Videoswitch Vi-K2 User manual

Vi-K2/Vi-K3
Joystick Keyboard
User Manual
Vi-K2 Vi-K3
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Contents
1Start Here..................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Connecting Up..............................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Connection Example....................................................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Termination ..................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Star Expander ............................................................................................................................................................................10
2Vi-K2 Configuration..............................................................................................................11
2.1 Quick Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Full Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................11
3Vi-K3 Configuration..............................................................................................................15
3.1 Quick Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Full Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................15
4Using the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 ..........................................................................................................16
4.1 Home..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Camera Selection.......................................................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Monitor Selection........................................................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Controlling Digital Recorders .....................................................................................................................................................17
5Current Protocol Support...................................................................................................19
6Protocol 1 - Slave..................................................................................................................21
6.1 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................21
7Protocol 2 - JVC ....................................................................................................................22
7.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................22
7.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................23
7.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................23
7.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................23
7.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................23
7.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................24
7.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................25
7.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................25
8Protocol 3 - Molynx ..............................................................................................................26
8.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................26
8.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................26
8.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................27
8.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................27
8.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................27
8.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................27
8.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................28
8.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................28
8.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................30
9Protocol 4 - Dennard............................................................................................................31
9.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................31
9.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................31
9.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................32
9.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................32
9.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................32
9.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................32
9.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................33

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9.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................33
9.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................34
10 Protocol 5 - VCL....................................................................................................................35
10.1 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................35
10.2 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................35
10.3 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................35
10.4 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................36
10.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................37
10.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................37
10.7 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................38
11 Protocol 6 - Sanyo................................................................................................................39
11.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................39
11.2 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................39
11.3 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................39
11.4 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................40
11.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................40
11.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................40
11.7 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................41
12 Protocol 7 - BBV (RS232)....................................................................................................42
12.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................42
12.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................42
12.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................43
12.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................43
12.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................43
12.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................43
12.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................45
12.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................45
12.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................45
13 Protocol 8 - BBV (20mA).....................................................................................................47
13.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................47
13.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................47
13.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................48
13.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................48
13.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................48
13.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................48
13.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................49
13.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................50
13.9 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................50
14 Protocol 9 - Forward Vision (VCL)....................................................................................52
14.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................52
14.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................52
14.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................53
14.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................53
14.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................53
14.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................54
14.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................55
14.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................55
14.9 Privacy commands.....................................................................................................................................................................56
14.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................56
15 Protocol 10 - Mercer.............................................................................................................58

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15.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................58
15.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................58
15.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................59
15.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................59
15.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................59
15.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................59
15.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................60
15.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................61
15.9 Privacy........................................................................................................................................................................................61
15.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................62
16 Protocol 11 - Merit Lilin (MLP1).........................................................................................63
16.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................63
16.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................63
16.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................64
16.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................64
16.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................64
16.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................64
16.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................66
16.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................66
16.9 Menus (PIH-7625 series only)....................................................................................................................................................67
16.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................67
17 Protocol 12 - Borsatec.........................................................................................................68
17.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................68
17.2 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................68
17.3 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................68
17.4 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................69
17.5 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................69
17.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................70
17.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................70
17.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................70
17.9 Programming a Tour ..................................................................................................................................................................71
17.10 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................71
18 Protocol 13 - Samsung........................................................................................................72
18.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................72
18.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................72
18.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................73
18.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................73
18.5 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................73
18.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................74
18.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................74
18.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................74
18.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................75
19 Protocol 14 - Pelco-D...........................................................................................................76
19.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................76
19.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................76
19.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................77
19.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................77
19.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................77
19.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................78
19.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................78
19.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................79

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19.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................79
19.10 Forward vision Pelco-D..............................................................................................................................................................79
20 Protocol 15 – Videoswitch (VXP4)....................................................................................80
20.1 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................80
20.2 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................80
20.3 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................80
20.4 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................81
20.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................81
20.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................81
20.7 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................81
20.8 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................82
21 Protocol 16 - SpeedDome...................................................................................................83
21.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................83
21.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................83
21.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................83
21.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................83
21.5 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................84
21.6 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................84
21.7 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................86
22 Protocol 17 - Forward Vision (FV)....................................................................................87
22.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................87
22.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................87
22.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................88
22.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................88
22.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................88
22.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................88
22.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................89
22.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................89
22.9 Privacy commands.....................................................................................................................................................................90
23 Protocol 18 – BBV RS485 ...................................................................................................91
24 Protocol 19 – Vista (PelcoD)..............................................................................................92
24.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................92
24.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................92
24.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................93
24.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................93
24.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................93
24.6 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................94
24.7 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................94
24.8 Menus.........................................................................................................................................................................................95
24.9 Other Commands.......................................................................................................................................................................95
25 Protocol 20 – LiLin (MLP2).................................................................................................96
25.1 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................................96
25.2 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................96
25.3 Supported functions ...................................................................................................................................................................97
25.4 Joystick Operation......................................................................................................................................................................97
25.5 Lens Control...............................................................................................................................................................................97
25.6 Auxiliary Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................97
25.7 Presets.......................................................................................................................................................................................99
25.8 Tours..........................................................................................................................................................................................99
25.9 Menus.......................................................................................................................................................................................100

