functions are
identified below the keys. Normal operation of the switcher does not require use of the on-screen
programming menu displays.

Operating functions controlled by the front panel pushbuttons include:

Camera selection
Monitor selection
Sequence start/stop
View alarm list
Acknowledge alarms.

Operating Procedures

Camera Selection

To select a camera for continuous viewing, press the appropriate number key. If the switcher is in the
sequencing mode, the selected video dis plays and stops the sequence. A m anual start must be initiated to
resume sequencing. If a camera that was selected in the EZ-A (or B) Sequence is rem oved from an input
channel, the screen displays the following message when the sequence goes to that channel:

LOST VIDEO ON CAMERA X!

where X is the camera number.

Monitor Selection

Monitor A and Monitor B can both display sequencing video, manually selected video, alarm mes sages, and
the programm ing screens. Each monitor m ay have its own title and display format, and its own sequencing
programming. T o perform any of the functions that are specif ic to a particular monitor, the monitor must be
selected.

The selected monitor is indicated by a symbol consisting of a small rectangle with radiating lines located in the
status group. To select a m onitor, press and hold the SHIFT key and press the MONITO R A /B key to toggle
between Monitor A or Monitor B.

Sequencing Video

The switchers have a sequencing status S dis played in the status group. Camera sequences are programmed
in the EZ-A (or B) Sequence submenu.

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The sequence pattern program med for eac h monitor in the EZ-A Sequence or EZ -B Sequence menu can be
started or stopped without going into the programm ing menus. To start sequencing, first select the monitor,
then press and hold the SHIFT key and press the START k ey. To stop s equencing, press any camera key
number and the sequence will stop. Press and hold the SHIFT key and press the EDIT key to change the
camera selection to the EZ menu.

Sequencing Start: SHIFT, START
Edit Camera EZ: SHIFT, EDIT

The video switcher sequences cam eras selected in EZ-A Sequence for Monitor A and sequences cameras
selected in EZ-B Sequence for Monitor B.

Alarm Functions

The video switcher announces incoming alarms in several different ways, all of which can be enabled or
disabled individually, except for status group display:

Alarm list display on-screen
Flashing power LED
Buzzer

Status group display “A” (always active)
In addition to these local audible and visible announcements, a relay is available as a remote alarm output.
All alarm annunciations except the buzzer can be acknowledge manually or automatically. The buzzer, if it has

been enabled in the Setup Programming, must be acknowledged manually.

The Alarm Display

An alarm event may be announced on-screen with an alarm list display and codes displayed in the status
group. The alarm list may be enabled or disabled, but the status group is always active.

The Alarm List

If the alarm list has been enabled, an alar m event causes this m ess age to be dis played in the lower half of the
monitor screen:

ACTIVE ALARM/FLASH-UNACK

X Y Z
where X, Y, and Z are camera numbers. The screen displays as many alarms as there are alarmed inputs.
The alarm input num ber flashes until acknowledged. T he acknowledgment occurs manually or automatically,

depending on the state of Auto ACK in the Alar m submenu. Also, if any of the alarm inputs is active and T ype
in the Alarm submenu is in the Latched m ode, then the alarm list flas hes and continues to f lash regardless of
if the alarm input returns to an inactive state. The alarm list disappears from the screen either by auto or
manual acknowledgment.

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The Status Group

The status group consists of a set of two letters representing the status of various alarm and sequence
functions.

A: This indicates that an alarm is active from its alarm inputs. When all of the alarm inputs are
inactive, the display indicator disappears from the screen.

S: This indicates that two or more video inputs are sequencing on the monitor. To stop sequencing,
press and hold the SHIFT key and press the STOP key.

Viewing the Alarm List

If the View Alarm List option in the Alarm Output Menu is set to Auto, it is not necessar y to use this function
because the list of active alarm s is displayed automatically when an alarm occurs and remains on-s creen until
all the alarms are cleared. If the automatic display function is set to Off , pressing and holding the SHIFT k ey
and pressing the VIEW key (manual call-up) displays the active alarm list.

