Vicon VSW-8RS485-230 User manual

Vicon part number 8009-8079-00-01 Section 12 Rev 303
XX079-00-01
8-CHANNEL AND 16-CHANNEL
VIDEO SWITCHERS
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.
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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%) 7.5 (24.6)
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 BC braid (95%) 15.0 (49)
RG-59/U 9659 ---- ---- 22 Stranded
BC BC braid (95%) 15.0 (49)
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.

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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 - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the video product is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the video product
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Step aapplies to equipment that can be
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 - Do not use attachments not
recommended by Vicon as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product
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 - Do not place this video product on
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 - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
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 - This video product should be
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.

11. Grounding - This applies to video products
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 - Power supply cords
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 - If an outside cable
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 - For added protection for this video
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 - An outside cable system should not
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 - Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
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 - Do not attempt to service this video
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 - Disconnect this video
product from its power source and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions. Note that step cdoes 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 - When replacement parts are
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 - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
The information in this instruction manual covers the installation, programming, 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 communication. 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 switching 8 cameras (8-channel version) or 16 cameras (16-channel version)
to two independent monitor outputs. The switcher also 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 programming 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 such as reed switches, PIRs, etc. may 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 switching function. Camera switching may be ascending
in normal or user-defined pattern sequencing. In normal sequencing, all cameras switch at the same dwell
time. This is referred to as EZ-A (or B) Sequence. Cameras may be programmed to sequence in any order
desired by the user, allowing selected 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 Sequence Pattern. Monitor A has an option of setting different dwell
times for normal sequencing and alarm sequencing. Monitor B does not have the separate dwell option for
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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 programmed 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. The
different screen displays allow the time/date, camera titles, or monitor title to be displayed in various locations
on the screen, or to be displayed selectively (camera title only, monitor title only, camera 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 delivery. 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 possible after delivery, unpack the unit and inspect it for concealed damage. Do not discard the
carton or packing materials. If the unit is damaged, contact 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 mounting 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. Refer to Figure 1 and 2 for Front 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 version. Each video channel has two BNC connectors, one for input and one
for looping output. The 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. The content of each monitor display is
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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 switcher, connect a coaxial cable from 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 matrix 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 Recommendations. The monitor outputs are labeled MON A
and MON B. The two monitor outputs have the same features and function 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 connector to allow the video to be run on to some other
equipment, such as a VCR. If this connector is not used, 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 made 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 are carried over twisted pair cable. Each alarm uses two wires. One wire is active and one
is ground. All alarm inputs connect 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 grounds are common, therefore multiple
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 from the RJ-45 connector of the video switcher consists 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 occurs. The normally open (NO) or normally 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 programming 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 key. 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 using 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 block,
!
, in place of
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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Each submenu and programming screen has instructions that follow. Note the right arrow (!) in front of the
first line of the menu. The right arrow is the selection cursor. To move it through the menu selections, use the
up (↑) or ( ↓) arrows. If the selection cursor is on the last 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 cursor down to B, Camera Setup, and press the right arrow key 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 Number. Press the right or left arrow keys to select the camera number to
be programmed. As the camera numbers are changed, the video displayed on the monitor changes according
to the camera input selected.
Note: Any camera input can 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 marks, various symbols, and foreign language characters. This
programming screen allows you to write the title for the camera; an additional programming screen (Monitor
Setup) allows background, position, and other parameters to be specified.
To program a camera 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-arrow keys may be used to select the character to be assigned
to the location just selected by moving among 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 through 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, specifying certain display characteristics, and programming the
sequential switching function. Most of the entries in the Monitor Setup menu are associated 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 Title
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 marks, 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
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: 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 automatically assigned a default title, MONITOR X, where X represents 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-arrow keys may be used to select the character to be assigned
to the location just selected by moving among 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 through 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, camera title, time, date, and various combinations of these. To review
the various displays and assign one to the monitor currently selected for programming, select Title Type 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 sections. The upper section describes the programming 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 monitor title is displayed at the top of the monitor screen and the camera title is displayed
just below the monitor 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, discussed 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 object), 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 may be programmed 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 Off. This is discussed in the Camera and Monitor Setup sections of this manual under
“Special Characters.”
Programming Sequencing and Dwell Functions
This option is available for users who prefer to define their own sequence pattern and dwell for each camera
input on Monitor A or Monitor B. The video switcher provides separate camera sequencing 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. When the user selects the sequence EZ-A (or B), all
cameras connected to the video switcher will switch with the same dwell time in ascending order. If the user
prefers to define a custom sequence pattern for all cameras, 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
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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 cameras to switch in different time intervals for normal 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 sequencing 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 shown 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. When 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 submenu. 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 previous index is defined as unused. This 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 program 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 arrow keys
↑↓ are also used to change the sequence selection under the ACTION column and time under the
TIME column. The arrow keys ←→ 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 cursor down to line D, Alarms, and press the right arrow key 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. Each input can be enabled or disabled 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 closure 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 cursor in front of line B and use the right or left arrow keys 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 set 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 acknowledges an alarm event automatically. The acknowledgement time
(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 from hardwired alarm devices can be programmed to cause 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.