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25.10 Other Commands.....................................................................................................................................................................100
26 Pin-Out Reference ..............................................................................................................101
26.1 Connector Arrangement...........................................................................................................................................................101
26.2 12V DC Power Input (2.1mm Inlet) ..........................................................................................................................................101
26.3 Monitor Output (BNC)...............................................................................................................................................................101
26.4 RS232 (9-way female D-type, DCE) ........................................................................................................................................101
26.5 DOMES-2 Output (RJ45) .........................................................................................................................................................102
26.6 DOMES-1 Output (RJ45) .........................................................................................................................................................102
26.7 Slave Vi-K2/Vi-K3 Input (RJ45)................................................................................................................................................102
26.8 Vi-series Input/Output (RJ45)...................................................................................................................................................103
27 Specifications......................................................................................................................104
27.1 Power Requirements................................................................................................................................................................104
27.2 Dimensions & Weight...............................................................................................................................................................104
27.3 Operating Distances.................................................................................................................................................................104

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1 Start Here
The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 is designed to provide integrated control of Videoswitch Digital Recorders and third party
domes and/or pan and tilt heads.
The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 controls all Videoswitch Vi-series digital recorders. For controlling VDM and VDC series
products, the VK-2 should be used.
PLAYBACK CONTROL
TOUR
FOCUS
ZOOM
IRIS
PRESET
AUTO-PAN
LAMP
WASH
STATUS
WIPE
CAMERA
LIVE
BACK OK DEF
DISPLAY
UNIT
DOME
FN PSW
INFO MENU BURN FIND
12345678
Í
Í
Í
Í
9 0 / 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
ALT
RS232 MONITOR 12VDCOUT IN DOMES-1 DO MES -2
AUTOPROG
CONFIG
STORE
AUTO
CAMERA
RELAY
F1
F9HOME
F2
F10
F3
F11
F4
F12
F5
F13
F6
F14
F7
F15
F8
F16
K2
+-
1.1 Connecting Up
1.1.1 Control of Digital Recorder (or other Videoswitch unit)
The connector marked “Out” is connected to the keyboard input of a Videoswitch Digital recorder, using a
CAT5 cable.
1.1.2 Connect to a monitor
Connect a monitor to the BNC connector marked “MONITOR” on the Vi-K2/Vi-K3. Note that the Digital
Recorder must be equipped with the necessary interface. Early Videoswitch Digital Recorders may lack this
interface, in which case a Videoswitch T25A adaptor PCB and balun are required.
1.1.3 Multiple Vi-K2/Vi-K3 Keyboards
If a second Vi-K2/Vi-K3 keyboard is to be used, connect the “Out” output RJ45 connector of the second
(slave) keyboard to the “In” input RJ45 connector of the first (master) keyboard. Further keyboards may be
daisy-chained in the same way. All domes and Digital Recorders are connected to the master keyboard.

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1.1.4 Dome Control from Vi-K2/Vi-K3
Up to 16 domes may be directly connected to the Vi-K2/Vi-K3. The appropriate protocol(s) must be set in the
Vi-K2/Vi-K3. Dome control may be via RS485, RS232 or 20mA loop.
•The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 has two dome outputs “DOMES1” and “DOMES-2”.
•A particular Vi-K2/Vi-K3 can be connected to a maximum of two different types of dome; all of one
type must be connected to the “DOMES-1” output, and all of the other type of dome must be
connected to the “DOMES-2” output.
•Each camera (up to 256) must be assigned to use one or other of these outputs (the factory default
assigns all cameras assigned to “DOMES-1”output).
•Each of the two dome outputs is assigned a dome protocol.
•The domes may be either daisy-chained. In this case, turn the termination off on all domes except
the last in the daisy chain, which should have its termination set on.
•The dome may be connected in “star” mode by means of a RS485 “star expander” (our product
code “VX Hub”). In this case, all domes should have their termination on.
•Each dome must be set up with an address that corresponds with the camera input to which it is
connected (i.e. addresses 1, 2, 3 etc for domes on camera inputs 1, 2, 3 etc)
1.1.5 Dome Control from DVR
If the DVR, or multiple DVRs, have dome control built in, the domes may be connected to the DVR(s) and
the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 used as slave to control everything. The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 protocol must be set to SLAVE (i.e.
number 1). Up to 16 Vi-series DVRs may be linked to provide control of up to 256 dome cameras. Dome
control may be via RS485, RS232, 20mA loop or “up-the-coax” as supported by the DVR(s).

