Videoswitch Vi-Q4C1 User Manual
Video Processor
User Manual
Product ranges covered by this manual
Vi-P14
Vi-P14A
Vi-Q4C1
Document Reference Date Firmware
Viq601a.doc 26/11/2009 From Viq001a21
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Viq601a.doc
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Contents:
1 Start Here ..................................................................1
1.1 Connecting Up .......................................................................................................................2
1.2 Keypad...................................................................................................................................2
2 Front Panel ................................................................4
2.1 Leds .......................................................................................................................................4
3 Menus........................................................................5
3.1 Login ......................................................................................................................................6
3.2 System...................................................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Datetime.............................................................................................................................6
3.2.1.1 Enter Datetime .................................................................................................6
3.2.1.2 Daylight Saving ................................................................................................6
3.2.1.3 Show Datetime.................................................................................................6
3.2.2 Vga Mode...........................................................................................................................6
3.2.3 Language...........................................................................................................................6
3.2.4 Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................6
3.3 Display ...................................................................................................................................7
3.3.1 Format................................................................................................................................7
3.3.2 Image Positions .................................................................................................................7
3.3.3 Title Positions.....................................................................................................................7
3.3.4 Selectable Formats............................................................................................................8
3.3.5 Text Background................................................................................................................8
3.3.6 Image Borders ...................................................................................................................8
3.3.7 Titles ..................................................................................................................................8
3.3.7.1 Unit Title ...........................................................................................................8
3.3.7.2 Camera1 Title...................................................................................................9
3.3.7.3 Camera2 Title...................................................................................................9
3.3.7.4 Camera3 Title...................................................................................................9
3.3.7.5 Camera4 Title...................................................................................................9
3.4 ALARMS ................................................................................................................................9
3.4.1 Pull Up ...............................................................................................................................9
3.4.2 Relay Time.........................................................................................................................9
3.4.3 Video Loss Mask................................................................................................................9
3.5 CONFIG...............................................................................................................................10
3.5.1 Lock Keypad....................................................................................................................10
3.5.2 Termination......................................................................................................................10
3.5.3 Password.........................................................................................................................10
3.5.4 Transmit Config................................................................................................................10
3.5.5 Restore Factory Settings .................................................................................................10
4 Connections............................................................11
5 Technical Data........................................................12
5.1.1 Remote Keyboard (lower connector) ...............................................................................12
5.1.2 Alarms (upper connector) ................................................................................................12
5.2 Specifications.......................................................................................................................13
5.2.1 Vi-P14 Screen Modes......................................................................................................13
5.2.2 Vi-P14A Additional Screen Modes...................................................................................13
5.2.3 Vi-Q4C1 Screen Modes...................................................................................................13
5.2.4 Video Processing.............................................................................................................13
5.2.5 Display.............................................................................................................................14
5.2.6 Control and Interface .......................................................................................................14
5.2.7 Power, Physical & Environmental....................................................................................14
5.2.8 Upgrades .........................................................................................................................14
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5.2.9 CE Marking......................................................................................................................16
5.2.10 Ventilation........................................................................................................................16
5.2.11 Safety...............................................................................................................................16
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1 Start Here
• The Vi-P14, Vi-P14A and Vi-Q4C1 are quad video processors
• These products accept analogue video inputs from up to four cameras or other
video sources
• Each video input can be scaled, cropped, mirrored, positioned and then combined
on the analogue video output
• A VGA output is provided on the Vi-P14 and Vi-P14A for driving any VGA enabled
monitor or TV
• Menus allow the user to configure the unit
• Configuration may also uploaded and downloaded using a PC
• The Vi-P14A and the Vi-Q4C1 have fully user-programmable screen formats
• The Vi-Q4C1 has additional features aimed at transport applications, including
video presence status LEDs, video loss alarming, special screen formats for
platform monitoring and additional status monitoring software for high reliability
operation in critical applications.
• Alarm inputs are provided that may be used for full screen pull-up
• Software updates may be installed via RS485 from a PC running Vi-SA1
Configuration Manager.
Note:
This manual covers a range of products and therefore describes features that do not exist in
all models.
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1.1 Connecting Up
For a standard digital recording system you will need
• The Vi-P14, Vi-P14A or Vi-Q4C1 Video Processor
• Some cameras with lenses
• A video monitor (with BNC composite video input) or a VGA monitor
• BNC cables
• Connect the monitor output (MAIN) of the Video Processor to a Video Monitor using
a BNC cable
• Make sure that the monitor termination is switched on (i.e. to 75 Ohms)
• Connect a camera to Camera Input 1 on the Video Processor using a BNC cable
• Connect further cameras to Inputs 2,3,4 etc
• Connect the mains power using the mains cable provided
1.2 Keypad
The Vi-P14 and Vi-P14A have a mini-keypad with the key layout as above. All functions can
be controlled by the 16 keys provided. Two additional functions are provided by holding
down the SEL key for 1 second or the ESC key for 1 second.
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Names of keys used
in this manual
number
right
left
up
down
Keypad legend Used for
Select cameras and enter
numbers when in the menu
Select next screen format,
navigate in menu
Select prior screen format,
navigate in menu
Select next input for spot
monitor, navigate in menu
Select prior input for spot
monitor, navigate in menu
SEL
ESC
DEFAULT
EXIT
Hold for 1 second
Hold for 1 second
Enter menu or select or
confirm within the menu
Escape from current menu
level to prior level
Set a menu setting to default
value
Exit from menu
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