View alarm list: SHIFT, VIEW

Acknowledge Alarms

An alarm may be cleared from a video switcher by one of three means:

1. Automatic acknowledgment

2. Manual acknowledgment

3. Setting Type to Momentary on the Alarm submenu

The automatic acknowledgment mode is programmed in the Alarm menu and provides a dwell range from 1 to
60 seconds. At the end of the programmed dwell period, all forms of alarm output (on-screen alarm
announcement, LED flashing, dry contact relay outputs) are terminated except the buzzer.

Manual acknowledgment is executed by pressing and holding the SHIFT key and pressing the ACK key.

Manual acknowledgment: SHIFT, ACK

Manual acknowledgment has a variety of functions:

Buzzer: If the buzzer function is enabled in the Alarm submenu and the buzzer is activated by an
alarm, the buzzer can only be turned off by manual acknowledge; even if auto acknowledgment is
selected or momentary alarm resets, the buzzer continues to sound until manually acknowledged.

Screen displays and LED: (1) If automatic acknowledgment is disabled, manual acknowledgment
must be us ed to term inate alar ms if the Type line of the Alarm subm enu is set to Latc hed. (2) If T ype
is set to Momentary, the alarm terminates when the alarm inputs are inactive; however, the alarm m ay
be manually acknowledged before the alarm device resets.

Type set to Momentary enables alarm outputs (on-screen alarm announcement, LED flashing, dry contact
relay outputs) when any of the alarm inputs are active and disables alarm outputs when all the alarm inputs
are inactive.

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Maintenance

The 8-Channel and 16-Channel Series of Video Switchers require no regular maintenance.

Fuse Replacement

The switcher has a 0.5 A fuse. If it must be changed, be sure to replace it with one with the same rating.

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Shipping Instructions

Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:

1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Author ization (R.A.) at one of the locations lis ted below. Record the nam e
of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.

Vicon Industries Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Industries Ltd

Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:

a. Name and address of the company returning the unit
b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
c. R. A. number
d. Brief description of the installation
e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs
f. Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty

3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum protection.

4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.

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Technical Information

ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage:
Current:
Power Consumption:
Heat Equivalent:

Fuse:

Line Cord:
VIDEO

Input Level:
Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
CONNECTORS, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel Controls:

SHIFT+MENU.
↑ (up arrow).
↓ (down arrow).
← (left arrow).
→ (right arrow).
REMOVE.
RUBOUT/BACK.
ENTER.
Operation Keys:
SHIFT+MONITOR A/B.
SHIFT+SEQUENCE START.
SHIFT+SEQUENCE EDIT.
SHIFT+VIEW.
SHIFT+ACK.
Camera selection keys 1-8 or 1-16.

Input Connector:
Output Connector:

0.1 A.

0.5 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm.

120 VAC and 230 VAC versions of each model. Refer to Table 1.

12 W.

0.7 btu/min (0.2 kg-cal/min).
Note: These figures represent the conversion of 100% of the electrical energy to heat.
Actual percentage of the heat generated will be less and will vary from product to
product. These figures are provided as an aid in determining the extent of cooling
required for an installation.

Standard 3-conductor SV No. 18 AWG cable with grounding plug.

1 V p-p.

75 ohms.

75 ohms.

Refer to Figures 1 and 2.

Programming Keys (MENU MODE):

BNCs.
BNCs.

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Alarm:

RJ-45 connectors.

RS485/RS232:

RJ-45 jack.

MECHANICAL

Dimensions:

Height: 1.7 in. (43.2 mm).
Width: 17.3 in. (439 mm).
Depth: 8.9 in. (226 mm).

Weight:

6.8 lb (3.1 kg).

Construction:

CRS.

Finish:

Black.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature

Range:

32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C).

Humidity:

Up to 90% relative, noncondensing.

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Vicon Industries Inc.

Corporate Headquarters

89 Arkay Drive

Hauppauge, New York 11788

631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116

Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

Vicon Europe
Headquarters

Brunel Way

Fareham, PO15 5TX

United Kingdom

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Brussels Office

Planet II - Unit E

Leuvensesteenweg 542

B-1930 Zaventem

Belgium

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Far East Office

Unit 5, 17/F, Metropole Square

2 On Yiu Street, Shatin

New Territories,

Hong Kong

(852) 2145-7118

Fax: [phone]

Internet Address: www.vicon-cctv.com