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1.2 Connection Example
The diagram below illustrates how the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 is typically interconnected with other equipment.
Note:
•All dome control by the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 is via RS485 twisted pair.
•Supported domes, which have RS485 twisted pair control, may be connected directly as shown.
•Domes, which only have coax control, require a protocol converter, also shown.
•The “DOMES-1” and “DOMES-2” outputs from the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 may be used to control different
makes of domes. They may also be used to control the same make of dome.
•If master/slave operation is required, all domes must be connected to the master Vi-K2/Vi-K3.
•Multiple Vi-series Digital Recorders may be daisy chained. Each must be allocated a different unit
address (1, 2, 3 etc). Clock synchronisation keep dates and times of all units in step with the master
(Unit 1).

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VDM
Digit al Multiplexer
Vi-K2 (MASTER)
Vi-K2 (SLAVE)
DIGITAL RECORDER
MONITO
R
DOMES WHICH DO NOT
REQUIRE PROTOCOL CONVERTOR
DOMES WHICH DO REQUIRE
PROTOCOL CONVERTOR
PROTOCOL CONVERTOR
1.3 Termination
Dome 3Dome 2Dome 1
Domes-1
or
Domes-2
VX10
5
4
2
1
7
8
3
6
Rs485+
Rs485-
Vi-K2 Keyboard
The last dome in a series must be terminated (In the above example, this would be “Dome 3”). The method
is dome specific but will usually be a dipswitch setting.

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1.4 Star Expander
Videoswitch manufacture a Star Expander (Part number Vi-X9) which allow 8 domes to be driven in star
configuration from one dome output port. Use two star expanders if up to 16 domes are to be driven in this
manner, one connected to each dome output.

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2 Vi-K2 Configuration
2.1 Quick Configuration
This section describes how to set-up the Vi-K2 for use with any one type of dome. For more complex
configurations, see section 2.2.
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key.
•The LED display will show “PSd”, indicating that a password must be entered.
•Press the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (to enter default password).
•Press the OK key (the characters “C1.1” should be flashing on the display).
•Press the DOME key (the display shows “1.01” indicating “DOMES-1” output has been assigned
protocol number 1)
•Enter the protocol you require by pressing two number keys (refer to section Error! Reference
source not found.). E.g. 1followed by 2would select Borsatec (protocol 12).
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key. The word “Sto” indicates that the configuration is
being stored.
The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 is now ready to control all domes connected to the “DOMES-1”output and a Digital
Recorder connected to the “Out” output.
Note
•If the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 is being used as a slave keyboard, no further configuration is required after factory
reset.
•Each dome must be set-up with a camera address (usually DIP switches on the dome).
•The Digital Recorder must have its default unit address (i.e. “001”).
2.2 Full Configuration
2.2.1 Restore Factory Configuration
If you wish to return all settings to the factory defaults, follow this procedure:
•Power on the Vi-K2 while pressing the ALT key. Keep pressing the ALT key (for about 10 seconds)
until the word “Fac” is displayed on the LED display.
•The Vi-K2 now has all factory settings restored.
2.2.2 Entering Configuration Mode
The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 has a Configuration Mode that is allows you to specify the dome protocols and change
the user password. To enter this mode, follow these steps:
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key.
•The LED display will show “PSd”, indicating that a password must be entered.

