VADDIO Quick-Connect 4 User manual

Installation and User Guide
Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators
Vaddio Quick-Connect 4 - Document 341-256-1 Rev C
Quick-Connect™ 4
Video, Power and Control Wiring Center
INTRODUCTION 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.
INTENDED USE 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS 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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS 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.
Figure 1:
Vaddio Quick-Connect 4
Video, Power and Control
Wiring Center
Front Panel (above) and
Back Panel (below) shown

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UNPACKING 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)
INSTALLATION 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.
Compatible
Camera
Systems
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 (CeilingVIEW 70 PTZ HideAway and WallVIEW 50i
PTZ HideAway) at any given time.
Controls, Inputs
and Outputs
(Camera 1)
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
Composite Video to the Quick-Connect 4
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)
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.
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BASIC CAMERA
CONNECTION
4-Camera
Daisy Chain
Control Example
(1-Control Port)
ControlVIEW
Xtreme &
Quick-Connect 4
RS-232 from
Controller
DB-9 or RJ-45
S-Video
Output
Composite
Video
Output
Power Supply
Vaddio Model 100 PTZ
with Camera Shoe
Power to Camera,
S-Video and
Composite Video
from Camera
over Single Cat. 5
RS-232
on Cat. 5
Figure 4: Daisy Chain Example with Single Control Port
RS-232
DB-9 to DB-9
Camera 1
S-Video
Output Camera 3
S-Video
Output
Camera 2
S-Video
Output
Camera 4
S-Video
Output
RS-232 RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
Power
Power & Video Power & Video
Power & Video Power & Video
Cam 1
Cam 2
Cam 3
Cam 4
Figure 3: Single Camera Connection
Vaddio ControlVIEW Xtreme
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
Cat. 5 Cat. 5 Cat. 5
Cat. 5
Cat. 5Cat. 5
Cat. 5
Cat. 5

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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
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
Cat. 5
RS-232
Cam 3
S-Video
Cam 1
S-Video
Cam 2
S-Video
Cam 4
S-Video
RS-232
Power & Video
Power & Video
Power &
Video
Control
Source
3-Cat.5
Homeruns
2-Cat.5
Homeruns
3-Cat.5
Homeruns
Figure 5:
Vaddio
ProductionVIEW FX
(6 discrete control ports -
no daisy chain control)
Figure 6: Head End Daisy Chain Example (see Figure 7 for I/O detail)
Cat. 5
Cat. 5
Cat. 5
Cat. 5
Cat. 5
Cat. 5

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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
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
3-Cat.5
Homeruns
3-Cat.5
Homeruns
3-Cat.5
Homeruns
2-Cat.5
Homeruns
Figure 7: Connection Detail for Head End Daisy Chain using the Quick-Connect 4
Camera 1
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ
Camera 2
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ
Camera 3
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ
Camera 4
Vaddio Model
100 PTZ
Control Source
ControlVIEW Xtreme
Control to Camera
Control Out to QC4
Control to Camera
Control to Camera
Control to Camera
Control Out to QC4
Control Out to QC4
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Video/Power
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Control Inputs Control Input Connections
RJ-45 and DB-9F
RJ-45 Pins
1) DTR
(Sony* Daisy chain to DSR)
2) DSR
(Sony* Daisy chain from DTR)
3) CTS
(Canon Daisy chain to RTS)
4) RTS
(Canon Daisy chain from CTS)
5) Unused
6) Digital GND
7) RXD
(from TXD of control source)
8) TXD
(to RXD of control source)
DB-9 Pins
2) Through to Pin 8 (TXD)
3) Through to Pin 7 (RXD)
5) Through to Pin 6 of RJ-45
Control Output
to Camera Control Output Connection RJ-45
RJ-45 Pins
1) DSR (Sony* Daisy chain from DTR)
2) DTR (Sony* Daisy chain to DSR)
3) RTS (Canon Daisy chain from CTS)
4) CTS (Canon Daisy chain to RTS)
5) Unused
6) Digital GND
7) TXD (to RXD of control source)
8) RXD (from TXD of control source)
CARE AND
CLEANING Do not attempt to take the Quick-Connect 4 apart. There are no user-
serviceable 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.
OPERATING AND
STORAGE
CONDITIONS
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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Control Out
to Camera
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Control Inputs
5 1
*DTR/DSR also applies to Canon
VCC-50i Products featuring Vaddio’s
exclusive VISCA Control Translation
*DTR/DSR also applies to Canon
VCC-50i Products featuring Vaddio’s
exclusive VISCA Control Translation

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GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Ports: 4-Individual RS-232
Control Through Ports: 2-inputs on RJ-45F and DB9F per camera
1-output on RJ-45F per camera
Power Supply: 18 VDC, 5.5 Amp, 100W
Video Output Connections: S-Video out on 4-pin mini din &
Composite Video Out on BNC
(Both signals are live)
Size: 2-Space Rack Mount Height - 3.5” (8.89cm)
4” (10.16cm) Deep
Weight: 2.2 lbs, 1kg
WARRANTY
INFORMATION 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 [email protected] 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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