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•Enter the password using the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9and ZERO (the factory default
password is 123456). Note that only the last 3 digits are displayed.
•Press the OK key.
•If the password is rejected, the word “Rej” will be displayed;
•If the password is accepted, the display will flashing ”C1.1”. The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 is now in
Configuration Mode. While is configuration mode, the display will always be flashing.
2.2.3 Selecting Dome Protocol for the “DOMES-1” output
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 2.2.2.
•Press the DOME key.
•Press the BACK key to select “DOMES-1”output.
•Enter the protocol you require by pressing two number keys (refer to section Error! Reference
source not found.). E.g. 1followed by 2would select Borsatec (protocol 12).
2.2.4 Selecting Dome Protocol for the “DOMES-2” output
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 2.2.2.
•Press the DOME key.
•Press the OK key to select “DOMES-2”output.
•Enter the protocol you require by pressing two number keys (refer to section Error! Reference
source not found.). E.g. 1followed by 2would select Borsatec (protocol 12).
2.2.5 Assigning cameras to the “DOMES-1” or “DOMES-2” outputs.
Following a factory reset, all cameras are allocated to the “DOMES-1” output. If only one type of dome is
being used, this section can be skipped.
If two types of dome are to be controlled, all domes of one type should be connected to the “DOMES-1”
output and all domes of the other type should be connected to the “DOMES-2” output. Program the Vi-
K2/Vi-K3 to tell it which domes are connected to which outputs as follows:
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 2.2.2.
•Press the UNIT key and select the unit address (usually 1if only one Vi-series being controlled)
•Press the CAMERA key, and select a camera that is to be assigned. The LED display indicates the
camera number 1to 16 and the currently assign dome output 1or 2. For example, the display
“C7.2”would indicate that camera 7 is controlled via the “DOMES-2”output.
•Press the BACK key to select the “DOMES-1” output or press the OK key to select the “DOMES-
2” output.
•Repeat for all units and cameras as required.
2.2.6 Enabling Display Monitors
Each Vi-K2/Vi-K3 keyboard can be set to have control of a limited choice of displays. For example, you may
want one Vi-K2/Vi-K3 to be able to select cameras for the spot monitor (i.e. display 2) whilst another Vi-
K2/Vi-K3 can select cameras for the main monitor (i.e. display 1).
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 2.2.2.
•Press the DISPLAY key and select a display that you wish to enable or disable by using the
number keys.

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•Press the OK key if you want this Vi-K2/Vi-K3 to be able to select cameras on this display. Press
the BACK key if you do not want this Vi-K2/Vi-K3 to be able to select cameras on this display.
Note the LED display indicates the selected display and whether it is enabled for camera selection, for
example: “D1.y”means that the main display monitor can be controlled, whereas “D2.n”would mean that
the spot monitor cannot be controlled.
2.2.7 Changing the Password
A new password may be set as follows:
•Make sure that you are in Configuration Mode as detailed in section 2.2.2.
•Holding the ALT key, press the 11 key.
•The LED display will show “PSd”.
•Enter the password using the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9and ZERO. Up to 8 digits may
be entered (only the last 3 are displayed)
•Press the OK key to save the new password (make sure you remember the password as it will be
required next time to wish to enter Configuration Mode).
2.2.8 Enabling remote dome control from a Vi400, Vi405, Vi600 or Vi605 Digital Recorder
Domes connected to the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 can be controlled remotely via Ethernet, PSTN or ISDN via a Vi400 or
Vi600 Videoswitch Digital Recorder (DVR). Use Vi-Connect as the remote access software. This provides a
virtual joystick.
•Single Vi-K2/Vi-K3 When configuring the Vi-K2/Vi-K3, press ALT and 10 to enable the remote
control feature (the display will show ”--|”).
•Multiple Vi-K2/Vi-K3When configuring each of the keyboards except for the furthest in the daisy
chain from the DVR, press ALT and 9(the display will show ”---”). When
configuring the furthest in the daisy chain from the DVR, press ALT and 10
(the display will show ”--|”).
The Vi-K2/Vi-K3 that is connected to the DVR should be connected with a CAT5 cable (or equivalent) that
has all pairs connected.
2.2.9 Enabling remote dome control from a Vi200 Digital Recorder
Domes connected to the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 can be controlled remotely via Ethernet, PSTN or ISDN via a Vi200
Videoswitch Digital Recorder (DVR). Use Vi-Connect as the remote access software. This provides a virtual
joystick.
When configuring the keyboard or keyboards, press ALT and 9(the display will show ”---”).
Connect the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 to the DVR as for normal control. Add an additional control cable between RJ45
connector that is above the keyboard connector on the Vi200 and the keyboard loop “IN” connector on the
Vi-K2/Vi-K3. Note that the cable should be wired as follows::
Vi200 Vi-K2/Vi-K3
Pin1----------------------Pin1
Pin2----------------------Pin2
Pin5----------------------Pin5
2.2.10 Camera/Unit Mode
To address multiple DVRs by entering unit 1-16 and camera 1-16 select this mode as follows:

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•Press ALT and 12
•The LED display will show “16”.
2.2.11 Camera Select Mode 1-99
To address multiple DVRs by entering just the camera number (up to 99) select this mode as follows:
•Press ALT and 13
•The LED display will show “99”.
2.2.12 Camera Select Mode 1-999
To address multiple DVRs by entering just the camera number (up to 999) select this mode as follows:
•Press ALT and 14
•The LED display will show “999”
2.2.13 Vi-Map Control
2.2.14 Storing Configuration
To exit Configuration Mode, Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key. The word “Sto”will be
displayed, indicating that the configuration is being stored.

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3 Vi-K3 Configuration
3.1 Quick Configuration
This section describes how to set-up the Vi-K3 for use with any one type of dome. For more complex
configurations, see section 3.2.
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key.
•The LCD display will show “Password”, indicating that a password must be entered.
•Press the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (to enter default password).
•Press the OK key
•Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to select the required protocol
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key to save the configuration
The Vi-K3 is now ready to control all domes connected to the “DOMES-1”output and a Digital Recorder
connected to the “Out” output.
3.2 Full Configuration
3.2.1 Restore Factory Configuration
If you wish to return all settings to the factory defaults, follow this procedure:
•Power on the Vi-K3 while pressing the ALT key. Keep pressing the ALT key (for about 10 seconds)
until the word “Store” is displayed on the LCD display.
•The Vi-K3 now has all factory settings restored.
3.2.2 Entering Menu
•Holding the ALT key on, press the CONFIG key.
•The LCD display will show “Password”, indicating that a password must be entered.
•Press the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (to enter default password).
•Press the OK key
3.2.3 Configuration
The V-K3 can now be configured using the following keys:
•UP and DOWN keys - select configuration item to be set
•INC and DEC keys - select auxillary parameter to be set
•LEFT and RIGHT keys - change setting
3.2.4 Exiting Menu
•To exit the menu, holdthe ALT key on, then press the CONFIG key.

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4 Using the Vi-K2/Vi-K3
4.1 Home
To set the Vi-K2/Vi-K3 to its “home” state (Camera 1, Monitor 1 and Unit 1), and to call up the Preset 1 of all
connected domes, press these keys:
•While pressing the ALT key, press the DEF key. Release both.
4.2 Camera Selection
4.2.1 Camera Select Mode
Note that the Camera Select mode must first be set up in the configuration before use (see section
2.2.11 and 2.2.12).
To display a particular camera in full screen mode:
•Press the CAMERA key
Using the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0, enter the number of the camera you wish to view.
You may enter one, two or three digits as required. In multi-unit systems, the appropriate DVR will
automatically be selected.
4.2.2 Camera/Unit Mode
Note that the Camera/Unit mode must first be set up in the configuration (see section 2.2.10).
The required DVR must be first be selected for controlling as follows:
•Press the UNIT key
•The LED display will show the letter ”U” followed by the currently selected unit number (1…16).
•Press one of the number keys 1, 2, 3…16 to select another unit. Each unit must be given a
different address : 1 (Master), 2, 3 etc. so that the correct one is selected.
To display a particular camera in full screen mode:
•Press the CAMERA key
•The LED display will show the letter “C” followed by the currently selected unit number (1…16).
•Press one of the number keys 1, 2, 3…16 to select another camera.

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4.3 Monitor Selection
4.3.1 Using the main monitor text
The display that you wish to control may be selected by pressing the “BACK” key. The bottom right of the
DVR’s main monitor will indicate whether the spot monitor is selected. If no monitor is specified, it means
that the main monitor will be controlled .
Note that for this display selection method to work, that the Direct Addressing mode described below must
not have selected any other display other than 1.
4.3.2 Direct addressing
Alternatively, the display to be controlled may be selected as follows:
•Press the DISPLAY key
•The LED display will show the letter “D” followed by the currently selected unit number (1…16).
•Press one of the number keys 1, 2, 3…16 to select another display.
•Subsequent camera selection will now apply to this display. Note that on a Vi-series Digital
Recorder, multi-screen, menus and replay are always displayed on the main monitor, irrespective of
the selected display.
4.4 Controlling Digital Recorders
All the keys necessary to control a Vi-series Digital Recorder (DVR) are provided on the Vi-K2/Vi-K3. Once
the correct unit number for the DVR has been selected as above (see section 4.1), it can be controlled in the
normal way using the Vi-K2/Vi-K3. Refer to the Vi-series Manual for details.

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